"Pink Fox"
By Kluger Sage
I do not own Naruto they are the properties of Shouen Jump and the great Mr.Masashi Kishimoto I am just a fanfic writer enjoy my fanfic.
Prologue:
Three years ago Uzumaki Naruto left the hidden leaf village to train under the tutelage
Of Ero-Sennin in order to become stronger and in order to counter Akatsuki
Most of all to protect those he loves and his village. Through the trails
Of being a shinobi Uzumaki well learn a deeper power
Not that of the Kyūbi's chakra but that of love...
Chap. 1 Truth
Three months ago Team seven under the leadership of Yamato went out on mission to find out about Sasori's spy. Kakashi-sensi was in no way fit to lead his team due to the use of the mangekyō Sharingan that trained him to exhaustion. Yamato's team came close to finding more information about Akatsuki. Yet, they were not aware of Kabuto and Orochimaru's presences. Team seven fought bravely against Uchiha Sasuke yet there effort was not enough to bring down Sasuke. Three months have passed since Team Sevens failed mission.
Naruto :( I couldn't even bring Sasuke down on my own, without succumbing to the Kyūbi's power").
Naruto stood alone on the training grounds thinking of his failure to keep the promise to Sakura-chan most of all he felt he let himself down not able to turn his friend away from the darkness.
Naruto :( ahhhh why damn it why couldn't I beat him if only I couldn't lose my consciousness when I grow my fourth tail" I can't rely on the Kyūbi's power it is so powerful and I can't control it in a certain stage. I could kill Sakura-chan or Kakashi –sensei if I give in to it. )
Naruto continued to train himself wondering if he would ever be able to control the beast that lived in him he would have to find a way for the both of them too become one in order to truly co-exist. Konoha looked beautiful in the afternoon yet Sakura couldn't concentrate on its beauty her mind was miles away from the scenery.
Sakura :( why couldn't I do anything? Sasukue was right there yet I couldn't even scratch him even worse he hurt Naruto and Yamato. Why Naruto why are you avoiding me each time I'm near you. I promised my self I would get stronger I promised we together Naruto would bring Sasuke back"
Sakura clinched her fits in rage at the memory of team seven's bitter defeat at the hands of Sasuke.
She failed to notice Tsunade-sama looking at her distraught apprentice. "It seems my apprentice has something on her mind am I right Sakura"
Sakura was started by her sensei's words she smiled lightly and nodded to let Tsunade-sama she was right.
"I just had some things on my mind Tsunade-sama I just needed some time to think things over".
Tsunade knew what was bothering the young kunoichi it was the way Naruto was distancing himself from Sakura as well as the failed mission.
"Sakura I heard that Naruto was last seen in gate 7 training grounds if you hurry you can meet up".
Sakura looked at Tsunade and looked down she seemed sad fearing that he would once again distance himself from her.
Tsunade couldn't help seeing her apprentice in such mood "Sakura if you don't talk to Naruto about why he is avoiding you nothing well get resolved".
Sakura looked up and her sensei knowing there was truth in her words
"Tsunade-sama I know I just don't know why he ignores me I worry about Naruto-kun I just want to know why".
Before Tsunade could answer her pupil Sakura put on her black gloves and punched her own hand and smiled to Tsunade " if Naruto-kun wont tell me then I will just have to beat it out of him".
With that final remark the pink konoichi headed out towards the door. Tsunade couldn't help but smile at how strong Sakura has become and the fact that her feelings for Naruto have grown over the years. Her blissful thought was shaken when Shizune entered her office with TonTon.
"Tsunade-Sama I have some reports for you". Shizune informed her sempai.
Tsunade couldn't help it but sigh at the stacks of reports Shizune held in her arms.
Naruto relentlessly continued attacking him self with his famous Tajū kage Bunshin no jutsu multiple shadow clone technique. Over the years Naruto has become more cunning in his tactics and technique. Naruto moved as the wind blocking the kunai's that came towards him deflecting each one with his own kunai. The clones disappeared leaving an exhausted Naruto the sweat dripped off his hair. Naruto worked his body to its limit deep inside he felt it wasn't enough. Naruto could barley stand up having one knee down for support he looks at his left hand balls it up in a fist.
"No matter how hard I train I'm still not at his level I can't depend on Kyūbi's chakra, I will use my own strength like Yamato told me". Naruto tells himself.
As Naruto looked in to the distance among the skies that covered Konoha village he couldn't help but wonder off into its beauty. This village means everything to him one day he will be Hokage of Konoha village it would be entrusted to him he would guard Konoha with his very life.
"Naruto"
Naruto was snapped back to reality hearing his name looked to where it came from he saw Sakura walking slowly towards him.
He got to his feet and turned his back towards her holding his head down "what is it Sakura-chan" in a sad voice.
