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Chapter 3 Test of Power and Teamwork

(Location: forest region outskirts of city district Tokyo Japan)

Three blurry figures jumped the tree branches at impressive speed they seemed to be in a hurry. It was still dark as the figures kept their journey heading into the city in the far distance. Naruto and Sasuke wearing their shinobi attire with their maks, the whiskered blonds mask only covered half of his face while the Uchiha covered the entire head except for the eyes. Both were following Ryu still wearing his blue attire they were taking orders since he was in charge of this mission. Neither of the young shinobi couldn't stay eager because this was their first mission outside of the village they were on their way to the city. At the same time they knew how serious this mission was and they had to give it their very best to make sure it's fulfilled. Even if they looked calm they were nervous never knowing what kind of enemies they might run to. Whether they'll be human or not this mission will be the first time they might engage anyone in combat.

Ryu stopped on a hill looking at the distant city the two shinobi followed. For a moment the dragon shinobi turned to them expecting they reason why they were heading to the city of Tokyo. Both young shinobi knew exactly as their first mission they memorized the reason why they're here. Shortly the lead shinobi jumped from the hill resuming jumping the tree branches and the two young ones followed him. Their pace was fast and it wasn't going to be long before they reached the city. So far they haven't met any unfriendly company that might jeopardize their visit but they were keeping their eyes open. Complete focused on the mission as Joe taught them forget the rest because the mission was everything. If one fails then everyone fails in these kinds of situations teamwork will be very vital to the success of the mission. They can still remember clearly the clan leader's words when he told them about this mission. Both stood in thought as they catch up with the dragon shinobi.

"What is this task?" asked Naruto.

"It's a very important mission only the three of you can take" replied Joe.

"We're listening" followed Sasuke.

"You three are to go to the city of Tokyo and visit an old friend of mine. Your mission is to make it to his place safely, that is undetected by any kind of enemy. It is important that none of you get followed, no hostile must get to his place or it will ruin the mission. If any of you sense them I suggest you get them as far away from his place as possible and engage them."

The dragon clan leader walked to the two young shinobi.

"This mission will put to the test everything you have learned in your training as by far. Use your knowledge and the fruition of your training wisely. If the hostiles are in large numbers then your agility will be your dearest ally, use the reverse wind technique if necessary. Try to hold your ground, use your bow and arrows against enemies in far distance and do not hesitate to take a life because the enemy will not hesitate. Ryu will be in charge of the mission you will obey every single of his commands. Any disobedience he tells me from both of you will be met by extreme punishment I do not tolerate disobedient students, understood?"

"Yes father" both replied.

"Good. Do not be afraid you two have trained long and hard. Both have improved greatly beyond my expectations, I couldn't ask for better pupils. Don't ever think negatively you can do this I have faith in both of you. Remember the claws form part of the dragon the head and the claws act together as one they can't live without the other…."

"Yes father."

"I'll leave the rest to you Ryu. Make sure you arrive on time to your destination and try to return to the village before dawn."

The dragon shinobi gave a nod turning to the two young shinobi somehow he had a feeling they weren't going to let him down.

The three shinobi stopped on a large hill with the city not too far. They were getting closer to reach the city and entering into danger, then again as shinobi they will always be in danger. Their lives were filled with danger and at their age they have accepted it. Determination and focus was the only thing on Naruto and Sasuke's mind this mission was really everything to the two. Their first mission the one thing that will put them to the test if they have what it takes to be shinobi or if they're worthy enough to be members of the Hayabusa village everything will depend on this mission. Success will be reaching the destination of Joe's friend without any unwanted guests following them. Somehow that wasn't going to be the case they were expecting everything will go well but their sixth sense was telling them otherwise. Hope that wasn't the case and their first mission will be a complete success without any bloodshed.

"From here on the mission begins. Keep your eyes open you two" said Ryu.

"I have a bad feeling all of the sudden, is that good?"

"It never is" said the dragon shinobi.

"I was afraid of that" the blond mentally sighed.

"Stay calm Naruto, we can do this" said Sasuke.

They jumped a couple of trees as they finally entered the busy city. The three shinobi glided to a nearby roof of a building now they have a full view of Tokyo. So many buildings, houses and other places they couldn't see the end of it. But they remembered clearly they weren't here for sightseeing but to fulfill an important mission though it was tempting to check the city out since it was their first time visiting. Ryu has taken the lead once more and they followed him quickly keeping up with their older brother. They glided and jump from one building to the other still not having a clue where exactly the dragon shinobi was taking them. Minutes later they reached another section of the city, obviously unknown to the young shinobi. Most of the area was very high with many unique looking buildings so far so good everything was going smoothly. They hoped things were going to stay like this and their path towards the place of Joe's friend will be pretty easy. But some doubt it, obviously it was Ryu who had the thought.

The older Hayabusa knew this wasn't going to be a walk in the park as his intuition kicked in. He could sense it the journey to his father's friend was intended to be a difficult mission with many obstacles. The dragon shinobi glared sensing so many presences of hostiles far from their location but the way they were moving, no doubt they were heading their way. Making haste towards them meant they were planning to attack them and probably kill them. He already figured out their pursuers were shinobi and already knew who they were since there was only one clan who would go after them. The dragon clan's sworn enemies he looked back to his adoptive brothers their expression read they were already aware of the hostile's presence. This was going to be their first real battle after all their training they will prove if they have what it takes to survive an enemy attack. But he had a lot of faith in them and they were going to be just fine.

