Eroninja

Chapter 63: Grand Opening: Part III

Chapter 63: Grand Opening: Part III

What is it? Kakashi asked after Hanare pulled back from the kiss they had just been sharing.

She smiled as she replied, Nothing, Ive always wondered what you hid behind your mask.

Kakashi chuckled, Youre hardly alone in that. Does my face live up to your expectations?

Surpasses them really, Hanare said with a purr, Im actually quite indebted to that mask though. Im sure if not for it that there would have been quite the string of women competing for your attention.

Not as many as you might think, the Leaf jounin replied. There have been a few romances here and there in my life. But in the end I drove them all away.

I see, Hanare said sadly for the man able to sense the despair that he carried with him and she hoped her presence would help ease. Cupping Kakashis face she said, I think youll find Im rather stubborn, especially when a long awaited dream stands before me.

Kakashi smiled while stating, Well thats good to know, since Im sure Ill be testing your patience.

Hanare pulled the hat she wore as part of her entertainers garb from her head before saying contently, Im looking forward to it.

She then leaned forward placing her lips against Kakashis. Their kiss began slowly but soon the lines between them became blurred as it heated up and Hanare pressed her body tightly against Kakashis. The Jounins chest burned as a reminder of Naruto and later Sakuras displeasure at his keeping secrets from them due to the bruises they had left him with. Yet he ignored it, and pulled her tighter into him as their passions grew hotter.

Kakashi shivered from her touch as Hanares hand slid under his shirt and up his stomach until it rested on his chest. She then leaned back leaving a thin trail of saliva between them before pulling Kakashis shirt over his head. She then quickly resealed her lips back to his after tossing it away.

She moaned a few moments later as Kakashi began to fondle her breast through the red sleeveless top she was wearing. The Leaf Jounin felt her nipple harden through the shirt so cupping her tit pushed it out the top. Hanare broke the kiss and moaned as Kakashi began to roll the nub between his index finger and thumb, and he took advantage of her leaning back to give voice to her pleasure to lean forward to tease it with his tongue. He flicked the raised flesh with his tongue before sucking on her tit like a newborn.

Hanare cooed delightfully as he continued to tease her sensitive nub even as he sucked on it. Her hands rubbed down his back, until she was forced to raise them over her head when Kakashi raised her shirt over her head. He tossed it away once she came free and then attacked her other breast while he groped the first. Hanare began to grind her hips against his and her pleased moans grew a little louder as she felt an increased pressure against her as he began to harden.

Hanare let out a surprised shriek as Kakashi pushed her back so that she was lying on the floor. He grabbed her skirt and pulled it down when she raised her hips taking her panties with so that when he threw the items to the side she laid exposed before him. The unmasked jounin studied her uncovered beauty with his good eye keeping the Sharingan one closed, although he was tempted to expose it hoping the Kekkei Genkai would commit the moment to memory the same way that it did jutsu.

Hanare didnt feel any shame as his eye drank in her naked beauty; a part of her wished that she could feel the modesty that she liked to believe such a moment deserved. However, the hardships of the shinobi life she had lived, where her looks had just been another tool in her arsenal to gain access to vital information for her village had robbed her of such. Still, despite some of the actions she had taken to get that information, she didnt feel dirty as she was quite aware that Kakashi wasnt a blushing virgin either. Based on his early statement about his failed romances she believed that for him sex had been little more than a means to escape the bleak realities of the present.

With that thought, she wondered and secretly hoped that in a sense tonight would be a first for both of them. A first time where sex wasnt used as an escape or as a tool, but as a means for two damaged people to come together and pursue happiness together. It was thinking like that which did cause Hanare to begin to blush and to fret a little as she began to wonder if the still silent man found her desirable.

But she didnt need to wonder long as the gray haired mans good eye met hers before stating, Youre beautiful.

He leaned forward to taste her lips once more, before kissing down her body. His lips stopped just before the small circular patch of hair above her moistened pussy. He caused her to shiver by first blowing on her mound which caused the fire burning within in her to blaze even hotter. He then began to run his tongue around her snatch, but avoided it directly causing her to whine from the lack of direct stimulation to her needful and growing increasingly wetter snatch. She was on the verge of begging Kakashi to touch her vagina when she felt the first exploratory lick pass over it so softly she almost wondered if she had imagined it.

The next swipe of his tongue was a little firmer causing her to gasp, and then openly moan as it began to glide over her folds. Hanare ran her hands over her body focusing primarily on her chest as she basked in the feeling of having her pussy eaten by the jounin. She began to rock her hips as Kakashis tongue began to focus on teasing her clit while he began to finger her. He soon was pumping two of his fingers within her while his tongue danced around the hood of her clit.

However, despite the deliciousness of an impending release building within her, Hanare didnt want to be the only one feeling good so said, K-kakashi I want to let me make you feel good too.

The jounin stopped, looking up the Jomae womans body before sitting back. Hanare instantly missed the feeling of his tongue and fingers, but forgot about it as her anticipation grew from his reaching for the front of his pants. Upon his pulling them down, she was sure her eyes grew wide as his manhood popped free. He stepped out of them before sitting down on the couch and fisted his hardness as he waited for her to join him.

Hanare climbed to her hands and knees before crawling towards him. She knelt on the floor in front of him, but as she gave the underside of his cock a lick, Kakashi reached behind her head and pulled her up towards him until she was straddling his lap.

Kakashi groaned pleasantly as Hanare took possession of his dick stroking it several times before placing the entrance to her core against it. Hanares brown eyes met Kakashis lone open one as she rubbed her drenched lower lips against the tip of his cock before sliding down it. Her eyes closed as a look of bliss appeared on her face which grew stronger the further down his shaft that she sunk. Once she reached the base, she let out a content sigh and paused with him fully inside her in order to savor the moment.

Kakashi savored the moment as well before letting out a grunt of satisfaction as Hanare began to rise up his dick. His hands reached back grabbing her butt and pulled her back down as if to prevent her from fully removing him from within her. Hanare allowed his downward pressure to aid her decent fighting it enough just to draw the moment out before, his pressure on her hips relented to allow her to rise back up.

Their pace began to grow wilder as their needs for release began to take over from the joy of being connected. Hanare bounced on Kakashis shaft while his hands slid from her backside to squeeze her swaying tits. Hanare arched her back as she rested her hands on his knees and began grinding her hips into his.

The brown haired kunoichi then deciding a change of pace was in order, stopped her movements before spinning to face away from the man whose dick never left her. She placed her feet on Kakashis knees and rested her hands on his chest. She let out a loud cry as Kakashi immediately began pistoning his dick within her while one hand reached up to cup a breast and the other began to rub the top of her pussy.

It didnt take long for Hanare to feel a climax approaching, but she held back from giving into the building pressure until she heard Kakashi grunt, IIm close

Although it was the last thing she wanted but felt she must due to it not being a safe day for her, Hanare let him slip outside of her but quickly reached down placing his shaft against her pussy and held his dick against it with her hand. She then rubbed her pussy along his cock until he groaned and began to spew his seed onto her stomach. She climaxed a moment later drenching his lap in her own release before sagging against his chest. She looked over her shoulder apologetically before explaining, Today is a dangerous day for me.

Kakashi nodded his understanding as he replied, Its fine. Do you want me to run out for some condoms? Im afraid spending my nights with a beautiful woman was the last thing I expected for this trip.

Hanare smiled before standing as she said, Maybe later. But in truth, I dont wish to be denied the feel of your flesh inside me. Reaching behind her with one hand and looking over her shoulder she exposed the rosebud of her ass while stating, And you can cum in here all you want without us needing to worry about the repercussions. Hanare began walking towards where she expected the bedrooms to be without looking back confident that the Legendary Copy-nin was right behind her.

*****

Kakashi wasnt sure how to feel as he and Hanare stood before the door of Narutos suite. However, before they had fallen asleep, Hanare had told him that she intended to still go to the suite if only to apologize for not making the meeting. Although he had agreed to go with her as a way to support her since he wasnt sure if he should or could share the truth about Narutos harem. His dreams had offered another explanation which was that a part of him was likely afraid she might still end up a lover of his student if he let her go by herself. He felt silly for even dreaming up such a thing, but still placed a protective arm around her after she knocked on the door.

A moment later it opened revealing Rin, who although her eyes twinkled amused at the scene still said, Youre late.

Hanare bowed apologetically stating, Yes, Im sorry. I

Well youre here now are you ready to discuss the opportunity we have for you, Rin said opening the door fully.

Kakashi was a little confused by his former teammates words so stated, Actually, shes here to explain that she

Oh shut up Kakashi, a voice called from inside the suite causing the Jounins lone exposed eye to go wide as he recognized the voice of his village leader. Tsunade continued, Get your asses in here.

Hanare looked at him confused, but the Jounin gave her a shrug before guiding her into the suite as Rin stepped to the side to make room and closed the door after they entered. Entering the living room, they found an obviously annoyed Hokage sitting in a chair with a game of solitaire laid out before her on a coffee table that also contained a stack of files. Kakashi moved before his leader to explain, Um Lady Tsunade, Im sorry she missed the appointment last night but I was

Tsunade silenced him by waving her hand dismissively before stating, Yes, yes, congratulations on getting laid last night. However, despite what youve spent the past few decades thinking the world doesnt revolve around you. Her voice softened as she added, Although, truthfully I was little better. Focusing an annoyed glance at Rin, she continued while indication the two should sit on the couch next to her, Not to mention you were likely encouraged to jump to the conclusion that you did.

Im sorry, but I feel like Im entering this conversation half-way through, Hanare said still blushing from the Hokage apparently knowing what kept her from the meeting.

Basically, Kakashi was under the impression that if he didnt make a claim on you then this morning youd be another of his students lovers, Rin said obviously pleased things had gone according to her plan.

I see, Hanare said still confused, And if he didnt.

Then last nights meeting might have gone differently, which I for one wish it had since I would now be in the arms of my beloved instead of here.

Hanares eyes grew wide as she understood the implications of the Hokages words as she said, Then that means

Tsunade nodded as she confirmed, Yes, both Rin and I are lovers of Naruto.

Hanare looked towards Kakashi before a small smile appeared as she said, Is that why you insisted on accompanying me this morning? Perhaps worried Id run off with your student?

Kakashi sighed, admitting, Maybe a little. Listening to his lovers speak, they seem to believe he can charm anyone.

Hanare giggled before looking towards Tsunade, asking, Just how many women has he charmed into becoming his lovers.

At present, Tsunade said with a note of pride in how virile her lover was, Forty-nine officially, with one being questionable but technically bound to him.

Kakashi noted Hanares eyes growing wide at the number, and could practically see her thoughts turning towards wondering how Naruto could even please so many women. Not wanting her wondering about such things, he cleared his throat before saying, Anyway, you said this meeting had nothing to do with such matters. So what exactly did you want to see Hanare for?

Rin giggled as she teased, Its a little refreshing seeing the usually calm and collected Kakashi acting nervous for a change.

Hanare couldnt argue with the statement, but placed her hand on his knee stating, Dont worry Kakashi, Im not going anywhere.

Tsunade smiled softly before turning serious as she said, Are you sure of that? By that I mean, how much thought have you given to how your relationship would work considering your status as a missing-nin?

To be honest not much, Hanare admitted, I just wanted to enjoy the moment before letting the realities of how difficult it would be settle in. I dont expect Konoha to take me in considering how politically difficult doing so would be.

Tsunade arched an eyebrow stating, Oh, it wouldnt be the first time. We had little issue with taking in Fu despite it putting us at odds with Taki. However, that will not be the case this time around.

Hanares eyes widened as she said pleased, You mean Ill be able to stay in Konoha? How? Jomae is notoriously vengeful against those that betray the village. Ive had several close calls over the years.

Tsunade could tell Kakashi had been caught by surprise by the revelation as he looked at the missing-nin worriedly. Hanare gave him a calming smile before stating towards the Hokage, You must have some leverage over them in order to convince them to drop the matter. I find it hard to believe that you would be willing to use it just to allow Kakashi and me to be together.

Tsunade nodded as she admitted, Yes, although Naruto does tend to make a persuasive argument. From the way her cheeks colored, Tsunade was sure the others present knew it wasnt just words he had used to convince her to go along with his wishes.

Hanare smirked, but kept her tone serious as she asked, Did Naruto really do it just for Kakashi and me?

He did yes, Tsunade replied proudly, However, despite his vigorous pleading. I am still the Hokage and couldnt give up such valuable leverage without the village in some way benefiting as well.

Kakashi was surprised and touched at his students efforts on his behalf, but curious about what price his village paid asked, What leverage are you referring too? I was under the impression we had cut off all contact with Jomae after the incident with Hanare.

True, but that doesnt mean Jomae was done with us, Tsunade replied handing a folder towards the Jounin. Kakashi opened it and she noticed that he was surprised by its contents, he looked up as if asking for confirmation which she supplied by nodding her head. Explaining for Hanares benefit she said, Considering how you were used to get information on us I doubt you would be aware of this, but it turns out that Jomae managed to get a spy in our midst despite your going rogue.

