AN: I… haven't really thought about Pikachu when I brought the rats into this. I will try to keep unintentional crossovers to a minimum… or maybe add Summoning Seal Balls.
Just kidding. Really. I really need to work on fight scenes too.
Chapter 11: A Tale of Four
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Intelligence rose!
Naruto felt insulted.
The Owls were interested in him, they admitted and he liked that.
But they didn't really want a, as they put it 'Foolish uneducated lunatic', as summoner.
So they taught him, and he had to listen. He just hoped Fuu had is easier.
—
"Forward, minions!" Fuu sat on the backs of a pack of rats that rushed forward nearly as fast as she could fly.
The rats didn't have a summoner for at least a century, Nezumihan told her, so they didn't really have any condition for her to sign.
Fuu even got used to the stench and actually found the rats useful, smaller ones could be summoned around her arms to bit her enemy, and Nezumihan could even look into the eyes of a Bijuu!
The rats, compared to the Toads though, didn't like weapons, they used a lot of Jutsu. And they could teach her some Suiton too!
"Suiton: Poison Pool!"
The bad taste in her mouth and the fact that she basically poisoned herself were a minor problem, most poison could be stopped by Seven.
A pool spread around her and she dipped a few fingers in. "Suiton: Great Poison Waterfall!"
Like Naruto she used the Jutsu to raise the water before sending it all at the enemy. Only, poison was a bit more dangerous. Nobody liked poison.
—
Skill unlocked: Kuchiyose (Great Owl Clan)
Naruto sighed in relief when he finally finished the… training camp. The Owls told him that they were well versed in Fuuton Jutsu, and also had information on many things. Besides the fact that they could fly and that they could send messages, they could see at night quite well too.
While he still wasn't happy that he didn't get summoned to the Toads, he could say that he was confident with his new partners on his side.
It was two days before their attack on Yagura, so they would have time to prepare the moment they returned.
—
Whatever strange coincidence led to it, it wasn't quite unwelcome. Both Naruto and Fuu appeared at the same time, in the same places they had been, with Naruto having a owl holding his collar, making him float, and Fuu sit on a big rat.
"You really have to tell me that story." Both of them said at the same time.
"Indeed," Mei appeared after the large amount of Chakra that was released, "explain to me why exactly you haven't told me what you were doing…"
The shadow that hid her face made her look even more threatening.
"Sorry!" Both shouted and ran. If they were unlucky, they could have delayed the attack actually, which would set them into a strategic disadvantage.
"Greetings, young Fuu." The Owl that now stood on Naruto's shoulder told her. Mei was still running after them. "Naruto told us many things of you, allow me to introduce myself, I am Daifuku of the great Owls."
"And I am Konezu of the great Rats." The rat that ran with them said.
"Ah, hello?" Fuu greeted uncertainly.
The Owl hooted actually and looked back.
"That woman seems to have bad temper, doesn't she?" Daifuku asked and looked forward.
"Indeed, that is whom you allied yourself with, wretched one?" Konezu asked Fuu.
"Don't call me that," Fuu muttered, "Nezumihan is bad enough…"
"Ah, the feeble youth…" the Owl sighed.
—
A few minutes later Mei actually calmed down. That is, after she threw balls of lava after them and Zabuza came between them to stop her from burning everyone.
"So you used the summoning technique to bring yourself to an animal realm to sign their contract…" Mei sighed, "why isn't that common knowledge though?"
"Allow me to explain, esteemed leader," Daifuku jumped to the table, "I am Daifuku of the great Owls, we love to gather knowledge and thus we know why."
Apparently the owls were politer than the rats, and used titles that didn't sound like insults.
"Please do." Mei nodded while Zabuza behind looked interested.
"First of all, to use the summoning technique, you need enough Chakra. If you don't have a contract, you need enough Chakra to send yourself to a realm, which for a human is large, I can tell you," he explained, pointing to Naruto and Fuu, "those two have… much Chakra, even if their natural reserves weren't that great, the Bijuu increases what they can use. And second of all, just because you have an affinity towards an animal, doesn't mean it will like you."
