NINJA
Summary: Hello world! Its daveed ace with a new take on Naruto, this is set in a modern day universe where the phenomenon of chakra is very absurd: "My name is Naruto Namikaze and I can't run on walls, walk on water, summon mythical beasts or hold my own against tailed demons….at least not yet anyways"
A\N: Hello world! Like I stated in the summary this is pretty much my first try at publishing a story and as you can imagine they will be mistakes, typos and errors in general so please bear with me, the plot is still being worked on so umm please don't hate on the first chapter just gimme some feedback on how my writing can be better
DISCLAIMER: I don't own Naruto, if I did they would actually do ninja stuff
- CHAPTER1-
The city always had a surreal feel to it…. especially when it got dark, the city was wrapped in neon lights of different colors, the people went about their business like they never slept and the cars raced around in a never-ending game of tag. This was the city Naruto Namikaze had grown to know…There was nothing really special about it, sure they were a few street races here and a few robberies around but that was about it, no mystical, surreal, magicky – shit going on and he was happy.
It was about 9pm, a tanned orange Audi raced down the asphalt road, the roaring of the engines made any nearby pedestrian think twice about crossing, and if they looked close enough they could see blue flames bellowing out of the exhaust, a clear sign that the vehicle was running on more than your average gas. The driver was about 5'9( you can't really tell cus he's sitting ) he had golden blonde hair and crystal blue eyes, he had a piercing on his left ear, he wore a loose white button-up shirt and a black tie that hung loosely around his neck , he had black suit pants on and a black and orange sneaker on. The driver could be identified as Naruto Namikaze and he was pissed, he received a call earlier today that his father was finally in town, it had been about four years ago when his father just up and left, he would always ask his mom why and she would always say "daddy loves you very much, he'll soon be back"
He heard his mum say that so much at some point she was beginning to sound like a broken record. He always wondered why his dad left and why his mum was so cool with it, it didn't make sense! But he was going to get his answers tonight one way or the other.
It was almost midnight when he pulled into his family's estate, "good evening master Namikaze, how can I be of service?" his butler approached him as he stepped down from his car "is my father in?" he asked with as much neutrality as he could possibly muster "yes young master, but I'm afraid he may be prepping for another trip" the butler bowed as he spoke, now if Naruto was pissed before he was beyond outraged at the moment "that will be all iruka-san, you're dismissed for the night" with that said the butler gave a deep bow and left.
Naruto walked in through the front door as quiet as he possibly could, his mind was a mess trying to decipher the enigma that was his father, and his blood was stewing in rage. His internal turmoil aside he was oddly calm because he knew he'd be getting his answers tonight. He made his way through the stairs at a silent but rapid pace, he listened to the arguing voices of his parents as he made his way to their door "he won't understand, you have to talk to him, he's getting really curious these days" that obviously was the soothing voice of his mother; Namikaze Kushina "Naruto won't understand, he's already past the age, and he hasn't showed any sign of chakra, its obvious he would never become an effective shinobi" Minato finished with a sad sigh. Contrary to popular belief minato loved his family more than life itself, but he bore a responsibility so heavy that it became almost impossible to spend time with them. "Kushina, I love Naruto as much as any father could love his son, its why I believe he not becoming a shinobi is what's best for him, so he can succeed where I failed, so he can be there for his family like I can't be" minato finished with tears threating to fall from his eyes, Kushina on the other hand wasn't half as strong, tears flowed freely from her eyes as she gripped her husband like he would disappear any second (only if she knew ).
"so why exactly can't you stay your stupid bastard!" Naruto shouted as he barged into the room, he had heard it all even though he didn't quite understand most things like the chakra or the shinobi stuff he had heard quite enough "go on tell me what's so important that you had to leave your wife and your twelve-year old son for over four flipping years just to come back and leave again, tell me what's so important damnit!"
