Final Chapter: The Darkness Of The Mind
"Lady Hokage ... I have just killed Kakashi of The Sharingan ... Perhaps the strongest Ninja in your village ... surrender now" Tsunade spat out a mouth full of blood, she had spent great 30 minutes fighting Kiba and using her Slugs to heal the wounded, she was exhausted and to weak to fight "We will never Surrender Naruto to you ... Monster !" Nagato frowned and seemed to shrug "Then the village will be destroyed
He began to float upwards at a steady pace "Your end is near ... You had your chance" he outstretched his arms and looked like a deity ascending to the heavens. He reached about 30 stories high and stopped, he gazed down at the killers and liers of this village and called aloud "ONLY THROUGH PAIN ..." his hands began to glow blue with immense Chakra "CAN THE WORLD KNOW PEACE ... IF WE ALL SHARE THE SAME EMOTION ..." the sky turned a bright white and covered the sky in its illumination " CAN WE TRULY ACHIEVE PEACE ... KNOW PAIN" The light increased and no one could see without squinted "Pain ! What are you doing ! The Anbu members and Tsunade ran to the rooftops in an attempt to stop pain. Their vision ceased as the bright white light engulfed the village. Everyone was blinded as their doom approached. The white light ceased and all went silent in the world
" ... SHINRA TENSEI !"
A large shock-wave of Wind and fury blasted outward in a full radius around Nagato. It's force was greater than a Tsunami and a Hurricane combined. It expanded outward, tearing buildings and roads apart like paper and leaving nothing dirt and gravel in its wake. The ground erupted and a crater the size of a lake exploded downward pulling people and buildings into its con-caving terrain. The blast of wind pushes whole streets against each other and pushed whole communities towards the outside of Konoha. The outskirts of Konoha were a maze of shattered concrete and building remains that buried Villagers and Ninja alike. The Hokage office was protected by a strong Earth Jutsu which prevented its complete destruction, The walls of the Hokage building cracked and rooms were buried in Debris, including Naruto and the other ninja.
Nagato gazed down at his grand power and smiled 'We are almost done here ... But first I must claim the body of Naruto' he made his slow decent downward and spotted Kiba waiting patently for his return "Is there a problem Kiba ?" Kiba shook his head "No ... But Hinata must survive ... you promised" Kiba looked tense and Nagato was amused "I said you would have Hinata when the worldwide Genjutsu is cast Kiba ... If she dies right now it wont matter" Kiba was not satisfied but he nodded anyway "Trust me Kiba ... She may not love you in this reality ... but with true peace ... anything is possible" Kiba brushed the dust off his coat and began heading towards the ruined Hokage building "Thanks ... Lets finish this as quickly as possible"
Konan watched as Konoha crumbled under the sheer force of Shinra Tensei. Yahiko lay on a stretcher near her feet, his arms folded on his chest in a burial position "Yahiko ... rest well ... old friend" she ran two fingers down his eye lids and closed the lids of his Rinnegan. she smiled and wrapped him in paper and prepared him for transport to the Hidden Rain village and to his final resting place. One of the paths sat up and turned to Konan "I'm coming soon Konan" she jumped at his voice and smiled at the surprise "I'm just going to retrieve Naruto and we can all leave" she liked the sound of that
She liked it alot, finally they could rest happily and not bother with war and politics. she felt the air turn cold and she sensed a new Chakra forming behind her, she was being watched. she turned slowly and calmly to the mysterious figure forming behind her 'I't not Zetsu ... That's for sure' The air rippled and seemed to spiral outwards until a tatter of material appeared from no where, it grew and pulled out of the void until it became an Arm then a torso then legs and a masked head "Tobi ... What brings you here ... Or should I just call you Madara ?" The masked man chuffed laughter "I have come to see the end result" he gestured to the ruined village and clenched his fist "You have not disappointed me ... Quite the opposite, I'm impressed Konan. Zetsu informed me on Nagato's new legs" Konan nodded and said little, she had always felt cold fear around this man 'Something is evil in this man ... Is it hatred ?"
"What are you actually doing here ..." Tobi lost his humor and turned coldly to Konan "After the nine tails is retrieved ... You are to retrieve the last Tailed Beast .. The Hachibi" Konan eyes went wide, she did not expect to be sent on another retrieval mission "Get Kisame to do it ... I'm tired of these missions ... I haven't seen you do any work ... Leave us be for once ..." Tobi slammed Konan against a tree and gazed deep into her eyes "Just so you too can fuck each other some more ? Hmmmm ... You would do well to follow my orders you bitch ... The Uchiha will have their revenge" he vanished before her eyes and she was left all alone again.
