Chapter 17 Battle Plans

I don't own Naruto. Anything I use from the story is the property of its creator Masashi Kishimoto.

Welcome to Chapter 17 everybody and things are getting crazy. Last time the gang arrived at Iwa and after a minor disturbance Naruto found himself face to face with the Tsuchikage. Their discussion was about Naruto's growing relationship with Kurotsuchi. In the end, the Tsuchikage was satisfied that it wasn't some plot by Naruto and he generally cared about his granddaughter. When the conversation turned to Akatsuki, Naruto revealed that Akatsuki had taken over Sound and both were aware that things were only going to get worse from there. Naruto ended up being more right than he knew because not only were the other delegates pulled back due to Akatsuki's latest actions but the apprentice of the Six-tailed slug appeared with a message that meant the stakes were even higher.

(Council Room)

After setting Hotaru up in the guest room for the moment, Naruto returned to the council room via the Hirashin. The group instantly, "So who was this girl who wanted to meet with you" Tsunade questioned.

"Her name was Hotaru Tsuchigumo and she was the student of Utakata the jinchuriki of the six-tailed slug. Akatsuki found him and he realized that his time was up, so he sent Hotaru away with a message for me before facing the Akatsuki. I can only assume that he's dead by now"

"And what did the message say." Danzo asked with a greedy look in his eyes.

"He wanted me to watch over Hotaru for him." Naruto lied something quickly picked up on with those who knew him well. Fortunately, Danzo was not one of them.

"Then she's put under your protection. I'll send somebody to speak with her later." Tsunade acknowledged.

"Thank you Lady Tsunade." Naruto replied happily since that solved the only issue.

"Of course, and that will be it for this meeting. We'll meet up tomorrow to discuss the chunin exams." Tsunade said firmly bringing the meeting to an end. As everyone filed out, Naruto stayed behind since he knew he was going to be confronted about what really happened. Sure enough Inochi Hiashi Hyuuga and Tsunade all stayed along with Yakumo.

"Give me a second and I'll explain" Naruto said calmly knowing they wanted to talk with him. After a few hand signs Naruto completed a privacy barrier to ensure nobody would get in his way.

"So, what was really in the message Naruto and don't lie?" Yakumo questioned.

"While it is true that Utakata allowed his apprentice to escape. His letter contained more than just a request to watch over Hotaru." Naruto revealed.

"What did it contain." Inoichi asked ominously.

"It contained a seal with most of the six-tailed slug's power. He's told me that he wants me to decide what to do with the slug and an option includes sealing it in his apprentice."

"And where is this apprentice now" Tsunade wondered.

"I had a clone take her to the second complex for now. I haven't decided what to do with the power yet but it's something to discuss with Hotaru. The least I can do is consider Utakata's wish"

"I see and I assume you lied because you don't trust Danzo." Tsunade smiled since that was the right play.

"That's right and it's related to what happened earlier." Naruto confirmed since he knew Tsunade would notice.

"What happened earlier" Yakumo said nervously.

"While he was talking. Young Naruto flinched for a moment. I believe it was a sign that one of his shadow clones had popped." Inoichi suggested.

"Yep" Naruto nodded before taking a deep breath. "When the meeting in Iwa was over, everyone went their separate ways but for Yugito and Samui, getting home is a bit tricky since the Sound is right by the Land of Lightning and I don't have any markers in Kumo to Hirashin them directly."

"So, what did you do?" Tsunade wondered.

"I decided to take to them to Wave via the Hirashin and Yugito and Samui could get a ride afterwards to the Land of Lightning. They should have a message system set up that would've done the job."

"Smart" Hiashi approved.

"Yeah but that's when it got fun. Not long after we arrived, I was attacked by a group of ninja that appeared to be from the Land of Lightning."

"Appeared to be?" Tsunade questioned.

"The Raikage has no clue that I can use the Hirashin or would expect me to use Wave for anything. Yet they had the symbol for the Hidden Cloud on their headbands. That means that somebody sent those men to attack me and make them."

