Cybernetic Augmentation.
Upgrade 1: Homecoming.
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, If I did, his signature move will be firing Rocket Launcher from his dick.
A/N: Thanks for everybody who reviewed, favouriting, and put this fic on your story alert. It kept me writing. Rated T for everyone's cussing.
Previously, on Cybernetic Augmentation….
"Get back here brat!"
Naruto kept running, ignoring everything that man said.
Why is it always me? Naruto thought sadly.
"Well, well, well, what do we have here?" The Old Man asked inquisitively.
Naruto cringed at his tone, his condition couldn't get any worse is it?
"Hokage-sama..." Kakashi tries to comfort him.
Sarutobi shook his head, He is the Hokage! Someone the Village all looked upon into. He must stand strong! And so Sarutobi quickly wiped his tears and issued his next order, "Very well then, let us return to the Village..."
"N-no way!"
"I'm Back!" Naruto smirked.
A red light went down his spine as he said that.
Now….
This wasn't a good day for Sarutobi.
First of all, his grandson challenged him, tripped on his scarf…AGAIN, Ebisu showed up, apologizing, and gone. Sure, this was a normal occurrence, but it still annoyed him greatly. In addition, Konohamaru spilled coffee on his Autographed Icha-Icha Paradise.
Second, the Council was hounding him…AGAIN. This time about Sasuke Uchiha. Oh no, it wasn't about pampering the boy and teach him the strongest technique from the forbidden seals, Heavens No! They want to put a binding seals on him, make sure he was loyal to the village, unlike his dead clan. With Danzo being the one who adamantly supported it. But no, he can't. That would mean spitting on Itachi's sacrifice. And he didn't like it. Besides, he already promised to Itachi that he will take care of his brother.
Third, Paperwork. THOSE GODDAMN PAPERWORKS! They were endless! He was tempted, Oh he was so tempted to just sign it all without looking, but that is a big NO. Who knows when what will they slip in, Especially if Danzo slip in something that will authorize him to do Morally ambiguous thing. Even if it was for the good of the village.
A knock was heard from the door, cutting the Hokage from his train of thought.
"Come in." the Hokage sighed wearily.
It was Kotetsu, the Gate Guardian.
"Greetings, Hokage-sama."
"Kotetsu? What are you doing here? Who guard the gate?" asked the Old Hokage.
His eye became serious immediately, and then Kotetsu answered politely, "Izumo's still there, Hokage-sama there's some important matter I need to discussed with you."
Sarutobi quirked his eyebrow, "Go on."
"It's about this guy…"
"So…you are Naruto." Izumo eyed this Kid questionably.
"Last time I've checked." Naruto confirmed the statement.
Silence.
"Umm…So how have you been?" asked Izumo, trying to start a conversation.
"Terrible, all my limbs blow apart, chakra coil damaged, massive organ failure, and on top of it, I found out that I have a giant furball in my gut." Naruto's last answer made Izumo sweating profusely.
"H-huh? W-what are you talking about?" How did he found out? Did the seal broke loose?
As if reading his mind, Naruto answered "Nope, the seal isn't broken, but Doc found out about it when he operates on me."
"Doc?"
"It's a long story." Naruto reached out to his pocket, pulling out a case of jelly beans. He opened it and gulped it all with one swing.
"I think we got time." A new voice announced itself. Naruto turn his head to see Izumo and the Hokage beside him.
"Old Man." greets Naruto, Sarutobi nodded in response.
Naruto sighed, putting another jelly beans in his mouth, "Very well then, but let us speak in your office, it's more comfortable there."
"Of course." Sarutobi responded.
"Then…?" Izumo inquired.
Sarutobi nodded, "Yes, let him pass." The Hokage wouldn't be here all alone accompanied by a normal Chuunin, No. He brought a squad of Anbu with him. And they confirmed, even with the strange clothing, that the Kid is Naruto.
The Gate was opened, allowing Naruto to enter Konoha.
During his journey to the Hokage Tower whisper were heard, mostly gossip about "The return of the demon brat" or "Is Hokage crazy? Why did he allow him to enter?" Apparently the whisker mark on Naruto's face was all the Identification needed for them.
Naruto was unfazed by it. In fact, his face was very empty...Almost like if he was a doll.
Sarutobi stared at the stoic face with concern, What happened to you Naruto?
In the Hokage's office…
"Well, Naruto.." started the Hokage "Now please let us know what happened that night…"
"You already know about that Shinobi who attacked me, right?" The Hokage nodded, "Good, that'll save us time."
