Dawn of War
"Talking"
'Thoughts'
Scene change or flashbacks
Scene changes within flashbacks
Demon talking
Demon talking within their jinchurrikki's head or a demon talking through their jinchurrikki
I'm back.Tell me if I've gotten a bit better.Anyway, this isnt following the preview from last chapter since I changed what I was doing to not make this a crossover.So, anyway, here it is.
The Cursed Threat, Proposal Made
Naruto sat at the giant table inside the Sunakagure meeting room. To his left, Haku, Sasame, Ryuuko, and Yamato sat. To his right, Jiraiya, Shikamaru, Baki, and a young boy that Naruto hadnt seen since his mission against Raiga, Ranmaru, sat. Directly across at the head of the table, Gaara was seated.
Behind each stood the guards. Naruto had Shinto and Jin. Haku had Shin and Raiga. Sasame had Fuuma Hanzaki and Fumma Kamakiri, two ninja Naruto remembered from his passing through Rice Country with Jiraiya and Sakura. Ryuuko had two Ikazuchi swordsmen, Shinji and Rigoku. Yamato had Hatake Kakashi and Maito Gai. Jiraiya had no one, seeing as he was the last of the Legendary Sannin. Shikamaru had Kagai and Hinata. Baki had two Suna-nin that Naruto remembered from the Chuunin Exams, Komaza and Matsuri. Ranmaru had two missing-nin that had followed Ranmaru upon his journeys, Karenbana and Hokushin.
"Alright, you will all behave accordingly," Gaara adressed. He had no guards as Kankorou and Temari guarded the door and his village was full of loyal Suna-nin. "Naruto, you had a proposition?"
"Yes," Naruto answered. "As everyone here know, Konoha's Rokudaime Hokage, Haruno Sakura, is captured under us. We also hold two missing-nin. Nara Shikamaru and Hyuuga Hinata. We have-"
"What about Akimichi Chouji?" Yamato interrupted. "He left with the other two." Shikamaru bowed his head before taking up a cigerette and putting it to his lips. Naruto looked away.
"Chouji's dead..." Naruto muttered. "As the rest of you know, each of our villages were attack by the Akatsuki weeks ago. Shikamaru and I had been backed into a corner, facing the immortal, Hidan and his partner, Kakuzu. Chouji gave his life to silence the immortal bastard with a single jutsu."
"I...see..." Yamato nodded, as everyone else had a look of sorrow across their face. "We have lost a valuable ninja..."
"I request that Hinata and I remain in this village," Shikamaru spoke up.
"Explain your reason," Yamato looked up.
"Chouji gave his life to protect the Yondaime Raikage," Shikamaru spoke. "Hinata would stay of her own accord, but I wish to fight for Kumo. If I'm to die in this war against Oto, Iwa, Ame, Kusa, Taki, and the Akatsuki, I would rather go down the way my friend did. Killing one of those powerful bastards that threaten our villages."
"I see...You may stay," Yamato said. "I'll sign the papers when I return to Konoha. Then we may go on to other matters now...Namely, the disposal of Haruno Sakura."
"I would like to leave it up to Kumo," Ryuuko answered. "I've visited once while Naruto was being held captive and met Shikamaru. He is a true genius..."
A couple weeks earlier...
Ryuuko walked through the streets of Kumo, Nara Shikamaru beside him. They had been discussing Naruto's imprisonment when they arrived at the Nara's home.
"I thought you were to be with Taki," Ryuuko commented.
"I was to, but they sent me here on a spying mission," Shikamaru answered. "So I remain here. Would you like to play a game of Shogi?"
"Sure, but I havent lost a game," Ryuuko laughed.
"Me neither," Shikamaru grinned. They sat before the board and began.
Ten minutes later...
"I won," Shikamaru answered as Ryuuko was left with no moves.
"H-How?" Ryuuko asked. "I havent lost and you beat me so quickly."
"Well, I've been known as a genius as the Nara clan usually is," Shikamaru replied with a small smile on his lips.
"Anyway, I must be off," Ryuuko answered. "Long way back to my home. Need to rest at the inn for the night."
"Why not stay here?" Shikamaru asked. "Its...troublesome, but you deserve respect if our Raikage would respect you."
"Thank you," Ryuuko smiled.
Later that night...
Ryuuko couldnt sleep and began reading through some scrolls. Plans for the defence of Kumo and offensive against Konoha, Suna, and Oto were inside. They were marvelous. No flaw in sight. And he even put back ups if something went wrong. Every aspect was covered.
Ryuuko then picked up a book and read the title. 'The Art of War' by Sun Tzi of China. He would even go through the trouble of getting a book from China? He placed the book back and saw another scroll that caught his interest. He opened it and read the title out loud.
"Plan to defeat Ikazuchi clan if betrayed," Ryuuko read. He looked at the battleplans. The home province of the Ikazuchi was in the middle and each move had the Ikazuchi captured perfectly. He couldnt even see the plan to defeat them if it meant the fate of his clan. The whole plan covered any reaction to the first plans. Ryuuko was at a loss for words.
