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Ch.18 The Rin'negan: Kaku's new power.
Now everyone remember when Pein stabbed Kaku right? good! Cause This title is very much misleading you. Just watch as I astonish you. Also I will be building the relationship of each Ikki tousen characters with one of the Naruto ones. I am so evil I you know it /evilsmile
Let us begin shall we?
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Naruto and the others had finally gotten to the village. Mourning had just set in. He asked Kan'u to take Koukin to the hospital with Sakura. He and Hinata went to the Hokage's office. They reached the door and knocked on it twice.
"Come in." Came a voice from the inside.
Naruto and Hinata came inside and saw Tsunade stamping her paperwork. She looked up and saw Naruto and Hinata standing at attention.
"At ease you two." She took a sip of her tea as Naruto cleared his throat.
"Gramma Tsunade our mission was a slight success."
"Slight?"
"Umm...Y-y-yes. You see we ran into Toutaku Confirming our suspicions. But we did not capture Karin." Hinata stated
"Getting the fact that Toutaku was here means you didn't really need her after all. But what about Toutaku?"
"He's dead. Akatsuki killed him." Hinata stated.
"Oh...which one?'
"I don't know..He said his name was Pein." Naruto was told about the man who saved him as they went back to the leaf. He stated that fact clearly.
"Hm....Pein......what did he look like?" Tsunade asked. Hinata was reluctant to tell her but she went the best description possible.
"He had the Akatsuki cloak with piercings all over his face. He also had strange eyes. I think it may be a Dojutsu." Hinata added.
"What did the eyes look like Hinata." Tsunade asked as she took a sip of her tea.
"A small pupil with rings around it. His cornea was orange and white outlines."
"....It can't be."
"Gramma Tsunade what is it. You know this Pein guy?"
"Nagato...his name is Nagato....But that's impossible...he as thought to be long dead."
"What so bad about this Nagato guy anyway?" Naruto tapped his foot in looked at Naruto with a serious look in her eyes. " Naruto what do you know of the Rin'negan?"
"Rin'negan?....Hey pervy sage told be about something about some weird dojutsu that could do some crazy things."
"The function of the Rin'negan is a powerful one. The Rin'negan is characterized by a number of concentric circles around the pupil of the user. It has recently been revealed that in addition to allowing an individual to quickly master various jutsu, the user may also use all forms of nature manipulation. Like the Sharingan and Byakugan do, the Rin'negan also allows the user to sense chakra, including an otherwise hidden barrier. It was first possessed by the Sage of the Six Paths or the RikudÅ Sennin. He is said to be the founder of the ninja world and the creator of the first ninjutsu(1)"
"So this Nagato can use any jutsu he can think of and can use all elements. Sounds dangerous." Naruto put his hand in his chin.
"He is, This power rivals that of the Sharingan and Byakugan respectively."
"So this Nagato guy then I can presume has This eye jutsu as a Kekkei Genkai?"
"Yes Naruto. This is absolutely his own clans power. No one else can use the Rin'negan."
"S-s-s-So what your saying is that my Byakugan is weak when it comes to this Dojutsu?"
"It could even overpower Sasuke's Sharingan." Tsunade stamped another paper as she spoke.
"Okay...Also I would like to report that Kaku Bunwa as still at large and we can't confirm whether or not Karin is alive as well."
"Good..Naruto your mission was a success. Now you two go ahead and relax. The others teams are out and Squad nine should be on their way tomorrow."
"Okay..thanks Gramma Tsunade." He and Hinata went outside the door. Hinata looked over at Naruto and tugged his shoulder.
"Umm Naruto...you didn't tell her that he saved you."
"I know...It's better for her not worry about it. Besides looks like they are not letting me die..For now."
"So..umm...wanna go eat at Ichiraku's Naruto...you promised we could go out remember?"
"Oh yeah!" He put his fist to his palm. "Okay Hinata let's go then." they walked out of the tower where Hakufu was waiting for him. She ran for Naruto and bear hugged him until he went purple. She waved him around one side to the other and planting a kiss on his cheek.
"Naruto darling do you wanna go out with me today?"Hakufu asked as she stroked his hair.
"Hakufu I am sorry we can't hang out. I promised a meal to Hinata." She immediately turned and glared at Hinata.
"Hinata....what did you do that for...You know I am the only girl he takes out."
"Hakufu just her alone will ya? It's just a promise. I never go back on my word."
"But sweety how come you never take me out and I'm your girlfriend."
"Hakufu...sigh I am gonna regret this." He crossed his fingers and out popped out shadow clone. "Do you mind taking her out? I need to talk with Hinata."
"Sure thing pal." The clone responded and Hakufu instantly took him and away they went.
"Naruto..how come...you send a shadow clone to go with her. I mean don't you think that a but m-m-mean?"
"Not really. Well to tell you the truth it shuts her up about the whole dating thing." They began to walk together to the restaurant and were greeted by Teuchi and Ayame.
"Hey there Naruto? What'll it be today?"
"Same as always gramps. How about you Hinata?"
"Umm..I-I-I'll have what he's having. But I wont eat more then two bowls ."
"Okay coming right up. Ayame you get started on Hinata's bowl."
"Yes dad." As they got to work Naruto sat on his stool with Hinata taking her place next to him. The two just sat there while their breakfast was getting prepared. Naruto yawned fora good while signifying his drowsiness. Hinata turned over and put her hand on his shoulder.
"Umm Naruto....I wanted to ask you about your relationship with Hakufu....I mean from what I can tell it's one-sided."
"Well she is cute but stupid.. I mean she can't even turn on a light bulb and not know what it is."
"But do you like her?"
"I like her...But whether I like like her remains to be seen."
"What about Ryofu?"
"She is a different story. At first I hated her but she seems to be growing on me."
"How...about..umm...me Naruto?'
"Huh?" he tiled his head at Hinata low tone. "What's that Hinata you need to speak up a bit more."
"I said what about me Naruto....what do you feel for me?" He was surprised at her question. He then cleared his throat to answer as best he could.
"well I don't know. I mean we hardly talk you and I. Every time I do you end up fainting. I wonder about that too, Why do you faint when you talk to me?"
"Umm..Well...that is to say...I mean...Well you see....the thing is." She began to panic and turn red. Naruto just sighed at her. "You see that's what I am talking about. You don't even have any coherent words and you stutter a lot. For once I would like to have a decent conversation with ya."
