Battosai here. My updates will likely be only on weekends, but the good news is, the updates will (hopefully) be constant. To answer demon-swords review, yes we will see Sano, next chapter actually. Haven't figured out the pairing for Naruto yet, but the only ones I could probably manage with the way this story is going, is Sakura or Temari (sorry to Hinata fans, don't have anything against her, but I can't think of a way to work her into this, and I'm keeping the same members on team 7) though I will say that romance will only be on the side, at least for how I have planned so far, and may change later. Who knows? Not much more to say here…, oh yeh, there is. Be sure to check END NOTES, as I will list the techniques I used last chapter and this chapter. READ END NOTES CAREFULLY. clears throat
Disclaimer-this one does not own Naruto, Rurouni Kenshin, or anything else, that he does not.
chapter two
The summoned snake slithered toward Konoha like all out hell. 'Why did I let the bastard summon me, why!' the unnamed snake summon thought angrily as it slithered toward the hidden leaf. 'Demons like that can kill summons, I need to talk with lord Manda about this contract.'
The snake made it to the leaf village, with the newly created demon fox just 100 meters away. The snake summon slithered though a hole in the north wall of Konoha, and tried to hide, but was dispersed when, a few seconds later, a kunai struck it in the back.
Several ANBU were patrolling the north wall, being led by Kakashi. There was a report that a suspicious Nin, possibly Orochimaru, was sighted out here a few days ago, and security was increased.
Thud, Thud, Thud, Thud… CRASH, the ANBU stared as they saw a giant fox demon smashing though the forest. To make matters worse, it was heading for the village. Kakashi recovered first, and then shouted to the other ANBU, snapping them out of the shock as well.
"Quick!" Kakashi shouted to an ANBU in a cat mask, "Tell the Hokage that we are in danger, and you," he said to another ANBU in a bear mask, "get as many ninja as you can, this is going to be bad!"
To the others he yelled, "The rest of you, we need to keep this monster away from the village, LET'S GO!" and with that the remaining ANBU went to divert the fox.
To say Arashis day was stressful was an understatement. Apart from the high amount of paperwork, Kenshin and his friends were late. As a matter a fact, they should have arrived an hour ago, and he was concerned. He knew from the meeting with Kenshin what he was like nowadays. He also had meet a man named Sanosuke, who was Kenshins friend, and he could tell by looking that Sano may take his sweet time to get somewhere, but not Kenshin.
To ice today's cake of problems, his wife was going into labor, and if a man wasn't worried while THAT was happening, then that man was not human, at least in his mind. As he thought to himself, he remembered back to his meeting with Kenshin and Sano.
FLASHBACK
Kenshin was standing inside what was once the Kamiya dojo. Kenshin pulled out the scroll he had been given all those years age. He bit his thumb just as Sano walked in.
"Hey Kenshin, It's boring around here, and Yahiko and Kaoru are down in the dumps after losing the dojo. Let's go get a drink… why are you biting your thumb.
"Well, your about to find out, I guess." Kenshin proceeded to smear his blood across the scroll and tossed it on the floor.
"Okay Kenshin, you have me baffled, what the heck are you doing?" asked Sano as he stared blankly at the scroll Kenshin had just gotten blood on and thrown on the floor without a second thought.
Kenshin just smiled and said, "what and see for yourself, Sano."
Now Sanosuke was really confused. He was about ready to open his mouth to ask his question again, this time reworded, when the scrolls contents began to snake across the floor.
Sano blinked, then yelled, "Kenshin, look out, that scroll is haunted" and ran towards Kenshin.
"Sano, this scroll is not…" but was cut off as Sano pushed him out of the way. He fell backwards into the remains of wall "ORO," Kenshin groaned.
Sano stood in front of Kenshin, looking down at him. "Kenshin, why did you try using black magic, that's URG" Sano stood still, as a kunai was pressed against his throat. "Who are you, and why are you attacking Himura-san," said the man holding the kunai.
Kenshin got up groggily from the floor. He turned to the man with the kunai and said calmly, "Arashi please do not attack Sano, he was only looking out for me, that he was. He is my friend and did not know the purpose of the scroll. It was my fault for not telling him, that it was. So please recall your weapon." Arashi pulled the kunai away from Sano, and Sano turned around to see who could have possibly attacked him.
He turned to see a man he had never seen before, that seemed to have come out of nowhere (a/n which he kinda did). The man in question was a head taller then Kenshin, with spiky blond hair and piercing blue eyes. The eyes were different then Kenshins, for while Kenshins eyes pierced the enemies mind, this mans eyes seemed to pierce the soul, and were very deep.
Kenshin spoke up, putting an end to the silence that had engulfed the group.
"Please tell me Arashi; don't you have a village to run? How can you take time to come here?" Kenshin asked. Arashi grinned a big grin that seemed to light up the whole room. 'Who, this guy sure is cheerful' Sano thought.
"Well, the thing is," Arashi said, still grinning, "I'm not the real Arashi. I'm a kage bunshin he made to talk with you because you're right, he doesn't have time to come here in person. But a kage bunshin has all the time in the world, or at least as long as his chakra lasts, he he. So here I am."
