Damn it's been a minute since I worked on a chapter for this story like I took a massive break after the last chapter and wasn't doing like two chapters at a time. Something I usually do so I'm ahead with this story and know what I am doing for both chapters. Also since then I've been seeing your messages and I thank you for the support and for this arc that will start now we will be going into Karins back story and who she is along with what Orochimaru is planning to do with Celebi so for now be patient as I try to work this story out. For I had a plan, but since I haven't worked on this in quiet some time I'll need to remember and write it down on here so some things might be wonky and I'm sorry.
Chapter 25: The Sound Trio. Battle at Big Rock
Three days had passed since the incident at the manor with Naruto and his friends finding themselves out in the middle of the forest with the storm no where in sight along with no trace of a storm. Though they also woke up next to Zoroark and Zorro who also seemed confused on what they were doing out of the manor with Zoroark having to hold her head as if feeling like she was hit by a building.
Of course Naruto had to explain to them what happened as he was the only one to even see and feel Celebi when she used her powers to save them from the building. Of course both Erika and Karin didn't want to believe it, but upon Celebi appearing in front of them in a green aura they started to believe in his words just a little bit more until she started to talk to them causing them to fall unconscious once again.
Now the group find themselves out of the forest and in the city of Gemstone where after a long journey they took some times to heal not only their Pokémon, but themselves after their time in the forest with the girls enjoying every bit of it as they were taking a dip in the hot springs which gemstone were known for
"Aaahhh, this feels nice," Karin have a loud sigh as she fell deeper into the sweet feeling of the hot springs.
"After the journey we've been on this feels real nice," Erika was glad that she was enjoying a time in civilization.
"You and me both girl." Karin smiled enjoying the feeling.
"I'm surprised Naruto isn't here enjoying it," Erika asked.
"Yeah well he said after the recent events he and his Pokémon want to practice some skills they have been working on and from his empty bed this morning I'm assuming they are still training. Since we haven't seen them all day," Karin said.
"Really! I thought he would at least eat before going out," Erika was a little surprised rhe always hungry Naruto wasn't at breakfast as she arrived a little late with almost everyone already leaving the dining room.
"Yeah though I can understand I mean they did get beat by a single Pokémon," Karin said.
"But Zoroark was just protecting Zorro," Erika retorted.
"Yeah, but even then all of Naruto's Pokémon were going against her so it was in her best interest to fight back," Karin said as Erika looked down in thought as she knew that deep down she was right and even Naruto knew that as he had felt bad at going all out against Zoroark, but it was all in self defense." Also have you seen Zoroark since we entered into town."
"No, I have looked around and have seen not one ounce of black fur anywhere," Erika sounded sad at the mention of the mother and son duo.
"Yeah well they couldn't have left. I mean I have seen many trainers coming into the Pokémon center with injured Pokémon claiming they were beat by a legendary Pokémon from Zapdos, Articuno, or heck even Mew," Karin had always seen one or two trainers rush into the center claiming those things and she knew that it might have been Zorro and Zoroark.
"Well maybe we could try and find them I mean we don't want them to always be challenged by trainers and what if they get caught?" Erika was worried for the two more so for Zorro as she could tell he was nothing more, but a pup in a big world once outside the mansion.
"I don't know Erika I mean whose to say they won't just run away from us," Karin knew that Zoroark saw them as a threat to her baby, but Zorro look made her feel sad as she saw the despair in partying ways with someone who wasn't his parental figure something she could understand.
As the two were talking about what to do after the springs another figure could be seen in the foggy area walking up to the springs as she stopped just at the edge and with grace dipped into the springs becoming silent and merely watching and listening to the two converse all the way her own thoughts raced in her mind.
"So those are his companions. They don't look like much and without their Pokémon they are basically useless, now all I have to do is hope those three idiots can deal with the boy," the women gave a smirk as she gave a cruel smirk.
