Chapter 6 Return

Jutsu,

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Last time on Raikage

"Very well I will allow you all to go on the mission and you will leave tomorrow morning but I what to make something clear should the situation turn against you or it seems hopeless then you are to leave and head back to the village. I don't want to lose any of you since Konoha needs all it Shinobi's if we are to survive this War". said Tsuande in which the all nodded in understanding

"If that is all then this meeting is over" stated Tsuande in which everyone began to leave and began to discuss the mission

-Two Days Later at The Great Naruto Bridge-

After two days of travelling the teams that were sent to help defend Nami no Kuni (Wave Country) from the Kiri invasion arrived at The Great Naruto Bridge. The group that was sent to defend Nami no Kuni consisted of twenty four Shinobi's.

Originally only twenty one Shinobi's were going to be sent but Danzo insisted that he send Sasuke and two of his Root-nins to assist as well, stating that they make sure that Kiri doesn't get a foothold to attack Konoha.

Sasuke wore a sleeveless high collar black shirt, with a smaller version of the Uchiha crest on his collar and a black cloak over it; he also wore black pants and his wrist were bandage with armguards over them and carried a chokuto sword on his lower back. The other Root-nins wore standard ANBU outfits.

Kakashi was made the Commander of the group since he had seniority and he was the Commander that led the last Shinobi team to be in Nami no Kuni. The group was set into seven different teams, where three teams where made up of four members on each team while the other four teams were made up of three members on each team with a team leader on each of the seven teams.

The teams were as followed:

Team Kurenai which contained Kurenai, Hinata, Kiba and Shino

Team Yamato which contained Yamato, Konohamaru, Moegi and Udon

Team Gai which contained Gai, Lee, Neji

Team Kakashi which contained Kakashi, Sakura, Sai

Team TenTen which contained TenTen, Wolf, Tiger, Bird (The Team that TenTen in charge of in ANBU division)

Team Shikamaru which contained Shikamaru, Ino and Choji

Team Sasuke which contained Sasuke and two of Danzo Root-nins Badger and Boar

When they arrived at The Great Naruto Bridge they saw a large stone monument at the front of the bridge on it said.

"The Great Naruto Bridge:

This Bridge is Dedicated

To the Hero of Wave

Who Helped it's People Regain

Their Freedom and

Their Courage"

"Huh! So they named the bridge after him, if you ask me they wasted naming it after a dead loser" scoffed Sasuke

This got many anger glares from most of the others, which he just ignored

When they began to cross the bridge it did not take long them long to reach the other end of the bridge, where when they did they were met by about four Samurai and twenty armed men who were clearly militia. Since they had standard weapons for Warriors, but didn't wear any armour or uniforms that Warriors of a Country would normally have, since they just worn typical civilian clothes.

The Samurai themselves were completely different from the militia; the Samurai wore a light-blue coloured heavy plated-armour as well as helmets with face masks on them. The leader of the Samurai team could be clearly be told by his helmet since the leader's helmet had a horn on either side of his head.

"Halt who goes there identify yourselves?" called out the leader of the Samurai team

"My name is Hatake Kakashi, I'm a Shinobi of Konohagakure as are my comrades here". answered Kakashi as he step out forward in front of the company

"Konoha Shinobi's are not welcome here so I suggest that you turn around and leave". said the leader of the Samurai team

At which the other Samurai's and the militia guards pointed their weapons forward at the Konoha group to clearly show that they were unwelcome here.

"Please we mean your Country no harm, we are here to help you since we know that your Country is about to be invaded by Shinobi's from Kirigakure, we wish only to help you that is all". said Hinata as she stood forward

After a minute or so the leader of the Samurai team placed his katana back into his sheath, and signalled to the other Samurai's and the militia guards to stand down, which they did although reluctantly

He then called one of the militia guards over to him and whispered to him or a few seconds after which the man then nodded and ran of to the village.

"You will wait here until he returns". spoke the leader of the Samurai team

Kakashi and the others all nodded in understanding.

After a few more minutes the man returned with twenty more Samurai and about fifty more militia men all of which were armed with swords, Katana's, spears, axe's and other weapons.

"You will come with us to our Captains' tent where my men and I will escort you should you try anything you will be killed on the spot is that clear". spoke the leader of the Samurai group with authority.

"We understand" spoke Kakashi since although he doubted the any of the militia men could harm them the Samurai were a different story. Although Samurai were mainly found in Tetsu no Kuni (Iron Country), many could still be found in the royal courts of Daimyo's or their armies in other Countries. Since the Daimyo's of other Countries would often send large groups of young men or boys to Tetsu no Kuni to be trained as Samurai, and act as their personal guards or their elite forces in their armies.

Kakashi had limited experience with Samurai where he either met one or two in battle when on missions or witness them in battle as they fought against other enemies. Even from the limited experience he had fighting with or against Samurai he knew that they were dangerous enemies to have in battle. Where they could give many members in his group trouble including himself plus there was a good chance there were more Samurai's than the ones with them at their camp.

Soon enough they reached the camp were they saw many more men armed in the camp, although they saw some more Samurai in the camp (which confirmed Kakashi suspicions) there were a lot more militia men there. As they walk through the camp many in the Konoha group noticed the dark glares, scowls and hateful looks that most of the men gave them once they saw the leaf symbols on their headbands or armbands.

"I guess the people here are still anger at us for what happened to Naruto". thought Sakura sadly not that she blamed any of them for being anger at them, since it was Konoha fault that he had a hard life and died later on, and she knew she was partly responsible for Naruto hard life.

When they arrived at a tent that was larger than the others tents around it the Konoha group knew that this was the tent for the commander of the forces of Nami no Kuni.

"You will wait here". ordered the leader of the Samurai team at the bridge, after which he then went into the tent.

After a minute or so the leader of the Samurai team came out of the tent and was followed by another Samurai who wore the same kind of heavy plated-armour as all the other Samurai and wore the same kind of helmet that the leader of the Samurai team at the bridge wore and had a mask covering his face. The only thing different about him was that his armour was a dark navy blue colour with a gold trim at the edges of his armour instead of just light-blue colour like the rest of the Samurai's armours also the new Samurai wore and black cloak that went down to his knees.

"I'm the Commander of Wave Defence Forces here as well as the captain of the Samurai of Wave. What are you "Konoha Ninja's" doing here we told you all ten years ago that none of you were welcome in our Country". spoke the Samurai captain

"We are not here to cause any trouble captain we're here to help you defend your Country, since we know that an invasion force from Kiri will arrive here soon". said Kakashi

"More like helping yourselves". answered the captain which got surprised and confused looks from several of the Konoha-nins.

"We aren't the simple minded fools that you think we are "Hatake Kakashi" we know all about your War with Oto, Iwa, Kiri, Kusa and the Hannya Clan and how your village and your Ally Suna are out numbered. We also know that the reason why Kiri is invading us is because our Country is a perfect base point for then to launch land base attacks against your village. Hence the only reason why we are being invaded is because of your village and it's War, and the only reason you are coming to help is because this invasion is threatening your village". snarled the Samurai captain

"Now, captain please that is a bit unfair". said Kakashi since things were not going the way he had hoped, although it was not unexpected due to the poor relationship between their village and Nami no Kuni.

