The Path to Hokage
Chapter 7: The New Senko
Orochimaru's Lair: Somewhere in the Hidden Sound Village
Orochimaru screamed as his arms started to burn again.
"Are you ok, Orochimaru-sama?" The servant asked as Orochimaru screamed. Orochimaru open his mouth and the Kusanagi popped out and slice the servant in the chest, killing him immediately. The door open and Kabuto walked in.
"I just got back and already I have to clean up." Kabuto stated.
"Curse Sarutobi-sensei. Using Shiki Fujin on me. I should rise him from the grave and kill him once again."
"I know, but you did well. You killed two of the five kages. One them being praised the Professor… the strongest of the Five Kage's." Kabuto replied smiling.
"Don't… don't make it sound like you are consoling me… or else I'll kill you." Orochimaru warned. Kabuto remain silent for a moment.
"That was not my intention. Although we failed to destroy Konohagakure… but the other part of the plan, the other part of the plan, Uchiha Sasuke was successfully afflicted with your kubiwa and we now have a leash on him." Kabuto replied. Orochimaru chuckled at that.
"However… in exchanged for my arms and all the jutsu I learned I now have Uchiha Sasuke. If we could get Uchiha Itachi to join us, there wouldn't be any problems, but… this is an impossible dream to wish for… because he is stronger than me…. That is why… I left that organization." Orochimaru replied looking at his old hand with the Akatsuki ring on it.
"I think its time to seek an old friend. Did you find her?" Orochimaru asked.
"Yes… she is in Tanzaku." Kabuto replied.
"Then lets go… only she… can help me now."
"What is this city?" Naruto asked as they group stopped.
"It seems like a festival is going on. Naruto, go have some fun." Jiraiya replied.
"What?" Naruto asked.
"You're still a kid… you should enjoy yourself. ANBU… take off your uniforms and wear the original Konoha uniforms." Jiraiya replied.
The ANBU did and put away their uniform and put on their outfits.
"Listen up, have fun… Tsunade might have past in a town like this. I'll go and check with the local bars and gambling joints. The rest of you scan the city… and enjoy yourself." Jiraiya replied.
The ninja's nodded.
'Have fun he says… maybe he is right… I have been working myself to much lately… perhaps this is what I need.'
Naruto ran to the market place and open his wallet. Naruto looked behind him to see Yugao not too far behind.
"What are you doing?" Naruto asked.
"Someone has to watch over you." Yugao stated.
Naruto smiled and moved forward. Yugao took this as a sign of approval and walked forward.
Naruto bought some food and shared it with Yugao who was smiling and having a good time.
Both of them bought merchants and prizes while playing games together. Naruto for once, forgot he was a shinobi and was relaxing with Yugao; who was acting something like a sister to him.
"Let's go meet with everyone else." Yugao suggested as half the day already pass by. Naruto nodded and pick up the stuff and walked towards the gathering point. Naruto however stopped halfway when they heard Jiraiya laughing.
"Ero-Sennin…" Naruto replied as he walked in on the bar-strip club.
Jiraiya looked up to see Yugao and Naruto standing at the door.
"I thought you were going to collect information." Yugao asked.
"He is nothing but a pervert. I doubt he got any information at all." Naruto replied.
Naruto leaped forward aiming to kill Jiraiya but Jiraiya easily pushed him away from him. Naruto landed into someone before he got up and charged again.
Jiraiya realized Naruto was serious and quickly grabbed a binding seal paper and place it on Naruto. Naruto stopped moving when he realized he couldn't move anymore. Jiraiya let out a sigh of relief.
"Oh, you idiots spilled all over Aniki's new suit. Pay up $100,000 dollars right now."
Everyone turn to look at a pair of thugs standing in the door way.
"Something like that cost $100,000?" Yugao asked with her eyes narrowed in disbelief.