"That means?" Fuu asked, but Naruto nodded, his eyes glaring at the floor.
"Some will kill the summoned, and even if they don't manage to do that, he can't leave their realm without being sent away by the leader," Daifuku hooted again, and Mei's eyes widened, "some animals demand trial by battle. I heard the Shark clan accepts only those that can beat them under water."
Kisame…
"Thank you," Mei said to the Owl, "as allies to Naruto, you will aid us in the battle against the Yondaime Mizukage, right?"
"That we will." He said and Mei bowed.
"Thank you, once again."
"Hey, don't rule us out!" Konezu shouted. He was bigger than Daifuku, which was why he sat besides them instead of jumping up the table. "The great Rats will fight too, it's been years and we've been itching!"
Mei's face twitched trying to hide her disgust.
"And what can you do?" She tried to say that as politely as possible, but the Rat's didn't really care much about that.
"We know many poison Suiton techniques and all of us have a great affinity for Raiton, tits." Konezu grinned, showing off rotten teeth.
Which would be another advantage against most of Yagura's force.
"T-tits?" Mei asked, her eyes wide.
Luckily, Fuu reacted hastily, "thank you Konezu Iwillcallyoulater BYE!"
She sent him away.
"TITS!?" Mei roared again. Zabuza was out of the room the moment the word was said.
—
Kazahana Doto was not a very patient man. He searched far and wide for his niece, and then he heard the most interesting information.
A Ronin, THE Ronin, won the Chunin Exams. A few spies here and there around him led to some interesting information, Sandayu Asama was alive as well, and he was seeking for the Ronin.
That meant that Koyuki couldn't be far, but yet he didn't manage to get to her!
She was hiding in plain sight as that damn actress!
And should that foolish man find the Ronin and ask for his help… danger would be arriving soon. He couldn't risk that. The Chakra Armor wasn't quite ready yet and the ninja of this country barely knew how to fight!
That boy wouldn't accept his offer to join him, he knew. Uzumaki Naruto believed in the old values and didn't understand that it was money and treasures that kept peace going.
Two days left until that foolish Muyo was supposed to return…
—
"I still don't get why you got Owls. You are a moron!" Fuu pointed at Naruto, who just glared at her.
"Look who's talking, I had to STUDY with them! They said something about my affinity coming from the fact we fill out each others faults. Like the fact they don't have hands and I lack a brain."
"Hahahah!" Fuu put her hands on her hips and laughed with her gaze thrown upwards. "Even they think so!"
"I admit I'm not the smartest, but I have my good sides too." Naruto muttered.
"Whatever lets you sleep at night." She giggled. "Hey, Naruto…"
"Yeah?" Naruto turned to her, she looked kind of worried.
"Do you think it will go okay? With Yagura I mean, I can't even use my Bijuudama as long as he doesn't transform." She said, her teeth grinding together as she clenched her fists.
Yagura was a dangerous foe. The Sanbi was one thing, but that strange staff of his could block any attack, no matter how strong. He really wondered how useful it would be against Madara.
"I'm not afraid of Yagura," Naruto told her honestly, and shrugged at her shocked look, "Yagura isn't the most dangerous we will meet, what I am afraid of is that Kisame might be there."
She shuddered at the name. "How can something like that exist?"
"I heard he was strong before he got Samehada, but now he is even worse," Zabuza walked into the room, "he killed my old teammate by himself and took the sword, after all."
Fuu swallowed heavily and glared at the ceiling.
"I want to make one thing sure, if Kisame is there, I will deal with him," Zabuza said, glaring at them both, "you will help Mei with Yagura."
"Yes!" Both shouted and nodded to him. "What about Chojuro?"
"The boy isn't really ready for anything like that, he will fight against Yagura's main force in one of the tunnels to Kiri." Zabuza explained. Looking through his pockets he found a map and gave it to Naruto. "Mei told me to give you that, this is the attack plan for tomorrow. The strongest will pierce through the second tunnel, which will be you both, Mei and me. Don't hesitate to blast everyone, Fuu."
