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Naruto: Chronicles of the Seventh

Book One: Dissention

Chapter Ten: Legendary Shinobi of the Cloud

Mountain Ranges Overlooking Kumogakure

They had been climbing up the path for nearly half a day. Since Ebisu was lost to them they had rested only once. During that time and since then, no one had spoken. Heaviness hung over them and sadness. Even now as they slowly made their way up this barely visible mountain path with the light rain beating down on them no one complained, no one laughed, only silence and their own individual thoughts were their companions now.

The path they walked was narrow and forced them to move in a single line. As usual Naruto took the lead, with Sai closely behind. Following them was Konohamaru and Moegi with Sakura bringing up the rear. As they walked they came to an abrupt stop as the path broke off. "Damn," Sai exclaimed, "Now what? How are we gonna get all the way up now?" "Actually," Naruto said, "This was expected. The path stops here. In order to get to the top from here were going to have to run up the wall."

"Sai you head up first," Naruto ordered, "I'll take Konohamaru and then you girls follow us up." Looking up Sakura noticed that unlike the rest of the mountain, the wall on this side was perfectly smooth. Obviously someone had done this on purpose. Sai leapt up and ran right up the side as Naruto moved over and helped Konohamaru onto his back and then followed Sai up.

As Sakura and Moegi reached the plateau they were shocked as to what they saw. Dozens upon dozens of caves dotted the mountain wall ahead. Instantly they felt dejected. "What else can go wrong," said Moegi. Naruto walked forward slightly and looked at all the different caves, as if looking for a sign. Eventually, he smiled, the first time he'd done so since yesterday and turned to the group. "I found the right one," he said, "let's go." Naruto then proceeded to walk off to the right towards a rather small cave with an overgrowth of vines.

As they were about to enter Naruto suddenly leapt back, "Look out," he screamed. From up above a somewhat large man dropped, just missing Naruto with a punch that shattered the ground as he landed. Standing quickly, the man lunged at Naruto with a well executed kick to the head. Naruto dodged the attack easily and countered with a kick of his own which caught his assailant squarely in the mid section.

Meanwhile Moegi had taken a defensive stance in front of Konohamaru while Sai and Sakura also took defensive positions in case other attackers were present. Seemingly unfazed by Naruto's attack the assailant once again moved in with blinding speed throwing a punch that caught Naruto in the chest and hurled him back against the nearby mountain wall. Without hesitation the man moved in once again with yet another punch. This time Naruto dodged dropping low as the punch flew over his head and breaking the wall above him. Using the momentary opening Naruto kicked the man in the jaw causing him to launch into the air and fall over the side of the plateau.

Seemingly more annoyed than hurt, Naruto dusted himself off as he walked over to the side of the cliff where his attacker had fell. "Are you fucking satisfied now." he screamed. Confused, Sakura and the others ran over to see that the mystery man was standing vertically on the shear wall, seemingly unhurt and writing in a small notepad. Mumbling to himself, the man seemed to be oblivious to Naruto's question and the stares he was receiving. "I got it," he said, "How's this kid? Compared with KillerBee you're like a pebble in the Sea. So prepare to take the fall cuz I'll put you face through a wall, yea!"

Annoyed, Naruto responded, "Lame, as usual." The man seemed to regard Naruto with a great deal of annoyance as well as he walked back up the wall and onto the cliff. "What do you know anyway idiot kid," he said, "This stuff's gold, pure gold." "Whatever," Naruto responded. Looking on, the others were completely confused. "Naruto," Sakura asked, "You know this clown." "Clown," the man asked, "Pretty lady I'll have you know I'm one of the greatest, most handsome, super awesome songwriters of all time! The one, the only…..Lord Jinchuricki – Killer Bee-samaaaaa!!!"

What a bozo, Sakura thought. "Actually," Naruto interrupted, "He's my sensei. You know the one I told you about." "Wait," Sai interrupted, "You're Killer Bee? You're the Eight Tails Jinchuricki right?" "Actually," Killer Bee said, "I'd rather be referred to as Hachibi-sama. But never mind all that." Crossing his arms and placing a finger to his lips, Killer Bee walked over to Sakura and slowly walked around her, watching closely.

"Hmm, yes," Killer Bee said, "You'll do quite nicely. Tell me honey; I'm looking for someone to grant me an heir. You're a hot piece, interested?" Sakura and the others recoiled in horror after hearing his proposition. Once she realized the full extent of what was asked of her Sakura began to get angry. Seeing the telltale signs of Sakura's oncoming rage, Naruto quickly leapt between the two of them. "Why you perverted old man," Sakura yelled, "Like I'd ever do anything with a creep like you!"

