In the Grand Scheme of Things by TheFifthSennin
Disclaimer- I do NOT own Naruto, Bleach, Ruoruni Kenshin, Samurai Deeper Kyo, Samurai Warriors or any Masamune's swords.
Author's Notes: So, I've been trying to think of a good plotline, and would help me to make Naruto stronger than he is in the anime/manga. So, I do apologize if it doesn't seem any good or it's really too chaotic will you tell me by commenting below? Anyway, here goes nothing!
-.- Prologue -.-
-.- Rikudō's Blessing -.-
Lying, on his back was the way he entirely spent his days since the minute he'd hit 70 years old. He could feel his energy starting to fade from the world that he called home. It was getting nearer to the time when he would be able to leave this world. The only thing he had left to do was to give his children all that he could to insure they would be able to fix problems that would arise. Hearing a clamoring outside his room's door he smiled only a bit since he knew the only ones that would be causing such a ruckus would be his three children. He turned his head to the side and making great efforts to rise so that he would be able to talk to them.
"Rikudo-dono, please you have to lie back down. It's not good for you to spend your energy this way." his personal doctor instructed him, while he urged the other lie back down.
"I think, I'll be fine to spend my last moments talking to my children and sitting while I speak is what I would like to be doing." the male retaliated as he insisted he be sitting. All other conversation was ended the moment his three predecessors entered the room. His dismissed his doctor for what he figured would be the last time. When he was sure that all three of them had finished greeting him, he smiled and returned the greeting.
"Father, if I not to seem rude. But why have you called us here? I think the last time that we talked was at mother's funeral." his one and only daughter decided to inquire after she was sure that no one else would speak up. It was quite obvious since there was quite the pregnant pause that made everything seem tense and awkward.
"If you must know, I wanted to see each of your faces one last time before I go with your mother. Also, I wanted to pass on my gift to each of you." Rikudō responded in a vague sort of way.
They each looked at him in confusion after the look of shock was present on their face, even as briefly as they dared let it show. He knew that what he was saying didn't make much sense to them at the moment. But, that was most likely due to their ideals of the fact that they only knew that he had about a few years left inside him. Inwardly, he chuckled from that thought while outwardly it must have looked as though he was thinking about her again. He only drew himself from his thoughts when he heard his eldest son clearing his throat.
"Anyway, back to your gifts. To you my eldest I will give you my eyes." he stated before he moved his hands together creating the complex handseal array. Stopping on a particular handseal before placing his index finger and middle finger to his eldest son's forehead in his efforts to pass on his abilities.
His oldest son cried out in pain as the ninjutsu took effect on his body and flooded his eyes with spiritual energy. It was hurting him greatly but he knew that he could trust whatever his father was going to give him. So, the rest of the time he merely grunted in pain from the fact that he was still adjusting to energies flowing into his body through his eyes. After a full ten minutes of excruciating pain, he was able to sit upright only grimacing from the pain that was starting to ebb away. The entire time he was going through the painful process his siblings only watched on in shock and slight fear that the gifts they would receive would be just as painful.
"… What… was that, Father? I felt like my head was going to split in two." his eldest son asked, not paying much attention to anyone other than his father.
"That was my gift to you, Hotaru. I gave you my eyes, in the hopes that you and your future family will be able to hone them so that they will only see the truth and none of the lies that should befall them." Rikudō explained to his oldest child. He knew what the other valued he just hoped that his other two children would be able to steer him into a different pathway. He paused, when he seized by a fit of coughs that only ceased close to five minutes after that. "… Anyway, to you my second son I will give you my body." he added just seconds before finishing another set of seal arrays.
He then took the second son's hand in his own and letting the power and genetics of his body flow through him and into his only other son. His son only closed his eyes as the energy filled him up and he felt much calmer than before. The only thing that let him know that the process of transfer was done was the waning of energy to the point when it was cut off.
"You will have a great responsibility my Koji. I have just given you the ability to control nature chakra and create new life. It is my hope that you or your families love will be able to heal and save the world in times of need." Rikudō was able to speak out slowly finding that everything he was doing was starting to tax him.
His eldest son was instantly angry upon hearing those words, as the insult that power was not the way to save the way of the ninja as he'd come to believe. He rose immediately while he fixed his father with a glare, "Father, you can't be serious! Power is the only way that world can be healed and saved in times of need!" he had shouted venomously, as he was upset that he couldn't get his father to see the limits of his brothers ability. His tirade was halted when he heard a chuckle from his younger brother and then he saw red. Launching his body at the younger sibling he tackled him to the ground getting ready to punch him when he was thrown off from the momentum.
The two males were instantly up on their feet again after they had scrambled to stand again. Seeing this as the best ways to test their new abilities they instantly wen to activate their newly acquired bloodline limits. The only one that could stop the two of them rose from their spot in the room and ran in between them. "Please, brothers can't you just try and be respectful of Father? I'm sure you don't want to anger mother who is anxiously waiting to greet him. If you want to fight take it somewhere else, but don't forget to say your farewells." the daughter said in chastisement of her older siblings.
Knowing that the woman that stood in between the two was the only one that could prove a challenge to either of them they stopped and nodded in agreement. Only choosing to pause the fight for a later time they went back kneeling at their father's bedside followed shortly after by the youngest sibling. Rikudō smiled feeling grateful that the two males we're able to heed their sister's council. He turned so that he was facing his daughter. "Thank you for that, Ayame. I don't know what your brothers would do without you. So, I've decided that I will grant you my mind and my soul, I just hope that you will use them only for good." he said then went through a considerable short amount of seals.
When he was done with the handseal array he placed his hand over his daughter's one hand on her head and the other rested on her shoulder lightly letting the rest of his chakra flow into her along with his energy. He took several, very labored breaths as he laid back down finally sure that he was finished giving his children his gifts. "I… will miss all of you, but I know that we will see each other again someday…" he trailed as he felt his time on earth fading. He closed his eyes and smiled as he was happy that he could finally greet his wife again. His children each split a few tears as they knew this would be the last time they would see their father until he came to greet them with his companion. His two sons left shortly after their grieving, so that they could finally finish the battle they had begun without any interruptions.
"Goodbye, father it is my hope that you and mother will stay happy." Ayame whispered and stood only to find that a servant that had served her father for many years had come to give her a scroll on how to manipulate her bloodline limit. Glancing at it, she let a small smirk grace her beautiful face before rolled it back up and placed in her robes. And, she made sure that she had grabbed her trusty katana before she left that building silently promising that she would be back to greet her father once more when she was able.
Years, passed since that eventful day and the two brothers became the only two remembered by the people while their sister seemed all but forgotten in other's minds. While the ninja arts spread like wildfire the minds of those that craved power over everything else began to corrupt the arts made by the great sage of the six paths, Rikudō. Having, seen just what could happen to his abilities he had made sure that there would always be a way to correct his mistakes, and it mostly had to do with a child of blonde hair. One, which he would make sure, could be watched over until he grew and could fulfill his destiny.
-.- Prologue End -.-
Well, that's all that I have for now but I will be putting more of this story up as soon as I start on the next chapter. But, please let me know if you have any feedback or if you like the story at all. Also, look out for my other stories that I will try and get up as soon as I get further with this one. Until next time! –waves-