"Well I mean..The reason I stutter....is because I ....I...I'm talking to you.."
"What do I make you nervous?"
"No...it's just when I am around you...I feel like...I'm getting noticed....and I like that feeling."
"Oh?....Hinata....do you like me?" He gave an evil smirk. She immediately turned red and froze. "N-n-n-n-n-n-n--nar-r-r-r-r-t-t-t-t-o-o-o- w-w-w-what's w-w-w-with th-th-th-th-th-th-th-that a-a-a-a-all of a s-s-s-s-udden?"
"Hahaha I am just kidding Hinata. It was a joke. You need to lighten up every now and then. It helps calm your nerves."
"N-n-Naruto you didn't have to say that."
"Well. Now that I mention it...I actually am curious. Hinata how do you feel about me?"
"Naruto...I...uuh.....I like you...a lot....in fact....I....I.......L-l-l-l-"
"NARUTOOOO!" He turned around and saw Hakufu behind him wrapping her arms around his neck "Hakufu what the hell? What happened to the shadow clone?"
"It went poof." Just as she spoke those words the memories of the clone came to him. He shuddered at what his clone went through. "Hakufu Sonsaku..Did you try to do my clone?"
"Well...I wanted to relive that night you spent with me." He sighed and made another clone.
"Naruto this time I want to spend time with the real you. Not just a shadow clone. Please darling."
"Hakufu I am in the middle of a meal Hinata. She was about to say something." She turned to Hinata who was looking down at the bowl in front of her. "Oh...Well you can say it in front of me...So what were you going to say Hinata?"
"Nothing....Nevermind." Hakufu thought nothing of it and just sat on Naruto's lap. "C'mon Naruto I want to see where you live."
"Hakufu wait I still H- HEY HEY DAMN IT. MY RAMMEEEN!" He was dragged away as his clone vanished again. Hinata just sighed, She was s close to confessing her feelings but Hakufu got in the way. "Naruto...Of only I could just say I love you with all my heart and soul...if only I could just hold you and keep you next to til the end of time....I wish I had your courage Naruto...that way I can finally say that I want you to be with me and let me love you forever and always....But I don't think I will ever get that chance." Her hopes of ever obtaining the boy seems to falter. Ayame caught this and decided to help her out.
"Hey...You know his favorite kind of flower is the white lotus. He loves those flowers."
"Huh?'
"You wanna win him over right? Send him a white lotus and a bowl of pork and beef ramen. He'll be all over you like white on rice." Hinata saddened face was replaced with a face of happiness. "Really? Thank you ...why are you helping me?"
"Well I think unrequited love is something no girl should ever go with. An besides. I don't think Naruto really sees Hakufu the way you see him."
"Thank you Ayame...Thank you very much." She pulled out her wallet but Teuchi just raised his hand. "Your with Naruto. He gets free ramen for life and so does his friends..or should day girlfriend." She blushed at how Teuchi said it. "Thank you...I'll go home and get some sleep. See you around."
"Good Luck Hinata." Ayame shouted as she ran out the cafe and straight to her house to set up a plan to win over the man of her fantasies.
Elsewhere
"AAAAAAHH" Kaku screamed out as she put her hands over her eyes. Sasuke looked on as he watched her pain. " Relax..I'll get Pein chakra out of you."
"Sasuke...it hurts...my eyes...they feel like they are on fire."
"That's Pein's chakra flowing through you. Now look into my eyes." She looked up and gazed at Sasuke sharingan. He activated his Mangekyo Sharingan and attempted to seal away the power Kaku had inside her.
"Tsukyomi: Doshugo Tennin." Kaku just froze as the chakra was leaving her body. When Sasuke finished he closed his eyes and began to rub them. Kaku looked at him and asked him her question. "Did it work?"
"Well I managed to seal away some of the Rin'negan's power over you but looks like you are still under it's influence."
"Pein...what did he do to me?"
"I don't know.. But with Toutaku dead what are you going to do?"
"I will exact my revenge to Pein....He took him away from me...I will avenge his death and reclaim his pride."
"Hey...instead of doing that..Why you forget about it...it's Naruto who you really want isn't it?"
"That's right..if that brat hadn't been there Pein would never have done this to me...Naruto Uzumaki I will make you suffer until you draw your last breath." When she opened her eyes the Rin'negan was seen replacing her normal orbs.
"The Rin'negan is a strong Dojutsu. I don't think you can wield it without some risk. Maybe your limited to one of his ninjutsu."
"Let me try something." She saw a boulder and put her hand out in front of her." Shinra Tensei." She shattered the boulder into nothing. Then her eyes went back to her original state. She had a thought enter her mind. "That was some power....I think I could get used to this...Shinra tensei.....that is some attack."
"I see....you can only use that jutsu... then you have go back to your regular vision."
"So he gave me this...This is perfect...Sasuke If I join you will I exact my vengeance on Naruto Uzumaki?"
"Not just him..The entire leaf village will fall before us....We move when Karin is able to recover fully."
"Yes....lord Sasuke." she kneeled. Sasuke wore a smirk and thought to himself. "Naruto Uzumaki...Let's see how much your bonds mean to you now."
Meanwhile
"Nagato...What are you going to about Sasuke?.....You gave this Kaku woman part of your power. Don't you think she will come for you?"
"That's the idea Konan...I want her to come for me and seek out my power.I think that she may be of use to me."
"But why? If you did that you might as well extend an invitation into the Akatsuki." Konan spoke as she put her hands on her hips. Nagato just stared. "She will just become another puppet on my string. As for Sasuke I think you can take care of that Itachi..and Also you as well Tobi?"
"Yup boss. We got this down pact. you can count on us Mister Nagato guy." Tobi. Nagato looked at Tobi who had his thumb up. "Good boy Tobi!"
"Yup yup yup. So Itachi how are we going to do this?"Tobi asked
"We wait till Sasuke makes his move first. We will deal with him while Nagato goes after the nine tailed fox." Nagato nodded with Itachi.
"Okey dokey smokey." Tobi spoke. Nagato turned his gaze to the sky and began to think to himself. He then turned to Konan and handed her a piece of paper. "Deliver this to Naruto Uzumaki. Make sure you are not seen by any of the ninja or those Toushi he is around."
