Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto and I do not own RWBY
AN: Nothing much to say here except how Naruto arrived in Remnant is in the review section if you care to know. It's buried in my rant/response/concern. It starts in the paragraph that starts with, "I never specificllay stated..." Enjoy :)
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Reviews
Last Chapter - Well the general consensus is you all didn't mind the Naruto and Yang confrontation. There were a few concerns about Naruto being overly angry, but they mostly, read mostly, seemed to stem from the fact that it was OOC of him, even though I specifically stated there would be OOC ness in the first chapter and in the AN last chapter. If the OOC bothers you that much, you are free to not read the story.
Guest Reviews - I have no problem with guest reviews. I don't see why you don't just make a profile, even if it only for reviews, because some writers don't allow guest reviews on their stories, but you keep doing you. However, and I could be wrong about it being a single person, a guest is criticising the story for reasons I've already covered or that make no sense. I am always open to criticism and earlier on in the story a helpful reviewer pointed out a mistake with Glynda. Not her being OOC, but the fact that the older generation wouldn't act like that. I appreciate that.
What I don't understand is when people make points that aren't even points in the story. I quote the review, "You're pushing it. Naruto would not behave that way, at the very least, not with those words. I get this whole argument that being fanfiction you can write your way, but this is a crossover, so, you're breaking the suspension of belief that Naruto was flown with air kaguya to remnant," end quote.
What does OOC ness have to do with crossovers? There are no unwritten or written rules that state if a crossover is done, only certain elements may contain OOC ness.
Kaguya? I have no idea how you came up with that. I have never once mentioned Kaguya in the story and didn't plan on it. Naruto loses against Madara/Obito, not Kaguya.
Naruto referring to people in a more polite manner. OOC... If that doesn't answer it, nothing will.
I never specifically stated it, but Naruto made it to the "void" was during his fight with Obito, he was knocked unconscious. At that point, Kurama had gained control of Naruto's body like how Shukaku gained control of Gaara, though not violently. Kurama was in the process of trying to heal Naruto from numerous wounds and didn't bigger suppressing his chakra. Bijuu chakra, coupled with the large amount of chakra being used in the area created a tear, hence the title. It was like a Kamui, but the target, Naruto, didn't have a destination, so he ended up in the "void."
I'm not hating on your review, if you even read this, but I am curious as to how you came up with that. I always leave notes and explanations, if the question is pertinent story information that can be revealed, in the AN or in this review section. Either read them, or don't complain because you didn't, as I have answered everything you had a problem with except how Naruto got to Remnant, which I just did answer. No one asked until now, and it isn't incredibly important to the story, so I left it out.
Whether or not you do from now on isn't my problem. I told you where and how to get your answers so it's up to you if you want them. You probably won't read this either though, so I'm now just pointlessly typing. Moving on.
Like I said, guest reviews aren't a problem, but they can be. Hateful reviews, in guest form, will either be deleted or laughed at. If you are manly, or womanly, enough to do so through your account, good for you. If it becomes a problem, I will simply disable guest reviews for my stories. I apologize to the guest reviewers that are actually nice and give good criticism, but I don't want to read through a bunch of comments that say kill yourself or other degrading and/or hateful things. This response has gone on long enough, enjoy the story.
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Chapter 9: Meeting a Bird
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Yang didn't leave her bed that day, not even to eat with the rest of her team. The girls had brought back some food with them, but it remained untouched. They thought it was just a slump, she would be back to her cheery self tomorrow.
Only the next day she still wouldn't get out of bed. They tried everything they could think of but she still wouldn't budge. Eventually they gave up. Classes tomorrow would pull her away from her funk.
Right they were. However much she didn't want to attend class, she couldn't ditch just to mope. She could do that when she got back to the dorm.
They made their way to their first class, not entirely ready to listen to Dr. Oobleck… well, speak. Regardless, they took their seats and prepared to take notes. Maybe the class would distract them from their troubles.
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Naruto set off after yelling at Yang. Admittedly, he felt bad. He shouldn't have shouted like he did, but that was the only piece of his home he had with him. One of the medics made sure it got into his hands before the fight with Obito had begun and he promised to deliver it to his family. Only now he couldn't.
