Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Demon's of Konoha ❯ Naruto and Kyuubi ( Chapter 23 )

The snow was falling gently from the sky as Naruto made his way to the training grounds, thankful that it was away from the village as he didn't want anyone to see the training he was about to partake in. If someone who didn't know about Naruto's advance training caught him, he knew that he was going to be having trouble. How on earth was he going to explain what he was doing and who taught him. That would lead to awkwardness all around and Naruto didn't want that, as it is his home situation occasionally got weird. This morning was a perfect instance.

 

“Kyuubi I wasn't really comparing one girl to another right?” Naruto asked as he unhooked his katana and took a deep breathe with his eyes closed. “I mean Haku did ask what was so different between the two and I answered.” Naruto thought as he began the first kata moving slowly to warm his muscles up, making sure to hold each stance for ten seconds before continuing onto the next movement.

 

“Kit let me tell you something, next time think before you say stuff like that.” Kyuubi answered from his cage as he continued writing on a scroll that was on his desk. `Even if it wasn't intentional you still compared one girl to another and this time you managed to get two women mad at you instead of just one. That is something I haven't seen done in a long time, but I still don't see what's so brag worthy of the Banshee.”

 

`She just reminds me of what a girl is supposed to be like. She's smart, and very pretty plus she is very well connected to the civilians in the village.' Naruto replied back as he started to run through the katas again this time picking up speed.

 

 

“So basically you have a crush on her for superficial reasons. You praise her for being `girly' yet she always needs to be protected while you live with two women who are both strong, and can take care of themselves. So you not find either of them pretty?” Kyuubi asked clasping his hands under his chin as he awaited the response not caring he couldn't see his vessel's face.

 

“Haku's very pretty I will agree, although Hinata I don't see her like that. I didn't even know she had a chest until I accidentally looked down her tank top when we were in Wave. She's like a little sister that I never had; I mean I've known her since I was five. Since then we have been friends. I don't know but I guess I usually forget she's a girl. She's been one of the guys for so long.” Naruto answered moving through his katas going even faster than before hearing the sound of his blade whip through the air.

 

“That's the thing though; she is a girl and a very attractive one at that with a marvelous chest' Kyuubi answered. “It seems that you are also the only one who doesn't see it. Remember those fan boys that followed her around before and after school. By the time she graduated she had three marriage proposals from villagers. I know you remember because you scared them off before they could even ask her. Besides I distinctly remember you kissing her on the forehead, top of the head or cheek many different times.”

 

`I don't know those guys that wanted to marry Hinata didn't seem right to me. She wouldn't have liked any of them anyways so why bother her with their proposal. As for the kissing it's exactly as you pointed out on the forehead, top of the head, or her cheek, both are in places that you would kiss your sister. Why are we talking about Hinata anyways don't we have to train so there won't be an embarrassment like on the bridge and getting knocked out like that?' Naruto replied as he finished the rest of the katas breathing heavily.

 

`That shot was a million to one chance that she would hit that direct spot. I haven't seen aim and precision like that in over a decade. That is why we are stepping up our training. Fine we shall train you on the wind element to go along with you swordsmanship. I don't know why I keep bringing up Hinata, maybe it's because she reminds me a lot of Tani. Some of the things she does, her mannerisms, everything or maybe it's because I will never see my love again so when I find someone like her I want be by her. I mean when a fox mates or chooses a wife it is forever, and I chosen mine although it wasn't meant to be. But your right now is for training and not talking about lost loves. So what I want you to do is hold your hand out and form a wind sword.” Kyuubi said as he watched Naruto concentrated his chakra into a sword. The sword began to form in Naruto's hand as he concentrated his chakra to maintain the shape of the sword. The wind element was one of the hardest elements to control as it always shifted and moved. When the sword was formed Kyuubi nodded in agreement.

