Valor, Honor, and Love

Author Notes: This is a new fanfic I created out of random boredom but I liked how it was going so I decided to expand on it. I have no beta reader so bear with me if I screwed up a word or two, and I hope that this one will turn out good.

random object flies in Oh yeah, um, I do not own Naruto at all, if so, it would not be a pretty sight. All characters made by me have no official copyright, but if you do like something you see, please tell me that your using it, that's all I ask.


Konoha Outskirts….

"THEY'VE BREACHED OUR LAST LINES!" Two lone figures stood in the clearing with grim faces as the earth began to tremble and shake. One of the figures looked down at the bundle in his arms while the other glared at the two large charging shadows, towering over the trees with ease while a small group of shinobi watched on with fear.

"Sandaime , can't we help Hyozan-sensei and Yondaime-sama?"

"I'm afraid there is little we can do, those two are the greatest shinobi of Kon-no, they are the greatest shinobi of all the lands, they are the only ones who can do this…"Both men turned to the other as the two shadows jumped into the moonlight to reveal two of enormous size with terrifying bloodlust emanating from the larger of the pair. Every pair of eyes were glued to the nine swaying tails behind the dark orange fox as the beast glared at the two lone figures, as if they were defying the fox with their presence. A gasp from the Sandaime brought the group's attention to the other fox in time to see seven long ice white tails swirling around followed by giant icy mist that surrounded the entire fox's body.

Do you think that just you two can stop us when your puny shinobi couldn't? The voice was thick with bloodlust and anger, coming from the larger dark orange fox with immense chakra radiating from the beast's body. Even Sarutobi felt himself choking on the thick aura of bloodlust despite his still present power that remained in his aging bones.

Move now, our rage will not be quenched mortals until you return what was lost to my nii-san…Ice formed with each word that was spoken as the ground became cold, the air dropped to freezing temperatures and the words chilled Kakashi to his core. Kyubi was the greatest and most powerful of the nine demon lords yet the arctic white fox with just seven tails seemed to be just as strong as Kyubi as his clear grey eyes fixed themselves on the group for a moment before switching to the two figures.

"We can't allow that to happen Nanabi, whatever wrong has been done to Kyubi can be talked out…" Moonlight danced across the figure's body to reveal white hair and deep dark grey eyes, a simple long grey cloak adorned the man's body as his gaze fixed itself onto the arctic fox.
"There is no need for us to fight Kyubi, do not force us to kill you…" Blonde hair spiked up all around crowned the second figure in a golden halo while his white cloak fluttered in the growing wind. Cerulean blue eyes stared back at Kyubi as his whole body tensed up while his partner nodded to him with sadness in his eyes.

Too late for that…My haigusha has been taken…and I desire…I desire…BLOOD!!!

Konoha must burn in retribution!!! Kakashi and Sarutobi tried their best but they could not withstand the immense chakra that surged through the entire area as both foxes growled with foam building up at their mouths.

"Then you leave us with no choice, Kuchiyose no jutsu!" Both men flashed through their hands before slamming the ground with incredible might and the two foxes charged forward to find a giant wall of ice in their path. Kyubi smirked as his tails lit up with flames before crashing down through the wall as Nanabi's own tails swayed in the air, creating thousands of ice shards that rained down on the two figures without end.

"SHUMO RYU TATE!!!" The ice spikes exploded on contact with the shield and the shield fell to reveal two of the largest summons ever to have existed. Gamabunta, the toad boss, matching Kyubi in size with his large blue jacket on and his ever handy pipe still in his mouth, was beneath the blond haired man. Beside him, was the gigantic shape of the dragon king himself, covered from head to claw in white scales, shining crystal armor was on his shoulders and legs with his long grey mane fluttering in the air. His piercing sea green eyes gazed over the combatants and their spectators before fixing themselves on the two foxes who were both smiling as their chakras began to merge together to form a large aura. "Kyubi, Nanabi, you have made a mistake in attacking this village…"

"Hmph, don't waste your breath on those two…look at their eyes.

