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"Talking/Talking"

"Thinking"

"Jutsu"

Want to give a quick thanks to Neonzangetsu for giving me permission to do this reading in one of his stories. If you haven't heard of him, check out some of his works. With that being said, let's get this started

A sudden flash of light appears before fading to reveal the bodies of several people lying in a heap on the floor of a pure white room. After the people manage to get up they look around at their surroundings when the blonde haired one asked what was on everyone's minds. "Where the hell are we?" He asked with confusion

The woman with long red hair standing next to him shook her head "I don't know Minato-kun but it looks like Tsunade-sensei, Jiraiya, Kakashi, and Anko got pulled in here with us" she says gesturing to everyone else.

The woman with long blonde hair pulled into two pigtails looked at Kushina in surprise. "Okay what the hell is going on here and well the hell are we?" she asked out loud as she stared at people

A flash of light appears in front of the group temporarily blinding them before it fades to reveal someone they hadn't seen before was tall 6'7 and had white hair and blue eyes. He was wearing armor that covered his body and had a katana strapped to his back.

"Who are you and where are we?" Kushina Uzumaki asked him with a glare.

"I'm KillerSSGRed, but you call me Red for short and the reason you're here is to read this book about Naruto and his adventures in another dimension after he disappeared from the Elemental Nations." Red smirked, seeing the shocked looks Red said, shocking the group at what they just heard.

"WHAT!?" Everyone cried out in utter shock, as a 200 inches flat screen TV, the largest TV anyone had ever seen, appeared on the table.

"How is that even possible?" Kakashi asked loudly, getting even more confused than before.

"You'll get to see what's become of Naruto's life and the adventures that he's been on and will be on." Red said with a smirk.

"This'll explain his disappearance then? I always wondered what happened to the gaki." Anko said, crossing her arms on her ample chest

Red nodded his head. "It'll explain that and more. Let me tell you though, it'll be interesting to say the least with what he's been up to. I know Kushina will like it for various reasons." Red smirked when she perked up at her liking it, confusing her.

"Why me?" Kushina asked.

"Trust me, you'll find out in the book and you'll understand why, so for now, enjoy the book and if you need anything, give me a call." Red said before disappearing a red swirl.

"So, I guess I will start reading it to everyone first!" Kushina smiled and opened the book.

"Go ahead Kushina nee-chan!" Anko said, wanting to know what happened to her favorite whiskered blonde, nodded her head alongside everyone.

"Let's see what sochi's life is like in this other world." Kushina said, starting the book in anticipation and excitement.

"Even legends sometimes long for an ordinary life.

Sadly, their lives are seldom simple.

You're certainly no exception...

~?

Just a Dust Shop

Life is an explosion.

I once heard a madman say that.

Oddly enough, those words stuck with me.

"Why would he agree with that and who said that exactly?" Minato asked with confusion clear in his voice.

"One of the Akatsuki members, Deidara, I believe his name was. He could create clay from his hands that had mouths on them for some reason. He would talk about art being something along those lines." Kakashi said with a shrug when they went back to reading.

Maybe he was onto something. He was blond, too. Just like me. Coincidence?! I think not! Life really is a blast when you think about it. Just like people. Our lives usually blooms bright and fierce, then burns out. Short, sharp, and poignant. That was my mindset. Live life, make your mark, enjoy it while you can.

But what happens when a man lives longer than he should?

"How old is Naruto if he's been alive for so long? It's so sad to listen to what's become of our son." Kushina teared up at the thought of her baby suffering from living for so long.

"Maybe the book will give us that answer, but I'm sure he's enjoyed his life despite him living for so long." Tsunade answered, hoping to ease her friend, which somewhat worked, but everyone was worried about him.

What happens when that proverbial explosion keeps going, building, enveloping all before it?