"Understood." She took the note and vanished in a flurry of paper.
"Man how does she do that?" Tobi wondered.
"Tobi. Konan is special woman..She is capable of this because of her abilities."
"Oh...that's cool."
"Now prepare the ceremony for the extraction of the eight tails. when we are done with him we will go for the nine tails."
"Right boss. Let's go Itachi." And they took their place on a statue finger tips. Pein made a flurry of hand signs and out his hand on the floor. "Summoning jutsu." He summoned six bodies, Each with the Rin'negan. "Let us begin the ceremony for the extraction." They all nodded.
back to the leaf.
Naruto and Hakufu are in the middle of the of the forest with Hakufu's arm wrapped around Naruto's she decided to stop and faced Naruto. He was curious about why she had stopped.
"What's up Hakufu."
"Naruto I wanted to ask you something."
"Okay..shoot."
"About earlier. I wanted to ask what Hinata was about to say."
"I wouldn't know. I mean she was about to say it before you interrupted her."
"Oh....Naruto you know I trust you....It's that I am beginning to think you don't want to be around me."
"Hey wait that's not true."
"Then why were so quick to send a clone to take me out?"
"Well you see the thing is that I didn't want to break my promise with Hinata that's all."
"Naruto do yo recall the day I stopped those girls from taking advantage of you?" Naruto thought about the day he went to Nanyo for the first time. He remembered about the two girls who were pretty much having their way with him even thought he didn't know it. He snapped out of it and nodded at Hakufu.
"Yeah I remember that day. You kicked their ass pretty good."
"Do you also remember what I said back them?"
"Yeah..About you making me your boyfriend and stuff."
"Yeah but do you know why I did that?"
"I thought you were being nice. I was iffy about memories since I had amnesia."
"I said that not because I was being nice. I really wanted to make sure you weren't hurt....Naruto I love you." He went wide eyed.
"What are you saying?"
"Naruto I am in love with you. I said that because I wanted to express my feelings for you. Naruto I wanted to be around you...I wanted you to see that."
"Hakufu."
"Don't say anything..Just listen. When I first saw you I thought you were cute, I just wanted to say I like you and wanted to just let things progress slowly. But then I saw those girls..I felt jealous...They didn't see you the way I do..They just wanted to have meaningless sex with you...Naruto your sacred to me....I can't bear to see you with women who just want to take you and then leave you there to rot. Naruto I want to protect you from that. That's why I said that I wanted to be your girlfriend. But lately I noticed that you don't seem to see me that way."
"Hakufu it's not true...I mean I didn't intended to be cold...If that's how you feel then I am glad you are here with me...but I ask that you have to stop saying that I am your boyfriend. I mean if you want to start this off right, it's better if you make me earn it."
"What are you saying..Are you breaking up with me?"
"Well We really aren't together per say..But I would like to see you earn that title. You have some tough competition."
"Wait....are you really giving me a chance?"
"Why not." She jumped and tackled him on the floor. She looked into his eyes and ran her fingers through his hair. "Thank you Naruto. I promise I will earn your love and we will be together....I won't stop fighting for you." She leaned in but hesitated a bit. Naruto just sighed. "Go ahead." She smiled and she kissed him. Her tongue exploring his mouth. "God Gramps is right...I am such a total player....Pervy sage if your laughing up there I swear I am going to find some way to head up and kick you in the ass."
After a good while Hakufu walked with Naruto back to his apartment. "Here we are. Thanks for walking me home."
"Well I didn't want you to go by yourself."
"You know this kind hurts my pride letting a girl walk me home. I mean it's supposed be the other way around."
"Well Let's just say I wanted to earn some points." They laughed at each other. "Well I am going to got to sleep. See you later okay?"
"Naruto...would you mind making me another one of those clones?"
"I thought you hated that?"
"Well I know your tired so I figured you would have a clone walk me to my apartment." She blushed and fidgeted. Naruto nodded and made a cross with his hands. "Shadow clone jutsu." Out popped a clone and Hakufu took it's hand and kissed the real Naruto on the cheek. "Thanks sweety..See you later okay?"
"Will do." He got inside while Hakufu and the clone walked hand in hand to her house.
At The hospital
Koukin was fully away from the treatment Sakura and Ino were giving him. Ino had pulled an all nighter and decided to leave her and Koukin alone. Kan'u walked in a Ino left and she sat next to Koukin.
"How are you feeling Koukin?"
"I'm fine Kan'u. Sakura has been great with her healing jutsu."
"Thank you Sakura for helping him. I am grateful to you."
"It's not big deal Kan'u. Really it isn't." She rubbed the back of her head. "Koukin I will leave you in Sakura's care..Sakura please watch over him. I need to get some shut eye."
"Sure thing Kan'u. Stand watch."
"Thank you Sakura." She got up and bowing her head she went out of the door. Koukin slunked back to his bed and looked at the ceiling. Sakura blushed realizing that she was alone with Koukin. She knew that this was her only chance to show him how much she felt for him. She also wanted to know if he felt the same way or did he have feelings for her. She decided to satisfy her curiosity.
"Koukin, about Kan'u...How long have you two known each other?"
"For a long time now. I actually first met her in a fight. She was interested in me when I fought her."
"Really? How did you know?"
"I could read body language pretty well, When we fought she would somehow find her way on top of me and just talked to me rather sweetly."
"Oh....Do you have the same feeling for her?"
"I do....In fact I never stopped thinking about her. I was glad that I was able to convey myself to her. I wanted to wait for her to say it but she never got around to it. I figured as man I should take initiative you know?"
"Yeah."
"What about you Sakura?..Anyone you are interested in?"
"Well there was this one guy....I fell in love with him at first sight. He looked so handsome when I saw him. I wanted to tell him right then and there that I wanted to confess my love for him but he ended up being a jerk."
"Who was the guy?"
"You won't believe me Koukin."
"C'mon Sakura I'm sure it's not as bad as you say it is."
"It was Sasuke....Sasuke was my crush."
"Really.....wow....what did you see in that guy?"
"Well I didn't know exactly but now that I think about it my feeling were just that, feelings. I never actually loved the guy. I told him how I felt but he jut ignored me and went of in his search for power and revenge."
"I see....well If you ask me he's not good enough for you." She turned around to him. " What do you mean?"