Hanare thought for a second before stating, The jounin that was to be used to trade for me.

Tsunade smiled briefly as if pleased by her being able to come to such a conclusion. Kakashi spoke up stating, Its just hard to believe Riichi is a mole.

Not really, Tsunade stated, It actually turns out he was one even before his capture. It makes sense when you consider that before Jomae could even begin their plan to put Hanare in our ranks they would need to have a means of extracting her. Attacking us heads on is obviously out of the question, and they couldnt be sure we would deal for just any random shinobi they grabbed. But a jounin and high-level information gather such as Riichi is someone we would almost certainly need to strike a bargain for if only to keep what he knows from being learned. The Third had his doubts about him before his capture, and was almost certain of them afterwards. That was why he was transferred onto Shinobu Mibus squad afterwards, a squad mind you with the dubious distinction of also containing Yosu Mibuto.

Recognizing the name of the man that much like Anko, had once been trained by the Sannin Orochimaru, and furthermore, had also been the jounin sensei for Kabuto and his teammates, who had turned out to be spies that had also worked for the snake Sannin, Kakashi stated, So what youre saying is that basically anyone that ends up on Shinobus squad is possibly a traitor.

Precisely, Tsunade said leaning back in her chair and crossing her legs, Under Shinobus watch it is quickly determined if a suspected traitor is actually one or not, and if not they are then transferred onto a new squad. If they are, they are used as tools to spread disinformation or information which might manipulate those that they report to, to act in Konohas best interest.

Im guessing that in Jomaes case it was the latter, Kakashi said closing the folder.

Yes, they were given information that caused them to act against several villages that were enacting plots that might have caused trouble for us. These actions were undertaken under the careful gaze of several Leaf Shinobi that just so happened to be in the area to document this. Tsunade smiled as she said, Something the current head of Jomae was quite shocked to learn I assure you. Naturally, he asked me what it would take for our carefully gathered intelligence to never see the light of day. He quickly decided that rescinding the kill on sight order for one shinobi was the far better course of action then earning the ire of several shinobi villages. Particularly since one of the plots was Iwas.

Hanare was struck speechless, but then recalling Tsunades words stated, I thank you for your efforts on my behalf, but now I believe there is the matter of what you expect in return. Looking towards Kakashi, she then returned her gaze to the Hokage before asking, Was this leverage to be used to convince me to perhaps become Narutos lover like you, should Kakashi have chosen to let me leave last night?

Hanare knew what she suggested had offended the two women that proudly called themselves Narutos. However, Rins face softened first as she said, I suppose I can see why you might believe that. It would likely be true of any other person. However, Naruto had no such designs for you.

For a moment Hanare felt as if she should be offended, which she couldnt exactly explain considering she knew he had close to fifty women in his life. She did suspect that from hearing about the number of women he was with and learning she had never truly been considered a viable target was the reason for it. The Hokage seemed to have an idea of what was going on inside her mind as the woman said, I assure you that if Naruto didnt already consider you to be Kakashis then you would have been considered for a more pleasurable opening then why we wanted to talk with you.

The three women laughed as Kakashi stated, Im not sure how comfortable I am with hearing that.

Then just be glad you got to her when you did, Rin said with a wide grin.

Tsunade nodded in agreement, before stating, You made a friend for life with your actions Hanare. You impressed Naruto with your decision not to go through with your mission for Konohas behalf. Furthermore, you maintained a certain level of loyalty to Jomae by not giving us any of their secrets.

I didnt have any to give, Hanare stated.

True, but you endured a session in the Honesty Room, Tsunade said impressed. If you had wanted to avoid that you could have offered to turn traitor in a similar manner as Riichi. Instead you chose a path which offered you no benefits, remaining loyal to the place of your birth and the place you actually called home.

Hearing the respect in the Hokages voice Hanare inclined her head graciously, Thank you for the praise. But according to your earlier statement you wouldnt have worked out such a deal if Konoha didnt benefit. Plus, you are sharing quite a bit of information that I can only guess is deeply classified. Not to mention your own unique situation with Naruto. However, Im not sure why?

Well first I suppose I should explain why Naurto has taken so many lovers and what our goals are. Tsunade quickly laid out the ground work of how the Harem started and their lovers ambition which united them before stating, We are trusting you with our secrets for the same reason that we have let Kakashi know about them. But furthermore, because it could be problematic if the woman that I have nominated to head up the Joint Allied Intelligence Network began looking into our actions.

Hanares mouth dropped down in surprise before asking, W..what? Ive heard of no such group, and more importantly why would you suggest me.

Tsunade smiled at the woman before explaining, Well youve never heard of it because it doesnt quite exist yet. As to why you, as I just explained you impressed Naruto with your actions and if he believes you are someone worth trusting then as far as I am concerned thats good enough. More importantly though, it almost has to be someone with your background.

Im afraid I dont follow, Hanare said not sure why the Hokage thought someone who would betray her home village would be accepted into such an important role.

Tsunade understood why the woman would think she was unqualified, but explained, Hanare, Im sure youve heard of the Training Force that Konoha and Suna put together. When the woman nodded she continued, There were quite a few reasons for its existence, but it also served as an ideal of what all the Shinobi Villages might be able to achieve should they come together. However, it didnt come together without its hiccups due to the old animosities between Suna and Konoha which the Hardliners and Root tried to keep alive. From past experience we can infer that there will likely be a similar element inside Kumo.

Which does beg the question of why you think I would be accepted to an intelligence position for such a group?

Tsunade smiled as she replied, Not just a position, but to run the intelligence division of it. You see Hanare nominating a commanding officer for the troops is easy. The man sitting next to you for example is who I plan to nominate when the Alliance Task Force is assembled after the next Chunin Exams.

Hanare looked towards Kakashi in surprise who shrugged stating, Its the first Ive heard of it.

Tsunade smirked as she said, True, it is still very hush-hush. But the J.A.I.N is something that we want to put in place beforehand. Now the reasons that I believe you are perfect for the job is twofold. First, as I stated nominating a commander is easy. Shinobi that reach the rank of chunin can very quickly determine if a commander is acting with a squad or units best interest at heart. They are, after all, trained to step in if a commander is killed or incapacitated so are often presented the same information or can read a fluid situation in a similar manner as those giving the orders. However, it is in the realm of intelligence gathering that battles are won or lost without men ever entering the field. A bad commander here could cause untold damage with no one being the wiser depending on how they disseminate the information they have access to. But they dont even need to have evil intentions to cause cracks within the Alliance Task Force. For example, almost anyone we nominate will have ties to one of the villages that comprise the alliance. So lets assume they receive information which they believe would benefit their home village. Well they might be tempted to pass that information only onto their own village and if word got out then cracks could begin to occur which would cause the alliance to fracture.

Hanare could see why the Hokage thought she would be useful so said, Then Im guessing the second reason that you wish to nominate me is because technically I dont have a home village.

Dont be silly, Tsunade replied quickly, Konoha is now your home. The Hokage smiled as Hanares eyes began to grow teary from her statement. She gave the woman a moment to compose herself before continuing, However, your background does tend to lend itself as why you would want to make the alliance work. Youre a woman that never had the chance to set foot in the village you were born to serve. The reason for that was due to the suspicious and guarded nature of the Shinobi World which Jomae takes to the extreme. The alliance is something which might help prevent future generations from having to suffer an as lonely childhood as you did. Therefore, it would be expected of you to call all the villages on whatever bullshit they might try to pull. We also hope that the J.A.I.N will also prevent schemes like what the criminal Tobi tried to pull by using Akatsuki. By spreading their numerous crimes over the entire shinobi world, and our not working together to stop them, they could have pulled off something quite large and dangerous before we even mobilized to stop them. One of the jobs this Allied Task Force will have, and for which you, if confirmed, will be tasked with providing them the intelligence for, is to prevent any such group from trying to exploit similar cracks in our response time in the future.

Hanare felt a heavy pressure on her shoulders which lessened as Kakashi placed a hand on her shoulder and confidently stating, Youll do fine. He followed it up with an eye smile and due to their night together she knew was mirrored on his lips.

Hanare nodded, but asked, Im guessing that my being given the position is still far from a done deal?

Tsunade nodded before responding, Lets just say that not everyone who has a say in the matter is as enlightened as I am.

*****

The Raikage sneezed and then stated, Damn, I better not be getting sick because of having to look for that idiot brother of mine. Promising himself that Bee would suffer for making him worry, especially coming so soon after the last time, although it had been a little over a year since Sasuke and Kisame had attacked him. Wondering what had made his brother decide to sneak off of Turtle Island this time, the Raikage was concerned that it centered around the Chunin Aisha.

Looking at the report that had caused him to arrive to his office early and was from Yugito it read, Ive made contact with Aishas family; it appears that her story of needing time off to look after her sick grandmother is false. They have no idea about where she actually is.

Ay felt his teeth begin to grind as he recalled how the Chunin had appeared before him claiming she needed to care for her sick relative. A part of the Raikage had felt that he was being lied to, especially as the woman had never come off as anything but spoiled and only caring about her own interests. Furthermore, she barely applied herself towards being a shinobi, instead slacking off on her duties to pursue a singing career. Ay tolerated her behavior only because for whatever reason his brother, as well as a good number of his shinobi did enjoy her music, which considering how Kumogakures finances had been in such desperate straits before its joining the alliance. He had felt any distractions from the situation had been welcome ones for his people. However, with the turnaround brought about because of the trade going on between all the villages of the allaince, he had intended to set her straight on the requirements necessary to be a kunoichi of Kumogakure.

Ay had sent Yugito to check on Aisha to see if Bee was there, since shortly before Aisha had taken her leave, there had been an escape from the Kumogakure Maximum Security Prison: Iron Mountain. The escapee was a man named Nyau, a Jounin level shinobi in his mid-twenties despite his child like demeanor. He also was an accomplished genjutsu user, who used a recorder to play melodies in order to cast his jutsu. The village the man hailed from remained unknown although Ay suspected he was a missing-nin from Sound even though the village had become defunct after Orochimarus death so the term didnt quite apply. He had been caught though, after seemingly becoming infatuated with Aisha, and the person who had apprehended him had been none other than Killer Bee during one of the womans concerts. Not that Aisha had shown any gratitude instead growing upset at the disruption of her show.

Despite his anger at the kunoichi for lying to him, Ay was still worried for her safety as Nyau was a particularly bloodthirsty and sadistic individual as even though his escape due to outside intervention had gone off smoothly. He had still taken the time to kidnap and skin the face off of a woman at an Inn he was supposed to lay low at and had done so while she was still alive. Ay only hoped that he wouldnt be receiving a similar report in regards to Aisha soon.

Sitting back in his chair, he closed his eyes and listened to a television he had brought up to his office. He normally didnt bother watching anything on the device, but with the Grand Opening of the Whirling Tides Manor which he had been invited to, but had to decline due to the current situations going on with his missing shinobi. Still, he was glad to hear it was a success as the event was useful in building connections to further bolster the Alliance.

Letting the words sink in he heard, Thank you for the report, Akihiro. Now lets tune into Ana Ketsunos report from this morning about the third day of the celebration which is the grand opening of the Whirling Tides Manor.

Thank you everyone, the woman the announcer had introduced said cheerfully. Ay spared a moment to look at the screen taking in the cute brown-haired woman wearing a pink yukata and was standing next to Koyuki Kazahana. Due to the limits of broadcasting technology Ay knew the video had been recorded almost a full day before, and had even been old news when it had first been broadcasted the night before since currently it was the start of the fourth day of the celebration that morning.

He turned back to the days reports that he needed to attend to as the reporter said, Im standing next to a woman that needs no introduction, but if you have been living under a rock is the actress and Daimyo of Spring Koyuki Kazahana. Thank you for taking the time to speak with me.

Youre quite welcome, the Daimyo said charmingly.

I understand you are just arriving today.

Thats right, you actually caught me on the way to checking in. I would have loved to be here for the opening night, but sadly I had matters that needed attending too.

One of those matters wouldnt have been the filming of the new Princess Gale movie would it, Ana said eagerly.

Koyuki laughed softly, but said, Im afraid not. Although I can say that everything is coming together nicely. Currently we are working on the costumes and finalizing the shooting locations. I excited to say we will be the first major motion picture to be filming at the base of the famed mountain Nantai.

Thats in Earth Country correct?

Yes it is, Koyuki said pleased.

Anas eyes seemed to widen as she looked at something off screen and obviously wanting to be the first to get the scoop said, Im sure Ive kept you from the celebration long enough. Thank you for the time and know that Im eagerly awaiting the next installment of the Princess Gale series.

Koyuki smiled as she said, You and me both. Take care.

Ays interest was piqued as he wondered what guest would be important enough to cause the reporter to cut the interview with Koyuki short. He wondered if his ears had failed him as he heard, Lord Raikage Lord Raikage. Im Ana Ketsuno with

Ay caught sight of himself as the camera came into focus on the man the reporter was talking to. The doppelgangers face took on a look of concern as he said, Ya fool, ya fool. Who gave you permission to film me?

