"Hey... I think I see Jiraiya-sama!"
"They're here!"
They began to notice an individual from where they were, as the figure was instantly recognized. From that long spiky hair all the way down to the back. It was no denying that it was one of the Legendary Sannin, Jiraiya
They also noticed that he was approaching very fast, as everyone prepared themselves. Anticipating their long awaited arrival, it will surely be one hell of a warm welcome back to the village
Then, a few seconds later, Jiraiya jumped high into the air, and landed on the ground just in front of the gate to where the others were waiting. The ground shook a little, rubble and dust were pushed into the air from Jiraiya's landing
Tsunade just sneered at her teammate's entrance
"Show off"
She mumbled, but hidden beneath those words, contained a small smirk from Tsunade finally seeing him again after 3 whole years
After sometime, Jiraiya straightened himself, as everyone cheered as they started to welcome back Jiraiya
"Jiraiya-sama, you're back"
"It's been years since I last saw him"
Jiraiya looked at them and grinned like an idiot
"Thank you, thank you. I appreciate your welcomes to the great gallant! Haha! It's good to be back to Konoha!"
Jiraiya said, trying to be as humble as possible with the surprising amount of greetings he received, but it only worked a little as this sparked his inner hunger of fame to be let out
"But wait, where's Naruto?"
The others then noticed that Naruto wasn't with Jiraiya
Confused, Jiraiya looked around him, and noticed that Naruto really wasn't here. Then, it clicked, as he knew what the brat was going to do. He could only sigh to himself for what's about to happen next. Atleast he got to have a moment of welcoming
"Don't worry, he'll be here in..."
*Boom*
"Right now"
The sudden explosion and shockwave send ripples throughout the air. Even space was affected due to its sheer power alone
The energy that was being released felt like the construct of reality was ready to be torn apart, but the energy was perfectly stable and controlled to the extent that it won't let that happen
All of them turned their heads towards the clouds. A bright beam of heavenly light shined right at Konoha, as it made a path downwards just in front of the gate to where the others were at
Then, a figure slowly appeared itself, as it started descending down from the clouds, towards the beam of light
In the eyes of everyone that was seeing this, it felt like an Angel was coming down from the heaven's, or more specifically, a great heavenly sage. The power and pressure that was emitting was so intense and magnificent, it was beautiful, perfect
From the Hyuga Manor, Hinata was just about to go to the gate, but then she stopped, noticing the beam of light high up into the sky.
Her eyes widened in surprise seeing such a beautiful phenomenon happening
'What's that?... It's so beautiful'
Hinata activated her Byakugan, and was shocked. She saw a chakra signature descending down, and it looked like it was headed towards the gate. But the chakra signature wasn't just any normal one, Hinata recognize it, and couldn't believe it
She wasted no time, and started to make her way towards the gate
'Naruto... It's really you!'
During this, the others could only watch with their mouths opened in awe, and their eyes wide open with an unbelievable expression
"It's... God"
One of them murmured, thinking that God has appeared before them right in front of their eyes
Soon, Naruto gently landed on the ground next to Jiraiya. The glowing light surrounding him slowly disappeared, as his appearance was now visible to all of them
Jiraiya just sighed, as he turned the opposite way and slowly teared up, his fist clinching on the air with a burning expression
'Damn you Naruto! Just when I was having my moment!'
Then, Naruto slowly opened his eyes. Looking at the people in front of him with a smile
"It's been a while, everyone"
Naruto greeted. Everyone was shocked seeing his appearance. The girls all blushed heavily when they saw Naruto, their eyes examining every part of him with extremely deep gazes
"N-naruto...?"
"M-my god... Is it really him?"
Both Sakura and Ino muttered to themselves. They knew that Naruto would go through puberty, but they didn't expect this sort of growth
'He's so handsome'
Both Ino and Sakura thought, and even Shizune, Kurenai, and Tsunade couldn't help but agree to both of them. Tenten was no worse than the rest of then, as there was no point in denying that fact
'O-oh wow... Is that the same Naruto 3 years ago?'
Shizune thought, very surprised seeing Naruto this handsome and hot. Back then, she just saw her as a cute and adorable kid. Now... She can't even describe it herself
'I'm not gonna lie... That brat is kind of handsome...'
Tsunade thought with a hint of redness in her cheeks, as well as Kurenai who remained silent
"Geez, I know he's good looking but still... The glaze is a bit too much"
Jiraiya muttered to himself seeing the reactions of the girls
The boys just looked at Naruto a little envious. But still had shocked expressions all over their face, as they felt the power that Naruto just produced a moment ago. They all thought that he has now reached a new level in terms of strength
"You two have finally arrived. What are you waiting for? You're just gonna stand there? Come here!"
Tsunade said to the both of them as they nodded. Entering the village for the first time in years. Everyone then started to chat with them, and greeting them back to the village
"Hey, Naruto, it's been a while"
"Yeah, we missed you!"
