A/N: Hello everyone I am glad that you the readers enjoy this story and honestly I did not expect this at all. I honestly don't find myself to be a great writer so I do my best in trying to make these stories good. Now I will do my best and update this story as soon as possible for I have returned to Texas and thus again began working. Now I know I would get some reviews from this story and do my best to make you guys love it more. Now to get to the main point this story will be only a NarutoxHaku story. Also I don't usually think of what I am going to write so I mainly just roll with it. Also Naruto has no clue of the other abilities his eyes can give him. So as I said I am going to roll with it and see where it leads off. All I can say Zabuza and Raiga would not be coming back for if you can remember Raiga final justu just obliterated their bodies, but who knows I may just come up with a way to where they may come back. Also it be very appreciated if you guys can read some of my other stories I have posted like "A new Arc", "My Friends" I think that is what I named it….(Shrugs) It was known as Venom but I was like eh to…. Just eh. And "Best of the World". It would mean a lot if you guys can read it and review it as well and let me know how it is. I still have many other stories to write since I deleted some awhile back. So without further ado…. Enjoy!
Chapter 3: The New Gen…
Kakashi was not in a good position as he stood in the middle of the council members and the Hokage himself.
It was a few days later when Team 7 came back to the Leaf Village to report back on their mission and what had occurred with Sasuke giving his short report how he was ambushed by some unknown ninja while Sakura had agreed with him saying that they did not even let her Sasuke-Kun get a chance to show his power.
Sai on the other hand had gone to inform his Lord about the boy. Even though he promised he wouldn't say a word he had to due to the seal on his tongue.
Now Kakashi was in the middle as the people around him started to bicker about Naruto and how he was still alive and were plotting ways to end him… while the clan heads were talking about how they need to bring him back to ensure that nobody knows what he carries and inform the other main villagers and attack them.
Sarutobi was rubbing his temples as he gave a deep sigh. The only person that was not saying anything was his old rival Danzō whom he was worried about since Naruto was out of the village and knew that the old war hawk would do anything to obtain him and make him his own personal weapon.
Now as for his other two teammates well they had other important businesses to attend…
"Silence!" the Third Hokage shouted as everyone started to lower their voices. "Now Kakashi please tell me why you did not bring young Naruto back with you after you had found him?"
Kakashi felt like shit for he really wanted to allow his young brother to live in peace and not be hurt by the people here in the Leaf. So hopefully he can bend the truth a little. So with a heavy sigh he stared at his Leader. "The reason I was not able to retrieve Naruto was due to our mission Lord Hokage… as you have read Zabuza from the Mist was there and so was another who was known as Raiga." The people read the reports and were glad that the Uchiha was still alive while disappointed that the demon brat was still breathing. "I was wounded by Zabuza on our fight and was left behind after the two Mist Swordsmen clashed with each other. It took me awhile to try and get up and when I did it was already over with both swordsmen dead."
One of the council people who was a women named Mebuki Haruno mother of Sakura Haruno decided to speak. "And what of their weapons?" She got the scroll of his report and started to re-read it. "You did not put any information on their weapons or say that you had obtained them… do you have them on you and had plainly forgotten to write them down on the scroll?" she asked thinking that she can persuade the Hokage to give the weapons to Sasuke and further increase her chances in allowing her daughter in having her way with him.
Kakashi though trained many years and knew how the words sounded already guessed why she was asking. "No…" that made Mebuki not happy of course, but he did not care. "Naruto along with Haku and their new companion Ranmaru took the weapons with them."
Another council member whom Kakashi did not even care for a name decided to voice his opinion. "So why did you not take the weapons from them Kakashi? Were they not easy to defeat?" he questioned thinking that the Demon brat could not be so tough.
Kakashi had a smirk but threw that away so no one can see it from his mask. Only trained ninjas were able to get a glimpse of that… even Mebuki saw it and glared at the scarecrow. "Naruto and his new team were able to defeat Sasuke and be able to go toe-to-toe with Raiga, but…" he held it in for a moment. "He was also trained by Zabuza if you haven't forgotten who was considered an A rank Nin. And what truly made me not want to get them was because from my encounter with Zabuza he had told me that his two students were already above him."
That got many surprised looks but not Sarutobi or Danzō.
The war hawk who already got the information from Sai knew what the boy was capable and made it even sweeter for him since the brat has the Rinnegan. If the boy cannot be his weapon then he would just steal the eyes of the sage himself and rule the Lands!
The Third saw the slight twitch of his old comrade and knew right away what must be done. He would hate it but it must be done for from what Sakura explained the boy A.K.A Naruto had purple eyes with ripples on them. The old Kage knew what Naruto had now and needed a way to ensure that no other villagers got their hands on the boy. Also from the way Kakashi withheld that information made it more complicated. Kakashi was doing his very best to try and protect young Naruto and understood that feeling, but the boy belongs to the village and must return at all cost. The Third can care less what the people in the village did to Naruto now so long as the Kyūbi and the eyes of the first sage are within these walls.
Sarutobi closed his eyes and thought of the plans needed for this to happen and knew when to enact it if the time ever comes, yet he wasn't the only one who were thinking of a plan as two other people were as well.
Danzō spoke now after all this time and decided to ask where the boy may be now and see if he can capture him. "Kakashi-san…" he spoke with false respect. "Would you happen to know where the boy may be right now?"
Kakashi clenched his knuckles and knew he cannot try and bend the truth now less he wants Inoichi to go through his head and find the truth. Kakashi gave a glare to Danzō who was not at least effected by the look. "From my knowledge he should be heading to the Hidden Village of the Mist."
Sarutobi got up in shock but sat down as soon as possible making his rival open his good eye.
Shikaku Nara didn't do much as he just gave a dry sigh. "That village is in a Civil War as we know…" most of the council don't know much beside the clan heads. "The Fourth Mizukage was in charge of the extinction of the Kekkei Genkai in their village. It was bloody from what I could tell and many lives were lost…." He said as he stretched his back. "As far as I know there is a group of Rebels trying to over throw the current Mizukage who had ordered the blood purge killing thousands of lives, but that is not the scary part…" the people around him mainly the civilians got closer wanting to know more. "From what we came up with the fourth Mizukage is also holder of the Sanbi which is the three tail Bijū."
Chōza stood up from his seat. "Then should it not be wise to send some Anbus to Aid the rebels and ensure that Naruto is returned!?" he asked as many did agree with that fact also add that it may form an alliance with the Mist if they won.
The third mulled over the thought but disagreed with it. "It is a well thought to add but we must think if they lose that battle then the possibility of the Mist attacking us is very high and without Naruto here they will soon know that we no longer carry the Kyūbi." Everyone got concern about that.
"Now this meeting is adjourned… Kakashi I thank you for the information you have provided for us." Kakashi saw it instantly as the third gave him a look that showed him that the old man knew he was holding information. Kakashi just left among the rest of the people. The only person left was Danzō.
The old War Hawk just stared at his rival. "I know you seek my assistance Hiruzen…" the Third could not deny it and gave a nod. "I will send my best operatives in search of the boy and bring him back." The old Kage gave him a glare warning him not to betray his trust. Danzō did not feel so threaten and hid his smirk very well… the old fool he was.
The old one eye Nin left leaving the Kage to stare at the window thinking how the events will play out.
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Blades can be heard clashing as blood were being spilled by those who were being cut.
A bunch of Nin are wearing the headband of the mist were facing a bunch of other Nins that had ribbons with the symbol of the Mist. It was a battle to see as three people were the main power house. Mei who was a beautiful women with an amazing bust and gorgeous red hair. She was the leader of the Rebels and alongside her were two young kids who she was thankful to have now because with them the tides have been turned.
Naruto Momochi alongside with his girlfriend Haku….
Both had their weapons out and were killing as much enemies needed to ensure that their new home returns to its former glory. Naruto had his fox gauntlets with his two blades out and his eyes revealed so he can get a better look on his surroundings, while Haku who had little time to train with her new blade the Kubikiribōchō. It was heavy for her but she was getting the hang of it already when traveling with her boyfriend, the demon brothers, and their new member Ranmaru. It would seem that the blade had some strange ability that when chipped or almost looked like it was about to snap it repaired itself whenever it cut the enemies and was drenched in their blood, which also made the blade stronger and more durable then the last few times when it chipped.