His hand reached for the camera blocking the lens, as Ana called, Hey stop that youll break the The screen went blank before cutting back to the two in studio reporters with the woman that had announced the news section saying, Who knew the Raikage was so camera shy?

The other announcer began chuckling at the womans joke which as Ay watched he felt as if every vein in his body was standing at attention due to his anger as he growled, Bee, Im going to make you wish you had never been born. Without a second thought he turned away from his desk and leapt, smashing through the window as he began the journey to Wave to fulfil his declaration.

*****

Mabui was on her way into the office when she saw the large window of the Raikages office explode outwards. She caught sight of the Raikage taking off over the rooftops and heading towards the gate. She sighed, but was at least partially glad that she would be able to speak with the maintenance department on her way up to her desk instead of needing to make a special trip. Figuring the Raikage had an idea of where Bee was and had decided to collect him personally; she also made a mental note to send a chunin to inform Darui and Shee of their leaders sudden departure so they could follow him. Moving to complete the tasks that she had just given herself and adding a note to let Yugito know as well, she wondered if whether or not shed soon be feeling any new presences via her foxmark as the opening ceremony entered its fourth day.

*****

Naruto sat back in his chair enjoying the dinner that had just been served bringing to close the fourth day of the celebration. He smiled at his lovers present and favored Toki with a grin as well. He could tell the woman was a little uncomfortable with the sitting arrangements primarily as at present she was the only woman not bound to him. Sitting beside him was Ayame as had been the case for every night thus far enjoying the benefit her official girlfriend status afforded her. On his other side was Tayuya, who had arrived with Koyuki, and had beaten out Sakura for the spot. Sakura had chosen the next seat followed by Koyuki, Fubuki, Shion, and then Toki herself.

Naruto looked around suddenly as he felt a strange ghostly voice that he couldnt quite make out what it said and upon looking in the direction that it seemed to have originated from wasnt surprised to be looking towards a table that contained several more of his lovers. The reason for that was every time he felt it; the voice seemed to feel as if it was coming from the Raikage. He smiled as he could see Tsunade was growing annoyed with Kumos village leader due to her trying to press him about making a decision about Hanare. Instead the Raikage had claimed that he had just come to take in some of the acts and to party. Naruto found the mans behavior rather strange, but figured he probably didnt get very many chances to cut loose so wanted to take advantage.

Naruto frowned though as the whisper of the voice he had been hearing seemingly spoke once again conveying a feeling of annoyance, although he had the opinion that for him to hear it the whisper was actually shouting. Whats wrong, Tsunamis voice came from behind him upon noticing the frown, I know there wasnt any ramen on the menu tonight, but I hope the dinner was to your liking.

Naruto nodded stating, It was fantastic, and I do eat more than ramen you know.

Only begrudgingly most of the time, Ayame teased.

Then shall I endeavor to keep ramen on the menu, a voice asked from behind Tsunami. Im afraid I was a little unprepared for the demand for it, although in truth most of my stock was consumed by the occupant at this table.

Naruto focused on the woman that had spoken and was a taken aback by her garb. Although he could easily picture her as a chef, due to the white apron like gown that she wore over what appeared to be shinobi like red shirt and pants. Yet she also seemed to want to project the image of a shinobi as wrapped around her arms were orange arm warmers which appeared similar in design to the kind Gai used around his legs. To complete the shinobi motif the womans face and hair was covered in a mask which matched the red of her shirt and where the forehead protector would be for most shinobi was an unusually smaller square metal plate, instead of the normal rectangle, with a halo over a cloud on it.

Tsunami smiled having noticed how all the customers seemed to react to the womans style of dress. Making the introductions she said, I figured now would be a good time to introduce everyone to the head chef behind all the food that has been served. Her name is Chiru.

The woman bowed polite as she said, It is an honor.

Tsunami having received the same question from all the other tables thus far prepared to explain the womans background. As such she was caught by surprise as Naruto said, Youre a Ryouri Ninja right?

Indeed, the woman said pleased someone had heard of her group, I like many of my brethren originated from the Land of Lightning. However, some like myself have begun to move into other lands hoping to improve our ninjutsu as well as our culinary skill. May I ask how you have heard of us as we rarely left the Land of Lightning until very recently?

Naruto grew a little nervous scratching his cheek before explaining, Well, um a cooking-nin named Hakkaku kidnaped Ayame in order to get her old mans secret recipe, which didnt actually exist.

Chirus eyes grew wide as she bowed deeply and apologetically while she said, Please accept my humblest apologies. I suppose then it is a good thing that Hakkaku was excommunicated from our order.

Really, Sakura said surprised, I mean yes kidnapping Ayame was wrong, but what else could he have done to get booted out.

Chiru straightened after Ayame assured the woman that she didnt think poorly of the Ryouri due to the actions of a few bad apples. The cooking-nin then explained, Hakkaku and a few others like him let their passions get the better of them. Our ordered was founded to feed shinobi due to the original Ryouri-nin nearly starving while on a mission. For a while, Kumo barely tolerated our presence in their lands, but on a few occasions our being present has helped badly malnourished shinobi returning from difficult missions, so a type of truce was established. Yet, men like Hakkaku tend to forget that noble goal instead seeking new tastes to increase their skill and then sell it to wealthy clients.

Um not to point out the obvious, but are you not doing the same thing? Fubuki asked.

Tsunami shook her head stating, Hardly, shes working here only for the event and is charging substantially less than some of the other chefs that applied for the position. The new fully time head chef starts next week. Im trying to convince Chiru to stay on, or to at least let me pay her what she deserves, but she has refused.

I do thank you for your kind words, Miss Tsunami. However, with the recent inclusion of Kumogakure into the Alliance between Suna and Konoha, it is my hope that my order can soon begin to help hungry shinobi in other countries as well. It is my deepest wish that by serving the leaders of the other villages at this event that they will see the benefit of having us around as Kumo has.

Well I for one wish you the best of luck, Naruto said pleasantly, It will be a nice treat to stumble along someone with a warm meal that they are willing to share on some missions.

Thank you, Chiru said, I hope we meet again. Bowing politely the woman followed Tsunami to the next table where she graciously explained why she was dressed as a shinobi along with her goals and aspirations.

Naruto watched her for a moment, before hearing the whisper again. Turning towards what he suspected might be the source; he frowned as he saw the Raikage again. But his gaze shifted to Mito, who was sitting opposite the man and noticed she also was wearing a slight frown although her gaze seemed to shift about as if trying to find the source of what was bothering her. Naruto stood excusing himself to approach Mito, who upon seeing him stood as well to find a spot where they could talk.

****

Kin sat in one of the back areas where the wait staff and entertainment staff took their breaks. She was there observing a potential future candidate for the Harem although she was recommending that the woman not be added.

Looking over her notes she read, Aisha is currently a chunin of Kumogakure. Although popular in her home village it is my opinion that she has let it go to her head. Ive observed her constantly belittling the help myself included. She doesnt seem interested in anything other than using the current alliance as a means to grow her music career and it appears that she views her shinobi duties as an unwanted distraction. I suppose she could be potential valuable should her music career blossom as she hopes, but she would need a massive attitude adjustment. Ill volunteer to help provided that adjustment if it is to be administered via someones fists. Ultimately without such an adjustment and even should she become attracted towards Naruto, I dont know if she would be able to accept playing second-fiddle to anyone. Therefore, it is my recommendation that she not be considered a viable target, although maybe we could let Anko play with her.

Kin felt a small smile appear on her face at the idea of the Diva with a ball gag in her mouth while Anko played with the woman. However, it faded as she let the currently nervous looking Diva fade from her focus to think about her upcoming role as a client of Narutos looking for her long-lost sister. Kin like some of the other women who had returned from the dead, which although wasnt a term that exactly applied to her, it would have had Kushina while still inside her son not found a means to resurrect Haku, and keep her alive in the process, had needed a backstory to explain her sudden reappearance. A part of her had wondered if such a thing was necessary, as she doubted that Kabuto even remembered who he had used for the sacrifice that brought Haku back, but nonetheless those that looked into her background would find that she had defected from Sound during the Sand/Sound invasion. After providing some intel on Sound which in truth had been gathered by Jiraiya, but had been changed to show she was the source, she had been kept in protective custody until Orochimaru had been reported dead.

Kin was a little nervous at the prospect of returning to the Land of Rice Paddies now that the Sound Village was considered abandoned, although calling it a village had always been a stretch. Yet, her nervousness wasnt due to the idea of some ninja looking for revenge as a result of her fabricated betrayal, but due to the cover story that Naruto was escorting her to look for her sister. Kin and her older sister had been close growing up due to their parents having died when they were just children. However, that had ended after Orochimaru had appeared in their town with promises of power, and money. Kin had grown tired of a life with precious little of either, as had many youths like her particularly due to the barely tolerable conditions that had been most of Rice Paddies citizens existence after the Daimyos disastrous campaign to expand his territories which had also decimated the Fuma Clan.

Kins sister, Kotohime, had cautioned her against believing the Snake Sannins honey-filled words. However, Kin had been blinded by the prospect of a life without needing to beg, scrape together, or steal everything they needed just to survive. The last words either woman had uttered towards each other had been in anger as Kin had stormed out of the house never to return. That her sister had been right, wasnt necessarily a bitter pill to swallow, but as both had said incredibly hurtful things towards one another, Kin worried shed find her sister still nursing a grudge and would reject her. Considering how her near death experience had filled her with regret over the destruction of their formerly close bond, she wasnt sure how she could take knowing her sister still wanted nothing to do with her which was why she hadnt sought her out on her own.

Figuring shed know soon enough and glad Naruto would be there if things went poorly. She was about to return to work when a man in a white suit burst into the room. He quickly moved towards Aisha before stating angrily, What the fuck are you thinking canceling last nights show? More importantly why the hell have you been avoiding me?

Look I couldnt go on okay, Aisha said her usual attitude cowed somewhat which surprised Kin, who quickly stood leaving the room, but remained nearby to eavesdrop.

What do you fucking mean you couldnt go out? Do you know how

Yeah, you told me like a dozen times, but the situations changed. Im going to need to cancel tomorrows show as well.

What! Tomorrows the finale, you cant cancel.

Why not? It took that Tsunami woman like three seconds to find a replacement for last night.

This doesnt have anything to do with the Raikages appearance yesterday, does it? Kin guessed the answer was apparent on the dark-skinned womans face as without receiving an answer Gantetsu said angrily, Goddammit Aisha you told me you spoke with him.

Aisha sounding like a child caught in a lie said, I was going to, but well I heard Bee had gone missing and so the Raikage wouldnt be attending so might have told a small lie instead. The Raikage hasnt exactly been overly supportive of my career.

Yeah, and what were you going to do when he found out you lied?

Well if you had lived up to your end of the bargain and made me a star outside of Lightning it wouldnt have mattered. If my career exploded like you said it would from doing this gig then Id have just not gone back.

Kin could practically hear the dark smirk in Gantetsus voice as he said, So, youre willing to become a missing-nin to become rich and famous, huh?

It worked out for you mister Legendary Dark Shinobi, Aisha said smugly.

I havent done too badly for myself. Too bad you lack the courage to make the leap when it really matters, Gantetsu said turning away.

Kin prepared to bolt, but the man stopped as Aisha asked angrily. Whats that mean? The womans heels clicked as she moved to bar the mans path as she said, Sure, Ive been playing to the crowds outside. But they arent going to rocket me to the levels of stardom that will guarantee that the Raikage doesnt send his Anbu after me. I need to become so big that his having me arrested or killed only blows up in his face. Your give it time approach isnt going to achieve that.

Dont try to lay the blame on me. If you had been honest about your intentions then I would have known to change my business model for you. In any case, Im just going to have to call in one of my other talents. Im not giving up the coveted last show on the night of the closing because youve grown cold-feet.

You make it sound like you got something big planned.

Thats right; I got a show planned which will guarantee that everyone will be speaking about you and your music for days and years to come. Take care of yourself Aisha. Ill be sure to hire you when my soon to be megastar needs protection, Gantetsu said.

Hold on now. Ill perform tomorrow, but youre going to have to get me out of here afterwards. You dont have any idea what the Raikage can be like when he is pissed.

Im glad you can be reasonable, the man said pleased. Dont worry, after tomorrow, no ones going to be able to touch you. This will be a show which will make you into a legend.

Kin frowned, but figured it just went to show why the woman didnt deserve to be included in Narutos family. Although, she considered informing someone, she decided against it as she felt Kumogakure would also benefit from not having the woman around either.

****

Kiyomi smiled as she entered the main ballroom of the Whirling Tides Manor having switched places with Mito, after being summoned via her foxmark. Naruto followed her in a few moments later, and almost immediately she could hear what her lover had described as a ghost like whisper. However, to her it was as clear as day, and was shouting.

