"So, it has finally come down to the two of us," said Naruto staring down at a blood red fox with nine tails.

"You are powerful boy, more so then your father, but you still aren't powerful enough to fight me on equal grounds," said Kyuubi with a smirk.

"That may be so, but I am ready to die. My world has been destroyed and everyone that I love is dead, I have nothing left to look forward to," said Naruto powering up a rasengan.

"Ha-ha what happened to the brat who never gave up and was always willing to grow stronger to protect those closest to him," said Kyuubi.

"He died along with his precious people, all that is left is an empty shell," replied Naruto as his rasengan got stronger and stronger.

"Pathetic, I will not waste my time fighting someone so weak," said Kyuubi turning his back on Naruto.

"Die fox," yelled Naruto charging at the fox so fast he was merely a yellow flash. Before Naruto reached Kyuubi, the fox turned around and stared into Naruto's eyes.

"Foolish boy, until you are on my level I refuse to deal with you. Now be gone," growled Kyuubi before releasing a powerful blast a chakra at Naruto. The chakra was so powerful that there was a rip in the space and Naruto was blasted through the black hole. Kyuubi just smirked before lying down to get some rest.

'I eagerly await to see how strong you will become once you get your resolve back. Then I will finally have a worthy challenge,' thought Kyuubi before he succumbed to the darkness.

It was a beautiful day in Feudal Japan and nothing seemed to be wrong. That is until a large hole appeared in the sky and something came out of it crashing to the ground, creating a decent sized crater.

"That son of a bitch, where did he transport me," grumbled Naruto getting up slowly. When he finally managed to get up, he took a good look around and realized that Kyuubi must have transported him to a different world because he didn't recognize anything.

"Why couldn't he just kill me?" sighed Naruto before sitting back down on the ground. Unknown to him he had some creatures watching him and waiting for the perfect moment to strike. When he sat down, they decided to make their move before he could defend himself.

"Foolish human," snarled a couple centipede demons about to bite down on Naruto. The only problem was that Naruto disappeared right as they were about to devour him.

"Where did he go?" snarled one of the demons.

"I don't know what you things want, but I have no quarrel with you," said Naruto who was now standing behind the demons.

"You think you can take us on human? We will devour you," growled the demons before charging at Naruto. Naruto just sighed before grabbing some shuriken and throwing them at the demons. The demons didn't have time to dodge before they all fell dead with a shuriken to the head.

"I guess I better scope this new world," said Naruto before walking off into the day.

"Inuyasha watch out," yelled Shippo. Inuyasha quickly jumped to the side as he dodged the fire blast from Renkotsu.

"It seems our fight must come to an end for now, but we will meet again Inuyasha," said Renkotsu before leaving. Inuyasha just growled before running inside the burning temple to rescue his friends. It didn't take him long to find them and Shippo was trying his hardest to fight off the flames. Inuyasha quickly grabbed everyone and leapt out of the burning temple.

Once out of the temple he ran as far as possible away from the temple until he reached a nearby cave and gently laid Kagome, Sango, and Miroku on the ground.

"Will they be ok Inuyasha?" asked Shippo with tears in his eyes. Inuyasha just ignored the fox demon and stared down at his friends with a look of defeat in his eyes.

"You people seem to be in some kind of trouble. Is there anything I can do to assist you all?" asked a voice. Inuyasha and Shippo turned around to see a tall stranger wearing black monk robes and straw hat blocking the view of his face.

"Who are you?" growled Inuyasha drawing his sword. The man just raised his hands in defense before stating he meant no harm.

"Whoa, I am merely a wanderer and just came over to see if you needed any help because your friends look like they need it," said the man.

"Inuyasha please, maybe he can help," pleaded Shippo.

"Fine," said Inuyasha sheathing his sword.

"Mister, can you help them they have been poisoned," said Shippo. The man just nodded his head before kneeling down next to the bodies.

"Hmm, it seems they have inhaled a substance for a prolong times that has caused damage to their immune system. I can help them, but you'll have to trust me," said the man before removing his hat. He had spiky blond hair with sky blue eyes that seemed to peer into your soul.

"If you end up killing them I will kill you," said Inuyasha glaring at the man. The man just nodded before making some weird hand signs and then placing his hands over. Inuyasha and Shippo just watched in amazement as the man's hand started to glow green. They watched in amazement as the man healed each of their friends before he stopped and fell to the ground on his ass hard.

"Phew, that poison affected their body worse then I thought," chuckled the man before putting his straw hat back on. Inuyasha and Shippo immediately rushed to their friends side and noticed they were breathing steadily and seemed to be in perfect health.

"They will be fine, just give them a day's rest and they will be back in peek condition," said the man.

"Thank you so much," yelled Shippo with tears in his eyes. The man just smiled before petting the small fox demon on the head.

"I'm glad I could help, I hope you don't mind, but that took a lot out of me so I am going to rest near that tree for a bit," said the man before walking over to the nearest tree and leaning his back up against it and falling asleep.