Suppose I'm still asking myself that question. Haven't quite found the answer. When I first found myself stranded in this world, I was...lost for awhile. I fought for a time, discovered a few new tricks, kept moving. I tried different careers, learned a lot of hobbies, but in the end one path really stuck with me.

Dust.

I suppose you could call it the lifeblood of this world, remnants of a different age. It's not chakra, that's for sure, but the sheer potential of it...well. The results speak for themselves. That, and a mountain or two, but really it's not like anyone's going to miss those.

Did I mention Dust can be used in pranks? No? Because it can~!

"Great, he found a new way to cause more pranks. He takes after you in that regard Kushina." Jiraiya exasperated. Kushina meanwhile grinned at her son causing pranks.

"Don't remind me, he was a nightmare when it came to his pranks, but luckily he hadn't done any as of late before he disappeared." Kakashi grimaced as if thinking about all the times he had to catch his former student after a prank he had pulled and yet somehow could never find him.

"Oh, I'm so proud of my sochi, he really does take after his kaa-chan." Kushina cried tears of joy while everyone else gave her blank stares.

Once I discovered the sheer chaos, the choice was obvious. Didn't even have to think twice about it before I took out that first loan.

To you, running a Simple Dust Shop might seem like something of an odd choice. Especially for an ex-shinobi. For me? It seemed a simple one. When you've saved the world half a dozen times over and stranded yourself in a foreign dimension, there really isn't anywhere else left to go. You've seen all there is to see, done all you can do, and at some point just don't feel like fighting anymore. Its not that you can't, or won't, but that you simply choose not to. So you try to find a hobby, something that makes you happy. Something that makes others happy, too.

Let somebody carry on the good fight.

Let someone else be the hero.

Let something happen.

My home was at peace when I left it behind; probably still is. Even if it isn't, its none of my concern. They probably don't even remember or need me, and its not like I can get back to them. I've had decades upon decades to reconcile myself to that fact. When I first landed here all those years ago, I had nothing. I didn't want to be a Huntsman, wasn't interested in any world-ending crusades, but I helped out a few people anyway. For a time. Gave a man a lifetime or two to set up his precious schools. Talked a man queen out of burning the world. It paid off. Some might argue that I still have nothing to show for it.

I...disagree.

Ah, but where was? Oh yes, dust! Dust is fascinating; there's so many ways to prepare it, and really, you can do just about anything with the stuff.

Try mixing it with chakra sometime. You'd be amazed by the results.

The SDC certainly is. Bastards have been trying to buy me out for ages. Not happening. Bloody Schnees can piss off. Even now, eons after the fact, I'm still learning new combinations of dust. Hell, I've spent most of my savings learning what it means to be a dust specialist. There were mistakes, to be sure. Loads of them. Took me ages to master my craft. Burned down a building or two. Or three. Or four.

"Oh god, he's gotten worse with his destructive tendencies. I can only imagine the kind of chaos that he pulled." Kakashi chuckled, but if you listened closer you could hear the caution in his tone. Jiraiya and Tsuande agreed wholeheartedly, remembering not only his pranks, but the chaos he caused when he would tinker with a jutsu that would end up in an explosion.

Kushina and Minato gave worried glances at each other, hoping that their son hadn't done anything too drastic.

Eh, who's counting!

But I learned; because I had the time. Uzumaki genes have their perks, I suppose. Or maybe it has something to do with Kurama and being a jinchuriki. I don't look a day over twenty. Eternal youth has its perks, I suppose. Never asked for it, but it lets me live life at my own pace. In any case, I'm happy here. A simple life, with simple pleasures. Wandered the world, sowed some wild oats, and settled down.

"Eternal youth. Wow, Orochimaru would be incredibly jealous if he learned that Naruto was basically immortal. I'd love to see his reaction to this." Jiraiya laughed, thinking about his old teammate and how he would be cursing the blonde brat for gaining something he had been wanting his whole life.

Nothing to worry about here in Vale, no crazy conflicts, just...peace.

