Last of Naruto

Authors note:

Yeah, sorry for not updating sooner. I have no excuse. I was on holidays and I got so lazy I didn't do much uni work or typing. Truth was most of this was completed a week ago and I just got too lazy to continue, so my bad… I had planned to release a chapter a day and get to the main storyline so sorry for being extremely lazy. I will endeavor to work on this story when I can.

There may be quality issues with chapters as I'm more into pumping out stories rather than good edits so mention any ptoblems you have in reviews or PM's

Comments:

Demonwolf1, Bloodyredshade, Ozziebro, eniox27, marco2o, DHB-Spike, something, Btigeriz, Collin Oshea, Urahara144, God of storms, FallenLucifersAngel, Iarmmason and Guests.

Thanks for the positive reviews; you work to keep me inspired to write.

Demonwolf1 and Littica Marek:

Thanks for your review. I'm going to minimise the importance of supply lists from now on. Rather I won't add them anymore, or at least until further down the track, but they will play little to no importance. I simply wanted to try and stick with the game where supplies were an important aspect. But that's starting to prove extremely hard for the moment.

Ozziebro:

Your right there and I do have a plan with romance with Ellie, but that's later down the track. Right now as you can see this leans towards a romance/drama. I should change the genre to drama, but in reality I was hoping to have 3 genre's advertised as my story would be pretty focused on each.

DHB-Spike:

I plan to change the name some time this year, but I'm just busy. I think you readers would prefer me spending time completing a chapter rather than editing over and over again, I'll go back to it when I'm more free and not as lazy.

Something:

There will be a flash forward soon, or another ark I plan to make. But flash forward with summary seems more appropriate as I don't want to keep on dawdling on the side stuff.

Guest:

For Naruto falling to depression, you'll have to read and find out, but with what is happening, most likely for the time being

Guest:

Good point, I actually don't know much how guns operate, especially since it is illegal in Australia. I guess in this case fully auto with recoil affecting him.

God of storms:

Never plan to abandon the story, releases may be slow for a time but I'm hoping to have finished the story by the end of the year.

Ddragon21:

Good point, but I don't plan to have him meet Ellie till the story line. He will teach her what he knows since she is still young but that's not till later down the track.

The Last of Naruto

The Ark of Truth part 4

Naruto POV

I looked at Cassandra's arm, unbelieving at what I was seeing. She was bitten and it was all over for her. Before I could continue to mull over situation, Cassandra spoke up.

"Naruto, I know this looks bad, but we need to focus right now. People are counting on us". She spoke sternly, trying her best to hide the hopelessness in her voice. And why not, it was over for her, just like Mary and the family.

I spoke up after a few tense seconds staring into Cassandra's hetrochromic eyes. "What… What about Mary and…. and your family". I spoke up stumbling in my words, trying to recover what emotional stability I could.

Another few tense seconds passed before Cassandra spoke up. Her short bangs covering her eyes, trying its best to hide the flurry of emotions behind them.

"They're… They're still inside. I…I couldn't put them down… there were too many, too fast. I… I think we should leave them till we finish securing the community. We need to focus on the present". She spoke solemnly as tears slowly poured down. It was clear the whole situation was getting to her and there was nothing left we could do.

Still I hoped for the best and prepared the mystical palm technique and applied it to her arm. I looked over and over for 10 minutes unable to find a way to fight off the infection. I was loosing everything again and it was happening too fast. I didn't know if I could take it.

Fortunately for us we heard a loud bang in the distance followed by a vibration along the floor, breaking us out of our reverie. I analysed the direction the vibrations and sounds were coming from and realized it was coming from the direction of the main chambers.

Feeling stressed and uneasy about the whole situation, I quickly wiped away what remained of my tear-stained face and firmed my resolve to help. We had a job to do and we had to move.

Clone POV:

The other clone and I continued to search for the breach as well as any survivors from the initial onslaught. So far we weren't having any luck and by the time we reached any potential hold out zones, we arrived to late. The survivors had been either killed by themselves or had been infected.

