A/N-1: This chapter cover the invasion and sets up Menma vs Itachi. Sit back and please enjoy.
Flashback
Biju or Transformed Jinchuriki
Summon
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The intensity is charged on the roof of the Kage booth as on one side stands orochimaru and his four gates. The other side has minato and hiruzen as ei and kitsuchi went to help their own people, helped secretly by his daughter. The four gates quickly take the cardinal positions on the roof, "Ninpo: Four Flames Formation" they shout, creating a barrier around themselves and their master. Kushina reaches the roof as do the Anbu but one was killed trying to enter the barrier. Orochimaru titters darkly, "If only Tsunade and Jiraiya were here and our team would be complete Sensei" he sneers. Minato draws his tri-prong kunai and hiruzen tosses off his robes to reveal his armor, "We end this today my wayward and misguided student" the sandaime shouts. In the stadium menma was staring down several oto and suna shinobi as gaara was absconded by his siblings.
"Angelic Advent" a voice shouts, as they were cut down by paper. Konan lands with her wings dispelling, followed by yugito and the twins.
"What's going on Menma-nii?!" naruko shouts. Menma sheathes his black joker, "An invasion.. No time to explain.. Naruko.. You and Yugito go after Gaara.. I saw Sasuke going after them with his banshee.. Mito go with Konan and protect the Daimyo.. Kurotsuchi should be heading there as well" he orders. Both twins slowly nod and all four take off, "Sate.. Sate.. Sate" menma says and thumbs the blood on his cheek.
"Kuchiyose no Jutsu" menma shouts, weaving signs and slamming his hand in the dirt. Smoke and lightning erupt as liger appears, "For Thousands of Years.. I have Lain Dormant.. Who Dares Disturb my Slumber" he declares. Several oto shinobi get in their path, "Strike Razor Claw/Ittoryu: Hekireki" both shout, cutting them down with claws and sword.
"So where to" liger comments and menma points.
"To catch a Pedo" menma says.
"It's time to Let 'er Rip" liger roars. The pair make their way to the roof as the Anbu were watching, "Sochi" kushina shouts. Menma nears his mother but sees the huge barrier, "How bad" he asks.
"Jiji and Mina-kun are trapped inside.. The summoners erected a second barrier to keep them safe" kushina explains. Menma sheathes his trick with a calculating look over the barrier, "Liger I need It" he says and kushina furrows her brow.
"Need what" kushina asks. Liger roars and leaps into a spin to transform into a black lance as menma catches it, "This and it'll get us inside" he says
"HA.. I doubt that Shithead" one shouts. Menma stares at the red head with a grin as he spins his liger-lance, "Oh I can't huh.. Well prepare to be amazed" he says, arcing up. Menma's bandages rip once again as he grips his liger-lance, into a leap skyward as his Shiro-kaminari erupts.
"Raiton no Ougi: Caladbolg" menma shouts, heaving his lance at sakon. The dual headed shinobi stares with a smirk but it morphs to horror as the liger-lance pierces through the barrier and through both his and his twin ukon's heads with a rumble of thunder. The remaining sound four, Anbu and kushina gasp in shock as the barrier comes down as menma lands to crack the tiles.
"That it for me Ototo" liger says, returning to normal and dispelling. Orochimaru hisses in anger as the barrier comes down, "Curse that Boy" he thought. Kushina and menma reach minato and hiruzen as kushina sent the Anbu to defend elsewhere.
"Give it up Orochimaru" kushina shouts. Orochimaru chuckles darkly with a look to menma, "Most impressive Menma-kun" he says.
"It's called Caladbolg named in honor of the Legendary Lance That Never misses its mark" menma says. The sound three land behind orochimaru, "What do we do Milord" kidomaru asks.
"Kukuku.. We kill them all.. You three deal with the boy" orochimaru says. Menma leaps off the roof and the three give chase. Orochimaru bites his thumbs, "Kuchiyose: Edo Tensei" he shouts, slamming his hands on the tile. Hiruzen gasps in horror, "You perfected That Jutsu" he shouts Three coffins rise from the tiles and the lids clatter to reveal the first two Hokage and older man with a bald head but long white beard and a wooden cane. Kushina and hiruzen's eyes widen as orochimaru cackles, "Kukuku.. Kill them" he sneers and the three come to life.
"Where are we Tobirama" hashirama comments. Tobirama looks around but his gaze fell on hiruzen, "The living world" he says and his eyes narrow, "Saru" he adds.
"Yes Sensei" hiruzen states The older man sees kushina, "Magomusume" he utters. Kushina stifles her tears, "Yes Yamamoto Jisama" she says and draws her sword.
"Kill them" orochimaru shouts. The three charge and the battle was joined as they chose their opponents. Yamamoto's cane becomes a sword as minato tosses his kunai, while hiruzen summons enma.
*XxX*
Naruko and yugito race through the forest in search of gaara after encountering, shikamaru and shino engaged in battles with Oto shinobi and kankuro. Ahead of them was sasuke in hot pursuit of gaara with sakura in tow. Temari has gaara on her shoulder as sasuke got closer, "Damn it" she thought. Gaara starts to stir and squirm, causing her to stop on a large branch.
"Where is he?!" gaara hisses. Temari searches in her kimono for a med kit, "We need to move" she whispers but gaara smacks her away.
"I want my Prey" gaara shouts. Sasuke lands on a branch as temari recovers but gaara spies him, "Uchiha.. A poor substitute for Him" he says, struggling to keep shukaku in. Sasuke grits his teeth and clenches his fist, "Him?!" he hisses.
"Sasuke Uchiha.. He must have had help to get pass Kankuro" temari thought. Gaara clutches his face with a grin, "Yes Him.. He crushed you with ease.. Meaning you will Easily Die at my Hand" he sneers, cracks forming in his sand armor. Temari gasps in horror, "Oh no any minute that thing is gonna come out" she thought. Gaara's gourd starts to break down, "You claim to be strong and seek power by any means but You are Weak" he roars, as the sand covers his body to turns him into a partial shukaku clone. Sasuke's eyes flicker but he steels himself, "I'll show you Kiriyu by defeating the one you could not" he thought.
"Now.. Let me feel It Uchiha" gaara roars, swing his shukaku arm. Sasuke narrowly dodges as it cuts down a tree, "He's fast" he thought. Gaara swings again but hits a clone of sasuke, "Why do you hide Sasuke?!.. Are you Frightened?!" he howls. Sasuke appears above with several kunai aimed for gaara but his transformed arm blocks, "Katon: Ryuga no Jutsu" sasuke shouts, sending a wave of flames. The flames engulf gaara but he leaps out with more sand cover his upper body.
