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Chapter 10: Mist team's training.
It had been three days since the preliminaries. Since then Naruto had been going through his various forms and received a shock. All of his different forms had evolved. Instead of the normal sickening black flesh the muscles were all distorted and made of black and red almost vein like parts. His claws now had large hook like parts coming off the arms and his whip fist form instead of just being long and almost like a cable had the same hooks all around them. His hammer fists were much larger and looked almost looked like they were made of bone.
All in all they seemed larger, stronger, and much more deadly then they did before.
While training Naruto also realized another power he had. While he was practicing his dodging skills one water bullet from Zabuza he found he couldn't get away from. When Naruto made a futile blocking motion the biomass in his arms formed large jagged spiked shields that were actually able to deflect the attack. Which then proceeded to nearly take of Zabuza's head.
While Zabuza was happy Naruto had gained a new defensive power Naruto then had to perform 150 pushups.
While Naruto slept that night the force gave him another vision in the form of a nightmare. He saw him and his two teammates approaching the forest of death at sometime near dawn. The image changed to a temple. The vision showed three scrolls placed on a pedestal before everything went black.
Naruto gasped as he shot out of bed.
"Naruto?" the sleepy voice of Haku said, "What is it?"
Naruto took a calming breath and said, "I had another vision. Wake up Choujuro we have some business to attend to."
After waking Choujuro up via ice needles in the butt the group set off to where Naruto had seen. They actually had an easy time sneaking past the two guards seeing as they were pretty much asleep when they got there.
As soon as Naruto and his team got into the forest Naruto used the force to find out where they were supposed to go. The other two members of Naruto's team were surprised when their blonde teammate actually lead them to a very large tree.
"It's a tree Naruto," Hakura said, "Are you sure that we don't need to call the nice men with white coats and big nets?"
Naruto scowled and walked up to the tree. The blonde force user gently ran his hand over the bark. As the blonde walked along the side of the tree he found a certain part that felt off. The boy formed his hammer fists before he slammed the large crushing appendages against the wood cracking it. Then he formed his blade arm and stabbed into the wood before dragging it down. Then he formed his muscle mass arms which were now slightly larger and had a black and red armored look. The blonde then shoved his fingers through the large gash before he pulled the parts in half forming a hole large enough for someone to fit through.
"Here goes nothing," the blode said as he suddenly jumped into the hole.
"Naruto!" Haku and Choujuro yelled.
There was the sound of a thud on the other end.
"Naruto?" Haku asked nervously, "Are you okay?"
Silence.
"CHECK IT OUT!" came the excited voice from the hole in the tree.
Haku and Choujuro looked at one another before shrugging and running for the hole in the tree and jumping in. the tow let out a mix of excited and scared cries. Finally they landed on their feet and shook off the dizziness that came with all the falling they just did. When they finally shook off the dizziness the sight before them almost defied explanation.
There was a large pyramid/temple fusion with large steps in the front. There were multiple grounds around the place that most likely used as training grounds or a courtyard. all of which was able to be seen due to multiple luminescent crystals that that shined in the cave walls.
"Naruto," Haku said, "What is this?"
The young Fukyuu answered, "I have no idea. But I think we'll find what we're looking for inside of the temple."
The blonde Kiri ninja made their way into the temple. Despite being ninja the multiple stairs they had to climb was exhausting. When they got to the top of the temple they found what resembled three scrolls. One was black, one was blue, and the other was white.
Naruto grabbed the black one while Choujuro took the blue one and Haku took the white one. Suddenly there was a loud rumbling. A large slab rose up and blocked the entrance. Suddenly the ground rumbled and broke away causing the three genin to fall int eh darkness below.
A few minutes later…
Naruto groaned as he rose up from the ground. He rubbed his sore arm before he grabbed the shoulder and shoved it upwards and made a loud cracking noise meaning he just shoved his arm back into the socket. Naruto rose up and looked around he found himself in what looked like a large chamber with a large pedestal in the middle
Suddenly the scroll on the ground next to Naruto flashed red and opened up revealing multiple names on it with the names crossed out in red. There was a large puff of smoke and a large raven appeared with the kanji for death in purple on its back and large red eyes.