Arashi glanced around the burnt dojo, taking in all the damages. The whole thing had been burned, and other then a few walls, like the ones they were in right now, nothing but cinders was left.
Turning back to Kenshin, he said, "Well, I guess the reason you called was to take me up on that offer, huh?" he said as he continued to look around.
Sanosuke, who was still in the dark shouted, "WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON? SOMEONE HAD BETTER EXPLAIN OR I'M GONNA GET REALLY ANGRY"
Arashi sweat dropped, "Himura-san, why didn't you tell him?"
"Oro, uh well, this one kind of… it sort of… slipped this ones mind, that it did." Arashi and Sano fell anime style.
Sano recovered first, "FORGOT WHAT, WHAT DID YOU FORGET, AND WHY AREN'T YOU TELLING ME!" Sano was close to absolutely losing it.
Kenshin cleared his throat; "uh, okay Sano; here is the whole story…"
About twenty minutes later after Kenshin carefully explained with Arashi occasionally adding his own part of the story, the group of three made arrangements on sending the Kenshin-gumi to live in Konoha.
Sano spook up, "hey guys, sorry to say this but I won't be able to come right away."
"Well why not?" Arashi inquired, "What is so important that you can't come now?"
"Well, if I'm leaving and never coming back, there is some business I have to see to before I can go. So I'll meet up with you guys later, ok?"
"That will be okay Sano; we will just meet you there, that we will." Kenshin said with a smile on his face. The kind of understanding smile he does when he just knows that this is important.
"Well then, Himura-san, I guess you should get the others ready to leave. When should I expect you?"
"We should arrive in a week or so. And please, call me Kenshin; we are friends that we are."
"Thank you Kenshin, I will. See you in a week." And the clone dispersed in a poof of smoke.
END FLASHBACK
Arashi remembered that day clearly. Kenshin and Sano were the kind of friends that you just knew you could count on.
He glanced at the clock in his office. 'All that reminiscing, and only three minutes gone.'
He was shocked out of his thoughts however when one of the ANBU that should be stationed at the front gate came flying though the door to his office, half dead.
"HOKAGE-SAMA, THERE IS A DEMON ATTACKING! KAKASHIS SQUAD IS TRYING TO HOLD IT OFF, BUT WWE CAN'T HOLD OUT MUCH LONGER, PLEASE HELP US!" and with that the man died from blood loss.
Arashi jumped to the window and saw a huge fox demon with nine tails smashing several trees with ninja attacking from all sides. 'God, how could this get any worse'
As if to answer the question, a medic nin rushed into the room. "Hokage-sama, your wife is in labor, but there is something wrong with her. We aren't sure if she is going to make it."
Arashi smashed his desk. "DAMN IT, IT JUST GOT WORSE." Turning to the startled medic, he said. "Take me to her now!" the medic complied instantly.
As he rushed to the hospital, he kept thinking 'damn damn damn'
Arashi arrived at the hospital a few minutes later. 'Thank god for Hiraishin, it would take much longer to get here without it.' He ran into the room where his wife was.
Sarutobi was already there when Arashi arrived. He saw his wife with baby in her arms. She smiled at him weakly. "Good news Arashi, it's a boy, like you wanted."
Arashi looked at his wife both happy and sad at the same time. He got serious instantly though; he turned to Sarutobi and asked, "How bad is it?"
Sarutobi looked back sadly, "she won't make it, I'm sorry."
"And the fox demon?"
"There is maybe one chance to stop it. We need to seal the creature. A combination Hakke no Fūin Shiki and Shiki Fūjin should do it."
"Yes, that is true but you seem to be forgetting one thing, no human can stand that kind of chakra. Anyone that we seal the demon into will die, and the demon would just escape." Arashi said.
"Dear," Asuka said, "what about our child, after all he is your son, he should be strong enough to handle it. Yes, our son the hero."
"If a full grown ninja can't do it, how could your son?" Sarutobi asked.
Something dawned on Arashi. He said, "No, wait that would work, because an infant's chakra is not yet developed. So the demon chakra would fuse with his, and he would absorb it little by little."
"Are you two sure you want to do this? This is your son here."
"Exactly, only a newborn can do this. And I will not force a burden like this on anyone else. My son is strong, and can handle this." Arashi said proudly.
"Good luck, love. I'm glad our son is going to be a hero. Please… be… careful…" and like that, Asuka Uzumaki died.
Arashi looked at his wife sadly, tears lightly falling down his face. He looked then at his son, and said, "I don't blame you for this. Fate has dealt us a losing hand. You stay strong, always, okay?" the baby looked up at Arashi, and smiled.
"So does this mean that you will be the one to seal the demon?" Sarutobi asked.
"Yes, it is my duty as Hokage to protect the village. Good bye, Sarutobi."
With that, Arashi took, his son, jumped out the window, and left to join the fight.
End chapter two
Author notes: well, this took forever to write. A week longer then I thought. Kenshin will be sealed, and we will meet Sano next chapter. Sorry there has not been mush action yet, but everything will kick of after this chapter, and Naruto will take center stage chapter four. Bear with me, because this fic has build up. I sometimes am annoyed by fics that jump the gun. The next chapter ends the build up to Naruto, and chapter four he will start with his sword training, along with other stuff.