There were cases we found community personnel mauled to death with torsos and limbs torn apart, most part missing along with large holes and dents in the wall's close by. There were even times we found potential safe zones missing the door as if something had rammed through with brute force and every time there were signs of large scale struggles against something. Whatever that something was, it was strong.

'A new type of infected?' I thought to myself concerned at the prospect of an unknown being the cause of outbreak.

Breaking out of my assumption I looked around the room we had currently entered towards the end of our search and identified what I assumed to be 3 bodies of security personnel scattered around. I at least really hoped it was only 3 bodies, but as I counted the amount of limbs scattered, there was an uneven number of arms and legs to torsos signifying there were more bodies than I had initially estimated. It was simply too hard to tell. There wasn't a single complete body inside the room, all were dismembered, shredded and scattered across the room. Infected generally didn't behave in this manner, limbs usually stayed on the dead till the host was infected.

I looked around at the stomach churning room. The room was literally bathed in body parts and blood. There were significant signs of struggle. The desks and bookcases were knocked down and overturned and the walls had dents and holes as if something was struggling to push through.

Not only was the level of struggle problematic, the entrance that we came through was missing. Something had bulldozed straight through the front as well as a through the large opening opposite at the back wall. An area connected to an additional sewer independent of the community and it was clear that this was the area the infected horde had entered.

I further analysed the bodies that were lying about and concluded from what remained of the uniform that they were a response team sent to investigate and quarantine the area, yet their attempts proved fruitless against the horde.

With the way the breach was created it meant there was a new infected running about with enough brute strength to create the breach and if that was the case there could be multiple entries where infected were pouring in. It wasn't looking good for the community.

Still we had to move and blockade the breach, there was another area we had to investigate, a checkpoint of sorts where another branch of the community resided. It was near the secondary entrance to the community near the pipe by the ocean where Ish had entered and founded the community. It was the last checkpoint we had to check so we moved back out to conclude our search.

We moved back out to the sewer passageway near the laundry area and close by the study where we found Kyle and the children. We had locked the gate to prevent infected from attacking us from behind and so far it was keeping them out.

Deciding it was best to block the passageway from the breach, we gathered what crates and barrels we could and pilled it up on the passage. Of course infected had noticed our presence during the move and began pouring in from the breach, but we were sufficiently equipped to deal with them from afar while continuing our mission to block the passage.

It took a while, but in the end the main breach was blocked off and fewer infected would be entering into what remained of the community. It is prevalent now that the cause of the outbreak be contained and the new infected be put down as soon as possible.

After we had checked the checkpoint finding no bodies or survivors my fellow clone and I concluded our mission was over and we dispelled to let the original know of our findings.

Naruto original POV

I received the memories from my clones, all the deaths and losses of the people I know. It was clear they hadn't found any survivors. What concerned me was the conclusion my clones came to of a new infected having broken down the wall of a safe room and leading the horde of infected into the community.

This was a concern I had to deal with as Cassandra and I rushed back to the main chambers, worried at what disaster we would find.

Eventually Cassandra and I managed to make our way to the bulkhead with minimal time due to the infected having been dealt with prior, only to find it open followed by screams and gunshot inside.

Worried at what was happening we made our way inside.

Third POV

Naruto and Cassandra rushed through the entrance to the main chambers finding the bulkhead open and the area in complete chaos. Everywhere they looked there were bodies, blood and bullet casings scattered all over. The sounds of screams, groans and bullets were prevalent and loud, working in tandem with the environment to perpetuate a chaotic effect. It was clear people were dying in the droves and with the amount of infected already inside and more pouring in; it wasn't likely much could be saved.

Still they had to try.

Naruto having experienced loss and death throughout the day was already use to the sight and it didn't take long for him to analyse the situation and act. As the situation barley stunned him, he leapt into action and created 2 clones equipping them with assault rifles from his waist scroll. This was done as their primary engagement would be long range support as Naruto (the original) would be too preoccupied in close range combat to continually make new clones, as such the clones survival was vital. Cassandra as usual would provide long range support and stood side by side with the clones and began shooting any infected she could see.