"It could be the Akatsuki. We know they have spies all around." Tsunade suggested.

"Yes, but why specifically Land of Lightning. It was as though somebody wanted us to leave them wide open to attack."

Tsunade's eyes widened, "Danzo!"

"Yep. He probably sent them hoping that we wouldn't trust the Land of Lightning which would leave our greatest competitors open to Akatsuki assault." Naruto surmised.

"Sounds like him" Tsunade cursed.

"Yep but right now I need to get back to Hotaru."

"I'll send Yuugao to get Hotaru and take her to interrogation tomorrow."

"Fine by me" Naruto smiled bringing the meeting to a true end.

(Scene Skip)

The next morning Naruto was awoken by a very familiar female voice, "Are you sure we should do this" the first female voice said nervously. He was curious who his mysterious guest was and decided to see how far they'd go.

"Of course. You wanted to thank him for his and this would be a perfect way." The familiar voice of his cousin Karin said with a snicker which immediately caused Naruto to wake up.

"What's the perfect way" Naruto said with a hint of annoyance as he shot up from his bed. What he found was a slightly blushing Hotaru on his right side with his cousin to the left both girls were clothed for now with Karin in some casual clothes and Hotaru in her outfit from before but that was only part of the problem. His real issue was that his sleeping pants and boxers were pulled down revealing his rock-hard shaft.

"Aww man you woke up" Karin frowned.

"So tell me dear cousin. What were you going to convince our guest to do to me?" Naruto frowned.

"When I woke up, I wanted to speak to you but I didn't know where you were so I knocked on the closest room I could find which was Ms Karin's and fortunately she was awake. When I explained what I wanted, she told me that if I wanted to thank you a perfect way would be to give you a blowjob and we came up here. I was nervous since you were asleep but miss Karin assured me that it was okay" Hotaru explained calmly.

"Did she now" Naruto frowned as he turned towards his cousin with an annoyed expression.

"Now Naruto don't be hasty. It was just a harmless prank." Karin said bashfully.

"Yes, and so is this" Naruto smiled before moving quickly and pressing two fingers against his cousin's forehead. Out of seemingly nowhere a seal appeared on her forehead.

"What the hell did you do" Karin said in shock aware that Naruto had placed a seal on her with relative ease, but she couldn't see it.

"For the next week my dear cousin, you'll have a seal on your head that shocks you anytime you get aroused."

"That's bullshit Naruto. You know that I'm hypersensitive thanks to being a sensor." Karin yelled.

Naruto merely smiled by willing his boner down and pulling his pants and boxers up, "I do know Karin and that's why you'll either have to figure out how to remove it or you'll deal with it my dear cousin." Naruto smirked before turning towards Hotaru.

"You are under no obligation to do anything with me, but we do need to have a talk with my Hokage. Your situation is unique and with everything happening she'll want to make sure you're on the up and up." Naruto smiled.

"Of course. What about Ms Karin."

"Karin is being punished and she'll learn not to lie to guests." Naruto smiled viciously as he got up and walked past his cousin before smacking her rear.

"Not, AHHHHH!" Karin screamed as the seal activated and she received a minor shock.

"Hopefully you've learned your lesson and nobody else decides to test me. Now come on Hotaru the person who will take you to Tsunade is in the other complex." Naruto smiled having sensed.

"Right" Hotaru said nervously. Her introduction to Naruto has certainly been a strange one and she got the feeling things were just getting started.

(Scene Skip)

After taking Hotaru over to Yuugao, Naruto had to figure out what to do with the Tsuchigumo heiress. To help him decide, he had Hinata Tenten Ino and Fu meet him in the living room to discuss what to do. After showing the girls the letter Hotaru was given, something done with the Hotaru's permission, it was discussion time. "So, what do you girls should we do with her." Naruto questioned.

"Let's start with the obvious fact that keeping her in the compound is give. Between this jutsu she has on her body and the fact she could be another jinchuriki means that she needs to be guarded at all times." Tenten spoke first.

