Chapter 7 Assault on Jirobo's base part 2 confrontation
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(Song: inside the fire by Disturbed)
SOUND base command center building (fire country territory)
The Metal Slug Destroyer went into hangar area of the base follow by the two SOUND soldiers Kin and Sasame, they battle have taken a great toll in their favor after almost all of the forces of general Jirobo have been defeated the only thing they needed to do was to enter the command center set the prisoners free and confront the man in charge of the army Jirobo. They knew the only way to win this battle for good was to defeat general Jirobo it was the simple theory defeat the leader and the rest will fall, Naruto and Sakura left their Metal Slug and prepare their weapons while Naruto was dying to test the laser gun they got together with Kin and Sasame and reach a close door leading to the command center.
"This door leads to the command center let's be careful it should be full of enemy soldiers" Kin said.
"That's why we have our weapons Kin" Naruto said while giving a goofy grin and Sakura roll her eyes.
"The door is locked automatically what do we do now?" Sakura said.
"Not to worry I came here prepare I took the one of the card keys that open the doors to some of the rooms in the command center, however we need another card key that opens the room where all the prisoners are held along with their cells" Kin said while taking a card key with the SOUND symbol on it she passed through the scanner and it made a electronic sound opening the door.
"From here on we have to be careful shoot any soldiers that get in our way" Naruto said while they group nodded.
"Don't be afraid Sasame-san" Sakura said to the mute girl.
"Sasame may be mute but she knows how to use a weapon just watch her in action" Kin said with a grin.
"Let's go" Naruto said.
They enter the command center running the hallways of the facility before reaching a corner they were met by a couple of SOUND soldiers, Naruto was quick as he throw a fire bomb burning them talk about toasty. They took the corner leaving the burning corpses of the SOUND soldiers behind they were met by a couple of security cameras, Kina and Sasame open fire with their heavy machine guns destroying them another camera was visible and started shooting at them Sakura was quick firing her machine gun destroying it. They continued running the corridor Naruto took the lead when they reach another corner there were more SOUND soldiers waiting for them, he gave a wicked grin as he took the laser gun and started firing at them killing them instantly even if it was a small it was pretty powerful to leave a hole in someone's head almost all of them were disintegrated by the mighty laser gun. He whistle admiring the power of the weapon looks like he was in love with it, what they didn't know is that they were being watch by a hidden camera.
Jirobo was watching from the control room he was beyond angry because he saw that SOUND soldiers were helping the enemy infiltrate the building and the one thing he hated the most after cowards were traitors, to realize that his own men were helping the enemy he sworn to kill. He was going to do whatever it takes to kill the leaf soldiers along with the traitors even if it means his own death in the process, he activated the communication system showing the face of a SOUND soldier.
"Yes sir what are your orders?"
"They enemy is heading your way they are going to take the elevator to reach the second floor and also they are not alone a couple of traitors are with them kill them all"
"Yes sir"
He cut the communication as he prepare his weapons just in case the leaf soldiers made it to the floor where he was, it was better to prepare now than when the enemy show their faces in a surprise attack.
The group continued running in the building they took another corner and they saw a room with a elevator looks like they were going in the right path.
"There's the elevator we can now reach the floor where the prisoners and Jirobo are" Kin said.
As soon as they arrived to the room they were meeting by a whole squadron of SOUND soldiers armed with their machines guns they were surrounded there was no way out, after reaching this far it looks like it was a dead end. For a moment They stood petrified as fear took over them Sakura was afraid was she going to die after all he training, she was going to die without telling a certain blond soldier how much he means to her tears were form around her eyes as she wish for the worst to happen. Naruto was in high alert and even if they were outnumbered he was ready to attack he was ready to throw a grenade, hopefully it will give them a distraction to escape the enemy and counter attack there was no way he was going to die here without telling Sakura how much she means to him. As for Kin and Sasame they both gave a small smile as they meet a couple of familiar faces, they knew they were going to live after all, both hold their machine guns ready to fire them it was going to turn very bloody.
The SOUND soldiers pointed their machine guns at their enemies along with the traitors and just before they pull the trigger they were shoot by two SOUND soldiers by one of their own, Kin and Sasame help killing them Naruto also reacted as he fire his laser gun killing more soldiers. When all of the soldiers were kill the two SOUND soldiers that betray them took off their mask showing a teen who seems to be around eighteen with spiky black hair and black eyes the other had his face completely bandage he looks like a mummy, Kin and Sasame knew who they were friends from their home village.
