Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Return of the Bijus ❯ Home Sweet Home ( Chapter 1 )

A/N: OMG! I'M BAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACK!!!!!!! Anyways, welcome to the second installment of the biju series. I'm going to do a small time skip from when the first story left off. I'll cover the bare minimum details of the time inbetween when the last story finished and when they get back to Konoha. Comments/Reviews from last chapter of the first story:

 

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Without further ado, ON WITH THE SHOW!!!!!

 

As always, I hope my creativity gives you some semblance of pleasure to read.

 

Legend:

 

'...Thoughts...'

 

“...Japanese...”

 

“...English...”

 

'...Biju Thoughts...'

 

“...Biju Talking in Japanese...”

 

“...Biju Talking in English...”

 

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The Return of The Bijus:

 

Chapter One:

 

Home Sweet Home:

 

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About Two Months Later, Near Konoha:

 

It had been a rather eventful two months. The day after Naruto and Yukiko's Birthday/Engagement, everyone had gathered too see them off. Even Temujin and Renke had returned for a short one day stay to see them off. After the Militia's bodies had been identified, it was found out that their leader had been the actual temporary leader of the entire Militia forces. They had managed to squeeze one of the man's subordinates for information to find out that the real leader was on the verge of death from a strange illness that they had never seen before, and so his right hand man was appointed. Unfortunately for them, the new leader was greedy and power hungry, and decided to do a foolhardy attempt to take the capital. They further pressed him for the location of the Militia headquarters, and when he stubbournly refused, they called in Naruto, who asked the man if he wanted to meet Satan's right hand man. The man was on the verge of pissing his pants, but he held on. Naruto sighed and released the first demonic gate, causing the last of the man's resolve to crack, and he blurted out everything he knew about them, while wetting his pants. Naruto clenched his nose and gagged, before letting one of the previous interrigators take over. Haido the next day had thanked Naruto for all he had done for them. Eventually, they moved as a group towards the city's train station, where most of the people stayed behind, waving to them as the train pulled out and left for the port town they had arrived at. The journey by sea had proved very uneventful, making slightly better time then they had getting there. Once they reached the fishing village they had left from, Naruto was trembling, causing everyone to look at him. He had told them he was trembling from joy and sadness. They understood exactly how he felt. When the lowered the boat over the side of the ship and reached the docks, everyone was hesatant to get out. Eventually, Naruto turned to Renke, who had accompanied them and glomped her, causing her to stiffen slightly before returning the hug. Naruto looked up at her face with the beginnings of tears forming in his eyes. He whispered to her so that only his friends could hear, and not the people on the dock.

 

“I'm really going to miss you... Renke-Oneechan.”

 

Renke stared wide eyed at Naruto before smiling at him.

 

“I'm going to miss you too, Naruto-Oniichan...”(did I get that right? Please tell me if I didn't...)

 

Renke had not picked up the entire Japanese language, but she had enough to get the general drift of the conversation, and she certainly remembered the talk she had with Naruto and his friends on the suffixes that could be attached to a person's name. Finially, Jiraiya decided it was time to go and pried Naruto off Renke. He smiled at her and waved.

 

“It was nice to meet you Renke. If you ever come to the east, make sure to come to Konoha and tell them that I sent you. I'm sure they'll let you in.”

 

Rneke nodded and waved goodbye to all of them.

 

“It was a pleasure to meet all of you. Gaara, do your best as a Kazekage. Hotaru. Put those healing techniques to good use. Sora, you make sure to take care of yourself. Yukiko, make sure Naruto doesn't do anything stupid. And Naruto? Become a good Hokage for me, will you?”

They all beamed at her, as the guards started the boat again and went back to the main ship. They watched it dissapear over the horizon before turning to leave, where they saw everyone staring at them. One of them pointed a finger at them.

 

“You're... The group that went to the west, right?”

 

Jiraiya nodded, but held a hand up as people started firing questions at them, indicating for them to stop. He looked back up at them sternly.

