Yohoho And A Bottle O Juice 24

Chapter 24

“Naruto… you know you can let her go now… I don’t think she’s going anywhere any time soon…” Sai said to Naruto, who was stil latched onto Naruiko. He had his arms wrapped around her right arm in a tight hold. Naruto pouted and stuck his tongue out at Sai and Neji who were standing in front of them.

“Put that tongue back in your mouth before I come over there and bite it off.” Sai threatened with a chuckle. Naruto immediately slurped his tongue back inside the refuge of his mouth and blushed. Naruiko sighed and pinched the bridge of her nose with her left hand, because her other arm was useless at the moment.

“Naruto…” She warned in an agitated voice. Naruto just whimpered slightly and held onto her even tighter. Sai snickered, while Neji grumbled in jealousy.

Why wasn’t Naruto hanging onto me!? was what Neji was thinking at the moment..

Hey Naru-chan… I think you should let her go now… Kyuubi said calmingly while trying to get the boy off of her.

‘fine…’ Naruto said to Kyuubi while reluctantly removing his arms from Naruiko. She sighed in relief and moved her arm around to try and get the blood to go through it again, but she froze when she saw Naruto. His face was tilting downwards, and his shoulders were shaking slightly. She saw tiny drops of tears hit the wooden floor, making the wood a little darker. Naruto snapped his head up and looked at his sister as if she had betrayed him.

“Where were you this whole time?! I’ve been so worried about you! I’m so glad you’re alright… I just don’t want to loose you again…” Naruto said and hugged her tightly.

Instead of pushing him away this time, Naruiko just patted his head and hugged him back with her right arm.

“I’m sorry I didn’t try to find you sooner Naruto, but Kyuubi needed me there and all…” Naruiko said softly. Sai, Neji, and Itachi’s jaws dropped at the display of affection the heartless and emotionless Naruiko was showing. Itachi was just passing by to find and torment Sasuke but he couldn’t help noticing Naruiko and Naruto (hard to not Notice them…).

“Wait… You were with Kyuubi…?” Naruto repeated in a growl.

“Why didn’t you tell me!?!” Naruto shouted and let go of her.

“Ummmm..” Naruiko said, but Naruto didn’t seem to hear her. He was passing back and forth angrily.

“What do you mean ‘You never asked’?! You should’ve told me that my SISTER was onboard your ship! A member of your crew”

There was a long silence. Naruiko understood that he was actually talking to Kyuubi in his head, but because Itachi, Neji, and Sai weren’t told about the sealing ritual, they thought Naruto may just be loosing it. Not that he ever had it….

“I don’t like that tone you’re using!” Naruto warned aloud and started tapping his foot.

“Yes I’m mad at you!”

“No! I don’t care how sorry you are!”

Sai and Neji exchanged confused glances while Itachi snickered and snuck away to find Sasuke and tell him that his precious Naruto has finally lost his mind.

“Wait… what? I am not talking out loud… Am I?” Naruto turned around to see Neji and Sai looking at him like he was crazy, and Naruiko just stood there patiently.

“Oops…” Naruto said and laughed nervously. Sai and Neji still didn’t budge. Naruto took this as his chance to run away, and that’s exactly what he did, right after giving his Sister a hug.

Naruto ran down the stairs that led to the inside of the ship and raced through the narrow wooden hallway. He didn’t stop running until something large came in front of him and he was knocked backwards with a nasty thud. He groaned in pain and rubbed his nose and forehead where he was hit wile he looked up to see what stopped him. It was a door!

“Oh my god! Are you okay?!” a feminine voice shouted. Naruto saw a woman poke her head past the door and came to sit at his side. She had dirt blonde hair and light hazel eyes. He also saw that she was wearing very high quality clothing and she had huge breasts. Naruto knew that she couldn’t be a pirate, but she looked really familiar…

“Yeah I’m fine” Naruto gritted out while climbing to his feet slowly. She held onto his arm lightly to make sure he wouldn’t fall and smiled when he was finally back on his feet.

“So… I’m guessing you’re Naruto.” She said thoughtfully. Naruto grinned sweetly at her and nodded.

“Yes ma’am. You look really familiar! Have we met before?” Naruto asked while trying to place in his mind where he had seen her before.

“My name is—“

“Oh wait! Now I remember you! You were in the Konoha bar that one time! Treasure Isle! I didn’t recognize you because you were wearing a hoodie that time! I still can’t believe you drank all that Sake in one minute! Mr.Smith had to restock on the Sake that same day!” Naruto said excitedly while waving his arms around. Tsunade looked worried at first, but then she remembered that Jaraiya wasn’t hear to scold her at the moment, so she just smiled down at the boy and nodded.

“That’s me alright! That was a while ago though! I can’t believe you would still remember that…” She said.

“Why wouldn’t I remember that! And you told the coolest stories when you were there.” Naruto exclaimed while jumping up and down slightly.

Tsunade chuckled at how enthusiastic and happy this boy was. He was the complete opposite of Sasuke.

