This is a response to the challenge given by pokemaster12
Oh and I do not own Naruto
To say that Kirabi was bored was an understatement. The only reason he even accepted this job was so he could get out of Kumo for a while, because being the brother of the Raikage as well as the Jinchuuriki of the 8 tails means he is sort of restricted in what it is that even gets to do as jobs.
A simple escort mission he was told, of the ambassador to go and sign the treaty between Kumo and Konoha. Ah well, at least he could get some inspiration for his raps he mused.
Seeing the huge gates in front of him had been like a dream come true for him. He already started scribbling down notes in his black pocketbook for raps he carries around with him. Then it was the huge mountains with the Hokage's faces carved into them, further enlightening B as he soaked up all the sights. Although what started to aggravate his boredom was the discussions going on between the ambassador and the Hokage. Looking around the room all he saw was an endless grey of the council room he was in. Sighing, he just sat back into his chair and tuned out everyone around him and decided to go and visit a 'friend'
B's mindscape
"Yo, 8-01" exclaimed B to his Bijuu. Although looking at the giant ox's face he immediately became puzzled. He didn't think he had ever seen that reaction from his demon. Annoyance for his constant speaking in rap, as well as his continued upbeat personality. Maybe irritation. But he had never seen a look of pure rage upon his face.
"Hey 8, what's the date" (was it prevalent to mention that his rapping was awful. Because that is very important to everyone's annoyance).
The 8 tails just looked at him and in his deep voice just hissed out a few words. "The fox cries out." At this Kirabi just looked startled. Only Fox that B knew that the Ox knew was a 9 tailed one, which had apparently been killed 6 years beforehand. "Yo Ox-Y, what dya mean foxy? He dead right?" His Bijuu just looked at him like he was a moron. "No B. In fact, I'm quite sure he has been sealed. And right now I can hear his host. He is screaming out to the heavens. The chakra flux Im feeling definitely belongs to the 9 Tails." To this B just looked on in shock. Konoha had a Jinchuuriki, how could Kumo not know this? 'Hmm, this might be interesting to say the least. Maybe I should just shift my way out and have a look? It's not like these guys'll miss me.
Outside
Waking up from his internal monologue B just looked around subtly, where he inched close to the door and out of the room without anyone noticing, seeing as how the treaty was coming along nicely.
Walking down the roads of Konoha, B looked left and right to see if he could detect any Bijuu chakra being released. According to his internal friend, it was going wild all over the place. Stopping outside a large building B paused to think. In bold letters on a sign it said 'Academy'. 'Well, seeing as how it happened 6 years ago, I'm assuming that the host will be that age. Now, just to take a little peek inside.' Climbing a tree to get a good look inside one of the windows B saw a small blond haired child being laughed at by children inside one of the rooms. Apparently one of the instructors was insulting and degrading him. 'Now that's just not right. Even if he did mess something up, there's no need for this to happen. Actually, hang on, whisker marks? Just like the Gold and Silver brothers? Well, I guess I found me a Jinchuuriki.'
For the rest of the day B observed his brother by demon and he noticed quite a few things. One, he was being openly discriminated about, and two, the child was suffering, as he saw the same face on him that he once had himself before he changed his own life for the better. When the academy had finished, B followed the child around the village, and he was shocked at what he saw. Hurtful glares were cast upon him as he moved throughout the streets. He was spat on and had things thrown at him, while the blond haired boy just took it all in his stride. From this, B was thinking deeply. From all of his ridiculous hijinks in Kumo, as well as his perceived attitude, he was actually incredibly smart and analytical. And noticing the container of the leaf brought him onto a few ideas. Ideas that would work out for both the Cloud, and the child.
Later that day
It was easy to convince the other shinobi who were in charge of kidnapping the 3 year old Hyuuga heiress to not go through with it, as he revealed he had a bigger and more legal target that he would get personally, and would be of more benefit to Kumo. As he told them his idea, at first they were sceptical, they had been ordered to take the Hyuuga. But after finding out what he was after, they couldn't keep the smiles off their faces. They would be returning home with a much bigger catch than what they would have gotten originally.
And so this is where B found himself, in front of the apartment of the child he had followed for the majority of the day.
