Chapter 8 (1/2)

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Chapter 8: Target Matsuri

Naruto lay against the wall at the head of the bed that he was supposed to have shared with Ino. Although a blonde was currently snuggled into his side it was the one he had started the night with. Temari was currently rubbing a hand up and down his c.h.e.s.t while the leg currently resting on top of his made similar motions.

He heard a small m.o.a.n come from the other bed and looking over could see it had come from Tayuya as Ino readjusted herself on top of her b.r.e.a.s.t. After his first time with Temari, he had set about pleasing both Tayuya and Ino before picking up his newest lover and carrying her to the other bed where they could talk. He explained everything that they had learned up till now as well as his ultimate goal. She had yet to say anything, but since she hadn't laughed like some of his other lovers figured that was a good sign.

Hoping to hear her opinion he asked, ”Well what do you think?”

”It's certainly ambitious,” Temari replied.

”That's it,” he said surprised, ”I figure someone with your analytical skills would tell me the odds of pulling this off are rather small.”

Temari smiled but said, ”I made out with an ex-sound-nin that I tried to kill. If someone had told me that laid in store for my future. I probably would have laughed in their face.”

”Fair enough,” Naruto said with a small chuckle, ”How about the rest of it though? Do you have a problem with helping me knowing that you may have to feed me critical information about your home?”

Temari moved away from his side to look him in the eye to ask, ”What if I did?”

”I don't know,” Naruto admitted honestly. ”I may be able to force you. But I don't think I could do that to you, and now that you know what I'm planning you could be a hindrance if you wanted. I wouldn't make you give us information but I would force you to be quiet. That would probably be just as bad for you since you would know I would move onto another woman and she may give me what I wanted.”

Temari nodded her head as she knew it would be. That Naruto had that kind of power over her was rather frightening but that he wouldn't force her to betray her home made her confident of her answer as she said, ”I'll help. But, what about Gaara?”

”What do you mean?”

Naruto leaned his head against the wall looking at the ceiling and said, ”I had originally planned too. I'm not so sure if that's a good idea anymore.”

”Why?”

Naruto smiled as he said with a light tone, ”Well first put yourself into your premake-out with a girl shoes,” but turning serious he continued, ”I seduced his sister and have the ability to turn her into a spy against her will. If you were him would you still trust me?”

”No,” Temari admitted, ”Yet at the same time Gaara does trust you like no other. Not telling him may be more damning.”

”Yeah I know, but…”

Temari stopped him placing her finger against his lips saying, ”I'm not done. Also, let's face facts, you didn't seduce me. We were both driven together by those two over there.”

”I suppose that's true,” Naruto agreed sparing a look at the two n.a.k.e.d women hugging each other. ”But do you think Gaara will see the difference?”

”I don't know,” Temari said. Placing a kiss against his c.h.e.s.t, she asked, ”Naruto if you have the ability to control their and my actions. Why didn't you simply force them to abandon their plans for us?”

”I didn't think of it,” Naruto admitted, ”But besides that, if we're going to unite the shinobi world it's going to take more than just me. Taking away your and the other's free will to tell me that I'm wrong will do a disservice to you and me. Tsunade, Ino, Tayuya, and I imagine Hinata all thought me ignoring you because of my friendship with Gaara was foolish.” He stopped when he noticed a look pass over her face causing him to ask, ”That bothers you doesn't it?”

”Which basically proves my point,” Naruto said, ”Had I robbed Tsunade of her ability to override me. Well, you probably would have. All of you are such incredible people that taking away your ability to make your own decisions diminish what you can help me achieve.”

”You certainly have a way with words,” Temari said looking up from his shoulder to gaze upon his face.

Naruto looked down and said, ”I only say what I feel.” He leaned down to kiss her which she quickly returned.

Pulling away she said, ”That's what makes it all the more powerful.” She then leaned back in to kiss his c.h.e.s.t, before moving down to place several along his abdomen. Naruto had a good idea of where her final destination was so ran his hand down the back of her spine. Reaching her b.u.t.t, he gave it a squeeze just as she began placing kisses along his flaccid c.o.c.k. As she reached the tip giving it a kiss as well, he reached around her a.s.s and began to slide a finger along her lower lips before burying two of his fingers inside her.