Fuu looked like she got a whole candy store for herself.
"You got her to calm down," Naruto sighed, "but you really shouldn't said that."
"That's the reason I like her," Zabuza laughed loudly.
"Even worse." Naruto massaged his scalp. "Tomorrow it will go down, won't it?"
"Yeah. Everything or nothing, kid."
"I choose the one where we free Kirigakure from a homicidal maniac."
—
Before the battle, everything was quiet. The eery silence spread around the whole force.
"It will take one hour for the last team to reach their tunnel," Mei explained, "Because we can't hesitate, we will have to arrive approximately the same time. Chojuro, your group will go first."
"Yes, ma'am!" Chojuro cried out, happy that she trusts him.
"We will go next and half an hour after we leave, Ao will lead the last group," Mei continued, pointing at the map, "we should arrive at the same time and start the attack at the same time. We will try to reach Yagura as fast as possible while you make sure they can't surround us. Is there anyone who didn't understand?"
"NO, MA'AM!" The whole revolutionary army shouted.
Boosted Morale! Every Unit in the army has doubled bonuses!
Naruto felt lighter, as if he could run from here to Konoha without stopping. Grinning he looked at Fuu who felt the same.
"GO!" Chojuro's group left. A whole half of the army.
"You ready for this, kid?" Ao asked Naruto.
"No," Naruto shook his head, "I will never be ready for something like this. But I will make sure we win."
"S-stop pushing me!" Naruto's sword was in his hand before anyone but Ao could react. It was Utakata and Hiryu that appeared in their midst. "H-hello?"
"Utakata! I see you decided to join us?" Naruto asked happily.
"No, Hiryu decided… I should… I…" Utakata couldn't really decide on the words.
"I will help you seal the Sanbi away," Hiryu declared, "but only if you take Utakata here out of this lands. Akatsuki is too dangerous for him to remain here."
"Sure!" Naruto and Fuu grinned, while Utakata looked wide-eyed at the two.
"So easy!?"
"Of course, you are our brother after all," Fuu grinned, putting her fist forward. Looking at Naruto, Utakata only saw him nod and do the same gesture. Shrugging, Utakata put his fist to Fuu's.
A few seconds later Utakata looked wide-eyed at her.
"I… thank you, Fuu-san," Utakata bowed, "I would be honored to be your brother."
It seems Hiryu got him to admit that it wasn't good to only depend on yourself.
Utakata joined the party!
Naruto grinned at Hiryu, who just nodded at him.
"That's nice and all… but how much control do you have over the Rokubi?" Mei asked him.
"We got an… understanding. The seal is open, but he remains inside so I keep him safe. He doesn't really like the human world," Utakata told her, his fists clenching. He didn't really have any feelings of friendship for her, considering how she talked to him all the time.
"Good, then you will come with us." Mei said, turning to Fuu. "Are you… sure this will work?"
"Of course!" Fuu put her hands together and grinned widely. "Nezumihan said he always wanted to fight strong enemies, and a Raiton user in the middle of Kirigakure…"
"Okay, okay." Mei nodded, sighing. "Then we will leave now. Please summon him, Fuu."
Fuu's grin turned insane.
"Kuchiyose no Jutsu: Nezumihan!"
A giant rat appeared in the middle of the camp with Fuu, Naruto, Mei, Hiryu, Zabuza and Utakata on his back.
"Is it time already, wretched girl?" Nezumihan's voice boomed.
"It is, you big bastard!" Fuu shouted, pointing forward. "Let's go!"
"WHO DO YOU THINK I AM!?"
—
"This… this is unreal." Mei looked wide-eyed at the carnage that used to be the middle base.
"No… this is worse." Naruto clenched his fists and looked around them as Nezumihan slowly moved forward. "This is… explosions."
He wanted to mention Deidara but found himself unable to. He didn't know that Deidara was a member of Akatsuki after all.
"IT IS ART!"
Suddenly the walls around them folded inside themselves and Fuu dispelled Nezumihan's summon before everyone ran away.
