Disclaimer: I don't own the Naruto characters. I'm just using them as my puppets for this storyline. However, the original characters in fact belong to yours truly. Enjoy!
Naruto: Mark of the Arashi Kanji Clan!
Chapter One: The Mission
The memory was fresh in his head. The day he saw Sasuke for the first time in two and a half years. And sure, he lost, but Naruto and Sakura still believed that there was hope for him. All they wanted was to bring Sasuke back from the clutches of Orchimaru But each and every day; Naruto knew that Sasuke plunges further into the darkness. And although this was in the back of his head, Naruto still believed. Many call it foolish, including his mentor Jiraya, but Naruto could care less. He was determined bring him back. No matter what.
"Naruto," a familiar women voice called while knocking on the door. Naruto instantly recognized the voice. "Sakura, "he responded, opening the door to see Sakura in her usual outfit. "What has you knocking on my day this early in the morning?" "Lady Tsunade instructed me to come get you for some mission. Get dressed and hurry up. I don't think Lady Tsunade will be pleased at us if we're late."
With that, Naruto quickly changed into his usual outfit and after twenty minutes, Naruto walked out the door with Sakura.
Soon, they arrived at the Hokage's residence and entered the building. Once they arrived in her room, they quickly noticed Shikamaru Nara, Rock Lee, Sai, and Kiba Inuzuka present. They were a moment of silence as Shizume stood aside the Hokage, who looked rather impatient.
"Grandma Tsunade," Naruto broke the silence, "what's with all of us being here?" Tsunade just sighed before speaking. "Well, I've gotten help messages from almost every ninja village."
"Why would all those villages request help?" Sakura asked politely. "It's probably just some stupid mission requiring an escort or something, "pondered Naruto. "If that's the case, I'm not doing it. You can try to talk me into it but I'm not doing it." "Naruto," Sakura stated angrily, hitting Naruto in the back of his head.
"Sakura," Naruto grunted while placing his right hand on top of the back of his head. "Why would just once listen to what Lady Tsunade says you idiot," Sakura fiercely responded. "Don't flatter yourself," Kiba added. "An old dog will never learn new tricks."
"Better watch your mouth Kiba, the last time you fought, I defeated you and that little mutt," Naruto responded. "What did you say about Akamaru?"
"That's enough," Lady Tsunade stated.
The once bickering ninja suddenly stopped and put their differences aside.
"Well, before I was interrupted, I was saying that the Hidden Waterfall, Snow, Grass, and Star Village went under attack by a bandit of missing nun from an unknown underground village."
How it is possible that all these villages have went under attack by these secret fighters without being caught," Lee asked. "Yeah, this sounds like some serious stuff," added Shikamaru.
Lady Tsunade stood up from her chair and simply nodded to what they both stated.
"It seems that these attackers range from your age group. All of them are extremely dangerous and their motives are unknown. However, it's a rumor that they seek the Bloodstone, which rest in the Rock Village. The Bloodstone is a powerful stone and if the user uses the right justu, that stone can become a hazard to the entire world."
"What is this group called," Sai stated.
"They like to call themselves the Arashi Kanji Clan. They conduct themselves like wolves. They attack together. Apparently, they are not only missing nun-but there are international criminals. Now, I've bought all six of you to take part of this mission. Listen up carefully. Your mission is to effectively stop the Arashi Kanji Clan before they can capture the Bloodstone. Track them down, follow their every move. So Naruto Uzumaki, Shikamaru Nara, Rock Lee, Sakura Haruno, Sai and Kiba Inuzuka, I won't accept failure this time. Shikamaru will be the leader of this mission and that's final."
"What a drag," Shikamaru sighed, stroking his long black hair.
If the Arashi Kanji Clan succeeds with their plans, it would be bad news. Understand!"
"Yes ma'am," everyone stated in unison. "You're leave at nightfall," Shizune added. "And to get an idea on whom your enemies are going to be like, here are their profiles. You will find this most useful."
As she threw the profiles on the table, the six quickly took a look at them carefully. They noticed that the Arashi Kanji Clan's statistics were off the charts. They all noticed one would seem to have Kage like stats.
"Lady Tsunade, who is this guy,"Naruto asked out of curiosity.
"I forgot to tell you. Out of all of them, that guy is the one to watch out. That's Toshihiro Shadou. And what I've been told about him, you better stay on your guard at all times."
"Yeah right," Naruto arrogantly beamed. "I bet once I met him, I'll totally cream him. He'll never forget the name Naruto Uzumaki. Believe it!"
"I doubt that Naruto. This guy is the real guy. Besides, rumor has it that his intelligence in genjustu and tajustu and that once you're caught in his genjustu, it's like been in an illusion of hell!"
"An illusion…of hell?"
"Yes Naruto," Sakura chimed. "Lady Tsunade has reliable sources so if she says so, that's law."
"And don't be such an idiot please," Shikamaru added with his back leaning against the wall.
"This meeting is adjoined, consider yourself dismissed," said Shizune.
And so, the six ninja slowly walk out of the room as Tsunade seems worked up.
"Do you think there'll complete the mission Lady Tsunade," Shizune added once everyone left the room. Tsunade just slumped in her chair. "I hope so," she finally answered.
Notes:
That's the end of the first chapter. Kind of shorter then I intended.
As for my other stories, expect the second chapters of both KOF: Story of the Hero Team and KOF TRON. And be on the lookout for chapter three of SF: FFTF.
Until next time, later!