(End of song)
Sasame hug both of them while Kin smile at them and Naruto and Sakura look at each other but they got the idea that they were friendly.
"I'm glad to see you guys again" Zaku said.
"We thought the worst have happened to you two" Dosu said.
"Come on you think we were going to get killed you're underestimating me and Sasame" Kin said with a smirk.
"So I'm guessing these two are your friends that you mention Kin?" Naruto said.
"Yes this is Dosu and Zaku"
"So soldiers from Konoha eh I'm glad to be fighting by your side it's truly an honor" Dosu said.
"The same goes for me let's put an end to these guys" Zaku said.
"No problem were glad to help you guys" Naruto said.
"Do you guys have the card key to the prison area?" Kin said.
"Yeah we got it first we help the prisoners escape then we take care of general Jirobo" Dosu said.
"The prison area is in the second floor" Zaku said.
"Then let's go" Naruto said.
They went to the elevator and press the button once the door open they went to the elevator and press the button to the second floor, the group knew very well they couldn't relax yet they were all being watch by security cameras meaning that Jirobo was watching them. After a couple of minutes the elevator open and they arrived at a door lock Zaku use the card key and it open, when they went inside they saw a lot of people trap in cages namely women and children. Zaku used the card key to open the prison cells releasing the people Kin and Sasame took a few people to get them back to the first floor, little by little they were able to get them to the first floor.
"We need to get to another elevator where it will take us to main control room in there we can activate the self destruct system" Dosu said.
"Kin Sasame get the prisoners out of here we will handle the task in activating the self destruct system we'll blow this whole base to hell" Zaku said.
"You think is going to that easy Jirobo already knows that were trying to destroy the base he's not going to let us escape alive" Kin said.
"We know that's why we're going to kill him we have the leaf soldiers to help us now go" Dosu said.
"Don't worry Kin we will handle things that Jirobo won't know what hit him" Naruto said while Sakura nodded.
"Al right but be careful please you have to make it out of here alive" Kin said.
"We'll be fine sis just get the prisoners to safety" Zaku said.
Both Naruto and Sakura blink.
"Hey wait a minute you and Zaku are brothers Kin you didn't tell us about that" Sakura said.
"I guess I forgot to tell you about that sorry all right we'll see you outside of the base be careful"
Sasame wrote on her notebook while Zaku smirk reading it" be careful we'll be fine stop worrying so much"
"Let's go Sasame" Kin said while the mute girl nodded and left back to the elevator.
"Let's go that door ahead will lead us to the other elevator" Dosu said.
The leaf soldiers nodded as they went to the door Zaku used the card key to open the door they gasp in shock when they a large squad of SOUND soldiers with a large man wearing a black general uniform and a SOUND headband, the leaf soldiers move out of the way but Dosu was hit on his shoulder by their machine guns Zaku got him out of the way a little too late. They were still firing their weapons while the leaf soldiers were hiding evading their fire, Naruto and Sakura threw some grenades a lot of SOUND soldiers were hit but they were still more soldiers blocking the elevator Jirobo went to the elevator going to the third floor. Naruto threw the last of his fire bomb burning a couple of soldiers follow by Sakura who also threw her last fire bomb, Zaku growl Jirobo was using the last of his men to prevent them from reaching the elevator to the third floor he thought that there was only one thing to do he saw that Dosu was badly injure and from the look of his wound he wasn't going to last long. He gaze at Naruto and Sakura before looking at the hallway full of SOUND soldiers firing their weapons.
"There's too many of them we can't get pass all of them" Sakura said as she took a chance to fire her heavy machine gun.
Naruto took a chance to fire his laser gun before it stop firing he growl checking the gun" great the laser gun has ran out of energy I will have to use my machine gun"
Zaku look back at the injure Dosu who nodded to him giving him a sign that he knew what he had in mind he try to hold his tears but it seems it was the only way.
"Hey Konoha soldiers?" Zaku said getting the attention of the two leaf soldiers" I guess I forgot to ask for your names"
Naruto felt embarrassed" oh yeah I guess I forgot my bad I'm Uzumaki Naruto and this is Haruno Sakura"
"I see Naruto could you do me a favor please tell my sister that I will always love her and also tell her to keep fighting until the end"
Naruto and Sakura shock knowing what he had in mind after saying that, the blond soldiers glare at him.
