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Talking
Thinking/Letter writing
Nine-Tailed Fox talking/Empathized words
Hollow talking
Hollow Mask voice fusion
Spirit Talking/Jutsu/Yelling/Kido
/Flashback\
/End Flashback\
(Explanation/Author's note)
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The Beginning of the End, Part 1
We all make mistakes. Some are small; some are large. But his mistake, borne of innocence, fueled by the desire to see someone again, and the dream of protecting people, was by far the greatest mistake ever.
Most people think that when you die, it's all over. You go to Heaven or you go to Hell. There is no second chance. And I can tell you: They are wrong. Death is a mysterious and merciful being. You may wonder who I am and why I say this. Come. And I will tell you a tale like none you have ever heard.
The war between Hidden Leaf and Akatsuki is drawing to a close. All but one was left of the Akatsuki. Jiraiya killed Konan before Pain showed up. After a long battle, Pain killed Jiraiya. Zetsu faced off against Team Hebi in an attempt to stall for time so that Kisame, Pain, Itachi, and Tobi could all reach the Uchiha's Hideout to capture the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki, for they knew that Naruto would follow Sasuke to the ends of the Earth to get him back. Zetsu successfully managed to kill Juugo, Karin, and Suigetsu, but Sasuke killed him with a close-range Dragon Flame Jutsu.
Eventually, Sasuke ended up at the Uchiha Hideout, with Naruto's team right behind him. Now they face off against Itachi, Kisame, and Pain. "Sasuke, we need to work together to beat them."
"No way, Naruto. I refuse to fight with anyone." "Sasuke, I was gonna suggest that we distract Fish-Face and Bolt-Head while you focus on Itachi, okay?" said Naruto. "Fine then. We have a truce. But don't get in my way," replied Sasuke. "And once you kill Itachi, will you come back to Konoha?"
"… Fine." Finally, Sasuke had re-joined the Leaf. "Naruto, you and the others focus on Kisame while Yamato and I focus on the other guy." "No sensei. Have Shino and Sakura go after Kisame while Hinata and I go after this guy. The rest of you stay here; ready to fight should we fail."
"Why that formation?" "Because Kisame has the most chakra out of all the Akatsuki, so Shino is perfect. And Sakura's super strength is ideal against Kisame's strength. And this guy is known as Pain, the Leader. He can use high-level jutsu, so severing his connection to chakra is perfect for this situation. Plus, I'm a jinchuuriki. And, as much as I hate it, only a jinchuuriki can defeat the Leader."
Kakashi was puzzled at how much Naruto knew. "How do you know so much?" "Kabuto gave me a notebook with information on all the Akatsuki. It also said that this guy, Pain, is the acting Leader. Apparently, he takes orders from someone else. Someone far more powerful than him." Everyone was shocked, even Itachi and Kisame. "Who could Pain-dono possibly take orders from? And how powerful can this other guy be if he's stronger than Pain-dono?"
"You are well informed, Naruto-kun. However, you'll be dead before meet our true Leader. And we will finally have the Kyuubi."
Pain, Kisame, and Itachi all dashed forward at the same time to start the fight. All during the fight, Pain only had one thought: "I have to stall for time. Why is Tobi always late?" The three battles happening simultaneously were intense. If it weren't for Yamato's Mokuton shield, the chakra releases would have blown away Yamato, Kakashi, Kiba, and Sai. Jutsus were flying everywhere. Fire style, Water style, Lightning style, and Wind style. Kisame was quickly defeated after Shino ordered his bugs to take away Samehada and Sakura hit Kisame in the throat with a super-charged punch. Sasuke and Itachi battled like no other. They used every jutsu in their arsenal. In the end Itachi was killed when Itachi used Tsukuyomi on Sasuke and Sasuke turned it onto Itachi and shattered his mind. All that was left was Pain. Meanwhile a figure in the shadows waited, watching quietly.
"Well, Naruto-kun. You are indeed strong. Stronger than any opponent I've ever faced. Maybe you'll last longer than Jiraiya did." "W-what? What are you talking about? 'Last longer'?" Pain chuckled, "You don't know? Jiraiya is dead. I killed him."
