Naruto: Love Is A Lie (CH 1) (Patreon)

A/N: This story is rated M for mature content not suitable for children.

Naruto x Ai Hoshino x Possible Harem

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Chapter 1: The Lies We Live

Elemental Nation [Hidden Leaf Village]

Konoha was in disarray. The village was under attack by the Divine Tree (Shinju), which had gained a personality of its own and took the form of four different individuals who were absorbed by the Shinju previously. They called themselves Jura, Hidari, Matsuri, and Bug.

Currently, Kawaki is fighting Jura, the shinju that looks like Isshiki, and he is losing badly. With access to sage of six path power, the Shinju destroyed Kawaki in minutes.

"Now tell me where is Naruto Uzumaki," Jura asked Kawaki, who was being held by his neck in the air by the shinju's right hand.

"I have nothing to say to you, monster," Kawaki replied but soon regretted it as Jura slammed him into the ground, making a crater.

"No matter, I will find Naruto Uzumaki one way or another," Jura stated as he swung the other shinobi all began to engage in combat with the one they are targeting.

Jura then turned his focus back on Kawaki, who was looking at him defiantly even as badly injured as he was, and the Shinju felt a familiar chakra coming from Kawaki's arm and smirked.

"I found you," Jura said as Kawaki began to panic as he figured out that the shinju had sensed Naruto's chakra in his artificial arm and traced it back to the dimension he kept the blonde and Hinata seal in.

A portal appeared around the pair as they traveled into a different dimension, leaving behind Konoha in chaos.

Jura and Kawaki appeared in a dimension where time doesn't flow, it had all kinds of weapons and items there that the Shinju briefly recalls from the memories he had of the one who form he taken, Isshiki.

"There you are, Naruto Uzumaki," Jura said, the shinju face was unreadable as he threw Kawaki aside and flew to the blonde hokage.

"You stay away from him," Kawaki screeched as he flew towards Jura in his full Otsutsuki form that looked almost exactly like Isshiki but younger.

The Shinju found it amusing that Kawaki would take the form of the man he hated most in the world to try to protect the one he loves most in the world.

"What you are doing is meaningless," Jura said as he dodged the microscopic chakra rods that Kawaki aimed at his head "I know all your moves, you can't win."

"Die bastard," Kawaki yelled as he shrunk and reappeared next to Jura, but the Shinju had already sensed him and punched him in the head, caving in his face, brain matter flying everywhere.

"You dog, you die the death of a fool, you inferior being," Jura said instinctually. "Now I found you Naruto Uzumaki, I can give you my power."

Jura was now facing Naruto, the fact was that he was looking for Naruto to give him his power. It was an instinct he had. Otsutsuki believed in passing on power so that at least one of their clan members could reach true divinity.

Jura placed his hand on Naruto's stomach, where Kurama used to be kept, and soon the Shinju disappeared, with his power transferred into the seal.

Minutes later Naruto's eyes snapped open, but instead of his usual blue eyes, he had a purple Rinnegan in both eyes.

Fast Forward

Tokyo, Japan

Ai Hoshino was not having a good day. She is an idol that most young women would kill to be like, but right now she feels like she would kill to just be an ordinary girl.

Ai realized that to be a successful idol, she had to be perfect. She practiced everything, from how she smiled to how she sang. It was all fake to the point where she didn't know what was real about herself anymore.

She was just a nobody from the countryside. Her father was absent since birth, and her mother was arrested when she was a young age. She spent her younger years in an orphanage until she was 12.

Then boom! Ichigo Saito, the president of Strawberry Productions, scouted her. Now, at the age of 15, she's the lead idol of B-Komachi. She should be happy, but she feels empty.

Now walking through the streets of Tokyo in disguise, she wore a red wig, sunglasses, and a face mask.

"What's that smell?" Ai asked herself as she picked up the scent of delicious baked goods.

She followed the scent to a small store with the name Kitsune Den: House of Tasty Treats on top in orange letters. She entered and the scent of delicious treats intensified.

"Welcome to the Kitsune Den. How may I help you?" a blonde teen around her age asked. He was wearing a server's uniform, but what caught Ai's attention was the fake smile on his face. It reminded her of her own when she was on stage.