Sorry if anyone thinks Arashi got over that to quickly, take this into account: He already knew his wife was dying, and she did to. His only concern now is the village. He accepted his wifes death as a true ninja.
As I stated earlier, romance will only be side stuff, and while you can give me suggestions on pairings, I'm not doing a poll, and regardless will pick what I feel fits my story best. But regardless of what I pick, don't stop reading because of the coupling. My fic is about Naruto learning how to use a sword, not Naruto falling in love, though like I said, it will happen.
Now as for jutsu, here are the ones used last chapter and this chapter:
Shikumi no Jutsu (Death Foreseeing Technique)-This jutsu is much like the Temporary Paralysis Technique, but paralyzes the foe by showing them a vision of their own gruesome death. In addition to the paralysis, the enemy is overwhelmed with fear, and will no doubt suffer severe mental stress.
Sen'eitajashu (Hidden Shadow Many Snakes Hand)-This jutsu is similar to the Hidden Shadow Snake Hand, but with far more snakes. In addition, these snakes can stretch too much greater lengths.
Shikyaku no Jutsu (Four Legs Technique)- This technique gives some increase of strength and speed to the user, as well as lengthening their nails into claws. Travel in this mode is somewhat akin to a dog's fast run. Users of this technique tend to act more feral when using it. In my fic, Orochimaru reverse engineered this technique to transform the enemy.
Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique)- The basic form of all summoning techniques, this jutsu uses a contract, hand seals, and the user's blood to summon an animal from another dimension. As an alternative to the normal hand seals, the same contract that appears on the ground during the summoning can be drawn by hand and activated, producing the same result. The type of animal summoned is determined by the contract. The blood is used as a signature to make the contract, which can be written on a scroll or tattoo, valid. Once summoned, the animal can perform a task or help the user in battle.
The summon usually is subservient to the summoner; however, the more powerful summons, such as Gamabunta and Manda, demand respect and loyalty from their summoners. Manda even demands hundreds of live human sacrifices.
Shiki Fūjin (Dead Demon Consuming Seal)-The Third Hokage attempted to use this technique against Orochimaru. This jutsu, when performed, ends the lives of both the target and the user. Using this technique invokes the powers of the Death God (Shinigami), which hovers behind the user. The soul of the summoner can be seen bound to it. Upon being summoned, the Death God reaches its arm into the one who summoned it. The summoner can then use the arm to tear the soul from their intended target. Once the soul is taken, the Death God devours them both, locking the two souls in an eternal battle. The user can also use the technique through clones, though their soul will be sealed, regardless.
The Third was badly wounded and near death when he performed this jutsu, and decided to seal Orochimaru's soul's arms instead of his whole soul (due to a lack of strength), making Orochimaru's arms unusable. It has been hinted that with the death of the Third, this technique is lost forever, though this is not confirmed.
Hakke no Fūin Shiki (Eight Trigrams Sealing Style)- This jutsu was used in conjunction with the Dead Demon Seal to seal the Demon fox within Naruto Uzumaki. This seal allows the two Four Symbols Seals to leak the Demon fox chakra back into Naruto's own chakra.
Kenshins techniques:
Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryū: Ryūkansen (Dragon Spiral Strike)-A swing that takes advantage of the entire body's turning motion to dodge an enemy's attack or to bypass an enemy's defense, striking immediately after. This is best used at a counter-attack
Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryū: Ryūkansen Kogarashi (Dragon Spiral Strike Wintry Wind)-Differs from the normal Ryū kan sen in that the target is the opponent's head.
Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryū: Ryūmeisen (Dragon Howl Flash)-A reverse-battojutsu of sorts, slamming the sword back into its sheath at superfast speeds and causing a miniature sonic boom to disrupt an opponent's balance. Orochimaru stumbled forward in my fic from this
Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryū: Ryūsōsen (Dragon's Nest Strike)-Using the godlike speed, this is simply a super-fast succession of swordstrikes aimed at random locations.
Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryū: Kuzu Ryūsen (Nine Headed Dragon)-In all forms of kendo, there are nine vital target points: right shoulder, left shoulder, right arm, left arm, right leg, left leg, between the legs, head, and chest. All forms of attack and defense thus focus on these points. Using the godlike speed of Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryū, the swordsman strikes all nine target points at once, making any normal defense impossible (though this was later contradicted when Yukishiro Enishi blocked each of the nine strikes without fail). Since it is a charging attack, it is also impossible to dodge (The only exception being Seta Sojiro, whose speed is greater than even Kenshin's). This can be considered a step up from the Ryū sō sen, which uses the godlike speed to make successive attacks. The mark of the Kuzuryūsen is the simultaneous nature of the nine strikes. Learning this technique is the first step to understanding the nature of the Amakakeru Ryū no Hirameki. This technique appears to be a favourite of Kenshin's master.
Hot damn, this chapter got long. Until next chapter, read and review, and no flame because I'm new at this.