 

“Good now let it go but this time you will do something a little different. Now assume ending stance for kata number three or as you call it the `Bruce Lee'. Kyuubi watched in interest as Naruto shifted on his feet so that he was sideways with his left foot out in front of his body. His right arm was bent above his head which his katana was securely gripped in his hand and the sword was ready to strike. His left arm was out straight in front of him with his palm facing his opponent. His fingers were clenched shut except for his pointer finger and thumb they stuck out almost as it taunting an enemy. “Good now you are going to coordinate throwing wind almost like a kunai from this position. You are going to be throwing the wind blasts as you go from one stance to the other in your katas. This allows people to underestimate you, while they assume that at this point all you can do is sword work. Once you have mastered this we will work on some jutsu's, now begin.”

 

Several hours later Naruto was panting hard as he finally managed to incorporate what Kyuubi had told him into his fighting stance. The only down fall so far was that he wasn't able to form a powerful version like his wind sword, but he wasn't to shabby either. With a little more focus and practice Naruto knew that he could manage what Kyuubi wanted.

 

“Good job, now close your eyes and meditate. We have something to talk about.” Kyuubi said watching as Naruto entered his mindscape standing in front of the Demon Lord. Naruto noticed in interest that Kyuubi's blood red hair was pulled up into a tight pony-tail high on his head, without a single hair out of place. His matching eyes looked at Naruto in amusement as Naruto kneeled in front of him. One thing that Itachi and Kyuubi had stressed since training the jinchuurikin, always show respect to your teachers. Kyuubi knew that Naruto would show his respect to Kakashi if he wasn't suppose to act like an idiot.

 

“After studying the seal that binds me in here for the past couple of years I have came to a conclusion. My days as a Demon Lord are limited; one thing for sure Minato knew what he was doing when he sealed me. Now this means that we are going to increase your chakra restraints in order for your body to handle claiming all of my chakra. At that time also you will be inheriting my knowledge. Since I have never had any kits of my own the next in line for the throne is my younger cousin and I refuse to allow that to happen. That is why I have come up with a compromise of sorts. I will continue to train you and teach you all there is to know about politics in the Demon Realm, I will even find away that you can summon me in battle. I will even teach you all you need to know in order to become Hokage.” Kyuubi said watching the many emotions flicker through Naruto's expressive eyes. It was all there for him to read the joy, elation, concern even worry until Naruto's eyebrows scrunched up as he finally began to wonder the cost for this help.

 

`Let's say I agree to this, what do you want in return.' Naruto asked standing up from his kneeling position. At seventeen and five foot seven inches Naruto knew he wasn't done growing yet, but he still had to look up to the demon lord. `I know nothing is for free, and for you to offer all of this help what you want must be pretty costly.'

 

“When the time comes I want you to lead in my place in my realm. I also want to see you situated and with kits of your own before I pass on. I lost the love of my life and I don't want you to miss yours. I am not saying that I will happen tomorrow; in fact I estimate that when you reach thirty is when the transfer will be complete. I also want a say albeit a small one on whom you decide to marry only because some of my quirks will pass on to you. The last thing I want is control of your body for one day a month. I can swear on my blood that I will not kill anyone or destroy the village I just want some freedom.” Kyuubi answered to hopefully his protégé. His freedom was one of the things that he missed the most. He had no one to spend time with except a teenage boy and that wasn't something that Kyuubi wanted all the time.

 

`That's asking too much. I can agree with getting married and even helping your clan in your realm but allowing you to take over my body. That's more than I can allow. You are sealed inside of me for a reason incase you have forgotten. To allow you that much freedom and then watch you as you destroy everything that I hold dear, I won't allow it' Naruto said fiercely with his hand clenched in front of him.

 

`It technically wouldn't work that way. When I am in control you wouldn't know what would be happening to you or to those around you. It would be like you were in a dream with no recollection of what had happen. As for the whole day thing let's start off with an hour first and work our way up. As it is with my power I could take control for an hour now without you being none the wiser but I have chose not to, just like I have access to your memories and knowledge but still do not look. I figured if you wanted me to know you would tell me and the only times I can really look is when you are asleep and I refuse to do that. That is a courtesy that I expect to go both ways by the way, I don't want you in my memories unless I allow you to.' Kyuubi said watching Naruto calm down a little bit, although his eyes never lost the look of his intelligence.

