Uchiha's awakening

       The next morning Sasuke had to make a choice, either she could undo the transformation and seek Naruto's help as Sasuke or she could remain Mika. She decided that as bad as she felt without the technique altering her features she didn't want anyone to associate "Mika" with Sasuke. So, she moved the mirror in her room around so she wouldn't be able to see into it, dressed in her normal outfit, and released the transformation with a shudder. He made sure he had everything he needed and made his way to Naruto's apartment.

       Fortunately, he avoided running into anybody he knew and got to the apartment door in good time. He knocked on the door and waited….and waited….and waited some more. Getting frustrated Sasuke picked the lock and let himself in.

       Crinkling his nose at the messiness of Naruto's apartment, he started looking around. It was actually a pretty big one, he'd only been by once before and hadn't left the entryway to actually see. But he noticed that it had a small kitchen with a bar separating the living room from it, to the left from there was a short hall that had three doors on it. 'Huh, didn't think he'd be able to afford a two-bedroom apartment, I didn't even spring for one after I moved out of the compound.'

       He crept around checked the single door to the left side of the hall and found a fairly nice bathroom, then checked the other two rooms. The one closest to the living room was mostly empty but looked like Naruto used it for indoor training. It was the last room he checked that he hit paydirt. Sasuke was planning on scaring the shit out of Naruto for making him wait, but once he got a look at the blonde idiot he decided not to.

       Naruto was passed out on top of his bed, top off but pants still on and covered in ash. Most of the skin on Naruto's upper body was covered with a pink skin that was obviously freshly grown, and having known naruto for as long as he had Sasuke knew that the idiot had probably burned himself quite a lot before quitting. Possibly only making it home by having been carried one of the various Jonin that live in the building.

       He sighed, anger forgotten, 'Dobe, what did I tell you, that technique is dangerous. You're just extremely lucky that you heal so quickly.'

       He decided to wake the blonde up in a somewhat more peaceful way than previously planned. Backing out of the room and closing the door quietly he shuffled back into the kitchen and looked around, instant ramen, a half-eaten box of cereal, and seasonings were in the upper cabinets, more instant ramen and some cookware to make ramen were in the lower ones and in the fridge was some cold Ichiraku's ramen and a carton of milk that looked like it was long expired.

       'I know we just got back from a long-term mission, but did he not do any grocery shopping yesterday or the day before? Guess I'll have to go get some stuff to make breakfast.' Sasuke found Naruto's keys next to the door and left the apartment to run to the grocery store that was just a short walk away. Picking up most of the basic necessities for a proper breakfast he noted the cost, just to make sure Naruto paid him back and made his way back to the apartment.

       He quietly entered again, noting that the blonde was still not up, and set about making bacon, he used the grease from the bacon to cook the eggs, then cleaned the pan and set about making pancakes. His efforts were rewarded in short order and he had a good breakfast set up for himself and Naruto. He went back to Naruto's room and gently shook him awake.

       "Naruto. Naruto! I have some things I need to talk to you about, I made breakfast, get up, now, while it's still hot."

       Naruto's favourite food may be ramen, but his second favourite was "anything that I don't have to cook" so despite a questioning look he shooed Sasuke out of his room and got dressed as fast as he could. Ran to the bathroom and went into the kitchen where Sasuke was just finishing up fixing plates and drinks.

       Naruto was clean of ash and the new-skin-pink of a most of the visible areas of his body was already fading into the tan that he perpetually had. "So, Sasuke, not that I'm not grateful for breakfast, but why did you break into my apartment and do it?"

       "Well, I need to ask you some things about it, and because I hadn't had breakfast yet, and with you recovering from being an idiot I need you to eat something to actually be awake. So eat, we'll talk after we're done, and don't worry I saved the receipt so you can pay me back for getting you some groceries."