"UNFAIR! YOU DARE COMPLAIN ABOUT BEING UNFAIR!". rounded the captain angrily

"You speak of being unfair, how is the fact the full grown men and women attack and beat up an innocent child, for something that was done to him when he was just born called being fair. How is the fact that parents tell their children to pick on and make fun on said child and then be rewarded for it called being fair. How is it that a loyal young Ninja who also happens to be a hero of this Country as well as several others being banished from his village, for simply accomplishing his mission and for using a power that was forced on him. When he was just born called being fair. You speak as if your village was innocent of those things and that your village really was the place that you claim to be. A place where everyone is equal and is treated fairly and protected and treated like family. We all know that's a lie as you all know. Since your village is no better than some of the other villages that throw away their Shinobi's like trash". spoke the captain coldly

At which many of the Konoha-nins cringed (with the exception of Sasuke and the Root nins (who did not care) as well as Sai (since he did noting to Naruto nor knew him))

"No I'm wrong", spoke the captain again "Konoha is worse than those villages because at lest those villages are honest about themselves. Konoha hides behind a veil of nobility and created a facade of how everyone is treated like family and friends, but in the end they are no better than the worse type of scum at the way they treat certain people like our Hero Naruto".

At this many members of the group could not help but wince at the coldness and harsh truth of the captain words and lower their heads in shame.

Kakashi who still had his head lowered down in shame then decided to speak.

"Although it is true that our village has shamed itself greatly in recent years, and that we are here to protect your Country for the reasons that you said, it still dose not change the fact that we are here to help you".

"We do not what your help from you or your "village" now leav-" said the captain but before he could finish speaking another voice spoke out from inside the tent

"That's enough!"

At which another man came out of the tent.

In which Kakashi, Sakura and Sasuke quickly recognised the man as Tazuna, the old drunken bridge builder that they had protected during their mission in Nami no Kuni.

Although despite the fact that Tazuna had grow slightly older looking, with more wrinkles on his face he still looked the same when they last saw him.

"Why? What I said is true after all we heard all about and what they did as well as the rest of their people did to nii-sama". spoke the Samurai captain angrily

"True, but not all of them are reasonable, remember The Kazekage told use that not everyone treated Naruto badly, there were still some that were on his side and did not turn their backs on him. Do not let your anger cloud your judgements, besides "most" of the people in this group were among the minority that did not turn against him". said Tazuna

At which Ino, Sakura and Kakashi lowered their heads since they knew they weren't among that minority of people after what they did to Naruto.

"Now take off that helmet of yours there no need for you to wear it". spoke Tazuna again to the Samurai captain

At which the Samurai captain sighed angrily but complied, where when he took his helmet off, when he did the Konoha group saw that the Samurai captain was a young man who looked to be about eighteen years of age. The young man had black shoulder length hair and black eyes.

This of course surprised some of the more senior Shinobi's as well as some of the younger Shinobi's as well, since they knew that to reach the rank of captain whether it be Shinobi or Samurai at such a young age was very rare to happen. Hence it showed that the young man must be strong and highly skilled to reach this level at his age.

Although as surprised as most of the Konoha-nins were none were more surprised than Kakashi, Sakura and Sasuke were right now, because it took them a few seconds to realise who the young was.

"INARI?" shouted a surprise Sakura

To which the young man just nodded

"You're the Commander of the Defence Forces here?" asked Sakura in disbelief, since she could not believe that the small little boy who use to cry out about there being no hope, and had told them once that they were going to be all killed by Gato during their last mission here, was now the Commander of Wave Defence Forces and the leader of the Samurai in Wave.

"Yes I' am" answered Inari neutrally

"Well now isn't this an interesting development if I may ask when did you become a Samurai and when did you make captain". asked Kakashi friendly like with his traditional eye smile, since he wanted to keep them talking, since the longer they talk the better chance they had at convincing them to let him and the others help them. Since Kakashi knew that Nami no Kuni stood very little chance of beating the Kiri invasion force by themselves, and if Kiri took over Nami no Kuni then all chance of Konoha surviving this War were gone.

"When I was ten I decided I wanted to be able to protect my family and my people and be more like nii-sama, (this got confused looks from several of the Konoha members until Sakura told them that Naruto was like an older brother figure to Inari). But since there were no Shinobi villages in our Country I decided to do the next best think and be a Samurai. My Grandfather went to our Daimyo, and asked him to send me along with his selection a people who he would send to be trained as Samurai, and since the Daimyo owned my Grandfather for building the bridge and helping to save our Country he agreed. I then spent the next five years training as hard as I could in Tetsu no Kuni to become a Samurai so that I could defend everyone in Nami no Kuni just like nii-sama would have. When I came back I then spent the next three years working and training as hard as I could so to become captain and be leader of the Daimyo Samurai guard". answered Inari

To which Kakashi nodded since he was impressed with Inari, since he knew how hard Inari must have worked and trained to get were he was.

"Just like Naruto huh!", though Kakashi sadly.

"Now about you coming to help us-", spoke Tazuna but before he could finish Inari interrupted him.

"Grandfather could I have a word in private with you?" said Inari casually.

At which Tazuna nodded knowing what this was about as did the others, and he went into the tent with his Grandson.

-Inside The Command tent-

"Grandfather you can't be seriously thinking of letting them stay and accept their help" whispered Inari harshly.

"I' am" answered Tazuna

"But how can we even trust them after what they done, whose to say that when things get ruff that they won't run away and destroy the bridge and leave the rest of use to be slaughtered. It wouldn't be the first time that Konoha has turned it back on someone for their own selfish needs", said Inari.

"We have to trust them since we need their help", said Tazuna.

"We can fight for ourselves my men and I as well as the other volunteers will fight them off", said Inari.

"Inari stop deluding yourself, although you and your men can hold your own in a fight against Shinobi's, especially when you all fight together but there is not enough of you, you know that we're out numbered and most of the men are militia, they won't stand a chance against Shinobi's", rounded Tazuna.

"But what about the message we sent to "them" surly they come after what we offered them", said Inari.

"We don't know that they will come and even if they do they may not arrive in time and Suna can't help us. Since they're too far way to send help and besides they are in the middle in their War against the ones that Konoha fighting against. We need all the help we can get Inari if we want to win this fight". answered Tazuna

"But what about what they did nii-sama how can we simply just forget how they banish him and sent him out to get killed. You know that I'm not the only person here that feels that way; the men will not want to fight alongside with the people from the very village that banish nii-sama away to get killed". replied Inari angrily

"Then you will have to get them to put aside their anger towards them or for now at the very lest since remember most of the people in that group were against Naruto's banishment". said Tazuna

"But what about Hatake, the Uchiha and Haruno, they're as guilty as the rest of those people back at that village for what they did". countered Inari

"Look Inari, I know how you feel I don't like having them here anymore than you do and if this was any other time, I would be among the first people to throw them out of here. But we need them to help us, since with them here we stand a better chance of winning this fight than we do without them. We have to look past our hate and dislike for them and do what is best for our home and our people" said Tazuna earnestly

Inari just sighed knowing that his Grandfather was right even if he didn't like it.

"Fine but I still don't like it and there will be some conditions that they will have to agree to". said Inari

To which his Grandfather just nodded and began to listen to his Grandson conditions.

