Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Sounds of a new Destiny ❯ Some things never change... ( Chapter 8 )

Author's notes: Well it's that time again, another trip to Jareth's version of how Naruto should be! Now I know some of you may be sad because Naruto doesn't get Mokuton. If I do give Naruto a bloodline it's going to be something special, but I may change my mind and give him mokuton, for now he has his little collection of jutsu.

 

I will not take Sakura out of the Harem I just think Naruto should court some of the girls instead of having them come to him. After all Naruto is a pimp, he can get any woman he wants! Now there are a few surprise additions for Naruto's harem later on.

 

No, I will not allow anyone else to use Ginshin I worked hard to develop him before I wrote this fanfic. It's not really hard to come up with your own OC, just use a Japanese dictionary website and take words you like.

 

“Speaking”

`Thinking'

“Kyuubi”

`Inner self'

 

The story begins anew…

 

It has been three weeks since Tsunade became the Hokage, the village has become stable once again with missions commencing yet again. Although Tsunade seems to be finding any excuse to not do paper work, even convincing Naruto that she would let him get some early practice at being Hokage if he did the paper work for her. It didn't work.

 

Shinka waited quietly in the middle of training field #3 she had requested that Tayuya and Tenten to arrive. She saw something in the two she liked at her side were two large scrolls. These were special one was a legendary summon, and the other was her personal summon.

 

Tayuya was the first to arrive she had changed her overall appearance since she was no longer expected to wear the Kami Forsaken outfit that Orochimaru forced them to wear. She was now wearing a fur lined denim jacket, with a black form fitting tank top underneath, she also wore camouflage cargo shorts, and typical sandals like most Konoha ninja wore. Of course she still wore her hat, but now it had a steel plate with the leaf symbol engraved on it.

 

Tenten finally arrived and panted, she walked over mumbling something about a stupid sensei having a midlife crisis. She then smiled in admiration of Shinka, since Shinka was her other role model, Tsunade being the first. “You're Shinka! You're the most powerful fire ninjutsu specialist in the village!”

 

“Uh huh…we can chit chat later…you're both here because even as guardians of Naruto. Ginshin, Ameko, Tachikata, Raimei, and I can't always be expected to protect him. I want to teach each of you to learn to summon one of the summons I command.” Shinka bluntly said in her special manner as she quickly bit her right thumb. She then proceeded to move her hands through the hand seals first summoning a red panda that was as tall as Enma but was more feminine. She then bit her left thumb and proceeded to summon a large phoenix. “Alright…these are my summons, Queen Bi Fang, and Suzaku the Phoenix Queen. Tayuya, you remind me of a younger me, so I would like for you to sign the contract with Bi Fang, and Tenten you shall get the honor of being the next summoner of Suzaku.”

 

Bi Fang stood rather tall clad in Chinese armor, which bore symmetrical emblems of fire on the spaulders. A red chest plate which also bore an insignia for fire, lastly the summon wore a pair of white hakama which had fire like designs at the bottom of the leg which came up to the knee. And much like Enma she wore a hitae-ate around her forehead, this was Shinka's personal summon.

 

The two girls nodded, albeit Tayuya had her arms crossed over her chest, this was until Shinka used a katon attack and brought her to attention. Shinka could be pretty laid back but when it came to training she was serious, she expected those she trained to stand at attention. “Now listen up you two, I'm going to teach you each the seals required to summon these two.”

 

Shinka released the two summons and carried the specific contract for the specific summon to each girl. She instructed them how to sign the contract then the hand seals required. First Tayuya had trouble and summoned some of the lower ranked red pandas, much like Enma, there were one-hundred and eight lower ranked summons for the red pandas. “Damn it! It shouldn't be this hard to do this!” Tayuya was growing much more frustrated.

 

“You need to calm down and try to use as much Chakra as you can possibly muster to summon. You are using the minimum which is why you keep summoning the lower ranked summons. Don't think they aren't as useful as Bi Fang each has purpose. She is simply they queen.” Shinka may have been the strictest teacher but her words spoke volumes, after all she was one of the most talented ninjutsu experts of Konoha. Tayuya nodded her head and once again attempted the summoning technique and this time poured as much Chakra as she could into the technique. Once the smoke cleared Bi Fang stood in front of Tayuya. Tayuya o

 

“Hello Tayuya-san. It shall be an honor to serve you and prove to that oafish ape Enma who the better summon is.” the red panda summon Bi Fang said with what appeared to be a smirk on her face. The long red mane on her head blowing back, it was apparent all summons in this world had rivals in some form.

 

“Now Tenten let's see what you can do! Remember summoning techniques require you to use as much chakra as you can otherwise you only summon the lower ranks.” Shinka spoke in a very authoritarian manner as she pointed to open area on the other side of the training field.

 

“Hai!” Tenten called out as she moved to the center of the area she was ordered to summon in, she bit her thumb and proceeded to channel through the hand seals. She then placed her hand on the ground causing a seal to spread out as smoke filled the area and phoenix draped in a robe like coat of red with a chest plate with the Kanji for fire stood. The phoenix queen raised her head showing the feathered head dress which was adorned with silver.

 

“Not bad. Now I shall be training you both in how to fight along side your summons. So, NO SLACKING OFF!” Shinka got a bit more serious as the look in her eyes showing serious that caused the two girls to snap to attention. They paled when they saw a twisted look in the Fire Mistress' eyes, this of course was why she didn't have a team she was intense when it came to training.

 

Elsewhere…

 

“Hey, Kin?” Ino peered at the former sound ninja who used to have extremely long hair until Ameko got a hold of her. Ino was fixated on the ribbon Kin wore in her hair. “Why DO you wear that ribbon? You have shorter hair so you don't really need to wear it anymore.”

 

Kin immediately touched the ribbon and blushed some before looking down to the ground. She smiled shyly because it brought some fond memories back to her. “Well…its special to me…you see…Naruto-kun gave it to me when I first met him…” Kin smiled softly as she began to remember that day, the day she met Naruto.

Flashback no Jutsu!!

 

A young Kin was surrounded by other students of Otogakure's ninja academy being picked on because of her long hair. The head of these tormentors was none other than Okuni, who was vindictively pulling Kin's hair. “Why is someone as untalented and hard on the eyes as you gifted with hair that is better than mine!?”

 

Okuni was often considered Kin's rival, but she was mostly jealous of Kin's ability to grow her hair long. Okuni had tried but it often became frayed at the ends, this was what led to Okuni harassing Kin about her hair. The girl continued to yank on Kin's hair laughing while she did it, she completely ignored the fact that Kin was crying. The group snapped to attention when they heard a clacking of wooden sandals approaching, they all froze when they felt a massive killing intent.

 

“You know I really hate bullies…they remind me of my life before Orochimaru-sama found me…” Naruto began as he stepped out of the shadows, his eyes focused on Okuni. Naruto glared darkly at her as he activated level one of his cursed seal a wind like pattern of black marks crossing over half of his face. He disappeared in a flash and reappeared behind Okuni with a kunai to her neck. “Get to your class all of you!”

 

The students all left in a rush, and once they were all Naruto knelt down in front of Kin and smiled genuinely at her as he deactivated the cursed seal's first level. He hugged her softly and calmed her down, and once she calmed down he tied her hair back in a ribbon and smiled at her. “If they pick on you again. Just tell them you're that I won't let them pick on you anymore and I will make them suffer next time.” Naruto smiled softly as he helped Kin to her feet. And from that day Kin always wore the ribbon in her hair, because it reminded her that she mattered to someone.

 

Back in the present…

 

“I just wear it because it's what let me know I mattered to someone.” Kin smiled cheerfully as her and Ino passed by and overheard that pervert Jiraiya and Naruto arguing. So naturally the two girls had to find out what was going on and sneaked in as close as they could.

 

“Come on Naruto the technique comes in handy! You just gotta grow your hair long!” Jiraiya continued to argue with Naruto on the subject, Naruto crossed his arms and looked he wasn't keen on the idea of long hair. He had short hair all of his life, long hair would be ridiculous, it simply wasn't him.

 

“Naruto-kun with long hair…” the two girls thought in unison as they rubbed their chins, after they both imagined it the two of them swooned. This was something the horde of girls who liked Naruto could get behind, getting him to grow his hair long. The two girls slinked up and latched onto Naruto who almost fell over as he was caught by surprise.

 

“Naruto-kun…” Ino cooed in a seductive manner as she began to use her feminine wiles to get what she wanted. Ino knew she looked good, and she was prepared to manipulate Naruto through seduction. “…You know…you would be very handsome with long hair…it would draw out that…raw…irresistible…animal magnetism you have going…” all the while the beauty with cornflower blue eyes said each word in a sultry whisper right into Naruto's ear.