She had explained what she thought it was to Naruto, as well as theorized that the reason he could hear it was because he had absorbed her original form, although he kept the power still locked behind the seal most of the time, like a walkie-talkie picking up on the frequency the Bijuu communicated through. Yet perhaps due to not having developed the skills to talk in such a way, he was having trouble locking onto it.

She wondered why Yugito wouldnt have reported feeling a similar sensation, but felt that it was likely due to her being used to it as Yoruichi and Gyuki had probably communicated often. Kiyomi wasnt concerned by Gyuki trying to speak with Yoruichi but getting no response, as the two-tails had assured her that she had often ignored the eight-tails for an extended period of time whenever it would let Killer Bee do something stupid and cause Yugito trouble. Considering the previous time Yoruichi had given Gyuki the silent treatment it had lasted for three-years, Kiyomi knew there was still some time before they would need to worry about their fellow Bijuu growing suspicious about it.

Still despite her own reticence to speak with her siblings in the past, it appeared the Gyuki wasnt keen on being ignored by two of its siblings. Kiyomi took a seat accepting a champagne glass from a server that walked by and sipped it as her sibling said, Dammit Kurama, I know you can hear me. Stop being as stubborn as Matatabi.

Deciding to let her sibling know she was listening she said amused, Hm, Im sorry did you say something.

She heard the Bijuu let out an annoyed huff before replying, You know I did. Ive been calling out to you since Ive felt your chakra. Although strangely, it seems different somehow, and like its split in some way, but each.

Perhaps because my host has a shadow clone running around, Kiyomi covered quickly. Your own chakra feels different from how I remember it. Have you melded with your host then? Thats not like you.

Ive changed; Im no longer the wild and untamed beast that I once was.

Well thats quite nice to hear, that youve become domesticated, Kiyomi said. Your host must be something quite special.

Gyuki sounded suspicious as it asked, Whats gotten into you? You were never so cordial.

I could go back to ignoring you if you would prefer, Kiyomi said with a mental shrug.

Gyuki sighed, but said, No, it is good to hear a voice, even one as grating on my nerves as yours. Speaking of which, that seems to have changed as well.

Kiyomi smiled, but replied, Perhaps, but my host likes it better than me sounding deep and menacing.

What other changes have you made for the pleasure of your host?

Kiyomi looked down her body and smirked as she responded, Oh there have been quite a few. But thats not something I wish to discuss at the moment.

Focusing her gaze on the Raikage she said, You know, my host says the Raikage is here, but strangely enough hes made no mention of your host.

Um well thats

Kiyomi smirked as she said, I imagine when the real Raikage finds out he attended this gathering, your host is going to have some explaining to do.

The eight-tails sighed before stating, The moron wouldnt listen to me. He insisted on coming here, when he heard that bitchs stalker had busted free of Iron Mountain.

Kiyomi sensed some jealousy radiating from her sibling so said, I see, so he has feelings for this woman.

If you want to call it that, Gyuki said annoyed and angrily. She is an ungrateful bitch, who although he saved her once from the psychopath didnt so much as offer him a thankful. If she didnt have that body or that voice then maybe

Kiyomi heard the slightly wistful tone of her sibling, but remembering how Mito had stated that she had sensed evil intentions nearby stated, He may be asked to do so again. Something nearby is intending to do someone harm, but since it isnt directed at my host it is difficult to gauge exactly where.

Dammit, why would you tell me that?

Do with the information what you will, Kiyomi said giving no hint of what she would have thought if Gyuki kept it to itself. Yet, she did smirk somewhat as the man disguised as the Raikage stood suddenly stating he had to urgently use the bathroom. Rather amused at the situation Gyuki found itself in, Kiyomi nevertheless was worried at the potential danger faced by those attending the ceremony. Wondering if it might not be wise to cancel the festivities, she decided against it, but would alert Naruto to the danger confident that with two jinchuriki hanging around Aisha, any sane person would wait until another time to move against her. She stood to inform her lover of the develops as well as to alert him that the Raikage was in fact Killer Bee, although from the suspicious face Tsunade wore as she watched the man leaves suspected she wouldnt be the only one reporting such to him.

*****

Toki entered her suite with a sigh. She was still rather disappointed by her learning of Narutos relationship status, but recently had begun to feel uneasy around him. Her unease wasnt due to any pressure that he had put on her as he had seemingly accepted her not being willing to enter a relationship with a person she would have to share. However, the feeling was born of the fact that as she watched him interact with the women she now knew were his lovers, having been shocked to learn the three new arrivals from the day before were also with him, she was finding it difficult to remain true to her stated beliefs about love.

Although it was growing late, she didnt feel any eagerness at the thought of turning in as she knew she would be assaulted by her dreams as they further tempted her to a life she had been raised to think of as being debauched. Her dream from the night before had starred Koyuki Kazahana, her manager, and bodyguard all sexually pleasing Naruto and judging from the smiles that she had seen them wearing throughout the day, he had pleased them in turn in reality. Not eager for the repeat performance, she considered heading out to take in some of the nightly entertainment going on outside the manor as it tended to go on until later into the night.

However, the thought was put on hold as a knock sounded at her door. Her heart skipped a beat as she briefly imagined it was Naruto, and wondered if he was there to try and seduce her. She frowned as she felt her body respond positively to the idea, and considered ignoring the person. The knock repeated although it sounded softer than before, and she suspected that despite what she and her body secretly hoped her nighttime visitor wasnt the blond man as he had seemed preoccupied after talking with a red-headed woman she guessed was also his lover.

Deciding to answer it, Toki was a little surprised to find Shion on the other side, but nonetheless invited her inside. Closing the door, she felt and could almost taste the bitterness of her words as she said, Did you come here to explain how my stance on love is wrong and that I should be thrilled at the idea of being one of however many?

Shion shook her head as she replied, No not really well maybe it might seem that way.

Then please leave, Toki said annoyed, Ive had enough of hearing about how great being with him is and why we should all share. Ive agreed to help him move his ambitions forward that should be enough.

Im sure it is, Shion said, Im sorry that it seems we are rubbing it in your face. But

Toki held up her hand cutting the priestess off as she said, Dont. You dont think I realize that what I just said hints at my wanting to be him. But, its wrong and sometimes just wanting something isnt enough to make it right. I agree his ambition is a good thing, but can you honestly say you are okay knowing that this entire celebration was a ruse to get us together so he could sleep with us?

Well honestly I would have to say yeah!

Toki smiled at the womans energetic response saying, I forgot who I was talking to. I must sound so bitter to you.

Shion smiled, but replied, Not bitter, just someone who knows that something she has desired is within reach, but since it isnt how she expected to get it is torn about pursuing it.

Im not torn, Toki said sounding definitive. But when Shion looked at her knowingly admitted, Okay, perhaps a little. But as a priestess arent you going against some of your long held beliefs?

Shion shrugged before answering, Youre talking to a woman that expressed her desire to be with Naruto by asking him to knock her up.

Toki laughed, Im surprised he didnt take you on the spot.

Shion giggled admitting, So am I, especially since he well already establishing his Family as he calls it. If the past few days are anything to go by, then I missed out on years of great um I mean

Toki smiled but some of the mirth she felt fade to be replaced with jealousy as she stated, I think we both know what you mean.

Sorry, Shion said, Its just I am happy as crazy as it sounds. The other women are great too Toki watched Shions cheeks color and had the strange feeling that the priestess was imagining her naked. Shion composed herself before saying, Im sorry if my coming over feel like Im pouring salt in a wound.

No, I do appreciate the gesture, Toki said, I shouldnt have been bitter towards you if I was truly content with my choice. Our conversation has helped me settle my lingering doubts. Toki kept her face blank but had needed to call on all her diplomatic training to sound like she meant what she had just said.

Yet, she doubted that Shion had bought it as the blonde woman stood while saying, I should get going.

Toki had the feeling the womans wanting to leave was so Toki could maintain her faade of truly being at peace with passing on Naruto. Although she knew it would be best not to ask she nonetheless did, Shion, why did you visit me tonight? The woman paused before looking back obviously conflicted about saying anything, so the Daimyo said, Please tell me.

Shion sighed, but explained, I had a vision.

You mean someone is going to die? Am I?

No, no, no, no, Shion said quickly mental slapping herself for forgetting what those words used to entail, My vision wasnt so much me seeing a persons death, but my own. Tokis eyes widened in concern causing the priestess to say, I assure you in the vision I had I was fine. I would even say better than fine.

I dont understand, if you had a vision then how could you be okay?

The visions I receive are sent to me from a future self, one who when I experienced them in the past had been killed and by presenting it to me I would see who was nearby and then proclaim that person would die in my place. Since I was always surrounded by loyal retainers meant to die for me, my death visions were more like self-fulfilling prophecies. They only worked so long as the person was willing to die in my place. Shion smiled brightly and Toki knew exactly what the woman was feeling as she continued, Naruto, was the first and only to challenge my predictions and although he was willing to die for me. By touching my heart he convinced me to gamble my fate along with his.

Still if you had a vision.

Shions cheeks colored as she admitted, Well to trigger a vision certain requirements are needed to be met by the future me and it turns out a lot of them also happen when Im in a state of bliss.

Toki eyes grew even wider then when she thought Shions vision had been related to her death, You mean

Shion nodded as she said amused, I guess they dont call it, the little death for no reason, now do they?

I suppose not, Toki said. She began to ask, But why share this I was there.

Shion nodded, I shouldnt have come. I am sorry for

You said a person isnt bound by your visions, that we can change our fates. Shion nodded so Toki said, Then I thank you for sharing. The me in your vision was weak and compromised her beliefs for pleasure. Thank you, for not letting me walk towards such a fate blindly.

Shion fought back a frown, as she replied, Im glad I could help. Turning she began to leave, but stopped upon looking back as she couldnt help thinking, Oh Toki, the woman in my vision might not have been your definition of strong. But she looked everyones definition of happy. Shion didnt give voice to her thoughts instead giving the Daimyo a soft smile before leaving while hoping she hadnt prevented a future she had wanted to see from happening.

*****

Why wont this fool just let me be, yo? Killer Bee said mentally to himself although he wasnt surprised when his Bijuu responded.

Maybe because youve done such a crappy job of pretending to be the Raikage that hes suspicious of you and your intentions.

Nah, that cant be it, my impersonation is so much the bomb. Id be able to even fool his mom. Still despite his stated belief, he couldnt help noticing that the nine-tails host was keeping a close eye on him. Hmph, no matter we just have to get through tonights performance and then Aisha and I can book it back to Kumo with Ay no much the wiser.

You mean she can get back without getting caught, Gyuki replied sounding upset, You and I are going to face the Raikages Iron Claw for sure. He knew we left only seconds after you decided to leave, like a moron.

Hey now, eight-o dont be like that. You know I only let it look like he can take me to the mat.

Whatever, Gyuki said. I still dont see what you find so desirable about that harpy.

Harpy, Bee said in disbelief before holding out his hand towards the dancing woman, To call that a harpy you definitely arent seeing things through my eyes.

Or your rose tinted glasses, Gyuki quickly countered.

Hey are you okay? What are you gesturing too?

Killer Bee looked at Naruto and realized he was holding his hand out rather strangely due to the conversation going on solely in his head. Dont worry about it, ya fool? Im just practicing my pose for the statue my beloved shinobi will one day erect in my honor. Feeling a triumphant smirk he said, See that sounded just like my brother.

Did you hit your head or something? Naruto asked causing Gyuki to begin laughing in in Bees head.

Hey you little punk you do realize youre talking to the one, the only Kil umRaikage.

Before Naruto could respond though, he heard an instrument that sounded out of place begin playing. It had started softly, but soon the haunting melody was overpowering the electric sounding music coming from the speakers. That wasnt the only effect of the music though, as Naruto noticed people beginning to sway drunkenly as if about to pass out. Noticing he was in the same boat, he cursed as although he had learned how to take control of a genjutsu that created elaborate illusions, he was still rather weak against those that manipulated the sense or in this particular case put people to sleep. Trying to break it before he went under, he felt the effects fade as another melody began to play.

He noticed that it was the same for the rest of the crowd and didnt need to look back to see that Tayuya was playing her flute to counter the genjutsu. Listening for the first melody, Naruto cursed as although he had a sense of where the person should be. He couldnt see anyone making him guess that even while battling Tayuya in a battle of hearing based genjutsu, the person was skilled enough to maintain the one hiding his presence. Reaching for his stomach, Naruto twisted his hand over the seal activating his chakra cloak and suddenly could sense the malice the person was emitting, but could sense several other sources of the emotion nearby. Yet focusing on the closest one, he could sense it moving towards the obviously confused and quickly growing terrified Aisha.

At that same moment though, the disguised Killer Bee said, There you are you sucka. Get ready for a Bijuu powered beat down.

Bee leapt towards the person, who thanks to the help of his Bijuu, was no longer invisible. He flew over the crowd which scattered and began to panic upon seeing the chakra coated shinobi travel through the air towards the scared singer.

