Glory of The Prince

Naruto Fan Fiction

Standard disclaimer applies, the only thing I own here is my ideas, not Naruto, I don't own historical figures, Sparta, 300, Pankration, Julius Caesar or references to any thing I just stated.

Italics are dreams, thoughts or flashbacks.

Bold is Kyuubi or some other supernatural force speaking

Chapter Nine: The Army that came from the dawn

Naruto woke up early to a knock on his door, it was Steelios coming to awake him.

"My king, I come to tell you that your army is ready to march, it is dawn, please be ready soon"

"Yes Steelios, thank you, I'll be ready soon, leave me, I have some thinking to do" Naruto turned, unknown to Steelios, Sakura had snuck into his bedroom last night.

-Flashback: Late in the previous night-

There was a short knock at the door

"Yes?" Naruto answered

"Naruto, I just had a rather strange dream, will you listen, I want to tell someone"

"Sure, dreams often mean something important, so what was it?"

"I saw a statue, that looked like you dressed in your armor, but there were hundreds of spouts coming from you and they all poured blood, then at the base there was a plaque that said "Uzumaki Naruto, the king who was king for one battle"

"I must say Sakura, you have some strange dreams, have you ever thought of seeing someone who can interpret them?" Naruto joked

"I'm serious Naruto, I'm worried that you may die in this battle, I wouldn't know what to do with myself if you did"

"You have to realize Sakura, that while I may be insanely strong, the Spartans I'm leading have been training like this for their entire lives, plus I have my Kage Bunshin, I'll tell the men to let the first few lines be made up of me, then as they are broken down, the Spartans will recover the lines, a Phalanx is an incredibly unorthodox formation for shinobi or otherwise, plus Tsunade called us, so we're surely going to have Suna and other allies we have, plus we'll be arriving at dawn, from the east, the sun will be behind us, so they won't be able to see us as well" He embraced Sakura "I'll be fine, worry about yourself, I can't protect you as well if I'm fighting for my soldiers and my own life" Naruto brushed her hair from her face

"Can I still stay here with you tonight? In case you don't survive?"

"Sure, though you'd see me in the morning anyway so why stay in here?" Naruto asked. Sakura's hands went to the straps of the dress she wore.

"Because Naruto, unlike Sasuke, I actually love you, and there's something I wish to give you" She then kissed him with as much passion as she could muster. Naruto pulled back for a word.

"Are you sure Sakura? I don't want you to do anything you're not sure of"

"I'm sure Naruto" She slid her dress of and walked over to his bed in nothing but her underwear. Naruto smiled and removed his shirt, he had just finished his shower so he was wearing only his boxers and a shirt.

-Flashback End-

"Sakura, wake up, it's time to get ready to go, we're leaving for home." Naruto said as he climbed from his bed

"hnn, Naruto, you make a good bed warmer." Sakura mumbled

"Come on, we have to go" Naruto stood up, the few articles they were wearing the night before were scattered throughout the room, Naruto first grabbed his boxers and pants, putting his knives on his belt, he then put on his tank top and Musculata, he put on his greaves and gauntlets, finally he grabbed his bow, he put his sword on his back, then clasped his cloak into place. Sakura had finally gotten out of bed, she began dressing in a similar fashion, she grabbed the sword Steelios had given her. Both walked out of the room, Steelios stood there smirking.

"I thought I told you no sex in my house boy."

"Sorry but I was under the impression that all Spartans made love to their woman before marching to battle."

"The rules are different when the woman is as fierce with hands or blade as the men that my king leads." Steelios laughed "You can make love to her on the battlefield if you so wish, just not in my guest room please."

"I'll remember that, even though you'll soon be living in what will soon be my land, not this house."

"Well, let's be off, the soldiers are waiting" Steelios turned "Oh wait, Sakura, I have some gifts, upon Naruto's request our armor maker had some custom armor made." Helen walked in carrying a set of armor for Sakura

"How do you know this will fit me?"

"I once rivaled Jiraiya in terms of perversion, I can tell a woman's measurements by one glance." This earned a glare from the other three people in the area. Sakura took it and put it over the dress she wore, it fit perfectly, she put on the greaves and gauntlets, she took the helmet and shield. "You have a spear waiting for you with mine by the front gate, you almost look like one of the men, except for the shape of the armor, and you have much better legs." Steelios quickly dodged a fist from Sakura.

"Keep your comments to yourself Steelios, Or I may have to use you as my shield" Naruto said.

"ha ha, let's go." Steelios laughed hysterically.

The soldiers waited for them at the city gates, they saw Naruto, Steelios and Sakura, one soldier made the mistake of shouting out what many of the men were thinking.

"What is that woman doing with our armor and weapons, surely she will weaken us!" the man yelled, she instantly vanished, spear pointed at his chin.

"You're going to see what this woman can do"

"Sakura! Soldier, what is your name?" Naruto asked

"I am called Trimenos what gives you the right to ask?" he asked with a defiant tone, Naruto removed his helmet.

"You should never speak to your king in that way" He barked "Sakura, take his head"

"Gladly" Sakura stuck her spear in the ground and drew her sword, putting her shield in front of her.

"What a king, letting his woman die for him instead"

"You're the one who will die here, I would much rather fight along side her than anyone else"

Trimenos thrust his spear, Sakura blocked it easily and thrust her sword, smirking, the Haruno spun and slammed her shield across Trimenos' side, she then used her sword to decapitate him.

"Is there anyone else who doubts her strength?" Naruto shouted

"No my King!" the army shouted. One soldier stepped forward and bowed on his knee.

