Naruto Uzumaki's Journal
My name is Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze; I used to go by the name of Naruto Uzumaki until I found out about my heritage. At the age of 13 the village that had always been my home, Konohagakure finally got what it had always wanted, me banished, gone for good.
Now you may be wondering why I was banished in the first place, well it all started with a mission where I had to bring my ex-teammate, Sasuke Uchiha back to the village all because he left in order to gain more power, of course the council in there infinite wisdom decided that he was too valuable to let to go and sent, Shikamaru Nara, Kiba Inuzuka and his partner Akamaru, Chouji Akimichi and Neji Hyūga and Me.
All of us pursued Sasuke through the forest because he had teamed up with the Sound Four; eventually the group broke as we all started to have one-on-one fights with the Sound Four and then their fifth and strongest member, Kimimaro. Chouji and Neji both ended up near death after defeating their opponents, Jirōbō and Kidōmaru. Kiba and Akamaru were nearly killed by Sakon and Ukon, but were saved by the timely intervention of Kankurō. This situation was repeated with Shikamaru being saved by Temari from Tayuya. I engaged Kimimaro in battle for a while but was no match for him. Rock Lee saved me in order for me to continue pursuing Sasuke. Gaara, in turn, saved Rock Lee, and both were then saved by Kimimaro succumbing to disease. When I faced off with Sasuke the battle ended in Sasuke's favor, but he chose not kill me. In the end, the mission was a failure, as Sasuke successfully joined up with Orochimaru. I was so weak back then I felt ashamed. After that mission, I made the decision that he and I were enemies, the next time I saw him, only one of us would walk away.
Not long after being released from the hospital, I was called up to the Council Chambers that resided within the Hokage Tower.
Flashback
Hokage Tower
Council Chamber
As Naruto entered the Council Chamber he could feel the tension that was in the air which seemed to suffocate the room, taking a good look around he was able to see all those that were present.
At the top in the center was Shimura Danzo, he was a manipulative man who would use other people and sacrifice them if it meant getting what he wanted, there were also rumors that he had worked with Orochimaru on occasion but it was never proven, just like all rumors on the man.
The two other elders either side of Danzo were Utatane Koharu and Mitokado Homura, ex-teammates of Hiruzen Sarutobi, the Sandaime Hokage.
Utatane Koharu holds the belief that the group is more important than any of its individual members. Because of this, she always tries to do what she thinks is the best for Konoha, even if it goes against the Hokage's or her opinion. She is also quite demure, but does not let this stop her from voicing her opinion. In fact, despite this, Koharu is one of the few people able to put the Fifth Hokage in her place when she oversteps her authority. Like Homura, she is more militant than the Hokage she served under have been, and sometimes leans more to Danzo's point of view.
Homura is somewhat of an authoritarian, but he always has the village's best interests in mind. Like Koharu, he is more militant than the Hokage he served under have been, and sometimes leans more towards Danzo's point of view.
The others in the council were all the clan heads of the Hyuga, Inuzuka, Aburame, Akimichi, Nara, and Yamanaka.
Hyuga Hiashi was a strange person sometimes he neither hated nor liked Naruto, but once he defeated Neji he started to admire the boy as he 'defied fate' as one might say. He was however Namikaze Minato's best friend, but because of the laws placed around Naruto he was unable to do anything for the boy, leaving him to the wolves, one might say.
Inuzuka Tsume had always like Naruto even before she knew who he was, she had liked him because his personality was more like hers in every sense of the word, the fact that he had a feral look about him didn't do any justice either. She was one of Uzumaki Kushina closest friend; she had tried to adopt the boy into her clan knowing he would be able to learn their clan techniques as he is more of an animal, similar to all Inuzuka's but was stopped every time by the council.
Aburame Shibi had liked Naruto as he could relate with the boy considering that his clan held bugs within their bodies much like Naruto holding in the Kyubi, they weren't stupid to relate the two as they were two separate beings. Shibi had actually gained some sense of respect for the young blond as he had been able to fight through all the insults glares etc. when any lesser man would cave.
The Ino-Shika-Cho trio had also always respected and liked the boy as they were probably the smartest clans out there, they could easily tell that the boy was the scroll and not the kunai. They had also like Naruto for the simple fact there children admired him the more he grew up which actually made them train harder than ever.
They were all now sitting in their clan seats along with Tsunade in the Hokage seat. On the other side of the room sat the Jonin's and Chunins that were Naruto's friends and sensei's as they had been told to come.
And finally there was the civilian council led by Haruno Mebuki, Sakura's mother. It was no secret that Mebuki was a gold-digger when she was younger. Back in the academy, Mebuki always tried to bag the prominent future clans heads Hiashi, Fugaku, and Minato but ultimately failed not only in seizing power but failed as a shinobi leaving her with only with fellow shinobi failer Kizashi. After the Kyubi attack, the council quickly passed new laws before the Sandaime was reinstated that allowed them more power over the village than the clan heads and Hokage.
Danzo looking as Naruto with narrowed eyes spoke up. "Do you know the reason for why you've been called?" He asked the confused blonde haired boy who blinked at him.
"Ermm…not really, I was just told I had to come here." Naruto explained with a raised eyebrow as if asking why he was here.
Danzo for a moment looked smug for some reason. "We, of the council have viewed everything that had happened on the latest mission and given certain circumstances, we have voted to have you exiled from Konohagakure, indefinitely!" He said with conviction making almost every shinobi snap their heads in his direction in shock while the civilians smiled.
