The Return of The Summons' Apprentice
I am sorry I don't update often. I also apologize for the crap first chapter. Unfortunately I am not that good at writing dialogue. sorry. Anywho, ENJOY!
It has been exactly seven years and 360 days. Naruto began as a young child and has not seen Konohagakure since his birthday seven years and 360 days ago. The summons had found common ground in this boy and his growth was astounding. From the day he left, Naruto put everything he had into his training. Of all the things that Hiruzen had given him, this was the only thing he could use every day. Naruto greatly missed Sarutobi, but Kakashi and Jiraiya visited now and then. In those long years, Naruto grew up in a harsh but loving environment. The many summons trained him mercilessly. But when they weren't training, the summons showed him love and compassion that he would not have gotten back in the village. The one thing they couldn't instill in Naruto was the loyalty of a true shinobi. He was very loyal to his friends and precious people, but not growing up in the village left a void where his loyalty should have been. This didn't mean he wouldn't be loyal, it just meant that he needed to become loyal. Now, 5 days from his return, Naruto was ready, to face his village, Sarutobi, and the rest of the world.
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"Naruto, we have trained you for 8 years now. After contacting Sarutobi, you are to leave in four hours. You will be given housing and be placed on a genin team. I believe it is Kakashi's team; you are going to be with the Uchiha and Haruno. With this training, you are at jonin level but we want you to conceal your abilities as much as possible. Now, I give you your last gift from the summons. Chose a summon scroll and prepare to leave. All of them are options for you but you must only choose one." And with those last words from Enma, Naruto rose, took a scroll, and walked away.
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(He was reverse summoned into the surrounding forests of Konohagakure)
I am so glad to be back. I finally get to see Jiji again. As wonderful as the Summon's world is, I miss the vast forests and bustle of the markets. Naruto was racing through the trees on his way to the village. Today was October tenth, the day of the festival and his birthday. He arrived at the village gates and was met by the guards; after showing his papers, Naruto raced to the Hokage tower.
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"Come in" called Sarutobi. These last years had been hard on the old man, but he was as strong as ever and still fighting paperwork. "Hokage-sama, it is a pleasure to see you again." " I am afraid I do not recognize you, so whom do I have the pleasure of reacquainting myself with?" ; "I am hurt ojii, how could you not recognize your favorite student?"
"Naruto, . . . NARUTO! You are back, I am so glad to see you well my boy, and with a summon scroll no less. I hope that the village is everything you remember." ; "I am glad to say it is not what I remember but non the less, I missed it. Sow how is the war on paperwork going?" commented Naruto. "I am losing no matter what i do, but none of this, you have been away for eight years, and you have grown as it it were ten. Tell me of your many adventures." said Hiruzen.
"Well, it started off with me learning about the summons and the summon's world. Apparently there are way more summons out there than our modern world has summoners. We have lost many, such as the cat, the boar, and the bird. But the world they live in is unlike any other. Every summon's specific land is unique and the land itself moves. One day the monkeys share a border with the toads, and the next, the dogs." rambled Naruto. "And my training was boring at first. I learned many languages and history. It was essentially an academy just for me, and I learned much more there than I would have here. Because of this, I have excellent Chakra control. The vast amount I usually hold normally makes genjutsu impossible, but I was trained so hard and well, that I have enough control to cast almost any genjutsu. But as you know, I am not a big genjutsu user. After my "academy days", I was put through the most brutal and diverse training. I trained and learned with all 14 of the summons' bosses and have mastered almost every style of summon taijutsu. Seeing as I was gifted with large chakra pools, they saw fit to drain them daily, teaching me multitudes of ninjutsu. Some of the trickier ones they had Kakashi and Jiraiya help me with. In the end, I mastered everything they wanted of me and more."
"Onto the pressing topic, the fox. I can control the fox up to four tails. I have not been able to break past that, but at least it does not burn my skin off like the first times I tried. I also understand that I am not yet a shinobi of the Leaf. I assume you want to test me?" questioned Naruto.