"I see…" More and more of the combined auras filled the air as the dragon reared his head back while inhaling air as Gamabunta went through a quick set of seals, unaware of Nanabi's presence behind him until it was almost too late. Ice streaked towards Gamabunta who jumped up into the air where Kyubi was waiting for him with flames surrounding two of his tails and he slammed them down upon Gamabunta sending the frog boss hurtling down to Nanabi's waiting spikes of ice.

Ahhhhhh….roasted frog on a spit, a rare delicacy….

"SHUMO NAMI!" A giant wave of ice slammed down upon the ice spikes in time for Gamabunta to land on a soft patch of snow as Ryuo rolled away to avoid the nine tails that crashed down on his former spot sending all manner of elements shooting through the ground. Gamabunta, we have to buy Arashi and Hyozan time for them to finish their jutsu, we cannot fail! Frozen trees began to bombard Ryuo as Gamabunta fired off a round of water balls at Kyubi who blocked most of them with four of his tails. The small group watched on with fear as the four titans battled it out without holding back, ice shards, water blasts, flames and lightning, every minute they had to move to avoid flying debris which totaled the surrounding forest. It was during one tricky dodge that Kakashi noticed the two small bundles in the men's' arms at the same time that the purple haired girl next to him did.

"Sandaime-sama, they can't be-"

"Kakashi, do not interfere," Tears streamed down the man's face as Kakashi bit back his own tears as both foxes jumped back to stare down their weary opponents. Gamabunta was enduring the numbing cold that had been sneaking up his spine while Nanabi shook off the annoying bruises it had received from the frog boss. Ryuo himself was missing much of his armor during his combat with Kyubi who had a hard time shaking off the white dragon's massive ice attacks as he had called out his full power to match Kyubi's. "It is the only way…"

"Hyozan-san, please!"

"Anko-kun, Arashi is right, we must do this…"

I may be consumed by my bloodlust, but….I thank you for not holding back on us Gamabunta, Ryuo… But…I cannot let the crime that Konoha has committed be ignored! Deep red chakra exploded out of Kyubi's body while a chilling white aura of chakra surged out from Nanabi's tails to surround its entire body.

You two alone are no match for us…Admit defeat or we shall destroy you…Arashi turned to Hyozan who tucked the bundle in tight before nodding to him and they both appeared on top of their respective summons. My nii-san will get his vengeance…

"Konoha is our home…the home of my son, my friends, their friends…I will not stand by and let you destroy them out of vengeance…."

Then there is no need for words, let us FIGHT! Nanabi shot forward to strike at Gamabunta and Arashi when two large ice blasts slammed Nanabi down hard while Kyubi found himself being stabbed by a million tiny knives. Even with his incredible healing powers Kyubi still felt pain ripple throughout his body despite it. So this is the might of the Kīroi Senkō no Konoha, I might not succe-no, I have to get my revenge!

DIE!!!!!!!! Long tendrils of crimson red chakra exploded out in all direction causing Kakashi to grab the girl beside him and jump back to avoid one nasty looking spike tendril. Two more almost skewered the Sandaime and Rin if not for the large blast of ice mixed together with wind that had come from Arashi and Hyozan. Both men began to perform the same set of seals while Ryuo's large ice cage surrounded Kyubi and Nanabi with freezing winds swirling inside of it slowing down even Kyubi's own body although his chakra tendrils continued to fight against the prison, aided by Nanabi's own ice spikes.

"Hurry up! My prison will not contain them forever!"

"Almost there!" No sooner had those words left Arashi's lips when both Kyubi and Nanabi shot out of the prison and straight towards the nearest fighter, Arashi himself, too busy with his seals to notice the attack until it was almost upon him just as a flash of white silver shot past his eyes. No one else out of the entire area had that kind of speed. Speed that matched the great Kīroi Senkō no Konoha's well known speed. Speed that was born of miracles, dreams, and hope without worry. Speed that let Hyozan appear in their path. Speed which allowed him to finish his final seal before anyone else could blink.