"WHAT!?" Tsunade shouted in outrage.
"Naruto Uzumaki, failed to bring back Sasuke Uchiha and allowed him to go to Otogakure, with Orochimaru, for that action he must be banished." Koharu spoke up while looking at Naruto with hate through her squinted eyes.
"He also used his tenant's power while fighting the Uchiha, putting his life in danger along with anyone else who may come in contact with the boy in the future, Naruto Uzumaki is a ticking time bomb ready to explode." Homura explained.
"We wanted to execute him. The incident at the Valley of the End was not the only time that demonic chakra has been sensed. It was reported on his first mission out of the village, as well as during the Chunin exams and after then, when Sunagakure was invading. We gave him a chance, but enough is enough! However, we've seen how you favor the boy, so decided on exiling him instead." Danzo said directing his attention to the angered Tsunade, Naruto however kept his head lowered.
Luckily all of Naruto's friends already knew of the Kyubi and didn't see a problem with the blonde haired boy, so it wasn't so much as a secret anymore. Only Sakura was blind as she was exactly like her mother and believed Naruto was a demon incarnate.
"His seal has not been damaged- it most certainly isn't breaking" Tsunade snapped. "Have you no faith in the Yondaime's sacrifice?"
"The Yondaime, gifted as he was, was not infallible. And-"
"Jiraiya's been keeping an eye on the boy. He's a seal master in his own right! So you honestly think that he wouldn't notice if anything was wrong with it?" Tsunade was absolutely livid. 'How dare they? Just who do they think they're dealing with?'
"The seal that the Yondaime crafted for the boy was one of his own designs! It's one of a kind, and only the Yondaime knew how it worked properly! Jiraiya is not qualified to make decisions in the boy!"
"And you are?" Tsunade knew that she had to end this. The mutterings of the council, particularly the civilian half… it wasn't comforting. She opened her mouth to speak, but Koharu cut her off.
"So you say that the seal isn't breaking? Well then, what excuse has Uzumaki got for using the demonic chakra? If what you're saying is correct, then the fact that he can call up the demons chakra himself is something that's even more troubling! At least the Uchiha's seal warrants an excuse for his behavior!" 'That little…how dare she?' Tsunade was struggling to keep her temper.
Before anyone could speak they heard chuckling, turning to the owner aver saw Naruto with his head down while chuckling, but not a humorous chuckle, but a hollow chuckle. "You know…" He muttered getting everyone's attention. "…I was wondering how long it would take the council to pull this one, treating me as the scapegoat, all because you bastards can't even shit right without help, so what do you do? Pick the usual punching bag to place all blame on because of your incompetence!" He spoke with such coldness that many actually shivered from it while the elders grew outraged.
"Look here boy…" A fat civilian started only for a kunai to go flying past his face and embed itself deep in the wall behind him, a moment later a cut appeared on his cheek; looking ahead he saw Naruto with his arm outstretched and a cold look in his eyes.
"No…you listen to me!" He practically commanded. Everyone else looked at Naruto in shock at the way he was acting. "You say I'm dangerous because I have access to the Kyubi's power and I'll use it to practically kill and destroy? If that is the case, then why is this village still standing?" He asked rhetorically while looking around. "I have every reason to say fuck it and release the Kyubi and reduce the village to nothing, but I don't because I actually have people who see me for me and not some weapon, monster, or abomination that should be destroyed. Everything I have ever done is for their safety, I have put my life on the line protecting everyone who is precious to me, and I'm the one on trial here, being told I am a ticking time bomb…right now, you have no idea how close you are." He spoke as his eyes flashed red for a second then a sort of rippling grey before going back to blue, which startled everyone there.
"You are a danger to everyone here; it is only a matter of time before your presence brings destruction to Konoha." Koharu spoke through gritted teeth, anger clearly displayed on her face.
All of a sudden everything seemed to click in Naruto's mind before a small smile played out on his face. "I know the real reason you're all doing this…" He said with a smug tone making the elders and the civilian council stiffen. "…Your fear for those outside the village is amazing…you're not worried about the people of this village, you're worried about yourselves, worried that I have a group of S-Rank missing-nin after me for the power of Kyubi, and you know they will come for me, just like Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki did recently…am I right?" He asked with an arched brow.
"What?" Tsume asked confused not knowing who this group was.
"The Akatsuki…" Jiraiya spoke up coming from out of the shadows having listened to everything and had a scowl on his face. "…Are a group of S-Rank missing nin after the Biju's power for who knows what…and what Naruto is getting at, is that the elders and civilian council want to banish him to protect themselves."
Everyone who had heard was gob smacked that Naruto was in such danger and yet the village were throwing him away to save themselves.
"That is irrelevant as of now…right now we will place a vote, whether or not Naruto Uzumaki will be banished or not." Danzo spoke up drawing all attention back to himself. "All for?" He asked raising his own hand up along with the advisors and civilian council, which was actually the majority of the council now that clans have become empty in the village. "And against?" He spoke with a smug tone already knowing the result as Tsunade and the clans held their hands up with defeated looks but nevertheless showing Naruto their support.
"Naruto Uzumaki, you will be out of this village within 24 hours or you will be executed."