"Yugao can you remove this seal." Naruto asked. Yugao did as instructed and he moved freely. "Thank you, now I can test my new technique out that I've been creating since the Chuunin Exams." Naruto stated. He removed his sword but didn't unsheathe it.
"Oh, do you know who fuck your messing with? Gantetsu is a dangerous former iwa chuunin known as the Densetsu no Annin. You'll be dead before you lift a finger." The guy said.
"Legendary what…?" Naruto asked.
"Brat are you looking to get hurt."
"You are really dumb aren't you? I'm a Chuunin from Konoha. The woman next to me is a high ranking Jounin. But seeing how Iwa and Konoha are enemies… let's loose for old time sakes." Naruto replied. Gantetsu looked nervous before he charged forward. He hit Naruto when Yugao looked in shock to see his kunai hit Naruto… however no blood fell.
"Damn… that technique is still incomplete." Naruto replied behind Gatetsu. Naruto slammed the rasengan into Gatetsu back. Gatetsu screamed as he was blown into the other side of the market.
"Gatetsu?!" The other man shouted. He pulled out a kunai and held it as his arm length. Everyone could see he was shaking and was scared.
Before anyone could do anything. Two Konoha Jounin's jumped down.
"Don't move." The replied.
"You guys are late. We found out Jiraiya-sama wasted our money on some hookers." Yugao replied in disgust.
"What?" They shouted.
"What should we do with him? Causing trouble in the market?" They asked.
"Kick them out. Despite the treaty Iwa or former Iwa ninja's should know better than to cause trouble in Fire Country." Naruto replied.
"Why would they listen to a Chuunin like you? They are Jounin's." The man asked.
"Because despite my rank… I am very smart… consider to be a prodigy by my teachers. I'm also the son of the Yondaime Hokage." Naruto answered. The man eyes open wide.
"So, the technique you used… you're learning… your father Hirashin no jutsu?" The man asked.
"No… I already know how to use that jutsu. Though I don't because I don't want same name as my father. I'm working on a technique…. that will surpass the Hirashin." Naruto answered.
"Naruto… don't go saying things like that… the fact you're now the Konoha no Senko doesn't mean you should spread it around." Jiraiya replied as he got up.
"Anyways…I did get a clue to our mission… let's go." Jiraiya answered.
Gatetsu was trying to get up but he fell back down.
"Perhaps you should lay down for a while. That jutsu is an A-Rank that causing sever internal damage." Jiraiya replied to the man.
"You're the legendary Sannin…" He replied. He reaches in his pocket and pulled out his wallet that was loaded with cash.
"Here, this should cover everything." He replied as Jiraiya took the wallet. He handed some to the guy who was looking at his stand in ruins.
"Here you go… this should cover you're loses… plus you might get some new things too." Jiraiya replied. The Konoha team left while the Iwa Chuunin's were limping away with their pride destroyed.
"What clue did you find?" Naruto asked after a moment of silence and the group was on the road again.
"Tsunade did indeed pass through, however she is heading south. If we are lucky… we can catch up with her in the next town." Jiraiya replied.
"So why were you in a strip club?" Naruto asked in annoyance.
"Hey… we all need to relax." Jiraiya shout back.
The group walked in silence. However, Yugao looked back at Naruto, in awe of his jutsu. She couldn't believe he could used a jutsu to move faster than anything she has every seen. According to him… he wasn't finish with it and wanted to test how far he got with it. Yugao shuttered at the thought of that jutsu. If what he said was true… he would become greater than the Yondaime Hokage.
It took them a full day to reach the next city. By the time they got there night had fallen. Naruto was trying to learn about the ANBU and their fighting styles. However, they couldn't reveal any of their styles as were under the direct command of the Hokage.
Jiraiya walked into the bar and the team followed. However they block the entrance when Jiraiya didn't move.
"Tsunade!" Jiraiya shouted.
"Jiraiya? What… how come you're here?" Tsunade shouted from the back of the room.
