Yo! What's up everyone! Thanks to all of you that took the time to give a review. I love hearing how great I am! ; ) Guess I inherited that from the Great Jiraiya sama. Some of his energy passed on to me. Please take a moment to appreciate the Greatness of Jiraiya, who it seems is no longer with us : (
Well enough of the sad stuff, and on to my fic.
Chapter 2
The sounds of battle surrounded him, he was lost and confused. His father had been by his side only moments ago, and his mother had been not far off. Now he was stumbling among the debris created by the Nine-Tails passing. To think that just by moving the Fox can create such damage. I just hope the Hokage makes it soon.
"Mother! Father! Where are you?" In the distance Iruka could hear the battle cries of his comrades as they faced the Fox. I can't believe I became a Genin only a couple of months ago and already I am in a large scale battle like this. I have to find my parents and Mizuki. They will know what to do.
Suddenly someone grabbed him from behind and his Ninja instinct kicked in. His elbow shot back connecting with the soft middle of his attacker. A slight grunt and loosened grip were the only signs that he had done any damage, but that was all that he had needed. Suddenly he disappeared in a cloud of smoke and in his place was a log. Several Kunai shot from a tree nearby and struck his opponent in the leg.
"Iruka! Stop it's me!"
"Sensei?"
"Yes, it's me."
"What jutsu kept me from graduating the last three times?" His question was met by a chuckle.
"It was the Clone Jutsu." Iruka let out a sigh of relief.
"I'm glad it's you Sensei. Have you seen my parents?"
"Last time I saw them they were at the front lines."
"We have to get there as soon as possible."
"I'm sorry, but I can't allow that."
"What…what do you mean."
"I'm taking you back to the village where you will be safe."
"…but I'm a ninja too. This is my home, you can't expect me to just sit safe and sound while my parents are out here fighting."
"Yes I do, and besides I'm not giving you a choice." His sensei disappeared, then suddenly he was grabbed around the middle and they were moving. In order to make it back to the village they had to pass the front lines and as they moved past Iruka saw his father.
"Don't let it get any closer. We have to hold out until the Fourth gets here!"
"FATHER!!" The man looked over his shoulder and saw his son being taken from the battle field. He smiled sadly before turning to fight again.
"No my parents are still fighting out there. Let me go! MOTHER! FATHER!" Just before the battle disappeared from view he saw his father. He was standing among his fallen friends and was bleeding badly from a wound in his stomach. As Iruka watched his father preformed the strongest jutsu in his arsenal. He had watched his father practice this jutsu over and over again until he could do it without completely draining his chakra.
"WATER ELEMENT: WATER DRAGON JUTSU!" A giant dragon charged at the Fox as his father made one last attempt to protect his village. In response the Demon Fox brought a giant paw crashing down completely destroying the lone Ninja who stood in defiance of it.
"FATHER NOOOOOO!!!!"
Konoha Hospital…..
"Sleep well my friend. I hope you will be able to forgive me one day. Your son needs you now more than ever." As the Third looked upon his successor he felt a tear slide down his face. He smiled in pride knowing that he was leaving Konoha in the most capable of hands. Seconds later he wiped his face clean and when he looked up his eyes were blazing with determination, or as he called it 'The Will of Fire'.
"Tsunade! I will need you help before long. Can I count on you?" The Slug Sannin nodded wiping the tears from her cheek.
"What ever you need, I will do to the best of my ability."
"There's the Tsunade I know. Do not be too hard on yourself child. It was her time to go. You may be the most skilled Medical Ninja this world has ever seen, but you are not God."
"Thank you sensei. What do you need of me?"
"I need to take Minato's son with me to the battle field."
"WHAT! Sensei I can't allow that! He was only born an hour ago."
"I realize that, but in order to defeat the Fox, I need that child."
"Why. You, The God of Shinobi, can't finish this without the child?"
"No I can not. Even Minato who is profoundly talented could not finish this without using the child. In fact he was going to. Instead I will take his place, but every other part of his plan must remain the same."
"Then why do you need me?" The Third sighed, his old age showing through.
"I was planning on having Jiraiya help me with this part of the procedure, but he left soon after he drugged Minato. I need you to prepare a place close to the battle field where Naruto will be safe. Use the strongest barrier Jutsu you know. After that I need you to follow this illustration to perfection. These seals were designed and tested by Minato." Tsunade took the paper that her sensei handed her. Her eyes widened as she studied the seals.