Outside of Gemstone
"Now Yami use Rock smash," The little frog Pokémon jumped up as his glowing fist made contact with one of many boulders in the area as it cracked, before blowing into pieces that landed on the ground near more broken rock.
Fro Froakie
"Good job Yami keep at it with Rock smash, then go with Leo to help with your water move training," Naruto said as Yami gave a grunt before getting up and getting ready to use Rock smash again.
While Yami was doing that Naruto watched his other Pokémon doing their own thing with Leo right now using Gyro Ball in the water trying to improve on its strength before slamming into the floating boulders cracking them more and more. While his other four Pokémon were working together with two groups of two as Bolt and Eve were having a small sparring match with each other as Eve wanted to improve on her speed since she just evolved with Bolt helping her as he was one of Naruto's fastest Pokémon and an evelution as well. It was also a way for Bolt to get his mind off what happened three days ago.
The other two Pokémon having a training session were Garou and Kurama as the two were clashing against one other with Flame Wheel clashing with Flame charge as the two were trying to improve upon the other. Though the mindset of the two Pokémon were the same. To get stronger, but with different reasons as with Garou he wanted to make sure his friends would never get hurt again as he was switched out with Annie as Samuel was worried and wanted to make sure she was safe. So when Z asked who wanted to go with Naruto he immediately came up asking to switch in, plus he wanted to get out into the world more. Though with Kurama it was a different story as he felt embarrassed upon his rash charging against Zoroark and his ultimate defeat. It ate inside himself everyday knowing the one weakness he had was again his rash temper, something he realized got worse when he evolved. This he found himself against Garou who was keeping up with his increasing speed something that pissed him off as he was getting faster thus he should be dominating him, but he wasn't.
Naruto saw the two clashing flames as he was sitting on top a huge rock in the middle of the field as he was in a cross legged position watching his Pokémon train their moves to be second nature to them so that they could use it with more power. And as they trained their body's he was training his mind as he closed his eyes taking small deep breaths letting his body keep a steady rhythm as everything around him was tuned out until the only thing he could hear was the beating of his own heart.
"So you came back."
Naruto opened his eyes with the beating heart disappearing and silence taking over with Naruto staring into the black soulless eyes of his inner darkness. Just like him in any way in both body and appearance though their inner mentality was different as Naruto could sense the hate, the rage which he himself had buried deep inside to move past it. But your can't bury the past only accept it. Which is something he has been trying to do for the past three days.
"With little to no success. I mean honestly did you think this would be easy that you would have your hate conquered in one go," Inner Naruto spoke as he laughed at his other half who glared at him.
"You are apart of me so learning to cope with you. I would think would be easy. Although you have a spoken more to me so I assume I'm chipping you down," Naruto stared into his counter part feeling how opposite they were, he wondered how they could communicate with each other.
"Mmh, you still don't get it do you," Inner Naruto smirked as his counter party looked at him with a raised eyebrow.
"What do you mean?"
"You say we don't have anything in common that there is nothing binding me to you. But what you still fail to realize is how much you hate is inside of you."
"I don't hate them anymore," Naruto spoke.
"Don't lie to me we are basically one body so as you feel my emotions I can feel yours. Your hate is strong it's the reason I'm here. The reason I am alive," Inner Naruto saw the glare he was being sent and gave a sly smirk in return." All your emotions I can feel them mixing in and causing you to become confused at random times weather in battle or during your dreams. I'm surprised others haven't noticed though with how you are I guess I can understand. Though the incident with Zoroark would kinda unravel it huh."
"Shut up you know it was all in self defense," Naruto got up looking down at his content part.
"So what would you call a mother defending her child then," Naruto stopped whatever he was about to say upon realizing he had been caught.
"I-…She hurt them," Naruto looked away as his inner self could feel his all his emotions and the look in his eyes as his inner self stopped smirking upon realizing what he was thinking.
"You couldn't have saved her you know," Naruto snapped back to reality looking at his counter part in confusion.
