Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ quixotism ❯ chapter 8 ( Chapter 8 )
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By: littleolmee 
Sasuke sees Naruto in a new light. Warning chapter has NOT been betaed.
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Shounen / Romance / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 07.13.2006 | Updated On: 10.02.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 8.4K | Visits: 770 | Status: Work In Progress
Sasuke sees Naruto in a new light. Warning chapter has NOT been betaed.
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Shounen / Romance / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 07.13.2006 | Updated On: 10.02.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 8.4K | Visits: 770 | Status: Work In Progress
Blanket disclaimer: I do not claim any rights to Naruto or any characters associated with the anime/manga. They are the property of Masashi Kishimoto. I do claim rights to any and all original characters that appear in this story.
A/N: There will be cursing, adult situations including slash pairing (boyXboy) and hentai (boyXgirl). If you are offended by such things, not of age to be reading such material, or are not wanting to read spoilers than please push the back button now.
ADDITIONAL WARNING: This chapter will have some interaction between (Lee/Sak), a fight scene, and limeness between (Sas/Nar). If you are bothered by these things, please push the back button now. A lime warning means that the scene will contain elements of a sexual nature but, no actual sex act.
'thinking'
"talking"
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Sakura was happily surprised when Kakashi showed up at the hospital with news that Naruto had returned. Waiting for Lee outside the hospital, she wondered what it would be like being on Team Seven again with the boys. She promised herself that things would be different this time. Personally she was ashamed how she had acted back then but, now she had a chance to make things right within their group. To be given a second chance was not something she was going to pass up. No, she'd prove to them that she wasn't the same young kunoichi she had been just as they weren't the same either.
Though Sasuke was still a lot like he had been back then, she understood it had to do with the fact he had lost all his memories. 'Kind of hard for him to change when he believed himself to still be a 13-year-old when he woke a little over four months ago.' She reminded herself thinking back to the day she had ended up being his nurse for a shift at the hospital. Tsunade-sama up to that day hadn't allowed Sasuke to have very many visitors; usually only herself and Kakashi, the Godamine worried too many surprises would send him into shock. 'I think his eyes almost popped out when he realized it was me.' Sakura giggled to herself remembering the normally stoic boy's look as he checked her out. 'I think that's when things really started to get real for him.'
Tilting her face up into the warm sun, Sakura didn't think she had much to worry about as far as Naruto was concerned. The brief glances she got of him at the Sound Village showed he had changed very little. 'Things were fine between us the last time he was in Konoha so I know he won't dismiss my abilities once we start going on missions. That leaves Sasuke to show what I'm capable of.'
Bitting her lip she hoped Sasuke wouldn't hold against her how she had acted when she was younger and would give her a chance to prove she wasn't as useless as she had been as a first year Genin. She had accepted how weak she really was after she was unable to go help retrieve Sasuke from Orochimaru's henchmen. The boys who went after Sasuke came back having had the snot knock out of them. They did defeated their opponents’ thanks to help from the siblings from Suna but, they had still lost Sasuke. After that she had been determined not to ever be left behind because she had nothing to offer as far as skills to a team ever again.
Becoming the Godiman's student had been the best thing she had ever done. At least now she had a valuable skill to offer her comrades. She was a medic-nin and now she could give her friends help instead of being in the way.
The sound of Lee's voice calling to her ended her worries for the moment. Opening her eyes Sakura found her boyfriend waving as he came up the road through the midday crowds. Waving back Sakura walked down to the road to wait for the taijutsu specialist.
Waiting for Lee to weave his way through the crowd Sakura allowed her thoughts to return to their reforming team; she hoped when they started practicing together again that things wouldn't be the boy's club that it had been. She was proud of the strength she had gained over the years, as Tsunade-sama's student. All in all she had grown into a woman she was proud to be. Hopefully they wouldn't hold against her the girl she had been; it was true when she was younger she had been a bit superficial. Back then she had been more worried about not only her own appearance but, sadly she had based her feelings on the outward appearance of others as well.
Sakura smiled watching as Lee politely maneuvered around an elderly couple, watching how Lee acted made her wondered what she ever disliked about him. Sure he wasn't the most handsome man she had ever seen but, those pretty boys usually were seriously lacking in the personality department she had found out. 'What good is it to be dropped dead gorgeous if it's only on the outside? When someone's personality and spirit are ugly, pretty boy charms can’t make up for it.' Sakura thankfully realized that awhile ago. That had been a hard lesson to learn; not just once but, several times she was sorry to say before she finally got it through her thick head. 'Here I always thought I was a quick learner too.' Lee had just made it to her side giving her a loving smile. "Sorry you had to wait Sakura-chan, the streets are very busy today." Taking the young man's arm, Sakura shook off his apology. "It's fine Lee, I haven't been waiting long. Ready for lunch?" She asked leading the way, giving Lee a side glance Sakura smiled to herself. 'Well I think he's rather attractive anyway.'
The two had been dating for over a year now and honestly it had been the best time of her life. He had every good quality anyone could want. Lee not only worked hard but, he was determined, had a positive attitude and trustworthy too. He treated her with kindness, was thoughtful and surprisingly romantic. In a nut shell Rock Lee was everything every other guy Sakura had ever dated or chased after before wasn't. 'The few personality quirks arent' too bad. Thank Kami I gave him a chance. I would have missed out really getting to know him and all the happiness we've had together. Sometimes I'm such an idiot.'
Taking a seat at their favorite diner Sakura leaned over and gave the young man an unexpected kiss. As the kiss broke Lee smiled at her with a slight gazed look. "To what do I owe such a public display of affection to?" Settling back into her seat and raising a menu, Sakura just smiled. "Just for being yourself." Picking up his menu Lee jerked his head in agreement giving her a sparkling smile. "Then I will continue to do so, if it pleases you that much."
Ordering their meals, Sakura leaned onto the table top. "Kakashi came to see me today." Giving her all his attention Lee gave her a concerned look. "Oh, was he injured or was it a social call?" Making a design on the table with her finger Sakura explained. "Naruto came back to the village for good yesterday and Sasuke has been released back to duty. The Hokage is allowing Kakashi to reform Team Seven, especially seeing I'm the only one from the team who made it to the level of Chuunin. When I'm not off with other duties I'll be with the team, so the boys can gain the experience they need to move up in rank. After they become Chuunin then Team Seven will be my main cell."
Putting down the cup he had been drinking out of Lee beamed at the news. "This is wonderful Sakura; all your team mates have returned and now things can progress how they should have in the first place." Taking in Sakura's uneasy look, Lee reached over to lay his hand on hers. "Isn't this what you have wanted since the guys both left so long ago?" Jerking to face her boyfriend, Sakura nodded. "Yes, it is . . . " Bitting her lip Sakura lowered her eyes. "I just worry how things will go, I mean when we were younger Sasuke didn't really accept me. You probably think I'm being silly but, I don't want things to be exactly how they were."
Sakura glanced up to see Lee's questioning look, waving her hands in front of her to stop whatever it was the other ninja was thinking. "What I mean is I'm certainly not going to be chasing after Sasuke like I did when I was younger and I know Naruto has outgrown that crush he had on me too. I just don't want to be seen as the burden I was." Shaking his head Lee retook Sakura's hand. "I wouldn't worry my sweet. Sasuke has realized things are not like they were and when Naruto was here last the two of you did very well as a team. Anyone with eyes can see what a truly talented kunoichi you are." Returning the squeeze Sakura released Lee's hand with a smile. "That's what I love about you Lee, you know just how to make a girl feel good about herself." Giving his girlfriend the thumb's up sign, Lee beamed at her praise. "I speak only the truth, my beautiful cherry blossom."
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The next few weeks flew by and to Sakura's relief she was seen by both boys as an important part of the team. They all fell into an easy friendship without the stress that had once been between them.
The worst argument had been when Naruto felt the need to tease her about dating Lee. At first she had been angry thinking Naruto was making fun of Lee but, when she calmed down she realized it was just the short blonde ninja's normal childish antic. He wasn’t being mean, he simply couldn't resist play around.
Sasuke was still quiet but, after he found his center again he was more willing to open up to the group. She could tell his memory loss in regards to his shinobi abilities was hard for him to deal with. Especially when Naruto at first seemed to have grown so much in power. He was able to rebuild his skill quickly with the use of his Sharingan. His blood line limit allowed him to regain all that Kakashi-sensei had taught him after his curse and with his team mates help he was able to progress his knowledge even more.
Sakura found she was able to work the easiest with Naruto, though she and Sasuke had come to an understanding as well. The dark-haired shinobi accepted her abilities after she held her own against him during a few practice sessions.
'Handed him his butt that first time . . . that's what he gets for dismissing me.' Sakura snorted to herself thinking about their first spar. Sasuke's expression when that first punch connected with his face was a memory she would cherish along with the sight of Kakashi-sensei and Naruto falling from the limb they had been sitting on watching the match.
When she landed that punch Naruto had been cheering and bouncing on the limb he and Kakashi were sharing so hard he lost his balance. In a last ditch desperate move, he reached out and grabbed onto Kakashi-sensei in hopes to steady himself. Naruto ended up taking the porn reading Jounin down with him. When they landed, they were both flat on their backs, their legs pointing up. Naruto's little fox kits ran to his side nudging him, while Naruto's eyes showed he had gotten the sense knocked out of him from the fall. Kakashi-sesnsei wasn't in much better shape, his ever present book had slipped from his hand and landed on his face. Neither got to their feet too quickly. 'A Jounin shinobi being pulled off his seat by a Genin. That ranked right up there with the time Naruto got him with the eraser.' Sakura giggled, thinking of how funny it had been to see them laying there. The fact Naruto had taken Kakashi down with him was an extra to an already priceless moment of landing the first hit in her and Sasuke's first spar.
