Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Eyes piercing the darkness ❯ Trail: The people vs Uzumaki ( Chapter 2 )

[ X - Adult: No readers under 18. Contains Graphic Adult Themes/Extreme violence. ]

Due to good reviews I am going to continue this story. Those who I was not able to e-mail I will personally thank in this chapter.
Spiritwolf: Thank you for the review and I do thank you for being truthful in your review. There's nothing wrong with stating your opinion. As far as the neck thing there's only three things I have against that. 1: He bit the lower side of her neck [You know like a vampire, quote what I said at the beginning of the first chapter.] so it was easily visible if she were to reveal her neck, but also easily hidden by her jacket. 2: I don't know about most people, but I can look at my neck, even though it does require a little effort. 3: Byakugan, my friend, byakugan. Sorry, I'm not really one for so many small details as that.
Ta but o ku Lao: That was a mouth full of a name by the way. Thanks for all tens. As far as Naruto marking Hinata, considering that they've known each other for 4 years and have been close for 2 of them, they went way slower than most couples. As far as Hanabi, this will also answer a question that Spiritwolf asked; he does see her as a little sister. He doesn't think of her that way.
Boomerbambam: Thank you for the awesome review, and I’d be a lie if I said I was worthy of it. Truthfully, I don’t think I’m a good writer. I have certain things that I know I’m good at, like the fight scenes I make, but I don’t have confidence in my ability to write them out. I’m glad you like it though and thank you. Also, look forward to the future fights in the story. In my style of action, I don't like for my main characters to seem "godly". What I mean by that is that I like for my character to actually fight people who can, you know, fight back. The fight with the stone Nin was just to show how strong he was. In short what I'm saying is that his enemies will also be incredibly strong later on, especially Orochimaru, who possesses powers that rival the kyuubi. You'll find out why in this chapter.

Now for other things I wanted to bring up. JJ is a character based on me. I first made him during RE: AC, [check my other stories.]
Hellsing: The scene of Hinata and Hanabi escaping from the stone ninja was inspired by the past of Alucard and Integra.
Berserk: Kurenai's genjutsu was inspired by the eclipse, the final episode of Berserk. Never seen it? Then you should either watch the show or Hbi2k's abridged version on YouTube. I suggest the second one, the real thing will probably make you cry because of its tragic, tragic end.
Resident Evil: Chris [Yamikage] Jill [Yamikage's assistant] and Claire [Yamikage's sister and JJ's guardian.] are all from one of my favorite game series. I actually added them to this story as homage to my Resident Naruto story. It is undecided whether or not I will add more characters from.
Outlaw Star: The lullaby that Hinata sang to Naruto was Melfina's song.

Well I'll leave the rest of the explanations to the story, that's what this chapter is about anyway

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Trail: The people vs. Uzumaki.

Naruto laughed loudly in his new prison, both at the situation and the irony of it. He escaped from his tomb, saved the village, and then got thrown into another prison as thanks for his troubles. Unlike most people though, he just found the entire thing amusing. He had literally been laughing since they took him in, and that was two days ago. The council had decided to hold a trail to decide the boy's fate, but mostly to find the person who released him, one they assumed was Hiashi. If they couldn't find out who released him within 3 more days then Hiashi would have to take the fall. They assumed that Hiashi knew who really did it, but he wasn't talking. Naruto noticed that the guards he had watching over his cell held no malice against him. One of them even talked to him at times. The guard’s name was Naki. It turned out that the Kyuubi had killed Naki's brother and for a long time he had hated the Kyuubi. That all changed on the day of the invasion, two of the people that Naruto saved from Ganzumaru's trick was Naki's wife and daughter. He said that his daughter told him, "The boy with the red eyes saved me from the bad men. He made sure that everyone was okay before he left. Mr. Fox is a nice man.". The man thanked Naruto, and the boy just smiled at him. Naruto knew exactly who the man's daughter was. She reminded him of Hanabi. Naruto thought about his two precious people as he sat back against the wall of his cell.
Naruto: I wonder what those two are doing.
???? : What "who" are doing?
Naruto: Oh, I was just talking about-

He stopped for a second and looked at the people staring down at him. They were the two people he was just thinking about, staring at him like nothing was wrong with them being there. Naruto stared at them for a second and then spoke.
Naruto: How did you get in here?
Hinata: Naki-san let us in.
Hanabi: Yeah, he's a friend of our Dad's. We asked him to take good care of you for us.
Naruto: If someone finds you here you'll get in trouble. They'll figure out how you're connected to me. Do you know what's going to happen if they find that out?
Hinata: We'll be executed.

She said as if it didn't matter. Naruto's eyes closed slightly.
Naruto: Do you not understand what that means?
Hanabi: If they find out about us we'll be killed.
Naruto: Then why are you here? Why take this risk?
Hinata: Because it's the same thing you did two days ago.
Hanabi: Besides, we're kind of used to seeing you whenever we want.

Naruto just stared for a second, and then smiled with his eyes closed.
Naruto: What's going on the outside?
Hinata: The village is in an uproar. It seems they don't like you too much.

She said with a slight smile.
Naruto: Well, I expected that much. Is there anything different with you?
Hanabi: Not with me, but.....
Naruto: But?
Hanabi: Some of Oneechan's friends are staying away from her.
Naruto: Hm?
Hinata: It's nothing to worry about. Father explained everything about you.

Naruto noticed how quickly Hinata had changed the subject, but he figured she didn't want to talk about it. He helped her by asking more on what she had mentioned.
Naruto: Really, what did he tell you?
Hinata: Everything, and also that he knew about us visiting you.
Naruto: So he finally told you huh?
Hanabi/Hinata: You knew!?
Naruto: Yeah, did you really think you were fooling him for four whole years. He even left my tomb early sometimes because he knew you were coming.
Hinata: Why didn't you tell us?
Naruto: I wanted you to believe that you were stealthy.
Hanabi: You're funny you know that?
Naruto: Yes I do.

He said smiling, causing the girls to frown at him in return. Hinata decided to get back to something important.
Hinata: You know about the trial right?
Naruto: Yeah.
Hinata: The entire village is going to attend it. They said they're going to decide your fate.....and the fate of the person they call the "traitor".
Naruto: Then in this case that would be you.
Hanabi: Yes.
Naruto: I want you to keep quiet. If you truly have good friends, then they will not rat you out. I wouldn't let them hurt you either way.
Hanabi: But, Dad is going to be-
Naruto: I'll handle it. I don't like Hiashi, but if he died it'd bring a tear to the eyes of my sweet Himes. I can't allow that.

Both girls tried hard in a failed attempted to cover up their blushes. Naruto smiled and said.
Naruto: I want you two to leave, stay safe and wait until the trial, it'll be over soon, I promise.

Hinata and Hanabi smiled before Hanabi blushingly slid a bento to him.
Naruto: Who do I have to thank for this?
Hinata: Hanabi made this one.

She said looking over to her blushing little sister.
Naruto: Well let me try it.

Hinata would have sworn her sister turned into her for a second as she blush furiously and ran from the room before Naruto could even take a bite.
Naruto: That was different.
Hinata: Yes, it was.

Hinata turned from where Hanabi had run, and faced Naruto, who was now right in front of her. The only thing separating the two at the moment was the bars of his cell. Hinata blushed much like her little sister before her as Naruto rubbed her face through the bars.
Naruto: Be more careful and always remember what you are, Hime.

Hinata tried her best not to faint at his words before she simply nodded and ran from the room. She held her beating heart to still it from its repeated drumming. Naruto looked down at the bento before he opened and eat some of the food inside. He stopped, froze, and stared down in amazement.
Naruto: They should become chefs; they never cease to amaze me.

He said before he devoured the rest of his food. Naki sat against the wall of the prison's corridor before he heard the sounds of talking from Naruto's cell. It was hours after the girls had left and night had already fell, so who was Naruto talking to. He calmly opened the door and walked down to the boy’s cell. He looked into the cell and saw nothing but, the boy staring confusedly at him.
Naruto: What is it?
Naki: Were you just talking to someone?
Naruto: How, there's no one in here.
Naki: But, I heard someone in here.
Naruto: Nope.
Naki: But?
Naruto: Nah-uh.
Naki: Well, what are doing in here?
Naruto: You know....being a prisoner. What about you?
Naki: Being a guard.
Naruto: How's that?
Naki: Eh, so-so.
Naruto: Who is the other guard?
Naki: Oh his name is Iruka. He hasn't really stopped in here yet. He has a deep rooted hatred for the Kyuubi. He is upset about you reappearing.
Naruto: Just between you and me, I hate being called the Kyuubi.
Naki: Why?
Naruto: Because I'm not the Kyuubi.
Naki: What but you said-?
Naruto: I'll tell you soon.
Naki: Whatever, Naruto.
Naruto: What is this Iruka like?
Naki: He's a good guy, and he really likes kids. He looks out for them and he's the sensei of the ninja academy.
Naruto: I’d like to say that that makes me feel better, but it really doesn’t.
Naki: How did you get that strong?
Naruto: It’s a secret, sorry.
Naki: I kind of thought that you would say that.
Naruto: Your shift is almost over, isn’t it?
Naki: Yeah, but don’t worry, the next guard is Mizuki-san. He’s another academy teacher. He’s a good guy for the most part.
Naruto: Strangely Naki that just makes me feel worse.

Naki smiled and walked into Naruto cell before placing restraints on his wrists. Naruto was mad about it the first night, but Naki removed them during his shifts. Naruto allowed the restraints to be placed on him once again.
Naki: Sorry about this.
Naruto: Heh.

He said as he watched the man walk from the room. Iruka sat against the outside door waiting for Naki.
Iruka: I don’t know what to think about that kid. What do you gather?
Naki: I don’t know, he seems like a nice kid.
Iruka: I don’t know about you, but I spend most of my day around kids and I’ve never seen any of them destroy an entire army of ninja by themselves.
Naki: Then are you going to act like the others and act like just because he’s the fox we can ignore the fact that he saved us all.
Iruka: ……
Naki: Yeah a lot of people can’t answer that question.

Iruka looked up as Mizuki walked into the room and lifted a hand at him.
Mizuki: Hey Iruka, I came to relieve you of your guard.
Iruka: All right. Be careful okay.
Mizuki: Of course.
Naki: You won’t do anything stupid will you?
Mizuki: I don’t think I like what you’re insinuating.
Iruka: Don’t worry Naki, nothing is going to happen.

Naki grudgingly followed Iruka on their exit of the village’s prison. Mizuki smiled and walked through the corridor of the prison. He pulled his keys from his side and looked into the cell of two of the most dangerous prisoners the village held.
Mizuki: Hey!
Nozuko: What do you want?
Mizuki: You’re the leaders of the skulls right?
Nozuko: Yeah, but what do you care? I have nothing to say to a pussy like you.