"My brother Trimenos may have been rude, but I assure you that I am glad to fight along side both you and our king, my name is Horisteos"

"You're smart to not face her, not only is she my lover, she is my personal student" Naruto said. "Now stand and let's march to Konoha" Naruto pulled the spear from the ground "TO VICTORY!" he yelled, thrusting the spear into the air, soldiers shouted and did the same. The soon to be king handed the spear to his lover " You did good"

"I couldn't let him make fun of women, Tsunade would have ripped him to pieces" Sakura smiled. They marched.

Night had long since fallen on the legion of vicious warriors, now they sat around several fires. Many men wished to know their new king and general, currently he was speaking with a beast of a man who went by the name of Galnemos.

"Why is it you let your love risk her life on the battlefield tomorrow?"

"Because, unlike your women, in Konoha, Kunoichi or female ninja are a vital part of our army, why our leader the Hokage is a woman, her name is Tsunade and she's seen more battles than you will ever see in your life"

"So you're saying that you're not yet the Hokage of your village?"

"No, but I will be soon, And I will see to it that the Spartans are remembered throughout history"

"I will be there fighting for you until my glorious death my king"

"A Good man, I hope you live a glorious life as well as have a glorious death" Naruto stood, and began to move through the army and spoke with soldiers throughout the legion.

They woke in the early light, they were going to move again, they ate quickly and moved again, from dawn till dusk, and on the third day, they would arrive at the village with the sun behind them, blinding the soldiers who fought them.

They arrived to see a group attacking Konoha's fortified walls and their soldiers, Naruto stopped them, unslung his bow, and shot an arrow into the air, as it came down, thousands rained down on the enemies. Many turned and charged, they were samurai and mercenaries. The Spartans were ready in the phalanx, Naruto made his seal for Kage bunshin and produced three lines of twenty clones, all in phalanx formation, he was in the front line, they awaited the clash, but the whole formation suddenly stopped, a single man came forward, he wore samurai armor.

"You must be Uzumaki Naruto, I heard you'd be bringing an army, but this is much larger than I suspected, now, I want you to know who I am and why I'm here; my name is Shinomori Arima, you and that Uchiha have killed my brother, now I want you to bow to me or I will destroy your city"

"Ha! I will spear you before I bow! Sasuke would do the same if you ask him, save yourself the precious moments and leave before we lose our patience!" Naruto laughed. Arima began laughing hysterically.

"You underestimate me, Sasuke has already joined me"

"You lie!"

"Uchiha! Come here!" The ranks parted and Sasuke walked forward in his shining black armor.

"YOU TRAITOR!" Naruto stepped forward and threw his spear, Sasuke caught it, as he lifted his arm, you could see his skin marked with the curse seal. "Why would you betray us again!?"

"For power" Sasuke drew his Chokuto from his back, and stepped forward, the ground behind him was ignited with each step.

Kyuubi, how many tails can I get before I lose control?

Boy, remember last time, I can't help you

Ah yes, then I'll kill him myself

Naruto ran forward, sword drawn, he swung his blade, Sasuke blocked, Naruto then thrust, which was parried with a block and a swing for his neck, he leaned back, twisting he swung and was blocked by a tanto, Naruto then lashed out with the edge of his shield, Sasuke caught it and threw the shield aside.

"You can't hope to beat me while I'm like this"

"I'LL KILL YOU FOR YOUR TREASON" Naruto took up his spear in his left hand, thrusting forward and then slashing with his sword, he turned his spear and used the other butt cap as well. Sasuke was having trouble keeping up with the quick succession of slashes and thrusts, but he smirked, and unfurled the wings that Orochimaru had given him, he took to the air, Naruto picked up his shield, and sheathed his sword. He sealed the shield and then did something none had expected, he jumped high into the air, using his spear he pierced one of Sasuke's arms. Sasuke grabbed the spear, which allowed Naruto to pull him closer, He caught his neck, and reached behind him and used the knife he had and put it deep into Sasuke's stomach, he pulled it out and then planted it in Sasuke's back, just to the left of his spine in the abdominal aorta. Sasuke's facial expression changed to shock.

"You should never have crossed Konoha, or Me, now I'll see to it that the Uchiha are removed from this planet. Now die" Naruto threw him toward the ground, wrenching his spear free, he put it through Sasuke's skull. He landed and pulled it out. "Do you really wish to fight me now Shinomori?"

He said in a calm voice. Shinomori looked as pale as a linen sheet before shouting to his soldiers.

"Retreat! We're no match for these people!"

Naruto turned, faced his soldiers and held his spear up. They chanted his name as the soldiers ran from the battle.

Later in the day, Naruto, Sakura and Steelios stood in Tsunade's office.

"Naruto, it seems you brought some good soldiers here… And I must say to Sakura that that armor suits her"

"Steelios, You and your soldiers have permission to take any apartment or house that is vacant"

"Thank you milady, I ask that you send some of your best to bring our wives and children from our homes and escort them here"

"I'll send them right away, Shizune, get our best ANBU to Rock Country and have them get every Spartan's family and all their possessions."

"Yes m'am"

"So Naruto, we have to discuss this, while I am still able to lead this village, I am getting quite a bit older than I used to be" Tsunade began

"What are you getting at?" Naruto raised his eyebrows

"I'm saying that soon we may need a new Hokage. Do you know anyone who could fill the position?"

"Well, there is this one guy I know, I'll have to talk to him though" Naruto grinned.

"So?"

"So what?"

"Are you willing to take the job? It's some hard work, and insane amounts of paperwork"

"I'll do it"

"Great, There's a ceremonial speech, it's made on the twenty fifth of January, I imagine that the citizens will want to know of your 'condition' and the truth of what your father really did on that night."

"I will, I'll show them that even though I contain the demon that I'm not him"

"For now, show Steelios around the village" Tsunade waved him away.

"you got it"

-chapter nine end-