Now it's been a while since I watched Naruto, so I'm not really entirely sure how the Anbu squads are set up, I am just going to assume they are set up like Genin teams, a group of three with a squad leader, if anyone knows whether this is wrong or not please let me know via pc. On an unrelated note… Wow, this story became much more successful much more quickly then I was prepared for... I thank you all for the support you've given me, you are amazing fans and I hope the progress continues for a long time.
The village was set onto high alert. Whoever wasn't searching for the young Uzumaki was told to stay in-doors. The ninja were going to great lengths to find him as they searched high and low, even the Anbu were out looking. However, nobody had nearly been searching as much as the Uzumaki's enraged guardian.
Zash Tsukuru only saw red as he dashed throughout the streets of konoha. He had been searching for 5 hours without rest, looking desperately for his ward. "NARUTO! NARUTO!" He'd yell loudly, panic clear in his eyes. He suddenly flinched as he felt a hand on his left shoulder. He quickly turned around only to sigh in relief, it was only Yugao.
"Calm down Zash. I'm as scared for Naruto-Kun as you are... But panicking won't solve anything and you know it" She'd state, calming Zash down as he sighed, running a hand through his hair as he calmed down. He hadn't notice how tired he was until now. "Your right, I just wished that I at least how a clue to where I was running to-" They were interrupted by laughing in the alleyway; five ninjas clearly well past their limit in drinks were talking amongst each other.
It was not that fact alone however, that caught the two Shinobi's attention. It was what they said, that sent Zash past the point of no return. "I can't believe how easy it was to ambush the Hokage's assistant. We actually caught the Uzumaki brat!" Zash had needed about 3 seconds to process what had just happened, and why.
On the 1st second, he comprehended that now he had a lead on who had kidnapped his rain drop.
On the 2nd second, he was disgusted that fully trained ninja were involved in the kidnapping of a 5 year old child.
On the 3rd second, he thought of every way he could make these monsters suffer...
"It was too easy! It's a good thing that his guardian was gone. Can you imagine if he was there?" The ninja laughed, they had managed to knock out the Hokage's assistant and kidnap Naruto Uzumaki for their employers. Whatever they did from there with the boy was none of the Ninja's concern. "Yea, Zash would probabl-" He'd freeze mid-sentence, confusing his companions until they froze as well.
The killer intent was… Soul crushing, a cold rush of air filling the alley as they lost control of their breath. Their blood running cold as they slowly turned to the alleyway's opening. Zash stood there as a silhouette, a creepy smile on his face as he summoned his katanas, still covered in dried blood as he chuckled calmly. "Oh no please, by all means... Please. Give me some ideas..."
The next 10 minutes were filled with screams. The entire village freezing as they heard the bone chills screams of agony and pain from the 5 Chunin. It became obvious to Yugao as she watched just how violent Zash became when Naruto was at stake. "Wait... What are you doing with that for..! No, no please don-AAAAAH" The ninja's masculine voice became a shrill and feminine screech as Yugao winced. This is why; you do not mess with Naruto Uzumaki.
"ZASH NI-SA-" His voice was cut off as they put a gag over his mouth, muffling his screams as the poor boy thrashed around, scared for his life. The room housing the kidnapped Jinchuuriki was a large dark room, only lit by a single fading light bulb. Three men stood in front of Naruto, the headbands signaling they were indeed ninja, Jonin by the looks of it. In the center of a room sat a small table, two men sitting at opposite ends as they discussed what to do with their captive.
"Did Kiri reply on their offer for a jinchuuriki..?" The apparent ring leader asked, ignoring the screaming and thrashing child in the corner as he stroked his snow white beard. "Yea, check out their offer." His partner said, handing the message to his partner in crime, his eyes widened from shock. "QUIET BRAT WE'RE DOING BUSINESS!" One of the Jonin shouted, kicking Naruto in the stomach, turning his muffled screams into a whimper. "This better be worth it you two... You know that new guy is looking for this demon brat." Said the Jonin, the civilians rolling their eyes. "Please, you're Jonin and there are 3 of you. What could happen?" He'd chuckle along with his partner, convinced they were safe... Oh how wrong they were.
The door flew across the floor, eyes of hate and anger piercing everyone except the young boy, who only looked up in surprise and relief. "Who wants to die first...?" Zash stated, staring at the group of ninja hatefully. The tension in the room was thick, so much so one could cut it with a knife. "WHAT ARE YOU FOOLS WAITING FOR! KILL HIM!"
