Here is the first chapter of Naruto in Capua. It will follow the plot of the first episode of Spartacus Vengeance but also introduce Naruto and the people of Konoha and a little of Naruto and Spartacus's history.

Naruto in Capua

The House of Batiatus has fallen. For weeks, Spartacus and the escaped gladiators have terrorized Capua. Seppius, a young noble, has dispatched his own mercenaries to hunt them down… But Spartacus and his gladiators wouldn't be the only problem for Rome and it's citizens.

Far away from the safety of their republic, Rome was locked in several different confrontations. In Spain, Pompey was fighting renegade commander Sertorius, in Asia Minor the republic continued the onslaught against King Mirthridates and in Crete, Mark Anthony prepared to sail against pirates attacking Roman-shipping lanes. But unknown to the men of the senate, that in Asia, the conflict was already solved. The Roman commanders and soldiers they sent to fight against King Mirthridates could never be able to report back to the republic sine they were already dead. There was no Mirthridates or struggle against him, it was all a ruse designed by a much smarter and well-organized enemy.

In Asia Minor laid the kingdom of Konahagakure, or by translation, the Village hidden in the leaves. It was less of a village but more of a nation that rivaled any other in the world in terms of military power and population. There was once more then one village, in a time long ago there were five great nations: The village hidden the mist, the village hidden in the clouds, the village in the rocks, and the village hidden in the sand and the hidden leaf village. Each one had their own leaders or kage's that ruled with an iron fist, dispensing truth and justice. In the recent years, one lone man started a was against all five of the great nations.

That man was Madara Uchiha of the Uchiha clan. He started the war to clean what he thought was the "weakest" of the world and rule the people that survived naming himself god of the land. To prevent extinction, the five great nations pulled together and fought as one against a singular threat. In the end three of the greatest warriors from the hidden leaf village fought against Madara. They were Minato Namikaze, Kushina Uzumaki and their son Naruto Uzumaki. Minato and Kushina were the greatest warriors in the land and their son was a prodigy at a young age and now at the age of 24, he was the greatest fighter in the history of their people. The family of three were able to defeat Madara and from their success, they unified all of the nations into one with Minato resuming his position as Fourth Hokage of the new unified Hidden Leaf Village.

Among the people of Konoha, there were clans each with their own specialties in combat, medicine or special skills. Among the greatest were the Senju, Uchiha and now the Namikaze. Itachi Uchiha, now the head of the clan after Madara was defeated was a prodigy as well, very skilled in their clans technique of lightning style combat which was a quick style of sword fighting that was nigh undefeatable and their knowledge of fire based weapons. The Senju's had their matriarch, Tsunade who was a very skilled doctor, with unique medicinal techniques which made her the most famous doctor in the land. Also he legendary strength gave her the nickname, the legendary Sucker. Her son, Minato Namikaze, head of the Namikaze clan was the leader of the nation. He was a prodigy at a young age, and his skill in combat was unmatched saved for his son who was the only one who could defeat him. His leadership is what pulled the people of Konoha threw the war that Madara had set on them. There were other clans that lived in the nation, each with their own customs and namesakes that made them feared but they were all one people. One of the most legendary and famous of those people was Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze.

Naruto was the son of two of the greatest warriors in Konoha and he was praised as royalty. But he was unlike the Romans, in the sense that they are pompous and think themselves higher then others while Naruto was kind and humble and always helped others despite there actions. His training and skill in battle also was one of the reasons he was praised. Naruto was a skill warrior with abilities and training unsurpassed by anyone in the nation. His parents trained him at a young age to take over as ruler of the nation should the day come when he has to and everyone in the same age group of Naruto knew that he was a gifted leader with insight into strategies that could turn the tide of any battle and intelligence that was unmatched, except maybe by the Nara clan who were the smartest people in the world.

Not only was Naruto an skilled warrior but was the leader of the Assassin's Brotherhood in the nation. His Great-grandfather Hashirama Senju, founder of Konoha was the creator of the Assassin's Brotherhood, a group of skilled assassin's that defended the nation's and the worlds right to free will and protected the innocent from oppressors. Naruto's Grandfather, Jiraiya, husband to Tsunade, was one of the best members and the most skilled spy with a vast spy network that stretched the globe. Naruto's father was the leader when he was younger and when he took over as Hokage, he promoted Naruto as leader of the Brotherhood. Naruto trained his brothers and sisters of the brotherhood teaching them the three tenets: Stay your blade from the flesh of an innocent, Hide in plain sight, and never compromise the Brotherhood. Nothing is true, everything is permitted. We work in the dark to serve the light, we are Assassin's.

When Naruto was younger, he traveled the world for part of his training with his Grandfather to broaden his horizons and to learn more about the affairs that occurred beyond their borders. Naruto saw many different things and different people but there was one that stood out. There was a Thracian warrior he encountered who was unlike any he had met. He was a skilled warrior and had the potential to achieve much in this world. Naruto met the Thracian and his wife Sura and they were both great company. The Thracian even saved Naruto from being discovered and captured by the Romans to become a slave. That earned Naruto's respect and Naruto owed the man his life as payment. Naruto left, but soon the Thracian was captured and forced into slavery.

Naruto kept tabs on the Roman republic by using Jiraiya's spy network, he had an distaste for the rulers of the so-called "greatest republic in the world." They were bullies who took the spoils of war and enslaved innocent woman and children and forced the men to fight as gladiators for their own entertainment. He also kept tabs on his Thracian friend who he found out was enslaved by Claudius Glaber and became a Gladiator under the ludus of Lentulus Batiatus. The Thracian went by Spartacus now and became champion of Capua. Sura unfortunately passed away and Naruto heard that Spartacus led a slave rebellion against the ludus owner and along with his fellow gladiators they escaped. This was an ideal opportunity for Naruto to repay a debt and to begin the removal of one corrupt empire in the world.

