Well hello everyone and I hope your holidays are going swell. I see in the previous chapter that most people didn't like the way I just 'offed' Asuma and how everyone or not everyone but a select few that I respect their comments told me that it was wrong. Don't worry however, there will be a reason for his death in the oncoming chapters. Also, I don't remember who it was but someone said how could he have died with Tsunade around. The thing was is that he was with Jiraiya's group and not Tsunade's. Her group was a ways off in the distance so there was no time for anyone to get her to come over and help. Anways, there will be a flashback moment after the Invasion with Jiraiya, Hiruzen, and Yakama to talk about Asuma. Don't think just cuz I killed him off don't mean I'm going to give him an Honorless death.
Besides, ITS AN INVASION!!!! People do die here. Remember in the Manga and Anime that Hiruzen died against Orochi-teme and he was a hell of a main character. Anyways, there will be an explanation for it later. Also, for those that thought that Naruto going three-tails was a bit much for Sasuke in his CS level 2, I think it wasn't. Naruto did want to knock him down a peg and hard. Remember what Sasuke did in the prelim's to Tenten and I think it was deserved. Also, I didn't say everyone in the crowd hated him or booed him when he one. Just a lot of people stayed quiet while a few others were loud and booed.
Finally, everyone HAS TO UNDERSTAND!!! There's a madness to my reasoning here. There is a reason as to why I'm taking this down this road. You will soon find out and I can probably guarantee people are going to hate me for it or find it idiotic or insane. But like I said, there's a madness to my ways.
Now, its ONTO THE INVASION!!!! BWAHAHAHAHA!!! Lets get this party on the road. Also a slight announcement at the end of the chappy.
Chapter 13: Invasion, Invasion, Invasion
(Arena)
BOOM!
Madness. Chaos. Confusion. These were some of the things that were happening at the moment in the Arena. People were falling asleep, others were jumping up and throwing off their clothes that were supposedly costumes, while in the Hokage Box, there was nothing but smoke.
Many shinobi that were in the crowd were quickly dispelling the genjutsu that was being casted upon the entire arena. As quickly as it started, the fighting began.
Apparently, Sand and Sound ninjas rushed all the Leaf nin that were trying to dispel the sleeping genjutsu on their fellow comrades. The sounds of battle had begun.
Naruto, Hinata, and Ino quickly moved so stop the first priority. The Sand siblings. As soon as the signal was given, the siblings were trying to get back to their sensei and attack whoever was in sight. This, however, was quickly stopped.
Hinata and Ino were the first to quickly disable Temari. With Hinata shutting off the tenketsus of Temari and Ino striking her with a paralysis toxin that she worked on, she was the first to go down. They quickly tired her up and placed her against the wall. Hinata came over and hit a pressure point at the back of Temari's neck and she quickly knocked out.
Shikamaru surprised everyone and quickly used his Shadow Bind technique to capture Kankuro before he can assault the girls. Seeing as this could possibly be another trick and that he was not himself but a puppet, Shino released his bugs and quickly went to work on attack the big sack Kankuro was carrying. It turned out that Shika was correct. The kikaichu quickly ate away at Kankuro's chakra. He tried to escape but the bandages were in the way. As soon as all the bandages were off, Kankuro quickly dropped to the ground unconscious.
Shikamaru and Shino grabbed the rope that Hinata and Ino had and tied Kankuro up himself. They looked on and could now get a good view of the madness that was happening.
All over the stands, ninja and ninja were battling it out. The sounds of metal were clinging against each other. Some Sand and Sound nin were even using Jutsus to attack the civilians and cause confusion among the ranks of shinobi making them think whether so save the lives of the civilians or take a hit that could kill them.
Hinata and Ino came over and spoke quickly. "Shika, Shino, and Sakura quickly, report to your senseis and see what they need you to do!"
"Ino, what the hell is going on!?" Sakura asked.
"It's an invasion. Sound and Sand are invading us. Me, Naruto, and Hinata already knew about it but had to keep secret. The Hokage and a lot of others knew as well but anyone lower than Jounin wasn't permitted to know." Ino said.
Sakura, Shino, and Shikamaru were all surprised to hear about this. They were wondering how those three found out about it but was interrupted by a few kunai that were thrown at them. Soon, Baki, the sand siblings sensei, landed down and prepared to attack.
"What have you done to my students!?" Baki roared seeing them unconscious.
"The same thing we are about to do to you!" Ino said and threw a few kunai at him.
Baki dodged and charged at Ino but only to be surprised by a quick kick in the side by Hinata. Baki managed to block the attack and sent her flying back to the other side of the room with a hard toss.
Shino and Shikamaru tried to send a few attacks his way but back countered each kunai, shuriken, and senbon thrown at him by either dodging or deflecting the weapons and sending some back at the group.
Ino and Hinata nodded to each other and quickly jumped back into the action. Ino threw a few poison laced senbon at Baki but he quickly dodged them all except one. He took out the senbon and looked at it only to see the liquid dripping off it.
"So, you see my poison. It's not that poisonous however it will make you more sluggish. If you had taken a few more senbon then you would have knocked out since your body is a bit more mature and handled than Temari's here." Ino said.
"Damn girl. You will die before this day is over!" Baki said already feeling the effects of the toxin running through is body.
"Ya, we'll see about that. Now, Hinata, go!" Ino said and both the girls jumped at Baki. As they were fighting, Shikamaru could see that the situation is in good hands and proceeded to get Sakura and Shino to their sensei's.
Up in the stands, Tenten was with her family defending them from the Sand and Sound nin that were there. Tenten threw some precisely aimed kunai at the oncoming nins and scored some direct hits in the two of the five that were there. At seeing their allies die so quickly, the Sand nin went through some hand signs. Tenten saw this and tensed up. She was a weapons and long range specialist. She didn't know of any defensive jutsu just yet.
Before the San nin could finish, a yell could be heard through the air. "Suiton: Hydro Blast!"
A large stream of water from overhead hurdled into the three sand nin and knocking them back into the upper section of the stands. Out from the sky dropped one Namikaze Naruto. He looked around and smiled.
"I hope I didn't come to late my love."
"Oh Naruto-kun…………..can you make any more of a flashier entrance?" Tenten asked.
Naruto laughed and surveyed the situation. "Tenten, I will finish these guys here. Take your family and as many awake civilians as you can and get them to the shelters. Then, once you are finished, find the nearest Jounin and report to him." Naruto said with authority.
Tenten nodded and grabbed her parents and the few other civilians that were still awake and proceeded to get to the shelters, grabbing any other civilian on the way as well as an extra genin or chuunin she could see to help with the evacuation.
Naruto looked around and saw some more fighting and went to help. He landed near his sensei Yakama. "Yakama-sensei, what's the situation?"
"It's not bad Naruto. There seems to be something happening up at the Hokage area but I can't get up there yet. We need to secure the civilians and deal with the shinobi here that's already in the area."
"Alright, what about outside the village? Is that taken care of?"
"Hai, I seen some of the other teams come back and report to the command center."
"Good, now lets wipe the floor with these guys!" Naruto said and released his Bo staff. He then concentrated chakra into to form a blade at the end. Yakama grabbed a few kunai and both Naruto and he jumped into the fray.
In the Hyuuga section, most of the elders as well as some dignitaries that were there on behalf of the Hyuuga clan were evacuated swiftly. The only members left was Hiashi, Hizashi, and their three bodyguards. Hiashi was quickly analyzing the situation and motioned towards his brother. "Hizashi, I need to find Hinata! If she gets hurt, I don't know what I'm going to do."
