Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or any other character from both the mangas/anime.
Heyheyhey! I bet you missed this story, didn't you? You see, I just finished Pokemon Mystery Dungeon Blu Team version, and that gave me inspiration! Wonderful game! Now, let's keep on rocking this pokeworld! Enjoy! But first… The results of the votations!
Ururu from Bleach comes in with a paper
"A-Ano… And the winner is…"
For Shikamaru…
SLAKOTH!
For Neji…
NATU!
For Lee…
MACHOP!
CONGRATULATIONS! AND CHEERS FOR EXTREMELY CUTE URURU-CHAN!
"… Don't worry. It's not a big thing."
"! But! Kage-sama!"
"I said: It's not. A big. Thing."
"… Yes, Kage-sama. But could I ask you why?"
"Yes. I'll explain the matter at the next reunion. But now…"
"…"
"Shouldn't we welcome our three guests?"
"!"
"!"
"!"
In the pocket, a sphere. In the sphere…
Chapter6: Escape and the mischievous Shroomish
Shikamaru has always been the calm and collective type, able to analyze and make the point of the situation even in the worst missions. Now, he was thinking about what had happened. First, they had been discovered by the man who was the head of the guys who were now following them trough his immense fortress. Then, the guy had launched high in the air a small purple ball, from which had appeared an enormous dragon-like creature who started breathing flames against them. Then, he, Lee and Neji escaped, and were now being followed by a mob of people in dark cloaks. But they were quickly distancing them. They were ninja, after all. So, when they turned an angle, Neji made sign to them to follow him inside a room, and they quickly closed the door. The mob passed by. Shikamaru fell on the ground, sighing.
"Tsk… What a pain in the ass…"
"Yes… But were are we?"
"?"
The three began to look around. They were in some sort of lab, in the dark. Tubes and strange electronic machines were beeping and they were the only source of lights. In the strange tubes, Neji noticed something strange. There was something into them. He activated his byakugan. It was some sort of cat like creature, with a golden medallion attached to his head. Under his eyes… Two strange half-moon shaped black marks. He deepened his analysis. The chakra coil of the creature. It was… Morphed. It was very strange, like bigger. And the flow was distorted, like he was under some Genjutsu.
"I think… This is a lab where they make experiments on these creatures."
"Like the ones into these cages, Neji?"
"?"
Neji turned around, and he saw Lee on his knees in front of three cages. Inside them, three other creatures like the one in the tube. He checked them with his Byakugan. These ones still had a normal chakra flow. So, they were still safe.
"These three still haven't received the treatment."
"Hey, look here."
Shikamaru was doing something with the computer. He found a map of the complex.
"Looks like there is a place, here, where they have vehicles. We'll just have to steal one of them and escape."
"… Can you find information on these strange creatures?"
"Already done. Look."
On the monitor appeared the images of the three creatures into the cages, with descriptions and other data.
"Pokemon type… What's a Pokemon?"
"Probably these creatures. And it seems that exist various kinds of them."
"Attacks… YOOOSH! SO THESE YOUTHFUL CREATURES ARE FIGHTERS!"
"Lee! SHUT THAT HOLE!"
"Sorry… But if we are to go away, we just can't leave these youthful creatures behind to be used as experiments!"
"Lee! They will only slow us down during the escape!"
"Don't worry! My youthful mind has already deviced a plan! Look!"
Lee pointed to a bunch of strange little balls, of red and white colour. To Neji… They looked like the fan that was the Uchiha clan's symbol. He smirked at the thought.
"The man who discovered us set that enormous dragon-like Pokemon from one of these sphere! I believe that is like this that they youthfully carry them around!"
"… For once, I agree with you, Lee. We should take these creatures with us."
"Not you too, Shikamaru…"
"Think about it, Neji. Lee is right. No creature deserves what they are going to undergo, from what I read on that computer. Otherwise, we might need their help. We don't know how strong can these Pokemon be, but there are ones, like that dragon-like one of before, that could seriously toast our sorry ass."
"… Tsk."
"Then, it's decided!"