"What?"
"You couldn't have saved her. Not after what Menma didNot after what Menma did," Upon mentioning his brother did Naruto realize what he was talking about and anger filled his eyes.
"SHUT UP!" He hoisted him by his shirt as they were inches apart from each other.
"You know I wasn't born from your sadness. No I was born from your anger and rage at your family and those who looked at us as outcast. Since the day you could understand the world around you I have been their and when you came across Mew you tried to help, but of course you were only five."
"SHUT UP I SAID!"
"What could a little five year old Naruto do to an already injured Mew. Oh go ask his parents no they don't care for their youngest at all. Maybe your siblings, oh no wait they hate their brother for how meaningless he is. Oh wait Auntie Shizune."
"STOP! Please..," Naruto fell down to his knees holding his head as memories from long ago started to play back in his head from a time long ago.
"Yes you remember don't you-," Inner Naruto stooped upon feeling someone trying to get his attention." Seems our time has come to an end. And here I thought I could break you." Naruto wasn't able to respond as he started to disappear and come back to conscious.
"Naruto are you okay," Naruto opened his eyes and was taken aback from the closeness of all his Pokémon as Kurama had worry written all over his face along with Eve and Bolt while the others were confused which made him questioned why they were looking at him like that.
"What's wrong why are all of you looking at me like that," Naruto asked.
"You were crying," Eve spoke up as Naruto felt around his eyes feeling the wetness.
"I was crying. Damn," as Naruto was about to respond to them Kurama's ears straightened up as he turned around and growled alerting the other Pokémon as they turned around as well to see the bushes starting to rustle before out of them came a small red cricket Pokémon that had a mustache on it and it's eyes scanned the area before settling upon the group of trainer and Pokémon.
"Is that a Kricketune," Naruto raised his poke watch.
Kricktune(Bug): The Cricket pokemon
It crosses its knifelike arms in front of its chest when it cries. It can compose melodies and libes.
"What's it doing here though," Kurama questioned as bout him, Bolt and Leo glared at the Kricketune.
"Maybe it got separated from its pack," Naruto spoke up, but suddenly another sound caught his attention as a buzz was heard and they looked up seeing a flying Yanma hovering above them.
"A Yanma to what's it doing here," Bolt questioned with him and Kurama becoming more on edge with the others following suit.
"I mean they are bug types so maybe they-." Naruto stopped talking upon hearing flapping behind him and turned around to see a flying blue fur bat that had its giant pink nose in the middle as it gave a sly smirk.
"Oh shit/shit," Naruto and his Pokémon said upon realizing they had them surrounded.
"Use Round," a voice said as all three Pokémon started to sung real loudly with Naruto and his Pokémon yelling in pain as all three Pokémon had them within range to take the full of effect of three Pokémon using the attack.
"Wow that was easy," another male voice spoke.
"And here I thought he would be difficult," a female voice spoke up as out of the bushes came three figures all wearing the same grey and black long sleeve shirt along with vest with a musical note on them. As the middle of the three was wearing bandages around his face only exposing his right eye as he slouched ahead of the others staring down at the kneeling Naruto.
"Enough you three there is a reason our boss is interested in him. So let's make sure him and his Pokémon are down," the bandaged man said.
"Oh calm your horses Dosu. Him and his Pokémon can barely move," the other boy a spiky haired man with metal cylinders wrapped around his wrists as he laughed at Naruto's pain.
"Stop laughing Zaku or else you'll end up like last time," the only girl of the three said as she stared at the down boy finding him intriguing.
"Oh shut up Kin if you had taken care of your guy I wouldn't have gotten beat," Zaku said before Dosu raised his hand to stop any further argument.
"Seems someone is struggling to break through the attack," Dosu pointed at Kurama who was getting up and walking towards them struggling with the sound.
"Ha, seems he need a little push to be a good boy. Yanma use Shadow Ball," Zaku called out as his Pokémon stopped singing before charging up a dark ball of energy and shooting it at the now standing Kurama.
