" Thinking "

Naruto woke up and his eyes flickered as his gaze looked over towards the window in his room, getting a good look of the sky and the few clouds that hovered along it.

Turning over he then look up at the ceiling for a moment before he felt a familiar feeling between his legs. He looked down and groaned again when he saw his manly part was erected and making a sizable tent form from his covers.

It had been that way ever since he last met his girlfriend. To him it's crazy at they been dating almost 6 years he's was 10 when he was started dating him and now he is 15 years old right now he and Yugito both loved each other since than and they Yugito want to move to the Leaf with her boyfriend but she's can't because she's loyal with Kumo it's hard for them. They have always thought they were it was wrong for them to date as they are from different countries as they family always been rivals.

But they didn't care because they both fell in love with each other he remembers the day they first kiss and no matter stay with each other.

As only a few people know they are dating they are only Itachi, Anko, Tsunade, Mana, Shizune, Mikoto and Hiruzen only knows they been together for the last five years. He not tell his parents because he doesn't feel they should get in his personal life.

Sighing and getting out of bed, he took a quick shower and dressed in some comfy civilian clothes since he had the next few days off.

At fifteen Naruto was now five foot eight and was now taller than his mother and the same height as Tsunade. His hair was kept longer he just like to keep his hair long he doesn't really cut his hair he's doesn't care he's looked like his father but he does cut it once in awhile.

The main noticeable change was that now on Naruto's forehead was a purple diamond mark just like Tsunade has on her forehead.

Since the news of his battle got out with Raiga Kurosuki and that he was now in the Bingo Books as an A Ranked shinobi, Tsunade and others knew that Naruto would be targeted by bounty hunters, shinobi, and missing nin.

So Tsunade decided that to make sure he had a better chance of surviving an encounter with a potentially stronger opponent, she placed the Creation Rebirth seal on his forehead. That way Naruto could store chakra into that seal and if Naruto is injured to a point where he might die, then he could release it if stored enough chakra and heal all his wounds. Plus it helped that Naruto had some knowledge of medical jutsu thanks to his training with Tsunade.

Tsunade knew that the jutsu would shorten his lifespan as did Naruto if he ever used it but to her she would rather Naruto lose five years of his life then lose his life altogether. Kushina, Minato, Mikoto, Mana and Hiruzen all agreed as well and would give them some relief knowing he had the seal stored on him.

Wearing simple black shorts and a dark green shirt he walked out of his room and saw Anko and Itachi sitting around the table as Itachi ate his cereal while Anko was guzzling down a glass of orange juice.

"Morning sleepy head." Anko said as Naruto gave her a tired wave and Itachi a slight nod. The Uchiha boy just nodded back before going back to his breakfast.

"Busy I take it?" He asked as he put some toast in the toaster and waited for it to pop up. He saw Itachi dressed in his Anbu uniform while Anko was in her usual shinobi wear and was slipping her sandals on underneath the table as she drank.

"You know it, got three people to torture today. Oh the blood and the screaming. It just tickles me." She said as she mock shivered.

"You know you're never going to get a boyfriend if you keep scaring people like that." Itachi muttered but felt a swift foot kick him in the shin. Though it hurt he did not show it and instead just raised an eyebrow at Anko who was smiling happily at him.

"No man could ever handle my desires my wonderful Uchiha friend." She said ruffling the top of his head and making his hair go messy. "Beside as much as I like boys, you know I do like the women just as much."

"So you keep telling us." Naruto said since Naruto and Itachi discovered that their teammate and friend was bisexual. In all honestly they were not that surprised since Anko always seemed to look at girls behind and chests when they were not looking.

Plus it did not bother them since they both knew she had a thing for both sexes very earlier on and they accepted it easily and quickly.

"Then I guess I will warn the male and female population of Konoha and warn them Anko is looking for a good rutting. May Kami save them."

"True but maybe we could get around again. You did love it when we went at it that one time." Anko said wiggling her eyebrows at Naruto who shook his head.