However, rather than the stage exploding into dust as Naruto would have expected, a bubble of energy appeared around the jinchurikis apparent target which Bee slammed into. For a moment the energy field and Chakra covered Bull-like Bee seemed to clash before the large dark-skinned man was sent flying. He hit the ground hard tearing a path through the earth before he came to a rest on a pile of dirt with his henge removed.

The melody stopped causing the genjutsu keeping the presence invisible to end which revealed a young man with blond hair and gold eyes, who was holding a recorder to his lips. The revealed man looked almost childish although also demonic due to the small black horns poking out from his blond locks. He was dressed in a black military like uniform, but Naruto noticed that attached to his right shoulder was a shoulder pad and on the portion covering his upper arm was a familiar Yin/Yang sporting crystal.

Fubuki recognized it as well as she landed next to Naruto, Shit, this bastard has chakra armor. Where the hell did he get it?

I dont know, Naruto said watching the man as he marked the threats appearing from the scattering crowd.

Despite being outnumbered the man smiled as he said, My quite a few more shinobi then I was expecting. Still, there are quite a few lovely faces to add to my collection. Producing a wicked looking dagger he added, Although, lets not get ahead of ourselves, and forget about the one that brought me here.

The man threw his blade towards Aisha, Naruto prepared to intercept it not sure he would be able to even with his speed, but was beaten to the punch as Bee pushed the woman out of the way. The dagger tore into his shoulder, but Bee didnt even flinch as he tore it out and the wound began to heal. You arent one to learn your lesson are you, Nyau? Or are you really so eager for another beating.

Things arent going to go your way this time, the escaped criminal stated boldly. This time Im going to be the one carving you up and serving you like the Octopus that you are.

Bee pulled his blades out tossing them in the air and caught them holding the swords in his unique seven sword style. Leaping forward, the jinchuriki made Narutos eyes bulge as despite it looking strange how he held his blades, the man effortlessly wielded them. His opponent tried to keep up with the wildly swinging blades, but was soon forced on the defensive using his recorder and another dagger he had produced to defend himself.

Naruto deactivated his chakra cloak aware that the more power he used the stronger the chakra armor the man was wearing would become. Sensing several of his lovers approaching from behind him, he said, Ayame, Koyuki. I want you two to stay out of this.

But Naruto weve

I know youve been training to fight, Naruto said. But this isnt one that the unprepared should wade into.

Ayame looked like she wanted to argue, but Koyuki placed a hand on her shoulder stating, Hes right. That is chakra armor that he is wearing. It not only protects the user from genjutsu, and ninjutsu, but also amplifies the users own abilities. On top of that we do not know what improvements have been made to the design. A pair of amateurs like us would only be in the way.

Ayame didnt like it, but noticing that Tsunami, Gaara and Sari were helping to keep the retreating crowd from devolving into a stampede of frightened people said, Well help clear the area.

Good, Naruto said, noticing Tayuya disappearing into the shadows cast by the staircase of the main entrance. She began playing her flute which had a calming effect on the crowd helping Tsunami and the others keep order.

Tsunade walked past her lover commenting, I hope you arent considering giving me orders to stay back.

I wouldnt dream of it, Naruto stated, You are the Hokage after all.

Im glad to see that you remember that, Tsunade said charging forward.

Narutos gaze shifted from Tsunade to the fight going on the stage as Bee tied up his opponents blade with one of his own, before attempting to stab him with two more swords which he held with his knee and elbow. However, the armor sparked to life repelling Bees swords leaving him open for Nyau to stab his dagger into the jinchurikis stomach, which he then kicked the end of, jamming it further into the larger mans gut as he flew back.

Bee, Aisha shouted as the man she had often thought of only as a buffoon hit the ground near her. Her gaze shifted to Nyau, who pulled another blade and tossed it at her, but before it could travel more than a third of the distance it was knocked out of the air by a senbon.

The small glass sphere tied to the end of the needle shattered upon hitting the ground and the chemical inside reacting to the air created a massive ice wall between the wounded Jinchuriki and singer, and the man intending them harm.

Nyaus gaze shifted skyward towards Fubuki, who had thrown the senbon, as she flew overhead thanks to her own chakra armor. Fubuki landed before him with the ice wall at her back, and asked, Where did you get that armor?

Before the child-like man could answer, Tsunade reached him throwing a punch which the man skipped back to avoid. Ask him after we kick his ass, the Hokage said.

Those are big words coming from a womans whose face will soon be urk

Tsunade closed the distance between them easily and slammed the palm of her hand against the mans chin. Although she didnt use chakra to augment her strength as she knew it would cause the armor to react, her hand had still felt as if it had passed through some kind of invisible barrier.

Not sure what the feeling meant, she smirked as the man brought a hand to his mouth which began to fill with blood, as he screamed, You phucking bith I bith my tongueth off.

Tsunade followed up with several more shots, but despite the blows landing on his unprotected face she didnt feel as if they were landing with any real force behind them. A fact highlighted as her last one connected and Nyaus face didnt even turn from it. Glaring at the woman, he asked, Isth that it?

Tsunades face turned from confusion to shock as the man began to grow, from being child-like to a hulking brute. He raised both his hands over his head, and clasping them, intended to drive Tsunade through the stage like a spike. The Hokage leapt away landing on the ice wall, before leaping back at the man as his missed attack shattered the stage floor. She kicked him in the face, but before she could leap away he caught her by the leg, and then grabbing her other one pulled her legs apart as if to tear her in half while saying, Letth make a wisth.

He screamed in pain though as Naruto, slid between his legs and aiming up struck out with both legs right to the mans unguarded genitals. Despite the armor softening the blow, even a soft blow to the nuts was enough to get him to let go of Tsunade, who hit the ground and rolled away. Naruto followed suit, as the now hulking man zeroed in on him and raised one of the hands clutching his package to smash his fist into him.

The blow missed, further weakening the floor of the stage as a new hole was punched through it. The structure groaned as a result before collapsing. Naruto and the others managed to leap away while the still recovering Nyau was caught in the stages collapse.

Landing outside the dust cloud, Naruto saw that Aisha had helped Bee get free, who was standing, although still holding his stomach. The blond Sage could see that the Kumos jinchuriki wound was healed, but knew it would still be tender for a while from personal experience.

The collapsed stage began to shift about, and wondering how to take the hulking man down considered switching to Sage mode. But, he didnt think now was the right time to gamble on whether the armor would react to Senjutsu Chakra. He also considered trying his new Chakra Beast Mode, but abandoned the idea as it wouldnt be wise to use it due to the limited space and not wanting to damage the manor where the scared people had taken refuge.

Nyau emerged from ruined stage with a yell throwing pieces of it off his body which were sent flying. But before he could take a single step towards them, the familiar chirping of a thousand birds filled the air. Kakashi charged the man from behind coming over the back of the rubble stabbing his jutsu into the mans back. The energy field sprang to life, which blew the Leaf Jounin back. Narutos eyes drifted to the crystal powering the armor remembering how Sasukes Chidori had been enough to damage it. However, despite the armor taking a direct hit from the much more powerful Lightning Cutter, it didnt seem as if the blow had overpowered the crystal.

Kakashi recovered in mid-air, landing in a crouch although he skidded several feet still. Nyau roared as he charged the jounin, who had his Sharingan revealed. Just as the man was pulling his hand back to smash it where Kakashi still remained crouched looking like the blowback from hitting the energy barrier was still affecting him, Sakura emerged from behind the stage in a similar manner as Team Sevens captain had. She grabbed the outstretch arm, using her momentum to pull the larger man into a spin before letting go. Once his back was facing Kakashi, the jounin sprung up and grabbed the hulking man from behind. He pulled Nyau into a reverse suplex and smashed his skull into the ground.

The blow obviously dazed the large man, but it didnt finish him as was evident by his quickly rolling to his feet. He staggered slightly, but was still aware enough to fend off Kakashi and Sakura as they leapt at him with a backhanded blow that caught the jounin in the side and sent him into the pink-haired kunoichi. Before the two hit the ground, Naruto activating his chakra cloak and caught them before he then Hirashined back to Tsunade.

The Hokage took Kakashi and from how her hands began to glow, Naruto guessed his teacher had likely broken a rib or two.

Nyau smiled as all his opponents were gathered near one another and began to charge but he only took a few steps before a paper shuriken slammed into him which then exploded from the paper bombs used in its construction. Konan appeared over the group with paper wings keeping her airborne. Holding one of her hands above her head another paper shuriken appeared, which she threw at the man as he emerged from the smoke. He battered it to the side, but the force of the explosion caused him to stagger if not fall.

Konan kept up the pressure as Bee joined them and said, Yo, you seem to have some experience with the device preventing me from giving that chump the beating he deserves. I could let Eight-0 off the chain, but thats going to have a very negative effect on the local environment if ya dig me.

I do, Naruto said with a nod as Konan burst into a bunch of paper butterflies in order to avoid being hit by a piece of rubble, but which Sakura intercepted by leaping into the air and kicking it back. But, the energy barrier screamed to life shattering it before it connected, Unfortunately it seems this guy has a vastly upgraded model as in the past a jutsu like Kakashis Lighting Cutter would have at least damaged it somewhat. It also seems this model has found a way to compensate against taijutsu as well.

Well then perhaps whoever upgraded it, hasnt found a way to prevent it from defending against itself, Fubuki suggested. When Naruto looked back towards her, she explained, That was how I was defeated by Sakura and Sasuke after all. They maneuvered Mizore and me into colliding which caused our chakra armors to overload. Ill fly into

No, Naruto said cutting her off, Give it to me.

Fubukis frowned saying, Why is it

I can do it, without having to sacrifice myself, Naruto said quickly cutting off her complaint that he would risk himself in her place. Ill charge him and when the power crystal is about to overload then Ill Hiraishin away.

Why not just use a clone? Fubuki asked still not liking the idea even as she accepted that he did have the best chance of pulling it off without ending up in the hospital or worse.

Theres no guarantee that a clone, even the more durable model would withstand the power surge, Naruto replied accepting the power crystal assembly from Fubukis armor. If it doesnt and dispels, this asshole is going to have an idea of what we are up to. Focusing on Bee, he asked, With that being said, if the explosion doesnt take this guy down are you up to it.

Bee smiled stating, Oh yeah. If you give me the opening, Ill show you why Im called the Killer Bee.

Naruto nodded and took a deep breath before saying, Alright, here goes nothing. Stabbing one of his kunai in the ground, he charged towards the man as Konan ceased her barrage. Pulling a second, he threw it towards Nyaus skull hoping not so much to hit him, but to keep it close enough that it didnt activate the energy barrier. A task made easier as his opponent while matching his charge, obviously didnt trust the barrier enough to chance the tri-prong kunai bypassing it, and so angled his head away. The kunai flew past him without altering course causing Naruto to smile as he disappeared in a flash to reappear behind him while shouting, Got you.

Slamming the power crystal into Nyaus back, he yelled out as he felt the shock of the overload pass through him, but upon hearing the crystal in his hand begin to crack pushed off the man leaving it behind as he reappeared near the kunai he had placed in the ground. He looked up in time to see Nyau get consumed by a large explosion. He scanned the dust cloud that it kicked up and noticed something about to appear. Bee didnt hesitate, going back into his Six-Tailed Chakra cloak before launching himself at the shadow about to appear.

Nyau stepped out obviously banged up, but Naruto noticed the crystal that had powered the armor was missing from where it had been on his left shoulder. A fact which was highlighted as Bee clotheslined the menace caving in his chest. Naruto breathed a sigh of relief as Nyau didnt even budge from where his body smashed into the earth.

Bee ended his cloak holding his one hand up in the air shouting, I told you, ya fool, aint no one allowed to mess with Aisha while her number one fan is around.

Naruto sent a look back towards where the singer was standing. Having heard from Kin about what she had intended, he wasnt sure that she could even appreciate what Bee had done for her, especially considering the trouble he would likely be in with the Raikage. However, before he could give the matter more thought his head spun back to Bee as something large smashed into the ground behind him. Cursing, and hoping the other sources of menace he had felt werent attacking he prepared to reactivate his cloak, but stopped as two shinobi appeared between the Naruto and the others and the dust cloud.

He relaxed as he recognized Darui and Shii, but tensed up again as he heard Bee shout, Aw man not the clawwwwww

Naruto watched as the dust cloud began to light up with the electricity that went along with the vice-like clamp Ay was administering to a pressure point in Bees shoulder. He sensed Aisha likely preparing to bolt, but Yugito appeared behind her stating, Going somewhere? Im sure what Bee is going through will pale when compared to what Lord Raikage has in store for you.

Ay appeared from the dust moments later his large hand still tightly clenched around Bees shoulder as he dragged the jinchuriki behind him. Coming to a stop before Tsunade, he said, I apologize for the disruption my subordinates caused to those in attendance. I assure you Lightning will make amends.

