Saiyan reborn
I don't own Naruto or dragon ball z
Chapter 4: Sometime's being a ninja isn't just being a ninja.
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Goku and Sakura stared round the shop. It was one that stocked item's they'd never seen before. A large stack of weapon's. Tool's that goes from length's of rope. To large hook's.
"How may I help you brats?" Both looked to the large man sitting at the counter. His body was quiet large and bared many scars. His most notice able. Was the one that crossed from the low chin to past the right eye and over the right ear. His right eye was grey and white. Showing the fact he was blind in the right but his green eye on the left could still see.
"Er..." Goku started. "Our sensei gave us the task of looking for this shop. Kim-sensei said you would be able to help us."
The man grunted. "Kim huh? Didn't think that woman would take on genin. Not her style." The man stood putting two bags on the desk. "These are the basic's you'll need. I doubt you'll need more than that."
"Err.. Speaking of which. Our sensei never told us, but. What will we be doing anyway?" Sakura asked.
"Heh. Typical girl. That blue eyed brat knew more or less what he was doing... Strange who you don't... But anyway let me put it simple." The man spoke. "But first... Call me Jack. As I'm a jack of all trades."
"And a master of none?" Goku asked.
"Watch your mouth kid..." Goku nodded quickly. "You two along with that blue eyed boy. Are going to be treasure hunters."
The pair stares blankly. "But... We're shinobi." Sakura spoke.
"This is on the same level. Let me explain. There are class artefacts all over the world. Each coming from another land. If you find your countries. That's good. But finding another countries is better."
"How so?" Goku asked.
"You get an object of any rank. And you can trade it to the land for money. But normally that's c and below. B and up of course... Drive serious cash. For the fact is if you have an artefact of the land of lightening. And the land of say earth want it. They'll bid vast amounts... Depending on the artefacts power. Like you're blade boy."
Goku glanced to Liger. "That blade is held by powerful fighters. And people will pay vast amounts for it. Even the lords of the land themselves... its how they keep the economy going."
"I see." Sakura spoke. Goku just nodded.
'I'm still confused.'
"But I guess there's more to that isn't there?" Sakura asked.
"Yeah. Everyone knows about these through some sort of connection. And fights normally break out. Not many survive these encounters. So only those skilled enough are sent. But you're the first time a fresh genin team are taken into this sort of thing. The 3rd must hold highly of you three."
"Er..?"
Jack rubbed his chin. "There must be something you did. Why else would he give such a task?"
"None that we know of? Did Genpaku say anything?" Goku asked.
"Nah... Brat left after he got what he needed... Very anti-social." Jack sighed and leaned back.
"I can't help much else. Come again when you return. I'll replace what you damage." The pair nod and take the bags. Goku grunted. "What brat?"
"I'm going to need to figure out away to fit my weapons and bag on my back." Goku mussed.
"Well... Hmm... Maybe...." He took the bag off Goku. "Come back in a few hours... Leave your weapons here. I'll sort it out for it to all fit on." Goku nodded.
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"So Lee, how about one last match? Seeing as we won't see each other, for about 6 months." Goku said.
Lee grinned. "Yosh! I've been looking forward to this!" Lee roared.
Goku grinned. "Ok!" He flipped back. "No holding back Lee... But keep the techniques down to small explosive."
"Hai!" Lee yelled. Both got into stance and smirked.
"Heargh...!" Both roared dashing forward. They clashed with their right and Lee punched with his left. Goku dodged and everything became a blurr and both punched and kicked. They connected with their knee. And push back into a flip. Both pulled their hands back.
"Argh!" The small orbs of energy clashed and threw them into smoke.
'Where will he strike?' Lee ducked to the side as Goku's energy appeared.
'His senses are getting better. To pick me up only seconds from contact.' Goku jumped and flipped out of the smoke. Lee appeared above.
"Konoha senpuu!" Lee yelled as he kicked down. Goku vanished throwing the boy into a powerful rotation.
"Argh!" Goku roared as his fist connected with the spinning Lee. The teen flew into three trees before coming to a stop. "You ok Lee?" Goku asked hovering above the ground.