"Useless Uchiha" gaara shouts. Sasuke slams into a tree but turns into a log as gaara scrapes down a few more trees, "You won't escape me.. I'll Hunt you Down WHAHAHA" gaara roars.
"He's powerful.. Making my victory more sweet" sasuke thought and weaves signs. Sasuke summons his Chidori and gaara finds him, "Yes.. Yes.. Show me what you're made of" he roars. Sasuke leaps forward as does gaara and the uchiha blows through gaara's shukaku arm, sending him into a tree.
"Gaara?!" temari shouts. Sasuke clutches his arm as his Sharingan spins but gaara rises with a maniacal cackle, "Yes this is it.. Pain.. You've made me feel pain like Him.. Yes show me more.. Make feel Alive" he howls, his sand now gaining a tail. Temari's eyes widen once more, "No.. No it's getting worse" she thought. Sasuke summons his Chidori again for another clash as gaara rushes forward but sasuke jerks as his curse mark comes forth as he hits gaara. Gaara screams as he lands on a branch, his sand collapses from his right arm but it reforms on his left arm. Sasuke collapses to clutch his neck as gaara turns, "Damn it not now" sasuke thought.
"SASUKE-KUN" sakura screeches, tossing an explosive note. Gaara swats it away as it explodes, "More to the Slaughter" he roars.
"Nezumi Kedama" a voice shouts. Gaara blocks the flaming mice but not the wave of water, sending him into a clearing below. Sasuke and sakura gasp as naruko and yugito shoot pass them towards, "Damn Them" he thought. Gaara skids to halt as his sand collapses but slowly reforms as naruko and yugito land in the clearing, "You!" he hisses.
*Menma vs Sound-Three*
Menma lands back in the stadium as tayuya, jirobo and kidomaru land a few feet from him, looking over his three opponents with a serious look on his face. The first was the imposing jirobo having, fair-skin and narrowed, slanted orange eyes with a stern look on his face. Jirobo had three tufts of orange hair on his head like a mohawk of sorts that ran down the middle and two similar styled tufts of hair at the side. Kidomaru was next with black, shaggy hair tied into a ponytail and black eyes. Kidomaru also had six arms and an eye on his forehead that was usually closed and concealed under his black Otogakure forehead protector. The last was tayuya with long, untamed, dark pink hair that falls past her shoulders with long parted bangs framing either side of her face and one between her eyes.
"You're gonna pay for Sakon and Ukon" kidomaru shouts, his level one curse mark scrawling along his skin. Jirobo follows suit but tayuya summons her doki, three ogre like creature. One wears a dark green full-body suit and its hair covers its entire head and face. It wields a giant studded metal club. The other is shirtless and wears dark pants. It is bald and has scars on its head and it wears a blindfold. It has a thorn-like weapon tied to each arm. The other has its upper body covered in bandages and wears brown pants. Its head is in an awkward position and has several needles pinned on it. It doesn't have arms and thus it doesn't wield any weapon. Each demon has a purple, rope-like belt tied in an inverted bow around its waist. Menma draws his trick and slips into a Battojutsu stance without a sheath, his body slowly arcing. Kidomaru starts to summon his webbing but menma suddenly vanishes with a swirl of dust. Kidomaru screams as his chest erupts with blood from gash but it was quickly silenced as menma liberated his head from shoulders.
"Bastard" tayuya shouts, sending her doki into action. The spike raises his club to swing down at menma but he vanishes again to attack bandage, "Ittoryu: Hiryu Kaen" he shouts, setting it ablaze. Bandage collapses as jirobo heaves a large boulder at menma but he slices it in half. Jirobo with speed despite his size slams a palm strike to menma but he blocks with his scarred arm, sending him back with a skid. Thorn attacks from behind but menma dodges without looking and cuts one of his weapons.
"How Fuck did he dodge that" tayuya shouts. However she can't contemplate anymore as menma slams the flat part of his trick to her neck and renders her unconscious. Menma forms a sealless clone and it takes tayuya away as thorn and spike dispel, "Just us left Tons of Fun" he shot. Jirobo starts to go into his level two curse mark, causing his mohawk grew into a long spiky mane that reached his shoulders, his skin turned into brownish-reddish color, gains yellow eye irises with dark black eye sclerae and he had various warts all over his body.
"In this form I will Kill you Trash" jirobo sneers. Menma takes an Ox-guard stance, "Well then come take out the trash" he counters. Jirobo shot forward with renewed speed with a leap and both arms raised but menma blocks overhead, his boots cracking the ground.
"Heh faster and stronger" menma thought and dodges a Spartan kick from jirobo. Menma tosses up his Trick and jirobo looks up but it proved fatal as a distinct chirping erupts, "Chidori" menma shouts, driving his hand into jirobo's chest and lightning erupting out the back. Jirobo's curse mark recedes as he collapses in a heap and menma catches his Trick. Suddenly a wave of flames carves up the ground as an older man dress in a black hakama and black kosode but he had slipped out of it. The man had numerous scars and a long white beard but the shocking part was his sword was surrounded by flames.
"Sochi!" kushina shouts, landing next to menma. The man's nearly closed eyes open to look between kushina and menma, "Himago" he states.
"Yes Grandfather" kushina states. Menma's breath hitches and his eyes widen with a gawking look, "G-grandfather?!" he says.
*Naruko & Yugito Vs Gaara*
"You!" gaara roars. Naruko draws her sword and yugito extends her nails, "Be ready Naru-chan.. We need to keep Gaara from going back to the village" she says. Gaara roars and charges the pair but yugito sends more Nezumi Kedama, while naruko strikes with futon bullets.
"Annoying Pests" gaara hisses, sending sand globs. The pair dodge as sasuke reaches the treeline but collapses, "Damn them I should be killing him" he thought. More and more sand covers gaara to leave a patch of red hair and his legs uncovered as his upper body now resembled shukaku.
"Not good Kitten.. That boy is closer and closer to letting Shukaku out" matatabi comments. Yugito curses her luck and glances to naruko, "We need to slow him down.. Naru-chan you know any big Futon Jutsu" she shouts and naruko nods.