"You can't do this…"
"Tsunade." Naruto said stopping Tsunade in her tracks after using her name instead of 'Baa-Chan'; looking up at him she saw Naruto who had a smile on his face despite was happening. "Don't worry, this is the best for everyone and you know it deep down…" He said with a sigh seeing her look down, turning to Danzo he got a smirk on his face. "…Oh and when you record this down, I want my full name there…Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, son of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki…so when you people find yourself in trouble with your enemies or if Akatsuki decide to attack anyway…don't you dare ask for my help because as far as I'm concerned…this village can burn to the ground." He said with crimson eyes staring at the council before be vanished from the Council Chambers revealing that the Naruto they were talking to was a Kage Bunshin. What he said would leave many people stunned at what they had just been told.
"He's the son of…" Kiba spoke not able to finish the sentence.
"Yeah…" Kakashi answered with a sad sigh at failing his sensei's' son.
"And this village has just banished him…" Neji whispered in shock.
The elders, civilian and shinobi sides of the Council weren't fairing much better but Inoichi spoke what everyone was thinking. "Dear god, what have we done."
Flashback End
Obviously I wouldn't let the village burn just because of my anger at the elders, but for the first time in my life I just wanted them to feel fear, believing that I wouldn't help them, the only reason I ever would is because of Tsunade and Jiraiya as well as my precious people.
Enough of those bad memories though, I should started explaining a little about myself. Names Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, son of Minato Namikaze,Konoha no Kiiroi Senkō (Leafs Yellow Flash), Yondaime Hokage of Konoha and Kushina Uzumaki, Akakiri no Konoha (Red Blade of Konoha) and wife of the Yondaime Hokage. But you all already knew that, what you didn't know was that my ancestor is Hagoromo Ōtsutsuki the Rikudō Sennin (Sage of Six Paths). I know, crazy right, see the story goes that Hagoromo had two children that would that would become ancestors of the Uchiha and Senju clan, the Uchiha ancestor would inherit his father's eyes while the Senju ancestor inherited his father's 'body'. What most people don't know was that Hagoromo had a third child, a daughter that inherited both the eyes and 'body' of her father and would become the Uzumaki clan ancestor. It was because of her that I got the Rinnegan, the Dojutsu of the Sage of Six Paths himself.
Enough about history let me tell you how I unlocked the Rinnegan. While my clone was dealing with the council, I was cleaning the Namikaze estate of everything it was worth, scrolls, money, furniture, weapons, ect. By the time the civilians and elders found out what I was planning, I was long gone. Later I met a traveling pair of merchants, named Byakuya and Rukia who were expecting their first child. They were heading to Nami no Kuni to settle there and invited me along. A couple of days afterward 'it' happened. After leaving a couple of clones to make sure the two were safe, I went to scout ahead. A few minutes later my clones dispelled, from their memories I saw a missing-nin from Suna and some bandits attacks. By the time I got there it was too late, Byakuya and Rukia laid dead, huddled together while their killers laughed. The next think I knew, I screamed as I faced their killers and blacked out, when I came to, not only were the bandits and Suna-nin dead, but the entire area was devastated. Feeling something off about my eyes, I picked up a bandits sword and gasped at what I saw, my eyes were no longer my father's ocean blue, instead they were light purple with a ripple-like pattern, which spread over my eyeballs.
Immediately I started panicking but soon calmed down and buried Byakuya and Rukia. Afterwards Kurama told me about my Dojutsu, the Rinnegan. The Rinnegan is the greatest of the three great Dojutsu's with its first welder being Rikudō Sennin. With it I could use Doton, Fūton, Raiton, Suiton and Katon as well as sub-elements like Hyōton, and Ranton.The Rinnegan also allows the user to see chakra, including the chakra points within the body, as well as otherwise invisible barriers. But the coolest part Kurama told me about the Rinnegan was its trademark technique, the Six Paths Technique, which grants the user multiple abilities. The Deva Path can control gravity. The Asura Path can clad the user in mechanized armor and grant them various weapons. The Human Path can read minds, at the cost of ripping out the victim's soul. The Animal Path can summon various creatures. The Preta Path can absorb any chakra-based ninjutsu. The Naraka Path can summon the King of Hell, which can be used for interrogation and restoration. Finally, the user is granted the Outer Path, which gives them control over life and death at the cost of their own life if they don't have enough chakra.
I was excited. I was basically the super ultimate ninja I'd said I'd be back in the academy, and now I was.
Towards the end of the first year of my banishment I ended up in Kumogakure where I started to train in my Raiton and Ranton jutsu and luckily enough for me I found a couple fellow Jinchuriki that helped me in my training as well, Killer Bee, the Hachibi Jinchuriki Gyūki and Yugito Nii, the Nibi Jinchuriki Matatabi. I mastered my Raiton and Ranton jutsu for that element. I also met Karui, Samui, Omoi as well as A the Raikage and Darui
When I was 15 I even trained at Mt. Myōbokuzan where I learnt much though the toads had promised to not tell Jiraiya I was there. I spent time there until after I was 18 mastering the Rinnegan jutsu and Hiraishin, the toads had told me that once I left they would have to cancel the contract since I was no longer loyal to Konoha which they were. I could understand that though it did hurt losing a connection with my father but I knew if I wanted to be strong and make a difference that I had to forge my own path.