That was something Naruto would never forget since it was only a couple of months ago. Naruto and Anko had been home alone and somehow the topic of sex had come up and how it led to them saying that since they were shinobi, they could die on any mission at any given time. Both mentioned that neither wanted to die a virgin.

So after some more talking and the eventually addition of some alcohol, Naruto and Anko lost their virginity to one another. It was not bad, if anything for their first time it was pretty amazing since Anko did things with her tongue that Naruto did not think was even possible. And Anko loved how rough Naruto could get when they were in the moment along with his stamina.

The next day after their night of passion, nothing really changed and they went back to being normal friends. Both were not that bothered by it and were happy that they had sex for the first time with a good friend and someone that they both enjoyed being with.

They did not understand why people thought sex would overcomplicate things. Before they were friends and now they were friends who lost their virginity to one another: nothing more, nothing less.

Though they both felt sorry for Itachi when he came out of his room looking dead tired and glaring at them; neither realized he had even come home and must have heard them going at it since Naruto did not put up silence seals around the room.

"I thought we agreed never to mention that again." Itachi said as the two chuckled before Naruto grabbed his toast and went to towards the door as he slipped his sandals on.

"Where you headed?" Anko asked.

"Just to the messenger tower. I have not checked it in a week so I thought I would do it now."

"Can you check mine please?" She asked giving him the puppy dog look making him roll his eyes before nodding. As thanks she blew him a kiss before getting back to her breakfast.

Leaving the apartment building Naruto walked at a leisurely pace as he greeted and waved to a few of the civilians and other shinobi.

He saw Kurenai and Asuma sitting with one another and talking quietly to each other. When they saw him they gave him a wave hello which he happily gave back.

As he walked down the path of the Leaf village, he stopped at a small café he made regular stops to and bought his morning coffee. As he walked out he sensed two small figures barreling towards him from behind.

Quickly turning around and opening his arms he held strong as two blonde blurs smashed into him and hugged him close.

"Naruto-nii." Mito and Naruko both called as they smiled up at their big brother who still held them and began walking with the two ten year olds, one in each arm.

"We haven't seen you in ages Nii-san. Where have you been?" Naruko asked while Mito was give she a mixture of a pout and a glare, wanting him to answer quickly.

"You better answered Nii-san or I'm telling Kaa-chan." Mito piped up making him roll his eyes.

"If you must know then I have been on a lot of mission over the last two months so I have not been home much. But now I have a few days off which if you want I am sure I can give up to spend the day with you two munchkins and Mina-chan."

"Besides why are you two not at the academyl at the moment? Last I checked Thursday was a school day."

"Iruka-sensei was not well and Mizuki sensei got pulled out do a mission. So we got the rest of the week off." Naruko answered as Naruto nodded.

The twins both nodded eagerly as Naruko hopped down from his brother's arms and walked beside him while Mito climbed up her brother and got on his shoulders.

"You comfy up there?" He asked as Mito nodded her head before the trio began walking again.

They talked and chatted happily as they asked him about what kind of cool missions he had been on lately and if he could teach them some new jutsu. Apparently they were getting bored in their class since Iruka just babbled a lot and lectured too much.

Though they did train from time to time with their parents, Kakashi and Jiraiya it was only light training and nothing cool in their own opinions. Naruto made it fun when he showed them a thing or two and would turn it into a game.

They eventually arrived at the messenger tower and when they got to the top, the twins went straight to petting the various birds that were kept up there and fed them little treats.

Naruto smiled at them as he collected his and Anko's messages.

He put Anko's away into his back pocket and took a quick look at his own. It was only two pieces, one of which was from a weapons dealer from Iron Country since he liked being kept up to date about the latest chakra metal weapons they developed over there.

He then looked at the second message and immediately he turned serious since on the front of the letter was the royal emblem for the Fire Daimyo. The fire emblem was not difficult to recognize and he knew if he was getting some kind of message from the royalty of Fire Country then it must have been extremely important.