Shikamaru and Choji appeared beside Naruto, as they greeted him. Naruto smiled, gently draping his shoulder to the both of them with a wide grin
"I guess I was right, you are all still the same even after all these years"
Naruto said. Then, Kiba, Rock Lee, Shino, and Neji came to Naruto and greeted him as well
"Damn, it's been 3 years and you've grown so much?"
Kiba said, still surprised at the growth that Naruto had. Kiba worked his ass off too to strengthen himself, but even he was no match against Naruto
"It's good to have you back, Naruto"
Shino said, as his bugs flew happily all over him. Signifying that even his bugs were mesmerized by his aura
"It has been a while, Naruto"
Neji then greeted Naruto with an even new profound respect for him. Neji thought that perhaps he underestimated Naruto's potential all these years
"Naruto! It's good to have you back! The power of youth radiates from you! I knew you have gotten stronger!"
Lee said, his fists raised on to the air again with a wide grin
"it's nice to see you all again, really"
Naruto said with a smile, finding this feeling really comforting. In his mind, he can get used to this everyday
"You've changed a bit from last time huh, Naruto"
Then, Sakura suddenly came beside Naruto and slapped him in the back. Naruto smiled, sensing that her hand was concentrated with chakra right as she hit his back. This was Tsunade's technique
To the surprise of Sakura though, it did no damage. Except for the obvious fake hurting sounds that Naruto was making, she felt that she hit an impenetrable wall just now
"I didn't know you'd change this much Naruto!"
Ino then appeared as well, greeting her fellow blondie with a smile. Though her mind was still thinking about his appearance, it was too tough not to think about
Jiraiya and the others watched their interactions and just smiled. He then looked at the Jonins with them, and towards Tsunade with a warm smile
"Let's give him a bit of rest for now. It's been quite a long time since he really had any time for a nice, quality time for himself"
Tsunade looked at him with a raised eyebrow, but seeing the genuine and sincerity expression on Jiraiya slightly startled her, but ultimately nodded at his words
"Don't worry, we've prepared for that already"
Tsunade said, her eyes wandered to the blond kid as well. The atmosphere was very light and energetic with the arrival of the two. Tsunade wasn't admitting it, but from her expression, she was happy that they are finally back
"Ah, Naruto... He has grown quite a bit. And he's much stronger now"
Kakashi said, examining his student with a curious and also happy gaze. He was happy that one of his students was back. Kakashi looked high into the air, his Icha-Icha book closed as his mind thought of Minato
'He's almost just like you, Sensei...'
As everyone was happily indulging in conversation, they noticed urgent movement coming towards them in the village. They all stopped to see who it was, and it turns out it was Hinata
Everyone smiled
'Finally, she's here'
Everyone thought at the same time. Naruto was confused a bit seeing their attention elsewhere, but then, they quickly made room around him. Naruto raised his eyebrow, not knowing exactly what was happening all of a sudden
He then turned his attention to where everyone was looking at. Naruto's eyes then locked onto a person, and he immediately knew. He smiled, his eyes then took a second to examine the person, as it was indeed Hinata
'It's baby!'
It's been years since he last saw her, and for Naruto, it was worth the wait. She was so beautiful. She had long, smooth, and silky navy blue hair with a cute purple pin embedded on it. Her snowy, pale, and smooth face excluded her beauty even more, her lips were as delicate and pink since the last time he saw it, and Hinata's eye's were mesmerizing. Her divine Byakugan was the cherry on top for him. Her attire consists of a cream colored jacket with a hood, featuring lavender cuffs and hems
It was the same clothes she wore in the show, but it was different. Now gone was she wearing her navy blue plants. She replaced it with a loose, purple cotton pants, with the usual ninja sandles
"N-naruto?..."
Hinata stuttered and blushed, clasping her hands together at her chest. Her mind racing with so many thoughts as she observed him
'H-he... He's so magnificent'
She thought, as she couldn't help but be bewildered by my appearance. She never would've thought that puberty would hit me this hard
Her heartbeat began to beat faster, as her face was heating up. Naruto was finally here, she was in front of him. The man that she has loved since she was a little kid, is now back after years of being away from him
Hinata couldn't take it anymore, her eyes started to water, as she ran towards him
Naruto smiled, as Hinata immediately embraced him in a tight hold. Her hands wrapped around his neck, as her teary face planted itself onto his chest. Naruto gently hugged her back
"Naruto... *Sniff* I-i missed you so much"
She kept mumbling under her breath, as she gently cried on to him. Clinging to Naruto tightly, thinking that if she let go, she was afraid that he would leave again
Naruto gently caressed her hair
"I miss you too, Hinata"
Everyone who witnessed the scenario couldn't help but have the feels inside of them seeing the events unfolding
The girls squealed with excitement, supporting Hinata all the way through, while the boys faced the other way seeig such an emotional event. It was hard for them to hold their tears of joy for the both of them right now.