Naruto sit on a chair, making himself comfortable, "Well Old Man, it all started after I unleashed Kyuubi Chakra…" He ignored the surprised look of the Hokage and continued on "Apparently my body got fucked up by it, barely enough to stay alive…"
"I see…"
"But then this strange Old Man approached me and took me with him…"
~Flashback~
Cold…
He felt cold…
He briefly wonders if this is death.
Haaaaaa-fhwuuuuuuu...
Nope, he could still breathe.
That's a good sign. Right?
His whole body felt a little numb, His eyes felt so heavy he has to make an effort just to twitch a little.
Where is he? What happened to him?
Ooh that's right, He had just been fighting someone..
Someone? Let's see….Oh yeah, that foreign Shinobi.
What happened after that?
His memory began to play something, images, lots of images, but unfortunately too blurry to comprehend.
Suddenly the image paused on one scene, the scene where he draws a red chakra from his body.
He remembered now.
The red chakra gives him temporary power, power to avenge himself. But the cost it's not worth it.
He had lost his limbs by that! Not to mention his inside felt like someone put it in a blender and return it to him.
Come to think of it? Where is he?
His eyes still felt heavy, so he couldn't see much but from his observation, he concluded that he was in some kind of workshop.
"Aah so you're awake. Good grief.."
He can't see him (the Voice was definitely a "he"). But he recognized that voice! It's the old man.
"Now, now, don't get so worked up. I've just finished the surgery and the anesthetic haven't worn off yet. Rest."
Can he trust this man? Well, he didn't really have a choice do he?
"Uhhhmmm" the numbness in his body are starting to fade, he opened his eyes to see the old man staring back at him.
"Evening."
"E-evening?"
"Yes, you have been sleeping for a week now. Unsurprising, considering the amount of anesthetic I pumped into you." stated the Old Man
"Anesthetic?"
The Old Man raised his eyebrow "Why, yes! Nobody does surgery without anesthetic, except if the patient was so weak that the anesthetic will kill them."
"The Hospital does." Naruto grumbled.
"I see..." the Old Man muttered sympathetically
"So…I'm guessing that THIS" Naruto flex his new limbs "Is your doing."
"That's correct."
"Oh…"
"Oh?"
"Is something wrong?" Naruto asked him.
"I just operate on you, kid. Without permission to bout and 'Oh' is your only response?" The Old Man sounded amused.
Naruto shrugged, or at least tried to. His body is still numb "Well, at least you fixed me up. Unlike those hospital staff who just sneered at me." He shuddered, those memories make him feel uncomfortable "And my name is not kid, it's Naruto."
The man smiled, introduced himself in response "I have many names, but call me Doc."
~End Flashback~
"Doc helped me recuperate, taught me how to use this artificial limbs, et cetera, et cetera." Naruto explained as he finished his story.
The Hokage blinked.
"You okay old man?" Naruto asked him.
"Y-yes, I just need time for the information to fully sink in." The Hokage was flabbergasted at his explanation. Naruto just lost his body parts, how can he be so calm? While making a mental note to penalized those no-good hospital staff. He paid them to heal the boy, for the Shodai's sake!
"Naruto-kun, do you trust this 'Doc' person?" The Hokage cautiously asked him, He took a glance at Naruto's limbs earlier, and this kind of artificial limbs is way more advanced than any artificial limbs in Konoha.
"He saved my life, taught me everything he knows. So yes, I do." Naruto answered firmly.
"How did you know about the Kyuubi?" Sarutobi asked him, drinking a jasmine tea to calm his nerves. He has too many surprises today.
Naruto snorted "Doc was curious about the origin of the residual red chakra around me, did some background check, found out my Dad was the Fourth Hokage..." Sarutobi spit his tea "My mother was previous Kyuubi Jinchuuriki, and Madara Uchiha's involvement."
"Madara Uchiha? What are you talking about?" Isn't he supposes to die after the fight with Shodaime at the Valley of the End?
"Satellite images Old Man."
"Sate-Wha?"
"Let's just say he have some kind of crystal ball like yours."
"Is that so..." He doesn't know about anyone else, but Sarutobi sure wouldn't want to piss this 'Doc' person. Especially if he has more advanced crystal ball than Sarutobi's own.
"So..Madara Uchiha is still alive." The Hokage was disbelieved at the statement, however considering the 'Doc' competency at gathering Information. "And he's the real cause of Kyuubi's rampage." He, at first thought that they just failed to reseal the fox at Naruto's birth.
