Chapter One: Mercenary Days
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I'm suffering from a lack of motivation and can't bring myself to work on my main stories even though I know what I want to write, so until then I will write what I feel like writing until I get my motivation back. Don't worry my other stories wont be abandoned.
With Naruto:
A young man with wild blonde hair and azure eyes could be seen walking down the paved bridge that led to the renown Vance family home. The man was tall with a figure that boasted lean compact muscle built for speed, yet could unleash significant strength if required. Upon the mans back rested a large cleaver-like blade, similar to a giant executioners sword.
The young man dressed in black pants with armoured boots, armoured gauntlets and a thick leather strap to carry the immense sword. His form was covered in a black travelling cloak to protect him from the elements.
His name was Naruto Uzumaki, his profession, a mercenary.
Although in truth he was more like a travelling sage than a mercenary. Once upon a time he was a promising shinobi of Konohagakure no Sato, but that all changed during the fourth great shinobi war.
Having been killed by Madara he expected everything to be over for him, instead he found himself having a deep and intelligent conversation with the Rikudo Sennin. It was then revealed to him that he was the reincarnation of the Sage's youngest son and possessed extreme physical powers and vitality. He also came to understand every aspect of chakra and learned to truly master the gift of the sage.
Having awakened his abilities, he once again took to battle with Madara and finally succeeded in cutting the mad man down. Once again things didn't end there as soon Sasuke challenged him to the rights of the Sage's title. Sasuke who had awoken the gift of the oldest brother and Naruto who wielded the powers of the younger brother battled it out until, at the end of the day only Naruto remained standing alive.
That day the cursed Uchiha line ended along with the war.
After that Naruto left the nations to travel the world and teach Ninshu to those he deemed worthy, while his dream of world peace he knew would never happen, he decided would do whatever he could to stop the tide of hatred.
His travels eventually led him to this strange land of warriors, a land whose sole monarch was decided upon the victor of a tournament. Said tournament was also for woman only and such much of the old hierarchy had fallen into decay and anarchy. Rebellions and strife plagued the land and Naruto saw an opportunity to pass on his teachings to those he saw fit.
Taking up the role of a mercenary and selling his services to the warring factions, Naruto had the chance to scope out the land and it's people and had gained a good observation of the situation. He even had the chance to pin-point out some potential recruits.
Currently though he was now in the service of Count Vance, a traditionalist and a firm believer in the old hierarchy, he detested the Queen's Blade tournament and the current ruling regime with a fierce hatred. It didn't help that he was now at war with the current queen.
That Queen being Aldra, a young teenager who recently shocked the world this year by winning the Queen's Blade tournament and ascending the throne. The young queen had a lust for power and a desire to conquer all who opposed her, thus her war with the old hierarchical government.
Recently Aldra had begun pushing into Vance family territory, assaulting his province with man, beast, and demon alike. The Vance family forces were out numbered and out matched and thus mercenaries like himself were hired to fight.
Honestly Naruto thought the whole thing was silly, a land whose ruler was judged by a bloody and violent tournament was a land that was not going to last very long, Kirigakure was a good example of how ascending to power through bloodshed was never a good permanent solution.
Coming to the end of the bridge he waited patiently as the guards began lowering the drawbridge allowing him to proceed to the palace. Before he could set foot on the palace grounds he was intercepted by a woman dressed in black regalia and armour, obviously a palace guard.
Woman warriors were quite numerous in this region, in fact the majority of warriors were woman and thus females held most of the power in the continent. Of course that didn't mean that there were no male warriors, just less of them.
"Halt, state your name and business stranger" spoke the armoured guard with a demanding tone, her left hand resting on the pommel of her broadsword that rested by her waist. She like nearly every woman he had seen in this land was amazingly attractive.
The women in this land were nothing like the lithe and slim kunoichi of his homeland. Woman in this land were physically fit with dense muscle hidden under their curvaceous forms, most sported large breast and some muscle mass and dressed in little clothing choosing the retain manoeuvrability over defence. Yet despite this they still remained attractive, sometimes it was hard to tell who looked better the lithe, smaller kunoichi or the tall, curvaceous and strong warriors of this land.
Naruto greeted the guard with a pleasant smile noting her glancing at the Kubikiriboucho resting on his back. "My name is Naruto Uzumaki, I'm a mercenary from Hinomoto here to answer the Counts call for hired blades" he spoke fluently in the regions native tone.
The woman looked him over again with a trained eye before nodding in acceptance. "Very well then, come with me" she said. The two began walking towards the castle with the guard leading the way.
"I must say I'm surprised I never expected a warrior from Hinomoto to come all the way over here for a single contract. Hinomoto is on the other side of the continent" she guard spoke up in curiosity, although Naruto knew she was prying for information.
"Well actually I left Hinomoto some time ago and have been wondering ever since, I was in the region when I read about a possible contract with the Vance family and so I made my way over here" he replied back politely yet still keeping up his cover of a wandering warrior.