"Brother, leave with the guard. Go back and defend the clan. I will find her. Don't worry, nothing will become of her with my help."
"Ok brother, but please, find my daughter." Hiashi said before leaving with his guard to the clan compound. Hizashi quickly took off in search of his niece. He landed on the lower section of the stands and could see some nin about to strike helpless civilians. He quickly stepped in the way and proceeded to attack the Sound shinobi.
The entire arena was now in utter chaos. The other clans seemed to have made their getaway to their compounds to secure them and make sure they were not overrun. However, much to their surprise once they get there, there will be no other advances since the other groups were already taken out outside the village.
(On Top of the Hokage's booth)
Just after the explosion, Hiruzen looked around in the confusion playing his act to be surprised. The Kazekage drew a kunai and held it at the Hokage's throat and had his left arm securing the Hokage's.
Before the ANBU guard could react, the Kazekage jumped onto the booth/tower with the Hokage in his grasp.
Hiruzen, still playing the helpless victim, let this all happen. The Kazekage's bodyguards quickly turned from two into four. As the four bodyguards split up, they quickly went through several hand signs and yelled out" Shishi Enjin (Four Violet Flames Battle Formation)!"
And with that a large purple barrier appeared and closed the inside off for those that were already in there. As soon as the barrier went up, a second barrier appeared to close the people that were holding the Jutsu inside so that they would not be targeted or damaged.
"Kukuku, well Hokage-sama, it seems you are within my grasp." the 'Kazekage' said.
"Ah, well, it would seem that so. Isn't that right, Orochimaru."
Orochimaru stiffened at being found out but relaxed afterwards. "So, you figured out it was me did you sensei? So, what will you do. You are trapped in here with me and it seems your bodyguards are stuck outside."
"Well, first off, I will do this." The 'Hokage' poofed out of existence and reappeared a few feet in front of Orochimaru. He was a bit miffed he didn't have the real Hokage.
"Then, this will be next." The Hokage then threw off his clothes and appeared in well health. His body seemed to be more toned. This alone made Orochimaru nervous. It seemed the Hokage was well prepared for this.
"Finally, you, my student, will meet your end. For far too long have I left you as unfinished business. I should have killed you when I found you all those years ago." Hiruzen said in a somber voice.
"Kukukuku, like you can really kill me old man. Look at you! You are easily in your mid to late sixties, while I am still in the prime of my youth. How can you defeat me if you cannot even defeat time." Orochimaru said.
"Well, that maybe true but I think I am still more than enough to handle you. Now, enough talk! We end this now!" Hiruzen ran through some hand seals at top speed.
"Doton: Doryuudan!" Out from the roof of the tower, a large dragon's head appeared. It seemed this was the same technique as Chouji used but this was the final form of the technique to show true mastery. With that, several objects made of earth shot forward towards Orochimaru.
He dodge each of the projectiles and charged forth. When he got close, the Hokage then switched hand seals and yelled "Doton: Doryuu Taiga (Earth Flow River)!"
Orochimaru then lost his footing and was swept away in the river of earth. The Hokage saw this and tried to capitalize. "Katon: Karyuudan (Fire Dragon Projectile)!" Several medium sized projectiles of flame spewed out of the air and launched themselves at Orochimaru. As soon as they hit, a loud explosion occurred. Seeing the destruction caused, the Hokage was not ready to admit victory.
"Kukukuku, it seems you are still as strong as ever Sensei. But you are still not on my level." Orochimaru said sprouting back up from the ground. He then charged Hiruzen once again and ran through hand signs himself. "Kawara Shuriken(Rooftop Tile Shuriken)!"
Several pieces of tile formed and shot towards the Hokage. The Hokage then reached into his pouch and pulled out a Kunai to deflect all the incoming weapons. After he destroyed the roof tiles, Orochimaru was going through more hand seals. "Senei Ta Jashu (Multiple Hidden Shadow Snake Hands)."
Out of the sleeves of Orochimaru, tons of snakes seemed to slither out and attack the Hokage. Hiruzen knew if he were to bit bitten by even one snake the battle will surely be lost. He ready his shuriken and threw them all at the snakes. He must have thrown over one hundred shuriken before he finally killed the last snake……………only to realize his mistake.
Hiruzen immediately recognized the hand seals and started to panic. He knew them only by the way of Orochimaru's notes from his lab. Apparently, he finished the technique and was going to use it on him. Seeing the danger, he threw what little shuriken he had left and kunai at Orochimaru to try and stop the summoning.
"Kage Shuriken and Kunai Technique!" Hiruzen yelled. Each of the ten shuriken and kunai multiplied by two hundred. However, it was already too late. Right before it hit, two coffins sprung to life. Each coffin took all the projectiles as if it was nothing.
The first coffin had a kanji on it representing 'first'. The other had one representing 'second'. Then, surprisingly, a third one came up that had the kanji 'fourth'. The Hokage was confused at this but had a slim bit of hope. "If this is what I think it is, I may have gotten the help I needed." though Hiruzen.
(Back in the arena)
In the shadows of the arena, one Minato Namikaze was doing his job killing or disabling any enemy nin's he can while trying to hide his presence. He watched as all the Leaf nin were handling the invaders with strength and passion.
Jiraiya then appeared behind him with Tsunade right next to him. "Minato, how's everyone doing?" Jiraiya asked.
"It seems that your guys teammate Orochimaru made his move and is fighting the Hokage. But from what I can tell, a barrier was erected and no one can get in. How's Naruto?"
Jiraiya looked at his student and smiled. "Minato, why don't you take a look. He's over there, section 3 second deck." Jiraiya said and pointed.
Minato looked around the corner and saw his son with his sensei making quick work of the Sand and Sound nin. Minato smiled and swelled with pride seeing his son battling to protect his village and was doing so strongly.
"Tsunade, I want you to go check the Hospital. See if its been hit hard or even at all. Jiraiya, find some way to get in………ARGH!!!!" Minato said before yelling in pain.
"Minato!!! What's going on?!" Jiraiya said.
Before he can answer, Minato quickly poofed out of existence. Jiraiya and Tsunade quickly looked around only to find he was no longer nearby.
"What the fuck just happened!?" Jiraiya screamed.
"Jiraiya get a fucking grip! He has to be nearby still." Tsunade said trying to calm him down.
"Alright, alright. I need to calm down and think." Jiraiya said and took some deep breathes and assessed the situation. "Alright, he was just here and now he disappeared. By the looks of things, he may have been summoned. But where the hell to?!"
"Urgh, you were always the dumb one in the team. Remember, I did excel in sensory skills. How do you think I was able to avoid those creditors all those years and keep hidden?" Tsunade said.
"*sigh* I'm sorry my hime. Please, check to see if he's still around." Jiraiya said in a defeated tone knowing he overlooked something so simple.
"Alright give me a minute." Tsunade said and relaxed her senses. After a few minutes, she shot her eyes open and had a look of shock on her face.
"Tsunade, what's wrong?! Is he still here?!" Jiraiya asked worriedly.
"We need to get to the Hokage's Booth!"
(Arena Grounds)
Throughout the arena, the battles seemed to dwindle down. Most of the shinobi were finishing their battles and taking the prisoners if there were any to the holding area. Several jounins were gathering in the stands.
Naruto and Yakama went to where they were meeting to see what was next.
