I am so sorry this took so long, things were not going well for me. One could even say they still aren't! But regardless of my own grievances , I hope you all have a merry Christmas!

'Thinking'

"talking"

"Kami/Shinigami/demon speech"

"Memories/Dreams not in a flash back"

Section 1 Plants

Chapter 1 How to Grow Plants

Plants are perhaps the easiest of all things to manipulate, perhaps too easy. All that is required is a thought to grow a seed into a full-grown plant. You may even be doing it unconsciously, I suggest looking around you just to make sure.

As an example, you can use simple visualization to grow the plant of your choice as long as you know how the plant looks whilst growing….

Well, this isn't what he wanted… Maybe a few more pages and the information he needs will be there? It does only come when he learns or uses the power… or- um. That's what he thinks anyway. Hopefully what he needs is here…

Naruto should probably start somewhere where plants are not. The boy is just going to assume that the friend of theirs is not a plant.

Section 2 Animals

Chapter 1 How to…

No.

Chapter 2-

No…

Chapter 3 How to Heal Life Threatening Wounds

(editor note: differentiate between his thoughts and book text) YES! Finally… Please let there be something in here that can help! At this point he would rather die than disappoint these people.

As you should already know, there are wounds that no one can heal. Even the great Tsunade could not heal these such injuries.

Life threatening wounds are considered those that will cause certain death, and that no one could survive except maybe a Jinchūriki, or you. These can be anything from poison, to a slit throat, to a Shuriken through the spine. In most cases, these things do not occur and tend to be common only in SS ranked missions or incorrectly ranked missions. An example of this would be a poor country lying about a mission only being D or C in rank, when in reality it could be that of an A or S rank. However, it is still helpful to know how to heal these wounds when they are presented in a dire situation. Of course, you probably stumbled upon this not too long ago, and now wish to learn more.

In order to do this, place your hands on, or near the wound. Then, visualize said wound healing, or, at the very least, a previous image of the person completely healthy. This will cause slow healing, and will result in few mutations. For this type-

Well, he started out visualizing but it quickly went from knowing what they look like to something different. Plus, he doesn't even know how old this person is- So this version is out.

Another way to heal is willing the body to change, not only heal the wound but DNA as a whole. Managing this is not necessarily difficult, mostly because it is emotionally charged. It is very hard to lose control over something like this, and manipulate something to death. Most of the time you can overdo it and damage the cells, causing cancerous tumors to form. This CAN be undone; however, this is very difficult. As are all transformations with auto-immune disorders, chronic diseases, etc.

AAAAAAnd then the page ends. Really. Well, this is going to go terribly wrong. Giving a small, concerned glance to his friends, Naruto pulls his legs to his chest. What… What if he messed up his friends? M-maybe the spider died! No- Did he kill him! Maybe they are dying right now. W-well maybe not. I mean… How could they? They seem fine.

Maybe it wouldn't be a bad Idea to just ask Kabuto-san to check them? It wouldn't do any harm, right?

Odiyaka senses his worry, and places his head on his friend's bed to give the child some form of comfort. This is something Naruto is grateful for. Petting the wolf's head while looking over what he has discovered, and how many pages he has yet to even uncover, the blond can't help but feel worry thumping through his chest. It's a little book but that is a LOT of pages.

A soft creaking fills the room only seconds later, showing the healer who enters with a soft smile, and an arm full of books. "Naruto-san." Kabuto greets him respectfully. Chi huffs at the man, but doesn't get up, only to keep Naruto from getting tense. Oh, but have no mistake, they are both watching him carefully as he strides over in a friendly manner. His tricks cannot hide from their senses.

The blond boy shuts his book and smiles a little to man, hopeful his nervousness isn't too obvious. "I got my books on the illness for you. Please, feel free to read them." He sets them down on the side table with the apple he had gotten, next to the empty cup of water. "I suggest doing so… and feel free to ask for anything else you may need." Kabuto takes the cup, and his eyes dart to the little book, more out of curiosity than anything else- but It is not unnoticed by Naruto.