Mei, Naruto, and Haku were in a triangle formation that allowed them to cover their blind sides as they worked in sync to attack the enemies and allow the fallen or wounded to be recovered as soon as possible.
Mei was using her blood limit that allowed her to fuse her two elements and form Lava. While Naruto used some of the new justus he learned to devastate the area while even going so far into creating the same blood limit as Mei, but he was still testing them out of course. Haku would isolate herself in order to trap her enemies in her demonic ice mirrors.
Both Naruto and Mei went into many hand signs and together spewed out lava at an incoming wave of enemies as they were forced to break out of their formation while a few were killed by the justu.
A hail of kunais and shurikens were soon sent at them but was blocked by an ice mirror that Haku had formed in front of them. As that had happened another wave of enemies came rushing out from their west side and hoped they can end them, but they still did not know the capabilities of their enemy as young Naruto spread his arms and shouted his infamous Shinra Tensei that blew away the enemies killing most of them if not crippling them.
Naruto was panting hard as he never thought after walking so far that he would end up to know that the village he wanted to go and call home soon was in the middle of a war.
(Flashback)
Naruto and his gang were walking when they witness a bunch of Mist Anbus that were on their path and held their weapons out. Naruto had asked that they were not seeking any trouble, but when they asked about the weapons of the late two swordsmen Naruto had told them that they had fallen and they were their disciple. The Anbus then stated that they should hand over the weapons less they wanted to die.
That was not what Naruto wanted to hear and so with Haku and the demon Brothers they went and faced off the five Anbus that were there. The demon brothers where facing off one Anbu while Naruto was dealing with two and Haku as well. Ranmaru was hiding behind a tree trying and doing his best to support and not get in the way. He didn't want to lose the only thing that was left of his only friend to a bunch of strangers, and besides Naruto said that once they get situated in their new home that he will help train Ranmaru in the arts of swordsman and silent killing.
The young boy did not care if he had to kill for as Naruto and his first friend Raiga had spoken before… it is kill or be killed.
Ranmaru was watching the scene before him as he saw the moves of the enemies before they can happen. He saw how Naruto was dealing with his two enemies with ease as he had his weapon out and was clashing with the enemy with their own kunai or Tanto. Naruto would easily evade and counter attack. It helped to know that Naruto had almost the same ability as him that allowed him to see some of the enemies attack before they happened.
Now Ranmaru was more focused on Haku since she was still carrying the blade of her former master/father figure. She was not using it in this fight since she still hasn't had time to practice with it. So in the mean time she was using her senbons and her quickness to disable her enemies and aid the demon brothers who were faring well for now.
That is when the young boy heard the sound of flesh ripping as the Demon brothers had gotten their enemy in their chain and ripped the Anbu to shred.
Number one lesson is the Ninja world… never underestimate your enemy.
The demon brother now free went to help Haku, but it was not going to be easy now since the other Anbus saw what had happened and needed to end this. One of the Anbus had quickly send a kick to Haku on her stomach making her skid back some while the brothers held on to her so she wouldn't fall allowing the two Anbus to regroup and begin their justu.
"Water style: Giant vortex Justu!"/ Water style: Water Dragon Justu!" shouted both Anbus as the first was the Dragon justu that went first.
Haku quickly formed her Ice Mirror creating a shield to protect her and the brothers, but then came the second justu which made her create two more ice mirror due to the force around her. This made her lose sight of her enemies…
Now the surviving Anbus were shock to see someone with the Ice Release and made it more desirable to kill them all.
The Anbus saw the chance to attack thus allowing the one creating the vortex justu to hold it down while the other went up a tree and jumped high going over the ice walls and allowing him to bring out his tanto. The Anbu would had succeeded were it not the young boy who shouted out his presence a few second earlier.
The demon brothers were on the case as they covered Haku's blindside by blocking the blade with their chain. The Anbu cursed at this misfortune and tried to push down the brother with force only to feel thousands shards of ice pierce is back as he coughed up a huge amount of blood and fell sideways dead.
Haku was thankful of the brothers and Ranmaru and took the time to use her other hand to create her thousand ice needles and end the Anbu.
Yes it had its perks to know that Ranmaru can warn his fellow friends of any impending attacks, but that made him now open view to the two Anbus that were facing Naruto.
One of them decided to go after the boy to kill him. Naruto was going to go after him but the other facing him had prevented that from happening.
The blond Nin cursed as he tried ending the Nin by using Shinra Tensei. The Anbu had no idea what happened till it was too late. The impact was so hard that it killed him instantly since it was point blank, but it was still too slow and Naruto had yet to master his skills on his speed since it was pure luck that he had managed to save that pink hair girl on his mission on Wave.
"Ranmaru!" he shouted as he tried to catch up from the gap that was left.
The brothers saw the Anbu and were ready to intercept the Nin when the Nin instantly jumped high and sent a Kunai to the chains imbedding it to the ground. The brothers cursed at how this was the second time happening to them again.
Haku wanted to go and save young Ranmaru but if she let go of her justu the Anbu would hit her hard with his justu.
The Anbu pulled out one last Kunai and was about to kill the boy as he was stuck on fear… yet before anything could happen a young women came out of nowhere and round house kicked the Anbu on the Mask shattering it and sending him flying to the ground.
The other Anbu who was already getting exhausted saw who it was and was about to end his justu to run and inform his leader when he just collapsed on the ground with his head turned sideways.
A middle aged man who had an eye patch on his right eye had appeared behind the Anbu snapping his neck.
The women bent down seeing the scared boy as Haku, Naruto, and the brothers were behind the women while on guard with the middle age man behind said women in fighting stance.
"Do not be afraid young one…" she said as she reached out for Ranmaru who hesitated at first, but seeing that smile that the lady showed made him feel safe. So shaking a little Ranmaru reached her hand allowing Naruto and his gang to settle down as did the man.
That moment Naruto and Haku had informed many things on what has happened in their life and the death of two swordsmen which in this case Mei had known and gave her deepest honor on Zabuza and Raiga.
(Present)
Since that day they had gotten information on that Anbu that Mei had kicked thanks to Naruto.
At first before anything could have happened Mei along with Ao were shock to see the eyes of the great Sage himself, but Mei did not want to bother the child and start bringing bad trust between them so she left it be for the time being.
Now the Anbu that was still alive did not want to speak of course, but something in Naruto made him get in front of the Anbu and place his hands on the man's head. Next thing they knew they saw the soul of the man leave his body making the body die right there. Naruto for his part blinked many times before he started to ask Mei on the things in his head and was shock on what he did.
None the less the info that the Anbu had served its purposed and allowed the rebel team to form a well thought out plan that could help them in the war.
Now that plan was in action and it was showing the entire rebels that hope of their fallen village may return to a beautiful place soon.
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The battle ground was littered in dead bodies of Anbus or Jōnin. What was also depressing was that young children maybe fresh Genin and Chūnin were among the dead as well.
There were still enemies there holding their weapons while some were shaking… the trio already knew that they were afraid. Mei casually controlling her breathing went up to one of the many dead corpse who had its eyes wide open and just closed them as Mei gave a silent prayer to all those who have died.
"Enough." One of them whispered but could be heard by everyone. Some can even hear the tears forming from that person. Mei saw that person to see a young man who had a vest indicating he could be Chūnin or Jōnin. "I-…" he choked at first and dropped his weapon. "I never wanted this to happen… all we wanted was peace in our lands and-…"
The young man did not even sense the presence of someone in front of him as someone put a hand on his shoulder. The young man saw the women who had killed so many of his comrades stare at him, and for a moment he believed he was going to die right in the spot. "Then help me end this bloodshed and aid me in making our home anew." The young man did not know what to do at the moment but fall on his knees and weep… weep for all the pain, weep for all the loss, but lastly weep for a new beginning.
Many who were not scared just dropped their weapons allowing all who were still fighting behind Mei to bear witness a new future for all of them.