"From what I can tell, the main army was defeated outside thanks to a pre-emptive strike that the Hokage had done with Jiraiya, Tsunade, and another person leading the groups. The arena seems to be getting under control. We need to scour the city since there was some smoke in several areas." one jounin said.
"Everyone needs to split up and secure the designated areas during an invasion." Yakama said. "Me and Naruto will check the Hokage's booth and get a report from the ANBU units there."
Everyone nodded in agreement and went their separate ways. Once they were alone, Yakama spoke to Naruto when they were heading towards the Hokage's booth. "I need you to send a shadow clones to Ino and Hinata and have them meet up with us. Also, send some clones to check on the Hospital, Shelter, and other genins to see if they are alright."
"Hai sensei."
Naruto did his hand seal and made several clones. He sent them on their way for their jobs. After Naruto and Yakama reached their destination, they saw Orochimaru and the Hokage fighting each other.
"ANBU-san. What's going on? Why are you not helping the Hokage?" Naruto asked.
"Unfortunately Namikaze-san, the barrier prevents it. If anything come into contact with it, it immediately bursts into flames and is reduced to ash. We cannot get through." the ANBU said.
"Yakama-sensei, how are we going to help the Hokage?"
"Don't worry Naruto. We will find a way."
After a few minutes, Ino, Hinata, and Hizashi appeared right next to the ANBU units.
"Hinata, Ino, I'm so glad you are okay. Were there any problems?" Naruto asked.
"No, once Hizashi-oji arrived, we had the situation handled. From what I seen, it looks like everything is being handled. Why do you need us Naruto-kun?" Hinata asked.
"Hinata, Ino, we will need you once this barrier comes down. As soon as it happens, we need to help the Hokage. Many Jounin and Chuunin are still scattered throughout the village taking the battles to the enemy. Although we stopped a substantial force, there were still plenty of infiltrators and hidden groups. They are still trying to weed them out." Yakama said.
"Yakama-san, if it is okay, I wish to take Hinata-sama back to the estates." Hizashi said.
"Unfortunately Hizashi-san, I need her here. Once this is completed, you may take her back. But until then, you can't." Yakama said with authority.
Hizashi nodded and stood next to Hinata. Suddenly, the whole group paid attention to what was happening inside. There seemed to be boxes……………..coffins really appearing from the ground. They seen the first two had tons of kunai and shuriken in them and had the Kanji of First and Second. Then, a third appeared from the ground that read fourth.
The group was confused but was now worried. As soon as they looked on, they saw that the Hokage was in complete and utter shock. They knew there had to be some way to get in.
After a few more minutes, Jiraiya and Tsunade appeared. "Oh my Kami! I was right! We need to get in there damn it!" Tsunade said.
"Tsunade-hime, what is going on. Why do we need to get in there?" Asked Jiraiya. Everyone else that was listening nodded their heads wondering what is going on.
"That bastard Orochimaru! He used a forbidden summoning. I haven't felt chakras like that in decades. Some how, some way, he revived the First Hokage, the Second Hokage, and trans……I mean summoned the Fourth Hokage. I don't know what's going to happen but we have to get that barrier down NOW!" Tsunade roared.
(Inside the Barrier)
"Kukuku, it seems we have a crowd that gathered outside Sensei." Orochimaru said.
Hiruzen looked and saw that Naruto, Yakama, Jiraiya, Tsunade, his ANBU guard, Hinata, Ino, and Hizashi were all outside trying to find a way in.
"Lets give them a show eh sensei?"
"What do you mean?"
Soon, all the coffins dropped and the people inside slowly walked out. Hashirama Senju, Tobirama Senju, and Minato Namikaze all appeared and walked out. Hiruzen could only suppress his grin knowing what's going to happen but he had to act fast.
"Orochimaru! How dare you use you forbidden technique to bring back our dead Hokage's back to life. What do you plan on doing to them!?" Hiruzen said in a mock anger hoping Minato caught on. From the look he gave Hiruzen, he did.
"Well, I plan on using them to do battle against you. What greater than to use the previous Hokages to do battle against the current one and destroy him. Soon, this whole village will fall against the might of the Sound!" Orochimaru chuckled.
"Hiruzen, you look quite old. What happened to you?" asked Hashirama.
"Hai, the years have not been good to you. Tell me, how is the village doing?" Tobirama asked.
"I am doing quite well Hashirama-sama. The years truly have not been good to me but I have survived like no other. The village itself is doing great. The sound and sand invasion is being defended against as we speak. From the looks of things, it has been stopped, Tobirama-sensei." Hiruzen said.
"What do you mean sensei!? This village should be overran but Sound and Sand shinobi! There is no way you could have countered them!" Orochimaru yelled.
"Actually, we had an inside tip about the invasion. He even gave up your spies that were in the city. You spies however gave up all the locations and attack schedule. We shutdown your main army outside the village, and proceeded to take out all your ninja's after the invasion started. Your plan ends here my former pupil!"
Orochimaru was thoroughly pissed at this point. His plans had not only been discovered, but dissected and countered against in every way possible. He would have to find this so called traitor and give him a special torturing session………that is if he can escape alive.
"Argh!!!! It does not matter at this point. Your shinobi can not even get in and I will kill you here and now. Even if this village doesn't fall, it will be leaderless and I will have part of my revenge completed." Orochimaru said.
He then walked to Tobirama and Hashirama and stuck a kunai with seals on them inside their heads. They gained a lot of their color and complexion back. He then went to Minato with another seal but was stopped when Minato began to speak.
"Hiruzen, please, tell me how my son has been? Is he truly living up to the Namikaze name?" Minato asked. Orochimaru figured he would let the have his moment of freedom and learn of his son. However, Orochimaru already knew of the treatment his son received and has been receiving. He couldn't wait to see the look on his face when he learned.
Hiruzen, however, caught on to what he was doing. Hiruzen gave a slight nod that Orochimaru didn't catch. "I'm sorry to say that your son has been treated rather unfairly by this village. He has been beaten, ridiculed, burglarized, almost killed on a few occasions, and sabotaged in everything he has been trying to do. However, despite all that, he still strives and is a great shinobi at this point. He is truly strong and has the greatest will of fire I have even seen." Hiruzen said.
"So, the village has not seen my son as the hero he was supposed to be?" Minato asked in a sad mocking voice.
"No, I am truly sorry Minato."
"Then, I believe I need to do something about it."
Before Minato can do anything Orochimaru interrupted him. "I am truly happy to see you in great sadness Yondaime. This only heightens my happiness to see you like this. The true Yondaime should have been me. You were no where near my greatness but sensei couldn't see it. However, now you will be my slave and kill those that are close to you!" Orochimaru said before thrusting his hand with a kunai and seal attached to it into his head.
Only for Minato to duck under it and jump at Hiruzen. Orochimaru was stunned at the moment wondering what the hell just happened.
"Do you really think you can truly bind me to your will? My soul belongs to the Shinigami. Only he commands me to do what is necessary. And as of now, he tells me that he wants your soul. So for my own well-being so to speak, I will deliver you to the Shinigami!" Minato roared.
Orochimaru was now beyond pissed. Hell, he was beyond raging. He was at the silent volcano stage. He could erupt at any time. Orochimaru suppressed the tick mark on his head and spoke. "You two…..defeat Minato and Hiruzen…NOW!!!!!"
Hashirama and Tobirama nodded and prepared themselves. "I am sorry, but we have to listen to his will."
"Please forgive us. We will do everything we can to defeat you."
