Kumogakure's Third Jinchuuriki
Chapter 2: A Different Team
Naruto…just Naruto, no family name… If you ask anyone, he was an orphan from a small village in Lightning Country before his uncle found him and took him to Kumo and began raising him like a son. They also might tell you, that he had more chakra than the Raikage and knew how to use it.
However, he knows the truth. His name is Naruto Uzumaki, adopted son of Darui of the Black Lightning. He was born in Konoha and lived there until he turned four. That was when the Raikage ordered his kidnapping in an attempt to obtain the Kyubi no Yoko. It was the best thing that ever happened to him…
With time, memories of Konoha faded like the sands of time.
*8 Years after kidnapping
There was a small bandit camp, over twenty bandits bustling about, sharpening weapons, donning leather armor, overall, they appeared to be getting prepared for their strike on a poor, unsuspecting town. Little did they know, the predator was now the prey.
Three figures stood in a tree, overlooking the camp, none of which appeared to be older than twelve.
The first was a female. She wore black shinobi pants with a kunai holder on her left thigh, her green shirt hid her nearly non-existent bust. Her skin was dark, like much of the village. Her yellow eyes held a fierceness that did not belong on such a beautiful young lady. She had wild red hair to her shoulders, it was held out of her eyes with a white bandana. On her back was a long katana. Its sheath was a dark red, with a white and red hilt and normal silver, rectangular guard. Her name was Karui Tenka.
To her left, was a male, he wore black shinobi pants that ended after his knees, the rest of his legs were wrapped. He had on a baggy, long sleeve, grey jacket. His wrists covered in red, metal bracers. His hair was short and spiky, not to mention pure white, quite the contrast to his dark skin and black eyes. He had an identical sword to Karui's. His name was Omoi Tenka, heir to the Tenka Clan of Kumo.
Finally, to Omoi's left, and slightly ahead was the apparent leader. He was about 5' with pale, almost white hair and his blue eyes seemed to pop in contrast to his semi-dark skin. He wore a simple short-sleeve dark grey shirt with mesh armor with black wrist guards that reached his elbows, flat black steel plates covered his elbows and full-length black pants with steel plates over the knees. However, unlike most Kumo shinobi, he wore no weapon outside of his kunai pouch on his right leg. He was none-other than Naruto, jinchuuriki of the Nine-Tailed Fox.
"We've been over the plan over a dozen times, we all know it. Omoi, you and Karui, you will make your way, silently through their left and right, rear flanks while I draw the attention to the front. By the time they realize there is more than one enemy, they are dead. Remember, as a Kumo shinobi, failure is not an option."
The now identified Karui and Omoi nodded, each took off in an opposite direction. Less than a minute later, the reflection from their swords shining over his position told him all he needed to know.
'They're ready.'
Taking a deep breath, Naruto began flipping through a dozen hand seals.
"Black Lightning: Chain Lightning!"
Every bandit in the camp is shocked when a solid black lightning bolt appears, burning through a bandit before it arcs over, hitting another. One of the bandits gathered himself expertly. "RUN! GET SOME DISTANCE!" Just as the entire camp started to panic, the attack jumped again, killing the speaker. When the attack didn't jump again, the camp took the words Silent as the Grave to a whole new level, as the others went to check on them.
One of the bandits flipped one of his comrades over, looking at his chest. "God damn! It burned a hole, straight through! Who the fuck could do this!?"
The answer was not what they expected.
"You have committed crimes against Lightning Country and Kumogakure, your punishment is death."
Upon hearing the word 'Kumogakure', the bandits began to shake, the ninja village's reputation for handling bandits was well known throughout the Land of Lightning. However, the fact that they came from a single boy that was no older than 12 comforted most of them.
Naruto is able to see his teammates working their way towards him. They used the moment of confusion to their advantage and had already taken care of 12 out of the 32. Now that the camp was quiet, they were killing every bandit in the quickest, and quietest way possible, beheading, throat slash, or hand over mouth, kunai through heart were their most common.
His job was to keep their attention on him, so he had to be 'flashy' not that he minded.
Naruto moved his hand to his kunai pouch and pulled out six kunai, however, they were odd. Rather than possessing the usual handle and ring, they merely had a t-bar handle. Without giving the bandits a chance to move, he threw all six at the same time. They flew at an impossibly wide arc before the suddenly changed directions, entangling four bandits in previously unseen ninja wire. With a smirk, Naruto's hands formed a single handseal as he held up his end of the wire.
