So in this chapter we'll see the reaction of Konoha about learning of Naruto's heritage, Naruto meeting Sadahiko Uzumaki and some other stuff. Read, enjoy and review!
Whirlpool Palace
Big, that was the only word Naruto could find in his limited vocabulary to describe the palace. As he held onto his mother's hand his eyes were taking in every detail of his new home. The five large towers surrounding the sixth, and larger, tower in the center all had large version of the clan's symbols around them, followed by other strange markings that made the towers look unique. Surrounding the towers were multiple smaller buildings with a few connected via bridges. And around all of that was a large pearl white wall with multiple people standing on them, which his mother had said that they were the guards. But the amazing thing was that the entire palace was on an island within the nation with several whirlpools in the water surrounding it. The only thing connecting the mini-island to the rest of the country was a long road of dirt that Naruto and the rest of the convoy was currently riding on.
However Naruto noticed that there were some people missing, including his uncle. "Mommy where did Uncle Hison, Aunty Tsunade, and Shizune-neechan go?" Naruto asked as he looked at the red hair woman.
Kushina smiled as she pulled her son onto her lap, which made Naruto unconsciously snuggle into her. "Tsunade-sensei and Shizune went back to Uzushio with Uncle Hison because they had to check the hospital. Uncle Hison is bringing his family here. I'm sure you're cousin Karin will be very excited to meet you Soichi, since you two are about the same age." She didn't mention that Hison had sent word to Hiruzen that Jiraiya had been arrested during their return to Whirlpool and would be held for trial for spying on the Whirlpool Princess and assaulting her son. Furthermore there might be a chance of Sadahiko making a 'visit' to Konoha because of these events and of Naruto's treatment in Konoha. Truthfully the wrath of the Red God was not a pretty sight but Sadahiko would eventual find out because anything related to the Uzumaki clan was to be brought to his attention.
Naruto giggled happily at the idea of finally meeting another family member his age along with the rest of the clan. In fact he was so engrossed with speaking to his mother that he hadn't realized that they had passed the palace gate until Kushina lifted him off her lap. "Well Soichi we're here. You're new home."
At the mention of home Naruto excitedly bounced out of the carriage, taking his first steps onto the palace floor. He looked up and gasped at the reception waiting for them. Before him were hundreds of samurais, servants, officials and even a few ninjas standing in perfect lines with banners high in the air.
Not being use to so many people Naruto began to feel shy and hid behind his mother who had already gotten out of the carriage. Kushina just smiled at this as her mother and father joined them. "Well what do you think Naruto-kun?" Toshiue asked his grandson.
Naruto peeked his head out of his mother's kimono, looking at all the people starring back at him, looks of awe in their eyes. "big…" He whispered as his mother finally picked him up into her arms. Soon the group began walking towards the palace as the gathered people made way for the return of their Lord, Lady, Princess and the lost son. While they were doing that their escorts were unloading the supplies brought with them including the Ichiraku's stuff.
Time seem to go by Naruto as his eyes took in every detail of the palace, both outside and inside, marveling at the beauty it showed. He didn't even notice that a servant had walked up towards the group and said to the elder Uzumaki members. "Toshiue-sama, Amai-sama, yours along with Kushina-sama and Naruto-sama are requested in the clan meeting room. Sadahiko-sama has been waiting for your return and would like to discuss about what transpired at Konoha." The servant said.
Kushina was surprised by this as she held tightly to Naruto's hand so he wouldn't wander off. "Jiji is here? I thought we would meet him at the Tenzan?"
The Tenzan (Heaven Mountain) was a large, at least over five hundred feet, single tower in the more isolated parts of the country. It was created when the Uzumaki clan settled on the island and isolated in order for privacy. The Tenzan's sole purpose was to act as a library, lab, archive, and to some a retirement home. Sadahiko had retired there for the rest of his days, in order to continue his hobby of knowledge since he could no longer travel around the world. He rarely comes out of the tower these days unless it is important. He only had a few other people with him since he did like to have company inside the large tower, though not a lot.
"I should've expected father to come here rather than wait for us at the Tenzan." Toshiue exclaimed as he and the others began heading towards the meeting room. "He always wants to know of new things concerning the clan and never has the patience to wait." He added, earning some agreements from the others.
