Sorry that it has been so long since I last updated. With the end of Naruto, my drive dropped immensely, partly because of the BS that Kishimoto pulled, towards the end. That being said, my drive is back and I will be putting up another Naruto story next month, funnily enough, a single pairing Naruto/Tayuya story. If you are interested, it will feature an illusion using Naruto, (I don't say Genjutsu for a reason) inspired by Aizen from Bleach. I also started a lot of new stories, since I last updated, namely, a bunch of Fairy Tail stories, a Bleach story (and I'll also be putting up a second towards the end of the year) and another High School DxD story. As for this story, to help you visualise Naruto, he has Broly's stature from DBZ, but his hair is slightly different. His jacket is worn in a manner similar to Laxus from Fairy Tail. Pants and shoes are basic Naruto ninja attire. Hope that helps you visualise him better. For the harem, right now, all I'm saying for sure is Mei and Ameyuri. The Bijuu are still under consideration. For those wondering, if I do add them, it won't change anything major, given how little we have of the Sanbi in canon. Kyuubi is also malleable, but, like I said, I'm still unsure. Also, as things stand, I can't really see anyone else being added. The only people who could possibly work, with Naruto's new mindset and goals, would be that of Yugito or Fu, mainly because they are Jinchuuriki and Tobi will come after them, indirectly, which will grab Naruto's attention. I'm open to feedback on this particular issue, as this story is still in early stages. Also, as I'm back at Uni, updates are back to once a month and I've decided to stick to updating on the first of each month. If I do have extra time to write though, I may update twice a month, but that is unlikely. Now, with all of that out of the way, enjoy the chapter.
SSJ3 Kyuubi Gohan.
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'Talking'
"Thinking"
'Heavily demonic voice'
'Fox talking'
"Fox thinking"
*expression*
Jutsu
FlashbackChapter 8 – Changes
'Lord Danzo, there has been no sighting of the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki for six months now, ever since he was last spotted in The Land of Water.' Said a kneeling Root operative.
The wizened figure of Danzo Shimura, opened his lone eye in slight anger.
'This is unacceptable. The Jinchuuriki was to be captured within weeks after its banishment. It has been a full year now. To make matters worse, the Uchiha defected six months ago as well. Cloud has already started to send scouts to test our forces. I want you to cut back on the search for the Jinchuuriki for now. In time, we will pursue it, but with no leads, it would be a fruitless endeavour.' Said Danzo.
'Your orders, Lord Danzo?' Asked the operative.
'You will join the team of Kakashi Hatake. Your mission will be to eliminate Sasuke Uchiha, once the opportunity presents itself. Remove your mask and go forth, Sai.' Ordered Danzo.
The young man removed his mask and revealed a pale face, not too dissimilar from that of Sasuke.
'As you wish, Lord Danzo.' Said the newly named Sai.
-line break-Itachi and Kisame were walking through a misty forest, heading back to The Land of Water once again.
'I must say though Itachi, I didn't expect we would be sent back to my old village so suddenly.' Commented Kisame jovially.
'It is not sudden. In the past few months, any village's attempts to infiltrate, had been unsuccessful, with their spy's heads sent back to their village of origin. The only indication of who caused the damage, is a single crystal of ice.' Said Itachi.
'I honestly wonder about that. As far as I remember, Zabuza had the last person alive, capable of using Ice Release. Those in Snow, can only manipulate what is already there, so they don't count. I really want to know who it could be. I bet they'd be a good fight.' Said Kisame thoughtfully.
-line break-'Kakashi, you will have a new member join your squad soon. He is one of Danzo's, with the name Sai.' Said Tsunade, to the masked Jounin.
Time hadn't been kind to Kakashi. His posture seemed to be even wearier than it had been, after Naruto was banished. With Sasuke's defection as well, Kakashi had felt that he had failed as a leader. He only had one thing helping him stay together, aside from his friends in the village.
'Have there been any more?' Asked Kakashi.
'Yes, as a matter of fact, three in the past week.' Said Jiraiya, as he appeared on the window behind Tsunade.
Tsunade's eyes narrowed in irritation.
'Damn it Jiraiya! How much longer are you going to keep doing that?' Questioned Tsunade in irritation.