-Outside The Command tent-

After a couple of minutes of waiting both Inari and Tazuna came out of the tent

"Hatake-san is that offer still available?" asked Tazuna to which Kakashi just nodded "Then we would like to accept your help against the invasion of our Country". said Tazuna

This of course got many angry mummers from many of the men around that had been listing to the conversation from the start. But the murmuring was quickly stopped when Inari ordered them to be silent.

"Very well then my people and I will start to set up our camp just outside yours". said Kakashi

"Fine then but there are some conditions that have to be met if you all are going to be here, and fight along side us". spoke Inari

"Such as?" asked Kakashi

"You and your people are not allowed to go near the bridge by yourselves, also as long as you and your people are here. Your teams will have to answer to me or one of my lieutenants and do what they are asked to do if they are needed to do something. If they do not then you and your people will be forced out of our Country. Another thing is that you have to inform me and go over any and all plans that you have for the defence of Nami no Kuni, in return we will share our plans with you". spoke Inari with authority

At this Sasuke decided to make his opinion know to everyone

"We come here to help save your sorry excuse of a Country, and you think that since you are in charge of this rag tag bunch of wannabes Warriors and Samurai. That you can boss us around like everyone else, you got a lot of nerve to say the lest, kid".

"We never asked for your help "Uchiha" you all came to us and to be quite frank even if we had asked for your help from your village. We would have made damn certain to mention that we didn't want you to come. So if you want to leave by all means go we won't stop you, we would be even more than happy to throw you out of our Country ourselves. So if you have a problem with taking orders from me then go, but if not you will kindly shut that trap of yours and do what you are told" stated Inari.

After which many of the Konoha-nins began to smirk at seeing Sasuke being handled by Inari and were quite impressed with how easily he could take charge and put Sasuke in his place.

Sasuke just scowled and was about to retort when Kakashi interrupted him so to avoid more trouble. Since he could see from the looks of many of the men at the camp that they were just inching for a reason to attack them, and they did not come here to start trouble.

"Very well captain Inari but I would also like it if you would go over whatever duties you would give my people with me before you have them do it. So that we can work together effectively and I can mange who doses what. Also if you are having a problem with one of my people I would like you to report it to me, so that I can give the appropriable punishment to them". said Kakashi at which he looked at Sasuke when he said the last part.

At which Sasuke just looked away uncaring.

"Fine then but if I'm not satisfied with the punishment then I will have the person punish myself is that agreeable" said Inari.

"That will be acceptable within reason of course" replied Kakashi.

"Agreed, now if it possible some of my men could use some help laying down traps around the village for the Kiri-nins. Since I'm sure that some Shinobi traps would be very useful against them. Also if it possible so more of my men could do with some help setting up the defences in the village itself". asked Inari

"Of course". replied Kakashi in which he then turned to TenTen.

"TenTen could you have your team go out to the forest near the village and lay some traps, as well as a few more around other area's".

To which TenTen nodded and had her team go while she stayed.

Kakashi then turned to Sakura

"Sakura I want you Moegi, Ino and Udon to set up camp for the rest of us outside them main camp".

To which Sakura and the others agreed and went off.

Kakashi then turned to Neji

"Neji I like you, Choji, Lee and Konohamaru to go to the village and help with the defences inside".

All four of the replied with a "Hai" and left

Kakashi then turned to Hinata and her old teammates

"Hinata-sama I would like you and Shino as well as Kiba and Akamaru to scout out the terrain for a few miles around the village. Search for any Kiri scouts or advance teams just in case that Kiri sent in a team to disrupt any resistance to their invasion force. Also see if you can find any other area's or places that we can use to our advantage for traps of defensive purposes.

All three then nodded and Akamura barked in understanding and left.

After which he turned to Sasuke.

"Sasuke I want your team to help TenTen's team to set up traps around the village".

Sasuke narrowed his eyes slightly since he didn't like taking order from Kakashi like he was a Genin again. But decided to do what was asked of him and ordered his men to do it.

After the teams were each given a job to do, Inari asked the team leaders to come in to the tent to plan their defence of Nami no Kuni.

-Inside The Command tent-

Once everyone was inside the tent Inari began to explain how he and his men were setup for the defence of their Country. He explained that they had further forces in small forts and bases around their Country. He also explained how the force here was their main force since the bridge was the key to the whole Country. They believed that the Kiri invasion force would land near the village so to secure the bridge first. Since that was what they wanted most and with the bridge under their control, they would have control of the main escape route out of the Country. They could then quickly take over the Country without much trouble and have what they wanted the bridge and the Country.

After Inari had finish explaining his forces layout and the defences he had taken around the bridge and the village, most of the Konoha team-leaders were impressed with how the Nami no Kuni forces here had been setup. It was made so that even without their help the Kiri-nins would have a hard time taking the village as well as the Country itself.

Shikamaru even began to suggest some of his own idea's to help improve the village defences which Inari agreed to after hearing them.

"So how many men do you have here?" asked Shikamaru

"We have three hundred militia men and about seventy Samurai here" answered Tazuna

"That all?" asked a surprised Kureani

"I'm afraid so Nami no Kuni dose not have a real standing army other than the Samurai who guard the Daimyo palace, even then he only has a hundred of them. Inari was able to convince the Daimyo to give him most of his men to help defend Nami no Kuni. Also considering that we do not have any professional Warriors here in Nami no Kuni the rest are just militia. We were able to gather about twelve hundred men and as we told you most of them are scattered around the Country in small bases and forts. So that if Kiri doesn't invade us from here, and invades us somewhere else we can at lest have some warning of where they are invading from, and give ourselves a chance to reorganize our forces and defences to meet them. We have also gathered another three hundred men all of whom are former hunters and trappers in Nami no Kunai set up in small caves and hidden area's in the forests in Nami no Kuni. We've set them up as small cell groups so that if Nami no Kuni falls to Kiri they can at lest cause some trouble of the Kiri-nins, by attacking supply bases and making raids on their bases. As well as other guerrilla tactics to make things as hard for them as possible as long as their here". spoke Tazuna

Shikamaru nodded in agreement with what Inari and Tazuna had done

"What about the rest of you people where are all the women and children and other old people as well as your Daimyo". asked Yamato

"Our Daimyo was able to get the Ruler of the large island Nation Enkai no Kuni (Ocean Country) which is just south of Kaminari no Kuni, to agree to take him and our people in as refugees. They should be safe there since Enkai no Kuni is in the protected Waters of Kaminari no Kuni fleets. We also sent two hundred of our militia men and the remaining thirty Samurai to protect them should they be attacked by any pirates or Kiri raiding ships on the way". answered Tazuna

"Although that was the correct move to make it still does not change the fact that we're in a troublesome situation. Since even with our combined forces we are at a severe disadvantage since together we have less than four hundred defenders here. While Kiri is has twice that many, also it is most likely that many of the Kiri-nins will have their Kurnai launchers (1) with them. Hence it makes them a lot harder to fight if we engaged them in the village itself, which we will have no choice but to do. Since if we fight them in the forest or the open plain we be slaughtered since they could easily surround us with their larger numbers and we be butchered like cattle". said Shikamaru

"We just have do our best and out fight them when do arrive". said Inari

After Inari had finish speaking TenTen decided to ask something that she had been wondering for awhile.