Well, that and the odd explosion or two.

Keeps life interesting, ya know?

(.0.0.0.)

Roman was having a bad day.

"Someone new. Sounds like he's having a shit day though. Wonder what's going on?" Anko asked in thought with Kushina nodding in agreement.

"We'd find out if someone didn't interrupt every five seconds!" Tsunade yelled at her friend who smiled at her sheepishly as she rubbed the back of her head the same way her son would.

The absolute worst sort of day, really.

It had begun as it often did; with Cinder riding his ass, demanding yet more dust. Nothing unusual on that front. Grand schemes, the fall of Vale and whatnot. For that they needed more Dust. Not just for them, but for the White Fang -filthy animals- and that blasted train they were building down in Mountain Glenn.

"Sounds like he's a criminal and whoever this Cinder person is, is his boss." Minato said with his hand on his chin in thought.

"But why does she want him robbing different stores for dust? That's the real question isn't it?" Jiraiya asked in confusion.

Only problem was, he'd already hit just about every Dust Shop this side of Vale.

You see, that was something of another problem; because Junior had lent him these men for the evening and he was expected to pay them. Which he couldn't very well do because apparently the rest of said shops hadn't had a chance to resupply after last week's raid.

He'd spent the better part of the night

But then, miracle of miracles, he found one!

It was a homely little place; all bright and orange and red. Bright colors everywhere, right on the corner.

Festooned with large banners.

"Sparks and 'Splosions?" he read the plaque outside with a sigh. "Celebrating twenty five years tomorrow?" his brow furrowed yet further. "Somebody's havin' me on here…

"That's a cute name for a store. Wonder who's running it and what is this Cinder wanting with all this dust?" Tsuande couldn't help, but ask given what they've learned now.

"I wish I knew Tsunade-hime, but it doesn't sound good." Jiraiya answered his teammate.

"You think it's Naruto's shop?" Minato asked them.

"If that's the case, then Roman is in for a rough time." Kakashi answered with an eye smile.

"He's in for a long night, us Uzumaki's are stubborn like that." Kushina grinned with everyone else nodding in agreement.

He pushed the door open with Melodic Cudgel and was rewarded with the faint chime of a bell above. The door itself swung open on well oiled hinges, exposing a large space beyond. Well. At least someone appreciated the classics. For a moment there he'd thought it one of those fancy automatic doors or something. Huh. Larger on the inside, too. Funny how that worked. But you see-that wasn't important. The dust was. And by the brothers did this place have dust. Jackpot! Rows and rows of it, as far as the eye could see!

"Welcome to Sparks and 'Splosions~!" A merry voice called from the counter. "What'll it be?"

That's Naruto's voice alright, glad to see he still hasn't changed and by the way he sounds, he sounds like he enjoys his job too." Jiraiya chuckled, looking forward to how this would go.

Junior's men filed in after Roman, grounding off the sales speel before it could take off.

"Do you have any idea how hard it is to find a dust shop open this late?"

The teller looked up, already, Roman imagined the terror writ all over their face.

"Sh, sh, sh." he put in quickly before they could scream. "Calm down. We're not here for your money. Hand over the dust."

"Naruto, terrified?" Tsunade asked when she started laughing at the absurd thing. Kakashi followed soon after with Anko, then Jiraiya, with Minato, and Kushina joining next. It was crazy to think that he would be afraid, especially this guy who was anything, but intimidating.

"Ahh. I needed that laugh, I can just imagine what's going through the gaki's head right now." Jiraiya still chuckled.

"Me too sensei. Honestly, Naruto's probably not going to take him seriously." Minato said.

The cashier looked up with an expression of utter boredom. Roman's calm evaporated. At a glance he wasn't much to look at. Blond hair, bit of silver at the edges. Blue eyes. Whiskered cheeks. Handsome enough, but not enough to be noticed or remembered. He wore a simple orange turtleneck against the cold with dark slacks and a strange necklace, coupled with an odd...what was that, a headband or something? Had some kind of weird leaf insignia on it that Roman didn't recognize.