"KURAMA!" Yelled Naruto as he tried to get up but the sound was to much and he fell off the boulder as Yanma realized his attack.
Suddenly a black blur hit Woobat sending it falling down and causing it to stop from singing. As the blur jumped up and slammed into the shadow ball sending it flying back into Yanma causing it to fall on top of Kricketune and stopping the sounds.
"What the hell was that," Kin said as all three of them looked on in shock as the black blur landed in front of Kurama on all fours showing his sly smirk and black and red fur.
"Sneak attacks are something I am accustomed to, but from you three I won't accept," Zorua smirked as he growled at the three with Woobat flying to her trainer as the three teens looked at the mystery Pokémon with intrigue.
"What is that?" Asked Zaku.
"It's a Zorua," Kin spoke with surprise.
"A rare and very special Pokémon. I know we are to deal with Naruto, but it wouldn't hurt to bring something back as a bonus," Dosu said as the three grinned at the little fox Pokémon evilly.
"Oh no you don't. Kurama you okay," Naruto was able to quickly recover along with Kurama who stood by Zorua along with Bolt." You to Bolt. Alright then let's get them," Naruto saw that his other Pokémon were still recovering.
"You think your injured Pokémon can handle our full yes healed Pokémon," Zaku said with a sneer.
"Oh you'll see how strong my Pokémon truly are when I'm tough situations," Naruto smirked as his two Pokémon gave sounds of approval with Zorua smirking as well.
"You three sure you can keep up," Zorro said.
"Easy kid don't want your mother to blow a fuse when you get your ass whooped," Kurama said.
"Coming from you foxy boy. Your gonna be eating dust when I'm done with them," Bolt said as he showed his excitement.
"Enough from the old timers. Let's FIGHT!" Zorro yelled as he charged forward with the two taken aback by his bluntness.
"We're not that old," both thought as they rushed behind Zorro who jumped up towards the Yanma choosing it as his opponent with Zaku smirking.
"Ha foolish Pokémon you have their. Yanma use Sonicboom," Zaku called out as his Pokémon started to send fast paced waves at the charging Zorro who didn't change course.
"Zorro watch out," Naruto called out but was taken aback by Zorro disappearing and appearing in front of Yanma as a dark energy collided with it sending it flying down.
"What the hell?!" Zaku was taken aback but what happens.
"That was Sucker Punch," Naruto thought at seeing Zorro learning such an impressive move at a young age.
"Damn stay focus Zaku. Now Kricketune use Night slash," Dosu called out as his Pokémon moved in its blades covered in black energy.
"Kurama quick Flame charge," Naruto called out as his Pokémon charged in a burst of flames as Kricketune used its attack to block Kurama from hitting it full force with its attack.
"Woobat don't let them have all the fun use Acrobatics," Kin's pokemon suddenly glowed white as it started to fly around the field.
"Bolt don't let it get close use Thunderbolt." His Pokémon charger up before releasing its attack, but Woobat expertly dodges the attack.
"Now Woobat use Confusion," Kin called out as her Pokémon stopped right in front of Bolt making him jump and unable to dodge the attack as he was sent flying back into Naruto who caught him.
"You okay bud," Naruto petted him as he shrugged off the attack and jumped in front of him ready for more as Zorro and Kurama jumped to his sides as the three trainers smiled at the trio.
"Huh your more trouble then we thought. Though I guess our boss taste in people is exceptional," Dosu said.
"Enough of this we are waisting time. Let's just finish them," Zaku said obviously irritated.
"I agree. Guren should be done with her objective right about now," Kin addressed as Naruto perked up at that info, before getting ready as their three Pokémon stood in front of them.
"Get ready guys," Naruto looked behind him to find his Pokémon recovery and looked in front only to widen his eyes as the three opened their mouths.