"Good Aim it at Gaara.. I'll do the rest" yugito shouts, summoning her biju cloak. Both rapid weave signs as gaara rushes them, "Futon: Daitoppa/Katon: Enko Bakusatsu" both shout. A huge gust of wind and a tiger shaped wave of flames erupts to engulf gaara, "Curse You" he roars, as the sand glasses and cracks away but more sand replaces it, with several mouths forming on his body.
"Futon: Mugen Sajin-Daitoppa" gaara shouts, sending a sandstorm. Naruko and yugito brace but the younger is thrown back, "Nezumi Kedama" yugito shouts, hitting gaara. Naruko recovers and rushes gaara with a leap and midair spin, "Hiten Mitsurugi-Ryu: Ryutsuisen" she shouts, swinging down and cutting through gaara's sand arm.
"Rraghh Annoying Fly" gaara roars, swinging his tail but naruko blocks and skids to a halt.
"Now" naruko shouts. Gaara jerks as two naruko clones were above him with a Rasengan in each hand, "Take This.. Twin Rasengan" both shout, slamming both orbs into gaara. Gaara buckles as the orbs explode and creates a medium size crater as yugito nears naruko but a large surge of Ki floods the area. Temari reaches the treeline but her eyes widen in horror, "Oh No.. It's coming" she thought. Naruko's eyes flicker as yugito gets in front of her, "Here it comes Naru-chan" she utters. A huge eruption of sand flares as gaara roars out, "I WILL KILL YOU ALL" as shukaku appears in all her demonic glory.
"What is that thing?!" sasuke mutters.
"So That's Shukaku" naruko utters and yugito nods.
"Yes but Gaara is still in control.. I will have to transform as well.. In case he cedes control" yugito states. Gaara cackles wildly from his perch inside of shukaku as his upper body is visible, "HAHAHAHA.. I Never thought you would Bring this out of me" he shouts. Yugito quickly drops to all fours as she slams her palms flat, "Get Ready Naru-chan" she shouts, red charka erupting from her body. The red chakra becomes a cobalt blue flames to grow and take the form of a giant cat with two swishing tails and one gold eye and a green eye, "Naru-chan.. Summon your cloak again and hop on" yugito shouts. Naruko flares her chakra and leaps on yugito's head as they ready themselves.
"So Another monster like me" gaara howls, raising his claw. Yugito beats him to the punch with a claw strike of her own, forcing the giant tanuki back. Sasuke clenches his fist in anger, "How?!" he thought.
"HAHAHAHA.. You amuse me Naruko Uzumaki" gaara sneers and makes a sign. Temari gasps in horror once more, "I need to escape" she says and leaps off.
"Prepare yourselves.. Tanuki Neiri no Jutsu" gaara howls, his body slumping. Suddenly shukaku rears up with a wild cackle, "WHOO.. I"M FREE" she howls and sees yugito, "HEEHEHE.. MATATABI I HOPE YOU'RE READY TO DIE" she cackles.
"Brace Naru-chan" yugito shouts. Shukaku expands and slaps her belly, "FUTON: RENKUDAN" she shouts. A massive gust of wind erupts, tearing through the forest as yugito leaps and nearly dodges a second one. Yugito lands and sends a wave of flames but shukaku leaps back. Sasuke watches in shock and in anger, "I should have that sort of power" he thought. Shukaku lowers her body and opens her mouth wide, "I'LL KILL YOU NOW AND FIND THAT BITCH" she roars, orbs of blue and red forming.
"Oh no.. A Bijudama.. Naru-chan we need to stop her" yugito shouts. Naruko's eyes widen in shock, "I need a plan" she thought but gasps, "Yugi-nee.. Get me above Shukaku and I'll handle the rest" she shouts. The orbs start to coalesce as yugito shifts to toss naruko, "Ikuzo!" naruko shouts, sailing skyward. Shukaku shifts her gaze to naruko but ignores her, "PREPARE YOURSELF MATATABI" she screeches.
"Kuchiyose no Jutsu" naruko roars, creating a huge plume of smoke. However from the smoke came a huge toad with a dull, rusty red skin tone but around his eyes and on his lips and chest are brighter red markings. Over his left eye was a scar with his tongue, having a series of stud-like piercings on both the upper and lower side. The toad wears a a large blue happi vest that has the kanji for ebi on the back and carries a massive dosu blade at his hip, with a large kiseru pipe. The toad lands hard on shukaku and breaks her concentration, "Is This Shukaku the Ichibi I'm sitting" he says.
"Yeah Boss Gamabunta.. I needed to stop her" naruko shouts, from his head on one knee. Yugito charges to grab shukaku as well, "Hurry Naru-chan and wake him up" she shouts.
"NO!.. I JUST CAME OUT" shukaku roars. Naruko leaps off of gamabunta as he dispels and clenches her left fist, "You'll feel it from the tips of your toes to crown of your head" she thought.
"Raiton: Senkou" naruko shouts, slamming a punch to gaara's face. The force of the punch snaps gaara awake and causing shukaku to break down, sending both plummenting to the ground below but yugito catches them and sets them down. Naruko falls to her knees as gaara lays on his back, "How is she so strong" he thought.
"I won't be erased.. My existence has meaning" gaara whispers, turning on his side. Yugito returns to normal and helps naruko to her feet, "You're like my Big Brother" she says, making her way to gaara.
"No.. Stay away from me.. I won't be erased" gaara shouts.
"I know it hurts.. I saw my brother go through the same before he left.. I see the same loneliness in your eyes I saw in him but Menma-nii changed.. He has people around him now.. Who care for him and love him.. For that reason He'll never give up and Be Stronger than you" she says. Gaara's eyes widen, "Why.. Why does He do that for others and instead of himself" he says.
"They saved him from himself.. I think if Menma-nii didn't have anyone.. He'd be like you but he was accepted by those few people in his life and that has made him more powerful than you can imagine" naruko declares. Gaara looks to the sky, "Love and Friends.. Does that make one strong" he thought. Suddenly temari and kankuro land in front of gaara as sasuke and sakura land behind yugito and naruko.
"That's enough.. I loss today" gaara says and his siblings gasp.
"Huh I've never seen this" kankuro thought and helps temari. Gaara stares at naruko as the three leap off, "Temari.. Kankuro.. I'm sorry" he whispers, as they reach the treeline and shocks both his siblings.
"We should go after them" sakura snaps. Yugito glares at her as she guides naruko to ground to sit, "No it's over" she says. Sasuke clenches his fist in anger, "Damn it.. No" he thought.
