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'Only those whom challenge the absurd can achieve the impossible' - ?
Chapter XII: Fourth Stage Part two - Raiju vs. Kubikiribōchō
The splashing of wave hitting the boat as the Konoha Shinobi cross waters quitely. Aki is preparing her medical herbs and her gloves that have studded knuckles.
Mizuki is holding a curved kunai tightly with her Sharingan on looking around on guard.
Naruto is only looking at his right hand as he is the calmest next to Mikoto. His face is hidden but he hasn't said a word since they been on the boat. Thinking about the circle like symbol that appeared on his hand. Thanks to reviewing most of his father's memories He gained his father's inhuman keen Intelligence and calmness. Able to gain limited information and make the most logical yet accurate guesses. Something his father was famed for and something he picked up after a year of training in private for the first year.
From what he could gather from the symbol had some important meaning. Though channeling chakra into his palms does nothing. He was able to figure out it only appeared in a book his mother read. He would have to note to read that same book. So to past the time Naruto thought up some seals he can draw up or be useful in combat, or outside of combat.
One seal array had to do with a Shield using his chakra as both a power source and a way to form the shield. As he can make chakra chains and other weapons by manipulating their shape and density of his chakra. He is using Fuinjutsu and his own natural ability to manipulate his chakra to form a shield to block damaging jutsu or a Taijutsu hit when he can't dodge or counter. This shield will allow him to not only take the blow but take the blow to little or no damage to his body. He dubbed it Chakra Shield as it should be simple enough to understand.
Another Fuinjutsu technique is called Uzumaki Chakra Mode. Using the combo Seal Matrix of Ninjtsu, Taijutsu, Iryō Ninjutsu, and Fuinjutsu. Naruto can active a Chakra Mode as a last resort trump card to not only increase his overall abilities, but to bring out the full potential of his Uzumaki blood. While it varies from person to person, the most common appearance of this Mode is that of an Angel of Death with a Sword, Scythe, Naginata, Halberd, Glaive, or Battle Axe. While the Seal is more of a Tattoo that goes along the spine, it does have a tribal look as all Uzumaki Chakra Mode Seals do.
But the fuinjutsu array for the Uzumaki Chakra Mode must be place on his spine or very close to his Chakra Gates. The Uzumaki Chakra Mode is basically similar to opening the 8 Gates unleashing nearly all the power they have without killing the user right after their down using it. Though there is still negative effects that the 8 Gates brings. Though this method won't kill the User right away as there is a safe zone to use this technique. If the User exceeds the safe zone then they can literally can destroy their body to the point they are bedridden for life or having their body turn to dust. There is also 8 levels to the Uzumaki Chakra Mode each much more powerful than the last. Though which each level the user goes up the less time they have to stay in this mode before death is ensured.
It was also one of the Top 10 Kinjutsu of the Uzumaki Clan. Though it isn't as deadly or dangerous as the top five. It was recorded to have killed the User whom died from the amount of pain they felt or because they were on the brink of dying anyway.
Naruto also took a look into making Chakra Sabers. Which are basically Light Sabers from Star Wars but they are powered by chakra and the use of Fuinjutsu instead of highly advance technology. So he had to substitute it with very complex seals and some Metal pieces. While it wouldn't take long to build. The Seal it self that is need will be like placing a warhead into his hand as the Seals need to make a Chakra Saber will need to be both powerful and have reinforcements seals added.
The only reason he wanted to make them is to out do the Nidaime Hokage whom made Raijin no Ken. Instead of being made of pure electrical energy Naruto's Chakra Sabers will be a layered sword with Fire Seals, Wind Seals, Chakra Seals, Reinforcement seals, and several other seals to make it work. At the end of the design it will have more than a 100-200 seals written within the handle and a crystal to give it a certain color. (In short is like a condense plasma sword heated to the point it can cut though anything like butter)
There were notes about a Kinjutsu called Yin-Yang Annihilation Seal. But he would have to read his mother's notes again to understand them better. From what he understood it used Yin-Yang Release as its center but other than that Naruto doesn't know.
"Mizuki save your chakra. We can't be attacked on this kinda open water so relax" Mikoto said calmly as she relaxed next to Naruto. Naruto however knew that if Gato really wanted the Bridge Builder dead he could have hired Pirates to patrol the waters.
Tazuna was nervous but thankful for the Konoha shinobi whom decided to keep going rather than run away.
"We should be approaching the shore soon. Get ready guys" the driver on the boat. Aki and Mizuki tensed up their muscles getting ready for landing.
Naruto stayed silent as his right hand reached for Raiju.
Mikoto Stayed calm though she took out a Kunai.
'I smell blood' Naruto thought. He felt two people watching them. And due to the Mist it was hard to see. But thanks to his sensor abilities he was able to tell some of this mist is laced with chakra.
"Mist is laced with chakra. We might run into trouble" Naruto whispered.
Mikoto and the others nod thankful Naruto is a sensor and the best in the Leaf.
"Naruto keep up your sensor abilities. Tell us when something comes in range" Mikoto said as the boat landed and the group got off.
Everyone thanked the boatman whom just smiled kindly and waved them off. Tazuna was grateful some people of his land had some hope. And with these shinobi they may finally be free.
Naruto snaps his head to the trees to their left and narrowed his eyes. He just felt someone use a Shinshun type jutsu to hop out of the area quickly. He wanted to test out Raiju along with Discord and Harmony but now wasn't the time. If anything he could tested it on Gato and his men.
"We may already have company. Be on guard" Naruto commented to which everyone nodded as they continued their track towards the Village.
A Mile or so Away from the village
'We are being watched by someone that has unnatural chakra... No this is not unnatural Chakra at all. I felt this kinda chakra before. Its similar to those women I save back when I killed Danzo. The Yuki Clan Females that made a home in the Village and now are being drafted into the Shinobi Corp along with the other females.' Naruto thought thinking. He looked to the corner of his eye like he was watch behind them.
'And there is the chakra following us. This chakra is the same one whom made this mist. We must be dealing with a Kiri Nin seeing as they favor the Hidden Mist Technique. From what I can tell from these to one is a High Chunin and the other is Low Jounin. Though the High Chunin has Hyoton meaning they will be harder to beat sense they can form Ice with there chakra. If I have to wager the one with Chunin level reserves is more dangerous than the Low Jounin. But then again in this world you never know' Naruto put some pieces together.
"Low J and High C" Naruto said in a mumbling way. Tazuna raised an eyebrow at this but Mikoto tensed up a bit just like Mizuki and Aki.
Often at times Naruto would speak in code that they would understand. What Naruto just told her and his teammates that there is a High Chunin Level and Low Jounin level shinobi near. Naruto was very good at what he does and right now they knew the strength of the enemy.
"Icy cold and a hint of blood" Naruto mumbled again. Now Tazuna is really confused. Naruto's other teammates raise an eyebrow as well at the 'Icy' part.
'Could it be Naruto's senses can even tell him if someone has a Kekkei Genkai' Mikoto thought pondering on it. It is possible as Naruto had ran into a Yuki Female who was being drafted into the Konoha Shinobi corp before. Mikoto over heard Naruto commenting how the Yuki female chakra felt 'Icy cold' though she wasn't paying that much attention as she was reporting to the Hokage. She pushed it to the side as they have a mission to complete.
Mizuki snapped her attention towards a bush and fling one of her kunai at it only to hear a squeak. Going to the bush she brought out white rabbit.
'Don't follow the rabbit down the hole' Aki thought as she looked at the white snow bunny.
Mikoto and Naruto narrow there eyes slightly at the rabbit. Mizuki walked back to the group holding the rabbit.
"Mmm I haven't had rabbit stew in a while. Nice catching dinner Mizuki" Aki said with a smirk.
"That actually sounds good" Naruto made a side comment in thought of having a rabbit stew. Though in his mind he had different thoughts other than stew.
"Good job kid. You caught Dinner" Tazuna said relaxing a bit. He felt tense when Mizuki threw her Kunai. He had to admit this Kunochi and one Shinobi knew how to create an atmosphere. Mizuki sealed the rabbit away so Naruto can gut it and cook it later.
Naruto felt something behind him move. It was a small spike of chakra. One that shinobi normally use for E rank Jutsu or enhance their bodies to a certain level allowing them to be 'stronger' than normal. Such a spike is common for 'throwing something heavy' Naruto thought as he heard a whirling sound.
"GET DOWN" Naruto shouted tackling Mikoto and Tazuna to the ground. Aki and Mizuki got down just in time for a large blade to pass over the group.
"Well well well... So this is the group of brat those two useless brothers lost too" A bloodthirsty voice sounded.
Mikoto looked up and saw someone she seen in the Bingo book. "Zabuza Momochi famous Demon of the Hidden Mist and known for the silent killing Technique. A Missing Nin after a failed assassination of the Fourth Mizukage and A-Ranked Jounin level Shinobi. Wielder of the Kubikiribōchō Sword" Mikoto quickly spoke about the eyebrow-less male.
"Oh I am honored to be so know by Mikoto Uchiha Leader of the Uchiha Clan" Zabuza spoke in a disinterested fashion.
Naruto, Tazuna, Aki, and Mizuki all got up and looked at Zabuza.