"Who has found the scroll of the raven clan?" the large bird asked its voice dark and raspy.
"That would be me," Naruto said, "Naruto Uzumaki Fukyuu."
The large raven looked down at Nartuo with a calculating gaze in its round red eyes.
"What is going on here?" Naruto asked, "And what are a bunch of scrolls doing in the middle of a temple anyway?"
The raven looked down at Naruto and said, "Well my boy my clan was a much sought after summon since we ravens are linked to the death goddess herself. Unfortunately, all the men who sought after us were unworthy wanting only to gain power and glory. Bah! Eventually we decided to hide away our scroll and wait for the one worthy of fighting alongside us. Eventually we were joined by two more clans."
Naruto looked up at the large bird and shakily asked, "Am I worthy to fight alongside you?"
The large bird leaned down next to Naruto and looked into the boy's eyes with his large red orbs glowing brightly. He saw Naruto's life and was infuriated at the way the villagers taught him. He saw all the people had fought and all the things he had been through. Though when he saw Naruto using his bloodlines or demon jutsu he was slightly disappointed.
"You are powerful child," Kuro said, "but you don't have any real strength."
Naruto looked upset at that remark and yelled, "What is that supposed to mean? I've beaten plenty of enemies!"
The bird turned a heated glare at the young boy which made Naruto break out into a sweat. The large bird got down close to Naruto and growled, "Yes, but you used your bloodlines to defeat those opponents! You also used jutsu that were taught to you by a demon! You have not used the strength your family has only the ones given to you!"
Naruto was pale when heard that. He was about to respond when he realized he was right. The only reason he won any of those fights in the past was because he had always relied on the jutsu and power he was given. Hell he hadn't even tried to learn the Uzumaki or Namikaze jutsu yet because he had been relying too much on his bloodlines.
Naruto then fell to one knee in a bower gesture and said, "Forgive me for being so rash Kuro-dono. I guess I never realized how much I relied on my bloodlines. I ask of you…teach me how to find my true strength."
The large raven was in shock. One minute ago the boy had been a pompous runt. The next he was humble and asking for forgiveness.
"How long do you have until this tournament?" the large bird asked out of the blue.
Naruto answered, "A month."
The large bird looked down at Naruto and said, "Well then I shall devise a little test for you boy. I will seal off your bloodlines that allow your mental powers and the shape shifting. I will send some of my underlings to fetch the techniques that came from the Uzumaki and Namikaze clans so you may begin learning them. Should you actually make it to the finals of this tournament I will allow you to summon our kind. Deal?"
Naruto nodded and said, "Deal."
Meanwhile with Haku…
Haku groaned as he rose up from the cold ground. The woman cried out in surprise when her hand actually slipped. The woman hit the ground and rose up again much more slowly this time so she wouldn't end up losing her balance.
She looked around to find herself in a large chamber filled with ice. The room was completely covered in it. There were multiple stalactites hanging from the ceiling and even more stalagmites. When Haku got closer to one of the stalagmites however she found reeling back in shock as she saw what looked like bones in the middle of it. As the woman fell back she cut her hand on a rather jagged piece of ice.
As Haku clutched her wound a drop of blood fell onto the scroll. The scroll started to glow light blue for a second much to the ice user's shock. A sudden blast of smoke caught her off guard. She was even more shocked when a loud howl reached her ears.
When the smoke cleared it revealed an elegant white wolf with deep ice blue eyes. The wolf wore dark blue armor on it's shoulder and on all four legs as well as some on it's belly and back with ice spikes coming out of the back of its shoulders. It also had a long scar going over its right eyes.
The wolf leaned down and sniffed the blood puddle on the ground before sniffing Haku herself.
"Who are you girl?" the large wolf asked in a gruff yet very cold voice.
Haku answered, "Haku Momochi."
The wolf said, "Before that."
Haku gulped and said, "Haku Koori."
The wolf let out a low chuckle and said, "So the clan still lives. I thought it was wiped out during the bloodline genocide."
Haku blinked a few times before saying, "I'm confused. What are you talking about?"