"Man oh man… who would have that I would run into you so soon." Jiraiya replied. The woman next to Tsunade however… eyed the company Jiraiya was with.
'Those are… Konoha ANBU under the command of Hatake Kaksahi. If they are here… are they trying to bring Tsunade-sama back?'
The blond boy walked up and sat next to Jiraiya while the team took the table next to them. Shizune eyed the blond boy for a quick moment. He didn't look like it, but she could tell he was no push over.
"What a day… seeing old acquaintances everywhere." Tsunade replied as she poured herself and Jiraiya sake.
"Orochimaru?" Jiraiya replied before he drank his sake. Tsunade gave Shizune a look before she nodded in agreement.
"What did he want?" Jiraiya asked.
"Nothing, he just said hello for old time sakes." Tsunade answered. Her eyes open wide when a kunai plunge itself into the wall nearly piercing through her head.
"Naruto!" Jiraiya replied.
"If you are going to believe that load of bullshit then I might as well take her head as an accomplice." Naruto warned. He gripped his sword and his eyes showed he was serious. Shizune didn't like how he looked at Tsunade, in fact, everything about the blond ninja in front of them screamed cute but dangerous.
"Kid… you got a lot of guts…" Tsuande replied.
"I know you better than you think." Naruto replied as he began to unsheathe his sword.
"Funny talk coming from a Genin…"
"Chuunin…" Jiraiya replied. Tsunade and Shizune looked at him.
"Uzumaki Naruto has made quiet a name for himself… from the deadlast and weak shinobi… to the greatest prodigy, genius and best strategist in Konoha since the Fourth Hokage. Some Jounin's are even talking about promoting him to Jounin right away." Jiraiya replied.
"He still is a gaki…" Tsunade replied.
"Who is powerful as a Jounin. Tsunade… he is a well balance fighter… underestimating him would be dangerous." Jiraiya warned.
'Because of the gift the Kyuubi no Yoko gave Naruto, he was able to master everything I taught him in a month. While he still has much to learn… there is no doubt he has no limits to learning and master ninjutsu. His genjutsu skills are improving greatly.'
Tsunade however, didn't believe Jiraiya. However she focuses her attention back on Jiraiya and brought out a deck of cards.
"So what brings you here Jiraiya?" Tsunade asked dealing the cards.
"I'll get right to the point. Tsunade… the village as asked you become the Godaime Hokage." Jiraiya asked and Tsunade froze at his words. Shizune looked shock before she turns to looking worry.
"I refuse." Tsunade answered and she place her entire hand down and picked up a new set of hands. Jiraiya smirked as he looked at her… he pulled three cards and grabbed three new ones.
"I remember that line. You used that line every time I asked you out." Jiraiya replied. He looked at his hand and tried to suppress a grin. He had kings over aces, a full house. Tsunade looked at her hand and notice she had a king and ace of hearts. Tsunade kept going to find the jack of hearts. Another card revealed the queen of hearts. She pulled the last card to find the four of clubs. Tsunade threw her cards on the table.
"The title of Hokage is for trash only." Tsunade replied.
Immediately all the ANBU and Jiraiya had to restrain Naruto from leaping at her. Tsunade stood shock at the blond attitude.
"Naruto, keep you cool." Jiraiya replied.
"I'm taking her head. She is obviously working with Orochimaru." Naruto snarled as he tried to break free. The ANBU and Jiraiya however made sure he couldn't move.
Tsunade smirked at the blonde before she turned to Jiraiya.
"What happen to Sarutobi-sensei?"
"Orochimaru killed him when he invaded Konoha. However we know Orochimaru is severely wounded. Naruto does hold a point… right now there are only three kages. Orochimaru killed two Kages and an emergency meeting is going to be begin for the five kage. Every ninja will be hunting Orochimaru now. Tsunade…"
"I don't care… all the Hokage's die in battle. Even the Fourth died so young… Sarutobi-sensei died like a coward." Tsunade replied.