Temari closed her eyes and m.o.a.n.e.d at Naruto's ministrations. She smiled as she focused on his d.i.c.k once more to find that it had risen to occasion as a result of her actions. L.i.c.k.i.n.g around the tip, she stroked the rest of his length until the taste of it changed as he began to ooze prec.u.m. She took as much of him into her mouth as she could while stroking what remained. But found concentrating on the task in front of her difficult due to Naruto's own efforts.

She pulled her mouth away to m.o.a.n deeply as he began to rub a particular s.e.n.s.i.t.i.v.e spot within her. She was just about to place him back in her mouth when he picked her lower half up and holding her around the midsection began to eat her out from his sitting position. Her lower legs and feet where resting along the wall that his back was against so she used chakra to keep them in place in order to make it easier on Naruto to hold her as he dined on her p.u.s.s.y.

”Oh Kami, your tongue feels divine Naruto,” she m.o.a.n.e.d appreciatively. Deciding to show her appreciation through action she swallowed his staff once more working her head back and forth stopping at the tip occasionally to lick around it. As good as Naruto was making her feel Temari wanted more so without warning cut the chakra to her legs and slid down his body. Bringing her lower body above his stiff c.o.c.k, while facing away, Temari rose up on her knees and could feel Naruto rub himself along her soaking wet p.u.s.s.y. Holding it steady for her, they both g.r.o.a.n.e.d as she began to slowly sink down on him. When he was buried in her completely Temari sighed in satisfaction and remained still to bask in the feeling of fullness that she was quickly becoming addicted too.

Eventually she began to raise and lower her h.i.p.s with Naruto meeting her downward thrusts half way. Reaching forward she grabbed Naruto's ankles as she continued to move her h.i.p.s up and down. Naruto was mesmerized by the amazing view the position gave him of his d.i.c.k sliding in and out of her wet passage. Reaching forward he placed his hand on the top of her a.s.s aiding her downward thrust as he began to thrust up harder into her. It had the d.e.s.i.r.ed effect as Temari shot up arching her back as he pulled a yell of, ”THAT'S IT NARUTO….RIGHT THERE…SHIT RIGHT THERE…”

Enjoying her screams, he reached up to cup her b.r.e.a.s.ts only to find her hands already there. Placing his over hers they both groped and squeezed her b.r.e.a.s.ts as they settled into a fast rhythm. After several minutes Temari placed her hands on Naruto's t.h.i.g.hs as he brought his to her h.i.p.s, and she began to grinned herself into his l.a.p in a circular pattern causing him to groan. Placing her chin into her c.h.e.s.t she bit her bottom lip to stave off her impending o.r.g.a.s.m wanting to keep the feelings churning about inside her going as long as possible.

”I'm close too, Temari.”

”Together…together please,” she pleaded.

Naruto didn't respond with words instead began to raise and lower her h.i.p.s. Placing one of his hands near the top of her p.u.s.s.y he waited till he felt his own d.e.s.i.r.e to c.u.m become overwhelming and then giving her c.l.i.t a little rub sat back against the wall as her c.u.n.t milked him off his seed. As her o.r.g.a.s.m hit and Naruto released his load inside of her, Temari raised her head towards the ceiling and shouted, ”Oh…Godddddd…there's so much.”

As her o.r.g.a.s.m subsided Temari wobbled slightly before falling backwards into Naruto's c.h.e.s.t. He wrapped his arms around her and placed a kiss against her neck. As she felt sleep beginning to overtake her Temari wasn't exactly sure what it was she felt for the boy, but she did know that she owed Tsunade, Tayuya, and Ino for forcing Naruto to introduce her to a world of p.l.e.a.s.u.r.e.

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Sakura watched Ayame hum to herself as she prepared some ingredients for use later. She wasn't sure why she decided to eat at the small stand but the way the young woman on the other side of the counter was acting was getting on her nerves. In truth though, it wasn't just Ayame, but Tsunade, Hinata, and Ino as well.

Sakura hadn't noticed the change that the women had gone through since her return from Grass Country. No that honor had belonged to Shizune since Sakura had been too upset about Naruto's disappearance from her life to really notice. However Tsunade's first apprentice and assistant had, at least in her master.