       Naruto thanked him for it and promised to pay him back before he left then dug into the delicious looking meal. Covering the pancakes in just the right amount of butter and smothering everything in maple syrup. Sasuke was a bit more refined, slipping the butter between the pancakes and putting just enough syrup on top to get some on all of them without getting any on the bacon or eggs. Despite the differences in approach, they both enjoyed the meal in companionable silence.

       Once they were done Sasuke broke the silence, "Naruto, I need to know if there are any side effects of the technique you taught me. Like if it makes you feel uncomfortable in your own skin."

       "Well, yeah, If I keep it up for more than a few hours I tend to become hyper-aware of my body and how it's not how it's supposed to be in that shape. But if I release it the feelings go away immediately."

       Sasuke became despondent, "Wh-what if I start feeling like that only after I release it?"

       Naruto became serious, "Well that could very well mean that you have gender dysphoria. The therapist Hokage-jiji makes me go to every so often spent like two sessions talking to me about it after she found out about the sexy technique. At first, she thought that I might have it since I used my sexy technique more often than is strictly necessary, but when i explained what I felt when I left it going too long she explained that that was what gender dysphoria was. And that some people feel it all the time. We should go talk to Jiji, he'll be able to set you up to see Yamanaka-sensei and she should be able to help you a lot more than I can."

       He stood up, grabbed the dishes, and brought them into the kitchen then ran back into the living room to grab Sasuke only to pull him out the door and towards the Hokage Tower.

       The duo took no time at all to make it to the tower and were up to the waiting room to see the Hokage in even less time.

       Naruto asked the secretary "Hey, Kokoro-nee, is Hokage-jiji available?"

       "Well, Naruto, he's always busy, but I don't think he's got any pressing meetings, let me see if he can make a few minutes for you. Just a minute." she got up and went through the door for a moment then opened it up wide, "You're in luck, he was looking for a distraction, so he's happy to help you two with whatever you're up to."

       "Thanks, Kokoro-nee, you're the best!" Naruto then dragged the reluctant Uchiha at his side and strode into the Hokage's office. He was aware enough to make sure the door closed behind them to ensure privacy, though.

       The Hokage greeted the pair with a warm smile, "Hello, how can this old man help two of his most promising young ninja?"

       "Jiji, Sasuke is having some issues and I think Yamanaka-sensei might be able to help him. It's related to him learning the sexy technique."

       Sarutobi, the current Hokage's name, thought for a moment, "Hmm, it must be fairly serious if you came to me about it, I'll see what I can do to get an available time for you, Sasuke. Know that you can speak to me about anything, and while I might not be a licensed therapist I can still offer advice that might help you."

       He continued, "From what Naruto has already said I gather you might not be feeling completely comfortable in the skin you're in, right?"

       Sasuke nodded. "Yes, Hokage-sama, I didn't really notice it until after I had learned naruto's technique and noticed some interesting things about it after analyzing what I saw with my Sharingan, so I used the technique shortly after Naruto left to learn a bit more about it. Did you know that it's a completely solid and, unless released, permanent transformation?"

       "I wasn't sure, though a couple of the times I've seen Naruto use it there was a suggestion that it might be. Please go on, we'll follow that up later."

       "Anyway, I used it and noticed that there was no chakra drain like there normally is for an academy standard transformation technique. I also realized that I didn't have to concentrate at all to maintain the transformation. I decided to leave it active and see what would happen if I fell asleep, and I woke up still female. I slept really well that night too, better than I have in years. The next morning I ended up going outside, and nobody detected the technique was going. Asuma-sensei may have thought something was up, but that's because I recognized him and I don't think I hid my reaction well enough. I know Ino had no idea. That night I dropped the technique to take a bath, and I just felt off, like my proportions are wrong, or something. I felt so uncomfortable I ended up reapplying the technique before getting out and going to bed."

       Sasuke continued, "This morning I dropped it to get Naruto to figure out what was wrong and if the technique had side effects, but it doesn't. He suggested we see you, and possibly Yamanaka-sensei, the doctor that he's been seeing."

