Previously on the Runaway Sage

Naruto walked backwards only to hit into something. He was punched back in the head. He was then put into a full nelson. He struggled to move as he realized it was one of the Mizu bushins. Ichigo smirked as he held his Zangetsu. He put more power into his sword.

Naruto's eyes became wide. He saw that slowly he was gaining control of the Mizu bushin. He saw that he had one last play that he could do. As Ichigo was about to strike his final blow Naruto did the only thing he could. He put the little bit of chakra into his ring.

He switched with Zangetsu. Ichigo's eyes went wide. Naruto then did a spinning kick in between Ichigo's eyes. Naruto rushed and killed his Mizu bushins. He grabbed Zangetsu from the ground. Out of instinct Naruto put the Kitsune Sword and Zangetsu together at the hilt.

He spun around and did a reisu/chakra combination slash. The slash took out the four Shinigamis. Obito whose body was slashed and cut up on the ground asked in fear, "How did you do that?"

Naruto smirk as he said, "My Sage Ring holds some Water Chakra. Because Zangetsu had water on it I was able to switch with Zangetsu. Thanks to you I was able to relish in the fact that I haven't used the Mizu bushin. Unfortunately I didn't have enough chakra to kill you. I will kill you with one single slash."

As Naruto came closer, Obito backed away. Before Naruto could strike he was hit with an arrow and passed out on the floor.

Chapter Nine: Welcome to the Death Side Part Two

Kakashi was on top of the Hokage Monument looking somberly at his team's picture. He sighed as everything has changed in what felt like a matter of seconds. Before his team had a brooding avenging guy, a pink hair fan girl, and an enigmatic blond knucklehead. Now the so called knucklehead is off to become a sage, the avenger is actually a girl, and the fan girl is fearful of the avenger. He sighed as he received a new member of the team.

To be honest with himself, he thought his team was perfect it was before. The team dynamic was 'Sasuke' would be fueled to kill Itachi and be a lone wolf like he was making Sakura want to get stronger to get his attention and berate Naruto and spur his advances causing Naruto to get into what sometimes feels like an one-sided competition with Sasuke. That would give Sasuke the incentive to get better by not being outdone by the proclaimed 'Dobe'.

Kakashi knew this plan wasn't perfect as some plot holes such as who was going to train Sakura? Naruto was to be trained by Jiraiya but even so he didn't know how much he could teach the boy. In addition he really didn't know how to connect to the boy. He sighed with a lot of melancholy. He wished Obito was alive to help guide Naruto. Yet the facade of training broke and everything he knew about the team went into disarray.

He has been a ninja for a very long time. He knew things change but this was something out of a chaotic nightmare. Not even Obito's death just after receiving his sharingan was as traumatic. When he saw Naruto get hit with his own creation it hurt him like no other. But to see Naruto get up and hit Sasuke with the Rasengan, it did Kakashi's heart good. He did smile however as he did something only a selective almost exclusive club; he beat an Uchiha.

Well the past is just that the past. He knew he had to meet his new team so he might as well hop to it. He disappeared in a swirl of leaves to Team Seven's training ground.

A few moments later Kakashi met his new team. He had an incredulous look on his face. He definitely has a different team on his hands. Sasune was still brooding but the redness in her face showed that she was about ready to kill someone. He looked over to see his other old student very hesitant about moving. She was fidgeting like a squirrel who has an acorn with cocaine mixed with caffeine.

He just blinked as he truly believed that Sasune threatened Sakura with something bad. He then looked at the only male other than him. The boy was a deep pale almost ghost like. He had short, jet black hair. He had a short black shirt that ended at the midriff. He also had black pants with the Konoha symbol on it. What was peculiar to Kakashi about the boy was his gloves. The gloves covered the pinky, ring, and middle finger but exposed the pointer and thumb. The boy had a pointless tanto on his back. The kid had this fake smile on his face.

This was really creeping Kakashi out. He said in a nervous voice, "Sorry I was late. I-"

He was cut off by Sasune. "I really don't care about why you are late. I don't care if you're whacking the monkey. I'm just so happy to see you here because in a few seconds pinky would be rotting in the ground." Sakura was fidgeting. Surprisingly the new boy was the next one to say something.