A few minutes later the group had arrived to the clan meeting room, which was a lone room with a wide table with several chairs surrounding it. Hanging from the walls were the clan's symbols along with the heads of each of the nine bijuu. And there was a man at the other end of the table. The man was busy drinking a large cup of sake. He appeared around the same age as Hiruzen but with a mix of grey and red spiky hair with a ponytail going down his back. There was also a short red beard on his chin, which matched his red eyebrows. He wore a simple black kimono underneath a dark blue haori that he wore like a cape. The haori had the clan's symbol on its back too. Leaning against the table was a staff with the clan's symbol on the top of it. Also unlike Hiruzen he had less wrinkles on his face but a scar that went across his forehead and connected with another scar that went over his left eye, though he could still use said eye.
When the man was done drinking his sake he looked towards the new arrivals, revealing his dark blue eyes. "Yo" The man finally said. "Toshiue, what in Kami's name took you so long? I practically slept here waiting for ya to come back. Honoka-chan is probably going to give me an earful when I get back. I even drank all the sake I was saving for you lot too."
Toshiue scratched the back of his head sheepishly while Amai pinched her nose, both of them annoyed at the laid back attitude of the most powerful man in the world. Kushina merely giggled while Naruto stared quizzically at the old man. "Mommy who is that?" Naruto asked Kushina.
Hearing Naruto's voice Sadahiko looked down until he spotted the blonde hair boy. With a simple gesture of his finger Naruto was suddenly lifted into the air, causing the young boy to let out a yelp as he realized his feet were no longer on the ground.
"Calm down child I just want to meet you." Sadahiko said as the other adults watched in amusement as Naruto slowly floated towards the elder Uzumaki while the others watched with amusement. A few seconds later Naruto was softly placed on the table right before Sadahiko Uzumaki, said boy still stun about what happened that he didn't notice Sadahiko studying him until the older Uzumaki began moving his finger towards him. "So you're my great grandson, Naruto huh?" Sadahiko said as he poked Naruto lightly on the left cheek. That seemed to annoy Naruto and in response he bopped Sadahiko on the nose.
"Naruto-kun!" Kushina scolded. "Don't hit your hijiji!" She said.
However Sadahiko merely chuckled at Naruto. It wasn't a loud chuckle or manically; it was a simple, kind chuckle full of amusement. In fact Naruto couldn't help but giggle in response, especially when Sadahiko gave Naruto a foxy grin and rustled his hair. "I like you kid, you definitely got the spirit of the Uzumaki." Sadahiko said as he rustled Naruto's hair a little bit more.
Naruto nodded but then pouted. "Hijiji why does everyone in my family have red hair?" He asked innocently.
As Sadahiko and Naruto were discussing about topic of red and hair, Kushina was conversing with her parents. "I'm glad to see Naruto-kun is getting along so well with jiji." Kushina whispered to her parents.
Toshiue nodded as he took a brief glance at the two spiky hair people. "Indeed. I remember that aunt Mito told me what father was like when he was a child. If I have to make a guess I think Naruto-kun would be like a younger version of him."
"Yes and Naruto seems to be very comfortable with him despite meeting Sadahiko-sama just a few seconds ago." Amai said. Kushina was about to comment on that when Sadahiko said something that caught their attentions.
"Oh! By the way Naruto-kun I got you gift." Sadahiko said and smirked when he saw the stars in Naruto's eyes. "I'm guessing you would like it now?" Naruto nodded excitedly.
Sadahiko digged through his person and soon pulled out a book with a circle of twelve rings on the cover. Each circle had the kanji of each zodiac written in them. "This is a very special book of mine Naruto-kun." Sadahiko explained as he handed the book to the boy. Naruto had a look of awe on his face as he stared at the cover. "And when you read the book amazing things happen when you do." The elder Uzumaki finished.
Naruto's look of awe turned into a sad frown, something that Sadahiko noticed. "But Hijiji…I, I don't know how to read." Naruto said with a sniff at the end.
Kushina, Toshiue and Amai had looks of shock on their faces while Sadahiko's was blank. Finally the elder Uzumaki asked, "What do you mean Naruto-kun, weren't you taught how to read while in Konoha?" Sadahiko asked. He was confused because all kids Naruto's age should know how to read and he had not been told of Naruto's treatment at Konoha.
Naruto shook his head sadly, and you could see tears beginning to form. "No, the mean lady at the orphanage would always yell at me whenever I came for story time or lessons. When I wouldn't leave she would hit me really hard in the face and call me a filthy demon and that demons should stay dumb." He finished and then tears began to slowly go down his face.