Still there were still some Nins that will not bow to Mei or any of the rebels. It was a few of course as some of those people were old veterans and held grudges against those they considered demons.
"Fools!" one of them shouted. Old man he was as he held his blade high and mighty trying to bring back his forces. "She is tricking all of you! The moment you all turn your backs she and those dirty demons will kill you all!" Those words did not help much as still only a few were there. "Xu!" the old man shouted indicating that the one who was touched by Mei was somehow related to the man. "You take your dam sword and kill the Whore!" he shouted, but the young boy would not do such a thing and got up and gave the man who was soon known as his uncle a disapproving nod. The uncle did not take that to kindly as rage filled him up. "You ungrateful little bastard! After all I done for you after your parents were killed by the very people you are siding with this is how you repay me!" he questioned his nephew.
Xu just walked past Mei along with many others that wanted this battle to end. Those who did stay were shock that their own comrades would just surrender like this.
"Men!" the man shouted as his eyes were fixed on his nephew ready to end his life and those that have given up. "We are the last line of defense and we shall not give in to their words or ways!" those who were behind him were now beside him. They were blinded by their hate of the past to let go of it and to move on.
Mei gave a sad grim smile and turned around exposing her back to the enemy. The uncle saw that as a form of disrespect and charged with his fellow haters and just when they were near the women they were attacked by their own men that had joined the rebel side. The uncle had the look of shock as the one that brought him down was his own nephew.
One by one they died as they did not stand a chance against them.
The rebels and those that saved Mei cheered for the new future… but it was stopped by one mere presence, and the presence was someone that brought fear to everyone besides those who had the power to back it up.
The Fourth Mizukage had arrived…
He wore a grey, sleeveless shirt with the Kirigakure forehead protector attached to the front, short-sleeved mesh armor over which he also wears a green poncho along with a turquoise sash around his waist, paired with a green apron over his pants. Also wearing a pair of brown boots, and on his back he carried a staff-like pole weapon with uneven sized hooks with a green flower on the larger end.
He walked a good distance as he started to clap. "I must say I am fairly amused at the fact that your little rebellion had motivated so many people that it even reached to those that were under me." Naruto on his part with his eyes saw something in the eyes of the Mizukage and the aura that was around him. "Still it would assume that I must be the one to take out the filth that raids my land and bring back order to those that have disregarded there position in this war."
To those that had joined the rebels had begun to regret on the decision that they made as the killer intent that was leaking out of the Mizukage was so strong that it was making all those in the rebel as well feel the need to end their lives.
A foot was placed on the soil of the land hard as the leader of the rebel stood her ground. "You will have to kill me in order to do what you desire!" she shouted as she got onto her stance, but she was not alone as two more people joined her side.
"As I as well!" claimed Haku as she pointed her Kubikiribōchō at her opponent.
"Now don't forget little old me as well!" shouted Naruto as he placed his hands on the ground and got on all fours ready to pounce on his foe.
Next thing the trio knew was that many of the Nins that had joined their side had decided to join the battle as well.
"We shall fight as well!" shouted Xu as many of the rebel teams that were still there went on their respected side with their leader.
The host of the Sanbi gave a deep chuckle which then went into full blown laughter which made many of the Nins there uneasy, but then he stopped…
"So be it then-…" his body began to form a cloak and behind it was forming a tail. "I shall not-…" two tails began to swing as Mei's eye got wide as did the couples. "Hold back on you filths!"
Three tails were now swinging as a massive explosion erupted from the Mizukage.
Dust and debris were scattered as many who could not handle the power had to cover their eyes and when they opened their eyes they wished they had left it closed for what they witnessed now was one of the many nine creatures they feared the most…
Everyone coward at the sight but not those who had made up their mind.
"Isobu…"
Naruto blinked a few times.
"My dear little brother… I shall set you free from the chains that control you."
Now Naruto knew where he heard that voice. It was the first time he met Haku and how he obtained his weapon…
'Kyūbi.' Thought Naruto.
The nine tail fox who was behind the cage that held him can only look sadden to witness that the same man that had controlled him has now gotten his hands on one of his siblings.
Naruto had no idea what was happening, but he knew that he had to stop this less he wants his precious people to die.
The three tail Bijū jumped in the air and began to roll. Mei saw this and was about to make the people retreat till multiple mud walls were formed in front of them preventing the Bijū from heading their direction.
"We shall fight to the end my lady!" Xu shouted as he was one of the few that had formed the mud wall.
Mei gave a smile to him and to those that were staying behind to help. She then took a quick glance at the Bijū that was putting more force onto the walls sending some walls in the air. She knew that those walls were not going to hold. "People that Bijū is a water type element! Use Lightning base justus if you know any and Earth base justus to hold it down!" Everyone gave a 'Hai" to her command as each one of the Nins formed a perimeter sending all the justus they knew at the beast.
"Naruto! Haku!"
Both teens were at her side as they gave a nod at what had to be done.
Haku had gone with a group of the rebels and started to encase the limbs of the Sanbi allowing yet another barrage of lightning justus to hit it, but for Naruto he stayed. "Mei…"
Mei averted her eyes a bit from the Sanbi to look at one of her allies. "I am not sure how to say this to you but the chakra in that Bijū is disturbed…"
Mei's eyes widen at that information. "It can't be! Who can possibly control a Bijū?" Naruto did not know either and gave a nod of uncertainty. "Could this explain the whole reason as to why he has been the way he has?" she said to herself as she started to think.
Mei than stared at Naruto. "Is there a way to break the hold on whoever is controlling the Mizukage?" Naruto mulled at that thought, but Mei decided to just answer her own question instead. "Either way the only way to end this is by ending him or beating him to submission."
Naruto agreed on that… so both Nin ran towards the beast who was swinging its tails trying to hit some of the pests that were hurting it.
It was luck that none of the Nins had gotten killed less hurt due to how everyone was covering their backs with defensive type justus.
Naruto ran next to Mei as Naruto shouted at his girlfriend. "Haku let go of him now!" Haku did not question him and did as such releasing the limbs of the Bijū which started to get its feeling back but could do nothing as Naruto when into some hand signs. "Ice release: Ice pillar justu!" A cylinder of ice shot from where the Sanbi was and sent him up high in the air. "Everyone! Make a ditch big enough for the Bijū!" Everyone that knew earth justus did what they were told and no later the Sanbi landed in the hole.
Naruto gave Mei a look and instantly Mei clasped her hands together then placing one hand with a finger near her mouth and sprayed a huge chunk of Lava on the hole where the Bijū was in. She poured so much that she felt all her chakra leave her instantly. She was exhausted as was everyone else, but the sound of the Bijū hissing and trying to escape made them feel relive to know that they succeeded in stopping the beast.
Many of the shinobis were surprised to know that they had defeated one of the Bijūs and started to celebrate. Mei as well smiled seeing how the three tail turtle was sinking in the lava. She knew that not even a Bijū like that can survive in a lake of lava. Now her only worries was to wait for the Bijū to be reborn.
She can see everyone smiling and laughing as enemies became allies. She even saw Naruto and Haku together talking and holding hands. 'Young love… maybe I should find me a young suitable man as well' she thought until she remembered some certain words that one of her trusted friend said to her.
"Mei you… old."
"Lady Mei please you… not suitable."
Those words caused her to smile as she stared at the sky. "Ao you will die a painful way…"
Xxxxxx
Ao who was supervising the rebels and taking care of the injurers as all of the sudden he shuddered for a moment. Two young boys one with googles who had light blue hair and the other who was still young and had red eyes looked at the man and second in command for a moment.
"Excuse me Ao-san… but are you well?" Ao just gave a quick nod as he thought to himself. 'I will not live long enough if this continues to happen to me…'
The two boys just accepted the quick answer and went back on to helping the injure people by moving around supplies and stuff.
Mei walked her way to the people of her home till something started to shake on the ground. She wasn't the only one to feel it as everyone started to panic and question was happening. What they got was a rude awakening as the Bijū they thought they killed started to climb its way up from the hole.
Mei turned her head slightly and looked shock with fear as the Bijū's was finally revealed with its one good eye staring at them all. Steam was coming out of the body as many can see the burns on the body of the turtle.
