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Naruto and the Sorcerer's Stone
Chapter two: The Man in Blue
SLAM!! Naruto's face was smashed into the ground by a large leather boot and blood coming out spilling out from his split bottom lip. The scrawny thug howled with laughter at Naruto's weak attempt to cause any sort of damage. The rest of Gato's cronies chuckled at the sight but immediately stopped when Gato started speaking.
"I hoped you saw that Zabuza, you so called "Demon of the Mist". You are just as weak as this little brat here and you will die along side him. I was going to save the kids for last but I guess this one really wanted to die, so I will honor his wishes. And after that we will killed each of you one at a time, after that we'll ransack this puny village and burn it down. You will die here like the stupid fucking whore of yours Zabuza and there is nothing you can do to stop me." At the end of Gato's speech the horde of thug roared their approval while some yelled "lets kill them!" and "Save so women for me!" Naruto never remembered feeling so angry before in his life. His rage flooded his mind like a tsunami take over his instincts. He heard a voice in his head egging him on, telling him to kill them all. If only he could be free of this boot, if only he had enough strength Naruto would smash Gato's face in tell his knuckles were raw and Gato stopped breathing. How dare he talk haku in such a manner like he was less than when haku is ten times the man Gato will ever be. The more that Naruto thought about fighting back the more he was starting to feel a little hopeless as he looked around at his team.
Kakashi had used too much chakra fighting Zabuza who was on the brink of death. Tazuna was just an old bridge builder who didn't really know how to fight. Thought that didn't matter since he was too scared to move anyways. Then there was Sakura who was easily the weakest on the team, but she was crying over Sasuke's cold and lifeless body.
Naruto was about to close his eyes when he noticed a man that he had never seen before at the other end of the bridge. From where Naruto laid he could tell the man's clothes were highly unusual. He wore long sparkling teal robes and tall teal hat. His hair was so long Naruto couldn't tell were it ended, and it was completely white along with his beard. Naruto made eyes contact with the man and Naruto felt a sudden burst of energy that made him feel invincible. If only he could get up.
Naruto was surprised when he felt the pressure lift from his head. He looked up half expecting the foot to smash back down on his face, but instead saw the man floating five feet in the air like an invisible hook snagged his shirt and was attempting to pull him up. Scrabbling to his feet Naruto reached up and pulled the man sword from his hands. Just incase the man got back down and came after him Naruto cut off his foot. Naruto ignored the cries from the floating man and cross his fingers.
"Kage Bushin no Justu!" there were six puffs of smoke; the wind swept the smoke away leaving six new Naruto standing there. Each clone pulled out long vicious looking kunai knives that curved at the tip. All the clones yelled simultaneously "We will CRUSH you!" and before anyone knew what has happening all seven Narutos were slicing through the crowd. Naruto never seen so much blood in his short life, but that didn't stop him from piercing the heart of an eight foot man standing in his way of his kill. Two thugs came running in from either side Naruto wielding spiked bats aiming for his head. Naruto ducked quickly and the two thugs smashed the bats in the others head, dead on impact. Leaping forward Naruto hop on the two dead guy's heads and jumped into the air. He reached in his kunai pouch and threw about ten kunai that were trailed by paper.
BOOM!!!!! The bridge shook from the force of the expulsions emitting from the kunias. Body parts flew in different directions and covered everyone in dark red goo. The horde of thugs stopped running forwards turned on there heel and ran back to their boat. Gato was also running much slower screaming at his henchmen.
"WHAT?!?! WHERE ARE YOU GOING, GO BACK AND KILL THEM. YOU'RE LOSING TO A LITTLE BOY! GET BACK HERE OR ELSE!" Gato's men didn't heed his warning and continued to run. Before Naruto could pursue Gato he heard loud grunting and turned to see what made this noise. A huge man covered in long thick haired wielded the longest spear that probably ever existed. Mr. Hairy man was barreling towards him and right before he was in striking distance, he became engulfed in flames. No sound came from the hired delinquent; instead he just fell on the ground burning to a crisp.