Zabuza is a tall and noticeably muscular man with pale skin, short spiky black hair, brown eyes, and oddly no eyebrows. He is wearing bandages like a mask over the bottom half of his face. He wore his forehead protector sideways on his head with a slash running across the middle. He is seen shirtless, with his chest only covered by a belt to which he attached his Kubikiribōchō, wearing baggy pants with the striped pattern typical of Kirigakure and mimetic wrist-warmers extending up to his elbows, with matching leg-warmers.
'The other Chakra hasn't moved yet. Maybe staying back or just waiting for a signal?' Naruto thought as his hand slowly went to one of his throwing knives.
"Heh I will make this easy on you. Hand over the Bridge Builder and I will let you live" Zabuza said with a slight smirk though his bandaged mask.
"How about you come and take him?" Naruto suggested.
"You got guts kid" Zabuza sad looking at the young hooded Genin shinobi. Curious as to why he didn't sense the kid earlier. Either the kid is good at hiding or He has Chakra Seals on him to limit the Chakra he can access forcing his reserves to grown faster and improve his control at the same time. That or his chakra reserves are so small someone like him wouldn't have noticed. It might explain all the armor and weapons he has on.
'I knew I shouldn't have increased my seals last week. I am still at Low-Mid Chunin Speed wise. If worst comes to worst I will have to release my Seals to catch him by surprise though I will only have a split second to catch him off guard. Though I might be going to fast though sense I haven't unleashed my seals in a while nor have I gotten use to the newer speed I might have' Naruto thought. He could use some Ninja Razor wire to help out and it might prove useful sense no one really uses it anymore.
Alot of Shinobis are afraid to loose their fingers sense hand signs require your figures.
Ninja Razor Wire is just like it sounds. Wire that has been specially made for combat and can cut flesh and bone like a razor cutting though paper. Though in the hands of a master it was the only tool one needed to kill a mass of people. But Naruto used Kunai to weigh them down and some tricky to allow him to use it. He hasn't completely mastered it as it takes many years to master a weapon that looks like a normal wire.
Though when use to spring a trap one can slaughter many people with just the flick of a finger. But the problem is people whom master this item are short lived and are rare to find. Its normally up to the person whom bought the wire to master it on their own. Also the fact one could not get this type of item in a village without Chunin level clearance. Each rank has other tools and supplies the others do not. One such item is a Super Explosive Tag which is a bunch of Explosive tags compact into a ball able to release high levels of explosive power.
But also sometimes bandits will raid those suppliers for such dangerous gear. Naruto and his team were able to come across such Bandits once though they did not engage in combat. That night fall using his stealth Naruto stole several items from them one which is the Ninja Razor Wire. Lucky the bandits were too drunk to notice him free some girls they captured and including stealing everything worth any money. He left that camp a rich man and the bandits were flat ass broke.
The girls tried and asked his name or thank him in 'varying' ways but he sent them off. Stating that it would be dangerous if they try to stay any longer.
After the girls left Naruto poisoned their water supply and left. After they got back to the Village Naruto heard shinobi talking about a whole group of bandits being poisoned though the killer is unknown. Though some of the girls also reported about their 'Dark Savior' as they claimed they would let him have his way with all 26 girls. Naruto had to shiver when he heard that part. Though they told nothing else sense they couldn't see the 'Saviors' face nor gather his name. Plus it was to dark for them to clearly see him. They did say he wore mostly dark clothing and stayed in the shadows while saving them.
Thankfully he had an ancestor that master this weapon or something similar to it. Down side was trying to explain all the damn cuts on his fingers to his team.
Naruto could also use a Flash Tag which works like the Flash Bangs the more modern humans had way back whenever.
'So many choices. At the worst I might have to reveal my Chakra Chains which I been able to make great progress on. Other than that I will rely on Raiju and Arc Wave and if I become force too I will start using Discord and Harmony. Or I can...' Naruto thought reaching for Death's Phantom with a small unseen smile.
"Aki and Mizuki you two stay back and provide support. Me and Naruto will handle him" Mikoto order which the two girls nodded and formed a defense around Tazuna who been quiet mostly because he is scared.
"Oh a Kid and a woman? Tch this will be easy" Zabuza said in a arrogant tone as he jumped down and dislodged his sword from the tree. He put the cleaver sword on his back and looked uninterested.
Aki and Mizuki glared at the man while Naruto and Mikoto were impassive.
Mikoto dashed without warning towards Zabuza and throw a right hook only for him to lean his head to the side. Naruto appeared behind Zabuza and slashed down with Raiju only to see a Mizu Bunshin had be sliced clean though. Mikoto jumped back near the girls and two out two kunai ready to defense their healer, client, and her future heir.
The mist becomes thinker and everyone vision became more near sighted as their field of vision is cut down.
Naruto however channeled chakra into his eyes and let his Eagle Vision take effect. He can perfectly see thanks to Eagle vision. He looks to the left and saw Zabuza in a tree standing up right. Though he is hidden by the limbs and leaves.
Naruto thought of a way to deal with this quickly. Thrown four Kunai around the Girls and Client he went though several hand seals and mutters "Uzumaki Fuinjutsu: Barrier of Defense" finished and a invisible chakra barrier surround the girls and client.
Mikoto saw the four kunai and heard Naruto whispered. 'Odd Naru-kun never really uses Kunai unless its for setting a trap or to form one of his special Fuinjutsu Barriers. He must be planning something' Mikoto thought as she activated her fully mature sharingan. She saw a barrier of silver chakra surround them though she did not know the purpose of the barrier. But putting her faith in her student she just stands guard.
She knows Naruto would never hurt them intentionally.
Naruto silently slipped away using a silent Shinshun so he can appear behind Zabuza without warning.
Appearing behind Zabuza Naruto brought down Death's Phantom blade only for the man to leap away into the road but not without a swallow gash on his back.
'WHERE DID THAT KID-' Zabuza thought was interrupted by pain "GAH" Zabuza crashed into the invisible barrier and felt it cut and burn him. He jump to the side when he gained his footing and panted.
Naruto landed next to his team and with a quick switch and a single swing from Raiju Naruto used his chakra and wind release to summoned forth a gale of wind blowing the mist away. Deactivating the barrier Naruto then face Zabuza whom was glaring at him.
"Nice going Naruto" Aki smirked playfully. Naruto just nodded in reply as he stared down the missing nin.
"Brat... Your dead" Zabuza glared at Naruto with fury.
Naruto however looked at the man impassively. "Tell that to someone who isn't a dead man" Naruto said canceling the chakra flow to his eyes. Zabuza raised an eyebrow before Naruto disappeared and reappeared in-front of him using the Shinshun technique. Zabuza's and Naruto's blades clashed as both swordsman held their ground. Naruto fighting Zabuza best he could without releasing his Seals.
"Feels like we are just here for show" Mizuki mumbles.
"Yeah well when you have someone like Naruto-kun around you really don't need to do much" Aki pointed out.
Mikoto sweat dropped. "Girls focus. Zabuza is a level Jounin missing Nin. Naruto will need back up. So instead of standing around we make a plan" Mikoto said.
"Naruto-kun can keep up with the best Kenjutsu masters in our village plus several Anbu sensei" Mizuki said which cause the sensei to open and close unable to retort a comment back. Her student spoke the truth sense Naruto could take her on in a no hold bars fight without their respective seals on their bodies for 2 hours before they are both tired. More so her than Naruto though as his stamina saved him alot during training.
"Heh is that true kid? Your able to keep up with-" Zabuza was stopped in his tracks by Raiju arcing with Lightning abnormally and the blade cutting though his cleaver blade slowly
"Arc" Cutting though the massive executor blade Naruto slice though the blade with a cut clean. With the blade still going Naruto cuts though two of of Zabuza rips. 'It seems that the more I channel chakra into Riaju the higher its vibrates. Meaning it I need to cut though something tough I will need to push chakra into Raiju making it arc abnormally' Naruto thought as he tested the many uses of his sword.
"GGGAAAAAAAHHHH BITCH" Zabuza shouted and jumped back in time to avoid getting cut in half.
'That sword of his is dangerous' Zabuza thought as he looked at his now cut in half Kubikiribōchō. Though its still use-able he will have to be-careful. 'This kid has two swords on his back. This sword he has now controls lightning and is able to cut though Kubikiribōchō with some difficulty. But that doesn't change the fact he still cut it in half. This kid need to be take out first. and that Arc of his. It felt like he held back' Zabuza tried to move only to find it painful.
'Wh-what' Zabuza thought surprised at the fact he couldn't move his body correctly.
"I see you noticed your nerves are in a state of shock. Raiju has many dangerous abilities if one knows how to use her. One is able to attack the human nervous system directly and overload the nerves with electricity that resulting in pain and difficulty moving. So right now all your nerves are overloaded and our body can't tell which electric signal is coming from you brain" Naruto spoke calmly about one effect of being cut by Raiju. Though it was partly a lie seeing as Naruto was smarter than to take on someone like Zabuza head on right now.
Ahhh the things you can do with Wind, Water, and Lightning are so much fun to test out.
"Grrrr your brat. You will regret this" Zabuza growled at Naruto. Zabuza forces himself to get up as his motor functions returned to him. 'So only effects them for a couple of seconds.' Naruto thought as he got ready to defend himself.
Zabuza flew though hand signs in a rage and shouted his jutsu "Suiton: Water Drgaon Jutsu" A water dragon formed from the lake near by and attacked the group.
