Chapter 3 The secret weapon: Metal Slug
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto and Metal Slug
Underground Laboratory (beneath Konoha three days later)
Tsunade Jiraiya and the leaf squadron were walking the long hallway of the laboratory which its one of the most top secrets places in Konoha. It's the place where all the weapons were design and invented along with the vehicles, the scientist were the best in data gathering and designing the arsenal and vehicles to gave Konoha the advantage in a battle. The group took another turn until reaching a double automatic door with a eye scan next to the door, there was also a young woman in her late twenties with a lab coat and a black dress she had short black hair and black eyes next to her was a small pig wearing a red jacket and a white pearl necklace.
"Hokage-sama I'm glad that you'll made it"
"I am very excited Shizune to see your special weapons so I'm looking forward to see what you and your team has to offer us"
"Right this way please" she said while putting her eye on the eye scanner.
The double door hiss open and they enter in a large dark room until the lights turn on revealing an empty hangar.
"So why are we here?" Kiba said asking for everyone in the leaf squadron.
"You will find out shortly but first Shizune…" Tsunade said.
"Yes of course first I want to introduce our new arsenals"
The same door open and two scientist came holding two guns one look like some kind of futuristic weapon while the other look like a medium size bazooka, Shizune pick the futuristic weapon.
"This is the laser gun it fires a powerful laser capable of cutting and melting the strongest metal"
Naruto whistle" I like it I call dibs on it"
The group rolled their eyes looks like Naruto was being his usual self as always.
"However just like weapons with bullets the laser gun has a limit it has a percentage of power and it will drain if it reaches cero"
"So it can run out of ammo or in this case laser?" Kiba said.
"Yes to put it simply and this weapon is called the flame shot it can fire a moderate flame however its best suited for close range combat"
"I like that weapon I have a feeling were going to need those" Sasuke said.
"Of course this is not the real reason why Shizune call us here isn't that right Shizune?" Jiraiya said.
"Yes the main reason is that we have finished building our top secret weapons" she then press a lever and suddenly the floor open and a elevator emerge.
The whole group was shock when they saw what emerge of the elevator they were three tanks with two powerful machine guns strap on the back they look like they could turn a full 360 degrees and the cannon looks very powerful. One tank was color bright silver the other was color dark green and the other was color blue, the group were still in awe looking at the three tanks while Shizune face the group.
"This is the top secret mobile weapon super vehicle 001 AKA the Metal Slug it's cannon fire blast can reach a ten miles radius its machine guns have a hundred percent destructive power and has a hundred miles range each machine gun can turn in every direction so it can destroy enemies in every single direction, its armor is made with adimentium the strongest metal known to man in the five nations it can also run a fifty miles per hour it's also equip with a stealth armor camouflage more suited to infiltrate enemy bases and perform ambush it's used to carry two people one will drive and the other will be using the weapons"
"So if you're telling us about this then than means were going to use them right?" Naruto said in a high anticipated tone.
"That's is correct the Metal Slugs will be out top weapon to stop SOUND and Orochimaru like Shizune said already each Metal Slug can be operated by two people now I have already chosen who will form part of team Metal Slug that's why I have chose members of the leaf squadron since you're our top and best soldiers in Konoha, now I will announce the six members who will form part of team Metal Slug" Tsunade said while taking a small sheet of paper with the names of the chosen soldiers" first team is Haruno Sakura and Uzumaki Naruto"
"All right Sakura-chan we're a team" the blond cheer while Sakura smile at him.
"Second team will be Uchiha Sasuke and Yamanaka Ino"
(Oh boy somebody is not going to like that decision) Sasuke thought.
"WHAT Hokage-sama why are you teaming me up with HIM" Ino said upset while pointing at the raven hair soldier" why can I be team up with Sakura we both kick ass together"
Tsunade clear her throat" because I'm the Hokage and whatever I say goes now I suggest you don't question my orders ever again are we clear?" she glare at her.