‘well like they always say “Opposites attract…” I Gotta hand it to them on this one…’ Tsunade thought.

“Tsunade! There you are! I’ve been looking everywhere for you!”

Naruto and Tsunade looked sideways to see a white haired man stomping his way down the hall.

“Who’s that?” Naruto asked while pointing to the spiky haired man. He was also wearing expensive looking clothes, so Naruto guessed that the two must know each other well then.

“Oh yes. Naruto, this is my husband, Jaraiya…” She said as said man stopped next to them. He looked down at Naruto, who was grumbling about his small height, and blinked at him a few times. Then the man smirked and chuckled pervertedly when he remembered that this was the boy that Sasuke was fooling around with yesterday. He was going to comment about it, but he stopped when he felt a dark aura behind him. It was a very familiar, dark aura… He slowly turned his head to see Sasuke Uchiha glaring at him, as if daring the man to say anything perverted. Jaraiya gulped loudly and shut his mouth. Sasuke smirked triumphantly while he made his way towards Naruto.

Itachi had been telling him to go check and make sure Naruto was alright, and the boy seemed fine to him. Sasuke sighed at how worked up he got, about something Itachi had said. He shouldn’t have believed him, but that doesn’t stop him from worrying about his dobe.

“Idiot…” Sasuke grunted while bopping Naruto on the head lightly.

“What did I do this time Teme?!” Naruto whined will rubbing his head, where it was abused.

Sasuke didn’t say anything and just ignored him. Naruto growled and was about to attack the boy when Tsunade cut in.

“I see you’ve already met my step-son, Sasuke Uchiha.” Tsunade said while nodding towards said raven-haired beauty.

“Step… son…” Naruto repeated slowly.

“So that means that she’s your mom?!” Naruto asked happily while looking at Sasuke and pointing towards the woman standing next to them. Sasuke’s eyes narrowed dangerously.

“She isn’t my mom. My real mom died a long time ago… she isn’t my mom, nor will she ever be.” Sasuke growled. Tsunade looked putdown at that remark and her head hung low in defeat. Jaraiya huffed in annoyance and he was just about to give his step-son a good punch but Naruto beat him to it.

Sasuke landed with a heavy thud on the floor.

“You ungrateful bastard! At least you’ve had someone that you could call family! They probably did everything they could to try and make you feel at home again! I don’t know what happened to your other mom, but I know enough to see that you’re being a spoiled brat, Sasuke!” Naruto shouted, tears slowly making there way down his face. Sasuke looked horrified, guilty, and completely taken aback; things that Tsunade nor Jaraiya had never seen on the boy’s face. Naruto wiped the tears away quickly and dashed off, away from them.

Sasuke sat up and rubbed the newly forming bruise adorning his pale cheek(face). Tsunade looked at Sasuke worriedly and then she moved her eyes to where Naruto had disappeared to. Jaraiya looked like he was about ready to either cry or laugh his ass off. Sasuke glared at them, like they were just an obstacle in his way, but then stopped. Naruto’s words came crashing down on him, and another wave of guilt started gnawing at his insides. Why did this blonde have to make him feel so much emotion all the time?! But I guess that’s what happens when you’re in….love.



Naruto sat himself high up on the top boom that was on the main mast of the ship. The boom was located a couple of feet away from the crow’s nest, but Naruto wasn’t being bothered by anyone yet, and he felt comforted by the silence.

You okay, Naru-chan?

well… So much for the silence.

‘Yeah… I’m fine.. It’s just… The stupid Teme…’

What did he do this time?

‘He’s just a selfish bastard that probably doesn’t even know what the words “Thank You” even mean.’ Naruto grumbled, while Kyuubi listened patiently.

‘He’s such an evil, mean, cockatoo-headed-teme! Then… Why do I still like him Kyuubi!? Why do I still feel safe around him… Why do… why do I feel complete when I’m standing next to him?’ Naruto asked more to himself than to Kyuubi. Naruto snuggled his knees closer to his chest and stared out at the setting sun. The sky had turned into a beautiful mixture of red, pink, orange, and scarlet. The clouds were even died a light pink with a glowing yellow outline. The colors also had found there way onto the ocean surface, making it shine.

“Tomorrow’s the day, huh Kyuubi?” Naruto asked, trying to change the subject.

yep… Naruto… Tomorrow, when it’s time. I want you to promise me that whatever happens, don’t let me take control of your body. You have a strong will, and you have the personality to never give up. And I like that about you. Just whatever I say, what ever I do, just know that I don’t mean it. Kyuubi warned. Naruto smiled and nodded.

“I promise…” Naruto said aloud.

‘Hey… Do you know what ever happened to Shukaku….’

Not really…


MeanWhile…</u>


Somewhere in the middle of the ocean, far away from Tsunade’s ship, was a small life boat, surrounded by at least ten different sharks. And sitting that small boat, was Shukaku. He was laughing and cackling evilly. His eyes twitched occasionally.

And gripped tightly in his arms was a large red scroll…