"Doton: Earth wall" Mikoto shout slamming her hand down to bring up a Wall of earth to form a defense around them. The Dragon splashed into the earth wall with little to no effect. Though the water dragon did not harm the Konoha shinobi but Zabuza was flying though more hand seals.
"Hidden Mist Jutsu" Zazbuza mumble and thick mist rolled in again.
"This again?" Mizuki mumble in question.
"Most likely to form a plan or recover from my surprise assault on him" Naruto reasoned.
"Against a sensor? He must be dumb" Aki whispered. Naruto was very hard to sneak by sense he could sense Chakra naturally which is very useful as he can pick up even the best Genjutsu.
Mikoto didn't say anything as her sharingan scanned the surroundings trying to pinpoint Zabuza.
"True but he isn't aware yet that Naruto-kun is a sensor type along with assault" Mizuki whispered back to Aki.
'Well stealth, assassination, recon, tracking, and several other skills that I learned thanks to my ancestors but they don't need to know that' Naruto thought as he twirled Raiju between his Fingers trying to locate Zabuza which didn't take long after he picked up his chakra which was flaring wildly. Naruto narrowed his eyes at this development as he sensed no killing intent nor anything jutsu related rushing towards them.
'Is he coming up with a plan?' Naruto thought. Compared to him and a Jounin, the jounin will win due to their experience. Though Naruto always had a back up to counter any Shinobi stronger than him. Such as him relying on Venom from a rare snake or Frog. When brute force, cutting down, and Jutsu didn't work in Naruto's favor. Naruto relied on his keen mind and the several types of toxins, poisons, and venom he had stored away in his scroll or on his person.
"Naru-kun can you sense him?" Mikoto asked which Naruto nodded.
"He is flaring his chakra wildly. I think he is up to something but I don't know what" Naruto said simply. He isn't aware of Zabuza skills nor does he know what the man is capable of. He does know he likes using the Hidden Mist Technique along with the Silent Killing Technique.
"Stay on guard everyone. If it comes down to it I will go all out" Mikoto said with a small smirk.
'Kami help that man' Aki thought with a shiver. She had seen Mikoto and Naruto go all out before. It was simply a miracle that Naruto survived the first time Mikoto went all out. Poor Naruto couldn't even moved after that spar.
'He is fucked' Mizuki thought shaking her head.
'And I wanted to test Raiju to see what I could do' Naruto mentally pouted. Mikoto was scary with her sharingan off. With it on she was a whole new monster. That doesn't included her own Resistant Seals on her body and Chakra Seals. If she really wanted to go all out she would make Itachi whimper like a puppy begging for mercy.
And there will be no mercy for Itachi if Mikoto gets her hands on him first. Sasuke may want to kill Itachi for what he has done. But Mikoto will laterally destroy the Ex-anbu captain along with Sasuke if he gets in the way.
Naruto gripped Raiju and spun around blocking Zabuza from hitting Tazuna cutting the man in half along with his teammates.
Aki without missing a beat slams her fist into the man's gut causing her Chakra enhanced punch to nearly rip him in two if he hadn't turned to water.
"Mizu Bunshin" Mizuki mumble as she remember reading about the Water cloning technique.
"He can't be far. Those types of Bunshin can't wonder away from their source of Chakra" Aki add completely serious ready for a fight. Being a flirt and trying to 'get' into Naruto's pants completely forgotten. Replace by a Kunochi that could make her sensei's heart swell in pride.
While she was a big flirt and enjoyed making Mizuki blush like a cherry she was serious about her training and her Kunochi Career. She wasn't a push over either as she was able to figure out Tsunade's Chakra Enhanced Technique with little detail and reading some stories about the technique.
She even took the task of Teaching Naruto and Mizuki how to have the insane strength of the Sannin Tsunade though Naruto was slower to learn as his massive chakra makes it impossible to have perfect control. This is a reason why Mikoto, Mizuki, and Aki herself have him trained in so much chakra control so he could learn some Medical techniques and send someone flying with one punch. Or at least knock them into a coma. Though they will admit Naruto with a blade in his hand is scary.
Naruto eyes widen as a Clone of Zabuza appeared in-front of him.
Mizu Bunshin clones appeared in-front of every member of Mikoto's team and brought down their swords.
Naruto with his quick thinking grabbed Tazuna and Shinshun both away. Aki whipped out a specially made curve kunai and blocked the Mizu clone strike.
Mizuki back pedaled into Mikoto whom simply side steps and kicks her clone back before she felt Mizuki crush into her. They both got their bearings and scatter and reform the team farther down the road though.
"It seems he can land within our guard making it hard to react" Naruto said kneeling down without Tazuna in his hands.
"Naru-Kun where is the bridge builder?" Mikoto asked
"Safe" Naruto said not worried about the bridge builder. Within good reason of course cause Zabuza will never find the builder even if he combing the whole island.
"Lets focus on Mr. no brows first" Mizuki said while scanning around.
"Where is he?" Aki asked
Naruto gripped Raiju in his hands and blocked Zabuza from hitting them, though his teammates formed up on Naruto as Mikoto flashed though hand signs but was forces to jump back before getting hit by a Mizu Bunshin. The girls are forced to separate from Naruto and near their sensei as the two avoid a strike.
Naruto begun blocking and parrying each Mizu Bunshin alone as the three clones flow with a smooth motion trying to cut him down.
Naruto with grace he trained himself in blocks each swing only to press back that blade and dance around to block each strike. Preforming a back flip Naruto dodge three strikes going at him at once only to throw throwing knives in mid air nailing one Mizu Bunshin turning into a puddle. Making a few hand signs Naruto summon forth his chakra breathed in some air.
"Wind Release: Drilling Air Bullets" Naruto shot out a rapid stream of chakra infused wind aimed at the clones. He only hit one as the other as the last one disappeared into the tree line.
"Dammit, his is playing with us!" Aki said with a low growl.
"AKI LOOK OUT!" Mizuki said as everyone turned to Aki whom was being attacked by a clones at her blind spot.
Aki with trained reaction time was able to quickly grip the wrist of the Mizu Bunshin and throw him into a tree causing the clone to explode.
"FUCK OFF" Aki yelled.
Naruto however looked around and felt Zabuza was no longer around them. Nor was that other chakra signature. 'Did the toxin work?' Naruto thought. He had find this cute little frog in the forest of Death one day and only to watch a bird eat. The said bird died withing seconds of eating the frog. Naruto thought the Frog had some kinda venom or toxin. So he wanted to test it out on a enemy shinobi. He oddly wonders is Zabuza will live.
Sliding Raiju into the saya on his back Naruto saw the thickening mist start to disappear. Canceling the chakra flow to his eyes Naruto ran to his team mates and sensei.
"I can't sense Zabuza anywhere" Naruto said calmly. Mikoto nodded and sighed.
"How are you three?" the Sensei asked worried about her students.
"Alive" Aki said rubbing her arm.
"Breathing" Mizuki said
"And Kicking" Naruto chimed making the the girls smirk.
"Good to know. Lets get to the Village before any more surprises happen. Naruto go get Tazuna and meet us with the tree line of his village. Its almost sunset so lets get there after sun down. We'll use the cover of night to mask our approach" Mikoto said which Naruto nodded and disappeared in a silent Shinshun away.
"I gotta get Naruto too make me a sword like that" Aki said remembering that sword did to a tree. Needless to say he was impressed by the blade.
"I agree. I wonder how he got it" Mizuki said curious about the sword uses.
"Its most likely a specialty made blade for Naruto's personal use. I have noticed it channels chakra quite easy. So it was made from Chakra Metal and some other metals to give its unique ability" Mikoto said out loud. She was able to see Naruto channel his chakra into the blade easier than normal blades. While she made no moved to asked where he got it from, it made her curious as she did notice Fuinjutsu seals would flare up before the blade arced with Lightning chakra.
It also made her question her student's true skills. Such a complex seal on that blade must have taken a life time to develop.
'However, Naruto made it its his business and his alone. Though I do find it an interesting blade. Kinda reminds me of Kushina's Uzumaki sword, Genesis Rhapsodos though she renamed it to Flame Empress or something akin to that' Mikoto thought. She only seen Kushina use that blade once or twice and it scared her for life as the battle field was a sea of flames that would even make any Uchiha jealous. The output Kushina's White Flames and Crimson Flames came forth and turning her enemies to ash or leaving nothing but charred remains.
While Kushina did have a high Water affinity it was dwarfed by her Fire affinity. Kushina was able to use the 'mythical' White Flames that burned hotter than the Uchiha Amaterasu technique. Mikoto wondered if Kushina was bless by some deity to have such powerful flames. While the Amaterasu flames were said to be from Hell Kushina's White flames were rumored to come from Heaven or the Goddess herself as Only Kushina's flames are more powerful than the Uchiha's Amaterasu.
In fact if she thinks about it. All Uzumaki have an unnatural high Affinity for a certain element or something unnatural special about the clan if she thinks about it. With her best-friend it was fire. With Naruto its Wind and Lightning though his affinities for Earth, Water, Fire, and Gravity are nothing to laugh at either. Kinda made her wonder what is so special about the Uzumaki Clan other than their Blades, Life Span, Chakra, and Fuinjutsu. She knew Kushina kept secrets even from her. But it is possible that is why they were wiped out. Because no one knew the true strength of the Uzumaki clan.
