(And we're back.)
A whole day passed since Tsunade explained everything to the rangers as well as the shinobi of Konoha. She stood by the village gates with Kakashi and Guy acting as bodyguards, while all of Konoha from shinobi to civilian were seeing her off, "Take care, Lady Tsunade." Shizune said.
"You know it, Shizune." Tsunade smiled.
Sarutobi turned to the two Jonin, "Kakashi, Guy, remember your mission is to ensure no harm comes to the Hokage."
"You can count on us sir." Kakashi bowed his head.
"What Kakashi said." Guy agreed.
"All right you two, let's get going." Tsunade ordered the two Jonin as they headed out.
Naruto and his fellow rangers from Konoha watched but knew she wasn't the only one who would be heading out. As Tsunade and the Jonin left they were secretly watched by two Root Anbu.
Meanwhile in Suna, Gaara was wearing the Kazekage hat and his siblings stood by the gates of Suna as the village shinobi and civilians were seeing them off, "Good luck Gaara-sama." One civilian said.
"Be safe." A shinobi added.
Baki looked to Gaara's sibs, "Kankuro Temari, I trust you will both keep Gaara safe?"
"Of course." Temari replied.
"Even though he probably doesn't need it." Kankuro mumbled to himself.
"You can never be too careful, Kankuro." The younger brother replied.
"Hai." He agreed.
"Well we should get going." Temari said as they headed off while the crowd of people bid them a farewell.
As they walked through the desert Kankuro spoke, "I still got a bad feeling about this Gaara. The Kage summit sounds just the kind of place for disaster to happen."
"I know, Kankuro. Which is why all three of us must be prepared for the worse." Gaara replied.
In the land of Kumo, inside the administration building stood the Raikage and his two guards Shi and Darui, while Bee, Samui, Omoi, and Karui were off to the side, "Be careful Raikage-sama." Samui warned him.
"Yeah ya never know what's out there." Omoi added with worry.
"Ah quit whining ya big baby. Nothing could happen to the Raikage!" Karui scolded Omoi.
"That's my big bro for ya, laying it down hard!" Bee rapped.
A ignoring his brother's rant took his hat, "All right everything's set… Cee! Darui! Let's go!" he jumped through his office window landing outside down on the ground with his guards looking out the window.
"He loses more windows that way," Shi sighed, "Well you coming?" he asked Darui.
"Nah, it's a drab. I'm taking the stairs." Darui answered as he left the office while Cee went to follow the Raikage out the window. The four watched them leave with the three Kumo rangers keeping quiet to themselves feeling they will be needed sometime today.
In Iwa, the old Tsuchikage stood with his granddaughter Kurotsuchi and his guard Akatsuchi ready to head out. The old man sighed holding onto his hip, "Oh it's such a pain for someone my age to go to a meeting this far."
"If it's such a problem gramps why not send somebody else?" Kurotsuchi recommended.
"Are ya kidding Kurotsuchi? I may be old but I'm not dead yet!"
"Maybe I should carry your luggage just in case, Tsuchikage-sama." Akatsuchi suggested going to take the bag but Oonoki swatted his hand.
"Hands off my bag, Akatsuchi!"
And in Kiri, Mei, Choujuro, and Ao were standing before Kiri's shinobi as an old man handed the Mizukage hat to Mei, "Please take good care of yourself, and don't let anything go wrong Mei."
Accepting her hat Mei smiled, "I swear in my honor as Mizukage, I will fulfill my duty in the best of my ability."
The old man nodded and turned to her guards, "Choujuro, Ao, guard her well and with your lives."
"Hai!" they agreed as the three headed off.
From all sections of the ninja land, all five Kages and their guards were heading off to rendezvous in the Iron Country. While watching them from the moon, was Orochimaru snickering, "And they're off." He said to himself as Zorgano and Goliptor stood off to the side.
"Shall Goliptor and I head out as well my lord?" Zorgano asked.
"That won't be necessary." Kabuto said entering the room.
"What do you mean?" Goliptor asked.
"I have three new creations all ready to go, and they're guaranteed to be full proof." Kabuto explained.
"Three creations?" Orochimaru asked.
"Yes follow me." Kabuto led the three into the lab where they noticed three clay models on the table.
"So this is what you do with your spare time?" Zorgano asked rhetorically.
Kabuto replied, "I'm a creator, experiments are what I do."
"All right Kabuto show me what they can do." Orochimaru ordered.
"As you wish my Lord." Kabuto said putting all three on the machine's conveyor belt before wheeling them into it and pulled the switch. The machine started up as they watched the hose shake up and out from the end of the hose of the machine stood three new creatures stepping out from the smoke.
The first one had the lower body and begs of Deviot, the upper body and wings of Diabolico, head, sword and shield of Skelekron, arms of Zeltrax, and tail of Dragon Olympius.
The second one had the upper body and head of Merrick the Barbaric, the lower body and legs of Loki, and the arms and staff of Diabolico.
The third and final one had the upper body and head of Erik the Barbaric, the lower body and legs of Silo, the arms of Onikage, the sword and shield of Knasty Knight, and the wings of Goldar.
"May I present to you the three generals, Skeletor…" he motioned to the first one, "Zoki," he motioned to the second one, "And Blade Wing." he motioned to the third and final one.
"We are at your command, Lord Orochimaru." Skeletor bowed his head followed by the other two.
"Very impressive Kabuto." Orochimaru admitted.
"Indeed." Goliptor agreed while Zorgano said nothing.
"Send these three to attack the Kage summit. They will show the Kages the true meaning of fear." Kabuto encouraged his master.