"I mean your beautiful Sakura. Your talented and kind. Sasuke would never have appreciated you for you. Your much too good for a guy like him. I mean you could have any man grovel at your feet and love you for who you are."
"Koukin your just being nice."
"Don't say that, It's true. I'll bet if you asked any guy in this village I would bet they would ask you out in a heart beat."
"....Would you ask me out if you wanted to Koukin? Hypothetically speaking of course."
"Yeah I would...Hypothetically speaking."
"Really?"
" Yeah I mean I bet even Naruto would date you."
"Heh..funny you should mention that. Did you know he had a crush on me once?"
"Really...how come you and him aren't together?"
"I don't see him that way at all....He's more like a best friend...we talked about it and we have a good thing going as best friends."
"Oh....Well I think you should have gone with him. He seems like the guy for you."
"I have someone else in mind Koukin."
"Oh really...Who would that be?" She got up and kissed him on the lips. She broke it and left out the door looking back at a stunned Koukin "You." She walked out the door to get a glass of water.
"What the hell just happened?...Did Sakura just kiss me?..whoa that was awkward."
Outside Sakura just stood outside the door with a glass in hand. She thought to herself at to what she just done, She finally conveyed her feelings to Koukin but she didn't want to stick around to get rejected. She began to lean against the door thinking about the kiss.
"I did it....but at what cost....I know he loves Kan'u but I had to get that out of my chest. I just had to know what it felt like ....I am sorry Kan'u..Koukin......I had to do it....I had to have him for myself just this once....Even if he didn't feel anything for me.....It's less weight on my shoulders. I just hope things aren't awkward between me and him...I don't want to see him hurting Kan'u....but I also kinda wished she wasn't with her.....Oh I don't know what to do anymore."
"Sakura what is wrong?" Sakura looked at Kan'u who was confused at Sakura's saddened expression. "Oh Kan'u it's you...What are you doing here?"
"I came to see Koukin..I wanted to tell him something...Sakura are you alright?...you seem down."
"I just kissed your boyfriend." That was what she wanted to say. "Nothing...Nothing's wrong...I am gonna go...I need to get him some medicine from Lady Tsunade." Was her alibi.
"Thank you for this Sakura but you have done enough for one day. I will get his medicine, You must go home and rest." Kan'u stated.
"Thank you Kan'u..I guess your right...I'll see you later." She drank the water and walked out of sight. Kan'u walked into the room the find Koukin in daze. She went over and straddled his waist line and taking his cheeks on he hands. "Koukin what is wrong?" He got out of his daze and aw Kan'u looking at him serenely.
"Oh Kan'u....Nothing I was just thinking about something."
"About what....did something happen while I was away?"
"Sakura just made out with me." Was what he wanted to answer. " Oh nothing happened...Anyway what are you here for?" Was what he came up with.
"This." She leaned and kissed him and pushed him onto the bed. " Koukin I want you....I want us to be as one...Will you let me?" He just nodded and she began to place kisses on his neck. She began to unbutton his shirt and then proceeded to take off the cape Naruto gave her. She resumed her attack on his neck earning moans every now and them from Koukin, She raised her eyes to meet with Koukin and looked at him as she smiled.
"Koukin....make love to me." She resume her make out session and the rest of their day was spent on each others arms loving one another as if they were never going to see each other again.
Meanwhile Naruto had gone to bed and was about to fall asleep. He felt a grumbling in his stomach and knew the demon was up. He closed his eyes and communed with the demon
"Hey stupid fox..What the hell do you want now?"
"Glad to see your back to yourself. I wanted to ask you about What happened back there."
"About what?"
"Dude you got a frikkin Harem going on...I think that's kinda low of you to just let yourself go like that. I mean Hinata, Hakufu and Ryofu...Dude your such a player."
"Hey.. it's not my fault..besides you don't know if Hinata likes me anyway..In regards to Ryofu her attraction to me is more physical anyway. I don't about Hakufu yet."
"Either way I think less of you now. I mean really man do you think this is gonna turn out good and stuff? Eventually your gonna have to settle down."
"How about you stay out of my love life will ya?"
"Naruto all I am saying is you can't play with there hearts like that...Just be careful. Take it from a guy who has be that road before."
"You had a harem fox?"
"Dude your talking to the pimp of the demon world. I had loads of concubines just waiting for me to do 'em. Thing was I fell in love with a wonderful woman and was going spent the rest of my life with her, But other girls were jealous of that and eventually I had to choose between her and 3 other girls.."
"What happened?"
"I ended not choosing anyone and I was left alone in the end...That is why I am warning you right now kid. Don't let yourself fall in love until you know for sure she is the one. got it?"
"Yeah yeah I got ya."
"I am serious Naruto...This will not end pretty. Also for your own good."
"Okay okay I get it...I'll be careful."
"Good...Now I am going back to sleep....Talk to ya later kid."
"Night fox." Naruto broke contact and slipped in his sleep with the foxes words plaguing his mind
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Zomg Love polygons everywhere. And I am solely responsible...That's right fans.....I'm the one who created this madness. MUAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!. xD
Next time: A day with Ryofu.
OMAKE TIME
Ryuubi: Hello everyone this is your favorite bookworm here. Today I am joined with the bug master himself Shino Aburame.
Shino: Good to be here Ryuubi.
Ryuubi: So here is my first question to you. What are you qualities Shino?
Shino: I am a bug user. My insect are my primary tool. they can scout out terrains and eat chakra. Also they protect me from harm as well.
Ryuubi: So in the Bikochu beetle adventure. It was you who suggested it to you team?
Shino: Yes..But it ended in failure. But I found out later that Hinata used it to get closer to Naruto.
Ryuubi: And are you happy with that?
Shino: Yes I am..You see me and Kiba made a bet if she would confess to him.. for now we do not have a confession right in front of us.
Ryuubi: okay one last question. If you could date one battle vixen who would it be and why?
Shino: Actually I would rather discuss this privately. Just you and I if you don't mind.
Ryuubi: (blushing) Oh....well I would love to.
Shino: (extends his hand) Then let's get to it."
Ryuubi: (Red) Oh my..well I have to go guys...next to is Ouin shishi with Neji hyuuga. See ya next time ^ ^. Oh Shino your such a charmer.
(1) sited from Naruto wiki. Credit goes to them.
