Invasion, Future Plans, and Everything in Between
" Haijime!" Genma exclaimed before jumping back a fair distance.
Infamous Anime Staredown/Cue the wind billowing
"…"
"…"
Everyone just watched in palpable silence, seeing who would make the first move. Genma had his own thoughts on this.
' The hell are they just standing around for?' just as he thought that Neji shot forward with a cry.
" Your mine!" landing a blow dead center in Naruto's chest, everyone blanched.
' You've gotta be kiddin me?!' Genma and a few others thought.
" Che once a failure always a failure. Proctor call the match." Neji said with a smirk.
" Gotta do better than that." Everyone heard Naruto's voice call out. Neji's eyes widened in shock.
" What!? I know I hit you!" he cried as he looked to where Naruto was to see a puff of smoke.
" Sure ya did, let's speed this up alright. I'm sure everyone has better things to do." He said drawing his sword. Neji narrowed his eyes.
' I forgot he's fast…and he took it easy on that Inuzuka boy. He could've killed him easily had he chose to.' Neji got back into the Juken stance.
" Dodge this!" Naruto cried before slashing his sword in a crazed flurry, one arm behind his back. Neji, Genma, and any other skilled enough ninja watching went wide-eyed at seeing Naruto send shockwave blasts at Neji in rapid succession.
" Hakkesho Kaiten!" Neji began to spin his body at blinding speeds causing a dome of chakra to shroud his person. This effectively dissipated or deflected the attacks, causing Genma to leapt out of harm's way. The bystanders were shocked at seeing deep gashes appear on the stadium walls seemingly out of nowhere. Neji's face became stricken with pain as he clasped his chest.
' The rotation managed to nullify most of the damage, luckily he relented. I doubt I could've continued for much longer.'
" Impressive, I did not expect for you to have such a technique in your arsenal."
" Yes well I doubt the main branch did neither." Naruto pulled a scroll out and summoned something from its depths.
" I care not for your clan's barbaric in-bred slave system." The smoke cleared to reveal-
" Sake? Is this a joke? Do you insult me so that you would get drunk during our match!?" meanwhile the crowd was abuzz with chatter.
" Drinking alcohol…"
" Can he do that?"
" Isn't he underaged?"
" If you are insulted Hyuga, then give me your best shot!" Naruto exclaimed.
" My best shot…fine. Just remember, you asked for it." Neji took a new stance, one that caused quite the commotion in the Hyuga clan section. He extended his leg further out, with his right arm faced down along with his torso, palm towards the ground. His other arm extended behind him upwards, palm facing the sky.
" You're within my field of divination!" both combatants proclaimed, causing all Hyuga to recoil in astonishment.
' He dares to-!' "Jūkenhō: Hakke Rokujūyon Shō!" Neji shouted blurring from sight. He soon reappeared, however, as he seemed to slow down stopping directly in front of Naruto. Falling to his knees he glared at his opponent. " What did you do to me?!" he hissed.
" I told you, you are within my field of divination." Naruto stated before uncorking his jug of sake. " Do you surrender?"
" Never! I can't lose to a clan-less loser such as you." Naruto cocked his head to one side.
" Pity." He took a sip of the concoction before spitting it on his blade.
" Sensei what is he doing?" Sakura said in piqued curiosity.
" In samurai tradition, it is said that spitting sake on their blade releases its spirit." Kakashi observed.
" Its spirit?" as she asked, Naruto's sword began to emit a dark black and red aura that formed kanji.
" Bushi-do no Geijutsu! Tsuiho Buredo!" with a cry Naruto sent his blade slashing across Neji's form, in the next instant a few seals revealed themselves on the ground beneath him before dispelling. Neji slumped forward losing consciousness. The silence afterwards was deafening. Checking over Neji, Genma sighed upon feeling a pulse.
" Winner by knockout: Dai Konran!" this time the uproar was deafening as the crowd went insane with applause. Naruto smirked behind his conical. *BOOM* All shinobi tensed as they watched the stadium fill with fluttering paper. The onlookers assumed it was a part of the event and cheered louder. Meanwhile Orochimaru (Disguised) was in a panic along with every other Sound and Sand Shinobi. They were hesitating, skeptical. Is this the new signal? Why were we not informed? Should we attack? What's going on?! They were starting to fidget, they were getting restless. Orochimaru saw all of this. He twitched.
" How curious…" he stopped and looked at Hiruzen.
" Pardon?"
" It seems someone has chosen to advertise themselves and prank us all simultaneously."
" Eh?" Confused at the man's words Orochimaru swiped a sheet from the air and took a closer look. It was a promotional flyer for some store.
' You must be joking…this is what had nearly blew years of planning?!' he seethed inwardly. Hiruzen stood up and addressed the crowd.
" May I have your attention everyone. As you can see this year's Chunin Exam was sponsored by our good friends down at Emporium Karin. I implore you to take the time to stop by for browsing or purchase in the future. Proctor, if you would." Naruto, Anko, and anyone else involved in this project was blown away.
" Way to go old man!" (Anko)
" Alright Ji-ji." (Naruto)
" I can't believe it!" (Karin)
" Mendokusai." (Duh)
Genma just smirked before clearing his throat.
" Will the next contestants please come down." Temari immediately released her fan and glided down safely to the arena floor. Shikimaru stood there contemplating whether he should forfeit. Naruto came up behind him.
" Yo Shika if you don't fight, I'll tell her about you and Karin." Naruto said inclining his head towards the audience. Shikimaru turned his gaze to meet his mother's form amongst the crowd. He groaned.
" Tch, mendokusai Konran your proving more troublesome than my mom." Shikimaru craned his neck as he glared at Naruto.
" Does the other combatant forfeit?"
" I'm coming already! Ugh what a drag." Shikimaru droned as he trailed down the stairs. Naruto and the rest just shook their heads in amusement. Suddenly his radio earpiece came to life.
*static* "Naruto." *static* Enka's voice came out from the device.
" Go ahead." He murmured.
" We have detected four signatures of substantial chakra capacity, they dwarf that of the Anbu stationed nearby though it still pales in comparison to the Kage."
" Kay."
" That's not all." Shiroi spoke up. " Their chakra feels vile in nature, it makes me sick."
" Vile…?"
" Yeah, yeah it's disgusting. But they're not the only ones, there's one other with the same vile chakra. Though this one is much stronger."
" So the intel was fact." This time Chigo spoke.
" Sensei?" Chigo's students said together.
" That Kabuto character had plans for an upcoming invasion, he served Orochimaru."
" So the chakra is his?"
" Yes I would believe so."
" Anko recently told me of her Cursed Seal of Heaven. From what I've gathered, it seems Orochimaru is posing as the Kazekage. Also, I think it's safe to assume that these other four are his bodyguards."
" What makes you think that?"
" She was told that this seal had a one out of ten chance of survival, though it could be even less. If they had been marked and had survived, then it wouldn't surprise me if he made them his personal guard."
" What's the plan?"
" Winner by forfeit: Subaku no Temari!" Genma called, breaking them from their thoughts. " Can Subaku no Kankuro and Shino Aburame please come down." He continued while the crowd was booing and hissing at Shikimaru for quitting. The two made it back to the contestant box to see Shino heading for the stairs while Kankuro had his hand raised. Still peeved at Shikimaru for shaming her, Temari went over and slapped him over the head causing him to tumble down to the ground below.
" Don't you dare forfeit!" she yelled, her fist swinging.
" Damn it Temari! That hurt!" he yelled back.
" Are both contestants ready?" Genma asked once Shino made it down. He nodded in response. Kankuro gave a tsk at the situation.
" I suppose it's too late now." He said slamming his wrapped bundle in front of him.
" Then Hajime!"
-S5-
" E-excuse me, Mr. Chigo sir." Tenten stuttered out. Can you blame her. The dude towered over everyone he meets despite his age.
" Please, Chigo is fine." She shook her head.
" Senpai, Na-Konran said you had something to tell me?"
" Normally yes." He muttered loud enough for her to hear, the crowds cheering also helped. " But there are ninja everywhere, we'll be overheard. Just prepare yourself for now."
" Prepare…myself?"
" Yes, Don't lower your guard." With that final piece of advice he turned his full attention back to the match only to hear-
" Victor of the third match Shino Aburame!" the crowd began roaring once again. Chigo smirked.
" Cool, calm, collected. Like a true shinobi, I bet he also exposed his kikaichu beetles to various poisons in small increments to increase their immunity. Impressive, though I can already tell he is a distance fighter. He probably relies heavily on his Kikaichu and is therefore lacking in taijutsu skill." Chigo muttered to himself.
" The fourth match is underway. Will Gaara no Subaku and Sasuke Uchiha please-" *poof* he was interrupted by the arrival of Kakashi and Sasuke. Kakashi scratched his head in embarrassment.
" Are we late?" Kakashi said as Gaara appeared with a swirl of sand.
" Y'know you're lucky the match lineup was how it was, otherwise you'd have been disqualified. The same goes for interrupting a match." Genma said irritably.
" So, no?" the proctor sighed.
" You're right on time. Please excuse yourself from the field." Kakashi nodded before sending his trademark eye-smile towards Sasuke and vanishing in a puff of smoke.
" Now that that genius is out of the way-" Genma said in total sarcasm. " Let the fourth match begin!" he jumped away as Gaara's sand immediately came to life, swirling and shifting around his person. Sasuke, in his new black outfit, took up the Uchiha Taijutsu stance.
-S5-
" Well, well. Look at who decided to show." Asuma smirked with a puff of his cigarette.
