Gaarafan12
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So this is part four and I have named my FanFic so look for the next chapters under "Restless Peace" That's as good as I could come up with, I decided a thread labeld 'my first fanfiction' probably didn't look too promising! xd So that's why I've named it! So here you go: Part IV
“Naruto, where are you going?!” Sakura yells after Naruto.
“Don’t worry Sakura, I’ll be right back, I’m going upstairs to get my kuni bag, cause whatever we do, I’ll probably need it!” Naruto heads upstairs down the hallway that separated the four bedrooms that accommodated their party.
But Naruto passes he and Kankuro’s room and walks into the girl’s room. Quickly and quietly he finds Sakura’s bag and finds the needle that would make the night go according to plan. Naruto ducks out of the girl’s room with his spoils and moves into his room and straps on his kuni bag. Shoving the needle under the elastic of his sleeve, Naruto sits on the floor with his feet crossed and closes his eyes. Sitting without the slightest movement Naruto allows the nature chakra around him to flow into him, balancing the three chakra’s within him perfectly he opens his eyes with the power of sage mode within him.
Running back down stairs he meets the eyes of those in the group as they look up. Gaara and Hannah are still on the couch with their backs to him, Kakashi and Sakura on the couch across from them facing him, and Kankuro and Temari on the couch facing Naruto’s vacant coffee table. It was now late evening and the sun was almost set leaving a dull glow of orange outlining the trees and casting shadows through the windows. The TV was all but forgotten, and the living room was now for all intents and purposes the strategy room as they faced this crisis.
Naruto lets out a dramatic sigh. “Cum oooonnnnn guys! Aren’t you going to ask if I’m really Naruto or ask some kind of personal question or something?!” The expressions he is met with are not apologetic.
“You idiot you’re in freakin’ Sage mode, I don’t think any knock-off clone could pull that off…” Kankuro explains with an annoyed tone. Naruto squints and meets his gaze with a glare.
“Yes Naruto, we were just discussing that since the Kankuro clone didn’t have his knowledge to answer the question then they probably aren’t able to duplicate our special jutsu’s.” Temari states.
Naruto stays at the bottom of the stairs conflicted within by what he planned to do. He knew it was for the best. It would ultimately protect his friends and allow his plan to be put into action. But the thought of what he was about to his friend did not sit well with him. Ultimately, the risks of what his actions might do to his friendship with Gaara and his trust could not outweigh the need to keep his promise to Lady Chio and protect Gaara.
Naruto moved casually towards his seat as the needle in his sleeve moved into his hand. Before anyone knew what had happened, especially Gaara, Naruto had gracefully used his sage-mode enhanced speed to gently plunge the need of anesthesia into Gaara’s shoulder. Everyone immediately jumped out of their seats and started yelling. Naruto looked down into his friends eyes as Gaara fell into a deep sleep from the medicine. He couldn’t meet any of the angry faces now looking at him for an explanation. He could only look down at the face of his friends with a look of peace on his face.
No one but Sakura actually understood what had happened.
“Naruto! Was that my anesthesia?!” “What the hell did you do to my brother you stupid jerk!” “Gaara, Gaara, answer me!” Naruto what’s going on, why, why would you do that?” These were the cries of everyone who yelled, Sakura, Kankuro, Temari, and Hannah. Kakashi just looked exhausted and annoyed at the same time.
Finally Kakashi spoke, loudly demanding attention and immediate action. “Ok! Everyone quiet.” Silence took over the group, but nothing could mute the glares that met Naruto when he lifted his head. “Alright, that’s better. Now, Naruto would you care to tell us why you used Sakura’s medicine to put Gaara to sleep?” Kakashi finished his statement clearly expecting some unintelligent answer in return. When Naruto finally met the gazes of his friends in the room, they were all shocked further when they realized that Naruto was crying softly.