 

Naruto smiled like he was on some kind of drug once Ino was done, and he nodded softly and Kin just stared in amazement. She had a hard time getting Naruto to eat healthier back in Otogakure maybe Ino could teach her how to do that. “That was surprisingly easy Ino…do you think he's going to really grow his hair long?”

 

“I'm considering it, but long hair is such a bother…I'm used to short hair…its easier to manage…and it doesn't get in the way.” Naruto put his thumb to his chin as he closed his eyes thinking about it. Ino's eye twitched, she was simply in shock that Naruto was immune to her Seduction no Jutsu like every other guy she met.

 

“Naaaaaaruto come on.” Kin decided to do what all girls were naturals at, nagging the blonde shinobi to death. It couldn't hurt to try, since that was the only option left besides the route through his stomach. “Its not like you have to grow it incredibly long. Just long enough to look good…” the now short haired dark haired beauty softly caressed Naruto's cheek using a combination of nagging and seduction to get him to grow his hair long.

 

“ALRIGHT, ALRIGHT!! Stop nagging me I'll do it!!” Naruto rubbed his head silently as he felt the start of a headache coming on. When, oh when did these girls get so bossy, and yet so seductive. Naruto knew he had to be careful around these girls they were more dangerous than typical girls. They were kunoichi, and those were the worst kind of girls in the world. Because, if you are careless and bring about their scorn, it's possible to suffer for it, because these girls know how to injure you with out killing you, sleeping on the couch is the least of your concerns. “I don't know what I'm getting myself into…” Naruto muttered as he covered his ears as they two girls squealed with delight.

 

“I know what you're getting yourself into...yeouch!!” Jiraiya was about to make an innuendo comment when Naruto stomped on his foot. Jiraiya howled in pain from Naruto's attack and whined loudly. “Why can't you be a good grandson?” Jiraiya whined as tears streamed down his face.

 

“Why can't you be a good grandpa…honestly do you think Baachan would like if I started acting like you!?” Naruto responded and the two began to glare at each other before looking away with an `hmph' this left the two girls shocked in disbelief.

 

“Well we have to get going. And Naruto don't forget we have a date tonight.” Ino sweetly commented as she headed out of the tea house quietly pulling Kin behind her. In the three weeks since Tsunade became Hokage, and since then Kin and Ino had swiftly became friends. Although Ino and Sakura were still best friends Sakura had become distant since she learned what Naruto is. As such Ino didn't care much about what Naruto was, because in her eyes Naruto was just Naruto.

 

“Okay Ino-chan. Gramps I'm going to go work on my ninjutsu…you got this right?” Naruto quietly said as he watched Ino leave, then he started to walk out of the tea house. Once outside he sped off he knew he ate his fair share of sweets while there, and as if by cue the white haired Sannin screamed like a little girl as he got the bill. As he ran he skidded to a stop when he ran into the pink haired kunoichi, things had been awkward with her since he explained what he is. He had been trying to stop the awkwardness but she kept avoiding him. “Hello Sakura-chan…”

 

“Naruto-kun…” the girl managed to squeak out before adverting her gaze, she wasn't sure what to say around Naruto. `Just admit it. You don't give a damn what he is! Oh but wait that would mean you would have to admit Ino-pig was right!' the inner Sakura so blissfully spoke out to the girl who didn't know what to think. “Naruto-kun I'm sorry for how I…”

 

“Hey! What are you doing with my girlfriend...? I have half a mind to kick your ass.” The raven haired avenger declared as he interrupted Sakura, seemingly having not given up on trying acquiring her. He looked at Naruto with disgust, he couldn't stomach that someone was better than him.

 

In the three weeks since the return of Tsunade, Sakura and Sasuke had begun to date. Oddly enough Sakura wasn't happy, in fact she was quite miserable. Sasuke wasn't what you would call affectionate, in fact he pretty much treated her like crap. The rumor was he was only dating her for selfish reasons, to revive his clan

 

“The way I see it. She doesn't belong to you prick. So if you don't mind the two of us were talking.” Naruto casually responded looking at the raven haired avenger with a hint of disgust showing through his lapis lazuli like eyes. He then offered his hand to Sakura so the two could go somewhere to talk Sakura hesitantly took Naruto's hand and walked away quietly.

 

“What does she see in that bastard?!” Sasuke growled out, as he watched the loveliest flower in the village walk away with his rival. He punched the side of a building he was standing next to in frustration.

 

“Simple. She doesn't see an arrogance that you carry with you all the time. It's so troublesome expecting your family name to get you everything you want…in fact he's a pretty cool guy to talk to.” Shikamaru casually commented from his resting place on the roof of a nearby building. He smirked loving to knock the Uchiha down a peg, he then resumed his cloud watching. “You think those girls love him because he's the grandson of the Hokage? You're sorely mistaken. I doubt he even got as strong as he is by the family connection. It's all his determination…makes me want to think about trying to do something more with my life…but I'm comfortable…” Shikamaru continued his smirk when he heard the Uchiha survivor grunt in anger and storm off.

 

At the Uzumaki Compound's garden…

 

“Okay…we shouldn't be interrupted now…” Naruto looked at Sakura softly he knew it was hard for her to understand the situation he was in. He could clearly see the confusion in her normally vibrant jade green eyes. “I know it scares you that there is a demon inside of me…it scares a lot of people…it's why I had to leave the village…when I was eight…”

 

“Wait…I think I remember there was a little boy that I had tried to talk to but a villager told me to stay away from him because he was a monster…that was you…wasn't it?” Sakura softly asked as she looked at Naruto, she felt horrible for how she had been acting. She knew that Naruto wasn't the demon, just the fear of the monster that he contained got to her. “I'm sorry…when I acted the way I did…” the pink haired kunoichi was on the verge of crying because she felt sorry for the fact Naruto had no control over the Kyuubi being sealed in him.

 

“It's okay Sakura…” Naruto calmly said as he pulled the girl into his arms and hugged her softly. The girl continued to sob while Naruto hugged her she stiffened slightly since she didn't feel she deserved his kindness.

 

“I have to go Naruto-kun…” Sakura slipped out of Naruto's arms hesitantly, she was torn between her old crush and her new crush, someone who treated her like a person and had the ability to make her heart beat faster. She walked out of the compound quietly with a crestfallen expression on her face.

 

Naruto could tell she wasn't too happy, Naruto simply sighed since there was nothing he could do. He stood to his feet and walked out of the compound quietly since it was nearing time to pick Ino up for his first date ever. He walked down the streets his left hand resting on the hilt of his sword he couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched. He shrugged it off and pressed on, he needed to be there on time because he had the feeling she would lord it over him forever.

 

He was about halfway there when he smelled it, spring rain shower scent…it must be the perfume of someone. Now who did he know that wore that kind of scent, he began to imagine who could be the one. In a matter of seconds he came to the conclusion it was Haku who was following him, the scent was too similar to her personality. He had figured out which girl wore which perfume it was necessity if he wanted to survive.

 

What Naruto didn't know was there was a plot by his grandma because she had a gambling problem. The plot was a horrible thing, how a grandmother could plot something like this against her own kin was unspeakable.

 

Early in the morning…

 

“Tsunade-sama. All the girls you requested to come are here…” Shizune calmly said as she stood beside Tsunade's desk. Tsunade nodded as the girls filed into the room, the usual suspects of course. Ino, Sakura, Tenten, Hinata, Tayuya, Kin, Hana, Haku, and Hanabi, they all had arrived as per Tsunade's request.

 

“Alright you have all been brought here because…I felt a friendly betting pool should liven things up around here. As I have been informed each of you likes Naruto to some degree. Especially you…” Tsunade said softly as she pointed straight at Tayuya who simply blushed faintly since she didn't just like Naruto, she was crazy about him. “So I, and the Jounin of the village will all place bets on each of you to be the first to kiss Naruto. The winner gets half the jackpot while the other half will go towards a romantic dinner for the two of you.” Tsunade smiled darkly as she pulled a tarp off a chart that displayed who was betting on who.

 

“And if you force him to kiss you, it doesn't count. So do your best to try and be the one to be the first to kiss him!” Anko called out with a wild look in her eyes, she of course had hopes that those that she bet on will win.

 

Back in the present…

 

Naruto continued to stroll towards Yamanaka floral he would worry about the pursuit later. He hurried up his pace and walked through the front door of the floral shop which coincidentally was where the Yamanaka family lived. “She isn't ready yet...” Inoichi calmly said as he was reading a magazine quietly.