Naruto was face to face with minato now, he had waited for this opportunity for the last four years, and seeing his father before him prepping to leave again brought out some pent up emotions he didn't even know he had "do you know how long she waited for you? Or how many nights she stayed up crying because of you? Or when we didn't even know if you were alive or dead" Naruto shouted as he cried freely.
"I truly I'm sorry son I- "he never got to finish his statement because Naruto landed a hard left to his jaw "I asked you a straight question old man, I don't want to know how it breaks your frail old heart, just tell me the fuck why!" Naruto roared in anger.
"one shot…. you only get one free shot you're not a kid anymore" minato stared down his son with cold eyes that even slightly scared Naruto, but that wasn't enough to deter his anger "you wanna speak up a little louder old man? I couldn't hear you with my fist buried in your face and all" Naruto roared, as he lashed out to land the next blow…. Minato grabbed the offending arm and flipped him over his shoulder, smashing him into the center table of the bedroom, Naruto not wanting to accept defeat or be outdone rolled away from minato's line of sight and attempted a mule kick, minato blocked the incoming attack with his forearms, Naruto took the chance to flip back to his feet and it was then the skirmish took a turn for the worse(for Naruto of course )
Minato aimed a left hook too fast for Naruto to counter, it connected with his nose with a sickening crunch(one less organ to worry about ) then minato delivered rapid jabs to Naruto's torso, Naruto dropped down unceremoniously like a pile of bricks, he held his sides groaning in pain.
"sorry it had to come to this, I love you son but its time to grow up, I bear a responsibility too heavy for me to handle and its too dangerous to bring you and your mother into, if anything where to happen to you two I would never forgive myself, everything I do Is for you son…..don't ever doubt my love for you or your mother" and with that minato disappeared in a flash of yellow.
"what… the fuck…. was tha-" was all Naruto managed to groan out between labored breaths before he fell into the sweet-sweet embrace of unconsciousness.
Heavy blue eyes opened groggily as it tried to adjust to the sudden in-flow of light, to his left he could see a heart rate monitor connected to him and on his right his mother could be seen making a call on her cell-phone, despite the issues that stemmed in her family Namikaze Kushina was a very successful scientist and a highly intelligent woman with a near genius level intellect, she was what every young female aspired to be. At the age of twelve she had discovered an unrelenting love for science and pursued it till date, she was currently the C.E.O of Namikaze industries which she had founded with her husband over fifteen years ago, the company grew over the years and became one of the top five powers in the world, it was currently in a tied position for second place alongside "Hyuga Tech" who were being topped on the table by the "Uchiha Initiative". The only reason why the Uchiha held such an unwavering position on the global business scale was simply because their form of business was weaponizations and creation of para-military personnel.
All in all, Namikaze Kushina was a very busy person and Naruto was shocked to see her at his bed-side "Oi, don't you have some very important meeting to be at or something?" Naruto rasped out sarcastically.
Kushina seeing her son was now awake swiftly hung up the call and made her way to the bed he was currently occupying "you shouldn't speak so much Sochi(son), at least have a cup of water first" she chided as she handed him a glass of water.
"Thanks Kaa-san(mother\mum)" he whispered out before he took a long sip of the water.
"so I guess he's gone yeah?" Naruto asked as he put down the now empty glass of water.
Kushina stared longingly at her son's now healed nose as a wave of sadness washed over her usually calm features "don't hold it against him Naru-chan, just think of it as a bonding exercise or something of the sort okay?"
Naruto stared at her blankly for a full four seconds before bursting out into a sarcastic laugh "we bonded alright, his fist and my face had a very nice conversation going" he finished as he rubbed his slightly sore nose.
"do you hate him?" Kushina asked with sadness strung across her features, the thought of her son and her husband locked in an eternal state of feuding was just too much to bear.