Sadahiko's head was down, his hair blocking his face as he took in what Naruto just said. To everyone but Naruto, the elder let out a very demonic aurora that threatened to engulf the whole room, the palace even. Finally after a few seconds of silence Sadahiko looked up at his great grandson with a kind smile. "Well Naruto-kun, just because you don't know how to read doesn't mean you can't learn. I'm sure your mom would be happy to teach you how to read. And if you like I or others can help you too. Would you like that?"
Naruto raised his head and let out a weak smile in response, earning a wide smile from Sadahiko, though the adults knew it was fake, hiding the growing anger behind it. "Great now I'm sure you're tired Naruto-kun so I'll let your mother take you to your new room." Then he made a gesture to Kushina who quickly came up to her son and picked her son, allowing him to snuggle into her shoulder. "What do you say Naruto-kun?" Kushina asked sweetly.
Naruto, with the book still in his hands looked at Sadahiko and said in a soft voice. "Thank you hijiji…"
Sadahiko smiled again and watched as mother and son walked out of the room, leaving Sadahiko and the grandparents behind. The moment the door closed however, Sadahiko looked directly at his son and daughter-in-law, the two stiffening at the cold glare the elder Uzumaki was given them. "You two mind telling me what the hell happened in Konoha?"
Toshiue and Amai both looked at each other and gulped. One thing was for certain: The fate of Konoha hanged in the balance of those two as they began explaining Naruto's life in Konoha to the most powerful person alive.
Konoha
Life in Konoha had changed rapidly in just a few days. News about Naruto's lineage struck a major dent in the village's morale. Not only had they been abusing the son of their greatest hero since the Shodaime Hokage, but also a member of the Uzumaki clan's noble family. Many wealth, and greedy, merchant families realized that they loss their chance to reach royalty by having setting up a engagement marriage between Naruto and their daughters.
The shinobi forces took it the hardest. Many of them had trouble looking at themselves in the mirror. Because every time they did they remembered how the caused Naruto so much pain, whether directly or indirectly and then get even more depress that they harmed an innocent boy and only child of the Yondaime Hokage. Another thing was that they felt naked without the symbol on their vests, the symbol of the Uzumaki clan, cousin clan of the Senju. All in all, the mood in Konoha had gone down a few degrees, none of them thinking that this couldn't get any worse.
"WHAT!?"
They were wrong.
Back in the Council Room, the Shinobi Council, Civilian Council, Elders and the Hokage were discussing about the new changes to Konoha done by the Uzumaki clan as well as some things that Hiruzen had discovered amongst the papers from civilians. Since he learned the secret of defeating paperwork, the Sandaime discovered that many Civilian council members were trying to gain more power and chewed them down about the treason they were committing.
They were now listening to Danzo about increasing their military now with the Kyuubi's jinchuuriki gone when a chunin came in with a letter with the Uzumaki clan's symbol. The letter that Hiruzen read is what made him yell just now.
"Sandaime-sama, what is it? What happened?" Koharu asked her former teammate.
Hiruzen put the letter down and rubbed his nose, mumbling to himself. Finally he calmed down and looked at the rest of the council. "I just received word from the Uzukage that Jiraiya of the Sannin was arrested a few days ago and taken into Whirlpool custody."
There were a lot of gasps from the other council members. Finally Shiba asked, "What are the charges?"
Hiruzen reread the letter before responding. "The first is neglecting his duties as Naruto-kun's godfather. The second was that harming said boy with one of his summons. And the last one" He sighed again when he read it again. "Was that he was caught spying on the women's hot spring while Kushina-chan was in said area thus meaning he was violating the Whirlpool's princess's personal space."
At that everyone just groaned loudly or slammed their heads repeatedly on the table. They just couldn't believe of how bad everything has been going in just a few days. They just narrowly avoided the wrath of the powerful Uzumaki clan and now they might have to face it again.
"Will this affect us in anyway?" Choza asked.
Hiruzen rubbed his nose. "I'm not entirely sure. All I can say is that it's most likely that Jiraiya will probably be banned from the Whirlpool Nation. The chances of him being executed are slim but I'll send a letter to Toshiue-sama and apologize for my student's behavior. Now I'll have to see what the…rest of…the letter…says…"
Everyone raised an eyebrow, wondering why the Hokage's voice slowed down as he read the rest of the letter. Then his skin began to pale and his left eye began to twitch violently.
"Hiruzen?" Homaru asked his former teammate, trying to figure out what was wrong with him.
After a few seconds Hiruzen managed to find his voice but his face was still pale. "T-they said there is a chance that we might get a visit from…from…from Sadahiko Uzumaki!"
