Two Whirlpools in between Leafs.

Kushina and Naruto, both the last of the Uzumaki Clan together they will rebuilt their Clan to its former glory while fighting threats that after their family or after something more personal. [AU]

Chapter 2

News of Namikaze Minato or Kiroi Senko, the first shinobi to gain an SS Flee on sight order becoming Yondaime Hokage of Konoha spread throughout the Elemental Nations like wildfire.

The news did its job as it caused the enemy villages, their Kage's to think twice before attacking them as Konoha had with the achieved victory won all its wars and once again proved their might. But it wasn't just Minato himself that was the cause of those thoughts. Konoha had gained two more S-rank shinobi's that were the Uzumaki couple.

Then there was still Sarutobi Hiruzen, who, despite his age was still worthy of his S-Rank status in the bingo book and wasn't called Kami no shinobi and The Professor without a good reason with his mastery of each main element.

Moving on were Hiruzen's students, Tsunade Senju, Jiraiya and Orochimaru. Each of these three was close if not kage-level and had the experience to back up their claim. Everyone knew of their battle against Sanshōuo no Hanzō, a man whose strength was compared with Hiruzen's own and nicknamed them the Densetsu no Sannin for their legendary teamwork and respective summons.

Both Hashirama and Madara were Konoha shinobi's and they were said to have no equal aside from one another. Tobirama Senju, while a powerful man was not even close to the level of either his brother nor Madara

All of these combined made Konoha the strongest village on the continent and many people began to wonder what their secret was when it came to producing such powerful shinobi as they seemed to gain S-Rank shinobi's with each war.

But enough of that as we moved towards the Uzumaki residence where both Naruto and Kushina lived with each other.

Naruto was lying in bed, eyes closed as he reached out his arm in order to draw Kushina closer to his own body only for it to hit the mattress. Slowly he opened his arms as he noticed Kushina wasn't lying next to him only for his ears to hear to just barely her hear voice coming from behind.

Turning his body around Naruto spotted Kushina standing in front of a mirror, naked. She seemed to inspect herself as she was running her hands all over her nude body which he had explored every little bit of.

''Kushina-chan, what are you doing?'' Naruto asked as he moved his body slightly while leaning his weight on his elbow. 'C-cup…' Kushina thought to herself as she cupped her breasts with her hand before she was startled by the voice of her boyfriend.\

''N-Naru-kun!'' Kushina squealed out in embarrassment as she spun her body around to face him. It was an adorable sight to see the famed Akai Chishio no Habanero squealing for no reason as he had seen her nude plenty of times before.

''What are you doing Kushi-hime?'' Naruto asked as his eyes wandered over her body. Her wide hips which led towards her flat stomach she got from the vigerous training exercises she went through, to her firm breast and her heart shaped face which was accompanied by, in his opinion one of her most beautiful features which was her long red hair. Hell, looking at her Naruto got mesmerised by it before he got broken out of his dream-like state by Kushina who managed to walk up to him and kissed him on the lips.

''I was just looking over my body, dattebane.'' Kushina said before kissing him again.

''You don't have to worry Kushi-hime, even if you weren't as beautiful as you are i still would end up with you as i absolutely love your hair.'' Naruto admitted to her who in response deepened the kiss before slowly straddling him. The covers were the only thing blocking them from ravishing one another as they were engrossed with kissing the person they loved.

Just as Naruto was about to remove the covers they were interrupted by the sound of knocking on the door which reached all the way into their bedroom with the usage of seals. Naruto let out a frustrated growl at being interrupted while Kushina herself wasn't happy either. 'Damn… whoever it is better have a good reason for interrupting us.'' Naruto grumbled moreso to himself but Kushina still heard it and nodded her head in agreement while silently cursing said person.

Hearing them knock again Naruto got out of bed before putting on some clothes as he made his way to the frontdoor. ''Yes…'' Naruto said towards the Anbu who stiffened as Naruto unconsciously leaked some of his killing intent at the masked man.

''U-Uzumaki-san, you a-and K-Kushina-san are requested by the Hokage.'' The Anbu slightly stuttered out before internally sighing in relief as the feeling of dread stopped.

''Very well, me and Kushina-chan will be there shortly.'' Naruto replied as the Anbu nodded and disappeared. Closing the door Naruto let out a sigh before making his way back to the room Kushina was in.