"I agree with that, but the real question is do we seal the 6 tails in her." Naruto frowned.

"The six tailed host wouldn't have done all of that and sent her to you if he didn't want that. Plus, if she's already got that powerful jutsu sealed inside her, a tailed beast shouldn't be that different." Ino suggested.

"Not necessarily Ino. When we saw her with Yuugao I took the chance to use my Byakugan on her and although the jutsu inside her is powerful, it's nothing compared to the power of a tailed-beast" Hinata explained.

"Yeah and that jutsu isn't sentient like the beasts. It's a whole different game." Fu spoke up as the resident jinchuriki.

Naruto frowned since he was aware of that as well. "I guess when she gets back from talking with Tsunade we'll get her opinion on the matter." Naruto frowned.

"Sounds good but you've got another issue to deal with Naruto." Ino said with a smile.

"And that is"

"The fact that thanks to the chunin exams being cancelled you've got 2 very angry little kunoichi who realize their chance to be with you is now gone. There's no way we'll have the exams in Iwa and unless they want to do an individual one it means no chunin for some time."

"That's true. Hanabi's been very vocal about sleeping with you" Hinata chuckled.

"Well I'll worry about that later." Naruto said calmly.

"Alright" Hinata smiled knowing Naruto would deal with it eventually.

(Scene Skip)

Once she was done with Yuugao she was met by a clone of her new host who told her that she would be staying in a room in the third apartment complex and Hirashin'd her over there before bringing her to the door of the landlord, a young woman named Ami before dispelling. After knocking on the door, Hotaru waited patiently for the door to open and soon it did, "Hello Hotaru. How are you doing" Ami said with a smile as though she was expecting her. The combination of Ami's long purple hair and the orange and black kimono gave off an oddly regal appearance.

"I'm fine. I'm just wondering if it's okay for Lord Naruto to do all of this for me." Hotaru said bashfully referring to Naruto as Lord since she discovered he was a pretty big deal during her talk with the leader of the village.

Ami smiled before saying, "Don't worry about it. From what I understand you were sent to him and he'll do his best to help you." Ami smiled. Naruto's clone came by the day before after giving her the room and explaining what happened.

"Thank you" Hotaru smiled and the door opened to reveal a frowning Hanabi Hyuuga.

"Hey Ami where's Naruto-sensei." Hanabi growled.

"I don't know where he is, but I believe Hinata is your sensei Hanabi." Ami smiled.

"She's just doing it because he can't and we both know it." Hanabi huffed.

"That's no way to speak about your sister especially in front of the newest member of our little apartment." Ami chastised causing Hanabi to focus on Hotaru.

"Hold on a minute, he's bringing another girl into the fold. It's bad enough he won't sleep with me because of the exams but now this. What the heck is going on" Hanabi yelled causing Hotaru to blush as she recalled what happened earlier in the morning.

"That's enough Hanabi. You should trust Naruto a little more than that." Ami said angrily.

"Faith! He's been making me and Moegi wait all this time and then he shoves Kagome in front of us and now this girl. If he doesn't want us, it's better that he just says something." Hanabi growled. She was getting impatient.

"When Naruto gets back from his business with the council you can discuss this further but right now I need you to take Hotaru to room seven. Here is her key and I'll trust you to do the tour" Ami instructed.

"Fine but I don't like it." Hanabi pouted before taking the key.

"Of course not and I understand how you feel" Ami replied knowingly. Sharing Naruto was never fun particularly in Hanabi's position.

Hotaru was certainly confused but one thing was quickly becoming clear to her. Her new host (pun not intended) was a special individual indeed.

(Council Room)

After leaving the girls, Naruto was summoned to the Shinobi council room yet again to his annoyance. This time was most likely to deal with the chunin exams which put Naruto in an amusing position as a jonin sensei. "Alright everybody, since the Akatsuki has taken over the Sound it would seem that having a joint chunin exams would be unwise." Tsunade said firmly.

"Yes but what will we do. There are plenty of prominent ninja who want to become Chunin and these exams are their chance, particularly since the last one did not go in our favor." Inoichi said gruffly causing everyone to stare at Naruto who couldn't exactly deny his role in the current mess.

