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talking: Ya' know
thinking: Ya' know
jutsu: Flying Raijin Jutsu
Tailed Beast talking: Damn you 4th Hokage
Tailed Beast thinking: Damn you 4th Hokage
Chapter 2: Clan Heads of the Leaf
-Hyuga-
It has been a week since the meeting with the Hokage, and the clan heads, as well as the elders, were given the go ahead to release the information to the public. The entirety of the Hyuga clan was now assembled before their head, Hiashi Hyuga. Neji had been released the day prior, so long as he didn't go right into training for at least another week. Hinata was the only absent Hyuga, for she had already left the village just two days after the meeting.
"What is this about, Hiashi? Why have you gathered the entire Hyuga clan?" Asked one of the Hyuga elders.
"I have been given authorization to release information on one, Naruto Uzumaki." Hiashi replied, speaking to the entire clan as he did. The statement earned some curious looks from the Branch house and some from the Main house. Most of the Main house however, looked indifferent. The only one who wasn't curios was Neji, as he had already been told about Naruto. Before anyone could say anything, Hiashi continued. "Naruto Uzumaki has been removed from the ninja ranks, due to the belief from the Village elders, that he has grown too powerful in too short a time. As a result, Naruto has left the village." Said Hiashi, letting the information sink in a little before he continued.
"I don't see what the big deal is Hiashi. Sure, the village seemed to be warming up to him a bit lately, but most still believe that he's a liability to this village." Said a young man, from the Main house. Like most Hyuga, he had brown hair and the white pupiless eyes. But he was also one of the most arrogant of the Hyuga clan's Main House. Needless to say that the more humble members didn't like him much if at all, that included Hiashi. His name was Haruo Hyuga.
"What I've said thus far isn't a 'big deal', as you put it. And what you say is true, except the part where you say he is a 'liability'." Hiashi replied, staring hard at the arrogant young Hyuga.
"And what do you mean by that, Hiashi?" Asked the same elder from before.
Hiashi then into the tale he was given at the meeting a week ago, but he left out the name of the jutsu. Hiashi inwardly enjoyed the looks on his fellow clan member's faces. "Pft. What jutsu could that brat have learned in just a year, that could be helpful in any situation?" Haruo asked, with a slight attitude.
"The 'Flying Raijin Jutsu'. It's a jutsu the 4th Hokage used to take out thousands with in seconds. Needless to say, anyone with that jutsu can't be a liability." Hiashi replied, smirking at all the shocked faces. Gaining his composure, Hiashi continued. "Because Naruto was removed from the ranks, he can't be pursued as a Rogue Ninja. However, thanks to the Village elders, there has been a 'Capture on Sight' order for Naruto. But I wouldn't expect anyone to be able to capture him..."
"And why not?" Asked Haruo, sounding insulted.
"The jutsu allows him to travel where ever he wants to, so long as he has a seal set in that place. You could try, but if he wanted he'd just have to use the jutsu and he'd be on the other side of the Elemental Nations in the blink on an eye. Or he could get behind, and either seriously injure or kill you. His choice. Don't underestimate him. It may possibly the last thing you ever do, no matter how good you may think you are." Hiashi replied, trying to remain calm with the young 16 year old. Not receiving a response, Hiashi finished this clan meeting. "One more thing. Naruto Uzumaki is the son of the Leaf's 'Red-Hot habanero' Kushina Uzumaki and the 'Yellow Flash' Minato Namikaze. You're all now dismissed. And one last thing. The 3rd's law is still in effect." With that Hiashi turned and left the Hyuga council chambers. But, not before taking in the shocked look that showed on Neji's face about that last bit of info.
-Nara, Yamanaka and Akamichi-
Shikaku Nara had just finished explaining Naruto's situation with the rest of his clan. The last bit about Naruto's parents hardly surprised anyone, since most of them easily saw the resemblance. The meeting itself was short. Shikaku simply walking in and told his clan everything at once and left before anyone could say anything.
Inoichi had a bit more difficulty, since there were constant interuptions. It took him about an hour before he could finally dismiss his clan from the meeting. Ino had followed after him and asked where he got the information on who Naruto's parents were. After telling her that it was Shikaku Naru who told everyone, but Tsunade confirmed. Inoichi then left before Ino could asked another question.
Choza had some difficulty, but not as much as Inoichi, but some none the less. A few members from his clan simply refused to believe what they were told about Naruto's parents, and simply argued it. Choza told them that they didn't have to accept it, but that it didn't change the fact that it was true. Not wanting to hear anymore he dismissed the clan from the meeting.
Shikaku, Inoichi and Choza now sat together in their favorite bar, just talking about random things. At least until the bar tender decided to ask a question, figuring that they would have some info. "Excuse me, sirs?"
"Hmm. What is it?" Shikaku asked.
"I've heard rumors that the Uzumaki boy has left the village. Is this true?" The bar tender asked.
"Yea, it is. And he took his father's jutsu scroll with him." Shikaku replied, not bothering with the letting the information out, since it was going to become public knowledge soon anyway.
"His father?" Asked the bar tender, confused with what Shikaku had said.
"It's going to become public knowledge soon. *Sigh* Naruto is the son of our 4th Hokage. He manage to master the 4th's 'Flying Raijin Jutsu' and when he left, he took his jutsu scroll with him." Inoichi replied, noticing that they had the attention of everyone in the bar. "Don't worry about spreading that around, but the 3rd's law is still in effect. Might want to let others know that, before anyone gets punished for breaking it." Inoichi finished.