The Elders and the clan heads paled at the name while the rest were confused, not knowing the meaning behind the name, which is why one of the civilian councilmembers asked, "Um who is this Sadahiko? He doesn't sound like much, I'm sure someone of your caliber can deal with him Hokage-sama."
The Hokage along with the elders and clan heads looked at the man like he lost his mind. Finally Hiruzen decided to educate them. "I doubt I could even make Sadahiko sweat. He's known as the Red God, the Destroyer, Red Sage and the Titan's Wrath. His powers are limitless; in fact many have said that he's either the reincarnation of the Rikudou Sennin or his equal. Not even Hashirama-sensei or Madara Uchiha could beat him, even working together."
Those words made everyone stare at the Hokage in disbelief. They looked at the three elders and when they got nods of confirmation made them pale. Finally Tsume asked, "Wait you said that Shodaime-sama and Madara Uchiha couldn't beat this man…how old is he?"
Hiruzen was searching for his pipe; he knew he was going to need a good smoke to explain all of this. "From what sensei told me…Sadahiko is Hashirama's nine-years older than him, also his brother-in-law and his, Madara, and Mito's sensei meaning he's like a hundred years old." He put his pipe in his mouth before continuing. "Also there is a rumor that he was the one who taught Hashirama how to utilize his Mokuton and even discovered the secrets of the Sharingan. My sensei even told me that Sadahiko-sama once took down two entire clans when they tried to kill his little sister, Mito-sama. Along with Fuinjutsu he is skilled in kenjutsu, taijutsu, and ninjutsu, specifically Omnyton and the way he uses it is on a wide scale."
If they weren't feeling scared before, the council certainly was scared now if this man was as strong as the Hokage says he is. "I-isn't there something we can do?" Asked a nervous civilian councilmember, hoping for some kind of way to fight off this possible threat.
Before Hiruzen could respond, he was interrupted by a loud, "HIRUZEN SARUTOBI!"
In Konoha's Plaza
Very few ninjas can fly, despite it being seen as an ability that would be extremely useful, very few ninjas can really do it. The only known people who can accomplish such a feat are the current Tsuchikage, Onoki, and his sensei the Nidaime Tsuchikage, Mu. But the man to beat them to it was none other than Sadahiko Uzumaki, who could move at light speed when he was angry and right now he was very angry.
That is why he arrived to Konoha so quickly. Every word that his son and his wife said when explaining Naruto's treatment at Konoha, the room they were in was slowly starting to crack and break as the elder Uzumaki's temper rose. Finally the moment they were done, he bolted out of the room, the palace and the nation faster than you could say 'Oh crap'
So now Sadahiko was in the center of a crater he made upon landing in Konoha's plaza, throwing people off their feet and sending several stands backwards. Shinobi had already begun to gather around him even before he yelled out the Sandaime Hokage's name but none of them dared to try and approach the Uzumaki, who was literally radiating golden chakra from his body, even making it visible.
A few shinobi, either brave or stupid, however charged towards him, weapons raised. But the old Uzumaki merely swung his arms, releasing a whirlwind of golden chakra, sending those fools and others flying backwards. As he continued heading towards the mansion a Nara clan member used his shadow possession technique to try and stop Sadahiko's movements. Keyword try as his shadow soon broke from Sadahiko's, shocking the Nara greatly. "You're 100 years to early to hold me down brat!" Sadahiko yelled as he slammed his fists against the wind, like he hit something. And when he did, cracks formed in the air and then sent a shockwave/earthquake that caused the Nara member, more people and the buildings in its way flying backwards.
"H-he's a monster!" A chunin, having just arrived with a new group of shinobi, said upon witnessing Sadahiko's action.
Hearing the ninja's comment, Sadahiko disappeared and slammed the chunin into the ground, causing a crater with them as the epicenter. The impact also sent the shinobi around them to lose their balance and fall on their butts. The chunin who made the comment, and current felt multiple bones snapping from the pressure of Sadahiko's foot on his chest, saw that the old Uzumaki's eyes were now glowing gold that was similar to the golden chakra around him.
"You bastards laid a hand on this monster's family making them weep for three years!" Sadahiko replied in a deep, dark demonic voice. "Don't even think for a second that laws or gods will be able to protect you!"
The chunin as well as various other shinobi literally shit themselves upon hearing that declaration as well as his killing intent leaking out. Sadahiko then picked up the chunin and threw him violently into some other shinobi. The old Uzumaki was about to continue his trek when he found himself facing Hiruzen Sarutobi, the clan heads and a large detachment of ANBU. Behind them were more shinobi as well as a few civilians, including the civilian council. Despite this large number of strong shinobi, the group clearly showed signs of intimidation from the power Sadahiko was still leaking out.