From behind the hairy man Kakashi was standing there with his hands in an unfamiliar sign. Kakashi gave Naruto a wink before falling on his butt too tired to go on. 'It doesn't matter though.' Thought Naruto 'I don't need Kakashi to finish Gato off.' Naruto turned to only to see an even larger man holding an enormous battle axe over his head. The man sliced at Naruto with such force that the blade Naruto was using to block shattered in his grip, and the axe buried itself into the bridge. With a grunt the man pulled the axe free from the ground and held it above his head to swing again. 'Shit what am I going to do I cant-'Naruto thought were interrupted by a voice calling out
"Hey kid, Catch!" Naruto turned to see Zabuza's sword Kubikiri Hōchō came spinning at him. Naruto caught it and used the momentum top spin on his heal and cut the axe man in half. Blood spurted from him like a large fountain of red water poring everywhere. Spinning a few more time Naruto threw the sword at the retreating thugs and watched as it sliced through many of them and embedded itself in the ground inches behind Gato. It didn't matter there was now no one standing between him and Gato, while his clones killed the stragglers.
Naruto ran towards Gato with all his might but barley caught up. Naruto was getting tired again and wasn't sure if he could continue chasing him like this. Surge of hatred flowed through him at the thought of Gato getting away and not being able to bring him to justice. Then Gato stopped suddenly and seemed to sink into the bridge. Getting closer Naruto realized that Gato had fallen into quick sand on a stone bridge. Not caring that reality just made an UH OH Naruto plunged his kunai deep into the short man's brain. Though not even kill this man can help Naruto never ending pit of sadness that appeared in his heart and he screamed to the heavens as it began to rain.
The rain washed away the all blood covering the bridge, moving the dead body parts to the side to make way for rivers of blood. Naruto looked out to sea to find the thugs ship had long disappeared. A single tear coming out of Naruto's eye as he turned to only to be face to face with Kakashi.
"Ka-Kakashi-sensei I tired, I-I re-really tried. But I just couldn't" Naruto passed out falling into Kakashi's arms
"It's alright Naruto…. You did well have good dreams" Kakashi picked up Naruto and carried him back to Tazuna's house.
With Dumbledore
Dumbledore couldn't believe his eyes. He came out of the portal expecting to be a large green forest like Robert had described. But instead he ended up in a shabby looking village attached with an incomplete bridge. On the bridge were about 40 people standing around a smaller group that had mostly kids in it all looking like they just got out of battle. A small blonde boy in a bright orange jumpsuit ran towards the group only to slam to the ground and his head to be stomped on with a sickening crack.
He stared at the boy with curiosity. He heard a man beyond the crowd saying something but he couldn't make it out. The boy caught his eye and stared back with an unusual intensity. Then Dumbledore watch as the man stomping on the kids head was lifted in the air by some invisible force. This excited Dumbledore, even this dimension kids still show ability to use magic.
To get a closer look Dumbledore used an invisibility spell and ran up the side of the bridge trying to keep the blonde boy in sight. He had a strange feeling that the man in blue with the green vest was watching his progress up the bridge, but he shoved the thought out of his mind and continued watching the gruesome battle. Just when Dumbledore was going to stop the hairy man from kill the blonde boy, the man in the vest who looked like he and on eye step up. He formed strange symbols with his fingers and brought it to his mouth, and fire seemed to be coming from his finger tip as the one eyed man burned the hairy man to cinders. This new development made the usually calm and collective Dumbledore quite giddy. This man manipulated fire the precision of a highly trained wizards, and he had never met a wizard how could do something like that without a wand.
Dumbledore started muttering under his breath "Do people in this Dimension have a time a magic too? I can't even fathom the possibilities that both worlds can learn from each other." Dumbledore turned his attention back on the blonde bomber and noticed he was pursing a very short fat man with a cane. Dumbledore could tell that the blonde boy would not be able to catch up. Then the ground in front of the short man turned to mush and the man began to sink quickly. But the horrendous death by quick sand was ended when the blonde final caught up and stabbed the man in the head with a very sharp knife.