Though Sasuke didn't dismiss her based on her abilities after that Sakura knew he was more relaxed working with Naruto than with her but, she was all right with that. Sasuke didn't discriminate against her, that was all she really wanted. It was only natural, Sasuke would be more comfortable with Naruto. The two did spend most of their time together not just during practice but, free time as well.
The last Uchiha had been on the edge somewhat ever since he woke up in the hospital. All the changes, not only in everyone else but, in his own body had been a hard adjustment for him. Naruto provided Sasuke with a center. Except for letting his hair grow to his shoulders, Naruto hadn’t really change. He hadn’t even gained much height, leaving him still the shortest member of the team. It was what Sasuke needed, someone who was untouched by time, to help him deal with everything that had changed. In all Naruto was still the same playful kid he had always been, he provided inspiration to them all, pushing them to do their best, and rallied them to pull together as a team.
They did make a good team and supported one another with their strengths thankfully this time. Their practice sessions usually consisted of the three of them taking turns sparring or team up against Kakashi-sensei, though lately he had been getting some higher ranked ninjas to team up with him against them. The Hokage had recently begun to give them a few missions, though they were all D rank ones.
Kakashi had sent word for them to meet at sunrise today at the old bridge. So sat the reformed team seven awaiting their famous sensei. Hatake Kakashi: the Copy Ninja, known as a shinobi genius, the only person outside the Uchiha clan to possess the Sharingan, a master of 1,000 jutsus, a professed pervert, and notoriously tardy.
Sitting on the hand rail of the bridge Sakura yawned, they had been waiting for an hour now, not that they hadn't waited longer before. 'Still if he wasn't going to come early why do we have to?' She asked herself looking over to where the guys and Naruto's tag along kits were sitting lined up along the opposite rail. She watched as each took a turn passing around a yawn causing her to do so again. "I swear that man will be late to his own funeral." She said breaking the yawning contest they had started at some point to which the others just nodded.
Smiling Kakashi allowed himself to slip around the tree branch he had been standing on so he was hanging upside down behind Sakura. "Well now, being late to one’s own funeral could provide useful if you think about it." The sudden sound of his voice caused all his students to jump. "Yo." He called out giving them all a little wave. After they got their hearts out of their throats he was greeted with a chorus of, "you’re late." Smiling through his mask Kakashi explained his tardiness. "Oh well you see I found this chameleon laying on the shaded part of a tree and I had to wait to see if it would make a difference in his coloring when the sun reached him." His students called his bluff, as usual, calling him a liar but, now that their greeting routine was out of the way Kakashi could explain about the new mission the Hokage had given them.
"What do we have to look forward to sensei? Walk a few dogs, weed a garden for some old lady?" Naruto asked smiling happily till Sasuke bopped him over the head. Grabbing his head, Naruto growled while the kits growled along with him. "Ow, what was that for teme?" Crossing his arms over his chest ignoring the growling being directed his way Sasuke asked. "Do you want to do such things? You might not care but, it's shameful for us to still be Genin. Doing such stupid missions is demeaning. Not only to us but, consider Sakura, she is Chuunin after all."
Unlike when he was 12, Sasuke had not felt pressured to be an overachiever this time around but, one thing was for sure he did not like being 18-yrs old and still being a Genin, it was embarrassing. He had been considered the top student in his graduating class from the academy to have others pass him was a real blow to his ego.
"Beside dobe don't you want to work toward improving your rank? I've never heard of a Genin Hokage before." Releasing his head and waving off the two fox kits, whose favorite pass time seemed to be growling at Sasuke, Naruto grinned. "No, no it's not that a real mission doesn't sound like fun but, doing stuff like we use to ,since we are still Genins, is fun too. I'm not worried about my rank, I'll become Hokage someday no matter what, I won't let something like still being a Genin stop me from my dream." Batting his eyelashes at Sasuke, Naruto continued only now he spoke in the same voice he used when he did his Oiroke no Jutsu. "I'm touched though, someone like Sasuke-kun would be worried about my rank . . . " Naruto had raised his pointer finger to his lower lip and shyly ducked his head while still batting his long eyelashes.
Sasuke rolled his eyes making Sakura giggle at them. Chuckling a bit himself Kakashi shook his head as he jumped down from the tree to the bridge. "Sorry to disappoint you. But, we have a C rank mission this time." Holding up a scroll for his team to see Kakashi explained. "We have a scroll to deliver from one lord to another. So everyone pack your stuff for an overnight trip, meet at the main gate in one hour."
Before Naruto could leave, Kakashi took hold of his sleeve. "I think it would be for the best if you left the kitsunes at home Naruto. Would they be all right in your apartment alone overnight?" Looking down at his retainers Naruto could already feel a pull on his chakra from the two youkais, they weren't happy he could tell. Clamping down tight on his chakra, Naruto bit his lower lip he knew he was in for a fight about this. There was no way he was going to allow them any of his chakra, if they transformed it would be ten times harder to leave them behind. Naruto gave his sensei a nod to confirm they would be. He could understand Kakashi's reasoning even if the kitsunes couldn't, out on a real mission was no place for the two retainers. "Yasuo and Noriko will be fine at home overnight Kakashi-sensei, I'll make sure things are in order for them." Squeezing the boys shoulder Kakashi gave him a warm smile as he released him. "I'll ask Iruka to check in on them if we don't get back tomorrow night." Gathering up the two kits, Naruto returned the smile grateful that Kakashi cared. "Thanks Kakashi-sensei, I'm sure if we don't get back nee-chan and nii-san will be happy to see Iruka-sensei." Turning toward the academy where he knew the Chuunin was currently teaching Kakashi nodded. "Just leave it to me then, hurry now you need to be ready and to the gate in an hour." Breaking apart each ninja headed off to do their duty.
Naruto unlocked his door then placed the two kitsunes on the floor, shutting the front door he wasted no time jumping over his couch heading to the kitchen first. While in there he placed down enough food and water for overnight, he didn’t have to worry to much, they could open the fridge and help themselves if they wanted something else. Finishing his tasks in the kitchen Naruto moved quickly into the bedroom. Yasuo and Noriko, were still following his every move, making a pull on his chakra.
They found their lord talking to himself about things he needed as he rushed about fetching items and stuffing them into the backpack laying on his bed. Growling Noriko concentrated with all her might fighting to pull enough chakra from Naruto to transform.
Gripping an extra shirt, he was about to pack Naruto whipped around giving her a stern look. "Look nee-chan, I don't want to hear it. You guys follow me everywhere and growl at my friends when they do something you don't like. I'm not a little kid you know, I took care of myself before you guys came along and I can do it still."
Turning to put his shirt in his bag Naruto came face to face with Yasuo. The male kitsune had jumped onto top of the backpack, giving a little whine the male fox reached out and licked Naruto on the cheek giving him a bit of a nuzzle. Sighing Naruto nuzzled him back. "I know you guys are just looking out for me nii-san but, I'm a ninja and I want this life. I'm sorry but, the truth is you'd just be in the way if you go. Now, hop off." Yasuo whined again but, did hop off to Noriko's dismay. "You guys will be fine overnight and if for some reason I don't make it back Iruka-sensei will come by for you guys." Naruto promised as he went about packing things.
Turning away from the two males Noriko flicked her tail at them walking off in a huff. Both males sighed shaking their head at her rude display as Naruto finished his packing.
Jerking his head in the direction Noriko had walked off in Naruto whispered. "Will you be all right with her?" Yasuo looked put out but, nodded he would be. Leaning over, Naruto nuzzled his nose on Yasuo’s furry head before pulling his robe out of his closet. Slipping the robe on Naruto grabbed up his pack flinging it over one shoulder while Yasuo followed him toward the door. "I'll see you tomorrow, sorry if nee-chan is bitchy." Raising his voice Naruto called out, "bye nee-chan I'm leaving. Don't take your mood out on nii-san and you both be nice to Iruka-sensei if he comes by." Shutting the door behind him and locking it Naruto leaned against the outer wall for support letting out the breath he hadn't realize he had been holding.
Often what he wanted was not the same his retainers prefer for him. It was the first time they had put such a pull to his chakra though. He knew Noriko had wanted to transform in hopes to make him stay or make him take them along. With that in mind he refuse their request.
When Gamakichi left it bothered him to be without one of his companions but, as the weeks past and he reconnected with friends he began to wish Yasuo and Noriko would give him some space as well. This mission was just what he needed, it was going to be great he could just feel it.
Pushing off he made his way out of his apartment building toward the main gate, it had been so long since they had a real mission, he had dreamed about this moment for so many years now. Finally his team was whole again, they were all friends; even better then they had been, and they were leaving the village with Kakashi-sensei to do a mission. It was almost like they had turned back the hands of time and all the bad things that had happened had been just a nightmare. For once the silly hopes he had held onto seemed to have come true. That was reason enough for him to smile.
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They made good time to the lord's home, arriving just as night fell. Impressed with the time they had made the leader offered them the hospitality of his home. Their night was spent in comfortable beds with plenty of food. Taking possession of a return scroll, their team moved out right after breakfast, provided by the lord as well.
