A/N-1: I've to do a large upload with all the chapters I have currently, then put this story on an indeterminate Hiatus. I believe I lost the muse for this story ad because of that I'm gonna put it on the shelf for a while. Sorry for do this but such is life.
Flashback
Biju or Transformed Jinchuriki
Summon
Disclaimer- I own Nothing
CHVIII
Menma scrunches his face and his eyes slowly open but the soft slouching of water catches his ears. Menma tries to sit up but his limbs felt heavy and stiff, finding his arms and legs bandaged and his body within a stone tub. The water itself was soothing to his aching body, "How are you feeling Kit" kyubi asks.
"How long have I been unconscious" menma says, finally sitting up and seeing several cubs were lounging or play fighting.
"Two days" kyubi replies. A few of the cubs see him and waddle over with little growls and mews, "Finally awake cub" whiteblaze says, entering the room.
"Yeah but I'm feel really stiff" menma says, reaching down to pet some of the cubs. Whiteblaze folds her right arm under her bust, "You ruptured several veins in your arms and legs but the water you're in will help with healing" she explains and kneels to check his over, "You'll have to stay in here probably another day.. Once you're out Blackblaze will have some scrolls to go over" she adds, having him lay back.
"Alright" menma starts but his stomach growls and whiteblaze laughs.
"I'll get you some food.. Now rest" whiteblaze says, getting to her feet. Menma sighs and closes his to enter in his mindscape.
"Welcome back and congratulations" kyubi says and menma arches an eyebrow, causing kyubi to titter and folds her arms.
"Well since you survived this little ordeal.. I have decided to grace you with my true name" kyubi says and beckons for him to follow her inside the cathedral.
"So you have true name.. Sorry for calling just Kyubi" menma says and kyubi laughs.
"You didn't know Kit" kyubi says, taking a seat on her throne. Menma follows suit and sits on one of the pews, "So what is your True name" he asks.
"Do you know about the Rikudou Sennin" kyubi starts and menma nods, "Well he is my Father.. He created myself and my siblings.. Shukaku.. Matatabi.. Isobu.. Son Goku.. Kokuo.. Saiken.. Chomei and Gyuki but we nine were once apart of creature called the Jubi.. A beast of unimaginable power.. I hope it never sees the light of day" she adds. Menma runs his fingers through his hair, "Same here if its got you spooked" he says.
"True.. Now my True name is Kurama" kyubi says and menma arches an eyebrow.
"It's a pretty name" menma says.
"Thank you Kit.. Now wake up that Feline brought you food" kurama says. Menma opens his eyes and saw whiteblaze with a bowl of beef stew, "Thank you" he says, sitting up.
"Be careful the cubs will beg" whiteblaze says. Menma slowly starts eating but true to her words, three of the ten cubs wandered over and were on the back legs to get his food. Menma sighs and takes a few bites of meat and sip of stew, before placing it down for the cubs.
"Oh too bad.. I thought I'd be the original now" a voice says. Menma looks up from the cubs and sees his other half, "Sorry to disappoint you" menma says. Harlequin scoffs and approaches, before squatting down to pet a few cubs.
"I spoke with Shakku and got your swords" harlequin starts. Menma moves his sore fingers and snatches a piece of meat, "Thanks for that.. Anything else" he asks.
"Yeah Shakku said two of his swords were taken from Iron and may end up in Kiri" harlequin explains and menma arches an eyebrow but winces as harlequin pulls on his white bang.
"Humu.. You are getting old the white has spread.. I should be the original then" harlequin comments but menma glares.
"Yugito is right.. You are mouthy" menma says.
"I should be.. You made me original" harlequin says.
*Flashback-Menma: Age 13*
Menma stares at shishio incredulously as the latter was standing with his arms folded, "Chi-bunshin" menma says. Shishio slowly nods and glances to konan, "Yep.. This way.. You can be in two places at once.. Taking the heat off of you" he explains. Menma shakes his head and starts weaving signs and channeling kyubi's chakra as the tub of blood starts to rippling. The blood rises and swirls to form an exact duplicate of menma but the only difference were its eyes, having black sclera and slitted red eyes.
"It was a success but his eyes" shishio comments and a feminine voice titters.
"Kit channeled his Yami side" kyubi comments, using menma's mouth. The duplicate looks over everyone but flicks menma in the forehead, "The original is a Idiot" he says.
"Huh?!" menma says but the clone pops him again.
"You used Kyubi's chakra and thus I was born.. I am your Dark side.. All the Resentment.. Anger.. Hatred you have bottled up over the years.. Given form and reason" he says.
"Strange but useful.. Do you want us to call you Yami" shishio says but the clone shakes his head.
"Call me Harlequin" he says.
*End Flashback*
Menma sighs and harlequin pops him, "Stop daydreaming Original" harlequin says and removes the new swords from the seal on his forearm.
"These are Fukuryu and Garyu.. The principal forges of the Trick and Joker" harlequin adds, placing them near the tub.
"So what now.. Are you going back to Koyuki-sama" menma says, looking at the twin swords.
"No.. I've dealt with all the threats to her rule" harlequin states and removing his glove, grabbing menma's throat and squeezing. Menma's eyes widen in shock as the cubs scurry away, "W-what are D-doing?!" he sputters and harlequin grins.
