Chapter 4

It has been a few day since the invasion. With Jiraiya's help Sarutobi survived his battle with Orochimaru but the aged leader realized that he was not as strong as he used to be.

Naruto was standing next to Shikamaru, "Shikamaru, the shinobi council has promoted you to chunin for you strategies and Naruto has been promoted to special Jounin due to him keeping a level head during the invasion," said the Hokage as he gave Naruto and Shikamaru flax jackets. The only difference is that Naruto's has more pokets.

"I would like to talk to Naruto," said Sarutobi.

Shikamaru walks out as Naruto stands at attention, "Naruto, congrats on your promotion and I have a mission for you," said Sarutobi.

"What is the mission?" asked Naruto.

"I want you and Jiraiya to find my other student Tsunade Senju so she can take my place," said the Hokage.

"Understood," said Naruto.

"Meet Jiraiya at the west gate," said The Hokage.

"Hai," said Naruto as he shunshins away.

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Naruto appears at the Inuzuka compound and enters. "Tsume, is Hana here?" asks the blond.

The clan head smiles, "sorry Naruto, she is not."

Naruto sighs, "give her a message for me. I am going on a month long mission with Jiraiya and I was hoping to say bye to her before leaving."

"I will let her know," said Tsume.

"Thank you," says the blond as he shunshins away.

Naruto appears at the gate and sees Jiraiya there, "ready Naruto?" asks the Sannin.

The two head out of the village.

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Hana was walking when she sees Kurenai and Asuma, "hey, you guys enjoying your date?" she asks.

The two blush as Kakashi walks up, "we need to talk chunin," says the masked Jounin.

"About what Hatake?" asks Hana.

"You had no right to train my student," said Kakashi.

Hana growls "that is enough Kakashi," says Asuma.

"Stay out of this," says Kakashi.

"We have the right to intervene since you're using your rank against Hana," said Kurenai.

"This does not involve you," said Kakashi.

"You're starting something with a friend of mine, it has become my business," said Kurenai.

"You brushed aside one student in favor of another," said Hana as her three huskies got next to her.

"I am still his sensei so I make the call if he is ready to be train," said Kakashi.

"You lost that right and I have support of Hokage-sama and Jiraiya-sama, who took Naruto for training two weeks after I taught him," says Hana.

"Fine he is still a loser, as you will see" said Kakashi.

Asuma glares at the masked jounin, "he saved a lot of lives during the battle. Where were the rest of your students?" asks the bearded Jounin.

Kakashi blinks, "I ordered him to help at the gate," said Kakashi.

"And the girl?" asked Kurenai

"She was in the shelter, with the civilians," said Kakashi.

"The Uchiha was not at the gate since all of the jounin didn't see him," said Asuma.

"They could have missed him," says Kakashi as he turns his head into a stall and eyes narrow, "but now is not the time to worry about that," said the masked jounin as Hana nodded her head, and the four disappeared.

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Two figures with black cloaks and red clouds stopped in the outskirts as three jounin and one chunin appeared in front of them.

"You know you look very shady," said Asuma.

"Asuma, Kurenai, Kakashi-sempai and Hana Inuzuka, it is good to see you all," says the shorter of the two.

He lifts his straw hat, reveling the Sharingan, "Itachi Uchiha," growls Hana.

"I was hoping that I was not going to run into you Hana-chan," said the rouge Uchiha.

"We are through Itachi and I am going to bring you down," says Hana as the Huskies growl.

"I don't want to fight so forgive me," said Itachi.

"Kisame, deal with the other three but make it quick and don't fool around," said Itachi.

"Right Itachi," says the fish man as he grabs his giant sword.

The three jounin get into a stance as Kisame charges forward. Itachi closes his eyes and opens them up, "Tsukuyomi," he says as he looks at Hana.

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Itachi is standing in front of a bound Hana, "welcome to my Tsukuyomi world," says Itachi.

"Are you going to torture me? You will get nothing out of me about Naruto-kun," says Hana.

"I know where he is," says Itachi, making Hana eyes widen.

"Then why are you in the village?" she growls.

Itachi sighs, "I am a double agent for Konoha. I have one request: protect Naruto from the organization of Akatsuki that I am spying on," says Itachi.

