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Time for a new arc...
One of my readers asked me to adopt a very popular story. I'm sorry mate, I'm currently overloaded with 6 stories and my personal life. Besides these reasons, I want the original author to finish it as I have read it, and like you I'm also waiting for an update. Hope you understand...
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Chapter 14
The Dark Knight Rises
The members of the former Akatsuki currently stood besides each other, eyes fixed on their previous leader who appeared to be calm but was fuming on the inside. It was after all a well known fact, that Pein hated Naruto Namikaze the most in the world.
The boy had almost destroyed the Akatsuki when he killed the previous fake Madara, and it was fair to say that it had made the boy the number one target on Pein's shit list. Not to mention Naruto betrayed the Akatsuki on multiple occasions, and in Hidan's uncanny words...
Kicked their asses!
And now the boy was back from the depths of hell, and the very first thing he did was to challenge the Akatsuki.
"Pein, the Emperor has assigned you the responsibility of teaching the rebels a lesson..." said Black Zetsu, gaining no reaction from the Rinnegan wielder.
Instead the man was sharply observing the map that was displayed on a table, on his side Konan seemed a bit uneasy. She had known her friend for decades, and he had never been this pissed after Yahiko's death. In a way, Pein suffered from an irrational fear of Naruto fucking up his plans again and was hell bent on preventing that from happening.
"Prepare the prisoners for execution..." commanded the self proclaimed God,
"How many?" asked Kakuzu, who was the in-charge of captured prisoners and people who had been detained by the empire.
"All of them..."
Even the cold blooded murderers standing inside the room were surprised by the order, did they just hear those words?
"Pein, there are 1000 rebel soldiers in our prison camps. Surely you don't plan to execute all of them?" asked Konan cautiously, and was rewarded a sharp glare.
"The resistance wants a war, I will show them the power of a god. Kakuzu, prepare the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th royal battalions. The executions will occur in Osaka city. Gather the TV crews, surround each and every corner of that city. Make it a bloody fortress..." declared Pein seriously,
"But the monetary cost of such a meas-" argued Kakuzu, but froze when he faced the full blown murderous glare of the man.
"FUCK THE MONEY!"
Kakuzu had the sense to shut his mouth, he maybe a selfish bastard but he was not an idiot like his former partner Hidan. Right now, judging from the pressure in Pein's voice and the KI leaking from his body was enough to show that he would kill him, if he disobeyed.
"As you wish, Pein"
"Then get going..."
Orochimaru who had been silently observing the ordeal couldn't help but see an even ulterior motive behind Pein's orders. This was not just to show the power of the empire, but...
"So, that's your plan. I have to say you are quite smart, Pein..." congratulated the Sannin, gaining curious glances from the others.
"What are you saying?" asked White Zetsu curiously, as Pein narrowed his eyes at Orochimaru.
"So, you saw my real intentions. You are indeed a snake..." thought Pein cautiously, and watched Orochimaru stepping forward towards the map.
"Osaka is a heavily populated area, thousands of civilians live in this city. Not only that, it is a major commercial town. Instead of executing the prisoners in our camps, Pein here wants to show the world what it means to stand up against the empire. These deaths would reinforce the fear among the people, and if the resistance tries to save their comrades...
...they'll simply end up killing scores of civilians in the crossfire with our forces. If not that, a large part of the city would be destroyed and the people would lose their livelihoods. The little support the rebels have gained due to Naruto's return would be lost, the resistance will crumble like dominoes as they would not only lose 1000 comrades at once who also happen to be their brothers, sisters, lovers, parents, children. But they will also lose the support of the people, you really want to crush them, don't you Pein?" asked Orochimaru mirthlessly,
"They are flies in comparison to a god. They must pay for the sin they have committed against God..." said Pein arrogantly, and took out 2 pictures and displayed them on the table.
