Chapter 7: The Council, and Naruto vs. Sasuke
Naruto grumbled as he awoke, "Ah what the hell?" He muttered, as he looked around, only to find that he was not anywhere he recognized. "Not my apartment, definitely not the Hospital…where the hell am I?" At this the door opened to reveal Mei, "You're finally awake!" She exclaimed, rushing over to embrace the blond, who blushed as his head was shoved into her breasts. "Kit we got to almost die more often!" Kurama cheered, proud that his host found such an attractive vixen. "Mei-Chan can't breathe." Naruto gasped.
Mei instantly released him, laughing slightly at his red cheeks. "You would thank you would be used to my hugs by now." She laughed.
Naruto blushed, and changed the subject. "How long have I been asleep?"
Mei shrugged, "Two days." She replied.
"Damn," Naruto whistled, before he remembered something. "Oh yeah, what happened to Sakura and Sasuke?"
Mei's eyes darkened, "The Uchiha is still in the Hospital…as for the Haruno, she hasn't left her 'precious Sasuke-kun.'" Naruto nodded, slightly disappointed that the only healthy member of his team hadn't visited him. "And Kakashi-sensei?" He asked.
Mei smiled, "He dropped by yesterday," she informed him.
Naruto gawked, 'Kakashi-sensei has been visiting me?' He asked himself, thrilled at the thought of his sensei actually caring about his health. "How did the invasion go?" He asked her.
Mei shrugged, deciding to play with the blond "not too bad," she informed the relieved blond. "I only fought not only the First Hokage, but the Second Hokage as well as Orochimaru." She finished proudly.
Naruto's eyes widened, "WHAT!" He shouted, springing to his feet. "Damn Kit," Kurama said impressed. Mei nodded, and told Naruto everything that happened after he chased after Gaara. And, after calming the blond who tried to sprint out the door and to the hospital when he was told of what happened to his Jiji; Mei asked him to tell him what happened in the forest.
Naruto smirked, and he told her about his battle with Gaara, causing the red headed Kage to giggle as he used sound effects to make his story more interesting.
"So what you are telling me," Mei began slowly. "You single handedly fought not only Gaara, but Shukaku the One Tailed Biju? And you managed to defeat both?"
Naruto nodded, blushing slightly under her awed expression. "I had help," he said modestly. "And I would have been crushed if Kurama hadn't helped."
Mei nodded, "Tell Kurama thank you," she said.
"Finally some damn respect!" The Fox shouted happily, taking a great liking to the Mizukage. Naruto groaned, "You just had to say that," he complained. "Kurama is going to be such a pain in the ass now."
Mei giggled, and offered him a hand, "come on," seeing his confused face, Mei sighed. "Don't you want to visit your teammate and your Hokage?" Naruto immediately bolted out the door, with Mei following closely behind. "I'll take that as a 'yes.'" She thought with a sweat drop.
Arriving at the Hospital, Naruto decided to visit his jiji first. Walking over to the receptionist, he smiled, "Hello miss," he greeted, only to get a sneer in return. "I'm here to visit Hokage-jiji."
"I'm sorry but the Hokage cannot be visited right now," the receptionist informed him with a victorious smirk. "How come?" Naruto asked, while Mei, Ao, and Chojuro narrowed their eyes at the woman. "Because Uzumaki-san," the receptionist spat, "The Hokage is injured, and it would be very foolish to have anyone visit him while he was weakened."
Naruto nodded, ignoring the woman's obvious contempt. "Okay then, can I visit my teammate?" The receptionist merely scowled, annoyed that the 'Demon-Brat' hadn't left. "Who is your teammate?" She asked through gritted teeth. "Sasuke Uchiha," Naruto informed her.
The receptionist sighed, "…Very well," she muttered. "Uchiha-Sama is in room 318, now leave."
"Thank you miss," Naruto smiled politely, receiving a glare in return. "Come on guys!" He motioned to his friends, who followed after glaring at the receptionist. "Don't worry Naruto-kun," Mei said loud enough for the receptionist to hear. "I will inform the Hokage about the hospitals receptionist's lack of respect towards a Shinobi."