The tv showed what Naruto looked like and Anko couldn't help, but blush and drool at his handsome features. Where'd the silver come from though, they had to wonder since he was a full blonde before?

Anko whistled at the image. "Wow, I like what I'm seeing, he certainly looks older and more mature." She licked her lips at the thought.

Jiraiya was crying tears and raving about how unfair it was that every woman wanted his Godson and he couldn't be as lucky. Minato was patting his teacher's back in comfort.

"He looks so handsome Minato-kun, oh our son is something else, even more handsome than you." Kushina had a blush as well when she saw the image.

Minato sputtered for a moment before he joined his teacher in sulking about his wife claiming her son was better looking than him.

Meh, probably not important.

Oddly enough there was a critter on the counter. A fox, of all things! Small and orange with nine flowing tails it looked harmless enough on the surface. Downright adorable, really. He found himself stricken by the strange urge to pet the damn thing-blast it! Don't focus on that, man! You have a job to do!

"The fox is free and Naruto is still alive!?" Jiraiya shouted in complete shock when they all saw the fox appear on the screen sitting on the counter.

"I don't know, but he's done what no one else had managed to do. He really is the most unpredictable ninja and even when he's gone, he still does the impossible." Tsunade said in complete shock.

"He's my son after all, of course. I'm so proud of him." Kushina said with the widest grin.

"I'm sorry," the cashier spoke slowly, drawing each word out with great care. "Are you robbing me?"

"No," one of the men drawled, "We're here to sell you girl scout cookies.

The clerk tilted his head. "You are? I'll take three boxes, then."

Roman flung up his arms. "Quiet, you!"

What kind of lunatic was this?! Did he not realize what was going on here?! Honestly, he was beginning to suspect the lot of them were just...off. None of them made any moves toward the teller -or was he the manager?-despite his lack of weaponry. No one moved. Not a single soul.

"He has no idea who he's messing with, should I feel sorry for him or no?" Jiraiya snickered wit the other joining in.

"Nope. I'm curious to see how Naruto will handle this though." Minato chuckled at the scene.

"You know," as Roman looked on, the young man stretched. "You really don't have to do this." his back produced a harsh pop. "You could just leave."

Torchwick tugged his hat down.

"I really can't."

If he failed here Cinder would tear strips out of his hide. To say nothing of Neo. Blasted fire bitch had them under her thumb right and proper. The only way out was through; through this one, if necessary. He didn't want to kill this mook, but he would if it came to it. At the end of the day, he valued his life more.

This Cinder must be something if he's this terrified of her. If he fails his job, I wonder how he'd punish him." Anko wanted to see what would happen and probably would get to see it since it's Naruto that's being robbed.

"You must be that Torchwick fellow." the teller leaned back, mildly bemused. "Heard you've been raiding dusts shops all over Vale. Was wondering when you'd come my way."

"Yeah, well, here I am." he flicked a gaze to his men. "Grab the dust." his cane clicked when they didn't move. "Crystals. Firm. Uncut. Hop to it!"

The blond planted a hand in his chin, but made no attempt to stop them. "Do you have any idea who you're robbing?"

"No...?"

A tilt of the head. "Does the name Naruto ring a bell?"

It did, but the memory was vague. So he lied. "Nope. Not a one."

"I'm getting a bad feeling now for the guy, it seems Naruto is somewhat of a well known man. With the way he worded that, he might be like the spook of criminals." Jiraiya said.

"He's about to get his ass handed to him I think. Come on sochi, kick that guy's ass!" Kushina shouted with a grin as she wanted to see some chaos happen.

