Chapter 2 First of Many

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Alley way - Mob

The Mob looked in satisfaction as they finished branding the Konoha's leaf symbol on Naruto's chest. They cheered and yelled, yet none of the ANBU reported to the Hokage, they had left a while ago. The mob was about to leave before the Hokage came when a eerie voice sounded behind them. "What leaving already? But the fun has just begun." The villagers turned around and gasped at their previous victim.

Naruto was in a black and purple outfit, with many zippers for pockets and the zipper for his vest. His shoes were now bulky combat boots, and holding up his pants was a big weird belt with a large symbol of the Heartless and the Nobodies. Two black arm gauntlets, with chest and shoulder armor. A dark purple hood covered his face but you could see his lifeless blue eyes beneath the darkness.(Think a Assassins Creed uniform, just black and purple with the Heartless crest and the Nobody crest on the belt instead of the Assassins.)

Naruto's branding and other wounds were completely healed, leaving flawless skin. Naruto then slowly raised his hand to the side and shot out dark energy. The energy came together to form the Dark Keyblade. The villagers and Shinobi were now sweating in fear, just as as some were about to flee. When they turned around they saw a wall of darkness blocking their way to safety.

The poor bastards never stood a chance.

Naruto jumped high over the mob, flipping the key downward he fell in the middle of the mob. He slammed the key into the ground; dark energies shot out and engulfed the civilians and Shinobi. They screamed and cried for mercy, but did Naruto get mercy during his torture? No, so they in return got no mercy, the dark energies inflicted all the pain that Naruto got from them and then some. After it attack was done all that was left where hearts floating in the air, Naruto held open his palm and slowly the hearts floated over. Naruto placed all the hearts into a special bag that was on his belt with a small devious smile Naruto left the alley. If anyone came to the alley afterwards they would just see a deserted alleyway with piles of dust and small red stains on the ground.

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Naruto's mindscape

"WHAT THE HELL JUST HAPPENED?", yelled a very distressed Kyuubi. She had finally been able to make a connection with her son again, and she was mad. Naruto just stood there cleaning out his ears with his pinky finger. Kyuubi's eye started to twitch, "You better not ignore me kit, you remember what happened last time." Naruto stopped his movements and shuddered. Yeah he remembered, after ignoring her she increased his pheromone levels. That caused a horde of rabid fangirls that were chasing 'Sasuke-kun' to change direction. Naruto had never been so scared for his life…and his innocence.

"Well Kaa-san I was just waiting for you to stop yelling. You know that's bad for your health." Kyuubi just looked at Naruto with a deadpanned expression. "You do remember I don't have a body…right?" Naruto just smirked, "For now you don't"

"What was that?" asked the curious fox. "Oh nothing, but as to what happened? Well let's just say that I gained a few new tricks." With a smug smirk Naruto made his Key appear in his hands. Kyuubi gasped and started to sweat in fear.

"Kit…do you know what you are holding?" Naruto nodded, "Yes I do, and if I'm correct so do you Kaa-san." Kyuubi, in her giant fox form, gulped, "Yes I do honey, the weapon that you have in your hand is a tool of great power and destruction. Now kit I'm not going to ask how you got it, but I want to know why you got that one in general?"

Naruto shrugged, "I don't know Kaa-san, all I know is that it will give me power over 'Heartless' and 'Nobodies' as they are called. Right now I don't have any but later I will after working on the hearts I collected."

Kyuubi got a horrified look before screaming, "NO! I won't let Darkness control you! I don't want you to become a raging lunatic; you are the only thing I have left in this world." A few tears fell from her eyes. "I…I…I just don't want to lose you to darkness…my kit." Kyuubi reached out her mussel out of the cage, her nose right in front of Naruto. Naruto smiled and hugged the Fox's nose, like trying to hug a big tree. With a big smile he spoke to her.

"Kaa-san you must remember the philosophy of Yin and Yang, darkness and light. Kaa-san Darkness cannot exist without the light, and goes both ways." Kyuubi pulled back and looked Naruto in the eye as Naruto continued to speak.