"Hmm, they wouldn't suspect a thing, not even the rangers themselves. All right then you three prepare yourselves." Orochimaru ordered the three generals who each pumped a fist up.
Back on earth, all the Kages had finally arrived in the Land of Iron which was cold and snowy. Inside the meeting room each of the delegations from Konoha, Suna, Iwa, Kumo and Kiri sat in front of the Kanji that signify each of their villages. A person then sat in a separate table from them, his head supported by a wrap of bandages and his long flowing black hair covering his back.
"Good day. I am Mifune; the leader of the Land of Iron, I will represent as the mediator of this meeting."
As the Five Kages sat, Mifune mentioned for them to place their hats on the table, as all the Kages did so. As the Kages were in their seats their guards stood behind them ready in case someone in the room was about to do anything brash, Mifune spoke, "Now we shall commence the start of the summit."
"I shall start," Gaara began as the others eyes the young boy, "This meeting in my opinion is by far pointless seeing as how we already know what the problem is here."
"Correct. These monsters that have been showing up recently, are getting more dangerous each passing day." Mei agreed.
"And worse we don't even know where they're coming from." Oonoki added.
"On the contrary Fence sitter," Tsunade began grabbing the Kage's attention, "I happen to know who's behind these attacks."
"Do you now Princess?" Oonoki asked.
"Yes. Months ago before I was even Hokage our village was invaded by one of our very nuke-nin Orochimaru."
The Kages looked surprised while the Raikage held his expression, "Orochimaru, your fellow Sannin?" Mei asked knowing all about this but had to play dumb.
"Precisely. When my old teammate Jiraiya was sent to find me and bring me back as the Hokage we ran into our old teammate who was accompanied by a serpent monster named Snizzard. Even our two summoning weren't completely enough to take on both this monster and Orochimaru's main summoning. It was then we were aided by a group of fighters who eliminated the monster with their own creatures."
"The Power Rangers?" Gaara asked also playing dumb.
"That's what they're called?" Oonoki asked.
"Yes. They call themselves the Power Rangers and only their power seems to have better affects on the monsters than what regular jutsu can do."
Suddenly everyone noticed the Raikage was getting impatient and out of instinct he stood up and slammed his gigantic gauntlets shattering his part of the table. To this, the remaining occupants of the room immediately jumped in, coming right in front of the table of each of their respective leaders. Each guard was ready to attack only for Mifune to interrupt them.
The mediator spoke, "I suggest you all refrain from doing unnecessary actions! Remember this is a meeting of the village leaders not a public bar! We came here to talk not to engage in squabbles."
Each of the Kages motioned for their guards to stand down and go back to their places. Kakashi listened in closely as he had heard the Raikage about to speak. Guy had whispered to him in a low voice, "This isn't going exactly well."
"I agree." Kakashi answered while Choujuro, Mei, Gaara, Tsunade, Kankuro, and Temari felt the same way.
"I didn't call of you here to talk about the monster attacks alone! I called all of you here to know where the Power Rangers loyalties lie exactly!" the Raikage bellowed.
The Kages raised their eyebrows in question. As they watched the Raikage who was angry at all of the remaining Kages, he continued to scowl as each of the Kages was maintaining their calm. However, it seemed that the Hokage was starting to scowl on her own it was as if the tension was only getting higher and higher.
"All our villages were invaded by monsters and these people just happen to show up when they do and deal with them. Are their loyalties with either of your villages because I for one never sent them anywhere."
"Excuse me perhaps I can help field those questions." A voice spoke up.
The Kages and their guards turned seeing Alpha approach while holding something, "What the hell is that thing!" A bellowed.
"An intruder!" Kurotsuchi frowned as the guards from Iwa and Kumo were prepared to attack along with Ao while the guards of Konoha, Suna, and Choujuro also had to act defensive or risk blowing their cover.
"No wait I mean you no harm!" Alpha pleaded fearing they'll attack him without listening.
"Hold it!" Tsunade called getting their attention, "If you look closer at him you may actually learn something."
The group curiously looked at Alpha and noticed the lightning bolt symbol on his chest, "If I'm not mistaken that is the insignia of the Power Rangers." Gaara said getting A's and Oonoki's attention.
"Correct, I am Alpha 5 and I bring a message from the Power Rangers superior."
"A message?" Mei asked.
"Yes, he is fully prepared to give you his speech." Alpha sat the device he was carrying on the table that activated and projected a large screen displaying Tommy's face.
"Who is that?" Akatsuchi asked.
"Greetings Kages of the Elemental nations. My name is Tommy Oliver and I am the one who leads the Power Rangers."
"If you are their leader why don't you come here in person and not send some hunk of junk in your stead?" A asked while Alpha huffed at the insult.
"I apologize for this, but unfortunately I have certain disabilities that prevent me from moving." Tommy explained.
"I could believe that if it was from the old crone here." A continued to be skeptical of Tommy.
"Believe what you want, but if you want answers on the Power Rangers I would be happy to explain to you, only if you or anyone else here does not interrupt me."
"Permission to speak Tommy-san." Mifune granted him.
"Thank you Lord Mifune," Tommy began, "If you all wonder why the Power Rangers have been helping all of your nations and not just one well let me tell you the Power Rangers aren't a ninja assassin squad for hire like other groups from your nations."
"That would make you like a neutral group like various other of the less powerful nations here." Mifune understood.
"Precisely, but unlike your nations we do not fight for power, for pride, or for dominance in this land. We fight and defend because it's what's right."
"Because it's right?" A bellowed.