The two apprentices had been enjoying a break from their hospital duties when Tsunade had walked through the break room. Sakura had been staring into her tea trying to come up with some way to make things go back to the way they used to be between her and Naruto so hadn't noticed the Hokage pass through. After Tsunade had left Shizune had placed her chin onto her hand and said, ”I wonder what has had Lady Tsunade in such a good mood lately.”

”Sorry, what was that?” Sakura asked looking up from her drink upon Shizune's speaking

Sakura remembering how Tsunade had put her in her place after complaining about Naruto's going to Suna without her so had a hard time picturing what Shizune was saying. Voicing her opinion she said, ”I haven't noticed any change.”

”Really,” Shizune said surprised, ”You haven't noticed that Tsunade has caught up on all her paperwork, or that she hasn't attempted to sneak off to drink and gamble lately. Not to mention, she finally granted my request that she take on a second assistant.”

Sakura truly hadn't but going over her memories couldn't deny what Shizune said was true. Coming up with a theory she said, ”Maybe with Hinata there to assist, it's helped to streamline things a bit so that she can keep up. With more free time she can now gamble and drink when the office is closed.”

”That's just it,” Shizune said, ”She hasn't had a drop in weeks. I'm the one that normally has to restock her supply so check from time to time. I haven't needed to get a new bottle in weeks. I've even checked her secret stash and they've been gathering dust.”

The two women had lapsed into silence shortly after that each trying to think of a reason for their master's change. Sakura had wanted to ask if Tsunade began to change around the time she had been out of the village. However she had been too embarrassed as she would probably have to admit that the reason she wanted to know was because it would be about the same time Naruto had changed as well.

Watching Ayame had brought her mind back to that memory though and thinking about it she realized that Tsunade and Naruto weren't the only people to have changed recently. Ino had as well going from someone who had claimed to be madly in love with Sasuke to someone who didn't even care if he returned. Then there was Hinata as well, who seemed not only more outgoing, but seemed hellbent on learning the ins and outs of politics. If she really wanted to expand her theory even the tough as nails Head Anbu captained seemed more relaxed and happy the last time she had gone to her office to pick up some paperwork.

Realizing that quite a few women had changed, she focused on the one that had changed the most to her, which was Ino. Thinking back to just before she left on the mission Sakura remembered that Ino had quickly come to Naruto's defense when she had been upset about his not going on the mission. Ino had even claimed that Naruto hadn't chosen her for something but had quickly clamed up about what. Whatever it was Sakura was positive it went deeper than Ino taking care of his plants. Because if she was right the kunoichi had no problem showering at Naruto's considering the time she had seen Ino there. Thinking of that moment Sakura began to wonder if Naruto was the cause of all the changes she noticed in the women around her.

Sakura began to rub her forehead feeling it begin to hurt as she admitted that Naruto's distancing himself from her must be bothering her more than she thought if she was coming up with such a crazy theory. Ayame seemed to notice her distress asking, ”Are you alright, Sakura?”

”I'm a little stressed out I guess,” she admitted.

Feeling embarrassed Sakura said, ”I'd rather not say.” Ayame nodded her head and went back to her work. However after several minutes Sakura asked, ”Ayame, has Naruto talked about me recently?”

”No, not really,” Ayame admitted. Although she was privy to why Naruto was acting so distant with his teammate she still asked, ”Why?”

Sakura thought for a moment before saying, ”Well… ever since I came back from that mission to Grass Naruto's been so different with me.”

Ayame nodded and could see Sakura was obviously hoping that Ayame had the answer as to why. Although she did, she knew it wasn't her place to say anything. Instead she asked, ”Do you mind if I ask you something?” Sakura shook her head no, so Ayame said, ”What are your plans after you two bring back Sasuke?”

Sakura was caught by surprise but said, ”I'm not sure I understand what you mean. Hopefully once he's back everything will go back to normal.”

Ayame nodded her head figuring that was the case so added, ”Perhaps Naruto realizes that is impossible.”

”It's not impossible,” Sakura quickly snapped.

”I'm sorry Sakura, but I'm afraid you're wrong,” Ayame responded calmly. Sakura was about to argue but Ayame cut her off saying, ”Look Sakura that you are here worried about Naruto no longer dotting on you shows that it is.” A little of the bitterness she felt at Sakura bled into her voice as she continued, ”Three years ago Naruto would have done anything for you. While he still intends to bring back Sasuke I think he's realized the truth of matter.”