Naruto seemed to stare into space like he was deliberating on an internal conflict "I…. I…. I don't think so" Kushina was very much surprised by this revelation even Naruto was finding it hard to come to terms with it. "I can't explain it, but when he was kicking the crap outta me it was as if I could understand him it was as if I felt what he was feeling at that point in time" Naruto looked down at his hands "it was as if for that short period of time I had all the answers"
Kushina looked down on her son with a foxy grin "are you sure you didn't just get hit on the head harder than you thought?" Kushina asked trying and failing hopelessly to stifle her laughter at the startled expression on her son's face.
"wh- arghhh dammit Kaa-san I'm trying to be deep and serious here" Naruto shouted in frustration at his mother's antics.
Beside his mother's business mode like he dubbed her attitude towards work, there was also a sarcastic prankster side to her that he seemed to inherit and love, that was one of the many reasons he believed his mother was so much better than his father.
Kushina's reply was interrupted when her phone began to ring much to the ire of the blonde "its business time isn't it?" Naruto asked with a downcast look on his face.
Kushina only gave a warm smile in reply as she walked out the door that led to her son's room.
Naruto could hear faint voices coming from the other end of the phone but he paid it no mind as he relaxed fully into the pillow that was provided for him "this isn't so bad…" he muttered quietly to himself "now I have the time to catch up on some things" with a labored effort he reached out to the bedside table next to him and picked up his phone. He was surprised by how much missed calls and texts he had waiting for him "whoa…eight missed calls from Ino-chan, eleven from Sakura, five from Kiba and finally two from Sasuke" he let out a breath he didn't even know he was holding "well I guess it's time to read me some texts"
Hot-blond15: Naruto-kun where are you!
Pink_empress: he's probably getting something extra special for you Ino
Kingbeast22: yo Naruto where the hell are you man? You're missing a rocking party woot!
Devil_Eyes: you better show up dobe, Ino is going to be pissed and you know it
Bunnylover232: I'm sure Naruto-kun is just caught in some last minute business and will be here shortly
Hot-blond15: Don't make up excuses for him Hinata
Devil_Eyes: don't go picking on Hinata…leave her alone Ino
Pink_empress: yeah leave her alone Ino!
Cloudwatch1: y'all are so noisy and troublesome…...has anyone seen Choji?
Hot-blond15: get the fuck away Shikamaru and go find your fat fucktard of a friend somewhere else
Kingbeast22: hey Ino that's taking it too far leave Choji and Shikamaru out of this it's not their fault you've got a lousy relationship
Pink_empress: KIBA!
Devil_Eyes: That's enough out of all of you! Let's just enjoy Ino's party and wait for Naruto to show up, Shikamaru I think I saw Choji by the barbecue stand
Cloudwatch1: thanks man
Naruto finished reading the texts with wide eyes "fuck!" he vaulted off the bed in one swift motion, the throbbing ache of his ribs where the least of his problems right now, he didn't know how long he was out for but judging by the texts he was in some pretty deep shit. Today was Ino's birthday and he had completely forgot, it wasn't his fault, he blamed his dad for knocking his lights out "ino-chan is going to fucking kill me!" he screamed aloud in his head, he moved over to his pile of clothes and threw them on in record time. Just as he was about heading for the door it swung open to reveal his trusty butler; Iruka "I've cleared the bills and signed your release papers master Naruto" he finished with a bow "we are free to return home sir"
"scratch that iruka, I need to get to Ino-chan's house ASAP! Today is her birthday and I fucking forgot" Naruto shouted as he sprinted out the room
Iruka gasped in shock because he knew what kind of person Ino was and he knew that their relationship was shaky at best "master Naruto head to the roof, your mother's helicopter is yet to leave…and if you can make it in time she could drop you off" Iruka stated matter of factly as he ran beside his young master
"Thanks Iruka you're the best!" Naruto exclaimed as he pushed past Iruka with a burst of speed.