 

“I cannot tell you anything. Everything we saw is a level S secret. It will be made known eventually, however, for now the information is too sensitive to give to you.”

 

The villagers nodded dumbly as they made their way through the crowd and rushed off into the trees, desperate to head home. They had discussed exactly where everyone was going to go. Sora vehemently refused to go back to the Cloud, and Hotaru showed an interest in returning with them. After about a week's travel, they had made it to the front gates of Konoha. The guards looked at them suspiciously before they stepped forward.

 

“Names and reasons for visiting!”

 

Naruto couldn't contain himself.

 

“This is the sort of welcome we get after being away on a four year mission? Give us a break, seriously.”

 

They eyed him suspiciously, before their eyes widened in suprise. They both smiled at the boy.

 

“Naruto? Is that you?”

 

Naruto nodded his head. The guard's smiled widened as he waved them through.

 

“Welcome back. There has been a lot of talk about you and Yukiko for the last several years. It seems that more and more people are beginning to accept you. I was the examiner for the preliminary matches of the Chunin exams, Genko Hayate. Remember me?”

 

Naruto racked his brains for the guy's name. Eventually, he recognised him and brightened considerably.

 

“Ah yeah! You were the guy that was always coughing, right?”

 

The guy nodded and laughed.

 

“Seems you do. Well, Hokage-Sama asked me to send you directly to him the moment you returned.”

 

Naruto nodded and walked through the gates, completely content, however Yukiko was puzzled.

 

“Hayate-San, what did you mean by people's views of us are changing?”

 

Hayate smile widened as he turned towards her.

 

“It seems that all of your class mates have been putting in good words for you. Especially coming from the mouths of the Hyuga and Uchiha clan hiers, it slowly made an impact on people. Pretty much only the most pesemistic ones still have feelings of hatred towards you.”

 

Yukiko nodded and turned to the others.

 

“Friends of yours?”

 

Yukiko nodded, and Hayate coughed, making Yukiko smile.

 

“Seems you still haven't gotten rid of it completely...”

 

Hayate smiled and waved them through.

 

“Best not to Keep Hokage-Sama waiting.”

 

Yukiko nodded and went to catch up with Naruto with her friends trailing behind her. When she had almost caught up, she saw that Naruto was surrounded by a very ravenous looking group of girls, who all seemed to be looking at him in a way that was reserved only for her. She stepped through them and took Naruto's arm showing her hand to them.

 

“Sorry, girls. He's taken by yours truly.”

 

They stared at the ring on her ring finger, then back at her in disbelief. Naruto sighed and held up his hand, showing his ring.

 

“Sorry ladies, I wouldn't trade her for anyone. I'll catch you round!”

 

With that, Naruto and Yukiko body flickered onto the other side of the group. Gaara and the others were waiting on the other side for them so they could proceed into the Hokage's office. Once the people saw Jiraiya, they quickly let them though. Finally, they stood in front of the door, and noticed that it was open. They heard a soft 'come in' eminate from inside. Once they stepped inside, they saw Sarutobi sitting there with a massive grin plastered on his face, making huge wrinkles appear all over his face. Time hadn't been kind to him. Naruto threw himself at the Hokage and yelled out his pet name for him.

 

“Old Man!”

 

The 'old man' in question was surprised to see a bundle of sun kissed spikes to greet his face when he looked at the limpet that had attached itself to his body. Naruto turned his head upwards to smiled at him. Sarutobi nearly fainted when he saw Naruto's face, thinking Arashi had come back from the grave to haunt him. The Sandaime stuttered trying to work out who exactly this person was.

 

“Naruto?”

 

The boy smiled wider, revealing his fangs. Sarutobi really did faint this time, taking Naruto with him as they hit the floor. Naruto untangled himself from the old man, checking his vitals. He was still alive, and Naruto looked up sheepishly at his group.

 

“He... Just fainted...”

 

They chuckled at this and Naruto used the water from a jug on the Hokage's table to make a tiny version of a Suiton: Teppodama no Jutsu. This woke the Hokage up immediately, who spluttered from the water invading his respiratory system. He looked up to see Naruto there smiling, fangs and all. Sarutobi choked on some of the water.