Mizuki tried his best to conceal the power of his curse seal and continued to talk to the criminal.
Mizuki: You’re known for your massacre of fifty people, and your gang holds a similar record.
Nozuko: So fucking what!?

He yelled as he slammed down a chess piece onto the board while his opponent, who was just as pissed at Mizuki as his friend joined the conversation.
Maroro: I’m growing tired of this useless banter you ramble about weakling. What do you want?
Mizuki: What would you say if I said I could release your entire gang and expel the record of your deeds?

Both men stopped in their tracks and turned to Mizuki.
Maroro: What do you want?
Mizuki: The Kyuubi child is being kept in this prison. I want you to kill him.
Nozuko: How would we do that?
Mizuki: He is restrained and weakened greatly. He will be nothing more than a child right now.
Maroro: Like killing a child, eh? What do you think Nozuko?
Nozuko: I think we should take his offer. I’d like to even the score with that fox anyway.
Mizuki: So are we in agreement?
Maroro: Free the other members of our clan and we’ll rid you of that demon.

He said with a smile.
Mizuki: Good.

Naruto sat looking at the ceiling of his cell, something was keeping him from sleeping, an unsettling feeling.
Naruto: Someone’s coming.

He said out loud as he averted his gaze to his cell. He watch calmly as the cell door opened and smiled.
Naruto: So what do I owe the honor?
Maroro: We came to see you about a little business.
Naruto: What business?
Nozuko: I want you to die. We have a lot to gain from you dying. Sorry kid just business.
Naruto: So you think you’re tough.
Inmate: Don’t talk about our boss like that! He’s been running this prison from the inside for years.
Naruto: Really? My, so you’re glad that you’ve been in here? Because my mom always told me that men in prison play peek-a-boo with each other’s backsides.

He said in a childish tone. He could hear the laughter coming from inside him, as the men frowned down at him.
Maroro: I’ll let you know that we are some of the greatest gangsters to ever live.
Naruto: First off, let’s say you are the greatest gangster to ever live. Then why are you in here?
Nozuko: What?
Naruto: Real gangsters don’t get caught. That fact that you’re in here proves that you’re not as slick as you thought you were.

Both gangsters grew irate at Naruto’s tone. Naruto began to remove the restraints on his arms, until a voice rang within him.
????: No, think of this as training. I want you to take them down without jutsus or enhancing your strength from the level that it is now.
Naruto: [But that only leaves my legs and I can’t move my arms freely.]
????: That’s why it’s called training. If you can fight with such a handicap, then you will truly be unmatchable, for normal people anyway. Now my son, fight them.
Naruto: Why are you all in here?
Maroro: Because we leave death in our wake.
Naruto: So you kill people for no reason? What about children and innocents?
Nozuko: That makes no difference.
Naruto: Then, I’ll show you no mercy.

He said with a glare so hot it could melt glaciers. Like he did with the stone nin, he waited for them to make the first move. One of the inmates punched at the boy, but he simply ducked under it and kneed up into the man’s stomach. Naruto flipped back onto the wall and launched himself into a flying knee to the man’s face sending himself flipping back into the rest of the crowd and over the railing of the banister on that floor. The men watched as their ally fell down four floors to the ground below. They were sure he lived through it, but he definitely wasn’t coming back up.
????: Naruto, don’t kill them.
Naruto: [But?]
????: I know, but what do you think the villagers will think if you slaughter an entire prison of people.
Naruto: [Good call. This is going to get complicated.]

Naruto focused back onto the men as they made their way into his room. The man in front of him threw a punch that Naruto grabbed. The man whose fist he now held followed his previous attack with a high kick. Naruto lifted his knee and blocked the attack. His eyes caught something though. A man stood in behind him, and Naruto kicked back into the man's chest before swing with a knee to the stomach of the man in his grasp. He then twisted his wrist, flipping the man to the ground. Naruto kicked the grounded man through the crowd and caused the men blocking the escape route to split at different sides, and unknowingly, make Naruto a path. Four men stood at each side of the door. Naruto jumped onto the chest of the man on his left before jumping off to the man on his right. He repeated the process until he reached the doorway, where Nozuko waited. The man had no time to react before Naruto sent a drop kick to his chest that made him fly across the massive cell block and land on the floor below them. Nozuko lifted himself up and started to run along the circular cell block. Maroro looked down at his ally and turned to Naruto in a rage. Because of his lack of balance after the kick he had fallen on his side. Naruto quickly slid back away from a stomp that came for his head, but then he slid into the path of a downward punch. Naruto spun his body around and placed his legs onto the bars of the banister before pulling himself between them, and away from his enemies.
Maroro: Go after him.

Naruto smiled; before he could fall he grabbed onto the ledge and swung with a vicious kick that caused the ground under the inmates to explode. Nozuko, who had just made it to the area, flipped out of the way just in time to escape the falling rubble and people. Maroro however didn't fall like the others. He jumped down before the impact and spin kicked a piece of cement into Naruto's stomach before falling to the ground. Naruto coughed up blood and fell from the ledge onto the floor below. He'd have been lying if he said that the stone didn't hurt like hell. He landed in a crouching position and watched as an inmate ran at him. Naruto flip kicked the man and landed on the banister behind him. Naruto jumped off and landed on the face of an inmate before he repeated started to run in place. The man's body crumbled to the floor and Naruto looked forward just in time to dodge a punch from Maroro. Maroro's punch was so fast that it cut through the air. Naruto returned with a kick that Maroro stopped with his wrist.
Naruto: What are you?

Maroro pushed Naruto back and Nozuko sent a vicious hook to the back of Naruto's head. Maroro watched as Naruto stumbled and grabbed him by his neck before slamming him into the wall. Maroro punched Naruto in the stomach and cracked the wall behind him. Naruto frowned as blood fell from between his clenched teeth. He lifted his foot and kicked three times into Maroro's face before sending a powerful kick to his neck. Maroro dropped Naruto and stumbled back away from the boy. Naruto looked up and charged at him with a spinning thrust kick to the chest. Maroro took the hit and went flying over the railing, and down to the bottom floor. Naruto looked back as an inmate ran behind him. The boy leaned down and reached up to the man's neck before pulling down and slamming him head first into the ground. Naruto stood and kicked the body of the man across the ground before he spun with a roundhouse kick to the face of Nozuko, who had run after him. Naruto spun around again and slammed his shin into the man's back. Nozuko fell back and bent over the railing, where as Naruto punt kicked him in his backside. Naruto laughed at his opponent and watched him spin down to the first floor. When Naruto turned around the inmates began to back away from him. He found out why as Maroro charged at him and grabbed his neck once again. Naruto pulled back his arms and axe handled the man in the head. Naruto looked at the stairs in awe. How could a normal man run up them so fast? Naruto fell to the ground and jumped with a flying kick to the man's chest. Maroro flew back into the wall and stumbled away from it. Naruto spin kicked him in the back of the neck and followed with a spin kick to the chest. Naruto ran under the man and kicked upward into Maroro's face. With the kick Maroro flew from the ground and Naruto jumped above him with a crescent moon kick. Naruto sent Maroro falling once again to the bottom floor. Nozuko helped up his subordinate as Naruto landed in front of them. Naruto looked at Nozuko who just smiled at him.
Nozuko: He's all yours Maroro.
Maroro: Thank you boss.

Naruto looked up as all of the inmates started to gather around the circular railing to get a good vantage point for the fight. Maroro's body became covered with small black marks, which seemed to light up like fire. Finally the marks covered his entire body and he changed form.
????: Orochimaru!

Naruto's mother screamed in rage. Maroro's body grew and horns grew from his head. He started to resemble a large bull, and Naruto glared at him.
Naruto: Are you in league with Orochimaru?
Maroro: I was in league with him, but I no longer need him.
Naruto: Where is he?
Maroro: I don't know and I could care less.

Naruto readied for the man to attack him, but the voice from inside called to him again.
????: Remove the restraints.
Naruto: [But the training.]
????: Fuck the training, this is no normal man. Remove the restraints and kill him!

Naruto looked on at the man who had finally begun progressing toward him. Naruto rose up his arms and picked the locks with his claws. Soon after the cuffs unlocked and fell to the ground.
Maroro: You truly are something else. All this time you could've removed your binds, but you chose to fight with them.
Naruto: It's called handicap training, but I don't think that they'll be necessary anymore.

Maroro walked forward and pulled on the horns atop his head. He ripped them from his head and created two large clubs from them.
Naruto: How did you even do that?

Maroro charged at Naruto and rammed him into the wall. Once he slammed his back into the wall Maroro clubbed Naruto into the ground. Naruto disappeared into the ground and waited for Maroro to come closer. Once his opponent got close enough Naruto jumped from the ground with an uppercut. Maroro jumped back just in time to dodge the attack and smiled.
Maroro: Amateur.
Naruto: Echo shock!
Maroro: What!?

The Naruto that jumped from the ground disappeared and multiple clones jumped from the ground below with various different attacks. Maroro jumped from the ground and dodged all of the attacks, before he pulled up both clubs and spun back down to the ground. He slammed the clubs onto the floor and forced all of Naruto's clones to emerge from it. While the clones were in the air Maroro turned with a spinning swing that leveled all of the clones together. Maroro landed to the ground and looked for the clone that didn't disappear, but didn't find one. Naruto came down from above him and slammed his fist into Maroro's face, causing him to fall back into the dirt. Naruto smiled and stepped back with a smile. Maroro recovered and walked for Naruto until a clone grabbed his leg.
Naruto: Kamikaze clone!

He shouted right before the clone exploded, along with Maroro's leg. Maroro used one of his clubs to keep himself up. The real Naruto charged at the man and watched carefully as he swung his other club down at him. Naruto dodged the club and jumped onto it. He charged up the club and shot a line of red chakra into his fist. This time it didn’t change into a sword, this time it became a giant war hammer. Naruto reached Maroro's face and slammed the war hammer into it. Naruto flipped back away from Maroro and turned the chakra into a ball. He moved it and lined it over his hands. Naruto started to do hand signs and shouted.
Naruto: Wind style: Crushing gale jutsu

At Naruto's shout a fierce wind slammed down onto Maroro's body and ripped at his sides. Maroro had felt wind jutsus before, but this one was far more powerful than any before.
Naruto: You like that? Well I'm not done yet.

Naruto did a different set of seals and set two of his fingers in front of his mouth.
Naruto: Fire style: fireball jutsu.

Naruto launched a giant fireball into the wind and created a large fire wind. No words could have described what Maroro was feeling. The fire wind forced Maroro into the air and Naruto looked up at him.
Naruto: I'll ask you one more time, where is Orochimaru?
Maroro: I don't know!!!!
Naruto: Then I have no use for you.