"Ducky-san, why would you say something like that to Kakashi-sensei? I mean I can see why you don't like boobless over there but why pick fun at Kakashi-sensei. After all he doesn't have a penis, so why make fun of it?"

Sasune blinked owlishly. He called her Ducky-san. Even so he called Sakura boobless and said Kakashi he doesn't have a penis. Her face became red and she burst out laughing.

Kakashi's eyes went wide at what Sai just said. He was struggling to not hurt Sasune or kill Sai. Sakura was pleasantly quiet. Kakashi was about to smile then something crossed his mind. 'Wait a minute, when she becomes quiet...OMG!'

Sure enough it happened, Sakura screamed at Sai, and the rest of the team. Kakashi sighed as he had to check his hearing. Yup, he was missing Naruto already.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Naruto XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Naruto slowly opened his eyes to see where he was. He saw he was looking at a white ceiling with a bright light blinding him. He recognized that white ceiling. He recognized that smell also. He's in the hospital. He didn't know what he was in but still. His eyes became wide for a moment. Where is his Kitsune Sword?

Before he could move someone said something to him, "So you are finally awake huh?" Naruto froze a mere second as the voice caught him off guard. He turned over to see was talking to him.

He took out his hidden kunai and put it at the person's neck. The man simply pushed his glasses back on his face as if he didn't have a kunai up against his neck. He said, "Naruto, I suggest that you put that dull blade down."

Naruto pushed the blade further towards the man's neck. Naruto asked in an interrogative voice, "Who are you? Where are we? Why are you in here? What is it that you want from me? Don't test me; I will kill you without a second thought."

The man took off his glasses purposely so he could push them back up on his face. Out of nowhere, the tattoo on the man's wrist glowed and shot an arrow at Naruto. Naruto was pushed back into the bed. Naruto's eyes went wide. The man pushed his glasses back up.

He smirked as he said, "That was not too smart Naruto-kun. Anyway, I'll answer your questions. My name is Uryū Ishida. We are in the main hospital in Seireitei, the central place of the Soul Society or as you may call it the Shinigami's Realm."

Naruto eyes went wide. 'How? I had them cornered. It doesn't make any sense. I saw that 'Ichigo' guy go down along with the other two. The chubby one somehow was able to stand. I was about to finish him and he didn't have a weapon in his hand or didn't even move. It doesn't matter anyway. I'm dead that's all I do know.'

Naruto's eyes became damp. Tears were dropping on the floor freely. He said, "Uryū-san, may I ask you do you know what happened at the end of the battle?"

Uryū pushed his glasses up again and said, "Well I am a person that likes to answer questions in order but on this special occasion I will break my code. I'm must say you fought valiantly. However you were becoming an annoyance. So I shot you in your back."

Naruto's eyes started to twitch as did his hands. He asked through his teeth, "You shot me?"

Uryū said, "Yup. I must say you are quite strong. The arrow I shot you with is one of my strongest arrows. It has enough power to take out Kenpachi Zaraki at his best. I was surprise that you were at a weak state until it to effect."

Naruto did not care all that much about who Kenpachi was or any of that. He wanted to kill this man and he was going to make him pay. He was about to rush the man even with his body nowhere near healed. That didn't last long as someone grabbed the back of his collar. He looked at the person holding him. He was surprised it was a woman.

The woman threw him on the bed like a rag doll. She quickly tied him up. She made sure she did her job well as Naruto was trying to wiggle out and said a slew of curses at her. She then hit him in the head to 'calm' him. Uryū said, "Thank you, Unohana-sama. He was being unreasonable."

She gave him a fake smile as she said, "Uryū-kun, I believe that you made Naruto-kun here unreasonable. After all you might want to tell Naruto everything. Right Uryū?" her fake smile became a sickly sweet one.

He started to sweat nervously. As he said, "Oops I forgot to tell him didn't I?" He chuckled nervously as he looked sheepish. Unfortunately Naruto couldn't hear anything.

She narrowed her eyes and said, "Make sure you do."

XXXXXXXXXXXXX Aizen XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Aizen was waiting at the middle of the vacuum of the between the Soul Society and Earth. Aizen was wearing his Gotei 13 uniform. He was pale in skin. He had light brown hair. He has a pointy chin. His eyes matched his hair. He had dark square glasses.