*Mito and Konan*
Konan and mito race through the streets of Konoha after securing the Fire Daimyo and his guests with his bodyguards. The pair were quickly making their way to the Academy, "Mito-chan above" konan shouts. Mito quickly weaves signs as several Oto-nin appear above them, "Suiton: Teppodama" she thought, firing several water bullets.
"Hyoton: Tempest Gale" konan thought, sending a wave of cold air. The oto-nin scream as the water on them freezes and they slam into the ground.
"Suiton: Cold Sky" a voice shouts. Mito and konan quickly back jump to dodge a barrage a water like darts that cracked the ground and through the oto-nin.
"Teehee.. You managed to avoid them" a young man says, landing on a building. The young man had short black hair which was concealed by a grey shark-like top complete with a hood which resembled a shark's head, with an appendage on the back that resembled a dorsal fin and dark pants. He also had two dark violet markings under his green eyes but at the edges of his mouth, where two upward curving lines, reminiscent of a Glasgow smile.
"Kajika.. Missing-nin from Kiri" konan utters. Kajika chuckles with his arms folded, "Hoh so you have heard of me Tree-hugger" he sneers. Two more people land next with one being male and the other female, "Iwana.. Yamame let's collect them for Orochimaru-sama. Iwana wore a green-coloured shark-like top complete with a hood which resembled a shark's head, with an appendage on the back that resembled a dorsal fin and dark pants. He also had black-coloured eyes and two purple markings under each eye. He carried a giant shuriken on his back.
Yamame had long brown hair that was styled in multiple big spikes all around her head. She had black eyes and wore a black mask that only covered her mouth and nose and there was a small thin black marking coming out of each side of her mask near her mouth. She wore a female version of the shark-styled outfit that her two teammates wear but hers was light purple and it revealed much of her cleavage. Iwana and yamame launch into action but konan meets them as mito leaps to the roof. Kajika draws a kunai as mito meets him with a furious combo of kunai strikes, "Kukuku.. Impressive Girly but not good enough" he sneers, as her kunai pierces his chest but he melts into water. The real kaijka appears behind with a roundhouse kick to mito's back and sends her skidding.
"Suiton: Cold Sky" kajika shouts. Mito unleashes her chains to block his ice darts, "Hoh kinda like that Bitch at the Northern Hideout" he thought. Kajika glances slightly to the other battle but his eyes widen as yamame had a ice spear through her chest and iwana was riddled with paper spears.
"Che.. Fools" kajika thought and dodges mito's chains. Mito closes the gap in a test of taijutsu, "You're strong girly.. You may make a fine vessel for Orochimaru-sama" he sneers, catching mito across the cheek with his long nails. A line blood run down mito's cheek as she back jumps but kajika holds up a one-handed sign, "Suiton: Water Dragon Missile" he shouts. Mito gasps and chokes back a scream as the water dragon slams into her, sending her off the roof to the street below. Kajika drops off the roof with an amused chuckle and fixes his gaze on konan, "Hyoton and those Paper things.. Naw you will a greater vessel for Orochimaru-sama" he sneers.
"You should focus on your opponent rather me" konan coldly says. Kajika chuckles but it dies in his throat a intense presence made itself known and he turned to have a Rasengan slammed into his chest. Kajika bounces along the ground with two hops, "Fucking Bitch" he hisses. Mito approaches with glowing red eyes and her whiskers more pronounced, "Surrender.. I wish not to harm you any further" she states. Kajika glares at mito and grins wide as his body glows but mito leaps back to avoid the explosion.
"We should keep going" konan says and mito nods as they head for the academy.
*Menma & Kushina Vs Yamamoto*
[Music: Bleach OST - Stand Up Be Strong]
Menma shook his head to right himself, "So that Pedo used that Jutsu to bring him back to life" he notes. Kushina slowly nods as she takes a guarded stance, "Yes so we'll have to figure out a way to seal him" she replies.
"There is no need.. That child can not control me" yamamoto declares and swings his sword to create a ring of flames.
"Jokaku Enjo.. I will release myself once I test you my grandchild and great grandchild" yamamoto adds. Menma whistles slowly with a serious look, "So Mom.. How do we tackle this" he asks.
"Grandfather is like you when it comes to Raiton or the Nidaime with Suiton and a Master swordsman.. All I can say is we need to survive and look for any opening" kushina explains. Menma gets in front of his mother but she notices his shaking hands, "Sochi?!" kushina asks, concerned. Menma keeps his eyes locked on yamamoto, "This is guy is powerful.. His chakra is burning the air around him.. He's got me trembling but as Aniki always said.. No Sacrifice.. No Victory" he says and flares Shinsoku. Menma shot forward as his sword hum with lightning, into a Gatotsu thrust but yamamoto avoids and strikes from behind, forcing menma to draw his Joker. Menma narrowly dodges the wave of flames, allowing kushina to appear behind with a side-sweeping attack. Yamamoto catches her blade between his fingers, "Sharp moves but slow" he says. Kushina jerks her sword away as menma charges with his Sharingan active, "Nitoryu: Oni-Giri" he shouts, slashing yamamoto's chest. Yamamoto recovers quickly as menma tries to press but yamamoto breaks open menma's stance and sends him careening back with a rush of flames.
"Suiton: Teppodama" kushina shouts, dosing menma. Yamamoto dispels the flames around his sword, "Even Uchiha blood runs in your veins Himago" he says. Menma spits some water with a nod, "I do but their Curse does not rule me" he shouts and shunshins forward.
"Kit.. You only got Two minutes of full use left" kyubi states. Yamamoto and menma engage in a furious rush of strikes as the older moves back but younger saw no break in his stance.
"Grandfather is as powerful as ever.. Even though most of his power is restrained against Sochi" kushina thought. Menma backpedals and tries to reign in his breath, "Impressive Himago but your strength is waning" he declares. Menma sheathes his joker as he flares the last of Shinsoku, "It is Great grandfather.. However I can muster one more attack" he utters and raises his Trick into an Ox-guard stance, "Raiton Kenjutsu: Dragonstrike" he says. The wailing and blue eye dragon starts to form around him as yamamoto raises his sword, "Show me your Pride Himago" he declares. Menma channels as much of his Raiton and a bit of Kyubi's chakra as he swings forward. The dragon rushes forward with it's haunting wailing as yamamoto's sword erupts in flames, "Taimatsu" he says, creating a wave of flames. Both attacks explode as menma falls to one knee as his Shinsoku dispels but he musters the strength to get back up. The smoke dies down as yamamoto steps out as kushina gets in front of menma, "The Pride of our Clan is strong in you Himago" he says and dispels Jokaku Enjo.