" Yeah well I wanted to get in some last minute training." They watched as Sasuke began getting around Gaara's sand defense much like how Lee did.
" What's with that outfit though?" Chigo spoke up with an unidentifiable expression on his face.
" What about it? I think he looks pretty cool." Sakura said without a hint of fan-girl in her tone. That put a strange look on Ino's face.
" Seriously? That outfit doesn't help with his emo complex y'know." That made the nearby shinobi nod their heads absently in agreement.
" W-well sure but-" she was interrupted when they heard the sound of chirping.
" My eternal rival you didn't!"
" I did."
" What is Sasuke doing?"
" It's my only original jutsu." Kakashi stated solemnly.
" Because the lightning sounds like many birds chirping, it was deemed the Chidori. It requires blinding speed, however such speed comes at the cost of tunnel vision." Gai explained. " With the sharingan you can get around this, Kakashi mastered the technique when he cut a bolt of lightning in half." The genin bugged out.
" T-that explains a lot, but what's so bad about that." Ino inquired further.
" Factoring in both the speed of the attack along with the piercing power, both versions are considered A-rank jutsu."
" So."
" It's an assassination jutsu…" Gai stated grimly. Ino gained an appalled expression before face-palming.
" Damn it. Seriously! Why would you do that?!"
" I needed to give him a way to defend himself against Gaara, besides we had the same affinity for lightning not to mention I don't see a problem."
" That problem Hatake-san is that Sasuke has never had a Shinobi qualified mental evaluation!" Everyone stepped back in astonishment. " Daddy said so himself, his mental state is slowly deteriorating. However, the council's influence made sure the psychiatrist working on Sasuke's mental health had falsified his mental records."
" How the hell is he a Shinobi then!?" Kiba exclaimed. Before anyone could answer they heard Gaara cry out in pain.
" AUUGH! MY BLOOD!" everything went to shit immediately. Multiple things happened at once. Feathers fell causing people to fall asleep, the shinobi dispelled the genjutsu and began to defend the representatives and delegates of other countries as well as the civilians. The kage box exploded and a barrier erected itself around it, preventing escape and reinforcements. The outer walls of the village was bombarded by the enemy and three giant snake summons. Giant toads appeared to counteract them. Kakashi spotted the Sand Trio fleeing the vicinity, Sasuke in pursuit.
" Alright everyone, listen up!" Kakashi exclaimed. "All Genin on hand are to evacuate the innocents to the Hokage monument shelter. Chunin are to head for these key areas around the village: the hospital, the academy, and the outer wall. The rest of us will ensure that you get there before lending support in pushing back the main invaders. Get moving!"
-S5-
" Gaara!" Temari cries out, jumping to his aid.
' This is it, the moment of truth!' Kankuro thought jumping down as well. The other combatants joined the rest.
" Get going!" they heard Kakashi order.
" Who's attacking?" Shikimaru asked.
" It's a conjoined attack from sand and sound."
" Our orders Sempai?"
" Head after Sasuke, he went after the Kazekage's children. Shikimaru, Shino go with him." Kakashi slammed his hand onto the ground making it erupt in smoke. The pug was back.
" Sup. Rub my paws, they're super soft."
" Later Pakkun. Pakkun here will sniff them out, follow him." They nodded.
" Konran." They stopped to see Chigo waking his students. " The sake." Naruto tossed it over. " Sovereign will be over shortly with medical aid for Gaara. Keep them from further irritating his wounds." They took off. Kakashi, Gai, and Asuma stepped in front of Chigo and co.
" You're not going anywhere." Asuma stated.
" Are you a part of this invasion." Kakashi questioned.
" Duck." Chigo said calmly. They went wide-eyed before doing as he said. A few kunai sailed over their heads before being caught by the man and who threw them back. The strength behind the throw caused the projectiles to pierce through the bodies of the throwers before hitting other behind them. The three men witnessed this before turning back to him. " There is no time for your distrust, while it is a shaky alliance for sure…an alliance is still there. If anything, you can count on that." Chigo nodded to his apprentices before jumping towards the barrier.
" Should we trust them?"
" We have no choice now."
" Yosh! Let the Power of Youth EXPLODE!" Gai said before flickering away kicking all in his path. His comrades sweat-dropped.
-S5-
The three Shinobi and the pug were quickly gaining on their targets.
" Guys." Shikimaru started.
" We know." (Naruto)
" Plan of attack?" Shino inquired." My Kikaichu can-"
" No. I'll use my shadows to apprehend them."
" You'll be slaughtered." Naruto stated.
" Have more faith. Besides one of Gaara's siblings will stay back to allow the others to escape, I think it's safe to say that Sasuke will blow right past them."
" I concur."
" Very well. Can you get them all? And for how long?"
" Ten minutes at best."
" You'll just need five. Good luck." The two dashed off. Shikimaru stopped on a branch.
" None of you will pass this point." The enemy laughed.
" You're surrounded kid." They continued to chuckle away before they felt their bodies freeze up.
" Kagemane success. Never underestimate the opponent idiot."
-S5-
Earlier; Kage Box
BOOM!
*cough, cough* ' So…the invasion information was accurate. Orochimaru…' Hiruzen thought. Amongst the smoke and confusion his guards stationed nearby were killed. The Kazekage positioned himself behind the aged man kunai poised at his throat. " Eh?! Lord Kazekage, what are you-no…Orochimaru."
" Well, well look at whose well informed. I would say that your old age hasn't hindered you, but we both know that's not the case." The Sound Four aka Orochimaru's elite bodyguards discarded their disguises. The first was a male with six arms.
' Must be a kekkei genkai.' Hiruzen observed. The second was another male though this one seemed to had a growth growing out of the back of his neck. ' No…not a growth, a head.' the elder came to realize upon closer inspection. The fat one and the redhead (or pinkette if you prefer the manga description) had no discernable features. ' However, I shouldn't lower my guard. He has them as his personal guard for a reason.' Hiruzen thought. Anbu began to arrive on scene. Orochimaru's eyes narrowed.
" Do it." Orochimaru said as he began to discard his disguise. The Sound Four immediately began flying through handseals.
" Shishienjin!" They cried in unison. A massive, violet barrier erected itself around the Orochimaru and Hiruzen with the four of them being the barriers perimeter.
" We can't just stand here doing nothing! Hokage-sama is in danger!" one Anbu shouted in frustration before charging the barrier.
" No you idiot!" Another tried to stop him.
" AAAAUUUUUUUUUGH!" he shrieked as he was incinerated.
" Fool." They quickly turned on their heels to see Chigo. " To think he was Anbu as well. Truly the quality of Konoha shinobi have obviously went to shit. Much like this situation we're in."
" You shut your mouth!"
" State your business?!"
" Are you in on this invasion!?"
" SILENCE!" Chigo bellowed. " You." He pointed at Taka. " I'm sure you recognize me." He nodded slowly. " Then you know you can trust me, have them in position at the northern, southern, and western points of the this rooftop. My students will be there waiting for my mark."
" What are you planning?" Taka inquired.
" We'll be taking down the barrier on five separate fronts. The northern and southern positions will need help in reaching the barrier."
" I don't understand."
" We need to be of equal elevation in order for the barrier to fall." Chigo stated. Taka nodded in understanding as he signaled for the other to do as instructed. He brought his hand to his earpiece. " Distribute the sake Sovereign."
*static* "Understood." *static* Shinde began to swipe his hands through the air in a slow, flowing motion (Basically water-bending katas). The jug on his waist uncorked itself as the sake flowed out. He flicked his fingers causing the liquid to shoot off as bullets. He then stored an adequate amount of sake in his own mouth. The others saw their portions flying towards them and caught them in their mouths as well, with Mai sending the second portion coming towards her away in Chigo's direction with wind.
Chigo caught his portion before signaling to Neko. She nodded and signaled for the north and south units to prepare. The four Samurai5hinobi spewed the contents onto their blades causing them to replicate what Naruto did earlier. With all blades radiating the seal-breaker kanji, technique, thingy they raised their blades skyward. Shinde tossed the sake jug behind him before signaling for the Anbu to toss him.
Zenrai caught the jug before downing the content and spewing it on his blade. He was immediately vaulted as high as they could throw before the Anbu captain appeared and kicked his feet causing him to go higher. Finding himself directly above the barrier he then poised his blade to strike from above (Much like Link's finishing blow technique from Twilight Princess).
" Bushi-do no Geijutsu! Ha o Tsuiho 5pointo!" they cried together. According to Jiraiya, an odd number seal can cancel an even number seal and vice versa which is why the Gogyo Fuin worked on Naruto…at least I think that's what he said. So in a flourish the five blade wielders struck with pinpoint timing and masterful precision that had immediate effects. The barrier literally shattered with the glass sound and everything. The Sound Four and Orochimaru were astonished, with the latter's face quickly turning to a snarl as the rooftop was alive with flickers of movement. Amongst them were Chigo and co.
" Alright, Sovereign tail them quickly, Soyokaze head for the hospital they'll need the backup. Shiroi and Kasai, stand-by." Chigo ordered. Shinde and Mai nodded before heading to their objectives, while Shiroi and Enka took up stances.
" Kukuku, it seems Sarutobi-sensei had help that I didn't know about. Tell me who are you?" Orochimaru pondered. Chigo scoffed.
" Che, You don't expect me to answer that do you?" Chigo said getting into his stance as well.
" Pity. I suppose I'll just have to get a sample of your blood." He slammed his hands into the ground. " Kuchiyose. Edo Tensei." Three coffins sprouted, somehow, from the ground that was rooftop. The first opened to reveal- " S-shodaime-sama?!" was uttered throughout the present Anbu. " Ni-nidaime-sama!" Sarutobi's eyes widened.
