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Chapter 25: Invasion of Konoha
As the explosions finally set in the audience's minds, a ton of feathers slowly fell from the sky and the audience was put to sleep.
There was a chorus of 'Kai' and the ninjas in the audience remained awake.
Naruto narrowed his eyes as another explosion, this time, on the Kage box appeared.
Multiple clouds of smoke appeared outside the village walls and a number of multi-headed snakes sieged the walls.
Looking down at the stadium, he saw the Sand Trio run off towards the village. He accessed his mental communication with Kyuubi. Kyuubi, the Sabakus are leaving the stadium, go with Mikoto and Haku to catch them.
He heard a reply. I got it. We're en route.
Looking up, he saw Orochimaru quickly grab Sarutobi and jump off to one of the higher roofs. Just as the other Kages were about to jump after them, a large cluster of Suna and Oto ninjas surrounded them and attacked them. They quickly destroyed the ninjas and were almost too late to join Orochimaru, just as a purple barrier arose, encasing them all.
Naruto raised a brow as he spied the four corners of the barrier, which was maintained by four certain individuals. That must be the Sound Four that Kin told me about. They must be mentally-controlled as I can't see any sign of rebellion. And that barrier seems more powerful than what I read from Kaa-san's book. It seems more…evil. Even the jinchuuriki can't get through it.
Kel'Thuzad suddenly piped in. I sense powerful shamanic energies empowering the barrier and holding the four as slaves to the caster…and its source seems to be this Orochimaru character.
Minato blinked. Shamanic, you say? Given Orochimaru's enthusiasm for knowledge, I'm not surprised. However, I am curious as to where he found the knowledge.
Naruto watched as the jinchuuriki gave up trying to pierce the barrier and jumped off to help Konoha instead. Wherever he found it, I'm sure that those four will have the answer. Though, I have a question. Where is the fifth?
He jumped off towards the barrier.
The other three Kage watched as Sarutobi calmly stared back into the eyes of the Kazekage. Sarutobi said, "Now that you have all Kage isolated, Orochimaru, what is your plan?"
Orochimaru smirked and said, "I plan to keep you busy while I destroy Konoha."
Ei said, "Don't think that you will succeed. If you haven't noticed, there are seven jinchuuriki against your sole Ichibi jinchuuriki."
Orochimaru gave a soft cackle. "Oh, I have a more destructive force than the trash of an Ichibi jinchuuriki. Your forces will be in for a surprise."
Ei suddenly appeared behind Orochimaru but he was surprised when Orochimaru simply vanished, letting Sarutobi go.
As Orochimaru reappeared at the end of the barrier, Ei asked, "Only Namikaze Minato is able to perceive my speed and dodge me. Not even you could have a chance. How did you manage to dodge my attack?"
Orochimaru grinned madly. "Did you notice something within you when you were encased in this barrier?"
Onoki narrowed his eyes before they widened and he said, "This barrier severely weakened us!"
"Good, you noticed that quickly. That's correct. I modified this barrier to decrease your performance and increase my own. In essence, I am absorbing your potential power."
Sarutobi narrowed his eyes as he said, "Where did you get something like that?"
"That is a secret, sensei." Then, he ducked under a kick from the Mizukage before he grabbed the hovering limb and threw her towards the group. "Ah, ah, ah, Mizukage-san, it wouldn't do to be hasty."
Opening his mouth to draw his blade, he said, "Why don't we start this match?"
The Sound Four wordlessly raised their arms towards the direction of the fight and another barrier arose, protecting them from the fight.
The Sand Siblings are currently going towards the center of Konoha. And Gaara suddenly stopped and grabbed his head and muttered, "Mother…is hungry…she thirsts for blood!"
Temari and Kankuro cursed. It's not yet time to release her!
A thump alerted them to a new arrival. Turning to the source, they saw a woman with blonde hair and dark eyes.
The woman smirked. "Looky what we have here. I spy with my feline eyes three measly genin who have lost their way."