 

“What's wrong old man? Never seen fangs before?”

 

The Hokage took in all of Naruto. He had changed a lot from when he had left. Naruto now had an air of confidence around him, but not the sort like people such as Hyuga Neji used to have. It was the sort of confidence aura that was given off by someone who had seen both the best and the worst the world had to offer. He now lacked the large amount of baby fat that he used to have on his face. His face had a much more mature look to it. His wisker marks had darkened and his eyes showed a range of emotions. His normally circular pupils were now shaped like those of a cat or a snake. Then Sarutobi noticed the ring on his finger and stared at Naruto in disbelief.

 

“Naruto? You're...”

 

“Married? Not yet, we're still engaged. And NO, I didn't forget about the rule you set us.”

 

The Hokage sighed in relief before getting up and sitting back in his chair. He took a puff of his pipe as he closed his eyes in thought. Obviously, some things never change. They made small talk for a while before they got down to business. Sarutobi made them tell him exactly what had happened in the west. Once they had finished, he sighed, processing all of the information. He looked up at them and smiled.

 

“As expected from the east's brightest future ninjas. Don't worry about telling me about the rest of your trip just yet. You can write it in a report from each of you and give it to me by the end of the week. However, right now, I think you should get some rest. Kazekage-Dono, would you like to stay in Naruto's house?”

 

Gaara raised an eyebrow.

 

“Naruto's house? The Yondaime Hokage's old place?”

 

Sarutobi nodded.

 

“I'd love to. However, I would also like to get back to Suna as soon as possible. I would like possibly a day's rest before leaving though.”

 

The Hokage nodded, before turing to Sora and Hotaru.

 

“Do either of you want to become leaf ninjas? I'm sure we could use a few more people with your personalities to compliment our ranks. People who have been subjected to as much as you have and turned out to be sane come very rarely.”

 

Sora couldn't believe it. She was allowed to stay. Before she had a chance to answer, Hotaru shook her head.

 

“I'd love to, Hokage-Sama, but I'm going back with Gaara to Suna.”

 

Everyone raised an eyebrow at this. Obviously, Gaara and Hotaru's relationship had been developing behind closed doors.. After a little more small talk was made, Sarutobi let them go. Once they got outside, they were walking down the street. Most people stared at them in obvious unrecognition as to who they were. Naruto looked up when he heard some strangely familiar voices. He saw the remains of Team 7 walking towards them, however, they had not noticed them. Naruto stopped and made a hand signal to get onto the roof of a nearby shop. They body flickered up there, watching as they walked by chatting. They had obviously not detected Naruto, so he decided to call out to them.

 

“Surely you guys must have detected me by now?”

 

Team Seven stopped and stared at the person the voice had come from. They squinted against the midday sun, trying to make out who it was. Suddnely, Kakashi's eyes widened.

 

“Na... Naruto?”

 

Naruto smiled and gave a thumbs up.

 

“Yup. Good to see you, Kakashi-Sensei.”

 

Sasuke and Saskura could not contain their joy to see their brother had returned. Sakura squeeled while Sasuke broke out into a laugh as they both jumped onto the roof and tackled him to the ground. Naruto laughed as well.

 

“Good to see you two, Sasuke, Sakura-Chan.”

 

Sasuke and Sakura got up, letting Naruto get up after them. He took in how much they had changed. Sakura looked exactly like she did in the manga after the time skip 'Don't make me explain it...', while Sasuke had stayed in pretty much the same clothes, however, his hair was now slightly longer, giving him a much more mature look. Kakashi smiled and waved to catch their attention.

 

“We were about to go to Ichiraku's. Want to come?”

 

Naruto's eyes lit up at the mention of ramen. He nodded his head furiously. The group walked down the street towards Naruto's favorite food stand in Konoha. Naruto had introduced his team mates and sensei to both Hotaru and Sora, who smiled and shook their hands. Once they reached the infamous ramen stand Naruto stopped and let his jaw hang open.