With Naruto
Calmly walking towars a cave Naruto stopped at the entrance to look around and keep his senses high.
'No one around' Naruto thought as he summoned forth his chakra and 200 clones appeared.
"Yo Boss" the closet clone waved and Naruto nodded to his clone.
"You all know what to do?" Naruto said double checking with his clones.
"Comb the village area till we find Gato's hide out. Plan to kill the man using our ancestor skills. Free wave while looking for clues about the Uzumaki Clan?" A different clone said counting on his fingers of the tasks needed to be done. Naruto nodded glad his 200 clones will do their scouting mission.
"Hey boss I have an idea" One clone raised his hand.
"What is it?" Naruto asked with a raised eyebrow.
"What if we made armor that boosted our speed and strength farther than what is normally possible. Kinda like a Exo-Suit or Iron-man suit. But we could use it for so many other things" the clone said.
Naruto opened his mouth to tell his clone to stop coming up with dumb ideas before he closed his mouth and thought about it.
"You could use Fuinjutsu as the 'wires' and chakra as the power source like your doing with the Chakra Sabers desing. Fuinjutsu its self has limitless applications as both Kushina and Minato knew this. You could design the armor like Iron-man, Master Chief, Predator's, or a Guardian's armor. The skin tight body suit is a double lay of clothing with the seals drawn in. The metal parts of the armor could work like the Chakra Shield you were designing. its possible, but it would take years to find the right clothe and metals" One clone said not completely dismissing that this idea is dumb.
Naruto sighed and looked at his clones. This was a common at his home back in the leaf Village when he was bored and wanted to design something. He would theorize that some things that Desmond had in his time are easier to bring about with Funjutsu since Naruto isn't relying on technology. One theory that came up was the Lightsaber or now Chakra Saber that Naruto and or his clones are designing. The Space ships from the game Destiny, a Gundam from one of the animes, and other things that could be useful.
(I really really wanna push the limit on what Fuinjutsu can do. If Fuinjutsu can seal away Kaguya whom is a 'Goddess' into a moon like prison, Seal a whole body away, Bend time and space, and several other things. I believe all of us as writers have to push the boundary on certain arts like Fuinjutsu. Also I believe Naruto should be able to make anything he wants. Its has been mentioned in the manga and anime Fuinjutsu has no real limitations. But it is also said that its the hardest art to understand)
"Alright anyone else have ideas to improve the gear and weapons?" Naruto asked knowing he was going to regret this... Maybe.
"How about one of those skin tight shirts? We take two, Draw on one with seals on the inside while the other one we draw seals on the outside. Fuse them together using the seals. We could made it a Shirt armor that is tough as diamonds or other metals. All we need is a diamond/metal fused with the two shirts and done. Skin tight diamond/metal tough shirt we could use as armor. It has to toughness or hardness of the metal or diamond but its still the same weight and doesn't restrict our movement. This will allow better protection without weighting Boss down." One clone said.
'That is so stupid its genius!' Naruto thought. Sometimes his clones were really helpful even though they are him.
Don't ask, its one of those weird things.
"Guys what if we run into the Basilisk Snake? They do thrive in water filled areas. Plus we are surrounded by water" another Clone said pointing out one of the natural dangers of the shinobi world.
The Basilisk Snake is the Elemental Nations second deadliest snake. It was a large 20 foot snake, can move at least 24 Mph on land. It has venom so toxic it could even kill a Jinchuriki. Its venom is a witch's brew of toxins that parallelize the victim before they are literally tortured to death by the venom. It causes an unholy amount of pain, and can kill a man with 2 minutes of being injected into the blood stream. If the pain doesn't kill you then the fact the venom acts like a flash eating parasite quickly making work of the human or prey.
Also a single drop of the venom is enough to kill 500 men within an hour.
Don't even get Naruto started on the Leviathan Snake. Is at least 60 feet long and top predator of the sea. Its venom while not as toxic, will only stop your movement and keep you parallelize unable to move. You also are kept alive even when your in the beast stomach thanks its venom. You feel you body eaten away by its stomach acids as your are slowly digested alive and fully awake. At least that is what some researchers were able to gather after finding the 'waste' of its meals. (Nature is scary, isn't it?)
"Pray to whatever deity we do not" Naruto said.
"I have an idea too! Do you think we could make a Seal they effects Gravity?" the clone asked. Naruto and the remaining 199 clones raise an eyebrow. Naruto is curious where his clone is taking this idea.
"I mean like a weapon not the training Seals. Like the Gravity Hammer from Halo but instead of a Hammer we make something like Gauntlets and Greaves. We basically take the Gravity seals we have now and alter the effects and use them for battle. Like a Gravity Enhanced Punch or kick" the Clone said with a smile. Naruto sighed as he rubbed his forehead. (Can you all tell I am having to much fun?)
"While we are on the topic of weapons and new inventions. I say we should design something like the spears the Predators use in the movies. Like their Spears, since we can use Time/Space Fuinjutsu we should be able to make a Spear that extends and retracts allowing for easy transport. Boss is a Shinobi/Assassin, so why not add the Hunter/Predator part? Chakra Charges Tags can be made since it will draw in chakra till its at 'Critical Mass' and boom. Several other weapons of Chakra variants could be made" A clone said add in his own two since.
Naruto sighed and looked at his clone. "Whatever, Ok listen up" Naruto said in a commanded tone.
"You have 200 in your number. I want 25 of you to comb the island around the town at night fall. The rest of you gather herbs, natural poisons, venom, toxins, also look for stones or something of value within the caves. If you do not find anything I want you to join the hunt for Gato and his base. However, I want 15 of you to henge into someone and walk around looking like a Civilian or thug. If you find one of Gato's lackeys follow them to their camp and place a Explosive Tag strong enough to kill a majority. Less of Gato's men we face. The easier this job will be" Naruto commanded his clones.
"Hey Boss" A clone said calling attention to himself.
"Yes?" Naruto answered.
"Do you think a group of us should go towards the Ruins Of Uzushiogakure no Sato? I mean sure any of the Villages like Kumo, Iwa, or Kiri wouldn't be able to find anything because they weren't an Uzumaki. You know how powerful the Clan's Seals were" Naruto nodded to this. Some of the seals were unnaturally powerful even overly powerful depending on the Seal being used. "So I was thinking during this trip we could visit the place. Maybe make that place a base to use if you're ever 'kicked out' of Konoha" The clone finished.
Naruto paused for a moment to understand what his clone said. His Clan's home village were not that far off from where he is currently. Just a day or two travel plue a day on boat unless Naruto ran across the ocean's surface to cut down the time by an hour. Plus Naruto wouldn't put it pass the Population of Konoha and the Civilian Council to brand or mark him a Missing Nin on this mission or banish him completely. If that were to happen Naruto would have to pack EVERYTHING his parents own and leave the Village for good.
Uzushiogakure no Sato His clan's former home and a place he always wanted to see would be his base of operations including his only home. Kumo would try to make him into a breeding Factor just like Iwa for the sole fact anything short of cutting out his own heart or cutting of his head wouldn't kill him. Suna has shaky relations as it is with Konoha and most likely would try to either kill him in some form. And he didn't wish to go towards Kiri as they wouldn't provide good 'protection' for him as they had no real fighting force and the fact his Uzumaki Blood while not a Kekkei Genkai could be seen as one.
Plus the fact Uzushiogakure is natural protected by whirl pools and is too far off the coast for any bandits too set up shop this included shinobi and spies that would hunt him down for the fact he 'hosts' the Kyuubi.
Simply it is a perfect place for Naruto to disappear to if everything goes to shit.
"I will send a group of Four reinforced kage bunshin there so they can clear out any... unwelcome guests" Naruto said as he gripped a scroll that was hidden in a tree and walked off leaving his clones to do the work.
With Naruto's Team and Tazuna
"Seriously what happen? All I remember is a fist coming towards my face and then blackness" Tazuna said not wanting the idea of a kid laying him out cold after some 'ninja magic' took him somewhere else.
'To think Naruto-kun knocked out Tazuna and sealed the man into a scroll while in the heat of battle. I don't know whether to be impress or worried' Mikoto thought after the girls have asked where Naruto went. Thus causing Tazuna to ask the boy why he blacked out.
Naruto all the while is whistling an innocent tune
The team was heading to Tazuna's house though the woods. Naruto helping guide them to the Village since he memorized the route to the town and the woodlands surround the house.
He was also waiting for any news from his clones, which have been gone for two hours now but he had not had one of them pop yet. Meaning they find something completely interest or something that will make him release all his restraints and go on a murdering spree adding more to his kill count which already exceeded over 1000 at this point in time but then again he honestly lost count how many men/women he killed.
He was a Shinobi of Konoha or an Assassin of a Order depending on what he is doing. He couldn't be bias to those he killed. Women, men, young, old, if they proved a threat to the ones he cared for. He couldn't pause to cut them down as hesitating means death in this world. A enemy Kunoichi or Shinobi wasn't going to grant mercy in battle and he couldn't show weakness either. It wasn't uncommon for Villages to use the 'younger' kids for battle as one thug force children to fight for him thus forcing the Shinobi and or Kunoichi to engage in combat with the kids no older than 6.