'Until I die.' Said Jiraiya, with a laugh.
'Have you still found no trace of where he might be?' Asked Kakashi seriously.
Jiraiya sighed, before walking into the room and standing next to Tsunade.
'Nothing. If I'd have to guess, he is probably just sending clones, or, it is possible, that he could have mastered Minato's jutsu.' Said Jiraiya.
Kakashi sighed at this.
'Well, at least he is still safe, even if we can't find him. Besides, no one else but us, could know who it is.' Said Kakashi tiredly.
'I wouldn't be so sure.' Said Jiraiya, getting a sharp look from Tsunade.
'What is it?' Asked Tsunade.
'Mist has started to grow immensely in these past few months. Somehow, they are receiving massive amounts of monetary support from someone and as you know, any spy who tries to infiltrate, is killed, beheaded, and their body is sent back to the village they came from, with a single ice crystal, in a scroll. I don't need to tell you both how difficult that is either… by the way, he might have even surpassed me at this stage, thanks to his clones.' Said Jiraiya calmly.
'Well, at least the brat is fine, I still can't overturn the banishment and I don't even know if he wants to come back anymore, from the sounds of things, he has changed.' Said Tsunade sadly.
'In any case, the next Chunin exams will be in Mist, with their, reopening, to the world.' Said Kakashi.
'Yes, and you Kakashi, will go there, with Guy and Kurenai, along with the Genin: Sakura, Hinata, Lee, Tenten, Kiba and Ino.' Said Tsunade.
'What of this new member to my squad, Sai?' Questioned Kakashi curiously.
'I will have him temporarily take missions with Shino, Shikamaru, Choji and Neji. No matter what Danzo has planned, he should at least be given the chance, to experience a life outside of Root.' Said Tsunade.
'Hmm, well, they are all Chunin and aside from Choji, those three are all rather intelligent and shrewd. I doubt he will get anything dangerous out of them, whatever his goal may be.' Said Jiraiya.
Tsunade merely nodded, after which, Kakashi gave a small bow and left.
-line break-A single Cloud ninja was fleeing rapidly from The Land of Water. He was bolting at his maximum speed, occasionally glancing behind him.
'Ice Style: Guillotine Blade.' Said a voice from seemingly everywhere, before a small crescent shaped blade of ice, sliced through the Cloud ninja's neck.
A large behemoth of a man, reaching two metres in height and full of muscle, dropped down next to the decapitated body. The figure had black pants and blue ninja sandals. He wore no shirt, but had a dark blue jacket over him, held on his shoulders with a piece of auburn coloured string at the front, as his hands were free of the jacket, the sleeves flapping weakly in the wind. Around his neck, was a string, which appeared to have once held a crystal, as there was a small metallic nub coming off it, with two tiny pearls on either side of the nub. The figure's hair was a pale green with a yellowish tint, with a single teal bang, hanging down his forehead.
'You all keep trying. I thought you would have learned by now.' Said the man dispassionately, as he created a small crystal, which looked identical to the First Hokage's, only being an electric blue in colour, instead of the dark teal the necklace was famous for.
The figure then quickly pulled out a scroll and sealed the body, along with its decapitated head and the crystal, away, before a clone of the figure appeared next to him, took the scroll, and ran off.
'It won't end, will it?' Muttered the figure, before disappearing in a cloud of smoke.
-line break-
Two pairs of blue eyes opened. The memory of the clone, created by the owner of said eyes, reached the original and he stood up from his meditative position. As he stood, a tattoo of an Eastern Opal Dragon, was seen coiled around where his heart was, with a tattoo of a Western Ruby Dragon, along his upper left pectoral muscle, in addition, to a tattoo of a Western Emerald Dragon, in the place the First Hokage's crystal, would have been resting, if it still existed. Each tattoo was only about as long as a finger and only slightly wider than one.
The figure heard the sound of metal striking metal, and exited the small stone building he was in, heading towards the sound.
A masked individual and a red-headed woman, were currently engaging in a heated exchange of slashes and stabs. The two were virtually unharmed, with only their clothing having a stray cut here and there.
