The Kitty Is Back

(((Chapter I)))

Naruto finally returns to the Hidden Leaf Village after three years of training under Jiraiya-sensei. He went back to his home as he entered the house and noticed someone's boots. Naruto paled and deadpanned.

"Who dares to entered my house without my permission?" Naruto said.

He entered the house and he sees no one but he saw someone who is sleeping in the sofa.

"Who is that?" Naruto said.

Naruto takes a look at the person revealed to be Yugito Nii. Naruto deadpanned.

"It's her again." Naruto said.

(FLASHBACK)

Sarutobi stared at the blonde boy in front of him in a state of shock and awe. This wasn't the first time he had been amazed by the young Uzumaki boy; and he was sure, that it wasn't going to be the last time either.

"Um...N-Naruto..." he tried to start as he stared at the boy's companion, who, like the boy though several years older than the boy; watching her carefully. "Who...who is this new friend you have here?"

The blonde boy, no more than eight or nine years old; looked from the Old Man in front of him and quirked his head to the left in a state of confusion. He could tell, from years of being lied to by others, that the Old Man wasn't exactly happy about his new friend. Why? He didn't know. He looked at his new friend and a small smile formed on his tanned face. He liked his new friend.

His new friend was nice and she played with him. Why she insisted on licking the top of his head and then preen his hair with her hands...he didn't know, but still; she was nice. And pretty.

Sarutobi looked at the boy's new friend with mixed emotions. Confusion, worry and fear. The older girl, no; young woman who Naruto had seemed to made friends with was a shinobi of Hidden Cloud, and therefore, an enemy of Hidden Leaf...and yet; she was much more. He knew, through one of his old students, that this young woman was none other than Nii Yugito...the dreaded Jinchuriki of the demon cat, Nibi.

He had heard tales of her ferocious battles and her expertise in stealth and infiltration. She may act like she was mute, but he knew, that she was battle hardened and a professional killer. Naruto, on the other hand, didn't...or, didn't care. Since she showed up, at least, had been reported by the Anbu two days ago, Naruto; a boy who up until last week walked around with a cloud of anger and hate that seemed to be almost palpable; had been a bundle of smiles and a basket of giggles. Like a three year old who was being tickled.

"I don't know Grandpops." Naruto admitted. "But she's nice and pretty..." a small hint of blush lit the boy's cheeks as he looked at the blonde woman next to him, who was busy glaring lazily at Sarutobi, watching; just in case he made a move against the boy. 'Just like a mother hen...' Sarutobi mused. 'Or better yet, a mother cat...' "And she plays with me..." Sarutobi looked at Naruto, who had reached out a small arm, small compared to an adult anyways; and scratched the top of the assassin's head, who, instead of pulling away; seemed to boy her head and meet the outstretched hand and brush her head under the boy's hand.

(END OF FLASHBACK)

"What the hell are you doing here again Catwoman?" Naruto asked.