 

“How long has she been getting ready Inoichi-san?” Naruto asked as he took a seat on one of the chairs. Inoichi checked his watch then looked at the clock on the wall, and proceeded to do some figures of mathematics on a note pad.

 

“She started at one…and it's almost six.” Inoichi sighed and walked over to Naruto, it was time for him to give this boy a talking to. “Now Naruto…tonight you are taking out my ONLY daughter. So if I hear you behaved anything like Ginshin I will have to do something unspeakable to you!” Inoichi was doing the traditional threats to the boy taking your daughter out routine. “But…you are the only one who's actually taken interest in my daughter! THANK YOU!!” Inoichi had tears in his eyes relieved that someone half descent came along for his daughter.

 

“Daddy!! Stop overreacting its not like I'm getting married! I'm only thirteen!” Ino had finally finished getting ready for her date, and she grabbed Naruto by the hand and led him out of the shop. She had finally settled on an outfit, it only took her four hours. She had settled for a long white pleated skirt, and violet long sleeved top, sure this was probably a conservative outfit for Ino, but she had the guy she liked, no need show that much skin all the time.

 

“Wow…I'm amazed someone actually has the courage to date Ino.” Kiba commented with a smirk, as he walked Ino and Naruto walk by. To be honest many of the male students of her class were amazed she didn't nag him to dress formally. “Hey Chouji do you think he is the chosen one? The one who is able to stand up to the bossiest of women, the one who can say no when a woman nags him, and most importantly…be allowed to choose what he wears!?” Kiba of course was speaking of the legendary man of myth so free spirited no woman could control him.

 

“No…I just think Ino is in love.” Chouji commented as he continued to munch on potato chips. Chouji didn't really care as long as his friend was happy, because if Ino was happy everyone was happy. He had seen the depressed Ino, and it was a scary sight, she was almost demonic as she sobbed in grief.

 

At the restaurant…

 

“Wait…Hanzo's? I had no idea Ginshin-sensei owned a restaurant…” Naruto scratched his head in disbelief, it was frankly unbelievable. He saw that this was a grill, and he looked at Ino suspiciously since she didn't seem to be the type for food like this. Then again he did tell her she was too skinny, so maybe she was coming around.

 

“You're lucky that Ginshin is the owner! Otherwise we couldn't get reservations!” Ino said with a vibrant smile on her face as they were showed to a table. Naruto being the gentleman he was pushed her up to the table once she was seated, causing the blonde kunoichi to blush furiously. “Arigatou…Naruto-kun.” she felt like she was on cloud nine all of a sudden.

 

Naruto smiled softly at Ino and sat down across from her he looked at the menu and blinked at every meal. It all had meat in it, that was good. The typical diet of a male consisted of eighty percent meat, one percent vegetable, and nineteen percent other. “Steak…steak…steak…steak…buffalo wings…what are buffalo wings? I didn't know buffalo had wings.” Naruto calmly stated as he had never heard of some of these foods.

 

“I had no idea that this was all foreign food…” Ino commented as she looked for something that was somewhat healthy. She found that there were no salads on the menu…none at all. `What in the world is Ginshin thinking!? How can someone eat nothing but meat!?' Ino was furious as she couldn't find anything healthy by her standards. “Naruto-kun? Why do you look like you are about to start drooling?” Ino calmly asked as she saw Naruto looking at all the food on the menu, he looked like.

 

Of course in the manager's office, Ginshin was grinning since this was his perfect plot to see if he would win the bet. Anko shook her head in disbelief of Ginshin's hopes of winning the bet. “You actually think the bet will end in your favor? Naruto doesn't seem like well…you! I mean you kissed me before our first date began!” Anko grinned darkly as she remembered her first date with the former womanizing Jounin.

 

“Eh heh…well I was young…and well I eh heh…I have no way to defend myself…I'll be honest…you were hot.” Ginshin chuckled and rubbed the back of his head, it was honestly his excuse. Anko blushed then frowned grabbing Ginshin by the collar of his utility vest bringing him closer so she could look at him with a withering glare. “What do you mean…were!?” Anko responded, she didn't like that he used the past tense of the word.

 

“You still are!” Ginshin was in fear of what his somewhat aggressive fiancé would do to him. Now sure she wasn't as quick tempered as Shinka, but Anko was still a little bit scary.

 

“Good! Because I know how you look at Kurenai or Ameko…and it makes me think you don't think I'm beautiful!!” that of course is when Anko began to sob uncontrollably, and Ginshin hung his head fearing something. “I think I'm pregnant Gin-kun!!” Anko managed to say between sobs, and Ginshin became petrified with fear and his body went rag doll. “Gin-kun? Gin-kun are you okay?” Anko was now worried about her fiancé since she never knew that he didn't handle this kind of news well.

 

Back at Naruto and Ino's table, they were enjoying a small conversation over bottle of Ramune Naruto was telling Ino an exaggerated tale of Ginshin bragging about the women he's flirted with. “And that is apparently how Ginshin got Shinka to go out with him.” Naruto had finished while chuckling and sipping on his strawberry Ramune. Ino of course was laughing hard at the story Naruto just told her.

 

“You must be making it up there is no way Ginshin was peeping on Shinka Houyoku he doesn't seem like the type!” Ino replied with giggle, she couldn't help it the story was so farfetched it just made her smile. She reached across the table and took Naruto's hand holding it softly as she smiled happily at him. But off to the side there were a few girls glaring darkly.

 

“Ooooh how dare she!” Kin exclaimed as she clenched her fists, the group of girls was infuriated because they wouldn't be able to be the one who kissed Naruto first. They didn't stand a chance if Naruto was always around Ino. Tayuya was trying her best to hold in her anger since she was told cussing so profusely wasn't tolerated in this village. Tenten had her fists clenched even if she still liked Neji it would be a great achievement to be the first to kiss Naruto.

 

Hinata of course was exhibiting anger since she had liked Naruto way before Ino knew who he was. She knew him before any of them, she always thought he was nice, and that's when it happened, blood veins began to pop out of her forehead. “I'm going to kill her…” Hinata spoke with acidity to her words which made the other girls inch away.

 

“Uh oh…Nee-san is angry…” Hanabi inched away from her elder sister seeing the normally calm and docile Hinata showing more anger. It was indeed something to be feared since they say the quiet ones are the ones you don't want to make angry because they would be the most spiteful.

 

A few hours later…

 

Naruto was walking Ino home quietly, she was clinging tightly to his arm smiling happily, and she had learned that the food at that restaurant was really good. She looked dreamily at Naruto as they walked they had taken the long way back since it would give them more time together. Naruto smiled at her his first date went with out a problem though he couldn't shake the feeling that he was being watched.

 

“I had so much fun tonight Naruto-kun!” Ino exclaimed as her face became flush with happiness before squealing in surprise as Naruto spun her around on a whim and caught her in his arms with a grin. Naruto was pulling Ino close to him as the two of them walked sadly they were about to the end of their date. And low and behold there was Inoichi tapping his foot in wait for his little girl's return.

 

“Well Ino looks like this is where our date ends…” Naruto softly spoke as they walked up to the front door of the floral shop. He held her hands in his as he looked into her cornflower blue eyes happily. He slowly leaned towards her while those watching namely the fanclub, Ginshin, and Inoichi watched intently with one thought on their minds.

 

`Is he going to…?'

 

Naruto kissed Ino softly on the cheek, for Naruto Uzumaki never kissed a girl on the lips after one date. “Good night Naruto-kun…” Ino said as she blushed softly and walked away from Naruto reluctantly and headed into the shop. Of course Inoichi and Ginshin who had money riding on this hanged their heads, they had hoped Naruto would kiss Ino and now they were out thirty ryou.

 

“Good night Ino-chan.” Naruto responded cheerfully as he waved to Ino who was still in view, of course neither of them was walking away any further they just kept waving at each other. That was until Inoichi ended it by walking inside since the thought of losing his only daughter eventually was frightening to him. It made him feel old, he wasn't old!

 

Naruto began to walk towards the Uzumaki Compound quietly he was finding life was becoming more interesting for him. He no longer could feel like he was being watched by people well maybe not as many people as before. He smiled and ruffled his hair lightly since he never knew dating was so fun, he was just passing the Uchiha Estate when he observed something that made his blood boil.

 

Sasuke was violently pushing Sakura away glaring coldly at her, Sakura also looked like she had been struck by the prick. “Why can't you love me like you seem to love that loser?! I'm an Uchiha, what do does he have that I don't!?” Sasuke then was preparing to punch Sakura but his fist was caught by Naruto, who gave him a cold look.