Naruto caused his fire wind to return to his hand and one of his clones walked over to his right hand. The clone spun the wind into a rasengan and Naruto jumped up to Maroro before he could fall to the ground.
Naruto: Wildfire Rasengan.

Naruto slammed the rasengan into Maroro's chest and it created a giant fire tornado that incinerated Maroro completely. Naruto walked over to a frightened Nozuko as the inmates around shivered at the boy's strength. Naruto grabbed him and removed his shirt to check his neck.
Naruto: No curse seal.

Naruto pulled Nozuko closer and punched him fiercely to the ground.
Naruto: Now that that's over with, I believe that you all had business with me.

He said as he turned back to the inmates above him. Naruto made twelve clones appear to his side and he walked after the prisoners. Mizuki watched on a surveillance camera as Naruto made short work of the men.
Mizuki: Heh, I didn't really expect them to win. It seems you'll be able to have a trial after all fox brat. It doesn't matter either way.
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Mizuki removed the footage from the cameras and walked away from the surveillance room. The next morning Naki walked into the prison and stopped a few feet from the door.
Naki: What the hell!!!

Naki shouted at the sight of prisoners laid out on the ground cringing in pain.
Inmate: My ribs!
Inmate: Why? Oh god help me.

Iruka walked into the cell block holding a clip board before he saw what happened. He looked over to Naruto who was in his opened cell, sleeping against the wall with his restraints on. He snapped up and looked at Naki.
Naruto: Morning.
Naki: What happened here!?
Naruto: Well, I always heard that if you go to jail you should kick the ass of the toughest guy you can find, but you see I didn't know who was the strongest, so I beat my way through everyone. Oh yeah, and they might need medical attention.

Iruka looked around and checked the cells. He walked back out and slowly walked passed Naki while whispering.
Iruka: These cells were unlocked from the outside. Mizuki did something.

Iruka may not have liked the kyuubi, but he detested hurting children. Iruka left Naki with Naruto and went to find Mizuki.
Mizuki: Lord Orochimaru.

He said through a console that displayed the man he called.
Orochimaru: Uh, it's been a while my little spy.
Mizuki: Yes, and I brought information for you. The kyuubi boy is now free.
Orochimaru: Then should I cancel my attack.
Mizuki: No. It seems the boy isn't trying to kill the villagers.
Orochimaru: What!!!!????

With his shout Orochimaru's face became marked with three lines and his canines grew out as red and black chakra enveloped him. Kabuto moved closer and calmed down the distraught sennin.
Orochimaru: That was a waste of twelve years.
Mizuki: Worse yet, it seems that he's seeking you.
Orochimaru: My plans may have been a little off, but it will not halt completely. Stay undercover until further notice. I still have use for you being in the village.

With that the transmission ceased. Mizuki hid the computer before Iruka could burst through the door. Iruka grabbed his shoulder and slammed him against the wall.
Iruka: What did you do yesterday?
Mizuki: What are you talking about?
Iruka: You tried to kill that boy didn't you!?
Mizuki: No.
Iruka: Where were you when the prisoners escaped?
Mizuki: I'm sorry Iruka, I fell asleep on guard. It must have happened then. It won't happen again.

Iruka let go of Mizuki and turned around.
Iruka: I'm watching you.

Iruka said as he exited the room. Mizuki fixed his shirt and whispered.
Mizuki: Go ahead and act tough, but you'll be the first one I kill.

He said with a devious smile. It seemed like minutes, but the four days had passed and the day of the trail had come. Naki walked in and grabbed Naruto while Iruka and Mizuki watched. As Naki removed him from his cell he stopped and said.
Naruto: Wait before we leave. WHO RUN THIS BITCH!!!!!!!!????????
ALL: YOU DO!!
Naruto: And don't forget it.

He said as he continued walking through the door with his confused escorts. Naruto was led out of the prison and blinded by the powerful rays of the sun. When his eyes adjusted he was greeted by angry stares of the villagers. Walking him in an escort was one thing, but did they really have to watch him all the way there. Iruka glared at the villagers as Naki led Naruto down the road. The boy couldn't help, but smile. He found the whole thing amusing. The villagers felt like they were being mocked by the boy's smile. Sasuke looked over to the boy and felt some strange connection to him. For some reason, he didn't think so lowly of the fox. He knew well that people could be just as bad as demons.
Sakura: Why are they letting that monster have a trial at all?
Sasuke: Because, he saved us.
Sakura: How could you say that Sasuke-kun? He didn't save us, he just killed people.
Sasuke: Heh, maybe, but it doesn't matter. In the end the result was the same.
Sakura: Where is Raizen?
Sasuke: With Kakashi-sensei.

He said looking at his friend who was now bound in a wheel chair. He didn't look sad at all. He smiled at Naruto, the person who had saved them. The entire village was divided into two different groups; it was those who hated Naruto and those who didn't. Hiashi and his daughters watched from the side lines as they walked for the council's court. Naruto looked over to the side and saw the people he had saved, well, not that he could look anywhere around this village and see someone he didn’t save a week ago. Naruto looked to the side and saw a rock fly for his face. He had no intention of dodging, but Iruka caught it and Naki shielded Naruto. Naruto looked to the sky and laughed as loudly as he could. Sarutobi dropped down in front of the boy and glared at his villagers, as a result, he himself became an escort for the boy. Nothing else happened on his walk. Naruto wondered if they were trying to embarrass him by making him walk in front of all the villagers. It must have been the reason why they all had to watch him walk. His musing stopped when he arrived in front of a building. He looked up at the massive building in front of him in awe. The courtroom they stood in front of looked to be the size of a coliseum.....only bigger.
Naruto: I did wonder how the entire village would fit in a courtroom.
Naki: Yes, this is one of the largest structures in the village.
Naruto: I see.
Iruka: Time to go in. Are you ready?
Naruto: If I said "no" would I be able to go?
Sarutobi: Sorry, but no.

He said with a smile.
Naruto: Then is it really even necessary to ask if I'm ready?

Naruto smiled and walked with his escorts into the court room. He was set in a witness chair and placed next to the council's representative, Toshiro who was rambling on about something Naruto wasn't listening to. Toshiro was peaking of the history of the fox and it's sealing. Naruto was in plain view of all of the villagers and his small box was covered by a cage with blood seals covering the bars. Naruto looked at the masses of people and chuckled. His chuckle caused Toshiro to stop talking and look at him. Naruto's chuckle soon turned into an all out laugh.
Toshiro: Do you find something amusing about this situation?
Naruto: Pfft, yes. It doesn't make much sense to me. You humans are strange creatures.
Toshiro: What do you mean by that?
Naruto: Com'n this is like a mouse being tried by a group of cats. We all know you and the villagers only came here to watch the "Fox brat" fry. So why go through the theatrics?
Toshiro: For two reasons, We are going to decide the fate of the traitor and what to do with the child from stone.

He said drawing attention to Mika who was chained down in a chair.
Naruto: Oh you mean Mika? I already said she would become a member of this village from this day forth.
Toshiro: You have no right to make such choices. Who knows how many she killed on that day.
Naruto: I do, and that count is zero. I smelled no blood on her; she killed and/or harmed no one. I'm guessing that's one of the reasons Ganzumaru was so quick to discard her.
Toshiro: So why are you so intent on protecting her? Heh, the demon fox has become smitten with a human.

The assumption caused whispers to fly through the crowd until Naruto announced.
Naruto: That's not the reason, but now that you mention it, she is kind of hot.

He said while arrogantly closing his eyes. Mika blushed deep red at his comment and Hinata looked on jealously, not to mention her little sister's glare at him. As if he could feel her glare, his eyes shot open and he looked around like a paranoid criminal.
Toshiro: You speak with arrogance, and I don't like it boy.
Naruto: So.

Toshiro growled and turned his attention to a person who had been singled out from the others.
Toshiro: Hiashi! Years ago you said that you would contain this "thing" until we could figure out how to dispose of it.
Naruto: I'm not a "It" Bitch.
Toshiro: Quiet. Hiashi you said that you do not know who released it correct?
Hiashi: I have no idea.
Toshiro: It would have to be a member of your clan would it not. There is no way that an intruder could break in and free this creature.
Hiashi: I don't know.
Toshiro: You continue to feign ignorance. Has anyone here seen who this thing was with during the attack?

Thankfully for the girls, the only people who knew of their connection to Naruto, wasn't someone who would sell them down the river. Ino, Choji, Shino, and Kiba had kept their distance from the girl, but not because they were afraid of her, merely because they didn't know how to take what had happened. It didn't help that they felt the things Toshiro was saying about Naruto was unjust.
Toshiro: So that leaves only leaves you. Hiashi, I'll give you one last chance to confess. Who released this creature?

Hinata had been taught to contain her negative emotions, but Hanabi was more accustomed to letting hers out, and she was boiling over by what the man was saying.
Hiashi: I don't know.

He said closing his eyes.
Toshiro: I grow weary of your lies. This creature obliterated an entire army of ninja. He killed many of our villagers twelve years ago. You insist on protecting him.
Hiashi: You forget that it was his own fa-
Toshiro: Shut up, he would not have wished to create such a monster. You will invite death upon us by letting this beast go and protecting the ones who freed him. If you let such a demon to walk free then you are no better than it is.

Finally Hanabi snapped and slammed her hand onto the desk before she stood.
Hanabi: How dare you say such things? You are the monster here. His name is not "it" it's Naruto-kun. Get it right. You forgot that he took down that army of ninja to protect us.

Naruto looked over to Hanabi with wide eyes and she finally regained herself, just a little too late.
Toshiro: Naruto-kun?

He said with a smile.
Hanabi: Oops.
Toshiro: So it was you. You released the demon.

Hanabi closed her eyes and made no protest. Toshiro looked at a distraught Hiashi and smiled.
Toshiro: No wonder you didn't want to speak, only scum would sell out his own daughter, but you know what this means right?

Hinata stood from her seat next to Hanabi and spoke.
Hinata: It wasn't her. I am the one who released him. Hanabi only knows about him because of what I told her.

Hanabi looked over to her sister and Hinata shot her a look that said "don't say a word".
Toshiro: What proof do you have?

Hinata looked around and remembered something. She slightly unzipped her jacket and Naruto shook his head.
Naruto: [Dammit!]

Hinata pulled her jacket to the side and revealed her neck to everyone.
Hinata: This is the mark of the demon fox, it is a symbol of our connection.
Toshiro: So you have been tainted.

Hiashi stared at the mark in confusion, and Hanabi just wondered what it meant
Toshiro: Then you are no better than this monster yourself.

