Naruto's bait/clone flickered to the spot he usually picked his ANBU-distracting clone and waited. It didn't long for the special-ops-nin [Hatake Kakashi Lv. 66, ANBU Inu, Copy-nin] to flicker himself and, with one kick Send the clone flying.
Between the time it happened and the time the clone dispelled the second clone Naruto had made had flickeed behind the ANBU a Kunai in hand and stabed the silver gravity defying haired man in the shoulder and neck joint.
Naturo who had been ready to create more clone if need be, let his frame relax infinisimally. Only to tense when the masked man was replaced by a log in a puf of smoke.
Kiwamiri, the substitution technique.
Naruto quickly created three more clones, one of which Henge-d into a grey feathered bird and took 'flight' and perched itself in a tree to watch everything.
The two others, still hidden in the foliage, went to form a triangle with the visible Kunai armed clone and waited for the ANBU to make his next move.
Once again no one moved for the next ten minutes. Naruto was happy to do so as this allowed him to recover Chakra little by little. He had now recovered to the 5% he was at before using the two Bushin and expected the ANBU to strike anytime now.
He also had the time to remember that this was the second time he came across the name Hatake Kakashi and title Copy-nin. The first time had been about the Raiton jutsu... Chidōri. From what he summurised this nin had the habit of stealing people's ninjutsu and using it against them...
Then he simply would not use any.
Still nothing happened and Naruto was starting to feel like the man had left. But he knew that was not the case, if the confrontation had been over then he would have received a notification about the completion of the quest. He was still in battle.
Naruto created ten more shadow clones and ordered them to flicker around until they found this Hatake Kakashi. It took them another twelve minutes to find him and another ten shadow clones to surround him with traps. Once the preparations were set Naruto send the signal and the true offensive started.
A clone rushed at him forcing him to jump back strait into the path of a set of kunais which he deflected with his own off handedly while punching the clone in the stomach and dispelling it. As he did so a second one came out of some bushes and kicked his support leg which forced the ANBU to kneel.
The silver haired man transformed his fall into a roll and got out of reach of the clone... Directly into another one.
Their was an exchange of punch, elbow jab and an upper kick then Inu landed an uppercut on the clone whom promptly dispelled and was replaced by the previous one and a second who threw two shurikens at the back of his head.
As Naruto expected of an ANBU ranked Ninja, the man easily avoided them by bending backward.
The two shurikens were passing above him when the second transformed in one of Naruto's clone and slashed at the man's mask, cutting it in two. A chime rang and Naruto knew he had checked another objective.
Both halves of the identity masker fell and the face was revealed. Well most of it: Hatake Kakashi was wearing a cloth mask from his noze to his neck. His silver hair fell on his forehead barely allowing his eyes sight, one of them was blue while the other, on the right, had a vertical scar and was red with three fang markings.
Naruto immediately recognized the Sharingan, the Doujutsu of the Uchihas.
How did he get it? Doesn't matter. If he has it then i need to finish this quick before he sees through my Taijutsu.
A clone burst from underneath the Copy-nin and delivered an uppercut while another fell from the the branch above the man and drop kicked him on the left shoulder.
The man grabbed the falling clone with his right hand and threw him at the other clone, but went in smoke but instead of dispelling they were replaced by a log each.
The Chime rang for a third time and Naruto knew he had completed all objectives, even the hidden one. Yet he did not come out of his hiding place not dispel the eight shadow clones left.
This was the first time he was so challenged in a fight and he was quiet enjoying it, why spoil the fun?
So Naruto kept hidden, recovering Chakra with each minute that went by and sending his clones to slowly tire his opponent into submission or defeat.
The two clone that had just subtituted went back on the charge and tried a combo of punches that ended with a throw but the man simply side stepped them and used an explosive tag to to dispel the two.
Six Shadow clone left.
A salvo of projectile forced the ANBU to jump upwards where three Narutos were waiting for him and showered him with three punch each followed by three kicks on each shoulders and the head. This projected the man to the floor where he crashed.
He had no time to, painfully, get up that the three Narutos from above landed and caught both of his arms and a leg.
"I've got you Inu-kun." said a fourth Naruto after he flickered in.
"I wouldn't call this over Naruto-chan. Chidōri!" shouted the man as his right hand was surrounded by lightning and dispelled the clone holding that hand.
The fourth clone didn't wait for the ANBU to follow on his words and grabbed his hand, shoving it deep in the nearest tree trunk where it remained stuck after the jutsu dispelled.
"And now?" asked the clone holding le leg.
"Well..." started the silver headed man. "I give up."
Eye smiling! The man is freaking eye smiling! It's creepy!
Not willing to see the sight any longer a fifth clone came out of the bushes from behind and held the ANBU in a choke hold until he lost conciousness.