As he was about to make his move, a voice sounded out from behind him.
Cursing, as he thought he had been found out, he was shocked to discover the 3rd Hokage himself standing there with a smile on his face. Now, having quite possibly the most powerful shinobi to ever walk the face of the earth, as well as the most respected standing before him, B knew that he had to be as respectful as he possibly could. Because even though he had full control over his Bijuu, he knew that in the end, he would possibly be killed in a fight against the fabled 'God of Shinobi'.
"Well Kumo-san, I see you've found your way to the humble abode of our village pariah, Naruto Uzumaki" spoke Hiruzen Sarutobi in a kind an aged voice. "Now, I wonder what someone like you would want with someone like him, hmm?"
"Well, Hokage-dono, I, er, was erm, intrigued by him, if you catch my meaning. Sir." Now was really not the time to talk in his patented style.
"Oh really? And it wouldn't have something to do with taking the Leaf's Jinchuuriki and converting him to Kumo's cause now would it?" This was where the legend came from. The legend of the Professor. B looked worried and started to try and explain himself, "Well, Hokage-dono, I was just trying to…" "Now that's a pity you know. Seeing as how he would be much better off there. Happier I suppose. Aren't Jinchuuriki in Kumo supposed to be revered and honoured above all else barring the Raikage? I mean, if someone were to take this civilian out of Konoha to live a greater life. Who am I to stop you?"
B looked confused at this, before the Hokage smiled a sad smile and said, as he walked off, "It would make this old man happy if someone would take his surrogate grandson away from his pain, and turned his life into something good." He stopped and turned towards the Kumo-nin. "However, I would like to keep in contact with him, and for him to return someday to claim his inheritance, and for me to see him again. Hypothetically speaking of course." With that he turned a corner and vanished into the darkness.
Kirabi just stood there for a while, contemplating the old legend's blatant way of saying 'I know what you're trying to do, I have always known you would try to take him so go ahead and make him happy or I'll rip out your spleen'. He shuddered but realised that all he has to do now is convince him to leave willingly and Kumo will be that much stronger. And it'll be legal.
Hopping onto his balcony, he quickly opened the window and snuck in, where he casually walked up to the sleeping form of the child and shook him gently awake. Sitting down on a pulled up chair he waited for the child to wake. When he did, he pounced and covered his mouth to quench the inevitable scream from his small mouth. "Yo kiddo, gonna listen, cos it'll be good, as I got a proposition."
Weirdly for the child, he actually understood this strange man and nodded his head in consent.
"Hey, kiddo, whets your name?"
"Naruto Uzumaki sir" shook the boy. "Um, so what do you want to tell me? Your not going to hurt me are you?"
B shook a little with rage at this before he calmed himself. "Do you have a dream, something to make your life gleam?" Naruto cocked his head for a bit, with narrow eyes. "Well, I did want to be a shinobi. But at the academy they said a good for nothing demon should never be a shinobi."
B shook his head in disgust. "You ain't no demon lil bro. You have a foxy one sealed inside though."
"Wait! The 9 Tailed Fox! So that's why they hate me" cried Naruto. Before B put a hand on his shoulder and said, "Yeah lil bro, I have one too, so I'm the same as you. How would you like to be respected for you, and be a Shinobi too?"
"Really?" whispered Naruto. "But, what about Hokage-jiji. Did he say this would be alright?"
B decided to just tell him there and then. "Naruto. He said I can take you with me to Kumo. All he asks is for you to stay in touch, so come on, don't say no. People like me and you, there is no hate, instead we're respected for our fate. So no 'demon die' or any of that. Kay?"
Naruto just nodded his head. He knew it was a gamble in the end. He could not trust this stranger, and if he tells the truth he'll end up regretting it for the rest of his life. Or if his original suspicions were correct, and they usually were, and he still says no, then this guy could still hurt him right there and then. But then again, he did have on a different headband than all the other ninja around. As well as his clothing and skin colour is completely different. Plus, he'd heard vaguely of the village Hidden in the Clouds. So, with suspicions still on alert. He nodded his head quickly to show his consent to a now widely smiling Kirabi.