Naruto (the original) engaged in close combat firing sporadically with his handgun while maneuvering in close quarters to deal with the bulk of the infected. Cassandra and the clones followed close by and provided support by taking shots at infected interfering with Naruto's slaughter as well as others about to engage from the distance, all while doing their best to stay well away from the entanglement of bodies.

Their continual resistance however didn't go unnoticed as more and more infected of all kinds changed towards them. Fortunately though, Naruto with his close combat focus took the bulk of their attention and each passing moment more and more infected fell to his combat knife expertise or by a bullet from his gun.

Eventually their numbers dwindled to more manageable levels freeing up their focus and mobility, however this freedom didn't last.

A load roar with the trembling of the ground gave way to a gigantic infected charging Naruto.

This infected however was vastly different to its counterparts. Each step it took caused a small but noticeable tremor that would slightly disorientate any human facing off against it. Its head was similar to that of a clicker, however if one were to look closer the bipedal plates growing off its head were significantly larger and its jaw being monstrously large with blood oozing off its sharp teeth.

Additionally its body was huge and unlike the bloaters the body was not fat, rather it appeared larger and more muscly with protective layers of plates acting as armored scales. Its roar was load and terrifying to the unprepared and clearly this infected was the one responsible for the breach causing the deaths of countless in the community (Think of berserker in Gears of War).

Naruto and Cassandra hadn't seen this kind of infected before. It was new and different from the standard infected they encountered and it was as if the infected themselves were evolving, becoming more deadly and efficient.

It was a frightening thought. The infected already ruled the vastness of the world and for them to grow stronger would spell disaster for all of humanity.

Naruto saw the berserker infected (which he newly named) charge at him. Its large arms pumping at its side like an Olympic runner in the sprint. Its roar hindering what concentration anyone had while frightening the remaining survivors.

As it sped towards Naruto at an amazing speed of 45 km an hour, he reacted in time to roll to the side dodging the behemoth as it sprinted past him and smashed the opposing wall, running right through it. At least now Naruto knew for certain it was the cause of the breach and the wanton trail of destruction the clones had discovered. Still it did nothing to quell the present situation. The community was gone, everyone was dead or dying and what few survivors remained was that.

Few.

There was nothing left to salvage here.

Naruto prepared his counter attack alongside his clones. From what he could see bullets had little to no effect on its armor protected body, the only valid weak point Naruto could see was its head, but again bullets had no effect on it.

This meant Naruto best bet was to use explosive based attacks and fuinjutsu while engaging it in close quarters combat, then when the opportunity arises finish it off with chakra based attacks in order to bring it down.

This was a lot harder than it sounded with it continually rushing towards him at breakneck speeds while at the same time being exceptionally bigger and armored with miniature plates.

Regardless Naruto knew it was best he dealt with it on his own as his clones and Cassandra were better spent dealing with the other infected pouring inside. So in what time he could task before its recovery Naruto commanded his clones and Cassandra to focus on clearing infected and saving what people they could while the berserker infected was dealt with by himself. It was better this way as no time could be wasted dealing with just one adversary when more were incoming and the infected couldn't be left alone to cause any more damage. Far too many were dead because of this monster and he had to do what he could to ensure it was taken down and its wanton path of destruction halted.

Naruto prepared himself and put away his gun while equipping a couple of explosive kunai from his waist storage scroll and readying paper bombs and explosive tags for use. For the moment his strategy consisted of weakening the infected's armor and exposing the much weaker skin underneath in which he would use chakra techniques to land the finishing blow.

Naruto jumped up avoiding a charge allowing the berserker to bypass him. In response Naruto flipped in the air and launched three explosive kunai at the infected. It wedged into its armor and without a moment too soon all three exploded with a display of fiery orange and dust, however the fight was far from over. Instead Naruto was met with a thunderous roar of pain and was greeted to the sight of only slightly damaged armor having peeling away by a little.

Naruto decided to test the armor again and launched explosive bombs at the infected. This again only peeled away a bit of its armor, however this time instead of roaring in agony it charged Naruto in a fit of rage at a much faster speed.

Naruto again dodged to the side and was greeted to the sight of the berserker infected running into a wall and burying itself unto it. Again Naruto launched explosive kunai at the target with similar results.