"Not to mention the Mizukage," Ao spoke, causing the receptionist to pale.
"It is okay guys honestly," Naruto said, scratching the back of his head as they walked up the stairs. "I'm used to it."
"You shouldn't be used to such animosity," Mei responded indignant.
"Can we talk about this later?" Naruto begged, as they arrived at room 318.
"…Fine, but I will inform the Hokage." Mei promised as Naruto opened the door.
"How you feeling Teme?" Naruto Joked, as Sasuke looked at the door, an almost pleading expression on his face.
"Oh Sasuke-kun has been doing marvelous," Sakura informed the group, "I haven't left his side since he arrived here." She informed them, looking at her crush with hearts in her eyes.
"Please…" Sasuke whispered, so low that Sakura couldn't hear, but Naruto, Mei, Ao and Chojuro could. "If there is a God out there, please kill me, or her I'm not too picky."
This statement caused all who could hear to laugh. "What's so funny?" Sakura asked confused.
"N-nothing Sakura," Naruto covered, still laughing. "Then why are you laughing?!" The pink-haired banshee asked exasperated.
"Do not worry yourself about it Haruno-san," Mei said frostily, annoyed at the girl who put Kunoichi everywhere to shame.
"Hey Dobe," Sasuke said, getting everyone's attention. "What happened after Sakura and I left? I tried asking her but she doesn't know." At this he scowled, both annoyed at his pink-haired teammate's lack of information, and ashamed that he couldn't defeat Gaara.
Naruto shrugged, "Gaara went bat-shit, so I kicked his ass." He informed him, only to get smacked lightly in the head by Mei. "Naruto, manners." She said, smiling deadly.
"Y-yes Mei-Chan," Naruto stammered, only to get a look of confusion from Sasuke. "Hey Dobe, who is she?" He asked, pointing to Mei, who introduced herself. "I am Mei Terumi, Fifth Mizukage of Kiri."
"How do you know the Dobe?" Sasuke asked, smirking as Naruto looked offended at his continues taunts. "I am his fiancé via marriage contract," Mei informed him, only for Sasuke to get wide eyed. "Damn Dobe, what the hell did I miss?" He dead-panned.
"A lot," Naruto informed him, smirking at his best-friend slash rival.
"Well moving on from that," Sasuke said, still shocked. "How did you defeat Gaara when I couldn't, even with the Cursed Mark?!"
"I told you-"Naruto began, only to get cut off by Sasuke. "I don't mean how you defeated him, I mean how did you defeat Gaara, when I know for a fact he was only getting started?!"
Naruto shrugged, but was interrupted by Sakura. "Obviously you weakened him Sasuke-kun," she said, hearts in her eyes. "Because there's no way Naruto-baka could defeat someone that you couldn't." Ao and Chojuro scowled, while Naruto looked sad that his teammate thought so low of him.
"Haruno what have I told you about insulting Naruto-kun in front of me?" Mei asked, not even caring to smile. Sakura gulped, "Um…?"
"I told you never to insult Naruto!" Mei snarled, getting fed up with the pink-haired girl's fangirl ways.
Sasuke looked at Sakura and sighed, knowing that she probably just signed her death-warrant. "Dobe, fight me." He challenged the blonde, shocking everyone in the room.
Naruto shrugged, "Sure Teme, once you get out of here we'll spar."
"No, I want to fight you right now." Sasuke growled, getting out of bed, already dressed, and strapping his kunai holster to his right leg.
"In a Hospital?" Naruto asked confused, while Mei and her guards just watched.
"No, on the roof."
Naruto sighed, he knew Sasuke, he was arrogant, obsessed with killing his brother, and never gave up once he set his mind to something. "Fine," Naruto said, shocking everyone minus Sakura, who was convinced Sasuke would win easily. "Naruto-kun are you sure?" Mei asked worriedly, "You just woke up today, you shouldn't be sparing."