Kushina had just rounded up her phone call as she settled into the backseat of her company helicopter, she had just given the pilot the ok' sign signaling that she was ready for take-off. The helicopter blades had just began rotating with a whirring sound when Naruto barged in through the door that led to the roof "KAA-SAN!'' Naruto shouted at the top of his lungs as he made his way towards the helicopter that was already hovering a few meters off the ground "stop the damned helicopter!" Naruto shouted in vain once again. Now the helicopter was already well on its way off the roof, and he knew the only way he was going to reach it was to make a jump for it. He's rational mind tried to reason with him about the negative outcome of the pre-meditated stunt he was about to pull, but one simple flash of Ino's smiling face was enough to deter rationality. With one final burst of speed Naruto ran as he had never run before, although his muscles and bones screamed in protest he carried on towards the helicopter, fueled by an unknown force he jumped off the ledge of the roof.
"No chakra my ass" Iruka thought as he saw Naruto leap off the 12-story building.
Ino yamanaka was not in a good mood, today was her birthday and she finally turned sixteen, all her friends and family turned up for the event that was supposed to mark a milestone in her life, unfortunately the one person who meant a lot more than half of all this people combined was nowhere to be found. That said person was Naruto Namikaze who has been her boyfriend for the last two years, for a while now Ino felt that they didn't have what they used to because she started to see Naruto less and less of the time, her story with Naruto goes as far back as grade school when she was his first and only friend, through the years' friendship turned to admiration and admiration turned into a relationship, as much Ino would like to deny it the relationship had a major fracture and it was her paranoia. Over the years Ino seemed to enjoy the benefit and prestige of being Naruto's girlfriend more than she enjoyed being with him, she noticed she didn't see him the same way he saw her, and sometimes she went as far as having a fling or two behind his back and convinced herself it was the frustration that he not being around caused. Naruto on the other hand was completely head over heels for Ino Yamanaka, she was his first and only friend in grade school, and at the time didn't treat him differently from other people because his family was rich. Naruto over the started to see Ino as his one and only shot at normalcy and in due time feel in love with her. Naruto and Ino's relationship was perfect once upon a time, but it took a turn for the worse when Naruto started to make other friends. Naruto noticed Ino became paranoid and sometimes cold, she even became kind of shallow at some point but Naruto seemed to be oblivious to this because in his mind Ino was perfect and Ino was all he needed.
A lone female figure sat by the poolside at her family's backyard, her platinum blonde hair was in a ponytail that reached far down her waistline and touched her backside, she was clad in a purple form-fitting dress that accentuated her astonishing figure, Ino yamanaka was not what one would imagine a birthday girl to look like, her eyes where red and puffy and her makeup was runny, if one was to glance from afar they would believe the yamanaka clan heiress was sad that her boyfriend didn't make it to her birthday party, but if one where to take a closer look and listen to her deranged ramblings they would understand that it was a different matter altogether. "he's not here…. He didn't come…*sob*… he doesn't care about me anymore…. It must be that Hyuga bitch…. He left me for the Hyuga bitch…. *sob*…he…left…... me" she cried silently as she looked into the water to stare at her reflection "Get it together Ino, you're better than this" her reflection rebuked her sternly "we'll just have to show him what happens when he cheats on us…. Heheheh …he and that damned Hyuga will pay for their betrayal….no one gets one over Ino yamanaka…...no one!" she got up swiftly, she dusted off her purple dress and went inside to fix her makeup. If she had waited a tad bit longer she would have heard the tell-tale signs of one Namikaze helicopter.
Naruto's group of friends sat down in a circle at Ino's dining area, they were mostly worried about their two blonde friends and how they were going to get through the night with their relationship intact. "Naruto messed up big time huh?" Kiba asked as he guzzled down his third glass of vodka, "shut it Kiba" Sasuke reprimanded with a bit of steel in his voice. Naruto was his best friend and he wasn't going to let a tipsy Kiba get one over him in his absence. Kiba ran a hand through his brown hair "All I'm saying is I don't know what she sees in him" Kiba let a cocky grin play on his features "not when they are real men like me around" he said as he finished his fourth glass of vodka. Ino suddenly stumbled into the dining area where her friends where at with a full bottle of alcohol in tow "who's ready to get the real party started!" she proclaimed with a bit of slur in her voice.
