Naruto: the Emperor of the West
Hey guys, I decided to do a western empire fic for NaruHina Month, and while I didn't ask for anyone's permission, I think this story is at the point that it should be viewed as a Challenge fic (like the Rosetiger Prince Naruto challenge). So it shall be dubbed the ChrisM2015 Emperors Dawn Challenge. Anyways, I am aiming to take what I believe to be the best qualities of all my predecessors work, and fuse them together. (I know, I know, things like this usually turn out like shit… but I will not post something if I feel like it's shit)
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, or anything else I use to advance the plot (Avatar the Last Airbender, Legend of Korra, etcetera)… I do own Nanashi/Jerid Marr, and Ryusuke Kenta.
Summary: After successfully retrieving Sasuke, Naruto was banished for doing his job. He is then guided by the crazy snake lady and her boyfriend to the Lands of the West.
PROLOGUE
It had been a week since the success of the Sasuke retrieval mission, and Naruto was still stuck in his hospital bed. He hated being in the hospital, but given the fact that he took two chidori's to the chest, he didn't have much say in it. He had been visited by Hinata a couple of times, and she had brought him a couple bowls of Ichiraku's Ramen everytime so far. Sadly, none of his other friends had visited so far.
Suddenly, Tsunade burst through the Door, and she was in tears. "I'm so sorry," she cried as she wrapped the boy in a bear hug, "I couldn't stop them."
"Stop who Granny Tsunade," asked the whiskered blond.
Homura, Koharu, and Danzo walked in next, the latter saying, "Naruto Uzumaki, you are hereby banished from the Hidden Leaf Village for use of excessive force on Sasuke Uchiha. You have until sundown to gather your things and leave."
"But he's in no condition to walk," Tsunade all but shrieked.
Homura adjusted his glasses and said, "That is not our concern."
Tsunade immediately got to work healing the blond, she'd be damn sure she did as much as she could to help him. "You have other things to worry about," stated Koharu before she was assaulted by a killer intent so powerful, it would have made Orochimaru run for the hills.
"I am still Hokage, and as a medic who has taken the Hippocratic oath I am obligated to do what I can," the busty blond seethed with a look that promised death if they pressed her on this.
Once they had left the room, a man in a black trench coat and a black wide brimmed fedora walked in. "I take it Sensei went behind your back," he surmised in a somewhat emotionless tone.
"You know how that pretentious prick is," she replied. "I take it you have a plan of some sort," she pointed out, "You wouldn't be here otherwise, Ryusuke."
Ryusuke's lips twitched upward in a smile and said, "Anko and I have been thinking about resigning and I figure we could look after the kid if we do."
Tsunade paused before saying, "Has anyone ever told you that you're a brilliant bastard, Kenta?"
"Sensei, Anko, and now you," he replied.
XxX
Anko was shocked by her boyfriend's plan, "You're kidding me, right? You honestly expect me to go along with this?"
"I told you a long time ago that if sensei ever made a move for power we'd get the fuck outta town," stated Ryusuke, "and the old bastard has begun to seize power."
Anko sighed in defeat before asking, "And taking Blondie with us is means of stopping this?"
"Nothing short of killing that old fuck would stop him," grunted Kenta, "All we can do is slow him down."
XxX
Hiashi Hyuuga was a proud man, but today was one of the saddest days of his life. Not only had he failed to protect Minato and Kushina's son, but the Clan Elders had usurped his authority as clan head and were planning to place the caged bird seal on his Eldest Daughters head. Had this happened before the chūnin exams, he wouldn't have really cared. But now, after trying so hard to reconnect with his daughter's, he couldn't stand the thought. There is only one thing he can do at this point: send her with him.
He entered his eldest child's room and sat down beside her sleeping form. "Hinata," he said softly, "you must wake up my daughter."
Hinata's lavender eyes flickered open and she saw the distress on his face. "Father," she asked, "What's wrong."
"The elders have decreed that you are to be branded with the caged bird seal," he answered.
Hinata was shocked, "B-b-but, only the clan head has the authority to do that!"