"Really? Wonderful." the man clapped his hands, startling him. "I'm afraid it's been something of a slow night, you see. Had to send most of the staff home early. Give 'em the night off, you know-

Melodic Cudgel barked once, discharging a round into the ceiling. Bits of plaster sprayed down. An alarm went off. It was worth it for the frown his actions drew. He looked up, regarding the hole in his ceiling as one might a particularly nasty stain on his shirt. Blue eyes narrowed. Swept back to him.

"I'm afraid you'll have to pay for that."

"Pay?!" Roman choked down a snarl. "Listen you little shit, I'm not playing around here!"

"Yeah, he's in for a rude awakening after blowing up a part of his ceiling like that. I almost feel bad for him. Almost." Kakashi, Tsunade, and Jiraiya both grimaced with slight pity for the master thief.

"I'll say, I'm very intrigued in what Naruto will do and I'm loving this side of him already." Anko was grinning in anticipation along with Kushina.

Apparently neither were they, because that furry little critter on the counter hopped upright. Then spoke.

"They never learn, do they?" its voice was low and deep, the growl of a creature who shouldn't exist in this world. "Its always so nice to be underestimated."

"What the hell is that thing?!"

"Heh. Never get tired of that." the blond agreed as he climbed to his feet.

"Hey!" Melodic Cudgel jabbed his chin. "Hands where I can see 'em, old man!"

"Old?!" the blond sniffed in contempt. "Hey! I'll have you know I'm only nine thousand!"

NINE THOUSAND?!" Everyone shouted in complete shock when Kushina and Minato both fainted after hearing how old their son was with everyone following them passing out as well.

Red appeared and saw all the passed out people and shook his head with a sigh, not able to really blame them since it would be shocking to anyone that would be alive for that long. He paused the tv and waited for everyone to wake up.

Half an hour later, they started stirring before their blurry eyes became clear and remembered what happened and were in complete shock at what they read.

"Oh sochi, to have lived for so long." Kushina whimpered for her son with Minato not faring much better as he held his wife with the others not doing much better.

"I can't believe he's lived for so long. What could've bee the cause of him living this long?" Kakashi asked still in shock much like everyone else.

...you must be joking."

"I'm really not. Still the whiskered fool persisted. "Walk away, son." Something flashed through those blue orbs. "Walk away right now and I'll pretend this never happened."

Roman gave him a shove. "I'm not your son!"

"No." the whiskered warrior steadied himself on the counter. "You're not. I'm grateful for that. If one of my kids ever grew up to be an arse like you, I'd hang myself. Maybe we've been alive a little too long, Kurama." He rolled his shoulders. "Seems everyone's forgotten about us."

"Maybe it's time we reminded them."

Roman's temper slipped its leash.

Perhaps it was the stress that made him snap the way he did. Maybe it was the lack of coffee, or the fact that he hadn't had a smoke all night. Or maybe, just maybe, it was the infuriating bastard before him. Really, who could say? Probably the latter though. It was too much. He'd had enough. No. More than enough! He had no more fuck's to give tonight.

With a snarl he cracked the manager across the face with his cane and sent him sprawling.

"I don't think you understand what's going on here!" His weapon cracked down again, striking the back of the blond's skull when he tried to rise. "You! Are! Being! Robbed!" Each word brought with another blow, bending the bastard's body double against the floor. "Do you?! Understand?!"

A hand snapped up, catching his cane.

Metal buckled beneath clawed fingers with a shriek.

"Ohhh," blue eyes flickered into red, "I understand perfectly."

His free hand surged up, palm cradling a sudden surge of light within.

"Rasengan."

"Kick his ass Naruto!" Kushina shouted as she was pissed off with this guy hitting her son like that as her hair started lifting in the air before splitting into nine strands, making everyone, but Anko look at her with fear with the latter looking at her former teacher in awe at seeing such fear being sent to everyone, EVEN Tsunade was cowering at her.

It was a single word, but it became a hurricane.

A snarling sphere smashed into Roman's exposed torso.

Wall.

Glass.

Ground.