Temari and Kankuro immediately went into their fighting stances.
The blonde flicked a strand of hair back and said, "I have no interest in you two mice. I want to fight the jinchuuriki." In a blur of movement, she was between the two eldest siblings and kicked them away, leaving her and Gaara alone. "Now then, why don't we let loose, kid?"
Gaara looked at her with crazed eyes before he yelled out and charged at her with his sand.
At the village wall, Ibiki and his fellow guard ninjas are fighting against the army of three-headed snakes. And they are currently losing.
Ibiki shouted, "Don't let up! We must defeat these abominations and protect Konoha!"
A loud shout from above alerted Ibiki to a new arrival. The shout was 'Kuchiyose: San Dai Gama (Summoning: Three Great Toads)!'
Three large clouds of smoke appeared from above and whatever came out of it squashed three of the thirteen snakes. That 'whatever' were three, large toads with varying weapons.
The first, and seemingly leader of the lot, has rusty red skin, dark red markings around the eyes, and a scar on his left eye. On his mouth was a smoking pipe and on his back was a large tanto.
The second was a magenta-skinned toad with black markings along the arms, legs, and eyes, and horn-like things on the head. His weaponry consisted of a shield and a pole-like weapon, sasumata.
The third held aqua skin and two katanas on the back. An orange sash was around the waist and two, circular markings covered the shoulders.
A large person dropped in front of Ibiki. He had spiky white hair that reaches his thighs, has a red overcoat, and a large scroll on his back. Performing a wild pose, he shouted, "PEOPLE, PREPARE TO BE AMAZED! NO NEED TO FEAR! THE MIGHTY JIRAIYA IS HERE!"
Ibiki would have deadpanned at the entrance but the situation doesn't call for it so he said, "Jiraiya-sama, you came at a good time. I don't know how long we can hold out against these snakes."
Jiraiya frowned. "Neither Orochimaru nor his forces have the necessary chakra to make these abominations in such a large amount. He must have used some special jutsu that strengthens him greatly. I'll help you against them, Ibiki."
Ibiki nodded and thanked him.
Just then, several explosions rocked the gates as, to Jiraiya's and Ibiki's shock, the Ichibi to Hachibi, minus Sanbi, appeared.
The head toad, Gamabunta, looked at the closest Bijuu, the Rokubi, as he sliced through two heads of his opponent. This is the first time I'm seeing a gathering of Bijuu. Nevertheless, they will help tip the scales in our favor.
However, as if Murphy's Law was in effect, more creatures arose from the depths. This time, they were absolutely horrifying. Having an assortment of creatures with red, grey, and brown skin, these creatures' mutated and titanic forms began holding off the other Bijuu.
Oh shit.
Kyuubi, Haku, and Mikoto looked up at the battle up above in awe.
Mikoto asked, "What are those things?"
Kyuubi replied, "Those look like the orcs that I once read in Arthas' library in Naruto-kun's mind. But somehow I smell two different scents on each of them, one human, one…something monstrous yet natural at the same time."
Looking towards the fight where the Nibi no Bakeneko was fighting against the Ichibi no Shukaku, she said, "Well, since Nibi has got the fight with Ichibi handled, you two help the other ninjas in the village. I'll see if I can defeat some of those orc-like giants."
Mikoto and Haku nodded before they jumped off. Kyuubi stared up at the titanic forms before she showed great leg strength and jumped on top of the head of one of the wereorcs.
Giving a feral grin, she raised a fist and slammed it down on its head, causing a very deep hole the penetrated it all the way to the heart. As the wereorc slowly fell due to both brain and heart attacks, Kyuubi jumped on the head of another and restarted her assault.
Sasuke looked up in awe at the Nibi and Ichibi battling up high. So, these are the Bijuu! What terrifying chakra! If it wasn't for my training, I would have fallen from the heavy amount of chakra that littered the area.