Surprised at the hostile tone the young woman had taken with her Sakura weakly asked, ”What truth?”

Sakura glared and said challengingly, ”What's wrong with that?”

”What you want is Naruto to go back to fawning over you while you chase someone who already proved he doesn't give a damn about you,” Ayame replied up for the challenge. Leaning forward Ayame placed a hand on the counter saying, ”Naruto probably is simply preparing for the day when you forget about him once Sasuke is returned to the village. He'll give you your fondest wish Sakura. He'll reunite you with your beloved Sasuke, but don't ask him to stand around cheering for you afterwards.” Leaning in Ayame added, ”Because he doesn't need too.”

A customer entered the stand and was about to leave since the two young women were openly glaring at each other. However, Ayame broke eye contact first saying to the man cheerfully, ”Welcome to Ichiraku…”

As Ayame moved away Sakura threw her money for the meal down feeling angry at the waitress. But as she walked away from the stand felt a cold chill as she understood the implications of what Ayame had said. Naruto's distancing himself from her was in preparation of Sasuke's return and judging by Ayame's tone there was a line of people preparing to push Sakura to the side in hopes of capturing what had once been her place in Naruto's heart. But thinking of Ino, Hinata and now Ayame she realized the truth that it may have already happened.

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Entering Suna, Naruto began to feel a sense of dread. Being honest with himself, he admitted it was because he did feel guilty about what happened between Temari and him. As they neared the Kazekage's mansion Temari looked over her shoulder sending him a tight smile. Although she hadn't asked since their first night together he knew she wished to know what he planned to tell Gaara if anything.

The truth was he didn't know himself. Ino linked her arm with his discreetly catching his attention with her eyes when he looked at her. Following where she gazed next he almost laughed seeing Tayuya, who had traveled ahead of them, dressed as a barmaid at a bar whose primary clientele appeared to be shinobi. Naruto sighed figuring that once he returned to Konoha that a smug Tsunade would be sure to rub it in his face that she was right about his adding Temari. Especially since it was probably due to the Work Visa Temari had supplied that Tayuya was able to gain employment so quickly.

Entering the mansion, they made their way to Gaara's office. Temari knocked on the door receiving a crisp reply of, ”Enter.”

Doing as commanded, the two Konoha shinobi followed behind Temari as she entered the office. Gaara stared at them for a moment before saying, ”Welcome home Temari.”

”Thank you Gaara.”

”It is good to see you again as well Naruto.”

”Heh, heh, yeah same here,” Naruto replied nervously. His nervousness must have shown as Gaara arched an eyebrow at his friend.

Pressing on Gaara said addressing his sister, ”I trust you have the information on the Konoha contestants we can expect to be coming here?”

”Yes Gaara,” Temari answered.

”Good,” he replied before focusing on the two foreign shinobi, ”Naruto, Ino as my guests please enjoy all Suna has to offer while I compose the list of our shinobi that will be entering. Once it is finished will you deliver it to the Hokage for me?”

”Sure no problem,” Ino said when it became apparent Naruto wasn't going to speak.

Gaara nodded again noting Naruto's strange behavior but said, ”Thank you. Temari please see to our guests.”

Temari looked over her shoulder giving Naruto a smile before saying, ”No problem.”

Naruto however said, ”Actually I'd like a moment alone with Gaara if you two don't mind?” Ino frowned getting the sense that Naruto was going to do something reckless but Temari nodded ushering the kunoichi from the room.

”What is it Naruto?” Gaara asked his friend hoping he could help him get over what was bothering him.

”Well you see… The thing is…” Naruto said but couldn't think of a way to explain to Gaara what it was he wanted to tell him.

”Please relax,” Gaara said as Naruto tried and failed to speak several times. ”I'm sure whatever it is that is bothering you isn't that bad.”

Taking a deep breath Naruto blurted out, ”I slept with Temari.” Gaara just stared at him in response. Figuring that since he hadn't been crushed by the Kazekage's sand yet that he should take the moment he had to explain himself, he laid everything on the line for his friend.

When he finished talking Gaara remained silent for a while before saying softly, ”Get out.”

”Look Gaara, I truly didn't want you to find out like this but…”

”GET OUT,” Gaara said cutting him off and his tone telling Naruto that remaining further might be dangerous.