When I returned I heard some news from Kirigakure. The Civil War was still going strong. I remembered Haku and Zabuza talking about Kirigakure and killings of those with Kekkei Genkai and now that I was strong, S-Class in fact from all my training and the torture the taods put me through to make me stronger. Kirigakure was the place where my journey truly began…
Mizu no Kuni
Kirigakure no Sato
Nine years had passed since Naruto Uzumaki at the age of thirteen had been banished from Konohagakure no Sato and became known as Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, now at the age of twenty-two. Five years had passed since the same man had entered Mizu no Kuni (The Land of Water) and fought alongside Mei Terumi and the rebellion to free the glorious village from the tyranny of Yagura the Yondaime Mizukage and transformed the Chigiri no Sato (Village of the Bloody Mist) into the beautiful village it had once been.
Kirigakure's architecture was composed of several cylindrical buildings, with the Mizukage's palace being the widest and the largest. Like its name, the village was surrounded by a thick mist, with several mountains in the background, making it difficult to find by foreigners. Since Naruto had helped free the village, it had expanded into a village full of life. Vendors were selling their products, women were laughing and walking around, the kids were playing in the streets and the men were just sitting back. This was not the Kirigakure that had been looked down on for years.
This was Naruto's new home and if he had anything to say about it, he wasn't leaving.
Mizukage's Palace
Sitting in the Mizukage's office behind the main desk was a man at the impressive height of 6ft.2, he had blond spiky hair that stood up all over the place and hung down past his shoulder blades, like a certain Hokage. His face was unblemished, not so much as a spot of dust on his tanned faced. His eyes were concealed by the Mizukage hat he wore but his face was set in to a blank stare as he looked at the Kiri no Shinobigatana Shichinin Shū (Seven Swordsmen of the Mist) that was lined up in front of him.
He wore steel-toe black combat boot along with a pair of baggy black cargo pants with various extra pockets, a shuriken and kunai holster strapped to each leg due to becoming ambidextrous. He also had a utility belt with several pouches on it along with scrolls for easier use. He wore a normal black t-shirt that had an upturned collar covering his neck, on top of that he wore a blue sleeveless trench coat with yellow fire licking the bottom much like his father's own trench coat, due to having no sleeves on it his t-shirt covered up his biceps only, however he did wear a pair of fingerless gloves which seemed perfect for fighting as they had metal plating fitted in.
On the back of the trench had the kanji for 'Godaime Mizukage' in gold stitching with the Uzumaki Spiral on the right and the Namikaze Clan crest on the left. The trench coats collar stood up covering his neck. Around his neck was also a beautiful silver chained necklace with the Shodai Hokage no Kubikazari (The First Hokage's Necklace) he had received from his mother figure and the Godaime Hokage, Tsunade Senju.
This was Naruto Uzumaki, the Godaime Mizukage and savior of Kirigakure.
After he helped Mei Terumi and the rebels save Kirigakure he had been offered the position of Mizukage once Yagura had been killed. At first he had been hesitant, but after some words from Mei and he eventually accepted. Hell, being Mizukage he could help a lot of people, and help he did. Kirigakure was now a peaceful place and even followed the ideals the Shodaime Hokage followed due to Naruto's own ideals being exactly those.
Even though Naruto had grown up into a true Shinobi that killed if he had to without remorse, him, he still believed in peace being attainable and well, Hashirama Senju's ideals. Everywhere he went in the village people waved, smiled and treated him like a hero and a normal person. They didn't bow like servants or worship him, but simply respected him and loved him. Something he had gotten used to though it was weird considering his past.
Since he had been banished he hadn't heard anything from Konohagakure or his friends, well, except a bit of information that Konoha was currently suffering a depressing. When Nami no Kuni (Wave Country) learned of Naruto's Banishment, they were furious beyond words with the hero of their Country being banished for something that that was not his fault. They then sent a message to Konoha stating that they were annulling the Trade treaty that they had recently made, and were ceasing any and all Trade with Konoha, and that all merchant and transport ships that were controlled by Nami no Kuni would refuse to work or Trade with Konoha. Also, any and all mission that Nami no Kuni would have originally given to Konoha would now be given to Suna. This had, of course, caused Konoha a great deal of trouble since Nami no Kuni was strategically positioned for Trade with Konoha, the Fire Country with other important Countries. What was worse was, when the tyrant businesses man Gato was killed, the people of Nami no Kuni took over his shipping company, giving them major control over the Central Elemental Sea Trading Industry. Such a blow would severely hurt Konoha's Economic structure.
The next country to act was Cha no Kuni (Tea country). The leader of the Wasabi Clan Jirocho used his influence over the Daimyo of Cha no Kuni to send all his missions to Suna instead of Konoha. Since Jirocho was said to have had been impressed by the boy when he met him the few times he did, he was very grateful to Naruto for helping to deal with the Wagarashi Clan and helping them to win the Shrine Race. He had also known how important Naruto was to Tsuande and knew she did not want him to be banished; he had also forbid all trade with Konoha in Degarashi Port which was an important Trading place for Konoha like with Nami no Kuni. This too had hurt Konoha greatly since Cha no Kuni was a very important client of Konoha's and its loss met losing a lot of valuable missions and money.