Everyone wanted to say something, but their attention was caught by something else in the room, something that Toshiro was oblivious to. Naruto's eyes had slit once again and he was fiercely glaring at Toshiro ever since Hinata stepped up.
Toshiro: You will be disposed of the same as this creature here-

He said finally turning to Naruto. Naruto's aura lashed out in his cage and finally he spoke.
Naruto: You know Toshiro, ever since that fight, I've been a nice guy. As a result, I had to listen to everyone bitch about me being free. There was no "why did you help us" because no one gave a shit. I've been calm about this all, but if anyone should be pissed, it should be ME!!!!!

He shouted causing his aura to lash out once again. Now he was scaring people, but at the moment he could care less.
Naruto: I've been sealed in a dark room for as long as I could remember, all alone, with nothing to do but let my mind eat away at its self. The only human contact I had for all those years was a daily visit from a man who claimed he was sorry for my sealing, but was too afraid to come close to me.

Hiashi looked down at the statement. He wasn't proud of that.
Naruto: Finally when I was eight two girls stumbled upon my tomb and they were visiting me from then until now. They saw my eyes, they saw my fangs, they saw my claws, yet still they treated me like a human. I wasn't born a demon, I became one. And I don't hate it, I openly embrace that part of myself and I always will. But to know that they accepted me for what I was was refreshing. So I'll say this once. Hinata and Hanabi.....are my Himes. If you lay a finger on them or threaten them again, I will kill you.

He said in a cold voice. Hinata and Hanabi blushed and her friends smiled at her and Mika smiled at Naruto, but Toshiro laughed.
Toshiro: I am not afraid of you. You are sealed in that cage. You are nothing more than a dog barking on the other side of a fence.

Naruto smiled and said.
Naruto: Try me.
Toshiro: I'll make sure that they die before you, so you can feel what our villagers felt when you kill their families.

Toshiro never even saw the boy move before his claws were trying their best to dig through the blood seal. Red lightening crackled and fried his fingers as he tried to force through the seal. Finally Naruto pulled back and looked onto his bloody fingers. Toshiro smiled at the boy until Naruto devilishly smiled back, his smile was evil as he licked his finger. Naruto pressed the blood from his one hand onto the other hand. He placed his blood onto the blood seal and dragged his finger across. He turned around and placed his blood on every seal on his cage. For a second nothing happened but suddenly a red chakra fox crawled from the seal and ripped the seal apart. As the fox ripped at the seal Naruto began to speak.
Naruto: What's wrong? No more snide remarks.

The chakra fox broke the seal and Naruto disappeared from the cage only to appear in front of Hinata and Hanabi's desk. He left them too scared to come after him, not because he had escaped, but because he had a familiar nine tailed robe draped over his back. Everyone knew what that meant. Naruto started to laugh as he sat there. Each chuckle made the image of the fox to appear over his face. Naruto stopped laughing and laid back on the table before flipping to the ground. He then smiled at the girls behind him as he walked through the aisles.
Naruto: You see, I have been connected closely with the fox ever since I was seven. Since that day I have been taught a lot of things. So as you can see, I've always known how to get out of that tomb.

He said shocking everyone in the room, but not more than the fact that every time he took a step, the giant form of the kyuubi appeared behind him.
Naruto: So yes, these two opened my tomb and let me out, but it was more like they opened a door to which, I already had the key. Now.

He said extending his arm out to Toshiro, making the image, which is physical if Naruto so wishes it, point to Toshiro's throat.
Naruto: What's stopping me from making good on that promise I made you earlier?

Toshiro shivered in place.
Naruto: What's wrong? Not going to call me "it" or "creature"? I'll tell you now chump. A dog barking on the opposite side of a fence is never an idle threat when he can jump the gate.

Toshiro shivered more. He wanted to say something, but he couldn't, contradictory to what he said earlier, he was indeed scared now.
Naruto: So, what's stopping me. It's not the room full of ninja. It's not that I can't, so you wanna know what's stopping me?

Toshiro slowly nodded and Naruto dropped his form and returned to his normal red eyed self.
Naruto: Me.

He said looking over to one of his two clones. One freed Mika and the other kicked a chair to him. Naruto stopped the chair in the middle of the room and spun around before lazily flopping down into it. Naruto leaned back in the chair and balanced it as he looked up to the ceiling.
Naruto: Look, you all just threw the whole "I'm gonna destroy the village" thing onto me. I mean, have you seen me do anything that says I want you dead? Because if that was true, why would I save you, let myself get captured, and actually wait for this trial. True be told, if I wanted to kill you all I could've done it years ago. And you wouldn't have saw it coming. When I was seven I learned how to escape and I did just to test what I could do. But when I got out I couldn't think of what to do next and I didn't desire to destroy you. I just walked around, found some seeds, planted them and went back into my tomb. Hiashi saw me, reshackled me, and sealed the room over again. I actually thought that you all knew about that, but I guess I can thank him for that. It seems he did look out for me.

Naruto looked over to Hiashi and smiled slightly.
Naruto: Truthfully, I never even thought about destroying the village. I honestly have nothing to gain from it. I never got out of that tomb because I was waiting to be released. I've never seen the outside of that room before. I never even knew what other people looked like for most of my life. You're all right about one thing though, I am a demon and I openly accept that. But you humans are no better. Not in the least.
Toshiro: How dare you say such a thing!? Humans are nothing like demons. Demons kill without reason; they attack with no provocation and kill hundreds.
Naruto: Really? Then what do you call what Ganzumaru did?
Toshiro: Ah.
Naruto: I didn't see any of your men hesitating to kill any of them and vice versa. Tell me, how many died before I showed up. Also, you were ready to kill Hinata and Hanabi only because they knew me. Doesn't sound like you're any different from the demons you hate so much.

Toshiro looked down and gritted his teeth, no one could argue with the boy's logic.
Naruto: Not that I would've let you do that. They're both precious to me. Also that mark on Hinata's neck serves another purpose.

Hinata sat up and blushed. Naruto slightly peeked at her from his chair and laid his head back again.
Naruto: It's called the mark of the demon fox. It's a pact between two people. Because of that mark she will begin to gain demon fox powers. Like mine they will slowly progress over time and she will eventually gain the power to grow tails as I have.

Hinata slowly exhaled in relief and Hanabi looked up at her.
Hanabi: [Why didn't he give me such a cool mark?]

Naruto saw Hinata exhale and he smiled devilishly at her, making her regain he blush. Naruto locked his eyes once again toward the ceiling.
Naruto: It also means that I've chosen her as my mate.

All eyes turned to Hinata and people began to whisper and blush at his words. Hinata blushed furiously and buried her face in her arms.
Hanabi: What does "mate" mean?

She asked her older sister. After a hearty minute of inward laughter, Naruto decided to cut Hinata a break.
Naruto: Alright, I didn't mean anything weird. There are many forms of the pact, but the one I gave Hinata is one for two people who love each other. It's like the ritual of exchanging rings, I proposed and she accepted. There was no actual mating involved and you all have dirty minds.

He said making everyone stop looking at Hinata more the moment. Sarutobi, for the first time, decided to speak.
Sarutobi: Naruto, Why is it that you waited for someone to release you?
Naruto: Because, breaking out would change nothing. I wanted to be let out by someone who accepted and trusted me, simple huh?
Sarutobi: What do you plan to do now that you are free?
Toshiro: Lord Hokage, you can't-
Sarutobi: Quiet, this boy is free. I'll no longer try someone who has done nothing wrong.

He said silencing Toshiro. Much to their dismay, most of the villagers agreed with the Hokage's decision.
Sarutobi: Now can you answer my question?
Naruto: I want to protect the village my Father died protecting, as the next hokage.
Sarutobi: You know who your father is?
Naruto: I know a lot of things. I know my parents, the village's clans, it's history, and the reason the Kyuubi attacked.
Toshiro: We all know that. The demon wanted to obliterate us.
Naruto: Hahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahahaha. You idiot, the Kyuubi was a demon with nearly unmatched power. Do you think that someone with that much power and prestige just decides, "I'm gonna go attack a random village for no reason and get sealed into the body of a child.". Nothing is ever that simple and I don't know what you were told, but that's not how things work.
Toshiro: What?
Naruto: Hundreds of years ago, Gods and Demons formed a pact that disallows demons to attack humans. However, if a human was to commit a unjust crime against a demon, the gods will leave the humans to their own devices.

He said causing the room to fall into an uproar.
Toshiro: How dare you speak such lies? If what you say is true then we somehow provoked the kyuubi.
Naruto: That's exactly what I'm saying. What you humans did to the kyuubi was so bad that the gods themselves felt that you had that attack coming.
Toshiro: Why you-

Sarutobi held up his hand in front of Toshiro.
Sarutobi: What was that? What crime did we commit against Kyuubi that was so bad.
Naruto: Not my story to tell.
Toshiro: Answer the hokage you little-

Once again Sarutobi stopped Toshiro mid-sentence.
Sarutobi: Tell me who your parents are?
Naruto: Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze.
Kakashi: So he does know that much.
Raizen: Who are they sensei?
Kakashi: Well, that's the fourth hokage and his wife.
Mizuki: What!? How dare you slander the name of the fourth hokage.
Sarutobi: Enough. This boy tells no lie.

He said gaining wide eyes from the entire audience.
Sarutobi: The fourth hokage, Minato sealed the fox into the body of his only son.

He said before turning to Naruto.
Sarutobi: But how do you know that? Those are well guarded secrets that not many know of.
Naruto: I have a teacher who told me.
Sarutobi: Who is that?
Naruto: Com’n that should be easy. I said that while I was sealed in the tomb I had nothing to do, but let my mind eat away at its self. If a person with my problem were to have nothing to do, but search his mind, what would he find?

Naruto asked with a devious smile.
Sarutobi: You'll find the other inhabitant of it.
Naruto: Hahahahahahaha, you finally get it.
????: Yeah, because it sure took you long enough.

A voice said from the other side of the room. When the origin of the voice stepped out, it was just a small girl with long red hair and deep red eyes.
Naruto: Mom? I thought you said you'd hide out until someone noticed.
????: I got tired of waiting.

She said stepping in front of Naruto and turning to the crowd.
????: You know, for a village of ninja, you're rather slow on noticing things.
Naruto: Well, I did have them distracted Mom.
Toshiro: You call this child mom?

Naruto peeked an eye toward the girl as she smiled and spilled red chakra from her body. She looked up to Toshiro and watched as his eyes grew wide.
????: I’m not a child. I'll let you know mortal, I have lived ten of your lifetimes.