"Zaku don't you even dare get yourself kill I won't allow it do you hear me"
He grin" I'm not going to get myself kill I'm going to take all those bastards with me"
"I'm with you Zaku" Dosu said while getting up holding the pain on his injure shoulder" I know I don't have much time but if I'm going to die I will die protecting my comrades from a tyrant like Orochimaru count me in"
"Naruto promise me that you will kill Orochimaru and defeat SOUND this war has to end no matter what" Zaku said.
Naruto and Sakura were still shock but nevertheless they both will accept their sacrifices with regret it was a suicide attempt but they needed to stop general Jirobo.
Naruto look into Zaku's eyes his blue eyes filled with determination" Zaku I promise you I will stop SOUND and kill Orochimaru I never go back on my word that's my way of the soldier believe it"
The SOUND soldier smile" thanks man Dosu let's go"
The bandage soldier nodded as he prepare his machine gun" I'm ready Zaku let's do it for Kin, Sasame and everyone of our village"
In a quick motion Zaku remove all the pins of his grenades in his soldier vest he charge with Dosu following him at the army of SOUND soldiers they fire their machine guns and both were shot, the ir bodies felt to the ground and suddenly a large explosion occur because of Zaku's grenades. Naruto and Sakura took cover from the explosion after a couple of minutes they went to the hallway and saw the horrible sight in front of them, there were bodies SOUND soldiers lying everywhere and there was so much blood this was the reality of war. The two leaf soldiers stood watching the gruesome sight they both have the same ideals that nothing good comes from war and that's why they wanted the war to end and bring peace, all kinds of emotions surround them anger, sorrow, pain. Naruto started looking through the bodies of the SOUND soldiers searching for something valuable, and he did found them Sakura stare at him as he took the dog tags of Dosu and Zaku from what remain from their bodies they were cover in blood but it didn't matter to him.
"Honor our allies death and fulfill their last wishes that's the Konoha code of honor like Jiraiya taught me I will fulfill Zaku's last wish just like I promised him come on Sakura-chan we have an elevator to take and a general to kill" he clean the blood from the dog tags before putting them in his pants pocket.
The pink hair soldier nodded before following Naruto to the hallway heading to the elevator that reached to the third floor.
Outside of the command center the leaf soldiers have finish the remaining forces of SOUND all of their tanks and arsenals were destroyed, the few soldiers that remain saw that there was no point in fighting any longer since their base was almost demolished not to mention that they were defeated so they did the most common thing they fled. Unfortunately for them Jirobo doesn't consider running away as an option so he detonate their automatic grenade unit killing them which shock the leaf soldiers a lot, They saw from the hangar area of the command center they saw Kin and Sasame heading their way with a lot of people they could tell that by the looks of their dirty clothes that they were prisoners.
"You guys okay?" Sasuke said.
"Yes were fine we brought the prisoners that general Jirobo have been holding Naruto and Sakura went after him" Kin said.
"We already done with the rest of their forces" Neji said.
"Yeah once we defeated them the rest ran away and exploded like they were human grenades" Kiba said as he left from his Metal Slug and join the rest of the soldiers.
Sasame wrote on her notebook and show it to Sasuke" I hope Naruto and Sakura are all right" he said while smiling at her" don't worry Sasame I know Naruto too well he'll be fine"
"The same goes for Sakura I know her she will be fine" Ino said as she left her Metal Slug.
"So what are we going to do with all these people?" TenTen said.
"The obvious answer will be to bring them back to Konoha with us and offer them shelter" Hinata said.
"But what about Naruto-kun and Sakura-san?" Lee said.
"We'll give them an hour if they don't come back by them we'll go after them" Sasuke said.
The leaf soldiers nodded believing in the skills of their two comrades to come back safe.
Back at the command center Naruto and Sakura finally reach the elevator that goes to the third floor they have a strong feeling that general Jirobo was waiting for them and the real fight was about to begin, before Naruto press the button to make the elevator come down he notice the look of his pink hair teammate. In all the years he has known her he could clearly tell when something was bothering her and right now something was bothering her, he decided to guess what was her problem by putting his hand on her shoulder getting her attention.
"Nervous?" he said with a smirk.
She smile at him" I can't hide anything from you can I you know me too well I guess I am I have this trouble feeling that we may get kill"
"Now that's enough Sakura-chan don't think like that we will be fine be more positive remember our training and everyone else who are waiting for us to return" he gave her his grin.