"We can't have that right now!" Mei shouted. "Kill him fast!"
"AKATSUKI!" Naruto shouted, seeing the cloak of Deidara. They barely survived that explosion! In this space, they were lucky enough that Nezumihan could make himself smaller. Crazy Rat Jutsu.
Fuu didn't hesitate in transforming and blocking another round of explosions before sending out a Bijuudama forwards.
'Why did they send Deidara? And just like last time, Sasori isn't to be found anywhere like Itachi…' Naruto thought about it. Of course, they couldn't make it obvious they were trying to protect Yagura! Obito was the one controlling him after all!
"Use Raiton!" Naruto shouted, and Fuu nodded before transforming back and summoning two large Rats.
"Raiton, boys!" Fuu ordered and both rats spit out lightning forward, piercing through many of the white clay birds that rushed up to them. "How did that Bijuudama not hit him!?"
"There are rooms around the tunnel, he can just change places with any of his bombs!" Naruto shouted. Mei caught a glimpse of their enemy.
"Deidara of Iwagakure, blew up half their village before leaving," Mei said, "it's hard defending against explosions… Futton: Boiling Cloud!"
Mei breathed a whole cloud of pink acid out that dissolved any of Deidara's bombs easily. With the right technique, anything could be beaten.
"You… you bitch!" Deidara's voice came from behind the cloud. Both Naruto and Deidara didn't quite expect the fact that the cloud could just spread outwards through any cracks and doors. "AAAAHHH HOT!"
Deidara was finally visible, not hiding behind any door or bomb, because those were all dissolved.
"Bitch you say…" Mei's eye twitched, but Zabuza held her back.
"That isn't the real him," Zabuza said, "we would be dead if he was serious. He is here to stall us."
"But for wh-" Naruto's eyes widened when Deidara vanished and some no-name ninja took his place.
Obito got Yagura because he knew that the end was near for him.
"FUCK!"
—
For Mei that must have been the biggest disappointment and her greatest victory.
Yagura was gone, taken by a man in a mask that just came up behind them and with a sickening crack snapped the Mizukage's neck.
The dead of Yagura was probably a Genjutsu, but the whole of Yagura's army just… surrendered to the stronger force.
Quest completed: Kiri Civil War.
Bonus Boss Unlocked: Yagura the Yondaime Mizukage
Bonus Boss Unlocked: Isobu the Three Tails
Bonus Boss Unlocked: Terumi Mei, the Godaime Mizukage.
Where did that come from?
"Ah…" Naruto watched Mei with disinterest as she stood in front of the gathered civilians that finally dared to step out of their homes and declared the Civil War to be over, and Yagura's tyranny ending forever.
This wasn't what he tried to achieve. Yagura's death was necessary, but he would have managed to stop Obito's plans at least for some time with Isobu sealed away.
"Hide." Fuu grabbed Naruto suddenly and ran into a dark alley.
"What are you doing?" Naruto hissed. The fact that war could be avoided made him still happy, but right now Kirigakure was… destroyed. Diplomatically most of all.
"Mei is sending messengers after us with summons asking if we wanted to become diplomats for Kiri," Fuu hissed back, "you know how she gets when we say no!"
Naruto swallowed nervously.
—
"In one week, that man that sent Muyo after you will send a larger force to Kiri," Mei said to Naruto. Luckily, they didn't need to worry about joining Kiri anymore, because Zabuza managed to hold her back, "don't worry, we will deal with them. This is more about this here…"
She pointed to a man besides her, a nervous looking man with beard and glasses.
"This is Sandayu Asama, and he's the reason why Doto is looking for you," Mei introduced.
"Ah, I'm sorry, Naruto-sama," Sandayu bowed, "and you too, Fuu-sama. I'm sorry, I don't know you name, young man."
"Utakata." The dark-haired boy introduced himself, leaning against the wall. After Deidara's attack, he didn't really feel any hesitation at joining Naruto and Fuu anymore. If everyone in Akatsuki was a monster like that…
"Utakata-sama…" Asama bowed, "we need your help, Naruto-sama."
