Ninjas of tomorrow

By Xyder

Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. But you propably knew that already.

Anyway, This is my first story ever, so it's propably not the best one I have done, but I hope you like it. It starts slowly, but there will be more action later

Explanations: In order to give a more Narutoish Atmosphere, instead of calling nations with their normal names, they are called by a term that symbolises them. I do this because This world is much more global containing original characters, who have either multiracial or foreing background. I will list a few here to make it easier to know which is which

Japan: Sunrise-Nation United-Kingdom: Sea-Nation France: Art-Nation Germany: Factory-Nation North-America: New-Nation Russia: Large-Nation

China: Central-Nation India: Trade-Nation Korea: Dawn-Nation Australia: Desert-Nation And so on

Also there are different speech patterns

"Normal speech"

"Normal thoughts"

"Demon speech"

"Demon thoughts"

"[Language other than japanese"

Prologue: How all begun

Through the history of Sunrise-Nation had ninjas been warriors and assassins. Protecting civilians, killing criminals and each other and practising a mysterious form of magic known as ninjutsu, which could be used to multiply, transform, and even control elements. Ninjas concentrated their living and working on hidden villages, each named by something that described their location to their customers. However, soon the life of ninjas changed forever. Times of peace became longer and longer, which threatened to force ninja villages bankruptcy. Only remaining threat were tailed beasts, so villages concentrated their strenghts to fight against them.

But there was one ninja, who had other plans. He saw that the time of ninjas would soon be over, but couldn't find a solution from his homeland, so he travelled beyond the sea to other worlds. During his travels he saw many forms of science, magic and politics, which neither he or his fellow countrymen had never even heard of. After ten years of travelling he returned to his homeland, disguised in a snake mask made of jade and a cloak of colorful feathers, which gained him the nickname Snakebird. He knew that the only way of gaining thrust of his countrymen was to show them.

His first part was sealing away tailed beasts. People were amazed when beasts were sealed one by one without sacrifices and even more amazing, without a single handseal. He called places where beasts were sealed spirit crypts and said that as long as sacred stones placed on top of the entrances were in their places, no beast would ever be a threat. After this day none of the stones have ever been touched. Second phase came itself: When ninjas from other villages decided to eliminate Snakebird, he recruited a group of peasants and armed them with weapons, whitch on these days are known as firearms. These peasant-soldiers were more than capable of defeating ninjas since even though latters were able to use ninjutsu, firearmed peasants could shoot them before necessary seals were performed. Also ninjas were not used to catch bullets, that were much smaller than arrows and moved faster than shurikens.

Soon everyone agreed with Snakebird that the only way to survive was to change. After only five years after ninja returned, had all small countries united into a large country named Sunrise-Nation. After that Snakebird revealed his true name, Orochimaru, he took his rightful place as the first Shogun. He took office on october 27 1956, which was both the first independence day and Orochimaru's thrirtieth birthday.

After the establishment of Sunrise-Nation, many believed that ninjas would perish useless. But it did not happen. Even though the ninjutsu wasn't needed as a weapon anymore, ninjas could still use it. They started a new system, becoming police, firemen, doctors, postmen and practically anything they could imagine to be able to use. Hidden villages evolved into large cities, Leaf city becoming the capital. Eight years has passed since then and Sunrise-Nation has turned into one of the most important countries of the Earth, both as militarily and economically. But there was quiet before storm.

Orochimaru sat in front of his desk reading and signing papers. He had already removed the tie and jacket of his suit, leaving white shirt that matched his skin and pants and shoes, which matched his black hair. He hissed from time to time and in his yellow snake eyes showed frustation. Orochimaru didn't like paperwork, actually he hated it, but without it would everything simply stop.

"Shogun-sama" Came a voice from a small machine on the table.

"What is it, Yuriko?" Asked Orochimaru from Yuriko, his secretary.

"Yondaime Hokage would like to meet you."

"Send him in"

Soon a young blonde man stepped inside. He was dressed in an olive green military uniform filled with medals. On his hat held in his left arm was a spiraled leaf, the symbol of leaf city on a metal plate. He sat on a chair next to orochimaru's desk.

"You seem to be having a busy schedule, Orochimaru", He said after seeing the piles of papers.

"Busy is pretty understated term to use in this case, Minato-kun" Orochimaru answered with a sarcastic smile. "On a normal day i have to sign 67 papers with two thirds in duplicant. If I ever find the guy who invented bureaucracy, I'll kill him. Anyway, what brings you here?"

Minato smiled. "It isn't actually a business that I came here to talk about. A great day of happiness has fallen on to me and I want you to be the first one to know"

Orochimaru put his pencil down and looked with interest. "Go on, I'm listening"

"My wife is going to give birth!" Minato yelled so hard that Orochimaru almost fell off his chair.

"Calm down now, Minato. I almost had a heart attack" He said to the young hokage. "But since you are here"

Orochimaru raised from his chair and walked to a large cabinet and came back with a big bottle and two wine glasses.

"Champange from Art-Nation. I would say 1846, a great wintage" Minato analyzed.

äOrochimaru looked at the etiquette. "Have to say I am impressed, from word to word correct" He said opening the bottle and pouring the liquid into glasses. "I was originally going to open it at the Independence Day, but it doesn't really matter. After all, when you have a nation as a birthday present, you will never want anything else.

Both of them laughed. Even though Orochimaru had told the same joke for several times already, Minato still found it funny.

Suddenly a telephone rang. Orochimaru answered. "Shogun's office, Orochimaru speaking... What!... But that is impossible, How could it... Why would anyone destroy the stone?...

I understand... I know where it is going to, in here, since it wants revenge. Just get as much armed forces to Leaf City you can... I know it is powerful, but if all cities help, it is defeated in no time... We will meet you at the Leaf Forest... Thanks, we're going to need that."

"What's wrong?" Minato asked curiously.

"Kyuubi has returned" Orochimaru said in a worried tone. "I don't know how or why, but he is coming in this direction. Kazekage said he will help us. But to defeat him we need all the possible help. I will try to get as much backup I can"

"And I am going to get the military ready" Minato said leaving the office.

Orochimaru returned to his phone. "Can I get to the Mizukage?... Yes, I it is me, Orochimaru. Can I ask you a favor?

To be continued