"Impossible." Were the thought of many as the Bijū had finally gotten out of the hole and with a mighty roar it had sent those that were near it flying in the air as those that witnessed it tried their best to catch the Nins.
Mei and the rest at the moment had covered their eyes and when they opened them up they noticed the Bijū gathering some kind of ball near its mouth. It was sucking up so much dirt and air that it started to expand little by little. The entire area full of people were scared shitless and could not move due to that fear.
Next thing they knew the beast had swallowed the ball.
"Run!"
Naruto was the first to react as he shouted to everyone to run and find cover. Everyone did that but Naruto knew it was pointless.
Mei was frozen as she witness all the deaths come to her mind and saw herself dying as well, but saw Naruto move ahead of her and later Haku.
"Haku I need you to gather as much ice and hope that we can deflect that bomb of his!" Haku did as she was told by her boyfriend and together they went in sync. "Ice release: Demonic ice mirror Justu!"
A gigantic mirror was formed in front of everyone as they witness something so large be made by two young kids.
The ball in the turtle's mouth was opened and out came the dark ball which then collided with the mirror.
The ball and mirror was at a stalemate as it could later show that Haku about to fall to her knees. "Mei please get Haku out of here!" Haku was going to object at that but one look from her boyfriend told her everything. The only thing she hoped was that he come back alive. She did not want to see her boyfriend die once again in front of her.
Mei quickly just took Haku and went back with the rest of the group that were hiding from the Bijū bomb.
Naruto now was struggling as doing this by himself was taking a huge amount of chakra, but with a might battle cry he pushed more into his justu as the bomb finally blew up in front of Naruto shattering the mirror and sending him flying past the entire group of Ninjas.
They could not believe that the boy had managed to protect all of them with that justu, but it was not over yet as the sound of stomping brought them back to what was happening.
The Bijū walked… no stalked its way towards them as the entire group started to pray to Kami herself to somehow help them.
"People of the Mist!" Mei shouted. "Do not show fear or defeat!" The people around her could see her standing proud along with Haku who was still exhausted from the drain of that justu. "We were saved just now and for that we must now fight back with everything we have!" the people all shouted in unison as they were given their courage back and when it cool down they heard something… something that did not come from them or the beast itself.
They all felt something way stronger than that of the Bijū they were facing right now as they could clearly see that the Sanbi was also terrified from the roar that just came behind the people of Mist.
The trees started to fall one by one as the people moved out of the way that was soon to come. What they did not expect was the boy that had saved them come out of the forest with two tails swinging behind him.
Mei was shock… no she was beyond shock as she is witnessing another Jinchūriki arise, and it was someone she was working along with! Mei then looked at Haku as she was calm as ever indicating for her that she must have known that Naruto was a holder of a Bijū… the question was though which number did he carry?
Naruto on his part had control over his form somehow as he can stare at everybody and see the fear they had in their faces, but when he went to look at his lover she only smiled which reassured him that she was not afraid. He could care less on the other people so long as his girlfriend was not afraid.
The growl of the Sanbi brought him to stare at it as the three tails stared at one of its own siblings contained. Somehow it knew which one was contained as it hesitated at first. Naruto took this time to disappear causing everyone to wonder where he went. Only Haku was able to catch where he went as everyone saw where she was looking at and noticed Naruto high in the air with one of his arms ready to strike down the Sanbi. What the people did not account for was that the cloak of Naruto's arm grew five times the size almost the size of the Sanbi's body.
What came next was the roar of pain from the three tail Bijū as it was smashed to the ground sending it deep to the mud.
Naruto landing in front of the Bijū waiting for it to rise and when it did the turtle rose up strong making Naruto soar in the air. The Bijū saw the opening it needed and started to unleash its water bullets on Naruto in midair.
Multiple shots were thrown at Naruto as he did his best to avoid any of the bullets. He was faring well as he was close to the ground only for the three tails to turn its body quickly and slam Naruto with one of its many tails sending Naruto to a nearby building as the beast started to spin and head towards Naruto.
The people of the Mist could not take it anymore and did not want to move from their spot as some decided to head back to their main camp and retreat for the time being. Mei did not mind at all since she did not say anything on them leaving as she too believed they should leave in order to prevent any causalities.
"Naruto-kun."
Mei turned her head slightly to see Haku limping her way to where the two Jinchūriki were battling and at first she wanted to stop the young and last ice user, but Mei saw something in that girl's eyes.
She saw the look of determination…
Haku on her part was already heading to the battle field to try and help her blond boyfriend until she felt a hand on her shoulder and noticed it was her Rebel leader…
"Don't get in my way."
"…"
"…"
"I wouldn't even dare try."
Mei smiled as she helped Haku get to the destination faster as they felt and witnessed many explosions occurring in front of them.
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Naruto and the current Mizukage were battling it out.
Bijū vs cloak Naruto
From the looks of it Naruto cloak seemed to be forming another tail now, but Naruto now felt himself lose himself little by little and knew as well that he had to end this. The unfortunate news for him was the Bijū still had some fight in it.
The turtle and fox stared eye to eye as if they were communicating… and in their mind they were.
(Mindscape)
Naruto saw himself in a gray area where he can hear the chains rattle and heavy breathing from behind him. That is when he saw a huge gate and behind it was the very thing that was sealed inside of him.
Naruto held no fear at the beast and the beast stared at the boy back with an intense glare only to back down for the time being as its sight went ahead of Naruto.
Naruto turned where his tenant was staring and was shock to see the very same beast he was fighting not too long ago wrapped in chains. Naruto can see the chains embedded on its limbs and covering its torso multiple times only allowing the head to be seen. The look in the eyes can show the pain it was in as if it was seeking help and freedom.
"Isobu…"
Naruto went back to the look of Kyūbi as if wondering what is going on even though he knew that the Mizukage was being controlled somehow he was still confused on how the Sanbi he was fighting was in this condition.
"Hey…" the Kyūbi looked at one of its youngest holder. "Mind explaining what the hell is going on?"
The Kyūbi gave a light growl at the blond teen which had no effect on him which made it more to respect the boy… also add the fact that the boy had the same eyes as its father. "Just as you claim…" the giant fox started. "The Mizukage is being controlled and due that that fact my brother here is also being used by whoever is deciding to control both of them." The great nine tails had a suspicion on who could probably be the one controlling them.
The Kyūbi had a slight flashback on the day it was released and was controlled for a short amount of time on which it had caused havoc on a certain village till one man… one man was able to stop him and reseal him in the body of this boy.
Naruto wanted to ask so many questions to the fox but knew that there were was a time and place for that. For now he had to settle for the most obvious. "So what can we do to set you brother free?" The Kyūbi didn't show it much but was kind of shock the boy didn't start asking questions of anything… but it was to be somewhat expected after all being trained by a missing Nin like Zabuza had a reputation and had taught it to his students very well. Still The Kyūbi was trying to figure out what was the best way to free its brother for the only possible solution was to use a seal of some based just like the fourth Hokage had used on that man that one faithful night.
Naruto was waiting for an answer from the oversize fox but got none and started to think of a way to try and make this easier for him so he started to think…
And think…..
…..
And think some more….
Yet nothing was coming to his head and to make matter worst! The dam fox still has not said anything! All that fox was doing was stare at him as if expecting something from him!
"Tsk!" Naruto gave an annoyed sigh as he sat down to meditate. 'There has to be a way to free this Bijū, but how is the main question!' he thought as he went to every possible solution that he can come up with, yet in the end of it all he could not think of any way to free the Sanbi. 'Come on Naruto! Think!' That is when he decided to just head to the beast.
Naruto looked at the Sanbi and just see its eyes roaming at him as well. Naruto went around in circles to see anything abnormal, but as all the results he could not find any.
"Man this is just a pain in the ass!" he shouted. Still nothing from the fox as it just followed its every movement. "What can I-…" that is when he touched the head of the Sanbi that was down low and saw a glimpse of a certain memory.
'Where the hell am I?' thought the blond boy as he noticed he was staring at many different looking beast each with different tails. 'No way it can't be…, they look just like.' that is when Naruto came face to face with the two creatures he had so far met. The Sanbi and the Kyūbi in their small state. Then a different set of memories came where it showed many battles occurring and whom these eyes have met.