"Yes." Naruto's tone becomes a little dark.
"Naruto about your parents…" Sarutobi attempted to explain.
"Save it Old Man, I know he had many enemies."
"Naruto…"
Naruto continued on "But you could've at least told me about my mother."
"I'm sorry Naruto, it seems that I've gone senile."
"Water over the bridge Old Man." Naruto smiled at him.
"Very well then, Naruto-kun. Now, can you tell me for what purpose did you come back to this village?" the Hokage asked him.
"I wanted to become a ninja." Naruto stated firmly.
The Academy, a few days later…
The class was buzzing with all kinds of noises, mostly the fangirls of Sasuke.
"Sasuke-kun! Would you please let me sit with you?"
"No way! I will be the one sitting with him!"
"NO, ME!"
"ME!"
Sasuke snorted, this everyday occurrence has been bothering him greatly. Pathetic lowlife. He really hoped that when he graduates, he will see them no more.
Iruka entered the room hands forming a few seals "All right class, be silent! We have a new students today," And with that the class was silenced, thank goodness for Big Head no Jutsu, "Come in."
Naruto entered the room; whisperings were heard as he walks.
Hey isn't that…
My parent told me about him, the dead-last who went missing 5 years ago. Supposedly dead but miraculously appeared a few days ago.
As long as he didn't get in my way…
Pffft, what's with his clothing? It's hilarious!
Who cares? Sasuke-kun is much cooler, and he's my priority!
You mean MY priority.
Why you….
"SILENCE!" Iruka barked, and the class immediately silent once again. "Naruto." Naruto looked at Iruka, "Why don't you introduce yourself?" He instructed the boy.
"My name is Naruto Uzumaki."
Silence.
"And…" Iruka inquired.
Naruto looked at him funny "And what...?"
The whole class sweatdropped.
What a weirdo... the whole class thought simultaneously.
"That's it?" Iruka asked.
"That's it." Naruto confirmed.
"All right class, why don't we show Naruto the way around the academy?"
"No need Iruka-sensei, I've already produce a map of this place." Naruto stated while showing said map.
"A-alrighty then. Naruto, your seat will be beside Sasuke." Many fangirl screeched at that, espescially the blond haired girl with ponytail and the pink haired banshee.
Naruto nodded as he took his seat.
"All right class, open the text book page 56 about Chakra manipulation…"
"Here goes nothing…" Naruto muttered, preparing himself to live a life of an academy student.
Break time
Naruto sit on the corner of the cafeteria, eating a whole tube of jelly beans. The cafeteria food was left untouched. Good thing he have a bioscanner. Because the cafeteria lady gave him a pie full of Pinworms egg and maggots not to mention mold, so yeah. Screw it. He'd just zapped the whole thing later and pretends he ate it. He noted himself to pull a prank at her later.
"Hey you're the new guy! Naruto right?" said a cheerful voice. Naruto turn to look at the newcomers. It was a fat guy and a boy with tied-up hair, the latter looked very lazy.
"That's me. So what can I doy for you guys?"
"Just introducing ourselves! I'm Chouji and this is Shikamaru."
" 'Sup." Shikamaru said.
"We were wondering if we can sit with you." Chouji continued.
"Why not? Help yourselves." Naruto smiled at them. Chouji was staring at the pie.
"You're gonna eat that?" Chouji pointed at the pie.
"No, and before you asked, You may not eat it either." Naruto told him sternly.
"Whyyy not?" Chouji whined.
He sliced the layer of the cake "It was infested by worms and other creatures." Naruto was amused by Chouji's green face, "So unless you want the Hospital staff to pump your stomach, stay away from it."
"O-okay." Said Chouji, face still green.
"Soo, why do you guys wants to sit here? Not that I'd mind but there were many free seats near Sasuke."
"And listened to those troublesome fangirls? I'd rather not." Shikamaru winced at their shrieks; even in this location he can still hear it. Just not as loud near them.
"Besides, you look like you can use some company, being a new guy and all" Chouji said kindly.
Naruto chuckled, this two were okay. He can felt that this moment is a beginning of a beautiful friendship.
Few months later…
It was Midterm test; it wasn't really as bad as the rumors, however…
If a ground target stands at 25m of you with 50 cm diameter, the wind blows at 7 knots/hour, the gravity 10 kg/s and you have 3 kunai with each 2 kg heavier than other, and the 1st kunai weight 10 kg. Which touched the ground first, second and the last?
Answer: Adam, Eve, Cain and Abel.