"Making myself the Original" harlequin sneers. Menma grabs harlequin's arm, "Not today" he says, driving a Raikiri through harlequin. The darkness of menma pulls back and yanks him from the tub, "So you accept your Darkness" harlequin says, as they collapse on the stone floor. Suddenly menma found himself in his mindscape within the coliseum with harlequin standing opposite him, "So what will you do.. For years we have been apart and experienced different things" harlequin starts but a scowl forms.
"Have you forgotten what that Place did to us.. The whispers.. The glares.. The attacks.. Yet Naruko and Mito are practically worshiped as Gods" harlequin shouts. Menma's face was covered by shadows as old memories resurface, every attack, every dirty look and every assault.
"Minato said give them a chance but you said it best.. Ten years and Nothing has changed" harlequin says and spreads his arms out, "I bet secretly in your heart of hearts.. You wanna gut everyone who ever harmed you.. Burn Konoha to the Ground even that Bastard Yondaime.. He calls you son but deep down he hates you just like the rest" he sneers, strolling forward. Menma stood motionless as harlequin strolls around him like a lion with a gazelle, "Let me be the Original and I'll fix everything" harlequin says.
"Y-you're right.. Nothing has changed in Konoha.. They curse me.. Yet they need me" menma starts and clenches his fists, "However.. I don't care about them" he adds and harlequin freezes.
"I don't need the people of Konoha.. All I need is my Family.. My Precious People.. Mother.. Naruko.. Mito.. Tayuya.. Konan.. Yugito... Kurotsuchi.. Anko.. Aunt Mikoto.. Jiji.. Granny Tsunade.. Shizune.. As along as I have them.. They don't matter" menma says, turning to harlequin. The duplicate stares with wide eyes but they narrow and flicker, "You think this will change anything.. What if Konoha turns on them and you.. What then" he shouts.
"Then I'll fight Konoha and Anyone for them.. We Uzumaki don't abandon Family" menma says and grabs harlequin in a hug but the dark half struggles.
"Why.. Why?!.. How can you just accept what Konoha has done?!" harlequin shouts but menma clutches him tighter.
"I told you.. I don't care about Konoha or its people.. As long as I have my Precious People.. Nothing else matters" menma says. Harlequin slowly stops struggling and clutches menma, "Then it's time for the Harlequin to exit the Stage" he whispers, before vanishing in a flash of lightning. Menma's eyes shoot open and finds himself in a pool of blood and clothes.
"How do you feel Kit" kurama asks. Menma slowly sits up and feels tears on his face, "Like I regained a piece of myself" he thought.
"So did I.. I've gained another tail thanks to your Harlequin and now I can better heal you" kurama says and menma rubs his eyes.
"Thank you Kura-neesama" mitsuomi thought. Kurama scoffs but a small blush was on her cheeks, "Whatever Kit" she says, as the wound on his stomach sizzles.
"Looks like I missed something" liger says. Menma slowly gets to a seated position, "Harlequin came home" he says. Liger sniffs the blood on the floor with shake of his head, "I see and I smell you've gotten a wee bit stronger" he says. Menma gets to feet and picks up harlequin's coat, "Can you take me to Oyaji" he says, slowly slipping it on his shoulders.
"Sure hop on" liger says and menma climbs on. Liger moves out of the cavern and heads towards his father, "Oyaji is out on a run.. We'll meet him near the jungle's edge" he states.
"How's your brothers" menma asks, as they leap down from the cave. Liger scoffs as they reach the bottom, "Cocky.. Kinky-tail follows right behind Scar" he notes.
"Hasn't Oyaji straighten him out" menma states and slips his arms into the sleeves.
"Nope but sooner or later I will" liger says. The pair reach the jungle's edge as blackblaze exits with a loud roar, "Finally up Kiddo" he says.
"Yeah and I regained my dark side" menma says, getting off of liger. Two Bengal tigers emerge from the jungle, one having a scar above his right eye and the other having a kink in his tail.
"So it's our proud summoner" scar says, his voice dripping with a sarcasm. Kinky-tail laughs at his brother's joke, "Yeah" he titters.
"Watch your mouths" liger roars. Scar drops a bit for a pounce with a growl, "Make me" he sneers.
"HaHaHa.. That sound like a great idea.. Liger and Kiddo vs Kinky-tail and Scar" blackblaze states. Liger roars into a somersault and turns into his human form, that resembles menma as scar takes a pusedo human-tiger form. Kinky-tail takes a human form similar to liger but a crazed look on his face.
"Aibou take Kinky.. Scar is mine" liger says. Kinky laughs wildly and shoots toward menma as scar goes for liger, "Time to work!" menma and liger shout.
[Music: Frenzied Battle - Bleach Ost]
Kinky swipes at menma as the latter backpedals, "Come on Ningen don't run" kinky says. Menma slips off his coat and tosses it at kinky, blinding him and connecting with a body-blow but the tiger tosses the coat aside. Liger and scar were in a test of strength, "You need to learn your place in the pack little brother" liger says, digging his feet in the dirt.
"I should be taking Oyaji's spot as boss.. Not you brother" scar hisses. Liger breaks the stalemate with a stiff kick to scar's gut but he counters with a punch to the face.
"Oyaji chose me Scar.. Just accept it" liger says, dodging a haymaker from scar.
"Stop dodging Ningen" kinky shouts. Menma winces as he dodges the swipes, "This was a bad idea" he thought.