"ROUND!" The three said as their Pokémon unleashed the combo move.
"Oh I don't think so," Zorro jumped in front of the group as a green dome appeared around them and the Pokémon in front as the attack collided with the shield blocking it, but not with Zorro struggling to hold back the attack.
"Don't stop keep attacking," Dosu said as he saw Zorro struggling.
"Zorro you gotta stop you can't hold it anymore," Naruto said as he saw the little fox struggle with holding back the attacks.
"No-rrrr. I can still hold it ba-ACK!" Suddenly his shield was broken and he flew back as Naruto caught him.
"HA! Take that you little fur all. Now Yanma use Shadow Ball," Zaku called out as his Pokémon unleashed a ball of purple energy.
"Quick Kurama use-." Suddenly in a balaclava blur the shadow ball was cut in half and Yanma was struck so hard it was sent smashing into the ground knocked out as Zaku jumped back in both fright and shock at his Pokémon being KO'd.
"You hurt my baby," the voice of one angry Zoroark made the three stiff up as their two remaining Pokémon backed up in fear as Zoroark had angry eyes trained on the five, before looking back at Naruto who stiffened up.
"Hey Zoroark how you've been," Naruto said as he shakily waved.
"Keep my son safe," was all she said before rushing towards Woobat and Kricketune.
"Shit. Kricketune use X-Scissor," Dosu quickly got out of his fear induced state and ordered his Pokémon to attack the oncoming threat as Kricketune rushed in raising its pincers.
"To slow," was all Zoroark thought as it's claws became shrouded in darkness and in a flash appeared behind Kricketune who stopped running, before falling face down knocked out.
"KRICKETUNE!" Yelled Dosu.
"Woobat use Air Slash," Kin tried to help by sending her Pokémon to attack from its blind spot, but Zoroark just smirked as he turned around quickly and shot off a Shadow Ball tearing through the air slash and hitting the Woobat head on knocking it out.
"WOOBAT!"
"This isn't good." Zaku backed up only to feel a little hot and turned around only to jump back upon seeing Kurama standing behind him grinning from ear to ear.
"I don't think so."
"WHWRE do you think your going," Naruto walked up to the three as him and his Pokémon surrounded the three.
"What do we do our Pokémon are taken out and he's got us surrounded," Kin asked their supposed leader Dosu who tried to think of something.
"What you can do is call your Pokémon back and take them to the Pokémon center," Naruto said shocking the three and causing some of his Pokémon to raise an eyebrow.
"What do you mean take our Pokémon to the Pokémon center." Dosu asked confused on the question.
"Well I thought it was simple. Your Pokémon just got done battling and need medical attention. Take them to the center so they don't become sick from their injures." Naruto turned around walking towards Zoroark who was looking on with Zorro in her hands as his Pokémon looked at him, before looking at each other and they all followed him.
"Why are you letting us go after attacking you," Dosu asked as he and his friends returned their Pokémon to their pokeballs. With Naruto stopping and turning to look at each of them.
"Because unlike me you three are confused on the path you have taken. I can see it in all three of your eyes." Naruto said.
"How can you be sure this isn't something we fully commit ourselves to," Zaku said.
"Ha, because I've seen those eyes in myself and trust me when I say. That following down a road that's not what you want isn't always fulfilling," Naruto turned around as The three looked at him for a bit longer before they ran away retreating back from where they came.
"You are an interesting human," Zoroark spoke hearing the conversation.
"I've seen far to many people follow a path they didn't want to follow. In fact I'm sure you've seen those types of people before," Naruto said as he started to pick up some of his stuff.
"Humans that pass by our mansion are to scared to enter, but to those that do enter their will is something else and the path they follow. Well it's one they fully encompass," Zoroark said.
"So your saying those who enter your mansion are ready to face their dreams head on," Naruto asked.