"Yeah that's on me, but let's focus on the real issue. How do we promote our ninja without the cries for war?" Naruto reminded the group. They moved the Iwa exam because of the risk and they have to promote their ninja somehow. It would be a disservice to the genin otherwise.

"We can hold an exam amongst our own villagers. That should work fine. Convincing the other villages that we are harmless isn't a difficult task either." Hiashi suggested.

"Hiashi is right. Just have Naruto talk to the others and that'll work." Shikaku Nara spoke up.

"That shouldn't be too big of a problem." Naruto shrugged. Considering Naruto's relationship with the other villages and the fact it was mostly his fault the last one went so poorly he couldn't exactly refuse.

"Excellent. How about Naruto goes to discuss the plan with the other leaders and we meet back in say three days to discuss what's happened and how we should handle things moving forward." Tsunade said calmly.

"Sounds good to me." Naruto smiled.

"That's being rather foolish. You can't just pop into a Hidden Village unannounced. You never know what could happen" Danzo replied.

"Actually, I can. After the events in Iwa I'm in good standing with most of the Kage" Naruto reminded him.

"Yes I'm aware of your various connections to the other villages, but to my knowledge you don't have one with Kumo." Danzo reminded him causing Naruto to twitch violently.

"I believe I can figure something out." Naruto replied.

"Are you certain" Danzo asked again trying to probe Naruto for more information but finding the task more difficult than he cared for.

"That's enough Danzo. Naruto's presence internationally is undeniable and if he says he has something. I believe him." Tsunade said angrily.

"Very well" Danzo growled.

"If that's all, I believe this meeting is over." Tsunade said firmly. This was really getting on her nerves and if she didn't do something about Danzo soon she'd go crazy.

(Scene Skip)

With his business done it was time to get a hold of the various Kage. Gaara would be a simple matter of contacting Temari through the dragon's network and arranging a meeting. Admittedly he could do it via their bijuu, but Naruto knew Temari would be pissed if he showed up in Suna without saying anything to her. Kurotsuchi required a shadow clone and the Hirashin which was a simple task as well and one he was certain Onoki expected. To be a little petty, he was going to make Yugito wait before contacting her which left the Hidden Mist village and Zabuza. Sadly, he had no markers there and he couldn't use Karin's because of the unique nature of the Hirashin which meant he'd have to go see Zabuza's former student and look for a back way. Luckily for him she was available and all he needed to do was knock on her door. The door opened to reveal the leader of Team Haku in casual clothing.

"So, what brings you to my doors Naruto." Haku wondered curiously inviting him in.

Naruto walked in calmly and got down to business, "I want to get a hold of Zabuza, do you know how I can." Naruto wondered.

"Yes I do" Haku smiled warmly before flashing some hand signs of her own, "Crystal Ice Mirrors" Haku shouted before a single mirror appeared in the room.

"What are you doing" Naruto wondered.

"Just watch" Haku smiled before focusing her chakra. To his shock, a bedroom appeared in the mirror but not one he recognized.

"Whose room is that?" Naruto wondered.

"It belongs to Zabuza. During my trip there I told him that I miss talking to him and we decided to give him a piece of my mirror to act as a way for us to talk since it's based on my chakra. Before you ask Karin put a special seal on it to ensure that it will never melt" Haku revealed.

"I see" Naruto smiled since that was brilliant.

"Unfortunately, he's not here so I need to go find him myself" Haku smiled before creating a water clone which went through the mirror to Zabuza's room.

"Nice" Naruto smiled.

"It'll take me a little while to find Zabuza so in the meantime you need to find Hanabi."

Naruto groaned since talking to Hanabi would be a pain. There was no doubt she'd find out about Hotaru and that just screamed trouble for him, "Got it. I'll leave a shadow clone with you so when Zabuza arrives we can talk."

"Got it" Haku smiled and as Naruto's clone popped into existence, the real Naruto went over to the third apartment where Hanabi would be waiting.