' No! We must stop the third one!' just when he was about to form his seals Chigo ran forward. " No! Stay back!"
" Shiroi! Sake!" he caught the jug before taking a swig. 'Cover me!' He signaled. He once again spewed the liquid onto his blade just as the third lid fell away. Orochimaru appeared before him.
" I'm afraid this won't do. Sen-eijashu!" he said as snakes flew from his sleeves, only to be hit with shurikens. Chigo somersaulted over them and step-jumped using Orochimaru's head.
" Tsuiho Buredo!" SHING! Right down the middle the soul of Minato Namikaze was split before drifting back to the Shinigami's stomach. " Don't worry, Yellow Flash. Your son is in good hands now." The man just smiled at him and nodded in acknowledgment before turning to ash, leaving behind the corps of Kin Tsuchi.
" KIN?!" the redhead/pinkette exclaimed turning towards Orochimaru. " YOU DEFILED HER YOU SON OF A BITCH!" she raged before lunging for him. A figure appeared behind her.
" Barukan Shinkei Pinchi." Zenrai performed his taser stealth technique again, knocking her out.
" Shiroi, Kasai take her to safety. Restrain her if necessary. We'll handle things here." Meanwhile Orochimaru was seething.
' Things aren't going to plan at all!' he stuck two kunai into the heads of the Hokages with tags to keep them controlled. Everyone became alert.
" Everyone leave them to me. Detain the others, prevent their escape." Sarutobi leapt into the fray.
-S5-
" It's amazing how far ahead he can plan." Naruto thought aloud as he, Shino, and the pug continued to follow Sasuke's trail.
" That's a Nara for you." Pakkun said sniffing. His ears perked. " They're over there, a meter to our left. I smell blood in the air."
" That's probably Gaara, Sasuke hit 'im with some lightning jutsu during the exams." Naruto stated. " Let senpai know, thanks for the help Pakkun."
" No problem. Good luck." Pakkun saluted before de-summoning.
" Now then…let's prep a seal for good measure." Shino just watched him work.
-S5-
Shikimaru was on edge. ' Dammit, where is this backup Naruto talked about?!' His jutsu wore off.
" Well, well. Looks like the tree-hugger finally ran out of juice."
" About time I was getting stiff."
" I was getting bored."
" Enough! Let's just kill him and move on, or have you forgotten?"
" Yeah, yeah get the Uchiha to Orochimaru-sama. Why is this brat so important anyway?"
" I'm curious about that too." Said a voice behind the conversing ninja.
" Huh?!"
" What the-"
" Shit!"
" Hien!" they never stood a chance as the chain-smoker ninja cut them down. One man was spared from the fate of his fellow men as he was kicked against the trunk. " Alright you, I've got some questions for ya." The smoking shinobi began.
" There's no need for that." Shinde said making his presence known.
" What do you mean-" Shinde summoned Wyvern and slew the prisoner before the Asuma could finish. " What do you think you're doing?!"
" Think about it Asuma-san. Why would Orochimaru need Sasuke? It's simple if you know your facts. Orochimaru was run out of Konoha when he was caught performing human experimentation."
" Why?" Shikimaru asked before Asuma could respond.
" He was seeking immortality." Shinde answered. " In order to do that however, he needed to know various amounts of kinjutsu. And-"
" And that's where Sasuke comes in. Or to be more specific his Sharingan." Shinde looked at the jonin before him.
" That's the gist of it. Let's get moving their wounds aren't going to heal themselves." The pair nodded and the three took off.
-S5-
" Urk."
" Guck."
" Ack."
" Hel-mmh-phrm-mmph! Uwah…" out came the muffled cry from the dying guard as an escapee broke free from his cell.
" Must redeem myself in Orochimaru-sama's eyes." Kabuto uttered.
" Hey, hey buddy! Come on man free us!"
" H-hey over here too!" the T&I holding cells were in an uproar in seconds.
' Excellent.' "In exchange for your freedom, you must reign havoc through the village." ' I'll use these fools as bait to get away.'
" Great, perfect. Just let us out!"
" Very well." Grabbing the keys off the wardens corpse, Kabuto began freeing prisoners by the dozens. Those that were still intact anyway.
" Don't worry Orochimaru-sama. I'll bring you a gift worthy of my redemption. Just you wait…Sasuke."
-S5-
" I'm glad. I was assuming the worst on my way here." Naruto stated as he was admitting first-aid on an unconscious Gaara.
" What do you mean."
" Well I assumed your over-inflated ego would have led you to attack them as they escaped."
" It wasn't that bad was it? Don't answer that." Sasuke said when Naruto opened his mouth for a retort. " Besides isn't it prioritized that we detain all involved? That's protocol, so why are you helping the enemy?" Sasuke questioned shifting his feet as subtle as possible in the event of a scuffle.
" Idiot, yes it's protocol, but they're not the enemy."
" Then why run-"
" Because dumbass, you did just shove an assassination jutsu though his shoulder! They were heading for the hospital."
" Will he live?" they stopped their bickering once Temari spoke up. " Will my baby brother live?"
" Not without some serious medical attention."
" In that case, everybody get out of my way." Shinde and co. arrived with Shino and an unconscious Kankuro in tow. Shinde dropped to his knees and began to looking the redhead over. " Konran. Give Shino-san and Kankuro-san some first-aid."
" On it."
" Temari-san I need you to keep cool, hold him down he'll squirm for sure. If you're calm then he will feel it and his body should relax to your familiar chakra."
" H-hai." Temari placed Gaara's head on her lap and ran her fingers through his hair.
" Uchiha-san I need you to open that scroll and unseal its contents."
" Hn." Sasuke responded before grabbing the indicated scroll.
" Asuma-san, Shikimaru-san I need you two to get started on a stretcher, he'll need it. It would be best if we refrain from irritating his wounds further."
" Alright."
" Mendokusai."
POOF. Standing atop the storage scroll was a gourd of equal size to that of Gaara's with a smaller one attached to it be a thick rope.
" Stand aside, Temari keep him down. Firm and steady, not too much now." POP. PLUNK. The corks keeping the gourds contents inside popped off without warning. The liquid from the smaller gourd came to the wound first, a whiff of its odor reaching everyone's nostrils.
" Alcohol?"
" Raw alcohol, to disinfect the wound. Focus on your tasks people. Sasuke untie the rope and bring it here. Have him bite down on that Temari, don't need him biting his tongue off." Shinde stated handing her the rope. He flushed the wound with the disinfectant causing the redhead to cry out.
" AUGH-Rnng!" Temari shoved the rope in his mouth before it came down again.
" Remember Temari, keep cool it helps." Bringing the water over the wound he now filled the gaping hole with the said liquid causing Gaara to cry out. " We need them to send Gaara's chakra into the water so that his body doesn't resist the 'invader'. I need you to try to reach out to them in his mindscape." Temari nodded shakily.
" Mother? Okaa-chan if you can hear us then please do what he said. Gaara hang in there-"
" ARGH!" Everyone turned to the sound of Sasuke in pain as he was knocked unconscious.
" Kabuto…" Naruto and Shikimaru stated.
" You know this guy?" Asume took up a defensive stance.
" Yeah he's the spy, the one working for Orochimaru." Naruto informed.
" So you knew the entire time."
" No, but your 'nin info cards' would've made any competent shinobi suspicious. Not to mention you had Top Secret information about me." Naruto stated.
" Hmm, well in any case I would love to stay and chat, but I have a schedule to keep." Kabuto grabbed Sasuke and leapt away.
" Hey get back here-"
" No!" Shinde shouted stopping the jonin. " He was heading for the stadium, if our allies don't stop him then it means they were obviously slacking in training their skills. Besides we need you here as protection detail and escort. We need to transport the wounded to the hospital." He indicated towards Gaara's prone form.
*sigh* " Fine, you've made your point. We ready to go?"
" Yes. Bring the stretcher over. Konran, seal the gourds. Temari go support Kankuro. Shikimaru help me with him." Shinde said grabbing on side of the stretcher as Temari placed Gaara gently onto it.
" Shino send your partners out to scout the perimeter, slowly sap their energy. I'll handle any that approaches. Let's move." Asuma ordered pulling out his trench knives.
" Hai!"
-S5-
" Damn it Tayuya, why'd you go and freak like that." Jirobo said as he and the rest of the Sound Four dodged and countered the Anbu assaulting them.
" Who cares why! She's a traitor and frankly we don't need her. We can handle this ourselves!" Sakon hollered.
" Che yeah! Who needs that bitch!" Kidomaru yelled as he continued to weave his indestructible webs, despite their claims they had already been forced to activate their Curse Seal Level One.
*sigh* " I suppose." Jirobo flashed through a few seals before slamming his hands into the ground. Domes of earth sprouted from, again, the ground that was rooftops; trapping the unfortunate souls too slow to react. Feeling the drain on their chakra Jirobo smirked as he turned his attention to the foes surrounding them. " Though having her genjutsu would really be useful right about now."
" Damn it Jirobo shut up!" His teammates shouted at him.
-S5-
Outer Wall
A leaf shinobi flickered before Jiraiya and reported.
" Sir, the enemy is really pushing the defenses, if we don't do something soon we'll lose the wall."
" Understood. Ehem." Jiraiya cleared his throat loudly causing all nearby to halt. " Listen up everyone, I need you to relay this order to the frontlines. Have all fire users ready to pull out a countermeasure. Meanwhile the toads and I will help pour on the oil. Water users will help spread the oil. The rest of you hold them off until everything is ready. Let's light the bastards up!" They cheered and set off on their objectives.