There were alot of families that buried their kids almost everyday. Fathers who loose their sons and mothers that lose their daughters. it was so common like breathing in this world.
As much as Naruto wanted to say he only killed adults and corrupted people.
Some of his kills were kids that were just as corrupted and cold as a seasoned veteran Shinobi. Beyond any type of saving or redemption if he was completely honest.
He knew Danzo was evil. Naruto was evil too as he killed those Root Agents some even younger than him yet were twice as cold. It still didn't help the fact some of those kids could have happy lives instead they were brainwash beyond hope. The youngest Naruto knew about was 4 to 5 years old and might had made his first kill at age 3. Honestly Naruto didn't want to think about any of it.
He made his stomach turn honestly. It was also a hollowed victory when he killed Danzo.
Naruto stopped his thoughts when he felt arms wrap around his neck.
"Now now Naru-kun, what is on your mind" Aki said in a comforting whisper.
"Thinking about the report that this thug used kids no older than 6 as living bombs" Naruto said in a depressed tone. Aki tighten her hug on the Naruto.
"I heard of that too Naru-kun" Aki said softly not wanting the civilian Tazuna to know such a horrific event. Slowing down their pace the two 'genin' walked in a slow comfort.
"Are we really the good guys? Or we the monsters that lurk in the dark" Naruto asked.
"hmm hard to say. I think we as Shinobi or Kunoichi have great moments and horrible moments. Its impossible to say we are good people Naru-kun. We are meant to be hired killers, soldiers, and tools. But that is were we all struggle I think and we all suffer under the idea of being an emotionless tool. I stopped looking for the monster under my bed when I finally realized the monster were within me all along" Aki said honestly. She thought back to the time she made her first kill.
She killed her own father and mother protecting her sister when she was only 5.
"I guess the term shadow applies to us all then. We don't wanna have people see the monsters we are and why we work in the dark and stay away from the light." Naruto said with a hollowed chuckle.
'Just hang on abit longer Naru-kun' Aki thought as she stopped walking with the boy. She could just help him get the answer he wanted. But he would need to ask the right questions before he is ready.
"Aki, I am sorry to bother you with this" Naruto said.
"Its no problem Naru-kun" Aki said with a faint smile as she kissed his cheek. Naruto smirked at this.
With Naruto's Clones
"Dude we have to try it at least once" a clone said looking at the bandits and thugs gathered around in a near perfect circle.
"Boss won't be happy. He said Planet exposlive Tags. Not unleash a hell Mary of a jutsu he made a little over two months ago and still not perfected" the other clone said in a disapproving tone.
"Please, The Explosive Tag is going to make enough racket as it is. Why not test out Doton: Chikyū shurapuneru and see the results. It if fails here boss will have go to the drawing board anyway. Why not do it in a evorioment that isn't in the leaf?" The first clonse said back
"He does make a point. Out here we can be destructive as we want compared to the leaf village" The third clone joined in the conversation.
"We only have enough chakra to do it once without popping" The fourth clone said. The first clone sighed at his losing argument and nodded.
The second cloned grinned evilly and flew though hand signs before ending on the Snake hand sign.
"Doton: Chikyū shurapuneru" (Earth Release: Earth Shrapnel) the second clone said before a medium size ball of earth started to form as it started to condense and shrink in size getting smaller and smaller till it was the size of a melon. The first clone took the Melon size ball of earth struggling with its compacted weight and slowly carried it as the second clone held the jutsu intact until the 'pay load' was delivered.
"Kinda scary what that little ball of earth will unleash" The third clone said waiting for the first one to come back.
"Well it was inspired by a cannon ball Edward used for his ship but this chakra variant is more... chaotic" The fourth clone trailed off a bit before coming up with the correct word.
"Hey guys, quiet please. Its kinda hard to not let that thing go off from this distance" The second clone said holding the Snake sign before release the jutsu.
"Another thing the boss with have to look into. I think the size is the problem. Other than the making chakra go boom part which was the most annoying. I would say for smaller distances or more control make something the size or pellets and throw them like mini smoke bombs but these explodes in a hell mary of razor sharp earth" the fourth clone said.
The clone that ran to deliver the pay load returns with a sigh.
"Well it was nice knowing those guys. Spotted a horde of jewels and gems in their Captain's tent. I say one of us takes those gems to boss and use the Rubies, Sapphires, or another stone as a color change for the Chakra saber since well we don't have to same stones as the jedi use. But we could at least effect the color. Also another thing, I may have found a clue to Gato's hide out. and lucky for us the midget's hideout is no where close to here so he won't know half of his force is gone" The first clone pointed out.
The second clone does the Release Hand gesture and they hear a sharp yet short boom as they hear the things screams down in their base. Each clone grimaces as blood starts to stain the area slowly.
"I don't think they lived though that. If they did they will die from blood loss" The thrid clone said gazing at the blood tents and the centrel camp fire that was the center of the explosion. Lucky for the clones there we only about 15 small tents around the camp fire including the bandits that start to surround the camp fire when it went off.
"And I killed the ones patrolling the area so the ones within the tent area are the only ones left alive. Or dying now" The first clone said. The second clone raised an eyebrow at this.
"poison" the first clone said telling how the men he killed are dying.
"Lets go make sure none report to Gato and cause the coward to flee" the fourth clone dashed with the other clones to kill any remaining survivors.
'Well we will leave the innocent ones alive. But then again since when were thugs and bandits ever innocent of a crime?' the fourth clone thought as the four raced down the small hill they stood on. Only to hear the cries and moans of dying men.
"Boss will either be happy or pissed" the second clone said looking at the destruction. Impressed by the jutsu destructive power, but it could have been better.
The clones sweep the area quickly and hide away the gems, stones, gold, and anything worth of value using an earth jutsu so they maybe unearth later.
"Next stop, Gato's hideout. Now we need to scope the place so remain hidden. Lets roll" The first clone said as the second clone disappeared in a poof to inform Naruto of their progress.
With the Naruto
Naruto snapped his head up in attention as he felt his clone disappear and inform him what one group of clones progress so far. looking at a map Naruto marked an 'X' on the map showing where one of several differnet color 'X' are. 'Looks like Gato's men are stealing from the short midget and not only that they are in their own little groups. Well that is what you get when your working with Bandits, at least thieves have a code of honor to follow. Or Honor among thieves so too speak' Naruto thought as his clones gathered intel one by one. A slow process but in the end without information they would be moving blind.
And Naruto did not like moving in blind unless he had no other choice.
Already more then half of the island has been combed though now. With several points of interest for Naruto to grab the items that are marked by an 'X'.
Each 'X' holds something worth of value to Naruto. Such as herbs, loot, or a point of interest. This has been dragging on now for the past hour or so as his clones started to disappear one by one. And slowly with every clone going up in smoke Naruto is closer and closer to find out where Gato is.
"Umm Naruto-san, are you ok?" a womanly voice sounded. Naruto slightly turned his head to see a beautiful woman by the name of Tsunami. A MILF if Naruto ever saw one. (I like NarutoxTsunami sadly there aren't many fanfictions where Naruto is paired with a civilian woman like Ayame or Tsunami)
"Yes, Just doing recon with one of my techniques. Why are you up so late Tsunami-chan?" Naruto said softly to the kind woman. Tsunami smiled kindly at the vibrant silver haired boy seeing how nice he is.
"I saw the candle light on in my room and thought tou-san or Inari had gotten up. I sorry to bother you" Tsunami said in a polite tone. Naruto waved her off and looked at the map. "Its ok. I hould be able to find Gato's whereabouts soon. Then we can start taking back wave" Naruto said with calm a tone pretty sure the likes of Zabuza and Gato never messed with someone like Naruto. Hell Danzo didn't and look where that got him.
"Y-you think you can really free us from him" Tsunami asked with concerned, worry, and hope in her voice.
"Yes" Naruto replied bluntly. "Right now Gato's thugs and bandits are too scattered about the land and have no form of defense against outside forces" Naruto pointed at all the red 'X' on the map showing where Gato's men were or still are. Tsunami comes closer and sits next to Naruto and looks at the map in surprise.
"Since Gato has no mind for warfare it will be easy to bypass his defenses and strike him where he hurts worst" Naruto dragged his finger across the map to the thicker area of the red 'X'.
"Right Now Gato is somewhere behind these red 'x's and I will find out where soon. Men like Gato like to be safe and far away from danger" Naruto pointed att a far off cliff that held a image of a light house. "I believe Gato is using the Light House to signal certain ships away and certain ships in to control the trade within these waters. By doing that he controls the land within wave. But with you father building the Bridge it loosens Gato's grip on the land causing him to hire those Shinobi after you father. But at this Gato is stupidly cheap and hates spending to much money on anything. Foolishly he didn't hire more Ninja which could have done the job easy but again. And unfortunately for him and fortunately for us he believes Ninja are worthless and cost too much money. I can turn this into our advantage by silently taking out his patrols around the island. By doing this I can place in my clones and have the henge into the thugs that are taken out and go into Gato's base of operations. Thus doing so I can find where the rat is hiding" Naruto said resting his head on his hand looking at the map in thought.
