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In some Naruto fanfics, I have found references to The Log as a source of reverence. For example, 8507778 Tales of Uzumaki Naruto by crazy james. I find it hilarious. I thought for sure that there might be some fic out there which laid out for my and others' amusement The Way of the Log. And upon searching for such - I couldn't find any. I thought SOMEONE would have done so at some point.
This work should in no way be taken as anything other than humor. I know that some may find some offense in the style and the wording and the possibility that I might be making fun of the Bible. I assure you I am not. This is my foray in to humor on this subject.
Also of note: I only wrote the Book of Senju one of the Psalms of the Log so far. I will need much help from all Naruto fans who might have a talent for writing such. I saw some in a fic somewhere which I can't find. Possibly a VFSnake fic? Anyway - I welcome messages with ideas for more things to add to this work.
Way of the Log: The Senju Scroll
Harken on to the word of the LOG.
At the beginning of the world, I grew and flourished. I provided shade to the weary and protection to the small creatures that sought shelter from the ravening predator.
Earth provided the nourishment so that I could become strong. Water provided the path for me to take the nourishment and so became my blood. Fire did cleanse unhealthy growths so that I could become renewed. Wind took my seed and spread it far and wide. Lightning struck and separated me from other parts of myself and allowed me to become what I am. I am the LOG.
For ages and aeons did I provide my body so that people could cook their food, make their tools, and find shelter from both predators and elements.
And a child was born. I blessed this child with the power to combine the elements needed to make me anew. And when this child grew and beget more children did the power to combine the elements flourish and so I could provide more shelter, tools, and nourishment to the people.
At one time, the power did not seem to breed true. This was taken to mean that the child without the power was not blessed. However, I am not so petty. At that time the power was not needed, and so I allowed it to lapse. The people became worried. But it was found that the child's child COULD call forth the power again. And so the people knew that I had not forsaken them.
In the deep reaches of time did the clans of people become practiced in the art of war. And at times my children and those they protected would become attacked. On one such occasion, did one of my children become endangered. And beset by many enemies did that one pray to me for guidance. And so I allowed my child to replace my body with his and move him out of danger. When the enemies' vision clear after their attack, they saw that my child was not dead upon the ground. He had escaped and their surprise allowed my child to defeat them, though there were many of them and only one of my children present.
When my child returned to his clan, he told of his experience and praised me. And so I allowed the child to teach others so that they too could bask in my protection thus.
Such was the way that my word was passed forth.
And others saw the protection that I provided and the warmth that I allowed and the nourishment I gave. And seeing my children basking in my protection did others learn their methods. And the others used many things with this method. The rocks among the hills. The tools amongst themselves. Even other people whom did not know of me. However, none were so protected as those that used my body when they asked for my help.
And soon my children became responsible for so many that one of them decided to hide them amongst my presence. And he called my body forth many times from the earth and allowed the leaves that are my hair and clothing to provide shade and protection from their enemies. This child, greatest amongst all my children, worked tirelessly, day and night, for weeks and weeks. And finally, when he was done, a great forest was all that my children's enemies could find when they searched for my children and those they protected.
I have protected many, and allowed many to live. Not only among my children and those they protect. Even among the creatures that fly through the air and crawl along the ground are those that I have protected and allowed to flourish. And in on such area of the forest that my children grew, did I allow the largest and the most vicious. These were placed in such a way that my children and those they protected could test themselves and learn to fight against their enemies. And my children took this area and cordoned it off. And they labeled it for what would come should the unpracticed come amongst my body there.
And though at times none of my children might have the power to call forth my body at will, the fact remains that I protect my children and those they protect. All that is required is that I am respectfully asked for aid. And I will provide my body for protection.
I am the LOG.