For me it's currently half five in the morning and i have just finished writing this chapter, just though you might like to know, i had hoped to get this finished and out earlier but i have been suffering from depression so it was kind of delayed, sorry.
And just so you know, i find it funny to put Naruto and Anko in awkward situations just to cause havok, regardless, this chapter marks the beginning of where i start delving into the past at points, also i have only recived one definitive guess o the Tenzo pairing, MRCOOLGH believes it to be Neko/Yugao, id like to hear people guesses and theory as to why, i want to see if anyone can get the first clue.
And to explain the Kaenton bloodline, it uses a mix of the fire and wind element to create and manipulate fire, its limits are as of yet unknown although it can be unstable
Marks of the Snake
Chapter 6
Light slowly filtered in through his eyes as Naruto struggled awake, his body felt restricted, the air was freezing cold on his bare chest, Goosebumps formed across his body, he focused on the room he was in first, like he had been taught; the room was dimly lit, the roof was an odd yellowing gray sort of colour, bubbling sounds echoed in the room. A voice that Naruto knew well spoke from next to him, just out of view, "Nice to see you awake Naruto-Kun."
Naruto tried to move, only find himself unable to, "O...Orochimaru-Sama, Why can't I move?" Although Naruto could force himself to stop shaking he couldn't quell the fear he felt.
"You don't need to move Naruto-Kun." There was a squeaking and Orochimaru came into Naruto's peripheral vision and was slowly approaching, a syringe full of sickly green liquid in his hand.
"What's going on?" Naruto's fear continued to grow and it was accompanied with a feeling of dread.
Orochimaru grinned as he put the syringe on what seemed to a table next to the table Naruto was and his hand came back into vision with a scalpel, "Don't worry Naruto-Kun, It will only hurt a lot" The tone he used made Naruto feel sick, his arm fell out of Naruto's vision and he felt the sharp point of the scalpel pierce his skin, pushing down into his arm, scraping against the bone.
Naruto suddenly shot up to a sitting position in his bed, a half yell half scream coming from him before he regained his bearings, the gray and definitely unappealing ANBU room coming into focus, Anko was there knelt behind him, her arms around him as Naruto struggled to ease his erratic breathing and slow his rapidly beating heart. Anko didn't bother with words or soothing sounds as many would have, she was just there... that to Naruto helped more than words.
He leaned back into Anko and let out a shaky breath. It was to this scene that Yugao opened the door to. An obviously shaken up Naruto being held by a comforting Anko, "Do you two need some time before we start your ANBU training?"
Naruto shook his head as he leaned forward, "I need to blow off some steam, give us ten minutes."
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ANBU training ground Six
Neko stared at the three new ANBU that stood before her, outfitted in an ANBU uniform that had been designed for ANBU members that were below Tokubetsu Jonin rank, Full length armoured pants with shinobi sandals that had extra grip added to the bottom and extra armouring, Full sleeved armoured top, full finger gloves with the standard armour plate on the back and added grip, a flak jacket with an attached hood that coupled with the masks covered the entire head, all matte black, Wakashizi had even seen to it that their weapons had matte black sheaths.
Of course Neko herself had changed into a similar outfit to fit in with the squad, minus the hood, she was a Jonin after all; a black Neko mask though had been issued to her by the Hokage and she had gotten a matte black scabbard for her sword, Squad six would make for an impressive sight.
"Today I will start teaching you some ANBU moves, a few Taijutsu moves, a couple of Ninjutsu and the 'disappearing trick'." Kitsune, Hebi and Tora exchanged looks and if they didn't have the black ANBU masks on the grins of the three would be clearly visible. "First we will start on the 'Disappearing trick' which is basically a Shushin with a few extra hand signs; we will finish at 11 so you can get cleaned up for you Genin team training at noon."
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The Dead Hand Bar
Kakashi was still sat at the bar by the time the black clad and masked squad six entered the dead hand, Neko just sighed, "You're late again Kakashi."
Kakashi looked at the clock on the wall, "Team meeting was at nine, I still got an hour to go." He returned his attention to his orange book, "You should know I never show up on time Neko, I never did when I trained you, why should I change now?" Neko laughed and turned to the three rookie ANBU, "This is Hatake Kakashi, former ANBU and one of the best."
"So can I get my book back Anko, it has been about three years now." Kakashi didn't even bother to look up from his book. A stunned silence met his statement before an orange book was taken out of a pocket by Hebi, "You mean this?" Hebi took off towards the Genjutsu wall and disappeared, Kitsune and Tora followed, Kakashi stayed sitting.
"You know I heard a rumour that you had one of your books stolen, I thought that you'd try to get it back." Neko cocked her head in confusion, Kakashi gave an eyesmile, "Anko and Naruto took it from me three years ago... I have heard rumours that the two have only gotten stronger, add Tenzo in the mix and I don't stand a chance." Neko grinned beneath her mask, "the great Hatake Kakashi is scared of three Genin...never thought I'd see the day."
"Damn right I'm scared of them, have you seen Anko with those kunai." The two shared a laugh before Neko entered ANBU HQ and Kakashi began a meandering course towards Training ground 7 whilst thinking of his next excuse.
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ANBU HQ Squad six Barracks.