"Not really.. It's a way to get warmed up and test your Senjutsu.. Just feel it out like using my power" kurama says. Menma activates his Shinsoku and closes his eyes as kinky presses but menma weaves out of the tiger's reach. Tiger stripes start to form on menma's cheeks and dark marks over his eyes, "Now" he thought. Kinky swings a haymaker but menma somersaults over, "I'm starting to feel better.. The seal is working" menma says, opening his now blue and slitted eyes.
"Huh?!" kinky says and drops into a runner's stance. Kinky rockets forward as menma stood stock still but vanishes with a buzz of static, shocking kinky and he turns to a heavy blow to the gut.
"Damn that Human" scar shouts, bulking up his body with natural energy. Liger dodges a wide swing from scar, "What is your deal" liger shouts.
"Humans don't deserve to be our summoners" scar shouts but blackblaze laughs loudly.
"Ha that's what this is about.. You got burned once as a cub and now all humans are evil" blackblaze says. Scar was about to retort but kinky flies pass him, whipping around scar saw menma approaching but now a muscular six foot five inches and his bandages ripping.
"I don't know what happened in your past but it's that.. The past" menma says. Scar growls and sprints toward menma but the latter's left arm erupts with white lightning. Menma makes as fist and shifts his stance as scar charges with a loud roar, "Clench your Jaw Scar" mitsuomi shouts, erupting with kurama's chakra along with his Shinsoku. Scar halts in his tracks with a dig of his claws as menma to tower over him, "W-what is He?!" he shouts.
"That little brother is our Summoner.. The son of the Red-Hot Habanero.. Menma Uzumaki-Kiriyu" liger declares. [song ends]
*XxX*
Menma cancels his jutsu and his body shrinks down to normal as scar drops to a submissive position as menma walks pass, "How did I do Oyabun" menma asks.
"Hahahaha.. You did Great kiddo and the seal has adhered to your body.. Now your Great grandfather left some scrolls for sword styles and a special gift" blackblaze states. Menma rotates his left arm, "Right.. I have less than a month before I need to head back.. I need to activate my seals to compensate for the large body" he says.
"By the time you need to head back.. We'll have you kitted up and ready" liger states and menma hops on his back, as they all head back to the cave.
*Konoha-One month Later*
A puff of smoke erupts in the namikaze estate as menma appears with a look around and a rub of his head and now sporting an undercut but his mismatched bangs still framing his face. Menma was wearing black cargos with a long white stripe down to his combat boots and a second stripe around both knees. A skintight black long sleeve shirt but the sleeves being maroon, with a grey scarf around his neck and the access stopping at his waist. The last piece of his outfit was a coat his great grandfather wore, being a hooded and black coat with grey flame like designs that serpentine around the arms. The uzumaki swirl emblazed on the back and three coat tails but tattered at the edges, that stop just above his ankles and his maroon finger gloves.
"Seems no one is home" kurama comments. Menma looks around and steps on the back landing, "Maybe" he thought, stepping inside.
"Anybody home?!" menma shouts. A few second later the sound of footsteps echo, "Nii-nii?!" a familiar voice echoes. Mito comes around the corner with her left arm in a sling and a bandage on her right cheek, causing menma's eyes widen.
"Mito?!.. What happened?!" menma says. Mito slowly starts to tear up and rushes into her brother's arms, "Nii-nii.. Nii-nii" she cries. Menma rubs mito's back and is mindful of her arm, "What happened" he says.
"Sasuke happened" a voice says. Menma looks and saw konan with kali in her arms, "Nii-san back" the little tiger says.
"Yeah I am but what about Sasuke" menma says. Konan places her hand on mito's shoulder, "Mito-chan why don't you go back and lay down" she says and puts kali down, "Kali-boo go with her" she adds. Mito pulls back from menma and wipes her tears, "I will.. See you later Nii-nii" she whispers and kali follows her.
"I go with" kali says, trotting along.
"What happened" menma asks and konan pulls him back outside.
"Sasuke and Neji defected from Konoha two days ago" konan starts.
"Sasuke and Neji?!" menma says and konan nods.
"Mizuki from the academy and two Jonin named Mako and Seina helped Sasuke escape.. Mizuki was working for Orochimaru and convinced the Jonin to help.. They left before the gates were closed and attacked the eternal guardians Kotetsu and Izumo.. However we didn't know until morning.. Minato-sama sent out Naruko.. Mito.. Hinata.. Shikamaru.. Choji and Kiba" konan explains.
"How does Neji figure into this" menma asks.
"He seemed unable to overcome his hate.. He joined forces with Sasuke.. Not before attacking Hanabi to escape.. The team caught up to them but Mizuki had more help.. A survivor of the Kaguya clan" konan explains. Menma rubs his head with a frustrated sigh, "They got injured didn't they" he says. Konan looks up at the night sky, "Yes.. Shikamaru.. Choji and Kiba took on the Jonin and Mizuki as the Girls and Hinata pressed forward.. Mizuki had some kind of curse mark but Temari and Kankuro arrived and took him down.. Mito held her own as best she could against Kimimaro but got a bone through her arm.. Luckily Lee and Gaara came to her aid.. Naruko and Hinata followed Sasuke and Neji to the Valley of End" she states. Menma clenches his fist as a little lightning surges but konan takes his hand, "You'd be proud of your sister.. Naruko and Hinata fought both but the numbers games caught up to them as a woman named Guren arrived.. Allowing both to escape" she says.