Lee grunted. "Course Naruto-kun." Lee spoke. Goku grinned. His arm blocked Lee's right kick and he gripped Lee's left hand. "You've improved. Even for a spar. I can see you've improved greatly. Just watch yourself with using the Konoha senpuu like that." Goku spoke as both pushed back.
"Otherwise it will because you trouble." Lee nodded.
"I hope we meet in the chunin exam Naruto-kun. I hope to show you just how strong I've become against you and Garra-san."
"Lee... I'll look forward to it. But remember. Flying and chi based attacks will be not used in a wide space with people around. Heh. I'll fight you on the grounds of tai-jutsu. Making it fair. Also Lee... When I return. I'll teach you a new technique."
Lee gave a thumbs up. "I'll look forward to it and continue to improve under Gai-sensei." Goku nodded.
"Don't ever change Lee."
"I will not, Naruto-kun."
Goku waved and gripped his back pack. The weapons had been attached as such. The scimitar across the inside. The pole along the side of the bag.
"I'll be leaving tomorrow. If you wish to say goodbye. I'll see you then. If not. Goodbye Lee...." Goku spoke taking off home for the night.
"Goodbye... Naruto-kun." Lee spoke waving. 'I'll show you my efforts and hope to surpass you. For that is my nindo.'
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That night Goku rested in the waters near the water fall. 'I hope this place remains untouched till I return.... Otherwise all my work will have been for nothing.' Goku mused. He looked at his hand and clenched it. 'I've been thinking this over for sometime... Do I really need my super saiyan power?'
'If I complete my training up to 20 fold Kaio-ken. I doubt even Gai-sensei. Could keep up. He had me at a disadvantage. Due to the fact, kaio-ken is a limited period. But his hidden gates last a lot longer. I don't blame him for pushing me to see my skills. And I look forward to fighting Gai again. But... Not yet.'
He sunk under the water and looked up at the moon. 'I'm somewhat glad Shenlong didn't give me my tail. Otherwise this place would be a waste land. And I would have caused hell in konoha.' He sighed. His hand pressed against the surface.
'Is this foe really this powerful? And how long before they show up? It's like my hand leaving the water.' Goku mussed pushing up. 'It's only a matter of time before everything will surface.' He surfaced.
"And then I'll see if Shenlong's fear... was really all that?" He turned to the water fall. He cupped his hands back. "Ha!" He yelled blasting the water aside. The falls split open.
"Because I'll be ready..." Goku mused.
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The sun slowly began to rise the next morning. Genpaku sat on a bench. 'Damn mornings... They always leave the seats so wet.' He mused. His eyes moved left to see Sakura walking up. She waved but he ignored her. 'She's only here till I make chunin. Then I have nothing to do with people like her.'
His eyes moved to the gate. Goku made his way through. 'Same with the blond loser... That kid's always been strange for the fact he rarely spoke to people and spent his time hanging out with the older kids. The teachers dislike him for some reason. Clearly a troublemaker.'
"Hay Genpaku." Goku spoke.
"Buzz off." Goku blinked.
"Hehe...." Genpaku's right eye twitched.
'Did he not understand what I meant?'
"Hay Naruto." Sakura spoke.
"Hay Sakura. Seems you're ready." She nodded.
"Hai. My dad mum and dad helped me pack. They weren't sure of me going. But since my sensei's a woman. It gave them some comfort."
"Why would they worry?" Goku asked.
"You know."
"Err... No I don't." Goku spoke.
'This guy's an idiot.' Genpaku paled his face. "She means take advantage of her, if all the team was male."
"How would we do that?"
Genpaku's face hit the floor. "Ok! There is no way your-" He blinked at Goku's grinning face.
"I knew that would get you going. Seriously, I knew from the start. Why do you think Sakura didn't comment? Hehe... With my back to you, it's easy to work to pull something like that off."
"...." Genpaku growled and went back to his seat.
"I think you annoyed him." Sakura muttered.