"Magomusume.. Our Clan will remain strong in him" yamamoto adds, before vanishing in a flame shunshin. Menma collapses to one knee once again, "Great grandfather is powerful even holding back.. I Doubt That could stop him.. If he had full control" he thought, as kushina helps him to his feet. [song ends]
*XxX*
Minato reigns in his breath as the Nidaime stares him down, on his right hiruzen wasn't fairing well as the Shodaime was pressing. Suddenly yamamoto appears in the forest hashirama created with his mokuton, causing orochimaru to cackle.
"Kukuku.. Seems your lives are about to end" orochimaru sneers. Yamamoto appears in front of hashirama and incinerates him to shock of orochimaru, "You were foolish Child.. You would've done better to fully suppress my will" he states. Tobirama moves in next but like his brother was burned to ashes, "Now child" yamamoto declares. Orochimaru glares at the three but cuts his losses and quickly sinks into the ground, "This isn't over" he hisses.
"Thank you Yamamoto-sama" hiruzen states. Yamamoto gives hiruzen a curt nod as kushina and menma reach the roof, "Magomusume.. Himago and Future Mago.. May the Maelstrom protect you" yamamoto declares, weaving the signs to release him. Yamamoto glows as his soul is released to reveal the corpse of zaku, "Goodbye Grandfather" kushina thought.
"Kushi-chan what did he mean future Mago" minato asks. Kushina gasps with a blush and touches her stomach, "Oh.. I wanted to tell you.. I'm pregnant" she says. Hiruzen gasps as minato and menma were staring, "HUH?!" both shout.
*Two days Later*
Menma, the twins and kushina enter the T&I building, "Why are we here Sochi" kushina asks. Menma glances back with a sigh, "Something that involves all of us" he says. Anko was standing before a one-way mirror as the four arrive, "Has she spoken" menma asks. Anko looks inside as tayuya sat quietly, "Nothing" she replies.
"Naruko.. Mito stay out here.. Mom follow me" menma said, opening the door.
"About time Shithead" tayuya shot. Menma approaches and unlocks tayuya from the table, "Drop the mask" he says. Kushina furrows her brow as tayuya's face relaxes, "Sorry Aniki" she says, causing the three namikaze and anko to gasp.
"Sochi she called you brother" kushina asks. Menma slowly nods, "She is.. Do you remember when the hospital had to dispose of several women's eggs.. Yours included" he asks and kushina slowly nods but her eyes widen.
"Orochimaru actually took them and the hospital disposed of plants put there by him" menma explains. Mito covers her mouth with wide eyes, "Nee-nee we have another sibling" she says and naruko gasps. Anko clenches her fist in anger, "That Bastard" she thought. Kushina rubs her stomach but looks tayuya in the eye, "Who's your father.. Did you know about me" she asks. Tayuya lets a scowl form, "The snake and I didn't know about you or my sisters until I met Aniki" she explains.
"I learned about Tayuya from Kabuto after I used my Sharingan on him.. It's how I knew about the invasion" menma adds.
"Why didn't you say anything when you came home" kushina asks. Menma runs his fingers through his hair, "I couldn't risk it.. If Kabuto broke free of my Sharingan.. Tayuya would be in danger as one of his Four gates" he states and rubs the bandage on his cheek, "Thankfully that snake didn't mark her with his Curse-mark" he adds.
"He had a worse fate for me.. That Jutsu" tayuya says and menma leans on the wall with an annoyed sigh.
"One day soon.. That snake will get his" menma says.
"Does Minato know" kushina asks but menma shakes his head,.
"I wanted you to meet her first.. He thinks Tayuya is a defector" menma replies.
"Kit" kyubi states and menma looks towards the wall opposite them. Suddenly menma picks the pen on the table and sends it into the wall, causing everyone to freeze. The wall flickers as a blank Anbu clutches his shoulder but menma grabs him before he can escape, "You guys catch up" he says and both vanish.
*XxX*
Menma and the anbu in a headlock reappear in an secluded training ground, "So The one-eye wonder is Fishing huh" he says and lights a cigarette. The Anbu struggles but menma arcs up to keep him locked, "Channel your chakra and call the Cripple" he says.
"Never" the Anbu says in monotone. Menma rips off the mask and activates Mangekyou, "Call Him" he says. The Anbu does as he is ordered and menma looks around with a long a drag and puff of smoke, before putting the cigarette out in the Anbu's face. Menma swiftly snaps the Anbu's neck and dodges the hail of kunai, "About time" he shouts but frowns, seeing six blank mask Anbu and two men. The first was a young man with auburn color hair and amber eyes.
He wears a short, black jacket with red straps on the shoulders like all members of Root which most likely shows allegiance to the organization. He also wears a red short kimono under the jacket with a black sash, a pair of black gloves, dark-color pants, and regular shinobi sandals. The second was a fairly tall and lean-built man with fair-skin and short spiky dull black hair. He wore a short black jacket with red straps over the shoulders, a high collared, all black outfit with a red sash around his waist and what appeared to be an apron over his pants with gloves.
"Well if it isn't the two stoogies" menma shot. Fuu's eyes narrow but danzo appears next to them, "What do you want Boy" danzo says. Menma lights another cigarette, "I wanted to deliver you back your stray pet and give a fair warning.. Stay away from my family.. All of them" he says, his purple and slitted eyes glowing.
"That seem like a threat Boy" danzo says but menma's red eyes comes out.
"I don't make Threats Danzo" menma says. The six Anbu reach for their tantos but danzo raises his hand and menma grins, "Oh and one more thing Danzo.. I know what you did with the Snake and All the Shit you have done" he says. Danzo's eye widens a slight fraction, "How" he says but menma turns to leave.
"Sorry I won't give up my source.. Wait yes I can He's dead after all" menma says, shunshining away.
"Should we Pursue Lord Danzo" torune asks. Danzo grips his cane, "No that boy is dangerous and it would tip off the Yondaime" he says, as they return to Root HQ.
*XxX*
Menma reappears in the interrogation room but only finds anko sitting on the table, "Where's everyone" he asks. Anko pulls him closer, "Gone.. Ibiki took Tayuya back to her cell but will release her in a few days and your Mom and sisters went home" she says, wrapping her legs around him.