“I’m really sorry. I know I had no right to do this, I know Gaara is the Kazakage now and he is in charge of this mission and should have the final say in whether he stays or leaves the island. But I have a really bad feeling about this. Whoever it is we are dealing with got through Gaara’s defenses too quickly, it scares me. The day we brought Gaara back, before you and the other Sand ninja got there, Lady Chio, with her dying breaths, asked me to protect and look out for Gaara. And I have tried to live up to that request ever since. And everything within me is screaming to get Gaara out of here in order to keep that promise. I know that I’m probably going to lose my friendship with Gaara over this, and maybe even his trust. But if I can keep him safe, it will be worth it. I knew he would never agree to leave, from the moment I suggested it. Gaara is too good of a guy to leave anyone behind to protect himself or even his family.”
He looked up at Temari and Kankuro, as he continued, “I just needed to explain my actions and reasons to you, so that you might be able to understand why I did this. Gaara is fine; if you don’t believe me ask Sakura, he is just asleep. And if we choose to, he will be asleep long enough to get him out of here without any resistance. There that’s all I have to say.”
No one said anything for a long time, apart from Sakura confirming Naruto’s earlier statement about Gaara just being asleep.
Sakura was feeling sad thinking of Lady Chio, who had fought with Sakura and given her life to save Gaara. She remembered that day well and remembered the promise Naruto made to protect Gaara. She too felt compelled to go along with Lady Chio’s final wish and do whatever necessary to keep Gaara safe. She had to admit, Naruto must really care about Gaara if he had been devising a way to get his friend off the island even right after waking up from his injuries.
Temari and Kankuro were essentially thinking the same thing. They were appalled at Naruto for what he had just done to their little brother, and their Kazakage, but at the same time looking at Naruto cry over possibly losing his friendship and his intense desire to protect Gaara. Naruto had shown his will to help their brother many times in the past going all the way back to when Gaara lost the Shukaku up until a few hours ago when he defended him from an attack with his life. They knew they could trust Naruto’s intensions but they were worried about his methods. They too desperately wanted to protect Gaara, but he was also their leader, and he called the shots.
Naruto new that Gaara’s brother and sister would be conflicted by their instincts to protect their little brother, and following the orders of their Kazakage. “If you guys catch crap about disobeying his desire to stay later, you can just say I knocked him out and he was defenseless and we had to get him out or something, just please help me get him off this island tonight.”
No one knew what to say, they all knew the benefits of getting Gaara out outweighed the risks but still they were hesitant. They all ended up resting their gazes of confliction yearning for resolve on Kakashi.
Kakashi let out a sigh. “Considering the Kazakage has been rendered unable to command this team. I will take charge if this is ok with the sand ninja.” Temari and Kankuro could not express their relief and willingness to have this decision lifted from their shoulders. Kakashi acknowledged their expressions as confirmation and continued. “Considering the evidence that the meeting that brought the Sand Kazakage and his team here was formed under false pretences, I believe the Sand ninja’s involvement is no longer relevant and this is officially a Konoha matter. Therefore the Kazakage and his team should return to the land of fire where they will be escorted safely back to the land of wind.” Kakashi met Naruto’s face with a smile. “Maybe wait until we run out of options before putting someone to sleep so they will do what you want Naruto.”
“Hey you heard him! He was talkin all high and mighty and was gonna use himself as bait just because he’s so stubborn and couldn’t find and other reason to stick around! Thank you Kakashi. Temari, Kankuro, please forgive me for what I did to Gaara.” Naruto met the gazes of each of them waiting to hear an earful, mainly from Temari.
“We forgive you; we know that you had your reasons, however misguided.” Temari said after exchanging a look with her brother. “But if you ever tell Gaara we went along with you we will lie, and tell him we beat you up.” Kankuro added.
Kakashi begins the new mission saying, “Ok, let’s get a plan together.”
After summoning two more clones, Naruto and a clone carry Gaara up to his room and stay with him, both in sage-mode. The second clone stays in the living room with everyone to get a plan together. By eleven o’clock they have put together their mission.