Ino nodded nervously" yes Hokage-sama"
"Good now the third and final team will be Inuzuka Kiba and Hyuga Hinata"
"That's great we make a good team" Kiba said while Akamaru bark and Hinata nodded.
"Good now as for who's going to drive and who will use the weapons I'm going to leave that up to you to decided and which Metal Slug to chose from once you're done we will begin with simulation test of combat I want to see your skills handling the Metal Slug the rest of the leaf squadron dismissed" Tsunade said.
They nodded and left the room leaving the chosen Metal Slug team, Naruto went to the silver color Metal Slug in the middle he gaze with admiration and pride while Sakura went next to him there was something about this Metal Slug like it was meant to be his and Sakura's.
"What do you think Sakura-chan?"
"I guess it looks nice"
Shizune went next to them" this Metal Slug is called Destroyer it was the first of the three prototypes to be built"
"All right we'll take it" Naruto said while Sakura nodded.
"I will take the green one" Sasuke said while Ino storm at him.
"Hey I want the blue one you have no right to chose"
The raven haired soldier sighed Ino was being a pain in the ass again" look what's the big deal they're all the same so stop complaining"
Ino turn her back to him not caring what he thinks at all.
"Well this Metal Slug is called Avenger" Shizune said looking at the green tank.
"Avenger huh it fits nicely I like the name we'll take this one"
"Hey I don't want that one" Ino said in a pout.
"Ino I'm going to enjoy working together with you" he winked at her while she growl and turn her back while her cheeks were blushing.
"I guess we'll take the blue one what do you say Hinata?" Kiba said.
"I agree"
Akamaru bark while Shizune look at the blue Metal Slug.
"And finally that one is called Berserker"
"All right it's time to begin the simulation each of you get in the Metal Slugs and head for the virtual training room beneath the elevator we'll test your skills whether you're ready to handle the Metal Slug" Jiraiya said.
"SIR YES SIR"
The elevator started going down while the new Metal Slug team went to their rightful machines.
"Sakura-chan you drive I kill" Naruto said.
She nodded while getting inside while the rest of the team went inside Kiba decided to drive and Hinata took point in handling the weapons, and as for Sasuke and Ino well they were having a few problems.
"Hey Uchiha I'll drive and you shoot"
"You sure?"
"Hey don't take that tone with me I can handle it"
He sighed while going to the weapons control.
Hinata took care of the shooting while Kiba took the driving controls and Akamaru was behind him, once the elevator stop it was a long way to arrive at the test area.
"System online" Sakura said activating the Slug's controls.
The Destroyer started moving follow by the Berserker but for some reason the Avenger hasn't move yet, Ino grow in frustration as she try to make the Slug move but it was futile looks like she had some difficulty driving a tank.
(Come on you piece of junk move)
"Um…Ino maybe we should go while we're still here" Sasuke said.
"Maybe you should shut up this stupid thing won't move"
"Ino each of us before joining the leaf squadron we took some lessons in controlling tanks didn't you took that?"
The blond growl while sighing in frustration" look Uchiha…..I fail that lesson okay there you happy"
Sasuke was shock" okay if you fail then why are you driving why don't you shoot and let me drive you are good at shooting"
Ino sighed while leaving the driver and Sasuke took her place and she went to the weapons controls.
"All right Avenger rolling out"
The green Metal Slug started moving while Ino stood quiet she just told him her big secret of not knowing how to maneuver a tank she didn't wanted anyone to know she was proud of herself, if the others find out they will eventually ridicule her. She erase the memory what would they think when a leaf soldier doesn't know how to pilot a tank this was a big secret to her not even her best friend Sakura knew about it, she look at Sasuke who was quiet driving the Slug.
"Go ahead Uchiha say it I'm pathetic I don't know how to drive a tank I failed miserably when I took the test back at soldier academy but I was the best when it comes to shooting I got pretty high scores in the shooting test"
"And that's exactly why I let you at the weapons control you're a great shooter those sound bastards won't know what hit them" Sasuke said with a smirk.