Now everyone remember when Pein stabbed Kaku right? good! Cause This title is very much misleading you. Just watch as I astonish you. Also I will be building the relationship of each Ikki tousen characters with one of the Naruto ones. I am so evil I you know it /evilsmile
Let us begin shall we?
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Naruto and the others had finally gotten to the village. Mourning had just set in. He asked Kan'u to take Koukin to the hospital with Sakura. He and Hinata went to the Hokage's office. They reached the door and knocked on it twice.
"Come in." Came a voice from the inside.
Naruto and Hinata came inside and saw Tsunade stamping her paperwork. She looked up and saw Naruto and Hinata standing at attention.
"At ease you two." She took a sip of her tea as Naruto cleared his throat.
"Gramma Tsunade our mission was a slight success."
"Slight?"
"Umm...Y-y-yes. You see we ran into Toutaku Confirming our suspicions. But we did not capture Karin." Hinata stated
"Getting the fact that Toutaku was here means you didn't really need her after all. But what about Toutaku?"
"He's dead. Akatsuki killed him." Hinata stated.
"Oh...which one?'
"I don't know..He said his name was Pein." Naruto was told about the man who saved him as they went back to the leaf. He stated that fact clearly.
"Hm....Pein......what did he look like?" Tsunade asked. Hinata was reluctant to tell her but she went the best description possible.
"He had the Akatsuki cloak with piercings all over his face. He also had strange eyes. I think it may be a Dojutsu." Hinata added.
"What did the eyes look like Hinata." Tsunade asked as she took a sip of her tea.
"A small pupil with rings around it. His cornea was orange and white outlines."
"....It can't be."
"Gramma Tsunade what is it. You know this Pein guy?"
"Nagato...his name is Nagato....But that's impossible...he as thought to be long dead."
"What so bad about this Nagato guy anyway?" Naruto tapped his foot in looked at Naruto with a serious look in her eyes. " Naruto what do you know of the Rin'negan?"
"Rin'negan?....Hey pervy sage told be about something about some weird dojutsu that could do some crazy things."
"The function of the Rin'negan is a powerful one. The Rin'negan is characterized by a number of concentric circles around the pupil of the user. It has recently been revealed that in addition to allowing an individual to quickly master various jutsu, the user may also use all forms of nature manipulation. Like the Sharingan and Byakugan do, the Rin'negan also allows the user to sense chakra, including an otherwise hidden barrier. It was first possessed by the Sage of the Six Paths or the RikudÅ Sennin. He is said to be the founder of the ninja world and the creator of the first ninjutsu(1)"
"So this Nagato can use any jutsu he can think of and can use all elements. Sounds dangerous." Naruto put his hand in his chin.
"He is, This power rivals that of the Sharingan and Byakugan respectively."
"So this Nagato guy then I can presume has This eye jutsu as a Kekkei Genkai?"
"Yes Naruto. This is absolutely his own clans power. No one else can use the Rin'negan."
"S-s-s-So what your saying is that my Byakugan is weak when it comes to this Dojutsu?"
"It could even overpower Sasuke's Sharingan." Tsunade stamped another paper as she spoke.
"Okay...Also I would like to report that Kaku Bunwa as still at large and we can't confirm whether or not Karin is alive as well."
"Good..Naruto your mission was a success. Now you two go ahead and relax. The others teams are out and Squad nine should be on their way tomorrow."
"Okay..thanks Gramma Tsunade." He and Hinata went outside the door. Hinata looked over at Naruto and tugged his shoulder.
"Umm Naruto...you didn't tell her that he saved you."
"I know...It's better for her not worry about it. Besides looks like they are not letting me die..For now."
"So..umm...wanna go eat at Ichiraku's Naruto...you promised we could go out remember?"
"Oh yeah!" He put his fist to his palm. "Okay Hinata let's go then." they walked out of the tower where Hakufu was waiting for him. She ran for Naruto and bear hugged him until he went purple. She waved him around one side to the other and planting a kiss on his cheek.
"Naruto darling do you wanna go out with me today?"Hakufu asked as she stroked his hair.
"Hakufu I am sorry we can't hang out. I promised a meal to Hinata." She immediately turned and glared at Hinata.
"Hinata....what did you do that for...You know I am the only girl he takes out."
"Hakufu just her alone will ya? It's just a promise. I never go back on my word."
"But sweety how come you never take me out and I'm your girlfriend."
"Hakufu...sigh I am gonna regret this." He crossed his fingers and out popped out shadow clone. "Do you mind taking her out? I need to talk with Hinata."
"Sure thing pal." The clone responded and Hakufu instantly took him and away they went.
"Naruto..how come...you send a shadow clone to go with her. I mean don't you think that a but m-m-mean?"
"Not really. Well to tell you the truth it shuts her up about the whole dating thing." They began to walk together to the restaurant and were greeted by Teuchi and Ayame.
"Hey there Naruto? What'll it be today?"
"Same as always gramps. How about you Hinata?"
"Umm..I-I-I'll have what he's having. But I wont eat more then two bowls ."
"Okay coming right up. Ayame you get started on Hinata's bowl."
"Yes dad." As they got to work Naruto sat on his stool with Hinata taking her place next to him. The two just sat there while their breakfast was getting prepared. Naruto yawned fora good while signifying his drowsiness. Hinata turned over and put her hand on his shoulder.
"Umm Naruto....I wanted to ask you about your relationship with Hakufu....I mean from what I can tell it's one-sided."
"Well she is cute but stupid.. I mean she can't even turn on a light bulb and not know what it is."
"But do you like her?"
"I like her...But whether I like like her remains to be seen."
"What about Ryofu?"
"She is a different story. At first I hated her but she seems to be growing on me."
"How...about..umm...me Naruto?'
"Huh?" he tiled his head at Hinata low tone. "What's that Hinata you need to speak up a bit more."
"I said what about me Naruto....what do you feel for me?" He was surprised at her question. He then cleared his throat to answer as best he could.
"well I don't know. I mean we hardly talk you and I. Every time I do you end up fainting. I wonder about that too, Why do you faint when you talk to me?"
"Umm..Well...that is to say...I mean...Well you see....the thing is." She began to panic and turn red. Naruto just sighed at her. "You see that's what I am talking about. You don't even have any coherent words and you stutter a lot. For once I would like to have a decent conversation with ya."
