Chapter - 32

What motivates you to fight for these people?" Naruto says

Without hesitation Sarutobi replies "It is the will to protect these citizens within these village walls. As hokage it is my duty to protect it from any threat.

Knowing I have this responsibility keeps me here. I grew up here.

I made my career here. This place gave me meaning.

This place is my home and forever will be"

Naruto turning to look at him says "Spoken like a true leader of his village. I just want you to know my offer stands if you want to join if you decide to leave" Sarutobi only nods before Naruto continues "Are you sure you cannot help me with at least getting me started.

At least finding an abandon plain of land or village, something?"

Sarutobi looks at him for a couple minutes silently weighing out his options. "If he does leave I don't think anyone could stop him.

Not even me. But then again if I help him with this one thing then he might stay here a little longer.

Although it will be interesting to see where this idea will go. " Finally deciding he speaks.

"I may be able to help you with at least finding a place. But you will have to do something for me" Naruto now giving Sarutobi his full attention "And what would you need help with?" Sarutobi responds "A woman by the name of Mei Terumi has sent me letters about a certain situation happening in Kirigakure.

She is the leader of a rebel group trying to overthrow the current Mizukage" Naruto nods "I assume she is not happy with how the Mizukage is ruling. "

Sarutobi nods "Yes, the current mizukage from what I know is a tyrant and has killed and disposed of everyone who are not loyal to him. Like you he is too a jincuriki.

Now what I need from you is to go assist her with this war they are having and end it along with rebuilding Kiri after. She will be here in a couple days.

She promises if this war ends and we help, she will secure an alliance with us when she takes the seat of the next Mizukage. Having an alliance with her will give us a strong ally in the future.

If you can do this for me, I will give you a place to look to start rebuilding your village" Naruto looked at him for awhile trying to see if he had even one hint of deception in his eyes. He then spoke to Akane and Kyoka.

"Ladies are you there?" Both Akane and Kyoka reply " Yes we are Naruto-kun" Naruto then asks "What do you ladies think? He wants me to do a mission in exchange for information on where to start a village. My question though is why would he give information knowing I will become a missing ninja in a few months?"

Akane replies "That is very weird actually Naruto-kun. If I do remember correctly, there is some law on when a ninja of a village leaves their home village they are marked as missing ninja's and are put in a book to be hunted for money.

I don't think he would want to do that ether. What do you think Kyoka?"

Kyoka replies 'Maybe he is considering your offer Naruto-kun. Look at the facts, hes already in his old age, he is stuck here doing paper work, despite his skills being still amazing, he cant fight like he used too.

Maybe he's looking for a place when he gives up the title. ' Nodding Naruto speaks up

"Thank you girls for your thoughts. I won't really know what he is really planning until later.

So for now these are only assumptions towards his actions. Regardless I will not hesitate to fight him if he tries to ruin my plans.

As much as I love and respect the old man I can't let that happen. Thank you Aka-chan, Kyoka-chan.

I love you both" Akane and Kyoka smiled then replied lovingly, "We love you too Naruto-kun"

Focusing back on Sarutobi "Very well, I will accept this mission. I hope you are not trying to deceive me old man.

The power you witnessed in the stadium wasn't even half of what I really have" Sarutobi with a slight tick mark at has remark "Do not worry Naruto-kun, your secret is safe with me. In plus I do know you are stronger then me anyways.

And lets just say I'm making up for not being their as much for you during your childhood"

Naruto smiles. "Thank you ji-ji" As soon as Naruto was about to walk out Sarutobi interrupted his actions "Oh Naruto-kun before you leave, here are the papers for the academy tomorrow.

Just give this to the head instructor, his name is Iruka and he should fill you in"

"Alright thank you ji-ji. Ill see you later" Sarutobi nods.

Sitting back on his chair he drifts his thoughts to what Naruto says. "Starting a new village and wanting to be the hokage and most feared shinobi in all of the elemental lands.

If anyone can do it, it would certainly be you Naruto-kun. "

Naruto was now walking back to his home. Naruto was happy to know he was now going to get started with his dreams of making his own village.

Not paying attention he bumped into someone knocking them down. Upon noticing he sticks his hands out and notices its a girl.

"I am very sorry miss. I was wrapped up in my thoughts.

I wasn't paying attention to where I was going" He said smiling. The girl takes her hand.

Looking at her further he took in her appearance. She had beautiful, long dark blue hair that maybe reached to her back.

She was wearing a loose fitting, long-sleeved, lavender zip-up jacket with a mesh armour underneath. She had navy blue pants and black, low-heeled sandals.

Looking at her face he saw she had beautiful fair skin and pupiless eyes which made him stare at her for awhile. But he noticed that her eyes were red and a little puffy.