In a heartbeat, these three words became the bane of Roman Torchwick's existence.

His back struck the street and bounced once, twice, then thrice. On the third he managed to get a hand out from under him. He soon wished he hadn't. It only turned his tumble into even more of a mess and shredded his aura even more, grinding him into a crater that left him wasted and gasping for air.

No sooner had he righted himself than a large shadow fell over him.

Well. He thought distantly as clenched knuckles filled his vision. Errors have been made.

"That's an understatement. He's lucky it's Naruto he's dealing with and not Kurama or else he'd probably be a paste of the floor already." Minato said with everyone else nodding in agreement.

Naruto's fist slammed into his startled visage a heartbeat later. Roman's world shattered as he crashed through another wall. Pain didn't even begin to describe what followed; he physically blacked out for a second before reality reasserted itself. Once it did, he sorely found himself wishing otherwise.

Black boots crunched against broken glass on the asphalt, jarring him back to wakefulness.

"Well," Naruto's voice hummed over the ringing in his ears, "I think we can all say it's been an eventful evening. And as much as I'd love for you to stick around, I'm afraid this is where we part ways...

Roman struggled upright and crawled away. Roof. His heart hammered in his ears like the drums of a wild hunt out for blood. His blood. He just had to get to the roof. The lunatic was close now, close enough that he could see the bastard actually glowing, shimmering with golden light from head to toe. If he could just get to the roof-

The man's hand clamped down on his shoulder. "Going somewhere? Let me help you."

A vicious crack of the wrist sent him flying through the air.

Where the hell was his backup...?!

Another window shattered as someone rode one of his men outside like a toboggan. Right, girl with a giant scythe. Nope! To hell with this. This wasn't his night!

The image showed the girl with her weapon and she was adorable to the women who were cooing at her with the guys looking at the weapon.

"How the hell can she lift that giant thing like it's nothing?" Jiraiya stroked his chin in thought for once not acting like a pervert.

"It's impressive to say the least and she's a fighter too from the looks of it if Roman's men's condition is an indication." Minato chuckled.

"Hehe, she's kicking ass and making all women proud with her display of skill." Anko gave a feral grin at that.

"She's cute too. She looks to be about 15 years old or so." Tsunade said as she whistled at her impressive skills.

But at least the blond was distracted. It was enough; somehow, he made it to the ladder. A trembling hand tried to close around the lowest rung, pulling himself upright. He could hear the whine of a bullhead high above, promising him safety if he yet made it. Another hand closed around a second rung, hauling himself upright.

Firm hands found him once again and dragged him down; denying him the safety he so sought.

"Run back to your master and give them this message."

Baleful blue eyes met his.

"Keep the hell outta my shop."

Then he launched him into the air.

(.0.0.0.)

Ruby whistled softly and touched a pale hand to her forehead.

"So that's her name. It suits her, she's so adorable, I think I might keep her if we ever meet her." Kushina cooed with hearts in her eyes at the girl.

Minato sweatdropped at his wife's actions while the others looked at her blankly.

"Oh, wow. That guy really flew. Is he gonna be alright?"

"..."

She looked on as the shopkeeper silently sauntered over to his ruined window. The very same window she'd shattered when she kicked that suit-wearing hooligan. Terror dawned as she collapsed Crescent Rose behind her back. Oh no. He wasn't going to bar her from his shop, was he? She whimpered a little as he glowered down at the glass.

He totally was! Noooo!

"Blast it." she heard him sigh. "I just paid this place off, too...

"I'm sorry!" the words burst from her with such intensity that the owner jumped where he stood. "I didn't mean to!"

"No, it's okay Ruby, he'll understand. No need to worry about him doing anything." Kushina cooed at the screen with everyone else again sweatdropping, but couldn't help, but find it cute with how the girl was acting.

He rounded on her with a sigh. "You...forget it. You're not in trouble."