Only then did the real Naruto come out of hiding.
"You, bring him to the Hokage tower and demand to know why an ANBU attacked a member of the Usumaki Clan. Insist on the fact that the Chidori Jutsu and Sharingan were used to prove how serious this was." he said pointing at one of the clones that did not join the fight. "You, recover all weapons, cable and smoke bombs from the unused traps. And you, recuperate those of the traps that sprang. The rest, dispel!"
As the clones executed his orders the announcements started.
[Quest Completed: Prove Yourself!
The ANBU that wished to test your skills got exactly what he wanted and more!
Objective 1: Survive ten minutes (34'45"/10')
Objective 2: Land one Hit (13/1)
Hidden Objective: Use all 3 basic Ninjutsu
Rewards: 30% Exp, Relationship ANBU +50, Relationship Kakashi Hatake +100
Hidden Rewards: 50% Exp, ninja license (see Hokage)]
"You have defeated a Shinobi of the Bingo Book, your Fame has risen."
"You have leveled up 17 times."
Since Inu was still unconscious Naruto decided to look at his new stats and opened his Avatar menu. He immediately saw that his stats had sky rocketed whereas the rest had not changes at all.
[Name: Naruto Uzumaki
Clan: Uzumaki
Affiliation: Konohagakure
Age: 8
Level: 38
Job: civilian (child)
Primary Chakra Type: Fuuton
Secondary Chakra Type: Bijuu (nine tailed) (Katon)
Stats:
Constitution: 423 +0 +0%
Strength: 423 +0 +0%
Dexterity: 277 +0 +0%
Intelligence: 191 +0 +0%
Wisdom: 191 +0 +0%
Charisma: 191 +0 +0%
Luck: 191 +0 +0%
Chakra: 569 +0 +0%
Chakra Control: 42.5%
Status:
Shishō Fūin:
Seal sealing the Kyuubi in the Shinjiruuiki and allowing the use of its Yang side Chakra to the Shijiruuiki. Held by the soul of Minato Namikaze.
Cohesion: 100%
As the Kyuubi is a being of fire you gain the Katon Chakra Nature as your Secondary Chakra Nature.
+10 Chakra stat per Level
Hakke no Fūin Shiki:
Seal containing the Yin side of Bujuu's Chakra into its Shinjiruhiki.
Held by half the soul of Kushina Uzumaki and love.
Cohesion: 50%
Titles:
Uzumaki Clan Heir:
The Uzumaki Clan is known for its superior Constitution and Strength which led them to become the ? of the ? and its ability to befriend anyone. They make great first contacts envoys.
•Access to the Uzumaki Portfolio once Head
•Access to the Uzumaki Jutsu's by birth right
+5 Constitution stat per level
+5 Strength stat per level
Namikaze Heir:
The Namikaze are a rich civilian family with extensive political reach. They have produced numerous council men and women and have been present since the foundation of Konohagakure.
•access to the Namikaze portfolio
• access to the Namikaze Jutsu's by Birth right
Heir of the Yellow Flash:
You are the son of Minato Namikaze, the Yellow Flash, Fastest Shinobi of the Elemental Nations and fourth Hokage. His dreams and hopes are now yours.
+2 Dexterity stat per level
+20% experience in learning Fuinjutsu
+20% experience in learning Futon Jutstu]
And that was without the five additional stats per level he could grind!
"Ow... It will take ages to be get those!" he lamented pitifully.
"Get what?" Demanded a voice he knew well.
Naruto slowly turned towards the Hokage and his ANBU escort and was surprised to see that Hioshi Hyuuga and three other men and a women were also present. The fact that he did not hear them reive showed their power more than the levels and titles they had. Through he had to admit having the Heads of all five major clans of Konoha in front of him was impressive.
Still, their overflowing Chakra was nothing compared to the controlled and sheathed one of the Hokage.
Not wanting to dishonor the training the Hyuuga twins had inculqued him, Naruto straightened his back, schooled his features and politely bowed to his superiors as protocol and tradition dictated it.
"I, a member of the Uzumki Clan, humbly salute the Heads of Clans and Hokage hoping to find them well and serein." He said while bowing his head.
"I, Head of the Hyuuga, accepts your salutations and wishes and returns them." responded Hioshi's father in kind
Not wanting to bet behind his rival the Uchiha Head Clan followed suit.
"I, Head of the Uchiha, accepts your salutations and wishes and returns them." he grumbled while barely nodding his head, a show of non interest.
The Ymanaka Clan Head was about to continue when Hiruzen stepped foward and, with his hotoritative tone cut through the presentations.
"Naruto, what happened here?"
Behind him the clan Heads shared a look of discontentment and Naruto knew he had just gotten the first point.