He had a smirk on his face as he sat on one of the buildings. He felt a dark, vile chakra come towards him. He closed his eyes and waited for the person to come closer. When he felt the person is close enough he started to speak. "So you chose Ame of all places to make a base."

"So it is you Aizen. It has been a very long time since the last excursion. You have most certainly haven't changed. I guess you are still angry about that failed invasion. That reminds me why are you here?"

Aizen's eye quirked at the man. He said, "Hmm, it seems like you don't want me here. To be frank I don't really care. The invasion failed but some success comes from failure. I have sources that tell me someone in Konoha has it!"

The masked man's eyes went wide. He narrowed them and said, "Is that true? Who are your sources Aizen?"

Aizen quirked a smile and said, "Don't worry about it. I have a question for you. If you answer correctly , I have some information that could be vital you."

The man was intrigued by this. He pondered this for a moment. 'What is Aizen planning? He doesn't give info out for nothing. Something is up but I have nothing to lose. Let's see where this goes.'

He said, "Ok Aizen, I'm listening."

Aizen smiled as he said, "Well Madara, I want you to join me in my plot to take over the world."

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Naruto XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Naruto opened his eyes again. He saw Uryū looking at him. He tried to move but he saw he was contained and constricted. Naruto was writhing and trying to break free. Uryū said, "Naruto, don't move. It is truly pointless. Anyway, let me explain on what is going on."

Naruto wasn't exactly calmed by this but he wanted to hear what this is all about. He said in a grunt, "Explain."

Uryū replied, "Ok, Naruto like I said we are in the Soul Society. First thing is you are not dead. Second you didn't kill the four people who were catching you. They were sent by the leader of the Soul Society to get you. I was sent as a just in case. By the way, I must admit you are pretty strong especially for one who has not developed his skills."

Naruto calmed down a little bit. Yet so many questions were going through his head. He asked, "Why am I here? Who is the leader and what does he want with me?"

He said, "Those answers are simple unlike Calculus. You are here because you mixed chakra with reiatsu. Well that's not exactly true. You see you were trying to convert reiatsu into chakra. The process is deadly as the person is trying to push a large amount of reiatsu that is much denser than chakra through your body. Your body is connected to chakra as its life force. That means every part of your body from your muscles to your blood has chakra in it. The chakra from your cells is being sent to your chakra channels and that's how you are able to do different jutsus.

So if your body only use chakra channels then that means if anything 'stronger' will cause bodily harm. You are supposed to be dead from how much reiatsu you sent. But because of who you are, you were able to survive."

Naruto's eyes went wide. He whispered, "The Kyuubi's the reason I'm alive."

Uryū laughed as if it was the funniest thing in the world. He said through a wheeze, "The Kyuubi? Naruto the reiatsu did more damage than I thought. You are alive because of your parents."

Naruto questioned, "What do my parents have to do with anything? The Kyuubi's chakra is the reason I'm still alive with her constantly repairing my injuries. What are you talking about?"

Uryū then put on a very serious face on. He said, "Naruto, listen to me very carefully. The Kyuubi's 'tainted' chakra is a very powerful form of reiatsu. Your parents are the ones who gave your body the ability to convert reiatsu into chakra. Your body is able to heal is because of the ability you have. That will be explained by the leader. The Kyuubi is not a demon so you might as well stop that now. "

Uryū looked at his watch. He continued, "Naruto-kun, unfortunately I must go as I have an appointment to go to. Captain Unohana, will assist you on anything you need. Good bye for now." Uryū then disappeared. Naruto was shocked. It was not because he left but his message.

'What did he mean that the Kyuubi isn't a demon? What is she then? What do my parents have to do with this? What does this leader want with me? I've got to escape to know what's going on.' he noticed that the binds on the bed were gone. He got up even though he had the medical uniform on. He was about to walk out when he saw this brunette looking at him disapprovingly.

She said, "Mr. Uzumaki, may I ask where you are going?"

He said, "Lady, get out my way. I'm busting out of here."

She quirked her lips. She said in a matter of fact voice, "Oh really? You're going to bust out of here to do what?"

He said, "None of your business. Just tell Captain What-his-name that I'm gone."

She said, "Well I don't know who Captain What-his-name is but I do know Captain Unohana is. Don't take it from me but I heard she hated when patients try to leave without being discharged. It tests her patience. So I believe it's best if you stay here and wait."