"These are-"
"Yes, I want you to start the executions with these two. Especially this girl, let Naruto feel true pain..." announced Pein sternly, and didn't flinch when Konan glared at him.
"Pein, if you even touch her you will only awaken a sleeping monster. Kill all the others, but leave these 2 alone- especially this girl..." warned Konan
"No"
"Listen to me for once, you have seen what Naruto can do. He's far more powerful, cruel, and evil. He'll burn the entire city to the ground just to rescue her...don't forget he killed 300 innocent people in the past without blinking an eye. Don't do this..." advised Konan worriedly, as she could clearly see the consequences of their actions.
What troubled her was the lack of concern on the other's faces, they were going to allow this.
"That's what I want, let the people see how evil he is. Then they will have no choice, but to accept me as their true god and the empire as their system..." said Pein in a staunch voice,
"Pein-sama's right. It's time we show Naruto our art, kick him in the balls for once. Please allow me to lead this operation, I will prove myself again..." requested Deidara, making Pein arch one of his eyebrows in amusement.
Despite sporting a new artificial arm, Deidara had not even lost an ounce of his cockiness or fighting spirit. The desire to prove himself burned clearly in his eyes, as Madara had threatened to execute the bomber for his failure and despicable act of fleeing from the battlefield.
Madara hated cowards and deserters the most, and Deidara was right now on the 2nd spot of his hit list. Only preceded by Naruto...
So, it was only natural that the blonde wanted to prove his usefulness at the earliest opportunity, before Madara executed him. Pein could not help but see the advantage in this offer...
If anything went wrong, Deidara would be the one to take the blame. And that was fine with Pein, not that he doubted the rebels could win...
"So be it, Deidara. This maybe your last chance, show me your're still useful..." consented Pein, as Konan started walking away.
"All of you are making a huge mistake, and I will have no part in this foolishness..." said Konan frustratedly, and walked out of the room.
Slamming the door with more force than required...
(Resistance Base: Kakashi's Cell)
Every person standing in the room tensed when a tremendous amount of KI erupted from a young boy. His hands were clenched to the point that blood was leaking out from the skin, eyes burning red with righteous fury and hatred as he observed the scene being shown on the TV screen.
Hinata had never seen Itachi this mad, if looks could kill then the entire empire would turn to ashes from the boy's murderous gaze.
On the contrary, Naruto seemed quite composed but his narrowed eyes and clenched jaw showed that he bore the same feelings as his younger brother, but since he was a leader the boy was maintaing his composure.
"My sister..." said Itachi furiously, as he saw Yuna being shackled in chains and Deidara announcing her execution within 24 hours.
If only he had known that his sister was alive and captured. All of them had thought she had died in a previous operation a few months ago, but now...
Meanwhile Mikoto's eyes were fixed on another person who was very dear to her. Someone whom she had grown up with, someone whom she loved and cherished as much as her own children.
"Shisui..."
The captured Uchiha clan head was also bound in chains beside Yuna, and was sentenced to death. She was brought out of her despair when Itachi roughly grabbed his tanto and started storming towards the door...
"Stand down, brother..."
Only Naruto's firm voice stopped the furious boy in his tracks, as the younger Namikaze glared at his sibling.
"Nii-san, they've got out sister and our uncle. I'll be damned if I let them die..." said Itachi coldly, but Naruto remained calm. And Kenshin who was standing beside his student was glad that his prodigy was maintaining his cool.
Even if he was fuming from the inside...
"I know how you feel..." consoled Naruto, but Itachi had other plans.
"Then let me go, or even better come with me. Yuna's our only sister, and Shisui has loved us as if we were his own children. We can't let them die like this..." argued Itachi, making Naruto close his eyes.
Mikasa, Rangiku, Kushina, Izumo, Sakura and Hinata along with Mikoto were waiting for the Namikaze clan head to say something. While Kakashi and Kenshin had an idea as to what was going on in Naruto's mind...