Tsunade woke up in fits of coughing, The room was dark and dusty, The doors were crumbled and blocked by Debris and the roof sloped down in a crumbling heap. 'Where ... what happened" she scanned the room and gazed upon the dead, alive and wounded Ninja. "Ts...Tsunade" she turned to see Ino on her feet moving towards her "UUGH ... Report ... Casualties ?" Ino knelt by Tsunade's side and applied medical care to a wound Tsunade sustained in the blast "We lost many Ninja ... Team Kakashi, Team Gai, Team Kurenai and Team Asuma are still intact along with our instructors and Gate guards" Ino looked around the room "However ... from those teams we are missing Kakashi, Gai, Lee and ... Choji ..." Fresh tears stung her eyes and she wiped them away. "Prop me up Ino ... I must begin healing people" Tsunade, with help from Ino got to her feet and called "Everyone to me ! If you are wounded then stay where you are ... The rest of you dig through the rubble for survivors !" The ninja shouted loud and dispersed to salvage the Trapped people "We have word Tsunade ... From my father, he is contacting me through Mind communication ... The shelters are unscratched and safe"
Tsunade let out a long breath of relief "Great ... The people are safe". Yamato, Izumo and Kotetsu and the room with Neji and Tenten at their side "Thanks ... We were trapped beneath the Rubble" Tenten brushed flakes of Debris off her clothing and looked around "Where is Lee ? Neji have you seen him ?" Neji shook his head. Tsunade fought back tears and turned to Shikamaru who was sitting in the corner alone. Shikamaru had told Tsunade alone about Lee's death, she did not want to tell everyone during the meeting, but there was no choice now. "Tenten ... Neji ... Lee was ..." Shikamaru cut her off mid-sentence "Ill tell them ... ...W...Was killed ... By the Akatsuki, right in front of Both Gai and I ... We ... We tried but it was ..." Shikamaru burst into tears of rage "We were to late !" Neji felt his knees weaken, he buckled down to his knees and knelt silently, the room was all silent, barely inaudible was the light pattering of Neji's tears "Lee risked his life to prevent ..." his voice broke off in a sob, but Shikamaru continued "He fought to prevent the Akatsuki from getting to the Shelters ... To Naruto ... To you two ..." Tenten fell against the wall, tears taking over her downcast face.
A loud crash sounded, The building shook and dust and debris spilt from cracks and holes "FORMATION ! HERE THEY COME" The ninja sparng into action and formed a semi circle with Kunai drawn and Shuriken at the ready. Yamato took charge and stood in front of the line, hands ready to form his Wood Style Jutsu. "Wait until they attack first ... It could be a trap" Another heavy blow shook the building, the impacted wall cracked and would not survive the next blow. "Here they come ..." The wall burst inward and everyone winced as the harsh sunlight pierced the darkness of the Office. "Wait hold your weapons" Yamato cocked an eyebrow " Oh my god ... Gai !" Gai entered the room through the ragged hole "And That's not all ..." came a failiar voice, Ino's eyes widened. Choji entered the room and grinned. "C...Ch...CHOJI !" Shikamaru and Ino screamed in Unison and charged their squad member. Ino wrapped her arms around him and planted a kiss right on his lips, Shikamaru hugged Choji tight and wept. "We thoguht you were dead ..." Choji laughed "Well let's just say i know how pork jowls feel ..."
Neji and Tenten embraced their Sensei and wept together "Oh ... Se..Sensei ... We are so sorry ...About.." Gai nodded and took a seat alone in the corner, Neji and Tenten joined him in silence. Tsunade was bent over Naruto and Hinata, Naruto was still in a stable condition and Hinata's bleeding had stopped and was recovering fine. She lay next to Naruto stroking his hair and hoping for the best
"Please Naruto ... Wake up ... I love you"
"Please Naruto ... wake up ... I love you" His mind was chaos and confusion, his bones felt like they were cold Ramen in the wind, he lifted his head and groaned at its weight. Hinata's tears seemed to fall through reality and hit Naruto on the cheek. He opened his eyes to see a large empty chamber, for a moment he believed` he had awoke from his Coma, but then he realized all to well, he was back in the chambers of the Kyuubi. He doubled over and puked out a thick gray liquid and groaned "That poison really screwed with my organs huh ..." He heard Hinata's pleas in his head, begging for him to wake up and help them, he clenched his fist and punched the wall "Hinata begs for me to wake up and I cant do shit about it ... Fuck this reality !" he heard a low grumble and turned to the large Iron barred gate, he stumbled over to its metal surface and leaned against it for support and balance. He was healing fine but he felt off sense due to his long slumber without movement. He heard loud footsteps sound and he groaned "Oh brother ... here he comes ..."