With much enthusiasm, Lee took a Pokeball and destroyed the three cages, paying attention and trying to not injure the Pokemon inside. Then, he did a quick glance over the opened cages.
"YOSH! LOOK AT THIS ONE! HE'S SO FULL OF YOUTH THAT HE'S ALMOST SHINING!"
Lee grabbed a small Pokemon with a pair of very muscular arms. He then held out the Pokeball, and…
"Ehm… Shikamaru, I don't know how to use this thing."
"… Baka."
Neji and Shikamaru sweatdropped and sighed. Then, Shikamaru took a Pokeball as well and approached another cage, containing a bradip-like creature. He examined the little sphere and then he touched the small button. The sphere became as big as an orange.
"Uhm…"
Then, he let the sphere fall onto the Pokemon. When it touched him, the sphere opened in half and enveloped the Pokemon in red light. Then, the Pokemon got like absorbed by the light and into the sphere, which then went back into Shikamaru's hand.
"I think it's like this…"
"YOSH!"
Lee did the same with his Pokemon, leaving just Neji and the last cage. Neji snorted and approached the cage. In the cage was a very small bird-like Pokemon that, unlike the other two, was awake. He stared at Neji, and Neji stared back.
"I think the name of this Pokemon is… Natu."
"…"
"…"
"…"
"… Sorry but… I hate pets."
"…"
"… Nothing personal, really…"
"…"
"… Stop staring at me…"
"Neji, this Pokemon is very similar to you, I must say!"
"… What in the hell have you smoked, Lee?"
"Lee is right. You have the same glance. And besides, you wouldn't want to ignore the cry for help of a 'caged bird'?"
"Touche." "… Sigh…"
Neji took a Pokeball as well and threw it at Natu, who got enveloped by the red light and closed into the Pokeball, which then Neji caught. Pressing the button one more time, it became small again. He stuffed it into one of his pockets on his Jounin jacket, closing it carefully.
"Now… Could we go? Where is this hangar?"
"Right below us. So, we'll…"
"YOSH! UNDERSTOOD!"
"! LEE! NO!"
Lee punched the pavement, and the three of them fell into the hangar, while an alarm was sounding, loud, and red lights started to colour the walls. Neji finally exploded.
"YOU BAKA! WHAT ABOUT STEALTH!"
"Aww… Come one, Neji…"
"Hey. We should just go."
Shikamaru led them to one of the big trucks inside the hangar, just while a mob of cloaked men rushed in. He turned on the power. Then, he pushed the accelerator to the max while Neji and Lee still hadn't sit into the truck.
"Tsk…"
"SHIKAMARU! THAT'S VERY UNYOUTHFUL!"
"Shut up. The door is closed. Neji?"
"Hmph… Katon! Ryuuka no Jutsu!"
While the truck proceeded at full speed, Neji used his fire technique to melt the metal door. So, they were now free as forest birds. Neji sat and Lee did so as well. Only that… They were a bit narrow, inside the truck.
"Uhm… It's probably designed for two people only."
"Yosh! Look what I got here, youthful comrades!"
"?"
Lee held out a strange red device. Neji noticed a small inscription on it. Pokedex.
"It must be some tool for one who posses a Pokemon."
"Shikamaru-san! Let me take over the task to uncover everything I can about Pokemon from this youthful tool!"
"… Only if you stop saying youthful every five seconds, Lee…"
"Of course, you…"
"Leeee…"
"Sorry. Ok."
"Good."
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In the meanwhile, Naruto and his group kept on travelling during the night. They needed to find a Pokemon center to heal their Pokemon. And so, they arrived. There it was. Rustboro city. They reached it. Naruto was incredibly excited.
"Yeah! Let's go! First we heal the Pokemon, then I will challenge the Gym Leader and win my first badge!"
"Ehm… Naruto…"
"What?"
"To challenge a Gym you need three Pokemon. But you currently have just Poochyena and Mudkip."
"! NOOO! I FORGOT!"
"Eheheh… Smartie is screwed…"
"Shut up, you cretin!"
"WHAT?! REPEAT IT, IF YOU DARE!"
