Discovering his Heritage

One Down

Crouched by the entrance to the camp, Naruto and Maris were watching the activity that was happening within the camp. As they crouched there, Naruto could see shadows moving in the distance which informed him that the remaining members of Team 7 were getting ready to enter the camp as well.

Naruto knew that Sasuke and Sakura were most likely going to charge into the camp and start attacking people at random and since Kakashi-Sensei couldn't allow the Uchiha heir get killed in battle, he would most likely stick with the two Ninja that were near him which would leave Naruto and Maris to handle the camp leader.

"Let's get move on Maris and if we can, I would like to capture the camp leader." Naruto informed his green haired companion.

With that said, the two Ninja began to creep their way towards the tent that was in the central part of the camp. Each step that they took; brought them closer to their destination. Naruto began to hope that they would arrive at the tent without having to fight though this hope was completely dashed when two older Ninja stepped into their path.

Naruto could tell from the look in their eyes that these Ninja were quite surprised by the sudden arrival of the Leaf Ninja. He could see that they were about to raise the alarm but before they could, two kunai flew past Naruto and embedded themselves into the throats of the two Grass Ninja. Though Naruto didn't see Maris throw the kunai; the green haired male was the only one who was near them that would have been able to react with the speed that the attack needed.

A few seconds after the two Grass Ninja fell, lifeless to the ground, the alarm that Naruto feared being raised; started to blare throughout the area. The moment that the alarm started to ring, Grass Ninja from all around the camp started to flood towards the area of the camp that the rest of his team had chosen as their infiltration point.

Naruto knew that Kakashi and the others would be able to handle themselves and since he and Maris had an objective to complete of their own; Naruto decided that the best thing to do was to focus on what he needed to do.

Now that the camp's Ninja were focused on the three Leaf Ninja that they knew about, Naruto didn't have to worry about making it to their destination. Once more Naruto and Maris started to push towards the tent and since the trek from where Maris had killed the two Ninja to the tent wasn't a long distance; they were able to make it without much difficulty.

As they arrived outside the tent, Naruto immediately heard voices coming from inside.

"Sensei, we are under attack! Why aren't we going out there to help defend the camp?" a young voice cried out.

Though Naruto had a slight want to hear what the camp leader would say, he knew that he had to capture his target and the best way to do that would be to surprise them with a sudden overwhelming assault. Naruto went through the hand signs that would allow him to use one of his most common Jutsu and since he didn't want to bring attention to their proximity to them; Naruto decided to speak the Jutsu's name inside of his mind. "Shadow Clone Jutsu!" Naruto bellowed inside of his mind.

The sound of the clones bursting into the world must have been heard by those inside the tent though since Naruto didn't plan on allowing them time to be able to prepare a defense; he knew they would be quickly overwhelmed.

Naruto's clones burst through the tent and while they did; Naruto and Maris waited for the sounds of fighting that broke out the moment that the clones went inside, to die down. Though Naruto could hear and feel some of his clones dissipate, from the memories that he received from the downed clones; Naruto knew that the clones that remained had gotten control of the two Grass Ninja that stood within the tent.

Now that his objective has been taken care of, Naruto made his way into the tent and from behind him; he could hear Maris doing the same thing. Once inside of the tent, Naruto saw the struggling forms of the camp leader as well as the Ninja that was under her tutelage. "This will go easier if you stop fighting..." Naruto spoke out as he and Maris made their way fully into the tent and though Naruto didn't say any words that were threatening, it was evident in his calmness of his voice what the alternative would be. Once both captives understood what was happening, Naruto watched as both went completely still. "...please bind their wrists." Naruto ordered of his clones.

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"I applaud your team Kakashi. Not only did you disrupt the camp that was keeping merchants from coming into and going from our village. You were also able to capture three of the Ninja that have been harassing us." Tsunade exclaimed as she brought out five envelops from a drawer from her desk.

Hearing Lady Tsunade congratulate Kakashi on the capture of the three Grass Ninja, Naruto wanted to immediately inform his Hokage that he and Maris were the ones that captured the Ninjas that were now sitting in cells of Konoha's prison; though he was able to control this urge for the time being.

When it became clear to Tsunade that Kakashi wasn't going to respond with words to what she said, Tsunade motioned for them to collect the envelops that were on her desk. Once she did, each member of Team 7 started to make their way to do just that though Naruto decided to allow the others to collect their earnings first.

Naruto was quite thankful that his teammates didn't take long in collecting their earnings and once they did; they were heading towards the door of Tsunade's office since they had no more business with her this night. Once each all three of the original members of his team had exited from the office, Naruto and Maris made their way up to collect the envelops that contained the money that they have earned for completing the mission.

Though Naruto was about to head towards the door, Tsunade started to speak which interrupted Naruto's movements. "Naruto, I would like to apologize for trying to keep you in the hospital. I was obviously wrong about you not being ready to return to duty..." Tsunade explained to the blond Ninja.

Hearing this, Naruto thought that maybe Tsunade wasn't going to need him to be watched by Maris any longer or even get weekly exams. "...does this mean that the deal that made when I was in the hospital is no longer in effect?" Naruto questioned as he cut Tsunade off.

Though Tsunade tends to explode when she gets interrupted, she was able to contain this and instead replied with a calm and even voice. "...no. This doesn't cause our deal to be void and if you don't show up for your exams, I will cause you show much pain!" Tsunade threatened as she held Naruto's gaze.

Naruto who usually laughed his Hokage's threats off, felt shivers of fear ripple down his spine. "Don't worry Lady Tsunade...I will make sure I get to the appointments and plus I have Maris here to ensure that I don't forget." Naruto retorted before turning from his Hokage and making his way from her office.

Authors notes: Thank you everyone who had read this chapter and though it took awhile for me to update this story; I hope it was up to par with the other chapters and you were able to enjoy it.

Skills: Coder's Eyes, Deception, Bartering

Missions: Exposing Corruption, The Grass Invasion