Sakura stopped in her tracks looking hurt by Naruto's actions she decides its time to find out what's wrong with him. "Naruto-kun what's wrong you've been avoiding me ever since we got back from the mission".
Naruto didn't say a word he just shrugged his shoulders "I know you blame your self for not being able to bring Sasuke back Naruto-kun but you shouldn't put the burden on your self we both failed in bringing Sasuke back".
Naruto turned to face Sakura he was taking back by how worried she looked he noticed the tears forming in her eyes he looked to the side "Sakura-chan I'm sorry I need to train I couldn't stop Sasuke I have too control the Kyūbi I almost killed you when I lost control of myself I don't want that to happen again I'm sorry Sakura-chan please go".
She couldn't hold back any more "DAMMNIT NARUTO" she flung her self at Naruto catching him off guard she wrapped her arms around Naruto and buried her face in chest.
Naruto was stunned he couldn't move or think of what to do"Sak…Sakura-chan?"
"Damn it Naruto-Kun don't know you know I care about you I worry about you please don't ignore me where a team we fight tighter well get Sasuke back eventually".
Naruto wrapped his arms around Sakura and lean his head on Sakura's neck "Sakura-chan I'm sorry I just didn't want to lose you as well I cold have killed you that's why I am trying so hard to controlling my chakra so I won't rely so much on that damn kyūbi's chakra and be able to protect you".
Sakura smiled at those words her face flushed heavily hearing about how much Naruto cared for her she tilted her head upwards and looks into his eyes
"Naruto-kun don't worry about protecting me I'm stronger now than I was before and don't worry I know you wouldn't ever hurt me that wasn't the Naruto-kun I know. Please promise me you won't give into that kyūbi's powers under any circumstances I… I… don't want to lose you Naruto-kun".
Naruto was shocked at Sakura's words feeling a slight blush hitting him he couldn't believe it that Sakura cared for him so much.
"Sakura-chan don't worry about me I'll promise you I'll rely on my own strength that is my way of the ninja" and with that remark Naruto gives Sakura that trademark grin of his erasing all doubt and misery from Sakura's mind.
Sakura moves away from the embrace and walks next to Naruto holding her hands on her hips ("I love it when he grins") she thought to herself.
"Naruto-kun I still haven't forgiven you for how you've been acting and ignoring me" with a pout she looks directly at Naruto.
Naruto can only scratch the back of his head and grin even more "I'm sorry Sakura-chan how about I take you to Ichiraku for some Ramen my treat"
Sakura blushing heavily is taken back by sudden answer "will fine but you shouldn't blame yourself like this we are a team Naruto-kun I worry about you please don't ever shut me out again you hear".
With that both leave the training grounds heading for Naruto's favorite noodle stand. Naruto and Sakura sat at Ichiraku's enjoying there ramen Sakura watched amazed of how much Naruto could consume he was making his way through his third bowl.
Sakura was still working on her first bowl ("wow Naruto-kun sure knows how to put this stuff away ") she thought to her self.
Naruto noticed Sakura staring at him and wondered what caught her eye "hey Sakura –chan is there something on my face?"
Sakura was caught off guard she tried to hide her blush and feeling embarrassed that she was caught staring at Naruto for so long. "Noth…nothing really Naruto-kun I was just amazed how you always manage to but that stuff away so easily"
Naruto could only grin at Sakura's remark. Sakura couldn't help but start to feel something more towards Naruto before she would berate him or scold him or even ignore him at times. Yet through the years that have past her heart began to warm up to the young man she could feel a certain fondness to be close to Naruto. Sakura could only sigh to the thoughts that plagued her mind and heart she knew that these feelings of admiration towards Naruto where slowly blossoming in to feelings of love as Yamato suggested.
"Hey Naruto I was thinking do you want to train and talk together afterwards I would like to hear your stories and training methods". As Sakura looked at Naruto.
Naruto finished his bowl and turned towards Sakura he was blushing at the fact that Sakura wanted to know about his adventures as well as train with him was a great feeling. His emotions for Sakura have grown and matured over the past three years yet he still held a flame for the pink haired kunoichi.
"Sure Sakura-chan I'd love too" with that remark Naruto placed the money on the table and waved goodbye too Ichiraku and Ayame Sakura was trying to fight off her blush at Naruto's answer.
As both shinobi's made their ways towards the training grounds Ichiraku looked towards his daughter. "Hmm I'm glad Naruto found such a fine girl hehe".
Ayame smiled at the couple "they do make a cute couple Naruto and Sakura I'm happy for him".
As the sun shined brightly on the villagers of Konohagakune two souls would slowly start to become one for any fighter the passion to save the ones they love will always be their greatest strength.
-Well I hope this re edit is better than the last one I will continue to edit the previous chap. Thanks for the info and tips fellow fanfic readers and writers don't worry chp.6 & 7 will be up soon thanks for the reviews feels good that people are reading my fic I'll try better in the future take care.