"Sensei these will-"
"I know, but it is the only way."
"I can see why you wanted Jiraiya to do this originally. These seals are very difficult and extremely dangerous if done wrong."
"I would trust none but one of the Sannin to do this. Unfortunately Orochimaru turned traitor and Jiraiya is not here, so it falls upon you to do this. Will you be able?"
"Yes, I have done seals that were more complex. They were less dangerous if done incorrectly however."
"Tonight the can be no errors. If this is done incorrectly Konoha will be destroyed before the sun rises tomorrow."
"It will be taken care of. You can count on me."
"Good. Now we must hurry time is the one thing we have very little of."
10 PM Outside Konoha ….
"Shit! EVERYBODY MOVE NOW!!!" The Ninja scattered as one of the Fox's giant tails came crashing down among them.
"Report!"
"Ichi!"
"Nii!"
"San!"
"Yon!"
"Go!"
"Roku!"
That was close! Thanks again Obito. This eye of yours has saved me and my men more than once tonight.
"Return to formation B and stay close. Were going for the belly of the beast."
"HAI!" Kakashi, his Sharingan spinning took lead as his platoon moved swiftly toward the Demon Fox. As they neared Kakashi gave a quick signal with his hand and as they passed under the Demon Fox they released their most powerful water based techniques, and without pausing they continued on, seeking shelter from the Demon's Wrath. Kakashi turned and was relieved to see that their combined attacks had at least caused the Fox to stagger.
Suddenly he was grabbed out of the air by a powerful grip. He tried to break free, but the person holding him was immensely powerful.
"Kakashi! Stop moving it's just me!"
"Tsunade-sama!"
"Kakashi I told you to stop calling me that. It makes me feel old."
"But-"
"Not another work or I swear to God I will deck you."
"……."
"I thought so. I need you and your platoon to follow me." Kakashi nodded and signaled his team to follow. They only traveled a short distance, when they came upon a clearing. Tsunade signaled them to stop, before turning to them.
"I need you to protect this clearing from any attack at all costs. It is of the utmost importance that nothing even remotely dangerous gets past you. The survival of Konoha depends on it."
"Why is this so important Tsunade?"
"The Third will be sealing the Fox's Chakra away. However because it is so immense it will have to be split in two. The Fox's consciousness and half of it's chakra will be sealed into the child over there. The other half will be taken as a sacrifice to the Death God."
"How can you seal that evil into a child!" One of the Ninja questioned.
"If we seal it into someone who's chakra coils have fully matured then they would blow up from the pressure. If we seal it into this child who is only four hours old then his body as well as his chakra coils will grow and adapt to the Fox's chakra."
"Won't that turn him into the Demon?"
"No. The seal will keep them separate beings. He will be able to access the Fox's chakra eventually."
"This child….He is saving us all from a horrible fate isn't he?"
"Yes he is."
"To think one so little could make such a big difference." Kakashi smiled at the comment. (even if no one could see it.)
"I'm glad you all see it that way. Some however will not. If we survive the night we should promise to protect this child from harm."
"Yes Sir!!"
"OK! Set up a roaming perimeter. I want to be moving at all times and keep your eyes open for any debris. Nothing will get past us Tsunade, I give you my word."
"I knew I could count on you Kakashi." As Kakashi's men took up their positions around the clearing, Kakashi approached Tsunade.
"…umm Tsunade?"
"Yes."
"You said the Third would be sealing the Fox away?"
"Yes I did."
"Is Minato sensei dead?" Tsunade looked up in surprise. How could I have been so stupid! Kakashi has lost his two closest friends and team mates in the last year. Of course he would think that Minato wasn't here because he had been killed.
"No he is not dead. The Third and Jiraiya drugged him. They didn't want him to do this because it would kill him. Something about being in the prime of his life. I'm sorry for worrying you like that." Kakashi let out a sigh of relief.
"I'm glad. If he had died too…"
"I know. Now get back to your job."
"Yes Ma'am!"
"YOU DAMN MORTALS!!! WHERE IS THAT MURDEROUS BASTARD HIDING!! I KNOW THAT YOU ARE SHELTERING HIM!!