She said as nine chakra tails appeared behind her. The entire crowd felt as if they had shellshock. Memories came flowing into their minds and the children shook where they sat, gripping onto whatever they could hold.
Naruto: I'm sorry, let me introduce you all. This is my mother lady Yubiki, or as you all know her.
Yubiki: Kyuubi, nice to meet you.

She said slightly showing her fangs. Sarutobi was the only one in the room who wasn't shaken in the slightest. Even the stronger jounin or anbu member was at least a little fearful.
Naruto: I forgot to mention that I removed that stupid seal when I was seven as well.
Yubiki: And stop pissing yourselves, I don't intend on killing you, until further notice.

She said silently.
Sarutobi: Why have you come in the guise of a child?
Yubiki: Because I felt like it. I could be a child. Or I could be-

She said before changing into an old lady and somehow producing a cane.
Yubiki: Old as this, whipper snapper.

She said slapping her cane onto Toshiro's fingers.
Toshiro: Ah dammit!!!!
Yubiki: Or I could be-.

She said before changing into the form of a beautiful young woman.
Yubiki: Just right.

It wasn't the only the fact that she was beautiful that made most of the adult stare at her, but because most of them recognized her in that form. Iruka's eyes almost broke free of his head when he saw her. He had known her way back when. Yubiki changed back to the form of a child and skipped back in front of Naruto.
Yubiki: But, no matter what form I'm in, I'm always the powerful and fearsome kyuubi. And looking at some of the hags in this crowd, I'm guessing there's a few people who might love to have this power.

She said boldly, offending more than just a few people. Naruto finally set his chair down properly and Yubiki turned into a normal fox and standing under Naruto's hand.
Yubiki: Now scratch behind my ear.

Naruto sighed and complied.
Sarutobi: If Yubiki is free then how come you can access her powers?
Naruto: Well because of the sealing we are connected whether she's free or not. The only true way we can be separated now is if one of us dies. I haven't fully developed my own fox powers so I can only reach the third tail if mother isn't with me. I'm kind of borrowing her power. Either way, ninety percent of my power is my own. Everything I did while fighting Ganzumaru's army was my own skill.
Sarutobi: Yubiki, is it true what Naruto said?
Yubiki: You mean the pact between Demons and Gods?
Sarutobi: And why you attacked us, will you sure that with us?

Yubiki changed back to her adult human form and folded her arms.
Yubiki: And tell me why I should.
Toshiro: You owe us that much.
Yubiki: I OWE YOU NOTHING!!!!!!

She shouted making her chakra lash out toward the man. Naruto grabbed her arm and she looked at him for a second. She sighed heavily and turned back to Sarutobi.
Yubiki: It was a long time ago. Demons and gods openly lived with humans. Both these omnipotent beings protected the humans, but while the gods were worshipped, the demons were feared. Humans hated demons and feared them because of our true forms. Out of all of these humans stood one boy, the boy was Jinzuki Uzumaki, One of this boy's ancestors. He followed and accepted the demons, regardless of their true forms. He was accepted by the demons as well and they made an oath; that everyone carrying the Uzumaki name would be under the protection of the demons that he trusted.

Yubiki stopped for a second to see if they were listening, and with the right amount of eyes focused on her, she continued.
Yubiki: Soon the boy grew into a man, he raised a family and he received praise from the gods and the love of the demons. But, when the villagers found out, they persecuted him and called him a devil worshipper. Jinzuki wasn't a weak man, he could have fought them, but instead he stood tall as they attacked him. He never lifted a finger. They said that if he renounced his alliance with the demons that they would spare him. Jinzuki.....died that day. His family was exiled from the village, but none blamed him, in fact they all thought of his sacrifice as heroic. The demons however were enraged, and after letting their anger fester, they unleashed a devastating attack on the village. The gods could watch idly no longer. They fell upon the demons and engaged them in battle. This in turn led to a war between the two sides. After years of battle, a treaty was signed. The demons and gods would no longer inhabit the world of humans. The demons would have the void and the gods would have the heavens. If circumstances were right, they could live among them, but only under the guise of a human. Demons would never attack humans. If without good reason, the gods would purge the world of the demon and his brethren are forbidden to help him. However, if the demon were to have a just cause to attack humans, then the gods would leave the humans to their own devices; the words of the treaty. I was only a child during the signing and I remember looking at my brothers and my illegitimate sister Amateuresu the sun goddess. At the time it was a large debate over the usurper of my father's throne. I was such a kind child, but my three brothers were the type of demons you always feared. Because of such, my father announced me as the next in line for the throne. He said that my brothers would lead the clan into disarray with their actions. They protested and said that they'd settle it in combat. Before I even knew what was going on, I was locked in death combat with all three of them. I didn't want to fight them, I loved my brothers. But they didn't feel the same way. They gave me everything they had. Suddenly I blacked out and the next thing I knew, I was covered in their blood, and they were dead. A few years after that I was meant to take the throne from my father, and the only way for a successor to take the throne is if the previous ruler dies, by the successor’s hand.

She stopped to take a deep sigh.
Yubiki: Such is the nature of demons. I hated that throne, at times it seemed as if it sucked the life out of me. Some people just sucked up to me and it felt like reality around me was shattering. I met someone who I thought was different, for the first time in my life I fell in love. It seemed to happen so fast, dispute the fact that it was years. Years move by faster for demons. He and I had a son and for over seventy years it seemed to that he really loved me, but suddenly a war broke out among the demons. An army led by the fearsome Orochi attacked the kingdoms of the void and in this battle I fought alongside Amateuresu. After the war was finally over, I found that one of my opponents was him. He was a spy sent in to cash in our clan's secrets. Finally I grew fed up of everything to do with the demon world. I took my son and fled my throne. After I had finally stopped running, I was here. I always liked humans, and I was especially fond of this village, and the people in it. I stayed in a den outside of the village and frequently visited it for two years. Until.

[12 Years ago]
????: Mom, I 'll be good this time, I promise.
Yubiki: Yeah right Neko, you and Iruka always do something bad every time I take you there. Last time you almost changed. We can't risk them finding out what we are.
Neko: I know the treaty and all that crap.
Yubiki: I'm serious.
Neko: I know, I won't reveal my identity.
Yubiki: Good.

She said once they finally arrived in the village. As mentioned before Neko spotted his friend and waved to him.
Neko: Iruka.
Iruka: Neko.

He said running over to him. He stopped in front of him and stared at Yubiki.
Yubiki: Well hello Iruka, how have you been?
Iruka: Fine Yubiki-chan.

He said with a blush. Neko looked over to him and punched his arm.
Neko: Stop staring at my mom like that.
Iruka: Sorry. So how long are you staying today?

The young boy asked
Yubiki: Not very long, so make sure to get your fun in before we go.
Iruka/Neko AWWWWWWW.
Yubiki: No I said.
Neko: Fine, Iruka let's go mess with the Anbu.
Iruka: Yeah, that'll be fun.

They both shouted before running off into the village. Yubiki walked through the village and looked around for her desired location as she returned greetings from various villagers. Finally she reached her destination. She dropped down at a counter and shouted.
Yubiki: One jumbo ramen please.
Ichiraku: You got it Yubiki-sama.

He said as he and his young daughter began to cook Yubiki's desired food. A man walked behind her and peeked into the shop.
????: Well, you're back, what a nice surprise.
Yubiki: Hey Minato, sit with me, order something.
Minato: Sorry, but I'm married.

Yubiki's smile dropped and she glared at the man as Ichiraku laughed on the other side of the counter.
Yubiki: That's not what I'm asking and you know it. Sometimes I think you enjoy pissing me off.
Minato: Alright, I'm just joking. You don't have to bite my head off.

He said pulling up a seat next to Yubiki.
Minato: One jumbo ramen.

Yubiki looked over to Minato as he received his order and smiled.
Yubiki: So you ordered the same thing as me. Is that a challenge Minato?

Minato smiled at her and replied.
Minato: I guess it is. As usual, the loser pays for the food.
Yubiki: You're on.

She said as they picked up their chopsticks and wait for Ichiraku to give the word.
Ichiraku: Begin.

With his word both began to eat as fast as they could. The man sighed and looked at his daughter.
Ichiraku: Looks like we're going to be really busy today Ayame.
Ayame: Sure does.

She said with a smile. An hour and a half passed and both competitors had slowed down considerably. Both were looking down into their bowls with disgust.
Yubiki: You ready to give up?
Minato: Never. I'm not out yet.
Ichiraku: I don't care which one of you wins. I just know whoever loses is going to make me a rich man.

Hearing those words gave them both new determination. Yubiki picked up her bowl and ate the rest of her ramen in one big gulp. She slammed her bowl down and laughed looking at Minato. He lifted the bowl and tried to mimic what the woman had done, but suddenly he stopped. Everyone moved closer to check the man and his face dropped down to the counter.
Yubiki: HAHA, I WIN!
Minato: Agh.

He said slowly moving his face to where his chin was sitting on the counter. He looked up at Ichiraku and asked.
Minato: Com'n can't I at least get a hokage discount.
Ichiraku: Sorry, nothing doing.

Minato started to sob with tears flowing down his face. Later both sat on top of hokage tower as Minato looked at his wallet.
Yubiki: Com'n stop being a sore loser.
Minato: Do you know how long it would take me to get all that money back?
Yubiki: Well you challenged me you know.
Minato: I guess.
Yubiki: You seem kind of down today. What's wrong?
Minato: Kushina could give birth at any moment and now that it's almost time, I've been all over the place. The thing is, it kind of scares me.
Yubiki: What does?
Minato: Being a father. What if I'm not good at it? What if he hates me or doesn't accept me? What if I fail as a father?
Yubiki: Minato, every first time parent thinks that. The trick is to not worry about it. Spend time with your child and teach it the values of life. I assure you everything else will come naturally.
Minato: I hope it's as simple as that. But, seeing as you're a parent maybe I should just take your word for it. Even though I'm sure things work differently for a demon.

Minato couldn't even blink before he found Yubiki's claws at his throat.
Minato: What's this about?
Yubiki: You have a big mouth Minato. How much do you know?
Minato: Enough.

He said with a smile.
Yubiki: How do you know?
Minato: Kushina told me.

Yubiki retracted her claws.
Yubiki: Uzumaki-sama?
Minato: She told me how the Uzumaki clan can identify demons and even call on their power if allied with them.
Yubiki: True.
Minato: So would my son be able to do something like that?
Yubiki: I guess.
Minato: Well at least that answers the question of why she was so intent on giving Naruto her last name. Yubiki, there's something I've been wondering.
Yubiki: Yeah?
Minato: Would you like to live in the vilage.
Yubiki: What?
Minato: I could arrange it you know.
Yubiki: I don't know.
Minato: Well it's not like you have to decide now. You have plenty of time.
Yubiki: Yeah.