Naruto's head dropped but he turned towards the door. Grabbing the door handle he stopped for a moment. He was about to apologize once more but decided against it leaving the office. Upon stepping into the lobby Ino asked, ”What is it?”

”I think I screwed up big time,” Naruto said sending a look at the door.

”You didn't…” Ino began but trailed off when Naruto nodded.

Temari placed a hand on Naruto's shoulder saying, ”Thank you.”

”Thank you,” Ino said her ire rising, ”Depending on how Gaara responds we all could be in serious trouble.”

Naruto's shoulders dropped even further hearing that but Temari remained calm saying, ”I'll talk to him later. For now let's find you a place to stay.”

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Tayuya placed the drink in front of the shinobi she was serving before returning to the bar to grab several more glasses. Putting them on her tray, she turned from the counter they had rested on, and her eyes searching for the quickest and most accessible path to the next table she needed to get too. Finding it, she took off passing through some of the rowdy shinobi to reach her customers. As she did so she discreetly observed some of the kunoichi among the patrons. Although there were a few only two of them really caught her attention as being necessary to Naruto's goal.

The first was a jounin who was dressed in the standard uniform of a Sunagakure Jounin. Her head was covered in a white turban but Tayuya could still make out brown hair beneath it. She possessed blue eyes and had red markings on her cheeks. According to her bingo book the woman's name was Maki and much like her dress suggested she was an elite jounin of the village. What made her a target though was some of the rumors that were surrounding her, which were that she may be in line to join the Suna Shinobi council when one of the older members stepped down.

Keeping an eye on her for later, Tayuya realized that she needed to speak with Naruto and Kyuubi at some point. The reason being, that since her mission to get Naruto to sleep with Temari had succeeded she was now beginning her long term one of finding suitable targets. But upon entering employment at the bar Tayuya realized that even if she marked them in her book there was a chance that she would have moved on to another town or village before Naruto could seduce them. Therefore she needed a jutsu that would allow her to mark targets so that Naruto could locate and approach them later at his leisure, since in all likelihood Akatsuki would be making Naruto's life difficult soon.

Placing several drinks down at her customers' table she took that last one to the second woman she had marked as a possible target. The light haired woman thanked her before taking a sip of the drink which wasn't alcoholic. Tayuya nodded and walked away. The reason Tayuya was considering her was mainly because she didn't even have an entry in her book. Considering that Suna and Konoha were allies Tayuya took that to mean that the woman was probably one of the few Suna shinobi with a Kekkei Genkai. Since she wasn't listed in her book it was safe to assume that Suna wished to keep her under wraps which made her a valuable target for Naruto.

It took over an hour of discreet monitoring of the crowd to even learn her name which was Pakura. She only learned that after the lonely looking woman left the bar and a collective sigh could be felt. She learned why a moment later when a Suna shinobi called her mummy making Pakura. When a chunin who looked like he had only recently achieved that rank asked why she was called that. The man had informed the boy of a story surrounding her using her Scorch bloodline to turn a high ranking noble's son into a mummy. Although the son had a reputation as a player and even had a few rumors of forcing women to please him swirling around him, many still refused to believe that he had attacked Pakura. Men kept their distance from her for fear that she may do the same thing to them as a result. When the chunin had asked why she wasn't punished for the murder if they didn't know what truly happened. The storyteller had replied that the Fourth Kazekage had been unwilling to allow one of his few assets to be destroyed. So with even the Kazekage siding with her because of her abilities it was generally agreed upon by most that it was best to just keep their distance.

Tayuya filled the information away for later getting back to her job since a few people were beckoning her for refills. Deciding that she would find Naruto directly after her shift instead of in the morning like she originally planned, she picked up her tray and dived back into the mass of bodies to get to the table that had been waiting the longest.

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Naruto stared at Ino who was still sitting in a chair glaring at him. She had been there ever since Temari had booked them into the hotel and had shown them their rooms. The Suna Kunoichi had taken off shortly after presumably to talk to her brother. Ino upon entering the room had marched to the chair and simply planted herself there facing away from him, her whole demeanor showing how angry she was.

After several hours of silence he said, ”Ino, I already said I'm sorry.”