"Black Lightning: Electromagnetic Murder!"
A wave of black lightning easily traveled down the wire, causing the four bandits to drop to the ground, convulsing. It only lasted a few seconds as smoke poured from their charred bodies.
Naruto smirked as he saw that Omoi and Karui were quickly moving through the bandits at an effective pace.
However, he knew it would be wrong not to get his hands dirty, so he went through several more seals. "Black Lightning: Lightning Fist Jutsu!" Suddenly, sparks of black as night lightning started to flare around Naruto's fists and forearms.
Faster than the first bandit could respond, Naruto's fist slammed into the bandit's chin, sending him ten feet in the air, the sound of the man's neck breaking permeated the area. It sent a chill down the boy's spine as a cold feeling came over him. Even if these men were evil, killing just felt wrong. However, it was for his dream and he would not fail.
He quickly shook off any doubt and Naruto appeared in front of two bandits that were standing side by side. Before they could react, he moved, wrapping one hand around each of their necks as he surged forward. The second his hands touched them, any movement was halted. "Choke Slam!"
Their throats easily collapsed as Naruto slammed them down, kicking up dust all around him. Their bodies never moved. In a show of rage, one of the other bandits recovered from their mental shock and swung his katana, aiming for Naruto's neck. Hearing the attack, Naruto quickly turned and brought his hand up. The bandit's eyes showed glee as his sword was about to come into contact with Naruto's wrist.
"You won't be so tough without a hand!" His eyes went wide when his sword stopped dead.
Naruto smirked as the bandit finally noticed the flat black steel plates on his wrists. Naruto didn't even have to do anything when the man froze, his muscles contracting painfully as lightning chakra coursed through his body., Naruto looked at the man in pity before he drew one of his push daggers. With a cold look in his eyes, Naruto slit the man's throat before throwing the same knife into another bandit's temple.
*With Omoi
"Cloud Style: Front Beheading!"
Before the bandits could react, Omoi's sword easily sliced through two of their throats. Things were going much faster now that it was pure assault, stealth and assassination was never his strong point, his sword was too long for that.
"Cloud Style: Reverse Thrust!"
The bandit that was running up behind him was caught completely off guard when Omoi brought his sword behind him, stabbing the man in the gut and dropping him to the floor.
*With Karui
"Cloud Style: Serial Beheading!"
In a burst of chakra assisted movement, Karui covered 20 feet in less than a second, passing between 5 bandits. Just as she stood straight and swung the blood from her blade, the heads of all 5 men fell from their bodies.
*Overlooking the camp
An impressive group stood on various branches of the surrounding trees, each with a perfect vantage point of the 'bandit camp'. They were 5 of the strongest ninja in all of Kumo, arguably, in all the elemental nations. Darui stood to the far right, seemingly uncaring, but the smallest of smirks could be seen on his face as his eyes followed his 'nephew' and his friends as they made their first real step on the road to becoming true ninja. Next to him stood Samui Tsukino and her brother Atsui they both looked very impressed, giving slight nods as they watched the future genin move. Higher than the others, was Yugito Nii, she had a stern expression on her face as she analyzed each and every movement they made, picking out flaws that an experienced ninja would be able to take advantage of. At the bottom, closest to the action, was the Raikage himself, he wore a broad smirk as he focused mainly on the boy that had become something of an apprentice to him… Sorta.
Yugito spoke.
"This team is looking to be very impressive… With the talent they are showing, I'm surprised they didn't graduate earlier, I know Naruto-kun has been ready for a few years now."
The Raikage snorted slightly but it was Darui that answered.
"Honestly, we've been debating that for the last 4 years. We didn't want to put Naruto in the field too early… We had to make sure of his loyalties…"
The Raikage couldn't help but think back.
*Flashback 4 Years after kidnapping
Some people would think it was unbefitting of the Yondaime Raikage to be hiding in the bushes of a training ground as he intently watched an 8 year old boy train.
*Naruto
Naruto stood in front of the training post, his arms were dead, his muscles screamed to stop, but he wouldn't, he would get stronger. He shot his right fist forward, blood spraying as the cut on his hand worsened with the impact.
"992!"
Just as his fist returned to its position, his left shot forward…
"993!"
It took him nearly a minute to finish the last 7 punches. After finishing he began limping towards the corner of the training ground, bringing notice to his bloody feet.