Naruto approach his father and the Konoha council about the idea to help Spartacus and lend the slave rebellion much needed aid. Minato and the council of Konoha knew that Rome was a thorn in their side with their constant war and conquest and would have done something if Madara hadn't started a civil war. Konoha was still recovering and while they could engage Rome in war it wouldn't be that smart. Rome, although pompous and proud, their military strength could not be underestimated. Engaging them in a straightforward war would be suicide. However the slave rebellion would give them the opportunity to strike a deadly blow while bolstering their own forces. Minato and council agreed and although they wanted to send a group of warriors, Naruto disagreed saying that one would be able to sneak into Rome a lot easier then a group.

Naruto proposed going alone since he knew Spartacus and had the better chance of getting him to work with Konoha better and Naruto was the most skilled to send. The council couldn't disagree with Naruto's decision and knew that he had the better chance of the mission succeeding. Naruto had many contacts in Rome and Capua that were sending him information that would help him and he would be able to relay the info to the Council. Naruto suited up and prepared to leave for a long journey. He got a large supply of food and medicine, as well as money and weapons. He decided to equip himself with a traditional hooded cloak, (similar to the assassin's robe but customized with orange, red and was almost like a cloak in length) his katana across his back, two long daggers, his customized bow and several quivers of arrows, and an assortment of shuriken, kunai, rope darts, poison darts and his father's three-pronged kunai and two hidden blades on his forearms, the perfect weapon for an assassin. He also had the brotherhood's smoke bombs, fire bombs and flash bombs as well as the raw material needed to make more.

Naruto was also taking along a brotherhood carrier eagle so he could send messages to his contacts and back to the council and his father. He was not going alone, he was going to be traveling with his furry companion, a wolf-size fox called Kurama. Kurama was Naruto's loyal companion and trusted alley. Many other warriors had animal companions, eagles, slugs, insects, wolfs, Naruto's family animal was the fox. Kurama was a gentle fox pet but when needed he was a skilled tracker and a ferocious animal in combat, capable of tearing a grown man in half if needed. Naruto's friends and family saw him off as they wished him luck in his journey. His friends gave him prayers and words of encouragement and his family gave him their love. Kushina and Tsunade were sad to see him leave, but knew he would be fine and Jiraiya and Minato knew that he would make them proud. Naruto mounted his horse as he and Kurama rode off into the distance. Spartacus was gaining a skilled ally and Rome was going to have another man to fear.

Fugitivus

In the dry outskirts of Capua was a lone figure running as several others chased him on horses. The man running was dressed as a gladiator except for the armor and was wielding two gladius (sword used by gladiators). The figures on horses were armed and dressed as mercenary's, man who fought only for profit. The running figure turned around with his swords pointing at the horse of a mercenary, which drove the animal to stop in fear. The figure that was running was Spartacus, the Thracian gladiator turned rebellion leader. The man on the horse stabbed his spear forward, nicking Spartacus in the shoulder. But Spartacus was able to slash the rider of the horse.

Soon other gladiators who were hiding showed themselves and engaged the other mercenary's. Among them were Agron and Donar, two of the gladiators from the house of Batiatus. The gladiators attacked the mercenary's pulling them from their horses and killing them. Other mercenary's rode forward as Spartacus threw his sword at one of them, killing him. Then he slices the other rider in the chest and spun to slice the other mercenary attacking from behind. Spartacus ran forward grabbing his second sword in the chest of the dead mercenary and jumped in the air over the downed horse to engage the mercs in combat. The mercenary's were skilled but Spartacus was better, easily taking on three mercs and killing them.

The rest of the gladiators were finishing up killing the rest of the mercs when Agron saw one crawl away. He ran up to the downed merc and kicked him down, then grabbed his head and smashed it on a nearby rock several times, in anger over the lose of his brother to Romans.

"I believe the man dead." Donar said getting Agron's attention. Agron laughed a little and then continued smashing the dead mans face in the rock until Spartacus stopped him.

"Agron." Spartacus called him, which stopped Agron. "Supplies, be quick. Take anything of value." Spartacus told everyone as the gladiators went over the dead bodies for weapons, armor and anything else that could be of use. Spartacus went to one body grabbing a pouch of coin until he got an idea. He opened the dead mans shirt which drew Agron's attention.

"Spartacus. You leave his cock to the sun?" Agron asked with Donar next to him.

"No." Spartacus send seriously with a knife in his hand. "I send a message. To an old friend… "

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Meanwhile in Rome, there were many man of a higher standing, members of the senate all talking. One in particular, was Praetor Gaius Claudius Glaber, the man who forced Spartacus into a live as a slave, and Marcus, Glaber's military tribune. (Advisor) They were talking about the war in Hispania.

"Pompey was a fool to engage Sertorius absent support." Glaber said.

"When has Pompey ever delayed action in favor of reason?" Marcus asked. "Advancing in years ever the adolescent butcher."

"Where youth plummets, maturity may soar. Rome will lose all of Hispania if Pompey's numbers are not shored against the renegade." Glaber said.

"And who would lead such a force to glorious accolade?" Marcus said rhetorically, "Freshly minted praetor, perhaps?

"I serve the republic, Marcus. We will take arms against her enemies if so commanded." Glaber said.

"The embellished robes of a praetor not yet to wrinkle, and yet he speaks of war and laurels." Said a man now identified as Senator Albinius, father of Glaber's wife Ilithyia. He walked in with praetor Publius Varinius, one of Glaber's political rivals.