'Ameyuri, Kushimaru, I have news.' Said the behemoth of a man.
'Tch, another draw, looks like you'll catch up at this rate, chestnut.' Said Ameyuri, looking no different than she had a few months ago.
'Yes, shame you're height won't ever catch up.' Quipped Kushimaru, who also, looked the same as he had a few months ago.
Ameyuri growled at this.
'*sigh* I still can't believe how much you guys, still hate each other. You've been fighting together for half a year now.' Said the large man in exasperation.
'You wouldn't understand. A grudge that has built up for years, won't disappear in a few months, Uzumaki.' Said Kushimaru dismissively.
'Besides, she is more than half a metre shorter than you, bloody apple midget.' Added Kushimaru, causing Ameyuri to growl.
'I'm still winning by six victories mask-face!' Shouted Ameyuri.
'True, but, it is also true that you are ridiculously short.' Retorted Kushimaru, with a small high pitched chuckle.
'Screw you! What's the news anyway, Naruto?' Asked Ameyuri impatiently.
'I felt two people approaching Mist… you will both remember one of them I'm sure. Itachi Uchiha and Kisame Hoshigaki.' Said Naruto simply.
'About time those cowards made a move.' Said Ameyuri, with a fanged grin.
'Yeah… although, can you guys take Kisame? I mean, not to insult you guys, but I remember when I ran into him over a year ago… that guy has more chakra than me, without the fox that is.' Said Naruto, with a frown.
'The better question, is can you take Itachi Uchiha down on your own?' Retorted Kushimaru.
'If push comes to shove, I can always use my ace. The shock factor alone, might help me take him out.' Said Naruto, with a shrug of his broad shoulders.
'So, does this mean we are going to reveal ourselves to them now?' Asked Kushimaru.
Naruto merely nodded, which caused Ameyuri to laugh in delight.
'So when do we head out?' Asked Ameyuri excitedly.
'Tomorrow.' Said Naruto, getting a nod from the two sword users.
-line break-'What is it, Kabuto?' Asked Orochimaru, as his most trusted subordinate, entered the room.
'It seems Naruto struck again, A is furious.' Said Kabuto, as he pushed up his glasses.
'I'm sure he would explode, if he knew that it was actually the son of… that man, rooting out all of his spies, before they can properly infiltrate Mist.' Chuckled Orochimaru.
'Speaking of Mist, it seems your old acquaintances, Itachi and Kisame are heading there now.' Said Kabuto, which caused the third occupant in the room to open his eyes, revealing twin Sharingan.
'Oh, would you perhaps be interested in a little visit Sasuke? You could always enter the Chunin exams being held there.' Said Orochimaru teasingly.
'I'll go get my team together.' Said Sasuke, before walking out of the room.
'Interesting, wouldn't you say, Kabuto?' Questioned Orochimaru in amusement.
'Indeed, after hearing about young Naruto's immense growth, Sasuke has plunged himself into training, with an almost maniacal drive. Especially, with news of his recent exploits, even dear Sasuke hasn't stained his hands yet.' Commented Kabuto.
'I do look forward to this event, Kabuto. If either Itachi or Naruto meet with Sasuke, his growth can only increase.' Said Orochimaru, clearly pleased at the new turn of events.
'Do you think he is ready to face Itachi, or, even Naruto for that matter?' Asked Kabuto curiously.
'Time will tell, Kabuto.' Said Orochimaru, before laughing.
-line break-'God damn it!' Shouted the Raikage, slamming his fists into his desk, shattering it.
The Raikage, A, a dark skinned, behemoth of a man, had just received a scroll and upon opening it, had found another one of his spies, dead, beheaded and with that damnable crystal.
'Mabui! Get Bee! His team is going to the Chunin exams in Mist this time! Tell the team, that as long as one of them makes it to the final round, they will all be promoted!' Shouted A irritably, to his trusted assistant.
'Yes Lord Raikage.' Replied Mabui, a dark skinned woman, with light grey hair and green eyes.
'I'm getting to the bottom of this mess!' Shouted A in exasperation, before picking up two large dumbbells next to him and beginning a set of curls.
-line break-Gaara, the recently elected Kazekage, stared out his window stoically.