 

“Oh my aren't you a big man pushing around a girl…why she likes you I don't know…but if you ever strike her again…you will never be able to revive your clan…” Naruto spoke coldly as he pushed Sasuke back before kneeling down to see if Sakura was okay. He could see she was worked over pretty badly, so he did what came naturally and lifted her into his arms. “I'm taking you to see Baachan…”

 

“She's worthless…all she does is hold me back…I bet if I went to where you got so strong I could get the power I need to kill Itachi!” Sasuke stated as he turned away from Naruto preparing to walk away. Naruto frowned looking at the injured Sakura, and looking at the arrogant Uchiha Heir.

 

“Power? Is that all you care about? Power can't get you what you truly need…people who give a damn about you. People who think you matter…Sakura cared about you. You won't find power from Orochimaru! Just a power crazed lunatic!” Naruto spat out angrily as he continued to hold Sakura in his arms, it was starting to disgust Naruto how Sasuke only cares about power. “Sakura is one of my precious people…she gives me the power I need to do what is right…and if you hurt her again…I will kill you. You can count on that.” Naruto finished his words laced with hostility.

 

 

“Naruto-kun…thank you…” Sakura managed to say before falling unconscious Naruto gasped and rushed forward running down the streets towards the Uzumaki compound, since he needed to make sure nothing bad would happen to her. He would settle his score with that Uchiha bastard later, getting Sakura medical attention was the first priority.

 

Naruto finally reached the compound and rushed in and called out loudly for Tsunade who walked out of her room groggily and glared for a moment until she saw the unconscious girl in Naruto's arms. “What happened?!” she asked angrily as she hurried over to Naruto and looked at the girl quickly. “Follow me…you can tell me what happened along the way…” Tsunade finished as she motioned for Naruto to follow as she headed towards a spare room.

 

“The Uchiha prick did this to her because he couldn't stand the fact she seemed to love me more than him…” Naruto calmly said once they reached the room and laid her down on the bed. He looked at his grandmother and sighed some before asking “Is she going to be okay?”

 

Tsunade began to examine Sakura and nodded softly, she used her medical expertise to tell that Sakura didn't seem to have a concussion. “It looks like she just passed out from exhaustion…I will use my medical ninjutsu to make sure she doesn't have any bruises or scars and to alleviate any pain she has…”

 

“Baachan?” Naruto looked at Tsunade again since it still confused him somewhat as to why Sasuke would do something like this to Sakura.

 

“What is it Naruto?” the slug princess responded as she could see it upset Naruto she already knew what he was going to ask. “I don't know why he did it to her…perhaps he can't handle the pressure. You make it look like he isn't the greatest and it's giving him an inferiority complex.”

 

“I see…” Naruto sighed it made his stomach turn it was simply just disgusting Naruto would personally never strike a woman unless she was an enemy. It takes a pretty weak man to do something like that this to a girl. Naruto was about ready to sit down in a chair when Tsunade dragged him out of the room and started to push him down the hall.

 

“You don't worry she will be fine…she just needs rest.” Tsunade coldly explained to Naruto as she pushed him down the hall. Once he was gone she turned to one of the ANBU who was guarding a window. “Go inform her parents…and have the ANBU keep an eye on that Uchiha…” the ANBU nodded their head when Tsunade finished and disappeared quickly.

 

The next morning…

 

Sakura woke up and looked around the room she was in finding it to be very unfamiliar she began to panic until she saw the Godaime Hokage. She calmed down slowly since it was more comforting to know she was safe. “You're okay Sakura…Naruto brought you to me last night. Fortunately you didn't have a concussion. Naruto was quite worried about you.” Tsunade coolly explained to the pink haired kunoichi who was now calmer than she was when she first woke up.

 

“…Why does Naruto do such things for me…even though I treated him like a monster…?” Sakura said solemnly as she sat up slowly, she clenched the sheets of the bed tightly in her hands. Tears were welling in her normally vibrant jade green eyes as she felt increasingly horrible about how she had acted.

 

“Naruto is just that kind of person. No matter how bad he's treated he treats others with respect…except maybe his grandfather…Naruto doesn't seem to like perverts.” Tsunade responded as she saw that this girl was on the verge of tears. Naruto had been waiting outside, Tsunade walked to the door and looked back at Sakura softly. “I think you both have something to talk about then…I'll allow you two to talk about it.”

 

Tsunade then walked into the hallway and pushed Naruto into the room before closing the door. Naruto walked over to the bed and sat down on the bed looking at Sakura who was starting to sob. Naruto quickly pulled her into a tight hug since he didn't like to see her crying it made him feel awful if she was crying. She broke down and began to sob against Naruto's chest, she felt a radiance of warmth that just told her to let it all out. “Shhh its okay Sakura-chan…I will always protect you…always”

 

Sakura just broke into tears and clung to Naruto as she cried heavily, she had been completely wrong and it made her feel awful. She had stayed true to her belief that Sasuke was a good choice but he ended up hurting her because he couldn't make her smile the way Naruto did. It hurt that her beliefs were proven wrong, the kinder one was the boy she was afraid of, it hurt now but she could see that this boy who she was afraid of was there for her. “NARUTO!!” she called out as she continued to sob uncontrollably in grief of what had happened to her.

 

In Otogakure…

 

“Kuroken, Shirotoku….there better be a good reason for you dragging me down here…” Orochimaru rasped out as he entered a darkened area of his headquarters. The lights were dim, and the two specialists under Orochimaru nodded their heads just before Kuroken turned on the lights revealing their secret project to the Snake Sannin.

 

“Orochimaru-sama…we have taken it upon ourselves to create the next generation of the sound four…” Kuroken said coldly as his cold grey eyes glanced up at the Otokage. A young man at least thirteen years of age dropped down in front of the two, monochromatic jounin of Otogakure. “Meet the first, Koshanue Itanshi...”

 

Koshanue stood to his feet pulling the staff off his back the prayer beads about his wrists rattling lightly. His red hair was slicked back, he wore robes similar to those of Kuroken and Shirotoku only a shade of red with the kanji for sound on the back. His hitae-ate was tied around his head over his eyes this of course got the Snake Sannin's attention since it seemed odd for the boy to have his eyes covered. “Why does he have his eyes covered? I have no use of damaged instruments…” the snake rasped out feeling the two jounins were wasting his time.

 

“But sensei…he is special…sightless he may be…but he was gifted with a special bloodline…Sonaa is what we call it. Think of it like a sharingan based on hearing...” Shirotoku explained with his overly innocent sounding voice, he smiled in a child like manner as the boy remained silent. The boy then spun the staff in his hands before thrusting it forward through the skull of an Iwa Nin that had been preparing to strike Orochimaru.

 

“Impressive…I see you two are among my more reliable Jounin…you've done well in creating new weapons for the elite class. I have plans in mind…for your work...its time to collect the Uchiha boy…as well as the council…everything is going as I have planned…correct…Mizuki?” Orochimaru smirked as the white haired Mizuki stepped out of the shadows it was drawing closer to the fulfillment of the agenda. For four years Orochimaru worked this plan hoping to create the ultimate catalyst for obtaining Sasuke. The massacre of the Uchiha clan was just one of the ingredients.

 

“But of course Orochimaru-sama. I shall return to Konoha…I trust your pawns are ready…” Mizuki smirked as he looked at Orochimaru who was smirking in the snake like manner he was infamous for. Just then the Snake Sannin broke into his sadistic laughter in glee of the opportunity to finally get all he has dreamed of.

 

The lights became brighter revealing nine more dressed in a similar manner to Koshanue sitting behind Kuroken and Shirotoku. They all varied in appearance and each had their specialty, this was nearing the final approaches of another Shinobi War. The lighting increased soon revealing more of the fruits of the Orochimaru's acquisition of Kekkei Genkai. “It truly is a shame we never could mold my cousin into a weapon…brother.” Shirotoku smiled sickeningly at the prospect of turning Haku into a weapon.

 

A few weekslater in Konohagakure…

 

Sasuke knew now was his chance to escape, he had no reason to stay any longer he thought Sakura would give him a reason but no she preferred that clown. He had been informed by a pale skinned boy from the Root Division of ANBU to wait for an explosion. He paced quietly until an explosion ripped through the holding facilities every criminal the ANBU had detained there was now on the loose this would buy him time. “Time to leave this pathetic village…” the Uchiha coldly said as he jumped over the wall of the village.

 

“This isn't good…I better report this to the Hokage.” Kakashi said as he watched the events in the distance, a sad look in his eye. He appeared in the Hokage's office of course she didn't look too pleased to have him barging in when there was enough havoc going on through the village.