"I still don't trust him," said Inuyasha.

"You don't trust anyone," accused Shippo.

""Feh," said Inuyasha before crossing his arms over his chest.

"Ugh, what happened to us?" asked Kagome rubbing her head.

"Last thing I remember, was being poisoned by that creepy guy with a mask," said Sango sitting up as well. She was about to say more until she felt a hand groping her butt and turned to see Miroku feigning sleep.

"Pervert," said Sango before hitting him on the head hard.

"You all sure are a lively bunch," said a voice in front of them. They all turned to see a man wearing a straw hat staring at them. In his arms was a sleeping Shippo.

"Who are you?" asked Miroku not liking the feeling he was getting from the man.

"Name is Uzumaki Naruto, a pleasure to meet you all," said the man getting up and waking up Shippo at the same time.

"Kagome!" yelled Shippo before launching himself into her arms.

"Hey Shippo, glad to see you're doing well," said Kagome scratching the fox behind his ears.

"Uzumaki Naruto is it? I've never heard of you before," said Miroku suspicious.

"Neither have I, but he did save your lives," said Inuyasha from a tree branch.

"Wow, never thought I hear the day Inuyasha would be thankful towards a 'weak' human," said Kagome with a smile.

"Feh," replied Inuyasha crossing his arms.

"Yes, but he still tends to glare at me every chance he gets," laughed Naruto before he found himself on the end of another glare.

"Thank you for helping us," said Sango bowing.

"No problem, but I am afraid it is time for me to go," said Naruto.

"Wait, at least let us repay you somehow for all that you have done for us," pleaded Kagome.

"Let him leave if that's what he wants," grumbled Inuyasha.

"You know since your friend seems to enjoy my company so much I think I will stay," smiled Naruto before receiving another glare from Inuyasha.

"Feh, just don't get in our way," replied Inuyasha.

"My name is Kagome, these are Sango and Miroku," said Kagome smiling at Naruto.

"A demon slayer, a monk, and a priestess traveling with a half-demon and a full-fledged demon, what a very interesting group you have here," said Naruto.

"You're not the only one to think that," said Miroku with a knowing smile.

"I'm sure there is an interesting story," said Naruto returning the same knowing smile.

"Not really, we are just friends who like to travel," said Miroku. The rest of group, except for Kagome, was giving Naruto a suspicious look.

"Yeah, whatever you all say," replied Naruto before dusting himself off.

"So what do you do for a living?" asked Sango trying to change the subject.

"He says he is a wanderer," scoffed Inuyasha.

"A wanderer?" asked Miroku.

"Yes, I am trying to repent for past sins by wandering the lands and helping those that I can," said Naruto with a haunted look in his eyes.

"What past sins?" asked Kagome seeing the sadness in his eyes. Naruto quickly schooled his face and smiled at Kagome.

"Nothing you need to concern yourself about, but I thank you for your concern," said Naruto with a fake smile.

"Can we get going now that you all have finished talking?" growled Inuyasha tired of standing around.

"Yes, I think we need to continue towards that mountain," said Kagome.

"Mount Hakurei is that where you all are headed?" asked Naruto curious.

"You know of Mount Hakurei?" asked Miroku surprised.

"No, but lately I have felt a very powerful presence coming from it and there are rumors that a barrier is protecting it," replied Naruto before pulling out a sake bottle and taking a sip.

"What kind of barrier?" asked Kagome.

"Well that is the odd thing, it is said to be a purification barrier, but I sense evil is the reason for it," said Naruto taking another sip of his sake.

"Hmm, that is odd," said Miroku thinking about what he was just told.

"Do you know the fastest way to get to the Mountain?" asked Sango.

"Yeah, there is a road nearby. I was on my way up there anyway, so it'll be convenient to just travel with you all," said Naruto.

"Let's go already," said Inuyasha before leaping off through the trees.

"Impatient guy," mumbled Naruto before he turned to look back at the group.

'Why did I agree to travel with these people? What draws me to them?' thought Naruto before taking a sip of sake and following after them.

It has been a week since Naruto had joined the group and he could honestly say that there was never a dull moment with this group. They were a very lively bunch and they reminded him of the friends he used to have in the past. In the end, he tried not to interact much with the group so he wouldn't be too attached, but Kagome took every chance she could get to involve him in conversations. Luckily, for him, they were reaching the next village and he could finally take his leave from the group.

"I sense a jewel shard," whispered Kagome to the others. Naruto's advanced hearing easily picked up what she said and gave her a questioning look.

'Jewel shards?' thought Naruto.

"What direction is it in?" asked Inuyasha.

"It is coming from that village up ahead," said Kagome pointing at the village that was now in view.

"Wait a minute, the smell of graveyard soil is close by. One of the band of seven is near and I am going to take him out," growled Inuyasha before leaping away. Kagome and the others tried to stop him, but he had already run off by himself.

"Band of seven heh?" asked Naruto surprising everyone because they forgot he was there.