"Everyone except Kakashi and Kenshin, leave this room right now!" commanded Naruto,
"But, Naruto-" said Mikoto, as Naruto slammed his hand completely shattering a nearby table.
"NOW!"
Within seconds the room was empty, but Itachi had not left before casting a disappointed glance towards his brother. The younger sibling was certainly not happy with his brother's order...
"Only if you knew the burden of leadership, Itachi..." thought Kakashi tiredly,
After their declaration of independence, it was unanimously agreed by all resistance leaders that Naruto was to be named the "Supreme Commander of the Republic".
The 20 year old boy was not only the leader of their army, but of their people, the symbol of their culture.
And now he was forced to chose between duty and family.
This was where the Namikaze brothers were different from each other. Itachi would never let his family die, he was a passionate warrior who believed in fighting till the last man. Just like their grandfather Tobirama...
But Naruto was different, he was a Blackops commander and had fought in their greatest world war. Hell, he even won the war for them...
As such he knew what they were up against...
"How many men do we have?" asked Naruto silently, voice devoid of any emotion.
"500 combat troops, 700 if we include the Blacklights. The other resistance cells are too far away to reach Osaka in such a short amount of time. Naruto, if we attack Osaka, we are doomed. There is nothing we can do for our comrades or your family members, I'm sorry..." clarified Kakashi frankly, earning a scowl from Kenshin.
"If you let our brothers and sisters die, this fight is over before it can even begin. An even stronger wave of fear and terror would sweep over the hearts of not only the civilians, but those of our own troops. The resistance would be destroyed, Kakashi..." warned Kenshin fiercely,
"I know, but-"
"It's a checkmate..."
The two commanders were stopped when they heard Naruto's words, and the boy stepped towards their combat table observing the various pieces spread across the board.
"Both of you are right. If we act, we are finished. If we don't act, then also we are doomed..."
"If it's over, then I suggest we retreat and gather our strength..." suggested Kakashi,
"No, it's not an option..." argued Kenshin,
"It's not over until I say it's over. As long as I am the commander, I won't leave my soldiers to die like this, nor will I let the innocent people be terrorized by the Akatsuki..." declared Naruto authoritatively,
"We don't have the troops to fight such a battle..." said Kakashi aggressively,
"Wars are simply not won by sheer numbers. Half of the empire's army is compromising of missing ninjas of the past villages, thieves, robbers, bounty hunters and murderers beside the clone army. It is a highly undisciplined army being kept in line by Madara's fear..." replied Naruto smartly,
"What do you have in mind?" asked Kenshin confidently, completely surprising Kakashi.
"You two can't be serious. Naruto, your father would have agreed with me. Retreat is the logical option..." said Kakashi quickly, making Kenshin slam his hand on the table shaking the pieces on the board.
"Minato's not here right now. Naruto is not only our strongest fighter but the greatest military commander of this era. He has won impossible victories, Minato was a great Hokage but I trained this boy, and I can say it with absolute confidence that even his own father is no match for him in warfare and battle tactics. So, shut up...Kakashi" warned Kenshin, making Kakashi glare back.
Kakashi then looked towards Naruto, who requested him to maintain his calm.
"I understand your concerns, Kakashi. But what if I tell you, I can save our captured comrades but also give you Osaka..." offered Naruto slyly, an evil grin appearing on his face.
The shock was easily visible on Kakashi's face, as he comprehended the meaning behind those words. Winning Osaka would give the resistance a strong base and solve many logistical problems and garner them more support, it could very well be the first step towards victory.
The only question was...
How?
"What do you need?"
Kenshin couldn't help but smirk, when he saw the instant change in Kakashi's attitude. He had to hand it to his student, the boy could offer great deals that could even convince the most logical people like Kakashi.
For a moment they saw Naruto glancing at his captured sister, and the grinning Deidara beside her. A frown coming on his face, but he schooled his features and picked up a piece from the board.
"Give me this..."