“Alright lets run over everything again. Our formation to the docks will consist of two levels of protection around Gaara. One Naruto clone will carry Gaara on his back in the center. Surrounded by Naruto, and three of his clones, all in Sage-mode, ready to alert us to any clones, or other persons approaching. Our next level will consist of myself at the north, Kankuro and Hannah running to the east and west with their mid range jutsu, and finally Sakura with her medical jutsu running in the south. Temari will take point to accommodate her long range jutsu without any of us being in her way. She will be our first point of attack on any clones approaching. We will not attack any ninja or civilian with normal chakra without being provoked. We have to be prepared for any scenario. No matter what happens we keep moving toward the docks.”
Kakashi paused to let this point take precedence with the group. Feeling everyone understood his point, Kakashi continued. “Once we reach the docks Sakura, Naruto, and all of his clones will move onto the ship we came in on or any other ship available depending on the situation. Naruto will check the ship for any chakra, clone or otherwise and Sakura and three of the clones will rid the ship of any people found. Simply tell any civilians to leave and kill the clones. After double checking for foreign chakra, two of the Naruto clones will take the Kazakage into the inner bedroom of the ship and stay with him, one clone will stay directly outside the Kazakage’s door and the final clone will guard the door to the inner part of the ship. Once the clones are assembled Sakura will come take Hannah’s place on the defensive line and Hanna will take the place of one clone in Gaara’s room. That clone will come out on deck and wait. After that the real Naruto will advance halfway down the dock and Kankuro will head to the ship and use his puppets to pull down the sail, and Naruto will summon two regular clones to start pushing the ship to sea. After Kankuro pulls down the sail he will guard the door to the inner ship and the two sage clones already on the ship deck will tie down the sail on either side of the ship. Remember right now we are planning all of this to happen simultaneously and happen within seconds. We are still planning on a worst-case-scenario; which would mean the defensive line will be harder to maintain every moment. Assuming the enemy clones work the same way as Naruto’s, every time we defeat one of them the rest will learn more about our attacks, tactics and weaknesses. Anyway, once the sails are secured, and the boat is moving. Naruto will release the two new clones and Temari will run for the ship, using her powerful wind technique to push wind into the sails and push the ship far into the sea away from the dock. Then Naruto will summon Gamakichi and Gamatasu. Sakura and I will fall back to Naruto forming a new line and Naruto will use a combined attack with the toads to push back the enemy long enough for the ship to get out to sea.” Looking at Temari, Kankuro, and Hannah, Kakashi continued.
“After that your mission will be to protect the Kazakage, and ours will be to locate and eliminate the enemy on the island. The four sage clones will stay with you until they pass beyond Naruto’s chakra range, which we have no way of anticipating, but if I had to guess I would guess they would be with you halfway to the land of fire. The Naruto clone in charge, umm Naruto will figure that out, will have a message to give to a messenger bird explaining the situation and asking for you an escort and us some back up. If anything happens and you need help, dismiss one of the Naruto clones and we will know to come help. Everyone got it?” The group looked at one another determined and ready to go. Only Hannah looked worried.
“Will,” Hannah looked unsure whether or not to speak, “Will you three be ok?” Looking from Kakashi, Sakura and Naruto all of the worst-case-scenario ran through her mind.
Naruto smiled and put his hands behind his head. “Don’t worry about us Hannah! You just stick with Gaara and be the leaf’s representation on that boat ok!” Hannah new Naruto could handle just about everything, he had saved the whole village when it was attacked by the Akatsuki leader last year, and had grown even stronger since the war.
If anyone could handle himself out here it was Naruto. And these three had worked together as a team since day one; a team that had been through so much must be pretty powerful together. Especially led by Kakashi and having the Hokage’s student. Hannah decided she would probably just get in there way, she was nowhere near their level right now.
Hannah decided two things in that moment: one, she had no worries about leaving and would do her best to fulfill her part of this mission perfectly; and two, she would train harder than ever from here on out, so next time she would not be in the way or on a lower level than anyone, she would be a trusted comrade just like the sand and leaf ninja.