"Don't worry I won't interfere it is none of my business. It was fun traveling with you all, but it is time that I take my leave. Good luck on your journey," said Naruto before breaking off from the group. Kagome wanted to tell him he didn't have to leave, but was stopped by Miroku.

"Kagome we must get Inuyasha back first," said Miroku. Kagome looked torn before she nodded her head and the group took off after Naruto.

Inuyasha and the gang with Kikyo were now staring down at the four members of the Band of Seven. Just as the battle was about to start they had an interruption in the form of one interfering wanderer.

"Not everyday you see a battle between the living and the dead," said Naruto standing between the two groups.

"Naruto move they will kill you," yelled Kagome, but she was too late because Renkotsu had already launched a fire blast at Naruto. The flame completely consumed Naruto until there was nothing but scorched earth left after the fire settled down.

"Naruto," said Kagome with tears in her eyes as Renkotsu just laughed.

"Fool died a fool's death," laughed Renkotsu.

"That wasn't very nice," said a voice besides Renkotsu. The Band of Seven members turned to see a smiling Naruto sitting on one of Ginkotsu's canons. Everyone just stared in shock at Naruto in disbelief.

"Yeah, the stares are getting quite uncomfortable," said Naruto before scratching the back of his head.

"Kill him Jakotsu," said Renkotsu.

"Not as pretty as Inuyasha, but you'll do for now," said Jakotsu before swing his sword at Naruto. Naruto jumped off Ginkotsu in order to dodge the attack. Once he was off Ginkotsu, Renkotsu and Ginkotsu started there attack on Inuyasha and his gang.

"I'm sorry, but I do not wish to fight you," said Naruto easily dodging the blades of Jakotsu's sword.

"Don't worry, once I carve out your pretty face I'll go for Inuyasha and his friends," said Jakotsu with a smile before swinging his sword at Naruto.

"I apologize for this then," said Naruto catching the blade between his finger and thumb. He then broke the blade much to Jakotsu's shock, but before he could refocus he was uppercut into the air and the kicked off into the distance where he finally crashed to the ground knocked out cold. Naruto made sure Jakotsu was down before turning his back to go see how the others were faring.

When Naruto reached back with the others he found Inuyasha trying to fight with some man using claws, but was losing badly while Kikyo was about to be run over by the giant Ginkotsu. He saw Miroku rushing to save her, but Naruto didn't think he would make it so started to make some hand seals.

"Doton: Doroku Gaeshi," said Naruto before slamming his hands on the ground causing a huge earth wall to rise up from the ground that blocked Ginkotsu's path. Ginkotsu and everyone else was surprised by the huge earth wall that stopped him from running over the fall priestess.

"That solves one problem," said Naruto before taking a sip from his sake. Inuyasha and the others just stared at Naruto in disbelief. He just shrugged at their looks before returning to his sake. Inuyasha was about to turn back to his fight, but he saw Renkotsu fleeing with Ginkotsu and Suikotsu. He was about to chase after them, but Renkotsu used his fire to secure their escape.

"You know for dead people they sure seem pretty damn alive to me," said Naruto drinking his sake.

"You know for a wanderer, you sure do like to interfere in others battles," said Miroku sarcastically.

"I get around," shrugged Naruto.

"I want to know exactly who you are before I use my sword to cut you a new one," demanded Inuyasha.

"Inuyasha you can barely stand with all your injuries, there is no way you will be able to take Naruto on when he was easily able to fight against the Band of Seven," said Miroku logically.

"I want some answers as well. It is kind of suspicious that he shows up all of a sudden to save our lives twice with no apparent reason," said Sango glaring at Naruto who continued to drink his sake.

"Thank you again for saving our lives," said Kagome bowing.

"What do you plan on doing with the dead priestess," said Naruto pointing at Kikyo.

"That is none of your business," growled Inuyasha.

"The woman is a curse upon this land and should be dealt with," said Naruto walking towards the woman.

"If you lay a finger on her, I will destroy you," growled Inuyasha blocking his path. Before anyone else could do anything, soul collectors started to put souls in Kikyo's body and she awoke slowly.

"You are not of this world," said Kikyo looking at Naruto.

"You are not of this world anymore either," said Naruto.

"The affairs of these lands don't concern you," said Kikyo standing slowly.

"I agree fully with you on that, but unlike you I do belong with the living," replied Naruto.

"What is your business here?" asked Kikyo changing the subject.

"Got no business, but now I will stay here with you because I want some answers and I know you can tell me much," said Naruto calmly walking up to Kikyo until he was standing before her. He looked down into her eyes as she looked up into his eyes.

"You may find me at the village orphanage," said Kikyo turning to leave, but before she did, she told the whole group about the mystery behind Mount Hakurei. Just as she was about to leave, Inuyasha tried to talk to her but she merely waved him off.

"We will meet again, but until then I wish you good luck on your journey," said Naruto. Inuyasha and the others were going to try to stop him, but he disappeared in a swirl of leaves before they could reach him.

"I really don't like that bastard," growled Inuyasha.