"Since when has he not. I thought a little fun would help little lighten the tense air here. Any sign of sensei?" Goku asked.
"She's..." Genpaku started. Only to be cut off by a puff of smoke. Kim stood there with a smile.
"Good to see you all here. Well leave if you're ready."
"Where we heading?" Sakura asked as Genpaku walked over.
"Were heading to a small town just outside the village. There we will take horses to our location."
"Horse? Never been on one before." Goku mused.
"Well I'm sure some of. If not all of you haven't before. So I'll help you when we get there. We'll eat breakfast there unless you guys already ate."
"I've had a mild snack." Genpaku mused.
"Heh, I err... Didn't get time to eat. I work up late." Sakura muttered.
"You Naruto?"
"Heh. I err.... Didn't get time for food. Besides... I eat a lot for my age anyway."
"No worries. I buy you guy's food when we get to the next town."
Oh, how bad that was going to end for her.
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A few miles outside konoha in a small town. A restaurant was under siege. Goku's stomach was giving it an on slaughter. Including Kim's purse.
'All my money... Is going down his throat...' Tears dropped like a waterfall as Goku munched away at all the meaty food's.
Genpaku had stopped and left after saying he couldn't stomach such a freak show. Sakura just watched in amazement as Goku vacuumed the food away. 'Where's he putting it all?
As the final plate set Goku sighed. "Ah... That was the best. When's lunch?" Goku asked.
'What lunch? The amount he just ate, I won't be able to pay for any meals for the next week!' "Can we go? We're running late." Kim spoke as she went to pay.
"Yeah sure. I need to work off the food anyway." Goku spoke walking off. Sakura followed.
"Ok... How much will that be?" Kim asked. The bill appeared in front of her face. "Eeeeehhhhh?!!!!!"
"Why does everyone make that noise when they treat me for food...?" Goku asked looking back to the restaurant. Sakura grinned and sweat dropped.
"That doesn't matter. Come on show me what you're like at tai-jutsu." Sakura asked, pushing Goku away from the restaurant.
'That guy is really weird...' Genpaku mused sitting in a tree. 'But I'm starting to feel there's more to him than meets the eye.'
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After paying, the group took off on horseback for the next three days. The forest had vanished 5 hours ago and they were running through a desert. But by Goku's memory. They weren't in the angle of suna?
They came to stop and the genin stare down the large cliff in awe.
There were tented stalls everywhere. Horse drawn carts along with any other large beast, ranging to even summons. There were huts for living quarters, which seemed to be used year round.
"What is this?" Sakura asked as they tracked through. Passing a taven and many stalls selling all kinds of equipment and food.
"This is the life you'll be living. We are treasure hunters... This is the sand stone bazaar. You'll also find artefact collectors and archaeologists. You'll find ninja from other countries looking round for items the country is looking for. So keep hold of that blade, Naruto."
"Otherwise someone's going to nick it."
'You'll keep me posted right Liger?' Goku asked.
'Don't worry... I am not about to be used by someone who can't use me....'
The group came to a stop outside a large tent. "Give me a sec. Oi! Hiro!"
"Huh? Kim! You're here." A voice spoke up.
"But of course. Where's Iwane?" Kim's voice spoke.
"Oh he's out back working on some new equipment for you. So where's the genin?" Hiro asked.
"Oh yeah. Come on in guys." Kim called. The three genin entered. Kim smiled and held out her hand to the blond man behind her. "Guy's this is Hirotada Futabatei. But call his Hiro for short." Kim said.
The person Hiro. Was a tall man just taller than Kim. He wore the same clothing but his shirt was baggier and he didn't have the jonin jacket. And that his belt was right round his waist. Not hanging at an angle. His hair was smooth but somewhat messy and hung forward and cute into a saw like edge. His brown eyes looked over the team.
"So who's who?" Hiro asked.
"Well the blond is Naruto Uzumaki." Goku gave a wave.
"The brown haired lad is Genpaku." The lad grunted.
"And the girl is Sakura." Sakura waved as well.
"Hmm... You think they'll handle the task?" Hiro asked.