"Argh.. I should've been here" menma shouts. Konan hugs him from behind, "You couldn't have known this would happen" she says.
"Where's Naru" menma says, clutching his eyes to prevent tears.
"At the hospital.. Your mom and Mikoto-sama are there" konan replies. Menma turns to konan and touches their foreheads, "I'll be back" he says and vanishes. Menma reaches the hospital and makes a beeline to the receptionist desk, "Excuse but what room is Naruko Namikaze" menma says but his eyes scared the woman, "F-fifth floor.. R-room 503" she says, trembling.
"You need to calm down a bit.. This will not help anything" kurama chides. Menma rushes up the stairs to the fifth floor, "Sorry Kurama but that litte Prick harmed my sister and Neji.. I don't know what to say about him" he thought.
"Konan did say he could not overcome his hate.. Most likely losing to Naruko.. Who to him is inferior and the stigma of his clan" kurama comments. Menma arrives on the fifth floor and makes his way to naruko's room as mikoto steps out the room.
"Menma" mikoto says and menma hugs her.
"Sorry I wasn't here" menma says but mikoto shakes her head.
"I feel like I have failed a mother.. Both my sons have become Missing-nin" mikoto says, wiping her tears.
"Itachi is only a Missing-nin because of Danzo and the elders.. Sasuke chose to abandon Konoha for Power and hurt my Sister" menma states.
"I know.. Sasuke is so much like Fugaku.. I've tried to steer him away from this path but I failed" mikoto whispers, as kushina steps out.
"Sochi?!" kushina cries. Menma hugs his mother as the red head weeps into his chest, "How could this happen" she whispers.
"I don't know" menma replies, rubbing her back.
"Kushina since Menma is here.. Why don't I take you home" mikoto suggests and kushina slowly nods.
"Ok Miko-chan" kushina replies, kissing menma's forehead. Menma steps into the room and slowly pulls off his gloves. Naruko is laying in the bed with the steady beep of her vitals. Menma picks her chart from in front of the bed but he barely contain his anger, "Chidori to the chest.. Multiple lacerations and several closed tenketsu points.. Bastards" he hisses.
"Nrghh" naruko whispers and slowly moves.
"Sorry I woke you up" menma says. Naruko slowly sits up and sees her brother, "Menma-nii you're back" she says, wincing a bit.
"Yeah not too long ago but I leave again for Kiri tomorrow" menma says and pulls up a chair, "I saw Mito.. You guys took a beating" he adds. Naruko rubs her right shoulder with another wince, "Yeah those Temes.. Even Mizuki-sensei was a traitor too" she says.
"Yeah Konan told me.. I knew he was bad news and those two Jonin" menma says and slips off his coat and scarf.
"Yeah we had no clue" naruko says but notices menma's coat.
"Where'd you get the coat Menma-nii" naruko asks and mitsuomi smiles.
"It was Great grandfather's coat.. Blackblaze gave it to me after doing my Sage training" mitsuomi explains.
"Wow" naruko says and menma ruffles her hair.
"How long do you have to stay" menma asks.
"Another day or two and I'll miss seeing you off" naruko says. Menma folds his arms and leans back in his chair, "I'm here now.. So tell me what happened" he asks.
"Well I went to see Jiji about a D-rank mission.. When Sakura bursts into the mission hall ranting about Sasuke leaving with Mizuki-sensei and two Jonin.. Jiji quickly got Dad and he put together a team with Shikamaru as team leader" naruko starts.
"Why didn't he send a Jonin since Mizuki had two with him" menma asks.
"Things were still heavy from the Invasion and three of us were Chunin" naruko replies and clutches her sheets, "We set out and caught to them after about two hours.. They had stop for the night.. We learned Neji-teme had joined up with them after attacking Hanabi.. We confronted them and Mizuki gave this stupid speech that Orochimaru offered him power.. The two Jonin Hated you and the way Dad handled things concerning you" she adds.
"What about Sasuke and Neji" menma states and pours them some water. Naruko takes a few sips and clears her throat, "Sasuke was ranting how Konoha kept him down and this and that.. Neji said is was fate for him to free himself from his cage.. The fight broke out and Shikamaru.. Kiba and Choji took on Mizuki and his cronies.. Mito-nee.. Hinata and I took off after Teme and Teme.. However this bone guy showed up and Mito-nee took him on" she says and sniffles a bit.
"He's a member of the Kaguya clan.. Mito was lucky to get out with just an injured arm" menma says and naruko nods.
"Anyway we caught with them at the Valley of End and Sasuke-teme decided to fight and Neji followed suit.. Sasuke started saying what better way to get back at you was to kill me.. Hinata was holding his own but Neji started to overwhelm him as Sasuke tapped into his Curse-mark and gave himself some freaky wings but I used my Kyubi chakra to keep up" naruko says but menma raises his hand.
"Kurama.. It's Kyubi's true name is Kurama" menma says.
"Oh.. Well I used Kurama's chakra and evened the playing field but for it I got a Chidori to the chest" naruko says and touches her bandaged chest under her pajamas.
"Konan said another Oto shinobi showed up" menma says and naruko slowly nods.
"Yeah after Neji took down Hinata.. It was two on one for a little bit but suddenly this woman showed that made crystals appear.. She told Sasuke and Neji to hurry along.. The Teme even said that he leaving me alive is his mercy as they left" naruko replies.