(Execution Day: T-minus 6 Hours)
"This is madness..."
Naruto simply smiled on hearing his little brother's words, he could very well see and understand the fear in Itachi's eyes. And with good reason...
Him, Itachi and Yuna were the only siblings. One was already captured and near death, and the other was now heading straight for his own death.
"Naruto, this is too dangerous. At least, let me come with you..." requested Rangiku worriedly,
Mikasa and Kushina along with the entire resistance army had the same expression on their faces as they watched their leader finish his preparations. Dressed in his Blacklight uniform, Naruto placed his sword on its back. His face devoid of the worry that could be seen on the other's faces...
A kunai launcher was tossed into his hands, as a heavily armed Izumo stepped beside him.
"You two are insane..." said Mikasa irritatedly, making the two best friends chuckle.
"Maybe a little..." replied Izumo with a mischievous smile tugging on his lips,
"Scratch that, we are crazy..." said Naruto with a small laugh, while Izumo finished loading the magazine into his kunai launcher.
Kenshin also seemed doubtful about this action, what good were 2 Blacklights against an army of 4000 enemy troops? But knowing Naruto, he must have concrete reasons for such an action. Although the teacher was indeed surprised by Naruto choosing Izumo as his partner instead of Itachi. Granted the two boys were best friends, but he would have thought Itachi would be Naruto's first choice...
He also saw how heavily armed Naruto and Izumo were, in case of a fight they were sure to take down hundreds of enemy forces with the arsenal they were carrying.
Judging from the nervousness hanging in Izumo's eyes, the soldier knew something that no one in the resistance knew.
Naruto came forward and put a hand on his nervous younger brother's shoulder, giving him and the resistance soldiers a confident smile.
"If a king doesn't lead, his subjects won't follow. And there can be no victory without sacrifice..."
"This is not a game of chess, brother" argued Itachi in protest,
"It is a game of chess. If everyone performs the tasks which I have assigned, then you have my word that victory will be ours..." assured Naruto,
The Supreme Commander then stepped towards the 500 battle ready shinobi who were looking towards him for guidance and strength. The only reason they had even agreed to stage this rescue operation was due to the fact that he was leading their army, and every resistance soldier had extreme faith in his abilities. If need be, they would not hesitate in dying for him...
"Today, I have no speech for you. But I do have a small message which you can use when you step on the battlefield..." said Naruto confidently, and raised his hand in the air.
"Kill them all"
The resistance army erupted into a series of cheers for a victory, simply the confidence that was oozing from their leader and the victorious look in his eyes was enough to motivate them. Many of their friends and family were going to be executed, and they would do everything to get them back.
With Naruto leading from the front, victory would be theirs...
"Izumo, let's go..."
The said soldier stepped beside his leader and best friend, as both of them gave a final look to their friends and family just before getting absorbed in a dark portal.
(Osaka: T-minus 30 Minutes)
After hiding in the shadows for 5 hours in the dark alleys of Osaka city, one Blacklight finally moved.
Izumo watched as Naruto quickly knocked down two clone troopers of the empire who were patrolling the alley. On receiving the signal, he grabbed one of the unconscious trooper, with Naruto grabbing the other. Giving affirmative nods to each other, the two former Blacklights dragged their enemies into a dark alley of Osaka city.
No words were said as Naruto removed the armor and clothing of the clone troopers, it was quite disturbing to see naked replicas's of his friend sleeping on the ground.
However, Izumo also performed the same action with the clone trooper which he had dragged.
Changing uniforms, the two best friends sealed off their former Blacklight clothes in a scroll and were now dressed in the uniform of the empire's clone troopers. There was a reason why Izumo was chosen for this mission...
He had the almost same height, weight, muscle that matched the clone troopers appearance. And by donning their uniform, he looked one of them...
