Ascendance of the Flash

Chapter 9

Chapter 9

AN: I'M BACK! Seriously though, this has been the longest time that I went without writing. While many of you may think that I might have abandoned this story, I stand by my words from the beginning: this story will see its end. I assure you, I have legitimate reasons for my absence. My grandfather has been constantly going in and out of hospitals for the last couple of months, and his health is deteriorating. Family morale has been low for quite some time now.

I am in my last semester of college, so the workload has been cranked up to eleven. Also, I have these ideas swimming in my head. I can't stop thinking about them! Anyways, I have kept you waiting for a long time and as an apology, I will try to make this chapter worth it. Brace yourselves! Big ass fight comin' up!

Naruto sighed as he lay on the chair in nothing but knee-length shorts and sunglasses on. "This is what I call a holiday."

He and Temari had been here for three days now, and all had been quiet. Initially, he had been apprehensive that he would be recognized. Resort or not, ninja are present everywhere. In that case, he and Temari were carrying false identification cards. They had even taken off their wedding rings. But the civilians living in tea country were not aware of his identity, assuring him anonymity.

To the people of the resort, they were just a couple here to have fun.

The past three days were admittedly the most peaceful days he had ever spent with his wife. He and Temari were taking full advantage of all the facilities the resort had to offer: massage, hot springs, a top-notch bar and restaurant. Not only that, but there were outdoor sports as well. Naruto particularly enjoyed scuba diving, while Temari's favorite sport turned out to be couple boating.

Best. Holiday. Ever.

He turned his head to see Temari standing over at the bar, getting some drinks for both of them. He sighed in annoyance when he saw a couple of guys walking up to her, trying their best to act charming. The worst part about pretending to be a non-married couple was that both of them were getting hit upon. Temari already had had a number of guys try and talk their way into her panties. Some were easy to brush off, but the ones who couldn't take a hint were straight-up threatened by her.

Yes, his wife was sexy and beautiful. But a person would have to be stupid not to take a hint when the girl says she's here with her boyfriend.

He himself was the target of many appreciative stares from the female population of the resort. But they were smart enough to back off when they saw him with Temari, hand in hand.

Suddenly feeling himself in a shadow, he opened his eyes to see a guy sneering at him. "Hey, blondie! I'm talking to you!"

He sat up and removed his sunglasses, looking up with a frown. "How can I help you?"

"You the boyfriend of the hot chick at the bar?"

He lazily turned his head to see Temari at the bar, sipping her drink with a smirk. Upon making eye contact, she winked at him.

Cheeky minx.

He turned back to the brown-haired guy. "Yep, that's me."

The guy gave him a nasty look, scanning him from top to bottom. "I don't know what she sees in you, loser."

Wow, it's been a long time since he heard someone calling him that. Besides, this guy had to be blind not to notice all his muscles. Sure, he wasn't fat by any means, but he wasn't slim either. Naruto on the other hand, was all muscle. Seriously, single-digit body fat.

He stood up, only to discover that he was shorter compared to the guy. He stood at five feet ten inches, while the other guy probably stood at six feet two or something.