"I speak only of pressing matters." Glaber said as he motioned Marcus to leave.

"We need not tread to foreign soils to find them, do we Varinius?" Albinius asked.

"Not when Spartacus and his mongrels continue to evade capture." Varinius said.

"The man is no longer bound to my concerns." Glaber said.

Albinius walked forward to Glaber's desk. "More of young Seppius' men were slaughtered on the road outside Capua."

"He sends word to me that one of the fallen bore your name, carved into his chest." Varinius said as he handed Glaber a scroll. Glaber opened it and read. "An unfortunate tether. Cossutius awaits my attentions. Apologies to your daughter, that I could not linger to gaze upon her."

"Disappointment to be tempered with promise of future visits." Albinius said. Varinius left as Albinius continued on the pressing matter. "The consuls will present a motion dispatching to you to Capua at once."

"This is a simple tumultus, Albinius." Glaber said in a tone of frustration. "Undeserving the attentions of a praetor."

"You brought the Thracian to Roman soil, Gaius!" Albinius said in anger. "You granted patronage to that grinning shit Batiatus a breath before his house fell to massacre. A massacre my daughter barely fucking escaped! Varinius lends his support of Seppius. If he is the one to bring Spartacus to justice, then that victory will be used to embarrass you. Attend to this. Or see yourself rise no further in the senate."

Albinius left leaving Glaber to his thoughts.

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Naruto was resting along a river with his horse feeding on the water and Kurama eating a recently caught squirrel. Naruto was sharpening his katana since he was close to Capua. He got a message from a contact of his that Spartacus and the rebels were still near Capua since they continued to launch attacks very close to the city. Naruto saw the dead mercenary's that Spartacus and his rebels had killed and met the unfortunate squad of Roman soldiers that were there to clean up the bodies. The Roman immediately though that Naruto was a member of the rebels and attack him, unfortunate for them since they felt the wrath and the sting of his hidden blades and one unfortunately became Kurama's chew toy. Kurama didn't eat the Roman since he didn't eat junk food.

After the conflict Naruto wanted to rest so he and Kurama would be a 100% when they entered Capua. Naruto knew that the senate would send more forces to stop Spartacus and Naruto hoped that he would be make it in time to help his friend. After he was finished, Naruto double checked his supplies and weapons and made sure that his horse and Kurama were fed and rested. The journey across several different country's and provinces to get to Capua was long and hard but was worth it.

Naruto got back on his horse after sending his message eagle back home to let them know that he would be entering Capua soon. Naruto rode off into the city and gazed at the vastness from the cliff he was on. He also saw the remains of the Batiatus ludus and the gladiatorial arena where gladiators were forced to fight. He hoped that he would get to burn that down to ashes when this was over. Naruto rode into Capua to meet with an informant to help his friend.

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Beneath the streets of Capua were the sewers which was the home of Spartacus and his slave rebellion. The sewers were dirty with rats roaming around, but it was the only place where they could be safe. There were women cleaning clothes and rags in the water while there were some gladiators teaching others how to fight and handle themselves in combat. Among the people was Mira, Spartacus' love interest and loyal companion. Mira looked up to see Spartacus' group back from patrol, she saw Spartacus carrying swords as he looked and saw the condition he had them in.

"Eight more Romans, sent to the Afterlife!" he said as everyone cheered. Everyone congratulated them as he walked to Mira and giving the swords to slaves who were ready to fight.

Aurelia, the widow of Spartacus' friend Varro came out, "Spartacus, we need food. Not more weapons." She said.

"Steel and coin are all they carried." Spartacus said. The then heard raucous laughter coming, it was Crixus' group of Gaul gladiators coming back from patrol as well. They had bags of food as some of the men were already eating.

"Crixus' men fare better." Aurelia said.

"Rhaskos." Spartacus said. "Where is Crixus?"

"He seeks Marcellus, the cunt peddler." The gladiator Rhaskos said as he and others laughed and ate while others looked hungry.

"Your men have done well for themselves. See everyone to equal portion." Spartacus said. Rhaskos shouted in anger as he threw the bone of the food he was eating in the water.

"You have more than enough." Mira said.

"Gained by blood and risk." Said one of the Gauls. "What do they do but lay about?"

"Divide what you have." Spartacus ordered. "I will not ask again." The Gauls stared at Spartacus while Agron and Donar were behind Spartacus reaching for their weapons should they need to fight. Eventually Rhaskos agreed as the food was distributed.

"Fucking Gauls." Agron said as he left, showing his racism toward them.

Spartacus and Mira retires to their private quarters while Mira tended to Spartacus' wound. "Rhaskos is a selfish fool. Unable to see beyond his own desires." Mira said.

"No one will go hungry tonight. That is all that matters." Spartacus said as he was thinking hard about something.

"And tomorrow?" Mira asked.

"Will bring death to yet more Romans." Spartacus said.

Mira draped her arms across him as she relaxed into his body, "I would see all of them struck down. Yet not at the cost of your life." She said lovingly as she kissed him.

"I have proven troublesome to kill." Spartacus said in a happy tone. Mira stood up as she moved to the front of Spartacus. "There is no one that stands your equal. Yet for those less skilled, moving towards the mountains in the east would be sorely welcome. Game is plentiful there. And Roman numbers sparse." Mira said.

"It would be wise." Spartacus said.

"Then why do we stay." She asked. "What holds us here, so near Capua and the threat –" Mira was interrupted when someone called for Spartacus. Then turned to see Crixus, the undefeated Gaul and Spartacus' second in command there with some of his men.