' Good luck, Sensei.' Jiraiya thought giving one last look at the stadium.
-S5-
Hospital
The people inside the hospital felt the ground rumble.
' Damn it I swear if those two knew about this and didn't tell me…' Tsunade thought as she was looking over patients. " Shizune!"
" Yes M'lady?!"
" I need all patients in critical condition sent to the Emergency Ward!"
" Yes M'lady!"
" Also any patient treated and combat ready are to be sent there to ensure their fellows safety!"
" Right away M'lady!"
" Lady Tsunade!" Both she and Shizune, who relayed the order to another doctor, turned their attention to the newcomer. It was Asuma and co. " We have another one." She took a look at him.
" Isn't he the enemy?"
" Negative." Shinde spoke. " The Sand Shinobi are being manipulated by Orochimaru disguised as their Kazekage."
" Why am I not surprised."
" Well he seems to have been treated properly, who did this?
" I did M'lady."
" This is remarkable work for being in the field."
" Part of the bloodline package." She nodded, albeit skeptically.
" Well he is out of critical condition and seems to be recovering at a slightly faster rate than normal."
" Jinchuriki." Tsunade nodded
" Will he be okay?" Temari asked.
" Yes he'll be fine." She sighed with relief.
" We need to get back out there." Asuma stated.
" Agreed."
" Yes well we are short on staff here."
" Shikimaru, Shino I need you both to head for the Monument evacuation areas. Protect the civvies, I'm counting on you both to protect our future."
" I will stay here and aid however I can, but keep in mind that I have no medical training." The two medics were shocked.
" But how-"
" I told you, it's part of the bloodline package."
" Right~ and I'm assuming that you would like to stay with-" she began looking towards Temari and a now conscious Kankuro.
" Our brother Lady Tsunade."
" Thought so."
" And me?" Naruto asked.
" Keep an eye out for civvies and evacuate them you know the procedure."
" Hai."
" Then let's move."
-S5-
Swish. Swish. Swish. Swish. Swish. Swish. Both the Snake Sannin and the War Veteran were trading blows. Well more like the large man was taking swipes with his sword, which Orochimaru dodged, and parrying strikes made by the agile man. Orochimaru seethed at seeing his Elite Four get taken down despite them resorting to their cursed seals.
" You will pay for ruining my plans!"
" Is that so?"
" Fool! Don't you know who I am?!"
" No. But I know of your reputation. Orochimaru one of the legendary Sannin, snake summoner and holder of their contract."
" Every one of them true."
" Perhaps, but I also know more than you think."
" What do you mean?"
" I have taught my students time and time again that one can learn a lot from a person's name. Talking with my summon has led to some invaluable information being passed my way."
" How invaluable?"
" Oh just that the Snake Clan is displeased with you for tarnishing their reputation." Orochimaru's eyes narrowed. " Or how that because of this you are only allowed to summon Manda, and even then he demands from you alone sacrifices." Orochimaru's eyes widened before his face shadowed and he let out a spine chilling chuckle.
" Kukuku your foolish arrogance will be your undoing." Orochimaru gagged out the Kusanagi Blade.
" Such a shame Orochimaru…" he paused. " But it seems that you won't be killing me today." Chigo pointed behind him.
" Kuchiyose! Death Reaper Seal!" Hiruzen cried out summoning the awe-inspiring and immensely dreadful Shinigami itself. He then had it seal the souls of the First and Second Hokages within its stomach. Chigo jumped away from Orochimaru and kneeled before it.
" Shinigami-sama!" slowly it's head turned. It's soulless eyes peering into his own. " I request a contract!" all fighting stopped in their tracks.
" S-sensei?" Enka stuttered out, having returned from the safehouse. A few eyes flicked his way but otherwise they were on this historical event. Without a word the Death God summoned an ethereal (or would spectral or something similar work here…I hope you get the gist of where I'm going though) scroll which unfurled itself.
" I plead for the release of this pour soul-" he indicated to Kin Tsuchi's corpse. "-and in exchange, I-" forming seals he placed his palm onto the ghastly parchment and instantly Kanji appeared that represented his name. "-will serve you here in the mortal plane as your messenger, executioner, and hunter. This will last until I fulfill my end of the contract by giving you the soul who has eluded you so…the soul of Orochimaru." Everyone gasped and Orochimaru broke into a cold-sweat when the Spectral God seemed to grin at the prospect. " I hereby bind this contract to my soul and seal it with blood." He finished signing his Kanji in blood.
" NO SENSEI!" Enka yelled breaking from his frozen state. The Shinigami shoved it's hand through the man's stomach and pulled out the soul only to entwine the contract to it before placing it back in. The blood kanji formed a red string which was held by the God at one end and was connected to the man's neck at the other. Then it vanished.
" Orochimaru…-" Chigo said, his voice making everyone's blood run cold. " Your days are numbered." Then he passed out. The silence was deafening, and it was only broken when a figure landed on the shambled roof.
" Orochimaru-sama!"
" K-Kabuto…"
" Orochimaru-sama I know I've failed you, but I have brought you Sasuke Uchiha in the hopes of redeeming myself my lord." This broke Orochimaru out of his cold-sweat as he snapped his head to see he had indeed brought to him an unconscious Sasuke.
' Not all is lost! I still have a shot at immortality!' " Kukuku nice work Kabuto." Opening his mouth he extended his jaw before biting down on Sasuke's shoulder, just under the neck and above the collarbone.
" AUGH!"
" NO!" Hiruzen blurted out.
" You want to redeem yourself Kabuto."
" Yes my lord!"
" Then kill that man." He said pointing at Chigo's prone form. Kabuto channeled his chakra scalpel without a second thought.
" As you wish."
" Not on your LIFE!" Enka roared. " Katon! Faia Reido!" with sword aflame he threw it forward hell bent on beheading the bespectacled ninja. " Katon! Undo Suzume!" he threw his daggers once more ablaze to look like small birds.
Ducking under the sword Kabuto then dodged and weaved through the many daggers before having to jump back to avoid the sword on its return trip.
' Curses! Kabuto may have failed me, but he is too valuable to lose! I've marked Sasuke and that's all that matters.' " Kabuto."
" My lord?"
" We're leaving."
" And him my lord?"
" You'll just have to kill him later. Give the signal to retreat."
" Yes my lord." Both himself and Orochimaru began to sink into the ground.
" No!" Enka leapt up and dived, sword poised to drive itself deeply into the skull of his target. Shunk! (shing and thunk=shunk; look it's a metal blade piercing something like concrete. I don't know my sound effects okay )" Damn it!" he cried out leaning on the hilt.
" Focus on your teacher, he's done something no one's ever done before." The Anbu captain reminded him. " Whether he wanted to or not he's made history here."
" Your right. I'll take him to the hospital right away. You should do the same for Lord Sarutobi." Enka said hefting Chigo onto his shoulder and shunshin-ing away. Nobody noticed a breathing Kin Tsuchi.
-S5-
" Sir, the plan worked the enemy has experienced major casualties!" a messenger reported from the frontlines. Another shinobi emerged and crouched.
" Report, the enemy has called for full retreat. Your orders?"
" Let them go. Unlike them we actually care for comrades. Let's go pay our respects once we are sure we got everyone."
" Hai."
" Sir!" a messenger called. " I bring urgent news! All criminals held at T&I headquarters have broken out!"
" What!?" Jiraiya yelled as the others around were shocked silent.
" They are terrorizing the village districts as we speak. I was sent out for reinforcements."
" No time to rest it seems. Alright everyone you heard the man, move it!"
" HAI!"
-S5-
" Shit." Asuma said once he and the three genin incapacitated a few escapees.
" Who are these people sensei?"
" Judging by their attire, I presume they are prisoners." Shino pushed his shades up.
" Kabuto…that bastard probably set them loose." Naruto said connecting the dots.
" New orders find and detain all escaped convicts." Asuma lit another cigarette.
" No offense Asuma-san, but is that really the best option?"
"…Explain."
" Well they are convicts, and seeing as how we got most of the information we need from them it would be more trouble than it's worth capturing them alive."
" That would be needless slaughter."
" Not really. It would serve two purposes. One if you two haven't made your first kill yet then this will get that over with."
" Konran you can't expect them to-"
" Second, it would ensure other convicts don't attempt this in the future. Besides it'll keep these escapees from biting our asses in the future."
"…How can you talk about killing so easily?"
" It's simple, you don't overcomplicate it."
" What?"
" For starters when a person makes their first kill, they need to confide in someone to ensure their mental health is kept in-check. Shikimaru has you, and Shino can decide to either talk to me or his family…or Fuu." Naruto said nudging Shino with his elbow.
" Heed this advice. If you think killing the person makes you a monster-" they seemed to lean in closer at his pause "-then you're an idiot." They face-vaulted. " You killed them because if you didn't then they would've killed you, and as a consequence it could lead to the death of friends, family, and other innocents. It could tear them apart, lead them down a darker path in the future, etc. The point is that if you don't kill them where they stand, then not only will they not hesitate to kill you, but everyone after you as well." He gave them a moment to absorb his words.
" Killing for the sake of others doesn't make you a monster. Finding yourself actually enjoying the act does." He decided to try to light their spirits. " Look-"
" I think we understand." Shikimaru interrupted. " Thank you Konran." Shino nodded in agreement.
" Those are some deep words kid, and you have a fair point." Asuma flicked away his cancer stick. " If you guys are ready, then we'll go with his…plan."
" Ready as we'll ever be."