Karin approached having exited the manor with Kiyomi after the fight concluded and said, That is not necessary Lord Raikage. Fortunately no one was harmed, and moreover Lady Koyuki has informed me that her country has been investigating the technology that has been appearing on the black market lately. This persons showing up here might provide an important clue to that investigation. Like who would outfit him with it.

Perhaps we should ask these two, a new voice called out before pushing Gantetsu and Choseki towards the group.

Ay looked over seeing a woman dressed as an entertainer standing behind the two tied up men and asked, Who are you?

This is Hanare, Tsunade said introducing the former missing-nin, Shes the one that I recommend for the position we need to be filled.

Really, Ay said his gaze returning to the woman giving her a more appraising once over, Im still not sure why you believe we should use a missing-nin for such an important role.

That is a matter that we can discuss at a later date, Tsunade said. Focusing on Hanare she asked, What makes you believe these two are responsible?

I overheard a conversation they had in regards to Miss Aisha here, Hanare answered. At the time, I had assumed that they had intended to drop her from their label, and replace her with another act. They made mention of sending out a special invitation and of insuring some merchandise arrived in time for tonights show. I thought they had hoped to offload her music before dumping her and announcing a new headliner.

What did you say you bitch, you knew

Aisha trailed off after the Raikage focused an extremely angry glare at the woman. Focusing back on Hanare, he said, Continue.

Well, considering all that happened. Its easy to imagine the invite that was mentioned was for her stalker, and if so the merchandise might have been the armor he wore. Hanare paused before adding, Im guessing that her manager wanted to have her stalker kill her tonight in order to profit from her death as it would likely increase interest in her music if only for a short time. The armor was likely insurance if Lord Bee interfered as he did last time.

Ay studied the former Jomae kunoichi, who moved towards Kakashi as Darui and Shii took possession of the two men she had brought. Tsunade, I will base my decision for your nomination on how well she has read this situation. I trust there is no complaint about me taking these men off your hands.

Just so long as anything you learn is sent my way. I cant speak for Lady Koyuki in regards to the Chakra Armor though, The Hokage replied.

Fubuki approached having been examining the remains stating, Theres not much there to salvage Im afraid. The overload destroyed all the important components. You can help yourself to the remains if you believe it will help you learn anything.

I believe the Leaf would be better suited to that, Ay admitted due to the Konohas superior medical techniques. I trust if you learn anything we might have missed from his stay at Iron Mountain you will inform us.

Of course, Tsunade replied.

Good, then well be taking our leave. I have some disciplinary matters I must attend to, Ay said causing Bee to groan and Aisha to pale.

*****

Naruto stepped up to the stone wall located behind the manor in preparation for the closing fireworks. He felt someone coming up behind him so said, Well tonights just been chocked full of surprises. Turning he smiled at Toki before adding, I was afraid you were hesitant to be alone with me.

Perhaps a little, the Daimyo of Bird replied stepping up to the wall to look out over the ocean and some of the brightly lit ships on it awaiting the fireworks. However, I realize that was silly of me as despite what I have learned on this trip, you are the same man who helped me when I needed it most.

Naruto turned to look out over the water and sensing something remaining unsaid prompted, But

But, unlike the other women you have helped and have since joined you in your ambition and your bed. I will not be one of them. Regardless of how I might feel about you, I I cannot accept the notion that you can care for us equalyl and refuse to be with someone who cannot be wholly committed to me.

I understand, Naruto said keeping the disappointment he felt to himself. Turning to face her he stated, I hope this doesnt mean we cannot be friends.

Of course it doesnt, Toki said favoring him with a smile, And as your friend I will support your goal. I believe its success will only mean greater stability for all the Elemental Countries both large and small.

Im glad to hear that, Naruto said placing his hand on hers which rested on the wall as the nights sky was illuminated by the first firework going off. You are important to me, Toki.

And you me, the Daimyo replied feeling an urge to kiss him from the romantic setting. However, it passed as Ayame stepped up on his other side. She didnt say anything as she linked her arm with his. Toki then noticed that she was being surrounded as more and more of his lovers began to congregate around him. I should go, Toki said stepping away to quickly have her spot next to Naruto usurped by Sakura.

Naruto nodded favoring her with a smile as he asked, Dont you want to watch the fireworks?

I caught them on the first night, Toki said, I need to gather my things so my party can set off early tomorrow and beat the rush.

Okay, Naruto said accepting her reasoning, Please take care until we meet again if you leave and I dont get the chance to say good-bye tomorrow.

Toki accepted the good-bye responding, Of the two of us, I think the one that needs to be careful is you. You are just as reckless as I remember. So please be safe.

Dont worry Toki, I cant die. Too many people are counting on me, Naruto said with a smile and his eyes twinkling in happiness.

Toki nodded as a particularly large firework went off illuminating the fact that more of the people he had been referencing had joined them. He turned back towards the firework show as Tsunade blocked Tokis view of him. The Daimyo began to walk away, feeling lonely and looked back to see that her view of Naruto was blocked by all the women present that he was with. Although, she felt that fact was exactly why she needed to walk away, she couldnt help but notice that the scene looked just like a family standing together instead of the constant competition for his affection that she imagined being a part of his harem would be.

*****

As the fire work show neared its end, and the remaining rockets were sent skyward a woman watched dispassionately finding the sight only to be mildly entertaining. She grabbed the glass of wine she was enjoying and sipped it as the fireworks illuminated the deck of the ship she was sitting on, showing she wore a white and black uniform similar to the kind Nyau had worn. Her interest in the display ended as a voice called from the radio sitting on the table before her, Did you enjoy the show my dear?

The woman reached for the mic that would allow her to respond as she answered, It was interesting. The normally calm and composed woman had struggled to sound as dispassionate as usual when addressing the man, but still felt the heat in her cheeks which had nothing to do with the wine she had consumed.

Interesting? What a curious word to use, the radio responded with the mans amusement being easy to hear. I thought that even you would be more broken up about the death of one of your Three Beasts.

Although not pleased by it, the woman said, The strong survive and the weak die. Nyau was obviously weak, and should have recognized he was no match for a jinchuriki, let alone two.

A shame really. The man on the other end said, I so did admire his passion. Something you could stand to develop. You may be our little Ice Queen, but surely even you have a heart that most desire to find something that can make it pitter=patter wildly.

The woman wondered if the man had seen her reaction to witnessing the battle of her subordinate and the gathered shinobi. After all, witnessing the smile of the blond man, Naruto, she had felt her heart react exactly as the man was suggesting. Finding she desired nothing more to make him hers, in a similar manner as Nyau had needed to carve up Aisha, she said, Passions can lead us to ruin. Something you used twice now with Nyau. So you tell me, was the test successful?

Oh absolutely, the man said pleased, Nyaus first run in with Bee gave us excellent control data which when compared with the new data will tell us just how much of an improvement he experienced from wearing the Mark III armor.

What of the weakness that was exploited? the woman asked with a hint of curiosity even if she did find the armor went against her principles.

It cant be helped, the man answered, Even if we added a means to shut the armor down should it contact another set, it would just allow the opponents to try and exploit that by forcing users close together. The tradeoff would be the same.

I suppose, the woman replied losing interest, but catching sight of the man she now wished to possess as the final fireworks cast their light on the crowd said, Lord Bison?

Go ahead Esdeath.

I would like to participate in the upcoming operation against Konoha.

Esdeath frowned as after a long silence the leader of the organization Shadaloo replied, Your services are not required for that mission. Vega and Cammy will be escorting the client during the operation. Keep in mind, he wants as many people to get out alive as possible, something you are not exactly known for allowing, my dear. Her frown deepened as the sight of Naruto faded into darkness as no new fireworks exploded. However, she accepted his decree as he added, Dont worry, there will be plenty more chances to engage the Leaf in the future.

Esdeath felt a smile appear as she said pleased, I look forward to the chance.

Im sure you do, Bison replied before the radio went silent, and the motor of her ship started to return her to Shadaloos base.

*****

Kushina sat in the dining room located within Kiyomis mansion feeling rather uncomfortable due to what had brought her there and who she was there to see. The Uzumaki hated the fact that she was there to see Kiyomi, who had returned from Wave far quicker than her son. The reason being due to the fact that although she was one of her sons lovers, Kushina still harbored more than a little resentment towards her for the life that she had been robbed of because of the Bijuu. However, the two were able to set aside their differences whenever the man they both cared for was involved. Although truthfully, Kushina had to admit that she was the one that tended to need a reason to call upon the Bijuu. Something that Kiyomi seemed to respect, as she gave the woman a wide berth unless their mutual interests aligned. Another reason for her giving Kiyomi such a wide berth since her release from the seal, was also due to the Bijuu knowing of her less than motherly affections for her son.

That was why Kushina was sure the red-headed Bijuu had obviously been surprised by her coming to the mansion wishing to speak with her. Kushina waited for Kiyomi to return with the water that she had requested and began to think about what had brought her there. That being her son, who was due back from Wave soon, and from the giddiness she saw in the other women connected to Naruto expected to be as soon as that day. Yet, while Kushina couldnt wait to see him again, a part of her was dreading it. Primarily as she didnt know if she could bottle up her desires for him any longer as for the past week she had indulged in them to her hearts content.

Kushina felt a familiar sense of annoyance which she directed towards Ino and hoped the Yamanaka could sense it, and yet while a part of the Uzumaki wanted to strangle the blonde kunoichi. Another part of her wanted to thank her as she had made good use of the two items that Ino had left. The first of which, the panties that had been soiled with her sons cum, Kushina had returned although she had masturbated using them, though having needed to do it in her room since the Yamanaka had been sleeping in Narutos bed. The next morning Kushina feeling guilty about doing so and had washed them intending to give them back to Ino, but that was when she had found the second item. Kushina wouldnt have needed the ostentatious orange color to know that it had been made from a mold of her sons cock, as his dick had haunted her dreams since her first accidental exposure to it.

The red-head had managed to avoid the temptation it had represented all day, but had tried to force Ino to remove it from her grasp by changing the bedspread. That night when the blonde had returned to the apartment, Kushina had smirked internally as Ino had obviously been disappointed that the sheets which had carried Narutos earthy and arousing scent were removed and replaced with new ones. Kushina had left the sex toy out, and when Ino had entered his room followed handing the kunoichi her panties, while reminding her it wasnt proper to leave such things lying around, and hoping she attributed the fact that they had been missing to Kushinas washing them. She had also told her it was unladylike to leave their pleasure aids lying around.

Kushina had intended to quickly retreat expecting Ino to take it with her since it was apparent she wasnt planning to stay as what had brought her there had been removed. Ino had stunned her into silence though as she had boldly asked, Does that mean you have a few hidden around here? Im sure you must, what with having such a handsome and virile son to look at all day.

Kushina had tried to stutter a denial, but Ino hadnt really been interested in it as she did what Kushina asked by simply opening a drawer in the nightstand next to the bed and placing the orange cock inside. A-arent you going to take that with you?

Ino just shrugged as she moved to leave the room, No, without being reminded of your sons presence. I just dont think that Ill be needing it. Well good night then, and pleasant dreams.

Her dreams had been pleasant, particularly since although she had tried to resist using the toy after Ino had left, she had been unable too. She had drifted off to sleep only after giving herself several powerful orgasms while using the recreation of her sons dick which she had left buried inside her all night, so couldnt help but dream of a life where she got to enjoy him as his lovers did. When she had awoken, she had used it several more times that morning before putting it back in case Ino came to collect it. But, that very night she had been thrilled to find it still there and had again used it to aid her fantasies.

A pattern which she had repeated every night and morning since, but with Naruto set to return knew that she had to break it less she be forced to admit to Ino that she was commandeering her toy at night should the kunoichi come looking for it. With her time in the seal having taught her that when caught between a battle between her libido and her sense of what was right in regards to her son, her libido rarely lost. Kushina figured it would be only a matter of time before she couldnt resist using the toy again, but by then Ino might have moved its hiding place causing her to seek the Yamanaka out and admit that she had been using it and likely why. The mortification of having to confess to her unmotherly desires, but knowing she couldnt resist them on her own had forced her to turn to the Bijuu she had once housed as someone she hoped to be able to discuss the situation with.

Here you go, Kiyomi said placing a tray with a pitcher of water and a pair of glasses on the table.

Kiyomi watched on amused as Kushina took one of the glasses and downed the contents in a single gulp. The Uzumaki then refilled it but before she repeated the process the Bijuu said, While you are welcome to stay as long as you wish, whatever is making you so nervous isnt going to abate through busying yourself with tasks other than what brought you here.

Kushina finished pouring her glass, but placed it down stating, Youre right. So I heard the last night of the opening celebration was rather exciting.

The former fox gave an amused and knowing smirk as Kushina continued to bide for time. But indulging her fellow red-head replied, True, and sadly the excitement eclipsed the firework show at the end, but the night still ended on a high note.

Hearing the note of recalled pleasure in Kiyomis tone Kushina said drily, I bet it did.