At Kumo, 5 days later
Leaving behind the village was one of the best things to happen to Naruto Uzumaki. He was discretely moved out of the village without anyone noticing. And after about a half an hour walk (where he was carried by B) he met up with the waiting members of the delegate from Kumo, who all smiled kindly at him. Naruto, not knowing too much, just gave a small smile back to them, before they just continued onwards at steady 'jog'. In order to make Naruto feel more comfortable with the group, they each conversed with him. Each member was really friendly towards him, leading him to come to a conclusion. B was right all along. By taking a gamble and moving forwards instead of retreating into a shell, Naruto had taken a step towards happiness. And he was loving every minute of it.
Of course this didn't stop him from almost freaking out when they finally made it into Kumo. B had already sent a messenger bird back to Kumo a few hours previously, then when it came back the group was ordered to go straight to the council chambers. It was here that Naruto was to be found now.
Standing in front of the Raikage and the council was the Head Jounin in charge of the mission. As it was his mission, he was the one to give the report.
"Now, Arnui mind telling us why you have not come back with the Hyuuga heiress?" sneered one council member.
Arnui, the Head Jounin in charge, just looked on with a smirk as he called out "Naruto come here." As Naruto stepped forward, Arnui just said simply, "We found something better."
The Raikage jumped in. "What could be better than a year of planning to gain a Kekkai Genkai?"
He looked on at the Raikage. A dark skinned, blond haired man with a huge amount of muscle. "I brought you a Jinchuuriki."
These simple words just left everyone gobsmakced. Before the Raikage just looked at the small child in concentration, feeling that he recognised him from somewhere. "Hmm, the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki? Yes, I can see the whisker marks. But, tell me boy, what's your name?" he growled out at the end.
"N-Naruto Uzumaki sir" he squeaked out. To which everyone in the council chamber just looked at him. All were thinking the same thing. 'Uzumaki.' Then the Raikage broke out into raucous laughter before asking "So why are you here then Naruto?"
"Because B said that I'd be treated well here. I-I didn't live that well back at home. Everyone was meant to me and tried to hurt me. I really wanted to be a shinobi too, but then B came to me, and said that Konoha wouldn't want me to become a ninja. And if they did, it would only be bad enough to get me killed. So when he asked if I wanted to come with him, I agreed."
Heads turned to a relaxed B, who had a huge grin on his face. "So Bro, like what I got yo?" The kage in question glanced at him for a second before letting a satisfied smile on his face. "Oh yes B I really do. I presume that you will want to train him B?" Said man nodded his head. "Well that's that then. We'll just get things sorted out then with the kid and that'll be that. Seeing as how he's technically a civilian, we have a legal loophole to have him, so this works out much better than having those eyes! Meeting Adjourned!"
2 Years later
Naruto dodged a punch from his sensei/brother, before back peddling and rushing to perform a sweeping kick. His senses screamed at him to move swiftly away before B stomped him into the ground. Swivelling away from him, Naruto jumped backwards before making hand seals for a jutsu "Wind Style: Great Breakthrough" he yelled out before B thrust himself into the air to avoid it, where he threw a few shuriken at his student, only for his to repeat the jutsu and thrust the weapons back at him. B cursed as he felt naruto whiz by him only for him to turn around and get smacked in the face by a wind infused punch.
B looked over at Naruto as he righted himself on the floor, before he activated his Version 1 chakra cloak and put it into 2 tails, motioning towards Naruto to attack him as his student activated his own 2 tailed state. For about 5 minutes this went on before A just yelled out for them to stop.
Over the past 2 years, Naruto had gone from strength to strength. Finding out that his natural chakra reserves at age 6 exceeded most Chuunin made A and B smirk as sensei's for their new student. B was his main trainer, but A wanted to at least have another partially sane Jinchuuriki to work with. This coincidentally did not work out to well. While he never turned out exactly like B, he did take things a bit too extreme like A did. He was incredibly hot headed and like A, decided that sometimes the door was too far away to walk through. While he didn't jump through walls like the Raikage, he did demolish many a window. Enough so that A decided that his office didn't need glass anymore. Plus, Naruto had a slightly sadistic side, as well as an intense hate towards anything Konoha related. The only ones that were stopping him from pleading B to unleash a Tailed Beast Bomb upon the village was his jiji and the ramen owners that had looked out for him anytime they could. But for an 8 year old child that has power to rival Chuunin in battle, that didn't really spell out too well for Konoha shinobi.