"Excuse Tazuna-san?" asked TenTen which cause the man to look at her, "But there something that has been bothering me for a while".

"Which would be?" he replied

"How is it that you and your people were able to learn about the invasions, since we were able to only learn of it a few days ago, while it seems that you have known for much longer".

"We were able to learn of the invasion due to one of our fishermen went to Mizu no Kuni to sell some of his catch there. During which when he went into a local fisherman bar he overheard a group of sailors from Kiri fleet, who were drunk at the time talking about invading our Country. Also another Fisherman who was fishing near one of Mizu no Kuni military docks saw a large group of Warships numbering about twenty, being loaded with a large amount of equipment and men on them". answered Tazuna

"Very well then I believe that we should now help with the perpetrations of the defence against Kiri". spoke Kakashi in which everyone agreed and began to leave the tent.

-Timeskip-

It had been eight days since the Konoha group arrived during which they all helped with setting up traps and building up defences for the village.

Yamato had used in Mokuton (Wood Element) ability to build a large wooden walls around the village.

Shikamaru had helped plan the different positions they and the other defenders of Nami no Kuni should be.

Neji, Shino and Hinata each took turns to keep look out on the shore for the arrival of any Kiri Warships, encase the fleet arrived sooner than expected or that Kiri would send a advance party to weaken Nami no Kuni defences.

TenTen and her team as well as Sasuke and his team helped to set up more traps around the village so to confuse and weaken the Kiri-nins when they arrive.

Kiba and Akamaru did patrols around the camp and the village as well as the nearby forest just in case so Kiri spies sneak pass Neji, Hinata or Shino.

Sakura helped to set up a small medical centre for any wounded that would appear in the coming battle when it starts.

As for everyone else each of them helped out in the own way but even despite this the Konoha group were still subjected to angry glares and hateful looks. It was clear that even after Inari had spoken to the men and got them to agree to work with the Konoha-nins, it still did not change the strong dislike that the men had for them. This of course did not help the moral of the group, since many were depressed after a few days of being ignored for the majority of time or being glared at by other. This of course also gave them an idea of what it was like for Naruto when he was growing up even if it wasn't even a tenth of what he went through.

It was after their eight day in being Nami no Kuni that Hinata went over to speak to Inari about something she had been looking for several days in her spare time.

"Excuse me Inari-shirei (Shirei means Commander)"

"Yes Hyuga-san" answered Inari

"I was wondering if I could speak to you about a private matter if I could?" asked Hinata.

At which the young Samurai captain nodded his head and lead her to his tent where he then sat down and invited her to sit as well in the seat in front of him.

"Now Hyuga-san what is it that you wish to speak to me in private about?" asked Inari

"I was hoping Inari-shirei that you could tell me where Naruto-kun Gravesite is" answered Hinata

At this Inari then began to frown and spoke again

"Why do you want to know where his Gravesite is because if you or any other Konoha-nins intend to desecrate his Gravesite I-" spoke Inari harshly but before he could finish speaking he was interrupted with a powerful burst of Killing Intent.

At which when Inari looked at Hinata a Black aura of death seemed to imitate from her and when he looked right into her lavender eyes. He saw a cold wrathful fury emanating from them that made him feel as if he was staring a death itself, it was as if she was looking into his very soul and would rip it out. It took every ounce of courage and self-restraint that he had to not flinch or wither under her glare. Which would have greatly impressed many Shinobi's if they had seen him, since Hinata could even make Jiraiya himself wither under her harsh gaze.

After a moment or so Hinata then spoke again in a voice that was so cold that it sent a silent chill down his spin, "For that insult alone I would kill you Inari-san!, for I have killed many others for far less. I would never do such a horrendous thing as desecrate the Gravesite of the only man I ever loved, and I would kill anyone who even tried to in the slowest and most painful manner a man or women could ever suffer".

As she finish speaking the Killing Intent died down and Hinata gaze lessened although the coldness was still there.

After the Killing Intent died down Inari let a silent breath lose that he had been unknowingly holding.

"Hyuga Shikyo no Megami (Hyuga's Goddesses of Death) indeed" thought Inari with a slight shiver since he had heard Hinata infamous reputation. For even though he was a Samurai it did not mean he would not keep taps on strong Shinobi's, encase he should ever have to face them in battle.

Taking a deep breath and settling his nerves Inari then spoke "I apologise Hinata-sama for my harsh words and my insult to you. Since I sometime let my anger against your village control me, I'm well aware of the fact that you and most of your company were close friends with nii-sama, and where against him being banish. It is just that when I see the Konoha headband I see red and my anger take's a hold of me, and I lash out on any Konoha Ninja that I see regardless of who they are".

"I accept your apology Inari-shirei, for I understand your feelings all too well, but a word of advise Inari-shirei. I suggest that you learn to control your anger towards my village, and not let your anger towards the majority of the civilian population, and the large number of Shinobi's in Konoha control you. Since there were a few others who did not agree with Naruto-kun banishment, and if you just start lashing out you anger and rage out against all Konoh Shinobi's, then you become no better than the ones who made Naruto-kun suffer". spoke Hinata

"Wise words Hinata-sama I shall try and follow them" replied Inari to which Hinata just nodded

"Now Inari-shirei as I was saying I was wondering it you could tell me where Naruto-kun Gravesite was?" asked Hinata

For a minute or two Inari said noting he just closed his eyes and began to think deeply and weighing the options, after about five minutes of deep thinking Inari came to decision after which he let out a deep sigh and looked a Hinata and spoke.

"What you asked is not easy for me to give and if my men heard about this there would be much uproar about it but I will allow it".

At this a small smile graced Hinata face.

"Thank Inari-shirei you have no idea how much this means to me".

Hinata was then about to ask Inari where Naruto Gravesite was, but before she could Inari interrupted her.

"But I'm afraid there is a condition".

"What condition would that be Inari-shirei?" asked Hinata with a slight frown.

"Before I tell you am I correct in assuming that if I told you where nii-sama Gravesite was, that other members of your company would also wish to go with you to pay their own respects to nii-sama". asked Inari to which Hinata nodded since she was certain that most of the others would want to go, excluding Sasuke and his Root mongrels.

"Then the conditions are simple the first is that when you visit the Gravesite, you will be accompanied by twenty of my Samuari who will then lead you to the Gravestone. The second is that when my Samurai lead you to the Gravesite you will be blindfolded, and give a special drug that we Samurai are all give, encase we take Shinobi or Samurai Prisoners. The drug will keep you from using your Chakra, since although I'm willing to trust you and certain members of your company I' am not willing to do the same for others. This of course leads me to my third and final condition which is why you have to be blindfolded. The condition is that the members of the former team seven which contained Hatake Kakashi, Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura. As well as Yamanaka Ino and the two Shinobi's that follow Uchiha Sasuke orders, are not to be allowed to visit nii-sama Gravesite. The reason being, that each of them had a part whether small or large in nii-sama suffering and neglect, hence they are not permitted to visit his Gravesite. Also the reason why the two Shinobi under Uchiha Sasuke command are not allowed is that they do not do anything without his orders, and I'm certain that if they went they would inform him where nii-sama Gravesite is. Where there would be a good chance he would destroy it just to spite nii-sama. Also this is the reason why you are blindfolded, since you and the other members of your company may feel compelled to tell Hatake, Haruno or Yamanaka where his Gravestone is. So will you and the others agree to these terms". said Inari

At first Hinata said noting since she knew that some of the others would not like this, but she knew this was the only way she was going to be able to visit Naruto Gravesite.