Ino couldn't help but blush at his compliment she didn't look at him while seeing through the target scope" Uchiha please don't tell anyone about me not being a good tank driver I don't want to feel like a pathetic soldier who would let her friends and village down can you promise me not to tell anyone about this?"
"No problem I wasn't really going to say a word in the first place so it's cool however by keeping your secret I want you to promise me something"
The platinum blond stare at him in annoyance having a good guess what he was going to ask her" no I'm not going out with you on a date"
He smirk" that's not it I want to improve our teamwork we need each other to fight at the upcoming war ahead of us so how about it Ino are we a team?"
She smile at him" that's what you want huh okay from now on were a team together will be unstoppable we'll kick those sound bastards asses so hard they won't feel anything"
"Now you're speaking my language now let's do this exercise full speed ahead"
The Avenger move at fast speed catching to the Destroyer and the Berserker until they arrived at a large rocky field with a few mountains in the clearing, the field was pretty wide it was the perfect spot to have a drilling exercise, suddenly they heard Jiraiya's voice.
"If you all manage to get here that means you can handle the Metal Slug's driving controls that's one problem out of the way I suggest however you chose to be the driver let he/she stay in that position, now to business what you're seeing right now is a virtual training field created by Shizune and her team of experts although its virtual reality the enemies and weapons you're about to face in this exercise are quite real so don't get cocky. You will all be facing an army of sound soldiers according to the data we have gather on them it's the perfect way to be ready when you engage them in real combat and perfect chance to see if you're capable in handling the Metal Slug's combat capability on my mark you the exercise……get ready and…….BEGIN"
In the distance they saw sound tanks soldiers trucks and choppers looks like it was going to be quite a an exercise.
(Time for some music) Naruto thought as he took his Ipod and turn it on.
(Song conflict by Disturbed)
"Activating stealth armor" Sakura said.
The other Slugs follow her lead as they activated their stealth camouflage making the enemy, Naruto used the Slug's communications system link.
"This is Destroyer Avenger take out the choppers Berserker engage enemy personnel and I will handle the tanks"
"Roger" came the voices of Ino and Hinata.
Avenger shot his powerful machine guns destroying two choppers while Berserker took out the soldiers along with the trucks, Destroyer fire it's machine guns destroying another sound tank. The sound army started firing their weapons while their choppers fire their missiles follow by the soldiers firing RPG's the fight has just got tougher for the Metal Slug team.
"Shit they know our position" Ino said
"Take cover on the rocks on the double" Naruto said.
"Damn even with stealth armor they know our location" Hinata said trough her communicator.
"Of course if we used it too much they will eventually figure out our position so it's better not to rely on the stealth armor too much"
"The enemy are about to about to surround us what now?" Ino said.
"Prepare to fire the cannon blast those bastards" Naruto said.
Sakura, Sasuke and Kiba drove their Slug's out of the way quickly as Naruto, Ino and Hinata prepare to fire their cannons they were completely outnumbered three to a thousand but the chances of winning might be high. The sound soldiers fire their RPG's while the tanks fire their cannons while the sound choppers used their machine guns it was now or never for the Slug team.
"NOW FIRE CANNON" Naruto shouted.
The three Metal Slug's fire their main cannon hitting a large portion of the sound army causing a big explosion along with the tanks; Hinata quickly aimed her machine guns at the remaining choppers only two were left intact. The team were in awe at the destructive power the Metal Slug cannon posses it was twice as powerful as the regular tank, now they weren't too much of the sound army left victory was almost at their side.
"Let's finish them off" Naruto said with a grin.
The three Metal Slug's fire their machine guns hitting the remaining tanks and choppers the soldiers were killed in seconds, after three hours the virtual sound army was defeated and the three Metal Slug's were standing tall like a general who just won a war. In the control room Jiraiya, Tsunade and Shizune were really impressed at the performance of the secret weapons and also at the young leaf soldiers, this was a sign that they could win against SOUND and stop the war and the Metal Skug's will be the weapon to ensure that victory.