"Don't worry Mei-Chan, I'll be fine." Naruto assured her, calming her nerves down slightly. "Lead the way Teme."
Sasuke merely snorted before walking out the door and towards the staircase.
"I still don't think this is a good idea," Mei said, as they arrived at the roof.
"Don't worry, I'll be fine." Naruto assured her, before turning towards Sasuke, who was already in a battle stance. "You ready Teme?"
"Bring it on Dobe." Sasuke said before activating his Dojutsu, the Sharingan.
Naruto created several clones, all of whom charged the Uchiha, who dispatched them easily thanks to his Sharingan. "Yeah way to go Sasuke-kun!" Sakura cheered, but was quieted almost immediately by a glare from Mei.
"Is that all you got Dobe?" Sasuke taunted.
"You wish Teme ," Naruto countered before charging Sasuke, and kicking him, sending him spiraling backwards. "Good warm-up Dobe," Sasuke smirked before going through a few hand signs. "However I am not interested in your Taijutsu, I know I am far superior in that aspect. Fire Style: Fire Ball Jutsu!" Naruto easily dodged the fireball before going through a few hand signs of his own. "You thirsty Teme? Water Release: Water Bullet!" Sasuke rolled out of the way of the projectiles, smirking all the way. "When did you learn Water jutsu Dobe?"
"Not just Water Teme," Naruto smirked, "but Fire and Wind as well."
Sasuke narrowed his eyes, 'how does the Dobe have three affinities?!'
"I would show you some wind jutsu, but the only ones I know require my katana, which I left at Mei-Chan's room." Naruto obviously said, shocking Sasuke and Sakura, and causing Mei to blush slightly at the insinuation.
Sasuke blinked a few times, and said the only thing that came to his mind: "The hell?"
"Fire Release: Fire Ball Jutsu!" Both yelled, causing both of their fireballs to explode.
Both ninja looked at each other, both panting heavily, having not been able to fully rest from their fights. "What say one big finisher move Teme?" Naruto asked, summoning a clone to help him form a Rasengan, while Sasuke formed a Chidori.
"Rasengan!" Naruto yelled, rushing forward.
"Chidori!" Sasuke roared, running towards the blonde.
Mei's eyes widened, and she was about to intercept the two, but was stopped by two other shinobi, one she recognized as Naruto's sensei Kakashi. The other was an older man with waist-length spiky white hair. "Calm down gaki," The white haired man ordered, as he gripped Naruto's shoulder.
"Calm down Sasuke," Kakashi ordered as well, and both reluctantly canceled their jutsu.
"Pervy-Sensei, when did you get here?" Naruto asked the white haired man, who smacked him on the head. "How many times have I told you to stop calling me that gaki?!"
Ao, Chojuro, and Mei simply watched the two in amusement. "I don't know," Naruto shrugged. "I lost count," he said, scratching the back of his head.
"Excuse me," Mei interrupted, sensing a massive amount of chakra coming from the man. "Who are you?"
The man looked at Mei and smiled, "Ah Mizukage-Sama, a pleasure." He said, bowing politely, before looking at Naruto with a rather perverted grin. "Nice score Gaki," he complimented, causing Naruto to erupt into a full scale blush. "Sh-shut up you damn pervert!" He yelled.
Still laughing, Jiraiya turned to the bemused Mei, "I am Jiraiya, Toad Sage of Mount Myoboku, one of the Legendary Sannin, and author of the Icha Icha series!" He completed with a grin.
Mei, who had previously been watching the rather eccentric man in awe, growled. "Oh so you're the one who writes that smut?" She asked. A sickly sweet smile on her face.
Jiraiya paled, "Uh, y-yes ma'am?" He asked, having been warned about the Mizukage's 'Evil Grin,' as it was called in Kiri, by one of his informants.
"Good," Mei said, cracking her knuckles threateningly. "Now I know who to thank for causing most of my male elite Johnin to turn into a bunch of closet perverts! I had to shut down the hot springs!" She yelled, stalking towards the cowering Sannin. While her guards and everyone else just watched, not daring to move to help either party.