(Scene Skip)

Naruto groaned as he made his way over to the third apartment building and Hanabi. He quickly flared his chakra sensing abilities to discover that the Hyuuga heiress was in her room and Hotaru had been moved into her apartment also, but Naruto also sensed a very familiar fluctuation of her chakra. 'I don't think now is the best time to see Hanabi.' Naruto groaned. The young girl was masturbating, and he was certain that if he came over, she'd probably jump him, Hiashi's agreement be damned. So instead he went over to Ami's to see how she was doing Knocking on the door he waited for a moment until the door opened and Ami appeared

"And here I thought you'd be going to speak to Hanabi." Ami smiled.

"I would but she's… occupied." Naruto said bashfully.

Ami chuckled because she had a good idea of what was going on, "Alright. How about I make you some ramen and you can relax until she's done." Ami smirked.

"That sounds… oh boy." Naruto groaned. His shadow clone with Haku just popped and Zabuza wasn't the only one waiting for him.

"Uhh is everything okay" Ami said nervously.

"No. I still need to talk to Hanabi, but she'll have to deal with a clone again." Naruto groaned before making a shadow clone and going back to Haku's room. Things got even more complicated if that was possible.

(Scene Skip)

Arriving back in Haku's room, Naruto groaned as the ice mirror revealed that not only was Zabuza there but so was somebody he hadn't seen in a very long time. "Hello there Naruto. You and I are long overdue for a chat." A girl said angrily. The girl had short orange hair with a small strand to the side wrapped in a blue rubber band. Her outfit consisted of a yellow sleeveless vest with blue trim on the top and a small blue button in the middle along with a red undershirt that helped to contain her C-cup breasts. Finishing the outfit was a yellow pair of ninja shorts with her kunai holster to the side. On her back was a sword holder that held her weapons the Kiba blades which Naruto kept after the mission where he encountered their previous owner Raiga. When he and Jiraiya first appeared to help the rebellion, the Mist was skeptical and that's when he gave them the blades as a peace offering.

"Yeah I know Misty I'm sorry." Naruto said calmly.

"I know you are but after you finish this talk you are coming over here mister. We have a lot of catching up to do". Misty insisted.

"If you two are done flirting, we need to talk business." Zabuza scolded.

"Fine but he is coming over." Misty insisted.

"Whatever" Zabuza huffed before focusing on Naruto again, "So what do you need kid."

"Well I need to discuss something with the Mizukage."

"I figured as much. I told Mei to expect a visit from you the moment Haku's clone told me you wanted to talk to. It's just a matter of you getting over here."

"Give me a little time since I don't have any Hirashin marks over there. Karin does but I can't use hers to get there."

"How about I just bring you over." Haku suggested.

"Or that" Naruto shrugged.

"Then get over here brat. That way this one can stop bugging me about you. She's been pretty eager to see you for some time."

"Zabuza sensei!" Misty whined.

"Well let's go and Misty… I'm the real one not a clone." Naruto smiled. He was in for a long rest of the day and he knew it but that was the price he paid.

"Okay!" Misty said happily knowing why Naruto had said as much.

(Scene Skip)

Sun shone on the Hidden Mist village and Naruto Uzumaki opened his eyes due to a very familiar sensation. "Good morning to you Misty. I figured you'd have enough after last night" Naruto chuckled as the orangette bobbing up and down his morning wood.

"Well I haven't seen you for over a year and I can't easily visit you like the others. So I wanted to take my chance to enjoy you while I could" Misty smiled before resuming her work. The lovely moment would've continued if not for a knock on the door.

"I wonder who that is" Naruto smirked.

Misty groaned aware of his sarcasm. "I'll deal with it. You just get a shower since I doubt sensei will be willing to wait too long." Misty said calmly before throwing on some clothes and walking over to the door. Opening the door, she was met by the smiling visage of Zabuza Momochi.