Maybe he was just being too harsh? She found it, so the securing mechanism must not have been properly set. It was his fault in a way.
He still couldn't forgive her just looking through someone else's things though. If that had been a journal written by him, he would have almost definitely made mentions to his dimension hopping and Kurama. Who knows how they would have handled alien with a demon inside of him.
He'd have to think more on it when his mission was finished. The village wasn't too far away at his speed, maybe another hour or two? The sun had yet to reach it's peak, so he'd been traveling for what? Four hours? It didn't feel like it had been that long.
His scroll vibrated as he pulled it out, slowing down enough to not collide with anything accidentally.
The village is East-North-East from Beacon. I figured you would like to know after your sudden departure. May I inquire as to why you left?
Naruto frowned as he flicked his fingers over the keyboard before turning his scroll off. He didn't need any distractions while on the mission.
Thanks. Ask Yang, she can explain it.
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After adjusting his direction slightly more northward, taking an extra half hour to get there, Naruto arrived at what seemed to be the appropriate village. It wasn't overly big, but it didn't seem like a small one either. The streets were filled with people, surprising since the report had made it seem as though Grimm attacked every other night.
He walked into the village, taking in his surroundings. He felt people giving him odd and fearful looks, obviously not happy with a stranger in town.
"Excuse me?" He called out, stopping a young couple. They gazed at him with hesitancy. "Is there a hunter staying in the village? I was sent from Beacon to aid them." They seemed to sigh in relief, pointing him all too happily at the bar across the street. Naruto gave his thanks before walking across said street and into the bar.
Musty would be the best word to describe it. It wasn't exactly welcoming, but it didn't seem like such a bad place either. He joined a man at the bar, seeing as he was the only one with a weapon around.
"When Oz told me I'd be getting help, I didn't think he'd send a kid." The man placed his glass down.
"I didn't think I'd be helping a drunk. I could smell you the moment I walked in the doors." Naruto waved the bartender away. Now wasn't the time for drinking.
"That's funny, I don't remember being drunk."
"You usually don't." The man cracked a smile.
"Names Qrow."
"Naruto Uzumaki."
"Naruto huh? Weird name." He casually gulped his drink down before paying the bartender. "Well you seem all business. I'll show you around." Naruto nodded, following the man out of the bar. He couldn't help but notice a few people smiling, even waving in their general direction. Qrow must have done some good since he has been here.
"I take it you're not from around these parts." Qrow commented. "You look at everything like you've never seen any of this before."
"You could say that." Naruto muttered.
"Here it is." Naruto looked up, seeing a small house in front of him.
"This is what exactly?"
"One of the kids that were taken used to live here. Figured you'd want to ask some questions." Naruto nodded in appreciation as Qrow knocked on the door. A moment later, a woman answered the door. She had a pair of fox ears attached to her head.
"Yes?"
"This here is Naruto, the hunter that's helping me. He just wanted to ask you some questions Helen." She invited them inside quickly, closing the door behind them.
Naruto was soon buffeted by children. All three of them looked no older than four, but they stared up at him in wide eyed curiosity. He smiled, patting their heads before wiggling free to join the other two in the living room.
"I apologize for them. They haven't seen you before-"
"A child's curiosity. More so since they are part fox." She stiffened at his words. "No disrespect to you or them of course. I'm not a prejudice. I actually have quite a fond attachment to foxes, so if anything they're even better than normal people." He smiled, putting the woman's fears to rest.
"Thank you Naruto. I can't tell you how much you coming to help us means."
"Think nothing of it." He spoke. "Can you tell me the last time you saw him?"
"Three days ago. Ash was outside with his siblings when I called them in for dinner. The other three came in and they said some man was talking to him. I went outside and he was gone. At first I thought he ran off with a friend, but then his friend's parents came here looking for their children as well. That's when I knew something was wrong."
"Alright." Naruto leaned forward. "This may sound strange, but as a fox faunus, do you give off a fox like odor?" She raised an eyebrow at his question. Qrow seemed interested in where he was taking this.