Hana is getting ready to speak but Itachi holds his hand up, "let me finish. The reason I murdered my clan was because I was ordered to. It prevented a civil war and coup by my clan," says Itachi.

Hana was in shock, "I am going to release you if you promise not to attack me in here, not that it will do you any good," says the Uchiha.

Hana falls down as two chairs appear.

"Now I will keep up the act of trying to capture Naruto but I will hamper the organization I am part of. One last thing, be careful of the adviser named Danzo. He was the one who pushed for the murder of my clan to keep the peace and please don't tell any especially my brother," says Itachi.

"My eyes are draining, let go it has only been a second in the real world," said Itachi.

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I would love to chat but Uzumaki is not here, let's go Kisame," says Itachi as he and Kisame start to walk away. Kakashi charges at Itachi but is kicked back. The Uchiha disappears and places Kakashi in Tsukuyomi causing him damage mentally.

"Let's go, I know where Naruto Uzumaki is," says Itachi as they vanish.

Gai grabs Kakashi and Shunshins to the hospital with the other shinobi

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Jiraiya was walking with Naruto next to him, "alright Naruto, I am going to show you a jutsu that might help, but it will be hard to learn because it is an earth jutsu," said the Sannin.

Naruto watched as Jiraiya goes through hand seals and slams them into the ground, "Earth Style Swamp of the Underworld," he says.

"You will have to practice on the road till we find Tsunade," said Jiraiya.

Naruto was thinking, "Ero-Sannin, I am a wind user is there an exercise for them?" asks Naruto.

Jiraiya takes a leaf, "cut this with your chakra. I will let you use four clones but no more," said Jiraiya.

"Naruto grabs four more leaves and has four clones try to cut it. Naruto was halfway to cutting it when he stopped, "I did it," said Naruto.

Jiraiya looks at the leaf and smiles "impressive, let's try another one," says the Sannin as he takes four small rocks, "I want you to cut these rocks like you did the leaf," said Jiraiya.

Naruto and his clones try the exercise but can't seem to do it, "if you can't do right away just keep trying," said the Sannin.

Naruto looks up, "Ero-Sannin," says Naruto making Jiraiya growl.

"One, stop calling me that," he said.

"I will when you stop being a pervert," said Naruto.

"Don't blame me, your sensei is hot," said the Sannin.

"You have a thing for Kakashi? I thought liked girls," said Naruto.

"I meant the one that trained you," said Jiraiya before he felt killer intent.

"Finish that line and I will make it so you won't be a man after I done with you," said Naruto.

"What I meant to say is she is pretty but too young for me so, get laid," said Jiraiya making Naruto blush.

"Payback is a bitch Naruto," said Jiraiya.

"So what is your question?" asked Jiraiya

"I was wondering can the Rasengan have elemental chakra added?" asked Naruto.

"Very good Naruto, that attack I taught you is not a complete jutsu. The fourth was trying to add his element which was wind but he died before completing it," said Jiraiya.

"Naruto, since you're higher then chunin I have the okay to tell you of your mother," said Jiraiya

Naruto stops in his tracks, "your mother was known as Kushina Uzumaki, a talented ninja and swordswoman. She died during the Kyuubi attack," said Jiraiya.

"Your father will leave a clue but can't tell you out right. Look in the mirror next time and you will have your answer, but don't tell anyone because he had enemies okay Naruto," said Jiraiya.

"Thanks sensei," said Naruto.

"I can get used to being called sensei," said the Sannin.

"Well don't get used to it, Ero-Sannin," said Naruto making Jiraiya grumble.

The two made it to an inn as Jiraiya turns to Naruto, "Naruto, stay at the hotel. I will ask around," said the Sannin.

Naruto sighs as Jiraiya walks away.

Naruto was watching TV when a knock is heard, "he should not back by now," thought Naruto.

Naruto opens the door, "may I help you," asks the blond.

"Naruto, my organization needs you to come with me," says the Uchiha.

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The four ninja where around Kakashi's prone body, "this is not good," says Kurenai. The door is slammed opened; "hey why is Kakashi-sensei in the hospital?" asks Sasuke who runs in.

"He got injured on mission," said Asuma.

A sunglasses wearing jounin runs in, "is it true Itachi is looking for Naruto?" he asks as Sasuke runs out.

"Idiot," says Kurenai .