Every Kage glared reminding him to not interrupt, "That's right. Where I came from the law system was nothing like this ninja system your nations have. Constantly at war no trust among nations, killing ninja after ninja to preserve peace just for your land alone. That not what the Power Rangers are all about."
"Exactly what are these Power Rangers?" Oonoki asked.
"Well to understand them you'll have to hear the beginning of where the Power Rangers began. It's quite a long tale and you will have to listen if you wish to understand." Tommy instructed to the Kages who nodded while the Raikage sighed.
"Now then this all dates back many years ago." Tommy began as the room lit up with clips of Ranger history playing as Tommy narrated as he did to his new rangers when they were inducted. As he explained each of the Kage and their guards watched in wonder as history started getting more shocking by the minute.
The screens ended and Tommy spoke, "So you see that is the history of the Power Rangers, does this clear anything up for any of you?"
"Well you've made your point the Power Rangers are neutral and they fight because it's the right thing to do." Oonoki admitted.
"Still why do you and your new rangers meddle in our affairs?" A asked still skeptical.
"Because Raikage Orochimaru the rogue ninja has found a way to conjure up monsters in which the past generation of rangers have fought before, as you can see this does call for our attention. While you Kages posses abilities that could take them on, your safety's are still at risk. That's why the Power Rangers are mostly suited to deal with these situations."
"He does bring up a point, when the two monsters known as the Barbaric Brothers invaded Kiri sometime ago, we didn't know what we were up against." Mei put in.
"Same said for the Saliguana monster that invaded Suna." Gaara added.
"So you understand these monster attacks are not something you should be at each others throats because it would accomplish nothing. Instead you should all act like responsible adults and see reason that the only way for us to truly defeat Orochimaru and his monsters is for all five nations to work together as an aligned nation."
"An alliance?" the Raikage gasped in outrage.
"Such a thing is unheard of." Oonoki added.
"I agree. There's been downright lack of trust between most of our nations due to past ordeals." Mei explained.
"As a side nation I agree with the lack of trust, but I do agree with you Tommy-san that after that five-way attack on the great nations Orochimaru could possibly do far worse than that." Mifune said.
"And he will, I know you've all been at each others throats for your own reasons be they personal or petty, but this whole land itself and not your individual lands are at stake. Whether or not you accept or see it but your nations are part of one world and we all share that world. And if anything happened to the world itself than all of you would be in peril. So all I'm asking of you is to see it in your hearts and join forces with me and my rangers in protecting the planet from Orochimaru and his forces." Tommy pleaded.
The Kages were silent about this until Tsunade spoke, "I for one agree with Tommy-san."
The Kages looked at her until Gaara spoke, "As do I, after all he's right we may come from different nations, but those nations are all part of one world."
"Very true," Mei agreed, "And judging from all that history we could very well deal with something worse than their Evil alliance and fighting separately we would fall."
Tsunade eyed the Tsuchikage and the Raikage, "And you both know it as well. As strong as each of our nations are, not even we could take on Orochimaru's forces by ourselves. I for one agree to join forces with the Power Rangers."
The two non allied nations were debating on what answer to give until some of the walls burst open and entering were numerous White Snakes putting shocks on everyone's faces while each of the Kages guards armed themselves, "It's those snake creatures that always show up on Orochimaru's behalf." Gaara said.
"Aye-yai-yai!" Alpha cried while Tommy was surprised as well.
"All guards and samurai take them!" Mifune ordered.
And so Mifune's samurai guards and the Kages escorts went into battle against the White Snakes who were fighting back. As they fought Kakashi and Guy spoke, "Kakashi, this is not how the White Snakes fight!"
"Agreed, they're too fast and too perceptive than regular White Snakes, they fight like… Ninja," Kakashi said as he exposed his Sharingan and looked at them, "I'm right! Everyone!" he called the guards and Kages, "These creatures are not who they appear to be!"
Ao, who had veins around the eye hidden behind his patch gasped, "Kakashi-san's right! I see regular human chakra!"
"So they're imposters?" The Raikage gasped.
"Yes and now to find out who they really are." Gaara said as he manipulated his sand catching the White Snakes holding them in place before squeezing them up causing their henge to drop revealing Anbu wearing masks.
"Anbu Black Ops?" Guy gasped.
"Not just Anbu, Root Anbu!" Tsunade frowned.
"Root?" the other Kages asked having heard of such a foundation.
They looked seeing Danzo Shimura entering through one of the holes in the walls, "Samurai are such weak opponents for my Anbu." he said about his Root Anbu having taken care of the samurai guards outside.
"DANZO!" Tsunade bellowed.
"Danzo Shimura?" Mei gasped having heard of his reputation in Konoha.
"The badger of a war hawk." A glared his eyes at the old man.
"What are you doing here Danzo? You are invading on our private meeting!" Tsunade shouted.
"Sorry, but I really was interested in your conversation, especially about the Power Rangers," Danzo began, "Mr. Tommy, I had no idea you all went through so much war and suffering, but imagine with such power added to our arsenal we could do much more than keep peace in our world and free from threats like Orochimaru. All I ask is you let your rangers fight along side my Anbu."
Tommy frowned, "You're no different from Lord Zedd, Danzo. Power Rangers aren't meant to use their powers for personal gain or vengeance! That's why I'd never hand over innocent lives to someone like you!"
"It breaks my heart to hear you say that," Danzo replied in sarcasm, 'However I have ways of incorporating others." He ran out through the hole he entered with the guards following him. Suddenly they saw him pull a bandaged up arm hidden in his cloak and formed hand signs before summoning a giant tapir summon.
"Whoa!" the guards gasped as the Kages looked up seeing Danzo stand at the head of his summon.