*Raikage
'The kid sure has a lot of tenacity. I wasn't sure if Darui was just exaggerating. He's probably done now, either way, that is impressive. 1000 pushups, 1000 sit-ups, 1000 squats, 1000 kicks, and 1000 punches, that is a hell of a workout.'
"Grrr! 4!"
The Raikage turned back around and was shocked when in the middle of the field was Naruto, curling a makeshift bar made by a metal pipe with a large boulder tied to each end.
With a smirk, he stepped out from his place in the bushes. Without warning, he began charging, his fist cocked back for a hard right.
Naruto's eyes widened to comical proportions as he forced his tired body to move. He barely managed to dive.
Naruto looked at Ei with respect and a little fear.
"Your real training starts today, Naruto! Now, stand and face me like a true ninja of Kumogakure!"
That was the day Naruto became the Raikage's part-time apprentice.
*End Flashback
The Raikage looked up towards Yugito. "Ever since that day, I've known where his loyalties lie, and I'd trust that boy with my life. However, my village is much more important than my life."
Yugito nodded, the Raikage's passion for Kumo was enlightening.
*On the field
In less than three minutes, the entire group of 32 bandits lay dead at the children's feet.
All three, having mentally prepared for this, took a deep breath before gathering the bodies to seal them away.
As they were finishing, a slow clapping could be heard.
When they looked up, the entire group was looking down at them. Darui was giving them a lazy smile. While the others wore various smirks or smiles.
After only a few seconds all five shared a brief nod before Darui spoke.
"Congratulations, you are now, genin of Kumo. Upon returning to the village and turning in your 'report', you will receive your forehead protector."
Naruto and Karui jumped in the air in celebration while Omoi just had to take a jibe at his cousin. "Too bad for you, that forehead protector doesn't come with breast implants." He was kindly met with a fist to the head for that.
Naruto and Darui both gave slight chuckles at that. It was always amusing to watch Omoi get his head caved in.
After seeing the success of Kiri's 'Bloody Mist' graduation exam, Kumo had considered implementing something similar. However, they knew that it would do more harm than good. They may have cold-blooded Shinobi but would only have half of them. Not to mention, they would be more prone to mental breakdowns and psychotic rages; as Kiri has proven.
So, they implemented something much more logical. They created an ongoing mission for experienced genin to kidnap bandits and place them in long-term Genjutsu. Then, when academy exam time came around, they would be placed into a pre-organized camp and be freed from their mental prison with false memories of preparing an attack on a small but heavily armed village. The wanna-be ninja would have to exterminate the bandits… It was both effective and efficient. Getting rid of bandits, making the Land of Lightning the safest of the 5 great lands as well as getting their ninjas' first kill out of the way.
*Konoha: Hokage's Office Same Time
Sarutobi Hiruzen sighed deeply as he kept his gaze on the crystal ball. He watched as a scarred chunin graded the written portion of the Genin Exam while Mizuki tested each student's shurikenjutsu. Most of the students appeared to be doing well, but the Sandaime Hokage had other things on his mind.
"You would be in that class, wouldn't you, Naruto? I was such an old fool." He was broken from his musings when 3 of the strongest Jonin in Konoha entered. "Kurenai, Asuma, Kakashi… I do appreciate you being here on time."
The three nodded to their leader.
"Now then, after much consideration, and a long talk with Shikaku, we have come up with the teams." He merely slid a single sheet of paper towards them, all three of them nodded, the teams were well balanced and would work well. "You are dismissed and may pick your students up tomorrow morning."
Two of the Jonin nodded before exiting. However, Kakashi stayed. When it was only Kakashi and his leader, Kakashi spoke. "So, Jiraiya must have tracked down that lead by now, anything?"
The Hokage sighed sadly, the hope he felt was the only thing allowing Kakashi to move forward.
"I'm afraid not, Kakashi. He has had several leads but each and every one of them proves to be a dead end. We had a pretty solid lead that he was spotted in Iwa, but turned up false." The silver haired jonin's eye fell even further…
'If only I hadn't started that mission late… I might have been back in time and able to protect him. Where ever you are Naruto, be safe.' Once Kakashi had left, Sarutobi couldn't help but think back.
*FLASHBACK
The Sandaime Hokage let out a relieved sigh, after nearly two weeks, Kumo's Head Jonin had finally left the village and while they weren't able to form a true alliance, the non-aggression treaty was definitely a win after so much bloodshed. After glancing at the pictures of the past Hokage, particularly the Yondaime, another blonde popped into his mind.