Dumbledore wondered what kinds of occupation these kids have were they kill people. Usually murder is considered a crime throughout society; these kids must be psychologically imbalanced. It must be hard on your life to see a girl with a hole punched in her chest.
"Oi, Tazuna!" the one eyed mans sudden outburst interrupted Dumbledore's thoughts. He now realized the blonde he was watching had passed out and was lying in the man's arms. A scruffy old looking man in a tan shirt he assumed was named Tazuna for his head whipped up and looked at one eyed man. "Can you carry Zabuza back to your house? I'll carry Naruto." Ah so Naruto was his name Dumbledore now knew the boys name and was deep in thought once again. Looked over at the dead body lay expecting It to still be unmoving was surprised that it sat up, obviously not dead and being hug by a pink haired girl. At this point in time Dumbledore's confusion seemed never ending since every time one question was answered two more popped in its place. He should just watch them for a while soon his questions will be answered. And with that Dumbledore followed the group to make sure he isn't discovered.
4 Days later
Naruto stood in front of Haku's grave not sure what to say so he just stood there staring at the upturned patch of dirt. He pulled out his favorite kunai; he remembered when he got this kunai. He was about five and this drunken villager stumbled upon a homeless Naruto. Villager proceeded to beat on him till a mysterious ANBU killed the man harming him. And gave him this kunai and told him if he ever needed help just throw. It's been years since I've last used it, but it has always been a sentimental item. Crouching down Naruto stabbed kunai deep into the dirt so that it can't move easily.
"You know Haku… this kunai is very special to me. It was given to me by an elite ninja back at Konoha, the protected me many times so I kept it in memory of him… not sure what happened to him. He might have die on a mission I don't know the important thing is… I want to give it to you, not many people became so close to me in such short amount of time. I think it will serve a better propose protecting you than me… Stay safe Haku." And with that Naruto stood up and gave a deep bow to the grave turn and walked out of the clearing without looking back, never noticing the eyes in the shadows watching his movement.
When he made it back to Tazuna's house everyone was outside, packed and ready to go. Even from a distance he could tell they were annoyed at his tardiness.
As he exited the forest in front of Tazuna's house Sakura, Naruto's teammate started yelling at him "NARUTO why are you so late!?! We have been waiting for you about and hour. Where have you been?"
Naruto started scratching the back of his head and giving a large toothy grin. "Sorry I was visiting Haku's grave and I sort of lost track of time." At the sound of Haku's name everyone's expressions softened a bit. Kakashi used the silence to speak up.
"We should start moving if we want to reach Konoha before nightfall." Everyone silently agreed and followed Kakashi and Zabuza. A lot has happened in the last four days, Naruto and Kakashi helped Tazuna build the bridge faster with their shadow clones. The bridge was done two days early so the ninjas just hung out in the house trying to recover from the battle just two days earlier. Zabuza asked Kakashi if he could speak to the Hokage for asylum in Konoha. Kakashi was more than happy to accept his offer; he understood what it's like to live with the whole world against you.
Now they have arrived at the end of the bridge, and this is were they separate from the Tazuna family. Naruto turned around to see Inari on the brink of crying, Inari started running towards him at breakneck speed, then Inari tripped on a rock and went head first onto the ground. He jumped right back up and put Naruto in a bone crushing hug.
"Don't forget about me big brother Naruto!" Inari cried through sobs. Naruto patted Inari's head and he looked like he was trying hard not to cry also.
"Of course I won't forget you, I come visit you soon."
"You better or ill track you down and make you visit me!" and with a laugh the ninja group turned around and walked off to Konoha, not sure if they will ever come back. Most of the journey back home was filled with a peaceful silence. That silence was broken when Sakura asked a question that was probably on everyone's minds.
"Ummm Naruto, can I ask you something?"
Naruto looked questioningly at Sakura "Ya sure go ahead."
"What happened to you, I mean after the guy had you on the ground. I thought you were going to die for sure."