The woman gave him an appraising look "I see, then you must have been in many battles then" she asked.
"Many more than I would have liked, but yes I have fought In more battles than I can count" he answered with a nod.
"Good. A Veteran warrior is exactly what we're looking for" she spoke casually, satisfied with his answer.
The two traversed the palace hallways for a little longer as their destination drew ever closer, the silence between them was no longer the uncomfortable silence of two strangers but rather the silence between two respectful warriors. Of course that moment didn't last long as a young blonde haired girl ran around the corner and slammed into Naruto, with a red-haired young woman following after her.
The young blonde girl was dressed in a fancy black silk dress and held a look of innocence in her eye's, while the young woman dressed in casual training garb of a soldier. Her face held a blank look, but Naruto could see resentment, sorrow and pain in her eye's.
Ignoring the guards gasp of "Lady Leina" he gave the young blonde a smile and reached down and offered her his hand which she gladly accepted with a bright smile.
"Are you alright little one" he spoke kindly.
She nodded her head happily "Yes, I'm sorry for running into you" she spoke.
"Oh it's alright. I'm Naruto what's your name?" he asked.
"Leina" she responded with a grin. Spotting his sword her eye's sparkled in glee "Are you a warrior?" she asked excitedly.
"Yes, actually I'm here to help Count Vance" he answered but was surprised when she gained a sad look.
"I've seen the wounded mercenaries like you come back, their always screaming in pain and sometimes they don't ever comeback. Aren't you scared you'll die or be hurt?" she asked sadly
"Everyone gets scarred at sometime but at the end of the day a warrior can never allow themselves to be defeated by fear. When you want something, or when an obstacle appears go at it with everything you have, never give up and never look back" he spoke kindly.
Leina smiled cheerfully and nodded at the kind mans words while taking them to heart, the red-head on the other hand gained a small ray of hope in her eye's as she understood what the mercenary was saying.
"Never give up, never look back. Go at any goal with everything I have and never be held back by fear" she though with a small smile. For the first time in her life she finally had a direction to guide herself.
With a wave the young Vance heiress ran off with her older sister leaving Naruto and the guard behind. Looking at the blonde swordsman with an appraising look she spoke her thoughts. "That was a very nice thing you did for the young lady, you're very wise for one so young".
Naruto shook his head "Nah that's just what I told myself when I was young and ever since then I've gone at everything with all I have".
Count Vance's Office:
"So do you understand what your mission?" asked Count Vance with a stern voice and a gaze that studied his every movement.
Count Vance was a middle-aged man with a greying hair and wore white regal robes denoting his nobility, he held a commanding and charismatic aura and held the posture of an experienced politician and warrior.
"Yes. Myself with the aid of another mercenary will go to southern forest and eliminate the giant menace that queen Aldra has unleashed upon your lands" Naruto recited the mission parameters.
"Good" The count nodded in satisfaction.
"Many have tried to killed the giant before but none have so far succeeded, please do be careful" Spoke the counts wife Maria Vance.
Maria Vance was a beautiful woman with flowing blonde hair and held the aura of a powerful warrior. She dressed in revealing armour that barely covered her curvaceous body, yet despite this her most attractive feature was her kind smile that graced her delicate face.
"Don't worry Lady Vance, I'm no stranger to difficult assignments and powerful foe's. I shall return victorious and in one piece or I shall not return at all" Naruto spoke confidently with power radiating in his words.
The count and countess nodded approvingly at the young mercenary.
"One more question please tell us the scope of your abilities, if your going to be in our employment for the foreseeable future we need to know where to assign you" The count asked.
"Very well" Naruto agreed. "I have skills in swordsmanship and hand-to-hand, along with skills with a bow. I have ability in blacksmithing and am knowledgeable in Alchemy and Enchanting. I can also perform assassinations and espionage if required although they're not my most preferred method" he answered.
In truth Naruto knew so much more but the count need not know that.
"Very good" the count responded before motioning for the guard to call the other mercenary in.
The door opened and in walked a muscular, mature looking woman with black hair in a ponytail and blue eyes behind glasses. The most distinguishing feature of the woman is her enormous bust which is restrained behind a tight, purple, apron-like dress. In her hands were two large, deadly looking spears. Naruto was slightly shocked, he had never seen a woman like her before. She towered over any other woman in his homeland and even the warriors of this land.
Tsunade and the kunoichi of the Akimichi clan were the only woman he knew that even came close to this warrior yet even they looked like frail sticks when compared to the mercenary before him. Heck this woman looked like she could snap Tsunade like a twig if she wanted, yet despite her intimidating appearance she held a kind and eager look on her face.
She smiled politely at him and spoke up "Hi My name is Cattleya and I guess we'll be partners from now on, I look forward to working with you".
And so happened the fated meeting between the sage and the giant slayer, a meeting that would form the strongest partnership the continent had ever seen.