"Uh, Mei-Chan?" Naruto asked tentatively, worried she was going to kill the closest thing he had to a father. Mei looked at Naruto, "Yes?"
"Are you going to kill Pervy-sensei?" He asked.
Mei shrugged, "The thought has crossed my mind," she admitted, causing Jiraiya to gulp. "However," she said, getting Naruto and Jiraiya's attention. "If your sensei swears to never try to convert you into a pervert I will let him live." Jiraiya paled, and seemed to weigh his options. "Is there a third option?" He asked weakly, only to receive a glare. "Guess not," he muttered, before sighing. "I had so many plans to convert little Naruto to the dark side of the pervy too!" He cried, as Mei nodded. Sasuke and Sakura merely watched in bemusement. Ao merely sighed, having already known that this was going to happen, as he too loved Jiraiya's books.
"Um, Sensei?" Naruto asked the still shell shocked Sannin, who looked at him. "Not that I'm not happy to see you, but what are you doing here?"
Jiraiya blinked, momentarily forgetting why he had tracked down the gaki. "The Council requests and audience with both you and the Mizukage," he informed him, getting mixed responses. Naruto looked confused, while Mei scowled. "Mei-Chan I understand, but why me?" Naruto asked, getting a shrug in response. "Well no need to keep them waiting," he said shrugging, before waving goodbye to his team. "Sasuke we will finish this later," he informed the brooding Uchiha, who smirked. "Later Kakashi-sensei, Sakura." With that, the Sannin, Kage, Jinchuriki, and guards all left towards the Hokage Tower.
"So Gaki," Jiraiya spoke, getting bored of the silence. "How was your fight with the sand Jinchuriki?" Naruto grinned, and began to describe in great detail his fight with Gaara, which lasted until they arrived at the Hokage Tower. "Hello Jiraiya-Sama, Mizukage-Sama," the receptionist greeted kindly. Jiraiya grinned rather perversely, "Hello beautiful," he flirted, only to be silenced by a glare from Mei. 'She could put Tsunade to shame with those glare's.' He thought fearfully, as Mei informed the rather relieved looking receptionist that they were requested for a meeting. "Ah yes, the Council is waiting for you in the Conference Room." The women informed them, getting a 'thank you' from Mei, before they began walking.
Arriving at the wooden door, Jiraiya turned to Naruto, all playfulness gone from his voice. "Naruto," he said dead serious. "Whatever the Council wants, it has to have something to do with you and Kyuubi, and most likely Mei-Sama." Naruto nodded, just as serious as his sensei.
"Don't worry sensei," he smiled. "The Council has been trying to turn me into a weapon since I could walk; they aren't going to succeed just because Jiji is out of commission."
Jiraiya nodded, and opened the door, revealing all of the Council, both Shinobi and Civilian. "Ah Jiraiya," The Third Hokage's adviser Danzo greeted. "It is good to see you."
Jiraiya merely nodded, "Likewise Danzo. Now, what is so important that you needed my presence as well as my students and the Mizukage?"
"Actually Jiraiya-Sama," Koharu, one of The Thirds old teammates spoke up, her beady eyes narrowed slightly. "The Mizukage and the…boy are the reason we have called this meeting." Her other teammate Homura nodded. Jiraiya narrowed his eyes, as did Mei. "And what is this reason?" The Toad Sage asked impatiently.
Danzo smirked, "There are actually two reasons: One: The Uzumaki brat fled in the middle of the invasion to chase after a shinobi who the Uchiha had already given chase to. He must be punished for Desertion, two-"Before he could continue, he was interrupted by an extremely angered Mei. "How dare you?" She yelled angrily. "If Naruto-kun had not given chase to Gaara, then Gaara would have been able to release his Biju unhindered. And as for the Uchiha handling it, that is false. Sasuke Uchiha was already defeated when Naruto arrived, and he had already been forced to rely on the power of the Cursed Mark." She finished, glaring at the Council, who began to sweat.