The wolf looked down at the woman and asked, "You do not know of your heritage? Well then let me educate you. Long before the bloodline genocide the Koori clan was one of the lesser known clans in Kirigakure. My clan, the artic wolves, were the summons of the clan. Despite not being well known the Koori were strong with their ice powers. Their only rival was a clan of fire manipulators, surprisingly from earth country. They would fight ruthless battles matching each other blow for blow. One day the head of the Koori clan handed us our scroll saying that it was far too dangerous should the scroll be stolen. Years later we heard of the genocide and we hid the scroll hoping we would find either a living Koori or a worthy warrior to summon us."
Haku was in awe of the story. After a few minutes she asked, "And you are?"
The wolf answered, "I am Buriza-do (blizzard). The head of the artic wolf clan. So will you accept us as your summons Haku Koori Momochi?"
Haku thought for a second. Then she nodded. It was a part of her heritage.
"Good," the wolf boss said, "Now then I need to head back to my clan home. I managed to keep a few of the old Koori clan jutsu."
Haku smiled to herself as she knew that this was a really good sign.
Finally with Choujuro…
Instead of hitting the ground like the others Choujuro actually hit water. As soon as the ice cold and salty liquid splashed the spectacled genin he swam for what looked like a tiny island. The boy looked around and saw that he was in the middle of what looked like a giant swimming pool. If the boy wasn't so confused he would have seen that there were a lot of bones at the bottom of the pool. There was a light green glow from under eh water where he had dropped the scroll. The water became all cloudy. The next thing Choujuro knew a great white shark shot out of the water.
The shark floated above the water and stared with its beady eyes at the young boy.
"Who are you?" the shark said its voice dark and hungry.
"My name is Choujuro," the young boy said nervously.
"I am Hanto (Hunt)," the shark said, "head of the shark clan. You come from Kiri do you not?"
Choujuro nodded still slightly afraid. It didn't help when the shark gave a very toothy grin.
"I haven't seen a Kiri ninja in years," the great sea monster said, "What is that you have on your back?"
Choujuro answered, "My sword Hiramekarei."
The shark said, "So one of the shark clan's creations still lies in Kiri. Good."
Choujuro looked confused and asked, "What do you mean by that?"
The shark sighed and said, "When the 7 swordsmen of the mist were created the shark clan was charged with making them. Unfortunately the power went to most of their heads and they all left the village as you know. When they left my clan abandoned Kiri. We heard that another clan had set up place where only a worthy warrior can find their scroll. So we joined them as well as a third clan."Choujuro looked down at the shark and asked, "A-Am I worthy of fighting alongside you Hanto-dono?"
The great shark looked over the boy. The shakr analyzed him and Choujuro squirmed uneasily under the water predator's gaze.
"You will have to prove yourself worthy," the shark said, "Is there a way you can do that?"
Choujuro immediately answered, "There is a tournament going on in Konoha in a month. I can prove myself there."
The shark gave another toothy grin.
"Good," the shark said, "I will be helping you in your training for the next month. Should you progress far enough in this tournament then you will be allowed to summon me and my kin."
Choujuro smiled.
The next month was brutal for all three genin as they trained.
When Naruto had his bloodlines seal he also had his light sabers taken away. Kuro said that he wanted to do a little experimenting. When Naruto trained. He had gained practice with his affinities. To the boys surprise his affinities were fire, wind, water, and lightning. Most of these were probably due to his former tenant and his bloodlines. Naruto trained for hours on end to gain his affinities. When Naruto went through the Uzumaki clan scrolls he was shocked that he could form objects with his chakra most likely chains like his mother due to his abnormally dense chakra. When Naruto got details of the Rasengan he immediately started working on it. He decided he would try finishing his father's work after he mastered the regular one.
Choujuro was training with the shark clan he found he had a water affinity and a secondary affinity for lightning. As Choujuro knew from his last psycho of a kage that this was a deadly combination. The boy learned how to use chakra to increase his senses and a few hunting lessons.
Haku learned many things from Buriza-do about her clan as well as the multiple techniques they had. She even found an exercise that allowed her to focus her ice chakra and gave her more control.