Like many others, he would be sending a group of Genin to undertake the Chunin exams in Mist. They were only sending one team, but Gaara had faith in Matsuri, Yukata and Mikoshi.
"I believe, something big will happen this time." Thought Gaara in apprehension.
-line break-'Lady Mei, It seems that nearly every major village is sending at least one team, with most of the minor villages, sending a few as well.' Said Chojuro nervously.
'Thank you Chojuro.' Said Mei pleasantly, with a smile.
'I should also add, another chakra disturbance was felt today… you know what they usually mean.' Said Ao gruffly, from beside Chojuro.
Mei's smile became somewhat strained.
'Thank you Ao, you are both dismissed for now.' Said Mei, with both of her subordinates giving a bow and leaving.
Mei's smile dropped as she was left alone. Over the last couple of months, multiple people, later revealed to be spies against Mist, had been killed. The problem was, that no one knew who was doing it, or why for that matter. The only hint given, was an ice crystal, sent back to each village, along with the body.
"No ninja, out of all our Genin, Chunin and Jounin, can use Ice Style. The last person who did… is missing." Thought Mei, as a whiskered visage appeared in her mind.
"I'm almost certain it is him… but what of Ameyuri, Yagura and Kushimaru… just what happened that day?" Thought Mei in frustration.
-line break- Three days later
The three touched down in the small clearing and faced their opponents.
'My Naruto, you certainly have changed.' Commented Itachi, observing Naruto's wildly different physique.
'Things happened.' Said Naruto, with a shrug.
'So, did you really take out Yagura?' Questioned Kisame.
'Don't you dare speak his name, traitor!' Snarled Kushimaru.
'Ah, Kushimaru, don't tell me you still haven't moved on from my little, changing of allegiances?' Questioned Kisame mockingly.
'To answer your question Kisame, I didn't. Yagura was more than worthy, of the title of Kage.' Said Naruto calmly.
'What about you, old apple? I thought you were knocking on death's door.' Commented Kisame mockingly.
'Yeah, will death didn't want to let me in, too bad.' Replied Ameyuri, with a smirk.
'Itachi, you'll be fine if I deal with my former team-mates, right?' Asked Kisame.
'Do as you wish, Kisame.' Said Itachi calmly, never taking his eyes off Naruto.
Kisame smirked at this and disappeared, with Ameyuri and Kushimaru following him.
'I didn't expect us to meet so soon, Naruto.' Started Itachi.
'Funny, I actually planned for this moment to occur. You know something I need to find out.' Said Naruto calmly.
'Oh, what would that be?' Asked Itachi curiously.
'Where I can find that masked Sharingan user, so I can tear him limb from limb.' Said Naruto, with a snarl.
Itachi quickly jumped back, to avoid the wave of lava, Naruto had just spat at him.
Itachi pulled four shuriken into his right hand, which caused Naruto to laugh.
'It won't work!' Shouted Naruto, before launching a dragon of ice at Itachi.
When the dragon neared Itachi, Itachi's body glowed, before exploding.
Naruto ducked, as a kick swept over his head and contorted his body quickly, before lashing out at Itachi, with two Boil enhanced claw strikes. Itachi managed to avoid the attack, but the corner of his cloak was nicked and dissolved away, causing Itachi to narrow his eyes.
'You've changed much more than I first thought.' Said Itachi coolly.
'This is only the beginning.' Said Naruto, before corrosive chakra swirled around him.
Naruto then dashed at Itachi at extremely fast speeds. Itachi exploded again, but Naruto ploughed through and launched three kunai to his right, before spinning and leaping into the air, throwing three more kunai after them, striking their handles, and as a result, angling them upwards. Itachi's eyes momentarily widened, as his aerial sneak attack was foiled and the kunai slammed into a log.
Naruto quickly created three clones, which regrouped with him, backs to each other.
'Lava Style: Multiple Lava Glob Barrage!' Shouted Naruto and his three clones, before launching eight massive blasts of lava each, in four directions.
Itachi quickly leapt into the air and made a series of rapid hand signs.
'Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu.' Said Itachi, as he launched a massive dragon of water at the four blonds.
Naruto huffed at this, before sinking into the earth, as his clones were destroyed.