"You're lying. There's no way he would die." "Here is proof." Pain threw out Jiraiya's headband and a notebook.
"What is that book?" asked Sakura. "It's the Pervy Sage's notebook. It has all the info on his Make-Out Paradise books," replied Naruto. "I took from him one day during our training. I've never seen him so pissed off before. He went all out at me. He never goes anywhere without it." "Yes, Naruto," said Pain, "but he can't take it with him where he's gone."
Naruto just stood there, completely stunned. Pain rushed forward to take out Naruto in his vulnerable state of mind. The closest thing to a father had been stolen from him. And, unknown to everyone, including Naruto, a part of his soul was slowly eating away. And in this decay, a new form began to rise, edging him in battle. And the more Naruto was injured, the more the voice seemed to push Naruto.
"Do it. Attack. Make him suffer for his crimes. Rip off his head and use his skull as an ashtray." This voice intrigued Naruto. "Who the hell are you? Are you the Fox?" "Oh I'm flattered that you would compare me to him, but no. Just think of me as your better half." The voice seemed to encourage Naruto to fight without mercy, without hesitation. Meanwhile, Pain had dealt Naruto a great deal of damage. Naruto was on the ground, ready to be struck by Pain when Naruto grabbed Pain's fist before it hit him. Naruto landed a tremendous blow on Pain, knocking him back into a wall. "You will pay for what you have done, bastard!" Naruto had transformed into his 3-tailed state, and the 4th was already growing as he dashed right at Pain to make him suffer. "Yamato, quick! Seal him before it grows."
"No Kakashi. Look at the 4th tail." The 4th tail seemed to grow, and then shrink, and grow, and the process would repeat. Naruto had gained a small amount of control over his fox powers. This rage-induced state of Naruto seemed more vicious, as he didn't let Pain have even a split-second to react. After what seemed like a few seconds, Pain was up against a wall, beaten to a pulp. Naruto noticed Sasuke's sword next to him, picked it up, and was ready to stab him, but he heard a soft voice, and he stopped. It seemed so familiar, and yet he never heard it before. Then he heard a chirping sound. "What do you think you're doing, Sasuke?"
"Naruto, get out of the way!" Then something hit him hard in his side. "Sasuke-kun!!" Naruto looked back to see that Sasuke was stabbed through the heart with a Chidori. It was the man in the shadows. He had an Akatsuki cloak and was wearing an orange, spiraling mask. "How sad. Now only 2 Uchihas' are left." Hinata, closest to this man, activated her Byakugan. Sensing this, the man readied another Chidori. Naruto got up and ran to her to try to save her, but she was stabbed through the heart before he got there. Tobi jumped over to Pain. "Tobi, where the hell have you been?"
"I'm sorry. I ran across an old lady on the way, and I had to kill her. She could have been a ninja." Kiba shouted, "Who the hell is he?!?" Pain replied, "Like Naruto-kun said, we have a true leader. He is Tobi, the man who brought this organization together." Naruto made it over to Hinata, praying that she would be alright. "Sakura, get your ass over here and help." "I can't. I don't have any chakra left." "Hang in there, Hinata. We get help."
"Naruto-kun," said Hinata, "I'm sorry I could be any help. Before I die, I want you to know that I love you." "W-w-what?" "Yes." Her eyes started to glaze over. "I always have." And she fell limp. Both Hinata and Sasuke were now dead. Pain chuckled, "You see, Naruto? If you had come with us, they would not have died. Now don't let this pain hurt you. Embrace it, and grow strong." Naruto stood up. "You're right, Pain. I should. It feels good. And I know what to do with this new power." "Oh. And what is that?" Naruto dashed so fast that no one could see it, and before he knew it, Pain's head was ripped off his shoulders. "I'll do this. And you're next, Tobi."
But no matter what attack Naruto threw at him, Tobi dodged each one. Finally, he swiped at the mask and cracked it. Both backed up to rest for a bit. "My, my, Naruto. You have grown strong." Tobi mask split open. And Kakashi looked like he was having a heart attack. "Obito? You're alive?" It was Obito Uchiha, Kakashi's best friend. "Yes, Kakashi. The day I died, I was reborn. Stronger than ever." Then he dashed towards the door. "Until we meet again."