"I should go see Naruto-kun, he did very well not to disturb me while all this was going on. He definitely deserves an all-you-can-eat ramen outing. It must have been so tough on the little guy. He looked so dejected when I asked him to stay away from the office until further notice… I can't wait to see that megawatt smile of his again."
He had arrived at the boy's apartment around lunch time.
'I sure hope he hasn't eaten yet.'
He knocked on the door and waited… Nothing.
'Strange, I wonder if he's here.'
With that, Sarutobi extended his senses, only to feel an empty apartment. The old man frowned slightly before it was replaced with a smile.
He merely waved his hand and two ANBU appeared in front of him.
"ANBU Neko, please sense out Naruto Uzumaki's location for me."
The ANBU nodded and dropped to a knee, forming a hand seal. Normally asking anyone to find one person in a village of nearly 45,000 was stupid, but this wasn't just anyone… This boy had larger chakra reserves than anyone else in the village, it was like trying to find a glow stick on the night of a new moon…
After a few seconds, the man under the mask was starting to sweat. "H-Hokage-sama… I can't find him…" It took nearly a full minute for the words of the ANBU to sink in, when they did, the man panicked, flaring his chakra.
Ten seconds later a large group of 50, battle ready ANBU were in front of him. "Find me Naruto Uzumaki. I want to know where he is! I want to know now!" The chakra that flared from the old man had every ninja in the village looking in Sarutobi's direction.
In unison, the ANBU nodded and disappeared in a blur.
Little did the Hokage know that Naruto was several days away, just getting settled into his new home.
*END FLASHBACK
*Kumogakure After Graduation
"Hell yeah! We rock!"
Omoi and Karui couldn't help but chuckle at their new teammate's giddiness. The boy had a huge grin as they sat down for lunch. Naruto was buying so he chose the place, like always, he chose his favorite Ramen bar.
"Hey, Old-Man, let me get another Miso!"
Teuchi laughed heartily as he grabbed the bowl for Naruto.
Teuchi couldn't help but think back to that day, 4 years ago.
*Flashback
"Let's see, bill, bill, bill, bill, letter from my mother, bill, bill… Wait a minutes…"
With a smirk he threw the rest of the mail away, focusing on the letter addressed from the border of lightning country. He opened the letter.
At first glance, it was the typical letter that someone would receive from their mother, however, once Teuchi put it through the scrambler, everything changed.
Dear Teuchi
Raikage-sama has come up with an alternate plan for you to pay off your debt to Kumogakure. At your earliest convenience, return to Kumo and you will be given another, simple assignment in replacement of your own. This one will keep you inside Kumo for the foreseeable future.
Mabui
Teuchi had to re-read the letter a dozen times before he leapt for joy.
'After six long years, I can return home.'
*End Flashback
The three new genin sat and talked with Teuchi until Ayame got back from shopping, Naruto gave the older girl a hug as they were leaving.
"Man, there is no better celebration than Ichiraku's."
Omoi and Karui just shared another confused look. While they would both admit Ichiraku's is the best ramen they had ever had… It was still only ramen. The look Naruto gets in his eyes every time he eats there confuses the hell out of them. It's like he's meeting up with an old friend every time.
Naruto looked up at the sun to gauge what time it was, he mentally cursed. "Damn, guys, I'm late for Darui's training…"
Karui and Omoi both sighed and shook their heads. "Man, he sure does run you ragged… I wonder if his training will keep up while you're under another jonin."
Naruto shrugged slightly as he took off running.
It took him about ten minutes to arrive at the training ground. It was the largest training ground in Kumo and was reserved for him at all times. It was rather plain, as it held no trees or grass. However, the entire perimeter was lined with large metal posts, each with the kanji for 'chakra'. They were actually seals to keep any chakra from escaping.
"You're late."
Naruto looked over at his sensei as he scratched the back of his head. "Sorry, Yugito-chan… I was celebrating with Karui and Omoi…" Yugito stared at him for a minute before she nodded.
"Hey, Yugito-chan, is there any chance we can keep it light today? I need to meet my sensei at 7am tomorrow…" Yugito's smirk was all the answer he needed. "Prepare yourself, Naruto-kun." Slowly, blue chakra began to bubble around her, taking the form of what appeared to be a cat, her single chakra tail waving behind her.
Naruto nodded and closed his eyes. 'Come on, Kyubi, let's do this!' "I'm going to devour your soul one day, Boy." Despite the fox's less than comforting words, Naruto felt the familiar burn of the tailed-beast's chakra flooding his system. Slowly, the chakra surrounded him until it formed a shroud in the shape of a fox with two tails.