"We'll see." Kim spoke. "Oi! Iwane!"
"Who's Iwane?" Sakura asked as Kim want through to the back.
"Iwane is our brains of the team. He backs us up with small bits of infomation. And other means of knowledge."
"Oh. That sounds cool." Sakura spoke. There was a commotion and Kim walked back in pushing a fairly large man with him. He was dark skinned with curly black hair along with dark eyes. He wore a large baggy blue shirt with white pants.
"Kim. I'm busy working on the equipment you damaged. Can't this wait till after?"
"This will only take a couple of minutes Iwane. Now." She said as the 6 stood in the large tent.
"Now I'm sure you're trying to understand what you'll be doing?" The genin nodded. "Well you'll each be paired off with someone to work with. Then moved around. I cover the front approach to getting artefacts." Kim said. "Hiro here... Handles back up should the situation arrives."
"Like a sidekick?" Genpaku stated.
"Hey... The Hiro factor has some good stuff to it. Believe me you'll learn well to not underestimate it." Hiro stated.
"And Iwane here... Is the genius that-"
"Yeah Kim, I covered all this with them." Hiro said.
"Oh right, ok. Now for the first week. You'll be training under one of us. And swapped as the week goes on day by day. We'll be doing minor things so you can get to grips. When you find one thing you're good at. Excel at it. But you'll still have to do other tasks. This will help you work better as a team."
"Question." Genpaku spoke.
"Yeah?"
"If one of us is working with the large guy. Do we really have to stay in the tent, if I've gathered correctly?" Genpaku spoke.
Iwane growled at the insult. Kim quickly spoke up. "It wouldn't do good to insult him. He's saved us in plenty of situations. And no. You don't have to stay in here. You can go with the team."
"Well that's something then. I'm a bit of a craftsmen myself. So I think I'll work with Iwane."
"Then you better call me Iwane sensei boy." Iwane growled at Genpaku. Genpaku smirked.
"I think we'll get along." He then followed the large man out back.
Kim and Hiro along with Goku and Sakura. Sweat drop. "Okay... Naruto?" Kim asked.
"I'll work with Hiro. I want to see this 'Hiro factor.' Sound's interesting." Hiro grinned.
"That's cool. Come I'll see what you're like as a 'side kick.'" With that the pair walked off.
Kim sighed and looked to Sakura. She eyed the girl over. 'She's going to need work. But who knows...' "So Sakura. You think you'll be able to handle my training? Seems everyone is taking a prime subject."
Sakura nodded. "Hai Kim sensei. I'll do my best." Kim smirked.
"Wrong. You will do your best."
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Genpaku looked around him. Vast amounts of metal and gadgets lay everywhere. "Never see this in a shinobi village."
"That's because this in a whole other league. Shinobi are kept from this for the fact this stuff is for hunting rare artefacts." Iwane spoke.
"Really..." Genpaku spoke picking up a metal clawed hand. "And this does?"
"Put it on and see." Genpaku slipped it on and a seal glowed before it griped tight to his hand. It was so thin...
"What the...?"
"The seal on it shrinks the object tight to the skin. So it doesn't weigh you down. Same for clothing. But I can't expand it. It's too tricky."
"You're a seal expert?"
"Yeah... Try the other functions." Genpaku blinked and looked it over.
"How?" Iwane smirked.
"I'll leave you to figure it out. If you can find all 3. I think we will get along."
Genpaku walked over to a chair and sat down. Be then begun to look over the device. 'Let's see...'
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Sakura looked around the tent with the training dummies. "You're a tai-jutsu person?" Sakura asked.
Kim nodded. "And a bit of a weapons user. I know minor nin-jutsu and that's Hiro's skill. He's also has a unique tai-jutsu style."
"I see... What will I be learning?" Sakura asked.
"You will learn how to fight. You need to be able to more your body as freely as possible. A girl you're age can learn this quickly if you're willing. You just need to practice and concentrate." Sakura nodded. Kim got into a stance. "The only way to see how good you are. Is for you to fight me head on. Come at me as if you're life was on the line."