Naruto yawned at this question. Fucking boring! In combat situation theories were quickly forgotten. Except maybe if you're a long-ranged ninja.
A voice spoke in his mind, Sir there's something wrong with this test.
Besides the fact that this is boring as fuck? Naruto thought back.
Affirmative sir, from my calculation this kind of question only showed up on Chuunin exam.
Is that so? Thanks C.O.S.T.A. Naruto said gratefully.
It's my pleasure sir. Combat.Oriented.Situation.Tactical.Analysis said. C.O.S.T.A is an A.I built by Naruto himself to better analysis of any kind of situation, not just combat. He just thought the acronym was cool.
Naruto cleared his throat "Iruka-sensei! May I ask you something?"
Iruka glanced at Naruto "As long as it wasn't about the answer Naruto."
"No-no! It's about this test paper."
Iruka looked at him curiously.
"I don't think we study this material at class." Naruto said as he handed Iruka his test papers.
Iruka sighed, pinching his nose bridge "Naruto of course we study this material in class. Maybe if you paid attention…" Iruka stopped as he scanned the document. This was a test paper for last year Chuunin Exam! But how did it get mixed in? The only person who has access to this document is the Academy Instructor! Iruka was unaware of his partner who was sweating profusely.
"Hey Iruka, I'm going to turn in early today, I don't feel so good." Said the Chuunin Instructor
"Hmmm? Oh..yeah go ahead." Iruka said, still focusing at the paper.
Mark him to your "prank list" sir? C.O.S.T.A asked Naruto.
C.O.S.T.A you've read my mind, Naruto grinned.
After scanning the document Iruka hand him a new one "Well Naruto it seems we gave you the wrong paper, you've got extra 15 minutes. Okay?" he smiled at Naruto.
Naruto blinked, Iruka was…Okay he guessed.
Genin Exams, final.
"All right class, the final exams will be basic ninja techniques. Subtitution jutsu, Clone jutsu, and Transformation jutsu. Okay random ninja #1, you first!" Iruka explained to the student.
Okay, he didn't say that.
"Okay Tobio, you first!"
That's more like it.
One by one, they passed the test. Until it was Naruto's turn.
"All right Naruto, do a substitution jutsu with that chair."
And so he did.
"Good, now transformation jutsu."
And so he did.
"Very good, okay now for the bunshin jutsu. Create four of them and you pass."
He did, but the clones look dead.
"Uuh, sorry Naruto, but that's not passable. You failed." Iruka said in a sad tone.
"Oh come on Iruka, he did the other two so well." Mizuki said in false concern.
Iruka shakes his head, "His writing text is barely passable."
"I see…." Naruto left immediately without saying another word.
Naruto sit on a swinger, contemplating at what happened. The Villager began to gossip.
Hey look! It's the failure! Once a failure always a failure.
I'm just glad that Monster didn't graduate. I feel at ease at knowing how my child is safer now.
Stay away! He might take it upon us with his new power!
Oh relax, that's probably just accessories. Hmph, he didn't looked cool at all!
Hmph! The Hokage shouldn't even put him there.
One less danger for the new batch of genin.
Naruto ignored them; he even shut off his enhanced hearing.
Sir, C.O.S.T.A suddenly said. If I may express my opinion.
Go on C.O.S.T.A. approved Naruto.
That teacher named 'Mizuki' activate some kind of seal exactly the same time you were told to perform Bunshin, stated C.O.S.T.A, It disrupted your chakra circuit.
I know.
You let him sir?
Naruto hmph-ed, signaling 'yes'. I heard rumors that Mizuki-teme is going to defect to another hidden village, Otogakure. And to prove his loyalty, the Otokage Orochimaru, Ex-Shinobi of the leaf and a Sannin told him to steal the Forbidden scroll.
And use you to do the dirty work, sir? C.O.S.T.A analyzed.
Correct, Naruto confirmed.
I'm predicting that you will use this opportunity to learn a jutsu from that scroll, stated C.O.S.T.A steadily, Sir, he added politely.
I've built you right, C.O.S.T.A.
My sincerest gratitude, Sir.
And just in time, Mizuki landed in front of him pretending to comfort him. And then tried to persuade him to steal the Forbidden Scroll.
Naruto smirked, Jackpot!
Konoha Forest, near the shack. A few hours after stealing the Forbidden scroll.
Naruto sit on the porch of the shack, on his lap is a giant scroll.
"Naruto!" someone called him.
It was Iruka-sensei.