“Ok. When do we leave?”
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“Naruto, where are you going?!” Sakura yells after Naruto.
“Don’t worry Sakura, I’ll be right back, I’m going upstairs to get my kuni bag, cause whatever we do, I’ll probably need it!” Naruto heads upstairs down the hallway that separated the four bedrooms that accommodated their party.
But Naruto passes he and Kankuro’s room and walks into the girl’s room. Quickly and quietly he finds Sakura’s bag and finds the needle that would make the night go according to plan. Naruto ducks out of the girl’s room with his spoils and moves into his room and straps on his kuni bag. Shoving the needle under the elastic of his sleeve, Naruto sits on the floor with his feet crossed and closes his eyes. Sitting without the slightest movement Naruto allows the nature chakra around him to flow into him, balancing the three chakra’s within him perfectly he opens his eyes with the power of sage mode within him.
Running back down stairs he meets the eyes of those in the group as they look up. Gaara and Hannah are still on the couch with their backs to him, Kakashi and Sakura on the couch across from them facing him, and Kankuro and Temari on the couch facing Naruto’s vacant coffee table. It was now late evening and the sun was almost set leaving a dull glow of orange outlining the trees and casting shadows through the windows. The TV was all but forgotten, and the living room was now for all intents and purposes the strategy room as they faced this crisis.
Naruto lets out a dramatic sigh. “Cum oooonnnnn guys! Aren’t you going to ask if I’m really Naruto or ask some kind of personal question or something?!” The expressions he is met with are not apologetic.
“You idiot you’re in freakin’ Sage mode, I don’t think any knock-off clone could pull that off…” Kankuro explains with an annoyed tone. Naruto squints and meets his gaze with a glare.
“Yes Naruto, we were just discussing that since the Kankuro clone didn’t have his knowledge to answer the question then they probably aren’t able to duplicate our special jutsu’s.” Temari states.
Naruto stays at the bottom of the stairs conflicted within by what he planned to do. He knew it was for the best. It would ultimately protect his friends and allow his plan to be put into action. But the thought of what he was about to his friend did not sit well with him. Ultimately, the risks of what his actions might do to his friendship with Gaara and his trust could not outweigh the need to keep his promise to Lady Chio and protect Gaara.
Naruto moved casually towards his seat as the needle in his sleeve moved into his hand. Before anyone knew what had happened, especially Gaara, Naruto had gracefully used his sage-mode enhanced speed to gently plunge the need of anesthesia into Gaara’s shoulder. Everyone immediately jumped out of their seats and started yelling. Naruto looked down into his friends eyes as Gaara fell into a deep sleep from the medicine. He couldn’t meet any of the angry faces now looking at him for an explanation. He could only look down at the face of his friends with a look of peace on his face.
No one but Sakura actually understood what had happened.
“Naruto! Was that my anesthesia?!” “What the hell did you do to my brother you stupid jerk!” “Gaara, Gaara, answer me!” Naruto what’s going on, why, why would you do that?” These were the cries of everyone who yelled, Sakura, Kankuro, Temari, and Hannah. Kakashi just looked exhausted and annoyed at the same time.
Finally Kakashi spoke, loudly demanding attention and immediate action. “Ok! Everyone quiet.” Silence took over the group, but nothing could mute the glares that met Naruto when he lifted his head. “Alright, that’s better. Now, Naruto would you care to tell us why you used Sakura’s medicine to put Gaara to sleep?” Kakashi finished his statement clearly expecting some unintelligent answer in return. When Naruto finally met the gazes of his friends in the room, they were all shocked further when they realized that Naruto was crying softly.