 

Kyuubi could admit that he was watching interestingly as Naruto began to get into a battle stance only to watch his shock a few seconds later at Kyuubi's refusal to take over without permission. `As you can see I haven't yet taken control of you instead I have told you that I could. I also promise that I would not do anything, while I may be a fox and a known trickster, once I give my word it can not be broken.”

 

`What makes you think that I will allow you to take control of me? In case you don't remember seventeen years ago you attacked the village causing you to get sealed within me. If I let you out what will stop you from killing off everyone in the village and getting your revenge. Or how do I know that you won't just take off the seal that is holding you prisoner? That's a lot of trust to be giving you. What kind of guarantees do I have that you won't attack or destroy anyone especially Sakura-chan whom I know you despise? Plus you control my chakra restrictors and weights, take those off and your will have plenty of chakra to do some major damage'' Naruto asked the Demon Lord while he was almost positive that Kyuubi was repenting from his attack on the village he still wanted reassurances that he wasn't out to destroy the villages.

 

`Naruto while I love that you are looking for alternate reasoning's in this case it is unfounded. Answer me this Naruto what is your nindo?” Kyuubi asked showing how proud he was that Naruto didn't trust him easily. It wasn't that was going to do anything untrustworthy it was just that Naruto was questioning the motives of people more and that Kyuubi liked that.

 

`My nindo is that I will never fail my precious people. If I make a promise then I will do everything that I can to make that promise come true. I never want a precious person to feel the same loneliness and pain that I have felt in my life.' Naruto answered his eyes never leaving Kyuubi's.

 

`Your nindo is like a Demon Lords promise, although if we break our word the consequences would be a lot more painful than yours. Once a Demon Lord gives his word he must abide by it or else he is in agony unless either two things should happen. First off would be that the person he or she made the promise to forgive them.”

 

`And the second' Naruto asked wondering what it was that could compare to agony.

 

“Death' Kyuubi said as he watched as Naruto glared into his eyes looking for any sign of deceit. `That is also why at least the Kitsune clan can only have one wife. When we mate it is for life and cheating on someone would cause great pain, thankfully this also doesn't mean we couldn't date though. This is also why people of the Kitsune Clan do not give there words on a lot of stuff; they have been betrayed many times in the past. I am also allowing you to sign the Summoning Scroll meaning I am forced to obey you as per the rules of summoning. Under the summoning clauses unless ordered I am not allowed to attack any people classified as friends found in subsection V section 4 paragraph A. The summons also may not attack any village or dwelling without consent of the signed as stated under subsection III Section 2 paragraph C.” Kyuubi answered as he read from the book `An Idiots Guide to Summoning Contracts' out loud. When he seen Naruto's left eyebrow twitching Kyuubi asked `what I made a summoning scroll almost a hundred years ago and because of how that turned out I wanted you to know what the scroll entrails. Also I wanted to make sure that the rules haven't changed since then, it would be bad to see a contract voided because of misrepresentation.'

 

`So basically I sign the scroll and you can't attack anyone I deem friends or anyone in this village. Also you want control of my body so that you can have some freedom instead of being caged up all the time. Since I have your promise as a Demon Lord then I am secure that you will follow your promise or you die.” Naruto noted only to see Kyuubi nod in agreement. Turning away from the demon Naruto thought long and hard and weighed the consequences in his mind. After what seemed like hours but were only a few minutes Naruto turned and looked at the Demon Lord. `Fifteen minutes is all you will have. From there depending on how you behaved depends on if the time goes faster or shorter. Remember Kyuubi I have your promise.” Naruto said as he closed his eyes only to feel Kyuubi hugging him.

 

`I won't betray that trust kit, I think of you as the kid I might possibly never have. Now just sign the scroll and everything will be legal and binding.' Kyuubi said as he released Naruto from his embrace, placed the scroll on the ground and opened it.

 

Naruto looked on at the semi blank scroll. The only thing on there looked like a name was written in the first slot and them marked off. The bloody handprint underneath was also beginning to fade. `Whose name was on here?' Naruto asked in interest.