Naruto was waiting for this question for awhile and was prepared to answer the m truthfully.
"I thought I was going to die too, I was sapped of energy and started having flashbacks of my life. I look around at all of you and noticed a man who didn't fit in." this seemed to catch everyone's attention. "This man was wearing strange teal colored robes and hat; he also had the longest beard I've ever seen. The more I stared at him the more powerful I felt. I could feel all the energy coming back to me… so I fought back." Sakura still look slightly confused.
"But what made the man float and the bridge turn to quicksand."
"I really don't know Sakura, maybe the man I saw caused it to happen." This was Sasuke's turn to talk
"What I want to know is exactly who this man is you saw." there was silence once again thoughts out the group keep their thoughts to them selves. Zabuza asked
"Um how far are we from Konoha Kakashi?"
"We are very close now, I hope we don't run into- Kakashi's musing was halted when six ANBU appeared from thin air. Holding there katanas out one ANBU assumed to be the leader stepped forward.
"Halt! State your name and business, here at Konoha." The leader said in a booming voice that made the ground shake
"I am Kakashi Hatake, sensei of squad seven coming back from a mission. This is missing nin Zabuza Momochi seeking asylum in Konohagakure." the leader ANBU simply nodded his head; if Naruto had blinked he would have missed what happened next. The ANBU seemed to teleport next to one person of the team, grab there arm then vanish in midair. The sensation Naruto felt was like wild bull running at top speed was pulling Naruto by the arm. There was an insane amount of pressure on his head and abdomen he thought he would explode. Then it stopped and they were standing outside .the Hokage's office. Naruto felt dizzy and was about to fall over when an ANBU it a monkey mask caught his shoulders.
"Sorry about the, you get use to it after a few more trips." The ANBU said apologetically. He went up to the door knocked two times and stepped back. A gruff "Come in." was heard on the other sides of the door and Naruto and the other walked in. they saw their village leader sitting behind a desk looking old and tired like he always did. "Report." said the hokage.
Kakashi spoke up. "We just arrived from the mission in Wave country and it was a complete success. I will write down the mission in my report in full detail." and with a deep bow stepped back. The Hokage nodded and looked at Zabuza.
"And you are here for?" questioned the hokage. Zabuza stepped forward to speak.
"I am Zabuza Momochi and I'm here to request asylum and your home." Hokage looked thought for a moment the said.
"I will permit you to be reinstated amongst our ranks if you agree to be interrogated for some information if you have any." Zabuza agreed so quickly it seemed he didn't think about what he said. Zabuza was escorted away by two ANBU and only team 7 and the Hokage were left in the room. "Well is there anything else you wanted to tell me?" Naruto felt Sasuke nudge him forward, knowing what that meant he spoke up.
"Sir, on our mission something happened. About a week before or mission ended we got in to a battle with Gato's men. When all hope seemed lost I saw this man standing far away. He was strange; I've never seen someone wear clothes like his." He repeated the same story he told his teammates on the way back home. The Hokage's face stayed emotionless through out the tale, when Naruto finished the story hokage sighed and looks Naruto in the eyes.
"I regret to tell you that I don't know who this man you speak of or where he is."
"Why, I'm right here." Everyone turn quickly to a corner of the room to see a man just like Naruto described standing there with pleasant smile. The Hokage jumped out of his seat enraged.
"HOW DID YOU, ILL HAVE YOU" but the Hokage's rant was interrupted by the man in the corner
"Please calm down; I am not here to cause any harm to you or your villagers. In fact I'm here by accident." The hokage looked intrigued.
"How exactly did you end up here by accident?" taking a deep breath the man started a long winded tale about who he was and how he ended up following the ninjas home. At the end Kakashi was the first to speak.
"So Dumblbees"
"It is Dumbledore."
"Right, sorry, so Dumbledore after you came here why didn't you leave right away?"
"The reason I stayed is because I wanted to find out how you obtained those amazing powers you displayed and I also wanted to ask Naruto something." This time Sakura's hand shot up in the air.