"I see. I'll pass the word then. Although, the news about the kid is quite unbelievable." The bartender replied.
"Just see to it that none of the news gets twisted around. Anyway, I'll have these two pages." Said Choza, indicating what two pages he was referring to.
"Coming right up, sir."
-Inuzuka-
Tsume Inuzuka was currently having dinner with her daughter and son, Hana and Kiba respectively. Kiba was playing with his food, with a far off look in his eyes. Tsume and Hana pretty much guessed what was on his mind. Deciding to confirm it, Tsume asked. "What's up with you, Kiba? You've been playing with your food for the past ten minutes."
*Sigh* "It's this whole Naruto thing." Kiba replied, confirming his mother and sister's hypothesis. "First, I hear that he's somehow mastered the 4th's strongest jutsu. Then I hear that he's been secretly dating Hinata. Then he leaves the village to do who knows what. And now, you say he's the 4th's kid. How is that even possible? I mean he was the dead last in the academy. Was he just pretending to be a loser?" Kiba continued, not realizing that he had bent the fork in his hand.
"Oh boy. Listen kiba. Everyone has different talents, Naruto's just happens to be his father's jutsu. And from what I've heard, it took him a year. That's pretty impressive, to say the least. Anyway, I doubt he was faking his stupidity. You said it yourself back in the academy, 'he tries and tries but he just can't do anything right'. Isn't that what you said?" Tsume asked, once she told him her thoughts.
"Then what about Hinata? He was clueless to her feelings about him, and he asked her out. How did that happen?!"
*Sigh* "Hiashi told us the story he got from Hinata, before she left with Lord Jiraiya. She had found out Naruto's secret jutsu back when they were still in the academy. She asked him about it, and Naruto trusted her to keep his jutsu a secret. They then started getting closer as friend, despite Hinata's shyness and Naruto's naivety. Eventually, Naruto realized that he had feelings for her, and after Squad 7's mission to Wave, he asked her out. But due to his reputation with the villagers, they had to keep it a secret. It's understandable when you think about it." Tsume replied.
"I guess you're right. But still, with that jutsu the village would probably be safer than over." Said Kiba.
"I wouldn't think so." Said Hana.
"Huh? What do you mean, sis?"
"If any of the villages we're hostile with found out we have someone else that can use the 4th's 'Flying Raijin Jutsu', they'd probably send assassins after him and we'd most likely end up going to war. But, it could also mean that they'd stay away due to fear. It's really impossible to say. Now they either want him on their side, or dead so thay can try and steal the jutsu." Hana explained.
"Ok. Then what about him being the 4th's kid? Is that really true?" Kiba asked, earning a shrug from Hana.
"Yea, it's true. I'm actually surprised I missed the resemblance, since I've been on more that a few mission with the guy, before he became Hokage. And even though Naruto looks like his dad, he's got his mom's personality." Tsume answered.
"How do you figure, mom?"
"Heh. Kid's just as hot-headed as his mother. The 'Hot-Blooded Habenaro', Kushina Uzumaki. Still can't believe I missed it."
"So what're we gonna do about, Naruto?"
"Nothing we really can do. He can escape from anyone easily. Or he can defeat anyone, just as easily."
"Great. No way I can beat him now. *Sigh* Oh well, I'll just have to train harder. And not just to beat Naruto, but Sasuke too." Kiba thought.
-Aburame-
Shibi had told the present members of the Aburame clan members, about Naruto. Some had question about whether or not it was true. After assuring them that it was confirmed by Jiraiya and Tsunade of the 'Legendary Sannin'. Since the Aburame tended to look at logic, they thought about the resemblance. and thought that they're likely telling the truth.
Shino didn't look too surprised on the outside, but on the inside he was definitely shocked. Like the others of his clan, he thought back to the photos he's seen on the 4th Hokage, and realized that the resemblance was uncanny. Shino knew that he wouldn't be able to match Naruto, but that didn't mean he was going slack off in his training. He was at least going to be able to track him.
Then there was Sasuke. He didn't get to go on the retrieval mission with to go after him, and that ended in failure with out much of a fight. With Naruto gone, there was no one from their age group that could keep him here. And with the current state of the village, the Jounin may end up being too busy to go after Sasuke. So therefore, he'd have to up his training.
-Danzo-
Danzo sat in his office, and read the report once he received earlier today for probably the third time. Earlier this week, one of the teams he sent out had confirmed that Naruto had gone south into the Land of Waves. At the news, he had recalled all his teams and sent one of them to assist the team in Wave. Today, he was informed that Naruto had taken a trip to the Land of Water.
That's what confused him. Why did Naruto go to the Land of Water? What was there for him. He needed answers. He had already ordered them to continue with their mission. Danzo put the mission report away, and got up. He was going to do some research on Naruto's past mission, maybe their was an answer in the mission report to the Land of Waves. And he knew just where to find it. The Hokage's office.
That's chapter 2. Just a few more chapters. I know that Danzo isn't a clan, but he's kinda important. Other stories that I've read so far, they always say the he ordered this, and it comes out of nowhere. Not saying I have a problem with it, I don't mind to be honest. But I thought I'd just change that up a bit. Anyway, see what happens next chapter. Thank you and please review.