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Naruto stares at the two rouge ninja, "fish man I can fight for a while but Itachi is a different story all together," thought Naruto.

"You got me Itachi," says Naruto as he slowly walks out dropping smoke pellets on the ground unseen "I should cut his leg," says Kisame.

Naruto smiles, "I never said I would come with you two," he states as smoke pours out of the pellets.

Itachi activates his Sharingan as Naruto runs at Kisame with his kunai, "Clever, he is going after the weakest that he is aware of," says Itachi.

"Itachi," said a voice.

"Oh! it my foolish little brother," says the clan murderer.

Sasuke rushes Itachi with a Chidori but he is beaten by Itachi and sent into a coma from Tsukuyomi.

"Summoning," shouts Jiraiya as a toad appears with the Sannin holding a knocked out woman.

"We can't handle both. Let's go, Kisame," says the Uchiha as Jiraiya goes through hand seal "Ninja Art: Stone Toad Trap," he says as the hallway changes into an area that looks like the inside of a living thing.

The two race to the back as Itachi's black flames of Amaterasu burn it.

The hallway changes back to normal as Jiraiya takes out a scroll, "Fire Seal," he says as the remaining black flames get sealed in the scroll.

Jiraiya turns around but is sent flying by a series of kicks, "you will not hurt a youthful ninja," shouts a voice.

Naruto sighs, "you know you just kicked Jiraiya, Gai-sensei," says Naruto as the green beast stops.

"Sorry Jiraiya," said Gai.

"I thought you were the enemy," he said.

Jiraiya gets up, "what kind of apology is that?" Shouts the Sannin.

After Gai says sorry he tells Jiraiya and Naruto what happened, "I guess we need Tsunade more than ever," said Jiraiya.

"Gai-sensei, can you take Sasuke back?" asks Naruto.

"Of course with the power of youth," shouts the crazy jounin as he picks up Sasuke and run towards Konoha.

Jiraiya and Naruto leave the hotel after Jiraiya pays for the damages and with extra from Naruto's pocket to the owner.

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Naruto was concentrating on cutting the rock with wind chakra when they got to Tanzaku Gai. As they entered they saw a fortress completely destroyed.

"What happened there?" thought Naruto.

"Naruto let's go, Tsunade moves around we have to find her," said Jiraiya.

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In a casino, a blond haired woman with a green jacket was playing the slots. She pulls the handle when it hit jackpot. "Shizune, we have to leave," says the woman.

"Why my Lady?" asked a black haired woman.

The blond was trembling "I hit the Jackpot. Which means something is going to go wrong," said the woman.

The two make it out and head out of the city when they are approached by two people "Orochimaru, what do I owe the pleasure?" said Tsunade.

"Charming as ever, Tsunade," said the snake Sannin.

"What are you doing here, Orochimaru?" she asks.

"Just taking in the sights. Trying to destroy the Leaf Village," he said.

Shizune pulls up her sleeve and fires poison darts at Kabuto who dodges them with difficulty.

"He's fast," thought the black haired woman.

"Shizune enough," shouts Tsunade as her assistant stops her attack, "why did you approach me?" Tsunade asks.

"I have a favor to ask," said Orochimaru.

"What is the favor," asked the Slug Sannin.

"I have a ninja that has a terminal illness and needs to be cured. Do that and can bring your brother and lover back," said the snake Sannin.

"Give me your answer in one week," says Orochimaru as he walks away.

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Jiraiya and Naruto continued looking for his teammate without any success, "Naruto, let's get some food then we'll continue our search," said Jiraiya.

The two walked into a restaurant and Jiraiya's eyes widen "Tsunade," he said as Naruto looks and sees a blond haired woman.

The two walk to the booth where she was and sat down "Jiraiya, this is an interesting day. Meeting two comrades in a day," she said.

"So you saw Orochimaru, what did he tell you?" asked Jiraiya.

"We were talking about stuff, but what brings you here?" asks Tsunade.

"Sarutobi-sensei needs you take his position," said Jiraiya.

"You wasted a trip," she said.

"Every Hokage has died in that position. It's a fools job," said Tsunade.

She looks at Naruto "who's the kid?" asked the Sannin.

"This Uzumaki Naruto, Kushina's son," said Jiraiya.