A and Oonoki looked to Tsunade who spoke, "This was not secretly orchestrated by me I assure you all."
"And I believe her," Gaara added, "Danzo has always been recognized as the shinobi whose done countless acts behind Konoha's back."
Danzo announced to Tommy as Alpha brought his viewing screen out of the meeting room and outside, "You have a choice Tommy summon your rangers to serve under me, or I will destroy everyone here! Do I make myself clear?"
Tommy frowned from his screen until they all looked up at the sky seeing three things heading right from them, "Is that?" Mei asked thinking it might be three of the Megazords.
Danzo smirked, "Ah, so they arrived after all I knew you'd see things my way Tommy Oliver."
But suddenly his look changed as they saw the three things landing weren't zords but the three generals Kabuto created, "We're here!" Zoki announced.
"What are they?" Oonoki asked feeling like his heart could give out from all the shock.
"More of Orochimaru's forces." Gaara theorized but knew he was right.
While the undercover rangers were surprised not expecting three new henchmen to show they still had to keep it together or risk blowing their cover, "Who are you three?" Danzo demanded while looking up at them from his summoning.
"We're under order from our master to eliminate the Five Kage, and you appear to be in our way, therefore you must go as well." Skeletor explained.
"Try and make me!" Danzo said as his summoning inhaled and released a blast of wing at the three pushing them backwards but they kept their feet on the ground.
"Good move, but not good enough!" Blade Wing announced as he fired lightning from his sword, while Zoki fired lightning from his staff, and Skeletor fired lightning from his own sword.
The combined lightning blast nailed the tapir making it poof away resulting Danzo to jump to another platform at the summit building, "This was not part of the plan, time to retreat!" he attempted to leave but was suddenly grabbed by Skeletor's giant hand bringing him up to his face.
"Let's see how you humans taste," he dropped the screaming old man into his mouth and chewed him up before swallowing, "Mmm, taste like chicken!" he chuckled.
"Did that thing just eat him?" Mei gasped as Choujuro clenched his throat.
"And now leaders, let us give you a demonstration of what our master can do to your planet!" Skeletor announced as his two partners started rampaging amok while the Kages, the guards, and the samurai were taking cover.
"You know we could really use the Power Rangers about now." A told the Kages who were all agreeing.
The Kages and their guards continued to avoid the massive stomps from the three large creatures, "How can we fight something that size?" Darui of Kumo asked in shock.
"I should've brought Bee along." The Raikage sighed.
The three generals chuckled as Skeletor spoke, "What's the matter puny Kage's, afraid?"
Kakashi felt tempted to slip out and morph in order to summon the Tigerzord but with so many people around it was hard for him to do so, and even the Tigerzord alone wouldn't be able to take on three monsters. He then noticed Alpha approach, "Don't worry Kakashi help is on the way."
"Thank goodness." Kakashi said as he hurried to help get Tsunade and anyone else to cover.
"We could really use a miracle right now." Tsunade said to Mei and Gaara who nodded.
"A miracle you want? It's a miracle you got!" a voice called as everyone looked seeing the six MM Power Rangers, the Lunar Wolf Rangers, the two Thunder Rangers, and the Green Samurai Ranger appeared.
"The Power Rangers!" Choujuro gasped.
"They came after all." Oonoki said.
"Wow." Akatsuchi gasped.
"Looks like you Kages could use some help." Naruto noticed.
"It would be much appreciated." Tsunade replied.
"Well team let's get to work." Naruto began but was cut off.
"Not so fast." They looked seeing Zorgano appear with an army of White Snakes and Putties.
"Zorgano." Tsuki gasped.
"Power Rangers!" Kakashi called, "You all handle those three we can handle them."
"You heard him guys." Naruto replied.
The five rangers nodded and raised their hands, "We need Shogunzord power now!"
Suddenly appearing were the five Shogunzords, even though Kakashi was too busy to join them and pilot the White Shogun zord Sakura filled in as its pilot.
"Red Shogunzord power up!"
"Yellow Shogunzord power up!"
"Blue Shogunzord power up!"
"White Shogunzord power up!"
"Black Shogunzord power up!"
The five Shogunzords charged into battle before they combined to form their Megazord form, "Shogun Megazord power up!" the five rangers called as it stood ready.
"Time for me to play my part. Wildzords descend!" Tsuki called her three Wildzords and combined them, "Predazord awaken!"
Neji and Shino summoned their zords combining them into the Thunder Megazord followed by Lee summoning his Samurai Star Megazord. Naruto stood by pulling out his flute, "Time for Dragonzord power!" he played his tune as the Dragonzord stormed into battle.
Zordon's voice came from Naruto's communicator, "Naruto I am sending the Mastodon, Triceratops, and Saber tooth Tiger zords for you to combine with the Dragonzord."
"All right then, time for Dragonzord in battle mode!" Naruto called before playing another tune and soon his zord combined with the three Dinozords to become the Mega Dragonzord.
Soon the five zords stood ready with the three generals as they went into battle. Meanwhile back down below, The Kages, their guards, Mifune, and his samurai guards were fending off against Zorgano and his army. A was using all his basic hand to hand combat moves breaking some putties back down into clay pieces. Choujuro, Temari, and Kankuro were using their weapons or in Kankuro's case his puppets against the White Snakes wishing they could morph but had to rely on their ninja skills alone.
As Oonoki was being defended by Akatsuchi and Kurotsuchi he thought to himself, 'Maybe I should've sent somebody else in my stead. My heart can't take these kinds of surprises.'
Zorgano was going at it with Kakashi, "Where's Goliptor taking the day off?"
