This is just an idea that popped into my head during a car ride and after some modifications, its a fanfiction now. Im wondering if I could get a beta though. Plz tell me if you have time. Now, enjoy!

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.

The curse of the priestess's mirror

"The land of reefs was once an enchanted and popular place but ever since their priestess died, the land had turned into a ghost town with only a few families still there. It is said that the priestess's soul haunts the place or something. Well, our hirer didn't want to tell me only you so I suppose that he'll tell you what to do."

Tsunade put her hands in her lap and looked at the three genin. "This mission is A-ranked so I hope that you had listened to the story and taken it quite seriously because nobody had ever paid such a high price for ghost hunting."

Clatter. Clatter.

" Hmm, what was that?" The hokage peered over her desk to see Naruto shivering and curled up into a ball.

" Whats the matter Naruto, you scared?" asked Ino smirking.

" N-no. I just thought that granny Tsunade said something about a ghost..." Naruto said chattering his teeth.

" Maybe I did. But I'm not sure if the rumors are true. I'm depending on you three to figure out." said Tsunade with an innocent face.

" G-ghost...?" Naruto gulped " O-okay! I-I'm on it!"

" Lady Tsunade, no objections but isn't this a weird combination of genin?" asked Neji looking at Naruto and Ino.

" Not really. I put you together because your skills are similar in a way and it'll let you practice teamwork." Tsunade said, not meeting Neji's eye. " Now, I'll introduce you to our guest."

The big red doors opened to reveal a skinny brown haired man who looked terribly nervous. He gulped as he took a step towards Tsunade's desk.

" So... these are the ninja that will help me? They seem fine enough. I'll be going now..." He said while keeping on glancing up at Tsunade as if he expected her to lash out and slughter him.

" Just a minute. You never told us your name and what we are supposed to do." Ino said, watching him carefully the whole time.

" My name is Gensu and I'll tell you what you are supposed to do when we are on the road." He trembled. " Now, if you will please excuse me..."

" We'll leave at 9 early tommorow, be ready Ino, Naruto." Neji said with his cool tone.

Shif

Just like that, Neji dissapeared out of nowhere with Ino following. Naruto grinned, he knew that they were doing this just to banish the uncertainty their guest had about Konoha genin.

Naruto walked out the door, not wanting to be known as Konoha's Copy Ninja #2 Naruto.

" See ya granny!" he called.

After all three of them left Tsunade's village, she sighed.

" Shizune, what am I supposed to do?"

" Apologize for lying to them after they come back." was the answer.

Tak tak.

Naruto heard footsteps behind him. he turned around only to see Gensu following behind quickly, sweat drops forming on his face. The second they were out of the Hokage building, Gensu let out a sigh of relief.

" Whats wrong Gensu?" Naruto asked seeing the pale color of the guest's face.

" Its just... well you see... umm..." He stammered looking at Naruto.

Naruto quickly realized that Gensu was nervous about the people that were around them.

" Hey Gensu, wanna come over to my house? I promise that I wont hurt you, we might as well be friends since we are gonna travel together." Naruto offered generously.

" Sure!" Gensu said, his face breaking out into a smile after knowing that Naruto was fast to catch onto things.

Soon they were sitting on Naruto's couch, Star holding a cup of tea in his hands.

" So... what's wrong with Konoha Shinobi?" Naruto asked.

" Its a long past..." Gensu winced. " But I suppose that you should know that the land of reefs had a small ninja village once too."

flashback

" Big sis! Im finnaly a genin! I have a team too! Im going to love being a ninja!"

" Thats good for you Gen, but I didn't become a ninja for a reason and you should remember that reason at all times." a young lady smiled.

" Lucy... I understand. But I want to protect the village even if my life is on the line!"

" Good luck then. Come on, we have a village festival to attend."

It was wonderful, children laughing, adults smiling, everyone was happy. But I felt the most happiness. It was the best treat in the world. graduating and seeing everyone enjoying tonight. But, I didn't know that the worst would happen, exactly one year from that day.

That night, there was a raid. It was at 3am exactly, the darkest time of night. Also the creepist. It took only one ninja, that was all that was needed. Our whole village was destroyed and my sister died infront of me. I remembered her exact words: Dont fear. I believe in you, a true shinobi follows their heart.

I gulped and sneaked a look at the shinobi that murdered my village. His eyes were blood curdling red. One part stood out and that was the ninja headband. A perfectly carved leaf symbol stood out gleaming like blood in the moonlight.

...

" I see... what happened to your teamates?" asked Naruto with a haunted look.

" Well... they aren't here anymore..." Gensu said with pain flashing in his eyes.

" We dont have to talk about it if you dont want to... " Naruto said with true sympathy.

" Nah, plus you need to know the next part in order to help me on the mission." Gensu swallowed and continued.

Second half of flashback

" Everyone stand back! Lady Mizuki has arrived!"

A bueatiful young lady clad in a cherry red kimono stepped gracefully out of her carriage.

" All good people. I will be your priestess if you shall accept me. I vow to defend this village with everything I've got. But in exchange, you must become a normal village, not a ninja one. " She smiled.

There were mutters and sighs as they all felt that a priestess could be the solver of all their problems.

One brave soul stepped forward. " My lady, may i ask, what is your weapon to defend us?"

She laughed and with one hand, she beckonded her servant to get something. He brought out a box covered in silver lineing. Lady Mizuki ripped off the lid and there was a flash of light.

" This is it." she said calmly as the light began to fade. The five identical little stones shone brightly as the silver mirror itself glowed buietifully.

Several gasps of disbelief were heard.

" A mirror ?"

She laughed. " Oh my good people, you should fear its power, but noneless, I will show you what it does. Do you happen to have any prisoners you want to excute?"

" Oh yes, come with me." said the leader.

He lead Miss Mizuki to our village's criminal correction grounds and pointed to a creepy guy with rings everywhere on him.

The Lady grinned as she held the mirror up. With a swift motion of her hand ( it was so fast nobody knew what she did) the prisoner gasped as a bright pink light filled the space. As the light diassapeared, a small pink flamingo stood in the guy's place...

...

Gensu's story was cut off when they heard the doorbell ring.

Naruto got up and opened the door to see a ANBU standing there with a scroll in his/her hands.

" Naruto, your presence is required at the Hokage tower and all I can tell you is that your timing for this mission has been changed."

Naruto shrugged. " Well, I guess I need to go... wait what? Why?"

But the ANBU guy/girl had already left.

Naruto swung up into a tree and watched as Gensu, in movements just like a ninja, dropped down besides him.

" Wow... didn't Lady Mizuki ban ninja training or somthing?" Naruto questioned.

" Yep... but my dream had something to do with being a ninja so i trained secretly." Gensu said blushing, embarrased to tell a stranger.

" Cool, come on, lets go!"

...

In the Hokage's office.

" Naruto, Neji, and Ino! This mission is now an S-ranked one! Listen to me carefully, the Raikage has turned against us very suddently and gave us a warning that they were going to kidnap any Konoha Shinobi that they find out of our village. You must leave now and you will be safe when you reach the land of reefs. Their leader has vowed to make sure of your safety. Go now!" Tsunade said in an urrgent tone.

The Chunin and Genins saluted. " Yes ma'm!"

" Lets go." called Ino, grabbing Gensu by his hand.

...

That's that! Hope you enjoyed it, plz review. See you soon!

- Naruto016, your fanfiction writer.