Chapter 9: Orochimaru's Plan For Naruto
It had been three months that Naruto had trained with Jiraiya; he noticed how different it was than training with Orochimaru. Jiraiya pushed Naruto to his limits and was more patient than Orochimaru ever was. Jiraiya thought Naruto was one of the best pupils he had ever trained. He was so amazed how Naruto took to jutsu's like a fish to water. He noticed that Naruto worked on the Rasengan day and night and was close to completing it. As they continued to spar, Naruto noticed that Jiraiya barely had any opening for weakness. It was like fighting some well organize oil machine than fighting a man. Jiraiya thought Naruto could actually be considered a Jounin than a Chunin.
"Let's take a break and have a little chat while we have something to eat." Said Jiraiya as went to get his back pack to get some food out.
"You're getting old Pervy sage, we only been at it for twenty minutes and you're out of breath and want to eat?" As Naruto threw him a towel to wipe off his sweat.
"Of course I'm old, where do you get that stamina of yours it's impressive as hell." As he dried himself off." Mikado I want to talk to you about your anger, I don't know why you have so much anger in you but you must let it go. You're one hell of a ninja but I think you should try to look at the world in a different light. Is there anyone that you care about that you want to protect?" Said Jiraiya as he talked with compassion.
"I have no one, no parents, no friends and definitely no girlfriend. I have always been an outcast, alone and treated very badly why should it stop now? I did care for four people but one betrayed me. I can never forgive him for that, I trusted him more than anyone and that hurt more than anything in my life hearing him say those spiteful words about me." Said Naruto as he showed true emotion for the first time in over two years.
"Well you're strong now and you can make new friends and you can protect your village. You can become an inspiration to others just like you. Become a better man than a ninja with that you can't go wrong. Just think about it, that's all I'm asking." As Jiraiya walked away eating an apple, he wanted his protégé to think about his anger and how to control it.
Naruto knew it was time to leave Jiraiya; his hate wasn't as strong as when he was with Orochimaru, Orochimaru brought out Naruto's hate to the fullest. Jiraiya made Naruto feel more than just a weapon of hate, he honestly like Naruto and the way they talked seemed like the way a grandfather would talk to his grandson. Jiraiya presence affected everything that Naruto had planned and it wasn't going to be executed if he stayed with his mentor. He left a note for Jiraiya saying they would meet again and the next time they meet he would have the Rasengan. He knew that he only had four weeks to return to Orochimaru and that he had to master the Rasengan on his way to the underground hideout. As Naruto packed his bags he felt a pain of hurt in his heart for just up and leaving, Jiraiya may have been older but Naruto thought of him as more than a friend and that brought a genuine smile to his face.
As Jiraiya came looking for Mikado, he saw a note by the campsite just lying there. As he read the letter a frown came upon his face.
"Kid you're a great ninja at such an early age but your hatred will consume you if you don't fight it. I have faith that you'll overcome anything you set your mind to it." Jiraiya didn't know why he felt this way about a kid he just met but he knew this kid had great potential for changing the future for the better.
As Sasuke talked with Hinata about the information she found on Naruto, Sasuke was very hesitant to believe that Naruto was this "Saddler" that she kept talking about. Sasuke knew that she trained hard for Naruto's sake to one day help bring him back but like the rest of the village Sasuke knew that Naruto was in fact dead. As she asked Sasuke to at least look at the information and look beneath what he read. He promised to look at the file but made no promise to search for a dead person. As she left to go talk to Shikamaru, she noticed that she was being followed.
"Show yourself!" As she tried to sound brave as she could.
As they appeared it was the ANBU as they blocked her way.
"You didn't tell anyone about Orochimaru did you?" Said the ANBU in the wolf mask as he approached Hinata.
"No" As she turned to looked at him.
"You're making our job very difficult when you do your independent investigation on Naruto, if he was a live and with Orochimaru you could put his life in danger. There could be spies or someone who's helping you who could accidentally leak the wrong information out. We talk to the Hokage and we will give you limited information if we come across someone fitting his description we will immediately contact you, this we promise." Said the ANBU in the hawk mask as he stared at Hinata.
"One question, this "Saddler" that was using Konoha's secrets was about twelve or thirteen years old you should find him and you might find Orochimaru and Naruto." Said Hinata standing her ground while stuttering the whole time.
"This Saddler" only made one appearance and he hasn't been seen since the tournament ended. He wore a mask and was described as dark haired boy so it can't be Naruto. I know you don't won't to hear this but he may be dead, only you and the Hokage think otherwise. I promised myself that I would give you two hundred percent to bring back Naruto home to you but the more I search the less evidence I find that he's still alive. We're leaving but we will keep you updated on our progress." As the man in wolf mask gave the signal to leave.