“I’m really sorry. I know I had no right to do this, I know Gaara is the Kazakage now and he is in charge of this mission and should have the final say in whether he stays or leaves the island. But I have a really bad feeling about this. Whoever it is we are dealing with got through Gaara’s defenses too quickly, it scares me. The day we brought Gaara back, before you and the other Sand ninja got there, Lady Chio, with her dying breaths, asked me to protect and look out for Gaara. And I have tried to live up to that request ever since. And everything within me is screaming to get Gaara out of here in order to keep that promise. I know that I’m probably going to lose my friendship with Gaara over this, and maybe even his trust. But if I can keep him safe, it will be worth it. I knew he would never agree to leave, from the moment I suggested it. Gaara is too good of a guy to leave anyone behind to protect himself or even his family.”
He looked up at Temari and Kankuro, as he continued, “I just needed to explain my actions and reasons to you, so that you might be able to understand why I did this. Gaara is fine; if you don’t believe me ask Sakura, he is just asleep. And if we choose to, he will be asleep long enough to get him out of here without any resistance. There that’s all I have to say.”
No one said anything for a long time, apart from Sakura confirming Naruto’s earlier statement about Gaara just being asleep.
Sakura was feeling sad thinking of Lady Chio, who had fought with Sakura and given her life to save Gaara. She remembered that day well and remembered the promise Naruto made to protect Gaara. She too felt compelled to go along with Lady Chio’s final wish and do whatever necessary to keep Gaara safe. She had to admit, Naruto must really care about Gaara if he had been devising a way to get his friend off the island even right after waking up from his injuries.
Temari and Kankuro were essentially thinking the same thing. They were appalled at Naruto for what he had just done to their little brother, and their Kazakage, but at the same time looking at Naruto cry over possibly losing his friendship and his intense desire to protect Gaara. Naruto had shown his will to help their brother many times in the past going all the way back to when Gaara lost the Shukaku up until a few hours ago when he defended him from an attack with his life. They knew they could trust Naruto’s intensions but they were worried about his methods. They too desperately wanted to protect Gaara, but he was also their leader, and he called the shots.
Naruto new that Gaara’s brother and sister would be conflicted by their instincts to protect their little brother, and following the orders of their Kazakage. “If you guys catch crap about disobeying his desire to stay later, you can just say I knocked him out and he was defenseless and we had to get him out or something, just please help me get him off this island tonight.”
No one knew what to say, they all knew the benefits of getting Gaara out outweighed the risks but still they were hesitant. They all ended up resting their gazes of confliction yearning for resolve on Kakashi.
Kakashi let out a sigh. “Considering the Kazakage has been rendered unable to command this team. I will take charge if this is ok with the sand ninja.” Temari and Kankuro could not express their relief and willingness to have this decision lifted from their shoulders. Kakashi acknowledged their expressions as confirmation and continued. “Considering the evidence that the meeting that brought the Sand Kazakage and his team here was formed under false pretences, I believe the Sand ninja’s involvement is no longer relevant and this is officially a Konoha matter. Therefore the Kazakage and his team should return to the land of fire where they will be escorted safely back to the land of wind.” Kakashi met Naruto’s face with a smile. “Maybe wait until we run out of options before putting someone to sleep so they will do what you want Naruto.”
“Hey you heard him! He was talkin all high and mighty and was gonna use himself as bait just because he’s so stubborn and couldn’t find and other reason to stick around! Thank you Kakashi. Temari, Kankuro, please forgive me for what I did to Gaara.” Naruto met the gazes of each of them waiting to hear an earful, mainly from Temari.
“We forgive you; we know that you had your reasons, however misguided.” Temari said after exchanging a look with her brother. “But if you ever tell Gaara we went along with you we will lie, and tell him we beat you up.” Kankuro added.
Kakashi begins the new mission saying, “Ok, let’s get a plan together.”
After summoning two more clones, Naruto and a clone carry Gaara up to his room and stay with him, both in sage-mode. The second clone stays in the living room with everyone to get a plan together. By eleven o’clock they have put together their mission.