They took their time on the return trip, just walking. Naruto was happy to be taking it easy, he was having a good time interacting with his team mates without the two retainers there growling.
Later in the morning Kakashi called for them to stop for a break, flopping down for a rest Naruto stretched out to enjoy the late morning sun while his comrades found their favorite types of places to rest. Just as he could feel himself beginning to doze off thanks to the warmth from the sun Naruto was awaken by someone nudging him. Cracking an eye he found Sakura kneeling near him poking him in the shoulder. Blinking to clear his vision he gave her a questioning look, she looked stressed. When Naruto sat up Sakura leaned in and whispered to him. "Kakashi says we got company." Getting up Naruto shouldered his pack as he and his team mates gathered around their sensei. "Keep sharp, let's move out." Kakashi instructed, leading the way but, their path was soon blocked by a large group of bandits.
The leader was a large man that towered over them all. "What do we have here? Little ninjas from one of the villages. Well, were there are ninjas there is normally something worth stealing." The giant man chuckled motioning with his hand for their packs. "Hand over whatever you got."
Kakashi gazed around at the number of bandits they would be fighting. ' There's a lot of them but, we should be all right.' Sighing Kakashi watched their leader carefully as he dropped his pack and nodded for the others to do the same. "Well you seem to know a lot about ninjas." Kakashi answered in a friendly voice. "Sorry but, we don't have anything of value so if you don't mind we'll be on our way."
Chuckling the large man shook his head. "Somehow I don't believe you, besides I don't like the way your brats are looking at me, especially that blonde one. I think they could use to be taught some manners."
Insulted Naruto shook his fist at the giant. "You think your going to teach me some manners?" Twisting so his hind end was visible to the bandits. Naruto wiggled his bottom at them as he reached down patting himself on the rump. "What ya going do? Spank my butt?" He taunted sticking his tongue out at them for good measure.
Reaching behind him, Naruto tugged on Sasuke's pant leg. Looking discreetly down Sasuke could see Naruto's hand forming the position Sasuke used when he preformed the Chodori. Sasuke glanced over to their sensei, who had also noticed Naruto's movement. After a subtle nod from Kakashi agreeing to Naruto's impromptu plan, Sasuke answered Naruto. "Hn. " He replied, moving his hand behind his back and beginning to form the attack.
During Naruto's barb one of the bandits stepped forward to answer the insult. "I'll take him boss, he doesn't look all that strong to me. He's just a little kid, all bark just like thunder during a storm." Stepping away from the group to face the man Naruto chuckled. "Ne, hee, hee . . . well it's true I do bark a lot but, remembered it's not the bark or the growl you got to worry about it's my bite." He explained leaning forward to go into a crouch showing off his teeth. "We'll see, won't we brat?" The man replied as the rest of the bandits moved forward to face off with them.
Having moved up behind Naruto as he was crouching down barring his teeth, Sasuke readied his attack interrupting the man who thought he would teach Naruto a lesson. "You should also remember that while thunder is distracting everyone by talking . . . " Taking a deep breath Sasuke launched himself over Naruto's crouched form bringing his Chodori above his head. "It's lighting that comes in to do the work." Shoving his attack into the group, Sasuke was able to scatter the bandits. Sasuke grazed one man who was in the middle of the group in the shoulder. Swinging past the bandit’s shoulder, the attack dissipated. Quickly regaining his balance Sasuke delivered a back side kick to one of the bandits who thought he'd catch him off guard.
Taking the advantage of the confusion, the rest of the team took action taking out several of the rouges that had split off during the last minute planned attack.
As Sasuke leapt over him Naruto turned moving back to Sakura's position, touching his back to her side as several criminals moved to gang up on the kunoichi. Without having to say a word, Naruto hooked his arm into hers. Leaning over, Sakura was pulled onto his back allowing her to swing her legs, hitting several of the men in the face. Reversing their position Sakura pulled Naruto over so he could take out the rest.
Channeling his chakra so he could lengthen his finger nails into claws’ Naruto left Sakura to help Kakashi who was trying to face off with the leader and several of the bandits. Running up on the fight Naruto swiped at the men who were trying to gang up on his sensei. Drawing some of the men away to chase him Naruto dealt with them, trying not to take anyone's life. Connecting with one man's mid section, the man went down holding his stomach where he had been ripped open. Noticing it was the man from earlier who had taken him so lightly Naruto smirked down at him. "Well you've tasted my claws would you like to try my bite now?" He jeered showing off his extended fangs. His taunt was stopped when reinforcement came to the fallen man's aid. Leaping out of the way Naruto assumed a defensive stance ready to take on the group when the large man Kakashi had been fighting blind sided him.
Naruto found himself smashed into a tree, gritting his teeth against the pain he felt when his shoulder connected with the tree at an odd angle. The bandit's boss had wrapped his hands around Naruto's throat. "I'm going break your neck boy." Wiggling against the man's hold Naruto knew he wasn't going to break the grip the man had on him and his team mates were busy with their own opponents. Moving his head he found the tree he was pinned to was growing in a Y formation, fairly close together. Wiggling a bit more Naruto reached up and grabbed the man's wrist as he slipped between the two trunks gaining his release from the man as he fell through as well. Unlike Naruto though the man's size worked against him causing him to get caught side ways at his waist between the two tree trunks. Keeping his grip on the gargantuan man's wrists, Naruto swung around kicking the man in the stomach, knocking the air out of him.
Taking a look around at the battle scene Naruto watched his team mates and sensei finishing off their fights. Sasuke had begun to restrain the bandits with some wire. Trotting over Naruto jerked his head back toward the leader he had caught in the tree. "Make sure you wire that one good." Working to restrain his last unconcious bandit Sasuke asked. "Che, your arm broke? Do it yourself." Reaching up to his now useless arm Naruto hissed. "Maybe, teme." Surprised Sasuke looked to his friend. Standing he reached out toward his team mate's limp arm. "What happened?"
Sakura, having finished tying her prisoners as well, looked over when she heard Sasuke ask about what had happened. Realized Naruto had been injured she jogged over to help. "Let me see Naruto. " The medic-nin instructed pushing Sasuke back. Too busy examining her blonde team mate's shoulder Sakura missed the dirty look directed at her from Sasuke. "Oh Naruto, you dislocated it . . . only you'd get hurt this bad fighting those idiots." She scolded sending her healing chakra into her hand as she pushed on it to pop it back in. Bitting his lip as the bone popped back into place Naruto nodded as he pulled away moving the arm. "Thanks Sakura-chan, that big guy got the drop on me. It happened when he pushed me into that tree."
Kakashi appeared with their gear they had dropped before the fight had started. "Well, were not far from Konoha, let's head out. We'll send some others back for these fools." They each took their pack and followed their sensei heading back to their home village.
As Konoha's main gate came into view Sakura looked back to Naruto, who was still favoring his arm. "I'm sorry I couldn't get rid of the soreness when I healed it Naruto. Maybe you should go home and rest while we turn in the report." Smiling Naruto shook his head. "Oh no, I can help Sakura. It'll be fine."
Coughing to gain his students attention Kakashi asked. "What should he do to help with the healing Sakura?" Looking at her sensei Sakura listed off several things Naruto should do. Nodding Kakashi looked back to Naruto. "You heard the medic-nin Naruto. Go home, take some pain reliever, put ice on that shoulder and rest. We'll meet tomorrow at the bridge about noon."
Naruto opened his mouth to argue but, Sasuke stopped him tapping on his hurt shoulder. Naruto whipped around and glared at him for tapping his shoulder holding his hand protectively over it. "What was that for teme?" Avoiding Naruto's eyes Sasuke slowed and stopped at the crossroads inside the village, one way lead to Hokage Tower and the other toward Naruto's home. "Che . . . look dobe, it's fine we can take the report in. Go home and take care of that shoulder would ya." Relaxing his tense body, Naruto was touched that Sasuke actually voiced he cared. 'Sasuke not one to baby anyone, so if he thinks I should go home I will.' Nodding in agreement he turned and walked toward home leaving the others to take care of the report.
Walking toward his apartment Naruto felt torn, his shoulder did hurt and he really wanted to get home and take it easy but, he wasn't in any hurry to listen to what his retainers would have to say when he showed up injured. Thanks to Kyuubi he had always been a rapid healer but, it only went so far. Even after the merger while the healing properties worked wonders for things like stab wounds, broken bones, poison really any serious type injury it did nothing for things like muscle strain. Yep, he had to suffer right along with everyone else. Unlocking his apartment door he was met by the two kitsunes at the door who immediately pulled on his chakra, this time he did not deny them, allowing them the need chakra so they could transform into their humanoid forms.
Dropping his pack just inside the door Naruto raised his hand as the two youkais finished their transformation, shaking his head at them as he moved toward the kitchen to get a drink and the pain relievers. Cocking their heads as they watched him, both kits could sense he was in some pain. They patiently held their tongues watching him as he took the medicine being careful not to bump one of his arms. The two now humaniod kitsune siblings locked eyes and nodded in agreement, right now wasn't the time to go into what Naruto had said before he left.