"No they are ready to go beyond their dreams. They are ready to conquer their greatest challenge…themselves." Zoroark looked into Naruto's eyes as she saw everything from his first moment of sadness to his first moment of anger."I know how you feel Naruto and I know how much it takes for you not to succumb to your anger. To your pain," Zoroark's words caused him to freeze as he saw himself in Zoroarks eyes how the two shared almost the exact same childhood one filled with sadness, anger, and longing.
"Ha, to think I would find myself sharing something as deep with someone I attacked out of my own emotions," Naruto gave her a light smirk as Zoroark smiled back, before looking down at her child.
"As for you little one would you like to explain yourself," Zorro looked away with a innocent look.
"Don't be mad at him Zoroark he was a great help," Naruto said in the little boys defense.
"Battled great to," Bolt said walking up.
"It would seem he packs as much of a punch just like his mother," Kurama said walking up to his side and giving him a big smile as Zorro smiled at the praise.
"Now don't give my sons any ideas or else he might winder off even more," Zoroark said as she glared lightly at both Zorro and Kurama with one looking away sheepishly while the other gave Zoroark a foxy smirk that made Zoroark smirk as well.
Suddenly a green light engulfed the clearing as everyone covered their eyes upon seeing the light with it dying down and everyone opening them to see Celebi falling down on the ground as Naruto with speed faster then any human jumped caught her before she fell.
"Celebi are you okay? What happened?" Naruto quickly asked upon seeing her with so many injuries.
"Karin….Erika….help them." Was all she was able to get out before falling unconscious.
"Hey Celebi stay with me it's gonna be alright I promise. Kurama quick hold her I need to make a call," Naruto handed the unconscious Pokémon to him as he quickly used his pokewatch to call Erika which ringed for a few minutes without no answer. With him cursing and calling Karin hoping she would answer and after the first ring someone answered, but it wasn't Karin.
"Hello Naruto it's nice to meet you at last. It would seem my subordinates have failed in catching you. Though I expected it," the voice feminine to Naruto's ears was speaking to him as if they had been friends for years. Though the voice did sound familiar to him.
"Who are you and what have you done with my friends?" Naruto glared at the dark screen as the voice let out a small sigh.
"Listen Naruto I know you would do anything to get your friends back. So here's what I'm going to let you decide either your friends or the Celebi and seeing as I have never failed in my missions I suggest You make a rational one," the screen turned off as Naruto was taken a back from the cut off as a message was sent to him giving him a location.
"Where are they," Bolt asked as he growled ready to thrash whoever took their friends.
"At the Big rock statue on the far side of Gemstone," Naruto said.
"So what are we waiting for let's go get them back," Eve said pumped for some action.
"We can't it would seem she has them hidden. And this location is just to meet up with her…..for a battle," Naruto said.
"A battle? Why would she want a battle," Bolt was confused on what her motives were.
"I don't know, but she has my friends and I can't let her just get away with them," Naruto put on his hat as he started to make his way back into town, but a paw stopped him in his tracks.
"I think a plan is in order don't you think."
Big Rock
One hour later
"This kid is taking his time isn't he," a lady with light blue hair was sitting on top of a giant gemstone one which symbolizes the name of the City and it's popularity.
This women was named Guren and she was the leader of the sound team which consisted of a group of individuals who specialized in sound based Pokémon and for her leading this team was in a way of showing her how capable she was and if her skills are up to par with the rest of the group. Though she new why she was sent on this mission as it was a way to confuse their target and gather more intel of how much of a danger he posed in their goals.
"I still wonder how Orochimaru knows Naruto," she has wondered that thought from the beginning when he had brought the information of who Celebi was traveling with she had gotten intrigued and thus it lead to her being apart of the operation.
She suddenly looked up upon hearing the sound of footsteps approaching and looked up into the lit park as out of the shadows came her target who was had a serious look upon his face. A face which has grown up since the last time she's seen it as she saw him walk with more grace and calmness almost as if he knew what the goal was and that he would succeed in it.