 

“You sure this is Ichiraku's? It's... Bigger...”

 

Sakura chuckled.

 

“It is, but the Uzumaki Naruto contest had provided the place with a lot of potential challengers. Needless to say, not one of them have ever come close.”

 

Naruto, Yukiko and Sora laughed at this, knowing how impossible it was to beat that record unless you were Naruto himself. They walked into the stand turned restruant and were greeted by Ayame. She smiled at Sakura and Sasuke, who were apparently regulars. She turned and looked at the others with interest.

 

“Who are your friends, Sakura-Chan?”

 

Naruto pouted and mock sulked.

 

“I can't belive you, Ayame-Neechan! How could you forget your number one customer?”

 

Ayame's eyes widened and her jaw went slack. She managed enough to recover to ask the question everyone had asked him so far since he'd gotten back.

 

“Naruto-Kun? Is that you?”

 

Naruto nodded furiously and smiled his trademark foxy grin, letting Ayame know right away that it was indeed him. She ran at him and hugged him in a bone crushing hug. Naruto gasped at the lack of breath that would enter his body when he tried to breath.

 

“Ayame...Neechan... Can't... Breathe...”

 

Ayame released Naruto and smiled sheepishy at him. She called out to the kitchen where everyone suspected the old man was at work.

 

“Otosan! Naruto's here!”

 

The was a clatter of metal before old man Teuchi came bursting out of the kitchen. He stared at Naruto before he broke out into a grin.

 

“Naruto! It's good to see you again! Please, have a seat!”

 

Naruto smiled and took a seat along with his friends. The old man turned to Naruto and smiled.

 

“What can I get for my favorite customers?”

 

Naruto looked over the list before his eyes settled on a new addition to the menu. His eyes raised in disbelief.

 

“Naruto... Special?”

 

Ayame smiled.

 

“Yup. It's a bowl about twice the size of a normal one with twice the amount of things in it.”

 

Naruto smiled and chuckled.

 

“One Naruto Special please!”

 

The old man smiled at Naruto before he turned to the others. Yukiko answered.

 

“Could I get a Naruto Special too, please?”

 

Everyone seemed to order the same thing. When they got to Kakashi, he still seemed to be deciding, so Naruto smiled and reached into his pocket.

 

“Neh, Kakashi-Sensei. If you show us your actual face, I'll give you this.”

 

Naruto held out an orange book. However, this one was not the Icha Icha Paradise that Kakashi had seen before. This one was the next in the series.

 

“That... That is...”

 

Kakashi could be seen quivering from nearly unsupressed excitement. Naruto laughed mentally. Kakashi was taking the bait hook, line and sinker. Kakashi tried to reach out and grab it, but Naruto pulled his hand away.

 

“The fourth book of the series, 4 years in the making. Icha Icha Tactics. A pre-release copy signed by the great man himself.”

 

Naruto opened up the front cover to emphasise his point. Kakashi sighed and slumped in defeat.

 

“So you want to see what's under my mask?”

 

Naruto shook his head, causing the others to stare at him in confusion.

 

“I'm not about to forget what was 'under the mask' which you showed about half the village the day we left.”

 

Yukiko, Sakura and Sasuke remembered and banged their heads on the bench before replying in unison.

 

“Another mask...”

 

Naruto nodded.

 

“I'll give you the book if you show me your REAL face.”

 

Kakashi sighed and began pulling his mask down. Naruto quickly scanned the area to make sure that there was no one around who would interfere. When he was satisfied, he turned back to notice that Kakashi had dragged the layers of masks half way down his nose. He dragged it down further, revealing a nose. No big deal, it was a normal nose. Dragging it further revealed normal cheekbones. Further destroyed the previous theories of fish lips or horse teeth. Further still revealed...

 

“A double chin? That's why you hide your face?”

 

Naruto blurted this out, and Kakashi quickly pulled his masks back up nodding while smiling, holding his hand out for his prize. Naruto begrudgingly handed him the book, watching as Kakashi slipped it into his pocket before turning back to the old man.