"I hear you wish to command my men." Crixus said.

"No." Spartacus said as he stood up. "Simply to remind them of what is just. You would have done the same had you been present." Spartacus offered a cup of water of Crixus as Crixus motioned his men to leave and close the blinds and join his brother.

"I shall have words with them." Crixus said as he took the cup.

"They would be better receive from your lips." Spartacus said. "You were in town again? You risk discovery."

"I was not seen, except by Marcellus. And he will never speak of it." Crixus said.

"Did his blood bear fruit?" Spartacus asked.

"A name. Trebius. Marcellus revealed that he brokered deal of Naevia." Crixus said.

"Where do we find him?" Spartacus said.

"He frequents Capua upon each moon, to trade his wares. And to wet his cock at Arminius's brothel." Crixus said.

"New to lift the heart." Spartacus said.

"It remains firmly bound, until Naevia is back in my arms. I will have those words now." Crixus said as he was leaving.

"Crixus." Spartacus said causing him to stop. "Have you sight of Doctore?"

"The ludus was his life's blood. To lay eyes upon those who have spilled it… it would salt mortal wound." Crixus said as he left.

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Naruto had entered Capua, marveling at how such a city still acted normal with Spartacus still out there. He had met his contact with information that news of Spartacus' defeat of the mercenary's reached the senate and that they were sending a praetor to deal with it along with a legion of soldier. His contact was still working on getting the identity of the praetor and when he did Naruto would know. Naruto didn't worry about his contact telling anyone since the man was loyal to the Brotherhood and to his people. Naruto decided that it was time to observe the city until his contact got him the info. He went to the arena where Capua held its gladiator fights and was able to free-climb his way up to the top without any of the guards noticing.

In the special box were among Capua's nobles. The people were cheering at the madness that was occurring in the sands. How could people enjoy watching slaves kill themselves for entertainment. These people were sick. The crowd wasn't happy since the fighters were not that great and the owners of the gladiators were at risk since they could lose business this way.

Among the disappointed were the Magistrate and many of the nobles. "Gladiators and games. While Spartacus and his murdering hoard roam free." Said Seppia, sister of Seppius.

"Your brother has the matter well in hand, Seppia." Said the Magistrate.

"Words of Comfort." She said. "To the 8 of his men slaughtered this morning." Which made the Magistrate and the others noble worry. Seppia smiled in enjoyment hearing their responses.

Soon Seppius joined the group, "Apologies. Pressing business conspired to delay me—"

"Is it true Seppius? 8 more of your men fallen to Spartacus?" The Magistrate interrupted Seppius. The question made him glare at his sister.

"A thing of little note. Spartacus will soon be brought to terms." Seppius said.

"And our beloved cousin Sextus avenged. Or you to join him, leaving me woefully unattended." Seppia said in a cute manner.

"What form of brother would I be, to abandon such cherished blood?" Seppius said in a creepy tone coming from a sibling.

The crowd continue to watch as the Magistrate had the defeated gladiator killed, rather then spared which made the crowd cheer. Naruto stared at the Romans with disgust from beneath his hood. He decided to leave by a leap of faith into a nearby bale of hay. Unaware that as he left, Oenomaus, the former Doctore of the house of Batiatus had left as well, but not before dealing with pests.

Naruto then parkoured up to the roof, deciding that tonight we would stay out, hoping to catch Spartacus' rebellion strike an attack.

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Back in Rome, Ilithyia, the wife of Glaber was getting ready for bed while talking to her hand maids about events coming up when Glaber came in. "We will not be attending." Glaber said getting his wife's attention.

She turned in her nightgown which revealed her breasts to her husband as she joked, "I know you do not care for the man, yet he is well connected. We must make appearance."

"It's your father would have it otherwise. He dispatches me to Capua. To deal with Spartacus." Glaber said.

"I will have word with him." Ilithyia said. "He is set upon it." Glaber responded.

"You are a praetor, Gaius. Hunting errand slaves is beneath you." She said as she kissed him lovingly.

"Yet it must be done." Glaber said. He continued to talk as one of the slaves left the room. She raced away to write a message, revealing who the praetor they were sending after Spartacus in a note and tied it to an Eagle who flew away carrying the message. The spy hoped that the message got to Capua in time to help, the spy thought as she raced back to the room before they got angry.

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In the home of Spartacus and the rebellion, the gladiators were preparing to move on an attack at the brothel so Crixus gets the info he needs. Spartacus was going to help Crixus while Donar was having doubts about the truth about the information while Agron was not happy to follow Crixus. But he decided to aid Spartacus since he trusted the man.

Aurelia was dressed for a journey as she would depart to go see her son again. "Peirastes leads the hunt for game. He will see you safely to your son's arms. From where you have been too long absent. See your boy to a man. That I may one day great him as a brother." Spartacus said to her.

"I will tell Janus of you. Of the man who loved his father above all others." Aurelia said as they hugged a tearful goodbye. Crixus saw this and walked up to Spartacus as she left. "She takes to foot?" he said.

"Long overdue. As are many thing this night." Spartacus said.

"This is not your fight, Spartacus." Crixus told him.

"I gave my word. Blood and honor. It yet speaks to the man." Spartacus said.

"Then let us split darkness with the cries of Romans." Crixus said as they left.

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In Capua's brothel were the men and women of Capua engaging in sex and drinking the night away unaware that soon their fun would end. Naruto was running across the rooftops, skillfully and stealthy, so that he was easily able to scale buildings and jump huge gaps but be quite enough to where no one heard him. He left Kurama with his contact, since a giant fox would gather attention. As Naruto was running on the roofs he heard screams coming from a nearby building.