 

“This better be good Hatake…I have enough on my plate right now!” she yelled in anger as the ANBU in the room paled since they were being given their orders. Kakashi nodded his head and stepped to the desk quietly.

 

“Sasuke just left the village…looks like that Snake's plan is coming around full circle…he made Naruto strong purposely to make Sasuke want more power. A catalyst.” Kakashi explained dryly as he looked at the chaos in the village, but before he could say his idea for what they should do through the door walked Ginshin and several of the rookies.

 

“I figured he did such a thing…so I had Ginshin gather up the best of the rookies to go track down Sasuke…” Tsunade explained as the group contained the best from what she had heard from the new council. Naruto Uzumaki, Neji Hyuuga, Kiba Inuzuka, Shikamaru Nara, and Chouji Akimichi, considered the best talents of the village they could surely catch up to Sasuke and bring him back. “You five are to try and catch up to Sasuke...” Tsunade was interrupted as Shinka appeared in the room panting heavily.

 

“The old council has escaped due to the help of Danzou's Root division…we have a problem bigger though every criminal we were holding has broken out.” Shinka explained before running and crashing through the window grappling holding of an escaped Kusagakure Nuke-Nin they had appeared on the roof planning to strike the Hokage.

 

“Okay you five head out…you will have to rely on your instincts during this mission…we will send you back up when we can...now go!” Tsunade quickly commanded, and the group proceeded to leap out the open window and land and head in the direction Sasuke was said to have been headed.

 

“Tsunade…I feel their presense…they're intentionally flaring their chakra…” Ginshin muttered out as he felt the chakra of Shirotoku and Kuroken. But this time he wasn't going to fall for their ploys this time he watched from the broken window as the other Jounin cleaned up the mess.

 

The forest's around Konoha…

 

“What kind of opposition do you think we will be up against Naruto?” Shikamaru asked calmly as the group jumped from tree to tree, in the art of war it is important to know thy enemy as well as thyself. Shikamaru was the tactician of the team he could formulate the best strategy.

 

“We will probably face the remnants of the Sound Four sans Tayuya and more than likely Kimamaro. The remnants of the Sound Four consist of Jirobo, Kidomaru, Sakon, and Ukon…” Naruto calmly stated as they continued their pace moving on ahead he knew intimately the powers each one possessed.

 

“Wait…I thought they were called the sound four, if Tayuya was one of them wouldn't that make them the Sound Five?” Kiba interjected since he was a bit confused by the name. Akamaru whimpered something to Kiba and Kiba nodded some. “It's really confusing if you ask me.”

 

“Sakon and Ukon count as one person since they are twin brothers with a creepy Kekkei Genkai. Ukon usually stays dormant within in Sakon's body…they can separate at anytime and invade someone else's body.” Naruto continued to leap from branch to branch as they pressed on ahead. He decided it was time for him to take command since he felt the chakra coming ahead. “Okay…you're not going to like this you guys but…we will need break off in groups now…we need to catch up to Sasuke…but things are gonna be dicey…”

 

Just as they were nearing the source of the immense Chakra a large boulder was hurled at them and Naruto rushed forward putting chakra into his right fist as he punched the boulder. The boulder shattered and rained rocks at its source, the group landed to see a large orange haired male. “Figures you would feel that coming Naruto…unlike Tayuya I won't go easy on you!”

 

“Sorry…but we'll take it from here…” Shikamaru calmly said as he and Chouji stepped forward. He looked at Jirobo like he was somewhat annoying, he then looked at Naruto and muttered something about something troublesome. “Naruto…we will buy you time you time…you're probably the only one who can handle that prick he won't come back willingly…”

 

Naruto nodded and jumped ahead heading on ahead since he could see they were going in the right direction they just had to follow the chakra signatures. Kiba and Neji followed suit this was going to be an intense mission if there were two more ahead. “Are you sure they will be okay on their own Naruto?” the Hyuuga Heir said as they continued on forward.

 

“Yeah they can handle him…the other two are a bit more dangerous…don't be fooled though. They may all be Genin but they are the Elites…” Naruto coldly explained as they continued to jump from branch to branch. Neji nodded his head sternly as they continued to jump from branch to branch soon they felt a chakra spike and Naruto smirked.

 

“I'll take this one Naruto…but do be sure to survive Naruto…Hinata-sama would be saddened if anything happened to you.” Neji solemnly said as he jumped down to the ground ready to deal with Kidomaru who was the next one they came across, Neji stared coldly at the freakish Kidomaru. “Be careful Neji…he specializes in ranged attacks…it's important to use what you can to an advantage.” Naruto coolly said as he and Kiba pressed onward.

 

Naruto and Kiba had continued onward as they heard the sounds of the fighting echoing through the forest. Kiba glanced back as he heard the sounds of arrows being fired in the distance. “Geeze who they hell are these guys Naruto...are they even in our league?” Kiba had to ask since this was incredibly out of their league.

 

“Kiba…you only become stronger by facing those that are out of your league. Looks like you get to fight the twins…don't let them get close…But I won't let you go it alone…” Naruto said as he created three Kage Bunshin two of them quickly headed back to assist with Neji, Chouji, and Shikamaru. Kiba nodded his head as they began to approach Sakon and Ukon, Kiba knew from experience Naruto was an expert with Kage Bunshin no Jutsu.

 

During the fight with Jirobo…

 

“Man…what a drag…we just had to use the Doton specialist…how troublesome…” Shikamaru commented he and Chouji were on the ropes everything they tried was impossible. They were avoiding the boulders being hurled at them as best as they can until they gained an ace in the hole in the guise of Naruto. “Naruto!? Why are here!? This is troublesome enough with out you losing track of Sasuke…”

 

“I used Kage Bunshin so I'm still moving ahead while you guys, Neji, and Kiba will be assisted…you guys are my friends…so it would be shitty of me to let you guys fall to losers like these.” Naruto explained as he rushed forward swinging the sword of Kusanagi forward cleaving a chunk of ground that was thrown at them in two.

 

“Of course…you had to come back Naruto…you were always his FAVORITE!!” Jirobo roared out as he rushed for Naruto taking a swing at him. Naruto dodged out of the way giving Shikamaru and Chouji the chance to recover. Naruto sheathed sword of Kusanagi as he avoided the attacks.

 

“Man Naruto…this is crazy…that clone is only a fraction of your strength this guy is out of your league…” Shikamaru complained as they witnessed Naruto continuing to distract Jirobo. He then looked over at Chouji who was looking determined he knew what Chouji was thinking. “You can't be thinking of using the pills Chouji…that's suicide!”

 

“Why do you bother saving that fat ass or that coward?” Jirobo asked Naruto as he continued to throw giant boulders towards Naruto. Chouji consumed the first pill which gave him a boost to his chakra he then rushed out using Nikudan Sensha as he rolled forward and bowled Jirobo over. This was when Jirobo got a lucky hit in and destroyed Naruto's shadow clone.

 

During the short time that passed…

 

Naruto was now on his own his clone was of no help to Neji as Kidomaru quickly destroyed it. And quickly into the fight with Sakon and Ukon his clone was destroyed, he decided it was better to focus on where he was headed. He knew that the group could handle themselves but it was painful not being able to help. Naruto was fast approaching an open field, Naruto could make out two figures and he could tell who one of them was.

 

Naruto smirked because he had managed to catch up to Sasuke at last but there was an obstacle in his way. Kimimaro Kaguya, you could say he was Naruto's rival during his four years in Otogakure. “Sasuke Uchiha…I'm bringing you back to the village…like I said you won't find power through Orochimaru.” Naruto quickly said but this was met by Sasuke looking at him with his Sharingan active.

 

“I won't? Funny you got stronger than me in the four years you spent there…I will surpass you in everyway…because you have taken everything away from me…my right to power…the girls who loved me…I will kill you. Because in a sense you would have been my best friend under different circumstances…perhaps the thought of you being the closest thing to a best friend would allow me to have the power Itachi has when I kill you…” Sasuke smirked darkly as he began to laugh darkly in enjoyment of this situation until Kimimaro walked between him and Naruto.

 

“Leave him to me Sasuke…you must reach Orochimaru-sama.” Kimimaro said coldly as Naruto skidded to a stop there was no way out of this. “Welcome you trash…” the white haired boy spoke as he looked at Naruto before creating a sword from his bloodline limit. “In the past you were always better than me…because of the illness…but thanks to Kabuto, Kuroken, and Shirotoku's efforts I have a reprieve from the illness…and I will destroy you…”

 

“I don't think so Kimimaro…” Naruto coldly responded as he rushed forward swinging the sword of Kusanagi right for Kimimaro who parried the slash with ease. Naruto spun about and threw a low sweeping kick which Kimimaro dodged the two stood across from one another watching each other coldly.