Another Country to react badly to Naruto's Banishment was Haru/Yuki no Kuni (Spring/Snow Country). When the Lady Daimyo Kazahana Koyuki had heard what had happened she had been beyond anger with Konoha. She, herself, went to Konoha along with two hundred of her Samurai and twelve Yuki Ninja's and demanded a meeting with both the Hoakge and the Council. She ranted for twenty minutes about how furious she was with them at banishing the hero of Yuki no Kuni over their simple hatred of the Kyubi. After which, she informed them that she was annulling Konoha's Alliance with both Haru/Yuki no Kuni and Yukigakure no sato (the Village Hidden in the Snow) (which she had allowed to be maintain under the control of a few Ninja's that had been loyal to her father before her uncle took control). She also annulled the technology trade agreement with Konoha (where Haru/Yuki no Kuni was planning on sharing some of it advance technology with Konoha) as well as annulling all other Trade agreements with them. This had, of course, greatly hurt Konoha since many members of the Council, especially members like Danzo and Koharu, were almost drooling over the ideas of having weapons like Chakra Armor and the Volley Guns and using them to strengthen Konoha. The Council tried to persuade Lady Koyuki from annulling both the Alliances with her Country and village and annulling the trade agreements but she would not budge. She even told Jiraiya that she refused to star in the Icha Icha Paradise movie and that she would have some of her friends in the movie Industry make sure that it would never be made which caused the super pervert and Kakashi (when he heard) to each have three simultaneous heart attacks. Lady Koyuki soon after left the village, not wanting to stay in it any longer.
Soon after that Shibuki, leader of Takigakure no Sato (The Village Hidden in the Waterfall) arrived in the village with two squads of Jonin Ninja's demanding a meeting with the Hokage. Shibuki had be greatly angered by what Konoha had done simply because Naruto was a Jinchuriki. He had also stated that he had become disgusted at the way they had treated a good friend of his, especially one that had taught him how to be a real leader for his people, not to mention that Naruto was a hero to his people, since he had saved them from the Rogue Taki Jonin Ninja Suien and his followers from taking over his village and stealing The Hero's Water from them. He also stated that he and his people would never have treated their Jinchuriki Fū like that, since he stated that his people think Fū as a protector and friend to their village. Shibuki then informed Tsunade that he and the Takigakure Council and the villagers of Takigakure had agreed to annul their Alliance between their villages since they wanted no part of Konoha. After saying his piece, he then left. This too, left Konoha in a weaken stated.
The next two countries to annul their treaty with Konoha were Land of Birds (Tori no Kuni) and Land of Vegetables (Na no Kuni) led by the respected Daimyo Toki and Haruna. Both women had been furious and immediately canceled all trade with Konoha and started new treaties with others countries. Now that Konoha lost its last two minor allies, the only one left was Suna.
Of course soon enough, that too changed. Almost a year after Naruto's Banishment, Suna announced its new Kazekage, Sabaku no Gaara (Garaa of the Sand) the Jinchuriki of the Shukaku the Ichibi (the One Tailed Beast). When Garaa first heard of what had happen he had been so greatly angered by what happened to Naruto that he left the village for the day and unleashed his anger and fury by creating a massive sandstorm that spread out over twenty miles in length across the border between Suna and Konoha. Gaara knew at the time there was not much he could do, but when he became Kazekage he caused several painful political headaches for Konoha and its Council. He, like many others, also took apart the treaty between Konoha piece by piece until the only thing left with the treaty between the two villages where both sides would help each other in a time of War, but only if it affected both villages. Even though both Suna and Konoha were still Allies, the relationship between the villages was very tense to say the least, especially since Suna was regaining its former strength and received new funding from their Daimyo and getting new missions from Konoha lost allies.
Naruto was both sad and happy. Sad that his friends were suffering but at the same time, happy because the council and elders were getting what they deserved.
He had sometimes thought of trying to contact Jiraiya or Tsunade but shook the idea out of his head when he realized that to the village he was a missing-nin most likely and he would only get them into trouble. He knew from the toads that they had told Jiraiya he was no longer on the contract scroll. How the man had taken it he didn't know. Hell for all he knew Jiraiya thought he was dead. It depended on what the toads had told him he supposed.
Shaking his head of any thoughts, Naruto looked at the Kiri no Shinobigatana Shichinin Shū stood in front of him, the new generation. A generation he had brought together and formed the most formidable team to have existed. He looked at the first person in the line-up.
"Kenpachi." He called out to the farthest swordsmen on the far left getting a nod from the man. Kenpachi was a tall, muscular man, even by most standards, being an impressive 7'5 in height. He has a long face with pronounced cheekbones, and pronounced, hairless eyebrow ridges and a wild and aggressive appearance. He has green eyes and long, stringy black hair. A noticeable trait in his appearance is a long, thin scar running down the left side of his face and an eye patch over his right eye.
His attire consisted of a full-black shirt and pants with pinstripe bracers and greaves which merge into his sandals. Over the shirt was a white sleeveless haori with the village's symbol etched on the back.
Kenpachi is known to be a violent fighter, who lives for battle, and enjoys a good fight more than anything. He even holds back in an effort to make any fight last longer. He claims injury and death are nothing but the price one pays for a good fight. Despite his tendency to be brutal, Kenpachi usually stops a fight if his opponent is too injured to fight back, claiming he is not interested in fighting "weaklings who can't fight anymore", and he does not feel obligated to deal a death blow to anyone who cannot fight any longer.
Kenpachi posses the Kōton (Steel Release) which allowed him to turn his body into steel, combined with his mastery of the Kabutowari (Helmet Splitter) earned him the name Kirigakure no Kyōbōna (Berserker of the Hidden Mist) as he usually charged into battle and massacre all in his path.