" Then let's go."
-S5-
" Look-y here, seems our old friend has been busy eh Itachi?" said a blue-skinned figure as they both looked over a warring Konohagakure. The smaller man merely stayed silent. " What's the matter, memories rushing back?"
" Hardly, let's go Kisame."
-S5-
*Shing* *Chang* *Splish* " Augh!"
*Ching* *Ping* *Vish* "Gack!"
" W-who are you?! What are you?!" An escapee exclaimed in fright as he was cornered by Naruto.
"…Your executioner." *Swish* *Thud* The man's head landed beside his body. A colleague of his charged the young swordsman in a panicked, frightened rage.
" Monster! Rawgh-!" Naruto brought up his blade in a defensive pose.
" Ninpo! Ranji Shigumi!" the man was wrapped up in a blanket of white which then hardened into spikes instantly killing him.
' Is that…hair?' Naruto observed as the sheet of white, now red, once again went flaccid and retreated back to their origins, the head of Jiraiya the Toad Sage.
" You alright kid?"
" Let's just focus on the task at hand." Naruto said sharply while throwing a few kunai at a retreating escapee's back. Jiraiya scoffed.
" Why I never-Do you know who I am?! I'm Jiraiya of the Densetsu no Sannin, Great Toad Sage of Mount Myobokuzan!"
" Author of the book series Icha-Icha."
" Ha-ha! So you do know who I am!"
" I know that those books are nothing but porn, therefore making you a pervert. A perverted sage, heh."
" Oi brat show some respect!" the man said bugging out.
" Whatever you say ero-sannin." Jiraiya recoiled.
' I haven't been called that since…' he then remembered what 'that' was and fell into a small depression. *Sniff* " Kids these days, just no respect."
" Sir!" a messenger ran up to him, Naruto took this chance to skitter off.
" Report."
" Sir all escapees have either been captured or terminated." Jiraiya nodded at the information and waved him off in search for Naruto.
He spotted him talking to Shino Aburame whereas Asuma was comforting Shikimaru nearby. He walked up to overhear the last of their conversation.
" Thank you for the advice Konran-san, I shall speak with my parents about it, however I feel that I'll get through this well enough."
" No prob, that advice helped me a lot with my first kill."
" You gonna be alright Shikimaru."
" Y-yeah, just a little sick."
" That's good, exactly how you should feel in this situation."
" Right…thanks for the advice Konran. It really does help."
" Shit! Lord Jiraiya my father, the Hokage. Orochimaru."
" Right. You three head for the evacuation areas and await further orders." The genin nodded and dashed off. " Asuma, we-"
" Sir! Lord Hokage has just been admitted into the hospital." He looked towards Asuma and inclined his head, the man dashed off in a hurry.
" Everyone, you know the drill. Let's put the village on lockdown, report anything suspicious and don't wander off alone. We'll get started on repairs once we're sure the danger has passed. Get to work."
" HAI!" the forces said in unison.
-S5-
Night fell and the Shinobi were patrolling at full force, hell even the civvies were helping out. By leaving their outdoor lights and lanterns lit the patrol would know where to search when activity is reported. (Cause y'know, turning lights off when you're trying to sneak is smart. When all the lights are on and a few go out and you get the pic.)
" Seems we aren't getting in undetected." Kisame pointed out.
" It would be wise to wait it out." Itachi said in his boss of a voice.
" You're the boss." The two merged into the shadow of the forest.
-S5-
" How is he?" Jiraiya inquired.
" He won't last the night, they say he performed the Shiki Fuin against my grandfather and granduncle when Orochimaru resurrected them."
They stood their solemnly, allowing the silence to roll over the room. Hiruzen went into a fit of coughs gaining their attention.
" Shh, sensei. Just try to relax."
" Hehehe *cough* please Tsunade. We all know *cough* *cough* that I won't make it for long. Tsunade-"
" No. You know I can't sensei." She said easing his pain.
" Please Tsunade *cough* you're the only one capa-*cough, cough*-able. Jiraiya's spy-network requires constant *cough* travel." He took a deep breath and sighed in relief. " And Danzo's methods are too extreme."
" Why not Kakashi?"
" Too lazy, and he's almost as bad as Jiraiya. Would you really want them to change uniform policies for females?" she gained a tick just thinking about it. Jiraiya gained a look of disbelief and betrayal when he suggested that.
" Grr. Fine, I'll be the Fifth Hokage." She said sighing. Jiraiya patted her on the shoulder and added his two cents.
" You'll be a great Hokage." She elbowed him in the ribs.
" Shut up pervert." Hiruzen just chuckled before falling into another coughing fit.
-S5-
Sarutobi Hiruzen, the Shinobi no Kami, passed. Succumbing to the will the death god. The funeral was held three days later, and all had attended. The skies above clouded over and showered everyone beneath in a light rain, it seems that even divine deities can show us mortals compassion. One by one the crowd dispersed leaving behind Naruto, Anko, and another small frame that was crouched in front of the grave marker raked in silent sobs. Sighing solemnly Naruto crouched beside who he recognized as Sarutobi Konohamaru.
" I-I always bothered h-him about b-being H-hokage because I w-wanted to s-spend m-more time w-with him. I-I never got t-to tell him I l-loved him." The young boy said sobbing.
" Y'know…I always thought of him as my grandfather too." Naruto said quietly causing Konohamaru to look at him astonished. " Being an orphan that nobody wanted I was left alone to my own devices, but sooner or later that loneliness eats away at you inside. He always spared a moment of his time to be with someone like me-" Naruto said before looking meeting Konohamaru's gaze. "- so I'll always be grateful, the same could be said for Anko-chan." He shifted his gaze to meet hers before getting a confirming nod. " In fact, he had a special place inside all of our hearts, so remember this Konohamaru…" making sure he had the kid's full attention he continued. " even when people say to move on, they don't mean to ever forget what a great man your grandfather was." Naruto couldn't hold his tears on any longer as he hugged the brunette, the latter wailing into his shoulder. Anko eventually joined in, both fully aware of the Anbu assigned to protect the young Sarutobi heir.
-S5-
The council's announcement of Tsunade's promotion to Hokage transitioned pretty well along with her coronation. Inside her office she sat in silence along with Jiraiya, tension permeating the air.
" So all this time…you knew he was alive and YOU BOTH NEVER BOTHERED TO TELL ME!" she roared causing Shizune to jump in her chair.
' Tsu-Tsunade-sama must be really angry, the privacy seals are active.' She thought in fright.
" We didn't tell you because sensei knew you'd take him with you-" Jiraiya yelled cutting off her thoughts.
" Of course I'd have taken him with me!"
" He's the Jinchuuriki of the Hidden Leaf! We needed his strength if we were to survive after the Kyubi's attack."
" I can't believe you said that about your own-" the two were cut off by Shizune's voice.
" W-wait y-you can't go in there!" they heard an unfamiliar voice speak up, a rather deep one at that.
" Please Shizune-san we wouldn't be so forceful if this wasn't completely urgent."
" I-I'm sorry, but I'm afraid I can't let you through." They heard her squeak in surprise before hearing two knocks, the door immediately opened.
" Forgive my rudeness Lady Hokage-" it opened to reveal Chigo if a little worse for wear. "-however the matter I have to discuss with you is simply too important to-"
" Let's hear it." She cut him off. " Are there other's with you?"
" Yes Lady Tsunade, I'm afraid the chunin outside didn't take too kindly to our…'handling' of Mistress Shizune's stubbornness. You can meet them later, but for now I just need to get you up to speed." Tsunade quirked her eyebrow before sighing.
" Proceed."
" My name is Chigo Dokatsui, I'm a veteran of the Third Shinobi War and grew up in the aftermath of the Second. I resigned once the war was officially over and offered my services to Samurai Warlord Mifune. There I trained and studied in their way of fighting for six years when I was approached by my previous lord, Onoki. Apparently they had scheduled a five Kage summit without anyone's knowledge, the exception being their chosen successors. I had been asked to form an organization whose goal would be to prevent a war from happening, or end it quickly should we be too late."
" How would you go about this exactly?" (Jiraiya)
" Quite simply actually. See all of them were tired of the wars, all their actions had good intentions behind them sure, but at the cost of the others' paranoia. The tensions rise, feuds ensue, and shit hits the fan. Rinse and repeat. To avoid this they swore an oath to help me in this endeavor by giving me any resources that's both within their power and reason. So despite me telling you about myself, you won't find anything more on it. I am literally off the radar since I will never be shown on records, the Kage take care of the files themselves."
" How can you be sure we won't keep a record on you? After all Jiraiya is our spymaster." Chigo smirked.
" Doing so would go against the second deal. Should any village not cooperate with the terms then I can request aid from the other villages to take you down."
" And why in the hell would they do that?! You said it yourself they wanted to prevent a war from happening!"
" It's all in how you look at it Gama-sennin. It wouldn't be a war, it would be a massacre, a genocide. Secondly they literally sealed the deal, after all your student was there." Jiraiya's face fell. " I see you understand now. Yes Minato Namikaze was quite skilled in the art of fuinjutsu. So even if they didn't want to, the seal binds them. It forces their hand."
" Enough Jiraiya, he's made his point. Is there anything else?"
" There is, but perhaps we should get some rest and finish it up tomorrow."
" Sounds good."
" Then by your leave." The man got up, bowed curtly, and strode from the room. As they watched him walk from the premises Jiraiya spoke up.
" Do you believe him?"
" Can't say. After the meeting tomorrow I want you to head out immediately to either Kumo or Iwa for a confirmation."
" You got it."