'But doing this, the faster I do it the better. Men like Gato also will flee when the danger becomes to great. If I am to pull this off then I need to take out Gato within a week at the least. Funny thing is I believe Zabuza will live and come back for revenge after what I did to him. The venom I used wasn't 'that' dangerous either. At worst he will be out for a week. Wish I finished him off though. Come to think of it I can't sense him or that possible Hyoton user either. Meaning that might be hiding near the cave systems which are at lest three miles out and far from my Chakra sensing range' Naruto thought as he gazed to the map.
Tsunami is in awe of the process Naruto is going though to free Wave from Gato. Its nothing short of a miracle how this one boy is able to cripple Gato's men in such a degree and in a such short amount of time. "That is amazing Naruto-kun" Tsunami blushed at the slip up. 'Gosh he reminds me of Kaiza but more...' Tsunami thought at the point a young men has that same fiery passion her lost husband did.
Naruto raised an eyebrow at the slip up but didn't say anything. "You should go rest Tsunami-san. I will be working on this all night so don't worry about me" Naruto said as he marked down a black 'X' before he tapped his fingers on the table.
'So that is where Gato is hiding. Within a secret cave under the light house. A good place to hide but ultimately a bad place to be. Now that most of my clones are gone. Time to go into step two, plant the seed of Destruction as I like to call it' Naruto thought before turning to Tsunami and see she is still there causing the young assassin to rise an eyebrow. Only for the said woman to kiss his cheek and walk off rather quickly.
'Umm... question women's thought process later. Kill a midget fat man now' Naruto thought pushing the thought of the kiss to the side before going out the door silently.
Up on the stairs Mikoto and Aki saw and spied on everything that just happen. Neither are happy Naruto was kissed by some random civilian woman.
In the Woods
Naruto walked out into the world and suddenly stopped when his Eagle Vision activated without him doing so. The world around him turned black, faint hues and glows of the surround area given him views as to where to hide and ambush. Animals both small and large moved around peacefully without a care.
Naruto heard a echoing voice within his head speak, but the voice he couldn't place. But his instincts told him he knew it from somewhere.
Doctor, Patient 09 is responding to the tests and experiments perfectly. The DNA Cell Injection and Blood Cell Injections into his body was infused within him rather naturally. He could develop the "donor's" gifts any point of his life all he would need is a push. Also the Fruit, Drugs, and advancements on his body have shown that he is the perfect candidate for the Third Stage. Also Doctor Saito had finished giving Patient 09 the final injection of his third set of DNA injections. Whatever is fusing the Patients DNA with the Donor's DNA is helping in our research
Naruto frowned before slightly worrying at the second. Out of all his relatives, he doesn't remember any of them being part of DNA research. Meaning this is a fragmented memory from somewhere or something he himself doesn't remember.
Excellent, prepare the Patient 09 for his fourth and Fifth Set of DNA Cell injections and the Mutation drugs. I want everything recorded and documented. We are the edge of a scientific break though. Soon very soon one of our goals will be reached. And its all thanks to Patient 09 we came this far. Go inform the other doctors, we must cut patient 09 open again and feed him the Fruit from that strange tree. I wish to see what would happen if we were to feed it to Patient 09. Gather a team, cut him open, feed him the whole fruit and deliver me the results. It only grows one fruit every 1000 years after all.
Of course Doctor, I shall inform the staff. But if I may, What is with the way his body is mutating? Any theories on this?
Ahh I believe we are finding the roots of where everything begun. Blood Lines, Chakra, everything... Soon we will have the power to control whom wields Chakra and whom doesn't my friend. Soon Beneath Linage Origin Operation Derive will be a success.
Naruto felt a chill go down his back as he felt a ghostly like hand touch his arm. Something within Naruto told him this was meory he didn't remember but he didn't want to jump to any conclusions.
Soon my friend, within the boy lies the key to our evolution and Salvation. To become more than normal humans. Faster, Smarter, Stronger, and healthier in almost even aspect when common humans lack. This Patient 09 will live a longer life than any recorded human. Forget a hundred years, I am talking about a thousand, two thousand, maybe even more with the possibility sleeping within him. His DNA and the way its mutating will save the human race and evolve us all.
Naruto watched as his Eagle frowned and notice the world returned to normal. 'Those voices, were they really taking about me?' Naruto thought in questioning. Great Kami above he hoped not.
'Every thousand years? I do not know any tree that bears a single fruit only once every thousand years. Also this Patient 09, they could be talking about me or one of my ancestors but I highly doubt its any of my ancestors. DNA Cell Injection and Mutation of the human Genetic code was something Orochimaru was caught and banished for. If I was a part of this testing and mutation. It would explain so things but not everything. DNA and Mutation wouldn't kill the Fox or fuse it to my own being' Naruto frowned thinking what he just heard.
He would often hear these voices from the past echo and pop up whenever. This was common but hardly worrying. Sure there was the Bleeding Effect like Desmond experienced but at least Naruto isn't losing his mind and needing to play though memories to reboot a Nexus for his brain so he wouldn't end up like that one guy. (Cue Shiver)
Starching his head Naruto threw up his hands in the air. 'Fuck it, I will worry about it later!' Naruto thought as he pushed it to the back of his mind for now. Naruto went to go train and meditate on his Senjutsu training.
Next Day- Dusk
Naruto yawned as he sat up from his nap. Sitting correctly on the couch Naruto looked around and smelled cooked food that may have been made not to long ago.
'The girls must have left me to sleep again. I really need to stop staying up so late' Naruto thought as he brought up his face mask to cover the lower half of his face. Walking towards his map he saw Mikoto's hand writing next to a green 'X'. Naruto blinked and read the note.
'Dear Naruto-kun, going out to train the girls in chakra control today at the spot marked on the map. P.S. Nice job on the thugs and bandits'. Well at least they know what's going on somewhat' Naruto thought with a smile.
Naruto blinked when he felt a pair of arms wrap around him.
"Well hello there our sexy sneaky shinobi. Finally woke up" a sultry voice sounded.
"Hello Aki-chan. What time is it?" Naruto asked turning toward his team's sexy and highly flirtatious nurse.
"Qutar pass Noon. Sensei and Mizuki went training. Tazuna is sleeping in his room after his shift at the bridge building some of it" Aki went to the map and pointed at a building. "This is the old Doctor's place. Gato had the last doctor killed along with Kaiza whom was Tsunami's husband. I think if you and me go there we might find something useful" Aki said her flirting nature gone replaced by a serious Kunoichi.
"What could be in that doctor's office that could be useful to us?" Naruto asked crossing his arms.
"From what little I learned. The man had a stash of Leviathan Venom in a hidden safe along with several rare plants. You know how dangerous Leviathan Venom is" Aki said seriously.
"Yeah, it can render a man motionless with 5 seconds after it entered the blood stream. Leave him awake as he is slowly digested. But he can't speak, move, or even call out for help while he is paralyzed. One ounce of venom can stop a 100 fully grown men in their tracks. Not only that it can be modified to a powder or gas form making it the most sought out venom in the world by Shinobi or Kunoichi" Naruto said remember Aki making him read a book on venom, Poisons, and toxins.
Having a Medical Ninja was 'wonderful' and 'enlightening' at certain moments when they train. Though the girls and his sensei drill him to death on Chakra control.
"Yeah, problem is Basilisks Snakes are rare, easy to kill and there is anti-venom for their bite. But with the problem is with the Leviathan snake venom. They are harder to kill, harder to hunt down, completely silent, and their venom is almost impossible to make Anti-venom for. On top of the older they get the stronger they become. Some Levaithen Snakes can even breath fire and control certain elements. They have higher intelligence, can mold and use chakra, and add the fact they can turn invisible is not a joyful fact. " Aki said leaning against the table that the map laid on. Aki cross her arms only making her big bust appear bigger.
"Not to forget the fact we are in a area one might live" Naruto pointed out that the Leviathan snake like tropical areas or areas with hot and humid conditions. 'Its amazing they aren't summons seeing what they can do. The fact they can use chakra and become smarter the longer they live is scary. The fact no one knows their true life span is troubling' Naruto thought.
"Not to mention the fact that just recently a hybrid of the Basilisk and Leviathan Snake was caught on a photo" Aki said grimly. At this Nruto went ghostly pale at the thought of the two most dangerous snakes in the Elemental Nations becoming one species. Such a beast was a nightmare in Naruto's mind.
And he trains in the Forest of Death facing Poison Tigers.
"Where was the snake?" Naruto asked in a nervous tone.
"Well..." Aki shifted uncomfortably which Naruto didn't take as a good sign. "A month ago it was spotted near here but it hasn't been seen since" Aki said honestly making Naruto groan.
"Great, a tyrant fat midget, a bloodthirsty demon, and giant ass snake that is harder to kill and more dangerous than Asuma's smoking habits. Its like Kami loves just fucking with me in some form or fashion" Naruto complained
"Can't complain Naru-kun. You do have a sexy body which I would love to fuck. So I would understand why Kami likes you" Aki said with a wink. Not ashamed at the fact she would bang her teammate though she would only let him touch her.
"Your not helping in this matter Aki." Naruto admitted making Aki smirk lustfully. "Why didn't you mention this too the team sooner?" Naruto asked.
Aki shrugged still smiling. "Because it was spotted near here a month ago. And from what I gathered by asking around in a henge, no one disappeared from the towns side nor the bandits" Aki said honestly.
"You manage to get near a bandit camp?"
"No, more like bandits got really drunk last night when I went for a walk and started yelling about what has been happening with Gato and his goons" Aki smirked with a pleases smile.