"What do you think you're doing, stealing an important scroll like that!" he hissed, wondering how on earth will he persuade the Hokage not to punish him heavily "And how on earth did you make the Hokage sprawled out like that?"
"Oh I just project a holo-genjutsu of a naked hot chick on him." He was gonna say 'hologram' but he didn't think the Shinobi will understand "As for your first question…I wanted to pass?"
"Huh?" Iruka was puzzled at his anwer.
"Mizuki-sensei said that."
"And said that I did, now hand me the scroll Naruto!" Mizuki announced his presence.
"Mizuki! What do you mean?"
"Simple, I've told the boy he could pass if he steal the scroll for me." Mizuki smirked.
"The Hokage will punish you for this!" Iruka threaten him.
"Am I? By the time Anbu comes here you two will be dead!" Mizuki boast arrogantly.
"Mizuki…" Iruka growled.
"Oh, and by the way Naruto, do you know why does the Villager hate you?"
Iruka's eyes widened in horror "No! Mizuki, don't!"
"YOU ARE THE NINE TAILED DEMON FOX NARUTO, THE ONE WHO ATTACKED THIS VILLAGE!"
Iruka looked Naruto, expecting some kind of outburst.
But there were none. Instead Naruto was snickering, then he began to laugh maniacally.
"HEHEHEHEHEHEH, HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" Mizuki stared at the Blonde, is he insane?
"Are you talking about the fact that a nine tailed furball sealed into me, smartass? Because I've already figured it out." He still laughing, "And if I were the fox, you will be dead by now." He growled menacingly.
Mizuki was a bit intimidated "Shut up! Shut up! Shut up!" He throw the giant Shuriken on his back at Naruto.
"Naruto watch out!" Iruka moved to protect him.
STAB!
"I-Iruka-sensei, why?" Naruto was confused someone will actually protect him.
"I never thought you as the Demon Fox Naruto, we were the same. An orphan of the Kyuubi attack. You were like a brother to me." Iruka said sadly at Naruto.
Naruto was moved, He never thought anyone beside the Hokage and Doc will act kind to him.
"Iruka you fool! Your death are supposed to be swift! Instead you protected that abomination!"
"Naruto listen." He coughed some blood "I'll distract him, you alert the Hokage!"
Naruto shakes his head, Iruka began to protest "Naruto! This is not the time to…"
Naruto interrupted him, "Don't worry Iruka-sensei, I got this covered." This confused Iruka, greatly.
"Hah! Big talk from a Dead Last! You should've stayed dead Demon!" Mizuki prepared to throw another Giant Shuriken at them when suddenly, he felt numb.
A dart embedded in his butt.
"What the—"as he began to lose control of his body.
A voice was heard from the nearby tree "Tranquilizer rifle, bitch!
It was Naruto, or more specifically his shadow clone.
Then, as if the Dart was a cue, a horde of Naruto appeared. Iruka looked at the one beside him questionably.
"Let's just say I managed to learn a technique before you got here." He winked, then focused his gaze at the one holding the tranquilizer rifle.
"He's still awake?"
"Affirmative!"
"Good. Everyone, dogpile him." the Original ordered coldly.
"Roger, Boss!" and that they did.
1 minute of Mizuki's beating later.
Iruka can only watch in awe as the even unfold.
Mizuki lays on the grass, face swollen like he had been stung by a swarm of bees, a quivering mess.
Iruka smiled "Naruto." He called out to him.
Naruto turn his attention to his sensei, which definitely not the one lays on the grass, Duh!
"Close your eyes; I have a present for you." He smiled kindly.
Yaoi fangirls stay out! This is a pseudo father-son bonding moment.
"Okay ,done!"
Naruto slowly open his eyes, looking at the object above his eyes.
A hitai-ate. But that means…
"Congratulations Naruto, the Shadow Clone jutsu is actually an advanced version of Clone jutsu. So you've passed." Iruka told him kindly.
Naruto has to hold every muscle in his body not he jump at the man.
And you, Yaoi fangirls don't make me use the restraining order! So he settled for a simple thanks to the man.
"My sincerest gratitude, sensei."
Okay, maybe not so simple.
The Third Hokage watched from his Crystal Ball, extremely proud of Naruto's achievement, and was glad he found another person he can rely from.
To be continued….
A/N: Whew! This was the longest chapter that I've ever written! Please read and review. OH and by the way, I'd set up a poll about Naruto's cybernetic abilities. Please vote when you have a chance. This is BlazingFireAngelXXX, signing off!