When Zabuza couldn't find his students when he woke up he initially freaked out, but was calmed down by a letter stating that they were safe and that he shouldn't worry. Though wary he heeded the letter's words and relaxed. Besides if they did fail after this training then he could promptly kick their butts and run them into the ground with drills.
The end of the month….the Chuunin exam finals.
The Konoha arena was completely bustling with movement. A lot of people had come to see the fights since they heard a lot of the contestants were strong. Most of the civilians came to see the Uchiha's progress. Others were civilians from other countries who were scouting out the villages power to see who they wanted to hire.
In the kage booth the Raikage, Mizukage, Kazekage, and Hokage sat along with their bodyguards. Ao and a hooded Kenhsin were protecting the Mizukage. The hokage had a few ANBU around him. The Raikage had his two jinchuuriki, Yugito Nii and Kirabi, guarding him. The Kazekage had four hooded figures with him.
Of all of them the Raikage looked a little ticked. When he received word that that council went behind his back he was furious. He actually considered going on a rampage on their butts. He decided, however, to have those involved in the whole incident tortured to make an example of them. They lived, but they were scarred for life. Physically and mentally.
Down in the arena stood, Samui, Karui, Omoi, Gaara, Temari, Kankuro, Hinata, Shino, Sai, and Shikimaru.
"I don't see any of your genin down there," the Kazekage said, "Perhaps they chickened out."
The Mizukage huffed and said, "It'll take more than a couple of runts to make my ninja back down pal."
In the arena a few of the other genin were wondering where their opponents were. At that moment a jonin with a needle in his mouth said, "My name is Genma. I'll be the proctor for the final part of the chuunin exams. Now would Omoi and Naruto please step forward while the others head to the fighters booth?"
Omoi stood alone in the arena for a minute.
Genma said, "If Naruto Uzumaki Fukyuu is not here in one minute he is disqualified."
That was when the sound of thunder reached everyone's ears. They all looked up to see a storm brewing above them. Then something ell from the sky. It was large object that resembled a comet only it was made out of condensed water, some dark substance, and ice.
When it crashed down everyone shielded their eyes. When the smoke cleared everyone gasped in shock at what they saw. It was the Kiri team and their looks had changed.
Haku now wore a battle dress that had a zipper on the front that was zipped downwards a little bit not showing off too much of her hidden valley with the kanji for ice (Koori) on the back in frost blue. She also had a pair of biker shorts and special looking gloves that had little spikes on her knuckles. She also had on a pair of sandals and her headband now functioned as a belt. on her hip was a long naginata sword that had a silver blade and a blue lotus flower where the blade met the hilt. If one looked close enough you could see a white crystal in the middle of the flower.
Choujuro was wearing a dark blue shirt with a lighter blue jacket. He had on long black cargo pants that weren't too loose or too tight. He had on black sandals that had a strange seal on the ankles. He also had his standard sword on his back, but there was something different about it. You couldn't tell due to the bandages that covered it. Despite the jacket you could tell he had some muscle. Swimming a lot will do that to you.
Finally Naruto was wearing a black body suit and a black red lined cloak. He had on long cargo pants that stopped above his ankles and boots. While Naruto's light sabers were gone he had a scroll tied to his belt which now had a raven's eye buckle. Wat surprised everyone was the gauntlet Naruto had on his arm. It was small and not to bulky meaning it was lightweight. The armor climbed up his arm and formed a shoulder pad under his cloak. The glove of the gauntlet looked like leather when in actuality it was a substance that could harden when chakra was added making it stronger than steel.
"Are we late?" Naruto asked.
Genma smirked and said, "You just made it kid. Now stay here while the other two move."
Haku and Choujuro made their way to the fighters booth leaving Naruto and Omoi alone in the arena with genma.
"Okay let the first match of the Chuunin exam finals between Omoi and Naruto begin! Ready? Hajime!"
Cut! Okay so Naruto's team has had some very good work done. Okay lets see how well things turn out for them next time. Will Naruto be able to summon the ravens? You'll find out okay bye.