Naruto shook his head ask Mikoto and Mizuki walked in looking like they had better days. More so Mizuki than Mikoto.
"Why does it look like you all had the worst news dumbed on you" Aki asked curiously.
Mikoto eye twitched and glared at her lustful student whom flinched back abit.
"Tazuna's men are quitting to quickly. The bridge might not be built at this rate. And with so few workers it may never be finished" Mikoto said slightly peeved. She dislikes spineless men and cowards very much. If Naruto ever were to become like that she would be his ass within a inch of his life with her righteous 'mother' like fury.
Naruto raised an eyebrow at this news. He was mostly moving his clones taking out Gato's men thus reducing the man's control on the towns people somewhat. There are just too many thugs and bandits to take out all within one day and night. It would at least take a day or more to clear out the thugs and bandits obeying Gato.
"I can help with the Bridge. My Kage Bunshin would be better for it. Besides, Working on the bridge might allow me to planet future traps in cause Zabuza or Gato's men ever attack the bridge. I can rig the Bridge with some Seals allowing some protection" Naruto offered. Mikoto smiled at her student thinking far ahead and getting ready for a battle.
"Do it. Aki I want you to go around the village and find any wild herbs you can to help the sick. Also use your Genjutsu skills to get some of Gato's men to turn on each other. This will allow us to cover two fronts without wearing us out too much" Mikoto commanded her two students. Naruto nodded and Aki smirked while cracking her knuckles with a blood thirsty grin.
"Mizuki I want you to provide over watch. Stay with Tazuna's family and provide protection. I will keep and eye out and make sure no one spots us and what we are up too. Does everyone know their roles?" Mikoto asked.
"Plant Seal Traps such as Chakra draining Tags and Flash Tags" Naruto said shrugging his shoulders. He was use to playing trapper now adays. Sure he didn't get much action but its better preparing than going in without a plan. Like that one survivalist skill says; Luck favors the prepared. Gato nor Zabuza won't know what hit them.
"Cripple Gato's man power by turning his own lackeys against him ensuring the people of wave having a bit more freedom. This will boost their spirits and morale" Aki said in a professional tone.
"Act as a Defense and keep an eye on the village in case of anything funny" Mizuki said with a smile. She liked playing defense and it was her strongest area in shinobi training.
"Great. Now lets get some rest. Me and Naruto will keep watch tonight" Mikoto said. The two girls nodded as they went to their guest bedrooms.
Naruto went to his Journal and started to write down notes in a calm fashion which cause his sensei to look curious. 'That must be his Seal Notebook, it must contain all his ideas for Fuinjutsu' Mikoto thought.
"Naruto-kun what are you doing?" Mikoto asked turning off the lights, letting their eyes adjust to the dark room.
"writing some ideas I have down" Naruto said focused on his Seal diagram. Even in very little lighting Naruto can see like it was day time.
"What kinda seal are you going to make this time?" Mikoto asked. Knowing her student full and well enough he was a prodigy with the arts of Kenjutsu and Fuinjutsu. Combining the two Naruto could make deadly weapons or even better gear which she has noticed but didn't pry.
"Two ideas honestly. One deals with a Shield made out of the users own chakra forming a protective shield around the user. Using ones own chakra and the Seal, they will energize a dense field of protective chakra the user causing less the damage one gets from a taijutsu hit or Ninjutsu. There is another version of this I wish to make but it will have to wait. My second idea is for a weapon to manipulate the Gravitational field using Gravity Manipulation and increasing ones abilities to superhuman. By Manipulating the Gravity around them one can punch harder than Tsunade's Chakra Enhanced Strength technique or lift things that weigh nearly anything. I thought of a Greaves and Bracers for this or an a Halberd for this idea. But to make it work the Focres they need to withstand are greater than the might of a pissed off Bijuu or Tsunade" Naruto mumbled before he blinked and looked at his sensei.
MIkoto's beautiful figure was outlined and faintly glowing with the soft glow of the moon light behind her.
"You mind is a scary place Naru-kun" Mikoto giggled.
"I blame you and Gai-Sensei for throwing me though that insane regime you both call training" Naruto deadpanned with a flat tone of voice. Seriously if he wasn't pushing himself before he is now. With Gai and Mikoto coming at him sometimes Naruto is forced to use every trick he knows from feints to counters. And it was very hard keeping the two Elite Jounin off him.
"Aww come on Naruto-kun. I let you groped my boob that one time" Mikoto whined while suppressing a blush. Naruto touch her in any form sends a tingling shock to her body. It was exciting to have him touch her in any form and she loved how softly he handle her when then were to wore out to move.
"SO YOU DID DO IT ON PURPOSE!" Naruto exclaimed in a dramatic fashion while pointing at Mikoto. During one of their training sessions Naruto grabbed Mikoto's boob on accident before she launch him towards the Kage mountain. Clearly he survived but only thanks to his abnormally strong healing factor and life force he didn't die. He claimed later that Mikoto did it on purpose but she denied such a claim.
"Did what on purpose?" Mikoto said in a innocent tone tilting her head. Naruto's eye twitch madly at how his sensei just dismissed what she said.
"Sensei, mark my words. One of the days I will catch you, tie you down and I will make you confess to the torture you put me though." Naruto eye twitched more.
"OH my, Naru-kun your so bold! Tying your sensei to a bed you naughty boy" Mikoto said cupping her face with her hands as she act embarrassed. Starching his head and scream at the insanity his teammates/Sensei put him though. Naruto closed his book and laid down on the couch choosing sleep over losing his sanity.
Mikoto just giggled at how easy it was to drive Naruto up the wall.
Next Day
"Seal is in place" a Kage Bunshin muttered to Naruto as most if not all his clones are henged into random looking Civilians from the town. Naruto nodded as his clones continued to work helping Tazuna fix the bridge up while hiding certain seals in flanking spots around the bridge. The bridge already had 30 seals on it and hidden.
"Kid your team sure has guts" Tazuna said taking a sip of water. Since they gotten back and started working on the bridge, Tazuna has not touched an ounce of liquid which in its self is a feet that is impressive. But then again his daughter seems very 'upset' at seeing her dad drink in front of her son.
Naruto raised an eyebrow before he shrugged at Tazuna's comment. "Its time to make things right Tazuna-san. What I do here could echo around the elemental Nations for years. We live in a harsh world, but I refuse to believe there is no hope" Naruto said looking at his clones plus a few remaining workers whom want to be free of Gato.
"Why is that?" Tazuna asked in a curious tone. He never met many shinobi in his life. And even if he meet a few such as the lad here, they hardly talked about anything else but completing the mission. However, this kid is different from his team in the way he acts, thinks, and talks.
"... Because there are good people in this world. Few yes but still they are good. From Civilian to Shinobi. There are good people with honest intentions. If I were to give up hope I would go mad and become someone I am not. I don't believe everyone should be mindless tools, slaves, or even a means to a end. Life is precious thing and should not be killed off, sold, destroyed, or enslaved to form some kinda false peace or what ever mad man dream of. It should be treasured, loved, and held gently. I want to do this because I see hope for this village. Its only a glimmer of hope but its still there. If am right and I free this place of Gato's control. Maybe that hope will shine a little brighter." Naruto said looking at few of the remaining men whom are sticking to building the bridge.
Tzunza listened to Naruto before he was called over by one of the clones to explain how to work a certain tool to help build the bridge.
This allowed Naruto to poof out a book a Relative wrote before her death. One of the many books his mother saved before Uzushiogakure no Sato fell.
'In all my research I have discovered that there are different elements out there beyond the Main five our clan has mastered. Other than the Kekkei Genkai Sub-Elements there is a branch of Elements I call 'Isolated-Elements'. Such elements Releases are uncommon, rare, and generally do not count as a 'Sub-Element' nor a normal Chakra nature. Such a element that could be an example is the element of 'Gravity'. 'Isolated-Elements' are generally a complete different nature and are rare to find and even hard or impossible to learn though it is possible to train one's self in the Isolated-Elemental Class.'
'I have discovered one such element I dubbed as 'Void' while messing with a Time/Space Seal. 'Void' in its simplest terms is is lack of anything. Which in theory could allow the user to 'tear' into the very fabric of Space and Time either completely erasing something or seemingly 'teleporting'. It is my belief if one can produce and master this element then they themselves are not bond by the laws of Time and Space. Thus it can prove to be the most dangerous element ever discovered by the Clan'
Naruto's eyes widen at this type of element. He thought it would be boring but apparently his relative discovered a complete new element. 'Void... What an interesting discovery. If one had this element then the Flying Thunder God Technique would become useless' Naruto thought continuing his reading.
'I am unsure what the clan head will think about such a discovery. We already made so much progress in regards to understanding the boundless limitations of Fuinjutsu. So to understand this element better I captured the 'essence' of the Void. In doing so I had place this 'Isolated-Element' into my Uzumaki Blade wondering what kinda effect it would have. Sadly I seem to not have the qualifications to wield the element correctly. So now my Uzumaki Blade is being sent off with Kushina-chan along with several other treasures of ours. I do not know why but Kushina-sama's mother seems very eager to save the knowledge and treasures we have'
'If your reading this than my Uzumaki Blade name is called 'Horizon'. And unlike most of our clans weapons I made mine to be both a Bow and a blade. Please my dear relative, if you read this, take up my bow and bring forth something great. I could never wield Horizon to its full potential but I believe you can'
Naruto blinked as he finished reading the little note entry. 'I have to dig though more of my clan's stuff. Which I should have done completely in the first place' Naruto thought with a mixture of excitement and sadness. He didn't completely dig though his clans stuff per-say. He did unpack some of the stuff. But then again it was a HUGE scroll and it contained a lot of items. Yes he had all his clan's treasures thanks to his mother but it didn't mean it looked though it. In hindsight he should have done it in the first place. But again his thoughts weren't really focused on looking though his clan's things. So that was his own fault for being so... dumb.