"But…." She said feeling unsure.
He removed her cap while removing some of her pink hair from her face making her melt from his touch while her cheeks had a shade of pink in them, he gave her a smile that made her heart skip a beat wishing to stare into his beautiful sapphire eyes.
"We will survive this and we will kick general Jirobo's ass there's no way I'm going to die I've made a promise to Zaku that I was going to stop SOUND and kill Orochimaru and you know me I never go back on my word so let's go and end this battle so we can go back to Konoha"
She smile feeling her fear been lifted from her partners words" yes you're right let's get this guy thanks Naruto I'm feeling much better now"
She gasp when Naruto kiss her big forehead making her blush wishing it was her lips that he kiss while her heart was beating rapidly, the only thing she was thinking right now was to kiss him and have her way with him already but she couldn't this wasn't the time or the place to think of such things she and Naruto had a mission to fulfill. Naruto didn't know what came over him when he thought of kissing her forehead when he really wanted to kiss her juicy lips, temptation was knocking on his door indeed and worst when he has already seen her naked thanks to his peeping cam in her room. How he wanted to ravage her and have his way with her but this wasn't the place or the time to do such thing he had a mission to fulfill, he stare at his pink hair partner who was staring at him dreamily.
"Why do you kiss my forehead?" she said in a innocent tone while trying to erase the blush on her cheeks.
"For good luck" he gave her his famous grin.
(Good luck indeed) Sakura thought while giggling to herlself.
He pressed the button of the elevator when the door open there was no turning back now it was now or never.
"Let's go Sakura-chan"
"Right"
They went to the elevator and the door close heading to the third floor, seconds later they door open and they were now in a long corridor leading to a closed door they didn't have to be a genius to figure out that Jirobo was behind the door, they notice that the lock of the door was open looks like Jirobo wanted to them to enter. As soon as the door hiss open both took cover as they receive heavy fire from a machine gun, Jirobo stop firing because he was out of ammo he chuckle while looking at the entrance to the control room.
"My apologies but this is my way of welcoming guest to my base I hope you've enjoy your visit here" Jirobo said in a sarcastic tone.
"Wow is that how you threat your guess I don't want to know how you threat your enemies" Naruto said in the same sarcastic tone.
"Allow me to introduce myself I am general Jirobo one of the six SOUND generals I'm also known as the unstoppable Juggernaut I admit that you soldiers from Konoha have guts to come barging in my base, I will give you the credit that you are indeed powerful foes but this is the end of the line for you"
"Looks like you got it all wrong Jirobo look around you your base is finish and all of your troops have been defeated if you have any dignity in you, you will give up and come quietly with us" Naruto said.
Jirobo laugh" Nice speech but I don't give in to infidels who don't want to follow our vision you all deserve death"
"And what vision will that be become your slaves and test subjects for Orochimaru's experiments while you rule the five nations with an iron fist" said an angry Sakura.
"You got it all wrong Orochimaru desires a world where justice and unity exist the five nations becoming into one nation this will prevent any future wars"
"What a croak of shit what about all the people that you and your leader have kill where is the justice and unity in that?" Naruto said.
"Sacrifices must be made for the sake of the new world that general Orochimaru envisions but in the end it will be worthy with the dawn of a new world created from the ashes of this war the world of SOUND will be born"
Naruto and Sakura were pissed hearing this there was no point in talking to him any longer fight was inevitable suddenly they heard Jirobo laughing in amusement, somehow they didn't like it they have a bad feeling about it.
"Soldiers of Konoha how about we fight the old fashion way hand to hand combat no weapons what do you say?"
Naruto look at Sakura with a grin it's like he read his mind he was going to enjoy beating the living crap of the SOUND general, the pink hair soldier nodded she agree to fight hand to hand.
"All right Jirobo but get rid of all of your weapons and we'll do the same thing" Naruto said.
"Agree"
Both Naruto and Sakura enter the control room meeting face to face with Jirobo for the first time and hopefully it will be the last, Jirobo got rid of his machine gun follow by 9mm handgun along with the spare ammo Naruto and Sakura did the same thing ready to fight the SOUND general. Sakura put on her black combat gloves they were very comfortable to use in combat while Naruto crack his knuckles follow by his muscles getting into a fighting stance follow by Sakura.
"Now come soldiers of Konoha I will show you some real military combat" Jirobo said with a wicked grin.