(End of song)
"Well Tsunade what would you expect when you pick the best soldiers in Konoha and give them the most powerful weapons ever created this is the most obvious result you will see" Jiraiya said with a smirk.
"I said not bad for their first time in handling the Metal Slug's they are very talented and they could be the key to stop Orochimaru and his organization I want them to keep training"
The sergeant nodded before activating the microphone" all right everyone you all did a magnificent job now we'll continued with this exercise what's you all have to say about that?"
"BRING IT ON" came Ino voice from the distance.
Jiraiya chuckle (gotta love those kids)
"Shizune I want to speak with you outside"
"Yes Hokage-sama"
The two left the room while Tsunade face her with a serious expression on her face.
"What is it Hokage-sama?"
"Can you build more Metal Slug's?"
"Well yes we can"
"Good because I want you build a whole army of them we will need all of the help we can get if we want to stop this war"
"But Hokage-sama that will take a really long time to do and with the war going it will be a lot harder to accomplish it won't be easy"
"How long will it take you?"
"At our current situation it might take us months"
"Time is something precious that we don't have right now I don't want to rush you I know you're always busy but please we need more Metal Slug's right now all I can do is rely on those three prototypes and those brave soldiers putting their lives on the line are we clear?"
"All right Hokage-sama I'll see what I can do I will do whatever it takes to build more Metal Slugs"
"Thank you"
Hours later at the Konoha hot baths
The girls were relaxing after some intense training with the Metal Slug's they have earn the break with the situation the village was in with the war going on it was important to relax in this kinds of situations. TenTen decided to join them she has been doing some shooting practice while the others were doing the training exercise, they all sighed in relaxation letting the hot water ease their muscles.
"Awww….I love to come here when were done with training it feels so good" Ino said.
"It's nice to relax every once in a while" Sakura said.
"With the war it's better to relax and stay calm" Hinata said.
"Yeah but I'm kind of jealous you guys get to be chosen to maneuver Konoha's secret weapon I wish I could drive one of those Metal Slug's" TenTen said.
"Don't feel bad TenTen I'm sure if Shizune build more Metal Slug's you will surely be chosen to drive one too" Sakura said.
"That training exercise wasn't easy" Hinata said.
"It was easy because of our teamwork but I'm impressed of how powerful they are" Sakura said.
"Yeah but the important thing is that we can kick their asses with the secret weapons those SOUND bastards will get what they deserve" Ino said.
They stood quiet for a moment continuing to relax in the hot water until Ino smirk while gazing at her best friend Sakura.
"So Sakura you must be so happy that you get to be Naruto's partner"
The pink hair soldier nodded" well yeah we make pretty good team so I have no objections with having him as my partner" she stop talking when she saw all the girls smirking at her" what what's wrong?"
"Oh come on Sakura don't deny it you like Naruto" TenTen said with a smirk.
She blush in embarrassment" no that's not it I just like having him as my partner and he's also a good friend of mine"
"Yeah right and I'm the Hokage how are you trying to fool we all know that you have a thing for him" Ino said with a smirk.
Sakura grin" what about you Ino aren't you happy to have Sasuke as your partner?"
The platinum blond growl" hell no I have the worst luck in the world to be team up with him why does it have to be him?"
"Talk about in denial Ino you and Sakura are so much alike you both deny the fact that you like those two why don't you both gather the courage and tell them already" TenTen said.
Sakura force a blush while trying to look around forgetting the fact that they are having this conversation while Ino was fuming in anger.
"Look TenTen I rather die than to be with Uchiha you hear me"
Hinata smirk" you mean you're dead in love with him"
Everyone started laughing while Ino glare at Hinata she then grin evilly figuring out how to get her revenge on the Hyuga.
"Speak for yourself Hinata you should also gather the courage you have to tell Kiba that you like him"
"She has you there Hinata" TenTen said.
"What about you TenTen you like my cousin Neji see if you can tell him" the Hyuga counter.
