A Jinchuuriki's Tale Ch 38: The Final Outcome
(Italics: Thoughts / Flashbacks / Dream sequence. Bold: Title and Kyubi's / Demon's / Inner Characters's Speech. Underline: Time Skips)
Naruto was in a dimly lit chamber, his father's enemy in the middle of a circle of crimson, incomprehensible lettering. The entire Jutsu composed of Naruto's own blood. The young Jinchuuriki's eyes were closed in concentration as he concentrated a large quantity of chakra into his body, the merging physical and spiritual energies manifesting in the form of an electric-blue aura around Naruto's entire form. Suddenly at a really fast speed Naruto began to form multiple and various hand signs, to an extent never seen before from Konoha's one and only number one unpredictable Ninja. Needless to say Kakashi would be proud regardless of the seriousness of the situation.
When the long sequence of chakra exertion and hand signs came to an end Naruto's eyes suddenly opened, he swiftly clapped his hands, and slammed both of his open palms into his father's enemy all in one swift, graceful movement. "Uzumaki Style! Grand Virtue Seal Release!" Naruto shouted, the incantation echoing as the seal around his father's enemy began to glow a bright crimson and fuse with his body, spiraling up his legs, arms and neck. As soon as Naruto's symbols came into contact with the Grand Virtue Seal the comparing symbols intertwined with one another and vanished into nothingness, like ash in the wind. The enormous figure of a man screamed from the unimaginable, sheer agony induced by the Jutsu. He slowly rose to his feet, flexing his arms and joints like it was the first time he had used them in long years.
"I did as you asked, now will you fulfill your side of the bargain?" Naruto asked calmly yet at the same time a strong tension filled the air around them, like a snake prepared to strike, instantly and lethally. "I may hate your clan but regardless I am a man of my word. Release the hostage." He finished, ordering his underlings to release Ino and restore her condition. All five of the Ninja that captured Ino gathered around her seemingly lifeless, crystallized form. Each of them performed the same hand signs together in sync. "Ninja Art! Grand Elemental Seal Release!" All five shouted out all at once, the crystallized form of Ino shattering, Ino's body falling to the ground with minimal impact.
Suddenly Ino's pale body began to shift back to a gentle crimson, her eyes opening as she began to cough uncontrollably. Ino's vision began to come into focus as she looked up weakly at Naruto. "N-Naruto is t-that you?" Ino asked in a dazed and confused state. "Yeah Ino it's me, you're safe now so just relax…" Naruto said to comfort her as he gently embraced her in his arms, holding her close. "I have fulfilled my end of the bargain. But heed my warning, if we are ever to meet in battle I will kill you without hesitation or mercy, be prepared for that day." And with those words the six enemy ninja vanished without a trace. "Come on Ino we need to rendezvous with the ANBU squad Tsunade sent out to accompany us back to the village." Naruto said as he pulled Ino and himself to his feet.
Not more than five steps forward and Naruto suddenly felt an unbearable pain flow through his body like a violent, electrical current. The ending result caused Naruto to fall to the ground face-first. "Naruto! Naruto what's wrong!? Get up! Naruto say something!" Ino yelled. Naruto merely smiled to himself, blood dripping out of the corner of his mouth. I guess I used too much chakra with that last technique… And with those last thoughts the blond shinobi drifted into a state of unconsciousness.
Naruto gently opened his eyes, his vision slowly coming into focus. His gaze was drifted upward at a white ceiling, without needing to scope out much of his surroundings he came to the realization he was in Konoha Hospital. He motioned to sit up and suddenly realized there was a weight on his stomach. His gaze drifted down toward the source, smiling softly to himself as he saw Ino at his bedside, fast asleep with her head on his stomach. Naruto sighed and leaned his head back. All Naruto could think of at that moment was how grateful he was at everything he had ever done to deliver him to this moment right now. He was able to forgive everything and everyone who had ever wronged him but more importantly he could forgive himself.
A moment later Ino stirred from her sleep and raised her head, yawning slightly not yet realizing Naruto was awake. "It's good to see you Ino, I'm glad you're not hurt." Naruto said, smiling wide at Ino. At this statement Ino's vision shifted toward Naruto, smiling to herself as she threw herself into Naruto's arms. "You idiot... It's you I'm worried about..." Ino said as she hugged Naruto tightly. "How long was I out?" Naruto asked suddenly. Ino made eye contact with Naruto. "Six days. Why?" Ino asked Naruto, a look of curiosity on her facial expression. Naruto had a nervous grin, his hand scratching the back of his head. "Because I'm starving..." Naruto said with a fox-like grin. Ino smiled slyly at him. "Oh is that all? Well let's get out of here and get you some good food then. I know you can't stand this hospital food so let's leave before the nurse comes back." Ino finished.
After getting dressed and quickly gathering his things Naruto and Ino leaped out the open window without doubt or hesitation, the screams and yells from the nurse shouting out his window drowned out from the sensation of the wind flowing over Naruto's entire body, the rush rejuvenating him. After a skillful escape from jumping off multiple roof tops Ino and Naruto arrived in the Market District, after looking around they found a low-key restaurant with decent prices and a Sake bar in the corner that served drinks almost anytime of day or night, which was good because both Ino and Naruto felt they needed a drink.
TO BE CONTINUED...
A/N: Hey everyone how are your holidays going? Mine are pretty good this year, anyway what I have planned for the story is quite simple, like in an anime I just ended an arc, I plan to continue the story as long as I can in dedication of Kishimoto's hard word, I'm astonished at how talented he is as a writer, artwork aside. If you enjoyed reading this even half as much as I enjoyed writing it to me it's worth it. But if you want to be cool a Review is always nice! Peace! - DL555