"So where'd you go with that Anbu" anko asks. Menma blows a stream of smoke, "I gave Danzo back his stray" he says, as she wraps her arms his neck. Anko gives him a look, "Danzo shouldn't be taken lightly" she says.
"I know but I won't let him harm my family" menma says. Anko rests her head on his shoulder to suck on his neck, "Listen I need a favor" he asks.
"What favor" anko replies and menma sighs, with a small billow of smoke.
"If Konan asks for you to do something.. Can you and not get Fussy" menma says. Anko pulls back and looks him the eye but furrows her brow, "What" she asks.
"I won't say because you will say no but It will concern the Chunin promotions" menma says but anko scoffs.
"What ever" anko says and goes back to kissing his neck, "So wanna do it on this table" she purrs but menma points to the camera.
"No one gets to see us having Sex.. Unless we are paid a great deal of cash" menma says, lifting her off the table and both vanishing a surge of lightning.
*Three weeks Later*
Minato sits in the council room as members of both councils trickle in, to his left was kushina in complete formal attire with a Whirlpool necklace around her neck to signify her status as Head of the Uzumaki clan. Naruko and mito were sitting with shikamaru, while the remaining rookies and tayuya sat in the gallery including a brooding sasuke. The clan heads were there except the Kurama head and even tsunade is present, after a few more minutes the civilian and advisory members arrive. Minato rises from his chair and called the meeting to order, "Thank you all coming.. It's been three weeks since the attempted invasion by Orochimaru.. Suna has agreed to renew our alliance and conceded to our conditions.. Which will be ironed out once a new Kazekage is chosen" he starts and clears his throat.
"Now on to our Chunin exam finalists.. Genins Naruko Namikaze.. Mito Namikaze and Shikamaru Nara.. Rise and step forward" minato adds. The three stand in front of Minato, "Genin Naruko Namikaze.. You showed great skill in defeating Neji Hyuga and saving many lives by defeating the transformed Gaara.. It is the will of those present to promote you to Chunin.. Congratulations" he says and hands naruko her Chunin vest.
"Thank you Hokage-sama" naruko states, bowing. Minato turns to mito, "Genin Mito Namikaze.. Though your match was forfeited.. You showed a level head and saved numerous civilians and foreign visitors.. The councils have also agreed on your promotion to Chunin" he says and mito bows.
"Thank you Hokage-sama" mito says.
"Genin Shikamaru Nara.. I'll be blunt.. You're lazy but highly intelligent and you aided many as well.. You are promoted to Chunin" minato says and shikaku snorts.
"Mendokusei.. Thank you Hokage-sama and not to speak out of turn but where is their brother" shikamaru states. The civilian members were muttering but smirking because the finals didn't finish, meaning he was banished or so they thought. The doors open as menma dressed in silver tip and heel boots, black slacks with a white dress shirt and gloves. A marron suit vest with a black back and his hair tied back but his white bang free and glasses with a hooded coat.
"Forgive me Hokage-sama but Someone was being fussy about something" menma states, taking his place in front of minato. Some of the council grumble but minato raises his hand, "It's alright" he says.
"Hokage-sama.. Why is He here.. He failed to make it to the finals.. Per his words.. He should be banished" mebuki interjects and several members agree. Minato glances to mebuki but back to menma, "Yes he did not make the finals as he said but the invasion happened" he explains.
"Be that as it may Hokage-sama.. The boy failed" koharu comments. Hiruzen rises from seat, "Koharu.. Do you know why we were prepared for the Invasion and suffered minimal damage and loss of life.. Menma gave us vital information and weakened Suna's Jinchuriki before hand.. He should be promoted regardless of the finals" he states. The shinobi council murmur but the civilians deny the claims, "So what.. That Boy is a threat and he stole the Sharingan" a merchant named Shigure. Kushina glares at shigure and rises from her seat, "My Son was born with the Sharingan from his father Kazuya.. Furthermore with his intel and judging by his fight with Gaara.. Menma would have won and no offense girls.. Beaten them both" she states.
"I would agree with Kushina.. The pup has trained in the world for ten years.. He's Kiriyu The White-Storm.. Hell He should've been promoted once he arrived back" tsume states. Some civilians scoff but minato clears his throat, "Now.. I've heard both sides and I feel Menma has earned his promotion to Chunin.. Allowing him to take his place as Head of the Uzumaki clan" he declares. The civilians grumble but mebuki shoots up from her seat, "Then he needs to be under the CRA" she shouts.
"Sorry councilor.. I already have the minimal requirement of four potential wives and given two more years for two more" menma says, wagging his finger at the civilians. The doors open as konan steps in first dressed in a sky blue kimono with snowflake prints, a blue obi and a red rose in her pinned up hair. Yugito was next with a tiger print kimono and a black obi with a white ribbon around her blonde hair. Kurotsuchi enters next in a black kimono with a pink obi. The fourth made the Jonin present and both council's jaws drop as anko steps in. Anko has her hair down and braided down her back, dressed in a royal purple kimono and black obi.
"What?!" anko shot and menma snorts, stiffling his laughter.
"I give you my Fiancées.. Konan Mizu.. Yugito Nii.. Kurotsuchi Kamizuru and Anko Mitarashi" he declares.
"Foreign Kunoichi.. One of which is from Iwagakure and this Woman.. You are to chose Suitable women from Konoha" hiashi interjects. Menma adjusts his glasses with a serious look, "I choose Love not Status.. I will not marry a woman.. Who is only after my status and prestige.. These three have been at my side for years and Anko is my friend.. When most cast me aside for my status" he declares. Hiashi glares at menma but the son of kushina glares right back, causing a small stand off.
"That's enough.. Menma that will suffice concerning the CRA and I hear no more of it" minato declares. Hiashi takes his seat with a scowl as kushina steps forward, "Menma Uzumaki Kiriyu.. Please Kneel" she states and menma complies.
"I.. Kushina Uzumaki Namikaze.. Heiress of the Uzumaki Clan of Uzushiogakure.. Declare you my First-born son.. Heir to the Uzumaki clan and from Henceforth its Leader" kushina declares and slips the necklace around menma's neck. Menma rises to his feet into and clicks his heels to thumps his chest, "I will Honor my Ancestors.. Henceforth" he declares.
"If there are no more business.. I call an end to this council meeting" minato states. The councils slowly trickle out and some congratulate menma on his promotion but shigure, mebuki, hiashi and the advisors gave him a cold look.
"Congrats Menma-nii" naruko says, hugging her brother. Mito and tayuya get their turn and kushina glomps her son, "I'm so happy" she squeals. Minato gives menma a handshake and both smile, while hiruzen gives him a handshake as well.