"Get ready you two. We're about to enter serious combat with the Black Spider clan."

"They're coming from all directions" said Sasuke.

"It's like they're trying to surround us" followed Naruto.

"This is a frontal attack they will attack with everything they have and they will charge at us in large numbers. Remember what father said."

The dragon trio halted their steps getting into an open area where there stood a traditional Japanese style bridge they went into an offensive stance. Ryu has unsheathed his dragon sword while the young shinobi has taken their kunai ready for the incoming threat. In seconds the area was now filled with hostile shinobi forces they saw the spider web deigns in their attire confirming they were indeed from the Black Spider clan. There were all kind of enemy forces from shinboi with a katana, other with two wakizashi and others had large steel claws sharp enough to cut through anything. In the far distance from their position stood two shinobi holding bows and arrows with fire they were ready to launch them at their three targets. It all happened so fast when they charged and Ryu cut the arm of one of the shinobi before implanting his blade on his chest. The gory sight has taken back both young shinobi while the battle for survival has begun.

"Naruto! Sasuke!"

Both shinboi acted on their instincts blocking and dodging dozens of furious attacks by the spider shinobis. They used their kunai for close combat noticing the ones far away firing their fire arrows. The Uchiha threw two shuriken hitting both in the center of their skull obviously they were killed on the spot. The whiskered blond punched and kicked his opponents but they were still coming back strong he knew he had to hit them harder or more precise kill them. These shinobi looked like they were willing to sacrifice themselves if it means they can bring down a member of the Hayabusa clan. The blond cut one on his throat killing him, he couldn't believe he has done his first kill so quick. There was no time to think it over there was still plenty of enemy shinobi left he didn't lower his guard and didn't show mercy. Sasuke killed another spider shinobi and this time he took his katana using the weapon as his own making the battle easier.

Ryu sliced off another spider shinobi while moving so fast dodging the enemies' attacks. He wasn't having a problem but keeping an eye on the young shinobi and himself was a bit difficult. The Black Spider clan wasn't taking it easy if they have an opportunity to kill him and anyone else related to the Hayabusa clan. Though his faith in his adoptive brothers was pretty big and he believed they had what it takes to survive. So far Naruto was keeping up he wounded another shinobi with his kunai and then followed Sasuke's idea taking the opponents katana and use it as his own. He sliced arms and heads and only concentrated in surviving without giving it any thought of the many lives he has taken up until now. It didn't took the spider shinobi to realized how stronger the dragon shinobi and the young ones are. They quickly backed away and started retreating they looked like they didn't wanted to lose more members.

"They're getting away" said Naruto.

"They're regrouping. Let's be careful they're up to something" said Ryu.

"An ambush?" asked the Uchiha while the older Hayabusa gave a nod.

"We're still going with the offensive" the whiskered blond was trying to ignore the bloodstains on his shinobi clothes and his kunai.

They followed Ryu as they remained focus on their enemies. They haven't forgotten the mission of not wanting the spider shinobi to find or reach Joe's friends location. Following where they took off if they were planning to ambush, though it will failed considered they no longer have the element of surprise. Still they couldn't get too overconfident, these shinobi are desperate and any chance to kill any of them they will take it. When the trio reached further they shinobi with bows and fire arrows Ryu fixed the problem using his own bow killing both. Suddenly four spider shinobi appeared wearing different attires from the ones they were fighting. The older Hayabusa recognized their blue silverfish clothing and their sais weapon. These were a mage type shinobi able to cast ninjutsu from any range and teleport anywhere. They were now chanting casting for a technique without the need of hand seals Ryu decapitated one using the flying swallow technique. But now enough time to stop the rest from unleashing their attack.

"Look out!"

The shinobi mages fired a fire type jutsu all three of them dodged them. Naruto was the first to jump off from the stair cases going to the lowest part of the district. Sasuke gasped and followed him not worry if he left Ryu on his own because he can take care of himself just fine. As the Uchiha left going after the blond the dragon shinobi realized that this was probably their plan all along when they retreated. Getting them separated they might have a chance to fight them without the aid of the older Hayabusa. More of the same spider shinobi appeared along with green and black shinobi they weren't going to let him get away to search for the two young ones. He will fight off the ones here and go after them when he gets the chance. They have already proven they are capable of surviving a fight with many opponents his concern for their well-being we're put aside.


(Scene change)

Naruto climbed down using his agility noticing he was been followed by more spider shinobi. He still had the katana he took from one of the enemy he killed looks like they weren't planning in backing out any time soon. Everything was happening so fast realizing just like that he can die that was the last thing on his mind. Not looking forward to losing his life on his first mission. The blond made up his mind a while back he will kill as many as he can so the mission can be a success. There were of the enemy shinobi near a lake firing their fire arrows he threw two kunai killing them. One of them hit the shinobi on his head and the other on his chest. The whiskered blond prepared the katana as he black spider shinobi with their steel claws arrived with another group of green shinobi. He blocked any shuriken with the sword he used the reverse wind to avoid the black shinobi claw attacks. The blond saw an opened slashing one of the green shinobi cutting him leaving a serious wound.