Yasuo was the first to make a move, going over to Naruto he took his good hand and lead him back to his couch. Giving him a little push to sit the kitsune kneeled down and began to help Naruto remove his shoes. "So, what happened? How badly are you injured Naruto-sama?" Sighing at the youkais use of the honorific Naruto figured if they wanted to help, he wasn't going to fight them this time. "Got ambushed by some bandits, one sunk up on me and dislocated my shoulder. Sakura-chan fixed it so it's just sore, said I should take some pain medicine, put ice on it, and rest."
Noriko appeared from the kitchen, a cup of tea in one hand and an ice pack in the other. "If you'd allowed us to be with you, this wouldn't have happened. Kyuubi no Kitsune made you his heir, you shouldn't be off putting yourself in danger like this." She lectured as she handed the items to Naruto. Grabbing the ice pack Naruto placed it on his shoulder then took the offered tea. "I know you guys are angry but, I need my space sometimes. I'm not happy with you guys right now either." Naruto stated narrowing his eyes at the two youkais. "You growl at my friends because they don't treat me like some sort of daimyou. That isn't what I want." Setting his cup down on the side table Naruto moved to lie down on the couch. "Look, this is my life. I'm going to live it how I want and I want to be a ninja. I don't want to fight right now." Closing his eyes Naruto found himself drifting off into a light doze, relaxing he tried to put out of his mind the fight he knew was brewing.
Shrugging to his litter sister Yasuo grabbed up Naruto's forgotten pack and walked into the bedroom with it. Making himself busy Yasuo began emptying the pack and returning the items in it to their proper spots. Huffing at the reprimand Noriko walked into the bathroom to do some much need cleaning that was impossible to do in their fox forms, leaving Naruto to rest on the couch.
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Furrowing his eyebrows, Naruto squirmed away from the ice pack on his shoulder, he understood it would help with the swelling but, after 20 minutes his shoulder was starting to ache from the cold. All thoughts of sleeping forgotten Naruto sat up taking off the pack. Swinging his legs off the couch he rolled himself upright carrying the ice pack to the kitchen and giving it a toss into the sink.
Having heard the sounds of someone moving around both fox youkais converged on him again. "Are you better now?" Yasuo asked eyeing the blonde as he rotated his shoulder. "Well, at first it was just sore and now it's sore and cold." Crossing his arms Yasuo squinted his eyes as he pouted. "Well you said you were to use ice." Sighing Naruto pushed past them heading for the bathroom. "Yeah but, I'm getting in the tub now to warm up, it's getting stiff."
Rushing past Noriko went into the bathroom first gathering up the cleaning supplies she had been using, putting them away. Finishing her task she retrieved several towels for her lord to use while Yasuo insisted he helped Naruto out of his clothes. Laying one towel down in front of the tub to catch any over flow and provide as dry place for when the blonde got out she laid the other two within his reach for him to dry off with.
Having stripped down to his boxers Naruto gave both kitsunes an apologetic smile as he withdrew his chakra transforming them back into foxes. If he didn't remove his chakra, they'd try to wash him again like they did the last time they were in their human form. It wasn't he was all that body shy but, kitsune youkais were just so touchy, especially if they considered you a kit. No matter what they considered him to be he was more then capable of taking care of himself. "Okay guys . . . I can manage the rest on my own." He explained to them. Making agreeing sounds, the two kits bounded out of the room giving him his privacy, a word they were being to hear often.
Turning the water on as hot as he could stand it Naruto pushed off his boxers. Then stepped into the tub, kneeling on the bottom he pushed the plug into the drain. Carefully he leaned his sore shoulder under the spray. 'A nice soak in the tub is what I need to work this soreness out.' Naruto decided. 'I'll just let the water run over me while the tub is filling up.' The warm water was already beginning to do wonders for his tight muscles. Arching his back up a bit, Naruto stretched out his body enjoying the feel of the water caressing over him. 'Well I guess coming in hurt did a lot to take the fight out of them for now.' He decided, leaning the side of his face against the tub as he enjoying his hard earned peace and privacy.
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Having finished reporting to the Godamine, Sasuke and Sakura were dismissed while Kakashi lead a group back to bring in the bandits. Having already been home to drop off his pack Sasuke decided it would be best if he went to check on Naruto. 'I better check on him, Kami knows if he'll follow Sakura's instructions.'
Traveling by roof tops’ Sasuke made good time to Naruto's apartment building dropping to the street below he made his way up to Naruto's home rapping his knuckles against the door. Several minutes later Sasuke twisted the knob. He was slightly worried that maybe Naruto was hurt worse then he let on since he wasn't answering his door. Luckily the door was unlocked, taking that as an invitation Sasuke stepped into the apartment.
He began his search looking around the small one bedroom apartment, going farther in he heard the sound of running water, following it to the open bathroom door he looked in and gasped at the sight before him.
There, in all his naked glory, kneeling in the tub was Naruto. His friend had the shoulder that had been dislocated shoved under the faucet, his hands planted firmly on the bottom of the tub. His head was bowed, causing his shoulder length hair to lay along his upper arms. The warm water ran all over his body. Some poured off sections of his hair, down his arms, while two rivulets ran down his back along his tan butt cheeks. Once the water hit his legs it continued down collecting in the tub that currently was filled to his lower thighs.
The ravine-haired shinobi stood taking in the sight of his best friend; his most important person, so provocatively positioned. In that moment Uchiha Sasuke understood how those that were affected by Naruto's Oiroke no Jutsu had felt as he raked his eyes greedily over his naturally tanned skin.
'He definitely has the body of a shinobi.' Sasuke found himself thinking, assuring himself that he wasn't a pervert who went around looking at other people's bodies. A good ninja knew the importance of taking in account an opponent's body structure; since it could give clues into their fighting style. Of course that was why he was looking, it had nothing to do with Naruto being attractive.
The body of a shinobi was a testament of their handwork and training. Taking on the form of their style of fighting. Someone who was known for brute strength usually was bulky, those who relied more on jutsu were thinner having less mass to slow their movements.
Naruto had fairly wide shoulders with strong defined arms, his waist tapered down to a flat stomach, all in all he was well toned everywhere. He didn't have a large bulky built like Asuma but, he wasn't thin and wiry like Shikamaru either more along the lines of Iruka-sensei's body type. Suddenly the idea of comparing Naruto's body, even if it was only comparing builds made him feel slightly disturbed. It wasn't his friend's build that drew his eyes in a way no one else had before. Shaking his head to clear the comparisons he had been making, Sasuke continued to memorize how his friend looked at that moment.
Naruto's body was well defined, not bulky. He didn't portray a form of complete manliness but, he certainly wasn't feminine either. Sasuke couldn't help but, noticed Naruto’s body looked to be almost hairless. If one looked closely they could see light blonde hair that disappeared against his tan skin. His hairless appearance gave him the look of being much younger.
Unlike his friend Sasuke’s body hair was dark like the hair on his head. Not that Sasuke had a lot either. Some hair on his legs, a thin trail from his belly button to his private area, and a crown around his manhood was all the hair he possesed. In his opinion that small amount of dark body hair made him seem more physically mature then his blonde counter part. Not that Naruto wasn’t physically striking in his own way.
Sasuke didn't feel bad about staring, he knew there was no reason to feel guilty about looking at the body of his friend. It was the strange jolt; the tightening in his lower regions, he felt from seeing Naruto that he had not experienced before that shocked him. 'People think I'm some sort of bishounen . . . oh Naruto, I think that title suits you more. You look more like a pretty boy then I.' Sasuke decided shivering at his discovery.
The sound of growling brought him out of his shock. Glaring down to what had disturbed him from his appreciation of his friend’s body he locked eyes with two fluffed up fox kits. The two continued to growl at him for breaking into their master's home.
Having heard the sound of his kitsune retainers, Naruto raised his head looking over the side of the tub. "Sasuke, what are you doing here?" Breaking the staring contest he was having with the two kitsunes Sasuke locked his dark eyes with Naruto's sky blue ones.
Using all his shinobi training to keep his eyes looking only at Naruto's eyes he answered his question with one of his own. "Dobe, what are you doing? Sakura told you to use ice." Naruto sighed laying his cheek on the side of the tub. "I did put ice on it but, it got sore and stiff. I figured a little warm water would loosen it back up . . . and I told you to stop calling me dobe."
Clearing his throat Sasuke turned away from the temptation to look at friend's naked form. "I only came to make sure you were okay. Do you need anything?" Touched that Sasuke would take the time to check on him Naruto smiled. "Nope I'm all right. Do you want to stay? I'll get out." Not turning back around Sasuke waved his hand at him for him to stay. "No, I need to go home if you don't need anything I'll see myself out." Making a face when he forgot about his shoulder and shrugged at the last Uchiha, Naruto returned himself under the full spray of the warm water. "See you tomorrow Sasuke." He called out as his friend disappeared from his bathroom.
Not stopping till he was out of his friend's apartment and down to the street Sasuke gripped the front of his shirt in hopes to slow the rapid beating of his heart. He was going to have to go examine what it was he was feeling.
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kunoichi: female ninja
Genin: Rookie/lower ninja. Acquire forehead protector and are grouped in teams of 3 with a Jounin sensei.
Chuunin: After at least 8 missions genins can be nominated by their Jounin sensei to participate in the Chuunin selection exam. Chuunin perform C to B rank missions. Acquire military jacket /vest.