Killer Bee stood watching Naruto struggle to hold Sakura back. His arms remained folded and a finger to his lip. "What's the matter," he asked, "Don't you know who I am? I'm famous! A legend! You won't do better than me baby!" "Kirabi-sensei," Naruto responded angrily, "You can't just talk to her that way! We've talked about this before!"

"Hey beautiful," he asked, "What's the matter? Are you seeing someone?" Sakura turned red with embarrassment. "Well," she said, "No, not exactly. You see…" "That's none of you're business," Naruto screamed. "What's you're problem idiot," Killer Bee asked. Stepping back, Killer Bee seemed to be in deep thought. "Oh I get it now," Killer Bee said as a wry smile crept along his face. Bending down to eye level with Naruto he winked as he asked, "This must your woman right?"

Both Naruto and Sakura both turned beet red and suddenly grew very uncomfortable. Both tried to speak but all that came out was, "Well, you see, ah, no….." Naruto spoke up and said, "Well, it's kinda complicated." "Right," Sakura agreed, "It's complicated." Killer Bee was confused. "What's so complicated about it," he asked, "Either you're together or you're not." "Well," Naruto said, "She's not. You see there is this other guy…." "Hmmm," Killer Bee said, "Other guy? So you're protecting her honor on behalf of a friend?" "That's it," Naruto said while giving the thumbs up. Sakura looked at Naruto and smiled weakly and then looked away.

"Wait a sec," Killer Bee said, "I know you girlie." Killer Bee once again walked around Sakura as if giving her the once over. Again he stopped in front of her and seemed as though he was trying to recall something. Snapping his fingers he said, "Incredibly hot, pink hair and the temper of a pregnant dragon! I got it! You're that Hanuro girl, idiot boy over there would always go on about!" "Well," Sakura said, "I am Sakura Hanuro." Blushing, Sakura thought to herself, Naruto, you think I'm incredibly hot. Then she remembered what else Naruto said.

"Naruto," she screamed angrily, "You called me a pregnant dragon!!!!!" "Well you see Sakura," Naruto said while nervously trying to back away, "Kirabi-sensei, m-misunderstood what I said. What I said was…." Unfortunately Naruto didn't have time to finish the sentence as Sakura punched him knocking him hard to the floor. "What you meant to say was ouch dumbass," she said. "Yep," Killer Bee said, "Your Sakura all right. Anyway, Idiot kid, what the hell do you think you're doing bringing outsiders here?" Dusting himself off Naruto stood up. "We've got a problem Kirabi-sensei and we need your help."

After listening to Naruto's story Killer Bee seemed to get lost in his thoughts. Eventually he addressed the group, "All right, all of you come with me." Killer Bee immediately turned and entered a nearby cave as every followed. The cave itself was not very deep and in no time they emerged on the other side. What they saw amazed them. On the other side of the cave there was a large open field surrounded by large walls on every side and no roof. To Sakura it resembled a large, roofless greenery much like the one back home. The grass, she noticed was very lush and healthy and scattered around were many trees of many different sizes. In the center of the field was a small wooden shack that was obviously his home and behind the house a small area that was an obvious training ground.

As they got closer, the group noticed movement and realized a small group of three people were by the shack. Suddenly one of the people screamed, "Oh my God! Is that who I think it is?!" Suddenly the person who called out began to run at them with lightening speed, closing in within mere seconds. As the person got closer the group saw it was a beautiful, dark skinned woman, with red hair and armed with a sword strapped to her back. The woman immediately by passed the entire group, ignoring them all and hugged Naruto tightly. "Naruto-kuuuuun," she yelled as she hugged him. "I knew you couldn't stay away from me for long lover," she said.

Lover, Sakura thought as she looked on in shock. "You've finally come to whisk me away haven't Naruto-kun," the woman continued. Shocked and somewhat embarrassed, Naruto pulled away from the woman as she attempted to kiss him. "Nice to see you again too, Karui," he said. "Ummm," Sakura said, "Naruto who's this?" "Are you deaf," Karui asked, "He already said my name. It's Karui. I'm Kirabi-sensei's apprentice and Naruto-kun's soon to be wife! Naruto, who's this ugly girl?"

"Ugly," said a now enraged Sakura. "Who are you calling ugly, bitch?! And what make's you think Naruto would even be interested in an ugly bitch like you anyway!?" "How dare you," said a now equally upset Karui, "I'm the most attractive woman in Kumo! And the most stylish! I mean look at that rag you're wearing; terrible!" "Oh that's it," said Sakura, "You and me, right here and now!" Sakura and Karui immediately attempted to fight when Naruto leapt between them. "Hold it, ladies," he said as he tried desperately to pull them apart.