"I'm here for the brat. Lady Mizukage is waiting and considering the circumstances I don't think she wants to meet with a clone." Zabuza said calmly. It was obvious after a year apart, Misty would be eager to get Naruto and he wasn't about to stop her. Having to tell Mei to wait until the morning was not a pleasant one but luckily it worked out for him.

"He's in the shower so give it a little bit of time." Misty replied calmly.

"Alright. So did he tell you about everything last night?" Zabuza wondered.

"Yeah and I'm cool with it as long as he visits once in a while." Misty smiled. The pair had a break in between rounds and she learned about his various comings and goings and lovers. It wasn't a shock to her considering he smooth talked a few girls during the rebellion.

"You're something else kid." Zabuza chuckled.

"Yeah I am. Lady Mizukage chose right when she made me one of the swordsmen." Misty boasted.

"Yes and I doubt I'd want to tell her that the reason the person that asked to meet with her was late was due to one of those swordsman. You can drop the water clone now." Zabuza chuckled.

"How…fine." Misty pouted and the water clone vanished. The real Misty was in the shower with Naruto since she wanted one more round before, she left.

"I can't tell if I should be pissed at the gaki or just amused at this point." Zabuza chuckled before going to sit down. Hopefully Mei wouldn't be too mad at Naruto for this one."

(Scene Skip)

Naruto Uzumaki had fought many tough battles and gone through many situations that would drive shinobi off the wall. But none of them had him more nervous than he was now as he stared at the Mizukage Mei Terumi, "So care to explain why you were an hour late for our meeting Naruto." Mei said with a hint of annoyance.

"That would be my fault Lady Mizukage. I hadn't seen Naruto in a while, and I was making up for lost time." Misty admitted.

Mei couldn't be too angry since she knew how much Misty missed the blonde, "Very well Misty, I'll deal with you later. So, what is so important that you've decided to come see us after all this time." Mei said calmly.

Naruto exhaled a breath he was holding before focusing on the matter at hand, "Due to the new Akatsuki threat the chunin exams is being put on hold. I've been told to inform you that the Leaf is planning to hold their own chunin exams so they can promote their genin but also make it clear that this is only because the circumstances are so extreme."

"I see. So tell me Naruto. Who else are you telling this to?"

"The Sand Village and Iwa were informed yesterday. My previous connections made it far easier to meet with them. One of my shadow clones is planning to meet with the Raikage soon, but much like Kiri, I don't have an easy way to get to the Land of Lightning, particularly due to the threat of the Akatsuki."

"I see."

"Is there anything you'd ask of the Leaf." Naruto said calmly.

"You've done so much for us already that I trust you. I just hope you treat Misty as well as you treat your other lovers."

"I see" Naruto sweatdropped before he remembered another detail. "Hey Misty mind leaving the room for a second. I've got something else to discuss with the Mizukage." Naruto said calmly causing both Zabuza and Mei to raise an eyebrow.

"Fine" Misty pouted before leaving.

"So, what else am I missing." Mei said calmly.

"Yesterday, a young girl named Hotaru Tsuchigumo showed up at the gates of the village. She told me that she was the apprentice of the host of the six-tailed slug Utakata. She informed us that Utakata was captured by the Akatsuki, but he used a special jutsu to give her part of the six tails power. It was his desire to see the apprentice stay with me, but I figured that I'd tell you as a courtesy."

Mei frowned at the loss of the man since she had wanted him back also, but there were more pressing concerns, "What do you plan to do with the six tails power itself." Mei wondered. The Leaf were a powerhouse already mostly due to Naruto and another tailed beast would make them an even bigger juggernaut.

"Honestly I don't know. I know a few ways to seal it into Hotaru and she should be fine based on his statement, but since the beast belongs to you, I figured I owe you an explanation"

Mei appreciated his honestly, and quickly made a decision, "For now, why don't you hold onto the slug and the girl. Since Utakata trusted you with her, I don't see why I shouldn't."

"Alright. If that's all I need to go. Things have gotten crazy recently."

"I imagine so" Mei frowned.