Jounin: Level after Chuunin, elite ninja's, can take on Genin teams, do A and S rank missions. Perform other positions in village.
dobe: dead last (Sasuke's pet name for Naruto)
teme: bastard (Naruto's pet name for Sasuke)
shinobi: another name for ninja
youkai: spirit, demon (not necessarily evil)
kitsune: fox
daimyou: Japanese feudal lord
Kami: God
Oiroke no Jutsu: Sexy skill; A technique which is basically the Transformation Skill (Henge no Jutsu), where the user changes into a beautiful voluptuous woman.
bishounen: handsome youth
A/N: There will be cursing, adult situations including slash pairing (boyXboy) and hentai (boyXgirl). If you are offended by such things, not of age to be reading such material, or are not wanting to read spoilers than please push the back button now.
ADDITIONAL WARNING: This chapter will have some interaction between (Lee/Sak), a fight scene, and limeness between (Sas/Nar). If you are bothered by these things, please push the back button now. A lime warning means that the scene will contain elements of a sexual nature but, no actual sex act.
'thinking'
"talking"
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Sakura was happily surprised when Kakashi showed up at the hospital with news that Naruto had returned. Waiting for Lee outside the hospital, she wondered what it would be like being on Team Seven again with the boys. She promised herself that things would be different this time. Personally she was ashamed how she had acted back then but, now she had a chance to make things right within their group. To be given a second chance was not something she was going to pass up. No, she'd prove to them that she wasn't the same young kunoichi she had been just as they weren't the same either.
Though Sasuke was still a lot like he had been back then, she understood it had to do with the fact he had lost all his memories. 'Kind of hard for him to change when he believed himself to still be a 13-year-old when he woke a little over four months ago.' She reminded herself thinking back to the day she had ended up being his nurse for a shift at the hospital. Tsunade-sama up to that day hadn't allowed Sasuke to have very many visitors; usually only herself and Kakashi, the Godamine worried too many surprises would send him into shock. 'I think his eyes almost popped out when he realized it was me.' Sakura giggled to herself remembering the normally stoic boy's look as he checked her out. 'I think that's when things really started to get real for him.'
Tilting her face up into the warm sun, Sakura didn't think she had much to worry about as far as Naruto was concerned. The brief glances she got of him at the Sound Village showed he had changed very little. 'Things were fine between us the last time he was in Konoha so I know he won't dismiss my abilities once we start going on missions. That leaves Sasuke to show what I'm capable of.'
Bitting her lip she hoped Sasuke wouldn't hold against her how she had acted when she was younger and would give her a chance to prove she wasn't as useless as she had been as a first year Genin. She had accepted how weak she really was after she was unable to go help retrieve Sasuke from Orochimaru's henchmen. The boys who went after Sasuke came back having had the snot knock out of them. They did defeated their opponents’ thanks to help from the siblings from Suna but, they had still lost Sasuke. After that she had been determined not to ever be left behind because she had nothing to offer as far as skills to a team ever again.
Becoming the Godiman's student had been the best thing she had ever done. At least now she had a valuable skill to offer her comrades. She was a medic-nin and now she could give her friends help instead of being in the way.
The sound of Lee's voice calling to her ended her worries for the moment. Opening her eyes Sakura found her boyfriend waving as he came up the road through the midday crowds. Waving back Sakura walked down to the road to wait for the taijutsu specialist.
Waiting for Lee to weave his way through the crowd Sakura allowed her thoughts to return to their reforming team; she hoped when they started practicing together again that things wouldn't be the boy's club that it had been. She was proud of the strength she had gained over the years, as Tsunade-sama's student. All in all she had grown into a woman she was proud to be. Hopefully they wouldn't hold against her the girl she had been; it was true when she was younger she had been a bit superficial. Back then she had been more worried about not only her own appearance but, sadly she had based her feelings on the outward appearance of others as well.
Sakura smiled watching as Lee politely maneuvered around an elderly couple, watching how Lee acted made her wondered what she ever disliked about him. Sure he wasn't the most handsome man she had ever seen but, those pretty boys usually were seriously lacking in the personality department she had found out. 'What good is it to be dropped dead gorgeous if it's only on the outside? When someone's personality and spirit are ugly, pretty boy charms can’t make up for it.' Sakura thankfully realized that awhile ago. That had been a hard lesson to learn; not just once but, several times she was sorry to say before she finally got it through her thick head. 'Here I always thought I was a quick learner too.' Lee had just made it to her side giving her a loving smile. "Sorry you had to wait Sakura-chan, the streets are very busy today." Taking the young man's arm, Sakura shook off his apology. "It's fine Lee, I haven't been waiting long. Ready for lunch?" She asked leading the way, giving Lee a side glance Sakura smiled to herself. 'Well I think he's rather attractive anyway.'
The two had been dating for over a year now and honestly it had been the best time of her life. He had every good quality anyone could want. Lee not only worked hard but, he was determined, had a positive attitude and trustworthy too. He treated her with kindness, was thoughtful and surprisingly romantic. In a nut shell Rock Lee was everything every other guy Sakura had ever dated or chased after before wasn't. 'The few personality quirks arent' too bad. Thank Kami I gave him a chance. I would have missed out really getting to know him and all the happiness we've had together. Sometimes I'm such an idiot.'
Taking a seat at their favorite diner Sakura leaned over and gave the young man an unexpected kiss. As the kiss broke Lee smiled at her with a slight gazed look. "To what do I owe such a public display of affection to?" Settling back into her seat and raising a menu, Sakura just smiled. "Just for being yourself." Picking up his menu Lee jerked his head in agreement giving her a sparkling smile. "Then I will continue to do so, if it pleases you that much."
Ordering their meals, Sakura leaned onto the table top. "Kakashi came to see me today." Giving her all his attention Lee gave her a concerned look. "Oh, was he injured or was it a social call?" Making a design on the table with her finger Sakura explained. "Naruto came back to the village for good yesterday and Sasuke has been released back to duty. The Hokage is allowing Kakashi to reform Team Seven, especially seeing I'm the only one from the team who made it to the level of Chuunin. When I'm not off with other duties I'll be with the team, so the boys can gain the experience they need to move up in rank. After they become Chuunin then Team Seven will be my main cell."
Putting down the cup he had been drinking out of Lee beamed at the news. "This is wonderful Sakura; all your team mates have returned and now things can progress how they should have in the first place." Taking in Sakura's uneasy look, Lee reached over to lay his hand on hers. "Isn't this what you have wanted since the guys both left so long ago?" Jerking to face her boyfriend, Sakura nodded. "Yes, it is . . . " Bitting her lip Sakura lowered her eyes. "I just worry how things will go, I mean when we were younger Sasuke didn't really accept me. You probably think I'm being silly but, I don't want things to be exactly how they were."
Sakura glanced up to see Lee's questioning look, waving her hands in front of her to stop whatever it was the other ninja was thinking. "What I mean is I'm certainly not going to be chasing after Sasuke like I did when I was younger and I know Naruto has outgrown that crush he had on me too. I just don't want to be seen as the burden I was." Shaking his head Lee retook Sakura's hand. "I wouldn't worry my sweet. Sasuke has realized things are not like they were and when Naruto was here last the two of you did very well as a team. Anyone with eyes can see what a truly talented kunoichi you are." Returning the squeeze Sakura released Lee's hand with a smile. "That's what I love about you Lee, you know just how to make a girl feel good about herself." Giving his girlfriend the thumb's up sign, Lee beamed at her praise. "I speak only the truth, my beautiful cherry blossom."
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The next few weeks flew by and to Sakura's relief she was seen by both boys as an important part of the team. They all fell into an easy friendship without the stress that had once been between them.
The worst argument had been when Naruto felt the need to tease her about dating Lee. At first she had been angry thinking Naruto was making fun of Lee but, when she calmed down she realized it was just the short blonde ninja's normal childish antic. He wasn’t being mean, he simply couldn't resist play around.
Sasuke was still quiet but, after he found his center again he was more willing to open up to the group. She could tell his memory loss in regards to his shinobi abilities was hard for him to deal with. Especially when Naruto at first seemed to have grown so much in power. He was able to rebuild his skill quickly with the use of his Sharingan. His blood line limit allowed him to regain all that Kakashi-sensei had taught him after his curse and with his team mates help he was able to progress his knowledge even more.
Sakura found she was able to work the easiest with Naruto, though she and Sasuke had come to an understanding as well. The dark-haired shinobi accepted her abilities after she held her own against him during a few practice sessions.
'Handed him his butt that first time . . . that's what he gets for dismissing me.' Sakura snorted to herself thinking about their first spar. Sasuke's expression when that first punch connected with his face was a memory she would cherish along with the sight of Kakashi-sensei and Naruto falling from the limb they had been sitting on watching the match.
When she landed that punch Naruto had been cheering and bouncing on the limb he and Kakashi were sharing so hard he lost his balance. In a last ditch desperate move, he reached out and grabbed onto Kakashi-sensei in hopes to steady himself. Naruto ended up taking the porn reading Jounin down with him. When they landed, they were both flat on their backs, their legs pointing up. Naruto's little fox kits ran to his side nudging him, while Naruto's eyes showed he had gotten the sense knocked out of him from the fall. Kakashi-sesnsei wasn't in much better shape, his ever present book had slipped from his hand and landed on his face. Neither got to their feet too quickly. 'A Jounin shinobi being pulled off his seat by a Genin. That ranked right up there with the time Naruto got him with the eraser.' Sakura giggled, thinking of how funny it had been to see them laying there. The fact Naruto had taken Kakashi down with him was an extra to an already priceless moment of landing the first hit in her and Sasuke's first spar.
