Naruto
Tale of the Scorpion
Scorpion/Hanzo's POV
"Kushina?" I said voicing my confusion which must have been reinforced by my expression because Minato just smiled, "Kushina is my loving wife and while she can be a little high spirited I wouldn't trade her for the world."
I then nodded in acknowledgement to this as we proceeded forward deeper into Konoha.
The sun had fallen from the sky that which the moon took it's place rising benevolently to grace the sight of anyone who would look to the heavens. It had been a long tiring trip to Konoha today and the tension from earlier didn't help at all either.
I have only seen Konoha a few times in my youth and it was during the second and third ninja wars and was not a great sight then. The leaf shinobi were jumpy during those times even though they enlisted our help during those wars they still distusted us.
This time however this place feels more tranquil and definitely peaceful. Villagers and shinobi alike partaking in the nightlife and relaxing from the day's work mingling and conversing with each other.
Even those who glance my way show no fear from my presence and even wave towards me, but they could have been waving to Minato instead but I digress.
Amongst my many thoughts I heard Minato speak but was intangible to me because I was distracted, "I'm sorry what?" I said turning to look at him.
"I asked if you were married Hanzo-Kun."
"Yes I am." I replied as we walked onward.
Before either of us could continue the conversation we came upon the front of a house which looked a bit humble but well cared for. It seems that this was our destination because Minato made a motion to the front door and opened it with gusto while signaling me to follow.
I approached the doorway and then crossed the threshold into the house and was immediately assaulted by the smell of assorted foods and a fragrance I couldn't recognize.
Walking further into Minato's home I saw a table set with three place settings one of which I assumed was mine.
The both of us noticed a figure across the room with long flowing red hair and her back towards us focusing on the food that she was cooking at the moment.
Minato quietly moved closer to her as she was unaware of our presence and happily humming a tune as she cooked.
Like a predator pouncing on it's prey Minato embraced this woman from behind obviously startling her, "Kushina I'm Home." CLANG!
That is all Minato was able to say before Kushina brutally smashed her ladle atop Minato's head causing him to recoil as the ladle's top broke off and fell to the floor.
"MINATO YOU BAKA!" Kushina yelled while picking up the broken piece, "How many time have I told you to not sneak up on me you know?"
Still rubbing his now most likely bruised forehead he chuckled and stood up while trying to calm down his wife, "I can't help it you look so irresistible from behind."
This of course made her blush and then she noticed me standing five feet behind Minato and she turned and even darker shade of scarlet I didn't know was possibile.
"Minato not in front of our guest." Which made her husband smile at her embarrassment then afterward she made her way over to me and introduced herself.
"Nice to meet you my name is Kushina Uzumaki."
"A pleasure I'm Hanzo Hasashi." I replied.
Kushina gave a light smile to this and turned to resume he cooking but stopped after realizing she had broke the utensil over her husband's head. Her anger returned of out nowhere and yelled "BAKA!" once more to Minato who still was rubbing the spot she nailed him on.
I noticed the end had been fragmented in one place where it broke and if it could be heated properly then it could be fixed.
Interrupting their dispute I extended my hand forward asking for the broken ladle pieces which confused the both of them to the same degree but afterwards Kushina relinquished the two halfs and I grasped both ends in my left hand while bringing my right into half of a Tiger seal (In Naruto the Tiger chakra seal is a fire seal).
Immediately my left hand erupted into flame surprising the both of them. (In Mortal Kombat Scorpion often ignites his fists or feet when striking an opponent so in essence it's like a fire version of chidori.)
Then clamping down hard upon both pieces melted them together reconnecting the pieces and then smoothed out the imperfections and then dipped it into the sink full of water cooling the metal and dousing the flame on my hand.
Withdrawing my hand from the sink I presented the ladle now with the handle and end reattached.
In a bit awe I guess Kushina took her utensil, "That was amazing Hasashi-San, thank you."
"Your Welcome."
Soon after dinner was done we sat down and enjoyed a pleasant meal which me and Minato complimented numerously and conversed about many different things like our villages (albeit Konoha is way bigger than ours) and our families.