"With what?" Fuu asked for him, because he actually knew already.
"Taking back the Land of Snow from Kazahana Doto's hands," Asama explained their story and the story of Koyuki.
"But… why me?" Naruto asked.
"Because you are seeking for peace and are neutral among all the lands." Asama explained. "First I thought about going to Konoha, considering that it was them that helped us flee many years ago, but I didn't feel safe knowing that Konoha's enemies might see that as a way to get to them."
Naruto nodded.
"We would be happy having a trading route with Kirigakure of course, "Asama turned to Mei, "but we cannot use any of your ninja in the mission."
"I didn't agree to anything," Naruto interrupted them, making Mei glare furiously, "first, does the princess want to return?"
"Ah…" Asama seemed even more nervous than before, "no, she wishes to keep her distance."
"We accept!" Fuu shouted, grabbing Naruto's mouth and making him shut up. She leaned in and whispered into his ear. "I always wanted to meet Fujikaze Yukie!"
Received Quest: The Land of Snow - Escort Kazahana Koyuki into the Land of Snow and overthrow Doto.
Can't be anymore straightforward, can it?
Wasn't there something about that woman Haruna from the land of Vegetables too?
Received Quest: The Land of Vegetables - Aid the princess Haruna into reclaiming her throne.
"Fuck." Naruto muttered and Mei smiled at the prospect of Kiri's first ally should the mission succeed. "Where is the princess now?"
"Ah…" Asama went red, "she is in Konoha right now, we needed a safe haven while Doto hunted for me and you."
Naruto really wondered how Doto just easily learned about Asama's attempts to contact him. Something was leaking.
—
"Goodbye, people." Naruto didn't really expect so many people to appear when he declared that he was leaving with Fuu and Utakata, taking Asama with them.
Zabuza left hunting for Kurosuki Raiga when information came up, and Naruto just sighed and prayed for Ranmaru's safety.
"Goodbye, Ronin-sama!" The crowd cheered for him.
Naruto grinned, he really didn't do anything here besides hurry up their plans a bit. Now Obito had the Sanbi…
"Fuu," Naruto looked at her, "we can fly."
She grinned and transformed.
The only reason Naruto allowed that was because he didn't want her to trigger anymore quests before they reached Konoha.
"I really don't like flying." Utakata declared, holding onto Choumei's chitin tightly.
"You get used to it." Naruto was holding Asama to make sure he didn't fall as Fuu flew upwards and turned her gaze into Konoha's direction.
"Any plans on how you will get her to Snow if she doesn't want to?" Fuu's distorted voice asked them.
"Sure," Naruto nodded, "we will knock her out and fly. And before I forget…"
Naruto summoned a small owl.
"Tell them that the attack was over before it began, they needn't worry about me," Naruto told the owl, who nodded and vanished.
"What was that?" Utakata asked.
"Ah, right you only know about Fuu," Naruto said, smiling, "I made a contract with the great Owls, they are my personal summons."
"You don't really seem very wise though…" Utakata muttered, making Fuu laugh and shaking them around in the air, "st-stop it! Fuu-san!"
"That's what you get from insulting me, smartass," Naruto muttered, still trying to keep Asama from flying off Fuu.
"I really don't think you can get used to this, Naruto-sama!" Asama shouted.
"Just shut up, we will be there soon!"
—
Both Utakata and Asama were leaning against a wall, their skin pale and their bodies shaking.
"I will never… ever repeat that…" Utakata muttered, breathing heavily. Asama just nodded rapidly.
"Welcome back, Naruto-san," Izumo greeted him, "we don't really want to take much of your time, the Sandaime asked if you could visit him in the old Sarutobi manor."
"Sure," Naruto smiled, and Utakata looked strangely at him.
"You have made friends with the Yondaime Raikage, the Godaime Mizukage AND the Sandaime Hokage?" Utakata asked him.
"Well, the Yondaime Hokage was my father and the Godaime Hokage is my godfather…" Naruto grinned, making Utakata mutter something about idiots with connections, "let's go, the old man can't wait too long, who knows if his hips don't suddenly break."