"Now, calm down, the both of you. Naruto, I'll carry Poochyena to the Pokemon center. You'll just go back into the forest with Mudkip and search for another Pokemon. Ok?"
"Ok! Great idea! See ya!"
And so, Naruto rushed towards the forest one more time, ready to catch his third Pokemon. James sighed and put Poochyena's Pokeball inside his pocket.
"He's always hyper…" "But it's a nice change from the life I had with the Team Rocket…"
"Yeah! He's loud, obnoxious, annoying, idiotic…"
"And incredibly cute."
"Yeah, that to… HEY! DON'T MAKE ME SAY THINGS I DON'T THINK!"
"Eheheh… Sorry. Should we go?"
"…" "Well, you don't see many blonde guys, nowadays… But till he doesn't correct his character he's not boyfriend material for anyone."
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In the meanwhile, Naruto was looking around searching for a Pokemon along with Mudkip. He couldn't believe he forgot to capture one. Even Karen advised him about that. Yeah, that damn annoying pest…
"Who does she believe to be, after all?! She's always like 'I'm always right, you're just a loser! Blah Blah Blah!' God! So annoying!"
"Mud! Mudkip!"
"? What did you… Yeah! A Pokemon!"
In front of Naruto, in a clearing, was standing a strange plant-like Pokemon, yellow and green coloured. Naruto got out his Pokedex.
"SHROOMISH live in damp soil in the dark depths of forests. They are often found keeping still under fallen leaves. This POKEMON feeds on compost that is made up of fallen rotted leaves."
"Good! Come one, Mudkip! We'll attack him by surprise! At the count of three!"
"Mud!"
"One…"
The Shroomish was looking around. Naruto and Mudkip lowered themselves.
"Two…"
"Muuud…"
Naruto was ready to jump and Mudkip was ready to tackle Shroomish.
"Thr…"
The Pokenav rang. Naruto jumped… But in surprise. The Shroomish heard the noise and turned towards Naruto, who answered to the phone in a hurry.
"H-HELLO!"
"Naruto! I'm Professor Oak. I've heard that you met with Ash. Could you please tell me what happened?"
"Please, prof, later! You've already made me… What?"
The Shroomish didn't escape. Instead, he had approached Naruto. Naruto and Mudkip stared at him dumbfounded. Suddenly, Shroomish released spores. But they were not paralyzing spores nor sleeping spores… They were the most stinking spores Naruto had ever smelled. He jumped out of the way quickly covering his nose, but Mudkip wasn't so quick, and he fell to the ground with swirls in his eyes.
"Mudkip! What the hell…"
"Uhm… Strange. Usually, Shroomish don't product spores this stinking… This must be a particular one. If I was you, I'd capture him, Naruto."
"… Of course! Mudkip! Water… Mudkip?"
Mudkip was still unconscious, Naruto remembered. The Shroomish just laughed, and a vein bulged on Naruto's forehead. He took out Mudkip's Pokeball and made him enter it one more time.
"Professor… I'll call you later… RIGHT NOW I HAVE A SHROOMISH TO KILL!"
Naruto rushed after the Shroomish and tried to catch him, but the Pokemon just jumped out of the way, sticking his tongue out to Naruto. The blonde then used his signature move, and now there were ten Naruto trying to catch the little grass Pokemon.
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In the meanwhile, the Naruto's rescue team had arrived in a Pokemon center in the middle of nowhere. The nurse Joy told them that they were in the mountains near a city named Longvalley. They sooo needed a map. They managed to acquire a bit of information. Trainers were allowed to rest and eat in Pokemon centers for free. Now, they were in their room, making up a plan for the immediate future.
"So… What now?"
"Well… Now we're here. So… We should began searching for Naruto-san, right?"
"Yes… But starting from where?"
"Uhm… Well, let's analyze the situation. Naruto isn't stupid. He's now probably trying to understand how in the hell he appeared in this world. So, he must find a way to obtain informations."
"Right… And from what Lee told us about this world, the most respected and powerful people of this world are powerful Pokemon trainers. So, he's probably trying to become a Pokemon master…"
"…"
"…"
"… Ok. Knowing Naruto, he's probably trying to be the champion of the Hoen league."