"Oh, sorry for spacing out. This is my first time here, and I don't know what's on the menu." Ai replied after she realized she had been staring at the blonde for over a minute.

"No need to be sorry, it is also my fault for not giving you our menu," the blonde teen said, "my name is Naruto and I will be taking care of you while you are here."

"Nice to meet you, Naruto. My name is Ai." The idol smiled, although Naruto couldn't see it through her mask.

Naruto led the idol to a free table where a menu was already there. Ai sat down and went through the different desserts as Naruto waited for her to make her choice. The disguised idol looked at the menu and didn't know what to choose. Naruto saw this and chuckled.

"You should try the sweet potato pie, I think you would love it," Naruto said to which Ai gave him a thankful look and nodded. "One slice of sweet potato pie coming right up, and I'll throw in a free milkshake for being a first-time customer."

"Thank you so much," Ai said as she watched the blonde teen move away to get her order. It gave the idol the time to look around the establishment. Surprisingly, it was busy for such a small place. People were sitting at tables all around her, looking like they were really enjoying their food. Some were picking up their food to eat it elsewhere.

"Here is your sweet potato pie with a milkshake on the house," Naruto said in a fake cheerful voice that Ai spotted. She wondered if she acted the same way. "I hope you enjoy it."

"It looks delicious," Ai said as she lowered her mask so her face was showing, but with the mask and wig, nobody should recognize her.

Ai took a bite out of the sweet potato pie, her eyes widened at the taste, then she let out a moan of pleasure.

"Aahhhh, it is so good," the idol said as she ate the baked treat as if she hadn't eaten in days, then she took a drink of her milkshake. "Is that caramel I taste?"

"Yes, it was, the milkshake had a hint of caramel and nutmeg," Naruto replied as he watched Ai eat lime and a staving wolf, the other customers only looked on in amusement as they had done the same thing when the first came to the Kitsune Den.

Ai barely heard the blonde as she licked her plate clean. She looked at Naruto expectantly, as if asking if there was more. Naruto chuckled and took her plate to get seconds.

It was two hours later when Ai finished eating, she had a satisfied look on her face and stacks of plates and cups on her table.

"That was the best," Ai announced cheerfully. "I am so stuffed that I can't eat anymore."

"I'm happy you enjoyed it, miss, but it's time for us to close. Would you like the bill now?" Naruto asked with a fake smile.

"Um, yes, I will pay now. Hehe." Ai said nervously. She had looked around and realized that she was the last customer there. She must have zoned out from how the pie and milkshake tasted.

Ai handed Naruto a credit card and he went into the back still smiling. Ai wondered if this was how some of her fans saw her when she performed. It was almost painful to see.

"Here is your card and receipt," Naruto said as he came back, Ai took it and put it away.

"Enjoy the rest of your evening, customer, and I hope to see you again," Naruto said as he gestured to the door, making Ai sweat drop at the blonde's polite way of telling her to leave.

"Um, thank you, and I'll be back soon," Ai replied in a confused way as she didn't know if the blonde was being rude or not with the way he was acting. Ai left the Kitsune Den feeling bloated as she overate but she regretted it because she planned her next visit there.

Fast Forward [Six Months]

Tokyo Japan [Kitsune Den]

Ai was visiting her favorite place in the world, which fed her all kinds of treats that made her melt from how delicious they were.

As the female idol ate a cinnamon bun, she couldn't help but steal glances at Naruto. She had gotten somewhat close to the blonde, but she knew that what she saw od him was all fake. He wore a smile like a mask, and the way he charmed female customers was all just a show. She was sure he didn't sleep with any of them, but they kept coming back for the food and to interact with the blonde.

This is where the problem lies. Ai knew she was interested in the blonde, but she didn't know if she had a crush on him or if she was just lusting after him.

The Idol knew that the blonde could see through her cheerful attitude and knew she was just as empty inside as he was, hell she even revealed that she was an Idol to him and Naruto just looked at her for a second with a raised eyebrow and brought her order like nothing happened.

"So Naruto, are you doing anything after you close up?" Ai asked curiously.

"I was planning to clean up and then head home," Naruto replied as he sat across from Ai, the Kitsune Den had already closed, leaving only the two of them.

Naruto allowed Ai to stay and finish her dessert, because he had become accustomed to her company and was one of his best customers, the young woman spent a small fortune on food.