Naruto ran to the source of the scream and stopped at a building he identified as a brothel. He didn't see any guards outside since if it was a scream coming from a brothel, it was most likely not a cry of help, which made it perfect for an attack. Realizing that Spartacus could be in there Naruto drew out a small tube with a crystal at the end. His father created it calling it a scope, enabling a person to see an object or person from far away. Naruto saw into the brothel and it was indeed Spartacus and his gladiators.

They were slaughtering the Romans who were there to enjoy themselves but saw one Gaul leave in search for something or someone. Naruto thought that this wasn't the best time to introduce himself. They were obviously busy with something. He did see someone about to attack Spartacus from behind and Naruto drew his bow and shot an arrow at the Roman, killing him. Spartacus turned around and saw a dead Roman with an arrow in his back, he saw out the window and saw a hooded figure, he turned to signal his men out of the brothel and when he looked again, the figure was gone. Spartacus would have to figure out who that was and see if he was friend or foe.

Naruto had returned to his contacts house to get a night's rest. His contact told him that he got a message from another informant saying that the praetor the senate was sending Glaber. The man that sent Spartacus to a life of slavery and was responsible for Sura's death. Spartacus would not take this news lightly. Glaber would announce to the city that he would be taking care of Spartacus and to ensure the people that they were safe. That would be a good time to get any info on Glaber and maybe see Spartacus there as well.

Naruto had a contact in his spy network that was close to Ilithyia, his contact would be able to get him some info that would help. He knew that his contact, who was a handmaiden of Ilithyia, staying there more and more would put her in danger so Naruto would have to come up with an escape plan to rescue her when the time comes for it. His contact told him that Glaber would travel through the center of the city to where they were staying, which would be the perfect time to observe the enemy. Naruto retired to his bunk to get some sleep and prepare for tomorrow.

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After the attack on the brothel, Crixus got the info he needed which was the Naevia was moved from house to house in the countryside and that the senate was sending more soldiers and a praetor to deal with Spartacus and that praetor was Glaber.

Glaber along with his legion of soldiers as well as his wife and slaves marched through the center of Capua. The citizens were wondering what a praetor was there and if this had to do with Spartacus. In the crowd observing was Oenomaus in disguise seeing what Spartacus and his rebellion had brought upon themselves. He would need to tell them about this so they could escape before they are killed.

Naruto saw Glaber moving from the rooftops. Everyone was so focused on the soldiers moving in the city that Naruto was invisible to the crowd. He saw that they were moving in the direction of the empty ludus on the top of the hill, that was probably where Glaber was gonna stay during his time to take down Spartacus. He saw the carriage that held Glaber's wife and saw the handmaiden that was his contact.

Thessela was the body slave of Ilithyia and loyal to her domina but that was a ruse. Thessela was a member of the brotherhood and the inside contact for Naruto. She was well trained in combat and she and Naruto were very close. She thought it would be easier for Naruto to get information on Rome if she was close to someone from the senate so she became a body slave. She knew the risk but was confident that she would be able to pulled it off successfully and she has for years. She always sent Naruto information on the senate and was the one who told him about Glaber being sent to deal with Spartacus. Thessela looked up at the roofs and saw Naruto in his hood and smiled. Naruto saw her and smiled back and nodded at her. Naruto cared for her and knew the longer that Spartacus was free, the more he would drive Glaber insane and the greater risk she would be, so he would get her out soon.

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Glaber and his men rode into the barren training ground of the once great ludus of Batiatus where there was Mercato, another ludus owner waiting for their arrival. Mercato went up to Glaber frantic," The city is in panic. Scores were slaughtered in the raid against Arminius."

"Halt." Glaber said. "See the men fed and rested. Squads to sweep the countryside by nightfall." He said to Marcus as Glaber got off his horse and his men got organized and settled. Glaber made his way through the remains of where the gladiators would stay with Mercato following him.

"Do you have enough men for this?" Mercato asked. Glaber finally made his way up to the house of the ludus to find it deserted and in horrible condition. "It does not appear that you have enough men." Mercato said.

"They face only slaves. Not Hannibal at the gates." Glaber said.

"They are gladiators. Led by Spartacus, slayer of the shadow of the—" Mercato was interrupted by Glaber wanted to change the subject.

"Where is the Magistrate? I would discuss this with someone of note." Glaber said.

"He is otherwise detained in view of last night's – He sends apologies." Mercato said. "Seppius however is eager for audience."

"The man has Praetor Varinius' ear. I have no desire for his tongue to fill mine as well." Glaber said. Glaber then saw his wife enter the house, seeing that she is angry he decided to finish his conversation with Mercato. "I would address the people, put their minds to ease. Tomorrow as the sun rises in the marketplace."

Mercato was scoffing at the stupid idea, "What will you say?"

"Attend to the arrangements." Glaber said annoyed about Mercato's disrespect. Mercato left to attend to the arrangements as Ilithyia was outraged at where they were.

"Why have I been brought here?" She said upset. "Gaius, why have I been brought here? To this house?"

"The hilltop offers excellent vantage of the surrounding country. The ludus below will easily garrison my men." Glaber said.

"Then use it as such. I will remove myself to my father's villa." Ilithyia said as she was about to walk away when Glaber forcefully stopped her.

"You will stay at my side." Glaber said seriously and Ilithyia knew she couldn't say no. "Now, set this house to order. This is our home now, Ilithyia. Until Spartacus falls." Glaber said seeing the panicked and shock look on Ilithyia's face as she would be staying in a house that she had many horrible memories in.