"I do not need that fool against someone like you!" Zorgano shot back drawing his sword and attempted to strike Kakashi who defended himself with a kunai.
"And I don't even need my Sharingan against you." Kakashi mocked as the two fought.
Back up in the zord battle, Blade Wing was sword clashing against the Predazord, "Try some of these!" the general fired bladed feathers from his wings sending sparks flying from the zord.
"Whoa, all right now it's my turn!" Tsuki called, "Crescent boomerang!" the Predazord fired its boomerang at the general knocking him off balance.
"Oh so you want some more? Well here's another!" he shot fire from his sword at the Predazord who was forced back form the explosion.
"Hang on Tsuki!" Lee called as he and the Thunder Rangers were heading to help her only to get blocked by Zoki.
"You're not going anywhere boys!" Zoki turned his free arm into a blaster and blasted the two zords.
"Let's see how you like some of our own fire power!" Shino said dropping the Power Sphere 11 allowing their zord to acquire the Sting blaster and blasted Zoki while the Samurai Star Megazord fired its shuriken chest piece knocking Zoki off balance.
Meanwhile, Skeletor was facing off against the Shogunzord and Dragonzord BM with their weapons clashing, "You all fight well, but not as well as me!" Skeletor announced as he blasted small energy stars from the star insignia on his chest at the two zords who backed up.
Soon the three monsters came together along with the five zords, "All right you two let's give them a lightning show!" the three fired lightning from their weapons right at them but the Shogunzord covered the four taking the most of the attack.
"Whoa!" the rangers called from the cockpit while holding on.
"Guys, you ok?" Lee called.
"Yeah the Shogun Megazord's armor is thicker than yours." Shikamaru explained.
"Well we're not making a lot of head weight against these three." Naruto called from his own cockpit.
"We'll have to attack them together!" Neji recommended.
"Agreed, let's go!" Tsuki called as the five zords charged at the three monsters with both sides trying to push each other back. Soon enough the five zords managed to land combining blows against the three generals making them roll across the ground.
"Yeah now that's teamwork!" Naruto called as the others agreed.
The three generals got up, "You like teamwork well we have some of our own!" Skeletor called as he jumped on top of his partner's shoulders that both stood side by side and created a triangular energy source between them.
"Everyone brace yourselves!" Shikamaru called.
"Fire!" the three generals called firing the triangular laser at them and to the rangers surprise the Predazord stepped in taking the blow sending sparks everywhere.
"Tsuki!' they called as the Predazord glowed before being separated into the three Wildzords that made it up who each crashed into the ground while Tsuki still in ranger form fell onto the ground where the other fight was going on.
"Lunar Wolf Ranger!" Guy called as he rushed over helping her up, "Are you ok?"
"Yeah I'm fine, but that was some attack, my Wildzords took some heavy damage." She looked at her three individual zords who were groaning.
"One down, four to go." Blade Wing said as the three started forward before halting.
"What's happening?" Zoki asked.
"I feel so weak!" Skeletor groaned.
"What's going on?" Neji asked in confusion.
"That last attack must've taken a lot out of them, now's our chance!" Naruto called.
"Then let's combine Neji Shino!" Lee insisted as they nodded combining their zords forming the Samurai Thunder Megazord.
"All right let's let 'em have it!" Naruto ordered as he had his zord summon its drill weapon that spun. His zord then swung his weapon at Skeletor sending sparks from him.
The Samurai Thunder Megazord stood Zoki down as Lee called, "Lasers charged!"
"And ready!" the Thunder Rangers finished. Their zords cannons and lasers charged up unleashing a laser barrage on the general who couldn't move away in time.
Finally the five other rangers had their zord summon its sword, "Shogun Megazord finisher!" their sword became fiery before the sword slashed at Blade Wing followed by a salute as if saying 'see ya'.
The three generals exploded before falling to the ground at regular size. Zorgano seeing them knew they failed their assignment and knew his work was done. He jumped over by the three growing, "You useless! We'll be back!" he vanished with the three weakened generals along with whatever White Snakes and Putties were left.
"That's that." Tsuki sighed in relief while looking up at the Megazords who stood victoriously.
"All right guys let's go." Naruto called as they rangers dismounted from their zords landing before the group.
"Power Rangers, you did it." Choujuro smiled.
"Naturally." Kiba answered.
The five Kages and Mifune approach with Mifune speaking, "We thank you for your help Power Rangers."
"All in a days work sir." Shikamaru answered.
Raikage approached with his firm look making the rangers nervous over his towering figure until he smiled, "It seems there are more to you Power Rangers then meets the eyes."
"So we've been told." Ino said.
"I'm glad you all feel grateful," Tommy said as Alpha still carried Tommy's communicating screen, "Now then about this alliance we spoke of earlier, are there any of you wishing to change whatever feeling you previously had about it?"
Tsunade answered, "I for one am still all for this alliance."
"As am I." Gaara replied.
"Me too." Mei added.
Everyone turned to the two other Kages until Oonoki answered, "After that fight I can see we're going to need the ranger's help, so I'm with you all too."
"And you Raikage?" Tommy asked.
The Lightning Shadow answered, "Normally I've never been one for alliances let alone an all out alliance. But given the circumstances we'd stand no chance against monstrosities like those three or the others we faced alone. Therefore you have my cooperation as well."
"And I shall also give you my support as well." Mifune added making the rangers sigh in relief until the Raikage spoke again.
"However, I find it very hard to cooperate with you Tommy seeing as how you don't show up in public. So unless you want my full cooperation I demand a meeting in your presence."
