A simple transformation...?

Naruto was far too distracted to even think of self-pleasure now. He did as he was told, he cleaned himself up as good as possible and after a good fifteen minutes, came out of the bathroom.

He was greeted by Inos glare. "You sure took your sweet time, Naruto.", Ino said in an accusing voice.

All the time, Naruto had trouble coming to terms with it: Was this really Ino speaking? No, that was not true? But was it the Kyuubi within him, or had they merged somehow... he had to find out. "I'm sorry, Ino-chan... or should I say, Kyuubi?", he asked, awaiting her response.

Inos lips curled up to a smile as she was well aware of his intentions. "While Kyuubi would be correct, it makes things much easier if you adress this body by its name, not to mention more inconspicious.", she answeres casually.

But Naruto has other concerns, namely Ino herself. He needs to know more. So he asks. "Is... Is Ino still in there?", he inquires.

Ino seems surprised by this bold question. "Oh, you mean this girls personality? Yes, in a way. In fact, I even share the things I see with her. Heh, you should hear her cries and screams of despair. It's delicious, just what I needed after the confinement in your body.", she explains with a chuckle.

But she hadn't anticipated that Naruto audibly breathes out in relief. "Good... then she can still be safed.", he concludes, confirming for himself that there still is the chance to correct his mistakes.

"Whoops, now I think I gave you the wrong idea... I only keep her personality intact because I want to. I enjoy her suffering. Don't be mistaken, if I ever feel myself threatened, I will not hesitate to snuff out the last bit of this girls conscience.". This threat, as casual as it sounded, makes all of the optimism Naruto just gained leave him immediately

"And the same goes for Tenten-chan and Hanabi-chan. While I would prefer to keep them more or less as independent as they are, I have no qualms about transforming them to mindless slaves. Sure, it would be a hassle to constantly issue them commands, but... if it keeps you from acting up, I will do it.", she says.

Narutos shoulders slump. "I... I understand.", Naruto says, defeated. He has to find a way, some way to stop the Kyuubi without her noticing it. Else, Hanabis, Tentens and Inos fate are sealed. He can't even tell if the Kyuubis bluffing or not, but he decides that it is wiser not to take any chances here.

Ino grins. "Very well. But... do you know what this girl yells all the time?", she says as she moves closer, her body now so close to his that her breasts are just barely touching him. She leans in closer, Narutos breath quickens as she speaks into his ear. "It's all she can say. 'Please, kill me!' and 'Naruto, you have to stop her!'... things like that.", she whispers.

Narutos eyes widen. He is torn. He considers Ino to be a good friend, especially since it was her voluntary attempt to help him that made her the victim. And even if he knows that it could save Konoha... he is not the kind of ninja who thinks killing is the way to peace. There has to be another way.

"Seems like she was much purer than I thought she was... but I don't think you could ever lay a hand on me one way or the other, Naruto.", she taunts him.

And she is right. The look of despair on Narutos face makes her laugh, and her laughter is clearly that of Ino, yet... there is an echo in it, a dark, sinister echo. Naruto can tell by the red in Inos eyes that there is not much time left for Ino before the Kyuubi takes full control... whatever that means for her.

"Since your down to earth again, let me remind you that you will have to focus on Temari now.", Ino reminds him in an annoyed voice. "Now, from the knowledge I have thanks to this girl, I know that Temari is quite taken with the young Nara. You are acquainted with him, so you should be able to pull him off easily.", she reasons.

Naruto grimaces. She imagines things to be easier than they are. But still, what does she mean by 'pulling him off'? "What do you mean by that?", he asks.

Ino rolls her eyes."Easy, you're not going there as Naruto of course, but rather as Shikamaru. Basic transformation, remember? I called her and told her that, due to rescheduling, she and Shikamaru will have to re-arrange the whole chuunin exams.", she explains as if it is the most obvious thing in the world, next to the sky being blue.

Naruto remembers. Ino too had joined the team that was responsible for organizing the yearly chuunin exams. So that's why she had no "But... but what if it fails? What if I can't keep up the jutsu?", he argues. His concentration isn't the best, and even for expert ninjas, keeping up a Henge for extended periods of time is straining. The only master of this technique is the Hokage herself.

But Ino shrugs his concern off. "Oh, don't worry... I will perform the technique, you don't have to worry about it. All you need to do is to talk to her, and then, subdue her, bind her, whatever... easy for you to do, right? Just behave nice for a while, and once she is down for the count, give me a call and we'll have a talk with Temari about her loyalties.", she outlines the plan.

Without giving him time to object to any of this, Ino steps forward and places her index and middle finger on Narutos forehead. "Henge no Jutsu!", she proclaims, and Narutos form changes to that of Shikamaru. He is amazed at how perfect the transformation is, he looks into the mirror and he in fact sees that every tiny hair is exactly copied. Even Shikamarus parents wouldn't be able to tell them apart now. Now he only has to play his part.

He finds himself in front of the front door, with Ino behind him. "Normally, I'd say you fuck her into submission, but you should know why I don't think this is such a good idea... so, Naruto, you will NOT stick your dick into any of Temaris holes, do you get that?", she orders, and her stare doesn't allow him to argue. "Now leave!", she says and pushes him out of the door. She hands him a piece of paper with the adress of Temaris hotel and her suite number and then slams the door shut.

Naruto stands there for a minute, until he realizes that he has little choice. If he goes to get help, Ino might get suspicious about his delay... has he any choice at all? Beaten, Naruto, now in Shikamarus shape, goes off to his rendezvous with Temari in her suite...