I WILL LAY WASTE TO YOUR PATHETIC VILLAGE UNTIL I FIND HIM!! DO YOU REALLY THINK THAT YOU CAN DEFEAT ME WITH YOUR PATHETIC ATTEMPTS!!!! ME! THE GREATEST OF ALL THE TAILED DEMONS!!! YOU ARE LIKE AN ANNOYING FLY THAT NEEDS TO BE CRUSHED!!!
WHERE IS HE!!! COME AND FACE A REAL DEMON YOU BASTARD UCHIHA!! IT IS EASY TO KILL A PUP SEE IF YOU FAIR AS WELL AGAINST ME!! WHERE ARE YOU!!! I WILL HUNT YOU DOWN WHERE EVER YOU GO!!! DO YOU HEAR ME UCHIHA!!! I WILL FIND YOU NO MATTER WHERE YOU HIDE OR FOR HOW LONG!!! BE IT IN THIS LIFE OR THE NEXT I WILL HAVE MY VENGANCE!!!"
The Demon Fox looked to his left as a huge explosion rocked the earth. As the smoke cleared a Gorilla that matched the Demon Fox in size appeared.
"I feel your pain O Great One!" The Gorilla called out to the Demon Fox. "I know why you are here and I know of who you speak! Believe me when I say that he is not here, and we would never shelter That Traitor."
"SILENCE!!! I WILL NOT BE MADE A MOCKERY OF!! I WILL NOT HEAR YOUR FILTHY LIES!! I KNOW THAT HE IS OF THIS VILLAGE AND I KNOW THAT YOU WOULD WELCOME ANY TRAITOR FROM THAT BLOODLINE BACK WITH OPEN ARMS!!"
"You are mistaken O Great One. Please leave this place. We have not wronged you, and there are innocent children cowering in fear of the coming death that is you! Please see reason Great One!
"YOU SHOULD HAVE THOUGHT OF YOUR OFFSPRING BEFORE SENDING THAT BASTARD TO KILL MINE!! I WILL NOT LEAVE UNTIL EVERY BUILDING IN THE LEAF HAS BEEN RAZED TO THE GROUND AND EVERY UCHIHA HAS BEEN SLAUGTERED!!"
"I was hoping for a different answer O Great One. It is unfortunate that, that is your choice."
"YOU SPEAK AS IF YOU CAN DEFEAT ME GORILLA KING!! REMEMBER YOUR PLACE AND REMEMBER TO WHOM YOU SPEAK! I HAVE NO GRUDGE AGAINST YOUR KIND, BUT IF YOU STAND IN MY WAY I WILL DESTROY YOU! THEN I WILL DESTROY ALL YOUR KIND!!!"
"I will not be the one to defeat you O Great One. The one they call The God of Shinobi will defeat you."
"HAHAHAHA!!! THAT CHILD THINKS HE CAN DEFEAT ME!!! I WOULD LIKE TO SEE HIM TRY!! HE COULD NEVER EVEN HARM ME LET ALONE DEFEAT ME!!! COME GOD OF SHINOBI I WILL GRIND YOUR BODY INTO DUST!!!!
As the Fox was laughing at the absurdity of being defeated by a mortal, he felt the cold hand of Death reach into him. It was at that moment that the Fox knew fear. Slowly he could feel his unmatched strength draining away. He fought with all of his significant power, but it was to no avail. His power was steadily being drained and split in two.
"DAMN YOU SHINIGAMI!! WHY DO YOU SERVE THE MORTALS AS A COMMON SLAVE!!! YOU HAVE FALLEN!!!" The God of Death remained silent under the taunt. In response he smiled with such depravity that even the Demon Fox shivered in fear.
With the last of his power the Demon Fox roared out in sorrow and fury. As the last of the Demon Fox's chakra was split there was an explosion the shook the very foundations of the Earth. When the smoke cleared the Fox, the Gorilla, and the Third Hokage were gone. There was a long stretch of silence, and then the gathered Shinobi began to cheer. The Demon Fox had been defeated and their village was safe. They had held out long enough for the Third to come and save them all.
Elsewhere in the forest….