The same voice from before spoke again. Do you see these creatures, Sasuke? The Bijuu are mere spawns from a larger being that the Lich King has summoned from the demon realm. That is how powerful he is…and how powerful I am. We are evenly matched. Those orc abominations that fight against the other Bijuu and those toads will not last long against the combined might of the Bijuu. And the chakras that they are emitting are mere strands that have diverted from their original destination.
Thank you…sensei, for your teachings. But what do I do now? With my power as it is, I am no match for a battle between two Bijuu.
Search for an opening. This time, this was spoken by a hissing, female voice. Power is nothing, if not used wisely. See those two ants who are attempting to damage both Ichibi and Nibi? Sasuke spied Temari and Kankuro fruitlessly trying to find a way to control the situation. That is an example of a foolish use of power. They do not assess the situation. They do not recognize that a fight between demons is not something to interrupt, lest they be killed in the crossfire. You are a ninja, Sasuke. Act like it.
Sasuke thanked her for the advice and looked at the fight. There was no sign of a possible weakness that he can manipulate in Nibi. However, as he gazed upon the Ichibi, he saw a sleeping Gaara on the creature's head. There's the weak spot!
Looking around for a good slinging device, he saw an antenna in one of the roofs. He smirked and used chakra on his feet to dash towards the antenna. Once he reached it, he grabbed the top and began spinning around it. Once he reached enough momentum, he let go towards the direction of Gaara. As Sasuke surprised both Ichibi and Nibi with his stunt, Sasuke took advantage of it and gave a chakra-enhanced kick to Gaara's face.
As the sand creature slowly dissolved, Nii Yugito, who was in her Nibi form, shouted, "What was that for, Uchiha? That was my fight."
Sasuke calmly landed on the top of a tree, looked at her, and said, "If you hadn't noticed, neko," Yugito bristled, "your friends need your help over there." He jerked his head towards the group of snakes and wereorcs. "I will deal with the Sabaku trio. Focus on those beasts."
Yugito glared at him before jumping off towards the other Bijuu.
As Sasuke jumped down to start his fight with Gaara, Temari and Kankuro already met up with Gaara.
Temari and Kankuro released their weapons and stood beside Gaara.
Sasuke took out a kunai and said, "If you want to fight me, go ahead. But my fight is with the redhead, so don't get in my way!" He suddenly dashed towards the trio, intent on winning this fight.
Naruto stayed hidden from view as he saw Orochimaru fight against the four Kage with some degree of difficulty. After all, even when weakened, they still pack a punch.
He stared at the Sound Four and then at the barrier. It's an easy barrier, despite its enhancements. Its weakness is the spot where there is the least concentration, hence the top center of the barrier. Then, he noticed Orochimaru finally summon multiple coffins from the ground. Now, he knew that he should make his move. He jumped high, drawing Frostmourne.
Orochimaru smirked at the surprised looks of his opponents and said, "Kuchiyose: Edo Tensei."
Sarutobi finally remembered that particular jutsu and shouted, "NO! STOP HIM!"
Orochimaru shouted back, "TOO LATE!"
The coffins slowly opened and a person left each of it.
The first was a black-haired male who was wearing a red armor with a black shirt and pants underneath.
The second had silver hair, blue armor, black shirt and pants, and head guards. And on his left hip, attached to his belt, was a cylindrical object.
The third was a redhead woman, whose hair was tied into two buns with seal tags on them. She was wearing a regal kimono with various guards on her shoulders, limbs, and chest. On her forehead was a diamond and hidden on her sleeve was a kimono
The fourth, a woman, had an oval face, dark eyes, and a stoic expression on her face. Her hair was set up in a bun and her attire consisted of grey armor with black clothes underneath, like the first two.
The fifth had spiky hair and a mask covering his lower face. His attire consisted of a purple robe that seemed to shout 'power'.
The sixth person was a male with auburn hair, dark eyes, and a constant scowl on his face.
