Caged Demon

Twenty Three- peace at last

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Special Keys: 'thinking', (authors notes), "regular speech", *telepathic/mental speech*, -demon speech-, +scene change+, BOLD CAPS - points of view, CAPS- attacks

Terminology: Sensei - the suffix is used for respected professionals, such as teachers, doctors. Sama - the suffix is used in formal address for someone who ranks higher in the social hierarchy. Chan - this is used to express endearment, mostly towards girls. San - this is the most common honorific and is equivalent to Mr., Miss, Ms., and/or Mrs. Kun - this suffix is used at the end of a boys name to express familiarity or endearment, Senpai - refers to someone older, Onii-san - big brother. Hai - yes, alright, ok!

Twenty-three - Peace at last

3RD PERSON P.O.V.

After both Naruto and Kyuubi had fully calmed down, they collapsed in exhaustion within Sakura's arms. Team Kitsune gathered together as Kakashi picked up the unconscious Demonkin. The seven tail beetle slowly raised to his feet bowing his head.

-Please tell him that we were wrong to attack. We thought that you humans had killed all of our nine tailed lords and that since you humans have killed so many of our kind, that you deserved to die. We didn't know that one of the nine tails was still alive within a human body. Once he recovers can you have it so that we can have peace among our two kinds. If you humans can live with these two abominations, then who is to say that we can't try to accept them and humans?- asked the seven tail.

"Of course I will pass the message along to him." replied Kakashi. The beetle then wandered off pulling all of the demons that remained within the village out. Everyone cheered, grateful that it was finally over. Now peace among the demons and humans could truly begin.

+A week later in the hospital+

NARUTO'S P.O.V.

I slowly began to regain consciousness finding myself within the hospital. My body felt sore and stiff as I was slow to regain my powers and to heal. On a side table sat a pin for the elite ninja's. A smile stretched across my face as I had achieved my goals. A knock came on the door as I tried to slowly sit up.

"Come on in." I answered in a guttered voice. Both Sarutobi and Kakashi entered the room both looking relieved that I was conscious.

"Naruto how do you feel?" asked the Hokage.

-Don't ask.- replied Kyuubi grumpily.

"Sore and likewise for Kyuubi. What happened?" I asked them referring to the battle.

"Peace Naruto. The demons that attacked you had said that it was wrong for them to have attacked you. They didn't realized that a nine tail lord still existed. They wanted to come to peace with us as they wanted to speak to you some more and to arrange peace between humans and demons." stated Kakashi.

"Naruto is it true that Kyuubi is a nine tail lord to the demons?" asked Sarutobi.

-I was but you know what happened to me. If I had grown up into a full demon hood then I would have been a lord. Any demon with eight tails or more are refereed to as lords because they hold the most power and the greatest number of tails. This is also part of the reason why Gaara refers to me as Onii-san.- replied Kyuubi as he took control over my body.

"Why didn't you tell us about this?" asked Sarutobi angrily.

-It is because I didn't think that the demons would still accept me as a lord considering that I am within a human body so there was no need to tell you. Sorry!- replied Kyuubi. Both men sighed out loud as Kyuubi gave me back control over my body.

"It will be a while before Kyuubi and I are up to full strength." I replied.

"That's all right Naruto, the demons are willing to wait. Meanwhile you have some people whom want to wish you well." replied Kakashi as he opened the door to reveal all four teams along with their captains. A smile stretched across my face as I appreciated everyone for coming to see me. Everyone wished me a speedy recovery as they gave me some flowers and get well cards. I felt touched that everyone cared so much for both Kyuubi and me.

"Thank you so much everyone." I replied holding back my tears.

"No Naruto, it is us whom should be thanking you, Kyuubi, and Gaara for what you did. You managed to protect everyone and the village. You have both sacrificed so much that there is no way that we can ever truly repay you both for all that you have done." stated Sarutobi. Now came the hard part establishing peace among the humans and demons.

+Several months later+

3RD PERSON P.O.V.

Naruto finally left the hospital as Sarutobi had arrange for all of the head clans, Naruto and Gaara, as well as the demons to attend the peace treaty negotiations. Once everyone had reached a reasonable agreement, the treaty was signed. Humans would no longer hunt and/or kill demons. Demons will not be able to attack or harm any humans. Those whom are half human and half demon will not be seen as abominations but rather as Hanyou as they will be accepted by both humans and demons. Naruto and Gaara were made as special dignitaries for the two races. The demons referred to the two boys as lords despite Gaara having only one tail. His powers matched almost what Naruto and Kyuubi were capable of which is the reason why the demons held him in such respects. Both Naruto and Gaara even announced that plans were on the way for them to marry Sakura and Haku. Finally things were looking up for them both.