"ANBU Inu who has been part of my surveillance detail for the past five years has attacked me. I managed to subdue him, sent you a clone to report the... incident as soon as possible. I also have to mention that i am aware of Inu's true identity as his mask was destroyed in the altercation."
There was a moment of senlence durring which the Yamanaka, Nara and Akimichi Vlan Heads exanged looks and the Uchiha Head looked at him with interest then the Hokage spoke again.
"Are you saying that you defeated an ANBU ranked Shinobi?"
"That is correct Hokage-sama"
"Impossible!"
The Inuzuka Head women let out a small chuckle.
"If it is true then he should be an ANBU."
"I would prefers to start a Genin like everyone else. Thank you, through."
The women was now laughing -barking- openly. The Hyuuga Head was now looking at her with contempt while the Uchiha Head still looked at Naruto which he did not react to.
"How did you do it?" he demanded with his grave voice.
"I set up traps, sent clones in my stead and waited for a mistake." he answered equally
"ANBU do not make mistakes."
"I lead him to one."
"ANBU aren't lead"
"Sorry, i meant pushed."
The Uchiha was furious that a child was keeping heads with him while Naruto remained impassive but was having fun. Head Inuzuka was openly laughing, head Hyuuga had a warning look remembering Naruto that the Uchihas were a powerful and rich clan that, as a minor clan just established in Konoha, could squash him in a single breath. The Heads of the Yamanaka, Akimichi and Nara Clans kept quiet, studying him and the battlefield, noticing the notches where the first volley of shurikens had landed after being deflected by Kakashi and the broken dog mask on the ground.
Naruto was saved from the Uchiha's Head glare when the Hokage steped in between and spoke, his voice full of deception.
"Naruto, what did you do?"
"I defended myself from one of your men."
The accusation in Naruto's voice was plain to hear and the veteran flinched at it.
"Not only that but he attempted to use the Chidōri on me. I believe it is a Jutsu specialising in assassinations. Am i to understand something?"
"Quiet! You shall not speak to me like so! I am your Hokage!" bellowed Sarutobi
"You might be my Hokage but you have none of my respect. Pass the hat, you had your time..."
Stunned silence came over the small group as everyone fully took stock of what Naruto had said. Before they could say anything Naruto carried on with his verbal assault.
"And don't try to use my sentiments against me. Not when you've been lying to me about the Kyuubi and my parents. No, if you want even a chance at mending our relationship you will relinquish all of my parents belonging to me, stop the Civilian Council from plundering the Namikaze business and finally, give me my license as i have proved i am fully capable."
And with those words Naruto saluted the heads and flickered to Konoha, entered the sewers as soon as no one saw him, water walked (why did he never think of that?) through the tunnels to his hideout and slouched on the sofa.
The confrontation with the ANBU followed by the one with the Uchiha and the Hokage had been mentally exhausting, he needed a small nap.
Tomorrow he would go back to training.
Current Non Combat Skills:
Crafting Skills:
Cooking: 58/100
Food can help you regenerate your Chakra therefore one must know how to cook. The better the skill the more nutritive and tastier the food.
Sewing: 15/100
Having durable armor can be the difference between life and death, therefore one must known how to create them. The greater the skill the more difficult and effective the creation can be. Requires Basic Sewing Kit (1-10/100), Beginner Sewing Kit (10-20/100), Intermediary (20-30/100) Advanced Sewing Kit (30-40/100) Master Sewing Kit (40-60/100) and Expert Sewing Kit (60-/100)
Forging: /100
Having durable weapons can be the difference between life and death, therefore one must known how to create them. The greater the skill the more difficult and effective the creation can be. Requires a Forge, Basic Forging Tools (1-15/100), Beginner Forging Tools (15-30/100), Intermediary Forging Tools (30-45/100) Advanced Forging Tools (45-60/100) Master Forging Tools (65-80/100) and Expert Forging Tools (80-/100)
Repair: 15/15
The knowledge to repair anything! Requires Tool Box and Repair/Household Material. Miscellaneous (1-/15), Plumbing and Woodwork (5-/15), Electrical (10-/15) and Architectural (15/15).
Movement Skills:
Swimming: /5
The capacity to swim. Evolves into Diving (3-/5).
Climbing: 20/20
The capacity to climb demands great Constitution and Dexterity.
One point of each per level.
Jumping: 30/30
The capacity to jump (1-/30) then Roll (10-/30) to soften the landing and Land (20-/30) without hurting oneself.
Chakra Walking: 20/20
The capacity to walk horizontaly on trees and walls (Horizontal Walking) (1-/20) and on water (Water Walking) (10-/20) which demands great Chakra Control.
Needs 10% Chakra Control to unlock.
Adds one percent Chakra Control per level.