Naruto looked to the man beside Kenpachi. "Kaname Kuriarare." Kaname was the younger brother of Kushimaru Kuriarare. Like his brother, he too was very thin and tall in stature, which gave him an overall gangling appearance. But unlike his brother who had long, shaggy, straw-colored blond hair, Kaname had straight jet black. He also wore an Anbu mask over his face that was a white, porcelain mask, with a green-colored triangle on its lower half, slits for eye-holes and Kirigakure's symbol etched into the top. His attire consisted of a sleeveless black shirt, matching pants, complete with a waist-guard, and Kirigakure's striped wrist and leg-guards. He also wares bandages around his neck.
He excelled at both Kenjutsu and Suiton ninjutsu, which made him a prime candidate for the Kiri no Shinobigatana Shichinin Shū. Like his brother, he wielded Nuibari (Sewing Needle) with great mastery. Kaname was also a Iryō-nin (Medical-nin) who was skilled in the Shōsen Jutsu (Mystical Palm Technique)
Kaname was born with a split personality. One side was a kind, gentle, man who loved to care for the wounded and sick. The other side however was a cruel, sadistic man who loved to experiment. He would often string his opponents up with Nuibari, keeping them alive while he 'operated' on them. It was because of this that he was called Kirigakure no Nikuya (Butcher of the Hidden Mist)
Receiving a nod from the man, Naruto looked the third member. "Yasutora Hozuki." Yasutora Hozuki a Jōnin-Rank Shinobi of Kirigakure and a direct descendant of Nidaime Mizukage. As such, his skills with his clan were on par with his ancestor.
Yasutora had light-colored shoulder length hair and blue eyes. He was typically laid back, jovial, and has a somewhat carefree attitude at times. He is also very charismatic and not averse to praising other people, thought at times his 'short fuse' temper tends to get the better of him.
His attire consisted of a long sleeved, high-collared, grey robe, which has the pin-striped pattern that is common amongst the shinobi of Kirigakure. This article is worn over a dark-blue suit, with a similarly colored sash wrapped around his waist, and a pair of sandals which reached up to his calves. A Kiri-headband is tied to his right arm. Like all members of the Hozuki clan, Yasutori carried water bottles within his robe.
Despite being a proficient user of his clans abilities, Yasutori mainly fought with the Shibuki (Splash). His skill surpassed that of Jinpachi Munashi that he earned the name Kirigakure no Bakugeki-ki (Bomber of the Hidden Mist) however he still made great use of his ancestors jutsu such as the Jōki Bōi (Steaming Danger Tyranny) showing other that he didn't just rely on his sword.
"Yo Mizukage-san" Yasutori said giving him a one-fingered salute.
Naruto chuckled and shook his head before moving to the fourth person. "Chōjūrō"
Chōjūrō "eep" as he was called.
Chōjūrō has short, tufty blue hair, and dark eyes. He also has pointed, shark-like teeth; a common trait of the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. He wears square, black-rimmed glasses connected to ear protectors, a blue pin-striped shirt and camouflage pattern pants. Also, he wears his forehead protector on the front of his holster. He also has shuriken holsters strapped onto each of his legs.
Despite his membership in the elite Seven Swordsmen group, he is a shy individual and seems to lack confidence in his abilities. However Naruto saw that deep down was a confident warrior that would proudly defend his village. Chōjūrō had been gifted with the Hiramekarei (Twin Sword) which had the ability to transform into other chakra weapons. "H hi, Mi Mizukage-s sama." Chōjūrō studdered. Naruto's head turned towards the fifth member of the unit. "Ameyuri Ringo"
Ameyuri was the only survivor of the 'original' Seven Swordsmen who sided with the rebellion against Yagura.
Ameyuri is relatively short in comparison with the other members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist. She has long, red hair, black eyes, and together with a Kiri forehead protector, she also wore a simple cloth around her head, distinctively tied at both sides so as the ends of the material protrude upwards, while the remainder of hair is allowed to flow downwards. She wore a loose, pin-striped long-sleeved shirt with a dark obi around the waist, black pants which got much looser near the ends, resembling hakama, and striped leg-warmers. Like all the other members of her generation of swordsmen, she wore bandages loosely tied around the neck and has jagged teeth like Chōjūrō.
Ameyuri utilized the Kiba (Fangs) which are claimed to be the sharpest swords ever made, having the ability to cut through anything. With them, she could attack or defend with Raiton jutsu capable of devastating an entire landscape. Combined with her acrobatic agility, not even 100 Chunin could be a match for her.
Like Kenpachi, Ameyuri is vicious in a fight, she also toys with her opponents, and if she misses one, she will hunt them down. Despite her vicious nature in battle, she would show respect towards those who's fighting skills and courage meet her liking. Her nickname is the Inazuma no Kirigakure (Lighting of the Hidden Mist)
"Hai Mizukage-sama" Ameyuri said in a respected fashion.
Naruto grinned at his fifth Swordsmen before moving to his sixth and final who gave him a wink as soon as he looked. "Mei-koi." He said to his wife Mei Terumi-Namikaze.
Mei was also the candidate of the Godaime Mizukage position but it turned out the woman found desk work boring as hell, though no one would ever bad mouth her as she could, in her own words, 'melt their balls' and everyone knew it was true. Mei and Naruto had gotten close to each other during the civil war and afterwards got married. After Naruto was made the Mizukage, they 'christened' his desk to celebrate, needless to say the office need a new one after that.