“Alright lets run over everything again. Our formation to the docks will consist of two levels of protection around Gaara. One Naruto clone will carry Gaara on his back in the center. Surrounded by Naruto, and three of his clones, all in Sage-mode, ready to alert us to any clones, or other persons approaching. Our next level will consist of myself at the north, Kankuro and Hannah running to the east and west with their mid range jutsu, and finally Sakura with her medical jutsu running in the south. Temari will take point to accommodate her long range jutsu without any of us being in her way. She will be our first point of attack on any clones approaching. We will not attack any ninja or civilian with normal chakra without being provoked. We have to be prepared for any scenario. No matter what happens we keep moving toward the docks.”
Kakashi paused to let this point take precedence with the group. Feeling everyone understood his point, Kakashi continued. “Once we reach the docks Sakura, Naruto, and all of his clones will move onto the ship we came in on or any other ship available depending on the situation. Naruto will check the ship for any chakra, clone or otherwise and Sakura and three of the clones will rid the ship of any people found. Simply tell any civilians to leave and kill the clones. After double checking for foreign chakra, two of the Naruto clones will take the Kazakage into the inner bedroom of the ship and stay with him, one clone will stay directly outside the Kazakage’s door and the final clone will guard the door to the inner part of the ship. Once the clones are assembled Sakura will come take Hannah’s place on the defensive line and Hanna will take the place of one clone in Gaara’s room. That clone will come out on deck and wait. After that the real Naruto will advance halfway down the dock and Kankuro will head to the ship and use his puppets to pull down the sail, and Naruto will summon two regular clones to start pushing the ship to sea. After Kankuro pulls down the sail he will guard the door to the inner ship and the two sage clones already on the ship deck will tie down the sail on either side of the ship. Remember right now we are planning all of this to happen simultaneously and happen within seconds. We are still planning on a worst-case-scenario; which would mean the defensive line will be harder to maintain every moment. Assuming the enemy clones work the same way as Naruto’s, every time we defeat one of them the rest will learn more about our attacks, tactics and weaknesses. Anyway, once the sails are secured, and the boat is moving. Naruto will release the two new clones and Temari will run for the ship, using her powerful wind technique to push wind into the sails and push the ship far into the sea away from the dock. Then Naruto will summon Gamakichi and Gamatasu. Sakura and I will fall back to Naruto forming a new line and Naruto will use a combined attack with the toads to push back the enemy long enough for the ship to get out to sea.” Looking at Temari, Kankuro, and Hannah, Kakashi continued.
“After that your mission will be to protect the Kazakage, and ours will be to locate and eliminate the enemy on the island. The four sage clones will stay with you until they pass beyond Naruto’s chakra range, which we have no way of anticipating, but if I had to guess I would guess they would be with you halfway to the land of fire. The Naruto clone in charge, umm Naruto will figure that out, will have a message to give to a messenger bird explaining the situation and asking for you an escort and us some back up. If anything happens and you need help, dismiss one of the Naruto clones and we will know to come help. Everyone got it?” The group looked at one another determined and ready to go. Only Hannah looked worried.
“Will,” Hannah looked unsure whether or not to speak, “Will you three be ok?” Looking from Kakashi, Sakura and Naruto all of the worst-case-scenario ran through her mind.
Naruto smiled and put his hands behind his head. “Don’t worry about us Hannah! You just stick with Gaara and be the leaf’s representation on that boat ok!” Hannah new Naruto could handle just about everything, he had saved the whole village when it was attacked by the Akatsuki leader last year, and had grown even stronger since the war.
If anyone could handle himself out here it was Naruto. And these three had worked together as a team since day one; a team that had been through so much must be pretty powerful together. Especially led by Kakashi and having the Hokage’s student. Hannah decided she would probably just get in there way, she was nowhere near their level right now.
Hannah decided two things in that moment: one, she had no worries about leaving and would do her best to fulfill her part of this mission perfectly; and two, she would train harder than ever from here on out, so next time she would not be in the way or on a lower level than anyone, she would be a trusted comrade just like the sand and leaf ninja.
“Ok. When do we leave?”
Thanks for reading! As always please let me know what you think in the comments!!! Negative one's (if constructive) help me become a better writer, and positive ones keep me motivated!! So either way your comments help me out