''Get dressed Kushi-chan, the Hokage wants us in his office.'' Naruto said towards the redhead who slightly frowned before nodding. Standing up Kushina made her way towards the bathroom before stopping just before entering. ''Oh Naru-kun, would you mind helping me get clean?'' Kushina asked as she flashed him a sultry smile before walking inside, Naruto following closely behind.

Twenty minutes later Kushina and Naruto could be seen leaving their home, Kushina was wearing a dark blue sleeveless shirt with tight fitting pants that reached her calves and light blue shinobi sandals, her hair was loosely following behind.

Naruto was wearing a white open jacket over a red tight fitting t-shirt. His pants were black with multiple pockets that were unused as Naruto and Kushina had placed numerous storage seals over their clothes. Finishing his look he wore a pair of dark blue shinobi sandals.

The two were walking towards the Hokage Tower, ignoring the numerous looks of lust directed their way. It was kind of funny really, the man and woman who made fun of Kushina when she was younger where now openly directing their lust and jealousy to her. Her hair they use to bully her for caused many men, both single or married to pay attention much to their wives irritation.

Likewise Naruto ignored each and every female that were directing their lust towards him. Naruto wasn't interesting in a single one of them. They were untrained or just not… well Kushina. They didn't have her fiery personality or her temper which he adored. They also didn't have what it took to be with him as Kushina wasn't afraid of baring her fangs at him in order to make him listen.

Some people speculated that he was only with Kushina as no one else had the balls to 'put him in his place' so to say as only she could calm him down enough with her own skill and power as a S-Rank kunoichi with skills that worked with his.

'It takes a S-rank kunoichi to tame a S-rank shinobi, anything less just wouldn't cut it.' They said but both he and Kushina quickly got rid of those speculations as they showed genuine love and affection for the other, much to the heartbroken males and females it created.

Entering the Hokage tower they walked up to the secretary who appeared to be a female in her mid twenties. ''The Hokage is expecting us.'' Naruto said as the woman looked at the two before recognition set in.

''Of course Naruto-san, Kushina-san, please continue.'' She said as Naruto nodded before continuing his way with Kushina walking next to him. They stopped before the door leading into the office as Naruto knocked twice.

''Enter!'' They heard coming from inside of the room. Naruto opened the door before letting Kushina enter before him as he followed behind and closed the door.

Behind his desk in the office Minato Namikaze the Yondaime Hokage looked at the two redheads that just entered his office. His eyes seemed to roam over Kushina without any shame which unfortunately for him was noticed by both Uzumaki's. Just as Naruto was about to take action Kushina beat him to it as she released a bit of killing intent as she stared at Minato who looked like someone who had just been caught red handed.

''Hokage-sama,'' Naruto spoke up this time. ''Would you please stop checking out my girlfriend?'' Naruto asked though Minato knew it wasn't really a question. Kushina gave him an appreciated smile while Minato scowled slightly at the male Uzumaki. It wasn't his fault he was attracted to Kushina, hell he was pretty sure half of the male shinobi had their eyes on her as she was without a doubt the hottest kunoichi in the leaf. The fact that she knew how to kick somebody's ass when necessary just added to her beauty.

''Ahem… anyway, earlier today i received a message from the fire Daimyo.'' Minato said as he held a letter in his hands, both could see the official fire Daimyo crest which indicated it wasn't a fake. Handing the letter over Minato continued speaking. ''In the letter it states the Fire Daimyo is holding a large party at his palace in five days. The party is held due to Konoha coming out as victors in the recent war and the Daimyo has invited myself along with you, Kushina and Naruto for your actions in the war'' Minato said, luckily for him the tone he used to address Naruto went unnoticed.

''Now that's done i want you two to arrive at the front gate in four days at 11 AM before we leave. I don't have my hiraishin markers near there so we'll be traveling on foot, don't forget to bring formal clothes with you, dismissed.'' Minato said after which both Naruto and Kushina left.

Outside of Minato's office Kushina glomped Naruto. ''Ohmygosh, we've invited by the Daimyo for a party!'' Kushina exclaimed excited. Naruto chuckled at her antics before slowly removing Kushina from his grasp while taking her hand into his own and walked out.

As they were on their way home Naruto's thoughts went to the party and he suddenly stopped making Kushina look at him weirdly.

'This party will be a good place to propose to her.' Naruto thought with a small smile. He had wanted to marry her for quite a while but with the war happening he was forced to withhold such things. He was sure Kushina was wondering when or if he would propose to her.