She said before standing up.
Minato: You leaving?
Yubiki: Yeah, oh and if you-
Minato: I won't tell anyone.

Yubiki looked down and jumped from the tower.
[Yubiki: That was the last time I came to this village on good terms.]

Yubiki stopped for a second in the middle of her story and looked at Naruto. He slowly nodded and she opened her mouth continue.
[Yubiki: I retrieved Neko and returned to my den. The whole night I sat up thinkng about what Minato had said to me. As dawn approached I decided to clear my mind by hunting, one of my favorite pass times. However, when I returned to my den I felt that something wasn't right. I began to sniff around, but something in the air masked the scents.]

Yubiki walked through the dark cave cautiously looking for her son.
Yubiki: Neko!

She called to him, but no answer. She changed into her first tailed form and turned quickly at the shout of.
????: Five pronged seal!

When she turned five fingers were slammed into her stomach. The jutsu wasn't strong enough to incapacite her, but it did distort her chakra and halt her movement. However the man who struck her underestimated her. Because of her massive powers he was stopped from advancing close to her and soon his jutsu would wear off.
????: You are as strong as they say.
Yubiki: I'll kill you as soon as this wears off. I'd be running if I were you.
????: I don't think so. You see, you were never my real target.

He said kicking Neko into the light of the cave. Yubiki's eyes went wide, she was strong enough to hold off such a jutsu, but Neko wasn't.
????: You see, I have heard a little story. That the one who eats the flesh of a demon is granted powers beyond that of any human.

Yubiki looked at him with fear in her eyes. She wasn't afraid of many things, but this was one of the few things she did fear.
Yubiki: Please, don't.
????: What? Why would I stop? That would make this wasted trip. I want to have the power to surpass even a god. And your little son here is going to help me.
Yubiki: It's not true, it's not. I's just a lie, a myth that people tell. It doesn't grant you power.
????: Really, then let's find out.

He said pulling Neko up and turning his head to his mother. Neko's eyes opened and he peered back at the man with a smile.
Neko: You think you're tough, I'm not afraid to die. But you're going to get what's coming to you soon enough you freak.

Neko laugh and smiled defiantly at his captor.
????: Maybe I will get what's coming to me, but too bad it'll be too late to save you.

He said looking over to Yubiki. He looked down and bit into the neck of the boy's neck.
Yubiki: NNNOOOOOOO!!!!!!!!

The man laughed as the boy's neck snapped. Neko still lacked power and his chakra wasn't fully developed. He was only eighty and in demon years he was equal to a eight year old human, dispite his appearance and intelligence. The man ripped out Neko's throat and began to slowly devour the boy. Tears flowed heavily down Yubiki's face as she tried her best to move her body with no success. It seemed like hours had passed and she looked over to her son's body as the man stood up. She could hardly recognize him anymore, but mostly due to the fact that her sight was waning from it's swelling and emptiness. Her eyes were dead; it looked as if she had cried herself unconcious. The man walked toward her and bent down in front of her. Sh esnapped up and growled at him with her chakra furiously lashing at him. The man reached his arm down and dispelled her chakra with only a hand. He placed his hand on her cheek and looked down on her with his red-golden eyes
????: I never imagined that it'd feel like this. This power is amazing and I have you to thank for all of it.
Yubiki: Why?
????: If you want to find me, I'll be waiting for you.

As the man stood she saw something that she hadn't noticed before; a headband showing the symbol of the leaf village. With the light spilling into the cave she made out his face. In a voice dripping with malice and hatred she called out his name.
Yubiki: Orochimaru.

She had seen him many times on her trips to the village and from what she knew he was a high ranking ninja. A respected one at that. He laughed into the sky and walked slowly from the cave. Yubiki laid in the same spot for hours waiting for the seal to disappear. It wasn't because the jutsu was strong that it lasted that long, but merely because she had stopped fighting it. After it finally disappeared she walked over to the body of her son and held his head close to her one last time. She walked from the cave and buried her son's corspe before collapsing and openly weeping in front of his grave. She stood tall and wiped her eyes before growling and morphing into her most powerful form. With that done she made her way to the village faster than you could say "one pissed fox"
[Yubiki: Upon arriving at the village I began to search the area. I had no intention on attacking you all, I liked humans. But, I wanted to find him and rip him limb from limb. However, it didn't turn out that way. I don't know who did it, but someone hit me. I don't know about all of you, but I don't think it's a good idea to hit a mother who had to watch her son be brutally murdered. Truthfully, the hit didn't even hurt, but it was enough to piss me off beyond words. Suddenly thoughts began to race in my mind. I thought "What if he was ordered to come after me?". After that thought hit my head, I just didn't care anymore. Everyone I saw was going to be a distant memory. That ninja that came after me, the leaves blowing in the wind, the old lady down the street, that dog that wouldn't stop fucking barking; they all got it. Until.]

The Kyuubi massacred the ninja as they approached her with extreme prejudice, but a sound caught her attention. She turned to see a giant toad with a man standing on top of it's head.
Kyuubi: MINATO!!!!!!!

She screamed in an extrerme rage. The man looked down at her and shook his head.
Minato: Mighty Kyuubi, I do not know what we have done to upset you so, but I can no longer allow you to destroy my village.

He shouted as he began to do handsigns.
Minato: I know I am no match for you in battle, but I do have a way to stop this rampage.

He said finishing his seals. As soon as he finished a blinding light shot from him and enveloped the land around him. Yubiki didn't know what had happened, but when she opened her eyes she was in a what looked to be a large corridor of a building. She stood and walked down the dark damp hallway, listening to the dropping water from the pipes above her head. Her walking soon led her to a large room with a man standing across from her with his back facing her.
Minato: I was really hoping we would be able to talk again on better terms.
Yubiki: As was I. That jutsu you casted, it's going to kill you isn't it?
Minato: Kind of.

He said with a bright smile.
Yubiki: So, if I'm sealed inside of you.....that means I'm going to die as well right?
Minato: Wrong.

While the two talked inside of Minato's mindscape he was making his way through the village. The villagers helped the stumbling man as he moved weakly through his home. He finally made his way to a large room and he walked in. He looked in at his predecessor who shook his head to him. Minato walked into a different room and saw his wife lying dead in her bed. Strangely though, she wore a smile on her face, with her eyes open; locked on her son who was in a small bed next to her. Minato watched as Sarutobi walked in behind him.
Yubiki: What do you mean I won't die?
Minato: I want you to live for something else.

He said before collapsing into Yubiki's arms. She caught the man and laid his head on her shoulder.
Yubiki: I didn't want to kill you.
Minato: Hehe, sorry, I'm married.
Yubiki: Even now you make stupid jokes.
Minato: Can I ask you one last favor?
Yubiki: Huh?
Minato: Can you please look after my son?

Those were the last words he asked her. Outside of his mind, he had stood over his son and smiled before completely the last part of his jutsu. He finished them and an arm stretched out and sealed the kyuubi into the boy. The seal appeared on the boy's stomach and watched as the fox's whisker marks appeared on his face.
Minato: I want Naruto to be treated as a hero. Don't mention his connection to me either, it will only bring him problems.

Naruto looked up at his father and reached for him. Minato brought down a single finger and Naruto grabbed onto it before laughing.
Minato: [You were right Yubiki. It does come naturally. Please...grow strong......my.....son.]

His last thoughts; Minato collapsed to the ground and Naruto began to cry loudly after losing his father's finger in his grip, but Sarutobi believed that somehow the boy knew he had lost his father.
????: HOW DARE YOU EVEN SUGGEST SUCH A THING!!!!!!!???????
Sarutobi: Calm down Jiraiya.
Jiraiya: How can you tell me to calm down? I return from my investigation in the cloud village to find out that my home village was attacked by a demon, my student and his wife are dead, and you plan on sealing away that heroic man's only son. I'm irate!
Toshiro: The village would never accept this monster anyway. It was because of the demon that Kushina wasn't able to recieve help. He killed her.
Hiashi: But neither of them wanted this to happen to their child. He said in his own words that he wished for Naruto to be treated as a hero.
Toshiro: And you believe that the villagers will treat him as such? They will dispise and attack this child with extreme hatred. I'm thinking of Minato's dying wish, we must seal it away or else the anger the villagers feel will eventually become it's demise.
Jiraiya: Call him an "it" again and I swear you'll lose your life today you pompous asshole. I stand before you not giving you a threat, not a promise, but a gaurantee with a lifetime warranty. If I ever in my life hear you call him that again, I WILL KILL YOU.

He said in an anger very rare to the man. Jiraiya was a pervert and he didn't get serious almost any of the time, but right now Toshiro was seeing a side of him that made him shake in his seat.
Toshiro: U-Understood. How ever I do not recede my previous suggestion.
Jiraiya: Sarutobi-sensei.

Sarutobi closed his eyes in shame, but he agreed with Toshiro. Jiraiya snapped his head to the side toward the person whom had kept quiet for the whole conversation.
Jiraiya: Tsunade?
Tsunade: I-I agree as well. It would be best for him if he were sealed away somewhere safe.

Jiraiya snapped back and stood from his seat.
Jiraiya: I should've known. You never take my side.

He said before storming from the room.
Tsunade: Jiraiya wait-
Sarutobi: Let him be. He has the right to be angry with us.
Hiashi: I will take Naruto into the Hyuuga compound.

He said looking down at the boy lazily sleeping in the center of the table.
Hiashi: Only the compound has such a place that can contain him. I owe that much to my old friend.
Sarutobi: Alright, once the boy is old past the nursing stage, he will be sealed away.

Yubiki stopped her tale and looked over to Naruto. Most didn't understand why, but it was because it was no longer her story.
[Naruto:It was strange to me. As soon as I was beginning to understand the world, I was hidden from it. Twice a day I was brought food like a caged animal. The room was all I knew. For years the only person I knew was a single man. At times he would speak to me, but I couldn't understand anything he said. I couldn't speak either. I knew nothing, except that I was meant to be sealed away forever. In a dark room, all alone. When I was seven a voice called out to me from inside, and for a second it seemed like I fell asleep.]

Naruto opened his eyes and looked around himself. He was inside a corridor with pipes above his head and ankle high water below him. Once again he heard the voice call out to him. He walked to the voice and found himself in front of a large cage. He saw red eyes appear behind the bars and and woman come into veiw from the darkness. She reached her arm out of it and motioned for him to come closer; to which Naruto complied. She gently rubbed his cheek and placed her hand near the seal on her cage, then she motion tearing it off. Naruto slowly reached up to it and looked at her again. She nodded to him that he was doing it correctly and he ripped off the tag. Once done the cage slowly began to open and Yubiki smiled devilishly at Naruto, who soon realized he had done the wrong thing. Yubiki slowly transformed into the kyuubi and watched as the boy fell backwards in fear. She chomped down at the boy and barely missed him as he slid back slowly. The kyuubi looked down at the and smiled with her jagged row of teeth. Naruto stood to his feet and quickly ran from the room with kyuubi chasing hot on his heels.
Kyuubi: Hahahahahahaha.

