Koushin: Konoha’s Dragonborn[Completed]

Several months had passed since that unforgettable night at the festival, and now Koushin found himself lounging on the roof of the Hokage Building with Naruto and Hinata. The trio lay sprawled on their backs, idly watching the slow dance of the clouds above them, each lost in their own thoughts.

Naruto's hand found Hinata's, their fingers intertwining in a gentle grasp. His thumb traced comforting circles over her knuckles, a small smile playing on his lips. Hinata's cheeks bloomed a soft pink, her eyes shining with unspoken love. The scene was so sickeningly sweet that it almost made Koushin want to gag – almost.

"Okay, lovebirds," Koushin teased, rolling his eyes at their antics. "I didn't come up here to third-wheel. You two need to tone down the affection, you're going to make me sick."

Naruto chuckled, squeezing Hinata's hand a little tighter. "Jealous, Koushin? Wishing Ino was here?" His words were teasing, but the genuine concern underlying his tone softened the jab.

A pang of longing shot through Koushin at the mention of Ino. She was on a mission with her team, and though he knew she was more than capable of handling herself, he couldn’t help but miss her. His mind drifted to a vague memory - a temple, a monk. Was it something important? He shrugged the thought away. If he couldn’t remember the specifics, it probably wasn't worth worrying about.

His gaze shifted back to Naruto and Hinata, who were now whispering sweet nothings to each other. With a dramatic sigh, he sat up, interrupting their intimate bubble.

"Alright, that's it. I'm officially banning public displays of affection while I'm present. You're making my teeth ache with all this sweetness," he grumbled, but the good-natured twinkle in his eyes took any sting out of his words.

With a smirk on his face, Naruto quipped, "You and Ino do it all the time, everywhere!" His words echoed across the rooftop, ricocheting off the corners of the Hokage Building, each syllable punctuated with a distinct undertone of mischief.

Hinata, ever the observer, quietly concurred, her lilac eyes sparkling with quiet amusement as she bobbed her head in agreement. "That's true, Koushin."

Koushin's eyes widened at their audacity, his jaw dropping in a rare display of stunned silence. Regaining his composure, he exclaimed, scandalized, "I beg your pardon! My Pumpkin and I, we are not disgusting. We are sweet. We awaken love in people. We spread peace, serenity, happiness!"

He couldn't help but emphasize each sentiment with an indignant wave of his hand, each phrase growing louder and more indignant. "How dare you, how dare you compare what you have to me..."

However, as he carried on his impassioned defense, Naruto and Hinata began to rise, exchanging knowing glances and shared smirks. Koushin's eyes followed their movements, his rant abruptly trailing off as realization dawned.

"Where are you going? Stay and listen, damn you!" he implored, his words hanging heavy in the air. His eyes widened in surprise as they continued to retreat, seemingly immune to his plea. It was a rare sight for Koushin, who was often the center of attention. His gaze flickered between the two, disbelief painting his features. "We are a team, damn it!"

But his protest fell on deaf ears. Naruto and Hinata left the roof, their intertwined hands a gentle reminder of their shared love, leaving Koushin alone under the expansive Konoha sky. His shoulders slumped in defeat, a sigh of exasperation escaping his lips.

For a moment, he lay there alone, staring blankly at the distant clouds, the teasing words of his friends echoing in his mind. He was no stranger to their playful banter, often the one initiating it. But today, it struck a different chord, bringing a wave of longing that swept over him like a gentle tide, leaving him yearning for Ino's comforting presence.

Staring blankly at the Konoha sky, Koushin couldn't help but roll his eyes at his friends' audacity, a hint of amusement creeping into his gaze. Slowly, he pushed himself up from his sprawled position, the solid texture of the Hokage building's roof feeling cool against his palms. "What should I do now?" He murmured to himself, scratching his head idly as he glanced around the now vacant rooftop. "Those two went god knows where."

A thoughtful frown lined his features as he pondered his next steps, an idea quickly taking root in his mind. A smirk tugged at his lips as he muttered, "I guess I'll create another Rasengan variation. RasenGalaxy, maybe? No, that's too flashy. How about RasenShuriken?" He chuckled, almost able to visualize Naruto's incredulous expression at the sight of a new Rasengan variant.

But just as quickly as the humor had washed over him, a wave of realization replaced it. His eyes widened in a rare display of shock as he came to a silent revelation. 'It's time for Naruto to invent Rasenshuriken if the events followed the anime timeline. That means...'

His heart clenched uncomfortably at the thought of Ino, away on her mission with her team. They would have encountered Hidan and Kakuzu in the normal course of events, a prospect that sent a shiver of fear coursing through his veins.

Koushin's gaze darkened at the memory of the grinning Akatsuki member he'd defeated months prior. Hidan was no longer a concern, but his partner, Kakuzu, was still a looming threat. 'The Fire Temple…' The realization struck him like a punch, a sense of unease pooling in the pit of his stomach.

The Fire Temple had been attacked by Kakuzu in the past, and with Hidan out of the picture, it was likely that the threads of fate were still intertwined. Asuma and his team, including Ino, could still be in danger. 'I need to find Ino,' he decided, determination solidifying within him.

Yet, amid the nostalgia and the absence of Ino, a hint of amusement sparked in his eyes. He couldn't help but chuckle at the sheer audacity of Naruto and Hinata, finding humor even in his moment of indignation. "Damn those two..." he mumbled, shaking his head with a light-hearted chuckle.