''Naruto-kun, are you alright?'' Kushina asked as she waved her hand in front of his face causing him to snap out of his thoughts.

''Hm? Oh yeah, sorry hehe.'' He apologized as he scratched his cheek with an awkward smile before shaking his head. ''Kushi-chan, why don't you head home, i'll join you shortly as i forgot i have something to do.'' Naruto said.

''Are you sure Naruto-kun?'' Kushina asked with her eyes narrowed slightly. ''You aren't lying to be are you?'' She asked sweetly as her hair began to rise. Seeing this Naruto began to pale before pulling her close and kissing her directly on the lips, causing her hair to return to normal as he let out a sigh in relief.

''I-i'm sure Kushi-chan, this won't take long, i promise.'' Naruto reassured her which after she looked him directly in the eyes before she gave him a beaming smile. ''Fine Naru-kun, i will prepare us some lunch dattebane!'' Kushina exclaimed before she walked off.

Naruto watched her leave before disappearing himself with a modified shunshin. Naruto reappeared in front of a luxurious looking shop, he henge'd himself before entering as he didn't want any rumors to reach Kushina which would ruin the surprise.

Inside the shop one could see it filled with jewelry of any kinds, from rings to necklaces that were decorated by numerous gemstones.

''Naruto-kun my boy! How have you been?'' An old sounding voice spoke up. Naruto greeted the older looking man with a smile as he reached the counter. Saji Kurikamo was a man in his late 60's, he had short grey hair and a small beard. The man was the only one in Konoha who knew of Naruto's plan to propose to the other redhead as Naruto had introduced himself before when he came in and placed an order for a special ring.

''Yo Saji, have you finished what i asked for?'' Naruto asked the man who gave him a nod in return before walking to the back of his store, a minute later the Saji came back with a small black box in his hands. Making his way back to the counter Saki opened the black box and showed Naruto what was inside.

Naruto's eyes widened as he saw what was inside of it. A beautiful golden ring with a large dark red ruby that was carved into a whirlpool as centerstone. Decorating the rest of the ring were dozens of diamonds which had numerous sizes that almost completely covered the gold. All in all it was an one of its kind type of ring which would make any woman seethe with jealousy should they see it.

''It-its beautiful…'' Naruto whispered out as Saji smiled at his reaction.

''It better be as that making that ring took me a lot of hard work and time for me to collect the gemstones. But i can proudly say that that rig is my best creation by far.'' Saji told him as he gazed at the ring.

''So… how much is it?'' Naruto asked to which Saji grabbed a piece of paper before writing down numbers. Looking at the ring one more time Saji shoved the piece of paper in front of Naruto who looked at it before his eyes widened.

That ring was worth more than some of Konoha's richer merchants had money. Looking at the ring before back at the paper Naruto sighed as he channeled chakra to one of the seals he had on his pants and out of it came a scroll.

Putting the scroll on the counter Naruto unrolled it before biting his thumb causing it to leak some blood which he proceeded to smear over the scroll and with a plum of smoke a huge amount of money could be seen. Naruto looked at it before he removed the required amount which he handed over to Saji before sealing the rest back.

One might wonder why Naruto would carry that much money with him but he would just say it was for emergency cases if he ever needed to buy himself out of a situation that required a large sum of cash.

And while it would be a lot for a merchant it was only a drop for both Naruto and Kushina who were the sole owners of the Uzumaki Fortune which had several billions of ryo. In fact the both Naruto and Kushina were close if not the richest people in Konoha with Tsunade coming a close second and would've been first if it weren't for the fact that she was a hardcore gambler with the worst luck one has ever laid their eyes on.

But the money was worth it, definitely as it would make Kushina very happy which was something he would pay any price for. So as he sealed the rest of his money back Naruto noticed Saji himself had sealed the money he received after giving at a count over before offering the box with the ring in at to Naruto who accepted it.

''Pleasure doing business with you Naruto-kun.'' Saji said as he held his hand out which Naruto shook before wishing him a good day as he left his shop with a small smile on his face towards Kushina and his home where she would no doubt have prepared them some lunch.

Arriving back home Naruto entered inside as the scent of homemade ramen assaulted his nostrils. Following the scent he spotted Kushina wearing an apron with her hair done in a ponytail as she was about to serve up their ramen.