"I was wondering if you would go out with me," Ai asked nervously. "It wouldn't be a date, but I want to take you out because you spend all your time at home or at work. You need some time to have some fun."

Naruto looked at Ai with an emotionless face for a brief second before the look disappeared, the idol would have thought she imagined the look on the blonde's face if she didn't know better, as he gave her a bright smile that was fake.

"I will be happy to accompany you, but I have to prepare for tomorrow's service," Naruto stated with a fake look of sadness.

Ai just watched Naruto and wondered again if this is how her fans felt when she was performing, it was like watching a play, she could have even predicted his reply that why she didn't plan to give up so easily.

"How about I help you prepare and we go out after," Ai said with a determined look on her face. "I won't take no for an answer, mister."

Naruto had an unreadable expression on her face. Ai began to feel nervous, but she didn't let it show. She kept her eyes locked with the blonde, neither speaking.

"Fine," Naruto said as he looked behind him into the kitchen. "You all handle things here; I'm going out."

"Hahaha I knew you couldn't resist me," Ai joked as she linked her right arm with Naruto and pulled him out of the Kitsune Den.

If Ai were a second more, she would have seen an identical copy of Naruto exit the kitchen and curse the original for leaving him behind while he went out with a beautiful woman.

Fast Forword [One Year Later]

Ai gave her manager and father figure a timid smile as he looked at her pregnant belly with confusion, anger, and other emotions.

"How could this have happened," Ichigo said as he massaged his temple. "Who is the father?"

"I think I will keep that a secret for now," Ai said with a weak smile, she could remember how this all started.

Flashback Scene Ahead

Ai had just come back from a successful show, which was a big success for the most part, but she couldn't help but notice that some fans' faces would change during her performance.

It was the kind of face she gave to Naruto when he would give her those face smiles. Ai didn't know how to feel about that. She allowed herself to lie and show fake love to others in order to have someone do the same to her. It was both an eye-opener and hilarious.

"Some people say physical contact can lead to love," Ai said to herself as she overheard some women saying that "Maybe if I had sex with Naruto, I would feel love, and he might too."

"How can I get Naruto to sleep with me," Ai said aloud. "He would definitely say no if I straight out ask him."

Ai racked her brain for an idea on how to get Naruto to have sex with her. She researched online until she found one. It was underhanded, and she was sure the blonde might never forgive her. But she couldn't keep on being fake all her life. The emptiness was killing her on the inside.

Fast Forward

Naruto's Bedroom

Ai sat up in a bedroom that was not her own. She was naked as the day she was born. Her virgin blood stained the bedsheets. On the other side of the bed, fast asleep, was Naruto Uzumaki.

"I'm sorry for what I did," Ai whispered as she leaned down and kissed Naruto's cheek. "I had to know if I was capable of feeling love."

The Idol didn't know if what she felt last night was love, but it was eye-opening. After the pain of losing her virginity subsided, Naruto put her through her paces. She didn't know that sex would feel that good.

Ai got up off the bed and dressed herself. Her clothes were scattered all over the room, and her panties were ripped to pieces.

"You were really a beast last night," Ai joked before her face turned into sadness. "I don't know if I love you, but you are very special to me."

Ai was halfway out the door when she turned and gave the blonde one last glance. "I'm sorry," she whispered. "I hope you can find it in your heart to forgive me one day." She closed the door without noticing Naruto's eyes had just opened.

Flashback Scene End

Now here she was sixteen and pregnant, the father of her unborn child had no idea she was going to have his baby and she was going to keep it a secret, if she can help it.

Ai knew she was being selfish for what she was doing, but she didn't want to force Naruto to be in a relationship with her just because of a child, and there was the fact that she didn't know if she loved him.

"We have to keep this a secret or your idol career is over," Ichigo stated, taking Ai out of her thoughts. "That is, assuming you want to keep the baby."

"I am keeping my baby," Ai said without hesitation, surprising herself as she spoke instantly without thinking.

"Fine, I will find you a doctor who will be able to keep this quiet," Ichigo said as he looked frustrated at the young idol who he saw as a daughter.

"Thank you," Ai said with a grateful smile, touching her belly and speaking so low that Ichigo wouldn't hear her, "maybe I will be able to love this child."

Chapter End

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