The spider shinobi with claws unleashed a surprise attack throwing a couple of bombs at the blond. The whiskered shinobi quickly moved as fast as he could avoiding the explosives, he countered throwing more kunai hitting their mark killing two green shinobi. It wasn't looking good more shinobi of the Black Spider clan were showing up showing their determination of not giving up. He was simply outnumbered and went back to the offensive since defense will be useless. There were too many of them to try and block as many attacks as he could when they weren't planning to stop their assault. The blond fought bravely delivering more killer blows to his enemies only for the black shinobi to counter with more explosives. He gasped when a wounded black shinobi tackle him pinning him to the ground. The blond tried to break free but his strength was greater than he thought, his eyes widened as he took an explosive.

"Is he planning to…."

"See you in hell!"

The explosive was hit by a shuriken as it was sent away from the two and it ended killing three spider shinobi. Naruto turned to see Sasuke arriving just in time, both regroup ready to take on the threat. One chose to watch the left while another one the right side. Both followed their own movements killing spider shinobi in both directions now that they were together, they were stronger. Spider shinobi were cut down or their arms were sliced off or they were decapitated the blood was pretty much everywhere. They ignored the bloodstains of their shinobi attire and only focused on the fighting worrying about their clothing was the least of their worries. They resumed their fighting gaining the upper hand reducing their numbers, their teamwork was the advantage it was stronger than the spider shinobi. Sasuke's was shocked spotting a green shinobi aiming a fire arrow straight at the whiskered blond.

"Naruto look out!"

It was too late the Uchiha got the blonds attention but the shinobi fired the arrow hitting the whiskered shinobi on his right shoulder. The raven haired shinobi threw a shuriken hitting his head enough to kill him. Before he realized they were surrounded by more mage shinobi they were chanting both moved quickly with reverse wind but Naruto was starting to feel the injury from the burning arrow though he figured the nine tails chakra will heal him but not that quick. The unfortunate news, that more Black Spider clan shinobi arrived green and black ones looking very bloodthirsty it looked like they won't be able to get out of this predicament. No matter how much they were fighting their numbers weren't decreasing it's like there was an endless army of them hiding waiting until more of them were killed. Sasuke was starting to get annoyed this was a never ending battle that it won't be over until he and his brother die.

"Damn it they just kept on coming."

The mage shinobi fired their fire ninjutsu which it was directed at Naruto he managed to dodge them with reverse wind. But the Uchiha could see it clear the wound the whiskered blond has was affecting him preventing him to fight more efficient from before. He knew he was in trouble and if this keeps up he might not make it. The enemy forces were bigger and they were out for blood considered they were willing to kill themselves if it means taking them down. He sliced more spider shinobi but noticed the blond has gotten hit by the green shinobi katana he was now in serious trouble. There was no way he was going to watch as the person who was like family to him get kill he charged at them with an immense killing intent. He sliced off the two green spider shinobi giving the blond trouble in half and gave a glare to the rest of them. Naruto was throwing kunai to the annoying mage shinobi they keep on teleporting.

"Lay another hand on him and I'll kill you all!"

"I'm fine Sasuke!"

"We can't fight them like this. We have to regroup with Ryu."

"Like they're going to let us" the whiskered blond blocked a claw attack from a black shinobi.

"Get going Naruto, I'll hold them of."

"Forget it you're not staying behind!"

"You idiot think like a shinobi. You're wounded you will get in the way now. Let me handle this!"

"I told you I'm not leaving you!"

"Kill them!" shouted a Black Spider clan shinobi.

Naruto dodged another attack but didn't saw the incoming claw from a black shinobi and gasped as the Uchiha covered for him taking the attack. He flinched from the fresh wound but countered with the enemy katana decapitating the spider shinobi. The whiskered blond was shocked that he has taken the attack for him protecting him, saving his life in the process. Never had he thought he would do such thing even if they were close friends or more precise they were brothers not caring if they weren't blood related. It angered him he will risk his life like that when they were in such a dangerous fight this situation could lead to the two getting killed. Before he could snapped at the raven haired shinobi he was surprise to notice something different in his eyes they were no longer their usual onyx color. But they were crimson red with three tomoes in each corner of the pupil, two on the left and right and one below.

"S-Sasuke you're eyes…They're different."

At first the Uchiha didn't know what the blond was talking about. But then he realized why his eyes looked different since he could feel he has gotten stronger somehow. First he was able to see the chakra circulatory system of every spider shinobi and second their moves pretty clearly. Then he knew this new power that has awakened in him all of the sudden somehow he has unlocked the bloodline from his clan. The one thing he needed to survive from this battle now he had the advantage over them because not even the mage shinobi will be able to keep up with him.

"This is the sharingan's power. I can see all of their moves before they can make them. I can even see where the one who are teleporting will appear."