The last few memories was something Naruto cannot understand as it showed how the owner of these eyes started to do these weird things with his hands. Some of them were the Justus he knew like his Shinra Tenshin and some other ones in which he did not know.
Naruto was filled with many memories of a certain man that he did not even know, and after a while Naruto was back with his hand on the head of the Sanbi.
Naruto gave a deep breath as he knew what to be done all the while the Kyūbi just needed saw the eyes of the young teen glow.
(Reality)
Naruto was no longer in his chakra cloak as it would seem as though times had not moves much when he was in the mindscape, but he also noticed the Bijū still out and ready to attack.
Naruto noticed how it was holding back its own body and knew that he needed to act fast so without further ado ran to the Sanbi and jumped in the air to land on the head of the Giant turtle. Naruto quickly placed both hands on the head of the beast as his eyes glowed. "Human Path!" Next thing that happened was a human like soul coming out of the Bijū and when Naruto tossed the body away it gained its color and form revealing to be the body of the Mizukage unconscious.
Naruto backed off from the beast as the aura that Naruto first saw in the battle was now gone in both Mizukage and the three tails.
The Bijū did not give no indication on anything but go limp and land on its round stomach as it gave a low rumble. "Thank You young one…" it spoke for the first time and Naruto somehow very exhausted gave a nod. "Those eyes of yours remind me of my…" He stopped as he stared at Naruto. The Sanbi remembers very little since it was being controlled but instantly the three tails can sense the Kyūbi inside the boy.
Naruto on in his state gave a confused look as the beast stopped talking all of the sudden, but then felt two presence come to him.
"Naruto-kun!"
Naruto turned his head to see his love and leader come to him in a slow pace. Naruto smiled and when he took his first step forward he fell but was caught by both women. They held on to him and noticed he was sound asleep now, yet as Mei left Haku in Naruto's care Mei who stood up could only gulp as to see the Sanbi out in the clear and the body of the Mizukage laying on the ground.
It was clear to know that both females saw at that moment on what Naruto had done in the distance and could not believe how the young boy was able to pull out the current leader of the Mist out of the Sanbi.
A moan was heard as the body of the Mizukage woke up using his staff which was still with him to lift himself up. He looked around his surrounding and saw the beast. He panicked and noticed he was still alive somehow and saw the young boy with the teenage girl with each other as he stared at Mei. He could remember everything somehow and who had controlled him.
"Mizukage…" spoke Mei as she got into a battle stance ready to fight if needed.
The Mizukage just gave a disapproving nod. "There is no need to battle young one. I am free and thus can do what I please now." He looked at his staff with sadness as he tossed it at the leader of the rebels. Mei caught the staff and was curious as what he was doing. "I can no longer show myself towards the people of the Mist…"
Mei could sense the feelings on his words. "No you can't but you can speak to them… ask for forgiveness." She stabbed the staff on the soil of the ground. "You were manipulated by someone and was forced to do something that you had no control of." The young looking Mizukage stared at the women. Mei can already see the light fading from those eyes. "Please!" she shouted as she used her hands to indicate what she was trying to say. "You can still be needed here in the village! You can undo the wrong you have done and help rebuild the village to its former glory!"
The Mizukage smiled at the young woman. "You're right… but I can't at the same time." Mei gave a disapproving look. "My actions either controlled or not has already left a history here in the Mist that cannot be undone. I have shed too many blood over these past few years… caused so much pain and hatred." The Mizukage started to go into hand signs slowly which made Mei want to stop him, but the smile on the Kage stopped her. "History will show how a leader went so far in his village that he purged those whom were considered demons only to show that those who helped purged them were the true demons, yet in time people will come to soon learn that someone who was meant to die in that purge survived and in those passing years grew to become a fine woman who lead a group of brave people to end the tyrant of the demon Mizukage." Mei had her head low as the Mizukage's justu that was about to preform was close to the ending. "You young one along with those who fought alongside you will be consider hero's and worshiped to the very end… that is why before I end this act I hear by appoint you as the new Fifth Mizukage." Mei never considered herself as the next Mizukage at all and was shock to hear that from him. "I do hope you bring this village back to its glory and make this past history into a far off distant memory so that the people may live on with dreams and hope to where my name will no longer be known as well."
Just when he was about to end the Justu Mei spoke out. "You're wrong!" she shouted which made the Kage look at her. "History will know that you were a monster or demon that had caused the lives on thousands! But History will also know that even though your act was pure evil due to your control it had allowed those who was feared by you to overcome it and fight you to the very end! History will know that you were controlled and the people will remember the good acts you had done before all these events had occurred! They will see how you had become Mizukage and how you had done everything you can to help the people…" she started to shed tears which she had not done for a long, long time. "I will do my very best to make sure that History will not go down knowing you as a demon! But as someone that fought to the very end and died like a true Kage would!" The eyes of the Kage went wide. "Dying by serving this village and its people!"
The Mizukage now held no regrets at her speech. "I wish you the best then 'Mizukage'." He added with pride in his voice. "But be warned now…" he frowned. "Beware of the ones with red clouds… and most of all the one with the spiral mask." Mei gave a nod to that valuable information as the retired Kage now stared at the beast. "I am terribly sorry for what I have done to you Isobu… I wish none of these things would have happened to you and only hoped I was stronger to protect you my old friend." Isobu gave a low hum.
The Mizukage gave his last smile to both the beast and the new Mizukage as a blast of water came underneath him as Mei can see the body of the Kage be vaporized by the pressure of the water.
It lasted for two minutes and when it was over the body of the Kage was now gone leaving no trace of anything. Mei bowed her head and prayed to Kami herself that he be forgiven and be sent to a place of rest. She only wished he could have been buried, but she thought that he could have been correct as some may hold ill intentions on him and defile his grave.
Now as for the Sanbi he only stared at the sky and with its one eye shed a lonely tear. 'Good-bye old friend…'
"Soooo… Isobu was it?"
The three tails just looked at the female. "You may know my name, but I will not allow you to use it freely for us Bijūs only allow those we trust and honor use our names."
Mei just gave a tired smile and nodded as she saw Haku look at the entire event. "What now Lady Mizukage?"
Mei just gave a sigh. "Well first thing first… we must set down on what has happened here and tend to the injured and begin to establish a new and better order into the village." Haku gave a nod, but stared at the beast which Mei saw as well. "It may take some time as well with you along just to let you know." The beast held no disrespect on that due to its past moments on the village itself and its people.
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It was hard at first of course explaining to the entire people of the Mist of what had transpired a few moments ago. Some did not want to believe that someone was capable into controlling the Mizukage and the Bijū for the only two people that were able to do such a thing have been dead for almost a hundred years now, and what made it awkward now was that the very same Bijū that was fighting them was right next to them over hearing the conversation as it allowed young children to play with its tails by using them as a slide.
No one can ever forget the feeling of death, but with the Sanbi speaking to them made it easier for them to handle the situation.
Now as for Naruto he was up and running utilizing his shadow clone justu to help the people get settle back in their home and help rebuild some of the buildings that were destroyed during the battle. Even Haku did her own part by creating some defensive walls with her blood limit and helping heal some of the people as well with her knowledge of herbs.
Ranmaru was on his own for the time being as he couldn't do much now but keep the Sanbi Company as he was seating on the floor with the beast right next to him.
During the whole battle the young boy had asked if he can be trained in the ninja way by his new friend and mentor, yet Ao told him something that the boy knew that Naruto knew as well that Ranmaru could not mold chakra so easily. Ao stated that he could not understand what was wrong with the boy's body, but described it as if the boy's coils were damaged besides his eyes.
Ranmaru was sad to know that even though Naruto and everyone else told him that he can still train in the way of swords play he will never be able to perform any ninjustu.
The boy was so down and out of it that it took him awhile to notice that one of the tails of the Sanbi was petting him. "Whatever it may be that is troubling you young one… you should not let it affect you." The turtle spoke to the young child whom were staring at each other.