 

“I will get rid of you…and then I will get rid of that obnoxious redhead…she is trash in my eyes since she betrayed Orochimaru…” Kimimaro coldly stated as he narrowed his gaze at Naruto before firing bullets of bone from his finger aimed for Naruto.

 

“Uzumaki Kenjutsu: Taiin Odorite!!” Naruto called out as he created two shadow clones and they rushed forward running serpentine deflecting each bullet with their sword just before being cut down by Kimimaro. But from above Naruto took a swing at Kimimaro cutting down across his face, this made the white haired boy scowl in anger.

 

“You didn't honestly think…you knew every trick I have…” Naruto sarcastically commented as he stood ready with his sword leveled. The bone master rushed forward thrusting the bone sword forward as Naruto parried each attack with ease before kicking him in the stomach. Naruto, smirked when he saw Kimimaro remove his yukata slowly. This indicated that he was going to use everything he had, including the Earth Seal.

 

“No more games! Orochimaru-sama shall have retribution for his betrayal! He gave you reason to live! And you turn against his greatness!?” Kimimaro was beginning the starts of his preaching about the greatness of Orochimaru again. Naruto muttered and threw a kunai at Kimimaro who was hit but a microfilm of bone prevented any serious damage.

 

“Yeah whatever…you forget…I have never had to resort to using my seal…” Naruto just stared coldly at the Kaguya and sheathed his sword since he had to pull out all the stops. Naruto proceeded to move through hand seals before slamming his hand into the ground and shouting “MOKUTON: KUROCHIKU KYOUSHA KANSEI!!!” after shouting this, the ground beneath Kimimaro caved and numerous black bamboo spears shot out of the ground piercing him.

 

The microfilm of bone Kimimaro's ultimate defense had saved him yet again, he looked at Naruto wondering when he got this ability. Kimimaro quickly used his Kekkei Genkai to create an armor of bones on his back and his legs before he quickly spun about cutting himself free. The bamboo spears couldn't hold him for long, it was just a ploy for Naruto to gain the time he needed.

 

Flashback…

 

Naruto was in the midst of his daily training when he had been trying to work on his earth and water manipulation. What occurred was several roots sprung out of the ground and coiled themselves around Ginshin holding him in place, this caused Naruto to blink since he had no idea what he did. “Amazing kid…looks like you got your great great grandfather's bloodline…interesting how this could've happened since your grandmother never could use it.”

 

“But…I never meant to do something like that…” Naruto looked in shock as he saw the roots that were entangled around his sensei. Ginshin quickly cut himself loose and walked forward.

 

“This can be your saving grace…let's go see the hag…she can arrange for you to receive some training from an ANBU Officer who also possesses the Mokuton…you will need to learn to control it as it also requires manipulation similar to Suiton: Suijouki Bakufuu so you need to learn to control earth and water manipulation for the Mokuton to be effective.” Ginshin was quick to explain as he walked past Naruto, who simply began to follow him quietly since he took mastering his bloodline as a personal challenge.

 

Later at the Hokage Tower, Tsunade looked at Naruto calmly she found it hard to believe. But it was true, Naruto had awakened the Mokuton ability, but this would mean he would require special training. “Yamato…come in…” she said with an authoritative tone as the ANBU officer named Yamato walked into the room.

 

“Is he the one?” The ANBU with dark hair calmly asked as he looked at Naruto quietly he was sizing him up to see if he really could use the Jutsu.

 

“He wrapped me in roots so yeah he can use the technique…” Ginshin said with a bit of sarcasm to his tone, he didn't like that what he had seen was being questioned. He smirked when he saw Yamato's expression become one of shock.

 

“I'll take your word for it Sempai…you should know.” Yamato responded, he knew Ginshin wasn't the one to make up something except maybe a story or two about women he never met. Yet when it was about jutsu he was always honest.

 

Later at the training field, Yamato witnessed Naruto's use of the Mokuton technique as he used it to bind Ginshin in roots again. He nodded his head seeing that it was in fact the genuine article he knew Naruto would need to have help in learning to control this ability. “Well it seems you have the ability…but you need to learn to learn to control it easier…I think we should use the Chakra Card and see what your affinity is.” Yamato then handed Naruto a card, this would help speed up Naruto's training.

 

“I will explain the way it works Naruto. Based on the affinity you possess the paper will do one of five things when you pour your chakra into it.” Ginshin began as he gave an example as he poured chakra into a card he pulled out. The card turned into dust and was scattered to the wind he then looked at Naruto before clearing his throat. “As you see it turned into dust because I am an earth affinity…if you are fire it will burn, if you are water it will become wet, if thunder it will crumple, and if you are wind it will split in two. Now try Naruto.”

 

Naruto nodded his head and poured the chakra into the card, first it was cut in half then one end was set on fire, the other crumpled, then inside part became wet while the other part turned to dust. Ginshin's eyes went wise with surprise, Yamato was surprised as well since this was unheard of to have all five affinities. “Well then…we will need to rethink the training then…” Yamato said softly since this was indeed unusual, but not impossible.

 

Days would pass and Naruto was steadily making progress with Mokuton, but Yamato had to leave on a mission. That's when Naruto developed his own Mokuton technique due to the assistance of Ginshin's expertise with Earth Element.

 

Back in the present…

 

“When did you get a Kekkei Genkai…? You were always inferior because you didn't possess one that is why Orochimaru-sama only gave you the Storm God Seal…” Kimimaro said dryly as he lunged forward as sharp bones extended out of his left arm giving him a claw of sorts.

 

“Interesting since it takes endurance to handle the transformation that the God Seals put you through…” Naruto responded with a smirk before he rushed forward as he channeled through some hand seals, he was creating the Jutsu he seemed to have been favoring. Katon: Kin Tentousama and Suiton: Gin Tsuki. Naruto kept rushing forward since now was as good of a time as any to try to combine the two.

 

“You will never be able to defeat me in close quarters combat Naruto…” the bone user said in a monotone as he rushed forward to meat Naruto allowing the earth seal to become active and spread over his body. He punched at Naruto with his make shift claw finding that it was a clone as it disappeared into smoke. The smoke cleared and Kimimaro looked about trying to find where Naruto vanished to expecting him to come from above. “DOTON: SHINJU ZANSHU NO JUTSU!!” was called out as Kimimaro of course didn't think to look down as from underground Naruto had burst from underneath bringing both sphere together.

 

The two sphere were combining slowly as Naruto slowly harmonized the two elements into one successfully creating the technique. The sphere of platinum color was brought swiftly towards Kimimaro as Naruto bounded out of the radius as the sphere broke apart. The searing blast of steam erupted caused Kimimaro's flesh to become burned in the arms but again damage was minimized.

 

“…Naruto…you look like you need help…” a cold voice calmly stated as Gaara walked up silently he looked unhappy as he walked up slowly. Kimimaro didn't do much but he had tried fire bone bullets from his fingers at Gaara only to find the sand shield moved in place catching them.

 

Kimimaro was about to rush the two when he found himself encased in sand, Gaara quickly used Sabaku Soso as he clenched his fist and crushed Kimimaro. But the attack was ineffective as Kimimaro still stood before he charged at Naruto throwing several punches. Naruto deflected the first few but soon found himself being struck through the torso by Kimimaro's assault.

 

Naruto was sent reeling back and growled as he began to use the Kyuubi's chakra, his irises became red and his pupils became slits. He rushed forward as his body began to recover as he threw an assault of attacks aimed at diverting Kimimaro's attention. Naruto knew very well that Gaara would come up with a strategy to help them stop Kimimaro but what could it be. With out the terminal illness Kimimaro was unstoppable.

 

“Gaara…this guy is too strong for us we need to try something…” Naruto then smirked as he slid his Kitsune mask down over his face. Gaara nodded his head knowing well that this was the sign to pull out all the stops. Gaara quickly caused the cork of his jar to pop out as sand began pouring across the ground.

 

The sand whipped about trying to grasp hold of Kimimaro that's when Naruto rushed forward and kicked Kimimaro in the side sending him flying. Naruto appeared beside Kimimaro and clenched one fist and grasped the other with his free hand bringing them down on his back. The hit sent Kimimaro crashing down into the ground.

 

“Well Naruto…I see you are ready to be serious now…so…” Kimimaro then began to go through the transformation of the second level. He was more reptilian now quickly lunging for Gaara who kept the bone user at bay. Naruto jumped into the air and landed on top of Kimimaro's head perching highly.