Naruto and Tenzo stared at their handiwork, dressed in their normal shinobi attire, Naruto in his black pants and long sleeve t-shirt with his beaten red jacket and Tenzo in his black pants with his armoured t-shirt, similar to his ANBU attire. Their Handiwork was attached to the gray wall of the barracks common room, a dartboard... Sasuke's face was on it.
"Fancy a game?" The two grinned at each other and took turns aiming at the Sasuke dartboard. It wasn't long before Anko exited the room she shared with Naruto who took one look and blasted across the room, twin jets of blood from his nose, Tenzo looked over and nodded, "I can see why you got that reaction." Anko stood in her usual Tan trench coat with a tan miniskirt and what looked to be a tan sports bra and a full body fishnet. Anko grinned, "That's the reaction I like."
"You do know we have to drag him to the training grounds now." Anko grinned even wider, The two dragged their unconscious companion to meet with Hayate at Training ground Thirty-Six
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Training ground Thirty-Six
Hayate looked at his three approaching students, noting Anko's attire and Naruto's still bloody nose he came to one conclusion, "Damn horny teenagers."
Once the three were ready Hayate grinned "Today i start *Cough* teaching you three *Cough* how to use your new weapons." Three grins met his and Hayate began instructing the three on how to use their respective weapons. Team six was a force to be reckoned with.
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Konoha Back Alley
Neko grinned at her squad, not that it could be seen through her mask, "Welcome to one of the normal entrances to ANBU HQ, there are various entrances like this one spread around Konoha, you will eventually be shown them all so don't worry."
"Where is it?" There were only walls at the end of the alley, no grate or door; that had Kitsune looking around in confusion. Neko smirked and put her hand through a wall, "Here, if you look above the Genjutsu you can see a small triangle etched into the brick, you see it?" Three nods met her and she smiled, let's go then.
The four passed through the Genjutsu wall and opened the heavy steel door that was common to all ANBU HQ entrances, behind the door was a gray circular room, directly across from the entrance was a set of stairs, Three blank masked ANBU were stationed in the room, they gave nods to the members of Squad six as they passed, once they had begun descending the stairs one of the ANBU turned to his companions, "Think they know?" one companion chuckled whilst the other replied, "No, Neko wouldn't tell them." The one who was chuckling put his oar in, "Bet Anko stabs someone." Anko's fondness of knives was known in ANBU, his two teammates didn't take the sucker bet.
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ANBU Mess Hall
A yell of battle cries met the unmasked Squad six as they entered the ANBU HQ mess hall, at the sudden launch of Kunai various tables and chairs were forced to be sacrificed in order to save the lives of various ANBU, one of the ANBU laughed nervously, "Welcome to ANBU." With a thud he fainted, his teammate laughed, "He already started on the Sake."
Tenzo looked at Yugao, "A welcoming party?" He received a nod and a smile, "it's an ANBU tradition, upon entering or leaving ANBU we throw a party, you've got the day off tomorrow, have fun and don't get too drunk."
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Streets of Konoha
The trio were currently walking through the streets of Konoha, the light was fading and both Naruto and Anko were swaying slightly, drunk, Tenzo himself had decided not to drink. "Hey Tenzo, we'll see you back home, we just got something to do." Tenzo couldn't help but feel a chill as he headed back home.
Naruto and Anko headed towards the three figures they had seen, their voices could be heard, "I'm telling you Korean barbecue is the best." One of his companions sighed, "No way can anything Korean beat mackerel and kelp."
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Apartment of the troublesome trio
Tenzo stared at the piece of paper in his hand, it had the address of a restaurant and a time, Naruto had given him some money and told him to be there, that was right before the two had gone to their room and for lack of a better word collapsed onto the bed, Tenzo felt another chill.
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Following day
Tenzo stared at the person walking down the street, he had to fight to keep his jaw in place; Naruto was either going to get a hand shake or a beating, Tenzo couldn't decide which, in the end he decided to postpone judgment until after.
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Apartment of the troublesome trio
For Naruto and Anko waking up and finding each other in the same bed was quite a normal thing for them, although this morning was not quite normal; being, as the term was dead drunk, they hadn't quite been able to change properly; normally Naruto would change in the bathroom whilst Anko got changed in their room, usually the two would just wear a pair of short and a t-shirt, this morning as a result of being drunk the two were only in their underwear, which Naruto found himself blushing at, then there was the fact that Anko was awake, and she was hovering just above his face, a noticeable blush on his face...then the hangover hit.
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With Tenzo
Tenzo had a grin on his face as he returned home, something that was quite noticeable when Ibiki started walking alongside him, "You had a date with a beautiful woman today then?" Tenzo nearly choked, Ibiki laughed, "You did then, I knew I recognized that type of grin." Ibiki put his arm around Tenzo's shoulders, "I think it's time I gave you the Ibiki special Sex ED."
As they walked to the apartment Ibiki talked, Tenzo grew pale and made a decision, never ask Ibiki for advice about women, it was safer that way.
Of course when the two entered the apartment to find Naruto and Anko sat curled up together on the couch and decidedly green Tenzo learnt one important fact, never drink too much at an ANBU welcoming party, the Sake at an ANBU party happens to be stuff that is usually restricted for being highly alcoholic.
give me you thoughts on the chapter please, constuctive critisim is welcome, flames will be used to keep me warm.
