Author's Note:

I was going to put this all into on chapter, but because of the length and extent of this chapter, I needed a little bit of a break. But, here is the after match.

Chapter 22: After Match

Normal P.O.V.

(1 Week Later)

"There you go, Naruto. Now both your seal and necklace are better enforced. Thank you Sasuke for your donation." Jiraiya smiled as he wiped his hands clean of the ink he used for Naruto's seal.

"Yeah, just make sure you keep it on next time. I'm not going to be there to save you next time you enter demon mood." Sasuke teased.

"He didn't tell you?" Tsunade asked.

"Tell me what?" Sasuke questioned.

"I've asked Jiraiya and Kakashi to help train me with my demon. I meant it when I said I was going to embrace my demon side. I just need to learn how to master it first. Of course you'll be there every step of the way." Naruto informed.

"Of course. Gotta make sure that you don't go on a rampage just in case the necklace and seal break again." Sasuke said, moving to stand next to his partner. "Ready to say goodbye to the others?"

"Who's left? I thought everyone had gone home already." Naruto asked as the group of four walked out of his hut.

"Everyone has healed and was sent home. But Tenten, Shikamaru, Ino, Choji, Sai, Neji, Kiba, Sakura, Madara, Kiba, Hinata, Deidara, Gaara, and his family wanted to wait to stay behind and wait to make sure you would survive." Tsunade informed.

Naruto nodded as they walked further into the village until they found everyone sitting in a field of flowers. When they saw Naruto, Sakura jumped up and ran towards him.

"Oh Naruto! I'm so glad that you're alright." She sighed into his torso.

"Get off of him before you reopen his wounds, idiot." Deidara groaned as he pulled the pink haired woman off of the half-breed. "It's good to see that you're alright, cousin."

"It's good to be back." Naruto nodded.

"Naruto Uzumaki!" Naruto cringe when he heard the unmistaken voice of Iruka. Naruto turned around and faced his "mother" with a nervous grin. The brunette huffed for a little bit before hugging Naruto and pulling away. "The next time you pull a stunt like that, rather our lives are in danger or not, I'm going to kill you."

"Yes mother." Naruto sighed.

"I'm glad you're alright. Tomorrow is when we will begin your training. For right now, Iruka and I need to return home and bring some supplies. Gonna be here a while. We're going to be here a while after all." Kakashi explained.

"And don't forget about me." Madara said as he stood up. "Can't have you train without me here."

"Of course Madara. Alright Iruka. Let's go." Kakashi said, pulling his husband away.

"I better go to and get my supplies." Madara said before taking off.

"Yeah, we're going to head out too. We just wanted to be sure that you were alive and well." Kiba smiled as he patted Naruto's shoulder.

"Yes. It's a real joy to see that you're safe. Thank you for saving us." Hinata smiled as she hugged them.

"Don't worry guys. I don't plan on dying just yet." Naruto smirked. "By the way, what are you guys going to do about a ruler cuz I sure as hell ain't doing it."

"Tsunade and I will take over the throne. So most of the time Kakashi and Madara are going to be in charge of your training for a while." Jiraiya informed.

"Glad that's solved. Come on Hinata. It's time to get you home. Oh and don't forget to come to our wedding within the next month." Kiba said.

With a nod from everyone, Kiba picked Hinata up and raced off.

"What about you Sasuke? What are you going to do? I take it that you're staying here?" Gaara asked.

"Of course. Someone's gotta watch over this idiot." Sasuke teased.

"Yeah, but I'll be the one doing most of the saving." Naruto teased back.

"What about you guys?" Sasuke asked.

"Well, Choji and I have decided to get together and I'm going to stay here with him. But, we'll be sure to visit both here and our world." Tenten answered.

"Shikamaru and I have decided on the same thing." Temari asked.

"Are you guys nuts? I need to go back to our time. There's so much for Kankuro and Sai too see and experience. Plus, I miss my bath and bed. No offense to this place." Ino said.

"No taken. We figured that would happen." Tsunade said with one of her hands up.

"But, we promise to visit as well." Ino smiled.

"Are you sadden by this, sibs?" Kankuro asked.

"Of course not." Temari answered first.

"Go. Follow your heart and promise to return with plenty of stories." Gaara smiled.

"I'm just sorry I'm going to miss getting to know you, brother." Kankuro said as he placed his hand Sasori's shoulders.

"It's quite alright. We'll catch up every time you return from that strange world. Plus, I'll do the same while Sister Temari and Brother Gaara and I spend time together." Sasori smiled.

"Yes. You'll be living with me and Neji. Right, hun?" Gaara asked, causing Neji to nod.

"Are you going to go back and get some supplies?" Naruto asked the group.

"Yeah. We'll be leaving soon." Sasuke answered.

"Well, it's been fun kids. I'm… fortunate to have known you and to have you guys fight besides me. Thank you." Naruto said, turning away to hide his blush.

"Awe, you're welcome you big softy." Ino giggled.

"Let's go everyone. Our parents must be worried about us." Tenten suggested.

Everyone walked to the well and started to jump through. Only Naruto and Sasuke was left.

"Are you sure you want to stay?" Naruto asked one last time.

"I'm sure. But, there is something I've been wondering about… Ever thought about having kids?" Sasuke asked.

"Not partially. Why?"

"No reason. I've thought of some. Do you think it's possible for me to have some in this world? I mean, I know that I'm a guy and all, but…" Sasuke trailed off for a moment before turning away to hid his blush. "Forget it."

Naruto laughed before reaching to cup Sasuke's chin and give him a quick kiss. "We'll talk to Tsunade when we come back. Who knows? Maybe she might know something."

Sasuke blushed a little brighter as he pushed Naruto away. "Idiot…"

With chuckles between the two, both jumped into the well hand in hand. They would only stay on the other side for a few moments, but once they returned, the life that neither of them would start. And it would start with both of them walking, and fighting, side by side… How it should've been from the beginning.

The End