"Very well Inari-shirei, I will agree to your terms and I will inform my comrades of the conditions, but I cannot say if they will all agree or not". spoke Hinata

"That is acceptable, but you should also tell that if they do not agree to my terms then they will not be permitted to go. Also if they try and follow or force their way to come my Samurai will have permission to use force to stop them, and subdue them is that understood Hinata-sama". said Inari

"Yes it is Inari-shirei, I shall make sure to inform them and thank you again for allowing me the chance to visit Naruto-kun Gravesite". said Hinata after which she then stood up from her seat and did a slight bow to Inari, as a sigh of respect and graduate to him which Inari return as well

When Hinata left his tent Inari let out another sigh of relief and exhaustion and had only one thought go through his mind.

"I need a drink"

Where then he went to his private cabinet open a secret draw and took out a bottle of sake, in which he poured it into a small drinking plate and drank it in one gulp to steady his nerves, after his talk with Hyuga Hinata aka the Hyuga Shikyo no Megami.

-The Next Day-

In the early hours of the morning Inari and twenty other Samurai walked out of the Nami no Kuni defence force camp. When Inari first selected the men he choose his most skilled and trusted men so to make sure that they would follow his orders and that the could handle themselves in a fight should anything happen.

After he had selected them he informed them of what was going to happen and what they were to do. Naturally none of the men were pleased with what they had to do but would do as they were ordered like any true Samurai.

Inari and his men did not have to wait long though, as they soon saw most of the Konoha Company leave their small camp and headed towards them.

When they arrived Inari saw that everyone minus Sasuke and his men as well as Ino, Sakura Kakashi and Yamato were there.

When Hinata had first told the company that they were allowed to visit Naruto Gravesite, most of them were naturally happy that they could finally pay their respects to Naruto Grave (even if it was an empty one). But that quickly disappeared when Hinata told the of Inari conditions since Kakashi, Ino and Sakura weren't allowed to go, (Sasuke just stated that he wouldn't waste his time, and the left to go for a walk while the two Root members just went to their tents) . Many in the Company felt that if they went blindfolded and took the drug they would be vulnerable and be at the mercy of the Nami Samurai.

But eventually Hinata was able to convince them since it was the only way any of them could visit Naruto Gravestone and pay their respects. Since Hinata knew that Inari would not compromise on any of his conditions. It was also decided that TenTen team would take over as look outs while Yamato, Kakashi, Ino, Sakura as well as Sasuke and his men would help with setting up the remaining defences for the village.

When the group met with Inari and his men they all took the pill that would keep them for using their Chakra, (Fortunately the drug only lasted a few hours so none of them had to worry about any after affects). They then put on the blindfolds after which a Samurai grabbed hold of a member of the Konoha, so to make sure that they would follow them. While the remaining six Samurai acted as guard, where three of them lead the way to Naruto Gravestone and the other three watched the rear so to make sure that no-one would follow them.

After about an hour of walking the group finally stopped where the Samurai finally removed their blindfolds, when the blindfolds where taken off the Konoha group could not but be in awe at what they were seeing.

They saw that they were in a large clearing surrounded by trees with several different types of flowers that grew on them. The petals of the flowers blew off the tree from the gentle breeze and gently shower the large clearly with petals. In the middle of the clearing was a large pond with clear Chrystal Water, where one could easy see into the shallow Water. In the middle of the large pond was a small little Island with a large oak tree on it, and under it was a large Gravestone which was Naruto's. The little Island was large enough for the tree and for the Gravestone and a small group of people to stand around the tree and the Gravestone. There was even about twelve pure white stone set like a path for people to hop on so to get to the small Island and the Grave stone.

All in all the place was a beautifully

"You will all be allowed to go and pay your respects to Naruto-sama Gravestone, but you can only go one at a time so you can choose to whom goes first. Also on the Gravestone is a special seal that the Kazekage brother put on it, the seal is a preservation seal which keeps the Weather from destroying the Gravestone, so do not touch it. One more thing the men and I will surround the pond and although we won't be able to hear you, we will be able to see whatever you do. So if you try anything to harm the Gravestone you will regret it". spoke the Leader of the Samurai group sternly (2).

"Very well we understand". spoke Kureani respectfully to which the Samurai leader only nodded and he and his men went into position around the pond.

Soon enough the group decide that Lee would go first, where he then quickly hop on the stones that lead to Naruto Gravestone and stood in front of it. On the Gravestone he saw the inscription written on the Gravestone

"Uzumaki Naruto

Hero of Nami no Kuni,

Hero of Naru/Yuki no Kuni

Hero of Takigakure,

And Unsung Hero

of Konohagakure,

A True Hero

Who Died Before

His Time,

May He Find The

Peace and Happiness

In the Next Life That

He Never Found

In This One,"

-With Lee-

When Lee finish reading what was written on the White marble Gravestone he could not help but smile sadly since it was a fitting moment for his friend. Even though the people of Konoha did not regard him as the hero that he was, he was a hero to other people in other Countries.

"Greeting my youthful friend Naruto, I do not know if you can hear me from the Heavens for which I know you are in, but I like to think that you can both hear and see us now down up from the Heavens". said Lee

"Know that I have achieved my dream of becoming a splendid Ninja of Konoha and have prove that even the dead last, who is unable to use Chakra can become a great a Ninja as any person. Just like I promised you I would, but even still I have not stop training and working hard to get stronger which I know you would too if you were alive now".

"Also know that I now have a wife and a beautiful daughter named Fuku who flames of youth already burn brightly much like your own. My beloved flower Yakumo was also much like you, she was isolated and feared by many, due to her having a demon inside her like you my friend. But thanks to Jiraiya-sama and The Hokage-sama they were able to help her where she became a splendid Ninja, even despite her having a weak body and only really being able to do Genjutsu".

"I hope you are happy wherever you are my friend, also know that I make a new vow that I will not stop training hard and that I will not rest until the day where you are regarded as the hero you are in Konoha. Just like you are here and in the other Countries that see you as one"

After which Lee then took out a spar pair of orange leg holders that he had in his hip pouch, he then put them on one of the branches of the Oak tree, along with other items that people had left as gifts to Naruto.

"I know how much you liked the youthful colour orange my friend, so I hope you like them". said Lee after which he then left

-With Neji-

"Greetings Naruto-san, I will not deny that I do not really believe that you can hear from the afterlife, but I been told that the dead can and even if they cannot it can help dose who have lost a friend or a love one. Hence I would like to believe that you can indeed hear my words from the afterlife". spoke Neji

"Even though you died before you could fulfil your promise to free that Branch house members from the Hyūga Sōke no Juinjutsu (Hyūga Main Family's Cursed Seal Technique). Branch house members have been freed and the Hyuga Clan has been reunited thanks to Hinata-sama. So in a way you did keep your promise since it was because of Hinata-sama feelings for you that she grew stronger, and became Clan Head of the Hyuga Clan. Although Hinata-sama has changed in a way that worries me at times she still remains in some aspect the kind person we both knew her as and her feelings for you has never changed whether you now know of them or not".