While Naruto had effectively cast an illusion around himself in order to reduce his height and be on the level of clones. Even Izumo's veteran eyes could not see the difference or feel any disturbance in his chakra, which only proved how powerful Naruto's Mangekyo was right now. The eye had not only teleported them straight behind enemy lines but was also assisting in their deception...
Naruto had also taken into account the fact that the empire's forces had several kunai launchers, which they had confiscated from the captured or killed Blacklight soldiers in the past. So, not only the public but even the regular forces of the empire wouldn't doubt them for carrying these weapons as Madara had allowed a few elite clones to carry them.
And Naruto was wearing a dark reddish white colored armored uniform, signifying the rank of a clone captain. While Izumo was wearing a dark bluish-white colored armored uniform signifying his rank as a Lieutenant.
All the more reason the enemy wouldn't suspect them, and they would be able to carry out their mission.
But that was the hardest and heart crushing part...
Izumo looked towards his best friend who swiftly murdered the two clone troopers, their blood spreading across the entire ground.
"Naruto, are you really sure about this?" asked Izumo hesitantly,
"Yesterday we were soldiers on the front lines, Izumo. But today, front lines are history, uniforms are relic...this war will consume the entire world, and there will be thousands of casualties. Innocents will die in scores, we have to accept that..." said Naruto coldly,
"I know..." replied Izumo solemnly, what they were about to do would stain their souls for all eternity.
"Izumo, this mission will cost us a piece of our souls. But it would be a worthy sacrifice in comparison to what we will achieve for our future generations. Somebody has to stain their hands with blood..." explained Naruto sadly,
"No sacrifice, no victory"
Izumo couldn't believe his own words that escaped from his lips. For once, he was glad that Hana had died and was not here to see what he was about to do. It would have killed her...
With heavy hearts and those dark thoughts lingering in their minds, the two special ops soldiers walked out of the dark alley and stepped into one of the main street of Osaka city.
Hundreds of people were walking towards the center of the city as they were commanded by the empire's forces to watch the executions. Men, women, children...
They were surprised when they saw him and Naruto who were dressed as clone troopers officer's walk towards them.
The small flick of the kunai launcher's safety lock was heard as the masked Naruto looked towards him for one last time...
"Remember- no survivors"
For a moment the eyes of the people and those of the two Blackops soldiers met. First there was anxiety, then fear, then terror as they saw the deadly weapon being raised against them.
And then all hell broke loose...
CLANG
A sharp kunai was fired from Naruto's weapon which was lodged straight into an old man's forehead, instantly killing him. The man didn't even have the time to recognize what happened to him, before he was sent to the afterlife. As they lifeless body fell flat on the ground, and the blood started staining the soil the gravity of the situation finally registered among the people.
"AHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH"
"Run away!"
"They're killing us...!"
The terrified people were about to run when the full force of Naruto's kunai launcher rained upon down. Izumo also fired his own weapon as hundreds of kunai rained down on the defenseless people of Osaka city. Fountains of blood erupted across the entire street, staining the walls, the buildings, the windows, the soil...
Horrified screams echoed across the entire area as the life was stolen from the bodies of the people...
CLANG
CLANG
CLANG
CLANG
The deafening sound of the devastating kunai launcher ran loudly in the ears of the two best friends as with every passing second, their hands were being stained with the blood of more and more innocents and non-combatants.
Today, Izumo had realized how bloody this war was going to be and how much of their souls had to be sacrificed for a better future.
This was the reason Naruto had chosen him, he was the only one who could muster the strength to do what was necessary for victory. Kenshin would have agreed with this, but they needed him to lead their forces that were lying in wait outside the city.
A clone trooper squad along with several other regular forces of the empire appeared from a nearby street, their eyes had barely registered Naruto's presence before his kunai launcher butchered the enemy troops like flies.
The weapon never discriminating between friends or foes...
Deidara was shocked on seeing the several explosions occurring on the west side of the town, the cries of people dying were being heard across the entire city. And the thousands of Osaka residents that had gathered in the town square with him for the executions, were panicking with every passing second.