"So I'm here just like you wanted. Now where are my friends," Naruto spoke with more authority then he thought he had.
"Oh poor Naruto talking in such a voice, thinking you're the one in control," Guren said.
"I mean from where I'm standing kinda," Naruto smirked as Guren chuckled at his response before jumping off the rock.
"Well your friends are safe. They are being watched by my trustworthy people," Guren said.
"It wouldn't happen to be those three trainers I beat earlier," Naruto spoke.
"Ha, guess you'll have to beat me to find out," Guren took out one of her pokeballs that was both white and red with a snake symbol on the top of it.
"A one on one battle is what you said right." Naruto took out one of his pokeballs though Guren noticed their was only one pokeball on his waste, but put it to the back of her mind as to focus on the battle.
"Yup, a one on one battle. Winner takes all you can say as if I win Celebi comes with me and if you win. Then we'll your friends will be set free," Guren smiles as Naruto smirked a foxy one as he threw his pokeball up into the air.
"Go Yami." Out of his ball game the blue frog who yipped ready for battle.
"Cute little guy, but your gonna need more then cuteness for this battle. Go Sneasel." And out of her Pokémon came a black bipedal Pokémon as it swiped at the air with its sharp claws.
"Hm, I see well then Yami let's get them," Naruto punches the air as Guren raised an eyebrow at his movement, but his Pokémon somehow understood it as Yami rushed in fist glowing ready to hit Sneasel with his move.
"Huh, seems both you and your Pokémon are a little to reckless. Sneasel dodge it," Guren called out as her Pokémon smirked ducking underneath the fist as Yami's eyes widen." Now Sneasel use Metal Claw."
"Yami dodge!"
Yami wasn't able to dodge in time as he was hit with sharp metallic claws which sent him flying back, but Sneasel didn't stop her onslaught as she rushed in ready to y leash more of her attack.
"Yami dodge." Naruto called out again as Yami righten himself and started to bob and weave from the sharp claw attacks.
"Dodging won't help you win this battle," Guren said with a down casted smile as she expected more from him especially with the rumors going around.
"Yami jump back use your fist once more," Naruto called out as Yami jumped back from one more claw strike as his fist glowed once more and went in for a punch.
"A punch oh please Sneasel use Icy Wind," Guren called out as her Pokémon was faster then Yami and unleashed her move causing Yami to be slightly frozen and blown back.
"YAMI!" Suddenly Sneasel was in front of him stopping him from moving forward.
"Who are you?" Guren asked.
"I'm Naruto Uzu-." But was stooped by Sneasel who glared into his eyes as Naruto growled back with Guren smirking a little bit.
"I know Naruto Uzumaki and you may look like him, but your not him," Guren said as Sneasel inched the claws a little bit closer.
"Damn seems you found me out." Suddenly 'Naruto' voice became more feminine as he started to shimmer and turn into Zoroark.
"A Zoroark well I'll be I didn't know he had one." Guren said a little surprised.
"I'm not just a friend helping him find his friends," Zoroark said.
"Oh really and how well is that going," she asked.
"Pretty good. Now Kurama Iron Tail." Suddenly Sneasel jumped back dodging the fire fox from hurting her as she jumped back in front of Guren.
"So you finally showed yourself and it would seem you were able to rescues your friends," Guren saw him and some of his Pokémon carrying Karin and Erika on their backs.
"Yeah though I had to stop your trio of sound team again in order to get them." Naruto said knowing he didn't want to, but had no choice but to do it.
"Well since you are now here and Celebi is with you I think it's only fair you give her to me," Guren said.
"Sorry, but your getting none of these things,". Arturo said standing in front of the still unconscious Celebi.
"Well then I guess I'm taking them by force. Sneasel use Metal Claw," Guren called out as her Pokémon rushed in with her sharp claws.
"Kurama go in and use Iron Tail," Naruto called out as his Pokémon rushed in clashing tail with claws.