"From what I understand, faunus can sometimes exhibit certain characteristics of their animal half. I have a heightened sense of smell and if you give off a different scent than another faunus or human, I could track him."
Her eyes widened in understanding. "I think. Every faunus has their own brand of pheromones, but they don't tend to be released unless the faunus is… aroused." She spoke with a little embarrassment.
"That's okay. What can you tell me about the others that were taken?"
"Two other boys, around Ash's age. One was a bit bigger, short blonde hair, a lion faunus. The other one is about Ash's size, long brown hair. He is a snake faunus."
"I see." Naruto pressed his hands together. He was pretty sure he knew why they were taken, now he just needed the where. "Do you have any idea where they could have been taken?"
"I'm not sure. I just don't understand how someone could take my baby from me!" She cried out, sobbing softly into her hands. Naruto glanced at Qrow before standing up.
"You've been extremely helpful Helen." Naruto pat the woman's shoulder. "I swear on my life, I will bring your son back to you if it's the last thing I do."
She nodded her thanks wiping her face with several tissues. "Thank you."
Naruto just smiled before Qrow led him back out of the house. Once outside, the man glanced at the blonde.
"So what did you find out?"
"If the White Fang have been operating in this area, it's possible they have been staging Grimm attacks as covers for kidnapping. The only kids they took were Faunus, young but not overly so. If I had to guess, I'd say they were taking kids to train as members from a young age. The Grimm attacks would make people think they were killed or eaten so they wouldn't be looked for or reported missing."
"I haven't seen any White Fang since I've been here."
"That doesn't mean they aren't here though." Naruto stated. "Ozpin said their activity in this area had gone up. With you here, they probably are scared to attack. Fighting villagers is easy, but a trained hunter? I'd be weary if my targets were now protected by someone like you."
"So you've heard of me?"
Naruto shrugged. "Ozpin's been very tight lipped on the matter. I only know that you do missions for him, but aren't a part of the school. I'm like you in that regard." Qrow raised an eyebrow at that, but didn't say anything. He'd talk to Ospin when this mission was over.
"That being said, I have a way to track the kids." Naruto walked towards the edge of the village, Qrow following him curiously.
"How do you plan on doing that? I've checked everywhere within a mile of this place and found nothing."
"I don't like to advertise my skills, that's not how I was trained. I'd appreciate it if you didn't mention this to anyone." Naruto found a spot a little ways into the woods where he wouldn't be interrupted. He sat on the ground in a meditative pose, holding himself still.
Qrow didn't say a word, opting to lean against a tree and watch. The blonde didn't even look like he was breathing, almost like he died sitting there. Whatever this was, it seemed important enough to require complete concentration, so he stayed quiet.
Not long after, Naruto opened his eyes. They had changed from the blue Qrow saw earlier to a vivid yellow. His pupils had also changed, now looking like a horizontal bar instead a normal circle. Both were lined with an orange color that wasn't there earlier.
"Faunus?" Qrow asked.
"No." His words were calm. "I am not a faunus. It is a special ability I have." He closed his eyes as the orange color faded. When he reopened them, they were blue again. "I found them."
Qrow gave him a skeptical look. "You sat still for a few minutes, how exactly does that qualify as finding someone."
"When I use that ability, I am connected with nature. Anything in my range that is connected becomes something I can sense." He raised an arm, pointing away from the village. "Two and half miles in that direction. A few guards are with them, most likely not the main bulk of the attackers."
"Well let's go."
Naruto held a hand up to stop the man. "One moment, I need to create clones to guard the village. You never know when an attack could occur." Before Qrow could ask what he meant, Four over Naruto's popped into existence. He didn't say anything. He'd already seen the kid apparently connect with nature, change the structure of his eye, and find three kids and a White Fang hideout. A few more of him didn't really seem that odd now.
"Guard the village. One of you dispel if there is trouble." They nodded before running back to the village. The residents were in for a shock when they saw four of him running around. "We can leave now." Qrow took off, Naruto following him easily through the trees.
This kid was definitely a strange one.
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Surprisingly enough, they reached the hideout without incident, a small cave by the looks of it. Qrow approached the opening of the cave, his eyes trying to pierce the darkness of the entrance.
