Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Kyubi Defeated: A new begining ❯ The End of The Begining---Chapter 27 (Final Chapter) ( Chapter 27 )

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The End of The Beginning-----------------------------

With the battle finished, Naruto found his mind as some sense of ease. Having defeated Yoyroshio in battle Naruto was now able to relax at little. None of the Shadow Ninjas had come willingly except the Shadakage’s supporters, and after they learned that Naruto had defeated him, they laid down their weapons and gave up with out a fight. Out of the four hundred and fifty members of the Shadow Ninjas, only two hundred and five remained. With their casualties great the members of the Shadow Ninjas took Naruto’s offer to leave and return after they had selected a new leader. In turn the leaf would do no harm to the ninjas that were now leaving their village. Surveying the village as a whole from on top of Gamabunta, Naruto started to wonder if it really was worth waiting for them to strike. Almost one fifth of the entire town was in rubble including the hokage’s office. There was even some minor damage done to the stone faces of the previous hokages.

Naruto speaking more to himself then anyone spoke. “Jeese would you look at this, They even managed to destroy Ichiraku's. Not to mention the hokage office…OH never min that was me. Looks like we’ll have a lot of work to do today.”

“What??” Gamabunta asked curiously.

“Huh? Sorry Gamabunta I forgot I was standing on you. I said it looks like there will be a lot of work to do today. We have to fix the town and everything. But it shouldn’t be too hard, we are shinobi after all. So what do you say to a nice long chat over some sake. I have a lot to tell you, and not all of it is good news.” Naruto replied as he looked across the city.

“Hahahaha sure Naruto I would be happy to share a bottle of sake or two with you.” Gamabunta said as he began to unroll his tongue. Held within it was a massive sake bottle.

“Good to hear it. But for the time being I need you to stay here and look after this mess for me. I have to go check on Kakashi and the others in the evacuation shelters.” Naruto said as he got started to leave.

“WHAT?? Your sticking me the great Gamabunta with look out duty, Naruto that is brave even for the likes of you.” Gamabunta said laughing.

“Yep and your going to do it for me, not just because you’re my boss, but because I’m asking you as the hidden leaf’s hokage.” Naruto said waving his hand.

Before Gamabunta could reply Naruto flickered to the evacuation shelter. Arriving in front of the door he patted the Anbu guard who looked stunned to see him.

“Ho…hokage? Is that you lord hokage? I can’t be…your dead. I heard the speaker message but I thought it was a ruse by one of our Anbu to get the enemy to surrender.” The guard said shakily.

“Nope I’m very much alive, I had to make it seem like I was dead though. Sorry for worrying you and the rest of our village. Now the battle is over and the Shadow Ninjas have left. We can let everyone come out now.” Naruto said as he stowed towards the door.

“Y..Yes sir!” And the Anbu rushed to open the door leading to the evacuation shelter. Saluting Naruto the Anbu stepped aside so that he could enter. Naruto stepped forward into the now brightly lit corridor and called out. “All defending shinobi may stand down. The fighting is over.”

Exited murmurs could be heard from every room. “We won“ and “thank god its over“ could be heard from every room. But a few others actually caught Naruto’s ears. “Hey wasn’t that…it couldn’t have been….he’s dead.” “IT’S A TRICK NO ONE LEAVE NARUTO UZUAMKI DIED BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES!!“
All at once three ninja’s stepped forward from the darkness. “Shino, Hinata, and Kiba. Its so good to see you guys alive and well.” Naruto said as he started to walk towards the three of them.

“You have done your homework Shadow Ninja rat, but I’m afraid that I would recognize Naruto’s stench anywhere, and you….” Then stepping forward Kiba sniffed the air around Naruto like a blood hound. Jumping back several feet Kiba bowed low.

“Forgive me your honourable Hokage. But you have to agree that my suspicions were not unjust. We all witnessed you die with a sword through your chest not even two days ago. “ Kiba said as he bowed.

“I know and you are forgiven. The sword trough my chest was a clever ploy to lure them into a false sense of power. That was their downfall. I have a lot of explaining to do to everyone, so if we could hurry this up, it would be much better. We have to rebuild 1/5 of the town and re-manipulate the rocks that create the hokage’s faces. Some of them were damaged while the fighting took place. We will also need to hold a remembrance ceremony for the ninjas who gave their lives in today’s battle. Unfortunately I haven’t been able to head around and do damage assessment properly. I’m sure that one of the others might do it though.” Naruto said as he motioned for Kiba to rise from his bow.

Shino, who had remained quiet the entire time Kiba and Naruto had been speaking spoke up. “I should notify the rest of the Anbu on patrol here in the shelter. Sakura will be pleased to know that your alive.”

“She already knows as does Kakashi, who was injured in a one on one fight with the Shadakage. The people of the village who were under Sakura’s protection already know of my return as well.” Naruto replied casually.

Turning Naruto addressed the guard standing by the door. “Kyto…right?”

“Yes sir.” Kyto answered stiffly.

“Alright. Kyto I need you to go into to town and do damage assessment for me, ask Sauske, and Neji to help you. They should be able to find out exactly what was damaged. Use shadow clones if you have to. I want details on the damage in my hands in twenty minutes.” Naruto said as he pointed towards the door.

“Yes sir.” Kyto said as he turned and rushed out the door.

As the Anbu turned and headed out the door Naruto began going from room to room and knocking on the doors. They opened and one by one members of the Anbu greeted him with tired but happy faces. The people all came rushing out and stood in a wave around Naruto. At first glance they were shocked to see him but soon it turned to sheer joy as they heard from their defenders that the battle was over. Naruto, smiled and nodded his head confirming the defeat of the Shadow ninjas. Whoops and cheers of joy could be heard echoing through the shelter. And outside a similar reaction was taking place.

“NARUTO!!!” A voice shouted out.

Turning Naruto saw a pink haired head trying to fight her way through the crowds of cheering and celebrating villagers. Finally pushing her way through Sakura stood staring at Naruto. Then signing she leaned in and grabbed hold of him in a loving embrace.

“I thought that maybe you wouldn’t be able to beat him.” She whispered as she held Naruto close.

“Sakura there is no need to worry the Shadakage and his followers will never come anywhere near this village with the thought of war ever again. Now, as it is befitting for my hokage’s status I think its time I met your parents and we told them. Don’t you??” Naruto asked.

“Well…they still fear the monster that you have locked inside of you.” Sakura said doubting her mother’s reaction.

“Oh you mean Kyuo? He’s harmless now. He can never hurt anyone ever again. We are of one mind, and one heart. He loves and wishes to protect Konoha as much as I do. But now there’s others inside who share me now as well.” Naruto said laughing.

“What do you mean Naruto??” Sakura asked puzzled.

Leaning over Naruto whispered two words into Sakuras ear. “The Seven.”

Startled Sakura looked up and saw that his eyes shone with seven different colors. Smiling she looked at Narutos face and then leaning in she kissed him. Standing in the thriving mass of villagers as they cheered and shouted happily Naruto could only feel himself and Sakura’s lips. Nothing else mattered. From somewhere deep inside himself he could hear catcalls and jeers coming from Salamander. But it didn’t bother him. Not one bit.

“ So Naruto what do you plan on doing now?” Kyuo’s voice suddenly breaking into the moment.

“Doing? Well we have to rebuild the town, and then there’s the meetings I have to have with the representatives from the other ninja countries. But I tell you its been one hell of a first day on the job.” Naruto said aloud.

Chuckling to himself Naruto thought ‘ Yeah it sure has been one hell of a first day. But if that was the beginning I wonder what the end will be like???’