Though Sasuke didn't dismiss her based on her abilities after that Sakura knew he was more relaxed working with Naruto than with her but, she was all right with that. Sasuke didn't discriminate against her, that was all she really wanted. It was only natural, Sasuke would be more comfortable with Naruto. The two did spend most of their time together not just during practice but, free time as well.
The last Uchiha had been on the edge somewhat ever since he woke up in the hospital. All the changes, not only in everyone else but, in his own body had been a hard adjustment for him. Naruto provided Sasuke with a center. Except for letting his hair grow to his shoulders, Naruto hadn’t really change. He hadn’t even gained much height, leaving him still the shortest member of the team. It was what Sasuke needed, someone who was untouched by time, to help him deal with everything that had changed. In all Naruto was still the same playful kid he had always been, he provided inspiration to them all, pushing them to do their best, and rallied them to pull together as a team.
They did make a good team and supported one another with their strengths thankfully this time. Their practice sessions usually consisted of the three of them taking turns sparring or team up against Kakashi-sensei, though lately he had been getting some higher ranked ninjas to team up with him against them. The Hokage had recently begun to give them a few missions, though they were all D rank ones.
Kakashi had sent word for them to meet at sunrise today at the old bridge. So sat the reformed team seven awaiting their famous sensei. Hatake Kakashi: the Copy Ninja, known as a shinobi genius, the only person outside the Uchiha clan to possess the Sharingan, a master of 1,000 jutsus, a professed pervert, and notoriously tardy.
Sitting on the hand rail of the bridge Sakura yawned, they had been waiting for an hour now, not that they hadn't waited longer before. 'Still if he wasn't going to come early why do we have to?' She asked herself looking over to where the guys and Naruto's tag along kits were sitting lined up along the opposite rail. She watched as each took a turn passing around a yawn causing her to do so again. "I swear that man will be late to his own funeral." She said breaking the yawning contest they had started at some point to which the others just nodded.
Smiling Kakashi allowed himself to slip around the tree branch he had been standing on so he was hanging upside down behind Sakura. "Well now, being late to one’s own funeral could provide useful if you think about it." The sudden sound of his voice caused all his students to jump. "Yo." He called out giving them all a little wave. After they got their hearts out of their throats he was greeted with a chorus of, "you’re late." Smiling through his mask Kakashi explained his tardiness. "Oh well you see I found this chameleon laying on the shaded part of a tree and I had to wait to see if it would make a difference in his coloring when the sun reached him." His students called his bluff, as usual, calling him a liar but, now that their greeting routine was out of the way Kakashi could explain about the new mission the Hokage had given them.
"What do we have to look forward to sensei? Walk a few dogs, weed a garden for some old lady?" Naruto asked smiling happily till Sasuke bopped him over the head. Grabbing his head, Naruto growled while the kits growled along with him. "Ow, what was that for teme?" Crossing his arms over his chest ignoring the growling being directed his way Sasuke asked. "Do you want to do such things? You might not care but, it's shameful for us to still be Genin. Doing such stupid missions is demeaning. Not only to us but, consider Sakura, she is Chuunin after all."
Unlike when he was 12, Sasuke had not felt pressured to be an overachiever this time around but, one thing was for sure he did not like being 18-yrs old and still being a Genin, it was embarrassing. He had been considered the top student in his graduating class from the academy to have others pass him was a real blow to his ego.
"Beside dobe don't you want to work toward improving your rank? I've never heard of a Genin Hokage before." Releasing his head and waving off the two fox kits, whose favorite pass time seemed to be growling at Sasuke, Naruto grinned. "No, no it's not that a real mission doesn't sound like fun but, doing stuff like we use to ,since we are still Genins, is fun too. I'm not worried about my rank, I'll become Hokage someday no matter what, I won't let something like still being a Genin stop me from my dream." Batting his eyelashes at Sasuke, Naruto continued only now he spoke in the same voice he used when he did his Oiroke no Jutsu. "I'm touched though, someone like Sasuke-kun would be worried about my rank . . . " Naruto had raised his pointer finger to his lower lip and shyly ducked his head while still batting his long eyelashes.
Sasuke rolled his eyes making Sakura giggle at them. Chuckling a bit himself Kakashi shook his head as he jumped down from the tree to the bridge. "Sorry to disappoint you. But, we have a C rank mission this time." Holding up a scroll for his team to see Kakashi explained. "We have a scroll to deliver from one lord to another. So everyone pack your stuff for an overnight trip, meet at the main gate in one hour."
Before Naruto could leave, Kakashi took hold of his sleeve. "I think it would be for the best if you left the kitsunes at home Naruto. Would they be all right in your apartment alone overnight?" Looking down at his retainers Naruto could already feel a pull on his chakra from the two youkais, they weren't happy he could tell. Clamping down tight on his chakra, Naruto bit his lower lip he knew he was in for a fight about this. There was no way he was going to allow them any of his chakra, if they transformed it would be ten times harder to leave them behind. Naruto gave his sensei a nod to confirm they would be. He could understand Kakashi's reasoning even if the kitsunes couldn't, out on a real mission was no place for the two retainers. "Yasuo and Noriko will be fine at home overnight Kakashi-sensei, I'll make sure things are in order for them." Squeezing the boys shoulder Kakashi gave him a warm smile as he released him. "I'll ask Iruka to check in on them if we don't get back tomorrow night." Gathering up the two kits, Naruto returned the smile grateful that Kakashi cared. "Thanks Kakashi-sensei, I'm sure if we don't get back nee-chan and nii-san will be happy to see Iruka-sensei." Turning toward the academy where he knew the Chuunin was currently teaching Kakashi nodded. "Just leave it to me then, hurry now you need to be ready and to the gate in an hour." Breaking apart each ninja headed off to do their duty.
Naruto unlocked his door then placed the two kitsunes on the floor, shutting the front door he wasted no time jumping over his couch heading to the kitchen first. While in there he placed down enough food and water for overnight, he didn’t have to worry to much, they could open the fridge and help themselves if they wanted something else. Finishing his tasks in the kitchen Naruto moved quickly into the bedroom. Yasuo and Noriko, were still following his every move, making a pull on his chakra.
They found their lord talking to himself about things he needed as he rushed about fetching items and stuffing them into the backpack laying on his bed. Growling Noriko concentrated with all her might fighting to pull enough chakra from Naruto to transform.
Gripping an extra shirt, he was about to pack Naruto whipped around giving her a stern look. "Look nee-chan, I don't want to hear it. You guys follow me everywhere and growl at my friends when they do something you don't like. I'm not a little kid you know, I took care of myself before you guys came along and I can do it still."
Turning to put his shirt in his bag Naruto came face to face with Yasuo. The male kitsune had jumped onto top of the backpack, giving a little whine the male fox reached out and licked Naruto on the cheek giving him a bit of a nuzzle. Sighing Naruto nuzzled him back. "I know you guys are just looking out for me nii-san but, I'm a ninja and I want this life. I'm sorry but, the truth is you'd just be in the way if you go. Now, hop off." Yasuo whined again but, did hop off to Noriko's dismay. "You guys will be fine overnight and if for some reason I don't make it back Iruka-sensei will come by for you guys." Naruto promised as he went about packing things.
Turning away from the two males Noriko flicked her tail at them walking off in a huff. Both males sighed shaking their head at her rude display as Naruto finished his packing.
Jerking his head in the direction Noriko had walked off in Naruto whispered. "Will you be all right with her?" Yasuo looked put out but, nodded he would be. Leaning over, Naruto nuzzled his nose on Yasuo’s furry head before pulling his robe out of his closet. Slipping the robe on Naruto grabbed up his pack flinging it over one shoulder while Yasuo followed him toward the door. "I'll see you tomorrow, sorry if nee-chan is bitchy." Raising his voice Naruto called out, "bye nee-chan I'm leaving. Don't take your mood out on nii-san and you both be nice to Iruka-sensei if he comes by." Shutting the door behind him and locking it Naruto leaned against the outer wall for support letting out the breath he hadn't realize he had been holding.
Often what he wanted was not the same his retainers prefer for him. It was the first time they had put such a pull to his chakra though. He knew Noriko had wanted to transform in hopes to make him stay or make him take them along. With that in mind he refuse their request.
When Gamakichi left it bothered him to be without one of his companions but, as the weeks past and he reconnected with friends he began to wish Yasuo and Noriko would give him some space as well. This mission was just what he needed, it was going to be great he could just feel it.
Pushing off he made his way out of his apartment building toward the main gate, it had been so long since they had a real mission, he had dreamed about this moment for so many years now. Finally his team was whole again, they were all friends; even better then they had been, and they were leaving the village with Kakashi-sensei to do a mission. It was almost like they had turned back the hands of time and all the bad things that had happened had been just a nightmare. For once the silly hopes he had held onto seemed to have come true. That was reason enough for him to smile.
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They made good time to the lord's home, arriving just as night fell. Impressed with the time they had made the leader offered them the hospitality of his home. Their night was spent in comfortable beds with plenty of food. Taking possession of a return scroll, their team moved out right after breakfast, provided by the lord as well.
They took their time on the return trip, just walking. Naruto was happy to be taking it easy, he was having a good time interacting with his team mates without the two retainers there growling.