"Kinda cocky for a guy who couldn't beat me or Gaara" menma says, thumbing his chin. Naruko yawns and menma pokes her forehead, "Get some sleep Sis.. I'll stop by in the morning to see you before we leave" he says.
"Oyasumi Menma-nii" naruko says and menma nods, slipping on his coat and scarf.
*Konoha T&I Department*
Mizuki grumbles as he glares at anko, "You won't get anything from me Snake-whore" he sneers. Anko was staring with her arms folded under her breasts, "I may not but I know someone who will.. Because your actions have injured his sisters" she says, smirking.
"Ha like the Demon could anything" mizuki shot but anko titters, with a malicious look on her face.
"Oh he could.. If Menma was in the village.. You never would gotten away.. You and your two cronies would be dead and the Uchiha and Hyuga would be begging for their lives" anko states. The door suddenly slams open and menma was in the doorway but raises his hand and anko slaps his hand, "Tag out" she says. Menma closes the door and locks it as mizuki kept a haughty look, "Like I told the Snake-whore.. You won't anything from me Demon" he sneers. Menma took a seat across from mizuki but said nothing, lacing his fingers under his chin and pinning his purple orbs on the traitor. A few minutes tick by as menma simply stares and causing mizuki to get angrier, "Say something Demon" mizuki shouts but menma only stares.
"How long" menma utters, his eyes never blinking. Mizuki's face contorts into snarl, "How long What?!" he shouts. Menma reaches in his pocket and pull a cigarette from the pack and lights it with a snap of his fingers, "How long have you been Orochimaru's bitch" he says, after a drag and exhale.
"What?!" mizuki snarls. Menma pulls a pack of playing cards from his other cargo pocket, "Do you like Anal as Orochimaru's bitch.. Anko wants to try anal but I don't know" he muses, flicking a card mizuki.
"But that's here nor there.. The real matter is Why did you aid Sasuke and Neji in escaping.. Scratch that I know why.. You're Orochimaru's bitch and bitches do what their master tells them to do" menma says, flicking another card. Mizuki struggles in his chains with a seething look on his face, "Don't talk about Orochimaru-sama.. He nearly succeeded taking down this Stinking Village" he shouts but menma snorts.
"Really then why did he run like a Bitch.. You should know as his bitch after all" menma says, holding up the King of Hearts card.
"He is so cowardly that he had to get you.. His bitch to bring Sasuke to him with two dipshit Jonin not worth their vests" menma states and tosses the card, grazing mizuki's cheek. However mizuki gasps in shock as a line of blood runs down his cheek but menma holds another card.
"I was going to ask you where Sasuke and Neji went but frankly I don't care.. The Yondaime made me a Hunter-nin.. So I'll see them in time" menma says. Mizuki's shock turns to rage once more and then into a cockiness, "Sasuke-sama will kill you next time Demon after he kills Itachi" he sneers but menma's response was laughter.
"Oh really.. Sasuke will kill me after killing Itachi.. How delusional can one be.. Sasuke fighting Itachi or me for that matter is like a toddler fighting an adult" menma remarks.
"Orochimaru will make him stronger than the Yondaime.. He is an Uchiha elite" mizuki shot back but menma shakes his head, with a slow drag on his cigarette.
"More delusion.. I am half Uchiha from my Father Kazuya.. Yet I don't have sense of grand delusion most Uchiha possess.. Sasuke stands no chance against Itachi let alone me.. He has been coddled and spoiled the fools on the Civilian council and those Two elders.. Sasuke has no idea what the real world is like and it will drag him down in short order.. That or Orochimaru takes his body both figuratively and literally" menma states and rises from the seat. Menma rounds the table and stops behind mizuki, "I wonder" menma starts but snakes his right arm into a rear choke.
"Do you fear your death" menma says, blowing smoke. Mizuki freezes and his eyes widen as menma tightens his grip, "Surely you know that death is your only future.. Your actions.. Caused injuries to the daughters of the Yondaime Hokage but several clan heirs.. I could end it now with a little snap" menma says.
"Y-yo-u Can't" mizuki sputters. Menma leans near mizuki's ear, "Give me one reason.. Why not" menma says.
"I-I know W-here Sasuke-sama is" mizuki says but screams, as menma puts his cigarette out his left eye.
"I already know where Sasuke is going and the snake won't keep him there for long.. So one reason" menma says, flicking the butt on the table. Menma then grabs mizuki by the hair and yanks hard, "On second thought.. I'll let you live but know this.. If my mother doesn't kill you" he says and reveals his Sharingan, "I will" he adds, slamming the traitor's into the table. Menma exits the room as anko was leaning on the wall, "That was sort of a turn on" she says.
"Let's just say.. I've reawakened my darkness" menma says and cracks his neck, "You ready for tomorrow" he asks, as anko falls in step with him.
"Pretty much.. Mei left yesterday.. Said we should enter Kiri from two routes.. The rebels are stationed in the Southern portion of Kiri" anko states.
"Smart move.. We'll take a ship through Hot-Water country and head for Port City" mitsuomi states.
"Are we heading straight to Rebels" anko asks but menma shakes his head.
"No.. We'll scout some towns to get noticed.. Kirigakure is already looking for Harlequin.. If they confront us.. Konan and I or Kuro will then let it slip about our Kekkai Genkai.. They will either attack or try to bring us to Kirigakure.. Giving Konoha a legal reason to aid the rebels as we have Sannin travel rights" menma explains.