"Yes, as much as I believe you will succeed in any situation, I must get a handle for your abilities. And another thing, what are your chakra affinities?" called Sarutobi. "Well my affinity is for wind, and in a very powerful way, but I have a few surprises for you." replied Naruto. " I am sure you do. Well seeing as this is done with, go home. It has been a while and your new apartment is waiting. Enjoy the festival and expect to see me within the week regarding your test." Naruto nodded. "Thank you sensei. I am glad to be back." Naruto started to leave but not before the old man could smile.
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Naruto was walking the streets back to his apartment and taking in the sites. It has been eight years since I've seen these places, walked down these roads, and seen these people. I wonder if Teuchi and Ayame remember me? thought Naruto as he walked over to the ramen stand. As he sat down, Ayame walked over. "Welcome to Ichiraku's, how may I help you today?" ; "I haven't had ramen in eight years, so I would like a very large bowl of your best please." replied Naruto. "Coming right up sir." Has it been that long that people don't remember me at all? I will have to make an impact. "One large miso ramen! Enjoy." she said. "Thank you Ayame. Tell Teuchi his cooking is as great as ever." replied a smiling Naruto. "And just how do you know us?" Ayame asked. "It has only been eight years since I last ate here." said the blond ninja.
Blond hair, blue eyes, whisker marks, WHISKER MARKS! "TEUCHI! Get in here, Naruto is back!"
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Naruto spent the next week observing more than anything else. But having just come from the summons' world, he was somewhat short on supplies. Naruto went to the forge and bought the weirdest supplies. He had the usual kunai and shuriken kit, but he also bought a very large sword, a set of grey and red uniforms, scrolls, and weights; lots and lots of weights. Now adequately supplied, Naruto left to return his new goods. He changed into his new garbs, strapped on his sword and sealed away the weights. Not a usual seal, but one that still allowed the original mass to be felt. Wearing his multitudes of "fun", Naruto set off.
Later that week; Naruto used the Body Flicker jutsu to arrive in the Hokage tower. "Please tell the Hokage I am here" he said to the secretary. "Of course, one moment please. . . . He is ready to see you." and with that Naruto walked into the office.
"Hokage-sama. I am ready for the assessment." Naruto spoke calmly and clearly. "I am sure you are. And so what areas would you like tested, hmm?" replied Sarutobi. "I believe Genjutsu, Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Kenjutsu, and the academy exam." ; "Kenjutsu hmm. Well I know the written exam would be pointless but I would like to add one more. You will lead a mission to prove teamwork and leadership skills. I will have the first four tests in the arena in one hour." stated Hiruzen. "Hai, jiji." and with that Naruto shushined away.
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"Welcome Shinobi Council, we are here today to test the abilities of a soon to be Leaf shinobi. I believe introductions are in order" boomed the Third. "Thank you Hokage-sama. Good Afternoon council, many of you will not recognize me, and those that do, I am sure you never expected to see me. Now my name is probably next. I am Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze and I am here to prove myself to you that I can handle whatever this world has to offer to its shinobi. Let the instructors take the field." an equally loud Naruto heralded.
Kurenai, Gai, Jiraiya, Gekko, and then Kakashi entered the field. "I believe we agreed to four tests in the arena, might I ask, who is the extra?" questioned Naruto. "I will be analyzing and assessing, not fighting." proclaimed Kakashi. "And now may all but Naruto and Kurenai exit the field." called out the Third.
Naruto lept down onto the field and the other instructors left the field."I look forward to this. Go ahead Kurenai."
"As do I. Demonic Illusion: Tree Binding Death!" Naruto was seemingly wrapped in a tree that was slowly squeezing him. "And now feel your power work against you." Naruto seemingly walked out of the tree and the arena became a sky filled with smoke and fire. As he continued to walk, his outline started to become that of the fox, orange-red and burning. His eyes were the only sharp feature as he continued to walk over to Kurenai. As he expanded the genjutsu, the spectators began to see this as well. Many of them began to fear what they believed was the fox coming out. Naruto just kept walking until he was in front of Kurenai giving off enough KI to send her to her knees. "Your doom is imminent. Give up mortal. . ."
The way he spoke made it seem as if he wasn't a mortal himself. Kurenai passed out and Naruto ended the genjutsu. The arena returned to as it was and Naruto hadn't moved. Kurenai just lay on the ground, out cold.