She didn't respond, much like the other times he had apologized, but after several minutes did finally say, ”Yeah well tell me how sorry you are when we're sitting in a Suna cell.”

”At least we'll have each other,” he replied trying to lighten the mood. Yet knew he had failed spectacularly as she turned her head to face him and her eyes narrowed in anger.

”What would you have me do Ino?” Naruto asked in exasperation. ”He's my friend and I slept with his sister turning her into a potential spy.”

Ino turned to face him saying angrily, ”Big deal. You're not the only one keeping secrets from a friend.”

Realizing she was talking about Sakura, he said, ”That's different.”

”Really how so,” Ino quickly said her tone telling Naruto that again he would have been better keeping his mouth shut.

”Well… I mean… she's interested in Sasuke and…”

”That isn't it,” Ino said cutting him off, ”It's different because here you needed to keep the secret and found you couldn't because of some measure of guilt, but didn't consider that maybe I feel the same way.”

Naruto hung his head but admitted, ”You're right. I'm sorry.”

Lying down on the single large bed he stared up at the ceiling and said, ”I really screwed this up, didn't I?”

Ino felt some of her anger fade away when Naruto admitted he was wrong so getting up from the chair she was in made her way to the bed. Sitting next to him she said, ”Hey, we'll find a way to fix this.”

Naruto nodded saying, ”I hope you're right.” Changing the subject he asked, ”Do you really feel guilty about not being able to tell Sakura.” When Ino nodded he asked, ”Why?”

”Because, you are probably one of the best things that has ever happened to me,” Ino said, ”and I can't share it with her. Also she's hurting by your giving her the cold shoulder and I can't even tell her why.”

”I can't promise you that I'll tell her or let you Ino,” Naruto said prompting Ino to sigh, ”But I'll try to be more considerate of your feelings the next time I feel like opening my big mouth.”

Trying to lighten the mood as well Ino said, ”Since it's very likely that we'll soon be locked away in a Suna cell. I guess I won't have to worry about keeping this a secret from Sakura much longer.”

”There you go. I was sure there was a bright side to this,” Naruto said allowing a small chuckle to escape him.

Ino smiled but before she could reply a knock at the door attracted their attention. Due to his mark on the person they were able to tell that it was Tayuya. Naruto got up to let her in the room, but before she could bring up what brought her there she asked, ”What's going on?” upon feeling some of the remaining tension in the room.

Smiling that she was about to stir up another hornets' nest for Naruto. Ino said, ”Naruto told Gaara everything.”

”You did what?” Tayuya said getting angry except for a whole slew of different reasons then Ino. Naruto sighed as he tried to calm down the angry red-head coming to the conclusion that having a small harem s.u.c.k.e.d when all the women were of the opinion you had acted like an idiot.

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Gaara stood on a rooftop and used his Third Eye Technique to keep Naruto under surveillance. He admitted to being surprised as it appeared the red-head that had entered the room was rather upset with him. No doubt due to Naruto's telling him about what he had done and how he planned to unify the world. Gaara found that strange since Naruto had made it sound like he gained some sort of power over them. But as he tried to calm the red-head down it didn't seem to be working. He was lost in thought wondering what that meant when he heard, ”Don't you have Anbu for keeping tabs on people?”

Surprised his sister had been able to sneak up on him Gaara spun saying, ”Are you here to silence me?”

A look of hurt crossed her face but she said, ”I suppose I am in a matter of speaking.” Calmly she walked past him to gaze into the room where Naruto was staying. She smiled seeing her lover cowering slightly from an enraged Tayuya who was being held back by Ino.

”I don't understand what is going on there,” Gaara admitted after coming to the conclusion Temari wasn't there to attack him.

”If I had to guess,” Temari said with a small chuckle as a lamp got tossed causing the room to go dark, ”Tayuya is upset probably because she's spent three years trapped in a coma and is likely afraid that Naruto's telling you about his jutsu means she may be spending more time locked away in a prison.”

”Doesn't he have a means to control them,” Gaara asked before adding, ”and you?”

”Yes,” Temari admitted turning from the window a smile on her lips as the light came back on to find Tayuya straddling Naruto making out with him.

Gaara turned away from the window with a blush on his cheeks as he said, ”I guess he used it.”