The man moves to the door, preparing to leave, but the blond decides to speak up. "M… Mister?" Kabuto looks back at his charge, curious what could provoke such fragile words and respect after being called other things than 'mister' by the child.

"Yes? Do you need something?" Even the wolves look curious, Chi more so than Odiyaka.

Glancing at the book's cover, Naruto starts to speak again. "Well… I was wo-ndering if… if you could… check Odiyaka and Ch-chi for me." He looks at Kabuto shyly, then to his friends. "I want to know if they are okay…" He needs to know if they have cancer, or if he messed them up so much that that- that they might die.

Kabuto is obviously a little off, but nods regardless. "I will before we leave tomorrow morning." Then, he leaves softly, the only noise being the weak click of the door behind him.

Naruto shifts away from the looks he receives from his friends; they are not happy about this request. "I'm sorry…" the words are again quiet. Chi makes an annoyed huff and Odiyaka covers his eyes with his paws, disliking this idea greatly. "I-I just want-t to make su-re you two are okay!" If he doesn't, this will eat him up inside. Knowing your friends died because of you… Thinking about it makes his chest hurt, and his heart constrict painfully. Pushing aside his anger and unease, the black wolf gently licks the blond's cheeks, grateful for the concern of their friend. He receives a smile in return, and a hug that barely encompasses his head. Chi comes over as well, cuddling the blond, also demonstrating his forgiveness.

Feeling a little better with their compassion, the child begins reading the books and snacking on the apple- which Chi and Odiyaka sniff thoroughly first.

The books are helpful, however… it just makes him all the more nervous. This illness doesn't look simple to cure, then again neither is poison neutralizing but apparently he did that without problems, which annoys him to no end that he managed that but cannot fathom doing this. Research is important though, so since he only skimmed the books previously, the blond goes back to read more in-depth instead of letting his nerves get to him. 'Deep breaths Naruto… everything will be okay.'

Chi and Odiyaka soon abandon the tight watch on the boy, deciding to lay near him instead. This time the white wolf lays by the door, and the black furred one lays the length of the bed, head facing the door. Kabuto seems to be a shrinking threat. Though only subtly, the snake man's smell lingers, making the two apprehensive. That man- thing- makes their fur stand on end.

Minato sighs, looking over his stacks and stacks of work… Damn… He promised Kushina that he would be home early, too! Hopefully she isn't too upset- but knowing her- The Hokage shivers, instinctively covering his precious gems. 'I better hurry.' With that little unpleasant thought, his vigor renews. These papers have to be done but he might have to abandon some of it until tomorrow.

He got about two-thirds of the way done before it was getting close… and, unfortunately, he must leave all of that for tomorrow. Sarutobi is going to laugh at him for this. That old man is probably laughing at his misfortune right now! Old man-!

The Hokage flashes out of his office, leaving only a small whirl of wind behind him.

The kids are sitting on the couch, all three of his babies staying up to say goodnight to their father. Kushina is between them, Narami in her lap and the others cuddling her sides. Minato can't help but smile at the scene… His little family. His wife, his loving, beautiful wife, and their precious children. He carefully looks over their shoulders, resisting a giggle as he watches them trying to complete a puzzle.

Narami and Katsu, being brash and taking most of Kushina's personality, are trying to force the pieces into the wrong spots- and some how makes them work. Masami on the other hand, though still young and impatient, is going about it logically, from the outside in, and analyzing where each piece should go. Kushina is humming a little song, helping them fit the pieces into the right spots.

He can't help but soften at the scene. Why is he so blessed? To have this? A family, his dream job, and their dream house? It doesn't matter, because his dream has come true- and you believe he will protect his little house and his little family with his life.

The man reaches down, guiding Narami's little hand to the puzzle piece's proper place. Minato lets out a soft chuckle from the children's momentary confusion, and explosion of happiness.

"DADDY!" Narami jumps into his arms, and Katsu smiles brightly, jumping up and hugging his father's waist. "Dad! You made it!" Even Masami makes a little squeal, hugging her father with all her tiny might. The hokage can't help but laugh and give a true smile to his babies.