 

“My, my, my…look what we have here…Idiotsaurus-rex!” Naruto back flipped off Kimimaro's head and threw three kunai which lodged into Kimimaro's back. This got his attention as he chased after Naruto while forming a drill like weapon from his bones over his right arm as he charged forward. Naruto bound and leaped out of the way of the thrusts of the bone drill as a waved of sand came for Kimimaro crashing down fiercely as Naruto dodged out of the way.

 

The two allies were not standing on top of the sand Naruto was panting heavily as he used his chakra heavily to move as fast as he was. “Did…you…get…him…Gaara…?” Naruto asked the red haired ninja as he regained his breath slowly raising the mask of his face.

 

“No not yet…Sabaku Taiso!” Gaara pressed his hands down and the entire area covered with sand was crushed, but from under the sand Kimimaro burst out from underneath. Naruto thinking quickly produced some hand seals and created Gin Tsuki in both of his hands. “Suiton: Tsuin Gin Tsuki!!!” he called out as he jumped into the air kicking Kimimaro in the side of the head. He continued upward before he brought both sphere of water down into the sand. This caused the sand to be pushed away as both sphere creates waves of water to wash the sand away and expose a piece of ground.

 

The draw back to the Mokuton techniques were they required fertile ground that plant life could grow from. He waited for Kimimaro to rush forward since he had served to anger him again. “MOKUTON: NE NO OMUKASHI NO KI!!” the blonde shinobi called out as he caused several large roots to shoot up from the earth as Kimimaro got close enough binding him in place. “It's time to end this!! KAGE BUNSHIN NO JUTSU!!” Naruto created eleven shadow clones which all surrounded Kimimaro with their eyes focused on the enemy.

 

Each one drew its sword and was prepared to finish this there was no way the microfilm of bone could always protect him. Gaara's sand shield and sand armor had its limit as Naruto was growing tired of this as he poured the Kyuubi's red chakra into the sword of Kusanagi empowering it with his unique affinities. The nine pronged guard began to burn with different colored auras.

 

“Uzumaki Kenjutsu: Juuni Koudoutai!” Naruto shouted out as the twelve of him surrounded Kimimaro. They each grasped the swords tightly and rushed in swinging the blades forward.

 

“Nezumi” they spun and thrust the swords back into Kimimaro's torso.

 

“O-ushi” they grasped hilts of the swords differently before spinning around bringing the blades down across his body.

 

“Tora” they spun and thrust the swords half raised half lowered striking random areas.

 

“Usagi” they all thrust the blades into his legs turning so they could grasp the blades tightly as they prepared swing the blades upward.

 

“Hebi” They then brought the blades upward tearing away some of Kimimaro's flesh in the process causing him to scream out in pain.

 

“O-hitsuji” they all swung the blades horizontally cutting deep into his torso causing the crimson blood to spill forth.

 

“Tori” they then thrust the blades into his shoulders and twisted the blades causing him to scream out in pain again.

 

“Ousa-Buta” they then thrust the blades forward three times causing more crimson blood to pour out of the wounds he received as the microfilm of bone was no longer able to protect him.

 

“Inu” they then swung the blades for his hips nearly cutting through some bones that had tried to break through the roots.

 

“Saru” the swords all trust into the bone user's forearms and were promptly twisted destroying all the tendons with great relish.

 

“Uma” they all jumped back and swung the swords upward and downward once blade severing the tail that Kimimaro had grown from his body.

 

“RYU!!!” he called out as he unleashed the twelfth and final technique as they all swung the blades across his neck cleaving his head clean from his shoulders. Blood was now pouring freely from the neck of Kimimaro's corpse as the clones dispersed and Naruto lifted the head off the ground. “The only filth I see is you…” Naruto coldly said as he tossed the head over his shoulders.

 

Gaara cringed after seeing how far Naruto went to kill the bone user, he figured that there was a story behind it because Naruto looked to be enjoying the way he was torturing the now slain sound ninja. “You better hurry Naruto…you need to catch the Uchiha…”

 

Naruto nodded his head and rushed forward heading back along the route he was on, as he threw his sword to the side. He would have to fight the demons of the blood lust that he was feeling when fighting Kimimaro at another time. It would come back to haunt him at how monstrous he acted during that battle.

 

He continued to run forward eventually meeting the valley of the end where Sasuke was waiting for him. “About time you got here…bastard…” the Uchiha called out standing on top of the water. Sasuke smirked as he activated his sharingan Naruto rushed across the water and threw a punch which Sasuke blocked with ease. Naruto had used up a lot of chakra during his fight with Kimimaro making him weaker and more predictable.

 

“You think just because you are an Uchiha that gives you the right to act like you're fucking royalty?!” Naruto exclaimed as he stood across from Sasuke who began to laugh before he shot a breath of fire at Naruto who jumped under the water. He began moving over to grab Sasuke by the legs forcing him under the water. He quickly surfaced and the two began to exchange blows at one another before striking each other finding their strength equal.

 

“In a sense you are a friend…you are pushing me to better myself…” he smirked as he stood ready to do battle to the death. He watched Naruto's movements quietly waiting to see what he was doing he could see Naruto wasn't making a move to attack. “Generations ago…our ancestors fought here…Mokuro Uzumaki and Madara Uchiha the scar left by their fight created this valley…so it's fitting I kill you here…”

 

“Bastard you talk like it's that easy…” Naruto responded as they two once again entered into hand to hand combat. Sasuke was able to get in several lucky blows as he knocked Naruto back they then ran along the statues of their ancestors before rushing straight for each other once more. `Damn…I must of use too much chakra while fighting Kimimaro…' Naruto thought as he gasped for air the two ended up grappling as they caught each others fists. They disengaged from the grappling as Sasuke stole a kunai from Naruto and threw it at him Naruto caught it between his fingers and threw it back at him as he bound off the statue of Mokuro. Naruto kicked Sasuke in the stomach with great force knocking the wind out of him.

 

That's when Sasuke developed the third tomoe of his Sharingan he could see Naruto's moves much more clearly. Sasuke picked up a floating piece of lumber and threw it towards Naruto as it neared Naruto he used a Katon attack to set the piece of lumber ablaze. Naruto created Gin Tsuki letting the orb crash into the lumber.

 

Sasuke then formed Chidori and rushed forward beating back the attack Naruto was using with ease. Naruto was struck by the Chidori in the arm but recovered due to the help of his tenant the Kyuubi. “What's the matter…am I too much for you!?” Sasuke spat out before his eyes widened in shock as Naruto rushed forward throwing a punch to Sasuke's jaw sending him flying back.

 

“No…in fact you are offering me a worthy challenge…” Naruto calmly said as he began to form the Rasengan with ease. Sasuke created the Chidori in response and the two flew towards each other once again this time they were evenly matched as the raw chakra pushed against the orb of lightning.

 

“Another powerful Jutsu?! I guess this is the benefit you get from being trained by three Sannin…” the two were once again deadlocked but that's when Naruto grinned and poured more chakra into the Rasengan. The Rasengan became unstable causing a small explosion causing the two to reel back. “I won't return even if you can put a scratch on my headband…” Sasuke calmly finished as he tied his hitae-ate around his forehead.

 

Sasuke's curse seal glowed red as it became active and spread across his face and he grinned darkly as he charged at Naruto and the two began to fight using Taijutusu once again. The two were sent reeling away as they broke free from another bout of combat, Naruto growled and turned as he lowered his yukata revealing the cursed seal in the middle of his back. It looked similar to the Mangekyo Sharingan. In truth the tomoe design looked like a swirling vortex, this was the Storm God Seal.

 

“You want power…I will show you power you damn selfish bastard…” Naruto bluntly said as he activated the first level causing the seal to flash silver as it spread across his body slowly. The wind like patters spread evenly moving over his body and the sides of his face. Sasuke growled seeing that the person he hated so much was granted a cursed seal.

 

Sasuke quickly formed the Chidori and rushed forward trying to ram the lightning orb into Naruto's back only to be shocked when Naruto fell under the water avoiding the attack. Naruto jumped out of the water and kicked Sasuke in the back of the leg knocking him down. But Sasuke threw a mule kick right into Naruto's stomach sending him flying back.

 

“You and I aren't so different you know…we were both loners…but unlike you….” Naruto finished as he tied his hitae-ate about his neck. He rushed forward and threw a punch with chakra added to the knuckles as he caused extra force to hit Sasuke who flew back. “I wasn't afraid to let others close to me...I don't cling to my old hatreds for this village…so you need to GROW THE FUCK UP!!” Naruto shouted acidly as he rushed forward only to get kicked to the side of the head sending him crashing into a wall.