"Tell Misty I said goodbye and that I won't wait another year plus before my next visit." Naruto smiled before vanishing via the Hirashin. Since he left one of his Hirashin marks in Misty's bedroom it wouldn't be a difficult task either.

(Scene Skip)

After the crazy last few days, Naruto was hoping to relax and take a break and he badly needed it physically and mentally. The clone that went to Iwa was currently being double-teamed by Kurotsuchi and Suzumebachi after his meeting with the Tsuchikage and if that wasn't a proof of the incredible stamina of his clones it would be the foursome going in Suna featuring Temari Yukata and Sari. Luckily for him the clone that spoke with Hanabi made it clear that she would get her chance and the youngest Hyuuga calmed down after explaining that he wasn't planning to sleep with Hotaru and that she would get her chance for promotion at an exams that the Leaf would be running. The only person he hadn't spoken to was, the Raikage and that was partially due to not wanting to reveal the Hirashin mark he secretly placed on Samui. "Kit I think Matatabi's host is trying to reach out." Kurama revealed.

"Tell her we'll talk later." Naruto frowned not wanting to deal with it right now.

"Just talk to her kit. We both know that the one who sent those men were Danzo. You're not that foolish. Besides, you can speak in your mindscape so you don't have to worry about your energy"

"Fine" Naruto groaned before getting onto his bed and meditating. In truth he did need to do it sooner or later so this would do it.

(Mindscape)

Naruto arrived in the clear field of his mindscape with Kurama behind him and he felt the familiar pulse of chakra that suggested that Kurama was confirming he was there. 'This better be good.' Naruto thought to himself. As a flash appeared and Yugito and Matatabi appeared he couldn't help but drop his jaw.

"Hello Naruto" Yugito said with a blush due to the incredible outfit she was wearing. It was a dark blue silk teddy with black stripes that reminded him of her bijuu's appearance that barely went beyond her rear and showed off her sizeable breasts.

"Well this is a surprise. What did I do to deserve this?" Naruto wondered with a smile on his face. Yugito was no Samui but she still had a rocking body.

Yugito blushed even more but replied nonetheless, "I spoke to the Raikage and he swore to me that he wasn't the one who sent those men. In fact, he didn't expect me for a few more days at least. I didn't tell him how I did it, but he didn't really complain since he was just glad to see I'm okay."

"I see and was this your way to convince me. Dressing in something that isn't your style at all." Naruto smiled.

"Shut up" Yugito said bashfully aware of how ridiculous it was. She was very concerned that he wasn't going to speak to her honestly. Naruto wasn't aware of it, but she did her own research on him and was well aware of his connection to various people around the elemental nations. One could argue that Naruto was as powerful as any Kage right now and pissing him off would end badly which is why she did this much.

Naruto chuckled but he had to admit that this was a pleasant surprise. "Well then I need you to do me a favor."

"Name it" Yugito said immediately.

"I want to tell the Raikage something but I can't get to Kumo easily. Can you deliver the message for me?"

"Why not use a regular messenger." Yugito wondered. Those were a thing after all.

"That would be easiest, but I think Lady Tsunade wants to take advantage of my connections to speed things along." Naruto frowned since he was acting as a messenger bird so often.

Yugito sighed since she had a feeling it was the Hokage setting Naruto up with members of her village which wouldn't be a difficult task considering his impressive record already, "I could tell him but considering I've been home I'd have to reveal the bijuu's connection network to explain why I spoke to you."

"I see" Naruto frowned since that was a shame. That meant he had a decision to make. Reveal the bijuu network which was something he really didn't want to do or reveal his connection to Samui which he could simply erase.

"Is everything okay" Yugito said nervously recognizing that he was bothered by something.

Naruto groaned because he hated that he had to do it but figured it was the best move, "Do you know where Samui is right now" Naruto wondered.

"Why do you want to see Samui?" Yugito said nervously. From what she told him, the pair didn't do anything aside from her thank you, something she joked about her but didn't think Samui would actually go through with it.

"When she was 'thanking me' for helping you. I put a Hirashin marker on her in case of emergencies."