"You're lucky you made it." Minato leans down, children still hanging from his body. His wife gives him a beautiful smile… one that doesn't show teeth, but is just a happy content smile. It shows him that he is really doing something right.

"I know I am…" The blond gives a few small kisses to her lips, earning a small hum. "I'm so lucky to have you…" He gets a few more small kisses, each more loving and playful than the last.

Kushina breaks the affection, placing a soft hang on Minato's lips, and pointing to the children then whispers "Damn Right, Dattebane." She smiles, now bright again, speaking in her normal strong confident way… making him feel at home.

The blond sets his kids down, looking over the picture and comeing around the couch, sitting next to Kushina and taking Masami to his lap while Katsu crawls between him and Kushina. "What are you working on?"

Narami pipes up "A butterfly and-"

"A lion!" Katsu cuts in, grinning as he points to the messed-up head of a lion. Masami hands Minato the box. "it is supposed to look like this… see?"

Minato hums thoughtfully. "Mind if I help?" There is a chorus of 'yes!' and a few giggles as everyone jumps back into the puzzle. Though, now there is a pleasant conversation instead of his wife's humming.

Narami had a good day at school. Ino and Sakura gave her and Masami friendship bracelets!

Masami got a new book- and an A+ on her test! One the other kids where oddly silent about…

Katsu won the playground game! And he successfully- almost- got a bullseye from the third mark! Minatp has no Idea what that is, but he pretends to know anyway.

Kushina decided to take up sewing- which she was praised for, but the blond knows her, it will frustrate her and she will give up, but he encourages her new endeavor anyway. He even suggests the family go out together to pick cloth! Of course this is meet with joy and anticipation by everyone.

He catches himself staring at his family… his beautiful family. Just listening to them talking. A few years ago, he wouldn't have thought this possible.

He is so… happy. So, so happy…

Then why does something feel missing?

The Hokage sighs heavily, looking at the completed puzzle. Kushina and the children already washed up and laid down for bed… but he can't. Something feels wrong- like something horrible will happen soon and Minato just can't comprehend what it is! With a another sigh, he activates an ANBU seal, summoning his soldiers.

"Wolf, Pig, Deer, Beetle, Keep watch over the children and Kushina. Their safety is now your top priority." The ANBU immediately jump away to complete their tasks. Still though, this brings the man no peace.

There is no way he can sleep feeling like this, and he isn't hungry… Minato also isn't interested in the TV or any of the books they have. Working on a seal is out of the question, he is way too tired and would probably blow himself up. With fifteen minutes of trying to decide what to do, he gives up.

As quietly as possible the Hokage leaves his home and heads back to his office. 'Might as well get a head start on tomorrow's work…' Why not? ANBU are looking over his family, and he can easily protect Konoha documents from here should the intruder/spy come back… However, he doubts it. From the mission report it sounds like the person will be out for a few days.

Tora got out again… Great. He will give that to some Genin in the morning. Accepted. D-rank.

An escort mission for a group of traders? C rank payment… Accepted. C-rank.

The Hyuuga gardens need weeding… Accepted. D-rank.

The Izakaya clan needs help bathing all the dogs… Accepted. D-rank.

Jiraiya needs help with his research, preferably women… Declined. Pervert.

Needs help dropping off a package… unknown contents. Declined.

Needs help loading a boat with supplies. Accepted. D to C-rank.

Help fix roof. Accepted D-rank.

Babysit Kids. Accepted. D-rank.

Kill group of bandits. Accepted. C to A-ranked

His mind continued the mechanical reading and deciding of all the missions. Some more important that others, but for the most part everything was relatively domestic. At least the Genin won't get lazy or bored tomorrow… Actually, these might have to be pushed on to some Chunin. Oh well, this will keep them from becoming arrogant

Fields… fields and fields of forget-me-nots. The flowers are growing up trees and on rocks like moss, draping over the cave entrance like vines and even hanging from branches. It's like a wonderland… This continues in a 30 foot radius around the original flowers. This, and the fact that other animals are here, ones that had not previously been here before. Bee hives already finishes, deer and bear all roaming peacefully- even birds that hadn't been there are here! Not only this, but the air so… clean here, and the trees seem bigger as well!