How did the resistance manage to infiltrate so deep behind enemy lines?
"Captain, have our perimeters been breached?" asked Deidara in panic, but was relived when the clone trooper leader nodded in negative.
"Perimeter is secure on all fronts. No sight of enemy forces, the fighting is happening inside the city. 2 of our own clone soldiers have turned and already murdered 100 civilians and several of our squads. They are slowly moving towards this position..." replied the clone tactlessly,
Deidara moved the stop the foolish mindless drone but it was already too late, the damage had been done.
The terrified civilians couldn't believe what they just heard, the empire was killing their families?
"You murderers!" yelled a young teenage boy, and threw a rock at Deidara
The Akatsuki easily evaded the attack, and glared at the furious people. He had to stop this mob right now, he had 4000 troops under his command but it was nothing in comparison to the 20,000 people that lived within this town.
Yuna who was chained to a cross, along with Shisui and several others saw the anger rising within the people. The clone army was keeping them in line, stopping them from breaking into mass panic.
She knew only one man who was capable of this much madness...
Her doubts were proven true, when several explosions occurred on various perimeters of the city. A tall red head could be seen standing on one of the giant walls...
Every soldier of the empire was shocked along with Deidara when they saw the most wanted target of the empire appearing right in front of them.
Kushina Uzumaki had emerged from the shadows after 4 years of hiding.
Shisui couldn't help but smirk, as he saw what was going on. Judging from the crazy look appearing in Deidara's eyes was enough to show the target had fallen to the offered bait...
Not only that, the hundreds of missing ninjas, bounty hunters, robbers, thieves that were serving in the empire's army saw the woman who had the largest bounty on her head. If they captured her, they would not only gain great wealth, but could also rise within the ranks and earn Madara's favor.
"Capture the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki!''
"This bitch's mine!''
"I'll capture her for Madara-sama!"
Like a chain of collapsing dominoes, half of the empire's army erupted into mass chaos as the greedy soldiers ran straight after Kushina, who simply smirked before running out of the city with 3 entire battalions of soldiers right behind her.
"Take that you bastards!" thought Yuna proudly, as she saw the panic rising on Deidara's face.
The final nail in the coffin was struck when the giant TV screen that was stationed in the center of the town for broadcasting the executions of resistance soldiers, started playing an entire different scene.
A scene which sent shivers down the residents of the people of Osaka, as they watched their town folk getting butchered by 2 clone trooper officers.
Izumo just finished displaying the video footage, as Naruto changed back into his old Blacklight uniform. He quickly absorbed their blood stained kunai launchers inside his pocket dimension, and was now wielding his sword.
Performing a very familiar hand sign, the entire room and the street outside was filled with mysterious sounds.
Izumo was shocked when he saw at least 100 shadow clones of Naruto appearing beside them, not to mention the remaining 50 that were out on the street. They saw Naruto giving a signal and instantly transformed themselves into resistance soldier's replicas.
Without any word, the small army divided themselves into small squads and quickly went away in different directions.
"Naruto, the enemy has fallen into our trap. More than half of the empire's forces are chasing after Kushina..." warned Izumo, but his friend had his back turned towards him preventing Izumo from seeing what the man was upto.
"Are Kenshin and Itachi's forces in position?" asked Naruto stoically,
"Yes, the traps have been set. Our troops are already in their entrenched positions..."
"Connect me to the town's loudspeakers..."
Izumo pressed another series of buttons and turned towards Naruto to give the signal only to find tears slipping from his friend's eyes. Naruto didn't say anything as he grabbed the device...
But deep down both of them knew what price they had paid for this mission...
"Attention all Resistance soldiers and people of Osaka!"
Izumo saw relief appearing on the faces of the furious people of Osaka when they heard Naruto's voice. But none of them could see the tears and grief that was visible in Naruto's eyes...