"Back at the Chunin exam you told me once that you knew what it was like to have a cursed seal marked onto your body without your consent. I never truly understood what you ment until the day you were officially banished from Konoha, and the Konoha Council released the information about the Kyuubi being sealed in you. As well as when I learned of the harsh childhood you suffered when you where young. You were truly a far stronger and better person than I' am Naruto, Since you went through all that hardship and always kept a smile on your face regardless of what happened to you, I know I myself would not have been able to withstand what you went through".

"Also know that my Uncle Hiashi has paid for his crimes against you and Hinata-sama for when Hinata defeated him to become Clan head. He saw what kind of a monster he was, and even despite what he had done I cannot help but pity him, since he is noting more than a broken shell of a man. If you where alive right now Naruto I believe you would probably forgive him despite what he did to you, since you were always a kind and forgiving person." spoke Neji after which like Lee he went to his hip pouch and took out his old Ninja headband that he wore when he fought against Naruto in the Chunin exam

After placing the folded headband on a tree branch Neji look back down at Naruto's Gravestone and spoke again

"A token of respect my friend, to when you changed my life for the better where you showed me that our fates are not written in stone like I once believe. You showed me that we can write our fates and shape our own destiny. You fought the destiny of becoming a monster that the people of Konoha were trying to turn you into, thanks to their ignorant hate and stupidity. You fought that destiny and won and became a hero to many different Nations. I only wish you could have proven me wrong about you becoming Hokage, for if you had I would never have been happier to be proven wrong about something than then". said Neji sadly as he bowed down slightly and then left

-With Choji-

"Hey Naruto, It been awhile, Things sure have changed since you left, we're at War right now and although we're holding our own right now, there a good chance we will lose, since we are outnumbered and short of everything".

"Also the place just doesn't seem to be as lively or as happy as it uses to be with you gone. Ayame and old man Tenchi miss you a lot and always talk about you, they even named a Raman dish after you and it's great it's called the Uzumaki supreme special, you would have loved it".

"I really wish you where here right now Naruto we could have used your help, I also kind of miss our Raman eating contest. You were the only person outside my Clan that could out eat me in something". said Choji after which he took out a pairing of Chop sticks and a Raman bowl and placed in right in front of Naruto's Gravestone

"This is a gift from Ayame, Tenchi and me as a reminder of all the good times we had at the Raman stand". said Choji with a few tears in his eyes after which he left

-With Shikamaru-

"Hey Naruto, it seems you're as troublesome as you are dead as you were alive making us come all this way and go all through this hassle just to go to your Gravestone".

"As some of the other have probably already told you we're at War right now, and it seems that things are only going to get more troublesome in the future. Hell things have becoming all the more troublesome ever since those idiots on the Council had you banish. Simply because you brought back the Uchiha and used the Kyuubi's power to do it, and tried to use you to save their own sorry asses from the Akatsuki. Which in the end only gave the Akatsuki the Kyuubi and got you killed, troublesome idiots".

"You may or may not know this but I was able to beat some sense into Ino after you left, since she was being an even more troublesome blond that she usually was. Since after you left and the news of you having the Kyuubi in you came out, she started to believe what a lot of those troublesome idiot civilians believed. But I was able to slap some sense into her when I had enough of her. Where I then slapped her and then verbally torn into her about how much of and idiot she was and at how weak she was, it was probably the only time I ever saw her lost for words. After that she changed and was sorry what she had done, she stop being so troublesome and actually got stronger, she now even married to this new guy named Sai. He not so troublesome nor is he too bad since he likes to insult Sasuke wherever he can so I say that gives him a few points. Although I don't know how he can stand to be married to a troublesome woman like Ino. Ino wanted to be here but the people here knew about some of the bad things that she did to you, so they refused to allow her to come along with Kakashi Sakura and Sasuke, not that much of loss".

"Also I'm married as well she not as troublesome as my mother or some other women that I know so we get along fine. We're even expecting a kid and if it a boy we're going to call him Asuma. Also if you see Asuma-sensei up there tell him that Ino, Choji, Konohamaru and I are making sure that that both his son Hiruzen and Kureani are ok, and I make sure that he becomes a great Ninja just like he was", spoke Shikamaru. After which he then took out a small polished steel plate with the words

"Uzumaki Naruto Hero of Konoha and Friend to All"

"This is from Tsuande since she couldn't be here like she wanted to be". spoke Shikamaru after which he but the plate on a thick branched and then left. After Shikamaru left he was followed by Gai who left a green body suit like his and lees and left it under the tree, when Gai left Kureani went and put some incense at Naruto's Gravestone.

-With TenTen-

After Kureani and Gai each paid their respects and TenTen then went up to the Gravestone.

"Hello Naruto, it been along time, although this was not the way I wanted to met you again, I guess that this will be as close as any of us will ever get".

"Talking to you like this feels kind of weird to me, but it also comforting in away. Although you and I did not know each other as well as we should have, considering the amount of times that you came to my family shop. I always considered you a good person, even after I learned that you had the Kyuubi inside of you that did not change my opinion of you, when I heard that about you it just told me how much stronger your were than any of us".

"I remember the day you first came to my parents shop you spend ages looking at all the different types of weapons and the coolest looking ones as well. When you finally picked out some simple Kunai's and Shurikens and exploding notes and I tolled up the amount. I saw how ashamed you were when you realised that even though you bought the cheapest things we got you still did not have enough money. When my dad came around and offered to give you a discount you refused since you did not what any pity from anyone. Soon after you made a deal with him, that you buy the things you wanted without whatever money you could spare and then work of the rest with my dad working in the shop".

"During that time, I'm ashamed that I never tired to get to know you even though we talked a little, I never really tired to be your friend. I always made the excuse that I was too busy with helping my parents and training with my team to even try, and in a way I just believed that you was just were just some nobody orphan kid that was trying to make himself big. I didn't even try and support you or cheer for you a little when you fought Neji, I just believed since Neji was from a Noble Clan and that he was a natural prodigy that no-one in Chunin exam could beat him. But yet you prove me wrong and you changed Neji for the better. After that day I decided to try to get to know you better since you were clearly a person who was more than they appeared to be, and although we did become friends I never got to know the real you. The one who was lonely and who was suffering from the inside because no-one tired to get to know him, and I did not learn about the real you until you were gone and for that I sorry Naruto, I'm sorry that I did not try to be a better friend to you". spoke TenTen sadly after which she took out a Silver Kunai, similar to the set that she first gave Naruto when he was banished and left it right next to the bowl that Choji left on the Gravestone.

"I don't know what happened to the set my family and I gave you Naruto, but like with that set this Kunai is a token from my family, as well as a symbol since like this Kunai you were far stronger that you appeared to be. You were probably a strongest Shinobi out of any of us here, to go what you went through all your life and still smile and remain a good person and for that I admire you". said TenTen sadly as she left

-With Konohamaru-

"Hey Boss, I never thought that I ever have to talk to you like this, even though this isn't where you are really buried since we never found your body but this is the best we can do".