The Uchiha killed more shinobi with Naruto aiding him since his wounds were healing by themselves thanks to the nine tails. The raven haired Hayabusa killed the mages because they were too annoying and easy for him to deal with now that he has the sharingan. The whiskered blond took down the remaining green and black shinobi reducing their numbers greatly. Much to both their annoyances more spider clan shinobi arrived green, black and blue mage. They gave a nod to each other knowing what to do how to handle this many opponents. Naruto started casting a ninjutsu summoning a powerful wind pressure while Sasuke made hand seals wanting to use one of his clan fire ninjutsu since his parents gave scrolls to Joe when they handed their son to him. Both unleashed their techniques the blond using the art of the wind blades and the Uchiha using phoenix flower jutsu. The combination of techniques caused a fire storm that burned down every spider shinobi to the ground.

"Is that all of them?" asked the blond.

"I don't want to stay and find out."

"Well done you two" Ryu arrived before them.

"How long were you watching us?" Sasuke knew he should've taken care of the enemies he was facing a whole lot sooner than then ones he and his whiskered brother were facing.

"You all did very well for your first real battle. As I expected and father as well" the older Hayabusa the Uchiha's question making him frowned.

"I just hope that was the last of them" said the whiskered blond.

"If there were more they'd probably head back to report their failure."

"That's it then" Naruto gave a sigh of relief he has spilled too much blood already not to mention his clothing looked terrible with the many bloodstains.

"Let's head to our destination, I doubt we'll have any more interference now" said the dragon shinobi.


(Time skip)

It only took the three shinobi a couple of minutes to reach their destination. At least that's what Naruto and Sasuke thought as they stopped in area in the middle of the sky city district. The place they were gazing seemed to be a weapon shop because they were able to see some of them been display on the window. The sing of the shop was above the entrance and it was written in pink and blue neon" Muramasa". It was a surprise for both young shinobi to realize the old friend from their adoptive father is a weapon's shop owner when they were expecting a shinobi from a village just like the Mugen Tenshin clan. Maybe this person is the one provide Joe with the weaponry they need to fight the forces of evil it will explain their great arsenal. They followed Ryu as he opened the front door of the shop with both shinobi entering shortly. There were more weapons inside that have caught their attention while the older Hayabusa went to the front counter.

"Muramasa….?"

"He has a nice collection" said Naruto.

"Most of them were made by him" replied the dragon shinobi.

"Oh so he's a blacksmith" the blond was impressed.

"Wait" Sasuke started.

"You can't be saying that this Muramasa is the same legendary weapon smith from ancient Japan" the Uchiha was shocked remembering reading about him from the books at the Hayabusa library.

"That can't be, the guy will be over five hundred years old. There's no way he'll be alive today" the whiskered blond was baffled.

"Welcome" said a new voice coming from the back of the store.

The trio saw the man slowly walking to them holding a cane that looked like it was really a sword in disguise. The man looked very old in his late nineties or maybe even more his appearance made both young shinobi think he's really legendary sword smith himself. The old man walked over to the counter already knew he had visitors and he recognized one of them from a while back.

"Well if it isn't young Ryu hmm…Not so young now you've grown since the last time I saw you lad."

"It's good to see you again Muramasa."

"Hmm…And who are the young ones with you?" the old man turned to both shinobi.

"Can he really see us?" Naruto whispered to the Uchiha because his eyes looked like they were closed.

"Yes young one I can see you just fine and I can hear you too. I may looked like I'm in my late prime but it doesn't stop this old man from maintaining a good sense of hearing and sight."

"Sorry for been rude Muramasa sir."

"It's all right young one" the old man smiled in thought.

"I can sense something powerful within this one. Indeed it's terrifying and beyond human strength…."

"And who might you be?"

"Hayabusa Naruto."

"Hayabusa Sasuke."

"I see, you're both Joe-san's adoptive children from the hidden leaf village. Taking under the wing of the Hayabusa clan as part of the treaty made with Konoha, one from the Uzumaki clan and the other from the Uchiha clan two special individuals."

"He already knows that much" Naruto understood why he was a longtime friend of his adoptive father.

"Well it's an honor to finally meet the two of you. Then I expect the reason why you have come here Ryu."

"Yes, it's about" that matter". As father and I thought we we're attacked by the Black Spider clan on our way here. Naruto and Sasuke experienced their first taste of combat and were successful thanks to the efforts of their teamwork. They are indeed ready and that's why our reason to be here is to give them their rightful" gifts"."

"What gifts?" this brought the attention of the whiskered blond.

"I see. I'll be right back then" Muramasa went back to the back of the store.

"What gifts are you talking about?" the blond asked the older Hayabusa.

"Be patient, you're about to find out."

A minute later the old man returned holding two covered weapons in cloth. Both young shinobi already figured out they were swords from their length. Now they were pleased that their father would give them gifts for surviving their first real battle, they knew they did it because they did it together. Without showing both were looking very anxious to see the swords, thinking they were very special or strong. It was the perfect weapon they will need to fight since they've shown it was effective during their battle with the Black Spider clan. He removed the cloth of one of them indeed it was a katana. The handle was colored red and at the end was a gold carving of the kanji word for" fire" and the blade looked very sharp like it could cut from a simple touch. Removing the cloth from the second sword the blade was as sharp as the first one with the handle colored white and at the end was a gold carving with the kanji word for" wind". Both katana looked the same minus the colored handle.