"Anko.. I have to say.. You look beautiful" kurenai says and anko huffs but menma grins.
"I know right.. She's so cute" menma croons and dodges a sandal.
"Shut it.. This is what you meant" anko shouts. Menma slips off his glasses with a nod, "Yeah.. I figured you would make a scene" he says and glances to minato, "Now that I am a Chunin.. It's time we discuss my terms" he adds. Minato furrows his brow but slowly nods, "Alright and Sandaime-sama will be our witness" he says.
"That's fine" menma says and kushina kisses his cheek.
"We'll go home and set for the Celebration" kushina says and kisses minato's cheek. The twins and tayuya give him a hug as konan, yugito, kurotsuchi and anko each kiss him. Tsunade gives him a hug and a kiss to the forehead as does mikoto, while kurenai shakes his hand as does hana and tsume.
"Alright follow me to my office" minato asks. The three make their way to the office as menma loosens his hair, "Take a seat" minato says, taking his own. Menma slips off his coat and rest it on the sofa next to hiruzen, "Now you accepted to adhere to my conditions no questions asked Correct" mitsuomi says.
"Yes I did and I hope they are within reason" minato asks. Menma slowly nods as he takes his seat, "First I want to be transferred to the Hunter division with Konan.. Kurotsuchi and Yugito.. However I wanna make a specialized Hunter team like Kakashi's former Team-Ro" he states.
"How many members would this team entail" minato asks. Menma thought for a moment, "Six or Seven at most.. Konan.. Kurotsuchi and Yugito would be a lock for sure.. Possibly Anko and Tayuya as well but a prerequisite would be Tokubetsu Jonin or Tokubetsu Chunin at least.. We would all need Sannin Travel rights as well" he explains.
"That could be a good idea.. Konan-san.. Kurotsuchi-san and Yugito-san have worked with him until now.. Anko-chan would be a good addition but why Tayuya-san" hiruzen asks.
"Well Tayuya is Orochimaru's biological child and Many would try to harm her for that alone but so would Other elements for their purposes" menma states and hiruzen nods.
"I can agree to that on both counts.. How long would it take to get the team up and running" minato asks.
"I can have the team ready in six months at most a year and If we encounter Akatsuki members we can possibly take them out" menma explains. Both men knew the threat Akatsuki posed, "Jiraiya-sama said their goal is the Biju but the death of the Sanbi could pose a problem" minato says. Menma sparks up a cigarette with a nod, "I heard.. I was in Kiri at the time under my other Alias.. The Sanbi Jinchuriki was killed about a year ago.. She didn't agree with the Current regime's take on Kekkai Genkai users and Sacrificed herself to save the forming Rebel faction.. Allowing them to go into hiding" he explains.
"Due to the number of tails it will take three years for the Sanbi to reform but they may still go after other Jinchuriki" minato states.
"True and with Yugito-san now known to the Village as the Nibi.. Akatsuki may bring their full force to claim her and the Twins or even Menma-kun.. This team could officially be a Hunter team and their identities kept secret.. While Jiraiya could spread information about them to give false leads" hiruzen says. Minato slowly nods as he was thinking, "Would you be willing to take the girls with your team" he asks.
"Not at the moment because it would make us a larger target but once the Akatsuki threat is dealt with.. I wouldn't mind" menma replies and minato nods.
"Alright I'll agree to your terms.. Anything else" minato says.
"Not at the moment but I'll keep one thing for you agree with.. However I'll save it for a future date" menma says and rises from his seat with his hand extended. Minato slowly shakes menma's hand and the younger give him a nod, "Thank you Hokage-sama.. Now I'll pick up some thing for my Kawaii sisters for their promotion" he says and retrieves his coat.
"Tell Kushina.. I'll be home as soon as I can" minato says and menma waves as he close the door.
*XxX*
Menma walks through the village with a bag of sweets for his sisters but his eyes drift to his right, seeing two men with straw-hats on their heads and black cloaks with red clouds dotting them. A slight smirk forms as menma pulls up his hood and heads for the small tea shop. The taller of the two notices menma approaching and reaches for his bundle but smaller raises his hand as mitsuomi takes a seat.
"How long has it been.. About ten years Cousin" menma says but the smaller says nothing, "Still as quiet as ever Eh Kisame" menma adds. Kisame again reaches for his sword but menma snorts, "I would Stop.. You may have That Sword but if you Tangle with me.. It will be a Shocking Experience" he says, arcing his hand slightly.
"You seem to Talk alot more.. Ikoto" itachi says, revealing his Sharingan. Menma activates his own under his hood as both lock eyes, "Tsukuyomi" both utter. The area suddenly changed to a split world, on one side menma with a raging lightning storm at his back and the other itachi with a raging black inferno at his back.
"Still as intimating as ever" menma jokes but his face becomes serious, "Why are you Here" he adds. Itachi unbuckles part of his cloak and slips a single hand out, "We've come for the Kyubi" he simply says. Several bolts of lightning strike behind menma as lightning forms on his left hand, "Then you've come home to Die Huh?!" he says.
"Even Ten years apart.. You're still furiously protective of them" itachi says. Menma glares at itachi, "As are you with Sasuke or Izumi" he says and a slight twitch creases itachi's brow.
"When I heard you massacred the clan.. I was shocked but when I returned and saw Your mother and Izumi still alive.. I knew the rumors of you going Crazy were a Bullface Lie" menma adds.
"You were always Sharp" itachi says. Menma raises his hand as lightning surges more, "I could care less what you think but you and me.. This was a long time coming" he says.
"Indeed both of us possess these cursed eyes and for us it could only end one way" itachi says and steps forward.
"One week outside Tanzaku-Gai and Tell the Fish to be a Spectator" menma says, as they were nose to nose. The world around them shatters and menma sees itachi and kisame were gone, "It's time to test your mettle Kit" kyubi states.
*XxX*
The party was in full swing as all the rookies except sasuke and sakura, their parents except hiashi and mebuki were celebrating the promotion of the namikaze-uzumaki siblings and shikamaru. Menma sat on the sofa with kali in his lap to keep her from akamaru, "Puppy Bad" kali growls. Akamaru growls at kali but walks off to sit with the haimaru triplets and kuromaru. Konan came sit next to him and she could see something was bothering him, "What's wrong" she asks. Menma strokes kali's white fur with a sigh, "Itachi" he whispers and konan's eyes widen.