Later in the morning Kakashi called for them to stop for a break, flopping down for a rest Naruto stretched out to enjoy the late morning sun while his comrades found their favorite types of places to rest. Just as he could feel himself beginning to doze off thanks to the warmth from the sun Naruto was awaken by someone nudging him. Cracking an eye he found Sakura kneeling near him poking him in the shoulder. Blinking to clear his vision he gave her a questioning look, she looked stressed. When Naruto sat up Sakura leaned in and whispered to him. "Kakashi says we got company." Getting up Naruto shouldered his pack as he and his team mates gathered around their sensei. "Keep sharp, let's move out." Kakashi instructed, leading the way but, their path was soon blocked by a large group of bandits.
The leader was a large man that towered over them all. "What do we have here? Little ninjas from one of the villages. Well, were there are ninjas there is normally something worth stealing." The giant man chuckled motioning with his hand for their packs. "Hand over whatever you got."
Kakashi gazed around at the number of bandits they would be fighting. ' There's a lot of them but, we should be all right.' Sighing Kakashi watched their leader carefully as he dropped his pack and nodded for the others to do the same. "Well you seem to know a lot about ninjas." Kakashi answered in a friendly voice. "Sorry but, we don't have anything of value so if you don't mind we'll be on our way."
Chuckling the large man shook his head. "Somehow I don't believe you, besides I don't like the way your brats are looking at me, especially that blonde one. I think they could use to be taught some manners."
Insulted Naruto shook his fist at the giant. "You think your going to teach me some manners?" Twisting so his hind end was visible to the bandits. Naruto wiggled his bottom at them as he reached down patting himself on the rump. "What ya going do? Spank my butt?" He taunted sticking his tongue out at them for good measure.
Reaching behind him, Naruto tugged on Sasuke's pant leg. Looking discreetly down Sasuke could see Naruto's hand forming the position Sasuke used when he preformed the Chodori. Sasuke glanced over to their sensei, who had also noticed Naruto's movement. After a subtle nod from Kakashi agreeing to Naruto's impromptu plan, Sasuke answered Naruto. "Hn. " He replied, moving his hand behind his back and beginning to form the attack.
During Naruto's barb one of the bandits stepped forward to answer the insult. "I'll take him boss, he doesn't look all that strong to me. He's just a little kid, all bark just like thunder during a storm." Stepping away from the group to face the man Naruto chuckled. "Ne, hee, hee . . . well it's true I do bark a lot but, remembered it's not the bark or the growl you got to worry about it's my bite." He explained leaning forward to go into a crouch showing off his teeth. "We'll see, won't we brat?" The man replied as the rest of the bandits moved forward to face off with them.
Having moved up behind Naruto as he was crouching down barring his teeth, Sasuke readied his attack interrupting the man who thought he would teach Naruto a lesson. "You should also remember that while thunder is distracting everyone by talking . . . " Taking a deep breath Sasuke launched himself over Naruto's crouched form bringing his Chodori above his head. "It's lighting that comes in to do the work." Shoving his attack into the group, Sasuke was able to scatter the bandits. Sasuke grazed one man who was in the middle of the group in the shoulder. Swinging past the bandit’s shoulder, the attack dissipated. Quickly regaining his balance Sasuke delivered a back side kick to one of the bandits who thought he'd catch him off guard.
Taking the advantage of the confusion, the rest of the team took action taking out several of the rouges that had split off during the last minute planned attack.
As Sasuke leapt over him Naruto turned moving back to Sakura's position, touching his back to her side as several criminals moved to gang up on the kunoichi. Without having to say a word, Naruto hooked his arm into hers. Leaning over, Sakura was pulled onto his back allowing her to swing her legs, hitting several of the men in the face. Reversing their position Sakura pulled Naruto over so he could take out the rest.
Channeling his chakra so he could lengthen his finger nails into claws’ Naruto left Sakura to help Kakashi who was trying to face off with the leader and several of the bandits. Running up on the fight Naruto swiped at the men who were trying to gang up on his sensei. Drawing some of the men away to chase him Naruto dealt with them, trying not to take anyone's life. Connecting with one man's mid section, the man went down holding his stomach where he had been ripped open. Noticing it was the man from earlier who had taken him so lightly Naruto smirked down at him. "Well you've tasted my claws would you like to try my bite now?" He jeered showing off his extended fangs. His taunt was stopped when reinforcement came to the fallen man's aid. Leaping out of the way Naruto assumed a defensive stance ready to take on the group when the large man Kakashi had been fighting blind sided him.
Naruto found himself smashed into a tree, gritting his teeth against the pain he felt when his shoulder connected with the tree at an odd angle. The bandit's boss had wrapped his hands around Naruto's throat. "I'm going break your neck boy." Wiggling against the man's hold Naruto knew he wasn't going to break the grip the man had on him and his team mates were busy with their own opponents. Moving his head he found the tree he was pinned to was growing in a Y formation, fairly close together. Wiggling a bit more Naruto reached up and grabbed the man's wrist as he slipped between the two trunks gaining his release from the man as he fell through as well. Unlike Naruto though the man's size worked against him causing him to get caught side ways at his waist between the two tree trunks. Keeping his grip on the gargantuan man's wrists, Naruto swung around kicking the man in the stomach, knocking the air out of him.
Taking a look around at the battle scene Naruto watched his team mates and sensei finishing off their fights. Sasuke had begun to restrain the bandits with some wire. Trotting over Naruto jerked his head back toward the leader he had caught in the tree. "Make sure you wire that one good." Working to restrain his last unconcious bandit Sasuke asked. "Che, your arm broke? Do it yourself." Reaching up to his now useless arm Naruto hissed. "Maybe, teme." Surprised Sasuke looked to his friend. Standing he reached out toward his team mate's limp arm. "What happened?"
Sakura, having finished tying her prisoners as well, looked over when she heard Sasuke ask about what had happened. Realized Naruto had been injured she jogged over to help. "Let me see Naruto. " The medic-nin instructed pushing Sasuke back. Too busy examining her blonde team mate's shoulder Sakura missed the dirty look directed at her from Sasuke. "Oh Naruto, you dislocated it . . . only you'd get hurt this bad fighting those idiots." She scolded sending her healing chakra into her hand as she pushed on it to pop it back in. Bitting his lip as the bone popped back into place Naruto nodded as he pulled away moving the arm. "Thanks Sakura-chan, that big guy got the drop on me. It happened when he pushed me into that tree."
Kakashi appeared with their gear they had dropped before the fight had started. "Well, were not far from Konoha, let's head out. We'll send some others back for these fools." They each took their pack and followed their sensei heading back to their home village.
As Konoha's main gate came into view Sakura looked back to Naruto, who was still favoring his arm. "I'm sorry I couldn't get rid of the soreness when I healed it Naruto. Maybe you should go home and rest while we turn in the report." Smiling Naruto shook his head. "Oh no, I can help Sakura. It'll be fine."
Coughing to gain his students attention Kakashi asked. "What should he do to help with the healing Sakura?" Looking at her sensei Sakura listed off several things Naruto should do. Nodding Kakashi looked back to Naruto. "You heard the medic-nin Naruto. Go home, take some pain reliever, put ice on that shoulder and rest. We'll meet tomorrow at the bridge about noon."
Naruto opened his mouth to argue but, Sasuke stopped him tapping on his hurt shoulder. Naruto whipped around and glared at him for tapping his shoulder holding his hand protectively over it. "What was that for teme?" Avoiding Naruto's eyes Sasuke slowed and stopped at the crossroads inside the village, one way lead to Hokage Tower and the other toward Naruto's home. "Che . . . look dobe, it's fine we can take the report in. Go home and take care of that shoulder would ya." Relaxing his tense body, Naruto was touched that Sasuke actually voiced he cared. 'Sasuke not one to baby anyone, so if he thinks I should go home I will.' Nodding in agreement he turned and walked toward home leaving the others to take care of the report.
Walking toward his apartment Naruto felt torn, his shoulder did hurt and he really wanted to get home and take it easy but, he wasn't in any hurry to listen to what his retainers would have to say when he showed up injured. Thanks to Kyuubi he had always been a rapid healer but, it only went so far. Even after the merger while the healing properties worked wonders for things like stab wounds, broken bones, poison really any serious type injury it did nothing for things like muscle strain. Yep, he had to suffer right along with everyone else. Unlocking his apartment door he was met by the two kitsunes at the door who immediately pulled on his chakra, this time he did not deny them, allowing them the need chakra so they could transform into their humanoid forms.
Dropping his pack just inside the door Naruto raised his hand as the two youkais finished their transformation, shaking his head at them as he moved toward the kitchen to get a drink and the pain relievers. Cocking their heads as they watched him, both kits could sense he was in some pain. They patiently held their tongues watching him as he took the medicine being careful not to bump one of his arms. The two now humaniod kitsune siblings locked eyes and nodded in agreement, right now wasn't the time to go into what Naruto had said before he left.
Yasuo was the first to make a move, going over to Naruto he took his good hand and lead him back to his couch. Giving him a little push to sit the kitsune kneeled down and began to help Naruto remove his shoes. "So, what happened? How badly are you injured Naruto-sama?" Sighing at the youkais use of the honorific Naruto figured if they wanted to help, he wasn't going to fight them this time. "Got ambushed by some bandits, one sunk up on me and dislocated my shoulder. Sakura-chan fixed it so it's just sore, said I should take some pain medicine, put ice on it, and rest."