(Outside of the barrier)
Hizashi was in shock but spoke first. "That vile inhuman beast! How dare he revive our fallen kages only for them to be used in battle!"
"Don't worry Hizashi-san, the Yondaime seems to be helping the Sandaime." an ANBU unit said.
Naruto, Jiraiya, Yakama, Tsunade, Ino, and Hinata all knew what was really happening. They would be quiet for now and wait for the opportunity to strike. But first, they had to get inside that damn barrier.
"Jiraiya-oji, how the hell do we get in there?! We need to help them!" Naruto said.
"Well, I don't know how this barrier works, but I think I might have an idea as to get in. Remember your education training?" Jiraiya asked and Yakama immediately picked up on this.
"What do you mean Jiraiya-sama?" Asked Hinata.
"Well, think about it. Barriers need three things for it to be casted and kept. You remember what they are?"
"Well, one thing that is needed is the entire unit or group signing their hands at the same time and in complete unison." Ino said.
"Then, they have to sync their chakra together as to not make a single area of the Barrier weaker or stronger than the other." Hinata chimed in.
"Finally, the area that is needed to be considered fully battle ready is a flat surface. If not, then the barrier can easily be disrupted and ………………….broken…..why didn't I think of it." Naruto said as the idea finally hit his head.
"Exactly, Tsunade, we need your strength for this. I know that this area is heavily fortified but if you can disrupt the level roof, then the barrier will be able to form an opening and we can get in to help!" Jiraiya said.
Tsunade quickly gathered her chakra and strength and slammed her fist on the roof thus cracking it. A huge crater formed and quickly knocked everyone off their feet. The ANBU squad and Hizashi were thrown off the roof from the earthquake since they were not expecting such force. However, the rest of the group knew her legendary strength personally.
(Tayuya's Corner)
"What the hell……OH MY KAMI!!!" Tayuya said before falling into the crater. She quickly grabbed onto the roof before falling into the rubble.
Outside, a hole was formed and a passage was opened inside.
"Quickly! Before she gets back up and sets the barrier back up!" Tsunade yelled.
Quickly, the group that kept their footing raced towards the entrance. Tayuya got up from the ground and saw them coming. She quickly ran through the seals and tried to set up the barrier again but failed to stop everyone from getting in.
Yakama had lost his footing on a very loose area of the roof and fell, while the rest gotten through before the barrier was brought back up. "Kuso! How the fuck did I let that happen to me! I swear Naruto is not going to let me live that down!" Yakama thought to himself.
Soon, the ANBU unit reached the top along with Hizashi to see the group making it inside. Hizashi was now thoroughly terrified to see his niece about to go up against three Kage-level opponents. He silently prayed that she be given the strength and protection to survive.
(Inside the Barrier)
"Well, Sensei, are you prepared to die?" Orochimaru said.
"We shall see. Minato, Can you handle both of them while I handle Orochimaru?" Hiruzen asked.
"Ya, I will be hard but I think I can do it."
"Well, it seems that the time to talk is over. Now, att…." Orochimaru tried to say but stopped when the whole building shook. He looked on and saw Tsunade with her fist in the ground. He saw a fissure opening up and started to progress towards Tayuya's corner. As soon as it hit the corner, Tayuya faltered in her holding the jutsu and a opening formed in the barrier.
Orochimaru seen her fall but quickly got back up but it was too late. Tsunade, Jiraiya, Naruto, Ino, and Hinata all made it through the barrier. He was now royally pissed and will have to punish a lot of people later.
"So, it seems my teammates want to play. And look, they even brought the boy that almost took my arm. You and I have unfinished business." Orochimaru said.
"You will not hurt my son!" Minato yelled back.
Ino and Hinata immediately went into their defensive stances ready for the attack. Hiruzen seen this and knew they could help here. He then began to bark orders.
"Minato, Naruto you take on Hashirama. Ino, Hinata, I am going to need your help with Tobirama. Jiraiya, Tsunade, you get the pleasure of your teammate. Now, get ready to fight!"
With that each person went with their respective partner ready to defend themselves. Orochimaru looked on with disdain and anger. "Fine, if you want to play it like that FINE! ATTACK!"
(Tobirama and Hiruzen/Ino/Hinata)
The group scattered to their respective areas and began battling. Hiruzen was attacked swiftly with as Tobirama was upon him. Hinata and Ino just watched and waited for an opportunity to attack.
Tobirama and Hiruzen were fighting fiercely. The Nidaime sent a quick kick to an unguarded side of the Sandaime and sent him reeling. He Tried to follow up with an attack only for two jutsu to come barreling into him.
"Raiton: Lightning Needles!"
"Suiton: Houmatsu Rappa (Violent Bubble Wave)!"
The two jutsus were met with a massive water wall that was being held by the Nidaime. He quickly released it as he saw the electricity flow through it and almost reach him. By the time he stopped the attack, he was kicked from the side by the Sandaime.
"Very good you three. But you will need more than that to stop me." The Nidaime said in an almost apologetic voice.
"Fine, looks like I need some more help. Kuchiyose no Jutsu!"
Soon, the Sandaime was standing aside his boss summon. The Monkey King, Enma. "Sarutobi, what do you want. You know not to summon me unless its serious." Enma said before surveying the field. "Ah, I see. So he finally did it. Well, it seems that I am needed. Shall I transform?"
"Hai. Please Enma, I need my staff." the Sandaime said.
Enma used his transformation jutsu and turned into a huge Bo Staff similar to Naruto's but had more designs on it. Hiruzen then signaled the girls to attack with him.
The Nidaime quickly ran through some seals and yelled " Suiton: Suishouha (Water Collision Destruction)!"
A violent wave of water rushed out from the mouth of the Nidaime and crashed into Hiruzen and sent him back into a wall. Hinata and Ino quickly realized what happened but continued their attack. Hinata fell into her Jyuuken stance while Ino used her taijutsu that she learned from Anko.
Hinata struck several times but all her shots were blocked or parried. Ino tried to attack his blindspot only for her to miss and be kneed in the gut. She doubled over in pain then was kicked in the side only to land a few feet away.
Hinata continued her assault using her Snake Strikes that was combined with her Jyuuken strikes. The Nidaime was actually quite impressed by how strong her taijutsu skills were but they still needed to be worked on. Hinata then overextended a strike and the Nidaime saw it and took the quick shot. Unbeknown to him, Hinata planned this.
As soon as he took his strike, it was too late to jump back if he needed to. Hinata yelled as soon as it was past the dead point, "Kaiten!" The Nidaime had a look of shock on his face. This young girl knew one of the Hyuuga clans most deadliest techniques. He was caught on a full frontal assault and sent flying backwards in pain.
Before he landed, the Sandaime was there to attack as well. "Katon: Karyuu Endan (Fire Dragon Flame Projectile)!" The Nidaime was then struck in the back by a vicious flame that was being spewed out of the mouth of the Sandaime. He grunted in pain and flew forward from the impact only to land on the ground. He was completely burned and scarred. But then, he started to rise and the Sandaime, Ino, and Hinata hurried to his side. After a few moments, all the wounds had healed and he look as if brand new.
"That was a strong attack, but you will need to completely destroy my body for me to be defeated." He then ran through several hand signs and yelled, "Suiton: Mizurappa (Violent Water Wave)!"
The giant torrent of water quickly met all three and sent them crashing through a few trees that were somehow there. It seemed the other Hokage was working just as hard. The three stood up shaken, drenched, and hurt. Even though that was a C-rank technique, for it to be casted by the Nidaime, it felt like an A-class tech.