Naruto's would shift to pay attention to his surroundings but his clones were on top of that. So he focused on what he just learned. He is aware of the normal five elemental chakra and the Sub-Element class of Chakra. But this 'Isolated-Element' class of chakra seems a whole different level and a lot more dangerous. Gravity is a complete different Nature than fire, water, earth, Wing, or Lightning. Hell even the Sub-Elements were a combination of two or more of the Main Chakra elements.
However, Gravity is completely different. this Void Element must work like Gravity in some fashion. Instead of trying to 'Push or pull' the object or move it. You completely deleting it from existence or ripping a 'hole' thought time and space making it seem like you 'Teleported' to another area. In essence, your voiding out something in order to defy all logic. And since 'Void' could be the only element that could counter for Time/Space Techniques. It could have made his father's version of the Flying Thunder God useless.
And he had one of these Isolated-Elements, Gravity.
Gravity alone with his imagination had a lot of potential. 'Meh, I highly doubt I could use the bow myself. But I will still give it a look' Naruto thought as he closed the book and sealed it away.
"You know kid, you remind me or Kazia a bit. He wasn't a trained shinobi like you but the man had more guts then I do" Tazuna said after taking a while studying Naruto. The boy seemed to always have some kinda complex plan no one can see coming. Even the Villagers are taking notice of how lacks the men whom work for Gato are coming into to.
Hell the women at the end town brothel don't get used at much. Something those women are thankful for.
Food was slowly returning the the town and people were getting healthier. And this boy and his team have only been in town for about 2 days pushing 3 and already people were gaining hope again.
"Do not sell yourself short Tazuna-san. What you and these men are doing are brave and show everyone in the Village hope has not yet faded away" Naruto said in a humble tone.
"That's Not what I mean kid" Tazuna said dismissing the words of a shinobi. Naruto raised an eyebrow at Tazuna wondering what he really meant.
"I mean your not afraid to disobey your superiors nor afraid to be 'Marked' by your own village. Your willing to sacrifice your own life to better the lives of others. That is not a shinobi from what I learned nor a Samurai from what I read. From my limited knowledge Shinobi exist as hired killers or soldiers. Samurai serve their 'Lord' with a fierce loyalty. You kid are something different, something good. I don't know how to explain this but when you claimed for your team to go on without even go far as a... Missing Nin, I was floored and honestly never thought I would see the day someone would stand up for what's right" Tazuna said hoping Naruto will understand.
Naruto nodded at Tazuna's words. "I guess its a good thing to break away from what's normal" Naruto said with a small smile.
'30%' Naruto blinked when he heard a familiar feminine voice talk. But its gone just as fast as it came. He felt his chakra surge for a moment but only that tingling feeling faded and replaced by another sensation. In a way it felt more complete, like something once lost was returned. 'I guess another full body scan is in order' Naruto thought with a mental sigh.
"Any way lets go home, its getting late in the after noon and we need some food in us. ALRIGHT BOYS! SEE YOU TOMORROW! Tazuna yelled dismissing his workers.
Naruto silently signaled his clones to dispel in the woods which they did slowly. After everyone got their stuff pack they headed home.
Naruto felt something disappear from the edge of his senses as soon he turned around quick thinking it as a thug, bandit, or a another shinobi Gato hired. But the Young master assassin saw nothing of the sort. Narrowing his eyes he continued to walk forward on guard for any surprises.
That Night
Naruto layed flat on his bed alone in his little guest room as he prepared the Fuinjutsu Body scan.
This full body Fuinjutsu was developed by one of his clan members to 'store' away injured or fatally wounded shinobi for a safe trip to a hospital for medcial treatment.
It worked in four stages. One; being the stage of a scan seeing everything that is happening to the body. 'Scanning' for any damages or changes to the body. Second; it slows down or stalls the bleeding or any damage to prolong the life of the transporty. Third; Is seals aways the patient while recordign the condition of the body. Fourth; it can act as a sedative numbing pain, and keeping the patient relatively asleep.
New things or Technique List:
Toxin, Venom, and Poison - Expect Naruto to use these natural dangers of Nature when he needs someone dead within a reasonable time frame. While Naruto don't shy away direct conflict. Naruto will use his knowledge on toxins and poisons to his advantage. He will also make use of home made weapons that are more compact than his bow but can still can deliver a killing blow. To those he needs to kill but is in a too small of a space for his bow.
Mikoto's Stats
Name: Mikoto Uchiha
Age: 26-28 (Reasonable right?)
Rank: Elite Jounin
Affilation: Konoha Shinobi Corp
Elemental Releases: Lightning, Fire, Water, and Earth
Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan
Unique Traits: None
Threat Class: High S-Class
Weapons: ANYTHING
Skills: Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Bukijutsu, and Kenjutsu.
Clan/Family: Uchiha Clan
Enhanced Abilities: Visioned based thanks to the Sharingan.
Quotes: "I love my students as my small family. Naruto, Aki, and Mizuki are precious to me. They are all I have left to cling to sanity. So what makes you think I would let a low life hurt my family?" - Mikoto
Aki's Stats
Name: Aki Aoi
Age: 14-15
Rank: Genin (Real Rank - Black Ops Anbu)
Affiliation: Konoha Shinobi Corp
Elemental Release: Earth, Water, and Fire
Kekkei Genkai: None
Unique Traits: None
Threat Class: Low S-Class
Weapons: Her Medical Skills, Poisons, and Standard Shinobi weapons.
Skills: Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Medical Ninjutsu, Bukijutsu, and Taijutsu.
Clan/Family: Aoi Family
Enhanced Abilities: Chakra Enhanced Strength (Tsunade's technique)
Quotes: "Naruto and Mizuki are cute. I don't know to either be Lesbian, Straight, or Bi. I want them both cause they are close to my heart. I am aware I love them and I am open with my feelings. But your mistake was trying to hurt them. For that, you die" - Aki
Mizuki Stats
Name: Mizuki Uchiha
Age: 13
Rank: Genin
Affiliation: Konoha Shinobi Corp
Elemental Release: Fire, Lightning, and Water.
Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan
Unique trait: None
Threat Class: Mid C-Class
Weapons: Standard Shinobi weapons.
Skills: Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, and Bukijutsu.
Clan/Family: Uchiha Clan
Enhanced Abilities: Vision due to Sharingan.
Quotes: "I care for Naruto and Aki dearly as they are my comrades and allies. I may even love them, but you just tried hurting them. Now I will roast you alive" - Mizuki
Naruto's Stats
Name: Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze
Age: 13
Rank: Genin
Affiliation: Konoha Shinobi Corp
Element Releases: Wind, Lightning, Fire, Water, Earth, And Gravity.
Kekkei Genkai: Sharingan, Eagle Vision, and Ancestor Memory. (Might have others that develop over time)
Unique Traits: Uzumaki Healing Factor, Chakra Chains, Emotion Sensing, Enhanced Eyesight(Varying types of Vision), several other unknown abilities.
Threat Class: Unknown
Weapons: Raiju, Death's Phantom, Discord & Harmony, Hidden Blades, Robe Darts, Sage Bow, Poison/Venom, Bombs (Varying types), and several weapons or Items.
Skills: Fuinjutsu, Taijutsu, Kenjutsu, Kinjutsu, Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, Bojutsu, Bukijutsu, and Iryō Ninjutsu.
Clan/Family: Uzumaki Clan and Namikaze Family.
Enhance Abilities: Senses, strength, Speed, Stamina, Reflexes, Agility, Chakra Regeneration, and Healing Factor.
Quotes: "Often at times I find myself asking if I am the monster or hero. Then I realize the answer after pondering in thought. I am not a hero nor am I a Monster. I am a Assassin of an Order and an Shinobi of Konoha. I am unsure where life will take me but I will do my best to protect those I love and care for. For they are my strength" - Naruto
"… Do you remember that lesson in class? The one with, "If the end of the world came, who would you spend your last day with?" I couldn't write anyone's name down. I didn't know my parents, and I didn't have any friends… I still have a hard to even understand the concept of what love is." - Naruto
"Stand up for something even if you stand alone. Because often at times the one who flies solo will have the strongest wings" - Naruto
"Heroes are made by the paths they chose not the power they are given" - ?
"The funny thing about power is that power is just power. Evil or good its up to the person of what it becomes. Power is not corrupt as humans say nor is evil. The only thing that makes power evil or bad are the fools and misguided soul using that power without the wisdom to handle it and the strength to carry the burden that comes with that power" - Naruto
"Words are funny aren't they? They can be used to create something beautiful or something straight out of a nightmare. They can make some feel like to most important person in the world or make someone wanna kill themselves from depression. Tell me... Do you use your words and voice to create or destroy?" - Naruto