"They've found a way to usurp my authority," he explained. "You must pack your things, write a letter of resignation, and go with Naruto."
Hinata was confused, "what do you mean?"
"He has been banished," answered Hiashi, "and will be leaving by sundown."
Hinata became more subdued, "I see. Thank You Father."
"I know I haven't always shown it," Hiashi said with mournful tears, "But I will always love you my daughter."
XxX
"You do realize that Danzo wants to abduct Blondie because he doesn't have a newborn Uzumaki he can real the Nine-Tails into," stated Anko as she walked alongside her boyfriend towards the main gate. There were a number of civilians glaring evilly at the blond.
Kenta nodded, "Which is why we're going into the west."
Anko looked at Ryusuke like he had grown a second head! "You don't mean," she asked with fear in her voice.
"Yeah," answered, "Beyond the Great Wall."
Anko shook her head, "You're insane."
"If it helps, I have a friend who lives just part the wall," added Kenta.
Anko smiled and said, "A little."
"I'm worried about the kid," said Kenta as glanced at Naruto, "He hasn't made a sound since he found out."
"His dream has effectively been annihilated," replied Anko, "He's probably still trying to wrap his head around what's happened."
Kenta nodded before reaching into the alley they were passing and pulled out Hinata Hyuuga, who is currently has her hood up. "I take it your father told you to tag along," he asked as they kept moving.
"Y-y-y-yes sir," she stuttered out.
Anko narrowed her eyes and asked, "The Clan Elders went behind his back?"
Hinata nodded silently, causing both adults to grimace: they were bound to send hunter nin's after the young Hyuuga. "If we weren't crossing the great wall," Kenta mumbled, "We sure as hell are now."
Fifteen minutes after they were outside the village, Ryusuke pulled out an ink well, brush and a message scroll before turning to Anko and saying, "I need you to summon a snake so I can send a message to my friend."
"Um, alright," she responded, "Where does he live exactly?"
"A simple house at the central point of the wall" he answered, "In its shadow every sunrise."
Anko nodded before biting her thumb and doing the needed handsigns, "Summoning Jutsu!" A fourteen foot long Black Mamba appeared, "What isss it you want missstresssss."
"Kenta wants you to deliver a message to a friend of his who lives in the western shadow of the Great Wall," she answered, "you'll find his house at the central point, Janus."
"What isss hisss name," asked Janus.
"He answers to Nanashi," answered Kenta, "his actual name is something only those who have his respect may know."
XxxX
-IN THE WEST-
Nanashi lay in his bed with his eye closed. The man was glad for the simple life he currently leads, and wouldn't have it any other way. His nose twitched as the scent of breakfast flooded his nostrils. "Smells like Su's cooking," he mumbled.
"Damn right it does," said the woman in bed with him. Her hair was extremely messy and her eyes pale due to blindness. "Think we should get up?"
"The man chuckled as he opened his eyes to reveal an equally pale set of eyes, "Breakfast is the most important meal of the day, Toph." He then leaned in and kissed her.
The door flew open as a girl in her mid-teens walked in, "Breakfast is..." She paused to see the two were not only in bed making out, but they're also naked from what she could see. "WHAT THE HELL!"
Both Nanashi and Toph covered their ears and shouted, "WE'RE BLIND NOT DEAF, LIN!"
Lin, who had covered her eyes at this point, was red in the face, "Just get dressed." She then closed the door.
"One would think you'd learn to let them get up on their own by now," stated Suyin.
Lin glared at her half-sister, but said nothing: Su was right.
XxxX
-UNDERNEATH THE LEAF VILLAGE: ROOT HQ-
Danzo was not pleased when he found out that his former student had not only left the village, but took his girlfriend, the Jinchuuriki, and the Hyuuga Heiress with him. He'd have gone after them if it weren't for the fact that Ryusuke Kenta was much too dangerous; the Devil in Black is not and adversary to be trifled with. That being said, he would have a team following them. See if he could claim the boy if the opportunity presented itself.
DONE!
Explanations!
Q: Who is Ryusuke Kenta?
A: An OC of mine