"That is smart.. So when do we leave" anko asks. Menma lights another cigarette, "Meet up at the Namikaze estate around eleven.. We'll leave at noon.. Oh and wear some more Anbuish" he says and shunshins away.
*Namikaze Estate*
Mito softly yawns with kali in tow as she find her brother making breakfast, "Morning Nii-nii" she says. Menma was scrambling some eggs as mito sits down, "Morning.. Mom still sleeping" he says.
"No she went back to the hospital to sit with Nee-nee" mito states, shifting her arm. Menma scoops some eggs onto her plate, "I'll go see her before we head out" he says, placing the pot on a towel and taking a seat.
"How long will you be gone" mito asks, as konan, kurotsuchi and yugito enter. Menma picks up kali to feed her some bacon, "We don't know.. It could be weeks or even months" he says.
"The civil war has been going on for years.. It's torn the Land of Water apart.. My childhood was constant terror and hiding my abilities.. If not for Menma and Aniki.. I would be dead" konan states and mito gasps, slightly.
"How will you be able to help the rebels.. Konoha doesn't have the authority to enter Land of Water" mito states and tayuya wanders in.
"The team I have put together with Konan.. Yugito.. Kurotsuchi.. Anko and Tayuya will have Sannin travel rights and will be searching for Missing-nin.. Our rules of engagement will be if they attack us first.. We have reason to help the rebels" menma explains.
"How do you know they will attack first" mito states and menma taps his eye.
"Konan.. Kurotsuchi and I have Kekkai Genkai.. The loyalists will attack to sate their righteousness" menma replies.
"Are people that really crazed" mito states. Menma sighs and takes a drink of juice, "The world isn't black or white.. To some the Yondaime is a hero but to others he is a villain.. It's all a matter of perception.. Even I have been subjected such" he states and mito furrows her brow.
"It was around the time we were heading to liberate Snow country.. We were in Peaches country.. We happened upon village under the control of bandits.. The elder asked us to help" menma starts.
"You and Aniki wished to help but I didn't and I was proven right" konan states and menma puffs his cheeks.
"Well you're right.. We stopped the bandits and killed the leader.. The people initially were happy but once we passed back.. They were cursing our name.. The bandit leader was actually a decent guy but a new one came and was worse.. As I said the world isn't black or white but shades of grey" menma explains.
"I'm a bit naïve then" mito says but menma ruffles her hair.
"Not necessarily.. Konoha is in a time of peace and has no need to see the ugliness of the world" menma says. Menma creates two clones and they starts taking the plates, "I'm gonna go see Naru.. Wanna come Mito" he asks.
"Sure I'll change" mito says and excuses herself. Menma strokes kali's fur as yugito drinks some milk, "How did the training go" yugito asks.
"Good.. I am the new Tiger Sage.. I learned some Jutsu and fought two of Kali's brothers" menma says and kali looks up, "Scar and Kinky-tail" he adds.
"Scar mean.. Kinky dumb" kali says and menma chuckles. Mito came back into a pair of pants and a sweater, "We'll be back soon.. Anko is coming.. We're leaving at noon" menma says and places his hand on mito's shoulder, before vanishing.
*Konoha General*
Menma and mito make their way to naruko's room, "I'm glad Nee-nee is ok" mito says and menma nods.
"Yeah.. Sasuke is gonna have to answer for this" menma says. Mito opens the door as naruko was being fed by kushina, "How are feeling Nee-nee" mito asks.
"I'm feeling ok and Mom won't stop babying me" naruko says and kushina scoffs.
"I am your mother and I am entitled" kushina says.
"Yeah but in a few months.. Our newest sibling will be the focus and save us" menma says and kushina puffs her cheeks.
"Anyway.. Since We're leaving soon.. I wanted show Naru something.. Mom can you make a barrier" menma states. Kushina furrows but weaves several signs and slams her hand on the floor. Menma places his hand on his right forearm and his coat appears, "Blackblaze gave this to me" he says, placing it on the bed.
"I remember this.. It belonged to Grandfather" kushina states and menma slowly nods, as he removes his singlet. Menma turns and reveals his tiger tattoo, "With this I am now a Tiger Sage" he says.
"That's amazing Sochi" kushina says. Menma slips his shirt back on and seals his coat back into the seal, "I also did one more thing as well.. Like Naru is trying to complete the Rasengan with Futon.. I did too with Katon" he says and holds out his right hand. The Rasengan slowly starts to form in menma's hand but all three eyes widen as a wisp of flames to emerge, "I call it the Nova Rasengan" he says.
"Wow Menma-nii.. That is so Awesome" naruko says. Mito's eyes were flickering but a small gasp escapes her lips, "Mom could I do that but with Suiton" she asks.
"It's definitely possible.. Naru's Futon is her primary element and yours is Suiton.. It could work" kushina says, as menma dispels his Rasengan.
"Futon.. Suiton and Katon Rasengan variants.. Did He think of that" menma says and kushina flicks his ear.
"Minato tried but didn't have time" kushina says.
"I know.. I know.. I was just messing with him" menma says and turns to his sisters, "I have a wager for the both of you" he adds.
"What" both said and menma smiles.
"The two of you complete your variants of the Rasengan by the time I return from Kiri.. If you do.. I will do whatever you ask of me.. In moderation.. If you don't.. You have have do whatever I say" menma says and hold out his fist. The twins look between each other and then to their mother, "You're on" both says, tapping their fists with his.