"Well I mean..The reason I stutter....is because I ....I...I'm talking to you.."
"What do I make you nervous?"
"No...it's just when I am around you...I feel like...I'm getting noticed....and I like that feeling."
"Oh?....Hinata....do you like me?" He gave an evil smirk. She immediately turned red and froze. "N-n-n-n-n-n-n--nar-r-r-r-r-t-t-t-t-o-o-o- w-w-w-what's w-w-w-with th-th-th-th-th-th-th-that a-a-a-a-all of a s-s-s-s-udden?"
"Hahaha I am just kidding Hinata. It was a joke. You need to lighten up every now and then. It helps calm your nerves."
"N-n-Naruto you didn't have to say that."
"Well. Now that I mention it...I actually am curious. Hinata how do you feel about me?"
"Naruto...I...uuh.....I like you...a lot....in fact....I....I.......L-l-l-l-"
"NARUTOOOO!" He turned around and saw Hakufu behind him wrapping her arms around his neck "Hakufu what the hell? What happened to the shadow clone?"
"It went poof." Just as she spoke those words the memories of the clone came to him. He shuddered at what his clone went through. "Hakufu Sonsaku..Did you try to do my clone?"
"Well...I wanted to relive that night you spent with me." He sighed and made another clone.
"Naruto this time I want to spend time with the real you. Not just a shadow clone. Please darling."
"Hakufu I am in the middle of a meal Hinata. She was about to say something." She turned to Hinata who was looking down at the bowl in front of her. "Oh...Well you can say it in front of me...So what were you going to say Hinata?"
"Nothing....Nevermind." Hakufu thought nothing of it and just sat on Naruto's lap. "C'mon Naruto I want to see where you live."
"Hakufu wait I still H- HEY HEY DAMN IT. MY RAMMEEEN!" He was dragged away as his clone vanished again. Hinata just sighed, She was s close to confessing her feelings but Hakufu got in the way. "Naruto...Of only I could just say I love you with all my heart and soul...if only I could just hold you and keep you next to til the end of time....I wish I had your courage Naruto...that way I can finally say that I want you to be with me and let me love you forever and always....But I don't think I will ever get that chance." Her hopes of ever obtaining the boy seems to falter. Ayame caught this and decided to help her out.
"Hey...You know his favorite kind of flower is the white lotus. He loves those flowers."
"Huh?'
"You wanna win him over right? Send him a white lotus and a bowl of pork and beef ramen. He'll be all over you like white on rice." Hinata saddened face was replaced with a face of happiness. "Really? Thank you ...why are you helping me?"
"Well I think unrequited love is something no girl should ever go with. An besides. I don't think Naruto really sees Hakufu the way you see him."
"Thank you Ayame...Thank you very much." She pulled out her wallet but Teuchi just raised his hand. "Your with Naruto. He gets free ramen for life and so does his friends..or should day girlfriend." She blushed at how Teuchi said it. "Thank you...I'll go home and get some sleep. See you around."
"Good Luck Hinata." Ayame shouted as she ran out the cafe and straight to her house to set up a plan to win over the man of her fantasies.
Elsewhere
"AAAAAAHH" Kaku screamed out as she put her hands over her eyes. Sasuke looked on as he watched her pain. " Relax..I'll get Pein chakra out of you."
"Sasuke...it hurts...my eyes...they feel like they are on fire."
"That's Pein's chakra flowing through you. Now look into my eyes." She looked up and gazed at Sasuke sharingan. He activated his Mangekyo Sharingan and attempted to seal away the power Kaku had inside her.
"Tsukyomi: Doshugo Tennin." Kaku just froze as the chakra was leaving her body. When Sasuke finished he closed his eyes and began to rub them. Kaku looked at him and asked him her question. "Did it work?"
"Well I managed to seal away some of the Rin'negan's power over you but looks like you are still under it's influence."
"Pein...what did he do to me?"
"I don't know.. But with Toutaku dead what are you going to do?"
"I will exact my revenge to Pein....He took him away from me...I will avenge his death and reclaim his pride."
"Hey...instead of doing that..Why you forget about it...it's Naruto who you really want isn't it?"
"That's right..if that brat hadn't been there Pein would never have done this to me...Naruto Uzumaki I will make you suffer until you draw your last breath." When she opened her eyes the Rin'negan was seen replacing her normal orbs.
"The Rin'negan is a strong Dojutsu. I don't think you can wield it without some risk. Maybe your limited to one of his ninjutsu."
"Let me try something." She saw a boulder and put her hand out in front of her." Shinra Tensei." She shattered the boulder into nothing. Then her eyes went back to her original state. She had a thought enter her mind. "That was some power....I think I could get used to this...Shinra tensei.....that is some attack."
"I see....you can only use that jutsu... then you have go back to your regular vision."
"So he gave me this...This is perfect...Sasuke If I join you will I exact my vengeance on Naruto Uzumaki?"
"Not just him..The entire leaf village will fall before us....We move when Karin is able to recover fully."
"Yes....lord Sasuke." she kneeled. Sasuke wore a smirk and thought to himself. "Naruto Uzumaki...Let's see how much your bonds mean to you now."
Meanwhile
"Nagato...What are you going to about Sasuke?.....You gave this Kaku woman part of your power. Don't you think she will come for you?"
"That's the idea Konan...I want her to come for me and seek out my power.I think that she may be of use to me."
"But why? If you did that you might as well extend an invitation into the Akatsuki." Konan spoke as she put her hands on her hips. Nagato just stared. "She will just become another puppet on my string. As for Sasuke I think you can take care of that Itachi..and Also you as well Tobi?"
"Yup boss. We got this down pact. you can count on us Mister Nagato guy." Tobi. Nagato looked at Tobi who had his thumb up. "Good boy Tobi!"
"Yup yup yup. So Itachi how are we going to do this?"Tobi asked
"We wait till Sasuke makes his move first. We will deal with him while Nagato goes after the nine tailed fox." Nagato nodded with Itachi.
"Okey dokey smokey." Tobi spoke. Nagato turned his gaze to the sky and began to think to himself. He then turned to Konan and handed her a piece of paper. "Deliver this to Naruto Uzumaki. Make sure you are not seen by any of the ninja or those Toushi he is around."
"Understood." She took the note and vanished in a flurry of paper.