When A thrust chakra paper into his hand and told him what to do with it he was shocked to find out that he possessed not only the most deadly element, but also the most rare. He still remembered when his occasional student asked if it was possible to recreate the Lightning Armour with wind, A looked on and said maybe but he'd have to try to find out how himself because it would require full mastery over the 5 stages of elemental manipulation (A/N just run with it. I'm saying as an example that for water manipulation it would be drench a leaf completely as stage 1. Stage 5 would be drawing water out of the air like the Nidaime. Only superhuman control would allow for theism, and I'm saying that A has achieved stage 5 of lightning. Cos he's freaking awesome).
So he attempted to slash a leaf with the aid of the greatest training jutsu that had helped his own lightning training. The use of Shadow Clones. From week 1. From that first week both of his sensei's did not let up in his training. He was hospitalised many times, but Naruto didn't care. He was getting strong and that was all that mattered to him at that point. He ended up completing the 1st stage and had just finished the 2nd stage 3 weeks previous. The 3rd stage was to split a large boulder in half cleanly and smoothly with one slash of wind chakra, and for him it was hard. But with the wind element principles helping him, he had begun to incorporate wind into his taijutsu. This inevitably made him move faster and his punches to hurt like hell. Not only this, but one time he released wind through his punch during a training session with B, and it ended up causing a multitude of slashes to appear on his face. If it wasn't for the Hachibi inside him he would be scarred from it. A shuddered at this. Once he mastered the 5th stage, and he knew that he would eventually. Having someone as talented and determined as Naruto as a student had thrown impossibilities out of the window and proceeded to pound it into the ground before stealing it. Nobody said that something was impossible to Naruto. Because in the end he always succeeded. B had also tried teaching him his sword style and he was getting there slowly but surely. Again, with Shadow Clones learning muscle memory, he was doing it. Even though he could only wield 3 out of the 7 perfectly, B was happy with the results. He had also started on his Bijuu control. Naruto still remembered meeting his parents and the fox. While meeting his parents who were inside his seal was a bit perplexing for Naruto, he didn't complain in the end. He talked with them for a bit, before they got angry towards Konoha for their injustice towards their son, as they looked into his memories. And while b had seen Naruto being abused slightly, he wasn't there to witness his 4th birthday. This made Kushina Uzumaki cry with Naruto for a long while before she calmed down a bit. In the end Minato Namikaze, his father, adjusted the seal to allow for easier drawing of the chakra, and Kushina tied down the foxes will while a still partially innocent Naruto assimilated with his own darkness.
Later, when Naruto talked about what happened B just said "S'easier for a child to defeat the darkness than an adult." While A just sat there and laughed at the message of thanks from the Yellow flash.
Back to the match at hand though; A walked up to Naruto, who looked exhausted after fighting in his Bijuu cloak for so long. Yet, by the smile on his Raikage's face, then it was completely worth it.
"Congratulations Naruto Uzumaki. Genin of Kumogakure."
So I'm making Naruto slightly intelligent in this. Im thinking that at age 6 he's going to be at his first stage for his idiotic mask, so he would actually be like this (although slightly OOC).
Also, I really struggled with B's character, but then I thought that he's going to have to try and make it in layman's terms for a 6 year old abused child, so it may have ended up working in the end. For the next chapters, I think when they're alone with each other then B can drop his mask fully so he won't rap when he is with Naruto.
Also, before you flame about him being too trusting when he meets B for the first time, just recall that he's an emotionally stunted 6 year old who has next to no friendly human contact. Of course he's going to want to follow him! And if anyone goes on about him being too strong, just remember that Kakashi was a shinobi at age 6, and Itachi was an ANBU captain and Jounin at 13, so this is still a possible outcome given the circumstances. Now, he's not going to be a freaking God or anything, but he is a prodigy, not only that but he has capable teachers and is learning to harness the power of his Bijuu. So mega powerful, but only with what he could be given circumstances.
Okay, every other story I had ongoing is now on hiatus. Im sticking with this one for now. Oh, and expect to have at least weekly updates, so enjoy.
Til next time