-S5-
" Alright let's get this over with."
" As you wish. Introduce yourselves."
" Shinde, orphan from Kiri and second founder." He recited with a tip of his hat.
" Zenrai, orphan from Kumo and third founder." He opted for taking his hat off and putting it to his chest like a gentleman.
" Enka Fenikusu orphan from Konoha." He gave Jiraiya a knowing look, one that received a nod in return. " Fourth."
" Mai, orphan from Suna and fifth." When it was his turn, Naruto stayed quiet.
" Oi gaki-"
" May I speak with you both alone?" raising their brow at his odd request Tsunade nodded and waved off her Anbu.
" Naruto-" Mai whispered.
" Please." Chigo placed a hand on her shoulder.
" Come." As soon as the door shut behind them Naruto went through a few seals causing the two to become alert.
" Fuin." The room glowed blue, followed by green, then yellow.
" A triple layered privacy seal…who are you kid?"
" I…am the first official member of their organization. Samurai Shinobi 001, Naruto Uzumaki." The two froze. He loosened his conical and had it rest on his shoulders revealing eyes of controlled fury. He pulled down his mask to confirm it. " Chigo sensei mentioned to me my heritage the moment we left the village all those years ago and said that old man Sarutobi would tell me everything when we got back. Sadly we both were busy and I couldn't bring it up. Now all this shit happens and he's gone, but I know you two know something. And I want answers." They took on a downcast look and Jiraiya sighed deeply.
" Naruto you are the son of the Kushina Uzumaki and Minato Namikaze, the Red-Hot Habanero and Yellow Flash of Konoha."
" I knew that already, I didn't grow up an idiot. I want to know what you two are to me?!" he said, a slight inflection in his tone.
" I am your Godfather." Jiraiya's head was down in shame.
" And I was supposed to be your Godmother." Tsunade crossed her arms in front of her stomach.
" Supposed to be?" she closed her eyes.
" Well I am, but I was supposed to raise you should something happened to you parents. However…" her brow furrowed
" Go on."
" The old fart and this perverted idiot didn't want you out of the village after the attack. Afraid of being set upon by the other villages and the fact that I would take you away, I was told you had died along with your parents. Having already lost my brother and lover recently, her death and your supposed one was the final push for me to leave this place." Naruto pondered this silently as he looked at her. Sensing no deception he turned his attention back to Jiraiya and the man felt some bottled up KI leak out.
" And you?"
" I had agreed with sensei in letting you stay, and when I wasn't handling the spy network the money I made from the books were sent to your inheritance, and a fifth of that was your monthly stipend."
" Until I left." Naruto added.
" Yes, when I heard he let you go with a complete stranger I was furious and I never stopped searching for you since." Pondering their answer he sighed upon coming to his final verdict.
"…I can forgive you Tsunade, seeing as how things were out of your control." She sighed in relief. " Jiraiya…words can't even describe how-" he paused to reign himself in as best he could. " Normally anyone else would've assaulted you in some fashion be it verbally, physically, or spiritually. And frankly I think that's the better alternative to holding it in, but I was never normal. Forgiveness is one of the hardest challenges a person has to face in their life, it's a trial that can make or break you." Letting loose more of his bottled up emotions, his eyes opened to reveal unbridled pain. " I will never forget this."
" I don't-" Naruto hushed him with a palm.
" Don't, not a word." Sighing he continues. " I want my inheritance."
" Of course." Reaching into the a hidden compartment she drew two scrolls. " One scroll contains your mother's notes on kenjutsu, and the Uzumaki fuinjutsu. The other has your father's techniques along with his own notes on both them and fuinjutsu as well."
" And the money?"
" That depends."
" On?"
" Would you like to have me hold onto it-" he gave her a deadpan look. She gained a tick mark. " No you idiot! I mean would you like for me to hold onto it and make investments on your behalf?"
" I'd rather have Shizune do that, I trust her more."
" Tch whatever." She said before the three burst into fits of laughter.
" Just give me time old man." Naruto said addressing Jiraiya. He gave a solemn smile and nodded.
" I gotta go, see ya tomorrow." Naruto strode towards the door and opened it to see the others waiting anxiously on the other side. He gave them a sincere smile.
" I'm fine guys, just a bit tired. Can I go Sensei?"
" Sure kiddo, the rest of you too. I've got to wrap up some things still. Meet here tomorrow morning alright."
" Hai sensei." He stepped back inside and closed the door resealing the room.
" Regarding recruitment I was given free-reign to do so for any shinobi in any hold as long as it was alright with the Kages and it didn't cause influx in the forces."
" I assume you already have."
" Yes with the old man, just wanted to give you a heads up. Hayate Gekkou and Yugao Uzuki have been recruited-"
" What?! I was under the impression that Hayate was dead, but Yugao is an Anbu why would that old fart let you do that?!"
" If you would kindly not interrupt me then I could tell you." She flushed, embarrassed. " They act as contacts for us so they'll relay updates to you, or at least Yugao-san will. Hayate's situation calls for a different approach."
" What do you propose?" (Jiraiya)
" You can either reinstate him as a shinobi and declare that he faked his death to catch the spy slash traitor, or he can come with me. With me he can further his kenjutsu training due to the extra free-time. And when we drop by to relay updates I can help them advance together as well as give them time alone."
" I'll think about it, anyone else?"
" The young kunoichi with bukijutsu talent, Tenten. A certain someone was adamant in that she would fit in perfectly. But I've seen her train and I must say that she lacks in a few areas."
" And?"
" I have a few ideas, my students would also help her get up to speed too, if you'll allow it."
" That isn't up to me, that's between her and her sensei."
" Ah I understand."
" That all?"
" Yes, we can finalize everything tomorrow. Good day Lady Hokage-"
" Wait." They turned their attention to Jiraiya who was taking it all in. " You need to hear this, in fact all the Jonin do."
-S5-
" All we need is your permission for Naruto, Enka, and Tenten to leave the village for the duration of their training trips." Chigo stated as they all gathered into the office.
" It's already done." She said scribbling away.
" Lady Tsunade I implore you to-wait come again?"
" I said it's already done. She just needs to tell her sensei."
" Eh-I-just like that?"
" Look it's very simple. I gave them clear for travel, you go about your business and keep me updated like you're supposed to. Now I got a lot of paperwork to do so get out!" the group suddenly found themselves out on the streets that lead to and from the building.
" What just happened?" (Shinde)
" I honestly have no idea." (Zenrai)
" Well…Tenten I suppose you just inform your teacher."
" Hai senpai."
" Enjoy the rest of your time here, we'll be leaving soon so be prepared." With that the group divided.
-S5-
" It seems our target isn't here, we shouldn't linger any further."
" Not so fast." They'd been suspected.
" Asuma-san, Kurenai-san. It's been a long time."
" Asuma is that-"
" Yeah, Itachi. You gotta lot of nerve coming back here."
" Well, well. Seems everyone knows everyone, in that case let me introduce myself. Kisame Hoshigaki."
" Let us go unimpeded and no one has to die." Itachi said coldly.
" And how exactly do you plan to do that? Either you're messed up in the head or your full of yourself." Kisame shifted, palming his weapon he let it crash into the ground.
" This guy, he sure is annoying huh. Hey you wanna die?"
"…You tend to get a bit excessive, just do as I say and ensure that they don't make it back to the village." Kisame shot forwards and brought his blade around for a downward slash. *Ching* Asuma drew his trench knives and blocked it as Kurenai vanished from view.
' Genjutsu…' Itachi observed activating his dojutsu.
" Heh." Kisame steadily added more pressure to the point where his weapon rested on the smoker's arm. " The thing about Samehada, it that it doesn't cut-" in one motion he pulled it back causing the bindings (wrappings?) to loosen and rip into his foes arm. "-it shreds!" as this happened tendrils began to rise from the ground around Uchiha and swordwielder. " Wha-?!"
"…You're late Kurenai." He commented holding his bleeding arm. She chose to ignore this and drew a kunai.
" This is the end." Facing Itachi she went for the kill only to have their positions flipped. " What?!"
" That level of genjutsu has no effect over me." He stated, a kunai appearing from his sleeve. He dodged away however as a few kunai imbedded themselves where he stood.
" Hraah!" *CLANG* Kisame blocked his would-be killer's assault.
" Well I'll be, if it isn't lil' Zuzu."
" Hoshigaki…" the swordsman growled out.
" Kakashi Hatake…" (Itachi)
" He-he-he, this is starting to get interesting. Kakashi of the Sharingan is one thing, but I wasn't expecting a fellow swordsman to be here." With a grunt the two pushed away from each other. " Word is you got beaten by some brats Zuzu mind explaining that?"
" Enough Kisame." That caught everyone by surprise. " If it were just one person this issue would've been resolved already, however, with this many shinobi the fight would take too long and more will come. Don't forget why we're here."
" And why are you here?" (Kakashi)
"…That would be telling now wouldn't it." Kakashi's eyes widened as he caught a brief image that flickered through his mind. 'Shit.' " Suiton! Suijinheki!" Just in time a barrier of water rose to block the attack came from below (and at an angle). ' That jutsu was insanely fast!'
" As expected, your eye's vision is remarkable Kakashi." Just as he said that, his clone stabbed said man in the back. Only to turn to water.
' Water clone…the copy ninja holds up nicely.' Kisame thought only to duck under a swipe from Zabuza and block another.
" You should focus, wouldn't want this to end too quickly now would we." Zabuza grunted out. " Give me a good fight before you die won't you traitor."