A burst of chakra made her stopped her remarks as Naruto was doing all he can to kill her. The ANBU she could tell were trying very hard but were unable to contain him for long.
"Kid… you got a problem." Tsunade smirked.
"Yea, I don't like traitors to Konoha." Naruto snarled.
Shizune was getting worried. The blond was getting really worked up and he looked like he wanted to fight. In fact, Jiraiya warned Tsunade that underestimating the blond chuunin would be her death but Tsunade-sama wasn't taking Jiraiya-sama seriously.
"Kid… let's take this outside."
"Tsunade/-sama" Everyone shouted.
The moved outside and Naruto across from Tsunade. But Jiraiya took them to the outskirts of town claiming it would safer for the town's people.
'I better calm down… I'm getting too worked up and she is going to use that to her advantage.'
Tsunade stood calmly smirking that the blond. She lifted up one finger.
"A time limit?" Jiraiya asked.
"No, one finger… one finger is all I need to face you gaki." Tsunade replied.
"I believe Ero-Sennin warned you… don't underestimate you. And to think I looked up to you as a great medical ninja. I guess I will find another teacher that will help me surpass you." Naruto stated.
Shizune and the ANBU stood shock to hear he was aiming to be a medical shinobi as well but shook it off when Naruto drew his sword.
'Direct attacks won't work… I have no choice. I have to use the Shinkirou no Jutsu.'
Naruto charged forward heading straight for Tsunade.
"Attack me head on? Are you an idiot?" Tsunade replied as she flicks Naruto in the head. To her surprise, he vanished from sight. Tsunade open her eyes when she sense he was behind her and dodge at the last second. She let out a breath of relief. His sword was aiming for her head and she would have been killed.
"It's still incomplete. Oh well… it proves it works well even against a so called Sannin." Naruto stated.
'If Tsunade doesn't start taking this seriously, she is going to die. Naruto is loyal to the idea's of Konoha… Tsuande crush that and declared him her enemy. Naruto isn't fighting to wound, but to kill.'
Tsunade took a stance but Naruto already vanished.
'What is this jutsu?'
Tsunade again barely dodge the sword strike and tried to hit Naruto with his fist but he already faded from view. Naruto reappeared beside her and struck her with Kenpo three times. Tsunade launch a kicked, but again Naruto faded from view.
"You fight with mirage's don't you kid." Tsunade replied as Naruto reappeared on the other side.
"That's good… though I expected you to figure it out earlier. This is a jutsu I'm creating to surpass my fathers Hirashin no jutsu. The Shinkirou no Jutsu. Though it's still incomplete… I'm close to completing it." Naruto stated.
Tsunade narrowed her eyes. To fight against a jutsu that would be paired with the Hirashin was suicide. She needed to go all out if she wanted to defeat him.
Naruto reappeared behind her, aiming to kill. Jiraiya however, seeing the danger… immediately blocked the blow. Saving Tsunade's life.
"Naruto, don't let your emotions get the better of you. From what I can tell, Orochimaru must want Tsunade's medical abilities to heal his wounds Sarutobi-sensei gave him. I also take it… you haven't decided." Jiraiya replied calmly. Tsunade looked at Naruto to Jiraiya.
"Jiraiya… are you teaching him things he can't learn?" Tsunade asked.
Naruto charged forward… however Tsunade's eyes open wide when she recognizes the Rasengan in his hand.
Tsuande slams her fist into the ground causing Naruto to stumbles and slams the Rasengan into the ground.
"Jiraiya…" Tsunade growled.
"That technique is his right to learn. One could say it's his heritage and right to learn. His father did leave him jutsu's for Naruto to learn only." Jiraiya answered.
"Hey kid… I'll make you a deal. I bet you can't master that jutsu in a week's time."
"What's the catch? What happens if I lose?"
"You must give up begin a shinobi." Tsuande answered.
"Why would I do that?" Naruto answered.
