Adventure Into The Unknown Part 12 Akatsuki Hunting Season

A/N: Hey everyone going back to my older stories so here it is Chapter 12 hope you enjoy it, It's weird how dark Naruto kind of is but in a way it's understandable I guess. Anyway so far Naruto's had it pretty easy with the Akatsuki but from now on it won't be the chapter title is more preparation for the hunt but oh well enjoy.

Kyuubi Talking/Jutsu's

'Naruto Talking to Kyuubi'

'Inner Thoughts'

Inner Sakura

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto just this story

We find the Uzumaki's around the breakfast table, Kushina made breakfast for her family seeing them all was a new experience she liked it but in a way felt she didn't deserve it especially with her son. She's a hypocrite she knows that but part of her doesn't care he never had a mom in his time so she's determined to be the mother he never had

She watched her son enter the kitchen and smiled at him he's such a handsome young man she wonders how much his world really is to this one, are the villagers really such arseholes to him, a part of her wants to beat the village senseless but another part thinks she doesn't have that right at all. She does inwardly chuckle though when they see her alive again will be a shock plus Tayuya as she died from what he told her even Tayuya found the funny side of it.

She then sees Tayuya and Karin enter, those two are so different from each other there both kind to her son more big sisters than cousins well especially Tayuya, plus she loves to tease him, it always makes her chuckle, Karin's more reserved but has a sort of darker side when she's put in a corner it's surprising she didn't lose it before she was kidnapped, lucky them well they paid the price afterwards so that evened out the balance.

She watches as Naruto sits down on a chair, he's so different also it's like he's two different people the way he acts around the village is one side of him but with his family, he's a different person, the only person he seems to not hate is Tenten, but he doesn't talk to her that much either and after today maybe never again.

She then gets back to dishing up breakfast and places the food on the table surrounding the four of them then she sits down and they all just grab what they want before tucking in, one thing the Uzumaki's are known for is their appetites they eat twice the amount as normal people it's like they eat for two people it's rather funny in a weird kind of way.

Naruto eats his breakfast that his mom made for everyone, it's still weird he has a mom even though technically she's from this dimension but he hardly cares he then looks at his cousins Karin and Tayuya wolfing down there breakfasts it's strange having family it really is, Tayuya's dead in his time as is his mom, Tayuya said she'd claim she was a ghost or zombie to scare people.

He then looks at Karin she's been a lot quieter since what happened and who can blame her, another reason to hate this village it's not his village after all well it is sort of but a different dimension version where everything is totally screwed up hopefully they won't have to return here unless they're forced to.

Kushina watches her son again he's been looking at everyone also maybe he's having his own personal dilemma of what's happened, one thing for sure is she's been more sociable since she found out about her son and left with him, before she found out she wasn't sociable at all barely leaving her house and only talking to Mikoto her friend.

After they've all eaten there fill which was everything Kushina creates some clones to wash everything up then seal everything else up while she and her family head back to their rooms to finish packing. A short time later there all back at the table with a map of the elemental nations and discussing there next step in hunting the Akatsuki down not that they have anything to go on right now.

Kushina looks at the map she's explored quite a lot over the years as a Kunoichi before she gave up her career. "So Sochi, do you know what Jinchūriki have been taken, if not how about we visit the major villages that have them I know you did that when you left Konoha the first time but I'm guessing stuff must have happened since then, of course, it's your choice."

Naruto looks at her "That's true I've not heard anything maybe we should have visited them before coming here but it's a good idea, I think Kumo first they had two Jinchūriki still there when I visited last time around the Two-Tails that Yugito holds and the Eight-Tails which Killer Bee holds within him." He doesn't notice the flinch from his mother.

She nods although it's been years since they kidnapped her it still pissed her off it was lucky that Minato-Kun saved her she never liked Kumo after that incident it left a bad taste in her mouth I'm sure the Hyūga Clan feel the same as she does as they tried it on them also with Hinata. "Sounds good Sochi."

After that Naruto folds up the map and passes it to his mom. They then seal up the table and chairs before they grab their cloaks and leave the compound, everything is sealed up in scrolls ready to be placed back in Uzu when they return there. They've just left the front gates when they meet up with Jiraiya.

"So your leaving huh, I'm surprised you didn't seal up the house."

Kushina looks at Jiraiya like he's grown a second head "Sealing a house really Jiraiya."

He chuckles "You didn't know about it, Minato placed seals on each side of the house you just need to place blood on the seal and it will seal it up, I'm surprised Minato never told you."

Naruto only heard some of it before he and Karin who was the best sensor of the group went around and quickly found each seal, he creates three clones and as soon as Karin shows him where the seals are his three clones and Naruto bite their thumbs and places it over the seal and a large flash appears and then the house just vanishes into a miniature house, it's amazing what sealing can do. He picks up the small house and places it in a scroll then he joins the others. "Let's go."