"That's impossible!" One Civilian Council woman yelled. "There is no way Uchiha-Sama lost so easily; the Demon Brat must have harmed him!" Jiraiya and Mei both glared at the woman.
"Are you insinuating that Naruto my student injured a fellow Shinobi just to get a chance to fight a Jinchuriki who's Biju had complete control?!" Jiraiya roared, causing the Civilian woman to lower her head in shame, not daring to answer.
Koharu chose now to speak, "That is another problem that must be dealt with," she said smugly. "How do we know that the boy can keep his Biju in check if the Jinchuriki for the One-Tails couldn't?"
Kurama growled, "Did they just compare me to the crazy ass Tanuki?!" He asked indignant.
'I believe so.'
Jiraiya smirked at this, "Do not worry," he said proudly. "Naruto has complete control of his Biju." He informed them, shocking everyone.
"Then he must be made into a weapon!" Another Civilian yelled, getting murmurs of approval. Mei silently sieved, 'How dare they?!' She raged.
"Ah, but that is a Shinobi matter," Jiraiya again smirked. "And as you are a Civilian, you have no say in what happens to my student." The Civilian merely scowled. "Besides," Jiraiya decided to ruin all hopes of turning Naruto into a mindless killing machine right now. "As my Apprentice, Naruto has all the rights I do. Meaning he cannot be made into a mindless killing machine."
Danzo sighed, he knew that to become Hokage he would need the Kyuubi, but now was not the time. "I believe we have moved a bit off topic, now to cast a vote on Uzumaki's charge of Desertion?" Murmurs rang out, before the gathered Shinobi nodded. "Very well," Danzo said. "Those in favor of punishment?" Naruto, Mei, and Jiraiya watched in horror as all of the Civilians and most of the Shinobi raised their hands. "Those against?" Danzo asked smugly, receiving very few votes. "Very well, Naruto Uzumaki, your punishment shall be chosen at a later date. Now Reason Two for summoning this Council: Naruto Uzumaki is our Jinchuriki, and as such a very valuable asset. And because of this, we can't have our weapon marrying someone from another village now can we?"
Naruto scowled, but it was nothing compared to Mei. "So," she asked in a cold voice. "You wish for the Marriage Contract to be void?" She asked them, receiving nods.
"Yes Mizukage," a brave Civilian woman spoke up. "A woman in your position should not be engaged to such filth…however," here she smiled, ignoring the large amount of killer intent aimed at her from Jiraiya and Mei for the 'filth' comment. "If you still wish to be married to someone from Konoha, I am sure that Uchiha-Sama is a far more worthy person."
Kurama chuckled evilly, "Poor human," the mighty Biju said in mock sadness. "She has no idea that she has just put her head on the chopping block."
Mei growled, "Don' .EVER.Call Naruto-kun filth in front of me! Your request is denied."
Naruto's heart soured, he still had a chance at being happy. Danzo smirked, "You are forgetting that Naruto is our Jinchuriki, he cannot be given to Kiri."
Mei smirked, "Ah, but the Hokage and I have already discussed this," she informed them. "Naruto-kun will become the Ambassador to both of our villages, and therefore will be able to live in whatever village he wants." Mei smirked victoriously. Jiraiya was about to put in his two-cents when he sensed a chakra signature outside the door, causing him to smirk evilly.
"The Mizukage speaks the truth Danzo," Hiruzen stated coldly, walking into the Conference Room. "I was not informed that we were having a meeting," he stated frostily. "As Hokage it is my duty to preside at all meetings, as I am the Leader of this village, not the Council. Danzo we shall discuss this later, Naruto-kun, all charges are being dropped. END OF DISCUSSION!" He roared, as shouts of protest were heard. "Now leave us," he ordered the Council, who grumbled, but began to file out.
"Jiji!"Naruto yelled happily, embracing the older man, who smiled. "Naruto-kun it is good to see you out and about." He said, before turning towards Mei and Jiraiya. "I must thank you for assisting Naruto in the meeting," Mei waved it off, while Jiraiya merely smirked proudly.