"Sir what do you mean when you say that people in your world have the ability to use magic. Do you mean like card tricks…. sir?" Dumbledore looked delighted to be asked this question.
"Why my girl I would be happy to show what I'm talking, about as long as you call me Dumbledore instead of sir. Being called sir makes me feel quite old." And without out another word he pulled out a stick from a front pocket and waked it at the Hokage's desk. A large paper weight on the desk morphed into a live lizard, and it started crawling towards them second later it morphed once again into a small bird that flew toward the ninja and zipped around their heads. In midair the bird grew three times in size and seemed to explode into a flurry of butterfly wings. After about ten seconds the butterfly went up in blue and greenish flames, never to reappear. Everyone was amazed and didn't know what to say. They just stared, jaws wide open at the stop were beautiful butterfly once flew. Dumbledore pocket his stick and turned to face Naruto. "As I say before, Naruto will you coming to my dimension and study at my school Hogwarts?" Naruto was stunned that had asked him; usually people asked Sasuke these things.
"Wh-why are you asking me this question?"
"Because I saw you do something that I realize as magical talent and I know that my school will help you build on your skills, so what do you say… will you come?"
"YES!" Naruto said quickly but now that he thought about it he was quite sure he wanted to go. "Well actually, I'll think about it."
"I understand that it is a hard choice to make, but know that you won't be in my world forever. You will be able to return here to your home. When your ready to give me your answer meet me at the lake in the forest." And with that Dumbledore turn on the spot and disappeared with a small pop. The Hokage sat down in his sit sighing.
"Ok squad seven you can go home in know you have a lot to think about, Kakashi please stay a moment." Sasuke, Sakura and Naruto walked fast out the door ready to go home.
Later that night
Naruto never went home; he was too caught up in thought to focus on where he was walking. He was fighting a never ending battle in his mind on the pros and cons of leaving to go to study that the Hogwarts school. During Naruto consideration of his trip he didn't realize he was now on top of the hokage monument. He sat upon the 4th's head and just sat there lost in thought looking up at the heavens.
"Oh what am I to do, should I stay or should I go. I wish someone could give me advice." Voice from behind Naruto made in jump in the air with fright
"I think you should not pass up this opportunity." Naruto turned to see the Hokage behind him.
"Oh, hey old man."
"Naruto, why don't you want to leave?"
"Well I don't really want to leave my friends, what if something happens while I'm gone. I won't be able to stop them.
"That's what keeping you here? Naruto you can't miss every blessing that comes your way just cause of your friends might get hurt. You can't grow that way. If I had a chance like this when I was a kid I would've accepted right away, no if ands or buts. And you never know things you might learn at Hogwarts can help you become Hokage a lot faster." Sarutobi winked at Naruto who was grinning broadly at him. Then Sarutobi dropped a bag full of scrolls and books next to Naruto. "I picked these up at the library for you. You should study these while you're away; I promise they will make you a better ninja." The hokage gave one last wink at Naruto before he strode back down the mountain. Naruto concluded that the old man was right; this is not an opportunity to miss, especially when it came make his dream to happen even faster. Naruto jumped up and raced down the mountain with his books in tow think of what he should pack for his trip.
Next morning
Naruto looked around his bedroom looking for anything else he wanted to take with him. He turned and looked at his night stand; there stood his most cherished possession. Naruto slowly sat down on his bed while picking up the squad 7 picture they took right after become a team. Naruto grinned as the recollection of the days events swam back to his memory.
There was a knock on the door that brought Naruto out of his musings. Placing the picture down carefully he got up to answer the increasingly louder knocks.
"I'M COMING!" Naruto yelled. He opened the door to see a solemn looking Sakura standing on his welcome mat.
"Oh umm… good morning Naruto, I hope I wasn't interrupting anything."
"No your weren't Sakura, hey why don't you come in its cold out there." And Naruto opened his door wider as Sakura slipped through silently. "Follow me to my bedroom I was packing there." When they made it back to the bed room he turned to see Sakura eyeing his duffle bag sadly.