'Just why do you want to know where the masked man is?' Asked Itachi curiously.
'I wanted to find the reason for my and Yagura's suffering and end him.' Said Naruto simply, appearing in front of Itachi.
'You can't face him, not as you are now.' Said Itachi, before his Sharingan spun, taking the shape of his Mangekyo.
'Your Tsukuyomi is a nice trick, but it won't work on me.' Said Naruto, with a smirk when Itachi's eyes narrowed.
'That cursed Genjutsu may be stronger than most, but it can't deal with six separate chakras in the same body.' Said Naruto, getting Itachi's eyes to widen slightly.
'How? Such a thing should destroy your body from the inside out.' Questioned Itachi.
'My mother, was one of the greatest seal masters around, with her knowledge and the help of my friends, no Genjutsu will stop me. After all, that masked scumbag isn't going to get me, like he did Yagura!' Snarled Naruto.
'I told you already, you can't beat him as you are now.' Said Itachi simply.
'Itachi, I know Sasuke wants to kill you… but frankly, I don't care. You will tell me where that bastard is, or, I'll kill you here and now!' Roared Naruto in anger.
'I told you…' Said Itachi, before feeling a massive build-up of chakra from Naruto, which made his eyes widen.
-line break-A smirking Kisame, looked across a slightly worn out Ameyuri and Kushimaru.
'You two have gotten better, a lot. In fact, in a few years, the two of you together, might just match me.' Commented Kisame appraisingly, as he leaned Samehada on his shoulders.
Ameyuri scoffed at this.
'Please, I'll fry you like tempura.' Sneered Ameyuri.
'I will string you up along the trees.' Added Kushimaru.
'My, so hostile… but still, I can't believe you two, of all people, are working together.' Said Kisame, with a laugh.
'We aren't.' They both said, getting Kisame to look at them in confusion.
'We are working with Naruto, independent of the other.' Said Ameyuri.
'We have our own reasons to do so.' Added Kushimaru.
'Ah, that's too bad, after Itachi gets through with him, you guys are going to separate then, too bad.' Said Kisame, with a smirk, before the three of them felt a massive build-up of chakra.
'So he's going all out… *tch* this is going to attract too much attention.' Said Ameyuri in apprehension.
-line break-
'What was that?' Asked Kakashi in surprise.
'I don't know, Kakashi. Should we investigate?' Asked Guy seriously.
Kakashi glanced back at the Genin gathered, before looking at Kurenai, then back to Guy, before giving a nod.
-line break-'Whoa, that is some power, yo.' Said Killer Bee, with his Genin team behind him.
'Let's go, yo.' Said Killer Bee, to his three Genin, before speeding up, to find the source of the massive chakra.
-line break-Sasuke's Sharingan activated and he instantly headed after the massive chakra source. Orochimaru, disguised as a Sound Jounin, merely chuckled, before following after Sasuke, with Karin, a red-headed girl with red eyes and glasses, and Suigetsu, a white haired boy with purple eyes, following after.-line break-
'Itachi, tell me where he is now, or things won't end well for you.' Demanded Naruto, before a green glow started to emanate from his form.
Itachi's eyes narrowed and noticed a large amount of chakra, being released from the small green dragon tattoo, on Naruto's chest.
'Last chance.' Said Naruto, as his muscles bulked up and he removed his dark blue jacket.
Itachi's Sharingan merely spun in response.
'Have it your way, but I'm not showing any mercy from the beginning! Wood Style: Wood Dragon Jutsu!' Shouted Naruto, as he clasped his hands together, making a short series of hand signs, before holding both palms out at Itachi, one hand grasping the other.
The ground around Naruto rumbled, before a massive Chinese Dragon, burst from the ground to his left. The dragon was twenty metres long and three thick, with dangerous looking spines. Itachi's eyes widened in surprise and quickly formed a large spectral creature around him, seconds before the dragon collided with him.
-line break-The three parties currently heading towards the massive chakra signature, stopped in awe, as the massive wooden dragon came into existence.
-line break-Itachi felt a bead of sweat go down his neck, as he felt the dragon push against his Susanoo. Itachi quickly pushed more chakra into his technique, causing his orange, humanoid Susanoo, to become an armoured, red one.