”No,” Temari said with a laugh as Ino got involved pushing Tayuya to the side to kiss the blond boy, ”I think Tayuya simply came to the realization that if you end up arresting all of us it's going to be a while before she can be with him so doesn't want to waste any of the remaining time they have fighting.”

”Us,” Gaara said facing his sister, ”You include yourself in that estimate.”

”Why shouldn't I?” Temari asked, ”After all you can't exactly trust me now.”

”But you are my sister and probably a victim of that jutsu,” Gaara reassured her but was surprised when she laughed.

”Sorry,” Temari said, ”But if you had been there you would have seen that I practically begged Naruto to take me. So considering me a victim is pretty farfetched.”

”Still…”

”Plus while I appreciate you getting upset over my seemingly being a victim. You should understand I'm quite happy with how things turned out,” Temari said which surprised her brother.

”It doesn't bother you that he plans to seduce more women?” Gaara asked.

”No, and while that may be a byproduct of the jutsu it doesn't change the fact that I consider being bound to Naruto better than my status before our trip to Suna.”

”Why?”

Sighing Temari said, ”Because it isn't easy being the sister of the Kazekage.”

”I wasn't aware,” Gaara said sounding apologetic.

”I know and it isn't your fault that most men found approaching me rather intimidating. Even Naruto wasn't going to.” That caught Gaara by surprise which Temari could tell due to his eyes widening fractionally, explaining she added, ”He values your friendship and didn't want to do anything to jeopardize it. It was only because of the machinations of Tsunade and the two girls down there that he eventually broke down.” Smiling she said, ”Trust me, he would have needed to be a eunuch to remain unaffected by the show that was put on. But I believe he was coming here to tell you about his goal and only his sleeping with me made him doubt that you would go along with it.”

”I see,” Gaara said walking towards the opposite side of the roof they were standing on away from the hotel Naruto was staying in. ”Do you believe that he has any chance of uniting the shinobi world?”

”I don't know,” Temari admitted, ”But he did give me my youngest brother back. Something I thought equally impossible just three short years ago.” Gaara faced her, a hint of a smile tugging at his lips. Seeing that Gaara may be coming around she added, ”This may also work to your benefit as well.”

”How so?”

Smiling Temari said, ”You now have a friend with the skill set necessary to solve that problem with Matsuri and her uncle. Once that is taken care of you'll be free to announce your relationship with Sari.”

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Temari entered the room to find Tayuya with her shirt off as she fought for her spot on top of a still dressed Naruto. Ino kept trying to push her to the side every now and then but at the moment was settling for a three way kiss. Temari felt herself grow a little moist at the sight but cleared her throat attracting Naruto's attention. He sat up immediately as did the other two women. When Naruto got off the bed much to a protesting Tayuya's disp.l.e.a.s.u.r.e Temari said, ”Relax, you'll have other opportunities.”

Naruto blew out a breath asking, ”He's not mad anymore?”

”No, he's waiting on the roof across from this room. He wants to talk with you.”

Naruto nodded quickly exiting the hotel. Landing on the roof he was about to speak when Gaara said, ”Naruto, provided you continue to make Temari happy I'll consider the matter dropped. I also thank you for the faith you put into our friendship to include me in this plan of yours.”

”I'll always do my best to cherish her,” Naruto said prompting Gaara to incline his head.

”Good,” Gaara said before adding, ”As Temari pointed out I do find myself in need of a shinobi with your new set of skills.” Naruto arched an eyebrow but remained quiet. Gaara taking that as an invitation to explain said, ”Do you remember Matsuri?”

Naruto thought a moment before saying, ”Wasn't she that academy student that we had to rescue from those weapon makers.”

”Yes,” Gaara said, ”She was quite fearful of weapons if you remember.”

Nodding Naruto said, ”I remember she had witnessed her parents' deaths.”

”Yes, she also apparently carries feelings for me,” Gaara said.

”But you don't return them,” Naruto said prompting the Kazekage to nod in agreement. ”Why not just tell her?”

”I wish it was that simple,” Gaara replied. ”However Matsuri comes from a rather influential family. You may not know this but here in Suna water is more precious than gold. Her parents were successful water prospectors and were killed by bandits.”

”What does that have to do with not telling her how you feel?” Naruto asked.

”I'm getting to that,” Gaara said in a rare moment of irritation.