"I believe Naruto clearly displayed genjutsu ability, seeing as he escaped an A rank and then proceeded to turn it against Kurenai." Kakashi said. "Very Good. Next text will be Kenjutsu." called Sarutobi. Kurenai was escorted off by a very pissed Anko as Gekko Hayate strode into place. "Hayate, I am honored to see someone of such high caliber." spoke Naruto. "I am honored meet you as well, Naruto. Let us begin."
Naruto didn't draw a sword; he just adjusted his gloves. Gekko was no fool and so proceeded with caution. He swung tried to test out Naruto. The first strikes were dodged without any effort and so Gekko proceeded to increase the complexity of his movements. Naruto just dodged and used his gloves to glance off hits. "I see I am well matched for speed. Please draw your sword Naruto-san." With that, a streak flew towards Gekko. He just managed to raise his sword before Naruto decapitated him. With this, Naruto pushed Hayate on the defensive. This did not last as Gekko started to channel chakra into his weapon. Burning in Chakra fuelled fire, Gekko came down on top of Naruto. Naruto didn't flinch, or even move it seemed. The crowd gasped.
Did I really miss, or did he just move that fast?
"You didn't miss. It was a combination of Fuuton and evasiveness on my part. First I pushed you out of the way with Fuuton chakra so as to miss my head, and then I moved at speeds that the Raikage would have trouble matching." claimed Naruto as he let Gekko reset. "There is no way a boy could use chakra manipulation." sneered one of the civilian council members. But no one else spoke as they watched intently. "Let us resume, shall we?" Gekko nodded and before he could do anything else, Naruto has his blade to Gekko's neck. Now even Kakashi was stunned by the speed. "I do believe I win, but for the sake of skill and style observations, let us continue."
Naruto walked back to his place and stood in a stance no one had seen before. As Gekko returned to stance, Naruto shot at him at well above jonin speeds. His blade was all but a streak as he pounded at Gekko's openings. He hit with almost every strike, but made sure to only tap Hayate. After about a minute of this, Naruto launched backwards and began to channel chakra into his blade. "Kenjutsu no Kami: Revered Strike!" Naruto Stood still and everyone watched as the blade gained as second field of chakra around it. Only this field grew and moved as if on its own. Naruto was rooted to the spot but the new chakra sword flew at Hayate and stopped right below his rib cage, not giving any chance to block or bodge.
"Kenjutsu match, Naruto!"
Kakashi was shocked as he announced this. Not only were there no hand signs, his sharingan picked up what was almost another life force in that last attack. "I would like to challenge Gai in taijutsu next Hokage-sama." called up Naruto. "Very well. Gai, the stage is yours." replied Jiji. Hayate bowed to Naruto and left. Gai lept from the stands into the field and gave his trademark smile, "That was a very youthful match Naruto, I hope you have a lot of fire left for our match, as I am not going easy."
"I should hope not. Not before we begin, I suggest we both take off our weights." Naruto said. Gai nodded and tossed his leg weights to the side with a huge crash. Naruto just took off his belt, undershirt, and headband. (It is a summoner's headband with the kanji for his summon. Not telling which one :) They each made craters larger than Gai's. Then Naruto, now shirtless, exposed several tattoos? When he applied chakra to them, they faded away and left a faint outline. (Guess who blushed; the Hyuuga stalker, Ino, and even TenTen.) "We may now proceed Gai-san." Naruto took no distinguishable stance as Gai charged at him. Without his weights, Gai was moving at the same speed Naruto used during the second half of his kenjutsu match. Surprisingly, Naruto was just glancing off or dodging hits as if they were nothing. After a few minutes, Gai decided to up the ante and opened the first celestial gate. Naruto now seemed somewhat interested. He had done this himself in training, but found that it was unnecessary at this point. Gai resumed his attack and Naruto continued in the same manner, just at equivalent speeds. "Naruto, begin to attack, we need more than a perfect dodge to assess you." called Kakashi. He was amazed by the display but was correct in his statement.
With this, Naruto took up a stance he shouldn't be able to use, the Juuken. "Style One; Juuken!" Now if they weren't watching before, the council ninja were very interested. Gai laughed and continued to attack. Naruto just proceeded to stab Gai with his fingers and show that he could use the style. Naruto knew that with gates open, Gai would just reopen the points, but that was not the goal.