"So I take it your leaving for Hogwarts."
"Ya I have to, this opportunity it too great to pass up. This trip could make me a better ninja." Naruto bow his head and sighed. "This could also make better person."
For the first time since Sakura came in the house she looked Naruto straight in the face "What are you talking about, you're a great person. Sure you can be immature at times but that doesn't make you a bad person. In fact I believe you're the reason we survived the mission to wave country. I know this is a good thing for you but..." Sakura flung herself on Naruto wrapping her arms around his neck and crying deeply into his shirt. "I just don't want you to get hurt; I can't lose you like sasuke for those moments. What if you don't come back, team 7 could not survive without you. And I know sasuke would say the same thing… just with less crying."
Naruto just gaped at Sakura at what she said then hugged her back with a reassuring squeeze. "Calm down Sakura I won't get hurt; I promise I'll come back.
Sakura backed up wiping tears from her eyes and smiling. "You better or I'll come over there and bring you back myself."
Naruto said the words before he could stop himself. "I didn't know you actually cared about me, I mean because you hit me all the time."
Sakura just stared at Naruto looking very hurt. "Of course I care about you, now that I got to know you. And I only hit you because you do stupid thing, its tough love. You know I still remember when you stopped those girls from bullying me, and I never got to thank you properly." Then Sakura leaned over and kissed Naruto on the cheek. "Have fun at Hogwarts Naruto." And Sakura turned and left.
Naruto just stood there grinning stupidly hand on the spot Sakura had just kissed him moments before. It hasn't been 24 hours since the announcement was made and it seemed Naruto's life was already getting better. He was snapped back to reality when a soft tapping was issuing from the window. Naruto looked at the widow to see an owl standing there with a piece of paper in its beak. Naruto rushed over and took the note from the owl's beck as it flew away into the sunrise. Naruto stared at the letter reading the unusual handwriting
Naruto
Naruto meet me in the forest in one hour. It is very important that I talk with you
Albus Dumbledore
Naruto dropped the note and rushed to the kitchen so he could eat before meeting Dumbledore.
One hour later
Naruto was walking through the forest very slowly looking for any signs of a blue cloak. Dumbledore never said where to meet him so he just assumed he was waiting by the lake. Naruto's assumption was correct for Dumbledore was standing not to far the lake holding what looked to be two small black boxes. Dumbledore finally noticed him when he reached about ten yard away.
"Ah Naruto, sorry to call you on such sort notice but I had to discuss how your where going to travel to my world." At this sentence Naruto looked up at Dumbledore intently. "You well be using one of these black boxes to travel. These are portkeys and they are designed to take you from this world, to mine. To activate it you just push down on the red button, wait five second then grab it and it will take you to my home. "You will activate it in one day's time for I will have your preparations ready by then do you understand?" Naruto nodded his head vigorously. "Good now I must go and get ready for your arrival." And with that Dumbledore press the red button and in five seconds he shot up in the air and disappeared from sight. Naruto picked up the bow in front of him and walked back home.
When Naruto made it home he found out that Kakashi arranged a little get together with the rookie 9. The rest of the day was spent hanging out and catching up if the other ninjas his age. No one really knew where Naruto was going but they wished him luck on his travels. Naruto stayed out till about eleven and when he got home he lied down on his couch and fell asleep with a goofy grin on his face.
The next morning happened so fast that Naruto found himself out by the lake again packed and ready to go. His duffle bag was on his shoulders and he was dressed in a black tee and his orange pants. With a deep sigh Naruto held out the magical black box, this is it he thought as he pressed the red button. Five seconds later Naruto felt a tug on his navel and shot up in the air with one last fleeting look at his home.
T.B.C
AN/ geez this last chapter took longer than I thought. It would have been done sooner but I got real lazy. Hope you enjoy this chapter. And I will tell you that one major pairing through out the harry potter series will be Draco and Hermione it will take a long time and they will be off and on but they will be one major pairing. And now READ AND REVIEW PLEASE