TenTen blush the same way with Hinata while the other girls started laughing at their reaction soon the two joined the others in the laughter they all sighed as they continued to enjoy the hot bath.
"Boys" TenTen said.
"I hear you" Ino said.
As they continued to enjoy the hot bath they didn't realized that they were being watch in one of the walls in a small peeking hole, one person was watching and enjoying the great view of the female soldiers in the hot baths. Jiraiya really love peeking at women especially when they were younger his favorite peeking girl has to be Hinata since she had a killer body that would make any man head make a complete three hundred sixty degree spin. He took his notebook and his pen and started writing material for his next book, besides being a high ranking officer of Konoha's army he was a writer of adult novels he consider this a hobby not a healthy hobby. He already has a number one fan Kakashi who reads his dirty books he was one of the many fans who consider his novels excellent work, while writing he saw Hinata getting up from the bath and he got a nose bleed seeing her amazing body not to mention that a certain part of his male anatomy reacted to her body. He quickly write more as soon as he saw her body he didn't realize that there someone standing behind him and she wasn't happy one bit.
She cleared her throat while Jiraiya turned pale recognizing the voice when he turnaround he saw a very pissed off Tsunade giving him a death glare, he needed to come up with a good excuse before he receives the death sentence.
"Tsunade this isn't what it looks like I was just checking if the hot baths were working properly"
"That has to be the worst excuse you'd come up with you damn pervert" she raised her fist.
(Oh shit)
WHAM BAM PAM
The girls sweat dropped hearing the noises outside of the hot baths they all sighed knowing what it was all about since it's not the first time it has happened before.
"Looks like Hokage-sama has caught the sergeant peeping again" TenTen said.
"What a pervert" Hinata said.
Leaf squadron headquarters (shooting range gallery)
The boys were enjoying their free time with some shooting practice Naruto was enjoying it even more while hearing music on his Ipod the same with Sasuke, with the village at peace for now they like testing their shooting skills as a hobby. For Naruto he was dying to use the Metal Slug again he has never seen a vehicle so powerful to destroy so many enemies at once he now considered the tank his favorite weapon. Sasuke was just like his friend but he didn't show it much he consider the Metal Slug a big advantage against SOUND and their ticket towards victory in the war, and Kiba was feeling the same way as Naruto dying to use the tank again.
"You guys are sure lucky to be picked up to be the soldiers to pilot Konoha's secret weapon" Lee said while shooting his targets.
"We know the Metal Slug's are awesome" Naruto said.
"You guys are not so lucky now that you guys are the official pilots of the secret weapons it will be up to you guys to defeat the enemy I don't complain fighting in the battlefield its quite troublesome for me" Shikamaru said.
"But what about us?" Chouji said.
"Well either we'll be send to back them up or will remain here and protect the village from another attack" Neji said.
"Right now were the only ones who have a chance against this enemy since the other villages are almost defeated were the only hope for the five nations" Sasuke said.
"We will do our best to protect Konoha and the other villages" Shino said.
Naruto finish shooting all of his targets with a grin on his face" well I'm done here I'm going to Ichiraku's to have my daily bowls of ramen I'll see you guys later"
The group saw Naruto leaving the shooting area while Sasuke shook his head knowing him too well" there he goes again hiding his true feelings"
"What do you mean?" Shikamaru said.
"I know Naruto too well and when he acts like this all happy and cheery it's because he's really worry about the war and eventually he's going to put the weight of the world on his shoulders he feels like he's the only one who can stop them forgetting about his comrades who surround him"
"I never thought Naruto could be like that" Kiba said.
"Yeah but I do he thinks he's the lonesome hero who needs to save the world from evil at all cost"
The group continued to their target practicing while thinking about the upcoming war.
Hokage tower (council room)
In the room of the Konoha leaf council they were various members of the council among them were the old friends of the third Hokage Danzou, Homura and Kotaru other members were Nara Shikaku Shikamaru's father Akimichi Choza Chouji's father Yamanaka Inoichi Ino's father they are strong fire soldiers and others more. They were gathered along Tsunade and Jiraiya to discuss the current condition about the war with Orochimaru and his organization SOUND.