"I have a lot of darkness in my heart Kaa-san, I know that. But I believe that I can find light as well. If I can find a balance in both I believe that I can accomplish anything!" Kyuubi gave a sad smile, "Alright kit you convinced me…just promise me you won't make an army of heartless and nobodies to destroy Konoha."

Naruto pouted and blushed, "Yes ma'am, I promise." Kyuubi then gave a sly grin, "Also Its time you to drop your mask, and for the love of Kami pay attention to the Hyuuga girl I know you feel the same as her, and let's not forget the Yamanaka and the Haruno"

"Kaa-san!" whined Naruto in embarrassment. Kyuubi giggled at her son's misfortune. Naruto pouted.

Sudenly 12 cloaked figures and a strange man with silver hair and a black creature behind him began to appear Naruto then asked "who are you" the man with the creature spoke "my name is Ansem, Seeker of Darkness and this is my Guardian and I control the power of Darkness" when Naruto saw the Heartless crest he asked "why do you have the crest of the Heartless" then Ansem replied "so you know about the Heartless well if you want to know I am a Heartless and from what I heard and saw you were given power over the Heartless and a Keyblade well I'll give you the power to control my Guardian and I'm going to try to keep the Darkness from consume your Heart" Naruto then say "thank you and who are you" looking at the figures in cloaks the leader said "we are Organization 13" then Naruto asked "why 13 because I only see 12" then the leader replied "because a member betrayed us and my name is Xemnas The Superior of the In-Between and the leader of Organization 13 and I control the power of Nothingness" another of the cloaked said "my name is Xigbar The Freeshooter and I control the power of Space" other said "my name is Xaldin The Whirlwind Lancer and I control the power of Wind" other said "my name is Vexen The Chilly Academic and I control the power of Ice" other said "my name is Lexaeus The Silent Hero and I control the power of Earth" other said "my name is Zexion The Cloaked Schemer and I control the power of Illusion" other said "my name is Saix The Luna Diviner and the second-in command and I control the power of Moon" other said "my name is Axel The Flurry of Dancing Flames got it memorized and I control the power of fire" other said "my name is Demyx The Melodious Nocturne and I control the power of Water" other said "my name is Luxord The Gambler of Fate and I control the power of Time" other said "my name is Marluxia The Graceful Assassin and I control the power of Flower" the last said "and my name is Larxene The Savage Nymph and I control the power of Lightning" Naruto said "nice to meet you all" Xemnas replied "your welcome and now like Ansem we are not normal we are Nobodies and we are going to give you gifts" Naruto asked "what?" Xemnas replied "first we will give you our castle the Castle That Never Was for you to live in" Naruto then asked "what about my apartment?" Xemnas replied "we will transform it into the castle and transport it over the monument with faces as it will be floating in the sky and the next is our powers and our weapons my Ethereal Blades: Interdiction and one of your choice" as the weapons appear Naruto then choose "I pick the cards" then the Xemnas' Interdiction and Luxord's Fair Game appeared in Naruto's hands

Suddenly six figures appeared 3 boys and 3 girls,1 of the boys and 1 of the girls were wearing the same cloak that Organization 13 was using, and when they saw Ansem and the Organization they all summon their Keyblades except the blonde girl in white Naruto looked confused and asked "who are you" the boy in brown hair replied "my name is Sora the Keyblade Master" the girl in pink dress and dark red hair said "my name is Kairi one of the seven Princesses of Heart" the boy in black cloak said "my name is Roxas The Key of Destiny, I control the power of Light and I am Sora's Nobody" the blonde girl in white dress said "my name is Namine and I am Kairi's Nobody" the boy in silver hair said "my name is Riku the warrior that walks between the light and dark" the girl in black cloak said "my name is Xion and like Roxas I control the power of Light and a Nobody Replica created from the memories of Sora" when Axel saw them he went to them "Roxas, Xion I am happy to see you again" the both of them said "Axel good to see you too" Naruto then asked "so Axel how do you know Roxas and Xion?" Xemnas then replied "he knows them because they were in the Organization Roxas was the one that betrayed us" Sora then asked "ok what are you doing here? you better not be planning something evil" Xemnas replied "relax Keyblade Master we decided to pay for our crimes and sins by helping this boy" Ansem replied "me too" Riku then said to Ansem "you better" Naruto then asked "you know each other?" Sora replied "yes but when we meet we were enemies" and Sora explained their history with Ansem and the Organization Naruto then said "wow that was an interesting story well see you" Xemnas then say "one more thing we also give you the power to open Corridors of Darkness to enter the castle and transport" Naruto then said "ok goodbye" he said good bye to everyone and then gave his mother one last hug before vanishing from the mindscape. Kyuubi sighed before laying her head and going back to sleep and the others thinking in how Naruto will grow