"I want everything in this fucking house seen over the cliff." She said in anger at where she was staying. "We will purchase a new appointment of much coin. If my husband would have me here, he can certainly pay for the comfort. And see all traces of blood cleansed. If it reeks of Batiatus and his faded bitch. Go! Go!" She said as her slaves rushed off.

Ilithyia was trying to calm herself but was having trouble as the very walls brought back horrible memories. One in particular she remembered when Lucretia tricked her into a night of sex with Spartacus rather then Crixus who she adored back the. She saw the mask Spartacus wore that night which immediately brought back the memories and Ilithyia was going to break down soon. She then heard a noise behind her and turned to see a figure that made her scream in terror.

Her scream echoed through the house which drew Glaber and Marcus' attention. When he came into the room he saw Ilithyia frozen in the corner like she saw a ghost and she did. She pointed behind them and they were shocked to see Lucretia Batiatus, widowed wife of Lentulus Batiatus the ludus owner alive and in a decrepit state. She was in rags and was dirty signifying that she was in the remains of house for months.

"You should have sent word you were coming… We would have prepared a feast." Lucretia said as if she didn't remember what has happened during the months that have passed. She clapped, "Naevia. Bring wine for our honored guests." Lucretia said as she left to drink some water from a rain puddle.

Glaber was shocked to see her in such a state and that she survived Spartacus' massacre. Marcus told Glaber that her being alive was a symbol from the gods that Spartacus would fall and that her appearance would help rally the city to Glaber's cause. Ilithyia was of a different mindset and wanted Lucretia killed, fear of what she might say or remember from before and that could be a risk to her.

"She could prove a powerful symbol." Marcus said. "It would give the city hope, to see a woman survive Spartacus and his men. And courage to confront them, speeding your return to Rome." Glaber thought about what Marcus said and he admitted that it partially rang true.

"Gaius. You cannot let her live." Ilithyia said.

"See her bathed and attended. And what fragments her shattered mind yet hold." Glaber said as he and Marcus left.

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Back in the home of the rebellion, the non-combatants were told of the news that Rome sent a legion after them and they were panicking. Some began to blame the Gladiators and before it got out of hand Spartacus calmed everyone down.

"We knew this day would come. Some have feared it approach. Others have longed for it. Yet few have grasped its deeper meaning. That his moment, was always fated to be so. I made a promise. To all of you when the house of Batiatus fell. That we would see Rome tremble." Spartacus said to his people as they gathered around him. But then a figure spoke to them.

"You are the ones that shall quake." They turned to see Oenomaus there. Spartacus and Crixus were shocked to see Doctore there. "I have witnessed Glaber and his men entering the city. Enough in number to end your lives." This caused everyone to worry more.

"Then stand with us, and balance the odds." Spartacus said.

"Mercato has announced Glaber will make address in the market as day breaks. It would be wise to use the distraction, and leave such thoughts behind." Oenomaus said as he was leaving.

"Doctore," Spartacus said, but that was no loner Oenomaus' title.

"Where do you go?" Crixus said.

"There is but on place. For and animal without honor." Oenomaus said as he left and everyone began to panic.

"He is lost to us." Crixus said. "How many more would you have follow? Join with us, brother. We can head south while Glaber cups his balls and makes speeches."

"He's the reason I am here. And my wife forever absent." Spartacus said.

"You often preach to me about caution. Turn advice now towards self." Crixus said.

"We are ready." Spartacus said.

Crixus grabbed a nearby scared slave. "House slaves, playing at being men? They are not gladiators. They are not an army as much as you would wish it to be so. Sleep upon it Spartacus. But when the sun rises, I would see reason dawn." Crixus said as he left.

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Back in the former house of Batiatus, Ilithyia's slaves were tending to Lucretia who was in the bath. Thessela was able to send a message to Naruto about Glaber's plan to make an announcement and that Lucretia was alive. Ilithyia saw her slaves tending to Lucretia as Lucretia still seemed to be out of it.

"Water. How did we come by it, with the drought?" Lucretia asked.

"The drought is long past. Do you not recall it's ending?" Ilithyia asked while Lucretia didn't seem to know. "It is of no concern. Come, I would have you dry and seen to proper dress."

Lucretia got out of the bath as Thessela put a towel over her. Ilithyia saw her scar from where Crixus stabbed her. Lucretia didn't seem to remember as Ilithyia ordered the slaves to leave.

"It must have been terrible. Trapped within these walls… your beasts running wild…. Everyone believed you dead, smashed upon the cliffs… bits of bone and flesh your only testament. How did you survive all alone?" Ilithyia asked while Lucretia wasn't really paying attention. "Lucretia…"

"We are friends are we not?" Lucretia asked, oblivious of what transpired months ago.

"The very best." Ilithyia said playing along and glad she didn't remember anything. "And you have so many. Aemilia. Caecilia. Licinia."

"Cousin to Marcus Crassus.. it would be a great honor to be seen at her side. Would you make introduction?" Lucretia asked. Ilithyia was shocked that she didn't remember that Licinia was dead. Ilithyia kept playing along.

"Let us see you dressed." Ilithyia said.

"Ilithyia." Lucretia said, "Why didn't you tell me?" This caused Ilithyia to worry but then Lucretia said. "Your with child! Quintus and I have been trying for such a long time. This is a sign. A sign from the gods. Life blossoms in he house of Batiatus…"

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Spartacus was in his bunk with Mira, thinking about his next move. Mira then spoke, "This is why we are yet in Capua. Why you saw Aurelia away. You hoped they would send Glaber."

"No. I prayed for it." Spartacus said.