"Girls, we need a plan."
"Well, why don't we throw him into the wall?" Hinata asked curiously.
"What do you mean?" The Sandaime said.
"Well, apparently, from what we heard on the outside, if anything hits that wall, it bursts into flame and its reduced to ash. I figure, if we can someone lure him close to the wall, then we can some how get him tossed into it." Hinata explained.
"You know, that can work!" Ino said happily.
"Yes, that can work but it's a double edged sword. If he gets a strong hit on us and sends us flying, we can hit the wall ourselves." the Sandaime said. "However, I think it's the only way that we can win. No offense girls, you are strong, but you are no where near Kage level. Even if I use my strongest jutsu, there is a chance I can miss and be completely drained and you girls don't have the jutsu for something like this yet."
The girls nodded and all three came up with a plan. The girls disappeared and Hiruzen went back to battle the Nidaime. After a few more minutes, the Sandaime drew his opponent near the wall. The Nidaime saw what was going on and only smiled.
"Hiruzen-san, since we are a fair distance away from Orochimaru, I can feel freely to say this. You do understand that Orochimaru asked me to only defeat you. Not kill you."
"Yes, I realized that but we needed to pull you away from him so that he can't change his order. So now, I, Hiruzen Sarutobi, Third Hokage of Konohagakure, hereby submit the defeat of me and my comrades." He said while waving the girls to the sides of the Nidaime.
Once that was said, the Nidaime stopped his attack and relaxed. Upon seeing the sadness in the eyes of his student, he spoke softly. "Finish it. And thank you for returning me to the dead."
As soon as he finished it, Hinata and Ino charged and landed two devastating kicks to the side of the Nidaime and sent him flying into the barrier. As soon as he hit, wall, his body erupted in flames. Before he turned to ash, he just smiled at the Sandaime.
As soon as their battle was over, the group heard a loud scream that was gut wrenching. "We need to get back to the others now!" The Sandaime said moving his way back to the main battle area with the girls.
When they got there, they all almost burst into laughter at the sight they saw.
(Hashirama vs Minato/Naruto)
When Orochimaru yelled for them to attack, Hashirama started to walk forward as he saw his master battle the other two sannins while he watched his brother lead his pupil and his team away from the battle area.
He looked back at his opponents and smiled. "So, the Great Yondaime and his son. I have heard many great things about you two from beyond this world."
Minato looked shocked while Naruto was confused. "What do you mean?" Naruto said.
"Well, in death, all we souls can do is watch the living and how they are doing. I do realize the treatment you received and how Minato is……………special right now," Hashirama said earning a smile from Minato since he knew but was ordered to reveal it," However, all that is irrelevant at this point. For now, we must fight."
The Shodaime quickly ran through several hand signs and yelled "Mokuton: Jukai Koutan (Birth of Dense Woodland)!"
Soon, a few roots sprang from the roof, then a few more, then a lot more. After a moment, hundreds of roots exploded through the roof to form very large and dense trees. Naruto and Minato were stuck in the middle of this and almost got entangled in a few trees. They both maneuvered out of the way and landed on a few branches. After a while, the movement stopped and Hashirama appeared in front of them.
"Lets continue this." And as quickly as he appeared, he was in front of the send fists into their guts. Minato blocked due to him being used to this speed but Naruto still had some work to do and was caught by a devastating punch. He was sent back into a tree that cracked at the sudden impact. Naruto was winded quite a bit and would relax until he was ready to fight.
Minato and Hashirama were in a fierce battle of Taijutsu. However, this is where Minato excelled at. Minato sent a heavy kick to his face only for it to be blocked by a forearm. Hashirama then countered back with a solid elbow to the knee trying to break it. Minato pulled his leg back before the strike could hit and countered his counter with a windmill kick to the back.
The Shodaime ducked under the kick and tried to upper cut Minato only for his fist to be blocked by Minato. Hashirama tried to do a back flip kick but missed and they both jumped a few feet back. Minato then charge in with a strong punch to the chest only for it to be deflected by the Shodaime and counter with a elbow to the face. Minato ducked and did a leg sweep only for Hashirama to jump in the air to avoid the kick.
However, while in the air, he didn't realize that Naruto was charging in at the side. Naruto sent a brutal leg kick to the back of Hashirama and sent him flying into the tree. The impact wasn't there as Hashirama just passed through the tree and reappeared on the other side of it.
"Well done Naruto-kun. You speed is amazing. However, you will need to be a lot stronger than that to beat me. Mokuton: Daijuren no Jutsu (Great Forest Tech)!"
Branches soon came out of the arms of the Shodaime and went straight towards Naruto. Minato quickly was there and did his own jutsu. "Fuuton: Daitoppa!" A great wind came through and both attacks seemed to be stalemated at the moment. Naruto then saw his opportunity and started some hand signs. "Katon: Endan (Fireball)"
A fireball erupted from the mouth of Naruto and quickly raced towards the Shodaime. Once hit collided with the wind, it turned into an even greater fireball and quickly engulfed the wooden arms that were shooting at Naruto. The arms turned to dust and Hashirama quickly got out of the way of the incoming fireball.
"Phew, nice job son."
"No prob dad. Lets get back to work!" Naruto said and released his Bo Staff back into view and channeled his chakra to form a blade once again. Minato took out his tri-pronged Kunai and readied his attack. Hashirama looked on and smiled.
"It seems you have finally taken this seriously. Then so shall I. Mokuton: Moku Bunshin no Jutsu!"
Five pairs of Wood clones came into being. Three wood clones attacked Naruto and two and the original attacked Minato. The entire conflict was massive. Naruto was using his Fire Grenades anyway he can while enhancing them with his wind element. He swung his bo staff blade down and cut one Wood clone in half after it was hit by a grenade. Two more were left and charged at Naruto. Naruto ducked under one kick and did a back flip after the other brought its foot down in an axe leg drop.
Naruto charged forward with the two clones waiting. He swung his staff at one side only for it to by stopped by a kunai. But that is what he wanted. He quickly pulled his staff back and let his blade cut through the kunai and pierce the side on one clone. The other tried to jump at Naruto but he quickly launched the other into his partner. He then charged them both while they were dazed and flashed through some hand signs.
"Hyouton: Sensatsu Seishou". Several ice needles formed and were shot at the two clones. They all struck the vital areas disabling each one. Naruto then brought his staff down and shattered both clones. He turned around and traveled back to the fight that the original and his father were having to help.
With the Original, Minato and Hashirama were picking up the pace. Minato used his Hiraishin to get behind the clones and destroy them but they were only a fraction as strong as the original. Again, they were locked in a taijutsu brawl with each one being on level ground.
"Hiraishin no Jutsu" Minato yelled and got behind Hashirama and thrusted a fully formed Rasengan into his back sending him flying into the tree. As soon as he hit, he stood up and the wounds were already healing. Naruto quickly got back to his dad and saw what was happening. They both now knew they needed to destroy the whole body and the only way they knew how is getting him in either a massive jutsu or forcing him into the barrier.
"Naruto, you know what needs to be done. Lets finish this then we can end half of our missions objective by eradicating Orochimaru. Now, we need to get him into that barrier. You get him to follow you and I will finish it. Understand?"
Naruto nodded and began their plan. Naruto charged at Hashirama and started using his Taijutsu and Bojutsu against him only for it to fail every time. Each attack couldn't connect since Hashirama was stronger and faster. However, Naruto only needed to gain his attention and he did. He quickly produced four Hyou Bunshins and they each went to battle him.