Kiyomi heard the hidden jealousy in the other womans voice so said, Now with that out of the way. How about we talk about what brought you here? If I was to guess it is related to the fact that your son is set to return today, and you dont know whether to hug him or fuck him. Kushinas face colored instantly as she looked away guiltily, but rather than deny it, the woman simply nodded. Kiyomi had to send a mental congratulation to Ino, who had clued the Bijuu into her plan after her quick return from Wave. Kiyomi had even contributed in several small ways so that the Yamanaka could better guide the situation towards the desired results. Deciding to give a push of her own, the Bijuu stated, Then I would think the solution is simple, you should hug him and then fuck him. Although I suppose the reverse would also work if it might prove a tad bit confusing for him.

Despite her jest Kiyomi kept her face impassive, which was difficult considering the shocked fish out of water look that Kushina was giving her. When she found her voice the woman asked, W-what did you say?

Theres no need to force shocked indignation

Whos forcing it, Kushina said angrily, I I didnt come here for you to make light of my struggles.

Nor am I, Kiyomi said. The Uzumakis stern gaze told the Bijuu that she believed otherwise and upon further reflection she admitted, Okay, perhaps I was a little flippant. But I wasnt joking, you should take him as a lover.

I I cant do that Im his mother.

So

Kushina didnt bother to hide her exasperation as she stated agitatedly, Its immoral and wrong and

There are plenty of women already bound to him, who would be considered to be in just as an immoral relationship due to

You dont think Ive told myself that, Kushina snapped standing. You dont think Ive tried to say that its no big deal because Naruto has lovers who are kin yet share him. Ive been a part of them doing so due to my giving into my weaknesses.

Then why do you

Because it is wrong for me to want the same thing, Kushina said cutting the Bijuu off. Im his mother.

Youre also a woman with needs, Kiyomi replied sympathetically to the womans emotional struggles. Needs that I think extend past just the physical although that seems to be what you are fixating on. Have you not considered why it is so many women are willing to share him?

Its because hes special, Kushina said her tone calming somewhat, and he loves and cherishes them all.

Thats right, Kiyomi said sitting almost regally in her chair, But it does go deeper than his loving and cherishing us. You see, he makes each of his feel special, and its a feeling that we feel we could never experience with someone else, and recognizing that feeling within ourselves. We also recognize it within each other so gladly share him rather than depriving others of that feeling.

What are you trying to say? Kushina asked from a tiredness that didnt just cover her recent emotional outbursts, but her long struggles with her desires.

Im saying that the only one barring you from starting a relationship with your child outside of the one you already share is you. None of the women tied to him would pass judgment on your wishing to be with him in such a way.

Kushina seemed to wilt as she said, I should have known this was a mistake. There are plenty of people who would brand me and by extension him as degenerates should I take your advice.

You are right of course, Kiyomi said dismissively, Just as there are those who would say the same about all of us bound to him because we dont insist on being his one and only.

I Im going

Kushina began to walk away, she stopped as she prepared to open the door due to Kiyomi calling, There is something you should know Kushina and which I tried to tell you when I gave you the key to his seal.

Looking over her shoulder, she knew she shouldnt ask due to the smirk the Bijuu was wearing. But ignoring the feeling she asked, And that would be?

His dick feels almost as if it was made for you, Kiyomi replied squirming slightly in her chair as she rubbed her thighs together despite keeping her legs crossed. The face I wear is Mitos, but my body was cast from the mold that was you. I guess if you want to be technical, your son has been enjoying your body for years now.

Yyou bitch what gave you the right

Oh get over it, Kiyomi said quickly, I had no idea of your relationship to him until after I settled on this form. Not that I care even now. I will never understand why you humans insist on having so many rules in regards to matters of the heart. You claim to be able to love unlimitedly, but most insist that that it is only proper to enjoy the physical ways of showing that love with one person. Furthermore I find it silly that two people who love each other and wish to do so physically as well, are hindered due to matters outside of their control such as who they are tied to by blood. There may be something to not allowing a parent to take advantage of their role in order to seduce an unknowing child, but Naruto is hardly unknowing in matters of the flesh.

That doesnt change the fact that it is wrong, Kushina stated.

Kiyomi shrugged while dismissively replying, According to who? People who have already made up their mind without taking into account your particular situation or what led you here. I think you will find that freeing yourself from what such people think would be the first step to unlocking your path to happiness.

Kushina gave a weak smile filled with sadness as she said, Life has already shown me that it doesnt particularly care about allowing me to be happy. Good-bye.

*****

Kiyomi frowned from her fellow red-heads statement before whispering, Then you should stop being such a coward and take your happiness from it.

That was particularly cruel of you, a voice called from behind her.

Kiyomi rolled her eyes as she replied, Reduced to eavesdropping now, are we Mito?

Mito moved to in front of the Bijuu before replying, I was curious as to why Kushina would seek you out.

And yet you call me cruel for speaking the truth, but made no effort to offer her any of your own sage advice. Kiyomi smiled as Mito looked away guiltily before adding, Perhaps because you couldnt exactly chime in due to your own habits of sucking her sons cum from your granddaughters pussy.

Its true that coming from me any words about avoiding such a relationship would ring hollow, but thats why you should have offered her the support she was seeking.

That is exactly what I did, Kiyomi said her smile growing wider as a result of Mitos disbelieving face. If she had wanted someone to tell her not to take her son as a lover there were better people then me she could have sought out.

Mito scoffed stating, Its is rather difficult for her to approach them considering that most of the people that she is close to are also bound to her child.

Perhaps, Kiyomi conceded. However, they, like you seem to believe I should have, would have likely at least supported her decision to resist her desire to deepen her relationship with her son. Yet she sought out me, a woman that has no true ties to societys notions about incest. Therefore, I told her exactly what she wanted to hear and even allowed her to take her moral high ground in rejecting what I told her. But deep down, she knows what she wants and wanted to hear someone tell her to take it.

Mito couldnt exactly fault the Bijuus logic, but nevertheless asked, Are you sure thats what she wanted to hear?

Kiyomi smirked as she sensed that Kushina had quickly returned home and was using the toy Ino had left for her due to a seal that she had placed on it and activated from a persons body heat. The fox Bijuu had also made it so that when the seal was activated it would create a sound dampening barrier, but only for the sounds the person using the toy could hear. Those standing outside of it, would hear all the lovely sounds that Kiyomi was sure Kushina made when using the dildo modeled after her sons penis. Her foxmark also alerted her to the fact that sooner rather than later she might have the answer to that question so she said, Only time will tell.

*****

Naruto stepped into the Hidden Eddy Inn after slamming open the door and calling out, Im home.

Welcome home, Lover. Naruto smiled from the voice even as his eyes grew wide from its owner kneeling on the step leading into the building like a wife waiting submissively for her husband.

Before he could respond, Sakura peeked out from behind Naruto asking the question on his mind, What are you playing at?

What do you mean? Ino replied innocently while standing, I just wanted to welcome home the man I love. Not all of us got to spend an entire seven days with him. Closing the distance between them, she wrapped her arms around his neck kissing him deeply before pulling back to say, You should wash up. Im sure your mom has prepared something special for your return.

Naruto wasnt sure why he felt there was something in Inos voice that held a double entendre. But he shrugged mentally giving her one last kiss before saying, Done with me already?

I can wait my turn Lover, Ino said grabbing Sakuras hand, Besides; I need to catch up with my roomie. Its been seven days since Ive had a chance to talk with her also.

But Sakura began to say before being pulled away by Ino.

Naruto chuckled, enjoying the feeling of being home before heading up to the apartment that he shared with his mother. Entering it, he was a little surprised not to smell something cooking considering Inos words, so called out, Mom, Im home.

He frowned not getting a response before hearing a soft and weak sounding, N.. Naruto

Naruto felt something stir from the way his mother had called his name. Although it didnt sound pained, seeing as it came from his room he was afraid something had happened to her while he was gone. Running to his room, he threw open his door shouting, Mom are you

Naruto trailed off as Kushina sat up on his bed her face showing that she was shocked that she hadnt heard his arrival. Narutos mind took a moment to process the situation, as he couldnt quite understand what he was seeing. Breaking it down he recognized his mother obviously, but she was sitting up on his bed with the robe she wore open revealing her nude body to him, but as his mind processed that she was naked, it then realized the orange object buried inside her was a plastic cock, and if he had to guess was the one Ino had mentioned she was going to have made from the mold she had created of his.

His mothers face turned from shock to mortification as she closed her robe saying, Naruto Honey, youre back I

S sorry, I should have knocked, Naruto said the fact that he was standing in his own bedroom barely registering. I Im going to go clean up.

Naruto quickly stepped out of his room, and headed to the bathroom to shower. Stepping out of his clothes in the laundry room, he entered the three-headed shower stall and sighed as the warm spray began to cover him. He looked down, to see his cock standing at attention and tried to will the hardon away, but with no success. He considered making the water freezing, but doubted that would do anything as his dick felt stiff in a way he couldnt really explain. It wasnt like his erection was harder than any of the others he had experienced, but if he had to acquaint it to something he would say if felt rather like the first time he had ever experienced one. Recalling the mortification he had felt upon having to seek out the Third Hokage and receiving a speech from the old man which had involved forging swords to be sheathed. Naruto figured the reason why it applied in this case was because like then he had truly been ignorant of the concept of sex. After all, he had left the Thirds office more confused than when he had entered not understanding that the forged sword the Hokage kept mentioning had been meant to be the penis and the sheath a womans vagina.

This time though, Narutos ignorance had extended to his mother and the fact that she was a woman with needs just like any of the other women he had taken as lovers. Understanding, that his mother calling his name as he entered the apartment had been her fantasying about him, Narutos dick lurched almost painfully as his memory recalled the sight of her laying with her legs spread on his bed while working the fake dick. Naruto looked down and needing to take care of his hardness before he even dreamed of talking with his mom, he began to stroke himself. Naruto knew he could simply Hiraishin to any of his lovers, who would gladly handle it for him, but to do so would break one of the iron-clad rules he had in regards to being with his lovers. Which was simply that when he was with one, or more, then he had to be with them and not day dreaming of someone else. He felt that was one of the reasons his harem did work so well, as his lovers knew that when together, he was only thinking of them and as such never treated his pleasuring them as a chore that he needed to be completed before moving onto something more pleasurable.

He knew that wouldnt be the case this time as he increased the pace of his stroking, as the only person he was thinking of was his mother and the urge he felt to hear her calling his name in pleasure over and over again. Imagining how her face would look as she came and cried out his name, Naruto grunted and for the first time since taking Ino as a lover came from his own hand. He grunted as his seed began to coat the wall of the shower, but sighed as his climax did little to calm his dick down. Starting anew, he began to wonder if some of the times he thought he had witnessed her image replacing his lovers in the past had been because his mother was stepping out of the barrier that had been meant to separate her from the pleasure his women felt in order to enjoy his dick. The idea alone was enough to get Naruto to fire a second volley, but also cause the pole he was roughly tugging to remain like steel in his grip.

*****

Kushina heard the shower finally shut off, and not for the first time felt she should have left the apartment. Yet, she stood before the counter cutting vegetables for his dinner while still in the robe she had thrown on to pleasure and quickly cover herself should Naruto arrive home earlier then she expected as she used Inos toy one last time. Still mortified at her son seeing the shameful side her, she only hoped that he hadnt heard that it was his name she had been whispering.

She heard the door to the laundry room that led to the bathroom open, and looked back towards him. She quickly looked away as she saw him wearing only a towel which he explained sheepishly, Sorry, II didnt grab a change of clothes.

Kushina nodded, but didnt look back as she sensed that her son had stopped. She tried to ignore him, hoping he would hurry and put something on, but when he made no move to, she sensed that much like her that he was searching for some way to speak about what he had witnessed. Finally though, she worked up the courage to say, although without looking back, Naruto please forget what you saw. I I was just feeling lonely and well you kind of saw where that led.

Kushina gasped as from right behind her, her son said, I dont want to forget it. She spun to face him finding herself pinned between him and the counter. The movement caused the towel he had wrapped around his waist to fall to the kitchen floor. He continued on unashamed of his nakedness, Who would want to forget such a sight, or the sweet seductive way you moaned their name as you pleasured yourself.

Kushina felt her mortification grow as Naruto confirmed that he had heard her, and as a result it took a few moments for her to process the pressure against her lips was in fact her son kissing her. She pulled away as she weakly said, Nnaruto we we cant

Despite her words, Kushina did nothing to fight against her son pushing open her robe, as he replied, Says who? I know you desire me as a man

But its wrong of me too. Kushina countered but she moaned as Naruto stepped forward running his cock against her slit

Mom, youre drenched down there. I interrupted you in the middle of your fantasizing about me. But why settle for a toy and your imagination when Im standing before you and want to take care of your needs as a woman. Reaching down, Naruto grabbed her by the butt and lifted her so that her elbows rested on top of the counter. Naruto moved slowly giving his mother every chance to tell him to stop with conviction, but her silence was telling. Lining up with the entrance of her shaved pussy, he plunged in forcefully and basked in the sound of his mother screaming in pleasure as she climaxed.