" Your one to talk demon boy, who was it that failed in his attempt to assassinate the Mizukage-"
" A ninja's loyalty lies in his village and all under its domain! The Yondaime failed his duty and I did what a loyal ninja should do. But you betrayed us all!" they broke away and began a clash of swords (behemoth sized ones).
-S5-
*BOOM* " Kakashi! Kurenai!" ' The clone exploded?!' the flames died off to reveal the two perfectly fine. ' That's impossible! They were within point blank range!' he saw another figure standing close-by. His eyes widened in recognition. " Kid what the hell are you doing get outta here!" everyone took notice of his words and turned their attention to the newcomer.
" Kasai! What are you doing here?!" / " Brat what are you doing here?!" (Kakashi, Zabuza)
" I was looking for you sensei and felt your chakra spike."
" Then why didn't you call for backup?!" Zabuza scolded.
" You assumed I knew the situation, I assumed you were training." He retorted back.
" Foolish boy." Itachi leveled his gaze on the redhead. " You're in over your head and out of your league." He closed his eyes. " Let this be a lesson for you."
' No, it couldn't be-' " Everyone close your eyes!" They did as he said, Zabuza refocused on Kisame, but it was too late for Enka.
-S5-
Enka found himself bound to a cross in a world of black and a sky of blood red. He was unbound and dropped just as fast.
" This is Tsukuyomi." Itachi said watching Enka dust himself off. " One of the powers of the sharingan and is considered the strongest genjutsu in the world."
" I know, you gave me copies on it from the Uchiha archives Itachi."
" How is Sasuke." It sounded more like a statement or demand than an actual question.
" He's fine, his mind is still a bit fragile from when you did this to him."
" I see…"
" Myself and Naruto have been working on him, and he'd been making progress until-"
" What happened?"
" I'm sure you've seen the state the village was in." the man nodded. " Well Orochimaru invaded with plans on marking Sasuke with the Cursed Seal of Heaven." Itachi's face remained stoic, though his eyes narrowed a bit.
" And?"
" And he succeeded. The spy we captured broke out, knocked him unconscious, and took him straight to Orochimaru. The mark contains vile chakra, it probably wracked his mind negatively therefore disrupting all our progress."
" Can he-"
" Doubt it, that mark has a great deal of influence. Anko was only able to resist because she hated the snakes very existence."
" I understand. I had hoped that it wouldn't have to come to this. Your half-blood makes it next to impossible to activate our dojutsu, but that slim chance was there. When I found you in your travels I helped it along. Should the two of us die then it is up to you to keep our line going."
" Sorry Itachi, but the Uchiha clan dies with you both." Itachi's eyes narrowed considerably this time. " I'm keeping the name my mother gave me."
"…It's fitting, phoenix. Rebirth."
" Shouldn't we be going?"
" I control time here cousin, days here-"
-S5-
"-Are literal seconds here." He said as Enka stumbled a bit.
" Kasai you okay?!"
" I'm fine senpai." Itachi's gaze now bore into Kakashi's singular sharingan. This time both stumbled a bit, though Kakashi looked far worse.
" We've wasted enough time, Kisame-" Itachi huffed out.
" You're…" they paused. " you're Akatsuki aren't you? You're after the Kyubi within Naruto, that's your goal right?" Itachi didn't hesitate.
" Kisame! Eliminate Kakashi, dispose of the others." Kisame broke from Zabuza and kicked him away, hard. Turning away from the flying man he began charging the exhausted Jonin.
" KONOHA SENPUU!" *Ka-pow* *Splish* *Splish* *Splsh* *Plsh*
" What the hell?!"
" THE GREEN BEAST OF THE LEAF, MAITO GAI!"
"…I just mistook you for an exotic animal." Kisame muttered loud enough for Itachi to hear.
" Do not take him lightly…"
' So it is Itachi…' *Splash* they saw Kakashi collapse into the water, slowly sinking.
" Gai-" Asuma started. " His eyes-"
" I know, open your eyes the both of you. Avoid eye contact, look at his feet. There's a method for fighting the sharingan, but there's no time now. Kurenai take Kakashi to the hospital. Asuma will cover me."
" We didn't come here to start a war, let's go Kisame."
" With this much trouble…"
" It is regrettable and unavoidable." They shunshin'd. *Plsh* *Plsh* *Plsh* the trio of jonin saw Enka coming their way, Zabuza in tow.
" That was very risky of you."
" I understand Gai-senpai."
" I already gave him an earful." Zabuza grunted. They nodded in acceptance.
" By the way, kid. What did you do out there? Kakashi and Kurenai were unharmed from that exploding clone."
" Let's just say I have an insanely strong affinity towards fire." Enka gave them a knowing grin.
" We ain't getting an answer anytime soon." Asuma sighed.
-S5-
The group met in the town square a few days later, all their belongings packed away.
" So what's gonna happen now?" (Naruto)
" We will be splitting up. This doesn't come as a surprise since we've done it before, however, it is how we'll split up and what we'll do for our training that is being discussed here. Any volunteers?" (Chigo)
" I'm taking Mai and Tenten with me." Shinde said receiving astonished looks as a result. " Tenten is well versed in bukijutsu, but her other areas are lacking. Myself and Mai will be enough to teach her in those areas, but she needs a taijutsu that suits her. I have an idea of who could help her."
" Okay but why me?"
" The same goes for you Mai, there's someone I'd like you to meet as well."
" Okay anyone else?"
" I'll be heading to the mountain ranges that can be seen in the horizon on the way to Kumo and Iwa. Hardly anyone goes there so it'll be safer to train in my more advanced techniques."
" I have no specific location in mind for training." (Enka)
" Me neither."
" Actually Naruto I have an idea for you." Shinde said motioning him to come forth. He whispered the plan into Naruto's ear and everyone watched him become ecstatic. He jumped back.
" That's an awesome idea!"
" What is it?" (Mai)
" Nuh uh no spoilers." (Shinde)
" No spoilers?" (Enka / Zenrai)
" Aw come on! Pwease?"
" Sorry Mai, but trust me it'll be awesome."
" Phoowey."
" What about me?" (Haku)
" Haku you said you've always wanted to be a medic. Well as I recall the village Hokage just happens to be Tsunade Senju." She gained a dumbstruck expression. He laughed causing her further embarrassment. " And your quite good with senbon needles, but I think there's still a few things you can learn from Shizune-san and…Anko." He said hesitantly. " I'm kinda afraid she'd influence my cute little ice princess too much, but I'll take that risk." She blushed, and punched his shoulder before hiding her flustered face in his chest.
" Baka…" as this happened the other coupled people were hugging as well. " I'll miss you."
" As will I."
" You write to me everyday got it?!" she said wickedly.
" H-hai Anko-chan." She settled down some and hugged him to her chest, Tenten felt a pang in her own.
" I'll miss you Foxy-kun."
" Same here Hebi-hime, or should I say Hebi-chan." He grinned slyly causing her to blush and push him away.
" Come back soon Koi." Yugao said quietly.
" Count on it, my kitten." Hayate rested his forehead against hers. Meanwhile Enka stood some ways away, his conical pulled down.
" You alright buddy?" he lifted he head to reveal streaming tears.
" I'm so alone." Zenrai's lip quivered and he hugged him and both broke out.
" We'll be alone forever!" there tears became geysers.
" Oh get a grip you two!" (Mai)
" Easy for you to say!" (Zenrai)
" Yeah you have your little tanuki waiting for you!" (Enka) her face flushed beet red.
" Urusai!" she began chasing them. Chigo just watched with a smile. He clapped his hands together.
" Sorry, but we must be off." After a few more goodbyes and ensuing kisses they went their separate ways.
Zenrai heading for Kumo / Iwa. Shinde, Mai, and Tenten for Kiri. And Chigo, Hayate, and Naruto forwards unto dawn.
-S5-
" Do you seek power Uchiha?"
" Yes."
" And what would you do with this power?"
" I will kill my brother, and avenge my clan!" Sasuke said his voice spiking. You can see the taint of the Curse Seal as his eye changed in color.
" And what, pray tell, would you sacrifice for this power? What would you offer?"
"…Anything." The figure in the shadows grin sinisterly. Sasuke tossed and turned, that night riddled with nightmares.
-S5-
(I originally ended it here, but I didn't want this next part to cut into the next chapter; Sorry and Enjoy)
Safehouse, Unknown Location
Tayuya awoke with a start, scanning her surroundings in a panic. Assured she was alone she stood and stretched her stiff muscles.
" AGK!" really stiff, her body cramped. Loosening up a bit more she took notice of a message on the dresser, atop a pair of clothing folded neatly.
" Hey, Tempered One-" She ticked. "-when you read this just know that you've been unconscious about a week now, give or take a few days. Gave us quite the scare, though our friends said you'd be fine. Guess we gave you a mighty fine jolt huh. Anyway here's some clothes, thought you'd like to shower when you finally got up sleepyhead. And don't worry, we had a lady friend change you out of your previous clothing. – a friend."
' A friend huh, yeah right they're probably trying to lure me into a false sense of security! I gotta get outta here!...Though I suppose a quick shower wouldn't kill me right?' with that thought she quickly scooped up the clothes and sprinted for the bathroom.
-S5-
Enka walked in quietly, groceries in hand, thinking his guests were still asleep. He knew that his sensei wanted to hightail it out of the village after that whole deal with death business, but did he really have to leave him to deal with the mess leftover?
" I really should've thought out my training regime a bit more." He thought aloud. He heard a giggle.
" Perhaps you should have. Would you like some help?"
" No thanks Haku, but would you mind checking up on Kin?"