Sakura got into the basic stance. "Agh!" Sakura yelled. And it was over. Sakura was tripped by her sensei and he slid long the floor. Kim blinked. Sakura grunted sitting up. A frown on her face.
"Looks like we have a long way to go. If you couldn't even recover from that, or even dodge." Sakura nodded. She stood.
'I'll master this. I don't want to fall behind my teammates.' Sakura then ran forward.
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Goku grunted as his arm blocked a right kick. He then gripped the leg and pulled himself up. Hiro rotated and brought his left leg over at Goku. Goku pushed up and flipped back. Hiro and Goku got back into stance.
"Hay not bad. Not many people can face my saruken ryuu and actually fight on even grounds." Hiro spoke.
"I've been training to long to be caught by such a move." Goku mussed.
"Heh then..." Hiro spoke. Goku's right arm went up to his side and blocked the arm strike to his neck. "Not bad." Hiro spoke. Goku glanced behind him.
"I told you. I won't be caught by such a move." Goku then spun and kicked out. Hiro's left caught and then slid back.
'Amazing... This kid's strong. Plus for the fact I can see he's holding back. How strong is he?' Hiro stood strait and Goku relaxed. "You're skills in tai-jutsu are good. But I'd only have to give chunin level for Kim is far better. I'll have to talk to her to get you checked out."
"Yeah sure why not. It's been so long since I can let lose against another jonin level shinobi." Goku said grinning.
"Well anyway. It's time to cover... The 'Hiro factor'"
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The next day it was the same groups. Then the next and... Well, guess being good all round isn't for them it seems. Sakura's progress was going to be long. But Kim was sure she could get her up to steam soon. Sakura's tai-jutsu would begin to excel soon enough.
Iwane and Genpaku. Like two dog's at each other. Worked extremely well together. Stating what would work against one thing. But wouldn't do another.
And Goku and Hiro. Well... friendship has never been tighter. Hiro found it interesting with Goku not having fully developed chakra coils... He wondered if he could make a great ninja out of this lad without it. But he could see the lad was not telling him something. And would have to wait and find out what.
But it was late afternoon by the third day. Goku was checking out the small bazaar. He decided to see what sort of people hung out here and went to the tavern for a drink. "And stay out!" Goku stood to the side as a large man was thrown out. "Tch, drunks..." The owner muttered walking back in. Goku then walked in. It seemed to be a quiet sort of place. Goku made his way up to the front.
"What will it be brat? And it doesn't matter on age here. Anyone can have whatever they what as a drink. As long as it doesn't kill of course."
"Just some water for now." Goku spoke.
"Coming right up... You're the first person so young to be here in this small town." The bartender spoke.
"Well I'm being trained under a sensei in this."
"Don't normally get that here as well. So... Who's the person who's training you then?"
"Kim train's me and my teammates."
"Kim... Hmm... The red haired woman?" Goku nodded. "I see... Didn't think that was her sort of thing."
"You're the second person to say that... So, can you tell me anything about this place?" Goku asked.
"Not much. Just try to keep a level head."
"Huh?" Goku asked.
"In this sort of place. You can make enemies quickly. As well and friends and rivals. Sometimes it can rotate from friend, to rival, to enemy. That's how it works here."
"I see..." Goku mussed.
"Naruto?" Goku looked up to see Sakura. "There you are." She spoke walking up. She sat by him. "You're not..."
"Nah... Just water." Goku spoke.
"What do you want miss?" The bartender asked.
"Same as Naruto here."
"Sure... Also... I recommend you watch your back girl. Someone like you can be targeted quite quickly. Ninja or not." Sakura blinked.
"What you mean?"
"Meaning... Guy's with no morals will do anything for their enjoyment. You... Naruto. I recommend you keep that girl safe when you're about. And I mean it. The more people. The better chance of keeping them away."
Goku smiled. "Sakura's my teammate. I trust her skills. But I wouldn't let anything happen."
