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The Sun's Demon Assassin
Chapter 7- Time Skip Stuff (mostly if not all narration) (part 1)
Finish date: 2/3/08 Edit finish date: 2/24/08
Previously on the Sun's Demon Assassin:
He mentally sighed. 'I suppose the least I could do is stay… She is right; all of those powerful people had come from Konoha… And she gave up her life here for me... I guess I'll stay. That will be my gift to her...'
After getting her stuff from the inn, she went to sleep. Tomorrow, training started.
End Flash back-
Naruto continued her training; first mastering the techniques given to her by her friends and surrogate family. Neji's scroll contained Kaiten, a move that worked well for her massive Chakra stores. The scroll from Hinata contain the hyuuga fighting style. Ah that one was fun to learn; it only took a few exploded trees and such. Her poor sparring partner (Kyuubi) had been the one that she had practiced this on. The jutsu from Lee had turned out to be Doton: Yoroi (earth style: armor) which gave her instant armor, hard or soft as she wanted. Or as thick as she wanted, very useful. The scroll from Iruka had been a bunch of variations from Kage bunshin, like how to make them explode. Or do shuriken bunshin, or Kunai. Or really anything; Always useful. The strategy book from Shikamaru turned out to be something that he made. He had written out a ton of strategies, formations all that crap and suggestions on how to make your own. It was simply amazing, not to mention enlightening. Must have been very troublesome to make. As she had promised she'd sent the occasional letter home, generally by summon, but she always had her fox give the scroll to Gamakichi. No one in Konoha had any real idea of how she was doing
She had perfected the final form of the rasengan. Adding an element. No side affects anymore. It was truly a master technique. She had tried other elements too. It worked now, even if she didn't have an affinity for that element, Though it wasn't as potent as her water, wind and ice rasengan. Other techniques had been formed around the basis of the rasengan too though. She'd created an assassination technique. It was one that would cause even the most hardened shinobi to scream like little kids, but then again, who wouldn't (besides herself... And a few others) Afterall you would get pinned by Kyuubi and then be lashed at with rough wire while Kyuu's tails squeezed the life (and chakra) out of you. It resembled genjutsu but it wasn't, it most definitely wasn't. She'd created other techniques too.
She'd created two blades with the help of the sword smith. One, which used the element of water, the other used wind. Together they made ice. The blades were special. Holding amazing power, each blade was intricately made. Each blade was as tall as she was. Their power matched only by their sheer elegance and beauty (and owner., well beaten by the owner.. And probably a few others). It had been made so that the blade would glow softly at night (but that could be easily turned off).
Her adorable fox (Shirone (she-roe (think doe, but with an r)-neigh) (well sorta…. Close enough..) had learned to fend for itself. Generally she generally ran around Naruto's feet. Or rode on her shoulders/neck or rode on Naruto's head. The fox had helped on occasion when Naruto needed help and Kyuubi was too tired to. The cute fox would run into town and get someone to help Naruto. Shirone was black with white tipped paws and tail, her face also had some white as did the tips of her hears. Apparently she also has a human form. The fox was always treated well.
Kyuubi was her sparring partner often enough. With the occasional let out, Kyuubi stopped trying to force his way out. It was much happier.
Naruto could beat him now. Well Sometimes. Ooooh…. That looked like it hurt.
You had to give Kyuu some credit though, he hadn't fought in almost two decades, and the summoned body Naruto made for him only held so much power. He now had... strong limitations on what he could and could not do. Stupid human body. He was down to about half of his normal power.
She was the assassin she'd planned to become and more.
She's gotten close to those in the village. All of them knew her by name, and she knew them all by name. To earn a bit of money while training she'd help out in the village, from doing manual labor, to house work and such. The entire village was close to her. It was nice. They all knew she would eventually leave. But they would support her in whatever she did. She protected them, they supported her.
Her training had been a success. It was over. It was time for part two of her plan to begin.
Back In Konoha
The celebrations of Naruto leaving had gone on for months. All of Naruto's friends had gotten sick of it really fast. Constantly Tsunade was asked if there was something she could do about it. There wasn't. Damn. So instead when people really got on their nerves they'd "practice" a technique, and "miss" their target. All injuries remained over looked. Tsunade had refused to treat anyone injured from these 'mishaps'
Sasuke had remained in Konoha. Only giving the Anbu grief when it was something that concerned Naruto, or a few other things. But other than that he was pretty good. Excessively bored, but good. After being allowed off the leash of the Anbu, he had Kakashi as his sensei again. Naruto's friends accepted him back after a bit. It had taken a couple bashings, insults, and some rather... colorful profanities, but either way he was accepted back. Partially because Naruto asked them to, partially because they realized that he didn't want her to be exiled, and her really had no control over it. And that he felt bad about it.
Konoha's relations suffered. Kiri wasn't quite as kind, nor was Suna. Their almost alliance with Kumo, down the drain. Garra was pissed off at them for the exile. Well, mostly the council and village… But hey… Thats most everyone. He'd been rather sour with Sasuke for quite a while, but eventually forgave him... Well, most of the way at least.
Konoha had lost a lot. To many, the streets weren't as bright. Nothing was. Everything had dulled. It was sad, but had held true since the gates had closed on Naruto. It was as if she had been the light, the so-called will of fire. The village that had prospered like no other had lost it's will of fire. Well, at least to some people.
Some people were overall happier that she was gone. Now they didn't have to worry that that 'total BITCH' would kill them all. She's managed to taint some of the best after all...
Many people had fallen into a slight depression. Not all, but some. Other people changed personality wise. Hinata lost her stutter, overall she became stronger. Kiba was quieter. Neji stopped hiding his curse seal. Shino… Talked a bit more..? Sasuke was nicer, which was slightly creepy. Sakura became more serious about being a ninja. Lee… Spouted about youth less. Tenten trained using the weapon Naruto gave her more than any other, she also took up a few more ninjutsu. Shikamaru called less things troublesome. Chouji ate less. Ino ate more.
It was odd. But people lived on.
Rumors of a strong ninja had traveled all over the place; no one knew who they truly were though. And probably wouldn't for a while. Perhaps ever.
They were known as the Sun's Assassin. Number two in the bingo book. Those that saw that saw this nin actually fight called them The Sun's Demon Assassin. Confrontation instructions: If engaged in battle with this nin on less that friendly standards and below Jounin level, RUN. SCREW YOUR PRIDE AS A NINJA. Jounin level nins and above are suggested to use extreme caution. Needless to say they were an S rank Nin.
No picture could be supplied yet. Apparently they were one of those nins you hired no matter your country. Huh. Odd. Techniques were pretty much unknown. (because generally if you saw them you died), but they have an insane chakra store. Apparently Konoha nin rarely were hurt by this person. Oto was rather often. Not much else was known though, other than they were sometimes seen with another couple people one with long red hair, the other with black hair that was streaked white. And that this red haired person was also nothing to be sneezed at. Nor was the black haired.
Scary.
On the plus side they weren't against them. On the minus side, they weren't exactly with them either