"Of course," he boasted, striking a pose. "I am the Legendary Toad Sage after all."
Naruto just sighed, "Yeah, yeah, Sensei skip to the end."
This caused Jiraiya to deflate, pouting slightly. "Gaki, when are you going to learn that the dance is needed for someone like me?" He asked annoyed.
"When you stop peaking on woman," Naruto responded cryptically.
Jiraiya pouted, causing Hiruzen to laugh, "Jiraiya, you really have trained a perfect copy of yourself, minus the perversion."
"Hey!" Naruto yelled indignant, "I take that offensively. I am nothing like this pervert over here!" Jiraiya smirked, "Oh really now Gaki?" He asked amused. "So you don't know how to summon Toads? You don't know how to use the Rasengan? You aren't learning Fuinjutsu?"
Naruto gaped, and then looked horrified. "Oh God." He muttered in mock distress. "It's true; I really am turning into Pervy-Sage. Next thing I know I'll be writing smut, and growing my hair out."
"Hey! Don't you dare insult the hair Gaki!" Jiraiya yelled playfully.
Mei giggled, happy that at least a few people in Konoha cared for Naruto. "Why not?" Naruto asked a smirk on his face. "It makes you look like a woman."
"You take that back!"
"Make me!"
Hiruzen sighed, "Every time," he muttered. "Alright you two, that is enough. Jiraiya tell Naruto why you are really here." Naruto looked confused, as did Mei. Jiraiya smirked, "Simple." He explained to his confused student. "Sarutobi-sensei feels that he is getting too old for the job, so you and I are going to go find the next candidate, my former teammate."
"You mean the Snake Pedophile?" Naruto asked dumbly.
"No you idiot! Tsunade Senju, the Slug Princess, and the greatest Medic in the world." Jiraiya informed him, sounding to much like a fan boy.
"Wait Senju?" Mei asked curiously. "I thought the Senju Clan had died out."
Hiruzen nodded, "You are correct Mizukage-Sama," he informed her. "The Senju are indeed extinct. Tsunade is the last Senju and since the death of her former lover Dan Kato, she has sworn to never marry." Mei nodded, feeling bad for the last Sannin.
"So where is the old lady?" Naruto asked curiously, only for Jiraiya to shrug.
"If she is anything like I remember we can probably find her in a casino." Mei raised an eyebrow,
"No disrespect Hokage-Sama," she said. "But are there any uh, normal Sannin?"
Hiruzen laughed, "Unfortunately no," he answered, "Jiraiya here is a well-known pervert, Tsunade is a compulsive gambler, and Orochimaru well-"
"-He is the biggest, creepiest Teme ever." Jiraiya finished, proud of how his Master described him. Mei nodded, "Yes, when I fought him I was afraid I may have to throw up." She admitted.
Jiraiya nodded knowingly, "He did that skin-shedding jutsu didn't he?" He asked, laughing at the Mizukage's disgusted nod.
Naruto looked at them, "Yeah the Snake-Pedo did that after Sasuke burned him in the Forest." He informed them, shuddering.
"So when do you leave?" Mei asked, slightly disappointed that Naruto had to leave the Village.
"Tomorrow," Jiraiya informed the pair, "Gaki tomorrow meet me at the North Gate at nine in the morning." He said, before disappearing in a cloud of smoke.
"He really needs to teach me that," Naruto grumbled.
"Yes well, I am sure Mei-Sama would like to spend the rest of the day with you before you both leave." Hiruzen said, confusing Naruto even more. "Both?" He asked curiously.
"Yes Naruto-kun," Sarutobi responded patiently, "She is the Mizukage after all. She can't leave her village unattended for too long."
Naruto nodded, "See you later than Jiji." He waved, before grasping Mei's hand. "Come on Mei-Chan, where do you want to go?"
Hiruzen chuckled as he watched the two argue playfully about where they would eat lunch, while her guards merely sighed. 'She's good for him,' he mused, before going to his office.
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