This process went on repeatedly and time was running out. Deciding he had enough Naruto decided to test the effectiveness of chakra bullets to put it down. The results were far more favorable and the armor peeled away exposing the more susceptible skin tissue. It was now weakened enough for a Rasengan to deal a finishing blow.

After dodging its sporadic charge one last time, Naruto prepared the Rasengan, instinctually creating it without the need of shadow clones.

Then Naruto charged the berserker with Rasengan in front and shouted "Rasengan".

Although the name-calling of the technique was unnecessary, it was his signature move and was an instinctual means to an end.

Naruto charged the Rasengan into the chest of the beast as it turned around to face his opponent. The Rasengan was strong and extremely successful as it grinded its way through the berserker infected. Then not a moment to soon the Rasengan exploded with the resultant force blasting apart the chest of the monster while sending it flying forward and further into the wall. Without a doubt the berserker infected was now dead.

Naruto took a couple of seconds of rest while inspecting the environment. He looked around and noticed the level of destruction and death throughout he chambers. The walls had multiple holes where infected were pouring in due to his fight, while Cassandra, the clones and what remained of the survivors were barely holding the infected out. The floor was littered with the corpses of civilians and infected, blood pouring out their open wounds.

More and more infected began pouring into the chamber at an exponential rate, no doubt attracted to the sounds and it was clear they couldn't hold the chambers. He needed to get Cassandra and the survivors out. There was no time.

The sewers were lost.

There was simply nothing left to save.

"We need to go!". Naruto shouted out in desperation. Infected were pouring in and the two clones he was going to leave behind could only buy a little time before they were overwhelmed and out of chakra. He needed to move.

Naruto, Cassandra and the 3 survivors ran out the bulkhead door and down the corridor using their weapons to bring down any infected in the immediate way. Those that they didn't bring down began chasing them, then all too soon the clone's dispelled and the whole horde was after them. They needed to escape the sewers.

The chase went on for a good 15 minutes, the survivors were unable to make the chase and were tackled down by infected, bitten repeatedly then added to the number of the horde. Now only Naruto and Cassandra remained. Both were running through passages and doorways closing and barricading them to buy what time they could. They dodged infected from the front lunging at them and either shot them down or dodged them adding to the number of pursuers.

Naruto and Cassandra eventually made it to the main entrance, the entrance that began Naruto's stay in the community. They passed Danny and security guards on the ground, Dead. Mauled with headshots by the looks of it and most likely caused from the berserker infected. They didn't deserve such a fate.

They approached the barrier, the doorway to the entrance and exit of the community. They were nearly free and away from the whole mess.

Naruto was tired. Exhausted from all the fighting, running and lack of sleep. He was already running on adrenaline as it is. He needed to rest and he needed it soon.

Naruto and Cassandra rushed pass the double door, locking and barricading it with what they could find. It simply wasn't enough to blockade it with a long metal object. There were simply too many bodies pressed against the door and adding to the fact that infected, particularly clickers had an added strength proved dangerous to test that theory. Therefore they couldn't trust the barricade to hold. They needed to move then regroup.

Cassandra's loud cough brought Naruto back to reality. It was clear the infection had spread to her brain and she was changing. There was nothing he could do. He tried the mystical palm technique before, but nothing changed. He simply couldn't combat the infection, not yet.

Not until he knew more about how it operated.

Regardless of all the work and training he did he was still unprepared. Everything he worked for and achieved amounted to nothing right now.

A wasted effort on his behalf.

Cassandra continued to cough. Her eyes were becoming dilated and darker and her skin incredibly pale. She was changing and he needed to do something.

Naruto eyes watered. All the stress and loss was getting to him. Destroying what mental barriers he had placed for his protection and well-being.

Regardless Naruto approached Cassandra in hope. Hope that this time his medical ninjutsu would make a difference.

This time.

"Nar... Naruto... st... stop. It won't change anything". Cassandra let out with a raspy voice, barely containing her need to cough.

"You know... it won't make... a difference".

"We won't know until we try". Naruto spoke out hoping beyond hope that things would be different this time.