She hurt all over. Her head pounded and her joints ached. It's no surprise though. Being so close to that explosion I'm lucky to be alive. Damn that Sarutobi. I wish he would have told me that was going to happen I would have prepared for it better. Suddenly Tsunade realized that she was on her back. Her eyes shot open in panic, and she tried to get her body moving. Naruto!! I have to check to see if he is ok. This all depends on his survival. When she was finally able to turn to where the child should be she saw four of the six Ninja that were with Kakashi. They had made a human shield around the infant, and Tsunde could see that they all had jagged chunks of debris in their backs. She started towards them, in hopes that she could heal them. One turned his head toward her and spoke, coughing up a lot of blood in the process.
"He's safe Tsunade sama…..cough…..he has a few minor…..cough…..injuries, but otherwise…..cough…..he is fine. Don't worry about us…..chough…..you won't be able to help…..chough…..please help Kakashi and the child." Tsunade watched as the life in his eyes faded. Even though he and his companions were dead they stayed standing, and even in death, they refused to stop protecting the child. Tsunade felt pride building in her and she swore that these four would be honored as heroes. Then she moved to the three remaining Ninja.
"We are all ok Tsunade. Nothing that needs your attention anyway. Please tend to the child."
She nodded in understanding and picked up the now crying Naruto. She rocked him back and forth making soft shushing sound to calm him down. Slowly he stopped crying and with one last sniff he fell asleep from exhaustion. This little guy has been through one hell of a first day. At least he is not hurt too bad.
"Kakashi I'm taking this little one to the Hospital. Can you and your men make it back ok?"
Kakashi only nodded.
Konoha Hospital….
"Tsunade sama?"
"Yes."
"Are you ok?"
"hmmm yeah. I'm really tired though."
"Maybe you should get some rest." Tsunade glanced out the window and could see that the sky was showing the tell tale signs that dawn was close at hand.
"I would love to, but it's almost dawn, and I'd like to be away from here before Minato wakes up."
"But-"
"No…it is for the best Shizune. I just needed to make sure Naruto was taken care of. Now we can leave."
"What about the four Ninja that gave their lives. Shouldn't you stay and tell Hokage sama about them?"
"I wrote a very detailed letter explaining everything to him. He will find it when he wakes in a couple of hours."
"…..ok, I'll get my things."
"Good girl." Tsunade watches as her apprentice heads to their temporary room. Then she walks into the room where Minato is sleeping. She stares at him for a few moments then kisses him softly on the forehead.
"If only I had been a few years younger. Raise him well Minato. Raise him well."
Four Hours Later….
His eyes open slowly, and he blinks a few times before stretching. Man I must have been really tired. Oh well I feel much better now. He glances out the window and sees that it is early morning, before rolling over and closing his eyes again.
"SARUTOBI!!! JIRAIYA!!!" The door bangs open and two nurses rush in.
"Hokage-sama are you alright?"
"What time is it?"
"…It's nine am."
"….What day is it."
"…october the 11th."
"SONOFABITCH!!!"
"Sir please calm down this is a hospital after all."
"How the hell can you be so calm!"
"Sir?" The door bangs open again and Kakashi walks in.
"Sensei! It's good to see you awake."
"Kakashi! What the hell is going on! Why aren't you at the front lines?"
"………Sensei….the Fox is gone. The Third defeated it."
"JIRAIYA WHEN I FIND YOU I AM SERIOUSLY GOING TO KICK YOUR ASS!!!!"
Somewhere in the Land of Waves….
"AAAHCHOOO!!!" Jiraiya rubs his nose and continues walking. Either some beautiful woman somewhere is talking about me or Minato just woke up. Jiraiya stops in his tracks, then looks behind him fearfully. When he starts walking again it is at a noticeably quicker pace. There was only one thing that scared him more than a pissed off Tsunade……….and that was a pissed off Minato.
A/N
So how was it? Good I hope. Anyway I didn't get to some of the stuff I wanted to, but that's ok. I went into more detail about the sealing process and the battle with the Fox and what not. Oh….also I realize that Iruka was not a genin at the time of the Fox's attack, but I thought I would make him one. It gave him a good reason to be out there at the time so yeah. Also I added that part in with his dad, to kinda show that his dad was just as much a hero as the Fourth or in this cast the Third. Also that whole 'Ichi Nii San' thing was the numbers one through six in Japanese just in case you didn't know (which I bet you knew anyway) So I hope you liked it. I'll get to work on the next Chapter as soon as possible, but I'm going on vacation in a couple of days so it might be a little while, before I update.
In the next chapter we will find out what happens with Naruto and Minato, etc… so look forward to it.
Peace out Yo
LU