Hiruzen decided to speak, and hoped he could calm this god-like man down. "Greetings Sadahiko-sama, its an-"
"Cut the crap Monkey-gaki" Sadahiko interrupted the Hokage. "You know why I'm here and you know that you brats don't stand a rat's ass against me." He finished the sentence he released some killing intent, making a lot of people very, very nervous. "Now I'll be merciful and give you five minutes to give me a reason for not pounding this damn village to the ground!"
Hiruzen swallowed deeply before he spoke, saying each word carefully. "I already know why you're here; because of how your great-grandson was treated." He cringed as Sadahiko released some more chakra. The output caused glass about three miles to shatter due to the pressure, along with nearby buildings to crack a little. "But I swear blaming the entire village for only what a few did is not something you would do nor would Kushina-chan or Naruto-kun appreciate you taking away lives for something that happened in the past." Hiruzen said hastily, doing his best to prevent less damage to be done to the village. He knew for a fact that being the third person called the God of Shinobi, not even he nor perhaps all of the ninjas of Konoha could stand a chance against an angry Sadahiko Uzumaki.
Sadahiko just stared at Hiruzen before responding. "You're full of BS Monkey boy!" He roared, sending some of the clan heads and the other shinobi back flying. "Despite saying that you did you're best for Naruto-kun, you allowed you're damn age to take over your duties as leader and honoring your successor's final wish! Do you have any idea how much Kushina-chan weeped for the past three years? Or how much Naruto-kun suffered because of your incompetence?" Sadahiko asked but kept going, not waiting for an answer. "Furthermore you are an idiot for literally announcing to the whole village of Naruto-kun's status! Don't you know a jinchuuriki's identity is supposed to be kept a secret? I mean how do you suppose Mito-neechan or Kushina-chan managed to live here without facing constant scorn from these idiots?"
Then he glared at the three elders and some of the civilians. "And you people are even bigger idiots; no you're even worse than idiots! Hell calling you guys bugs wouldn't be enough to title you guys as. It would be an insult to bugs everywhere! You three" He said looking at Koharu, Homaru and Danzo. "Keep thinking military like and stuff, that you don't think about a person's feelings! How the hell are you guys Tobirama's students if you can't even understand something like that." He roared unleashing a blast of chakra that sent buildings and people, noticeable the civilian council members, flying into the air and landing somewhere else in the village. Then he glared specifically at Danzo. "And don't think I haven't figure out what you wanted to do with my great-grandson mummy boy!" This comment called Danzo to narrow his eye at Sadahiko.
"And as for you lot" He said turning to the civilian councilmembers and the people they represent as well as shinobi. "What the hell is wrong with you?" He roared, causing some of the weak willed to faint from the killer intent, which included some jonins and ANBU since this was Sadahiko we were talking about. "You ninjas should have at least an idea of how sealing works. Furthermore you idiots can't see over your own grief that you're abusing an innocent child for something that he had no control over as well as the fact that he lost his father and nearly his mother on the night he was born!? And to top it all off some of you people have kids and yet you scorn, yell and sometimes beat a child about the same age!?"
After that ranting a lot of people had the decency to lower their heads in shame. As much as they wanted to deny it they knew that Sadahiko was saying the absolute truth. Sadahiko turned his attention back to Hiruzen, who looked like he aged a few years.
"I want to destroy this village or at least leave you lot so hurt it will take ten generations for you to recover." Sadahiko said calmly but still in a serious tone. "But for now and for the sake of Mito-chan, I'll let the guilt and shame you people are feeling be punishment enough for what you have done but!" He paused as the golden chakra began to appear once again. "If any of you ever, ever hurt my family, my friends or anyone I hold dear" He slammed his fist down into the ground. The result was a large crack coming from the spot towards an abandon building, which caused said building to explode. "I will bring my wrath upon you all."
Taking their gaping faces and silence as a confirmation Sadahiko prepared to take his leave. "Now if you excuse me I need to be heading home. I have a celebration to attend as well as a trial for that perverted student of your Hiruzen." And with that the most powerful man since the Rikudou Sennin took off into the air, leaving Konoha behind with buildings ruined and people in pain, both physically and emotionally.
And…cut! What do you think? I know I said that the rest of the Uzumaki clan and Jiraiya's trial would appear in this chapter, but I thought it would be better to focus on Sadahiko giving Konoha the middle finger to show how great his powers are. Anyway review and don't forget my challenges on my profile page!
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