Though the words did reassure him somewhat it still didn't help him much. "But you don't understand!" exclaimed the young red eye boy which made the Bijū stop petting him and began to listen to him. "All my life I have been defenseless to where I needed someone to protect me… now here I am knowing that I can't do the one thing that everyone can do." He semi shouted at the beast which from the view of the Sanbi he can see tears starting to form.
The beast spew water at Ranmaru who was shock at how the great Sanbi just threw water at him like that. "As I have said to you child do not let it affect you." The Sanbi just stared into the sky as if seeing something there as Ranmaru just looked in confusion. "Many people are born with abilities that cannot allow them to do things that other can't, yet at the same time some people are born with said abilities that others can't even do." The Sanbi then stared at the boy and for a moment the boy thought he was able to see the three tails turtle smiling. "Did you know that the Mizukage was who he was before he became Kage for his village?" Ranmaru could give a negative nod since clearly he didn't know much of the elemental nations or the five great Villages themselves. "We Bijūs once sealed in the body of a human are able to see the memories of our host and see who they really were… for you see as far I can remember I have been in two host. One was from the Leaf Village who was used by the Mist so that once she set foot on her village she would explode due to my chakra being unfit for her, but she was stopped by one of her own." The beast gave a low hum at that memory. "She was young and had a promising future, but because of me she was killed." Ranmaru felt sad all of the sudden. "Now when that had happened I had died with that girl and was reborn after a few years, yet it wasn't long till I was captured and sealed into the young Mizukage. Now he may have looked like a child but was indeed a man… see Yagura was a talented young man when growing up he parents had Kekkei Genkai in them yet Yagura was born without. It was tragic though when one day both his parents were killed on a mission." Ranmaru looked down at that information thinking that he was cursed when even the fourth Mizukage was the same spot as him. "He had defended many people in his time and had gotten so far in helping other villages. Now when the time came to where he got news that he was to hold me now he was furious about it. A fresh Jōnin was now to hold ME! Still it was rare to see how he had managed to survive the sealing when so many couldn't and because of that they nominated him as Mizukage at the age of twenty-three." Ranmaru was shock to hear this from said Bijū about the history of Yagura and now knew that he shouldn't complain about his life and how he can't mold chakra right. "So you see little one even great Kages are born with or without abilities from others for the only thing that matters from what I have seen you humans is the heart and the need to protect others for that is where one's true strength comes from…" The boy was awe struck by this lectureand didn't know what to say, and for that moment the Sanbi once again went back to the moment he was born along with his other eight siblings. How his father each gave a name to them and how he loved them to the very end.
A sound of clapping was heard indicating Naruto had heard everything. His Rinnegan eyes glowing in the dark as it was already night time as he made his way towards the boy and three tail turtle. "Did you learn a lot from the Sanbi himself Ranmaru?" asked Naruto.
Ranmaru just gave a nod. "Ya, I know for a fact that I should just appreciate on what I have and what I can do and not complain since there are others out there like me that can do things while others can't." Naruto ruffled the boy's hair in acknowledgement.
"Still there are ways that one can fix your problem…" stated Naruto as the young boy got up and wanted to know what it was, but the Sanbi knew one of those problems that can be fixed.
"Well the first is to find the legendary Tsunade who is said that her skills on medic are unlike anyone in this world, but we have no clue to where she may be or if she will be willing to help us."
Ranmaru was bummed out on that answer. "So what is the other way?"
Naruto was about to speak only for the Sanbi to speak. "The other possible solution is to have a Bijū sealed inside you." Ranmaru stared at the beast with wide eyes at that answer.
Naruto did nothing as he saw the boy. "So far from what I know thanks to Mei all other Bijūs are already sealed in a human with only the Sanbi being the only one free."
Ranmaru would not accept that. "Then we must find the legendary medic and see if she can heal me!" the boy shouted hoping that this was the only way.
Naruto gave a sigh. "It isn't easy as you think kid… we have no leads as to where she may be and even if we began searching, the main question would be where to search."
The child looked like he wanted to cry thinking that his hopes on ever performing justus were lost.
"I will not mind being resealed…"
Naruto turned his head slightly at the three tail while Ranmaru jerked his head so hard it looked as though it would have snapped.
"D-do you really mean it?" asked the new to be user of the Kiba blades. The Bijū gave a small smile at the boy. "Wait! Won't we need someone who specializes in seals in order to do this?"
Naruto gave an affirmative nod.
"And we don't have anyone in this village that knows any kind of seals!" denied once again in hopes in doing Ninjustus even though as he stated he should be grateful on that he will be able to train in the ways of a swordsmen, but deep inside of him he really wanted to have that ability to further aid his friends and new family.
Naruto gave a chuckle confusing both boy and beast. "No worries on that." They gave him a look. "and no I don't know any seals for I haven't received any sort of training or found any kind of book involving seals." They gave him another kind of look. "But there is one person I know for a fact that knows about sealing…"
"Who?" shouted the young child as Naruto turned his head to the right where he stared at an orange red like toad that was near a pond to where they were sitting at.
"Bring my Godfather... I have words to speak with him." The Bijū then noticed it was a summon type beast while Ranmaru saw the 'poof' and wondered how Naruto knew that was a summoning beast. "That toad has followed us since the mission of Wave." He gave a deep sigh. "Seems like that old man doesn't want anything bad happening to me just in case…" he went and looked at the new wielder of the Kiba blades. "Ranmaru go and inform Mei about how we are about to have Jiraiya as our guest here." The boy gave multiple nods as he started to run and trip many times earning a chuckle from Naruto.
It was silent for a while till Naruto spoke once again. "So-…"
"Isobu."
Naruto smiled at that seeing how the Sanbi is allowing him to use his real name.
"You have earned my respect during the fight and honor due to you freeing me from the chains that once held me."
Naruto just gave a fox smile and wondered if he should one day have a chat with his own Bijū and see what his name is.
Naruto shook his head on that. "So tell me Isobu are you truly alright with having to be resealed once again after you have finally obtained freedom?"
The turtle went to stare at where the boy would have been. "He reminds me a lot of Yagura when growing up though not a lot but similar in a way…" Naruto gave a strange look at the turtle. "The boy wants to get strong no matter what and would do anything to obtain it, in some situation that would have been bad to others, yet for him his intentions are pure and if I have to I will do all I can to help him achieve that goal of his."
Naruto did not know what to say to that response but smile at the turtle and rub the head of it. "So be it then Isobu for the time being we shall wait for that 'Godfather' of mine to arrive."
The turtle gave a low hum to the rub which remind him more of his father…
So they waited for the Toad sage to appear.
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The Toad Sage was relaxing on a tree not far from where his Godson was while writing up some new chapters for his Icha-Icha Paradise Love Untold. He tapped on his chin with his pen as he started to giggle at the thought on what he was about to write as he had his pen ready to write down when all of the sudden his little toad U~otchā came back to him. That is when he put his stuff away and landed on the solid ground.
"What is the news U~otchā?"
"He wants you to meet him."
"He knew I was following him!?"
"Seemed liked it boss… I mean he was speaking to his new friend and just stared at me and told me to bring you to him."
The Sage just gave a proud smirk and gave a nod. "Alright seems like your job here is done my friend." The small toad just gave a croak and poof away allowing Jiraiya to begin his fast walk to where his Godson was at.
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It didn't take long for the great Toad Sage to enter to the field where the new Mizukage along with those she trusted were at her side. The hermit had to hold down his perverted side due to how the first female Mizukage looked.
'Such perfection! The Bust on her chest can even compare to Tsunade!' thought Jiraiya as he quickly wiped the small tinkle of blooding leaking from his nose.
Yet all that changed as he got closer as his face became serious. His Godson was like his old man when something had to be done and the face alone made him look just like his father. The eyes were cold and held no time for fun and his posture showed that he was always ready to move and attack if needed.
Jiraiya made it to the people and saw who was clearly there as he can see eight people along with… 'Wait is that the Sanbi?!" shouted Jiraiya as he just noticed the beast yet seeing as how everyone there and the people of the village it seemed as though it had no ill intention.