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Forest of Konoha

Naruto sat in meditation on a stump. In front of him were the fresh hearts that he had collected each one ready to be given a new existence. Naruto slowly reached out his hand and motioned for the first heart. As it came closer Naruto brought out the darkness in his heart. He decided to start out small, so he remembered the time when he was kicked out of the orphanage. Channeling his dark emotions into power he placed his darkness covered hand onto the heart.

The heart jiggled and twitched as the dark energy flowed through it. Once done Naruto let go and watched as the heart changed into the form of a Shadow and a Dusk appeared. The Shadow looked at Naruto with blank stare. Not having any facial features really sucked. Naruto smiled and spoke, "Sense you two are the first of many you shall be my familiar. You will be the one that hides in my shadow, always watching my back like Ansem's Guardian. Can I count on you to do that?…..Nix? And to the Dusk you will help me in battles when I call you right? Twi" The Shadow, or Nix and the Dusk, or Twi, antenna twitched and waved in conformation. Nix and Twi nodded its head and leaped onto Naruto's lap, Naruto just chuckled.

"You know for a being of darkness and nothingness you sure are adorable." Nix and Twi just gave a growl in return. Naruto lift Nix and Twi of his lap and set them on the ground. Nix then, without being told, jumped into Naruto's shadow. Naruto only saw Nix's two yellow eyes for a moment before they disappeared. Naruto smiled, 'This is going to be fun'. Naruto turned to the rest of the hearts and slowly started to make his own little army of heartless and after that nobodies begin to appear.

By the end of the day Naruto had made fifteen Shadows and Dusks, and five Soldiers and Creepers. The Soldier was the only heartless Naruto had that were battle ready. Soldiers were a little bigger than Shadows. They had a more built body, sharp red claws and a weird looking helmet adorned its head. It movements were that like a Shadow, but just more twitchy. The Soldiers turned their heads at the slightest sound, always ready to defend their master. Naruto smiled at the progress he had made that day but he soon realized something.

Where was he going to get more hearts? He couldn't just start picking people off the street, no the old man would find out. Then he came to a solution, he could take out those bandit camps that are always raid villages. 'And if I play my cards right I might even get paid for it!' Naruto gave a small confident smirk.

Yes that would work out just nicely.

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Ninja Academy next day

Naruto walked down the halls to his classroom with pride in every step. Today is a special day, today was the beginning of the Ninja graduation Exams. The first day was academic and weapons exams, the second day was the Taijutsu and Genjutsu exams. Finally the third day was the Ninjutsu portion of the test. Naruto planned to show everyone his true strength, well everything except the Heartless and Nobodies.

Naruto passed a hall mirror and smirked as he saw his reflection. His body structure had changed a bit after getting the Dark Keyblade. His hair now had black and dark purple highlights; his baby fat was stripped from his body leaving 100% muscle. He was smart enough not to wear a tight shirt; otherwise he would have fan girls. So he took a page out of Hinata's book and got a bulky vest. He wore black leather pants that were held up with a nin-utility belt. The belt buckle was a dark purple heart with the Kanji for 9 on it. His steal toed combat boots astonishingly didn't make a sound when they stomped the ground.