He said, "I don't really care what she doesn't like. I'm getting out." He tried to bone rush the woman. She simply flicked her finger. He was sent back to the bed. He was so shocked that he unconsciously said, "Just like Tsunade."

She smirked as she said, "I don't know who this Tsunade is but the name is Captain Unohana thank you very much. So I would suggest you stay here or you will get hurt. I didn't make captain by being weak."

Naruto nodded dumbly and sat down on the bed. She sighed and said, "Like father like son. If you need me just touch the button on the bed. Do you understand Mr. Uzumaki?"

Once again he nodded dumbly. She sighed again and whispered under her breath, "I might have broken him."

XXXXXXXXXXXXX Kakashi XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Kakashi said, "Ok Sasune and Sakura, you should remember how introductions are done. So we're going to do the same thing again except with Sai this. Time, ok?" They both nodded.

He gave them an eye smile and said, "Ok, Sakura begin."

She said, "My name is Sakura Haruno. I like flowers, books and cotton candy. I dislike INO-PIG, and sushi. I hate Naruto Uzumaki and his little bitch over there that captured Sasuke and put him somewhere. I love my Sasuke-kun. I will find him and we will be together forever. My hobbies are finding medicinal herbs to make medicine."

Kakashi sweat dropped. He said, "Ok Sakura thank you for your introduction. Sasuke, oops sorry Sasune can you go next?"

She gave him a passing glare. She said, "Kakashi-sensei, the name is Sasune. I like a small amount of things. I dislike a lot of things. I hate Itachi and Sakura. I love I don't really know if it is love but I'm not too worried about it. My hobbies include reading, walking on the beach, and learning new jutsu. My plans for the future are secret."

Sasune paused at her future. The pause did not go unnoticed by Kakashi. He said, "Ok Sasune thank you for that introduction even if it was vague. Now Cullen wannabe you should have gotten the gist of it. Now it is your turn."

The boy gave Kakashi a creepy smile. He said, "My name is Sai. I like drawing. I dislike enemies. I love Konoha. I hate enemies of Konoha. My hobby is to draw. My plan is to protect Konoha."

Kakashi sighed as he said, "Ok, rest up for tomorrow. We are going to have the bell test tomorrow. Good luck." and with that Kakashi disappeared in a swirl of leaves.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXX Naruto XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Naruto was finally discharged from the hospital. From what Naruto heard it's been two weeks. His body was still sore but that was natural. He finally was able to wear his clothes and get his sword and ring back. Unfortunately his wrists we cuffed. He had four people leading him to wear he had to go.

Those four were unfortunately the ones he injured. Ichigo was in ICU for a little while. Rin had a few lingering injuries but nothing serious. Rukia had a few gashes from the final attack. Obito's pride was compromised. He thought that he could do a simple snatch and grab mission but his wife got hurt and so did his friends.

Naruto said in a sheepish voice, "Umm hey guys nice weather we're having."

Obito back fisted Naruto in the back of the head. Naruto exclaimed, "Ouch, what the hell was that for?"

Obito said in a bitter voice, "Shut up and keep walking." As they were walking through the city, Naruto noticed women were lusting at him. The men had a little bit of jealousy towards him. He heard whispers of 'He's the one who beat the four', 'He is their son', 'The boy finally comes home' and 'He looks just like his father'.

With every whisper, Naruto became even more confused. He said to Ichigo, "No hard feelings right?" This only caused Naruto to get hit in the head. Naruto could only grunt as he was so going to get them back. He sighed as he said to no one particular, "I hope we reach this leader soon. I'm seriously getting tired of people keep hitting me."

A few minutes later, Naruto was taking to the biggest building in the Soul Society. He looked around and saw people wearing a captain's haori. He had to admit they looked good in them but still their stoic demeanor except one who had deranged look did not sit well with him.

They stopped in front of a huge door. The door was an anomaly as it was bigger than most of the building. It didn't have a door knob but it had security measures that Naruto has never seen before. Obito pushed his way in front of Naruto. He put his hand on the door and put his eyes close to the door as possible.

The door started to scan his hand and his eyes. After a few seconds the door started to glow. It said in a computer automated voice, "Welcome Obito Uchiha. Where is it you want to go?"

Obito replied, "Hello D.O.O.R, I would like to have an audience with Leader-sama. Is he in?"