"Those are for us?" Naruto was in awe at the sight of both blades.

Ryu gave a nod to his younger brother.

"Both of you passed the test and proved worthy as shinobi of the Hayabusa clan."

"So fighting the Black Spider clan was a test if we could earn these swords?" followed Sasuke.

"Does that mean those shinobi weren't real?" said the blond thinking it was all a powerful genjutsu.

"No those Black Spider clan shinobi were real. Like I said father and I knew they weren't going to waste this chance to attack us. Achieving victory in your first battle proved your worth to the clan and also these blades" said the dragon shinobi.

"This sword right here is called Kagutsuchi. Legends say it was forged by the God of fire himself emending it with his fire and thus giving the blade his name. This one is called Fujin the legends say the God of wind forged the sword and emended the blade with his wind it's also why it's named after the God" said Muramasa.

"I guess I will take the one with wind" Naruto knew since he found out during his training his chakra element is wind.

"Kagutsuchi is mine" Sasuke took the sword he also figured out his chakra element is fire with its sheath the same with the blond.

"I've been keeping them for a long time. I never believe I will be handing them to the two of you. But I can tell those swords belong to both of you, it is up to you to master them. It's also important that the wielders have the same chakra element in order to control their power" said the old man.

"What will happen if someone with the wrong chakra used one of the swords?" asked the Uchiha.

"I wouldn't want to go there young one. If someone tries to control Kagutsuchi and he's elemental chakra is water it will lead to some drastic results."

"Like what?" asked the blond?

"Death…."

"Oh that, I should have realized that…."

"How would someone die if they wield the sword?" asked Sasuke.

"These swords aren't your regular swords. They resonate with the elemental chakra of the wielder increasing their power according to the level of the wilder's chakra capacity. Now if someone with earth elemental chakra uses Kagutsuchi then it will reject the wielder's chakra with such high force that it might kill the wielder from the pressure it resonates. Only one with fire elemental chakra can wield Kagutsuchi and the same goes for Fujin only one with wind elemental chakra can wield the sword of the God of wind."

"It's the reason why father wanted to know your elemental chakra so early during training. He wanted the two of you to have both swords" replied Ryu.

"And now they sword have owners. I have a feeling they belong to you as the only shinobi that can bring out their true potential. Once you have they will become the strongest weapons weapon you will ever possess" said the old weapon shop owner.

"We appreciate you hold on to them while waiting for us" said the dragon shinobi.

"How long have you've been holding to these?" asked the Uchiha.

"Hmm…I don't remember I suppose it's been that long since I took them in. It's hard to keep up remembering things when you reach my age."

"…"

"We should head back" said the older Hayabusa.

"So soon, I don't mind if you stay for some tea."

"We'll have to politely decline Muramasa but thanks, maybe next time. Father wants us back at the village before dawn."

"Oh one more thing before we go Muramasa-san" said Naruto getting the old man's attention.

"Are you really" The Muramasa" master weapon smith?"

"Hmm…." He stood in deep thought.

"I don't remember young lad. An old man like me has many difficulties remembering the past, especially with my age."

"He must be that old then…."


(Time skip: the next day)

(Location: Hayabusa village)

Naruto stood on the riverside just gazing at the water. His expression was in deep thought which it was a mystery why he looked like that. His first mission and first time fighting real enemy shinobi was a success Ryu was proud of him and Sasuke they met Murumasa who has given them him and the Uchiha two strong swords that will help them as they resume the path of a dragon shinobi. Yet he was looking troubled and it wasn't enough to put him in a better mood even if he was congratulated by Joe for his success or having Ryu's approval. The only thing in his mind was the fighting remembering everything he did during the battle with the shinobi of the Black Spider clan. All the killing he did all the blood he spilled, every arm, leg and head he sliced off with his own hands. He knew this was going to happen since he started training but it happened so fast and he took a glimpse of the harsh reality that it is been a shinobi. He can die any time when he's out there in combat especially when he gets to fight fiends too.

"What's on your mind Naruto….?" Ryu walked next to the blond.

"I thought I will feel a lot better now that I know I'm strong enough to survive in a serious fight. I didn't expect it will be like this" he took a small breath.

"It's always going to be like this isn't it?"

"You mean the killing? A shinobi will always walk between life and death. Taking lives is part of our life we are the weapons that defend this village. The Hayabusa clan has been the defenders of this world for many years we have sworn to stop any evil that will harm humanity."

"Back there I almost hesitated. But there wasn't any time to think they moved too quickly I made up my mind to kill anyone and become a heartless murderer. I embraced my role as a shinobi long ago but it still hard to cut someone and release his blood whether it's an enemy or even a fiend. I'm sorry Ryu for sounding so weak. It's pretty much impossible for the word" mercy" to exist in our path…."