"Because if you win… I'll give you this?" Tsunade replied pointing to her necklace.
"Why would I want that piece of crap?" Naruto asked.
Naruto's Mindscape
"Piece of crap you say… you fool… that necklace could help you control my power." Kyuubi growled. Kyuubi was force to as Amaterasu was standing and was again blackmailing her.
"What?" Naruto asked.
"That necklace belongs to the Shodaime Hokage… it is said he was able to control bijuu with that necklace alone though his brother. If you have that necklace in your possession… you can control my power without fearing of me taking over." Amaterasu smiled dangerously at the Kyuubi.
Real World
"You idiot… that necklace is the heirloom of the First Hokage. It can buy you three full mountains and a lot of land." Jiraiya shouted.
"I know… I didn't recognize it at first." Naruto answered as he lied quickly. Jiraiya sigh and turns to Tsunade.
"You and I are going to talk." Jiraiya answered as he walked away. Tsunade followed Jiraiya leaving Shizune.
'Tsunade-sama… is you going to take Orochimaru's proposal?'
Flashback
Shizune was enjoying the sight of the castle… enjoying her time at the sight.
"Shizune we're leaving." Tsunade replied.
"But Tsunade-sama…" Shizune replied. Tsunade didn't listen to it.
'I got a bad feeling about this place.'
Tsuande took three steps from Shizune when the castle started to fall down and a huge three headed snake appeared.
"Tsunde… I've found you." Orochimaru declared as he and the four eyed boy jumped down.
"You're Orochimaru." Shizune stated. She took a stance but Tsunade put her hand up to stop her.
"It's been a while, Orochimaru. What do you want Orochimaru? You didn't come here just to say hi." Tsunade replied.
"I've looked all over for you." Orochimaru replied.
"What have you got with me now? Better not be trying to waste my time talking about old days…."
"I have a little favor to ask from you." Orochimaru stated. His arm was twitching slightly and Orochimaru slightly let his face turn into pain. But he quickly recovered.
'…Erratic heartbeat, his face looks pale and feverish. Must of have had a long period of exhaustion. … and that arm.'
"Tsunade-sama, I assume you've figured out already." Kabuto replied.
"You two can go find someone else. I've already quit being a medical ninja. We can't do that. You see, this wound… no one else can cure it. But you Tsunade-sama, one of the three legendary Sannin and a medical specialist, you alone can cure it." Kabuto answered.
Tsunade studied the arm again more carefully. 'Is it some secret seal or a curse?'
"… That wound on your arm isn't an ordinary wound. What have you've done to it?" Tsunade asked.
Orochimaru chuckled a bit before he answered. "Nothing… just a little memento from when I killed the Sandaime Hokage." Orochimaru answred as Tsunade and Shizune looked at Orochimaru in shock.
"You really….are…"
"Heh… don't make a scary face like that. Something with form is destined to crumbled. Same goes for people. You too, know of this… since…. You've lost the two of your most beloved." Much to Tsunade fury. Orochimaru chuckled when he realized he had Tsuande where he wanted her.
'She lost two people she loved the most? … … … …ah… Orochimaru-sama… you are very cruel.'
After a few moments of silence Orochimaru spoke again. "Those were certainly horrible ways to die…" Orochimaru stated. Shizune had enough and moved her arm sleeve up to reveal a needle launcher. Kabuto immediately notice and jumped in front of Orochimaru just as Shizune fired the needles. Kabuto deflected the needles but quickly grabbed the last needle as it nearly pierces him.
'These… needles are poisoned.'
"Calm down Shizune." Tsunade replied.
'That girl… she's good.'
"Hmph… Orochimaru… you haven't changed one bit. You know how I am don't you. Don't kid around with me." Tsunade said with a smile on her face. Her fist hit the wall crushing it immediately. "Don't mess with me, or I'll kill you." Tsunade warned. Her joyful face vanished and was replace but the looked of a killer.