D.O.O.R took a moment to check. A few moments later, it said, "Obito Uchiha, the Leader is in his office. He said that you are to meet with him at once along with your team and the person that is accompanying you." The D.O.O.R flashed again but this time into a purple portal. Obito saw Naruto's face was in shock.

Obito didn't say anything and dragged Naruto into the portal. Going through the portal was extremely weird and disorientating. He felt his body go different ways. It was the weirdest thing he has every felt. What scared him slightly was he saw other people go through him and talking to him and acting as if this is natural.

When he reached the destination his body stabilized itself. Unfortunately the cost of stability is vomiting all over the place. Ichigo snickered at him.

The leader was hiding himself in the shadows. He said, "Obito, report what occurred. I've heard some interesting rumors but I want to hear the whole story."

Obito sighed and said in a stoic voice, "Leader-sama, the mission was a simple snatch and go mission. However, when asked to come with us, Naruto Uzumaki decided to get into a defensive position. We tried to subdue Naruto. We underestimated Naruto and he beat us. He used a whole new level of Suiton Senjutsu. He was able to demolecularize himself then molecularize himself and other objects.

He was able to switch himself with others with that attack. Ichigo hit Rin instead of Naruto because of it. Rukia was not able to do too much as her Reiatsu was extremely low. I took myself out of battle as I most assuredly would have looked for death.

Ichigo was the only one physically and mentally able to perform against Naruto. Naruto and Ichigo clashed when Naruto drew on another power source. When the power source combined with the Kitsune Sword clashed with old man Zangetsu in his Bankai mode a powerful light flashed. A second later it looked as if their power was zapped to one more fight.

I saw Ichigo was hurt. So I knew I need to help him. I realized one of Naruto's Mizu Bushins was idly watching and I could try to control it. I gained control and it helped Ichigo by held Naruto into a full nelson lock. When I thought I had him, he put chakra into his ring and did the move one more time. Somehow he switched with Zangetsu, hit Ichigo, grabbed Zangetsu, combined the swords then did a powerful attack. It took us all out except Uryū who was hiding. It was only because Uryū hit him that we aren't done for."

Minato's face could not be seen but it did have a smile on it. He said, "It seems like young Naruto was a great challenge. He also showed great flaws on your team. This is highly problematic as a person who hasn't truly used Reiatsu as your team has beaten your team. However because of Naruto's unknown ability it must have caught you off guard. I will find a fitting solution to fix this problem. Obito let Naruto chains be released."

Obito nodded and unlocked Naruto's chains. He shook his wrists to see if they were fine. When he saw they were fine, Minato spoke again, "Thank you Captain Obito. May your squad step back as I want to talk to Naruto face to face?" Obito was first hesitant but eventual complied.

Minato looked at his son in the shadows figuratively and reality. He sighed as he really didn't know how to approach this situation. He came out of the shadows and showed his face. Naruto's eyes went wide. It was the Yondaime Hokage standing right in front of him.

Minato said, "Hello Narut-" That was all he could say before Naruto Uzumaki yelled out, "You Son of A Bitch!" and punched him in the face.

Author's Note: Done. I know it took a little bit longer for another chapter. I'll admit I've been trying to revamp this story, Fox Sage, Legendary Swordsman, and Naruto and the Hyuga Princess. I am trying to get the juices flowing but I've only got it for this one and Legendary Swordsman. Even that one is slowly slipping but no matter I'll trudge on.

Any who Aizen and Madara have a history, Minato got punched and Kakashi is going through reality. For Sakura fans who are somehow still with this story, you will get a little relax on the bashing. Lately, I've notice the device known as bashing has lost its fun.

The next chapter Naruto will learn the truth about his parents and will be taught in the Senjutsu arts of Death. Also he will encounter the hot women in Bleach.

Before anyone asks again, Orihime will be paired with Ichigo and Rukia will be with Naruto. I might have forgotten to add that pairing but hey it is what it is. Obito is married to Rin. Naruto won't get with Rin. Others need love too. As always review.

Before I end this Author's Note I want to point out something. If you are a reviewer and you don't like the story or if it is slightly confusing then tell me what you don't like about it. Do not just say this story sucks without giving it a reason. I can take criticism but I can't take flamers who don't give a reason why.

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