I told the both of them about my wife Kara and how we both have a son on the way which was great news to the both of them. Of course Kushina asked how far along Kara was and how she dealt with certain things.
I told the both of them that our son Jubei would be born three months from now and how great It would feel to have a family again because the rest of my family perished in the second and third great ninja wars which I was lucky enough to survive.
In turn the both of them told me that they were expecting a child of their own too and that they already named him like we did. They said their son was to be Naruto and that Kushina was four months along.
After the meal was done I offered to clean up to repay her for the wonderful dinner and then Minato said he would help too. Less than five minutes the entire kitchen and dining area was spotless and the dishes and cookware clean and placed back into their cupboards.
Deciding to venture outside the three of us sat under the moonlight conversing away for the better part of a hour about many things and how my clan and the leaf were not so different in the first place all around a good time.
"I hope Jubei and Naruto become good friends someday." Kushina said out of nowhere surprising me completely.
I could tell that she really meant what she said and couldn't help but smile, "They just might someday."
From then on fatigue started taking us all and we proceeded back into the house escaping the coming chill of night.
Minato showed me to my room and we bid each other good night.
I guess there was no need for me to say that I slept well that night.
Time seemed to fly after that night as the Hokage and I the Grandmaster worked together to more or less establish a lasting peace between us and an alliance.
While there have been a few incidents during our stay they have been relatively minor and easily fixed which I am thankful for but there is still a long way to go to achieve our goal.
While in the Leaf I have to say I've met some interesting characters and I'd have to say the worst was Might Guy.
While I have nothing against him he was a little to hot headed for my liking and was even tenacious enough to challenge me to a match. So here I am on the last day of my visit in the middle of their arena with leaf and shirai ryu ninjas alike excited to see the spectacle of the Beast vs Scorpion.
Scorpion yes that is a name I have earned over the years and many have come to fear it for I always get my prey.
Cheers erupt from the arena continuously as Might Guy enters from the other side strutting his way towards the center with a big smile on his face. As we come face to face I could swear his smile widened even bigger, "I hope your ready to experience the springtime of youth."
"State the terms of this match." I replied bluntly, "No terms I would like to take you as you are but let's make sure we don't kill each other or our adoring fans." Guy said while striking a pose with his thumb in the air towards the crowd.
"As you wish."
We both walked back ten paces before turning to face each other again.
"Since your our guest here in Konoha I'll let you have the first move!" Guy shouted out while extending one arm while putting the other behind his back.
Horse-Tiger-Monkey-Boar-Horse-Tiger are the hand seals I weaved in the blink of an eye while ending on the tiger seal.
"FIRE STYLE FIREBREATH JUTSU!" I yelled as a giant stream of fire erupted forth from my mouth towards Might Guy (This isn't Fireball Justu so different Hand Signs)
As the fire almost hit it's target Might Guy reappeared above me yelling, "DYNAMIC ENTRY!" and dive kicked me but luckily I blocked it but was sent back five meters dragging me feet into the ground before I finally stopped remaining upright.
"Not bad but you have to do better if you want to win Hanzo."
With that said I rushed forward engaging him in close combat striking the best I could but he was much more stronger than I was so I avoided his attacks more than I blocked them.
Luck however was not on my side because he feinted me with an attack and then closed in and grappled me, "BEAR HUG!" I could feel him squeezing my entire mid section while trying to free myself. Quickly thinking I wrap my arms around his back a weave the firebreath jutsu before proceeding to fire at him from point blank range.
Having no choice but to release me he barely escaped my attack as it lightly hit his right shoulder causing a small ember but was patted out by my opponent.
Right then I launched my Kunai towards Guy and right before it hit it was caught and the chain was pulled straight between the two of us.
"COME HERE!" I yelled trying to pull him towards me but he stood his ground and pulled back, "NO YOU COME HERE!" Out matched in strength I was pulled off balance and flying towards my opponent.
Mid flight I regained my composure and struck Might Guy bouncing off of him into the air freeing my chained weapon as well then pulling it up into the air with me and then sent spiraling back down flaming towards Guy. Looking up only to see a flaming chain strike him across the chest Might Guy was sent flying before landing on his feet a little bit back.