Noriko appeared from the kitchen, a cup of tea in one hand and an ice pack in the other. "If you'd allowed us to be with you, this wouldn't have happened. Kyuubi no Kitsune made you his heir, you shouldn't be off putting yourself in danger like this." She lectured as she handed the items to Naruto. Grabbing the ice pack Naruto placed it on his shoulder then took the offered tea. "I know you guys are angry but, I need my space sometimes. I'm not happy with you guys right now either." Naruto stated narrowing his eyes at the two youkais. "You growl at my friends because they don't treat me like some sort of daimyou. That isn't what I want." Setting his cup down on the side table Naruto moved to lie down on the couch. "Look, this is my life. I'm going to live it how I want and I want to be a ninja. I don't want to fight right now." Closing his eyes Naruto found himself drifting off into a light doze, relaxing he tried to put out of his mind the fight he knew was brewing.
Shrugging to his litter sister Yasuo grabbed up Naruto's forgotten pack and walked into the bedroom with it. Making himself busy Yasuo began emptying the pack and returning the items in it to their proper spots. Huffing at the reprimand Noriko walked into the bathroom to do some much need cleaning that was impossible to do in their fox forms, leaving Naruto to rest on the couch.
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Furrowing his eyebrows, Naruto squirmed away from the ice pack on his shoulder, he understood it would help with the swelling but, after 20 minutes his shoulder was starting to ache from the cold. All thoughts of sleeping forgotten Naruto sat up taking off the pack. Swinging his legs off the couch he rolled himself upright carrying the ice pack to the kitchen and giving it a toss into the sink.
Having heard the sounds of someone moving around both fox youkais converged on him again. "Are you better now?" Yasuo asked eyeing the blonde as he rotated his shoulder. "Well, at first it was just sore and now it's sore and cold." Crossing his arms Yasuo squinted his eyes as he pouted. "Well you said you were to use ice." Sighing Naruto pushed past them heading for the bathroom. "Yeah but, I'm getting in the tub now to warm up, it's getting stiff."
Rushing past Noriko went into the bathroom first gathering up the cleaning supplies she had been using, putting them away. Finishing her task she retrieved several towels for her lord to use while Yasuo insisted he helped Naruto out of his clothes. Laying one towel down in front of the tub to catch any over flow and provide as dry place for when the blonde got out she laid the other two within his reach for him to dry off with.
Having stripped down to his boxers Naruto gave both kitsunes an apologetic smile as he withdrew his chakra transforming them back into foxes. If he didn't remove his chakra, they'd try to wash him again like they did the last time they were in their human form. It wasn't he was all that body shy but, kitsune youkais were just so touchy, especially if they considered you a kit. No matter what they considered him to be he was more then capable of taking care of himself. "Okay guys . . . I can manage the rest on my own." He explained to them. Making agreeing sounds, the two kits bounded out of the room giving him his privacy, a word they were being to hear often.
Turning the water on as hot as he could stand it Naruto pushed off his boxers. Then stepped into the tub, kneeling on the bottom he pushed the plug into the drain. Carefully he leaned his sore shoulder under the spray. 'A nice soak in the tub is what I need to work this soreness out.' Naruto decided. 'I'll just let the water run over me while the tub is filling up.' The warm water was already beginning to do wonders for his tight muscles. Arching his back up a bit, Naruto stretched out his body enjoying the feel of the water caressing over him. 'Well I guess coming in hurt did a lot to take the fight out of them for now.' He decided, leaning the side of his face against the tub as he enjoying his hard earned peace and privacy.
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Having finished reporting to the Godamine, Sasuke and Sakura were dismissed while Kakashi lead a group back to bring in the bandits. Having already been home to drop off his pack Sasuke decided it would be best if he went to check on Naruto. 'I better check on him, Kami knows if he'll follow Sakura's instructions.'
Traveling by roof tops’ Sasuke made good time to Naruto's apartment building dropping to the street below he made his way up to Naruto's home rapping his knuckles against the door. Several minutes later Sasuke twisted the knob. He was slightly worried that maybe Naruto was hurt worse then he let on since he wasn't answering his door. Luckily the door was unlocked, taking that as an invitation Sasuke stepped into the apartment.
He began his search looking around the small one bedroom apartment, going farther in he heard the sound of running water, following it to the open bathroom door he looked in and gasped at the sight before him.
There, in all his naked glory, kneeling in the tub was Naruto. His friend had the shoulder that had been dislocated shoved under the faucet, his hands planted firmly on the bottom of the tub. His head was bowed, causing his shoulder length hair to lay along his upper arms. The warm water ran all over his body. Some poured off sections of his hair, down his arms, while two rivulets ran down his back along his tan butt cheeks. Once the water hit his legs it continued down collecting in the tub that currently was filled to his lower thighs.
The ravine-haired shinobi stood taking in the sight of his best friend; his most important person, so provocatively positioned. In that moment Uchiha Sasuke understood how those that were affected by Naruto's Oiroke no Jutsu had felt as he raked his eyes greedily over his naturally tanned skin.
'He definitely has the body of a shinobi.' Sasuke found himself thinking, assuring himself that he wasn't a pervert who went around looking at other people's bodies. A good ninja knew the importance of taking in account an opponent's body structure; since it could give clues into their fighting style. Of course that was why he was looking, it had nothing to do with Naruto being attractive.
The body of a shinobi was a testament of their handwork and training. Taking on the form of their style of fighting. Someone who was known for brute strength usually was bulky, those who relied more on jutsu were thinner having less mass to slow their movements.
Naruto had fairly wide shoulders with strong defined arms, his waist tapered down to a flat stomach, all in all he was well toned everywhere. He didn't have a large bulky built like Asuma but, he wasn't thin and wiry like Shikamaru either more along the lines of Iruka-sensei's body type. Suddenly the idea of comparing Naruto's body, even if it was only comparing builds made him feel slightly disturbed. It wasn't his friend's build that drew his eyes in a way no one else had before. Shaking his head to clear the comparisons he had been making, Sasuke continued to memorize how his friend looked at that moment.
Naruto's body was well defined, not bulky. He didn't portray a form of complete manliness but, he certainly wasn't feminine either. Sasuke couldn't help but, noticed Naruto’s body looked to be almost hairless. If one looked closely they could see light blonde hair that disappeared against his tan skin. His hairless appearance gave him the look of being much younger.
Unlike his friend Sasuke’s body hair was dark like the hair on his head. Not that Sasuke had a lot either. Some hair on his legs, a thin trail from his belly button to his private area, and a crown around his manhood was all the hair he possesed. In his opinion that small amount of dark body hair made him seem more physically mature then his blonde counter part. Not that Naruto wasn’t physically striking in his own way.
Sasuke didn't feel bad about staring, he knew there was no reason to feel guilty about looking at the body of his friend. It was the strange jolt; the tightening in his lower regions, he felt from seeing Naruto that he had not experienced before that shocked him. 'People think I'm some sort of bishounen . . . oh Naruto, I think that title suits you more. You look more like a pretty boy then I.' Sasuke decided shivering at his discovery.
The sound of growling brought him out of his shock. Glaring down to what had disturbed him from his appreciation of his friend’s body he locked eyes with two fluffed up fox kits. The two continued to growl at him for breaking into their master's home.
Having heard the sound of his kitsune retainers, Naruto raised his head looking over the side of the tub. "Sasuke, what are you doing here?" Breaking the staring contest he was having with the two kitsunes Sasuke locked his dark eyes with Naruto's sky blue ones.
Using all his shinobi training to keep his eyes looking only at Naruto's eyes he answered his question with one of his own. "Dobe, what are you doing? Sakura told you to use ice." Naruto sighed laying his cheek on the side of the tub. "I did put ice on it but, it got sore and stiff. I figured a little warm water would loosen it back up . . . and I told you to stop calling me dobe."
Clearing his throat Sasuke turned away from the temptation to look at friend's naked form. "I only came to make sure you were okay. Do you need anything?" Touched that Sasuke would take the time to check on him Naruto smiled. "Nope I'm all right. Do you want to stay? I'll get out." Not turning back around Sasuke waved his hand at him for him to stay. "No, I need to go home if you don't need anything I'll see myself out." Making a face when he forgot about his shoulder and shrugged at the last Uchiha, Naruto returned himself under the full spray of the warm water. "See you tomorrow Sasuke." He called out as his friend disappeared from his bathroom.
Not stopping till he was out of his friend's apartment and down to the street Sasuke gripped the front of his shirt in hopes to slow the rapid beating of his heart. He was going to have to go examine what it was he was feeling.
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kunoichi: female ninja
Genin: Rookie/lower ninja. Acquire forehead protector and are grouped in teams of 3 with a Jounin sensei.
Chuunin: After at least 8 missions genins can be nominated by their Jounin sensei to participate in the Chuunin selection exam. Chuunin perform C to B rank missions. Acquire military jacket /vest.
Jounin: Level after Chuunin, elite ninja's, can take on Genin teams, do A and S rank missions. Perform other positions in village.
dobe: dead last (Sasuke's pet name for Naruto)
teme: bastard (Naruto's pet name for Sasuke)
shinobi: another name for ninja
youkai: spirit, demon (not necessarily evil)
kitsune: fox
daimyou: Japanese feudal lord
Kami: God
Oiroke no Jutsu: Sexy skill; A technique which is basically the Transformation Skill (Henge no Jutsu), where the user changes into a beautiful voluptuous woman.
bishounen: handsome youth