Naruto landed some blows with the help of his clones and led the Shodaime away from the forest and back near the barrier. As soon as he got close, Hashirama destroyed his last clone and quickly sent a strong kick towards Naruto. Naruto tried to block it but couldn't and was sent flying to the barrier. Right before he was about to hit, Minato caught him and tossed to the side. Naruto soon grabbed his staff and took his stance once again.
Hashirama charged in and engaged each one in taijutsu. Before long, Naruto had landed a strong blow in an unprotected side of Hashirama which gave Minato the opportunity he was trying to get. "Hiraishin no Jutsu!" Minato said and once again got behind the Shodaime. "Rasengan!" He then thrusted his arm forward and launched the First into the barrier. Before he completely turned to ash, they heard him say. "Thank you for returning my soul to its grave."
As soon as it was over, Naruto was breathe slightly hard as was Minato. "Dad, we need to get back and finish Orochi-teme!" Minato nodded but before they went over, they heard a loud, gut curdling scream.
As soon as they got back to the main area, they saw Hiruzen and his group all winded. However, that wasn't what caught their attention.
(Sannin Battle)
"Kukuku, it seems we are once again reunited." Orochimaru said seeing his two summoned kages engage their targets.
"You know we are going to end this now Orochi-teme. We won't let you get any further. You invasion failed, you failed in trying to capture the Uchiha, and now you will fail to end the life of our sensei. It seems that you are the failure not us." Jiraiya said knowing he pushed all the right buttons.
Orochimaru was now once again raging like no other. He quickly went on the offensive and tried to quickly take out Tsunade. Jiraiya however had other ideas. Before Tsunade can dodge the strike, Jiraiya kicked hard at Orochimaru's side and scored a direct hit……………only for it to turn into mud.
"God damn earth clone. Where did he go?" Jiraiya said. Tsunade started scouting the area before she sensed an impending attack and jumped out of the way. Orochimaru then appeared out of the ground with a sword sticking out of his mouth trying to stab Tsunade in the back.
"Kukuku, you haven't lost your touch my Hime." Orochimaru chuckled.
"Don't you dare call her that! She will never be your Hime!" Jiraiya said angrily and rushed Orochimaru. Tsunade however was surprised to see him act that way. The only time he acted like that was that time decades ago.
As soon as he was close, Jiraiya and Orochimaru went into their Taijutsu with Orochimaru getting the better of Jiraiya since he was more flexible and was able to contort his body in ways that makes it impossible to dodge. Orochimaru saw an opening and took it by sending a kick hard at Jiraiya's head.
"Hari Jizou (Underworld Guardian Spikes)"
As soon as Orochimaru was too close to pull back, Jiraiya's hair extended and turned hard and spike like. When Orochimaru's leg hit, the spikes impaled his leg and kept him in place. Tsunade saw this and quickly charged at Orochimaru and sent a very powerful chakra filled fist into the gut of Orochimaru. He was sent flying into the ground and dangerously close to the barrier.
He got up with an angry look on his and charged back at the two Sannin. "You will not defeat me!" He roared and quickly struck both combatants once in the leg and the other in the arm with kunai. Tsunade dodged the one that almost struck her in the leg but Jiraiya wasn't so lucky and he got nicked on the arm.
"Damn, Tsunade I need to get this checked quick!" Jiraiya said and sent a quick kick at Orochimaru that was dodged and retreated back a few feet. Tsunade came over and quickly analyzed the wound. She did another set of hand signs and soon, something started to drip out of the wound. "There, you're lucky I got it out as fast as I did. That was a deadly poison that works its way on disrupting the nervous system and you circulatory system."
"Damn that snake bastard. Lets get back in the groove of things." Jiraiya said and went through some hand signs. "Hari Jigoku!" After he said that, thousands of quills from his hair sprang forward at Orochimaru who just took each spike…………..only for him to fall down in mud. Jiraiya and Tsunade scanned the area and found him creeping back above the ground. Before they can react, Orochimaru yelled " Senei Jashu!"
Soon, several snakes were summoned out of his jacket and started to try and bite the two Sannins. However, they were easily dispatched much to the aggravation of the Snake Sannin. Soon, he saw Jiraiya going through his own seals, "Gamayudan!" There was a large stream of what seemed to be oil flowing from Jiraiya's mouth and it hit Orochimaru and the area around him.
Orochimaru seemed to be a bit pissed off he just got hit with oil before he saw what was coming. "Katon: Karyuudan!" Several flame bullets were then sent towards him as he was lit on fire. Both Tsunade and Jiraiya could hear the yells of him being on fire. After a few moments, he fell to the ground. The two sannins believe it was over before the burnt body opened its mouth to an incredible level. Soon, a fresh Orochimaru emerged using his regeneration technique.
"Damn you both. You are still beneath me and you will die! Fuuton: Daitoppa!" Orochimaru yelled and sent both Jiraiya and Tsunade flying. As soon as they hit the ground, Orochimaru was there ready to strike with his now revealed Kusanagi sword. Before he struck, Tsunade dropped a heal on the ground making a minor earthquake since she used chakra to power the strike.
Orochimaru was caught off-guard and lost his footing. Tsunade was back on her feet and went to work on Orochimaru. While they were doing that, Jiraiya thought of a pretty nasty thing to do to Orochimaru while he was busy. He quickly took out a small parchment and began scribbling on it. He looked up to see Tsunade had the upperhand on the match so far.
Orochimaru then struck her with a straight shot to the chest only for his hands to get grabbed in a tight grip. He tried to break fee but couldn't. He let his tongue out and wrapped it around Tsunade's neck trying to choke her out. Before he could, Tsunade launched him in the air with his tongue still attacked. She quickly grabbed his tongue and brought him back down only to send him back up with a chakra powered fist. She kept doing this until he was quite bruised and bloodied.
This time, when he came back down, Orochimaru was staring in horror. There was Jiraiya, with a condensed powered Rasengan. As soon as he came down, Jiraiya roared, "This is for all the crimes you have committed you traitorous Snake! Rasengan!" He then thrusted his rasengan at a very sensitive spot………..his groin. Orochimaru let out a blood curdling yell.
Soon, Hiruzen with his group, and Minato with his son arrived to see the spectacle. They all witnessed the destruction of Orochimaru's genitals. Then, they were all shocked to hear what Jiraiya said next. "Try and regenerate this you bastard! Fuuinjutsu: Cell Production Removal! SEAL!"
And with that there was a seal placed on Orochimaru's groin area. Tsunade let him got and was sent flying. As he fell to the ground, everyone was closing in on him. He decided now was the time for a tactical retreat.
"Sound Four! Drop the Barrier! We need to retreat! Recall all forces back at once!" Orochimaru yelled.
The Barrier quickly dropped and the sound four were there with their master. After a small explosion, the group had disappeared with ANBU trailing them. Before anyone else can see him Minato used his Hiraishin to disappear back to the Namikaze estates. Everyone saw it and decided it was best if he was to be kept secret until later.
"Well, good job everyone. We successfully stopped the invasion, dealt a critical blow to Orochimaru, and we all lived. I do believe you all did very well." The Hokage said before slumping over. Jiraiya and Tsunade landed next to him. "Don't worry about my old ass. I'm just tired. Take me back to the office. Oh and Jiraiya, I wish to know how my son died if you can."
(Three days later)
The invasion that the Sound and Sand had planned was thwarted. The Hokage called a council meeting to discuss the invasion only for everyone to start complaining about why they were not informed. The Hokage told them that he could not be sure that there was or was not a spy that was planted.