Kushina couldnt believe how good her orgasm felt considering she had it just from her sons entering her. But she didnt have long to savor it, as Naruto began pumping his hips widely as if to prevent her from trying to stop him now that she had some relief. However, stopping him was the farthest thing from her mind as Naruto continued to fuck her, although she was taking a rather passive role in it. Her cries of pleasure changed in tone as Naruto leaned forward rolling his tongue around her nipple before sucking it.

Kushina couldnt help agreeing with Kiyomis earlier statement that it did indeed feel as if Narutos cock was made for her. With every stroke Kushina cried out as his dick jammed into the entrance of her womb. Naruto only had one speed as he kept the pressure up, as if hoping to prevent her from coming to her senses. A plan that worked as Kushinas brain filled with pleasure, even though she never forgot the fact that it was her son behind it.

Naruto pulled his lips from her tit, and placed them against hers. Kushina didnt hesitate in parting her lips to grant access to his tongue which pressed into hers. Kushina groaned into his mouth, as the pressure of a new explosion of pleasure began to build within the place that had once housed the man now buried inside her. When the vessel containing that pleasure was about to burst, she pulled away to cry, Oh Honey, Im going to cum. A moment later she arched her back in ecstasy as she climaxed again.

Naruto this time around ceased moving within her completely, as if he didnt he would cum along with her due to his mothers milking pussy. Kushina came down from her orgasm as Naruto withdrew from her and let her feet touch the ground. She only remained standing due to her sons strong arms around her waist, and noticing the lack of warmth within her as well as his still hard cock pocking her stomach asked into his chest, Honey, you didnt cum. Why?

Because, Naruto said stroking her hair lovingly, Im not sure if I have the right too. You know what my doing so will mean.

Kushina nodded against his chest before saying, Im so sorry Honey.

Sorry, Naruto said worried stepping back to look at his mother, Do you regret what we did already?

Kushina shook her head as she replied, No I its just you have plenty of lovers. What you need is a mother.

Naruto sighed cupping her face as he said, I have one, and Im extremely lucky to have her. However, despite what you might think what we just did doesnt change the fact that you are and will always be my mom. If you do desire me though as a lover as well, then it isnt the end of our old bond, it would just be our relationship evolving into something new.

Kushina smiled at her child, but countered, You didnt even desire me like this until today.

But I did love you, Naruto said, And now that Ive been with you as a lover. Im grateful that I have realized what a desirable and sexy woman you are. I can only imagine how jealousy I would be if I realized it too late and you found yourself a lover that wasnt me. Kushina blushed, from the compliment and bit her lip as she considered her sons next words, Mom, I want to be the only man in your life. I I havent claimed you as mine yet, but I wont be able to stop myself next time. You may feel this is wrong, but I cant say I agree. But take all the time

Naruto trailed off as his mother let her robe slide from her shoulder to pool around her feet. Holding her arms out to her son, she said, Honey, you talk too much. Take me to bed.

A wide grin appeared on Narutos face as he scooped his mother up in his arms. She kissed him as hungrily as he kissed her while he carried her to his bed, where he set her down gently. Kushina though grabbed him by the shoulders spinning him so that he was on his back. She kissed his chest, before moving down and he groaned as she kissed the tip of his almost painfully swollen prick causing him to moan, Oh mom

Kushina looked up hungrily her violet eyes glowing with lust as she said, Honey, when we are together like this please use my name you are not just my son, but the man in my life now.

She then kissed his dick again before parting her lips and swallowing half his manhood. Naruto buried his hands in her hair as he moaned, Oh fuck Kushina The red-head shivered hearing her name pass through her sons lips with such a pleasure filled tone. She worked her mouth over her sons cock eagerly, desiring to give him some relief as he had done for her. As she eagerly sucked him making loud and wet slurping sounds, she reached her hand between her legs rubbing her drooling cunt and longing to feel her sons dick inside her once more.

Narutos hands tightened in her hair as he said, Mo Kushina, Im at my limit.

Kushina responded by humming into his cock, which set him off. She eagerly drank his cum, making sure not to spill a drop, and when the eruption stopped made sure to clean up afterwards. When she finally let him go, she was sure not a trace of his seed remained behind. Pleased to see his cock still was stiff, she climbed atop of him whispering, Honey, tasting your cum has caused my pussy to begin to throb. It wont settle down until you fill it to the brim with your thick and potent cum. Now that youve seen this side of me, theres no going back for either of us.

Naruto rolled her over so that he was on top and said, I wouldnt have it any other way, before plunging his shaft back inside of her.

This time Naruto took his time, slowly working his length inside his mother while kissing and fondling her tits Kushinas toes curled as her feet pointed up towards the ceiling due to her knees resting on Narutos elbows. Her son and lover kissed up her neck before whispering in her ear, Your pussy is griping me so tightly, and doesnt seem to want to let me go.

Its because, Ive been desiring this moment for so long, she replied into his ear before sticking her tongue into it, I was so jealous of your lovers. I so badly wanted to be them.

Naruto raised his face above hers saying tenderly, And now you are mine forever.

Yes, Kushina said wrapping him in a hug and pulling his chest tight against hers as Naruto began to pick up his pace within her, forever.

Kushina basked in the feeling as every thrust brought her closer to the white world of pleasure she visited whenever she climaxed. She moaned out in loss as Naruto pulled free, but cried out when after being flipped onto her stomach her son was once again buried to the hilt inside her. She looked over her shoulder letting her eyes communicate how much pleasure she felt from his violent thrusts as if he couldnt tell from her cries. His hips stopped their relentless slapping against her ass, as he left himself buried inside her while he kissed her greedily. He then began to move again, but gripping her long hair, pulled her up to all fours. Kushina screamed as Naruto used her hair to pull her into his thrusting dick, loving his using the feature she was so proud of as a means to increase her pleasure. Thats it Honey, fuck me. Oh gods, you feel so fucking good inside me.

Kushina moaned feeling him swell inside her, and knew she was soon to be fully inducted into his Family as a lover. Eager for it, she began to throw her ass back against him, but again found her world spinning as Naruto turned her onto her back without missing a beat. Her one leg was trapped on his shoulder as the foot of the other was tucked behind his pumping ass to keep him inside her in case he even considered pulling out. She need not have worried as Naruto lowering his face to just above hers said, I want to see your face as we climax together and become one, mom.

Kushina didnt bother correcting him knowing he hadnt used her name on purpose, the title being a reminder that although going forward they would be lovers; they were now and always still mother and son. Kushinas grin matched her childs as she said, What a magnificent son you are, Honey. Leaning up and placing her lips against his ear she whispered throatily, Now cum for mommy.

Oh fuck!!!!! Naruto shouted followed by his mother screaming his name as he buried his cock deep within her, and filled her womb with his seed. Kushina couldnt believe how much cum her son released inside her, but basked in the feeling of the fire that had been burning since she had first stepped out of the green barrier within in the seal finally died out as a feeling of utter contentment swept over her.

Naruto collapsed on top of her, and Kushina held him happily as they each basked in the feelings that they had shared. The moment lasted until Narutos stomach rumbled hungrily causing him to say apologetically, Sorry.

Kushina laughed but slipped from beneath him as she said, Let mommy go make something for her baby. She leaned down as Naruto rolled onto his back and kissed him motherly at first, but it soon grew hungry before she pulled back to say, Because, my Honey is going to need all the strength he can muster. Now, that Im yours theres nothing preventing me from getting as wild as I want.

Naruto reached up and began to fondle her tit causing her moan as he began to tease her nipple. Nope nothing at all, he said, but then his stomach grumbled again so he amended his statement, Well, except perhaps me not having the strength and energy to keep up with you.

Kushina smiled as she stood proudly and loving the way her sons eyes drank in her naked body as she said, Dont worry Honey. Ill make sure to take care of your needs, as long as you remember to take care of mine.

Naruto smiled as he watched his mom walk away swishing her hips seductively before whispering to himself I will, I promise. I wont make the same mistake that dad did.

Naruto closed his eyes as he listened to the sound of his mother resuming her cutting the vegetables she had been before. Basking in the feeling of pride he felt as he listened to her humming pleasantly and contently, he let her melodic tone rock him to sleep confident that it would be coming in short supply after dinner.

Next Chapter: Expanding Territories: Sasame Fuma

Authors Note: Hello everyone, well to start off let me thank everyone that takes the time to read and review as always. I appreciate them and they are the fuel that keeps me motivated to keep pumping out chapters. Now, about this chapter Im sure some people will feel that I pulled a bait and switch considering how Toki rejected the notion of joining the harem. I do not think anyone will be overly disappointed considering who did, but for those who are, there is still more to be told in regards to Toki. Now, in regards to her decision for those who thought her inclusion was a foregone conclusion at the end of this arc, well you would have been right up until the moment that I began writing this chapter as that was exactly what I had plotted. However, as I began to write it, I figured that Shion telling Toki of her vision would reaffirm Tokis resistance rather than cause her to go the opposite way. Plus, I thought it would be a nice change of pace if things didnt go exactly Narutos way for a change if only in a small way.

That wasnt the only change from how I originally planned a characters inclusion to go as Kushina was supposed to join a few chapters later. A lot of what was going to happen with her would have remained the same, but rather than being caught in mid self-pleasure as she was at the end of the chapter she would have finished up just in the nick of time, and her torture would have continued for a few more chapters before getting caught at a later point, due to her taking more and more risks as the idea of it helped get her off. But ultimately that idea was scrapped in favor of having her join now, as I did feel considering where I had her chapter scheduled it might have felt like I was beating a dead horse. Also, as her chapter would have been named Target: Kushina I dont think it would have had the same type of sudden revelation feel of Naruto having his blinders removed and desiring her as it did with it coming here. Both ways it could have gone do have their strong points, but ultimately I felt with Ino and Kiyomis meddling it made more sense to do it now.

Moving on to Kiba, a few people said they werent interested in seeing what happens with him and his lovers, or with Kakashi and Hanare and I cant say Im surprised especially with how people used to react when the manga switched focus to Sasuke. However, while I will never say I felt those parts were the highlight of the manga, I do understand why Kishimoto felt they were necessary. As to why I have focused my lens on a few of the characters outside of Naruto and his relationships it is simply to create a richer and more detailed world, with lemons. Now by this I mean to me a lot of the extra characters in Naruto are really one dimensional, and dont grow unless that growth is somehow relevant to the story. Take Kiba for example, he hasnt really grown since his small arc during the Sasuke retrieval mission. Sure, he might have more powerful jutsu, but that isnt the same as growing as a character, and if Im going to write a story, then I plan to make use of all the characters I can to make that world as rich and fulfilling as possible. Also, one of the complaints that Ive always had about the last few arcs from the 5 Kage summit on, was that while it did introduce a lot of characters it did very little with them. Team Samui, for example, consisted of two with a few personality quirks, and one with little to no personality, but was easy to make comments about due to her large breasts. Granted that is one of the limitations of the media that is manga, but it isnt something that Im not necessarily limited by.

I want to show a story where people dont just grow because of the stressful combat situations that they find themselves in, but just from day to day living and by making the characters other than Naruto grow you in fact also grow the world making it richer. Ive said this before, but to me, Kiba has the potential to be the friend that Naruto claims Sasuke is, and is ultimately something that drives me up a wall. I can understand why Naruto would wish to save Sasuke, but after the bum abandoned him and the village, tried to kill him, and is trying to do so again now. I dont understand why at this point Naruto wouldnt have developed a more meaningful and healthy friendship with one of the other characters. To me and for this story that would be Kiba with maybe 1 or 2 others, but in order to show those characters growing you have to also show them doing so without Naruto around as well, which is why the story will from time to time shift to these other characters. A few noted that they will skip those parts, but just as a warning Im not going to separate important parts of the story out of those scenes. Not every plot of the villains showcased in the story can conveniently move forward only when Naruto is involved. Basically what I guess Im saying is that to me every character has something to contributed to the overall story.

Moving onto my Contest, well Im going to postpone it another chapter or so. Basically instead of putting out a bunch of small lists with a small prize, I plan to put out one big one with several prizes. The list will only feature, side characters both male and female, with a few of the females having the potential to join the Harem, but I wouldnt count on it. In any case this chapter obviously added a few, so in the interest of giving people a head start they would be.

Name: Quick character tags: Hair color: Gender:

Ana Ketsuno- Reporter, weather girl Brown female

Chiru Chef, Disappearing Cuisine Black female

Nyau Sadistic, The Three Beasts Blonde male

Now like I said, the contest hasnt started yet, but for those who want to do the homework before the assignment the three above will appear on the final list. Dont give your answers now, as all you will be doing is helping the competition.

Well, I hope everyone enjoyed the chapter and felt Kushinas inclusion was well worth the wait. So until next time, take care. Sincerely, The Lemon Sage

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