"I suggest I lead the way." Naruto offered. "I can do my best to incapacitate the guards as I find the kids. You can follow, finishing the guards and making sure none escape."
Qrow scratched his chin in thought. "The way I see it, you're here helping me. Why not just make those copies of yourself and swarm the place?"
"Relying on one skill only leaves you with a glaring weak spot. Figure out how to negate the skills usefulness and you become little more than a civilian." The blonde thought back to his younger days. Lucky for him, clones and a Rasengan was all he needed to get by.
"Myself as well."
"Yes Kurama, you are very important." He rolled his eyes at the fox.
"Then I'll go in first. I have the most experience here and I'll be able to react quicker to any ambush or traps." While normally sound logic, Naruto couldn't help but think he probably had more experience than the man. No point in arguing though when there were children that needed saving.
"Very well." Naruto nodded as Qrow entered the cave quickly. He followed, avoiding the loose rocks on the ground if he could. Any unnecessary noise would draw the attention of the guards.
It took merely a few minutes to reach the place they were being kept. Five people in similar attire and masks were sitting around a small fire cooking something. Naruto could spot the three huddled together against the far wall.
Qrow made a motion to hold when one of the five began speaking.
"Stupid hunters. Beacon sent Qrow as well. Our backup better arrive soon, I don't want to fight him with only five of us." Naruto caught Qrow's gaze before silently speaking.
Are the guards expendable?
Qrow hesitated for a moment before nodding. He thought he'd have trouble with the kid if he hadn't at least witnessed death before. At least that wasn't a problem.
Naruto pulled two kunai out of his pouch, whipping his hand forward. The kunai sailed straight, piercing the two guards nearest to them in the back of the head. As they fell over, Qrow emerged, locking two others in battle. The third began reaching for a weapon, but was stopped when he felt cold metal pressed against his neck.
"I wouldn't do that." Naruto held his kunai still as he looked over to the frightened trio. Witnessing death wasn't easy. It was hard for him at twelve, they couldn't have been more than eight or nine. Hopefully they would recover.
Qrow stabbed one of the men through his stomach with his blade, kicking him to the side. The other charged, holding a sword at his side. He swung wide, letting Qrow duck underneath the swing. He raised his head quickly, smashing it into the chin of his opponent.
As he fell back, dazed and in pain, Qrow finished him off the way he did the man's partner.
As he cleaned his blade of the blood, he looked over to the one still alive. "You left him alive?"
"Interrogation. Once he talks, I'll kill him too." The man laughed.
"Like I'd ever tell you anything. I'd rather die."
"You will." Naruto stated, like it was the simplest thing in the world. "Only after you talk." His eyes turned to Qrow. "I suggest you take the kids out of here. Neither you or they will want to see this."
Qrow gave him a questioning glance before herding the young ones out of the small room and through the cave back to daylight.
Naruto turned to the man with a light smile.
"You have one chance. Tell me everything you know, or I'll be forced to have you visit a friend of mine."
"Really?" The faunus cackled wildly, spitting in Naruto's face. "You think you can intimidate me?"
Naruto's smile turned more predatory as his eyes bled scarlet. "Well at least you are going to put up a fight."
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Qrow waited outside of the cave with the kids. Honestly, he didn't know how to handle the situation. They just kept together, quietly observing him.
"Are you all alright?" They nodded. Well that was good. "As soon as Naruto gets back, we can-" He was cut off by an undignified shriek. It was faint, but he heard it. That must have been the man Naruto was going to interrogate. What made a fully grown man cry out like that though?
He need not owner any longer as Naruto exited the cave. The blonde looked over at the kids.
"Are you three okay?" They nodded yet again. "Good. We can take you back home now. I only spoke with Helen, but I know she'll be happy to see you again." He looked at the fox faunus. The boy seemed to perk up at the mention of his mom.
"What did you do?" Qrow asked as they started walking back to the village.
"I introduced him to a friend of mine." That didn't really tell him anything. It could have been a weapon he named or a special tool used especially for occasions like this. It did little to narrow down the possibilities.