 

`A man by the name of Madara Uchiha, he was the first and only to sign the scroll but lost the ability when he preformed outside of the contract. I will tell you about him some other time, for now his name leaves a bad taste in my mouth.' Kyuubi said as his spitted on the ground proving that the name tasted rancid on his tongue.

 

Naruto signed his name next to Madara's leaving only enough room to put his bloody fingerprints underneath it. Biting his thumb Naruto spread the blood among his fingers. Placing them on the scroll under his name Naruto watched as his name and blood appeared to glow before returning to normal. `So how do we do this' Naruto asked as he watched with interest as Kyuubi rolled the scroll back up.

 

`Close your eyes and don't fight my presence.' Kyuubi said making a clock appear in the mindscape. `When this clock reaches fifteen after I have to abide by the rules and return here. Do not worry I won't do anything stupid.'

 

Looking at the clock Naruto realized it was only four in the afternoon. `I expect you here by fifteen after or I will come out fighting.' Naruto said as he felt Kyuubi push himself into his mind. When he opened his mind a few seconds later Naruto noticed the clock had begun to move. `I might as well practice what Kyuubi-sensei was teaching me' Naruto said to him self as he readied his katana and began once again to go through the katas.

 

Kyuubi felt himself take a deep breath smelling the fresh scent of the forest around him. Cautiously he opened his eyes and noticed that yes he was in the middle of the forest. Looking down on Naruto's hands Kyuubi smiled as he flexed the fingers watching them obey his command. `It's great to be out of there for a breather even if it is only fifteen minutes.' Kyuubi thought. `I wonder what to do first.' Looking at the tall tree in front of him Kyuubi smirked and began to run up it feeling the energy flow through his body. Unable to conceal his excitement at the top Kyuubi gave a loud `Yahoo' before standing up stretching.

 

Looking at Naruto's watch Kyuubi noticed that he only had four minutes left of the fifteen minutes when he felt a large chakra burst towards the north from where he was standing. `That chakra I would remember it anywhere its Tani's and someone else's who feels somewhat familiar' Kyuubi said as he dropped on to all fours and growled bearing his teeth. Jumping from the tree Kyuubi made his was to where he felt the burst coming from attempting to be careful not to let his chakra being felt. `One minute to go I won't make it' Kyuubi thought as he left his strength beginning to leave him. Pushing more chakra through his body Kyuubi forced the body to move until he collapsed face first on the ground a hundred yards away from the mountain.

 

Kyuubi returned to the mindscape angry. `What's wrong sensei?' Naruto asked as he watched Kyuubi's human body being covered in red chakra. `What happened out there?'

 

The red chakra swirled around Kyuubi as he dropped to all fours growling. Tails began to protrude from Kyuubi's body as fur began to pop up all over where his skin once was. In a matter of seconds Kyuubi was back in his demon form. `Get out of here Naruto while it is still safe.' Kyuubi said as Naruto felt himself being pushed out of the mindscape. Attempting to move Naruto felt as if his limbs were on fire. He used his arms to push himself up ignoring his muscles protesting screaming at him to stop. Pushing himself to his knees Naruto leaned back as he felt someone land in front of him.

 

“Come on dobe; let's get you out of here before someone finds you here.' Sasuke said as he grabbed the blonde's arm and wrapped it around his shoulder. `I'm going to take you home and either get Haku or Hinata to heal you. What happened to you anyways?”

 

“Don't know, I allowed Kyuubi to have fifteen minutes of freedom with my body. From inside I couldn't hear or see anything although he couldn't have done anything bad under summoning rules.” Naruto answered as he felt Sasuke form two hand signs allowing the two of them to disappear in a clack of thunder.

 

When they appeared again they were in the apartment where Sasuke carefully walked Naruto to his bed room and dropped him on his bed. `Stay here I will go and get one of the girls to heal you. I will be back in a few.' Watching Naruto slowly fall asleep Sasuke left the apartment and headed to the compound.

 

“Hinata you may have a problem” Sasuke said as he walked into the living room watching his brother and everyone sitting there in various chairs or on the couch. Wondering why it was warmer in the room Sasuke turned and noticed the fireplace had a fire blazing in its hearth.

