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Hakkyou no Yami: You know when you dont expect a hit, or a ball hitting you or something, it has a much greater effect. Well thats what happened, and hitting the temple is most effective for knockouts. Thanks for encouragement. Continue reviewing pleawse.

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No i'm afraid this is not a Harem.

Chapter 9.

Very sory its late

Let's go.

It had been a week since the incident between Naruto and Kyu, things were still awkward between them and the conversations they had were pure teacher pupil. Though Kyu did lighten on the sadisticness of the training regime. He was relieved and slightly concerned. Had he really affected her that much to be less sadistic. It was outstounding.

He looked over at Haku, tree-hopping beside him. He was still cold and emotionless. If anything he was worse. His responses were 'Yes', 'No' or 'Hn.
Naruto was getting worried. He was starting to sound like Sasuke. And that is Not a good thing.

He turned his head away from Haku and towards the distance where Kumo was starting to show on the horizon. Its walls high up on the mountainside. It quiete a mavelous sight actually. A great big Village that seemed to take a chunk out of out of the mountain. needless to say it was obviously easy to defend and it caught your breath with sheer briliance.

They approuched with caution. Their senses peaked, searching for ambushes or maybe traps. When they found none they walked to the city main gate. Muscles still tense.

They reached the gate, a chuunin greeted them.

"State your name and purpose in Kumogakure." He said this in a very bored manner. Reeling it off without really caring. He was playing with a kunai as he spoke, flicking it up and down.

"We are here to speak to the Raikage about some matters. Our names are Naru Uzaki and Kaku Aisu." Naruto spoke in a monotone voice, Haku noddeded with a aggreement. The chuunin slightly inclined his head.

"Very well." He summoned a cat that stood approximately up to his knee. Hige here will escort you. 'Gesshige' looked a proud sleek cat, His jet black fur streaked with yellow and white flashes. He looked fierce with his silver sliver slitted eyes.

"Follow me please." His voice was deep and rich, like caramel. He set off to a tower located in the middle of the town. Naruto shrugged and followed at a leisurely pace. Haku silently walked beside him. Naruto knew it was pointless to try and tak to him. It just wouldnt work. Naruto sighed thinking about it. He was worried about his friend. He didnt know how to help him.

The cat led them through streets populated with civilians and occasional shinobi, Naruto looked round in interest as people and stalls went past. It was rather strange being in a village this big with shinobi and not being chased and being called 'demon' or 'freak'. Strange but pleasant.

Naruto was enjoying this fact when he heard these very words being called out. He recoiled and spread his senses looking for the attack. His body flciked automaticly into a defensive stand. Gesshige noticed this and frowned with confusion. Then anger as he realised what was happenng. He dashed toward the area of the voices with a quick cry to Naruto.

"I am sorry Sir but I must attend to a problem." He cried out before he sprinted away. Naruto instinctively followed and Haku decided to go with Naruto.

They reached t origin of the voices. A small alleyway was overcrowded by a mob surrounding something. Flashes of memorys ran through Naruto's eyes.

Flashback.

"No!" Young Naruto cried out. "I'm sorry! I'll stop, i'll stop.!" He fell to the floor and scrambled back a couple of paces until he reached a cold metal fence. It rattled and he struck it and the approuching mob grinned. They knew what that sound meant. It meant that his escape was gone, he had been trapped. And their beating would be unhindered by him running away.

"No escape now 'Demon!" One member of the mob spoke. Spitting out the word demon. "Now I can get revenge for my family. My sister, My father!"

Naruto whimpered pitifully. He begged for mercy, for sympathy. For humanity.

"Mercy?! Where was your mercy?! Mercy for those innocent people!?" They snarled at the boy. "No! Today we will become heros!"

The crowd rushed forward, beating the boy with various sticks and stones. Even kunai in some instances. Naruto curled into a ball, hoping to protect his head and various soft parts.

Flashback end

Naruto's memories were still streaming through his head, echoing in is ears. His claws began to sharpen and his youkai chakra was starting to leak out of his body. He roared at the mob and they turned round in fear. "M-monster! Another demon!" They fled Naruto, scrambling over each other in their desperate flight from the new 'Demon'.

Naruto allowed himself an evil smirk for a second before he returned his attention to the victim of the mob. It was a girl about the same age as them, long blonde hair, chich normally would be stunning but now it was covered in dirt and trash. Some parts had been hacked off. She wore tight clothing with her hi 'ate on her forehead as it should be.

Naruto watched her carefully and cautiously, Haku on the other hand seemed to break out of his shell for the moment to help the girl. He worked fast washing her cuts and bandaging them. She tryed to fight at first but then just gave in to the help.

Naruto stood at te alley opening alongside the cat giving menacing looks at any nearby civilians. He then turned to watch Haku do his work while the cat continued standing guard. She lifted her head weakly and turned to Haku.

"You can stop now," Her voice weak. "I'll be healed soon anyway. Haku seemed indignant but was then once again silent. He stood straight and help his posture, though he did keep softened eyes on her. She turned to Naruto. "Why?" she asked, curious and guarded.

"Because I know your like me. Hated and abused. Just because of something done to us, just because we are sacrifices." She stiffened.

"H-how..?" She asked feebly. "What do you mean?"

"I mean you contain the two tailed cat. The Nibi no nekomata." He replied, No emotion, stating fact. "Just as I contain the Kyuubi."

She gasped and stuttered.

"Oh yeah, she's also my girlfriend." She said with a cheery smile.

She fainted.

pathetic I know, I really struggled

Really Really sorry about this. unbelievebaly late but things like my brother being a prick and stealing the laptop and me going on holiday made this really hard to do on time. Plus in free time has been spent with friends. once again sorry and ill try and speed it up.

ideas are also appreaciated.

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