Opening it, he quickly began reading it.

As he did the twins looked over and saw Naruto's face look gob smacked and suddenly have the need to sit down. Both went over to try and look at what the parchment said but Naruto kept it close so that no one else could read it.

The twins then resorted to climbing on his shoulder with their curiosity growing but Naruto then stood up making them fall on their butts.

"Oni-chan what does it say?" Mito whined while Naruko pouted both hating being kept out of the loop.

Naruto looked at it again for a few moments before looking at the twins.

"It is nothing to concern yourselves over. Do you know the way back home?"

They both nodded yes but still looked confused.

"Good you should both go home. I need to go get some advice about something. I will see you both later." He said patting them both on the head before he took off quickly.

Both the twins watched him go.

"Oni-chan is so weird sometimes." Naruko said as Mito nodded in agreement.

Naruto ran across the rooftops as quick as he could before he landed in front of the Uchiha clan compound and quickly ran forward.

He gave a quick wave or nod to the Uchiha members that knew him before he arrived at the main manor house. Approaching it he saw Mikoto sitting on a porch reading while Ria was by her feet coloring a picture.

Mikoto looked up and smiled when she saw her student coming towards her and placed her book down.

"Hello Naruto-kun, this is a nice surprise. I was not expecting a visit today." She said happily but looked at him in concern when she saw his serious but nervous look on his face.

She quickly sent Ria inside as Naruto took a seat next to her and showed her the letter that was in his hand. Her eyes went slightly wide when she saw the Fire Country emblem and already had an idea of what it might be.

She scanned the contents of it as Naruto sat quietly beside her. Since Mikoto was one of only two people he knew about that could relate to this, he valued her opinion highly in this regard.

After a minute Mikoto looked up at him looking both stunned and immensely proud.

"They want you to join the Guardian Shinobi Twelve?" She asked as Naruto nodded in his head. "Naruto this is such a huge honor. Oh I am so proud of you."

Mikoto leaned forward and hugged him in congratulation, which Naruto quickly reciprocated before they broke off.

"What should I do? I mean should I take it?"

"I don't see why you shouldn't to be honest Naruto. It's such an honor to be asked to join and very few people ever get asked. They only ask those that the royal family recognize as the best or will one day become the best. The fact that you have been asked means that they recognize you as someone who has and will go on to do great things."

"I guess." Naruto answered looking down at the letter. "Plus its says they just want me there for three years, possibly longer if I choose to stay on longer. I would be back by time I'm eighteen."

"Then what has you doubting it?" Mikoto asked her student.

Naruto was quiet for a moment before answering. "My life is here in Konoha; my family, my friends, my colleagues; not seeing them for three year kind of scares me a little. I know it sounds silly but I would be on my own if I go. When I am in trouble or need help then I have people here to fall back on. You, Itachi, Anko, Jiji, Tsunade sensei, Shizune Nee-chan...Kaa-san and Tou-san."

Mikoto nodded and she understood. Every time Naruto left the village for a mission, he was either with a team or with people he knew. Now if he went he would be going on his own. As strong as Naruto was the one thing he always hated was being on his own and Mikoto knew that.

"Don't use your head for this Naruto. That is the best advice I can give you on this." She said as he looked back at her. "If you use your head you will over think it and start weighing the pros and cons. Tell me Naruto, what does your heart tell you to do?"

"Do you want to stay in Konoha or do you want to go and join the Guardian Shinobi Twelve for three years. Know now that whatever you decide you have my full support as both your Aunt and your teacher."

Naruto nodded and sat there for a moment as Mikoto leaned back and just observed her student as he thought it over. In her own opinion, she wanted him to go because she knew it would be good for him. It helped her become where she was today as a shinobi and she knew that it would do wonders for Naruto.