Could Naruto's blood really have done all this? Why? How… how could something so poisoned and small create a strip of land devoid of anything except peace? Itachi is amazed by these results, his mind is so at peace just sitting against a tree listening to the beautiful songs of morning birds. Wolves, the ones that had been here before, even they are peacefully sleeping in their caves looking well fed and happy.

"How…?" The ANBU runs his hands through the flowers; softly as to not harm them, but enough to make them bend and show their underside. 'no blood…' this place astonishes him! By Naruto's ability… imagine if this was bigger? If everyone could have something like this, a place to go and feel peace. 'I bet there would be less war.' If all war lords had a place to go for tranquility, then they could discuss treaties more peacefully.

Weasel reclines, letting his head touch the soft pillow of flowers on the tree behind him as his eyes close. The fragrance and gentle chirping lulling him to sleep.

Unfortunately, he is awoken by the presence of Kakashi. Why couldn't he still be exploring? The older ANBU sighs as he surveys the area. "Ma, Looks like it was completely transformed." His words sound amused, but also a little frightened. Anyone without knowing Kakashi would just think he was happy or oddly satisfied, but Itachi knows his senpai.

After their little chat Kakashi agreed that Naruto isn't the kind of person to betray anyone, he is too… innocent. They fought over this for hours but Kakashi gave in. Stubborn man- he even demanded Itachi take him to the site again after he told about the forget-me-nots.

"They fade out, they don't stop in a perfect line, but I don't think they will continue to grow, at least not by more than a few feet." The silver haired man looks down to Itachi, observing his relaxed state. "This place is peaceful, isn't it?" Even Kakashi must admit that it is hard to feel bad here… in a field of beautiful flowers with ever changing blue colors that imitate rolling waves. Different shades of blues and whites all mixed together and blended beautifully…

"Hai," is all Itachi cares to reply.

"The animals seem to have moved in quickly as well." He takes a small pause as they watch a bumble bee float along from flower to flower. "It's like they can feel it too." Earlier he pet a deer, and a squirrel took a nut from his fingers not worrying a bit if Kakashi was a threat.

Not caring to reply, Weasel picks a flower. Are the insides normal? All the plants seem to be growing from one, so is it possible, but then again- how is it sustaining all of this?

His question was quickly answered.

Instead of a syrup dripping from the plant, it is blood. Metallic in smell and bright red- there is no mistaking it. "Blood?" how can a plant bleed? This is unnatural- almost eerie… Kakashi seems a little put off by this as well. Wolf pulls out a kunai and strikes the tree deep, deep enough to get to the fragile insides. This too becomes wet with blood. Why is this? What could change it so much as to make a plant bleed! Maybe there is a lot more to this power than they thought… Perhaps the poison had something t do with this?

Both ANBU are left with more questions than answers, piquing their interest in the little kidnapped boy.

Naruto is tired… no, exhausted. Drained, weary, worn-out or whatever it is when the body is barely able to move and the brain incapable of thought, that is what he is. Last night was full of cram studying accompanied by a small breakdown. In total, he got roughly two-ish hours of sleep, which isn't healthy. He was passed out, not sleeping, when being healed so he is probably going to need to sleep on the way over to the new place.

Odikaya nudges him worriedly, licking the side of Naruto's face, earning a giggle. The blond pets his friend lazily, still showing affection even while feeling like he is going to pass out. Chi tries to cover him up, and Odiyaka forces the little blond to lay down with the weight of his head.

"N-no… I have-ve to get ready." They refuse to let him up, insisting he sleep, whether Kabuto and Orochimaru like it or not! Unfortunately, their plan is foiled when Kabuto enters, smiling in a weird fashion as always. Chi growls, threatening the man to come in and wake Naruto up.

The little blond is already up, looking at kabuto with a sleepy half-smile. "Kabto-san."

(Let me know if you want the POVs to be separated better)