He then walks off followed by Tayuya and Karin they both know Naruto doesn't want to be here anymore then he has to and they both agree with him especially Karin after what happened with her a few days ago. Kushina looks at Jiraiya "Anything else if not then were leaving."

Jiraiya looks at Naruto who's already walked off he can understand what he's going through well sort of he doesn't really believe in different dimensions but Naruto being here kind of makes you believe, he's not associated with anyone really in his short time here he stocked up on supplies and went on a mission then destroyed ROOT maybe what Sakura said was true and to Naruto being in this Konoha is like hell for him.

He turns back to Kushina as she's still waiting for an answer from him and it's obvious she's getting impatient "Do you need any help with the Akatsuki people, I'm sure my contacts know something."

Kushina looks at Naruto, Tayuya, and Karin who all have their hood over their heads and there cloaks flapping in the wind they kind of remind her of ANBU in a way she then replies not even looking at Jiraiya "It's up to Naruto, he's running the show here not me, me Tayuya and Karin are just there for backup and to return home with him when the time comes."

"As for Naruto, I doubt he will want your help even if you give it, even if it could be beneficial to us, as I said he's running the show." She then turns away from Jiraiya and follows her Son and Nieces.

When Naruto, Tayuya, and Karin arrive at the front gate they see Tsunade, as well as Team 7, waiting for them. Naruto, Tayuya, and Karin don't even acknowledge them and just walk straight past them. When Kushina reaches them she sees Naruto, and her nieces have already left she stops and raises an eyebrow at them, she doesn't say anything to any of them either it seems Tsunade hasn't gotten anything to say which kind of raises the question why they were even there. She then just walks past them.

Tsunade wanted to wish them well but when Naruto and his two cousins just blew them off she was speechless then when she saw Kushina standing there with a raised eyebrow she realised there was nothing to even say what was needed to be said was said before.

Kakashi watches them all leave and turns to Tsunade "Do you think they will be OK."

Tsunade looks at him thinking the same thing "I really don't know Kakashi, I barely know anything about the two girls other than their names Kushina never said anything about them and Naruto wasn't forthcoming either as can be expected he had no love for this village before, then the incident with the Kidnapping made it a thousand times worse."

"From what you have told me of this Naruto he will be fine, again we have no idea of his true strength, as for Kushina well she's been retired for years but it seems she's been training hard and we all know how much of a danger she is."

Sakura's been watching them leave she saw the glare from the one known as Tayuya it was like she was peering into her soul or something, she doesn't like anyone here either, Karin she couldn't see anything to give her away. Naruto never looked at her either he did seem to focus on Sasuke for a second before he turned away and she knows how much he hates him.

"Do you think they will find a way for Naruto to get home?"

Tsunade looks at Sakura "I hope so although I don't know this Naruto I am eternally grateful to him for ending the war and stopping countless deaths, I can only imagine how much being in this village pains him this dimension is foreign to him nothing is as he knows, seeing the both of you together is painful to him even though it's a different dimension."

Kakashi watches the retreating Uzumaki clansman his Sensei's wife and son well sort of have left maybe never to return again, like Tsunade he has no idea about the other two but in a way hearing about Naruto having nobody in his timeline growing up now has a mother and two cousins that makes him kind of happy.

"We should help them, but I know that none of them want our help I think the complete lack of acknowledgment of us proves that. I can understand Naruto not wanting our help and the one called Tayuya seems to be deadly loyal and protective of him she has no love or loyalty to this village at all."

"Then there is the other girl Karin she was attacked by Danzo and his ROOT minions and kidnapped, only adding more fire to Naruto's anger towards this village, like Tayuya she has no love for here or loyalty. Maybe even Kushina hates this village now they were only here a short time and look what happened; no they won't accept our help even if we want to assist them. Karin is Kushina's niece so there is no trust in us anymore."

Sakura didn't know about the kidnapping and she doesn't know why this village would have been foolish enough to piss off an already pissed off Ninja who has no loyalty to the village it's still a surprise why he helped the village by stopping the war. "Why was Karin kidnapped, is Danzo insane."

Although Sakura aimed that question at Kakashi it's Tsunade who answers the question "Danzo foolishly disobeyed my order to not do anything so stupid and kidnapped Karin as a bargaining chip or blackmailing Naruto to force Naruto to help in the war, of course, he said no at first but then was curious so investigated with Tayuya, Danzo didn't know this and kidnapped Karin losing a few ROOT members in the process not that he cares."