"SHIKI FUJIN!" Kyubi's entire body glowed before he began to shrink down in size without losing an ounce of his power or aura despite his shrinking size. Behind Hyozan stood a large spirit covered in head to toe with robes of black and white, both of its arms deep inside of Hyozan's back holding onto a shimmering white sphere.

"Hyozan, we were supposed to do it together!"

"Gomen Arashi, but I have already lost too much…the least I can do, is save you from making my mistake…" Arashi, you've still got a family left, Konoha needs their Kīroi Senkō no Konoha, and Kakashi needs his sensei…At the same time, Nanabi stared at the shrinking form of Kyubi while bowing his head down to the elder youkai.

Nii-san, I will not let this go unpunished…

No, do not fight anymore imoto, you must take my place... The whole area grew silent as Nanabi stared at her older brother in surprise, who had earlier been willing to let his bloodlust consume him just to destroy Konoha. Everyone else shared in her surprise as Kyubi turned to Arashi as Hyozan's body began to pale while the spirit stopped pulling out the sphere for a moment. Kīroi Senkō no Konoha, I am sorry it had to come to this…

"I too am sorry that this had to happen…" For the first time in all of history, Kyubi, the legendary nine-tailed fox feared for his power and anger, destroyer of entire lands with just a swipe of his tail, was crying. Each tear that fell onto the ground was not alone as even Sarutobi felt tears coming down his own cheeks even as Kyubi's small form was sucked up into the small bundle. At long last, the air grew silent except for the soft cries coming from both kitsune and human with Hyozan laying flat on his back with his fading eyes looking up at the calm night sky.

"Arashi…don't waste this chance…for…..my sake…" Hyozan's face grew paler by the second as Anko ran forward to his side while Nanabi just stood there in thought. Forgive me my koibito, I will see you sooner than we thought….

"Hyozan-sensei, please don't die!" Tears streamed down her cheeks more than anyone else as Hyozan smiled at her the best he could. Kakashi was at her side doing the best he could to comfort her despite Hyozan's fading life. I can't loose you…I don't want to live alone anymore! "You can't die Hyozan-sensei, I can't live alone in that hell anymore!"

"Anko-chan…this is….my…choice…a thousand…souls…is….worth…more…than….just….one…" His breath was hoarse, heavy, sluggish, and his body felt numb despite the warm night air. Small ice crystals formed around them with Ryuo's own tears falling down to form them as Gamabunta lower his own head while letting out a single croak. Soon the entire forest was filled with the mournful croaks of frogs and toads alike as Hyozan closed his eyes. "I…have…one…last…request…Nanabi…."

I will do what you ask of me mortal, not for you, but for Kyubi-nii-san.

"Arigatou….Nanabi-sama…………take………..care……of….my…….son………" With one last breath Hyozan stroked Anko's cheek before his entire body grew still and silent. No one moved. No one spoke. Not even the bundles made a sound. Gamabunta put his pipe to his lips but did not light it. Ryuo let out a single roar that did not stop. Sarutobi whispered a prayer to Kami. Anko cried out without a care. Kakashi sat beside her with his mask pulled down in reverence. Rin cried into Arashi's chest while holding the small bundle that Kyubi had been sealed into. All of the earth cried out at once with them. Nanabi herself stared down at the bundle before her with Hyozan's last wish fresh in her mind. Staring back at her was a small child, not even a day old, soft white hair on his head with both eyelids opening just a crack to look up at the great being.

Konoha village gates…..

All of Konoha had begun to rejoice when their shinobi returned home victorious but as soon as they saw the body of Hyozan being carried in, they all grew silent. From the smallest genin to the elder former shinobi, even those out in the field and those who had long since turned their backs to Konoha, they all paused for a moment and dropped whatever they were doing just to return to Konoha. To return back home even if for some just to visit, to attend the funeral. For that day forward, would be known as the day that Konoha's Hyozan no Gin Tsume, friend to all, and brother to Arashi. A soul that had never backed down, one that had fought alongside him against two great kitsunes without fear. A soul that had given up his light……To protect the home, the people, and the friends that he loved.


Author Notes: Thank you for reading, and please review. Again, thank you.