"umm i- I don't think you should drink so much Ino-san it's not healthy" Hinata stated shyly.
"I will drink as much as I want Hyuga, I don't need your self-righteous preaching" Ino bit back with a glare aimed at the shy Hyuga heiress.
"Cut it out Ino, I can smell the alcohol rolling off of you from a mile away" sasuke said, coming to Hinata's defense, Ino could be bitchy at best while sober and sasuke wasn't willing to find out how bitchy an alcohol induced Ino could be.
"let's all calm down" sakura started, "if Ino wants to drink I say we let her…. it's not every day you turn sixteen you know?" she took the bottle of champagne and poured a bit into everyone's glass "a toast to Ino"
"To Ino" the group chorused, some more cheerily than the others.
Just as they were about to take a drink from their glasses, shouts and cheers were heard coming from the backyard and they all rose to see what was happening.
Meanwhile at the backyard, the guests watched in awe as a lone figure their age jumped of a helicopter and was making his way down with a parachute.
"Omg is that Naruto?" a random guest asked as she brought out her mobile phone and started recording.
"yeaah it does look a lot like him" another person answered.
By the time Ino and her friends made it to the pool area he was already half way down, and the crowd of people were cheering wildly.
"Fuck yeaah!" Kiba hollered wildly as Naruto made a touch down at the edge of the pool.
"INO!...has anyone seen ino-chan" Naruto shouted as he tried making his way through the star struck mob of people at Ino's backyard.
As soon as he landed his friends tried making their way over to him, with great difficulty of course…...the wild crowd wasn't letting up. "Oi Naruto, over here" sasuke hollered as he waved frantically in the air to get the blonde's attention.
After about 40 seconds of maneuvering the group finally made it to the blonde "that was some entrance man! I take back everything I said about you tonight!" Kiba all but roared as he finally got to Naruto.
"ehh?" was the blondes unintelligent reply.
"I believe what he's trying to say is what were you thinking doing something so careless? What if you had gotten hurt?" the pink haired sakura bellowed as she shoved Kiba and got in the blonde's face. "why did you have to go and do something so troublesome? You could have just taken the bus" Shikamaru drawled out with a long yawn. "N-Naruto-kun are you alright? Did you hurt yourself landing" Hinata shyly stuttered out.
"guys, guys! I'm fine, imp okay really, I had to take the helicopter cus I was just cleared at the hospital and it was the fastest route here" Naruto shrugged nonchalantly, "and besides I had a parachute" he pointed his thumb over his back to the pool were his used parachute floated.
Sasuke was about to retort when he was violently shoved aside courtesy of a very pissed off Ino yamanaka, "where the hell have you been Naruto? I've been trying to reach you since last night, and you didn't pick up or return any of my calls"
"umm Ino-san, Naruto didn't pick up any of our calls either I think he must ha-" anything else the Hyuga heiress was going to say was cut short as Ino rounded her glare fully on her "STOP MAKING EXCUSES FOR HIM HYUGA!" Ino roared as she made to lounge at Hinata, luckily Naruto intercepted her path and grabbed her hands gently "Ino-chan, I'm sorry, had a thing with my dad last night and I was out cold since then till about an hour ago, I'm really sorry I missed your party" Naruto nervously apologized.
It almost seemed to work, for about a second ino stood still, her eyes covered by her blonde bangs, she seemed to be muttering something incoherently that none of the others could make out. "ino-chan are you o-" whatever he was going to say was cut short as he stumbled into the pool with a splash courtesy a violent shove by Ino.
A\N: and so it ends….for now that is, anyways tell me what you think via reviews…it's my first story so don't be too harsh . Anyways lemme know how you feel about the au, and also there will be no character bashing, Ino is just going through a phase. This fic is going to be action centric, with a splice of drama and romance, so please hang on to your lunch, strap in and enjoy the ride.
-Daveedace