"When he returned and informed me of what he found he found out about what happened to Karin and attacked Danzo's base and killed a lot of Danzo's men and beat Danzo personally and rescued Karin, but like Kakashi said they don't want our help so there is nothing we can do."

"The only one who is officially from this village is Kushina but she's a retired Shinobi so she can go wherever she wants as she's a civilian now, as can the others even though it seems she's regained her strength and speed. She's made up her mind the final nail in the coffin was the kidnapping of Karin."

They then hear a new voice "They didn't even want help from my spy network Kushina said Naruto's running the show there just backup for him, Naruto even sealed up the Namikaze Compound this Naruto is nothing like our Naruto, I pity the Akatsuki, and whoever sent him here, if he ever gets back to his time whomever sent him here better watch his or her back."

Meanwhile, back with Naruto and the others there rushing through the trees heading out of the Land Of Fire as quick as they can heading for Kumo as soon as possible. By the end of the day, they've left the Land of Fire, they stop at a village for the night as there all tired, well not Naruto who's been quiet all day and knows neither of his cousins or mother has as much Chakra and stamina as him so he stops also.

They head to a hotel and get three rooms one for Tayuya and Karin to share one for Kushina and one for Naruto, they place their scrolls in their rooms then seal up their rooms before heading back out to find some food. Temari who also happens to be in the village on a mission happens to spot Naruto so decides to approach them and his little entourage.

"Hey, Naruto."

Naruto looks over his shoulder and sees Temari "Oh hey, Temari."

"Thanks again for saving Gaara, I've heard you've been hunting the Akatsuki I'm glad they almost killed Gaara" When he nods she continues then notices his entourage are all female "So who are these three your girlfriends or something."

Naruto just rolls his eyes, of course, Tayuya who has decided to claim herself as the flirty annoying cousin opens her mouth because she knows it annoys Naruto so much and she loves teasing him "Yes we are all his girlfriends what of it."

Karin giggles and Kushina just smirks at Tayuya's antics. Temari is shocked as she knows about Sakura and the fact he was going to propose to her, has he given up on going home or something but Naruto's reply answers that question.

He glares at Tayuya who just sticks out her tongue "Tayuya is just being immature as per usual the other is Karin there my cousins and lastly my mom Kushina Uzumaki."

Tayuya groans as her cousin can really be a buzzkill sometimes "You're such a buzzkill Naruto you're so lame."

Temari shakes her head then looks at Kushina "It's an honor to meet you Lady Kushina also known as the Red Hot Habanero or Red Death your reputation is well known all over the Elemental Nations even though you retired."

Kushina blushes in embarrassment "That was a long time ago but thank you."

Naruto then interrupts "Any more attempts on your brother."

She looks at him and shakes her head "No, why do you think there will be."

He nods "I think there will be I have killed several members so they will work harder to get the Jinchūriki so I suggest upping the security around Gaara."

She nods "I'll let Gaara know, he won't be happy but no way will I allow him to be kidnapped a second time."

Naruto looks at Karin then back at Temari "There is Pein, Konan, Tobi or Obito Uchiha and Madara Uchiha, of course, I told you about them before, all I know is their names but I only know Pein's abilities."

She nods "Anything I should know about this Pein if he comes to Suna."

Naruto sighs "As soon as you hear about him evacuate Suna as he will kill everyone without mercy he thinks himself as a God and cleansing the world of the unjust or some BS he's very strong though in my timeline Pein attacked Konoha while I was learning Sage Mode, when I arrived the village was almost destroyed and countless people were dead."

"I know he uses puppets there were six of them he calls them the six paths of Pain, their corpses but there like puppets to him The Deva Path is the body of Yahiko, Pein or Nagato's former friend I only know of some of their abilities one could summon creatures, one could absorb Chakra, one could revive the dead the others I can't remember."

"Don't fight him at all that is my advice to you or Gaara, I barely beat him myself, and I don't think Gaara can, I am stronger than I was when I thought against him I was lucky I could lure him away from Konoha."

Everyone looks at Naruto knowing that doing that also caused to be stranded here away from his friends and loved ones.

"I did eventually beat him as I said but it took all I had. Before he died Nagato brought everyone back to life and made me promise to end the Chaos it's strange but he was an Uzumaki I think but I'm not certain. As I said Pein is arrogant and Gaara would not be a match for him although I'm not sure how strong this Gaara is, compared to my Gaara again I'd advise you to evacuate Suna the moment you hear of him approaching."

Temari nods this Pein guy scares her greatly. Even Karin and Tayuya are nervous about encountering this monster. Kushina looks at her son "He's really that strong Sochi."

He looks at his mom "Yes, he is, he even scares me but many things are different about this dimension he could be different I have no way of knowing until I confront him and the rest of the Akatsuki if anyone knows about a way to get home it's Madara but I really have no idea how I can beat him."

