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Lost soul: Chapter 5

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Naruto:  Lost Soul.
Sequel to Shattered Spirit.


Chapter 5.

Months had passed since Naruto had discovered his heritage, and he had spent every waking moment in training, working with a determination and focus no one had ever seen him use before. Relaxing only when he was at home, and strangely enough, when he was on missions with the newly reformed Team Kakashi.
He had soon regained his former level of skill and strength, no longer rusty in his skill and strength, and has surpassed it to attain a new level.
Naruto had also taken up studying his father’s records, and had begun to adopt many of his techniques, and with some help from Minato’s old student, and his sensei, Kakashi, Naruto had begun to learn many of them, even the famed version of the Shunshin no Jutsu though he still had some work to do before mastering any of these new techniques.

“You know... maybe you should get a haircut?” Hinata said to the blonde, “With your hair that long, you’re beginning to LOOK like you father.” She giggled. Naruto didn’t mind though, and just pulled her into a kiss as they walked down the street.
Naruto looked down at their young daughter, who was in her mother’s arms. Her hair had grown a lot too, and had begun to resemble Hinata’s style from when she was a child.
“I may be looking like my dad... but Umeko is looking more like her mother.” He commented.
Hinata giggled, and Umeko spoke with baby words, as she played with Hinata’s necklace.
Soon the two of them arrived at an apartment building and entered.

“Naruto... Hinata... Come in.” said Sasuke as he opened the door.
“Thanks pal.” Naruto smiled as he walked in. There were several people already mingling as the party was already going.
Temari was stood by Shikamaru, hanging on his arm as they talked with Chouji, who had a plate of food in his hand.
Sakura, Ino and Tenten were sat on the sofa chatting away, while Neji, Lee, and Kiba were all talking, mainly about who was stronger.
Shino was nearby listening to them, making sure Kiba didn’t get overzealous and challenge Lee to a fight, something which Lee would have eagerly accepted. Shino was with his new girlfriend Hanajima, making sure Kiba didn’t get overzealous and challenge Lee to a fight, something which Lee would have eagerly accepted.
The senseis were all grouped together, Kakashi, had brought Anko with him, and was in the middle of a staring contest with Gai for some unknown reason.
Sai, meanwhile, was happily observing the interactions.
“Nice turn out.” Naruto said to his friend.
“Yeah.” Sasuke said, “But it’s getting noisy.”
“Well... I guess congratulations are in order.” Hinata said. “I hope you two are very happy.”
Sasuke smiled, “Yeah. I hope so.” He said.
Sakura soon spotted the new arrivals and quickly left Ino to go and greet them. “Guys!” she called out as she hugged Naruto and then Hinata. “Hey little one.” She added, tickling Umeko’s belly with a wide grin on her face.
“You look happy.” Naruto chuckled.
“I am.” She said, raising her hand and showing them the engagement ring Sasuke had given her.
“Oh wow.” Hinata said, “It’s really beautiful.”
Naruto looked at Hinata as she stared at the ring, they had gotten married so quickly, and he had never given her an engagement ring.
“So... when’s the big day?” Naruto asked, turning back to Sasuke.
“In two months.” Sasuke replied.
“We wanted it sooner, but we couldn’t get the booking.” Sakura added.
“So Naruto... are you... gonna be my best man or what?” Sasuke asked, straight out without hesitation.
“Err... well.... Sure pal.” Naruto said, quite surprised by the sudden question.
The two shook hands and in a manly way, hesitantly hugged each other for a moment.
The two girls giggled at the awkward moment between the two friends.
“Oh come on, you two have kissed, a hug should be nothing.” Sakura said.
The two young men both went red as they remembered that fateful day at the academy, and after glancing at each other for a second, returned to the sides of their partners.
“It never happened.” They both said in unison.
The party went on for a few hours, and as the daylight disappeared, Naruto slipped away from Hinata, who was talking with the girls and approached Sai.
“Did you find anything?” he quietly asked him.
“I Believe so.” Sai replied. “The Intelligence reports on this man are extensive. And continued long after your mothers disappearance.”
“So... he is alive.” Naruto said. “Any idea where he is?”
“The reports of his activities are sketchy at best, mainly gathered from witnesses, and encounters. But they are all centred on a wide area to the north west of here.” Sai replied, “It may be prudent to check out the villages around there for more evidence of his current location.”
“Good.” Naruto said, “Thanks for the help Sai.”
“It was my pleasure.” Sai said, with a smile. “Friends are supposed to help friends correct?”
Naruto smiled.

Not long after, Hinata and Naruto left, it was time for Umeko to be in her bed, and she was already sleeping.
When they got back Hinata went and placed Umeko in her room, as Naruto took off his Jacket and sat down on the sofa.
A few minutes later Hinata re-emerged from the bedroom and put away her own coat. “Do you want a drink?” she asked as she moved to the refrigerator.
“Some juice would be nice.” Naruto replied.
Hinata poured orange juice from a carton into two tall glasses and brought them over to where Naruto was, sitting beside him.
“That was a nice party.” She said before taking a sip of her drink.
“Yeah.” Naruto smiled, “Sasuke and Sakura certainly looked happy.”
“So... what were you and Sai talking about that made you so tense?” Hinata asked.
“Nothing.” Naruto said.
“It must have been something.”
“Trust me... it was nothing important.”
Hinata looked Naruto in the eyes. “Don’t... don’t lie to me Naruto.” She said, seriously. “I know when you’re lying.”
Naruto sighed. “I... I asked Sai to... find some information out for me.” Naruto said, standing up, and looking away.
“W-what kind of information?” Hinata asked.
“About...  Katsu.” He reluctantly admitted.
Hinata stood up herself. “Why would you want to...” A realisation came over her. “What are you planning?” she asked, worried. Naruto just remained silent, drinking the contents of his glass in one go.
“Answer me.” Hinata demanded as she placed her own glass on their coffee table and turned Naruto to face her.
“I’m going to find him.” Naruto said,.
“What?!” Hinata gasped, fearful for him. “You promised you wouldn’t.”
“No... I promised I wouldn’t do anything rash.” Naruto said, a little harshly, “I’ve been finding information about him, preparing myself to face him.”
“That’s why you’ve been so focused?! I... I thought you were training to be Hokage!” Hinata said.
Naruto didn’t say anything, he could see the worry in Hinata’s face, and he felt he had betrayed her trust in some way, by not telling her his true intentions.
Naruto wrapped his arms around Hinata and held her tightly. “Listen... I’ll be ok.” Naruto said. “This is something I just have to do.”
“But... I’m afraid... He was the rival of the fourth Hokage... he’ll be powerful.” Hinata said, verging on crying.
Naruto pulled Hinata’s face up to his and kissed her deeply and passionately. “I love you.” He said, breaking from the kiss for a moment, “I won’t leave you alone. It’s... just another mission.”
“I’m guessing that’s what you mother said.” Hinata remarked as a tear rolled down her cheek.
Naruto looked at her, sadly. “If... if you don’t want me to go... I won’t.” He said. Even though it was something he wanted to do... for Hinata, he would give it up.
Hinata looked at him, and could see how sincere he was. “No.” She muttered, “This... this is important to you.” She tearfully said. “Just promise me you’ll come back... alive and well.”
“I promise.” Naruto said, he wanted to smile, but he couldn’t. “I love you.” He repeated, before he kissed her once again.
The two embraced each other like it was the first time, and soon led each other to their bed.
Naruto and its characters © Masashi Kishimoto



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animeak116's avatar
Trying to get last minute sex there naruto before you have a 99.9999% chance of dieing?