"I understand, and as proof of my trust and no secrets between allies I will allow you to set foot in our HQ."
"And that is where?" Oonoki asked.
"You're about to find out." Tommy answered as suddenly everyone was teleported off.
Meanwhile up on the Moon Palace, the three generals stood before Orochimaru who was frowning, "Blast it! The Kages were almost at my mercy! You three had those rangers right where you wanted them! How did you suddenly fail?"
"Yes how?" Zorgano asked amusingly.
"We don't know it either, after using our combined attack we felt as if our energy had been drained." Skeletor explained.
"Hmm, Kabuto what have you to say?" Orochimaru asked his medic who was prepared to analyze the situation.
"It seems to use their combined attack it requires much energy from all three, after they used it the first time after using so many other moves prior they didn't have as much energy as before to combat the other zords." He explained.
"I see, so the more energy they use in their combine attack the weaker they get," Orochimaru turned to the three, "From now on you three if you are to use that combined attack you will not put so much of your energies into it unless you want to risk your own destruction."
"Yes Lord Orochimaru." They answered.
"However, your performances out there were most intriguing therefore your failure shall be overlooked this time."
"Thank you, our lord." They bowed their heads while Zorgano grunted quietly.
Sometime later back on earth at the Command Center, everyone was teleported there, though they still had no idea the HQ was located inside the Hokage monument. After some time of explanation from Zordon and Tommy the other nations were briefed on who was a ranger and who was not as another form of trust with the Kage's of other nations knowing their own shinobi were rangers as well. At least Mei and Tsunade pretended to be surprised by Naruto and the other Konoha shinobi, while A was trying to ring Bee's neck for keeping such a secret from him while Omoi and Samui were relieved that Bee was getting it more than they would. Each Kage hearing Gaara was a ranger was beyond confused but reminded them why being a ranger was important for him to have kept a secret up until now. But none was more shocking then to see Minato Namikaze before them as the Turbo Ranger. The mere sight of him almost caused Oonoki to collapse from cardiac arrest thinking he saw a ghost, but the Yondaime Hokage merely answered that the rumors of his demise were greatly exaggerated.
After everything was covered Tommy spoke, "Now that we've covered everything about Ranger problems, there's also another problem regarding such people as Naruto and Bee."
"What do you mean?" Raikage asked.
"Have any of you heard of the Akatsuki organization?" Tommy asked.
"I have." Tsunade answered still playing like this was their first time meeting.
"I've only heard rumors." Raikage admitted.
Tsunade decided to field it, "Well Akatsuki is said to be a band of rogue ninjas from several of our own nations whose goal is to collect the tailed beasts and utilize their powers for reasons we've yet to determine."
"If they get their hands on all of the tailed beasts they'll be even more of a threat than Orochimaru himself," Tommy explained, "So Naruto and Bee must be extra careful if they run into people dressed in black cloaks with red cloud designs on them."
"I'll make sure Bee will not be too careless to get into such danger." A answered.
"Oh bro." Bee whined thinking he was treated like an infant.
"But don't worry what the Akatsuki doesn't know we have a mole in their rankings." Tommy said.
"A mole?" Oonoki asked.
"That's right, this guy," Tommy explained as Itachi's image appeared, "Itachi Uchiha."
"One of the remaining Uchiha members, and the one who murdered his whole clan to boot?" Darui gasped.
"How can a traitor from your own village be a mole?" Oonoki asked in confusion.
"Well you see Oonoki, the Uchiha clan was actually planning to overthrow our village being persuaded by the unknown leader of the Akatsuki," Tsunade explained not wanting to tell them about Madara Uchiha until they're absolutely sure it really was him, "To avoid countless lives murdered Itachi was ordered to assassinate his clan and become a nuke-nin to get closer to the Akatsuki. We've received as much info as we could get but we still need more info."
Naruto approached, "So you all see Orochimaru and the Akatsuki will plunge our lands into a time of chaos unless we band together and keep both sides from reaching their objective. So once again you'll all agree to work together with us of Konoha?"
The group nodded once again assuring they would gladly fight along side them should they encounter Orochimaru's forces or the Akatsuki, "Well then you should do it with style you know like we rangers do." Kiba suggested.
"Style?" Oonoki asked.
"Wait a minute you're not suggesting we?" Tsunade began.
"Well Lady Tsunade it's only right." Kakashi said.
"I agree," Gaara said putting out his hand, "Join me."
Mei and Tsunade knowing they wouldn't let them leave if they didn't put theirs on top of Gaara's, "Well come on." Mei noted to the other two Kages and Mifune.
A approached as Oonoki and Mifune put their hands on top of the other leaders with the big guys hand covering the others, "Now say something classy and full of life like I don't know Village leaders?" Minato suggested.
"This sounds utterly ridiculous." A replied.
"Hey it's only right." Tommy said.
A sighed and the village groups jumped up with Oonoki using his ability of flight flew up to their level as they all jumped up while throwing their hand up, "Village Leaders!" but when A landed his feet put footprints into the HQ's floor.
"Aye-yai-yai, the floor!" Alpha sighed and the rangers laughed.
About a few days later, Naruto was meeting with his fellow Konoha rangers at his mansion along with Jiraiya and Tsunade, "WHAT?" the Konoha rangers gasped.
"A training mission for three years?" Kiba asked Naruto.
"Yeah that's what Ero-sennin recommended for me in order to get stronger." Naruto answered.
"What about training here?" Chouji asked.
"There's only so much I can learn here Chouji. Traveling to broaden my horizons and learn some new techniques is what I need, besides you saw what those three generals are capable of, if they could do that kind of damage to the Predazord, imagine what they could do if we fought them at our size."