"Don't hold back, Naruto-kun…"
Naruto merely popped his neck before he charged forward, sending his right fist forward.
*That Evening
A sexy, sensual and pleasure filled voice sounded through the entire apartment.
"Oh god that's good, keep going, don't you dare stop…. OH GOD!"
Naruto turned over, covering his head with his pillow as he tried to fall back to sleep.
"RIGHT THERE! AHHHHHHH!"
Finally, Naruto's eyes shot wide open, anger deep within them. He looked at the clock and saw that he had to meet his team in four hours.
No longer thinking of his actions, Naruto got up and left his room, stomping his feet with every step. Without any delay, Naruto shot his foot forward, slamming into his 'big brother's' door, breaking the lock as it flew open.
The two people in the room stopped mid stroke, frozen in shock as they looked at Naruto, his eyes were shadowed by his messy hair.
Darui looked at Mabui as she tried to cover her flushed voluptuous chest even as she was heaving deep breaths in an attempt to get some much needed oxygen. His manhood still buried deep within her.
He looked at his dark skinned lover in apology as a dark blush was clearly visible on both of them. They could both only think one thing.
'Oops.'
Naruto spoke, his voice quiet.
"Do you have any idea what time it is!? You two have been going at it for nearly two hours! All I asked was that you put up a silencing seal! Is that too much to ask! Now, SHHHHHH!"
With his piece said, Naruto left, leaving a thoroughly embarrassed couple as Mabui lifted herself off the man below her, she was no longer in the mood. Darui scowled as he saw Mabui put her clothes on.
'Damn it Naruto! I'll be getting you back for this, just you wait!'
After she got her sleeping clothes on, Mabui walked over and closed the door, mentally noting to call a repairman in the morning.
She returned to the bed and wrapped an arm around Darui's chest. However, she didn't say a word, she clearly wasn't happy.
Darui sighed.
'I can't believe I forgot the seal… Again.'
With that, Darui wrapped an arm around Mabui, his hand resting on her tush, giving it a light squeeze before getting up.
"I need a long, cold shower now. Damn brat."
*Next Morning
Mabui stood, stretching out her tight muscles as she let out a yawn.
Her eyes were droopy as she noticed the bed was empty.
'That's right, he has a mission.'
She walked out of the room, on her way to the kitchen, her feet dragging.
The aroma of fresh tea caught her nose and her eyes widened in want as she looked for the source. She looked and saw Naruto, a light blush on his cheeks as he drank from a cup and offered one to her.
Her blush put his to shame as she couldn't meet his eyes as she grabbed the cup.
"Naruto-kun I'm…"
However, he put his hand up, stopping her.
"No, I'm sorry Mabui. I was frustrated, nervous and tired and I made choices I shouldn't have and undoubtedly ruined the last night you and Darui would spend together until he returns from his mission in nearly two months. I hope you can forgive me."
Her blush receded as Naruto spoke and a small smile crossed her face.
"Of course Naruto-kun. You had every right to be angry, we promised we would put up silencing seals from now on and we forgot. Plus, you are meeting your sensei for your test today. You needed your rest. I'm sorry Naruto-kun."
Naruto gave her a smile and they both enjoyed their tea. Naruto looked at the time, it was 6:30.
With a deep breath, he downed his tea and stood.
"Well, wish me luck."
Mabui gave him a sweet smile.
"Naruto-kun, you are the 'little brother' to the 'Raikage's right hand', the Raikage himself decided to train you in taijutsu. You don't need luck."
With his confidence boosted, Naruto nodded and left, his face serious.
That's Chapter 2!
I'm trying to make Naruto stronger but not too strong.
R&R, let me know what you thought.
Check out the databook below… It should give you an idea.
Databook
Omoi
Ninjutsu-2
Taijutsu-4
Genjutsu-1.5
Intellegence-4
Speed-2
Strength-2.5
Stamina-2
Hand Seals-2
Total-20
Karui
Ninjutsu-1.5
Taijutsu-4
Genjutsu-2.5
Intelligence-2.5
Speed-3
Strength-2.5
Stamina-1.5
Hand Seals-2
Total-19.5
Naruto
Ninjutsu-3
Taijutsu-4
Genjutsu-0.5
Intelligence-2
Strength-2.5
Speed-3.5
Stamina-4.5
Hand Seals-2.5
Total-21.5