Kabuto took a step back when he realized the danger of the female member of the legendary Sannin.
"We're not here to fight… we came to negotiate." Kabuto replied.
"I said it once… get out of my sight."
"You're the only one who can cure Orochimaru-sama's arms. We're not saying it'll be a one way bargain. Let's make a deal?"
"I'll count to five… get out then… or else." Tsunade replied as she gave her finally warning.
"Please calm down (5) … it won't be a bad barga (4) in." (Just had Barag and in together to understand it)
"Three…. Two….. one…." Tsuande replied as she got ready to charged forward.
"I can revive your brother and the man you loved with the forbidden jutsu I have developed." Orochimaru stated before Tsunade could attack. Tsunade stopped dead in her tracks and Shizune looked at Orochimaru in shocked.
"You haven't killed us yet… does this mean we have a deal?" Orochimaru asked. Tsunade didn't answer.
"Don't you want to meet them again Tsunade?"
Tsunade didn't answer as he remembered her brother and Dan.
"If I cure your arms… what are you planning on doing?"
"I hate to lie to you…. So, I guess I'll let you in on the truth…"
'I'm getting what I want…'
"…I'm going to obliterate Konoha for one last time."
"What? Destroy Konoha? Our home?" Shizune shouted.
"And your answer is?" Kabuto asked.
"Tsunade-sama?" Shizune shouted. Clearly going against the deal. Tsunade was lost in though with her brother and her lover.
"You can't!! Don't listen to the offers of these liars. Your brother and uncle Dan wouldn't want you to do this either!! Are the wishes of the two people more… Tsunade-sama!! You're dreams, your wishes… have you've forgotten them? Yet I understand! Reality is thus, even if it's like this..." Shizune replied.
"Shut up Shizune!!!" Tsunade barked. Shizune shut up immediately.
"You don't have to answer now… however, we hope to come to a peaceful resolution. Also…. This forbidden jutsu needs a supply of life… there, we've prepared two good bodies." Kabuto replied.
"Kill these bastards! Orochimaru is weak right now! This is a good opportunity… if Tsunade-sama and I fight together we can definetaly beat these guys!" Shizune replied as she got ready for battle. However Tsunade didn't move. Orochimaru moved his hand up and bit his finger causing blood to drip. Tsunade started shivering as Orochimaru let his finger started dripping with blood. Kabuto looked at Orochimaru in amazement.
'Damn… because he's still one of the Sannin he knows about 'that' incident.'
"I'm pretty weak now… but I still know Tsunade's weakness." Orochimaru replied as he wiped the blood on his face causing Tsunade to back away from him. "You still haven't curd it completely yet, have you? Kong Shrei Zheng means… terrifying blood disease." Everyone's eyes were on Orochimaru.
"I anxiously await your consent. Kabuto, lets go." Orochimaru replied as the two of them vanished.
Flashback Ends
Shizune quickly followed the group that started to check in for the night. When they entered the inn… Shizune immediately knock on the boy's room.
The door opens with Tenzo there.
"Shizune, what can I do for you?" Tenzo asked her.
"Is Naruto-kun here?" Shizune asked.
"Yea… come in." Tenzo replied as she walked in to see Naruto had a bed to himself.
"Naruto-kun." Shizune replied. Naruto turns to look at her.
"You're… Shizune right?" Naruto asked.
"Naruto-kun, please don't take this so personally. However, I beg you to stop your reckless motives against Tsunade-sama." Shizune begged him.
"It's not the deal its her attitude. I read her biography and am disappointed in what I expected from a member of the legendary Sannin. I also was looking forward in hopes I can learn some medical ninjutsu from her." Naruto stated.
"Naruto, I suggest you drop this bet… that necklace will only bring you misfortune." Shizune replied.