[The following are the Masks are for everyone on Menma's team: Mitsuomi- Hei: Darker than black but no lightning mark. Konan- Darcia: Wolf's Rain. Yugito- Lord Orkham: Wolf's Rain. Anko- Larva: vampire princess miyu. Tayuya- Onigawara Rin but full Oni mask : Busou shoujo machiavellianism. Kurotsuchi- Random]
*Konoha Main Gate*
Menma and his newly minted team were standing at the gate with kushina, tsunade, and minato. Everyone were wearing grey, hooded cloaks and their masks, except menma, "So Anko you can change clothes" menma jokes. Anko removes her mask with a scoff, "Of course I can" she says. She was now wearing a full body mesh suit with black shorts and calf length boots. An Anbu chest plate and forearm protectors with arms length black gloves. Tayuya was wearing a outfit of similar fashion to anko but a grey bodysuit and her skullcap, "I don't think its bad" she says, her voice distorted. Menma turns to his mother, "We'll check in every two weeks with an update" he says and kushina hugs him.
"Please be safe Sochi.. Everyone.. I want my grandchildren" kushina says and menma sweatdrops.
"We will Kaa-sama" konan says. Minato stands in front of menma as they lock each other in the eye, "Don't be reckless.. Son" he says, extending his hand. Menma stares at the outstretched hand but slowly shakes it, "I will Yondaime-sama" he says and minato sighs. Tsunade kisses his forehead, "Stay safe" she says and menma hugs her.
"I will" menma says, slipping on his mask and hood.
"Alright everyone.. Let's head out.. Chunin speed" menma says and all them vanish. Kushina sniffles as tears run down her cheeks but she touches her belly, "Don't worry little one.. You will see your brother again" she thought.
*Two weeks Later*
Team Chaos as they had dubbed themselves were making their way through Mist Forest in search of the nearest town. Like they planned the group made their way to Hot-Water country under the henges of civilians and made their way to Port City, from there they loaded up on supplies and headed for Mist forest. The treeline gives way to a small settlement but all them notice smoke rising from the center of town and mitsuomi signals to stop.
"Tayuya.. Anko.. Left Flank.. Yugito and Kurotsuchi right.. Konan and I will take the center" menma says, via handsigns. The four nod and shunshin off as konan and menma drop to the dirt road, with the former removing her mask but leaving her headdress. Menma pulls down his scarf and slips a cigarette into his mouth, with a quick light via his snap.
"Is this Wise" konan asks, as they reach the town limits. Many villagers were hiding in their homes and few on the streets but giving them strange looks. Menma could sense shinobi were in the village, "Few Chunin mixed with Jonin" kurama comments.
"Plausible.. This might be fruitful" menma thought and blows a stream of smoke, "We need to take a chance.. It's the first town we have come across with shinobi.. Other than weak Genin and Chunin" he states.
"Mei believes Kirigakure still conducts their test with Genin and halving their numbers by killing one" konan says.
"Halt" a voice shouts. Konan slips her mask back on as a two nondescript chunin approach, "We mean no harm" she says.
"She is right.. We are Hunter-nin from Konoha in search of Missing-nin" menma states. One of the chunin stares at the pair, "Follow us" he says. Konan lets some of her paper loose as they follow the chunin, "Why has Konoha really come to Kiri" one says.
"As I said.. We are searching for Missing-nin.. With the civil war going on.. Someone could gain glory or money" menma states, his hooding hiding his face.
"Konoha is lax with Heathens.. They should be killed on sight" the other says. Konan glares behind her mask as paper start to peel but menma grasps her shoulder and she slowly calms down. The four reach the center of town but menma's eyes narrow seeing nondescript Shark Anbu with three others.
"Who are they" one barks. Menma stood with a stream of smoke from his hood, "We are Hunter-nin from Konoha" he says.
"How did you enter our country" the second asks and menma pulls his cigarette from his mouth.
"We have Travel rights similar to the Legendary Sannin.. We're allowed to travel to other nations.. As long as we abide the rules of engagement" menma explains. The third Shark Anbu, a woman looks over menma and konan but notices their guarded stances.
"Show us your faces" she says. Menma tilts his head and squashes his cigarette under his boot, "We are no different than Anbu.. Our identities are to remain anonymous" he states.
"You could be Bloodline heathens" the first comments.
"How would showing our faces tell you that we possess a Kekkai Genkai" menma states and the two chunin tense.
"They are Heathens" one shouts.
"We are not Heathens as you put it.. We would prefer to keep with the rules of our nation.. Do you ask your Anbu or Hunter corp to remove their masks" konan states, her tone cold.
"Watch your attitude.. You are in our country.. You could be Bloodline demons and it doesn't matter if you are from Konoha.. All Heathens must die" the first Anbu states.
"Interesting phase there.. You would risk War over the fact we may or may not possess Bloodlines.. The Mizukage condones this" menma says and reaches for his hood.
"He does.. Hanzo-sama decrees all Bloodline users are demons and must be purged" the third Anbu states. Menma pulls his hood down but keeps his eyes closed, "Well then Thank you" he says, confusing the lot of them.
"Because you have given us Just cause" menma says and reveals his Sharingan, shocking them.