"I see. You can tell him directly that way and considering you can simply remove the mark later, it was a failsafe." Yugito surmised. In truth it was a smart move so she couldn't exactly get mad.

"Pretty much." Naruto smiled.

"Then how about I go over to Samui's and when I give you the signal you can come over." Yugito smiled.

"Cool" Naruto replied and Yugito left the mindscape outfit and all.

(Scene Skip)

An hour after his conversation with Yugito ended Naruto received the signal from the fox that indicated that it was time for his visit to Kumo and in a flash he vanished from his room in order to go meet the two Kumo kunoichi. Samui was stunned by his appearance but only for a bit.

"So it's true that you marked me, that's totally not cool." Samui frowned. When Yugito came over and mentioned what happened she was not pleased but since it would solve a problem that no doubt had even the Raikage furious, she would overlook it.

Naruto flashed some hand signs and then placed it on the left side of Samui's neck which briefly revealed the Hirashin symbol he set up before Yugito and Samui watched it get destroyed, "Yeah sorry. I honestly never intended to use it unless a major emergency came up. I've got plenty of markers all around the nation but Kumo, not so much." Naruto admitted.

"Let's get going since this is sure to be a frustrating conversation and the Raikage isn't a patient man." Yugito said calmly.

(Scene Skip)

As he stood in front of the Fourth Raikage, Naruto was as calm as ever. The Fourth Raikage was a dark- skinned man with white combed back hair. Even with his white robes on, Naruto could tell the Raikage was incredibly muscular but that was it. "Tell me, Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, why should I listen to anything you have to say. For that matter why shouldn't I throw you into jail for putting the Hirashin symbol on one of my shinobi without them knowing and coming to my village unannounced" The Raikage, a man named Ay questioned with a steely glare.

"There are four reasons why you should listen to what I have to say and not throw me in jail."

"Oh, and what are they!?" Ay smiled.

"One, I'm the one who gave the information to Yugito about the Akatsuki and because of my info she's alive today and you still have 2 tailed beasts. Two, I'm also the one who used my resources to get Yugito home safely without you guys needing to go through Sound Village territory and by extension the Akatsuki. Three, I'm arguably one of the most influential men in the ninja world because I'm in favor with 3 Kage and 4 Daimyo. Four, I'm making a special trip personally to deliver information when there are plenty of easier and safer ways to do this." Naruto smiled.

"I notice you didn't mention anything about what would happen if I actually put you in jail."

"After what I just told you, it would be foolish for you to do so." Naruto countered.

Ay stared at Naruto briefly before chuckling, "You're good kid. So tell me what this big issue is for you that would require you to be here."

Naruto smiled at a job well done, "The Leaf will be holding chunin exams amongst their ninja because we want to reward them for their efforts, but the only war we are preparing for is one against Akatsuki."

"In other words, you're just telling me that you're no threat to me despite everything that you just suggested." The Raikage smiled a surprisingly calm expression on his face.

"If you want to look at it that way yes?" Naruto smiled.

"That's fine. Now get out of my office." The Raikage shouted although it was peaceful by his standards.

"Sure" Naruto chuckled before leaving the office. Waiting for him outside were Yugito and Samui.

"I'm impressed. You managed to deal with the Raikage without him breaking anything. That's not an easy task" Yugito chuckled as she walked over to Naruto with Samui next to her.

"I'm good like that I guess." Naruto shrugged.

"I guess you're headed back to the Leaf huh" Yugito frowned.

"Yeah. I need to relax for a little bit." Naruto smiled.

"Don't be a stranger Naruto." Yugito smiled.

"I won't be" Naruto replied before vanishing via the Hirashin. He really needed to take a break after all I did.

That's it for Chapter 17 and yeah there's a lot I skipped around because they didn't really matter. I also know I've been skimping on the lemons recently, but I want to make sure that as many girls as possible get moments with Naruto. Next chapter Naruto's focus is back on his own village and how to deal with the final elephant in the room before the war with Akatsuki begins. What to do about the six-tailed slug.