Naruto quickly jumped into a room and kyuubi slid trying to stop herself. She made after the boy and he looked around in the room before finding a large ledge and a spiral starway that led to a higher floor. He quickly jumped onto the ledge and began to ascend the stairs as quickly as he could, but kyuubi looked up the stairs and dug her claws into the wall. She laughed and Naruto quickened his pace upward. Kyuubi started to the run up the wall; destroying all of the stairs around her. She took a snap at Naruto and he jumped into the corridor at the top of he stairs. Kyuubi climbed up and peeked an eye into the corridor to see Naruto who could only see her one eye. She moved her mouth to the hole and roared at the boy. The roar pushed Naruto back to the end of the hallway and Kyuubi showed her smile before running up the rest of the wall. Naruto leaned back against a wall and tried to catch his breath. He looked to both sides and saw stairs on his left and another hallway on his right. Suddenly his ears caught the sound of something rushing down the stairs to his left. Naruto, understanding what the sound was, didn't even wait for the sound to get closer before he began running down the hallway to his right. He charged down the hall hearing the roar of the kyuubi close behind him as he ran. He ran down the hallway and saw that he was in a dead end. He franticly looked around himself and locked on to a small vent that seemed to lead down. He struggled to pull off the cover and looked back as the Kyuubi came at him in the form of a large mouth. He finally pulled off the cover and dropped down just in time to dodge the Kyuubi's fangs. He slid down for a while and landed down into a closed room. He sat back against a wall and closed his eyes.
Naruto: 'Huff' 'huff'.

He couldn't even relax in the room before his eyes locked onto the sight of the Kyuubi somehow distorting and squeezing into the small hole he had dropped in through. He stood up and looked around for a way out, but failed to find one. He looked at the kyuubi again as she took her human form again.
Yubiki: And so the hunt ends.

Naruto didn't know what she said, but he knew it wasn't good. Yubiki walked up to him and smiled sweetly before grabbing tightly onto his throat. She pressed him against the wall and choked him viciously.
Yubiki: Did you enjoy our game my little prison?

She said as she gripped tighter and tried to crush Naruto's throat.
[Naruto: I'd never been so scared before, but I started to wonder why I was scared. I didn't have a family, no one would miss me. Why did I care if I died?]

Naruto's eyes teared up and he looked at her defiantly. In Yubiki's eyes, he had just made the same face that Neko made before Orochimaru killed him. She dropped him and slowly backed away. She backed into a wall and fell back against before she began to wonder what she was doing. She was about to kill an Uzumaki, while demons like the Orochi wouldn't care about such a thing, her clan was the one that made the bond with the humans in the first place. Also, Minato saved her by placing her inside of his son. She started to tear up and she covered her face. Her son would hate her if he saw her now. As she cried she suddenly felt small arms wrapped around her. Naruto hugged her and for a second she just stared blankly, before she finally hugged back.

[Flash]
Yubiki: Okay now try to say my name.
Naruto: You-bee-kee.
Yubiki: okay, now the person who comes here.
Naruto: Hy-a-she.
Yubiki: Good, now when he gets here I want you to say "Hello Hiashi" with an evil grin like this.

Yubiki said making an evel smirk that Naruto mimicked.
Naruto: Like this?
Yubiki: Perfect. It'll freak him out and it'll be funny.
Naruto: Sure Mom.

Yubiki's smile dropped and she stared at the boy for a second.
Yubiki: What did you call me?
Naruto: Mom.....I'm sorry I won't call you that again.
Yubiki: Nah, it's okay. You just kind of surprised me.

He reminded her of Neko anyway. She snapped her head up and said.
Yubiki: Naruto, he's coming get ready.

Hashi walked into the room and looked down at the boy.
Hiashi: Hello Naruto.
Naruto: Hello yourself.

He said with a smirk, Hiashi's heart alnost stopped when he heard him speak. Yubiki almost died laughing at his reaction.

[Flash]
Naruto: Mom?
Yubiki: Yeah?
Naruto: You said that my Dad was a hokage. What do they do?
Yubiki: They watch over the village and lead their people along the path of the ninja. Why?
Naruto: I want to become one.
Yubiki: A hokage?
Naruto: Yeah.
Yubiki: I'm afraid you can't do that.
Naruto: Why?
Yubiki: Me, I guess.
Naruto: Oh don't worry, one day I'll fix that and then I'll be hokage.
Yubiki: Is that really so?
Naruto: Believe it. I'll be the greatest. The first demon hokage. And you'll be there too, I'll see to that. But first you'll have to train me.
Yubiki: Fine, just don't forget what you are and what you stand for. A ninja and a demon never lets his prey escape. Make sure the person you face is an enemy, and if so, kill him with hesitation. Now let the teaching begin.

[End flashback]
Yubiki: And I've been training him ever since.

She took a moment to look around at the understandable shock and confusion among the crowd. Naruto looked back at Toshiro and smiled at his confusion.
Naruto: What's wrong? Not so sure of yourself anymore? It's really easy to judge if you only know one side of the story.
Yubiki: I guess it is. So now that you know are you satisfied? Or was it the "I just felt like it" story you were waiting for. I'll tell you now that I don't feel the least bad about what I did, such is the nature of a demon. So if you were expecting an apology then kiss my ass, cause it's not happening. When someone goes through what I did you learn quickly that everyone is guilty, even the innocent.

She said as a single tear escaped her eye. She frowned at the faces the villagers made at her and wiped it away before spinning around and saying.
Yubiki: I'm taking a nap, wake me up when something fun happens.
Naruto: Alright.

He said as Yubiki walked back into his body. Naruto looked down as silence swept the room.
Naruto: I three requests.
Toshiro: Name them.

He said shocking Naruto. He wasn't the one he expected to reply.
Naruto: I would like to be hokage, but I want to earn the title. I'll work my way up to it from the bottom. I would like for Mika and myself to join the ranks of your village's ninja.
Sarutobi: Is that alright with you?
Mika: Yes, thank you.
Naruto: I will take responsibly for anything she does.. Second, I would like for Hinata-hime and Hanabi-hime to be treated no differently than they were before this happened.
Sarutobi: Agreed.
Naruto: Lastly and my most unreasonable request yet. I would like for mom to be able to walk the village on her own at times.
Sarutobi: I agree. It is my ex-student that caused all of this in the first place so I will take responsibly for the entire incident. I am truly sorry. But, we have requests as well.
Naruto: Yes?
Sarutobi: Never use that demon clone jutsu again, it was really creepy.
All: Yeah.

Naruto chuckled at their gesture.
Sarutobi: Also no transformations in the village. Unless it's like the attack or under certain circumstances.
Naruto: Agreed.

He said standing from his seat. Sarutobi stood still, staring at Naruto for a moment until he asked.
Naruto: What?
Sarutobi: I said no transformations.
Naruto: What do you mean?
Sarutobi: I was there when you were born, I know how you really look.
Naruto: But this is more like a pre-transformation.
Sarutobi: Doesn't matter. Or do you want us to disregard your rules?
Naruto: Fine.

With that said Naruto turned to the people and closed his eyes. His whisker marks became less defined, his claws retracted, and his hair became less ruffled. He looked to the side and finally opened his eyes completely. The crowd stared in awe. His eyes were pure azure, the must beautiful blue eyes they had ever seen. Hinata and Hanabi didn't even know of this before now, but it was enough to make them swoon. His eyes were so deep that they seemed to peer into your soul, like the light that could cut through any darkness.
Kakashi: Well what do you know. The demon was more human than he let on.
Naruto: I feel all mortal.
Sarutobi: Because you are. If what you said is true though, you'll become a full demon soon, but until then you must walk among us like this. Naruto Uzumaki and Mika......
Mika: Yuzuka.
Sarutobi: Please introduce yourselves.

Naruto turned back to the people and Mika walked to his side.
Naruto: I am Naruto Uzumaki, 12 years old, genin of the leaf village. I specialize in Taijutsu and ninjutsu. It's a pleasure to meet you.
Mika: My name is Mika Yuzuka, 12 years old, genin of the leaf village. I specialize in taijutsu and ninjutsu. I thank you for accepting me.

They both said bowing down in front of the crowd. For a moment there was silence through everyone, until one person finally stood.
Sasuke: My name is Sasuke Uchiha, 12 years old, genin of the leaf village. I specialize in everything welcome to the village.

He said with a slight smile He didn't think lowly of the fox, he knew what it was like to want revenge on someone so bad you could taste it. He would probably have killed anyone who got in his way as well. One guess to who stood up next.
Sakura: My name is Sakura Haruno, 12 years old, genin of the leaf village. I specialize in ninjutsu and genjutsu. It's a pleasure to meet you Naruto and Mika-san.
Lee: My name is Rock Lee, I am 13 years old, and I am a genin. I specialize greatly in the art of taijutsu. I am gald to meet you my youthful new friends.
Tenten: My name is Tenten, 13 years old, and I'm a genin. I specialize in ninjutsu and taijutsu that deals with weapons. Nice to meet you.
Neji: My name is Neji Hyuuga, I'm 13 years old and I'm a genin. I specialize in the hyuuga style taijutsu arts and I'm the best at it. I look forward to facing you in combat Naruto.
Naruto: I've heard alot about you too, and I can't wait to fight you either.

Naruto and Mika looked to the side as another group stood up.
Choji: I'm Choji Akimichi, and I'm a 12 years old genin. I specialize in taijutsu and my family's ninjutsu. Nice to see you again Naruto.
Asuma: Again?
Ino: I'm Ino Yamanaka, 12 years young and I'm genin. I'm good at Gnejutsu and my family's ninjutsu. Thank you for saving me Naruto.

Ino looked over to her other teammate who was still sitting and nudged him.
Ino: Stand up.
Shikamaru: Introductions are troublesome.
Choji: Com'n it won't take that much.
Shikamaru: Alright already.

He said before standing.
Shikamaru: I'm Shikamaru Nara, I'm 12 and I'm currently a genin. I'm a specialist in strategy, I guess. Welcome.

He said before falling back into his seat.
Naruto: Funny guy.

Naruto looked to the side as two familair faces stood up as well.
Shino: I am Shino Arubame, I'm 12 years old and I'm a genin. I specialize in ninjutsu that deals with bugs I look forward to working with you again Naruto-san. And good luck to you Mika-sama.
Naruto: Heh.
Mika: Thank you.
Kiba: My name is Kiba Inuzuka, I'm 12 years old and I'm a genin. I specialize in taijutsu and beast mimicry ninjutsu.