She was renowned for being a bearer of two Kekkei Genkai, a rare thing indeed. The first Kekkai Genkai was Futton (Boil Release) and was made up of techniques that combined fire and water-based chakra to create a powerful corrosive vapor capable of melting anything. The user, this being Mei, was also able to control the range and level of the vapor's acidity, making her a formidable opponent. The second Kekkei Genkai was Yōton (Lava Release) an element just as dangerous as Futton. Yōton jutsu were techniques that combined fire and earth-based chakra to create a torrent of lava that can melt away almost anything. This chakra nature could also manipulate other related materials such as lime, which was an alkaline powder, rather than molten rock.
Mei was a slender, attractive woman in her late twenties (29). She had ankle-length, auburn hair styled into a herringbone pattern at the back, a top-knot tied with a dark-blue band with four bangs at the front. Two bangs were short, with one covering her right eye, and two were long, crossing each other on her chest, just below her chin. Her eyes were green.
She dressed in a long-sleeved dark-blue dress, which fell just below the knees. It seemed to be closed at the front with a zip and was kept open on the front-right side from the waist down. The dress only covered up to the upper part of her upper arms and the underside of her breasts. Underneath, she wore a mesh shirt that covered more of her upper body than her dress, but stopped short of covering her shoulders and still left a sizable cleavage. She also wore shorts in the same color as her dress and underneath those were mesh leggings that reached down over her knees. Around her waist, she wore a belt with a pouch attached to the back on the left.
Furthermore, she wore high-heeled sandals and shin-guards that reached up over her knees. She also wore dark nail polish and was usually shown with dark-blue lipstick.
Mei grew up with Zabuza Momochi and was basically his only friend. When Naruto heard this he and Mei went to Zabuza and Haku's graves to retrieve not only the Kubikiribōchō (Decapitating Carving Knife) but to move their bodies to Kiri.
During the civil war, Mei made use of theKubikiribōchō that would of made Zabuza proud. Combined with her Kekkei Genkaishe was given the title Shinkuhana no Kirigakure (Crimson Flower of the Hidden Mist)
"Mmm Naruto-koi." Mei said in a seductive tone that promised 'fun' later while the others rolled their eyes.
"I don't usually call you here all at once so I'm sure you're wondering what this meeting is about." He commented.
"Pretty much." Kaname nodded, glancing around. "And since there's no war going on it is kinda strange for us all to be gathered."
"And for you to be so serious is strange too." Ameyuri noted with a raised eyebrow, wondering why the Mizukage looked aged all of a sudden.
Naruto chuckled lightly and gave an absent nod. "First, let's wait for our comrade to arrive."
No sooner had their leader said that the door opened revealing a tall, thin young man with pale golden eyes and brown hair that reaches to his shoulders. His side parting let a large portion of his bangs cover the left side of his face. He wore a long, light blue kimono adorned with a small emblem of three bubbles on the back, and a pair of grey pants underneath, with an orange sash. The kimono hung loose, exposing his chest. In it, he carried a bamboo jug filled with a soap solution, and a pipe. This was Utakata, Jinchuriki of the Rokubi named Saiken.
After the war, Naruto had sent Anbu squads to find Utakata so he can return to the village. After many weeks of searching, the Anbu finally cornered the rouge Jinchuriki and presented him a scroll written by Naruto himself. Though reluctant, Utakata returned and was amazed at the new Kirigakure. When he returned, Naruto put him in charge of their Anbu and Hunter-nin division.
"Report. Utakata"
"Hai Mizukage-sama. Akatsuki are finally making their move as is Orochimaru." As soon as 'Akatsuki' and 'Orochimaru' left his mouth, everyone straightened up on full alert.
"How do you know?" Kaname asked.
Naruto glanced at him. "There have been reports all over the different countries of pairs of Shinobi, missing-nin wearing black cloaks with red clouds on them. Naruto shrugged. "According to our spies and Hunter-nin, they've already captured the Jinchuriki of the Gobi, Han."
This surprised everyone, Han was one of the strongest shinobi of Iwa, and that was without the help of his Biju. For him to be captured was no small feat.
"I-if Akatsuki i-is finally on the m-move then what's that mean for us?" Chōjūrō asked with a frown, running through many scenarios of running into Akatsuki and what they currently knew about them.
"Us?" Mei asked with a scowl. "We should be more worried about Naruto-koi!" She exclaimed, gripping the handle of her sword.
"Of course you're worried about Naruto-koi." Yasutora mocked with a grin. "What about Utakata-kun. Unless you don't like threesomes." He said with chuckle. At this Mei and Naruto turned beet red at what Kaname implied while Utakata turned away with a small blush. During their love making sessions Naruto had found a very 'productive' use of his shadow clones that Mei loved.
Turning shy red to angry red, Mei brought out her sword. "CARE TO SAY THAT AGAIN BUBBLEBRAIN!"
A tick developed on Yasutori's head at his nickname as he took out Shibuki. WHAT DID YOU CALL ME YOU PASTY TOMATO HEAD!"
"Enough! Mei! Yasutori!" Ameyuri barked, slightly annoyed at their childish attitudes, especially in front of their village leader.
Once that was settled, Naruto turned once again to his fellow Jinchuriki. "What about Orochimaru?"