"He was in Konoha" konan whispers and menma slowly nods.
"Yea.. We had words and decided to Settle up in one week in Tanzaku-Gai" menma says.
"I go With" kali says but menma shakes his head.
"Not this time little one.. I want you to protect my Sisters all three of them" menma says. Kali slowly nods and starts to purr as he strokes her fur, "I am going with you" konan says.
"No this something I have to do Alone.. I refuse to put any of you in danger" menma says. Konan turns his face to hers, "Menma.. You don't have do this alone.. We love you and want to help you" she whispers.
"Loving you was easy" menma says but frowns, "Heh.. You're making it sound like I'm going to die" he adds. Konan's eyes flicker but menma kisses her forehead, "I won't die Konan.. I have a new sibling on the way.. A new sister to get to know and four beautiful women who love me dearly.. I will not die" he says, pulling her closer. Not far away were yugito, kurotsuchi and anko, "Even though they haven't done it yet.. They are so close" anko says, drinking her sake.
"Well from what Ko-chan told me.. She was nearly assaulted by some Loyalists in Kiri.. Suddenly Menma and his Aniki arrived and saved her" yugito explains and anko furrows her brow.
"Loyalist" anko asks and yugito nods.
"You've heard of the Civil war in Kiri.. Well the loyalist are those who think Kekkai Genkai users are demons and will kill any they find without hesitation" kurotsuchi explains. Yugito sees konan get up from the sofa with kali and approaches the pair, "You can have him tonight to relieve your stress" she says and kisses yugito on the cheek. Yugito grins and begins to pull anko along towards the sofa, "Menma bedroom now" she says and anko titters. Menma grabs his beer mug and chugs it down, "Yosh.. Threesome.. Check" he says, following the pair.
"Kuro.. You coming along" yugito asks but kurotsuchi shakes her head.
"I prefer one on one for my first time" kurotsuchi says and yugito nods, pulling menma and anko along. The three made to their room and menma places several silencing seals, "That should hold" he says, not leaving for a few hours.
*Six days Later*
Menma stands shirtless in a clearing within the Forest of Death, his body arcing with his Shiro-kaminari and swords humming with lightning. Around him were the corpses of giant scorpions, some fried and some smoking carcasses. The last scorpion snaps its claws and menma leaps as his Shinsoku surges to life, "Raiton Kenjutsu: Thunder Bolt Cut" he shouts, carving the scorpion in half. Menma lands as sweat glistens on his shirtless body, causing his witness to lick her lips. Anko drops down with a flap of her coat, "Hokage-sama will be glad about this.. They were becoming a menace" she notes. Menma sheathes his swords and wipes his brow, "I've been here three days.. I guess they finally worked up the courage to attack me" he says. Anko starts to frown as menma retrieves his pack from a tree, "You're leaving today" she says.
"Yea.. Tomorrow is the day.. I spent the last Ten years preparing for" menma says and turns to anko resting her head on his chest. Anko looks up and into his purple orbs, "I promise.. I'll come back Anko" he says. Menma pulls anko into a deep hug and a long kiss as the pair part ways. Menma returns to the compound for a shower and preparing to leave for Tanzaku-Gai, luckily his mother and sisters were on a mission. Menma came out the bathroom and konan was sitting on the bed, "I'll do your bandages" she says. Menma puts on some black cargos with matching boots and took a seat on the floor, "Thank you for Loving me" he whispers.
"Loving you was easy" konan whispers. The door opens as kali, kurotsuchi and yugito enter with the small tiger jumping into his lap, "No should Go" she says. Menma softly smiles and rubs her head, "I have to go Kali" he says. Konan finishes and menma slips on a short sleeve mesh shirt and a skin tight long sleeve shirt, before the blue hair beauty hugs tightly. Yugito hugs him from behind and kurotsuchi hugs him from the side, "Tell him.. He better come back alive or We'll bring him back and Kill him again" yugito mumbles. The clone smiles and dispels as konan picks up kali, "How did you know" she asks. Yugito wipes a stray tear, "He left this morning" she whispers. The real menma lands on a branch with a stream of smoke from his mouth, "I won't let you three down" he thought, leaping off with an arc of lightning.
*XxX*
Menma left the town of tanzaku-gai towards his promised battle with itachi, "Every battle.. Every Scar.. Was for this battle.. Kit please be careful" kyubi said. Menma pulls on his gloves as he reaches the open field. Itachi awaiting him with a hand sticking out of his Akatsuki cloak. Itachi had a stoic look on his face as his cousin and brother stood across from him, "I can not dissuade you from this" he says. A soft smirk forms on menma's face, "I fight for my sisters to see them grow and stop your organization from seeing them dead" he says.
"However before we start.. I want to know.. Who ordered you to slaughter the Clan.. Was it Him or Danzo and the elders" menma adds. Itachi looks to the ground with flickering eyes, "Minato-sama wanted to resolve this but the Danzo didn't.. Shisui was gonna stop the clan with his Kotoamatsukami but Danzo intervened.. Getting to him.. And stealing one of his eyes.. Shisui told me the truth.. So I took the task to killing the clan.. Sparing Mother.. Sasuke and Izumi.. I couldn't bring myself to harm them" he says. Menma rubs under his nose as itachi pulls his hands through his sleeves, pricking his finger and touching a seal on his wrist. Itachi summons a red lance as menma snorts, "Bukijutsu.. I hope you kept up with that" he says. Itachi spins the lance and slams the base into the ground, "I have.. A fire monk called me a natural" he replies. Menma raises his arms apart as his swords emerge in a lightning effect, "Knowing you as I do or as I did.. You are as fast as I am.. So Let's skip the warm up" he says. Itachi spins his lance into a ready stance, "I would be inclined to agree" he replies. Menma flips his swords into a reverse grip a they shot forward and actually creating small indents in the ground, "Let's see how far you've Come" both thought.
TBC
A/N:-2 Sorry for the cliffhanger. Originally I was going to end the chapter after the fight but decided to go this route. Now next chapter picks up right from here and will make its way into the next Arc. As for Mei she will a Jinchuriki but the Jinchuriki of the Gobi Kokuo for her Boil release. The Sanbi will be dead but will reform within two years and Utakata under control of the Mizukage and Pawn of The Akatsuki Hanzo Sawamura. Lastly Yagura will become the Godaime Mizukage so Mei can go with Menma when the times comes. Now this can change and I would like your input. Thank you for reading and Stay Frosty.