Later that Evening

It was just after sunset as the entire group sat outside around a roaring campfire. Their meal was all eaten and the two other of Killer Bee's apprentices, the blonde kunoichi, Samui and the dark skinned shinobi Omoi had long since been introduced. Naruto and taken the time to tell his tale again and his plan in great detail to his three friends. "Oh Naruto-kun," Karui yelled as she hugged Naruto tightly, "You've been through so much! Well don't worry, you're with me now and I'll be with you forever!" Once again Naruto found himself trying to pry himself from Karui vice-like grip. "Karui," he gasped, "You're……choking…..me!"

Angry, Sakura yanked Naruto free with so much force he fell to the ground face first. Oblivious to what she had done, Sakura focused squarely on Karui. "Didn't you here him cow," she said, "You were freaking choking him!" "Oh shut up you fat pig," Karui responded angrily. "Fat pig?!" Yelled Sakura. "Enough," said Killer Bee silencing the women. Sakura and Karui looked at each other with great disgust and simultaneously looked away while crossing their arms.

Killer Bee leaned back on his hands and spun a toothpick in his mouth. For a while he considered what he had heard while staring at the moon. Sighing deeply he looked at Naruto, "This plan of yours is dangerous, stupid and reckless. And….it's probably the only plan that has a chance of working." "May I ask a question," asked Sai. "You're the brother of the Raikage are you not? Why not just escort us to him and allow us to explain things to him directly."

Laughing lightly, Killer Bee responded, "And say what? That the ninja responsible for entering his land without permission and killing one of his squads only did so to search for Akatsuki, even though no Akatsuki members have been spotted. That the squad they killed were actually Akatsuki spies. Oh, and you had proof of all this but that was destroyed. And the only thing I have to go on is the faith I have in an idiot ninja who happened to be my former apprentice that I never told him about? My brother would have us all thrown in prison. Hell, I'd kill you all now if I didn't believe in this idiot! Besides, my brother and I made a deal to let the villagers think I'm dead until the Akatsuki problem is dealt with. I can't just go walking through the village.

"But I don't understand," Konohamaru said, "Naruto, you said he could help us." "And he will," Naruto said as a sly smile crept on his face. "We need you to sneak us into the city." "You mean by using the hidden path I told you about," Killer Bee asked. "Not bad for an idiot." "Kirabi-sensei," Omoi said, "I don't believe this is wise. Naruto, I know, is a friend. But these people he has come with; we do not know their intentions. How can we just trust them? What if they cause a problem in Kumo and we are then held responsible. What if your brother then sentences us to death for this? What if…"

Killer Bee raised his hand and Omoi grew silent. "Always, assuming the worst huh Omoi," he said. "If these people are friends of this idiot then they are also to be trusted." "Thank you Kirabi-sensei," Naruto said as he bowed slightly. "Don't thank me yet idiot," Killer Bee responded, "By letting you go I could be sending you to your death. And if captured I don't think there is much I could do for you." Killer Bee's face then grew dark as he said the following words, "One more thing, idiot, if any of your friends do anything to make me regret the trust I placed in them, I will kill them personally and I will find you and ensure you pay as well. Understand?"

Seeing this fearsome look on Killer Bee's face caused everyone to feel a slight bit of fear; everyone, except Naruto, who simply smiled. "Thank you sensei," he said. "Alright, alright," Killer Bee said, "Everyone rest up cuz tomorrow Samui and Omoi will lead you into the city." "What," Karui screamed angrily, "Why can't I go with them?!" "Because," Killer Bee responded with a hint of playful annoyance, "The idiot needs to focus on his mission and not your over-heated ass." And with that everyone around the fire laughed, except for Karui that is.

Elsewhere in Kumogakure

As he sits in this dark room hidden in the darkest corners of Kumo he can't help but feel electrified thinking about what tomorrow will bring. Looking to his right he sees his comrades of Taka also sitting, waiting and thinking. Even without his Sharingan he can see that they too are anxious about tomorrow. To his left, he sees the dead bodies of the four ninja they killed earlier that day. Their bodies piled to side and stripped of their clothing. He looks down at himself to see the clothes of those ninja now covering his body. He loathes this. The idea of wearing the clothes of the dead; of those he had killed.

But this is the path he chose and whether he loathes it or not he must walk it. Besides, this is what must be done for his vengeance. Nothing and no one must stand in his way. Tomorrow, begins the last stage in his vengeance, the last stage in attaining justice. And more importantly, tomorrow is the day he does something even Naruto may not forgive.

End of Chapter Ten