The seventh seemed to be a spiky, blond-haired man and the eight, another redhead woman, but before they could take a step forward, they slowly dissolved into dust.
Everyone looked surprised. Orochimaru shouted, "WHAT?!"
The Kage were frozen in shock and just stared at him raging about.
Orochimaru immediately controlled himself and went stabbing the rest at the back of the resurrected people's heads with a sealed kunai. He fumed silently as he stared at the unmoving eyes of Abumi Zaku and Kinuta Dosu, the two sacrifices for the last two people of his jutsu.
He sneered before he said, "Nevertheless, I don't need Minato-kun and Kushina-kun to defeat you. I'm perfectly content with the Shodai Hokage, Nidaime Hokage, Uzumaki Mito, Senju Toka, Nidaime Kazekage, and the Yondaime Kazekage."
Toka slowly stared at her opponents and said, "I have been re-summoned to fight children?"
Tobirama's eyes swiveled onto her and he said, "Do not immediately compare our opponents with those you fought in the past, Toka. I can sense their power is overwhelming. They're not quite our level, but powerful all the same."
Hashirama said, "Onoki, I see the years haven't been kind to you…you too, Sarutobi."
Both elders nodded and Sarutobi said, "I didn't want to fight you but, as you can see, we have no choice."
Mito replied, "Strange powers seemed to both strengthen and paralyze us while our controller put these seals on us."
Orochimaru snarled, "Enough talk! Attack!"
A crack stopped all movement. Everyone looked up and a crash let them all brace themselves. Someone landed between the Kage and Orochimaru's resurrected fighters.
Upon closer inspection, it was Naruto, sheathing his blade. The barrier recovered above him.
Everyone looked surprised at his arrival.
Sarutobi asked, "What are you doing here, Naruto?"
Naruto smirked and said, "You looked like you needed my help, Saru-jiji."
Mito frowned. "A child managed to break through a powerful barrier, one that is somehow enhanced by an unknown ability?"
The Nidaime Kazekage, otherwise known, as Kosa no Reibai (Reibai of the Sandstorm), stared at him, narrowing his eyes, but kept silent.
Naruto felt Kushina's rage within him. Then, he said, "Orochimaru of the Sannin. You look younger than I expected."
Orochimaru narrowed his eyes and replied, "And you, Uzumaki Naruto, are more trouble than I realized. No matter, though, you are still no match for me and my army."
Naruto smirked and said, "Do you know why your resurrection of Namikaze Minato and Uzumaki Kushina failed?"
That got everyone's attention.
Orochimaru snarled, "What are you talking about? How do you even know them?"
Naruto ignored the question and instead said, "Their souls have already been taken." It surprised them all.
Reibai's eyes gleamed in maddened triumph as Naruto bit his thumb and splattered it around him in a circle. He made a lot of seals and said, "Chiton: Chishio Bunshin." The blood accumulated around him in four blots, which formed into four identical copies of Naruto.
Even his tenants were curious about his intent now. After all, Naruto kept to himself for some of his training time.
He gave a feral grin as he summoned a book and said, "Witness the reunion." Raising his free hand, he whispered the incantation, followed by, "Akariton: Tamashi Tenso (Light Style: Soul Transfer; self-explanatory)."
He heard the sounds of surprise from his tenants before they subsided.
The four clones shivered as yellow, red, golden, and frosty blue chakra escaped from Naruto and went into each of the clones.
As the chakra merged with the clones, their forms shifted into that of their respective chakra hosts'. All four were surprised to finally see the world through their eyes.
Minato said, "Naruto…you…"
Naruto smirked. "Orochimaru, respective Kages, and the rest, may I present my fighting force."
Orochimaru went wide-eyed as he shouted, "IMPOSSIBLE!"
"Now then, shall we dance?"
There's the new chapter.
I hope you like it.
Oh, yes, an A/N. Due to school and work, future chapters may be a bit delayed.
Thank you for your time.