"Jiraiya-sama" spoke the Mizukage as she gave a respectful bow as did everyone else even his own Godchild. "Allow me to introduce my closes friends and trusted supporters… This is Ao." She gestured at Ao who was at her left and had his arms folded. "Beside him is one of the few to be swordsmen in our village Chōjūrō." The young boy has short, tufty blue hair, and dark eyes. He also has pointed, shark-like teeth; a common trait of the members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist as the Sage himself knew. He currently is wearing a square, black-rimmed glasses connected to ear protectors, a blue pin-striped shirt and camouflage pattern pants. He also was wearing his forehead protector on the front of his holster which he uses to carry Hiramekarei which Jiraiya must guess was one of the legendary swords from the seven swordsmen. The sword itself is wrapped in bandages leaving only the double hilt visible.
The sage gave a humble bow which made the boy squirm at his presence. "Chōjūrō! Show respect to the man in front of you!" the boy stammered as he gave an apologetic bow. "Honestly you will never be graceful or humble towards your elders… how do you expect to succeed in life acting like that?" shouted Ao as he gave a short lecture to the shy boy.
Unknown to Ao Mei had heard once again certain words that did not suit her well… "Never be Humble… Graceful."
Mei turned her head towards her second in command with a deadly sweet smile. "Ao…" the man just felt death touch him for a moment as he stared at the new Mizukage. "Shut up or I'll kill you…"
Everyone even Jiraiya felt pity for said man as he shut his mouth and allowed Mei to continue her talk. "Well then as I was saying… on my right you will see the Demon Brothers." Both brothers still had the same outfit but now had new headbands on their foreheads. "Now we also have here is Ranmaru." Said boy gave a short bow but when the hermit saw his eyes he questioned if those were the Sharingan themselves… only difference were that they didn't have the tomoes. "And lastly which I believe from what these two have told me, well mainly Naruto himself that you should know them?"
Jiraiya chuckled. "Ya I know them… been awhile hasn't it kid?" he asked his Godson.
"You could have saved him…"
Everyone gave a look to Naruto. Haku said nothing as she knew what he was saying for the Hermit himself knew as well what he meant as he gave a sigh...
"Save your response for later."
Truly the boy knew when to set aside personal feelings and business itself.
"Right well then as you can see I think it be best I debrief you on what the current situation is since Naruto claims that we can trust you even though you belong to the Leaf."
The Godfather stared at his Godchild bewildered at that answer, but just like his past apprentice and godchild he set aside personal feelings and was in business mode…
(Two hours later)
It was already past Midnight now as everyone was situated in their camps since they have yet to finish the reconstruction of the Village itself.
Jiraiya was informed on the events that has occurred over the past few days and was shock to say that his past student's child was able to go toe-to-toe with the Sanbi himself while using some of the Kyūbi's chakra. The Sage had asked the boy about the usage of the fox's chakra but Naruto had told him it was on accident that he didn't realize he was using it till he started to lose consciousness when he was close to using three tails or more. What baffled the hermit more was how Naruto was able to use some of the techniques of the Rinnegan on the beast and which ones he had used in battle as well. It was also new to know that Naruto told him about some of the visions he saw when he was in the mind of his where he spoke to the nine tails and the three tails as well. So with that Jiraiya also kept the powers of the Sage himself in his head just in case…just in case.
Still the most important information was the one he had been searching himself and he had someone to help him with that since there was only one man he knew that was in that organization, yet it was scary to know that someone was able to take control of the Sanbi just like the Kyūbi back then.
The man with a mask with swirls…
Still the Godfather felt rather good knowing that his Godchild was trusting him with these secrets and knew that he will keep them away from anyone even his own sensei.
Naruto knew this as well since he spoke to his Godfather about keeping it a secret since he apologized for his action when they first met… Jiraiya wasn't convinced that Naruto had the guts to say this as he saw Naruto keep staring at his girlfriend as she gave a smile that Jiraiya knew what it meant.
Young love.
Still he was glad that there was a chance that the bond between him and his godchild can still be made and with it he would do as much as possible to aid him.
So with that being said Jiraiya started to make the seal needed to begin the sealing process since it will take time for the sealing to be done.
The Sanbi was in one circle while Ranmaru was in another circle on his back without a shirt.
Jiraiya knew the concept on how to begin the sealing but never in his life did he ever have to seal a Bijū! Like he knows for sure that his sealing won't be top notch like his late apprentice but he can sure as hell try! Besides the Sanbi wouldn't fight back since it was willing to help train the boy which Naruto grumbled about being lucky that their Bijū was willing to help you since he was obviously referring to his own since in Naruto's case had yet to speak back to him. Still Naruto was glad that with this he will be able to complete part of his dream.
Naruto walked by next to Ranmaru as the boy looked very nervous. "You ok there?" he asked the young boy. Ranmaru just smiled as he was preparing himself for the sealing to begin. Naruto then walked next to the Sanbi who was laying on its belly relaxing and waiting as well. "Last chance Isobu… you sure you want to go through this?"
The three tail turtle with its only good eye stared at Naruto. "Your concern is not needed, but greatly appreciated." That was all Naruto needed to know as he went to his God-father who was re-checking the seal making sure there was no flaw.
"How is it going?"
"I do believe that it is ready…"
"…."
"Do you still not trust me?"
Naruto gave a low growl.
"If you are worried about me sending this to the Hokage then don't."
"….."
"Come on kid! I mean ya I abandon you and all but I am trying to make it up by helping you as much as I can ok?"
Jiraiya eyed his God-son as he had to show a smile at how the brat acted just like his father. "How about this…"
Naruto's ears perked at this.
"When this sealing is done how about I personally train you some justus I know?" Naruto went and sat in a crisscross position. "I mean I did personally train your old man and he did become Hokage… who knows you may reach the title of Mizukage soon with this training."
Naruto closed his eyes thinking this through and well and after a few seconds or so he got up. "Where will this training take place and begin?"
Jiraiya after done with the seal got up and dusted dirt that was not even there. "As I stated it can start after the sealing is done but I should let you know that the Chūnin exams are coming up in three months, and though you are right now better than any Genin in the world there are some that may yet surprise you when you battle them."
Naruto gave a deep stare at the hermit. "The exams… there being held at the Leaf isn't?" The smile that the Toad Sage was now gone. "So training me to beat my opponents isn't the only reason but also to defend myself from those that wish to take me back…" He nodded. "Why help me then? If your leader were to know that you are aiding me but prevent them in capturing me would they not consider you a major traitor like your old teammate Orochimaru?"
Jiraiya was stunned at that little info and was about to speak. "I too do my own research God-father." The way he said it didn't sound like that few times he spoke to him. It almost sounded he was really caring for him which made the hermit cry inside as he made a fist pump thinking that there was truly a chance for him to reclaim the title as a true God-father.
Jiraiya went to try and ruffle the boy's hair only to have a blade near his throat. "Don't push it Jiraiya… I am allowing to give you a chance in my life once more, but know this if I ever find out you have betrayed me or anyone I care for… I do not care how strong you are I will fight you to the death." The Rinnegan glowed as he spoke those words. Jiraiya had no doubt that Naruto would make him use some of his stronger justus or skills when the time came yet even with the threat Jiraiya moved his throat from the blade and still ruffled his late student's son hair.
"I don't doubt it that you will keep you word brat." Naruto went right away to blush and pushed the hand away as he walked away.
No sooner though the new and first female Mizukage came. "I am still very grateful for what you doing for us Lord Jiraiya…"
The hermit waved it off. "No need to thank me just trying to make the world a better place somehow." The Mizukage just smiled at that. "Now I think it is time to begin the sealing process."
Both S-Rank Nin went to the position where they were meant to go. The Mizukage was with her fellow people whom had decided to witness the event that has yet to be shown while Jiraiya went in the middle between the boy and Bijū.
Naruto was with his girlfriend and the demon brothers near the Mizukage as they too when to an area to witness the first sealing process of a Bijū.
"Alright kid let you know this may hurt a lot…" he told Ranmaru as he then looked at the beast and gave it a nod. The Hermit inhaled the exhaled as he began the many hand seals required which took a good two min. "Sealing Art: Soul Transfer!"