"Impossible, an Anbu told me he died in the attack," she said narrowing her eyes.

"Did the Anbu have a blank mask," asked Jiraiya.

"Yes, why?" asked Tsunade as her eyes narrow.

"That was a root Anbu and the elder lied to me as well," said Jiraiya.

"I refuse to come back and take a position with a death penalty," said Tsunade.

"Who are you to talk down the ones who protect Konoha? You are a shell of your former self that I read about," shouted Naruto.

Tsunade smiles, "very well you got a problem let's take this outside," said the Slug Sannin.

Naruto gets up and follows Tsunade outside with Jiraiya sighing, "should we stop them?" asked Shizune.

"No, we can't and I want to see Naruto fight someone passed his level to see where he is at," says the white haired Sannin.

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The two stood across each other, "one finger," said Tsunade.

"How about a bet, if I make you use more than one finger you have to heal those that need it then you can leave. But if I land one hit you must become the Hokage," said Naruto.

"Agreed," said Tsunade.

Naruto goes in a ram hand sign "Shadow Clone Jutsu," says Naruto as three clones appear and charge Tsunade who slams her finger in the ground destroying the clones from the shock wave.

Naruto appears in front of Tsunade causing her to block with her forearm and punch Naruto in the chest knocking him out, "he actually did it," said Tsunade as she looks at her arm.

"I will go with you," said Tsunade

"What about Orochimaru?" asked Jiraiya.

"I am going kill him and I might need all of your help," said Tsunade.

"He will meet with me in a week," said the blond female.

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A week has come and gone as Tsunade walks to Orochimaru.

"Your answer Tsunade?" asked the Sannin.

"My answer is no," she states as she punches the ground causing the fissure to head toward Orochimaru forcing him to jump away.

Kabuto rushes in but is sent back by a kick "what?" he shouts.

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Naruto and Shizune stand in front of the Orochimaru medic, "Naruto-kun, it is good to see you again," says Kabuto.

"Traitor," says Naruto as he gets out a kunai.

Kabuto charges at Naruto but is forced to dodge a projectile launched by Shizune's poison darts from her wrist.

Naruto forms three clone and charges forward with them. Kabuto's hand glows blue as he cuts the clones down.

Naruto sends the teen back with a punch but Kabuto flips and lands on his feet.

"You're decent Naruto-kun but Sasuke is much stronger then you," he said making Naruto laugh.

"That is why I got promoted and he didn't," said the blond

Naruto smirks, "enough chit chat," say Naruto as Kabuto is grabbed from behind.

"A shadow clone, clever since he can't hit me with my speed he had a clone grab me," thought Kabuto as Naruto forms a Rasengan in his hand and slams it into Kabuto sending him back into a rock face.

He gets up, "good thing I started to heal myself right before the impact," said Kabuto as he falls back down

Jiraiya was hidden like planned and waited for the time to enter.

"Way to go Naruto," thought the Sannin with a proud smile. He turns his head and sees Tsunade fighting Orochimaru.

Tsunade was breathing hard, "Summoning Jutsu," said Jiraiya as a combat toad appeared.

"Kabuto, get us out of here," said Orochimaru as four eyes shunshined next to his master and disappeared in the ground.

Naruto and Shizune walk up to their senseis, "well done you two. Let's head back to Konoha," said Tsunade.

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After a few days of travel, the four make it back to Konoha. Tsunade enters as the guards acknowledge them "Naruto, Tsunade is going to heal those who need it in the hospital. Why don't you go see your sensei and tell her you're back?" said Jiraiya.

Naruto nod his head and walks to the Inuzuka compound.

Jiraiya turns to Tsunade, "let go Tsunade-hime," said the Sannin as the two walk away.

Tsunade heads to Sasuke's room first and goes through hand seals, "metal damage," she says.

"He will be up in a few hours," said Tsunade.

"Who is next?" she asked.

She stands in front of Kakashi, "you were supposed to be the best and here you are beaten by your junior," she said.

"He caught me off guard," said Kakashi with haggard breath.

Gai walks in "can you help Lee?" he asked.

"I will check him out see what I can do," said Tsunade.

Tsunade sighed, "I have good and news and bad news," said Tsunade.

"Good news is that I can heal him, however the probability of his survival is 50 percent," said Tsunade.