"You can't stop us Naruto now Sneasel use Icy Wind." Her Pokémon jumped back from a swipe and unleashed a breath of frost.
"Kurama counter with Flamethrower." Naruto called out as his Pokémon unleashed hot flames that burned the ice away and consumed Sneasel.
"Ha don't think it's over just yet. Sneasel Dark Pulse," the flames were then blown away as a blast of dark energy was sent towards Kurama.
"Kurama quick dodge it with Flame Charge and rush in." Naruto quickly called out as his Pokémon burst into flames before jumping to the right dodging the attack and charging straight towards Sneasel at incredible speeds.
"I don't think so now Sneasel low sweep." Then right before he could hit Sneasel used his momentum to make him trip and slam into the floor." Now Sneasel use Metal claw to end it."
"I don't think so Kurama Fire Fang." Then with mouth a Blaze Kurama caught the claws which started to burn spreading onto Sneasel who yelled in pain.
"SNEASEL!"
"Now Kurama Iron Tail and finish it with Flamethrower." Naruto watched his Pokémon smack the Sneasel away before shooting a torrent of flames that burnt the Pokémon and knocked it out in front of Guren who just looked at her Pokémon with a sigh and smiled returning her Pokémon to its pokeball.
"You did good Sneasel next time we'll get him." Guren looked up to see Naruto, his Pokémon and Zoroark ready for any more tricks she had for her.
"Good battle Naruto and I have to say it was all I expected and I am pleased with not only you, but your Pokémon," Guren then turned around and started to walk away.
"Wait where are you goin?" Naruto asked confused on why she was walking away.
"I have come to see what I have come to see so I am off." Guren said.
"But what about your mission and Celebi." Asked Naruto confused on why she was walking away especially when she was this close to her target.
"Well my mission wasn't to capture Celebi oh no that's someone's else's mission. Mine was to see your progress and report back. For you see your part of a bigger plan and weather you like it or not your already at the center of it so you better be prepared for what is to come in the coming days Naruto. You and your Pokémon." Then she threw down smoke blocking their view of her as when it disappeared she was gone without a trace.
"That was very strange." Zoroark spoke confused on the whole matter.
"Indeed, but at least we know now to be prepared for what's to come." Naruto said as him and his Pokémon would need to train even harder to prepare for whatever they had not just for themselves, but for Celebi as well.
Unknown Location
Guren and her three lackeys were sitting in a circle as a small homo device laid in the middle of them, before it bummed a light blue and a pop was heard as a hologram appeared of a tall man with white hair and wearing clear glasses as he stared at each of them throughly.
"So how did the mission go." The glasses man questioned.
"Just as you would expect. He has the target and his strength only seems to have grown with time. As all his Pokémon have power unknown to their own kind. Not to mention the bond they all share." Guren reported.
"Hmm, interring and what about you three." The man asked.
"Though we were able to ambush him we were unable to subdue him as a surprise Pokémon had stopped us." Dosu said.
"Oh what kind of Pokémon," He asked.
"A Zoroark," Zaku answered.
"Interesting how he has managed to gather such powerful Pokémon. Orochimaru indeed has an eye for talent. Well you four may return to base as we will keep Monitoring him and when the times arises we shall enact our plan." The man then disappeared the plan set and the fours mission completed.
"You really think they will be able to pull it off," Kim asked.
"Only time will tell Kin. As for now we must return and train to be prepared for next time." Guren said as she looked up at the night sky with Naruto on her mind.
"You better get stronger Naruto. If you are to stop the coming storm."
END
That ends this chapter for a while as I had to come back to this little chapter in order to finish it. I kinda lost focus on some parts and rushed others to make it go along a little faster. It was all to get to the good part da and if you haven't had noticed I wasn't trying to get her to take Celebi by force as that wasn't her mission and Naruto of course is gonna be a factor to what they have planned in the future. So for now you all enjoy this chapter and wait for the next one which might take a long time as well.