The council was angered that he would accuse them of treason but Danzo calmed them down saying it was the right move. However, he still wished to be informed. Hiruzen then told them about the entire fight with Orochimaru as well as the subsequent battle that was held. He revealed the reviving of the fallen Hokage's as well as the battles that ensued. Finally, he told them what happened after the fight. He then began to go over repairs for the village. Small they maybe but there was still some that was needed.
After detailing the layout for rebuilding, giving approval for projects, and planning for the funeral for those that did die in the invasion, the council was dismissed to resume at a later date to discuss the exams itself.
(Hokage's Office)
Hiruzen was in his office alone now mourning the loss of his son. He couldn't just yet since he still needed to run his village but now that everything has calmed down, he could begin his mourning. He heard a knock at the door and in entered Jiraiya. He was shocked to see him come through the door instead of the Window but thought nothing of it.
"Jiraiya, please tell me how my son died."
(Flash Back)
Jiraiya's group were doing quite well against the main forces. His group had just entered the fray again with their comrades trying to finish the army off. Jiraiya was in the middle of using his Underworld Guardian spike technique when he felt someone behind him. He turned around and saw Asuma there watching his back.
"Heh, these guys are a bit ferocious are they not Jiraiya-san?" Asuma said deflecting a few kunai being directed towards them.
"Hai, but what do you expect. The majority of them are from Sound. I can only imagine what Orochimaru put these guys through."
"So shall we pick up the pace?
"Lets."
Jiraiya and Asuma jumped right back into the fray of things. Off in the distance, Zabuza was having his fun working his sword skills while Shikaku and Shibi were offering support and watching the others backs. The ANBU units were making quick work of many of the shinobi but soon a few of them fell in battle.
Asuma was off on his own now taking on a few chuunin with his trench knives that were being powered with his wind chakra. He had just cut down a nin when he felt a slight pain in his leg. He looked down to see a man that he thought was dead sticking a kunai in his thigh. Asuma quickly beheaded him and took the kunai out.
Jiraiya off in the distance charged another Rasengan and shoved it into a jounin. From behind, a stealthy Jounin was trying to make his move and end the Sannin's life. Jiraiya didn't see him coming and jumped forward into another group of Shinobi while the one Jounin was stalking Jiraiya.
Zabuza just finished his area of containment and went to help Asuma. "Yo, need a bit of help bud?"
"Heh, thanks Momochi-san. Maybe after this, I will take you out for a drink."
"Damn right! We will drink till we cannot drink anymore!"
Asuma smiled and went back to fighting with Zabuza watching his back. After the next fray was over, Zabuza saw where Jiraiya was and was about to head over when Asuma grabbed his arm. "Heh, I got his back don't worry. Go get that arm fixed then come help finish them off." He said before jumping to where Jiraiya was.
The man that was stalking Jiraiya was about to make his move. When Asuma arrived, he saw someone shadowing Jiraiya with a long sword ready to strike. Asuma realized that Jiraiya was completely unaware of this person and rushed to his side.
The stalker saw his moment as Jiraiya had another guy in his grasp. As soon as he saw that, he jumped forward charging with his sword pointed at the man's heart.
As soon as it was about to hit, Jiraiya turned around and saw the attack coming. Everything seemed to slow down. Jiraiya closed his eyes and waited for the strike since it was too close to dodge or parry.
As soon as the strike was about to hit…………………..nothing. Jiraiya opened his eyes only to see a figure in front of him. It was Asuma. It looked like he took the strike when the blade went right through Asuma's trench knives but stopped before exiting is other side of the body.
Jiraiya was so shocked that he barely caught Asuma bring his other hand around and slicing the mans throat, dropping him dead. Jiraiya looked at the wound and saw it had to atleast puncture a lung. But that was not what worried him. It was the green liquid that was dropping from the blade.
"Heh *cough*, looks like this is the end for me *cough* Jiraiya-sama." Asuma coughed with a little blood.
"Hey! Don't say such things. I will find Tsunade-hime and get her to heal you quickly!" Jiraiya said frantically.
Zabuza quickly arrived on the scene to see what happened. He saw Asuma and a small frown formed. He quickly took up the guard to make sure no one will come and kill them.
"*cough* p-please t-tell my father *cough* t-that I did w-w-what I could for the v-village." Asuma spat out.
Jiraiya looked on in sadness. He knew the poison must have been strong for it to take affect this quickly. "Don't worry Asuma, I will tell your father of what a honor it was for me to fight alongside you and of your heroics here on the battlefield."
Asuma looked up with a smile before his eyes closed for the final time.
(Present Time)
"Afterwards, me and Zabuza finished what was left of the army. We had Shibi take Asuma back and wait for us. We brought him to the hospital to be examined but it was only procedure." Jiraiya finished.
"So, my son died in the way he always wanted. To die in the battlefield protecting someone. He was the same way when he was one of the twelve Shinobi guardians. Always wanting to die protecting his lord or his commander. I am truly proud of my son. His name will forever be remember in this village."
"Hai, he will be missed. I already talked to his genin team and they are all upset but they will deal with it."
After further discussions, Hiruzen brought up the supposed training trip.
"Well, me and Minato are planning on taking him tonight. He already did what he wanted to do with the girls and is prepared to leave. Fu will be in charge of the estate while we are gone. She may not be a true Namikaze blood, she is still Naruto's family. So after we got that squared that away, we planned on what we were going to do." Jiraiya said.
He detailed his training schedule to Hiruzen who was quite amazed at the difficulty of it. "Are you sure he will survive it?"
"Ya, he a tough nut to crack. He will get through it and by the time we are done with him, he will be atleast as strong me. Of course, he will only get stronger afterwards."
Jiraiya finished up what he wanted to say to the Hokage and left. The Sandaime was happy that Naruto was progressing at an aggressive rate.
(Later that Night)
"Well Naruto, you ready to head out?" Minato asked as he was packed and ready to go.
"Ya, I can't wait! Fu, do be alone without me here now. Maybe you can ask if you can help out my team in my stead?" Naruto said.
"Heh, I will ask nee-chan. Now I know the rules so don't worry. I hope that you and your father come back stronger than before." Fu said while hugging her brother for the final time.
"Naruto-kun, me, Ino, and Tenten are so excited! Once you get back, you will be 16 and we can get married!!!!" Hinata squealed still reeling that she was asked to marry Naruto.
"Ya! I can't wait to be Ino Yamanaka Namikaze. I am going to miss you soooo much!" she said and hugged Naruto.
"I'm going to miss you as well Naruto-kun!" Tenten said jumped Naruto from behind with a big hug. Hinata joined in and each girl gave him a kiss before releasing him.
"Alright there gaki, its time to head out." Jiraiya said walking away.
Naruto waved goodbye and walked aside Minato. His girls, Tsunade, Shizune, Yakama, Kurenai, and the Hokage all waved him off. He waved back before shifting into the darkness.
(Following three days)
The funeral was held in honor of the fallen shinobi. Everyone paid their respects even a clone of Jiraiya that was reverse summoned with the help of Tsunade. The Hokage gave a riveting speech about the will of fire being passed on through the fallen shinobi. After the ceremony, the Hokage went into his office to prepare for a council meeting about the exams.
(Council Room)
"I see. So far, the ones we have agreed upon for Chuunin rank is Hinata Hyuuga, Gorou of Kumo, and Shikamaru Nara." The Hokage said much to the agreement of the council.