—
"I don't think his hips will be breaking anytime soon, Naruto." Fuu said, watching as the Sandaime formed two Kage Bunshin and threw wind and fire Jutsu into the air.
"Whooo! Badass old man!" Naruto cheered, having forgotten the fact that he just insulted Hiruzen's old age a few minutes ago.
"Hello to you too, Naruto." Hiruzen greeted, walking towards them. "I see you have made a new friend."
Asama left to get the whole crew and guest of honor ready for their departure tomorrow morning. Hopefully he wouldn't have to chase after the princess.
"Yes, this is Utakata, Rokubi Jinchuuriki," Naruto introduced, making Utakata flinch and glare, "don't glare like that, he's a friendly old man."
Hiruzen laughed, happy about Naruto having found so many friends. "Though, that means that the only ones left are…"
"Yonbi and Gobi in Iwagakure," Naruto nodded, his stare turning hard.
"Are you sure you have to warn the personally?" Hiruzen asked him.
"Yes, sending a letter to their Kage would be useless," Naruto said, "not because of who I am, but for what he did. Akatsuki aren't mercenaries just anyone can afford after all."
Hiruzen nodded, understanding the implications.
"But… Akatsuki has the Sanbi now," Naruto confessed. Hiruzen narrowed his eyes, "they stopped us when we were on our way to take down Yagura, to delay us so that they could the Sanbi before we sealed it away."
Had Kisame not brought news of an Uzumaki Seal Master helping them, Obito probably wouldn't have taken Yagura.
"What are your plans now?" The old man asked, this time it was Fuu that answered.
"We are going to take down a Daimyo and reclaim the throne for the real heir!" Fuu said, grinning widely. Hiruzen looked flatly at Naruto, who shrugged.
"I couldn't say no, Fuu is a fan," Naruto said, "now, what is it that I hear about Jiraiya being the Godaime?"
"It was him or Tsunade, and I was sure Tsunade wouldn't take the position on," Hiruzen admitted, "everyone is better than Danzo, with Jiraiya I can at least be sure that he won't be assassinated easily."
"That Danzo guy…" Fuu muttered, "it's the one with the bandages, right?"
"Yes." Hiruzen nodded.
"Seven gets a bad feeling around him," she admitted, "usually it's all happy and excited at the world, but around him it wants to leave."
"That's worth looking into…" Hiruzen muttered.
—
"Who are you?" Koyuki asked Naruto, sitting besides her window.
"Uzumaki Naruto, people call me Ronin though," Naruto introduced himself, his eyes closed, "Asama-san hired us to protect you on the way to the Land of Snow to overthrow your uncle."
He didn't need to say much more after mentioning their destination, but he was prepared for her running and just had Fuu stand in front of her door, knocking her out by instinct.
"Ah!" Fuu shouted nervously. "I didn't get to ask her for an autograph!"
"I think she will forgive you knocking her out," Naruto told Fuu, "but she might not forgive us for taking her home."
"I know it's a mission and all that," Fuu said, lifting Koyuki up, "but we both should know that just because you were born somewhere, it wouldn't be the home you wish for."
Naruto smiled sadly.
"Of course, but it's a mission after all."
—
"Utakata-sama," Asama began, "are you sure you don't want to wear something warmer for the journey?"
"I can deal with the cold," Utakata said, "I don't feel comfortable with anything else."
What Utakata wore was stitched full of Uzumaki seals that could suppress Saiken should he go berserk. The Bijuu actually accepted that because he didn't want to leave the body unnecessarily.
"If you say so…" Asama still looked uncertain, but accepted the Rokubi Jinchuuriki's explanation.
"Why can't we fly?" Fuu moaned, glaring at the carriage.
"Because fuck you, that's why." Koyuki growled, bound by her hands and feet, "that's kidnapping! I will sue you!"
Too bad there aren't any courts in the Ninja countries. She could try hiring an assassin though.