"Well did you learn anything?"
Naruto frowned at that. "Nothing good. Can it wait until we go back to Beacon?" Qrow nodded. He hated having to repeat himself too.
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Qrow led the lion and snake faunus to their homes since Naruto did not meet their parents. He steered the quiet Ash to the house he visited not too long ago. A knock on the door later, they were standing in front of the house waiting.
Helen answered, immediately seeing Naruto standing there. "Oh, Naruto. Did you need-" Her voice failed her as she noticed her son standing with him.
"Like I promised." He smiled, patting the boy's shoulder. "Go on." He pushed the boy gently. Ash ran up to his mother, hugging her tightly.
"Ash!" She cried, holding the boy like her life depended on it. "Oh I'm so glad you're home." Tears flooded from her eyes as she looked up at Naruto. "Thank you."
"It was no problem." He smiled at the pair. "I have to head back to Beacon now, but I'll be sure to visit if I'm ever in the area." The woman nodded. Naruto left quickly, keeping his emotions inside. He was glad the pair was reunited, but he couldn't help but feel sad. Never had he experienced anything like that. A motherly embrace.
He shook his head to clear his thoughts. Hr hadn't thought about it much before, but seeing it made the emotions well up.
"You really are going soft."
"Oh shut it. Like you wouldn't cry if the Sage of the Six Paths just reappeared and gave you a hug."
"I am far above something like shedding tears. If this is your attempt at trying to get me to act more human, I no longer wish to speak."
Kurama cut off the connection as Naruto chuckled. Damn fox was too easy to mess with.
"Hey kid." Qrow called out. Naruto stopped walking, realizing he was just letting his feet take him wherever they pleased.
"Yes?"
"Are you finished here?"
"My mission is complete."
"I'll take that as a yes. We should head back to Beacon now. Oz needs to hear whatever you found out from that guy."
"Very well." Naruto took one last look at the village before both him and Qrow began walking towards Beacon. "Let's go."
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The journey back was quite a bit longer than the one to the village, taking almost a day. Qrow didn't quite have Naruto's level of speed, so the blonde was forced to travel at a slower pace. He didn't mind though. It gave him time to think about what happened with Yang. They approaches the academy, Qrow taking a swig from his flask.
"How long have you been here Naruto?" Naruto didn't look over at the man as he answered.
"Almost two weeks."
"So were you already a hunter when you joined or something?"
"You could say that." Naruto spoke. Qrow glanced at the blonde. Before he could ask his next question, he heard a shrill voice cry out of nowhere.
"Uncle Qrow!" An excited Ruby jumped and latched herself onto the man. "I didn't know you were coming?"
"I didn't either." He smiled at the girl. "I finished up my mission early thanks to Naruto." Ruby froze, turning to see the blonde standing beside her uncle.
"Uh… Hi?" She smiled weakly.
"Hello Ruby." Naruto greeted her. Ruby sighed in relief. It seemed Yang was right about him not hating all of them.
"You know each other?" Qrow asked. Ruby blushed as she let go of the mans arm. He stared curiously at her reaction.
"Yeah, we kind of brought him to Beacon."
"Is that so." The man drawled out. "Maybe you can tell me about it later kid, we gotta meet with Oz." He put a hand of her head before leaving her standing there with Naruto.
"You went on a mission with Uncle Qrow?"
"I was sent as backup yes. I'll see you later Ruby." He swiftly followed after Qrow, leaving the girl alone. She soon headed back to her room with the news.
"Yang!" Ruby called out as she burst into the dorm room. "Uncle Qrow is here!" The girl sat up in her bed at the mention of the man.
"He is?" Ruby nodded excitedly.
"Yeah! I saw him in front of the school with Naruto! They were going to see Ozpin about their last mission, but I think he'll come by after that." Yang's face fell at the mention of Naruto.
"Sounds fun." She laid back on her bed.
Ruby sighed. "Yang, come on. You can't keep acting like this." The girl refused to respond, only serving to make Ruby sigh again. When Uncle Qrow got here, he could meet the rest of her team. Maybe he could cheer Yang up too.
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Coming Soon - Chapter 10: Fixed
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