"Because it was worn by her lover and brother… when they died." Naruto replied. Shizune looked at him in shock. "I know Tsunade's history. I read her biography… I however would like to get that necklace. The reason why is because I believe it I can finally learn how to control the Kyuubi no Yoko's chakra with it." Naruto answered.
"But…."
"If her eyes continue to look to the past, then I will open them once more." Naruto replied.
Shizune looked shock at Naruto… before she could stop him… he jumps out of the room heading for the outskirts of town.
"Oh, Naruto…" Tenzo shouted.
"Leave him be… Naruto is much like Tsunade-sama … he will be treated different just because he is related to a Hokage. However, if Tsunade-sama aids Orochimaru… Naruto will kill her. There is no doubt about that… because Naruto's loyalty lies to the heart of Konoha. Not to a person." Tenzo stated. Tenzo spoke with Kakashi after the funeral and Kakashi told him how Naruto fights for the people and he seeks to protect the village from harm.
Naruto created over a thousand clones… Naruto began to use the jutsu and he quickly he return to his original position and looked down at the watch.
"Five seconds… damn…. I need to be faster." Naruto replied before he started again.
Bar
"A jutsu of that caliber won't take a week to master… even you know that." Jiraiya said as he took a sip of sake.
"Kids needs to wake up from dreamland and look at reality closely." Tsunade replied.
"Trust me… he does… he seeks the title Hokage in hopes he will surpass every Hokage before him. Mostly because… he doesn't want Konoha to suffer as he suffered." Jiraiya replied.
"Why did you bring him?" Tsunade asked.
"He reminds you of them doesn't he? Two reasons… one… I need to teach him things, like how to control his powers. The second… I needed to get him away from the council and elders of Konoha. Apparently, they have been keeping him on a short leash because of the fact he is a jinchuuriki and is the son of the Fourth Hokage. They used these two as leverage against him. Naruto however, wanted to break free from that and told the world during the chuunin exams who he is… and what he is… quit nicely too. The village wants to apologize to Naruto for there mistreatment towards him by offering him to become a Jounin. The Jounin's are deciding right now… also… Naruto isn't loyal to a person… he is loyal to the Heart of Konoha. But I don't think he fully understands what that means yet." Jiraiya replied.
"You mean he doesn't listen to the leaders?"
"Oh he does… however… if he believes its not in Konoha interested then he won't do it. Kakashi stated he was shock to here where Naruto's loyalties lay. He taught Naruto much… there are very few things I can teach Naruto… only a few things I can work with him. Soon, he won't be needing me anymore." Jiraiya stated.
"How did he get so powerful?" Tsunade asked him.
"The Kyuubi no Yoko." Jiraiya answered. Tsunade looked at him in shock.
"Don't get me wrong… he or should I say… she is not influencing him, but giving him some gifts and abilities. Apparently my suspicions about that night of the lost of Minato were right. Someone did summon the Kyuubi no Yoko and attacked Konoha. Though the Kyuubi told Naruto… Naruto isn't saying… also… Naruto has been verbal attacking Koharu, Homura and Danzo in the council chambers. What ever the truth behind that night is… Naruto is going to an all out war with them. A war, he may win." Jiraiya replied.
"How?"
"The people of Konoha are now following behind Naruto. The Jounin's who served under the Yondaime Hokage also see Naruto somewhat like his reincarnation. Despite knowing he is the son of the Yondaime Hokage. It was kind of funny, this village threw herself at Naruto's feet begging for his forgiveness." Jiraiya replied with a smile.
"Why?" Tsunade asked with curiosity."
"Apparently she was responsible for much of his suffering." Jiraiya replied.
Flashback
"Who are you?" Naruto asked as the woman through herself before the group.
"Uzumaki Naruto… I was one of the people…."
"Please don't." Naruto stated.
"The past is the past… I understand why… even if I don't like it… however… I hold no grudges. It's not my thing to hold grudges. If you're sorry, show it with your actions now, not from the past." Naruto stated.
Flashback Ends
Tsunade stood there shock. The kid was a magnet at working miracles.