And for the finishing touch he had tattoos running down his arm. Each tattoo one of the 9 Bijuu, all the beast where apart but when Naruto puts the arms together they mixed to make the Juubi. Naruto knew this would cause discomfort for people, but he didn't care. If they attacked all that meant was more hearts for him. He got the idea from his mother; thankfully he made the tattoos using chakra so he didn't have to worry about a tattoo artist stabbing him with the needle.

But I digress, at the present Naruto finally made it to the door. On the other side he could hear the arguing and boasting of his peers. Just as he was about to open the door normally he paused and got an evil smirk. With a snap of his fingers three Shadows and Dusks appeared. Quickly telling them his plan they disappeared from which they came. Rolling his shoulders and taking a deep breath he grabbed the door handle indentured.

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Class room minutes before

Hinata Hyuuga was nervous, why you ask? Well it was because she didn't see her favorite blonde. Normally she would use her Byakugan to find him, but for some reason she thought it would be a bad idea. While she was waiting a bunch of voices sounded above all the others.

"Maybe Naruto got lost in his way here and ended in Ichiraku." said Sakura Haruno with a little worry in her voice. Sakura despite show she is a Fangirl of Sasuke Uchiha she wasn't actually she like Hinata has a crush on Naruto. Hinata actually got a twitch of jealousy on her face.

Ino Yamanaka interjected, "I don't know Sakura, I saw him the other day and he was acting differently. His face had a different look….he looked stronger and dare I say it handsome." In the back of the class Hinata's eye twitched in anger.

There was a bark of laughter from Kiba Inuzuka, "Ha! Yeah right, and I'm the Emperor of the Elemental Nations!" Hinata hand was actually twitching near her kunai holster. Thankfully Hinata took a few deep breaths before something bad happened.

Shikamaru Nara raised his head, "This is all so troublesome, let me ask you all a question. How would you describe Naruto's image during the time in the academy?" Various insults and jokes were made, almost causing Hinata and secretly Sakura and Ino to snap. Once done the Nara spoke again, "Now can someone tell me the most powerful tool a ninja can use?" The class was silent in confusion, and then the most logical answer was spoken.

"Deception.", whispered a calm Shino Aburame. Shikamaru nodded, next to him Chouji Akimichi asked, "So you mean that the entire time he's been holding back to trick us?" Shikamaru nodded, "Correct, I theorize that he is stronger than anyone in this class, even Sasuke."

The 'Last' and only 'Loyal' Uchiha scoffed, "Hn, that loser will never pass an elite like me. He'll probably die on a D-rank mission!" Many snickers were heard, just as Hinata was about to defend Naruto the class room door opened and HE walked in. Everyone around the room gapped at the aura that came off the person. Hinata was first to recognize the boy.

"Naruto-kun"…Thud. The boy snickered then looked around the room. "What the fuck you looking at?" Almost everyone face planted. Shikamaru chuckled, "Good to finally meet you Naruto Uzumaki."

"I knew you'd figure it out, you're a Nara after all. So what you think?" asked Naruto backing up and showing his new look. Shikamaru gave it a calculating eye, "Well I have to say it's a major improvement over the bright orange jumpsuit. Naruto shivered, "I hated wearing that 'thing'."

Shikamaru noticed his arms, "The tattoos though surprise me, why Bijuu?" Naruto smirked, "Well with your brain I bet you already know the law." Shikamaru nodded with a smirk. "The reason is that I just like them, creatures of unfathomable power, nine in total. But together they make the Juubi." With that Naruto moved his arms and the Tattoos formed the Juubi.

Shikamaru blinked, "I didn't know there was a Juubi?" Naruto nodded, "Yep it's not really common knowledge, but yeah the Ridoku Sennin had a hand in the thing, that's a story for another time."

"HEY!"

Shikamaru and Naruto covered their ears in pain. Naruto looked over to see Sakura trying to act intimidating, "Pry tell me why you must screech like a banshee?" Sakura face got red in anger, raising her fist with a little note in it she yelled.