" Sure." He began putting away the items he wouldn't use for the meal. Obviously the Anbu would report on what they witnessed that day, and because of that he had to bring Kin in for examination. Not that they minded, neither of them were medical experts like Tsunade. No he had convinced her to let him keep her at the safehouse, after all it wouldn't do to have a nurse or doctor 'accidentally' mix up the drugs for the patient now would it. Enka felt a presence creeping up from behind, causing him to smirk.
" Please make yourself at home, lunch will be ready soon-"
" Fuck you shithead, you expect me to trust you?! That shit's probably drugged!" he rolled his eyes.
" Well I highly doubt that seeing as how I haven't started preparing it yet." He said turning only to freeze. Tayuya was draped only in a towel, her hair all wet and glossy, her body…he closed his eyes and turned back around. " I advise you to go change into something more appropriate, Tempered One, or you won't be eating anytime soon. I assume you are quite hungry, no?" She looked down and blushed a deep shade of red.
" Sh-Shithea-"
" Enough. I do not mind such language, however our guest won't take too kindly too it. Now go change, once you are decent then we can have a proper conversation." She scowled.
" Tch, like I care-"
" I'd highly advise against it…I'm sure that mouth of yours has gotten you into some deep shit in the past hasn't it?" This time she stayed silent before walking back into the bedroom.
" Wow, and here I thought you were always calm and collected Enka." Haku commented walking in. He sighed.
" I know, I'll apologize to her when she comes back. It's just that for her to put up such a mask…"
" I understand."
" We all would, if they were here." He said putting aside a fresh pot of rice. " How is she?"
" Well, though I can't tell for sure. This is quite the unprecedented case after all." He set aside a pile of veggies.
" Agreed." Aside from the knife hitting the chopping board, there was only silence. Tayuya came in a bit later.
" Hey…" she bit her lip. " I just-" Enka closed his eyes and smiled to himself, though they couldn't see it.
" I apologize as well, I shouldn't have made such observations about you when we don't even know each other. Let's sit and introduce ourselves, alright?" She just nodded and sat at the table.
" The name's Enka." He put down a slab of meat and began slicing that to pieces as well.
" I am Haku." He sprinkled pepper onto the individual slices along with a dash of salt.
" Tayuya." Enka stood there thinking about the relationship between Tayuya and Kin. *Ding* Lightbulb!
" Haku would you mind showing our guest here her surprise. Perhaps she can coax some sort of reaction. Afterwards would you mind helping me?" he said without looking back, chopping up seasonal herbs.
" Of course, please follow me." He set the meat on the preheated pan. *Sizzle*
" Wait surprise? I don't like surprises." *Sizzle* *Pop* *Sizzle*
" Please Tayuya, this is important. And it revolves around you as well." He began to sprinkle on the seasonal herbs which then produced a divine aroma. Tayuya salivated a bit and her tummy rumbled lightly, she took an offered napkin from a giggling Haku and wiped. She shook herself out of her stupor.
" Me? What do-"
" Please Tayuya, trust us." (Haku)
"…Okay." Taking her to another room in the house Haku opened it to her revealing- " Kin!" she ran to her side. " She's-she's alive! But how?! I thought-"
" Let me explain alright, if you can help it ask your questions once I'm through." Tayuya just nods in response. Haku begins telling her what happens through Enka's point of view. How their ally (Zenrai) came to check her via radio chat. And how the Anbu informed Tsunade, causing them to bring her in for check-ups. " And now she won't wake, even though she seems fine. I-well we felt that due to your strong reaction upon seeing her state, that you have history. We wanted to see if you being at her side would show some improvement."
" I-I-" Haku gave her a gentle hug.
" You can trust us Tayuya, we're your friends. Now you stay here with her okay, if she wakes up call for us. We'll bring food to you if you don't want to leave her." Haku didn't wait for a response, merely standing up and sliding out of the room. She went up to the counter and grabbed a knife.
" Well?" he asked, preheating another larger pan. He flipped the meat.
" They'll be fine." She put a small bit of oil into the pan and spread it around before putting a good portion of rice in. She plopped in a sauce or two and stirred it around some. Enka came in with the veggies before taking the cooked meat off and adding in another batch.
" Guys!" they jumped.
" Go on aspiring medic." Haku just punched his arm and trailed off. Peering into the room Haku saw Tayuya clinging to Kin. She tapped her shoulder and began to check the girl.
" How are you feeling?"
" I don't know…"
" What's the last thing you remember?"
"…Orochimaru-sama, he called us to him. He was upset that we lost. He killed them, Zaku and Dosu. Then black…I don't understand. Am I dead? Where am I?"
" Tayuya would you please, I need to prepare our meal." Again not waiting for an answer she up and left. Tayuya grumbled something about lazy goody goodies.
" Look Kin this is gonna sound crazy so bear with me kay?"
-S5-
" Lady Tsunade forgive me for speaking out of turn, but is he really worth it?!" Enka questioned. He along with Neji, Shikimaru, Chouji, and Kiba, had been summoned to Tsunade's office to deal with one Sasuke Uchiha.
" Silence boy!" the elders said simultaneously.
" Enough! Both the elders and the council have had their chance to speak, it's only proper that I give my soldiers the same courtesy." She said with a sly, cheeky smirk.
" Thank you my lady." Enka bowed returning it in full. He set his game face on. " Look, are we really about to send a squad full of clan heirs and a clan prodigy just to bring back one heir who, might I add, just went rogue not five hours ago?"
" He is the sole surviving member of the Uchiha clan!"
" And your point?! I seem to recall Konoha being without the Uchiha or the Sharingan for almost a decade now! He wanted so badly to kill his brother that he willingly followed in his very same footsteps, foolhardily expecting to be welcomed back with open arms! Are we going to start pulling exceptions out of our asses or will we uphold tradition?" Tsunade folded her fingers together and closed her eyes in thought.
"…He's right." Tsunade said.
" But M'lady-"
" He is but one person, and the sacrifice we would make to get him back would've been greater if we just let him go."
" Lady Tsunade I implore you to see reason." one elder stepped up. He was bandaged heavily with the exceptions being half his face and his cane arm.
" The punishment for treason is death. There is no exceptions to this Elder Danzo. Shizune!" the door opened immediately.
" Yes M'lady?" Tsunade beckoned for her to come closer not looking up from her scribbling.
" I want you to take this to the head of security, have him print this to all bingo books across the Elemental Nations." Tsunade ordered handing over the the document.
" At once M'lady." she turned her attention back to everyone else.
" And with that the mission is cancelled. Aside from-" she motioned for him to help.
" It's Kasai Lady Hokage."
" Right, aside from Kasai here everyone else is dismissed." By her leave they shuffled out single file, the elders glaring daggers down his back.
" That was a very honorable thing you did. Staying calm and collected is a good trait to have as a chunin. The way you handled yourself is also the makings of a great politician." he just shrugged. " As I'm sure you could probably tell, Elder Danzo is the most untrustworthy of the three elders." Enka just nodded in agreement. " I had heard he had formed a group that he had to disband a few years ago, though i doubt he'd actually listen to the old man." she shook her head and tsk-ed. "By now his agents are too ingrained into the system."
" Is there anything you need of me Hokage-sama?"
" Seeing as how you haven't left for your trip yet, I was wondering if you'd do me a favor."
" Let me guess, you want me to shadow your bingo book informant in case Danzo tries something?" she gave him a deadpan stare.
" He'll definitely try something. If anything you can count on men like him to try to keep things in their favor." Enka smirked.
" Well it just so happens that I also need a favor. See I planned on leaving this very day, but I'm bringing some companions along. Wouldn't want to waste time answering unwanted questions." She just shook her head.
" I see, it's simple enough considering who I am."
" Then by your leave Lady Hokage, I have training to do."
-S5-
" Thank you." Enka looked back at the former sound ninjas. (You can probably assume what has happened, but just in case) With Tsunade's help he managed to leave the village with the two kunoichi in tow. Being in a village where the ninja could recognize them as participants and/or conspirators of the invasion, didn't bold well after all.
" It's what any good person would do." he turned and faced them. " Any other person could have done what I did for you, but those chances are split. And any human could have done so as well, but that split chance became even slimmer." he tossed something at Tayuya. Her breath caught as she caught it. " I believe that's yours Tempered One." he chuckled. The object in her hands was a flute, her flute.
" I thought I'd lost it." she clutched it to her chest tightly. He saw this and smiled.
" I'm sure I'll see you around some day, till then." he walked off with a wave. They watched his receding back.
" Come on Tayuya-chan, show him your appreciation." said girl blushed faintly.
" Urusai!" Kin cowered away giggling at her friend's reaction.
Along his trek Enka grabbed a scroll from his pouch and summoned a conical which he strapped on, and a jacket which he draped over his shoulder.
" Wait!" She had planned to plant a kiss on his cheek, but life never goes according to plan. Turning to her call their lips met sending electricity through the act. They broke contact blushing up a storm; Tayuya facing down and away, Enka shadowed by his conical.
" Thank you."
" ...Yeah..."
-S5-
Alright guys I guess I'm stopping here. But I am mighty curious, what will happen next? ^^
Bushi-do no Geijutsu – Art of Bushido (It -may- not be real but I like how it sounds; inspired from the samurai class overdrive in Final Fantasy X)
Tsuiho Buredo – Banishing Blade
Ha o Tuiho 5Pointo – Five points Banishing (Banishing Blade or Banishment; your preference.)
Shishienjin – Four Violet Flames Formation
Faia Reido – Fire Raid (Strike Raid but aflame)
Ranji Shigumi – Wild Lions Mane (or something)