Naruto walked up to and kissed her on her cheek. ''Smells good Kushi-chan.'' Naruto told her as he took his seat. Kushina smiled at him before sitting down herself.

''Did you manage to do what you wanted?'' Kushina asked as she grabbed her chopsticks.

''Mmhmm.'' Was all Naruto said as he had his mouth full with food. Swallowing it Naruto spoke up. ''Yep i did Kushi-chan, it took me a bit longer than i expected but i manage to get it done.'' Naruto told her before going back to eating the food Kushina prepared with her doing the same.

Finishing their food Kushina grabbed their bowls and began to wash them as Naruto made his way towards their bedroom. Entering the room Naruto grabbed an empty scroll before removing the little black box from one of the seals he had on his body and sealed in away using his own blood to make sure Kushina wouldn't come across it on accident.

''Naru-kun!'' Naruto heard her call out from downstairs.

''Yes?'' Naruto replied as he made his way down only to stop halfway on the stair as he saw Kushina looking at him, determination in her eyes while wearing her kunoichi outfit and her katana at her side.

''I want a spar dattebane.'' Kushina said. Naruto looked her over once before returning to make eye contact. ''Are you sure?''

Kushina just nodded. ''Very well go ahead to the back yard, i'll grab my katana and will meet you there.'' Naruto said as Kushina did was she was told while Naruto looked around for his katana before finding it.

His katan was a beautiful piece of art. It was a few inches larger than an average one with a light blue tsuba, the sheath was glossy black with a dragon painted around it while the blade itself was midnight black.

Arriving at the backyard Naruto took his position opposite of Kushina had her own katana out which consisted of a black tsuba with the Uzumaki swirl on it, a black sheath with red flowers painted on while the blade itself was blood red which matched her hair.

The two stood across from one another, Kushina with her katana out of her sheath while Naruto had his right hand hovering just above it. As if they saw an unseen signal both disappeared before reappearing i the middle, their blades locked with the other as they gazed in their opponent's eyes.

Both naruto and Kushina had their face set in stone before Naruto took a step back before quickly putting his katana up in order to block a downwards swing from Kushina. He silently cursed her immense strength with a blade before redirecting her blade to the side and went for a sideways slash at her now unprotected area.

Clang

Was the sound Naruto heard as he saw that Kushina blocked his strike with the use of her chakra chains. Naruto pouted at her as he saw those chains of her. Naruto himself had tried to make them and Kushina even offered to help him but it was for nothing as it seemed that whatever he tried, it wouldn't work for him much to his displeasure as those chains were amazing as both offense and defense.

Seeing his attack being blocked Naruto and Kushina vanished again this time they kept moving as small craters formed on the ground they occupied and slash marks made themselves known before once again the two were locked with their katanas.

Knowing that if they kept this up he would lose as while both he and Kushina were masters of the art Kushina surpassed him easily but made up for that by his skill in Ninjutsu. Naruto jumped back before flashing through hand signs at an insane speed which few could follow and held his hands close to his mouth. Katon: Gouryuuka no Jutsu Naruto called as he spit out a large quantity of flames which quickly formed themselves into a large dragon heads which flew towards Kushina.

Seeing the flames heading her way she quickly sheathed her katana and went through hand seals herself before her cheeks bulged. Suiton: Suijinheki Kushina said as she released a thick stream of water which quickly expanded around her and doused his flames.

As his fire technique was nullified Naruto jumped over her into the air till he was directly above her with his face looking down at her and made a single Tiger seal. Katon: Goukakyuu no Jutsu he said and released a powered down version of his usual fireball as he didn't want to harm her at at this range with a full powered one.

As he landed his fireball exploded as it hit the ground. Waiting for his view to become clear he was met with an empty training field, no sign of Kushina was there only a large scorch mark on the ground. Keeping his guard up he was able to block Kushina's swing which was aimed at his head before deciding enough was enough and instead of attacking her he wrapped his arms around her and held her close.

Just as Kushina was about to question him he pressed his lips on her own and she calmed down before wrapping her arms around his neck deepening the kiss while his went from her lower back to her rear which he gave a firm squeeze making her let out a cute moan.

Breaking the kiss Kushina sniffed once, then twice before whispering ''Shower.'' with Naruto agreeing as he grabbed her in a bridal carry as he made his way towards the bathroom to continue their fun.

Chapter 2 End