Was that it? For a moment she'd been afraid he might call the cops. He didn't seem all that upset about it. Weird old man. Well, not really old. He just had a bit of silver in his eyes. Silver was cool. He'd handled that bad guy so easily. Was he a huntsman? He looked capable enough, but she didn't see a weapon anywhere on him. Ex-huntsman, then?

He blinked down at her. "You have silver eyes."

Ruby returned the blink with one of her own. "Yeah...?"

"It's nothing." he shook his head. "You just remind me of someone. Forget I said anything."

"Oh, someone he knows? A friend perhaps? I hope so." Anko said with a real worry in her voice.

"I hope so, it would be good for him to have friends if that's the case." Tsunade said.

Minato and Kushina looked at each other with worry since he apparently knew someone like the girl on the screen. Questions were now forming in their minds and would only hope that they'd get answers to them.

She really couldn't. The words wormed their way into Ruby's brain and took root.

"Soo...um," her little knees twisted in thinly veiled anxiety as she remembered why she'd come here in the first place, "I don't suppose you have any high impact dust rounds for sale?"

"For sale?" a small smile bloomed across his whiskered face. "Kiddo, you helped me throw those punks out of my shop. For that? You get a lifetime discount."

She perked up like a puppy. Ooh. Discounts were nice. "How much we talkin' about here, mister?"

"Gah! That look on her should be considered illegal. That kind of cuteness can be weaponized." Minato felt like dying seeing the girl indeed seem like a cute puppy.

"Oh, I would love to meet her. I'm hoping that we see more of her in future chapters." Tsunade said as she thought the red head was cute.

"Naruto. Not mister." He smile became a grin. "How does fifty percent sound?"

Ruby's eyes. Got. Really. Big. "FIFTY?!"

"Fifty."

Ruby squealed.

Best! Shop! EVER!

Her legs betrayed her.

She didn't run; she vanished in a blur of crimson petals and struck Naruto's chest at speed. To his credit, the blond reacted better than most; in that he braced his feet and only grunted a little. One hand came down on her head, stroking her dark hair. Without thinking she leaned into his palm. Huh. The gesture felt oddly...familiar...

And then the faint click of heels against broken glass cut between them.

Naruto let go of her as if he'd been scalded.

Just as well too; because when Ruby peeked around him she saw someone far more terrifying. Another blond, but the difference between these two was like night and day. That black-and-white outfit, those piercing green eyes, the way she carried herself...every part of her screamed danger. Huntress. Definitely a huntress. Maybe she could ask for her autograph?

"Oh she's hot." Jiraiya said, quickly pulling out a notepad to take notes when he was suddenly punched in the back of the head and sent his face crashing into the ground.

"Old pervert." Tsunade grumbled with Kushina and Anko nodded in approval of her actions.

"Hey, Glynda." Naruto dared a jaunty little wave. "Long time no see. Look, if it's about the shop, I already handled.-

"I'm not here for you." the woman's crop flicked out. I'm here for her."

Ruby squeaked. "Me?!"

Naruto quirked a brow. Glynda did the same.

She whimpered beneath their gaze.

"I'm sorrrrryyyyy~!"

Kushina closed the book with an interested look.

"I think I'm liking the story already so far. We've learned a lot and it was only the first chapter. Dust, what it's capable of, and even Naruto owning a dust shop. Met some interesting characters too." Minato summarized.

"I'm looking forward to what'll happen next with that Roman guy, I'm pretty sure he's going to be in trouble with his boss hehe~" Anko giggled at the thought.

"Who wants to read next?" Kushina asked as she held the book up for any takers.

"I will, Kushina-chan.." Kakashi raised his hand as the book flew into his hand. He blinked at the action before shrugging and opening the book to the next chapter.

And that's the end of the chapter. This was a story I've been really looking forward to doing after getting permission from the author. I'll say it again, If you haven't heard of him or have, but not read his work, I'd definitely look into it as he's great.