Attack after attack we traded blows however we were unable to defeat the other.
Having been fired up my opponent shouted, "INNER GATES RELEASE!" and his skin turned deep red and then charged at me faster than before and then launching me into the air with an exponentially greater strength.
"ASAKUJAKU!" Was all I heard while I was painfully assaulted by this Red Beast over and over. Any more of this punishment then I would most likely be injured and unable to return to Kara on time and I can't have that so I have no choice but to use this.
As might guy punches me I vanish in a puff of fire causing him to look around confused and slightly charred he doesn't realize I reappeared behind him and before he turned around I punched him over and over from random directions before he could counter me and then I grabbed him and threw him down to the ground slightly cracking it before weaving more chakra signs.
Underneath him fire erupted from the ground which he narrowly dodge several times narrowing the gap between us and then he charged me with his fist in the air then extending it to hit me but I had other plans and did a backflip kick suddenly that caught him off guard but what topped it was that I had used my flame control technique so he got a face full of fire before spiraling upwards only to have me appear above him in a puff of flame pile driving him back down into the ground causing a nice sized dent in the dirt.
This match was mine because before he could make a recovery I had both of my ninjato swords at his throat in a x scissor fashion signaling him that this was my win.
With a nod from him I sheathed my blades and extended my hand in a sportsman like fashion and helped him to his feet.
The audience erupted in loud cheering and hollering definitely please by the fight.
"Well I guess this is my loss but I'll be sure to train real hard so that next time I'll be the victor." Might Guy said still smiling that big dopey grin of his even though he just lost the match.
"I'll look forward too it." I replied while we both shook hands and then looked around seeing the damage we caused.
Later that night me,Minato,Kushina, and a lot of other Ninjas went out to eat at a local restaurant that Kushina herself recommended. To celebrate my victory Might Guy himself told all of us that this was on him so we all ordered with delight and enjoyed our time together. Hiro and Nakuma finally met up with me after their disappearance for a week.
Hiro introduced me to a ninja named Kakashi which I vaguely recollect was a hero from the third war and Nakuma was the unlucky one who got stuck with Guy all this time who forced him to train like crazy. I also learned the Guy and Kakashi were long time rivals which is interesting considering their personalities.
Most of the guys including me got a bit hammered it not more in revelry and comradery just over all having a good time. While Guy and Nakuma were having a drinking contest Kakashi asks me out of the blue, "Excuse me Hanzo but I didn't know that you could use the Flying Rajin Jutsu."
Both me and Minato looked at Kakashi, "Well technically speaking I can't but during my stay Minato helped me develop my own version of the jutsu.
"So that would explain the fire explosions." Kakashi said while I nodded then Minato took another swig of his sake before putting in his two ryo
"Well Hanzooo-KUUN here is FIrE NaTuRe and not wiNd so I helped my buDD-y out and created a F-Ire one." Minato stammered out before Kushina swiped his sake and hit him on the head when he complained.
"I call my new technique The gates of Hell but it has a shorter range than the Rajin Jutsu however it doesn't require a seal."
Kakashi thanked me for my time and went to go contain Guy who was in a drunken stupor as was everyone else really besides Kushina because she's pregnant and I felt that she felt left out so I quit alcohol consumption and kept her company.
Minato unbeknownst to Kushina consumed some more beverages the other Ninjas snuck for him and so he passed out on the floor and thankfully he didn't throw up like the others.
We then said our goodbyes and I carried Minato on my back while Kushina walked beside me on the way back to their house. His breath reeked so bad and his snoring wasn't pleasant either.
Eventually we made it back to the house and I placed Minato down on the bed as gentially as I could and took a deep breath as I stepped back.
"I don't think he has told you but he thinks you are a good friend." Kushina said beside me
"He is a good man." I said while exiting, "You are a good man too." I stopped in the middle of the hallway looking back at Kushina and she smiled while shutting the door.
"Sweet dreams Hasashi-San."
"Good Night Kushina, Good Night Minato."
Woo that was a long chapter well at least by my standards it was. I hope you enjoyed this chapter and I hope to see you all again soon :)