"I happen to agree with Naruto, plus you all could learn a few more moves with your jutsu as well as other techniques." Kakashi put in.
"But Naruto, you're our leader." Sakura reminded him.
"Don't worry Sakura, until I return Shikamaru and Kakashi-sensei will both fill in as leader."
"Really Shikamaru?" Ino asked her teammate.
"As troublesome as it is, I accept the responsibility."
"As will I also." Kakashi added.
"Still Naruto three years is a very long time." Sakura noted.
"I know, but I have to do what's necessary that way when I get back I will be a better leader to you all. Tommy-sensei and Zordon were already briefed and they accepted I depart for three years to train."
"Well Naruto, is this is what you want, then you should do it." Neji said.
"Yeah after all we can't depend on you just because you're the leader." Tenten added.
"Hai, while you're away we'll all get strong, that way when the team is united again we'll stand an even greater chance of defeating Orochimaru." Hinata added.
"And even Sasuke for that matter." Shino added.
"Exactly." Naruto replied.
"Though hold on Naruto, who's going to play the flute for the deer zord while I sing every morning?" Tsuki asked.
"I think I got a good choice in mind." Naruto motioned to Kiba making everyone else do the same.
"What me? Oh no, no way I'm not waking up at the crack of dawn just to play music for one of the zords!" Kiba protested until Tsuki looked at him with puppy eyes, "Oh no, not this that's not fair Tsuki!" she continued to do so getting bigger and bigger before Kiba finally cracked down, "Oh all right! But don't expect me to be all happy if I still act tired." Tsuki giggled at his claim.
"So when do you leave?" Ino asked.
"In two days, that's why I have to get ready ASAP."
"Agreed, so everyone get going my son has a lot of work to do." Kushina dismissed everyone so her boy could get ready and plan all he needs to pack.
Soon it was the night before Naruto's big leave, Naruto had his backpack ready with the supplies he needed for three years sealed in scrolls with the help from his mother. The blonde ninja himself was resting on his bed thinking about tomorrow until there was a knock at his door, "Who is it?"
"It's me and Ino, Naruto." Sakura called from outside.
"Come in," The two girls walked in, "So girls what brings you here come to see me one last time before the send off?"
"Sort of." Sakura said as she and her friend climbed onto Naruto's bed.
"We're not going to be seeing you for three years for ninja duty, ranger duty, or even just hanging out." Ino noted.
"Yeah, it'll get lonely around this place without me, but hey you still have everyone else in the village."
"But none of them could ever match your level of excitement." Sakura reminded him.
"Touché." He replied.
"That's why we want to spend this night with you." Ino said placing her hand on his cheek.
"With me?" Naruto blushed from her soft touch and Sakura turned his head to face her.
"Yes Naruto. Ino and I won't be able to be like this with you for three years, and that's why we want to make the most of tonight." The Pinkette answered.
"Oh girls." Naruto smiled.
Sakura cupped Naruto's face, "So come here boy." She pulled her teammate into a deep kiss which he returned without hesitation. As they kissed their tongues battled it out for dominance with neither one giving in. After their kiss they parted and Naruto found his face turned to Ino.
"It's time for me to get some action." Ino said pulling Naruto into a kiss as well while wrapping her arms around his neck pulling him even closer deepening their kiss.
When they broke Naruto smirked, "I know a better way to enjoy this," Naruto said summoning a single clone, "Whatever he feels I will feel once he dispels."
"Which means we can both make out with you at the same time." Sakura said as they both took a Naruto and proceeded to make out with him.
As the two girls each made out with both Naruto's, they pressed their chests into his and his clone's while Naruto and his clone were feeling both girls up from behind going from their backs even inching downwards to their rears coping a feel, but they didn't mind because they were too busy enjoying themselves with Naruto. They knew they couldn't engage in anything total hard core just yet, but give or take another few years and they probably would eventually. Until then they decided to enjoy each other as best as they could without going too deep for comfort.
It was the very next morning, Naruto was at the Command Center saying his farewells to his mentors and his parents, "Well guys I guess this is it. You won't be seeing me for three years." He hugged his parents.
"Take care of yourself out there Naruto." Kushina said pecking her son's forehead.
"Will do mom."
"And try not to give Jiraiya-sensei a hard time, and vice versa." Minato joked.
"Count on me dad," Naruto went over to Alpha, "Keep it real, Alpha."
"You betcha buddy!" the two pounded it.
Naruto looked up at Zordon, "Thank you for your wisdom and advice Zordon. Wherever I go on my trip I'll always keep your teachings in mind."
"And I know you shall return in good care, Naruto." The floating head replied.
Naruto then approached Tommy, "Once again I want to thank you for everything sensei."
"Naruto, call me Tommy."
"Tommy?"
"I feel you and your fellow rangers have grown enough to not have to call me sensei anymore. And when you return we will all be recognized as equals."
"You mean it?" Naruto asked in surprise.
Tommy smiled, "I know it."
"Thanks… Tommy." Naruto said as the two embraced before letting go.
"Go now Naruto, and may the power protect you."
"Hai." Naruto nodded as he teleported out with Kushina shedding a few tears only to get comforted by Minato.
Soon Naruto was standing by the village gates with Jiraiya, as Tsunade, Shizune, and all the other Konoha rangers were ready to see him off, "Well we should get going." Jiraiya said.
"You better look after him Jiraiya." Tsunade warned him.
"You have my word, Tsunade."
Naruto approached Tsunade and Shizune, "Goodbye you two. With Danzo gone you'll be happier won't you, grandma?"