Jiraiya had to admit it… a new justu he just made that did not require any item, some kind of dark art of sealing, or using the Reaper justu.
Everyone saw the Bijū give a roar as its body glowed and dispersed into what everyone can guess… chakra or was it its soul. The chakra or soul of the Sanbi moved in the air for a few seconds till it went to Ranmaru and went straight to the stomach.
Ranmaru gave a startle jerk as the entire soul of the Sanbi went inside the boy and after a while as it was quite till Ranmaru started to scream out in pain as he started to thrash around as everyone can see a cloak appearing. Naruto decided to intervene by holding down the boy as Haku came as well forming some ice on the boy's ankles and wrist to help hold him down as well.
Everyone was on guard now just in case something were to happen they were going to protect their lady Mizukage. Hell even Jiraiya was prepared as his fingers were on fire ready to place an extra seal and the boy.
"Ranmaru you need to control this power now!" Naruto shouted as the thrashing started to ease up right away as the cloak began to recede back into the seal.
Ranmaru stopped moving as his breathing went back to normal as Naruto and Haku let go of him as they saw the seal appear and then disappear. "It is done!" he shouted to everyone that was able to hear him. Everyone was at ease as a group of new Medics came to get the boy and place him at a medical room.
Mei gave a relief sigh as she once again walked to Jiraiya and gave him a humble bow. "We are in your debt Lord Jiraiya for this momentous moment you have just done for us."
Again the Hermit just waved it off and just looked at the night sky. "Well I guess it is time for me to head out for a while…" Naruto knew what his God-father was going to try and do. "Naruto." Said boy stared at one of the legendary Sannin. "Remember what I said ok?" Naruto gave a nod. "Well you already know how to contact me so I'll give you three days to think of your answer alright?" Naruto gave a respectful bow along with those that were with him. Hermit just poof away as everyone started to return what they were doing.
(Three days later)
The days went by slow and steady allowing the people of the Mist to get situated in their home by rebuilding lost homes or helping others.
Mei had her hands busy most of the times but was always smiling knowing that she can make a difference in this land. It also helped a lot that Naruto was making things go faster by using his Shadow Clone Justu. It was also amazing to know that Haku was using her Kekkei Genkai to fortify the walls of the mist and form bridges to cross land instead of using boats since the land consisted in being water.
Still her mind right now was either in helping the people of the Mist or thinking of the upcoming Chūnin Exams which was still a good ways to come, but none the less she had to have some teams or some ninjas to represent the village and prove that they are still strong as ever even if they just got out of a civil war.
Mei was so focused on her assignments that she did not hear the door being open.
"Well seems like the new Lady Mizukage is doing well…"
Mei looked up and saw the Toad sage looking down on her… what she didn't know was that he was also looking under her shirt and made Jiraiya lucky that she did not see his lust like face before she stared at him.
"Ah, Jiraiya was a pleasant surprise…" she stopped her work and gave a relive sigh that she was able to stop her paper work. "I assume that you are here to get the answer from Naruto?"
Jiraiya pulled a chair that was near the wall and sat in front of the Mizukage. "Yes, even though I already know what his answer may be I am here just to let you know…" he gave a deep sigh. "I know for a fact that Naruto would want to bring Haku along and you already know that in the Chūnin exams there are three Genins and a sensei to be with them…"
Mei already knew what was coming. "So Naruto and Haku with definitely be together… the question remains who else can be in the team?" Mei started to think who can be in the team and she noticed that most of the Genins here in the Mist were not so ready yet and she wanted to send Ranmaru out with them, but he was still resting. That is when it hit her and even though he was shy she knew that with Jiraiya teaching him he can be a fine swordsmen later on. "Chōjūrō can be a fine candidate to join them…"
Jiraiya mused that idea… he has trained four people. One was a wielder of the same eyes of the great Sage himself whom he had no idea whether those first three he trained were still alive of not, then was Minato who later became Hokage, and now he will be training the soon to be seven swordsmen of the Mist along with another holder of the Rinnegan. He liked this idea already. "Now who will be their sensei?"
"Ao?"
"Not a good idea… with the Hyūgas there they can easily realize he has one of their eyes and would want to retrieve that eye of his at all cost." Mei forgot about that and knew as well that if those Hyūgas were to find out she would lose one of her trusted men and possibly have another war for who knows what the people of the Leaf would think if they knew this.
Mei got up and went to a cabinet and pulled out some files that had Jōnin on it.
Jiraiya saw the title and wonder who she was looking for until she pulled out one paper and handed it to him. The Toad Sage looked at the name and remembered the young lad that was one of the main people that caused the end of the civil war. "Xu?" She smiled and gave a nod. "Well then looks like it is settled!" He writes down in a paper and hands it to Mei. "Give this to Xu… it will be the location to where we will rendezvous and he will take the kids and head to the Leaf." Mei gave another nod. "Well then if you can excuse me I plan on heading to see the brat and let him know what is about to happen."
Jiraiya was about to leave till he heard Mei walking behind him. "Please allow me to accompany you so that I may tell him my words to him as well." The hermit said nothing as the ventured through the village in search for the blond boy.
(Training ground)
It didn't take long to find Naruto as the two found him training with Haku and Chōjūrō as they were battling against each other using their own blades they have with Ranmaru sitting near a tree observing them.
Jiraiya smiled seeing as how Haku and Chōjūrō were gaining up on Naruto since he was stronger than the two as of right now. It also made it interesting that Naruto was not using his Rinnegan and had them blindfolded in order to use his other senses, yet it was amazing that the other two were also blindfolded.
Naruto was holding both blades from the other two in each hand and right away when Mei made herself known they all stopped what they were doing and went on a knee in respect. "Mizukage/Lady Mizukage/My Lady!" they shouted at once while Ranmaru quickly got up and went beside them but tripped, yet got up once again quickly and took a knee. "Mizukage!"
They stayed like that for some time till Jiraiya spoke. "It great to know you are all here which makes my job easier, but first thing is first." Naruto knew he was about to speak. "Naruto what is your answer?"
"You already know my response to that question…"
"That I do my boy and because of that I will allow those two next to you to come along with me in this training." The face on Naruto was noticeable as were those two who were next to him."
Yet the one that felt left alone was Ranmaru.
"Ranmaru do not feel left out for I have some special training for you ok?" The Mizukage spoke allowing Ranmaru to smile at that info. Naruto just ruffled the boy's hair really quick.
"So if anything prepare some bags because this training will take almost the entire three months right before the Chūnin Exams begin." All three swordsmen gave a nod.
Now Jiraiya looked at the first Mizukage which allowed her to speak next. "Now I know this is quick for you three and I wish that I could send more Genin to the exam, but due to how the war was I didn't want to risk some of the next Generations to lose to life yet… that is why you three shall represent this Land and let those whom you fight that the Hidden Village of the Mist is still strong and shall not bow to no village!" she declared as the trio stood up only Ranmaru still on his knee. "Now get ready my Ninjas and make this village proud!"
(Boarder of Mist)
"Lord Jiraiya I've been meaning to ask…."
Jiraiya looked at Chōjūrō as he was carrying his bag and had his sword on his back.
"You posture had changed when we set off to get our belongings… and well I was curious to know what had happened?"
The Middle age man had to admit that the boy was shy but very perspective on his surroundings hell even Naruto and Haku seemed to have noticed it as well but didn't bother to ask.
"Hmmm just some pesky bugs got on my nerves and had to get them off me… nothing else." Naruto for some reason knew what he meant but left it as it was for the time being. "Now without further ado we have a long three months training to do so no slacking off alright?" he said as all three Nins gave a nod and started to run off to where their training will be.
What no one noticed though that somewhere off the distance where dozens if not more dead Ninjas that had blank masks with the Kanji sign for Root each killed in a most brutal way possible.
A/N: Four months it took and I am sorry… work, life, and games tend to make me lazy add to the fact of the Naruto Manga going on with how all is happening I was debating in stopping with my writing till the series ended… Also I am just going to focus on this story and when I am done with this I shall work on my other ones as well. Just another Notice please if you can read my other stories if possible and let me know what you think. Thank you again!