"I always hoped that one day I would become Hokage and that I would find a way to bring you back to Konoha where you belong. But that well never happen thanks to those Akatsuki bastards, and thanks to those bastards on the Council how had you banished in the first place and sent you to your death".

"I also haven't forgotten the promise I made to you, which I would become Hokage for the both of us and I will do it no matter what. I even followed your last orders had gave those Council member bastards hell as well as everyone in the village who made your life hard hell. You should have seen what I did to Koharu with the Inuzuka dogs or the Hyuga Clan and their underwear it was brilliant you would have loved it". laughed Konohamaru

"I really miss you boss it just hasn't been the same without you, the Council is trying to make that bastard Sasuke Hokage but even if the last thing I do I won't let him become one. Since he would only disgrace everything that Hokage stood for and what you believed in and I'm sure Baa-Chan would agree as well".

"Oh! and another thing, guess what I getting married next year if you can believe it. I'm getting married to Hyuga Hanabi, Hinata's younger sister. You wouldn't have believed it if you had seen when we first met each other, since we couldn't stand each other. But eventually we grew close after we got to know one another better, and after we a while we started to date and a few months ago I asked her to marry me. I think you would have liked her boss since she not like Hinata when she was younger, where Hinata as was shy, Hanabi was a firecracker since she never let anyone push her around and could be as fierce as hell".

"Also know this boss; I won't let these Kiri bastards that are invading here take over this Country. Since this is one of the places that regards you as the hero that you were and I know you cared for the people here. So these Kiri bastards won't get their dirty hands on it and that a promise be live it". spoke Konohamaru after which he then took out the old pair of goggles that Naruto use to wear and gave to him after Naruto became a Genin.

"Here you are boss, I told you I return this to you and like you I always keep my promises". said Konoha with tears in his eyes when he put the goggles next to the Gravestone.

After Konohamaru left, Moegi and Udon each went to pay their respects to Naruto where like Konohamaru they each left their old goggles next to Naruto's Gravestone.

-With Kiba-

"After Moegi and Udon had each paid their respects to Naruto, Kiba and Akamaru went to Naruto Gravestone

"Yo Naruto, it's been along time, never thought I ever have to talk to you like this. Have to say I never believe I would say this but I kind of miss you".

"Thing have been really messed up since you left, a lot of Countries that Konoha use to be friends with or Allied with annulled their treaties with us, after they heard that the Council had you banished. After that Asuma got killed and left Kureani-sensei and their son alone, although Hinata, Shino and me as well as Konohamaru, Ino, Choji and Shikamaru all try to help her out to take care of her son. Not only that but we are at War with Oto and Iwa again not to mention with Kiri and Kusa as well as the Hannya Clan. So basically our backs are against the wall, since Suna is the only ally we have left and that's only because they have a score to settle with Orochimaru. Since like the rest of our Allies they weren't happy with you being banished". "But despite that all of us in the group have come up far, Shino and I are in charge of the Oinin division, TenTen is in charge of the Assassination division, Ino along with Lee wife Yakumo are in line where either will become the leader of Interrogation division. Choji is high up in the Demolish division where he may become the next leader of it; Shikamaru is Jōnin Commander and is head of tactical operations for the War. Sakura, is one of Konoha top med-nins, Konohamaru is Sasuke rival to be the next Hokage and let's hope he beats the bastard since if he become Hokage I may just become a missing-nin. Lee becomes a fairly top ranking Shinobi and Hinata had become the Clan head after she beat the shit out of that bastard of a father Hiashi. After which she then got ride of the Hyūga Sōke no Juinjutsu and made Neji head of the Hyuga Council".

"Hinata really changed a lot since you were killed Naruto, she's not really the same person she use to be. At first I didn't notice but after a while I saw that she became distant from us, I tried to talk to her but she wouldn't open up. She even tired to kill herself when she first heard about you being killed and would have died had Neji not found her in time. After she defeated Hiashi she acted cold and indifferent to most people, while to the rest of us she acted like her kind self although we know this is an act on her part. Since when you died that kind gentle side died as well, although she still cares for both of us and for her patients whenever she works in the hospital, but she just not the same she seems lonely. You may not have known this being the knucklehead you were. Although I can't really comment since it took a while for me to find out while everyone else knew but the thing is, Hinata was in love with you. Hence why that kind and gentle part of Hinata died with you and I'm afraid that the old kind and gentle Hinata will never return with you gone, if you were still alive I know you could bring back the old Hinata". spoke Kiba sadly after which he then took out a small photo of him, Naruto, Choji and Shikamaru back when they were younger and in the Academy.

When Kiba looked at it he could not help but smile sadly at the good times they had back when they were younger, and in a way some guilt was felt by Kiba when he looked at the photo. Since although Naruto was smiling in the photo the picture still remained him of the hard live Naruto use to have when he was younger, and that Kiba didn't make it any easier for him where he use to join the kids in teasing Naruto when he didn't get something right. Kiba knew he had not been much of a friend to Naruto when they were younger and he often wished he had been better friends with him back them.

Kiba then nailed the photo on the tree trunk and while he was doing that Akamaru went up to Naruto Gravestone, and pawed gently at the head stone and wined a little since he too missed Naruto.

"I know boy I miss him too" said Kiba when he turned and patted Akamaru gentle on the head after which he then started walking away but before he left he turned back to the Gravestone

"I be seeing you Naruto someday, when my time is up put hopefully that won't be for awhile still", joked Kiba before he went back to the others.

-With Shino-

"Greeting Naruto-san, although like many others I myself do not really believe that talking to the Gravestone of deceased person will allowed them to hear you. Since the entire process is illogical, but regardless of that I do believe that it can help one cope with the loss of a friend or loved one".

"Although you and I never truly knew each other Naruto-san, I always felt that you were more than you seemed to be and I did regard you as a comrade and friend. Before I learned of you harbouring the Kyuubi spirit inside your body, I knew that in some way we were alike. Since I had witness some parts of your harsh life where the older Generation Civilians and many other Shinobi looked at you with distain and anger. Like you my Clan and myself have felt or suffered similar looks by people for what we contained, but despite that we had never endured the hardships that you had".

"For enduring such hardships and never giving up and continuing to go on and despite the difficulties you have my deepest respects and admiration. My only regret right now is that I did not try to get to you better Naruto-san since in away we were kindred spirits. Both of contain living being inside of us, and have suffered the harsh gazes of people who do not understand us just because of what we hold".

"I can only hope now that you found peace in the next live that was stolen from you in this one, and although I have no gift to offer you I will say a silent pray for your spirit". spoke Shino after which he remained silent and still for about to or three minutes before he left

-With Sai-

After Shino had left Sai decided to go next

"Greetings Naruto-san, although you and I never meet, I have heard a great deal about you from your friends".

"Like you I too am a orphan and I was subjected to a harsh upbringing by may master Danzo, who took me in to be one of his hidden weapons. Although I cannot go into detail as to what kind of training or upbringing I had under Lord Danzo, I can say in some aspects it was as harsh as your own young life".

"But lucky after you were banished I was assigned to your teammate, where I met your other friends who were able to help me to regain my humanity in away. You yourself helped me by the stories that your friends told me about you, and it was thanks to dose stories that gave me the hope, that I could have more in life than to be just Lord Danzo servant and weapon".