(Song: Unbroken by Killswitch Engage)
Naruto and Sakura charge at him while he block their incoming punched he kick Sakura on her stomach while Naruto punch his face but it didn't faze like he didn't feel it, he was tough and strong he kick him but he counter with his fist hitting his face. Sakura charge again with her fist but the SOUND general block it she then counter with a kick hitting his face but once again he didn't feel a thing, he punch her sending he back to the entrance of the control room. Naruto growl seeing Sakura down he charge at him with a fist but he block he counter with a punch hitting his face again, he was quick this time and punch him three times on his face but Jirobo look like he wasn't hurt by those punches.
(What the hell is this guy made off steel?)
Jirobo caught him in a headlock ready to break his neck while Naruto was desperately trying to break free" impressive your combat skills are quite remarkable but it's time to end this farewell"
Naruto punch him hard on his stomach a couple of time making him break his hold over him, he took the opportunity that he was still hurt and did a barrage of punches on his face, Jirobo fell on the ground while Naruto went to Sakura's side.
"Sakura-chan are you all right?"
"Yeah I'm fine don't worry about"
"We are not done yet soldier of Konoha" Jirobo said as he got back to his feet.
"Sakura-chan leave him to me" he said while facing the SOUND general again.
Jirobo took off his general vest and his undershirt revealing his large muscles he was no doubt a tough cookie while Naruto did the same taking off his red army vest and his white shirt, Sakura got a nose bleed seeing her blond partner muscles despite how serious the situation was she was drooling at Naruto's well tone chest. The two charge again Naruto launch a fist while Jirobo block and counter with a punch on his stomach, Naruto hit his stomach with his knee he then follow by punching his face countless time. Jirobo face was bleeding Naruto continued his barrage of punches until Jirobo fell to the ground he was too beat it was a over Naruto has won over the mighty SOUND general.
(End of song)
Naruto took out his combat knife he knew that the only way to win this fight was to kill Jirobo" it ends here Jirobo you won't be destroying Konoha not now not ever"
Jirobo started laughing maniacally getting the attention of the two leaf soldiers he slowly got up while coughing blood.
"What's so funny?" Sakura said.
"This was a good fight I really enjoy it but I'm afraid this is the end you see" he then press a button on the control panel the screen turn on revealing a countdown both soldiers eyes widened in shock knowing exactly what it mean.
Jirobo laugh evilly" I just activated the self destruct sequence in a couple of minutes this whole building will explode and you WILL ALL DIE I WIN HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAH UGH"
Naruto punch him" Sakura-chan we have to get out of here NOW"
Naruto took his shirt and vest and left the control room with Sakura they took the elevator going back to the first floor, back at the control room Jirobo got back up while growling in anger.
"This is not over yet I will not die"
He push a button on the control panel opening a secret passage nearby he enter while going to a secret elevator going down.
(I will have my revenge)
Outside of the command center the leaf group was getting worry it has been an hour and a half since Naruto and Sakura they were about to go to the center when they saw the Metal Slug Destroyer leaving the hangar area.
"Naruto what's wrong?" Sasuke's voice came from the Metal Slug communication system.
"We have to get out of here NOW the whole building is going to explode"
Luckily the Leviathan and the other Metal Slugs were already at the safe distance when suddenly the command center exploded in a huge explosion, minutes later there was nothing left of command center but a lot of rubble. The leaf soldiers were victorious against the SOUND forces in this region, the Metal Slug's enter back to the Leviathan by now all of the prisoners have boarded the vehicle and they were now heading to their next destination.
Shikamaru activated the communication system" this is Shikamaru come in Konoha"
"This is Jiraiya what is your status on the mission?"
He smile" mission accomplish were returning back to Konoha"
"Understood well done you all have made us proud we will eagerly await your return over and out"
Shikamaru nodded while continued driving" next stop Konoha"
An hour later at the destroyed SOUND base from the rubble of the once command center an explosion occur, when the smoke clear a giant tank with a powerful metal armor around it emerge with the SOUND symbol emended on the front the one driving the powerful tank was none other than Jirobo.
(I never thought I will use my secret weapon crusher but now I will be the one to destroy Konoha for SOUND)
To be continued
Uh oh Jirobo is alive and he wants payback with Konoha what will happen will Konoha be ready to face his secret weapon find out in the next chapter please review farewell. Jirobo's crusher tank resembles the tank from the boss fight from the third mission from the first Metal Slug game.
Next chapter: Jirobo's return back with the vengeance