"More than you know. And yet sad I won't be hearing you around here for three years." Tsunade answered.
"Well you just continue running the village and when I get back give me as many high rank missions as you need." He chuckled.
Tsunade smiled as she hugged the boy along with Shizune joining in, "Take care Naruto." The apprentice to Tsunade said.
"Always," Naruto said as he approached Squad 8, "You guys take care, and keep an eye on Tsuki you're closer to her than most of us."
"I heard that!' Tsuki called only to get her hair ruffled by Naruto.
"And I'll miss you to." He said only to get a little raspberry blow from the girl.
"You be careful out there Naruto." Kiba said.
"Hai, you never know what else is out there." Hinata added.
"Yes there's more than just Orochimaru or Akatsuki out there." Kurenai said.
"And we'll make sure the village and the others are protected from Orochimaru's forces." Shino put in.
Naruto smiled walking over to team Guy, "Lee you and Guy-sensei keep it up with the exercises, Neji you help Hinata with her combat skills, and Tenten you keep those weapons of yours up to snuff, cause I'll be expecting some spars from you all."
"Yes Naruto we shall trained extra hard and await the day you return!" Lee called.
"Agreed my youthful pupil!" Guy ranted before Tenten and Neji clonked their heads.
"We'll work hard Naruto as you should as well." Neji noted.
"And don't worry we'll be prepared for your return." Tenten added.
Naruto then approached Squad 10 minus Ino, "You take care guys, and for a note look after Ino for me."
"You can count on us Naruto." Chouji assured him.
"She's in good hands." Asuma added.
"And Shikamaru, good luck managing the team when Kakashi isn't around." Naruto smirked.
"Luck is all I need, troublesome." He sighed.
Naruto chuckled as he approached Karashi, "Take care of the ramen stand Karashi. Teuchi and Ayame will sure be in a rut without their number one customer."
"You can count on me Naruto, and when you get back a good bowl of ramen and plate of curry will be waiting for you." Karashi replied.
Naruto smiled at the thought of the ramen but cringed at the thought of Karashi's spicy curry. He then approached Kakashi, "Sensei take care of Sakura while I'm away, with Sasuke gone you'll be all of Squad 7 left in the village."
"You can count on me Naruto, and let me just say I'm proud to be your sensei."
Naruto nodded before going to Sakura and Ino pulling the two into a hug, "Take care girls, and if mom and dad need company."
"We'll be there for them Naruto." Sakura said.
"Just as we've been there for you." Ino added.
Naruto smiled pulling each of them into a kiss which they each accepted. When they broke Jiraiya whistled, "Come on Naruto while the day's young."
"Coming!" Naruto called as he hurried off with Jiraiya leaving the village heading down the path.
The others watched and started leaving while Sakura and Ino looked at each other before embracing each other for comfort. As Naruto walked Kurama thought to him, 'So three years of nothing but training are you prepared for it Naruto?'
"Always, Kurama. After all it's to keep you form falling into Akatsuki clutches.' Naruto thought back.
'I know, just don't overdo it too much I can't keep healing you for every consecutive injury you take.'
'Har-har.'
Meanwhile up in the Moon Palace, Orochimaru had been watching through his scope, "It looks like Naruto's going off on a training trip with Jiraiya, how very nice for him." He snickered.
"Shall we take him out while he's alone?" Goliptor asked.
"No, we'll leave him to train. After all the ninja lands are my primary goal. And besides without Naruto the rangers have one less strong leader to guide them." Orochimaru answered.
"And we'll be ready for them master." Skeletor added.
Zorgano who was off to the side spoke to himself, "Yes, yes we will." He walked off.
Back on earth inside a dark cave, were the transparent figures of the Akatsuki, "So what's this big emergency for now?" Hidan asked.
"We've received word from Zetsu that Naruto Uzumaki and Jiraiya-sama have left the village on a little training trip." Pain explained.
Itachi had kept his cool knowing this would as Kisame spoke, "Then that means he should be ripe for the plucking right?"
"Do not be so sure Kisame, after all he does have Jiraiya-sama with him." Itachi replied.
"Come on one old man doesn't seem so tough." Deidara said.
"You don't know Jiraiya–sama like most of us do, Deidara." Kakuzu replied.
"So sue me for not being as aware as most of you are." The bomber replied sarcastically.
"Besides we cannot go after Naruto just yet, and things are still under preparations. We'll have to wait a bit longer before making our move." Pain planned.
"And what of Orochimaru?" Konan asked.
"Yes, he's already caused a stir in the five great nations." Sasori reminded.
"Leave Orochimaru to his thing. We'll have those rangers take care of him," Their leader answered, "No questions? Good we'll meet back in three years, in the meantime all of you keep a low profile."
"Hai!" they answered as they all vanished.
Pain and Konan woke up from their trance in their own HQ in Ame, before looking behind them, "Everything's in order now." Pain said.
"We just need to wait three years." Konan added as a voice spoke form the shadows.
"Three or three thousand, we cannot let anymore delays put us behind schedule! We must acquire all of the tailed beasts and fulfill the Akatsuki's mission!"
"And we shall, Madara." Pain answered as a single Sharingan eye could be seen from the shadows.
While by a waterfall, Itachi and Kisame came out of their meditation, "Well Itachi three years is quite a while to wait. What should we do with our spare time?"
"Whatever we do let's make sure it doesn't attract too much attention," Itachi answered as Kisame started walking off with Itachi following while looking at his morpher, 'Don't worry Naruto. If the others need an extra hand I'll be there.' He thought.
(And it's about the halfway point to the time skip coming up.)