"That's good. Keep's horrible thing's from happening. Hmm..." He looked to the clock. "You better get out of here. Big shock will be in soon. He's the worst of the all. But seeing as he drinks the most. I can't say no to a worthy customer."
"Come on Naruto. It would be best anyway." Sakura spoke. Goku nodded and hopped down. "I'm surprised were staying in a place like this." Sakura spoke.
"I'm sure sensei has her reasons for having us in a place like this." Goku mussed.
"I gu-oaf." Sakura spoke as the doors were pushed back knocking into her. Goku caught the girl. "Ah..." Sakura groaned.
"You ok?" Goku asked. Sakura rubbed her face.
"I think it's bruised.... Oi! Who-" Sakura stopped talking as she stared up at the large man. He glared back down.
"Move it brats..." He said as before walked forward. Goku stepped in front of him. "What's this?" The guy asked.
"Hay, you just can't do that to someone and not apologise." Goku called. The room had gone deadly quiet.
"And just who are you to tell me brat. Get a side!" He spoke. Goku remained in his spot.
"My name is Naruto Uzumaki! Now you say sorry for hurting my friend!" Goku yelled.
"Heh. I'll say sorry. When the hells freezes over!" The guy spoke kicking forward. Goku vanished and drove his foot into the man's stomach. He stumbled back coughing. Goku landed and scowled. "You... -cough- brat!" The man growled.
"That's for trying to kick me. And this!" Goku spoke appearing in front of the man at chest hight. The man swung and Goku vanished he appeared on his arm at face view. "Is for not saying sorry. This is the jan ken." Goku called. The guy swung at the boy with his other arm. "Paper!" Goku called palming the fist. "Scissors!" Goku spoke poking the guy in the eyes. He stumbled back yelling in pain. "Rock!" Goku called punching the large man in the leg. The force tripped the man forward and flat on his chest. The man groaned.
"Naruto..." Goku blinked and looked to Sakura. He grinned scratching the back of his head.
"Heh... Sorry about that." Goku spoke.
Sakura blinked and shook her head. "N-no it's ok. Thanks." Sakura said giving a smile. She then blinked as she noted the scared looks. "Naruto..." Goku glanced about.
"Huh?"
"H-he... T-took him down like he was n-nothing..." One man spoke up.
"T-the great b-big shock... Down by someone under half his age and size."
"Big shock..." Sakura spoke in surprise.
"Brat..." Big shock growled. "You better hope... That the girl... Is never out of your sight." He warned. Goku scowled. "Or someone will make sure she meet's a very painful event." Goku turned to Sakura.
"Let's go." Goku spoke. Sakura walked off but couldn't help but feel two things. Worry for her well being. And two for the fact Naruto had just done that for her. She couldn't feel a bit giddy.
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"You're kidding?!" Kim yelled.
"Oh man why him of all people..." Kim muttered as she tracked back and thought.
"Who's big shock?" Genpaku asked.
"Big shock. Or shock wave as he was known is one of the seven lords."
"Seven lords?" Sakura spoke. Kim nodded.
"Iwane." The large man nodded. He then pulled out a scroll. A map formed from the seal. It showed the 5 great lands.
"Right here... we have lightening, water, fire, earth and wind. These contain the 5 greatest regions for artefacts. Lands the last two. Rain and wave. Hold the smaller. But profitable lands as well." Iwane spoke.
"Each contains a lord that holds a great power over that area. Big shock holds the land of fires. This place is unique for its factor of being a place where trees won't grow."
"What does this guy do?" Goku asked.
"He can create landslides just by stomping his foot on the ground. I myself can hold grounds against him. But he holds me as an equal for the fact he weakened me somewhat. Even if I was a woman half his size." Kim stated. "But we are in a situation. Sakura can't be let out of sight. I'm sorry but it's not going to be safe here for you. But we can't leave yet. This place is d-rank at its best. Once I know you can handle yourselves." She sighed and walked off.
"What's wrong with sensei?" Goku asked.
"Naruto... With making this guy your enemy. It's going to have side effects on everyone." Hiro spoke.
Goku frowned. 'Great...'