"From the stories I was told of you I was reminded of a person very close to me named Shin, who was very much like you in away and was a brother to me in everything but blood".

"Also the reason I' am here is to also to deliverer a message from Ino-chan, Sakura-san and Kakashi-san, who were not allowed to come due to their past sins against you. They wish to say how sorry they were for what they had done against you, and they know that no matter how much they say it that it cannot make up for what they done, but they still wish to say it. They say that they hope one day that they can find some way of making up for what they have done against you, and if not that you could find it in your heart to forgive them even if they may not deserve it. They also say that even if you did they would be unable to forgive themselves". said Sai after which he took out a small painting portrait from his hip pouch, the painting was one of a smiling Naruto in his orange jumpsuit and him wearing the Hokage hat. Sai then nailed the portrait on the tree underneath the Photo that Kiba put on and then went back to the Gravestone.

"This is my gift to you Naruto-san and I hope you are happy wherever you are". said Sai as he then left.

-With Hinata-

After Sai joined the group Hinat being the last went to pay her respects to Naruto Gravestone.

"Hello Naruto-kun, I often wished I could see and speak to you again after you were banished, I even dreamed at times that you would return to Konoha so that I could finally tell you how I feel about you but that dream never came true".

"That is probably the greatest regret I that I have, that you left before I could tell you that I was in love with you. That I would have been willing join you in banishment and leave my Clan just to be with you. I would give almost anything just to have you here with me for just five minutes, but I know that all the wishing in the world cannot bring up back to me".

"When I first heard you had died I had almost given up on living and I just wanted to be with you, since if I could not be with you in this life I could be at lest be with you in the next. But when I tired I was saved by Neji and he and Kureani sensei along with Hanabi-imouto, told me that would not have wanted me to end my own life, and they were right. Since if I did I would be given up and you taught me never to give up".

"On that day that I was training with Hiashi (3) and he told me how weak I was and insulted and mocked you, and how you were a fool to believe that you could be Hokage. It was that day that I made a vow that I would become stronger to show him that he was wrong. To prove him wrong about me, to make him pay for what he put me through, for sending you away and destroying your dream of becoming Hokage, for ending any chance that I could have had to be with you, to end the corruption that had crippled my Clan for generations and to tear down the wall that divided it once and for all".

"For three year I trained with Tsuande-sensei after begging her to train me, for three years I worked my self to the brink of exhaustion, and every time I wanted to give up I thought of you. You encouraged me back in the Chunin exams and believed in me even when I didn't believe in myself. I knew that if you were in my place you would never have given up and like you I made a promise to myself to grow stronger and I never go back on my promise".

"In the end all the training had hard worked paid off I defeated Hiashi and became Clan head, I rid my Clan of the Hyūga Sōke no Juinjutsu, and rid the Council of the corrupt members that crippled it by not willing to accept change when it was coming. I was able to do this only because of you Naruto-kun because you believed in me when I or others didn't, and you taught me never to give up and you always inspired me to do my best no matter what".

"For that I make this knew vow that I will not let Kiri take over and destroy this Country that regards you as the hero that you are. Even if I have to give up my life to keep them for desecrating this land and your Gravestone I will gladly do it". siad Hinata as she then kneeled down and left a single white orchid at the bottom of the Gravestone.

"Know Naruto-kun that my feelings for you will never change and I will never love anyone else other than you". said Hinata with two small tears falling from each eye and before she got back on her feet she kiss the Gravestone softly, and then turned around wiping the tears away so that no-one could see that she was crying.

After Hinata join the group the Samurai went over to them and blindfolded them again and lead them back to the camp.

-The Next Day in The Raikage office-

Currently in The Raikage office The Raikage was sitting behind his desk, where he was in the middle of a meeting with Yoruichi, Soifon, Hayabusa Ryū, Akechi Mitsuhide, Miyoshi Saiyuri, Zhuge Liang and Seiwa Anisu.

The meeting they were having was about an Operation that they were about to launch, that would help put the odds in Kumo's and the Heavenly Alliance favour. As they were discussing the details of the Operations, they were suddenly interrupted by the double doors opening and The Raikage secretary Ise Nanao entering.

Ise Nanao was a youthful young woman with black hair that she normally kept pinned back, she has blue eyes and wore glasses. She also wore a white shitagi with a black kosode and a black hakama.

"Nanao what is the meaning of this interruption?" asked The Raikage rather sternly since he had asked Nanao to make sure that he was not disturbed during this meeting.

"Forgive me Raikage-sama, but I just received this message from a messenger from Enkai no Kuni who said it was from the Daimyo of Nami no Kuni, who as you already know is currently staying there with most of his people". replied Nanao as she handed the scroll in her hand to The Raikage.

When The Raikage looked at the scroll he saw it was indeed from the Daimyo from Nami no Kuni, since it had both his own family personal seal and the seal of Nami no Kuni. He then quickly broke the seal and read it after about five minutes he finish reading it and smiled.

"Well now, this certainly makes things easier", said The Raikage as he handed it to his former Sensei Zhuge Liang, after which he then handed to the others who all each took turns reading it.

When they had all finished reading the scroll they all smiled, since they all knew that their Operation in Nami no Kuni would go a lot easier now, with the Country's people asking for aid against the invasion of Kirigakure.

"So Raikage-sama what will we do now? Will we go ahead with the Operation Sea Wall (the name of the Operation) as we planned?" asked Anisu

"Yes we will but there will be one small change of plan, I will go there personally myself, Zhuge Liang-sensei you will lead the expedition force, while I go ahead of the expedition force in the Suzaku. While I'm away Anisu you are in charge of things here, Ryu you and Yoruichi will continue with your work on things for Operation Clean Sweep. Mitsuhide-sensei you and Saiyuri-sensei will help Shibuki with setting up Operation Judgement (4), Soifon you and your people go and deal with that Toad infestation that our patrols informed us of", spoke The Raikage.

"Hai" they all replied and left

"Things are certainly getting more and more interesting". thought The Raikage with a slight smile as he left his office to get ready for his journey to Nami no Kuni.

-Two Days Later in the Command Tent-

Currently in the Command tent Inari, Tazuna and the Konoha team leaders were having their meeting on any more tactical or strategic planning they could make, before the invasion begins since the fleet was about a day away for Kiri.

During the meeting Neji suddenly came into the tent running.

"Neji-kun, why have you interrupted out meeting, it is very un-youthful of you to interrupting a meeting without announcing yourself first". spoke Gai

"My apologies Gai-sensei, but I have just come back from my lookout station at the coastal shore just outside the village, where I saw the Kiri invasion fleet coming out from the morning mist of the horizon".

"Are you certain of this?" spoke Inari urgently, to which Neji just nodded

"Damn! They're a day early" said Inari angrily

"How long will it been before that arrive at the coastal shore Neji". asked Kakashi

"I would have to say about two to three hours before their forces begin to land" replied Neji

"Good, then that gives us a little time to get ready". spoke Yamato while Kakashi nodded in agreement.

"Alright then Kakashi you go get your people ready and I get mine, since the battle for Nami no Kuni is about to begin". spoke Inari to which Kakashi just nodded again and left with the other team leaders.

"And let us hope that we can survive it" thought Inari as he grabbed his Samurai helmet and left to Marshall his force to defend their homeland.