Red eyes pierced the darkness and the shout of the demon sounded "NARUTO UZUMAKI ... WHY WONT YOU DIE !" Naruto only snorted in Bemusement "Because I have something and someone worth living for ... you will never take my body, Kyuubi" The Nine Tails roared in anger at Naruto's defiance "SO ... THAT INUZUKA BOY FAILED ... NO MATTER ... YOUR TIME WILL COME .." Naruto was shocked "What do you mean ... what about Kiba ?" The Kyuubi only laughed. "I am in a coma Kyuubi ... I'm not dead ... If i were alive i would have more of a chance of dying ... you don't get it do you .." he pointed his finger at the fox "IF I GET CAPTURE ! YOU ARE SEALED AWAY FOREVER ... BAKA !" The Kyuubi's eyes widened in understanding. It grinned and extended its claw
"So Madara is alive again hmm ... Well that does change things yet again. I will grant you enough Chakra to revive yourself and regain your strength, Then we both benefit right ? But know this Naruto ... I WILL NEVER BOW TO YOU ! I GRANT YOU MY CHAKRA FOR MY OWN WELL BEING, AND I WILL BREAK FREE ... whether its from your death or your fury ... Now go away ... you will wake sooner than you think"
The Kyuubi turned it's back on Naruto and stormed off into the Darkness. Naruto felt numb from the Raw Chakra bestowed upon him, his healing quickened however "Hinata ... I'm coming ... Hold on"
"Well This is just touching ... How ... Happy you all look" They all turned to see Two robed men standing in the ragged hole of the office. Kiba Inuzuka and Nagato Uzumaki gleamed their triumph over the survivors "Where are the stationed guards outside Kiba !" The Young ninja snickered and threw a severed finger into the room "They are ... Probably not okay ... Hahaha" Tsunade Bared her teeth at the two "Murderers ... Traitors ... MONSTERS !" Nagato gestured with his hand and sent the Hokage flying into the concrete wall, she was knocked unconscious and silent. "Hand over Naruto ... and you all live" They all stood and faced the two enemies "Drop dead !" said Ino "We will never ! screamed Hinata" "Kiba ... You're dead ..." spoke Neji and Tenten. Nagato let out a sigh "I have to do it all myself don't I ..." he raised both hands and swung them outwards. Sending everyone in the room against the wall and pinned, albeit but Hinata and Naruto.
"Move aside Miss Hyuuga ... or I will kill you ... as slowly as possible for Naruto's suffering" Kiba did'nt seem to care or notice Nagato's threat, as long as the Genjutsu would be cast, he cared little for her real self. "NO...I will not move away from Naruto ..." she turned quickly as she heard Naruto utter sleepy words in his daze "Love...Hinata..Chan" she stared widely at her love, who was beginning to awake. "Move ... I won't ask again ..." She stood to her feet and clutched her wound "Good girl ..." but she drew a Kunai and swiped it across Nagato's face, Cutting a rugged scar similar to Kakashi's. He flinched back in agony and hinata ducked to the ground and shouted in Naruto's face "WAAAAAKE UP ! NARUTO !" his began to move inside his eyelids and his fists clenched. Hinata felt her hair being pulled back, as she was lifted off Naruto by her hair and held mid-air by Nagato. A black sharpened rod lay in his hand. Naruto's eyes bolted open and he sat up in a scream "Where ... Am I !" he regained his composure and went pale
Nagato drove Chakra rods into Naruto's hands and legs and pinned him to the ground and wall, he was now sitting up in pure agony "Uzumaki Naruto ... You have finally awaken ... At what cost ? look outward to your village, It lies in tattered ruins. Look at your friends and Teachers ... look how many are missing, their blood is on your tails. You had a opportunity to turn yourself in to me .. to stop all this ... PAIN ! you endulge yourself in love and spirit. Well let me tell you the truth ... Naruto Uzumaki ..." He lifted Hinata up by her hair in front of Naruto, holding her like a trophy kill, she struggled to free herself from his grip but it was impossible, she had to Kunai to cut her hair off, she was stuck.
"LOVE GIVES BIRTH TO SACRIFICE ... WHICH BRINGS FOURTH HATRED .."
""Naruto I LOVE YOU !" Hinata overflowed with Tears, Naruto struggled to get up but his legs were numb due to lack of use, he tried to pull himself up with his arms but they flailed around like rope 'I ...I have no control over my body ... when i need it most !' Everyone struggled to break free but the wind chakra had them pinned against the wall "NARUTO I LOVE YOU !"
"..AND LETS YOU KNOW PAIN !"
Nagato thrust the Iron Chakra rod into Hinata's chest, it burst through the other side of her back in a spray of arterial blood, she gurgled words through a blood filler mouth, The room was silent. Hinata raised her hand to Naruto's face and tried to touch it one last time, she went limp and Nagato dropped her to the floor, the silent muffled thumb as she hit the floor. Naruto felt his world grow cold and numb, he stared at Hinata's still body and it all became real. His veins filled with molten steel, his eyes bleeding blood his skin flaking off and his teeth sharpening in absolute fury. The iron rods melted off his hands and legs and lay in metal puddles below him. The other let out screams of sadness and anger as Hinata lay unmoving on the blood stained floor, her blood pooling far and wide. Naruto's eyes changed from their usual bright red or pure white. Naruto's eyes turned as black as coal. His skin and blood ripping from his body he riped free from the wall and screamed so loud it was heard in all the major lands
"HIIINATAAAAA ! HIIIINA ATA! HIIIIINAAAAATAAAAAA !"
" I WILL AVENGE YOU ... HINATA !" The voice of both Naruto and the Kyuubi sounded.
DOOMSDAY HAD ALREADY BEGUN ... BUT WAS FAR FROM OVER
This is not the end my friends. Stay tuned for the prequel and soon after The final book in the series
-Phillip