As she stood in the middle of the road she saw Shikamaru approaching. As he came closer he could tell that Hinata was truly upset.
"Hinata-san what's wrong?" Asked Shikamaru as he was lost for words when he seen the hurt look on her face.
"Naruto, do you truly believe he's dead, answer me honestly?" As she turned her back to Shikamaru.
"Honestly the answer is no, he's too stubborn and he will do whatever it take to stay alive so don't cry or worry about this. Naruto is a survivor among the strongest survivors; he will always be Naruto no matter what. "As he gave Hinata a hug to comfort her fears.
As they left together she decided that once she becomes a Chunin she would have more access to many more files and she could leave the village a little more freely to search for Naruto. Her new motivation was to become a Chunin no matter what was thrown at her.
-Four Weeks Has Passed -
As Naruto headed into Orochimaru's lair he was still kind of upset that he hadn't mastered the Rasengan yet. He practiced the Rasengan his whole trip and still the same results. As he approached the new hideout he saw Orochimaru coming to welcome him.
"Naruto-kun did you learn any new jutsu to further your skills? I'm eager to see how much you truly improved; I have some mercs, assassin and rogue ninjas to welcome you back home. As Orochimaru motioned Naruto to follow him, he was very enthusiastic to see his second in command go against the overwhelming odds he had stacked against him.
As Naruto followed Orochimaru he could not believe that he hadn't even walked through the door good before he had to fight for Orochimaru's entertainment. As he walked into the training hall he was surrounded by at least twenty-five fierce looking warriors he had ever seen, these were unlike any bandits or common want to be bad-ass. These warriors were the genuine deal. As Orochimaru walked into the middle of the training hall he cleared his throat and began to speak.
"Whoever can defeat this ninja will be the next to be my side and those who fail are damned. I salute you as warriors now make me proud" As Orochimaru slithered away.
As Naruto was encircled by enemies he braced himself for their attacks. As they swiftly attacked Naruto with everything they had, Naruto use every bit of skills to evade and counter every move thrown at him. Naruto knew that if the battle lasted more than six minutes he would be dead. Naruto pulled out two kunais, he rapidly ran into his assailants cutting them severely. As he took out only six the rest started to use their ninjutsu skills, as he looked he saw many types of fire jutsu's and water jutsu's coming toward him. As he dodged them he could feel fatigue starting to set in. he quickly formed about fifty shadows clones and had them attack his enemies. As they all looked they could not believe he formed so many and without being exhausted. As Orochimaru smiled on the outcome he watched greedily for more chaos from his number two. Naruto quickly formed a hand sign and a whirl of wind came shooting through his jutsu. As the enemies' looked at the wind hitting their other teammates, they watched in horror as it made severely deep cuts like swords in their flesh. As the rest backed up, Naruto grabbed one of the clones and transformed the clone into a giant shuriken. As Naruto yelled out "Kage Bunshin Shuirikens" as he threw the shuriken at the rest of his enemies, they quickly tried to dodge the giant blade when all of a sudden it multiplied by a thousand and struck the rest of Orochimaru's henchmen down leaving a bloody mess in the arena.
As Kabuto and the Sound Four along with Kimimaro watched Naruto perform that incredible jutsu they all were in shock at his presentation that he displayed.
"Shit he's gotten a hell of a lot more powerful and meaner in his four months away, hell if wasn't such a maniac he would be one fucking hottie." As Tayuya looked at Naruto." We better really watch we say to this guy or he will kill us without a second thought." As she conveyed her thoughts in her mind.
"Bravo, bravo I knew you wouldn't disappoint me in no way possible Naruto-kun you out did yourself. Tell me when did you learn your wind element and who showed you? As Orochimaru smiled at his prospect.
Naruto lied and said he learned it from one of the villages he visited.
"Follow me we have much to discuss per our agreement."
As Naruto followed his sensei he wondered just what did he have in mind? He never knew of any of his sensei's plan, because he was always kept in the dark. Naruto always wonder about the five that followed his sensei as if he was a god, they always gave him the creeps especially the guy with the four arms. Naruto had always thought he was the most disturbing sight ever. As they walked past the creepy five, that's what Naruto like to call them. They looked at him with jealousy as he walked side by side with their god of ninjutsu.
"Naruto-kun I need you to return to the Leaf village with Kabuto and enter the Chunin exams, there you will get the weakness of all the Jounin and weak points of the exits of the village. You will be joined by my Sound ninjas and the Sand ninjas as we attack the Leaf village "Said Orochimaru.
"What? You want me to return to the village as a Sound ninja?" Said Naruto as he placed his back against the wall.