 

“What's that Sasuke?” Hinata asked as everyone turned to look at the teen that finally appeared.

 

“I found Naruto in pain about a hundred yards from the shack. He allowed Kyuubi use of his body and when he got it back he was in pain. I can only guess Kyuubi sensed your guest in the chakra spike. If he's allowing Kyuubi use of his body then it's only a matter of time before he knows the truth.' Sasuke said as he came and sat in front of the fire warming him self up. `He's back at the apartment in pain but asleep. I told him I would either bring Haku or you back to heal him but thought you should know what's going on.” Sasuke finished talking as he rubbed his hands in front of the fire.

 

“Haku can you do it” Hinata said looking at the fire. “I have something to do first I shall be home soon. Itachi-sensei, Kisame it was good to see you again. Hopefully next time it isn't under these conditions.”

 

“It was good to see you also cousin” Itachi said as he stood up and hugged she short girl.

 

“He's right small fry, it's not everyday we attempt to visit a damsel in distress and visit my niece.” Kisame said standing up and hugging Hinata also.

 

Leaving the others behind Hinata headed out of the compound hoping to get to her destination before it was too late.

 

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Hinata returned to the apartment hours later noticing the silence around her. Careful not to turn on any lights Hinata made her way to Naruto's room to check his condition. By the bed was a chair that Hinata could tell Haku was in just hours ago. Sitting in the chair Hinata grabbed Naruto's hand and clasped it in hers. Looking at his face Hinata gave a small smile as Naruto breathed through his nose making a few strands of hair move with the gentle breeze.

 

Moving one of her hands to his forehead Hinata released some chakra into his body carefully to not alert her presence to Kyuubi. Slowly she moved her chakra to his muscles and felt them all fine and in working order. What ever pain and damage he had Hinata could find no trace of it. Relief flowed through her as she realized what Haku didn't heal Kyuubi did.

 

“I'm sorry Naruto, but I don't want you to find out just yet. I want it to be for me that you are with me and not because of the other. Some things are changing and I want to be the one to tell you about them but I can't. Eventually I will don't worry Naru-chan, it's nothing life threatening. I know you were looking forward to not being an idiot but these things happen. I will see you later Naruto I need to get some sleep” Hinata said as she gently kissed Naruto on the cheek as she left his room shutting the door behind her.

 

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Early the next morning Haku left the house with everyone else only to find that Hinata was already gone again. Sighing in disappointment Haku quickly got dressed and entered the kitchen as she watched the finishing putting on their shoes.

 

“Hey Haku thanks for helping me last night” Naruto said. “I feel way better. Hopefully Kakashi-sensei doesn't notice the difference. Don't forget to remind Hinata about practice today.” Naruto said as they exited the apartment not even giving Haku a chance to tell them she hasn't seen the girl.

 

Quickly putting on her shoes Haku stepped out into the snow heading towards training grounds forty which was on the other side of Konoha. Haku showed up only to find a man wearing a dark red trench coat and black gloves that showed his fingers. Almond colored cat eyes turned to glare at Haku as she approached waiting as if expecting Haku to say something about his orange skin and green hair.

 

“Get over here maggots and tell me who you are” a woman yelled from the right. Turning to look both Haku and the other guy noticed a woman standing there with dark purple hair pulled up tightly in the back. She was wearing a beige trench coat with a see through fish net shirt underneath. Under that she was wearing a short orange skirt. “Alright my name is Anko Mitsurugi and I am your new sensei. Now who are you?” Anko asked as she pulled out a stick of dango from her jacket pocket and began eating it.

 

“Haku Momochi” Haku answered lowering her head into a formal bow. “It is a pleasure to meet you Anko-sensei.”

 

“Momaru Kusanagi” Mamoru answered without breaking eye contract with Anko.

 

“Great now where is your other teammate. I do not like tardiness.” Anko said checking on the skewer which held her dango.

 

“Right here Anko-sensei, sorry for being late I had to see the Hokage about something, but for the record my name is Hinata no Sabaku.” Hinata said as she walked into the area and stood in between Haku and Momaru. “As you can tell there was a last minute change in the team roster.” Hinata said with a small smile on her face.