 

“A bowl of the usual please.”

 

The man smiled and went to preparing what was needed.

 

“Ok! 7 bowls of Naruto Special and one Legendary Recipe coming up!”

 

At that point, Naruto, Yukiko and Hotaru's senses picked up a distant rumbling. They stiffened up and swivelled around, looking for the source of the disturbance. Sasuke raised an eyebrow in question.

 

“Something wrong?”

 

The distant rumbling was now becoming loud enough for everyone else to hear. Sakura smiled.

 

“Seems they found out...”

 

At that moment, a cloud of dust came around the corner of a building down the street. Naruto heared shouts of 'there they are!' and such. Someone shot out of the cloud to reveal a green blur, which stopped right in between Naruto and Yukiko and began shouting.

 

“NARUTO-KUN! YUKIKO-SAN! IT'S GREAT TO SEE THAT YOU HAVE RETURNED TO OUR ABODE WITH THE BURNING PASSION OF YOUTH SO STRONG! IT'S AN EXAMPLE TO US ALL!”

 

By this time, Naruto, Yukiko and Hotaru were all howling in pain as they fell to the floor clutching their heads, curling up into a fetal position. Our favorite green spandex wearing Taijutsu master looked down at them with a sweat drop on the back of his head. Sakura's eye twitched as she turned to Lee.

 

“Lee-San, do you remember when in our first Chunin exam, that sound guy used his sound attack on you?”

 

Lee nodded, not understanding where this was going.

 

“Their hearing is so strong that your voice was the equivalent of that attack to them.”

 

Lee winced at the memory of the pain. By this time, everyone else had arrived to see the spectacle before them. Kiba laughed light heartedly.

 

“What's with them? Did Lee's speech reach a new level of corniness that they're suffering physical pain from?”

 

Sasuke sighed.

 

“No, it was the volume at which he said his speech. Their hearing is hyper sensitive.”

 

Kiba smiled his bad boy wolfish grin and walked over to Naruto, when Naruto opened his eyes to see who it was, he saw someone that smelt very much like Kiba and Akamaru, but Naruto couldn't see the puppy anywhere. However, there was a massive dog there which Kiba was on top of, which smelt like Akamaru. Naruto slowly got up, helping Yukiko up and then Hotaru. Everyone was shocked at Naruto's physical appearance. Before he left, he was easily the shortest of all the guys, now, he was at least a good half a head taller than any of them, standing at 6' 2”. Naruto smiled at them all and raised a hand in greeting.

 

“Hey everyone. Good to see you again.

 

They chatted amongst themselves, finding out about what had happened to them over the past 4 years. Finally, Sakura decided to take the plunge and ask the big question.

 

“So, Yukiko-Chan. Are you and Naruto still dating?”

 

Yukiko smiled at her.

 

“Oh no, no, no.”

 

The remainder of Team Seven raised their eyebrows at this. Naruto put his arm around Yukiko, showing off his ring.

 

“We're engaged.”

 

Sasuke choked on the water he was sipping while Sakura fainted. Kakashi's eye's widened in complete and utter disbelief. Everyone else face faulted. They managed to recover and they screamed in unison.

 

“NANI?!”

 

Naruto, Yukiko and Hotaru covered their ears and gritted their teeth in pain, willing the painful ringing in their ears to go away. Sora sighed.

 

“It's probably not a good idea to scream in their ears. They have hearing that puts a dog's to shame.”

 

Sakura blushed, while Sasuke sweat dropped. Kakashi did his usual irritatingly laid back smile. While the others mumbled their appologies The rest of the time, Naruto asked what ranks everyone had attained. Sasuke smiled a warm friendly smile.

 

“Every single one of the Rookie 10 and Team Gai have made at least Chunin. Some of us have made it to Jounin already. Neji is also trying out for the next ANBU exams.”

 

Naruto smiled his trademark foxy grin, before he turned to Sakura.

 

“So, Sakura-Chan, that means you're a Chunun too?”