"Style two; Beast!" Naruto yelled as he suddenly fell to all fours. Now Tsume was very curious as to what he was planning on doing with the Inuzuka beast style. Naruto launched himself forward and ended up tackling Gai, who currently had two gates open. With this, Naruto spun and drilled Gai to the ground. Despite being at need inhuman speeds, Naruto managed to keep perfect control of the style and show off what it could really do. Gai was pissed and so went up to four gates. Not something anyone but Kakashi had seen. Now Naruto took his FAVORITE stance, the Animal King stance. "Style Three; Animal King!" No one knew what the HELL it was, but they knew it was not to be taken lightly. Kakashi and Hiashi were the only ones capable of seeing the fight at this point, and were amazed to see Naruto surpassing Gai's speed and land blow after blow. First Naruto was savage and landing with huge blows, but randomly changed to precise slices and stabs and then into a grapple, showing off moves seemingly from a range of animalistic styles. Gai thought he had the advantage when Naruto latched onto him and started to use the Lotus, but Naruto was counting on it and as soon as they were in the air, spread his arms like wings. He proceeded to kick and tackle Gai until they began their descent. with this, Naruto kept his arms spread and Gai saw that Naruto was not falling as he should be. Gai was headed down alone and crashed, hard. Naruto then did something crazy. He dove headfirst, arms back, straight into the crater and Gai. Kakashi saw what would be described as a spear or beak made of chakra around his head. Medics were on the field now and rushed to the crater. When the dust cleared, they saw Gai over Naruto's shoulder, with Naruto no worse for wear.
Once the medics had left, the civilians were calling for his disqualification, death, and other punishments for cheating due to the fact that they could not see the fight. Kakashi whispered into Hiruzen's ear what happened during the near invisible portion of the match. Sarutobi listened and seemed very shocked by what Kakashi said. "I declare Naruto the winner! Any complaints will be denied. Naruto, do you want a break before your last test?" called out the Third.
"I do not need a break Hokage-sama, please send in Ero-Sennin." replied the blonde. Many people gasped at what he called Jiraiya and Hiruzen laughed. Jiraiya shushined in with a large tick mark on his head. "Gaki, you will pay for that one. Now face my FIRE! Katon: Fire Dragon Jutsu!" Naruto didn't make any hand sign, just raised his hand and sent forth a burst of air. The fire died. The crowd was again astonished as fire trumps wind. "My turn, Fuuton no Kami; Solid Wind!" Some of the crowd laughed as they didn't see anything. But laughter died as they realized Jiraiya couldn't move. "Suiton: Tsunami from HELL!" Jiraiya was released as the new jutsu took effect. A wall of black water was pulled from the air around Naruto and was currently racing towards Jiraiya. "Doton: Mud Wall!" Jiraya called. His wall appeared and was just as soon gone as the water obliterated his wall and continued towards him. Then it stopped, mid wave, about to crest. "Can't have you done yet Ero-Sennin." the water receded into the air again and Jiraiya was dumbfounded. Not Even the Nidaime could return water to the air. "Raiton: Storm God!", "Summoning Jutsu; Stone Toads Stomach" The lightning came down in thick bolts and left hole after hole in the wall of flesh. Jiraiya just gave up then and there, no one had beaten his jutsu and seeing Naruto do just that, he wasn't going try anything else.
"Fine Gaki, you win. In three moves no less. Sensei, I believe he passed, do you agree?" everyone took a minute to absorb the fact that Naruto trumped Jiraiya so easily. "I do believe so. Congratulations, you are officially Jonin level and we will discuss more later. As for now, I believe you have some fans and questions. This test is officially over and Naruto is an official Konohagakure ninja." boomed Sarutobi. He and Kakashi then shushined out to go over what they saw today.
Naruto just gave a smile before collecting his clothes weights, and reapplying the tattoos.
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I am also pushing back the chunin exams to after this, because at fourteen, they should have already happened. BUT You know you want to see Gaara and Orochimaru get their asses kicked. Until next time,
BOMBSHELL: I do not hate NaruHina, but this will we NaruIno. Get at me flames!