"And what do you pray for now? To the gods you do not believe in. Would your wife have wanted this? To see her husband consumed?" Mira asked.

"There are many things she would not have wanted. And yet they are so." Spartacus said.

"Follow Crixus to the south. Do not let your vengeance claim so many you have saved from bondage." Mira said.

"I would no see another life forfeit to my desires." Spartacus said as he brought Mira up to kiss her and spend their night as free people together.

The next morning the rebels were preparing to leave as they were dressed for the trip south and Agron was getting them to move with haste. There would have been a fight but Crixus prevented it.

"Cease your quarrels. I am for Spartacus, and the lay of his thoughts." Crixus asked Mira as she joined the group.

"Last night they were towards heeding caution, and joining you in the south." Mira said.

"And the light of morning?" Crixus asked.

"He was gone from our bed when I awoke." Mira said which made Crixus realize where Spartacus had gone to.

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The citizens of Capua gathered in the marketplace as Seppius and Glaber were about to make an announcement on the campaign to capture Spartacus. There were Roman soldiers posted everywhere in the market to keep the peace and some on the rooftops to watch for possible slave runaways. Naruto was on his way to the marketplace to observe the speech and see if Spartacus would make an attempt on Glaber's life. Naruto climbed up the roofs and saw archers patrolling the city. They didn't stand a chance against as assassin. Naruto dispatched several with his bow and some with poison darts and took care of the last one with a silent hidden blade kill. With the roof threat neutralized, Naruto proceeded to where the gathering was being held.

Spartacus was hidden in the crowd as well, with a cloak to hide him from the Romans, he hoped that he would get the opportunity to strike Glaber from this world and fulfill his need for vengeance. When Naruto made it to a high enough rooftop where he could observe everyone he then analyzed the threats in the marketplace and to see if he could spot Spartacus. He saw several guards with the Magistrate and nobles but not Glaber. He then looked through the crowd and saw only one cloaked figure. He figured that that was Spartacus. He readied his bow and an arrow should Spartacus need cover and listened to the magistrate as he tried to calm the citizens.

"There is no cause for rising concerns! The situation is well in control!" The magistrate said but the citizens didn't buy it. Then Seppius decided to speak as a pompous noble thinking himself better then the rest and that he would stop Spartacus.

"No. It was an act of savagery, committed by animals who know nothing more. These same beasts laid waste to the House of Batiatus. Many were lost that night. Women of proper standing. Men of honor and position. My own cousin Sextus and your beloved Magistrate of years past, among the dead." Seppius said gaining the crowds praise and attention. "At the hands of butchers, who crave only blood and death."

"And they shall see it returned in kind." Said Glaber as he walked into the market with a squad of soldiers. Seppius was angry that Glaber had stolen his spotlight while Spartacus smiled that his target was here and Naruto knew the shit was about to hit the fan. "Spartacus is but a man! And not all fall to his touch. The wife of Quintus Lentulus Batiatus stood against the merciless assault, and by favor of the gods she yet lives." Glaber said as Lucretia and Ilithyia walked out shocking Spartacus and the people of Capua that she was alive. Naruto was less shocked since Thessela sent him a message that Lucretia was alive and Naruto knew Glaber would use it as a method of rallying support.

The citizens took Lucretia's appearance as a sign from the gods that Glaber would bring an end to Spartacus. Seppius was outraged that Glaber took his spotlight and took his sister and left. "She is their herald. Plucked from the shores of the afterlife to deliver a message. That Spartacus shall never triumph over the people of Capua!" Spartacus moved through the crowd trying to get into a better position to strike, Lucretia saw of glimpse of him and began to panic but Ilithyia calmed her down. "And yet the gods grace us with further signs that Spartacus' end is near." Spartacus turned down the road to see the guards dragging a beaten and tortured Aurelia through the streets toward Glaber. She must have gotten captured and was to be made an example of. Spartacus was shocked to see her captured and that gave him one more reason to kill Glaber. Naruto watched in shock as she was brought through the crowd and saw people throw garbage at her and was horrified at the cruelty people could inflict on others.

The soldiers brought her to the front of the crowd, with Glaber prepared to make an example of her. Aurelia looked beaten and bloodied, and was barely able to stand up because of her wounds as she was in constant pain. Spartacus was experiencing a myriad of emotions at seeing the wife of his dead best friend who he let escape to be with her son, probably never able to see him again.

"My men game upon a clutch of Batiatus' slaves, attempting harm in the mountains to the east." He then grabbed Aurelia's head, "This one is all that remains among the living. Before she succumbs to her wounds, I will force her tongue to purpose. And with her dying breath, she will tell me where Spartacus and his men hide themselves, and they shall be struck from this mortal world by the hand of Gaius Claudius Glaber!" He said as the crowd cheered for him and reached out to shake his hand as Glaber greeted them. Spartacus moved closer and grabbed his sword ready to strike. Glaber, Ilithyia and Lucretia moved to the crowd to greet them and Naruto ready a bow ready to strike when Spartacus made the first move.

As they were moving, Lucretia saw Spartacus and this time Ilithyia saw him as well, then Spartacus unveiled himself and drew his sword and fought the soldiers and Glaber. Spartacus went straight for Glaber as Glaber and Marcus and the soldiers defended themselves against the slayer of the shadow of death. Naruto then drew an arrow and fired at a soldier in the front killing him. Spartacus was one against many, so he had to defend himself from all sides, killing some lower skilled soldiers while fighting Glaber. Spartacus was then able to slice Glaber's arm as Glaber pushed him off and then Marcus and other soldiers fought against Spartacus as soldiers defended their praetor.