The first Jonin ran forward, a kunai in hand as Zash blocked with his sword. The Jonin would grab several senbon from his pocket using his free hand, jumping back before throwing them at Zash. He'd run to the side before reappearing behind the Jonin, grabbing him by the neck before twisting his neck backwards, breaking the Jonin's neck. In a fit of rage, he'd j*** the head up, ripping it clean off the body. The Jonin were in total shock, so much so they failed to notice Zash reappear behind them. The second Jonin turned around only for Zash to slash his midsection, leaving a silence that filled the room.
The ninja's eyes became lifeless by the second as he fell to the ground, or at least, half of him. His upper body fell backwards, leaving his legs to stand on their own before following shortly. The final Jonin turned to Zash, raising his swords as he glared at him, enraged at the deaths of his partners. "I'm going to kill you right in front of your little brat you filth!"
The two Ninja's blades clashed violently, sparks flying as the Jonin's screams of rage filled the room. Meanwhile, a much calmer, yet still enraged Zash only returned the blows before slashing himself, both men attacking violently. Zash Shunshined to the Jonin's side as his opponent slashed forward. If Zash hadn't jumped back, he would have been missing the upper half of his skull. "Tch" Zash simply grunted at the rather deep cut, which appeared Just above his left eye, the blood causing him to close it, leaving his vision handicapped.
He'd toss his sword to the side only for his opponent to do the same. Both men sending punches towards the others face, only for them both to land and send each other flying in the opposite direction. Both slid across the ground growling as Zash panted, holding his arm as he looked towards his opponent. So far his condition was rather bad, deep cuts along his waist and face, not to mention a severed deep gash along his sword arm. Zash however, was doing no better, only able to use one eye while various cuts littered his entire body.
However, there was a sight that drove Zash over the limit. Naruto, injured and bruised, watching him with worry and fear. Zash growled violently as a fire burned in his eyes, his opponent starting to stand up as Zash went through several hand seals. "Yin release... SWORD OF THE LIGHTNING GOD!" Zash got off the ground running, a lightning bolt shaped sword appearing in his hands as he charged at his opponent. His opponent ran forward as well, grabbing his sword before raising it, ready to kill as both men approached, thrusting their blades forward.
A silence filled the room for the longest time. Zash had successfully stabbed the Jonin in the chest, the look of defiance etched onto his opponents face as he fell, the life fading from his eyes. That is not what horrified Naruto however. What horrified him… Was the sword impaled into Zash's stomach and exiting his back. "... Well then..." Were the only words to escape Zash's lips as he fell to his knees.
Naruto's muffled scream echoed throughout the room seeing Zash impaled in the stomach. Zash doubled over in pain, he had secured Naruto safely, that much he could confirm. Though, it did not help that he was bleeding to death. He'd cut his young ward free before smiling weakly, only to pass out from blood loss. Naruto stood there, horrified at sight of his guardian dying. Before he could react however, one of the civilians had approached the body. "You MORON! DO YOU HAVE ANY IDEA WHAT YOU'VE DONE TO OUR PROFITS? THOSE NINJA COST A FORTUNE, AND YOU JUST WALTZ IN AND RUINED OUR PLANS!" The Civilian yelled as he slammed his foot against Zash's back as he lay there, not moving whatsoever.
"DONT JUST LAY THERE YOU FREAK LOVER! DO US A FAVOR AND DIE!" He'd yell before grabbing the Jonin's sword from earlier, raising it as he prepared to decapitate Zash. So many emotions ran through the 5 year olds mind, but seeing the sword raised to kill the man who took him in, treated him like the child he was, who cared for him, allowed him to settle on one emotion, rage. He'd grab a kunai from earlier before running at the man at a surprising speed, screeching before thrusting the kunai into the man's heart. The civilian looked down in shock, looking to see an enraged Naruto as he muttered softly... "M...Monster..." And with that, the man fell backwards, dead.
The door once again slammed open, Neko running in with several Anbu only to be surprised by the sight, two other Anbu ran to capture the remaining civilian while Neko recognized the body next to Naruto as Zash. She gasped in surprise before running to him in worry and fear. "Zash-sama, wake up! You can't die, Naruto-kun needs you!" She'd yell in desperation, taking a blood pill before popping it into his mouth, hearing a gulp which calmed her nerves. "N...Neko-chan... Is it too late to postpone?"
Though nobody could see under the mask, shock was evident. She turned to Zash to see him smiling lightly; he would live, but still needed medical attention. She chuckled gently; putting him over her shoulder as Naruto smiled brightly, Zash would be ok. "Come on then, Zash-kun... Let's get you to the hospital" And with that, she and Naruto headed off to get Zash to the hospital.