Kiba didn't even try to say anything else. He was still upset with the fact that Naruto and Hinata were pratically engaged. The other fact was that Naruto rubbed him the wrong way and Naruto agreed. Then again, it was only natural for a fox and a dog to hate each other.
Raizen: Hehehe, while I can't stand to greet you, my name is Raizen Aname, I'm 12 years old and I was a genin. I was a specialist in taijutsu and ninjutsu. I thank you deeply for saving my friends and our village, also welcome to the village Mika Yuzuka.
Mika: Thank you.
Naruto: No problem.

After watching the children stand up and welcome the two they had once consider an enemy, slowly everyone in the crowd began to stand up. Naruto smiled and bowwed down with a thank you to the people as Mika did the same. An hour later Sarutobi led them both to their quarters. They stood in front of two apartments that were right next to each other.
Naruto: So I have to stay here?
Sarutobi: Yes.
Naruto: Not that I'm complaining, but this place is kinda small.
Mika: I agree.
Sarutobi: You only need one bedroom. You can always pay for a new one after a few missions.
Naruto: So we pay for a better house?
Sarutobi: Well, you said you wanted to started from the bottom.

He said before walking away with a chuckle. Naruto grabbed the handle of the door and began to twist it.
Mika: Wait.
Naruto: Huh?

Naruto stopped and looked over to the girl.
Mika: Why did you help me? Why save me in the first place? I could be your enemy or even be here just to learn your village's secrets.
Naruto: I could tell from your eyes. You don't seem like a threat. Also, I could tell that you're far stronger than you let on during our fight. You seemed like you wanted to die, and that kind of made me want to save you. Am I right?
Mika: ...............
Naruto: Is he really all you had?
Mika: I have other relatives.
Naruto: No need to go on, you said "relatives" not family.
Mika: I want to tell you. Fa- I mean Ganzumaru, was in a previous marriage, but I was born outside of his marriage. He hated my mother for giving birth to me and so, he hated me. My half brother hates me with a passion and when my mother died, Ganzumaru took me in. I thought that I was finally going to have a normal life, but.
Naruto: That's not how it turned out?
Mika: My brother left us after I moved in and he denied all ties to me. Ganzumaru pratically did the same thing.
Naruto: Then you're better off here, and I promise that you won't be alone anymore.
Mika: You promise?
Naruto: I wouldn't be a good hokage if I lied, would I?

Mika smiled and finally walked into her apartment as Naruto walked into his. Naruto walked around on the inside and looked at the various items he had never seen before. As he looked around Yubiki explain the objects; TV, refrigerator, stove, things she never felt the need to speak of before. Naruto walked around the apartment and turned off all of the lights before sitting at the head of hs bed with his back pressed against the wall. He looked up to the ceiling and close his eyes.

[Flash]
????: Lord Kazekage!
Kazekage: Is my demon son still acting out Baki?
Baki: He's killed twelve people so far, what do you plan to do with him?
Kazekage: Bring him to me.

Baki ran from the room and returned shortly after with four ninja carting in a boy tied in a straight jacket, wearing a face mask, and tied down to a wheelchair.
Kazekage: Gaara, do you me hate me that much?

Gaara smiled and made a vase not far behind the Kazekage change into sand, then into a dagger. The sand dagger shot from the table and right at his father. The man simply stepped out of the way and caught the dagger.
Kazekage: My son, you make attemps at your own father's life? After I brought you here to grant you a present.
Gaara: What present could you possibly give me that will equal me ripping your life from you?
Kazekage: Well.

[Flash]
????: Com'n say something Claire-sensei.
Claire:..................
????: Please?
Claire: ...............
????: Com'n it was an accident. I didn't mean to fall into your breasts...........then rub up against them........then squeeze them. It was all an accident.
Claire: The more you speak, the more I question your intelligence. JJ please be quiet before I kill you.
JJ: So you're not mad?
Claire: Don't get the wrong idea.
JJ: It's not like it's the first time I've done it.
Claire: That's the problem.

The woman said with a deep sigh.
Claire: [My name is Claire Rido fuganu. I'm 22 years old and I'm from the village hidden in darkness. My brother is the Yamikage there and this boy is Norugi Suzaku, though I call him JJ. He's special because of his power.]

She thought looking over to the young bronze skinned boy walking next to her with the sword on his back gleaming in the sunlight..
Claire: [ Our village is hidden even among the ninja vllages. It is because the void; the portal to the demon world, resides in our village. If a human were to cross into the void and survive, may be given power beyond that pf even a god.. When Norugi was young, a man kidnapped him and carried him into the void. The man died, but somehow JJ survived, but.]
JJ: We're being followed.
Claire: You're just now noticing that?

The boy blushed in embarrassment.
JJ: No, I just wanted to make sure you did.

He shouted as they both came to a stop. A large group of bandits walked from the tall grass and approached the pair.
Bandit: drop everything you've got.

He order before looking over Claire.
Bandit: And you, drop your pants. If you do then I'll let the boy go.
JJ: If you touch her I'll kill you.
Bandit Boss: So you think you can take my men, kid?

The man wlaked in front of the boy and punched down at him, however before he could land the hit Claire caught his arm and wrapped her left arm around it and tugged up, snapping the man's arm out of place. After a scream she placed her foot on his cheek and pulled him by the arm, snapping his neck. The bandit's lackey became enraged and charged at Claire. JJ stepped in font of the man and punched into his stomach. The punch brought the man off the ground and JJ reached up before getting a firm grip on the man's neck. With his grip secure he slammed the man into the ground and watched as his friends came after him JJ reached back and grabbed the leg of the ninja he slammed before dragging him up and hurling him into the chest of his friend. He pulled the longsword from his back and sliced through both in a single slash. He peeked back as Claire kicked up ward into the stomach of a man who jumping down on her from a tree above. Suddenly she looked down at an arm that somehow ripped through her. The arm coming through her back to her stomach was holding a knife and she looked back at the man as she quietly said.
Claire: Shadow style: Dark acid clone jutsu.

JJ leaned his head to the side and dodged a punch before he grabbed the man by his neck and repeatedly stabbed him in the stomach. He peeked back at a man running at him and he pulled his sword from the stomach of the man he killed and in a fluid motion, he slashed off the man's arm. He grabbed the severed arm and swung back slamming it into the head of the approaching man. The man stumbled around and turned his back to JJ, who wrapped his arms around the man's waist and flipped him back onto his head, [German suplex] cracking his skull. JJ flipped forward and kicked back into the man. He looked around as more bandits began to flood the area. Claire stood in front of him and bit into her thumb.
Claire: Fuganu summoning art number three; hellhounds: Cerberus.

She slammed her hand against the ground and from the cloud of smoke emerged dogs with their bodies decaying and rotting down to the bone. Their white eyes locked onto the men as JJstopped the dogs from advancing. He was covering his face and laughing maniacally.
????: Burn kill, maim.
JJ: Burn, kill, maim.

When the boy removed his hand his brown eyes had turned golden. Claire cleared her face as she watched the boy transform and kill the horde of bandits.
Claire: [But, when he was returned from the void, he had been possessed by the spirit of Kaiser, the king of dragons. He wasn't able to control it, so his father, the twentith Yamikage exiled him from the village. Until I found him six years ago. He couldn't control Kaiser until he met Ryu, another dragon that inhabits our village. The reason our village is hidden is because the people there aren't what you would consider normal. Even the Fuganu clan has an extraordinary power that others don't possess.]

She looked over to the heavily breathing boy.
Claire: Com'n it's time to go.
JJ: Alright.

He said before changing back.
JJ: So where are we going?
Claire: We're going to the leaf village.
JJ: Why?

[Flash]
Gaara: I see.
Kazekage: Are you pleased with this gift.

Gaara simply smiled.
Gaara: I understand.

[Flash]
JJ: Oh now I understand.

[Flash]
Gaara: My target is.

[Flash]
JJ: My target is.
Gaara/JJ: Naruto Uzumaki.

[Flash]
Naruto: Achoo.
Yubiki: What's worng with you?
Naruto: I don't know.

Meanwhile, night had fallen upon the village and two girls were restless. Hinata sat up from her bed and walked to her wardobe before getting dressed completely. She quietly walked from her room.
Hanabi: Hey.
Hinata: Yeep.

She squealed as her sister called to her.
Hinata: What are you doing up?
Hanabi: The same thing as you, I can't sleep. Where are you going?
Hinata: To see him.
Hanabi: Then I'm coming too.
Hinata: Alright, but be quiet.
Hanabi: Right.

They both said before they walked into the hallway and out into the courtyard.
Hinata: Byakugan.

She scouted the area and nodded before they ran for the front door. They opened the door and quietly shut it behind them. They thought htey had gotten out unnoticed, but Neji had watched the whole thing. He looked out of his window and watched as they ran off. Fortunately for them though, he didn't really care. After a while of wondering around they finally stood in front of their destination. Hinata knock and heard Naruto reply.
Naruto: Come in.

She turned the knob and opened the door. The entire house was dark and Naruto was looking at her across the room with his blue eyes cutting through to them.
Hanabi: Brings back memories.
Hinata: Why do you have the door unlocked?
Naruto: First off, I dare someone to walk in my house while I'm sleep, secondly, I knew you were coming. Couldn't sleep?
Hinata: No.
Hanabi: Ditto.
Naruto: Neither could I. Com'n there's plenty of room over here.

He said pointing at the bed, making both girls blush.
Naruto: Nothing funny okay. Just to go to sleep, I think that we'll be more comfortable.

Both slowly walked over and laid down on each side of him while smiling widely. Naruto had never slept in the same bed with someone before. The warmth of each made them sleepy almost instantly.
Hinata: You answered a lot of questions today.
Hanabi: I also thing that you put a lot of minds at ease too.
Hinata: But, I still have one question.
Naruto: What's that?
Hinata: How did you use the bathroom in there?

Naruto was quiet for a moment before both girls looked at him to make sure he was awake, which he was.
Naruto: Hinata-hime, I think some questions are better left unanswered.

Chapter 2 end.

Well this chapter took me a while and I'm not gonna lie, I did get lazy at one point. I'm glad for every reveiw that I got, and I even made reference to one of them. I really wasn't expecting to get so many replies, As I mentioned before, I'm not very confident in the way I write. And I don't believe that I'm good at it. So everytime my e-mail says I got a reveiw, my heart sets ablaze. Thank you all so much and I will do my damnedest to give you the best I can do. Shine eternal, and a special thank you to one of my writing idols King Kakashi for an awesome reveiw. I will be back.