 

Sasuke rushed forward and lifted Naruto up by his neck and created the Chidori yet again and quickly slammed it into Naruto's chest. But just as he was struck that's when the demon brought Naruto back into the mindscape.

 

Naruto's mindscape…

 

“Well you did it again kit…I know you are capable of much more than this kit.” The demon bellowed angrily as he looked at Naruto standing before him. Naruto nodded his head and walked up to the cage.

 

“Give me more of your power…” Naruto smirked he could tell the demon liked this idea when he saw the elated look in the demon's eyes.

 

“Well that could work but I don't want to see you back in here again…I will also dull the pain of your transformation…” the demon responded calmly.

 

Back in reality…

 

Naruto's fingernails became claw like as the whisker marks deepened his eyes now had become demonic. He grasped hold of Sasuke's arm and kicked free as he skidded across the water regenerating the wound inflicted upon him. “Your right lung has been destroyed by your decision to avoid the hit at the last second but now you die…” Sasuke rushed forward and jumped to the right as he felt the violent change in Naruto's chakra as the red chakra surrounded Naruto for a moment. The chakra dissipated once Naruto's wounds were healed and he stared at Sasuke coldly.

 

The two once more rushed to the top of the two statues and Naruto as they began to transform into their second stages. Sasuke's curse seal spreading further over him making his skin becoming dark gray as four pointed star formed on his face. Naruto's skin on the other hand became a pale gray, Sasuke's hair grey longer and white while Naruto's also grew longer but became much more golden.

 

“You were special Naruto…but I'm much more special…than you…” Sasuke grinned as he flexed his clawed fingers. Naruto remained calm he fell to his knees roaring out in pain as his transformation continued. His already sharp looking canines extended more and looked more vampiric as his forehead slit apart at one part revealing a third eye then slowly antlers grew from the top of his head. He roared louder as four clawed appendages burst from his back and slowly spread to become draconic wings akin to a feather dragon.

 

Large webbed hands burst from Sasuke's back and the two stood across from each other, this would be the final show down for these two from the looks of it. Naruto stood to his feet and opened his eyes all three of them and glared. “This is the final phase Uchiha…” Naruto spoke with a serene sounding voice which almost sounded godly when in this state. `I'm running out of Chakra…this has to be the last phase…because if I can't stop him now…' Naruto said under his breath as he formed Rasengan in his right hand flapped his four wings taking flight into the air.

 

“Of course Naruto…but this time…an Uchiha will be victorious!” Sasuke shouted out as he formed Chidori in his right hand taking flight the two flew about swiftly before colliding. The two were evenly matched until them howled out loudly colliding their powers even further but Sasuke pushed past Naruto's Rasengan and slammed the Chidori into Naruto's chest. Naruto reached forward and scratched cross Sasuke's hitae-ate before he was sent crashing to the ground. Naruto was regenerating from the last hit but he was unable to get up and give chase now.

 

“Next time you meet me…I will kill you Naruto…” Sasuke said coldly as he jumped to the top of the cliff. This was where he was met by Koshanue and an unknown blonde haired girl. “We shall lead you to Orochimaru-sama…” the blind boy coldly stated as he turned away and rushed forward.

 

“Don't mind him…he's just following orders to the letter we better get going.” the girl said with a giggle as she waited until Sasuke ran ahead. She would then follow him to bring up the rear of the escort for Orochimaru's prize the last Uchiha.

 

A half hour later…

 

Two silver haired jounin arrived on the scene but they were a little too late as they came across Naruto's injured form. Ginshin sighed softly and picked Naruto up before quickly carrying Naruto back to Konohagakure. Kakashi sighed as he ran alongside Ginshin, he somehow felt like this was his fault. “Don't blame yourself Kakashi…this was bound to happen…Naruto and Sasuke were enemies from the moment they met.” Ginshin quickly said as the two rushed forward.

 

“He hit Naruto with a Chidori…so it is my fault I taught the technique to him…” Kakashi responded that's when Naruto came to he was too weak to say anything but he could hear. Kakashi sighed again as they were finally met by a team of med-nins.

 

“How is he?” one of the med-nins quietly asked as they traveled alongside the two jounin, one of them glared at Naruto while the others refrained from showing disgust for Naruto. They were true to their oath that they took as medics.

 

“Chakra depletion but he will survive…I trust you picked up the others and got them to the hospital otherwise you wouldn't be here.” Ginshin coldly responded, and was met by nods from the team who then rushed ahead.

 

“Judging by the number he did to one of the Sound Four…he probably used a lot of chakra prior to facing the Uchiha brat…” Ginshin continued as they were passing the devastation caused by the combined efforts of Naruto and Gaara.

 

A few days later at the hospital…

 

Naruto had made a full recovery but he was still disturbed by the shock of killing someone he knew personally once. He may have never liked Kimimaro but he was not different just more blind to the truth. Naruto sighed some as he stared at the hospital food the worst stuff in the world. But he had to try and eat it, that's when Sakura walked through the door with a bowl of ramen. She knew Naruto must have been hungry, since she figured he wouldn't eat the nasty stuff.

 

“I thought you might be hungry for some ramen Naruto-kun…I didn't know what to get you so Ayame chose something.” Sakura quietly said as she set it down on the night stand beside Naruto. She had been able to overcome her depression caused by Sasuke's brutal attack on her because of Naruto. It was her turn to save him.

 

“I don't deserve anything…I don't deserve kindness…I'm no hero…I…” he looked down in shame but quieted down when Sakura sat down on his bed. She then hugged him softly, causing his eyes to well with some tears. He wasn't quite used to affection from people still, so he stiffened some as he was hugged. He looked up slowly and looked into her eyes softly, he was about to break into tears, and he did hugging the girl back as he cried.

 

Out in the hall Tsunade could overhear him crying and she looked at Ginshin who was looking down some. “It was the first time he killed someone he personally knew…I'm guessing there was bad blood between him and Kimimaro Kaguya…that's who Ameko and Haku identified him as…well what we found of him…” Ginshin dryly said the remains of the bow were pretty much shredded due to the attack onslaught Naruto delivered.

 

Meanwhile in Otogakure…

 

“Welcome Sasuke-kun.” Orochimaru rasped from behind a bandaged visage as he had recently transferred into a new body. He smiled in a slimy way as he looked at Sasuke he turned his attention to the stoic Koshanue who was listening intently. Perhaps this blind one would be of good use over the years and help Sasuke acquire the Mangekyo Sharingan.

 

“Hmph…” Sasuke remained cold to the man he sought out he didn't really care as long as he obtained the power to kill Itachi, and to finally kill Naruto who he figured was too stubborn to die. He would have his revenge on Naruto who got in his way, and he would avenge himself in his eyes.

 

Back at the hospital in Konoha…

 

“You know Naruto…you are a hero to me…” Sakura softly said as she saw Naruto was no longer crying. Naruto smiled softly as he looked at the pink haired kunoichi, he was feeling better when he was around her suddenly. He could tell this girl believed in him, and that made him feel accepted. “You saved me from an abusive relationship…and you helped me through a dark period…thank you Naruto-kun.”

 

“Sakura-chan…” Naruto shyly responded as he looked at the girl and slowly leaned in, he slowly brushed his lips over hers as he kissed her softly. This was it his first kiss, hopefully nothing would ruin this moment, but as if on cue the door opened up and there stood a very shocked Tsunade. She had never expected this to happen.

 

“Ginshin tell Kakashi he won the betting pool…” Tsunade reluctantly said as she witnessed her grandson kissing someone she had been considering taking on as an apprentice. Of course they were too busy kissing to really hear what was going on, which was good because Naruto would have been irked if he knew his grandma started gambling on who he would kiss first. Not like he really cared but the really reason she walked in was to tell Sakura she had been chosen as her next apprentice. But Tsunade could wait she didn't want to be a moment killer and promptly walked out the door closng it behind her.

 

Author's Notes: And there is chapter eight, amazing how long this chapter is…I should of split it up into separate chapters but it all belongs together. The time skip isn't going to happen for a while because I'm not done harassing Ginshin yet, and I want the Chuunin exams to happen so Naruto isn't left behind again.

 

Translations.

 

Uzumaki Kenjutsu: Taiin Odorite = Lunar Dancer

Mokuton: Kurochiku Kyousha Kansei = Wood Release: Black Bamboo Spear Pitfall

Mokuton: Ne no Omukashi no Ki = Wood Release: Roots of the Ancient Tree

Uzumaki Kenjutsu: Juuni Koudoutai = Uzumaki Kenjutsu: Twelve Zodiac

 

Until the next chapter which will prolly be much shorter cause this may be a one time long chapter until I have the energy for something really long again. Keep reading and reviewing.