As the guards surrounded Spartacus from the front, they were at a standstill until an arrow zoomed past his head killing a nearby soldier. This caused everyone to freeze, trying to locate where the arrow came from. Spartacus turned around to see the same hooded figure from the brothel massacre on the roof with a bow. He then saw the figure draw two arrows and released them killing two other soldiers. Realizing the hooded figure was helping him, Spartacus engaged the soldiers. Then Crixus and other Gladiators revealed themselves and joined Spartacus in killing the Romans. Spartacus saw Crixus, Agron and the gladiator's fight with him as Spartacus engaged Marcus in an attempt to get to Glaber. As they were fighting Spartacus told Agron to take Aurelia and leave and he did. Crixus as he was killing a soldier, saw Lucretia alive and vice versa, causing Lucretia to remember memories from the night of the massacre.

Naruto decided that it was now time for the Romans and the rebels to see how he could fight and so Naruto parkoured over the roofs and when he was near the edge, in true assassin style jumped off and did an air assassination killing two soldiers as he landed. The Gladiators and Glaber saw a hooded figure kill two soldiers from jumping off the rooftop. Other soldiers saw Naruto and attacked as Naruto drew his katana and fought the soldiers. Naruto was far more skilled then the soldiers and when four went to kill him, Naruto was able to slice their tendons on their legs and then with a wide slice, he cut all their throats and then beheaded a running soldier. Then threw two throwing knives at a soldier attacking Crixus, shocking the Gaul seeing how skilled the figure was.

Naruto then defended Spartacus' back and killed a soldier and then spun and sliced the oncoming attack away and impaled the soldier on his sword. Then Naruto spoke, "Spartacus, you must take your gladiators and leave. You won't kill Glaber here. Live and fight another day my friend. Now run, I'll hold them off!" Naruto said as he killed another guard with a rope dart. Spartacus, realizing the figure was right, reluctantly agreed as he called his gladiators and left.

As Spartacus and everyone left, the soldiers surrounded Naruto as Glaber shouted, "Cease the assassin. Whoever bring me his head will be rewarded." Glaber said, recognizing the hooded figure as an assassin, from the stories he heard. The soldiers charged, as Naruto dropped a smoke bomb, making him invisible. The soldiers and Glaber coughed at the smoke and when it cleared, they saw the assassin running away. "After him, don't let him escape!" Glaber shouted as the soldiers ran after him. They were fast but Naruto was faster and used his parkour skills to run up a wall and escape to the roofs, leaving the soldiers winded and ashamed that they lost him.

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Spartacus and the rebels returned to the sewers, as Spartacus returned to his room, furious that he failed. Mira then walked in the room, "You are no better then Rhaskos and the fucking Gauls. All driven only by his own desires. Do any of us hold any fucking worth us to you?"

"The reason I went alone." Spartacus said.

"A hard comfort, if you had fallen to Glaber's men." Mira Said.

"Agron would have led you south." Spartacus said.

"We need a leader. Not some angry boy who can barely piss without splashing everyone about him. " Mira said.

"What would you have me do? Turn from the man that condemned my wife to slavery? Let him live, that took everything from me?" Spartacus said.

Mira reached for him, "Your heart still beats."

"Place ear to chest, and you will find it absent sound." Spartacus said. "And yet you are not dead." Crixus said as he walked in.

"Because of you. Know that you have my gratitude—" Spartacus said before Crixus punched him in anger.

"If I didn't come to lend you aid, you mad fuck. I cam to stop you." Crixus said.

"You would place yourself between Glaber and what he deserves?" Spartacus asked.

"As you would place yourself between Naevia and me. What do you think would be the result of killing a fucking praetor? The senate would burn upon itself, belching forth fire and vengeance. The would not send a few men, as they do with Glaber. They would send thousands. A true army. Which we will never be." Crixus said making Spartacus realizing that what Crixus said was true.

Agron then came in, "Aurelia calls for you." He said as Spartacus left to go tend to Aurelia. Spartacus walked out and saw Aurelia on the ground still bleeding from her wounds. They were so bad that even with a healer, she wouldn't make it. Spartacus then kneeled and took her hand to comfort her.

Aurelia was struggling to speak because of her wounds but finally was able to utter words. "Spartacus… Promise… me…, Promise…. You will stay far away from my son. I would not have him die in your wake, as his father and mother…" said Aurelia as she was gasping and was coughing up blood and as the others watched in horror as she died.

"Glaber and his men will pay in blood. Gather swords—" Agron but was interrupted by Spartacus.

"No. We move south. To find Naevia." Spartacus said.

"Let Crixus and the other Gauls chase lost hope. Spartacus—" Agron was going to continue but Spartacus interrupted again.

"The decision's been made. We must stand as one. Or fall divided." Spartacus said as he looked at Agron and Crixus. "A lesson hard learned. Shackle will be struck from every slave upon our path. We will see out numbers grow. And when they become legion, we will face Glaber, and the hordes of Rome again. And the gods shall weep for their suffering."

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Naruto returned to the safe house he was staying in and ready his horse and his supplies to leave Capua. Kurama was anxious to leave since he had stayed indoor's during Naruto's stay since a wolf-sixe fox would draw unwanted attention. Naruto told his contact to keep tabs on what was happening in Capua and to burn any evidence that Naruto was there. Naruto also sent a message to Thessela to keep sending information and that he would get her out of there soon.

Naruto suspected that Glaber would increase sentry patrol in the city and surrounding countryside after Spartacus' attack. Spartacus would have to leave if he would want to stay alive. Naruto would then have Kurama track the rebels down to join them and payback the debt he owed to his friend.

End of Chapter 1 Fugitivus

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