       The Hokage nodded, "yes that seems like a good idea, I'll see what I can do to arrange an appointment with her, she's partially retired and only really helps with cases that need to be top secret. Which, considering your status as the last Uchiha, it would be. I don't know when she'll be available, so I'll let you know when your appointment is once I get it set up. In the meantime, I'd recommend applying the transformation, if you're more comfortable that way, and go enjoy the time you have off."

       Sasuke looked down and blushed, "Thank you, sir." he quickly applied the technique and visibly relaxed. "Sorry for taking up so much of your time, sir. Naruto and I will get out of your hair now."

       "Alright, Sasuke-kun, unless you have a different name you'd rather use?"

       She responded, "Mika, Kazaguruma Mika, it's the name I used when I talked to Ino I should probably be consistent."

       "Hm, if I'm not mistaken you mother's nickname was 'Mika.'" Sarutobi commented

       "Mhmm, that's why it was the first name to come to me when Ino asked my name.

       Naruto cut in, "Oh! That reminds me, Jiji, what was my mom's chakra nature, Sas...Mika-chan (sorry, Mika-chan) was telling me that I would match what her's was and I know you knew her. You know everyone in the village!"

       Sarutobi chuckled, "She was wind natured, she also had a chakra bloodline limit, but that's a female-only ability of your clan's… Naruto, I will have to find it, but I believe there is a scroll about the Uzumaki special chakra and its uses in the Hokage's vault. I want you to use the sexy technique and try to find out if you have that ability when you are shifted into a woman."

       "Alright!" Naruto immediately used the sexy technique, though fully clothed. "How do I find out if I have the bloodline?"

       "There is a shrine on the edge of Konoha's border. I believe it has fallen somewhat into disrepair, unfortunately, but within it will be several storage areas the one with scrolls should be completely sealed only able to be opened by an Uzumaki with Special Chakra. It is not dangerous to someone trying to get in if they do not have it, however. I ask that you not go into the Mask Storage Room, however, it contains some incredibly dangerous artefacts that will kill you if you pick them up. Understood?

       Naruto was strangely focused, "Yes, Sir! We will be as careful as possible."

       Mika cut in, "We?"

       "Yeah! It'll be fun! Plus we can train with each other afterwards."

       Mika sighed, "...fine, but your female looks are way too well known. If we are going to spend time together with you as a girl I need you to change up your looks some so that people won't connect the dots and figure out that I used your technique too. I rather like being somewhat anonymous."

       Sarutobi spoke up as he was writing a note, "Naruto-kun, why don't you change your hair red, and round out your cheeks a little."

       Naruto did so.

       "There, I don't think anyone, save for maybe Kakashi, would recognize you as Naruto." He handed the now red-headed girl the note, "Those are directions to the shrine, remember, only attempt to enter the scroll room. To do otherwise would be very dangerous."

       "Oh, and one last thing before you two go, Mika, I happen to know of a few other transgender people in Konoha that may be able to help you with some things, would you like me to let them know you'd like to talk?" He looked at Naruto, "And, Naruto, I would like to request that you teach that transformation variant to them as well. I know it would make them very happy and it would do a world of good for them. Just think about how miserable Mika would be if she hadn't had access to it already."

       Mika replied, "Hokage-sama, I would greatly appreciate it if you would let them know there are many things that I do not know that I''ll need to learn a mentor who understands would be greatly appreciated."

       Naruto followed, "Sure thing, Old Man, Just let me know when and where you want me to teach it and I'll be there. I trust you to not let people I wouldn't want to learn it to be there."

       "Now, if that's all, I need to get back to work, and have a good rest of your day, and be safe, both of you."

       "Right!" both girls said at the same time, then bowed and left the room. Sarutobi chuckled to himself about what was going to happen as people saw what looked like the infamous duo of Uchiha Mikoto and Uzumaki Kushina running around again, and as teens noless.

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       There we go, the third chapter done, and this one is a doozy, next one will take a while, as this was all I had prepared. Though I do have an outline out until after the Chunin exams, at least.