"Thinking about mercy doesn't make you weak you aren't the only one who has thought about that. I used to think the same way. When I was younger I wanted to end the killing and the fighting but soon I realized it was hopeless. Because of my duty to my clan and to my ancestors I can't quit or hesitate, it's in my blood to fight for those that can't defend themselves. It's not just the Black Spider clan but the fiends and other evil forces that lurk at the corners of this world. The purpose of members of the dragon lineage is to protect the people from those threats. I can't think about hesitation, I fight because I must."

"I want to protect everyone in this village. That's why I fight and why I have to kill. I understand that. I just have to get used to it and learn to live with it. I'm starting to feel a bit better, thanks Ryu."

"Whenever you're feeling in doubt or unsure where your karma is leading you. You can always talk to me or father. That's what family do they talk and try to solve their problems together."

"I really needed to hear your words Ryu, thanks. Now I'm glad to have successfully done that mission I promise I will take good care of Fujin" he smiled touching the handle of his new sword.

"Always happy to help family members who are in need and make sure you do take good care of that sword, it will please Muramasa."

"Naruto!" a young boy ran to him looking very anxious.

"Sanji" he smiled recognizing one of the many boys in the village who has been getting training.

"Can you help me with my training? I'm having trouble with using the bow and arrow."

"Isn't Omitsu-chan teaching you?"

"She's busy teaching other kids, she's good but I want you to teach me."

"Why don't I teach you Sanji?" asked Ryu.

"Really….? You would teach me?"

"I don't mind, I'm not busy and Naruto looks like he could take some rest after he returned from his first mission."

"Besides he has a visitor…."

"A visitor?" the blond got confused at his sudden statement not knowing what he was talking about.

"Come Sanji."

"Bye Naruto!" the young boy waved goodbye leaving with the dragon shinobi.

"Do I really have a visitor?" his sixth sense suddenly kicked in.

"Ryu's right, somebody is here. If he didn't react it means the person is not hostile."

POOF!

The whiskered blond reached for his sword Fujin spotting a large cloud of smoke. He still couldn't let his guard down at this person whoever he was as the smoke clears he was taken back a bit. It was a toad colored light green not that big, not that small either. It wasn't alone gazing that there was someone on top of the creature it was a man with long silver hair looking in his early fifties. He had a head plate with the kanji word for" oil" wearing red and green attire with high heel sandals this person was probably the weirdest person he has ever seen. Now there was no way he was a shinobi with the kind of clothing he was wearing, it was just impossible. He figured out he used a summoning jutsu which it's a high rank ninjutsu but quite honestly he has never met someone like him. The blond also noticed he had a large scroll strapped on his back he was a shinobi but peculiar one. No weapons since he didn't saw anything aside the scroll, weird clothing and the way he appeared is like he wants everyone to notice him.

"Who is this guy?"

"I'm finally here. The one, the only the mountain toad hermit Jiraiya! A true hero and ladies' man all the women want me and all men jealous because they want to be me. There is no one like me in the world, now feasts your eyes for my greatness!" he did all kinds of silly moves while doing a pose.

"Seriously who is this guy?"

"We finally meet Naruto. You've grown from the last time I saw you kid."

"Excuse me, but who are you?"

The toad sanin got annoyed at his comment doing a back flip landing next to him as the toad vanished in the same cloud of smoke.

"Didn't you hear my introduction kid? I am the mountain toad hermit the Great Lord Jiraiya!"

"Is he deaf?"

"Wait, did you say Jiraiya? As in" the Jiraiya" one of the three legendary sanin….?"

"That's right my boy. I'm a traveler always searching for that good research material while doing my shinobi duties…." He paused when he heard the blond chuckling at him.

"Suuure you want me to believe you're one of the legendary sanin. I haven't laughed like this before I think you're giving yourself too much credit pal. It's a good joke."

"Hey don't make fun of me! I'm been honest I am the great Jiraiya."

"Joe-sama should teach him some manners."

"There's no way you can really be him. I thought he would be a serious shinobi and tough looking too. You on the other hand…You look the opposite. You have bad taste in clothing and your dancing is terrible."

"Stop making fun of me!" the toad sanin was crying comical tears.

"I wouldn't if you just tell me who you really are."

"I told you already! I'm Jiraiya the great mountain toad hermit!"

"This kid is hard to convince…."

"Sure and I'm the legendary dragon God Shenryu. No seriously pal let's have a talk and be honest with each other."

"You can ask Joe-sama or Ryu about me, they will tell you the truth. I came here to give you a few pointers and teach you new jutsu so it can help you on your training."

"New jutsu huh….? Help me with my training huh? You really think you can teach me something new that I don't know. Then go ahead, show me. If you really are the sanin Jiraiya show me a ninjutsu I haven't seen before."

"Oh well at least he's not denying my identity…."

The toad sanin knew what to do as he gave the blond a grin. Showing him a jutsu he has never seen before was pretty easy knowing exactly what to show him. He showed the whiskered blond his right hand as suddenly a blue sphere of spiraling chakra appeared making Naruto gasped in shock at the sight. The white haired man kept his confident grin he needed to show him a demonstration of the powerful jutsu he has summoned. The sanin chose a nearby rock and rammed the the blue spiraling sphere in it smashing it into millions pieces. The blond stood in his place in awe at what he just witnessed he still couldn't believe his eyes. Never has a ninjutsu like it and it was pretty damn effective to destroyed the rock to pieces. He knew it the sphere was made of chakra spinning so rapidly, he was truly impressed. Still he had his doubts that this white haired man before is one of the legendary sanin.