''The empire's forces have massacred our brothers and sisters. This execution was only a trap to draw all of us out and silence us forever..." said Naruto passionately,
Taking one deep breath and closing his eyes in resignation, the leader of Republic made the most painful decision of his life...
"Attention all resistance soldiers, attack the Town square. Destroy the Empire's forces and save our Japanese breatheren. HURRY!" yelled Naruto passionately,
The skies of Osaka city were suddenly filled with several birds, and in moments several Blacklight squads led by Mikasa and Rangiku landed in various corners of the city.
Izumo quickly finished uploading the data from the devices that showed them the positions of their squads within and outside Osaka. Not only that, they were getting reports of the civilians revolting everywhere.
And it was increasing with every passing second.
A full blown mass riot!
"Naruto, your clones are in position. Is this what you really wanted?" asked Izumo hesitantly, and saw the tears in Naruto's eyes had dried up.
Now those eyes had a strange glow in them, a desire to win, a desire to crush the enemy to the very last soldier.
"Let me ask you something, Izumo..." said Naruto mysteriously, as he stepped towards the monitor.
"What?"
"Suppose if there is darkness in your world, which cannot be brought down through conventional means. Then what will you do?...
...will you taint your hands by committing sins in order to destroy the darkness, or carry out your own justice thereby creating another form of darkness?" asked Naruto slyly, making Izumo glare at him.
"It's all the same, you'll only replace evil with an even greater evil..." replied Izumo flatly,
The Blacklight saw his friend raising one of his fingers, and in that moment he realized what Naruto was about to do.
BOOM!
BOOM!
BOOM!
Hundreds of explosions rocked Osaka city as each and every one of Naruto's shadow clone exploded itself in a series of suicidal attacks. The sudden attacks instantly wiping out scores of enemy forces, buildings, houses, shops!
The Devil himself had descended upon the city...
The growing violence only seemed to further increase the anger of the thousands of Osaka's population. Within minutes, they were up in arms and fighting against the empire's clone army beside the resistance teams.
A massive revolt started everywhere, with the empire's divided forces getting overwhelmed on every front.
The bloody battle between the two factions was consuming scores of innocent people as the well trained clone army killed them mercilessly. But it would only be a matter of time, before they were outgunned...
And the entire world was witnessing this massacre with Izumo broadcasting the videos all across the world...
"We sent a strong message with this attack, Naruto..." said Izumo victoriously, as he saw their captured comrades getting freed by the people of Osaka.
Deidara had already started fleeing on his bird, as even he was not a match against an entire city of blood thirsty civilians. The Akatsuki fled from the battlefield leaving his disorganized troops to face the wrath...
On the other side, Kushina and Kenshin's little army had surrounded the enemy forces from all sides. And they were enjoying slaughtering each and every one of those missing ninjas and low life bounty hunters. For once, Kushina's Biju powers were coming in quite handy.
"Freeing our captured comrades was not the message..." said Naruto seriously,
"What do you mean?"
Izumo saw Naruto pointing towards the bodies of innocent civilians. Men, women, children who were killed by them disguised as Clone Troopers as well as the empire's forces that were also killing the enraged civilians in order to stop the revolt...
And this scene was being viewed all over the world.
"This was the message..." said Naruto darkly,
"The Akatsuki thinks they are smart and have the power. When the people of the world see these bodies, the entire world will cry for war..."
In that moment, Izumo truly saw and realized what his friend had just unleashed. And judging from the evil smirk that was etched on Naruto's face, it was fair to say his friend knew what he had done.
A wind of sacrifice...
A wind of freedom...
A wind of justice...
A wind of vengeance had just been unleashed...
Author's Notes: End of chapter...
Hope you guys liked it.
This chapter actually shows how committed and determined Naruto is for their cause. He is no longer the naive teenager which he was in the prequel, his time in hell has indeed made him accept the dark sides of humanity and that of himself.
Reviews are much appreciated.
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