"How long has he been studying medical ninjutsu?" Tsunade asked.
"I believe shortly after Kakashi was training him for the Chuunin exams. Naruto cares more about people lives than his own. He is his parents through and through. Naruto is a well balance fighter in some many areas… he just doesn't have time to train all of his skills.
"Tsunade… if there one thing Naruto has, that many ninja's lack… It's the guts to never give up."
One Week Later
The group surrounded Jiraiya was having trouble with his body. Shizune was even there after being awakened by Naruto.
"Damn Tsunade-hime. I didn't expect her to drug me." Jiriaya replied as the ANBU who dress under the code of the ANBU tried to help Jiriaya up.
"We have to go… Tsunade-sama will be meeting Orochimaru soon." Shizune stated.
"Shizune-sempai… no more secrets… what is Orochimaru offering in return? I want to know everything." Naruto replied. Shizune hesitated but finally told them everything.
"He is going to kill Tsunade." Naruto replied in shock.
"Are you sure?" The ANBU asked as did Jiraiya.
"It makes perfect sense. Tsunade wouldn't lift a finger to harm the ones she loves… Orochimaru controls the dead he summons… he is going to use them to kill Tsunade. I think he is also planning on resurrecting Tsunade to serve him forever." Naruto replied.
"That makes so much sense. If he can have the greatest medical ninja by his side… then he will be near unstoppable." Jiraiya replied.
"I'm going ahead with Shizune-sempai, the rest of you travel with Ero-Sennin." Naruto replied.
"What have I told you about calling me that in public?" Jiraiya screamed.
Naruto said nothing but grinned before he took off with Shizune. The ANBU and Jiraiya followed though Jiraiya couldn't deny that was using an excellent method against him. Preventing him from using his full capabilities.
Naruto and Shizune arrived first with the ANBU and Jiraiya arriving seconds later.
"It looks Tsunade turn him down." Naruto stated.
"That Tsunade-hime… she gotten wild." Jiraiya replied.
"Tonton… can you find her?" Shizune asked.
"No need… I can…" Naruto replied as he jumped onto the tree.
"How can he find her….?" Shizune asked Jiraiya.
"By increasing chakra to his eyes… he can see things in slow motion and see things that are far up close. It's not a bloodline… just a special ability." Jiraiya answered.
Naruto was looking everyone for a sign of either Tsunade or Orochimaru… however he didn't see anything. However… he did see signs of crushed walls and craters in the ground. Finally he found them about five miles away… Tsunade was fighting Kabuto.
"Found them… five miles north… Tsunade is fighting Kabuto." Naruto shouted.
The team took off before Shizune turned back and looked back at Naruto.
"Are you coming?" Shizune asked.
"Yes… but I won't be there until you get there. I want to test if my jutsu works." Naruto answered.
"You mean…?" Shizune replied.
"I'm sure I got it down… I need to test it one last time." Naruto answered.
Shizune nodded before she took off with everyone else.
Naruto sigh and chuckled he carefully watch everyone appear before Tsunade, stopping her fight with Kabuto. Orochimaru jumped by Kabuto's side when he realized the threat.
Naruto immediately saw the danger as Kabuto was going to summon one of Orochimaru's snakes.
Kabuto hit the ground holding his side that was bleeding.
Kabuto looked up to see Naruto standing before him.
"That would have been dangerous Kabuto…" Naruto replied.
"Naruto… you completely that jutsu…" Jiraiya replied.
A/N - The end of the chapter... the fight between Konoha and Orochimaru is about to begin... again. Naruto apparently has mastered his new jutsu... however... will it be enough to fight Orochimaru? The next chapter... Royal Battle! Sannin Style
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Hirashin no Jutus – Flying Thunder God Technique
Shinkirou no Jutsu – Mirage Technique (Thanks for correcting me you guys)
Hirashin no Jutsu – Flying Thunder God Technique