Well, I got this idea after reading so many Harry Potter pirate fanfics. This is an AU fic, so things will be different and slightly weird. R AND R

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A salty sea breeze whipped the sails of the grand ship, nearly tearing it to shreds. It was odd, really, seeing how calm the ocean looked with wind like this. Cerulean waves stretched on for miles almost to a point where the horizon was invisible. One could look at the ocean and feel completely at ease. As if nothing was wrong in the world. But, sadly the world is never without problems. A great ship with black sails cut through the waves cleanly. The ship was called 'Beacon.' Rather cushy name for one of the most notorious pirate ships.

A pair of equally bright cerulean eyes reflected the ocean. These eyes belonged to none other than the Captain. Uzumaki Naruto.

Captain Uzumaki was a handsome man of 17 with bright blue eyes. Tall and lean, his sword 'Rasengan' is said to be able to kill a man with one blow. No one knows where he got it or how he can wield such power. Skilled to the point of being called Number 1 in sword fighting and knives. Growing up without a family, the closest people to him are the members of his ship and few people at a certain town.

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Today, our captain sat at a cluttered desk sifting through newspapers and anything else useful. A knock came at the door.

"Come in, "Naruto mumbled tiredly, discarding another pile of articles.

"We have an issue Naruto," Shikamaru, the first mate said anxiously. Shikamaru was one of Naruto's closest friends. Though each being polar opposite. Naruto reckless and wild. Shikamaru careful and contained. Shikamaru put down a cup of coffee next to Naruto.

"What now? Akatsuki has been out of our sights for months now. Can't we just tell the bloody hag that we don't know what Akatsuki is up to? Sasuke's probably going to join them," Naruto groaned angrily.

Shikamaru remained silent, knowing the topic of Sasuke was particularly touchy with Naruto. The fact that Sasuke was going to join with Akatsuki, a new enemy of Konoha was also stressful.

"Haven't you been searching?" he fired at Shikamaru.

"Hey, all of us have been trying to find them! Hinata and Ino are situated in the towns and Gaara's got the Southern half of the ocean. I know this ship is different now that Sasuke's gone, but Naruto, we are damn well trying our best," Shikamaru retorted right back.

"Sorry,"

"It's fine, but remember man, these guys are our enemies too,"

"Right. The issue?" Naruto asked, sipping the bitter taste of black coffee, reveling in the fact how such a vile drink could energize him so much.

"Erm, yeah. Well, Akatsuki was spotted in the town of Lokee. Hinata got there as fast as she could."

"And?"

"Nothing. They all escaped to their ship. 'Bout a dozen people dead. Witnesses saw Tobi and Deidara. By the time Hinata got there, they left," Shikamaru sighed.

"Shit! Did they take anything?"

"Yes. A lot of scrolls from that secret library place,"

"About…"

"…"

"Spit it out, Shikamaru!"

"About Jinchuriki, Naruto. Books on the Kyuubi, Shukaku, Ichibi, etc."

Naruto froze. His hand clasped the small fox pendant that had been bound to him at birth. This pendant, called Kyuubi, because of the demon it could supposedly unleash had been a major part of Naruto's life. It was partially the reason he had become a pirate.

"So, they are targeting me?" he asked, hoping the answer would be no.

"Yes. And Gaara. And the others,"

"Okay. Um, send note to Tsunade. Tell her that's why the Akatsuki had been in Konoha. Tell her that they are now in the ocean, so Konoha should be relatively safe. And, tell Gaara that we need to talk," Naruto ordered, staring at the coffee in what he hoped was a stoic manner.

Shikamaru nodded. This was one of the main reasons he admired Naruto. After a second of panic and dismay, he always thought up a solution and kept calm. Taking the coffee cup, he left the room.

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With a heavy sigh, Naruto stared at his map, wondering where in the big expanse of blue, were the Akatsuki and his friend (he refused to think of him still as an enemy) Sasuke? Another knock.

"What the hell do you want?" Naruto groaned from his spot. Honestly, could people give him no privacy?

"It's me! Your bestest friend in the whole wide world. And the oh so wonderful Akamaru!" a voice sing songed from the door.

"Grr, Kiba," he growled.

Said man bounced into the room. He had shaggy brown hair that fell into his face, giving him an air of ruggedness. Two triangular scars shone on his cheeks. Second in command. Kiba sat on Naruto's desk, on top of all the papers and maps.

"No, I'm not busy at all. Come sit on my papers, Kiba," Naruto said sarcastically.

"Man, you look like hell."

"Thanks."

"Anyways, got a letter from Hinata."

"Kiba, interesting as your love life is, I don't care!" Naruto shouted at the end.

"Ooh, touchy, are we? No, little Naruto, this isn't about my love life. Hinata said she's getting a job at port of Lokee,"

"Why?"

"She's basically blaming herself for missing Akatsuki by a hair, so she wants to be ready,"

"Ah, God. That wasn't her fault! Being that close could be dangerous," Naruto replied.

"I know. But, that's what she wants to do. And, I can't convince her otherwise. We should meet up with her when we go back," Kiba sighed dreamily.

"Why do I get the feeling that when you say 'we,' it means that you and Hinata go gallivanting off somewhere and I'm left playing Go with Shikamaru?"

"You need a girl mate,"

"Shut up. I have no time for girls. I'm way too stressed right now," Naruto growled back.

"Back to my point. You look like hell. Let's have some fun!"

"For the last time, feeding Akamaru is NOT fun!"

"I resent that. But no. There is a ship coming. A ship with a bunch of rich nobles literally dripping with money,"

"Sounds great, but no. I don't really want to steal and kill right now,"

"Be a pirate. Grow some balls man! This is what we do. Anyways, we need ah, funding for our Akatsuki chase,"

"Fine. Let's go destroy this ship and whoever's on it, shall we?"

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A/N: Well, that was it. I know this is kind of weird. Sakura will probably be in the next chapter. This is AU, so there aren't like ninjutsu, genjutsu, taijutsu, etc. But the same characters. I'm trying to keep a similar plot line. Instead of the Tailed demons being inside a human, that power is in a pendant bound to the person. (Er, think like Lord of the Rings, the rings having that power). As this is AU, people's powers and skill levels are different than in the manga.

Oh, and the whole sword thing. This is a pirate story. So, "Ransengan" and "Chidori" are the most advancedly made swords in the world. Just the way it's designed I guess.

I realize this is weird, but hey. Lots of Harry Potter pirate stories, so I thought hey! Why not a Naruto one.

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