"What was that!?"

"That my boy was the rasengan. It's an A rank ninjutsu very powerful as you just seen."

"The chakra was spinning so fast and taking the form of a sphere. I have a feeling it looks tough to learn" the whiskered blond gave a grin at the white haired man.

"You think because you showed me a nice technique I'm going to believe you're the legendary sanin Jiraiya. Think again" the blond started walking out.

"Where are you going?" the toad sanin frowned at him.

"Off to training, I have to be prepared for the next battle."

"I'll teach you the rasengan" he grinned knowing he wasn't going to refuse his offer.

"…."

"You mean it?"

"You have my word."

"What's the cost?"

"You become my pupil for a while. I already talked to Joe-sama a long time ago and he agrees that I teach you a few tricks."

"I…I don't know, I feel better with the training I got from father and my older brother."

"You should be honored kid to receive special training from one of the legendary sanin."

"I still don't believe you're a sanin. Father told me about you, the real person you are" the whiskered blond gave a smirk.

"And what might that be?"

"That you're a big pervert."

"Listen up!" Jiraiya angrily glared at the blond.

"Get this clear gaki. I am not a big pervert" he gave him a very perverted smile.

"I am a super pervert!"

"Is that even something to be proud of?" Naruto didn't approve of his perverted nature.

"From my point of view yes, now about it do you accept to become my pupil?"

"Having a pervert for a teacher is a very bad idea. But if he's stronger than he looks, then maybe it won't be so bad."

"Come on kid make up your mind I ain't got all day."

"Fine I'll become your pupil. As long as you don't teach me anything perverted I'm up for it."

"Hmph spoil sport. This is Joe-sama's fault for raising him as his own. I need an heir that can follow in my footsteps and resume my novel."

"You better do a good job pervy sage."

"Don't call me that, show some respect to your elders gaki."

"Let's get started and teach me the rasengan already."

"Okay okay calm down. This training won't be easy more importantly. I will teach to control the nine tails chakra too."

"The nine tails…."

"You haven't used its chakra?"

"No…I haven't…Yet…."

"All right first things first. Let's start with learning the rasengan. Hope your ready gaki."

"I'm ready!" the blond looked determined without looking back to begin the training.


(Scene change)

Sasuke stood on the back of the Hayabusa household in deep thought. He was remembering the mission how intense the fighting was. The Black Spider clan really lived up to their reputation of been very ruthless. If it wasn't for the fact that he trained very hard to prepare himself to fight opponents like them, no doubt he would've gotten killed. There was no need to think about it anymore he succeeded the mission thanks to his teamwork with Naruto proving they were worthy of been part of the dragon clan. The Uchiha unsheathed his new sword Kagutsuchi the shiny blade untouched since it hasn't been use to shed blood. He was going to put the weapon to good use and was determined to master it. From what he heard from Muramasa it was truly the strongest fire based weapon there is. With this sword he will become stronger he sheathed the blade back sensing someone approaching him. He didn't turn around knowing it was his father walking next to him.

"Enjoying the view?"

"I suppose…." He noticed the beautiful trees, the pond and the birds.

"I'm proud of you and Naruto for a successful mission. But I'm already repeating myself I will get to the other matter I need to speak with you."

"What matter?" he turned to him.

"First of all Naruto told me you unlocked your clan dojutsu. The bloodline known as the sharingan congratulations…."

"Never thought I will unlock it this soon…."

"According to what Naruto told me you activated the bloodline when you tried to protect him. It was your will in trying to save him that it was the key to unlocking it, don't forget that."

"I won't, now that I have the sharingan I will continue training harder to meet your expectations."

The dragon clan leader gave a smile approaching his adoptive son.

"Sasuke, you have already met my expectations a long time ago. Just like Naruto both of you are true shinobi of the Hayabusa clan, I also see you as the only one who can master Kagutsuchi."

"I will master it father I promise" the Uchiha gave a bow feeling proud for his complement.

"Now let us get back to that matter I spoke to you earlier. I received a message from Genra-sama regarding you."

"What is it?" he got curious not knowing why the leader of the Haji Mon sect would want him.

"According to his message from this point on you'll be assigned to Ayane. You will be her partner and both of you will be doing errands or missions together."

"What….? Does that mean I'm no longer part of the Hayabusa clan?"

"Sasuke don't misunderstand my words. You will always be part of this clan however you'll be doing missions with Ayane aiding our clan. Don't forget the Haji Mon are our allies just like the Mugen Tenshin clan. Still you can continue your training and you might even earn yourself a sparring partner with Ayane."

"I guess you're right. I accept when I start my duties with the Haji Mon?" he was pleased since he knew the kunoichi was strong enough to be a good sparring partner.

"Right now that will be all. I know you'll do well" Joe gave a smile as he left heading into the hallways of the household.

The Uchiha stood in thought taking a small breath, his eyes were on the fishes swimming on the pond outside.