"I thought you could help," said Gai.

"His muscles, bones and tissues or completely shredded. It will be up to him if he wants me to go through with the operation but his alone," said the Sannin.

Lee looks down, "Tsunade-sama with your permission I would like to go through with the operation. Being a ninja is all I know so I will take my 50 percent chance and trust you," said Lee.

"I will wait for a few days and see if I can raise the percentage a little," said Tsunade as she leaves master and student to see what they want.

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Naruto appears at the Inuzuka compound and knocks on the door. Tsume opens it "Naruto your back," she said

"How are you Tsume-san? Is Hana here?" asked Naruto

Tsume smiles, "yeah she is at the clinic, follow me," said the clan head.

Naruto follows Tsume and he sees Hana when they get to the clinic, "Naruto-kun you're back! I was worried about you," said Hana.

"What happened?" asked Naruto.

"Itachi came looking for you," said Hana

"I fought him for while with Jiraiya, we forced him back."

"How did the mission go?" asked Hana

"Tsunade-sama is here to take the role of Hokage," said Naruto.

"Great, you succeeded in your mission," said Hana

Naruto chatted with Hana when an Anbu appeared, "Tsume-san there is a council meeting about young Uzumaki. You both need to report to the council," said the Anbu.

Tsume sighs, "let's go see what they need," said the clan head as both Shunshin out of the clinic.

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The two appear in the council room and see the Shinobi and civilian council. Naruto turns to the Shinobi side and bows, "Shinobi council good to see you in good health," said Naruto.

Hiashi smirked at the Naruto attempt to piss off the civilians, "Thank you Naruto-san. Hope everything is going well with you," said the Hyuga clan head.

"Brat, you will show us some respect," shouted a merchant on the civilian side.

The shinobi side glares at him, "let get this farce over with," said Inoichi.

"Naruto Uzumaki your rank is being giving to Uchiha-sama," said a civilian.

The Shinobi council glares at the other side "you can't do because the last Uchiha failed to show on time," said Hiashi.

Naruto smiles and puts his hand up, "I will agree to a vote," said the blond.

"Very well, we outnumber your allies," said a fat merchant.

"Those in favor of giving the brat's rank to Uchiha-sama raise your hand," said a civilian as the whole civilian side raised their hands as do the elders minus Danzo.

"Those in favor of letting Uzumaki-san to keep his rank please raise your hand," said Hiashi with a smirk.

As the whole Shinobi council raises there hand with Danzo surprisingly, "Looks like I keep my rank," said Naruto.

"We had more votes," shouted a civilian.

"Wrong for two reasons; one the civilians don't have a say and even if they did you got my name wrong," said Naruto causing the whole Shinobi council to smile at Naruto's cunning ploy.

Naruto walks out, "you are nothing but the Kyuubi," shouted the civilian.

The Shinobi all get up, "no, I want to address this," said Naruto.

Naruto disappeared, "the punishment is death for reveling that," said Naruto.

"However, I will let you live to prove I am not the so called demon," said Naruto as he reappeared behind the scared civilian.

Naruto walks out of the room.

Naruto turns his head, "I will let the Hokage know of this secret meeting said Naruto making the civilian pale in fear.

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Naruto walked to the Hokage's office "is Hokage-sama in?" asked Naruto.

The secretary growls, "get lost brat," she said.

Naruto walks to the door and knocks, "who is it," said Sarutobi's voice.

"It me Hokage-sama, Naruto," said the blond.

"Come on in Naruto-kun, we were just about have you summoned," said the Third.

Naruto walks in and sees Tsunade, Jiraiya and The third, "Naruto I just told Tsunade that your sensei refused to train you. We have decided to award Hana his position and demote Kakashi to chunin is that acceptable?" asked the Third.

"I agree, but let him move when he proves himself in our eyes," said Naruto.

"Agreed," said the Third.

"Tsunade, coronation will be tomorrow so rest up," said the Hokage.

Naruto bows and leave the office by window causing Jiraiya to smile, "I am so proud," said the toad Sannin.

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Next day Naruto was standing with the Inuzuka clan as the third made his speech and then Tsunade walked out with the Hokage robes on her "as Hokage I shall put my life on the line," she said as the crowd cheers.

Naruto smiles at the new Hokage as the celebrations started.