Itachi could feel the dragon retreating slightly, before he felt it slam into his Susanoo with its tail, sending him flying and digging a small trench into the ground, until he regained his balance.
'Tell me now Itachi, or things will only get worse from here!' Shouted Naruto, as five tails of chakra burst from his back and he became shrouded in a cloak of bubbling red chakra. The odd occurrence, was that two of the five tails appeared scaly and metallic.
Itachi looked visibly shocked, his eyes widening a great deal.
"Five tails and Wood Style… what happened to Naruto?" Thought Itachi in shock.
At that moment, the three parties arrived at the scene of the battle. Sasuke glared at the two combatants. The disguised Orochimaru, merely looked on in amusement. Karin seemed to be having a small fit, while Suigetsu merely grinned.
Killer Bee's eyes widened under his sunglasses, before narrowing, while his team of Genin, Samui, Karui and Omoi looked on, Samui with a narrowed gaze and Karui and Omoi with a shocked expression on their faces.
Lastly, Kakashi looked on in curiosity, Guy, next to him looked on with a serious expression, while Kurenai and the Genin behind all looked on, in varying degrees of shock.
'Tell me now, Itachi!' Shouted Naruto, before shooting at Itachi.Itachi moved to intercept Naruto, but the wooden dragon Naruto had created before, slammed into him, allowing Naruto to slam a mighty punch against his Susanoo, shattering the armour around the place it was struck. Itachi quickly back-pedalled, before shooting a blast of black fire at Naruto.
Naruto clasped his hands together and a massive wall of wood rose in front of him, blocking the black flames of Amaterasu. Naruto quickly climbed the wooden construct, with a Rasengan being formed at the tip of each tail, each Rasengan possessing a different chakra nature: Ice, Wood, Lava, Boil and Wind. They had also changed to match their respective nature's colours: electric blue, greenish-brown, auburn, white and pale blue. Itachi shifted his Susanoo, to block the monstrous attack, with his Yata Mirror, but the mix of chakra natures, reduced its all-powerful nullifying abilities and caused a fairly sizeable explosion.
The dust kicked up from the explosion, hid the next two groups as they arrived. Kisame looked on in excitement, while Ameyuri frowned and Kushimaru's expression was unreadable, due to his mask. Ao's visible eye widened, while Chojuro looked on in shock. Mei merely looked on with a frown.
When the dust was cleared, Itachi's Susanoo was revealed to be back in its human form, but Itachi was coughing up blood inside it.
'Kisame, we are leaving.' Said Itachi, as he deactivated his Susanoo and burst into a flock of crows.
Kisame merely exploded, into a burst of water, besides his two fellow sword wielders.
Naruto then gave a beastly roar, before his chakra cloak vanished and his wooden dragon crumbled into dust.
The five groups of onlookers, merely stared, as Naruto's form lost a small amount of muscle and his aura died down. He walked to his dark blue jacket, which he put on his shoulders again, before fastening it with the auburn string.
'I'll be leaving now.' Said Naruto simply, before a voice called out.
'Wait, Naruto!' Shouted Kakashi.
'Naruto!' Shouted the Genin from the Leaf, while Sasuke, Orochimaru, Mei, Ao, and Chojuro widened their eyes in shock.
'Yes, Kakashi.' Said Naruto in a bored tone, as he gazed at his former Sensei.
'You've grown… in more ways than one.' Said Kakashi simply, with Naruto merely nodding.
'That was some fight there nine-o, or is it three-o?' Rapped Bee.
The group from Mist looked shocked at this.
'Whatever you feel like, eight. Did the Raikage like my latest gift?' Questioned Naruto, with a cold gaze.
Killer Bee frowned at this, but didn't respond.
'You aren't strong enough yet, Sasuke.' Said Naruto, turning his eyes on the Uchiha, who gave him a grin in return, which seemed to say, "We'll see", but said nothing.
'I'll see you outside the village gates, Lady Mizukage.' Said Naruto, with a smirk to Mei, before he dissolved out of existence, with Ameyuri and Kushimaru disappearing as well, turning into a blob of water each.