Naruto performed the necessary hand seals and activated the mystic palm technique. He applied it on her arm and analysed the infection. He could tell it was already too late. He could see that it had spread to her blood and had already begun to infect her brain cells. Soon she would experience severe memory loss and eventually she would turn into a runner.

Still, Naruto frantically searched for anything, any clue in her biology that may lead to her surviving the infection, or at the very least buy her more time. It took over 20 minutes and nothing was showing up. The only difference was the exponential spread of the infection with its growth in her system along with the symptoms of severe coughs and pupil dilation.

Eventually Cassandra had enough. "Naruto... that's enough... I'm dying... I want to spend what time I can with you... then I'll join the others".

Naruto was already crying. Tears slowly pouring out his eyes, but keeping his wails non-existent to ensure Cassandra's final moments would go unhindered and remembered.

"I'm... I'm sorry Cass. If only I was stronger. Smarter. Than none of this would have happened. I could have saved you. I could have saved everyone". Naruto spoke out raspy trying his best to hold back his tears and wails from another lost friend.

"Its not your fault Naruto... you saved us... if it weren't for you we would have died sooner... I would have died sooner... I just want you to know"

Cassandra reached out cupping Naruto's soft cheeks in her palms and kissed him on the lips. "I... I love you... I wish things could have been possible… between us..."

This did nothing to calm down Naruto's internal turmoil. Rather it intensified it. Different scenarios running through his head of what could have happened if things had stayed on one path. What happiness he could have had and the love he would have given and received with Cassandra and Mary. Now those scenarios were no longer a possibility.

All because of the infection.

All because the world was screwed.

Cassandra spoke up again her voice softer and with less life. "Naruto... can you... can you sing me a poem. Like you promised. I want my last memories of you… to be sweet…. When I enter the comatose state… you know what to do... I don't want to end up as an infected... I want to pass on remembering you... The happy times we shared."

Naruto wiped his away his tears. He knew it was too late. The infection had spread to critical levels and there was nothing he could do to counter it. But he was firm in his stance to finish her last wish. So Naruto began his poem and sang.

I was searching for something

but I didn't know where to look,

I searched for so long,

and all my time it took.

What was I looking for,

or what was looking for me?

My eyes I kept open

but I just couldn't see.

It was gnawing at my heart

and ripping through my brain.

I didn't know what was wrong.

I thought I was going insane.

I was tired of looking for something

that I thought was impossible to find.

It was tearing me apart.

I prayed to God to give me a sign.

I waited and waited,

but the sign never came.

Finally, one day it happened

My heart completely changed

I found what I was looking for,

But I wasn't looking for this.

Am I sure this is what I was looking for?

Or was it something that I missed?

When I looked into the eyes

of this something I thought was fake

I saw an angel looking back,

and my heart it did take.

This something that I've been looking for

was a true gift from God above.

The missing piece I found was you and your love.

Naruto looked down at Cassandra.

She was at the dreaming state.

Only moments away from becoming a runner.

Knowing what needed to be done Naruto wiped away the tears pouring out and shakily lifted his handgun. A minute passed by. The world was quiet, even the infected from the other side of the barricade had stopped banging the door. Likely having given up on getting through.

Naruto prepared himself.

His face being stained with tears once again, then when everything seemed quiet.

Naruto fired.

Authors note:

The poem is called 'I Can't Believe What I Found' and was by Danyal Conner at ( poem/i-cant-believe-what-ive-found), I put it in cause I suck at poems and when I looked at this I thought it was a good poem that would fit in with the chapter. I'm not sure if this would go down as plagiarism but I found it on an independent poem site and herby acknowledge it's contribution to Danyal Connor. I'm too lazy to put Harvard referencing. If I get a warning I'll take it down and link it so it would piss you viewers off.

Ok so how as the chapter, I know some of you would be pissed at the quality as I did a rushed work and avoided some detail, but I'm sure this was a satisfactory chapter. Please review as it works as inspiration to me, especially since I don't have much time to actually create as much chapters I want. I have hundreds of ideas for stories, but don't have time to draft them up and it sucks.

It should be at the end of the ark, next would be a summary, but I haven't fully prepared for it so you'll have to wait and see.

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