 

Sakura giggled and nodded, holding her hands out in a peace/victory sign. Naruto hugged her.

 

“Congratulations, Sakura-Chan! I knew you could do it!”

 

Sakura blushed at the lavish praise, before Hotaru smiled at them.

 

“So, any reason you didn't take the Jounin exam?”

 

Sasuke smiled.

 

“Yeah. We didn't want to do it without our former team mates. In fact, all the others who haven't become Jounin yet have waited for your return so we could all enter together, just like old times.”

 

Shikamaru formed a half smile.

 

“It was troublesome, but it would probably have been worth it.”

 

Naruto pulled back and looked at Sasuke and then Shikamaru with tears in the corners of his eyes. Sakura nodded sagely.

 

“We weren't going to take the exam without our brother and sister, however, we still need one more with us to join the exam...”

 

Naruto smiled a toothy grin.

 

“I'm sure Sora wouldn't mind participating with us, if you guys let her.”

 

Everyone looked towards Sora, who was smiling sheepishly at the attention. Sasuke smiled.

 

“Anyone who saves my brother as many times as you have is more than welcome on our team.”

 

Sakura nodded in agreement. Kakashi smiled and tilted his head to the side.

 

“Well, it's settled then. Team Seven is now reformed, and with the addition of Sora, I'm sure you guys will all pass the exam with flying colours.”

 

Kakashi kept smiling before Naruto smirked and pointed to the sky.

 

“Looks like the old man is calling you, Kakashi-Sensei.”

 

Kakashi looked up to see that a messenger bird had just arrived and began circling the restraunt. Kakashi looked at Naruto with one of his 'hip' smiles, as Gai would call them and waved as he left. Calling over his shoulder.

 

“Naruto, Yukiko. You've both grown to be fine young ninjas. Naruto, you remind me of your father so much it's not funny. I'll catch you guys in the usual spot tomorrow morning at 7am. And this time, I'll be there on time, promise.”

 

With that, Kakashi took to the rooves, leeping towards the Hokage Tower, leaving Naruto to smile at his back the whole way.

 

“Just like my father...”

 

Everyone was looking at Naruto who was staring off into the distance with a dreamy expression on his face. They all understood how much those four words meant to him. Naruto turned back to them with a smile so wide, that few of them had seen in along time, showing he was genuinely content with the way things were in the world. They chatted for a while, before Sakura put her arm around Sasuke, which he didn't resist. Naruto raised an eyebrow.

 

“Oh? Getting closer are we?”

 

Sasuke gave a mock scowl and Sakura blushed but nodded. Yukiko smiled.

 

“Which reminds me, is anyone else going out?”

 

Ino nodded. This was one area she specialised in, gossip.

 

“Well, Sasuke and Sakura were among the first to pair up. They got together about a year after you left. I'm currently going out with Chouji. Temari is in a somewhat bizzare relationship that doesn't exactly fit the boyfriend/girlfriend category, but that's the closest I can get to it. Hinata seems to have given up on her crush on you she had during the academy, and has taken a real interest in Shino. Also, Neji is currently dating Tenten. The only two of the former Rookie 10 and Team Gai who aren't dating either at all or seriously are Lee and Kiba. Kiba is scoring a lot of dates but he isn't the type to settle for one girl. Lee on the other hand...”

 

Naruto laughed waving a hand indicating she didn't have to finish.

 

“I can guess. They're afraid of the eyebrows and the talks of 'burning passion of youth' right?”

 

Everyone but Lee laughed, who sulked. Naruto put his hand on Lee's shoulder.

“Don't worry, Lee. It's just that most people are not used to seeing such... Passion at random intervals.”

 

Everyone nodded and Lee brightened up considerably. They all shared a bowl before they began to pay however, Old Man Teuchi waved them off.

 

“This is on the house, as an engagement gift for my number one customers.”

 

Naruto gave the man a thumbs up.

 

“Thanks old man!”

 

Teuchi smiled as they left the restraunt watching them walk off into the afternoon sunlit streets.

 

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