"Who is next?" The Hokage asked.
"We wish that Uchiha Sasuke be promoted to Chuunin." Asked Koharu.
"Based on what?" Asked the Hokage seeing many different looks from both the shinobi council and the civilian council.
"He shows promise to be a strong member of the Uchiha Clan. Also, he was defeated by that…..that….Demon Brat! He should be compensated for that lose." said a councilman.
"But what of the curse seal that was placed on him and used? That can lead to a possible betrayal of the village. The more he uses it, the more Orochimaru's influence will have sway over him. Do you condone him for using that damned seal or congratulate him?" Hiashi said.
"It does not matter! He had to use it to defeat that wannabe Namikaze boy. Besides, where is the paper work to show he is the birth son of our beloved Yondaime Hokage-sama?" Said another councilman still not believing that Naruto was a true Namikaze.
"We cannot accept anything but a live blood sample to be tested against him. Seeing as how Minato is no longer alive, we cannot produce said blood sample. It was unwise to say that he was a Namikaze no matter how much he looks like Minato Namikaze." Danzo said.
"We are here to talk about Uchiha Sasuke, not Namikaze Naruto." the Hokage said.
"Fine, the last Uchiha should be given Chuunin status due to the abuse he received at the hands of one Uzumaki Naruto. Also, he has shown strength and sufficient success in multiple jutsus. Also, he already has three tomoes in each eye making him that much valuable." Homura put in.
"That may be true but he is still mentally unstable. Until sufficient proof comes to light that he has given up his obsession for power, I will not give him the promotion. Once proper proof has been given, I will reconsider. That is my ruling." The Hokage said with authority.
There were many in the room that wished to argue this more however, he did have a slight shred of logic but they didn't care. They wanted to see their precious Uchiha excel.
"Now, we move onto one Namikaze Naruto. I hereby nominate him for Chuunin." Tsunade Senju said sitting in on her clan head position.
"No! We must not allow that beast to excel anymore already! He already has almost let the fox free from what we can see in the finals! No, we cannot allow him to be promoted!" A councilman said.
Arguments erupted in the Council room about how Naruto should be stripped of his ninja title and even some went so far as to call for his execution. The shinobi clans were all for Naruto to excel and given the rank of Chuunin. However, the Advisors as well as the civilian council were completely against it. Finally, the Hokage yelled and got everyone in the room to quiet down.
"What is the meaning of this?! Namikaze Naruto helped defeat a Kage! A KAGE DAMN IT! He also defeated Sasuke Uchiha in his cursed seal state! Finally, he has shown incredible intelligence as well as teamwork to show that he is capable of becoming a Chuunin!" The Hokage shouted earning a few nods from the shinobi council.
"That does not matter Hokage-sama. He also shown that he doesn't not have control of the fox. He could have let it out and destroyed our village. No, he cannot be allowed to advance. He is very close to being deemed a threat to our village." another councilman put in.
"Actually, it has already come to that." Danzo said getting everyone to stare at him. "The Kyuubi chakra is a very volatile chakra and very evil itself. How do we know that he isn't already planning to release it upon the village. No, we must nip this in the bud now. He already shown to have let loose three tails of the Kyuubi, how much longer till its 5 or 7 or finally 9." Danzo said much to the agreement of the Civilian Council.
"It does not matter Danzo. As long as he is my shinobi, nothing shall become of Naruto Namikaze." The Hokage stated not liking where this is going.
"Ah, that is where you are wrong Hokage-sama." Danzo replied. "I remember a certain law that you stated before. I believe it went, 'For the matters that involves any shinobi under the command of the Hokage, the ones to vote on the matters are the Hokage's advisors, the Clan heads of the village, and the Hokage themselves. The Civilian Council have no say in the matter as it does not involve them. Should the matter that needs to be voted on have civilian implications, then the Civilian Council may vote'. This truly does involve civilians since it involves the whole village. I hereby call a vote."
"What is the meaning of this Danzo?" The Hokage said worriedly.
"It's simple really, as we cannot ask for the execution of one Uzumaki Naruto, I do hereby call a vote for his Banishment. The Daimyo has also given me his favor in this act after seeing what happened at the exams. He was truly terrified and so was the civilians. He is a threat to this village and must be dealt with. Now, all in favor for Naruto Uzumaki's banishment please say so."
The entire civilian council raised its hand except one person who was Tenten's dad as well as the advisors.
"All opposed?"
Then entire shinobi council rose its hand as well as the Hokage..
"By a vote of 10 to 10, we are at a tie and thus only the Hokage can vote on how this works unless I am missing something……………..ah that is right. I am the legal vote-holder for the entire Uchiha Clan until Sasuke comes of age and is ready for his ascension to Clan Head. Therefore, I hereby cast the Uchiha Vote for banishment. Therefore, the vote passes and Naruto Uzumaki is hereby banished. Where is he so that he may know." Danzo said.
"Well, he is out on a three year training trip with Jiraiya-san and another that is classified. He will not return until the end of the three year trip." The Hokage said.
"Fine, then his banishment will come one day after his return. Also I call for a vote that he be stricken the name of Namikaze. We do not wish the Fourth's name to be sullied."
And with that Naruto lost his last name. He also lost his right to gain the entire Namikaze estate. This meeting was the hardest to ever be conceived. Afterwards, the Hokage dismissed the meeting only to be met in the office by a few figures.
"Hokage-sama! How can you let this happen!" Zabuza yelled with Tsunade, Yakama, and Hiashi giving him the death glare.
"There is nothing I can do. With the approval of the Fire Daimyo, and the votes of the council, my hands are tied. Damn that Danzo! I can't believe he did that!" The Hokage yelled but quickly put up a silencing Jutsu.
After a few more minutes of venting Zabuza spoke up. "Hokage-sama, if Naruto is banished, I'm taking my clan and we are leaving with him. I will retire and so will Haku and we shall leave. Hell, if he wanted to, he could create a village of his own and I will be there to support him. He has my clan's backing and my respect!"
"Hai! If he leaves sensei, the Senju clan is pulling out its resources and leaving with him. I will not standby and let this happen!" Tsunade said.
"I may not be able to take my entire clan out, but I will offer him three branch members to protect him for life. He also has Hinata to marry." Hiashi said sternly.
After some thinking, Sarutobi came up with a great idea.
"Zabuza, Tsunade, Hiashi, Yakama I have an idea. Its going to take three years to get ready so luckily we have time. Now, this is what we have to do………….."
(Author's Notes)
Well there you have it. Don't worry, I have my flame retardant suit on so I am fully prepared. Like I said, there's a method to my madness and it will all be explained in the next chapter.
Now, Aside from the finally, How did you guys like the invasion and how I covered it? Too much? Too little? Lemme know. I think I did fairly well and showed the strengths of Yakama's team.
Also, lemme know what yall think about Asuma's death. I thought it was good. Not entirely great but a fitting death of a shinobi of Asuma's caliber. I know most of you wanted to know what happened so there it is.
Now, this is the end to Part 1 of my Story. Part two starts after the time skip. People will be stronger, Naruto will be more badass as well as a goofball since he's going to be hanging with his dad and Jiraiya for so long.
Finally, how do you all like that seal and attack I did with Orochimaru. I think it was quite gruesome, painful, and deserving. Now, that this chapter is done, I don't know when the next one will be out. It might be before Christmas or after not sure.
Anyways, here you go and now I outta here yall PEACE FOLKS!!!
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