'Seems I've chosen the right side...' Ryuuko muttered to himself in his head.
"Shikamaru can think of a suitable punishment," Ryuuko finished. "What do you say?"
"Well, I cou-" Shikamaru was cut off.
"Let her join Kumo," Naruto said.
"Naruto, you have to let your feelings for her die," Shikamaru answered, looking at him.
"This has nothing to do with my feelings anymore," Naruto answered. "This is for the good of Kumo. She is the strongest in taijutsu and the most powerful medic-nin in these lands right now. She lost her village. She lost Sasuke. She has nothing now. What more choice is there than to join Kumo? She'd be a valuable asset."
"But Naruto..." Gaara began.
"Your soft heart has always made you weaker," Haku grinned. "I second the notion."
"I do too," Hinata spoke up. "I-I would rather see Sakura fight alongside u-us."
"Raikage-sama, are you sure about this?" Shinto spoke up.
"I'll agree too," Yamato answered. "Shes your responsibility."
"I too," Shikamaru spoke up.
Ryuuko then smiled. "I'll agree if Shikamaru does." Everyone watched as Naruto whispered something to Jin and Jin disappeared.
"She'll help us in the next battles," Naruto answered.
"Now, about the Akatsuki threat..." Ryuuko started.
"Each of our villages have a demon of some sorts, correct?" Naruto asked. "I am the Kyuubi. Gaara is Shukaku. Kiri has the Demon of the Mist's pupil. Konoha has those mercenaries."
"We are also working on an alliance with Hoshikagure," Yamato went on. "Yamanaka Ino, Mitarashi Anko, Hyuuga Neji, Hagane Kotetsu, and Yuuhi Kurenai are headed there now."
"Alright then," Naruto muttered. "What about the Akatsuki issue?"
"I say we leave them be, work on defence, and let the Akatsuki and Oto duke it out themselves," Ryuuko said.
"No, they could ally and attack us," Naruto answered.
"No, they cant," a voice called from outside the window. Naruto instantly had his sword drawn and appeared next to the window. He looked out to see Itachi's Sharingan eyes staring up at him. "Not with me here."
"Itachi!" Naruto shouted before jumping across the to a building and turning to look at Itachi's chest. "What do you want here?"
"A proposition," Itachi replied. "Leader-sama requests and audience." Itachi made a hand seal and instantly found his hand covered in sand.
"Let it go," Naruto called out. Gaara looked skeptical but called his sand back before swirling it around Itachi's feet. A holograpic image appeared next to Itachi.
"Kyuubi..." the holograph said. "I am the Leader of the Akatsuki. You know you cannot defeat the forces from Otokagure, Iwakagure, Takikagure, Amekagure, and Kusakagure alone. Yukikagure and the Akatsuki will join you and destroy them."
"We can handle just fine," Naruto answered.
"Now, now, now, Kyuubi..." the Leader said. "As Raikage, you should know whats best for your people. I can destroy Oto for good while you destroy Iwa, Kusa, Taki, and Ame. You may have five demons, but Oto has ten, including my brother."
"Wait...five?" Naruto asked.
"Nevermind," the Leader laughed. "It is unimportant. Anyway, he has ten ninja with the Cursed Seal, including himself. You cant win against that."
"We can sure as hell try," Naruto answered.
"And get yourself killed," the Leader replied. "I can guarentee you wont survive against them."
"Want a bet?" Naruto asked, taking a step closer. "Meet me in person instead of behind your shitty lackies. Maybe I'll listen then."
"You dont deserve my true presence," Leader replied. "Now, the choice is your's." With that, the holograph disappeared.
"Its your choice, Uzumaki," Itachi went on. "We leave it to you." Itachi disappeared before the sand could encase him.
"Naruto!" Shikamaru shouted. "Whats going on?" Shikamaru jumped down to join his friend.
"Five demons...Me, Gaara, Dante, Vergil...?" Naruto muttered to himself.
"Why cant I kill him?" Gaara asked, annoyed at the lost chance.
"Someone would be mad if we hurt that one," Naruto gave his foxy grin. "I dont think theres anything else to talk about. Meet back in Kumo in one week."
"See you, Naruto," Haku called out with a big grin on his face. With that, Naruto, Jiraiya, Shikamaru, Hinata, Kagai, Jin, and Shinto disappeared. At the edge of Suna, they gathered.
"Jiraiya, Shikamaru, Hinata," Naruto adressed them. "Head to Kumo and rally the troops. Kagai, Jin, Shinto. Go with Ryuuko and have him rally his men. Haku should have gotten my drift. I have to visit an old friend and I'll be back in Kumo..." Before any could reply, Naruto disappeared. They all looked for a trace of him, but he was completely masked. Jiraiya just sighed.
"You heard your orders! Get moving!" Jiraiya shouted as they all seperated for their missions.
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Naruto:Yo...
???:Master wont see you now.
???2:Get the fuck out of here.
Naruto:Just need to see him for one moment and...
???3:No more talking, kick his ass!
???4:Hold it!
Next Chapter:The Secret Meeting
???1-4:Master!
Naruto:What took you so long?