"Correction I want you to return as a Leaf village shinobi for the Chunin exams." Replied Orochimaru as he smiled at his number two.
"Are you serious? The Kyuubi only can change my hair color and my eyes; he can't change my facial features. People can still recognize me, they're not idiots and I will be surrounded by all my enemies. When you said you would train me you said nothing about destroying the Leaf village. I have my very own plans on destroying the Leaf village and I want it done by my hands!" Screamed Naruto as he moved off the wall.
"You destroy the Leaf by yourself? You're good but do you think you can really defeat the Third Hokage now at your stage? You know he's considered a genius in the ninja world? He didn't get to be the Hokage through a popularity contest he can kill you simple and plain. You're very good but he's better and he will end your life in a heartbeat. Now I need you to honor your agreement and assist me in destroying our beloved village together."
"Damn Orochimaru we may have to kill him? He's interfering in our grander plans of ours. He's weak and aged; he can't defeat us we are the true pillar of power of the ninja world!" Yelled the Kyuubi in Naruto's mindscape.
"Orochimaru the fact is that I will be recognized, I have only been gone over two years not twenty."
"They will not be aware of you, your face is more muscular and you're taller and the whisker marks are gone. All you have to do is keep that long spiky black hair pulled down over your brow and change certain habits you had when you were a kid, remember everyone believes that you're dead. Plus I want to see if you can actually pull it off, that's one part of being a ninja is being a spy and to blend in like a chameleon. One other thing, I need you to evaluate Sasuke Uchiha and his growth of his Sharingan. He is going to be my most prized possession. I want you to make sure he doesn't get himself killed; Kabuto will assist you in this matter. Now I suggest that you do something with your hair and pack your bags you have two days to make it to the Leaf village.
Naruto walked away angry and ready to strike at anyone who got in his way. As he was leaving he bumped into Kabuto with his shoulder and gave him a look with piercing eyes that gave him the chills. As Kabuto walked in he looked at Orochimaru.
"I'm guessing the way he looked and acting that things didn't go as the way he planned for himself? Do you really think that Naruto is that skilled to go back as a Leaf village ninja and complete his duties as you told him? I mean he's skilled no doubt, but this is something for a skilled spy."
"Naruto is my number two, you're my number one. The three of us will be able to destroy the Akatsuki with the help of Sasuke's body. When I consume his body and his Sharingan we will be unstoppable not even the other four Kages could stand against us. "Said Orochimaru as he looked at Kabuto in the eyes.
"What about Pein? Don't forget about Madara and Itachi Uchiha they will definitely be a threat. If they knew what you were up to they would probably send the rest of Akatsuki to deal with you especially hiding a Jinchūriki and training him to be your perfect weapon." Kabuto knew that Naruto strength would definitely be a great addition to their cause.
"Naruto and Sasuke are the key to my power and fulfillment of ultimate jutsu's I will never part from my path of great divinity given to me by this world as the god of ninjutsu." Orochimaru smiled knowing everything is going according to his plans and the world would soon be his.
"Yo Naruto did Orochimaru tell you of his plans? We're going to burn the Leaf village down this is what you wanted." As Tayuya approached the dark haired warrior with a smile of perversion on her face. The rest of the group looked at her and just sighed at her flirtatious nature. Ever since Naruto fought her and didn't hold back on her, she had this unsettling feeling of desire for him.
"Yeah he told me and I think it sucks! I want to destroy the Leaf with these two hands." As Naruto held them up to his comrades." I don't want to be some mindless minion that just helped with its destruction while Orochimaru gets all the credit and the villagers won't even know I was there." Naruto was about to walk away when Kimimaro placed his arm in front of him blocking his way.
"You're Orochimaru's servant just as we all are; his dreams are your dreams. His will is your will, do you understand that?" As Kimimaro looked at Naruto with hate in his eyes.
"It seems that you assholes just can't stop getting in my way, if you hadn't noticed I never believed in his dreams or followed him around like a little lost puppy. He and I had a deal and I'm honoring it, so if you don't like the way I'm acting then you can kiss my ass. Orochimaru isn't my god and I don't worship him the way you all do, now back off sick boy before I get pissed off and stomp a mud hole in your ass and walk it dry." Naruto walked away with a serious scowl on his face.
"Wow he backed off Kimimaro with just a few words; I didn't think it was possible he put fear into Kimimaro's heart." Kidōmaru looked at Naruto as he brushed by all five.
"Man that kid fears no one and he's only getting stronger as the days go by. I feel sorrow for the villagers of the Leaf village, he's not going to let anyone live." As Jirōbō watched the so call Demon of the Leaf walk away.
It's funny he was born a child of love and made a monster by the people of his village, his parents wanted him to protect, now the Leaf village must face what they created.