"You heard what he said?"

Ayane appeared next to the raven haired shinobi her expression was quite calm and normal. Yes she knew all about it since Genra told her before he sent the message to Joe. Now usually she will complained and protest to have someone aiding her when she's doing all sorts of errands or missions because she can take care of herself. However this time she made an exception not wanting to argue with the choice of her adoptive father. Having the Uchiha as her partner didn't struck her the wrong way admitting that he has gotten quite strong since he started his training. Maybe working with him won't be so bad after all and she was willing to give him a chance. Though she was still stubborn and didn't wanted to get "too close" to him because she was still arguing with herself from that time he gave her those butterflies. By now she has dissected them and she was using them as pins. Sasuke was gazing at her in thought because of her long silence.

"Looks like we'll be working together from here on…."

"Hmm…."

"Are you listening?"

"I'm not deaf" she replied annoyed.

"Could have fooled me…."

"Let's not get to a bad start. I am only doing this because those are Genra-sama's orders. Don't get any ideas I want to be your friend or anything."

"We're allies at least we should try to work on our teamwork."

"I will accept that. I'll let you know when we have a mission and you better be ready when I call you."

"All right" he turned to her but she was already gone.

"Something tells me I am going to enjoy working with her" he was obviously been sarcastic.


(Time skip)

Everyone from the Hayabusa village has gathered at the training grounds to witness a sparring match. It was one that they couldn't miss since it's been long such one has been made that was prove to be a challenge. It was one between Ryu and his two brothers but it wasn't a normal match. They have finally decided to have a sword match now that both young shinobi have their new swords. The dragon shinobi has unsheathed his dragon sword while Naruto unsheathed Fuji and Sasuke followed unsheathing Kagutsuchi. Everyone was present for the match Joe stood in the middle to see their performance, next to him stood Genjiro one of his most loyal servants. Next to them was the head priestess Monohime with her daughters Kureha and Momiji, Sanji was present next to the two girls. Omitsu was in the corner with her students still trying to learn to shoot an arrow and the rest were the villagers and shinobi. Everyone waited for any of them to make their move.

"Let's start this match" said Ryu.

"Don't hold back big brother Ryu" said Naruto.

"We won't forgive you if you do" followed Sasuke.

"Depends if you can keep up, now fight me if I was an enemy."

All three shinobi collided attacking with their blades creating a shockwave while the audience stood in awe. They knew they were going to see an impressive match but maybe this was more than they could expect to see. Joe kept a smile at the three knowing they have truly improved and they were all true dragon shinobi in his eyes. It didn't matter who was the strongest of the trio because he was proud of all of them. They were the future of the Hayabusa clan and the protectors of this world and when evil resurfaces they will be ready to face it together. These were the times where he truly cares for his family and clan. Though he'd prefer this prosperity will last forever one can always be wrong the time will come to rise to evil and this time he wasn't alone. As their match continues on the inside he was cheering for all of them, his faith in them was stronger than his own strength.


(Scene change)

In a mountain terrain stood a shinobi with strange armor his odd looking katana was sheathed. Behind him stood two shinobi a girl looking in her mid-teens and a boy looking older than her by a few years. Though their physical features were hidden because of the poor light was bringing from the area. The armored stood in thought as his hand were he had a spiked glove was shaking not from fear but from hatred. A Black Spider clan green shinobi appeared kneeling before him not wanting to gaze at his face because he was ashamed for his failure. The armored shinobi obviously he was in charge of the shinobi clan stood quiet in his spot. He took a glance at the kneeling shinobi and he already knew what it was going to his report it only made him angrier that his clan was been reduced to nothing because of his sworn enemies.

"Genshin-sama….?" started the green shinobi.

"Is everyone dead?" his tone was filled with venom.

"My apologies, all of the squads you sent have been killed. The dragon shinobi was too strong and those two accompanying him. They're young but well trained. Our forces didn't stand a chance…."

Genshin growled unsheathing his sword the curved silver and red blade which it was crackling red electrical energy. A chance to kill his enemies wasted and ended in pure failure so much anger filling his heart and soul. In a quick movement he swung his blade slicing the green shinobi's head off killing him on the spot. He was feeling so much hatred that he killed one of his own shinobi and he could care less.

"Curses! Curse that dragon shinobi and his wretched clan. How long will this humiliation continue to befall on our clan?"

"Father…." the girl was about to comfort him but she was stopped by the older boy.

"Someday the dragon clan will fall and their blood stains of the dragon shinobi shall be spilled on my cursed blade. The dragon clan will perish I swear on my name and on my clan, it will all end for those of the wretched dragon lineage."


To be continued

Yep I used real Gods from Japanese mythology for the names of Naruto and Sasuke's swords. Kagutsuchi (God of fire) and Fujin (God of wind), on another topic yep Naruto will learn rasengan and summon toads. As for the shadow clone jutsu that is still pending don't know if make him learn it in this story. Sasuke learning chidori that will eventually lead him in learning a thousand birds current, chidori spear, chidori senbom needles and Kirin is also pending but I am thinking in making him learn them for now. Remember to review and add the story to follows and favorites that will be all and I will see you next time.

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