"Man how does she do that?" Tobi wondered.
"Tobi. Konan is special woman..She is capable of this because of her abilities."
"Oh...that's cool."
"Now prepare the ceremony for the extraction of the eight tails. when we are done with him we will go for the nine tails."
"Right boss. Let's go Itachi." And they took their place on a statue finger tips. Pein made a flurry of hand signs and out his hand on the floor. "Summoning jutsu." He summoned six bodies, Each with the Rin'negan. "Let us begin the ceremony for the extraction." They all nodded.
back to the leaf.
Naruto and Hakufu are in the middle of the of the forest with Hakufu's arm wrapped around Naruto's she decided to stop and faced Naruto. He was curious about why she had stopped.
"What's up Hakufu."
"Naruto I wanted to ask you something."
"Okay..shoot."
"About earlier. I wanted to ask what Hinata was about to say."
"I wouldn't know. I mean she was about to say it before you interrupted her."
"Oh....Naruto you know I trust you....It's that I am beginning to think you don't want to be around me."
"Hey wait that's not true."
"Then why were so quick to send a clone to take me out?"
"Well you see the thing is that I didn't want to break my promise with Hinata that's all."
"Naruto do yo recall the day I stopped those girls from taking advantage of you?" Naruto thought about the day he went to Nanyo for the first time. He remembered about the two girls who were pretty much having their way with him even thought he didn't know it. He snapped out of it and nodded at Hakufu.
"Yeah I remember that day. You kicked their ass pretty good."
"Do you also remember what I said back them?"
"Yeah..About you making me your boyfriend and stuff."
"Yeah but do you know why I did that?"
"I thought you were being nice. I was iffy about memories since I had amnesia."
"I said that not because I was being nice. I really wanted to make sure you weren't hurt....Naruto I love you." He went wide eyed.
"What are you saying?"
"Naruto I am in love with you. I said that because I wanted to express my feelings for you. Naruto I wanted to be around you...I wanted you to see that."
"Hakufu."
"Don't say anything..Just listen. When I first saw you I thought you were cute, I just wanted to say I like you and wanted to just let things progress slowly. But then I saw those girls..I felt jealous...They didn't see you the way I do..They just wanted to have meaningless sex with you...Naruto your sacred to me....I can't bear to see you with women who just want to take you and then leave you there to rot. Naruto I want to protect you from that. That's why I said that I wanted to be your girlfriend. But lately I noticed that you don't seem to see me that way."
"Hakufu it's not true...I mean I didn't intended to be cold...If that's how you feel then I am glad you are here with me...but I ask that you have to stop saying that I am your boyfriend. I mean if you want to start this off right, it's better if you make me earn it."
"What are you saying..Are you breaking up with me?"
"Well We really aren't together per say..But I would like to see you earn that title. You have some tough competition."
"Wait....are you really giving me a chance?"
"Why not." She jumped and tackled him on the floor. She looked into his eyes and ran her fingers through his hair. "Thank you Naruto. I promise I will earn your love and we will be together....I won't stop fighting for you." She leaned in but hesitated a bit. Naruto just sighed. "Go ahead." She smiled and she kissed him. Her tongue exploring his mouth. "God Gramps is right...I am such a total player....Pervy sage if your laughing up there I swear I am going to find some way to head up and kick you in the ass."
After a good while Hakufu walked with Naruto back to his apartment. "Here we are. Thanks for walking me home."
"Well I didn't want you to go by yourself."
"You know this kind hurts my pride letting a girl walk me home. I mean it's supposed be the other way around."
"Well Let's just say I wanted to earn some points." They laughed at each other. "Well I am going to got to sleep. See you later okay?"
"Naruto...would you mind making me another one of those clones?"
"I thought you hated that?"
"Well I know your tired so I figured you would have a clone walk me to my apartment." She blushed and fidgeted. Naruto nodded and made a cross with his hands. "Shadow clone jutsu." Out popped a clone and Hakufu took it's hand and kissed the real Naruto on the cheek. "Thanks sweety..See you later okay?"
"Will do." He got inside while Hakufu and the clone walked hand in hand to her house.
At The hospital
Koukin was fully away from the treatment Sakura and Ino were giving him. Ino had pulled an all nighter and decided to leave her and Koukin alone. Kan'u walked in a Ino left and she sat next to Koukin.
"How are you feeling Koukin?"
"I'm fine Kan'u. Sakura has been great with her healing jutsu."
"Thank you Sakura for helping him. I am grateful to you."
"It's not big deal Kan'u. Really it isn't." She rubbed the back of her head. "Koukin I will leave you in Sakura's care..Sakura please watch over him. I need to get some shut eye."
"Sure thing Kan'u. Stand watch."
"Thank you Sakura." She got up and bowing her head she went out of the door. Koukin slunked back to his bed and looked at the ceiling. Sakura blushed realizing that she was alone with Koukin. She knew that this was her only chance to show him how much she felt for him. She also wanted to know if he felt the same way or did he have feelings for her. She decided to satisfy her curiosity.
"Koukin, about Kan'u...How long have you two known each other?"
"For a long time now. I actually first met her in a fight. She was interested in me when I fought her."
"Really? How did you know?"
"I could read body language pretty well, When we fought she would somehow find her way on top of me and just talked to me rather sweetly."
"Oh....Do you have the same feeling for her?"
"I do....In fact I never stopped thinking about her. I was glad that I was able to convey myself to her. I wanted to wait for her to say it but she never got around to it. I figured as man I should take initiative you know?"
"Yeah."
"What about you Sakura?..Anyone you are interested in?"
"Well there was this one guy....I fell in love with him at first sight. He looked so handsome when I saw him. I wanted to tell him right then and there that I wanted to confess my love for him but he ended up being a jerk."
"Who was the guy?"
"You won't believe me Koukin."
"C'mon Sakura I'm sure it's not as bad as you say it is."
"It was Sasuke....Sasuke was my crush."
"Really.....wow....what did you see in that guy?"
"Well I didn't know exactly but now that I think about it my feeling were just that, feelings. I never actually loved the guy. I told him how I felt but he jut ignored me and went of in his search for power and revenge."
"I see....well If you ask me he's not good enough for you." She turned around to him. " What do you mean?"
