G2A/N: The follow is a fanfiction. Naruto belongs to Sellout Jump and Uchiha Fanboy (Masashi Kishimoto). Manga blows but do buy the video games.

The Geist Within

Chapter 19: Sowing the Seeds

(The following morning…)

Sakura found herself in utter bliss getting the kinks in her back massaged out.

"I can't believe I'm doing this."

Ami had muttered that as she rubbed on Sakura's bare back. Sakura had told Ashi and Astuko about Ami's mistreatment and the pair decided to deal with it not wanting to interrupt their masters' mission. Ami was forced to serve Sakura's needs and treat her better with the threat of they'd get Naruto involved over the purplette's head.

"You have a lot of brown-nosing to do before I can call it even." Sakura said in relaxed tone. "But maybe you should give the mistresses of the house a massage too."

"Kuso!" Ami spat at the thought of having to deal with them as well.

Naruto had awoke early and hastily got himself some coffee to drink while getting to his computer. He started research on his universe to see the details on Shen Gong Wu.

"Ok, so the Xiaolin Warriors are a thing. No Jack Spicer, thank god. Katnappe's here? Weird, but I could deal with her if I come across her. No Chase Young? Good, hated the bastard. No Heylin other than Wuya who's still sealed? Whew. Only 20 Shen Gong Wu activated at the moment? What a relief. Now let's see the list." Naruto said pulling the list up.

Naruto dropped his mug of coffee looking at the screen in horror. The Mantis Flip Coin? Okay. The Changing Chopsticks? Just dandy. But the Sapphire Dragon was a big fat NO. Immediately, he wrote details about this Shen Gong Wu with a warning in a scroll before using the Shadow Clone Jutsu to produce a clone. Naruto gave the clone the scroll and said clone used Instant Transmission to deliver it. Naruto knew Oorchimaru would not be utterly stupid enough to use this one, but the Akatsuki would be. Closing his laptop, he put it away before heading to Tazuna's for breakfast.

"Morning everyone. I got news, and it's not the good kind." Naruto said before explaining the details of Shen Gong Wu.

"So, what are you're saying is pieces from other worlds could end up in our world?" Yugao said exasperated.

"Yup. And four more people have joined the fray against Tazuna." Karin said. "Apparently, they got Shen Gong Wu."

"Shit, it's the Xiaolin Dragons most likely, and I have a rotten feeling they are not going to be easy to take down." Mai said lazily.

"For now, we focus on the mission. I'm still waiting on that package that's coming today." Naruto remarked.

"In that case, Mai and Karin can go with me to the bridge with Tazuna." Yugao said finishing her breakfast. "Naruto, you can guard the family."

"Well do, sensei." Naruto remarked.

Tazuna and his family were lost on their conversation until that part and off was Tazuna to work on the bridge. Inari looked over at Naruto who seemed to be meditating. Within Naruto's mind, he was having a conversation with Kurama.

"Naruto, I don't like these Shen Gong Wu. Makes me a bit nervous." Kurama said reluctantly.

"Well, tough shit. We'll have to put up with it. I pray Oorchimaru isn't dumb enough to use the Sapphire Dragon." Naruto said nervously.

"No, that snake likes living. I'm afraid Madara is going to try it thinking he can control it." Kurama admitted. "Shit, we got company."

Naruto snapped open his eyes with a serious glint in them.

"Something wrong?" Tsunami asked.

"We're going to have unwanted guests. Four of them." Naruto said summoning Lea and Virgo. "Lea, Virgo, guard them."

Outside, those four were on their way to the house. The Xiaolin Dragons, Omi Shuǐzú, Raimundo Pedrosa, Kimiko Tohomiko and Clay Bailey. While their origins slightly different, they still ended up as Xiaolin warriors. They were chosen to collect and defend the mystical Shen Gong Wu from misuse. They were trained by an ancient master who ultimately had to had to travel to the summoning realm to deal with an issue with the dragons. All four had attained the rank of Shoku Warrior and were all worthy of achieving the final rank. Their master ultimately settled on choosing Kimiko as team leader and made her "Xiaolin Dragon" before leaving for that long journey. That was three years ago. However, the team had their own problems, namely funding. Being they were an independent order away from the ninja villages, getting money to keep themselves clothed and fed was not easy. Thus, they ended up working for Gatou much to Omi's displeasure.

"Kimiko, you know I've rarely questioned your leadership, but must we do this?" Omi said looking up at their leader.

"Omi, I don't like this as much as you do, but he's paying us a small nest egg. Plus, he has his hands on the Emperor Scorpion. I don't think he knows it's a Wu, but I did get him to agree to give it to us in exchange we do this." Kimiko remarked sadly. "So, buck up and let's get this over with."

"I still don't like this, but Kimiko's right." Clay said bitterly. "Nothing to do, but to just do it."

"Besides, we've killed people before." Raimundo said casually. "It's no big deal."

Omi grabbed Raimundo by the collar and slammed him against the wall of a nearby house seething with anger.

"I don't care if you've done in your past in Kumo, but as a Xiaolin Warrior, we're supposed to be protecting the innocent. We've all killed, but we've killed traitors, spies, wanted ninja and the scum of the earth. Don't you even dare call this not a big deal." Omi said before letting him go.

"Either way, this is the place." Kimiko said in a whisper.

Before Kimiko could say anymore, a kunai whizzed up sinking into the ground next up. They looked up on the roof to see Naruto, fully dressed in his mission garb.