"Tsunade what are your plans to handle this matter with SOUND?" Homura said.
"We will fight SOUND there's no way we'll stay behind the lines and let them do whatever they please we have already our secret weapon the Metal Slug's to fight them and the perfect team to use them"
"So you've prepare to fight them what are you planning to do?" Danzou said.
"First of all thanks to the prisoner sound soldier we acquire in the last attack the information we receive from Ibiki by interrogating him he said that there's a sound military base located somewhere in the middle region of the fire country our top priority right now is to attack that base since is near Konoha they may come to attack us again so were going to destroy the base before they could mobilize their troops to Konoha we we'll send the new Metal Slug team along with some leaf soldiers to aid them and infiltrate the base and defeat the sound forces there"
"That's a good plan Tsunade but still it won't be enough to stop the whole SOUND organization let's not forget that Orochimaru is the leader of this organization and he has six generals this battle will be a long one and tough too it will take a lot of our forces to go against them we won't be enough to fight the entire organization" Homura said.
"I knew you would say that that's why I have an idea it might sound crazy but it's the only choice we have if we want to stop SOUND and put an end to this war…..I've been thinking since the other nations are in the brink to collapse I think we should cooperate with the other villages to stop SOUND"
"WHAT" shouted Danzou in outrage" are you saying that we should help the other nations to defeat the enemy that's insane help the enemy to stop another enemy it's an outrage Tsunade"
"Hey calm down Danzou it's just like Homura said we don't have the man power to take on an entire organization like this one and it's better to unite with the other villages to help defeat them that is if you want to end this crazy war" Jiraiya said.
"I will have to agree with Tsunade-sama we can't let SOUND take over the five nations" Shikaku said.
"I agree too Orochimaru is doing all of this on his own selfish ambitions and he wants the whole world to suffer that's not happening" Choza said.
"I agree too if it means to end this war and bring peace to the five nations then we have to join forces with the other villages" Inoichi said.
"Unbelievable joining forces with the enemy are we really trying to stop the war or creating another one worst than this one this is how the first Great War began in the first place" Danzou said.
"It's true once everyone was the same but they have different ideas and beliefs so they argue and eventually it turn into the first Great War so many lives were lost for nothing, until everyone gave up and separated around the nations to fund their villages this time it will be different by helping the others nations maybe we can finally achieve what it couldn't be done all those years ago peace" Kotaru said.
"I still don't like this idea" Danzou said in a grunt.
"I know but I wouldn't be giving this suggestion if it wasn't the correct one I'm taking priority in helping Konoha as Hokage I'm doing whatever it takes to protect the leaf village"
Homura got up from his seat" all those in favor of Tsunade's plan raise your hands"
Everyone except for Danzou raise their hands while Jiraiya smirk at Tsunade.
"Very well Tsuande the council agrees with your plan you may proceed" Homura said.
"Thank you Jiraiya gather the leaf squadron it's time to tell them about the plan"
Jiraiya nodded while leaving the council room while Danzou was still not happy about the decision they've made.
Later at the leaf squadron headquarters (conference room)
The leaf soldiers gather in a straight line until Jiraiya enter the hall.
"All right ATTENTION"
"SIR"
"All right my squadron I just got orders from Tsunade the Metal Slug team will continued doing thir training the rest of you will aid the team for the incoming attack"
"Sir what are you trying to say?" Sasuke said.
"I'm saying that in four days from today you will head for the sound base located in the fire country to infiltrate and destroy prepare for one hell of a fight are we clear?"
"SIR YES SIR"
"Good now you're all dismissed"
The team gave one salute before leaving the conference room he smirk at the upcoming attack in four days.
(Orochimaru you just got yourself a war indeed we from Konoha will deliver)
To be continued
Konoha has a new secret weapon will it be enough to stop SOUND we will have to find out in the next chapter please review until next time farewell.
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