"I mean your beautiful Sakura. Your talented and kind. Sasuke would never have appreciated you for you. Your much too good for a guy like him. I mean you could have any man grovel at your feet and love you for who you are."
"Koukin your just being nice."
"Don't say that, It's true. I'll bet if you asked any guy in this village I would bet they would ask you out in a heart beat."
"....Would you ask me out if you wanted to Koukin? Hypothetically speaking of course."
"Yeah I would...Hypothetically speaking."
"Really?"
" Yeah I mean I bet even Naruto would date you."
"Heh..funny you should mention that. Did you know he had a crush on me once?"
"Really...how come you and him aren't together?"
"I don't see him that way at all....He's more like a best friend...we talked about it and we have a good thing going as best friends."
"Oh....Well I think you should have gone with him. He seems like the guy for you."
"I have someone else in mind Koukin."
"Oh really...Who would that be?" She got up and kissed him on the lips. She broke it and left out the door looking back at a stunned Koukin "You." She walked out the door to get a glass of water.
"What the hell just happened?...Did Sakura just kiss me?..whoa that was awkward."
Outside Sakura just stood outside the door with a glass in hand. She thought to herself at to what she just done, She finally conveyed her feelings to Koukin but she didn't want to stick around to get rejected. She began to lean against the door thinking about the kiss.
"I did it....but at what cost....I know he loves Kan'u but I had to get that out of my chest. I just had to know what it felt like ....I am sorry Kan'u..Koukin......I had to do it....I had to have him for myself just this once....Even if he didn't feel anything for me.....It's less weight on my shoulders. I just hope things aren't awkward between me and him...I don't want to see him hurting Kan'u....but I also kinda wished she wasn't with her.....Oh I don't know what to do anymore."
"Sakura what is wrong?" Sakura looked at Kan'u who was confused at Sakura's saddened expression. "Oh Kan'u it's you...What are you doing here?"
"I came to see Koukin..I wanted to tell him something...Sakura are you alright?...you seem down."
"I just kissed your boyfriend." That was what she wanted to say. "Nothing...Nothing's wrong...I am gonna go...I need to get him some medicine from Lady Tsunade." Was her alibi.
"Thank you for this Sakura but you have done enough for one day. I will get his medicine, You must go home and rest." Kan'u stated.
"Thank you Kan'u..I guess your right...I'll see you later." She drank the water and walked out of sight. Kan'u walked into the room the find Koukin in daze. She went over and straddled his waist line and taking his cheeks on he hands. "Koukin what is wrong?" He got out of his daze and aw Kan'u looking at him serenely.
"Oh Kan'u....Nothing I was just thinking about something."
"About what....did something happen while I was away?"
"Sakura just made out with me." Was what he wanted to answer. " Oh nothing happened...Anyway what are you here for?" Was what he came up with.
"This." She leaned and kissed him and pushed him onto the bed. " Koukin I want you....I want us to be as one...Will you let me?" He just nodded and she began to place kisses on his neck. She began to unbutton his shirt and then proceeded to take off the cape Naruto gave her. She resumed her attack on his neck earning moans every now and them from Koukin, She raised her eyes to meet with Koukin and looked at him as she smiled.
"Koukin....make love to me." She resume her make out session and the rest of their day was spent on each others arms loving one another as if they were never going to see each other again.
Meanwhile Naruto had gone to bed and was about to fall asleep. He felt a grumbling in his stomach and knew the demon was up. He closed his eyes and communed with the demon
"Hey stupid fox..What the hell do you want now?"
"Glad to see your back to yourself. I wanted to ask you about What happened back there."
"About what?"
"Dude you got a frikkin Harem going on...I think that's kinda low of you to just let yourself go like that. I mean Hinata, Hakufu and Ryofu...Dude your such a player."
"Hey.. it's not my fault..besides you don't know if Hinata likes me anyway..In regards to Ryofu her attraction to me is more physical anyway. I don't about Hakufu yet."
"Either way I think less of you now. I mean really man do you think this is gonna turn out good and stuff? Eventually your gonna have to settle down."
"How about you stay out of my love life will ya?"
"Naruto all I am saying is you can't play with there hearts like that...Just be careful. Take it from a guy who has be that road before."
"You had a harem fox?"
"Dude your talking to the pimp of the demon world. I had loads of concubines just waiting for me to do 'em. Thing was I fell in love with a wonderful woman and was going spent the rest of my life with her, But other girls were jealous of that and eventually I had to choose between her and 3 other girls.."
"What happened?"
"I ended not choosing anyone and I was left alone in the end...That is why I am warning you right now kid. Don't let yourself fall in love until you know for sure she is the one. got it?"
"Yeah yeah I got ya."
"I am serious Naruto...This will not end pretty. Also for your own good."
"Okay okay I get it...I'll be careful."
"Good...Now I am going back to sleep....Talk to ya later kid."
"Night fox." Naruto broke contact and slipped in his sleep with the foxes words plaguing his mind
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Zomg Love polygons everywhere. And I am solely responsible...That's right fans.....I'm the one who created this madness. MUAAHAHAHAHAAHAHAHAHAAAAAAA!. xD
Next time: A day with Ryofu.
OMAKE TIME
Ryuubi: Hello everyone this is your favorite bookworm here. Today I am joined with the bug master himself Shino Aburame.
Shino: Good to be here Ryuubi.
Ryuubi: So here is my first question to you. What are you qualities Shino?
Shino: I am a bug user. My insect are my primary tool. they can scout out terrains and eat chakra. Also they protect me from harm as well.
Ryuubi: So in the Bikochu beetle adventure. It was you who suggested it to you team?
Shino: Yes..But it ended in failure. But I found out later that Hinata used it to get closer to Naruto.
Ryuubi: And are you happy with that?
Shino: Yes I am..You see me and Kiba made a bet if she would confess to him.. for now we do not have a confession right in front of us.
Ryuubi: okay one last question. If you could date one battle vixen who would it be and why?
Shino: Actually I would rather discuss this privately. Just you and I if you don't mind.
Ryuubi: (blushing) Oh....well I would love to.
Shino: (extends his hand) Then let's get to it."
Ryuubi: (Red) Oh my..well I have to go guys...next to is Ouin shishi with Neji hyuuga. See ya next time ^ ^. Oh Shino your such a charmer.
(1) sited from Naruto wiki. Credit goes to them.
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