"Xiaolin. I'm surprised you're working for a scum-bucket like Gato." Naruto said calmly.

"Naruto Uzumaki. Genin ninja of Konoha. Known as the Kusa Killer for burning down Kusa. You're also wanted in Kumo." Omi said eyeing him carefully. "Have you turned rouge?"

"No. On duty, actually. I'm protecting this family with my team. From the looks on your faces, Gato had neglected to tell you that." Naruto remarked.

They were surprised, but Omi spoke up asking how he knew they were Xiaolin.

"I have my ways of knowing about all of you and Wu you wield. But I ask you, why are you doing this for Gatou? From the looks and feel of her auras, you're not the type to up and murder innocents for money." Naruto said reaching his lightsaber. "But if you are, I will kill you here and now."

Raimundo was ready to fight reaching for his Blade of Nebula only for Omi to stop him.

"Wait. You're right. While we do need the money, we're also doing it because he unknowingly has a Shen Gong Wu in his hands." Omi explained.

"Ok, that makes sense. Look, I was planning on raiding the bastard's place. So, how about a deal? You don't kill my charges, and I'll pay you a cut of the raid and you can take the Wu. All I ask is that I get everything else." Naruto said seriously.

Omi looked to their leader as Kimiko pondered Naruto's offer. She looked him over and sighed.

"Answer me this, why did you burn Kusa to the ground?" Kimiko asked.

"Simple, they held one of my clanswomen as a hostage. They were abusing her and could have used her as breeding stock. They wound up killing her mother before I got there. Nobody messes with the Uzumaki." Naruto said calmly.

"If that's the case, we will accept your offer." Kimiko said with a bow.

"But..." Raimundo said only for Kimiko to shush him.

"Well, I'm much obliged with this arrangement." Clay remarked. "But what do we tell Gato?"

"Tell him the family went into hiding and you're tracking them down." Naruto said lazily. "Or just don't report back from a week."

The Xiaolin four made their leave to ponder much to Naruto's relief as he unsummoned Virgo and Lea. Tsunami and Inari were merely glad for no bloodshed, and they could go on with their lives. Naruto's package finally came in and Naruto gleefully signed for.

"Soon, Gato, soon you will croak." Naruto thought darkly.

Naruto carried the box to the Sky Fox before sensing someone in the nearby woods to which Naruto decided to investigate. Naruto wandered the misty wooded area finding a familiar face picking herbs in a pink yukata.

"Haku." Naruto thought before walking up to him.

"Oh, hello ninja-san." Haku said casually.

"Picking herbs for Zabuza, Haku?" Naruto said not even putting up a façade.

Haku was surprised and reaching for a senbon only to get hit with Naruto's Warper Will getting her to drop it.

"I don't want to fight you but give you a warning. Gato can and will betray you. You think he gives a shit about paying ninja. He just hired four from the Xiaolin order and was probably going to use them to off you two. And even then, you're only doing this for money for your Kiri rebellion." Naruto said with a raised eyebrow. "Am I wrong?"

"You are not, but how do you know all this?" Haku asked nervously. "About me?"

"Clan secret." Naruto remarked coolly. "Just tell your boss, I have a deal. I'll be killing Gato tonight. You can have a cut of spoils, and I can aid in your rebellion. Let's just say I know what's wrong with Yagura and how to fix it. He is a Jinchūriki like me."

Naruto turned and left leaving a stunned Haku there gaping like a fish.

"Oh right, and the name's Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze." Naruto said as he left. "Think on that."

Haku would help that face until he returned to Zabuza at their hideout.

"Boy, what's with that look?" Zabuza said worried.

"One of the Konoha nin recognized me as the same one despite. He even knew we were aiding for a rebellion and even know our leader's name. He knew my name!" Haku said creeped out.

"What, but that's impossible. You weren't on any record." Zabuza said getting up despite his injuries.

"Tell me, does the name Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze mean anything?" Haku said as Zabuza.

"Namik-OH SHIT!" Zabuza said getting flashbacks of the Yellow Flash. "He reproduced!"

Zabuza already knew Naruto as the Kusa Killer and there were a few rumors of him having some connection to the Fourth Hokage, but Naruto up and confirmed it in Haku's face. However, when he about the offer of Naruto's help, Zabuza had a smirk.

"Well then, if he's willing to aid us then, let him kill Gato. Never liked the prick anyway." Zabuza said satisfied with himself.

Under nightfall, Naruto had gathered the village to explain his plan and how they were going to take back Wave using the mech suits. The townspeople were hesitant at first, but after Naruto explained the abilities of the suits, some of the more able-bodied stepped up.

"Tonight, we take back Wave from Gato!" Naruto said as the crowd cheered.

Yugao was drooling inwardly at the mech suit thinking of how much carnage she could cause. She could only hope Zabuza was healed up and there. However, the Xiaolin made the mistake of making their way to Gato's base with the intent of giving a false report have no idea that the raid was soon to start.

(A/N: A bit of a rushed job, but I am doing this late. Either way, this chapter is partly fillerish for setting up the raid on Gato with Naruto being a cheeky bastard. Let's just say I have plans for next time. This was just a set up for the 20th entry and I want it to be special. And as for those who wanted Sakura to get some mercy, I did so. Now next time, the raid! And finally, as for the Xiaolin, I chose Kimiko as she was originally intended to be the leader being they shafted her for Raimundo. As for the Xiaolin origins, I'll be exploring them in future chapters. I can that the origin for Omi in particular is going to quite the surprise or depending if you're sharp, you'll see it coming.)