"NARUTO-BAKA!" Just as the fist was inches from his face he caught it without much effort. Naruto slowly gripped the fist applying pressure. "Sakura-san, I will only tell you this once. I. AM. NOT. YOUR. PUNCHING. BAG. ANY. MORE!" At each word he increased the pressure till she was on her knees whimpering and the note fell in Naruto's hand. Failing to pull her fist out of Naruto's grip. Around the room many reactions were found.

Shikamaru: 'Finally the bitch shut up.'

Shino: 'Um' Bzzzzzzzz, 'Interesting' Bzzzzzzz

Chouji: 'Just how strong are you Naruto?'

Kiba: 'Holy Shit! The power he's holding back in unbearable…he is a true Alpha. I'll have to watch what I say around him from now on.'

Sasuke: 'What the Hell? I'll figure out your power dope just you wait.'

Sakura: 'IT HURTS! IT HURTS! PLEASE KAMI MAKE HIM STOP! IF HE WAS HOLDING BACK AND ALSO KEEPING SECRETS I BETTER TELL HIM MY TRUE FEELINGS FOR HIM AND STOP PRETEND BEING A USELESS FANGIRL!'

Ino: 'My Kami, when the hell did Naruto get so hot? I mean he even has Tattoos, there so sexy! Damn it! I'm getting turned on by this.'

Hinata (who had just woken up): 'Oh my Kami, he's perfect. I knew he was holding back but this is unreal and look at those muscles.'

Naruto tossed Pinky aside and looked up at the only empty seat but first he read the note "Naruto-kun I need to talk with you yours Sakura" Naruto then went to Sakura "Sakura-chan let's talk" Sakura confused asked "why?" Naruto replied showing her the note "you wanted to talk to me right" Sakura answered "oh that's right but can be in private" Naruto said "ok" using his powers of Time to stop time except him and Sakura. Sakura looked around to see no one moved confused she asked Naruto "what happen Naruto-kun?" Naruto replied "I stopped time so we can talk alone and without interruption" Sakura asked "how can you do that?" Naruto replied "it's just a new power and ability I recently received. So what do you wanted to talk about" Sakura then replied "to tell you the truth I wanted to apologize for all this time that I hited you and said all those bad things about you and to tell you that even though I don't know why you are hated I think it could be for something you can't control just like I was bullied for my forehead because is bigger than a normal one" Naruto then said "I wish I could tell you the reason why I am hated right now maybe one day I'll tell you and speaking of your forehead it might be bigger than a normal one but is very cute just like you" Sakura blushed from the praise Naruto gave her and then told him "one more thing Naruto-kun I never liked or had a crush on Sasuke I just pretended that I like him" Naruto was shocked for what Sakura said and asked "really?" Sakura replied "yes and the one I really like I'll tell you when you tell me the reason you are hated ok?" Naruto replied "ok now that we finished talking I'll restart time" then time began to move again and Naruto went to a seat right between Hinata and Ino and Sakura went to a seat bellow Naruto, with a sly smirk he walked up and sat down. Shikamaru seeing these chuckled, "troublesome blonds" Ino and Hinata just fidgeted at the close proximity they were to the new Naruto. Naruto decided to break the silence.

"Well I don't mind the girls staring at me, but the guys staring is starting to creep me out. Especially you Sasuke-san that look in your eye could be questionable." Many snickers and giggles were heard; Chouji started choking on his food. Sasuke seethed and did his famous "Hn" and turned his back on Naruto. Naruto just chuckled then leaned back on his chair and looked at both seat neighbors.

"So how are the two (three said in his mind) most beautiful ladies of the class doing today?" Both girls hearts skipped at the word 'Beautiful', all they could do was mumble and blush. Naruto just gave a good natured laugh. All the commotion was stopped when their sensei walked in. Naruto though had an evil smile on as he signaled the three hidden Shadows and Dusks.

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TBC…