"He has amassed a large army Mizukage-sama with the same goal in mind, destroy Konohagakure. With the depression they're suffering from loss of trade and allies, the village likely won't survive. His army consist not only of Otogakure, but the Prajñā Group from Land of Woods (Hayashi no Kuni) as well as Kusagakure (Village Hidden in the Grass) and Hoshigakure (Village Hidden in the Stars).
Kenpachi sneered. "So those wannabes are involved huh?" He never like Hoshigakure due to the fact that they had the audacity to claim they were a great village with their own Kage.
"It just shows how desperate they are. So slug-boy, will Suna get involved since Orochimaru killed their Kage?" Yasutori asked.
"Probably but I won't bet on it. Due to the current Kazekage's hatred of Konoha."
"Any news on Kisame and the blade Samehada? (Shark Skin) Ameyuri asked as the others frowned due to the man still having one of their blades.
"Last I heard, he and his partner Itachi were spotted in the Tsuchi no Kuni (Land of Earth) before they disappeared.
"Well the sooner we find that fish freak the better, so my husband what are we going to do?" Mei asked her Mizukage in a serious tone.
Naruto sat in silence as thought over everything. On one hand he could let Konoha and the council burn, but on the other he wanted to protect his precious people that still resided in Konoha, the Konoha 11 (minus Sakura), the Ichiraku's, Iruka, Ero-Sennin, Shizune and Baa-Chan. After five minutes of silence he spoke.
"What are we going to do?" He asked, repeating the question rhetorically. "It's time we stopped hanging back and watching the world pass us. It's time we finally revealed ourselves and the new Kirigakure no Sato to the world." He announced with a wide grin.
Standing up, Naruto removed his hat, revealing his eyes that held the fabled Rinnegan. Behind him, six figures appeared, all bearing the same ripple-like eyes of the Rinnegan.
Times were changing and Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze was right in the centre of it all.
To Be Continued in – Chapter 2: Orochimaru Makes His Move! Kirigakure Steps Forward!
Should this story continue then I will be posting a 'Character Corner' below this for some characters to give you the information you need.
Character Corner
Name: Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze
Age: 22
Hair: Blond with black highlights that stood up all over the place and hung down past his shoulder blades, much like Madara Uchiha's hairstyle looked like.
Eyes: light-purple with a ripple like pattern
Height: 6' 2
Weight: 200 Ib.
Occupation: Mizukage
Affiliation: Kirigakure no Sato
Previous occupation(s): Genin
Home country: Hi no Kuni (Land of Fire)
Hometown: Konohagakure no Sato
Classification: S-Class
Family: Minato Namikaze (Biological Father), Kushina Uzumaki (Biological Mother) Mei Terumi-Namikaze (Wife)
Skills:
Chakra Nature(s): Raiton (Lightning), Suiton (Water), Katon (Fire), Fūton (Wind), and Doton (Earth)
Namikaze Kekkei Genkai Jinton (Swift Release)
Uzumaki Kekkei Genkai: Rinnegan.
Wielder of the Rasengan and Hiraishin
History: Son of the Yondaime Hokage, Minato Namikaze, given birth by Kushina Uzumaki. Naruto Uzumaki was used to seal the Kyuubi no Yoko. His father wished for him to be seen as a hero but he was shunned, beaten and ignored for thirteen years of his life. After the Battle at the Valley of the End, Naruto was banished from Konohagakure no Sato. He travelled the world for five years. At 13 years old he acquired the Rinnegan and found out his nature affinities were all the elements. At the age of 14 he trained under the Raikage and Killer Bee in Raiton and Ranton in his first years. Age 15 through 18 he trained at Mt Myōbokuzan, mastering his Rinnegan, jutsu and Hiraishin. He left the mountain with a scroll on the Namikaze's Kekkei Genkai. At the age of 18, he went to Kiri to train in his Suiton but found out the civil war was still going on, joined the rebellion with Mei Terumi and helped win the battle for them. Afterwards though everyone in Kirigakure wanted him to be the new Mizukage despite his age. Naruto accepted of course since he could finally make a difference in the world at last.
Now at 22 years old, he is the Mizukage and has the Kiri no Shinobigatana Shichinin Shū as his main force.
That is done! So sorry everyone for not update or anything. But I've been busy. Trying to find a job in this economy that our great president has created sucks. Also I've been ensnared by the MMORPG game Star Wars: The Old Republic. That game is addictive. I got two Sith Warriors, a Sith Inquisitor, and Imperial Agent, a Jedi Knight, and a Republic Trooper.
Now that's you know my reasons for being absent, let me say, this story is based off of Joshnaruto Godaime Mizukage story. I sent the guy a bund of PM asking for permission to do this but he never replied back, but if he does and tells me to take this story off I will.
Now to clarify somethings. Ameyuri died at a YOUNG age of an incurable illness in the anime. In this story, she didn't.
Now onto my rant of Kishimoto's Naruto. WHAT THE HELL MAN! Tobirama created the Hiraishin? No way, not accepting that. I'll admit the guy is awesome but he DID NOT create the Hiraishin, Minato created it for the Namikaze clan to pass to his son Naruto. There's A LOT of other stuff I wanna rant about but I won't. Instead, ill just give you a list of Naruto Six Paths of Mist.
Kimimaro – Human Path, reads minds
Sakon and Ukon – Naraka Path, summons king of hell
Jirobo – Preta Path, absorb chakra
Kidomaru – Asura Path, makes weapons
Tayuya – Animal Path, summons animal
Haku - Deva Path, gravity