Temari nods "From what you just told me he's a monster and he scares me greatly, I will inform Gaara of This Pein, I'll be on the lookout and I hope you find your way home Naruto if anyone deserves it it's you. I better be on my way it's nice meeting you all and hope everything works out."

She then walks away and Karin watches her go before turning back to her family "She doesn't seem so bad, plus it seemed like she was flirting with you Naruto."

Naruto just rolls his eyes knowing that Tayuya will probably join in again "Temari was the only one who listened to me and didn't treat me like the others did, as for flirting I highly doubt it, although I admit she's quite attractive, I only have eyes for my Sakura-Chan."

Kushina sighs "I don't want to sound negative but what if we can't get back to your own dimension what then."

Naruto just sighs "I can't afford to think about that right now, I..."

Kushina then hugs her son as thinking about home and his Sakura always makes him depressed "We will all get back to your dimension but for now let's eat OK, and then I suggest we get some rest we've been running all day. Then tomorrow we make haste to Kumo."

They quickly find a BBQ Chicken restaurant and take their seats and order drinks and food. Of course, it's then that Tayuya starts with her teasing again "She was so flirting with you Naruto."

Naruto just glares at Tayuya "Just drop it will you."

After more teasing by Tayuya, the food arrives and they all concentrate on their food Tayuya only teased him this time to try and take his mind off home and Sakura. After they finish eating they all head back to their rooms and get some rest.

The next day after a quick breakfast they get on the road. It will take a few days and they all know it. Tayuya decides to annoy and tease her cousin again this time it's kind of embarrassing and she starts teasing him on what he will do when he meets Sakura again and all the wild sweaty sex they will have.

Naruto does get a nosebleed at that thought but also tries to ignore her easier said than done though. Luckily he can talk to his mom or Karin and blank out Tayuya altogether. Also, he talks with Kurama he hasn't done that in a while.

They arrive in Kumogakure again wearing the black cloaks and black hoods, there all stopped at the gates, Naruto informs the guards that they need to see the Raikage urgently, and after a short time there escorted there although there surrounded by Kumo ANBU it seems.

The Raikage A looks at the four dark clothed individuals then he sees one of them lowers his hood and he remembers the kid from a few months ago. "I remember you, you asked me about the Jinchūriki in my village and informed me about the Akatsuki what's it about this time and who are your companions."

Naruto looks at his family before nodding to them and they all lower there hoods. The first thing A notices is they all have Red hair, he then notices the oldest one and she's glaring at him not that he knows why he then suspects who she could be and then understands the glaring and he remembers she was kidnapped but rescued by The Yondaime even though he was just a kid back then and not the Hokage.

"It's nice to see you Lady Kushina, I can see you're not pleased about being here for our villages past actions you have my apologies."

She glares at him again "You're damn straight about that, this village tried to kidnap me and succeeded luckily Minato saved me you even tried to kidnap the Hyūga heiress Hinata Hyūga."

Naruto not knowing this glares at the Raikage A, "You tried to kidnap my mom."

A looks at Naruto then Kushina 'Wait son, wait he does look like Minato Namikaze, so he had a kid huh.' "That was a long time ago before I became the Raikage, It's something I don't approve of."

Kushina looks at her son even if she's still pissed off she doesn't want to cause problems so puts a hand on his shoulder and he slowly calms down. She then turns to A "These two are Karin and Tayuya Uzumaki, my nieces, but we are here about your Jinchūriki are they still in the village and safe."

A sighs "Yes they are safe, lucky really when the Akatsuki arrived they never expected to encounter both Yugito and Bee together with his Team. They all were hurt but not badly the Akatsuki fled in defeat from what Bee told me it was an Uchiha forgot about the other one. It was funny in a way it was only a week after you left, so they were warned to stay together. There haven't been any attempts since then why do you ask."

Naruto nods "Good, I have taken out several members since then, I guess I will look for the others."

A interrupts him before he leaves "From what my sources the only remaining Jinchūriki are Yugito, Bee, yourself and Gaara the Kazekage so what are your intentions now."

Naruto stops to think "Well that stops us from wasting our time looking for the others; I suggest you bolster your defences especially as you have two Jinchūriki in your village they will try much harder to get them, as I informed Temari a few days ago I only know the abilities of Pein."

"As I told her he scares even me, watch out for him but be cautious as I told Temari if you spot him evacuate Kumo as he will kill anyone without remorse, I know nothing about the others other than their names Konan, Zetsu, Obito and Madara Uchiha. If Pein comes lure him away from Kumo if you want to save your people."

A nods "Thank you again, Naruto for your warnings so what is your next move you never said."

Naruto smirked "Quite simple A, Akatsuki Hunting Season."