It would start him on his path to becoming a shinobi that will rock the foundation of their world just like so few before him had done. He had the potential, it was one of the reasons she wanted to be his sensei. So she could say that he was her student and that she helped turn him into the great man she knew he would become.

Ten minutes past as the silence between the two was uncomfortable as Mikoto waited for his answer.

Then just as she sat forward, Naruto turned to look at her and gave her a small smile.

"I...I think I want to join the Guardian Twelve."

Mikoto had a look of pure happiness and from her eyes you knew she was proud. "Then you have your answer and I think you have made the right one. This is an offer that will only come to you once in your lifetime. So many before you have turned it down like your parents for example, Kakashi, Jiraiya and Tsunade as well and I always think they made the wrong choice. Leaving the village and joining the Guardians twelve for three year when I was seventeen was one of the best decisions I made because it helped me grow as both a person and as a shinobi. I know it will work for you as well."

Naruto leaned over and placed his head on his teacher/Aunts shoulder as she patted his head.

"Thank you Mikoto-sensei."

"You're welcome Naruto. That's what I'm here for."

Since his talk with Mikoto, Naruto then went to Asuma since Asuma returned from being a member of the Guardian Twelve two year ago and Naruto could see how much Asuma had both matured and how much stronger he had become. He was now one of the strongest Jonin in the village.

Speaking with Asuma, the son of the Sandaime Hokage congratulated Naruto on being asked and spoke with him for about an hour as he told him his time in the group and how it was three of his best year as a shinobi.

He wished Naruto luck and told Naruto that he had made the right choice. Now Naruto had another job to do.

Tell his family.

Thankfully it was easy to do since his family were all having dinner at the Namikaze household. He told Itachi and Anko earlier that day and the two had both congratulated him and wished him the best of luck. He had their blessings which was a relief since he did not want his two best friends thinking he was just up and leaving them.

He was sitting besides Shizune as his family were all round the table. His mother had Eiji and Mina next to her on her right and Tsunade next to her on her left. His father was at the head of the table while he was sitting right at the end with Jiraiya, Shizune and Mito sitting to his left. Hiruzen meanwhile was at the opposite side of table. Kakashi had also been invited but he was two hours late so they started without him.

Minato was conversing with Jiraiya about trivial things while Kushina was speaking with Tsunade and Shizune. Naruko and Mina were talking to Hiruzen who was telling them old stories about his time as a Genin.

"Oni-chan are you okay? You are being really quiet." Mito asked as Naruto nodded.

"I'm fine Mito-chan. I just have a bit on my mind that's all."

"Is it about that letter you got today?" She asked thought said it a little loudly since everyone around the table heard ad looked towards Naruto.

"Letter? What letter is she talking about Naruto?" Kushina asked as she leaned forwards a little looking a little curious and worried.

Naruto looked around to see all eyes were on him. He sighed a little and stood up. He reached into his pocket and took the letter out. When everyone saw the Royal family fire emblem they looked a little surprised and already had potentials outcomes going through their head.

He leaned over and handed it to his father. Minato took it and began reading it over to himself for a moment before he looked at Naruto in surprise.

"They want me to join the Guardian Shinobi Twelve and I have decided that I want to go."

No one said a word as they let the information sink in. He was not surprised when the first voice he heard was his mother.

"No, no absolutely not. You are not leaving the village for three years to be some pompous man's body guard." She said with her voice raised high.

"Naruto this is a great honor. Well done." Shizune said as she hugged him just like Mikoto did earlier.

"It is quite an honor to be asked to join the Guardian Twelve Naruto. I know Asuma speaks very highly of the group and that it helped him grow as a person and as a shinobi."

"Yeah I ran in by Asuma-san and Mikoto sensei earlier to get their opinion on this since they are former members of the twelve."

"You told Mikoto before you told me? Before you told you family?" Kushina said not looking at all pleased.

"Of course I did. She is a former member of the twelve and she is my sensei. Who better to ask for advice on this?"