"Yeah."
"So… What should we do?"
"Well… Miss Joey gave us a list of the order of the cities and Gyms one trainer should visit as a beginner, so… We will just travel till we meet Naruto. For now, it's best course of action."
"Yeah… However, before departing, I suggest we stay here a couple of days. We should learn how to fight alongside our Pokemon."
"… I think we…"
"No. We will not be enough. I remember you about that dragon… Well, from what I can tell from his shape and the Pokedex, it was a Pokemon named Salemence. The point is: we are not enough powerful to defeat some kinds of Pokemon. Face it, Neji."
"…"
"We need to become trainers as well."
"YOSH! THEN, WE'LL BEGIN TRAINING IMMEDIATELY! COME OUT, MY YOUTHFUL MACHOP!"
Lee launched his Pokeball, and from it exited the said Pokemon, who looked around, surprised to not being in a cage anymore. Suddenly, he found himself in front of Lee's face.
"Hello, my youthful new partner! Ready to train?"
"Machop?"
"Yeah, I know! Your spirit and youthfulness almost got crushed by being into that dark and gloomy place… BUT DON'T WORRY! FROM NOW ON, WE'LL FIGHT SIDE BY SIDE AND WE'LL SPREAD OUR LIGHT LIKE THE MOST POWERFUL AND YOUTHFUL OF ALL THE POKEMON-TRAINERS!"
Neji and Shikamaru sweatdropped while Lee was welcoming his Machop to his strangeness, with sunset and waves behind them. Shikamaru sighed and launched his Pokeball as well. Slakoth came out of it, scratching his head and looking around lazily. Suddenly, both him and Shikamaru yawned at the same time. They both noticed the thing, and they both smirked.
"Hey… Do you like cloud-gazing?"
"Slakoth…"
"…" "Idiots…"
Neji let his Pokeball fall to the ground, and Natu was newly in sight. The pokemon and the trainer started another staring contest, Natu simply staying there, Neji with his arms crossed.
"…"
"…"
"…"
"…"
"…"
"…"
Suddenly, Natu began to flutter his little wings very quickly, and slowly, he hovered all the way to Neji's head, and he landed on top of that. Then he scratched his beak a little, and then stood immobile one more time, staring into the same direction as Neji. Lee was restraining his laughter, while Shikamaru chuckled.
"Ihihih… It seems that Natu likes you very much, Neji. You're very alike, as I said."
"… Probably."
"… Natu."
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"AAAARGH!"
"Shroom!"
And the last Naruto clone disappeared. Naruto stumbled into this as well, making it disappear. The Pokemon had managed to jump and dodge each one of the attacks Naruto had tried on him. The blonde shinobi was now panting.
"Anf… Anf… DAMN YOU!"
"Shroom, Shroom, Shroom!"
"AAARGH! STOP LAUGHING!" "DAMN IT! I have to capture him, but… If I use ninja techniques, I might kill him… I have to use something that makes him unconscious without injuring him, otherwise he will hate him for the life-being… ! YES! I GOT IT! I hope it works, though…" "Henge no Jutsu!"
"Shroom?"
Suddenly, Naruto got enveloped by a cloud of white smoke. When he got out, he was transformed into… A female Shroomish. With enormous eyelashes, purple lipsticks and a red bra. Shroomish bulged his eyes out at the sight, and when Naruto turned around and raised himself on the point of his feet, showing what was under his Shroomish gown-like thing… Shroomish ended like Iruka, Ebisu and the third Hokage before him. Losing enormous amounts of blood and unconscious on the ground.
"Ah-ah! Got ya!"
Naruto morphed back and launched the Pokeball, capturing him without effort. He then raised it in the air and screamed…
"Victory!"
To be continued…
In the next chapter…
Naruto begins his first gym battle, while James meets an old acquaintance and he's forced to make a hard decision. Neji, Shikamaru and Lee begin their travel, and in the meanwhile they hear about a nice legend that could be very useful to them… Stay tuned!