"The whole equipment could easily break," Naruto explained to Fuu, ignoring the foul mooded princess, "we don't want that happening. And appearing on a big bug wouldn't exactly be subtle and tell Doto's assassins we aren't in Kirigakure anymore."
"Hmph." She pouted, but still nodded. At least Naruto took his time to explain why she couldn't do what. Though she ignored any explanation of 'you have to stop accepting everyone's small missions'. It was fun!
Naruto sighed and planned just one more thing before they were leaving for Snow.
"Menu! Bonus Boss! Time for revenge… kinda." Naruto pushed the button for Munashi Jinpachi.
Munashi Jinpachi
9000 HP
8500 C
Class: Seven Ninja Swordsman
Perks: [Master Swordsman]
[Inhuman Strength]
[Owner of Shibuki]
"Fuu, blinding doesn't work," Naruto told her, and she nodded, "Utakata, a lot of bubbles."
Within a few seconds the whole area was full of mist and the bubbles spread around. "Whenever an explosion rings, send your strongest attack into that direction. Kuchiyose no Jutsu!"
Naruto was soon on the back of a large Owl and flew upwards where the mist couldn't reach.
"Interesting, how is it that you fight a dead Shinobi, Naruto-san?" Naruto's eyes widened at the question.
"You- how do you?"
"We are very observant, but even I am confused how this is possible." The Owl said.
"The fuck should I know, I just know I can summon certain ninja to fight them, because my life is fucked up." Naruto growled. "I will send you a report later on."
An explosion rang suddenly and Naruto looked at the ground. The Owl didn't hesitate sending blades of wind towards that area, blowing some of the mist away and showing Jinpachi with a few burns from the bubbles.
"Thank you, Naruto-san… I am Mukuro, the night Owl, please remember to summon me more often…" The now named Mukuro asked and looked down at Jinpachi who easily dodged a kick from Fuu.
"DON'T COME TOO CLOSE!" Naruto shouted, but it was too late and Fuu was hit by Jinpachi's sword and sent flying, most of her skin burnt off. "FUCK!"
"Might I suggest something, Naruto-san?" Mukuro began when he saw more bubbles gather around Jinpachi. "If you freeze the seals he might not be able to reach them with his Chakra…"
"Thanks, Hyoton: Ice Sword!"
Hyoton: Ice Sword leveled up (Lv.2)
Quickly using the skill again he watched as the sword now gathered a cold, visible wind around itself.
"DIE!" Naruto jumped off Mukuro and stabbed forward, hitting the blade as Jinpachi tried to block it. The cold wind quickly gathered around and froze Jinpachi's hands while the ice from the blade itself spread around the blade.
Jinpachi dropped the sword as his weakened hands couldn't hold the heavier sword anymore. Utakata quickly appeared and grabbed the sword, spinning around as his muscles worked in overdrive and hit Jinpachi's face, making a sickening sound and sending the murderer of Haku flying.
Victory achieved.
Received: Small Exploding Sword, "Rakka".
Bonus Boss unlocked: Kuriarare Kushimaru
"Tch…" Naruto hissed in pain as the world around him returned to normal and a strange weight settled in his hand. "Utakata, I have a gift for you."
He threw the sword towards Utakata, who caught it and looked at the engraves seals. It was a small sword, double edged but barely as big as a Katana.
"What is that?" Utakata asked.
"Some strange old man gave it to me," Naruto lied smoothly and pointed at the sword, "it's called Rakka, a small version of the Shibuki."
It probably didn't have to reload, and Utakata was the one who knew how to deal with explosions the best.
"T-thank you." Utakata bowed to Naruto.
"Don't worry, we are family, right?" Naruto grinned, and sighed in relief when he saw Fuu well and unhurt. 'Now onto writing that report for the Owls… why did the Owls keep their memories?'
—
AN: This took a bit longer than expected, and sorry for the anticlimactic rebellion. Also, Hiryu really needed Utakata out of Water after Kisame's display, if anyone needs an explanation.
Also, Nezumi and Fukuro(u) are the words for "Rat" and "Owl" respectively, as such the names will be like the Toads, always have them syllabes around.