"Heathen!" one of the chunin shouts and charges menma. Konan raises her arms and paper erupts as menma cracks the chunin in the throat with a punch and he crumbles. The three Anbu leap back as konan fires of paper shuriken, "Kill Them" the female shouts.
"Sen'ei Tajashu" a voice shouts. The female Anbu turns to have herself ensnared by snakes as anko emerges from the ground. Tayuya, kurotsuchi and yugito rush in as the first Anbu charges menma with his katana drawn, into with flurry of swings but menma backpedals and dodges.
"The Famed Sharingan" he sneers. Menma grasps his scarf and coat, causing them to vanish into his seals and places his hands on his hips, bring forth Fukuryu and Garyu.
"True but I don't need it" menma says, deactivating his eyes and slowly drawing garyu. Anbu-1 thrusts forward but menma parries and counters with his own thrust, "You are skilled Heathen" Anbu-1 sneers. Menma's eyes narrow, "I didn't believe bigotry was this ingrained in Kiri's shinobi but seeing your blind hatred.. Has changed my mind" he says.
"We pure-bloods are only worthy of Kami's grace.. Those of tainted blood do not deserve Kami's grace" Anbu-1 shouts. Menma grips garyu with a serious look, "Then ask Kami yourself" he says, before his sword erupts out Anbu-1's back.
"Gatotsu: Zero Shiki" menma utters, pulling his sword free and flicking the blood off of garyu. Menma sheathes garyu as konan and the others were finishing off the other shinobi, "Y-you damn H-heathens" the chunin says. Menma activates his Sharingan and grabs the chunin, "I won't kill you today but you will deliver a message to the Mizukage.. A White-Storm of Chaos has come to sweep across the Land of Water" he says, hypnotizing the man. The chunin sprints off as menma rubs his eyes, "Everyone unharmed" he says.
"It wasn't a problem.. Why did you let that one live" tayuya asks. Menma pulls his mask from his seal, "To put the Mizukage on notice.. Once word reaches him of a team from Konoha is here.. It may make him paranoid enough to make mistakes" he says, slipping it on his belt.
"Um.. Menma.. We got company" yugito states. Menma turns as nearly two dozen villagers were approaching with weapons, "Blind leading the Blind" he thought.
"What do you Want?!" menma shouts. The people had looks of anger and insanity mixed in, "You are Bloodline Demons.. Heathens.. Heretics" several shout but the mob freezes in horror as menma flares kurama's chakra along with Shiro-Kaminari.
"THEN IF YOU ARE SO RIGHTEOUS.. THEN COME KILL ME.. A DEMON STANDS BEFORE YOU.. COME SLAY HIM COWARDS" menma shouts, as the people cower. Yugito steps next to him and flares matatabi's charka, "There Another Demon" she shouts. Konan flies above them with her paper wings, "You people are filth to call us demons.. Do we not bleed as you do.. Do we not grieve as you" she shouts. The mob quickly loss their nerve and ran back to their homes. The three call back their respective KI and menma slips on his mask, "Let's move out.. They may bring back more" he says and the five shunshin out to the village.
"Think we should avoid towns for now" anko asks. The group were moving through the mist laden forest, "If we sense Shinobi.. We'll avoid them until we reach the Rebel encampment" he says.
"What about supplies" yugito comments and menma shakes his head.
"We can survive a few days on the land Yugito" menma says.
"I feel once we near where the rebels are.. The towns will be more accommodating" tayuya states and kurotsuchi nods.
"That may be true but It's gonna suck having to sleep outside" anko complains but mitsuomi laughs.
"Don't worry Koko.. It won't be so bad" menma says, as tayuya laughs.
*Rebel Encampment-Several Days Later*
Mei makes her way to the main tent of their rebel faction and speak with their leader Yagura Karatachi. Several greet her as she enters the tent, seated at the table was yagura and their communication officer Ao. Yagura is a young man with short, messy, grey hair, which fell over the right side of his face and spiked up on the left. He also has pink, pupil-less eyes and a stitch-like scar running from under his left eye, all the way down his cheek. His attire consists of a grey, sleeveless shirt as well as a short-sleeve mesh armour, with a green poncho. He also wears a turquoise sash around his waist, paired with a matching green apron over his pants and a pair of brown boots.
"Morning Yagura-niisan" mei greets. Yagura looks up from the table with a rub of his eyes, "Morning Mei" he says.
"Good morning Ao" mei states. Ao is a middle aged man with blue hair, styled in a moused-up manner. His left eye is blue and his right eye is covered with an eye-patch. He wears a talisman in each ear with the kanji for to hear written on them twice on each side. He wears a striped, grey suit, with a green haori that had white trimmings that stop halfway down, over them.
"Do you think this Team from Konoha will actually help us" ao comments. Yagura circles an area on the map, "We can only hope.. We are starting to lose ground" he says.
"We need to destroy Blackgate" mei says, pointing on the map. Ao folds his arms with a silent scoff, "Blackgate is a dangerous prison.. It will not easily fall" he says.
"If it were to fall.. We can bolster our forces and put Hanzo on the defensive.. Especially if we could kill Jinbei Tarakune.. The warden" yagura comments. A nondescript rebel member enters with a bow, "Yagura-sama.. A team of Six have arrived.. One calls himself the Harlequin" she says. Yagura rises from his seat and beckons for both to follow, "I have heard of the Harlequin.. He's wanted in Kirigakure" ao comments.
"He's also known by other names" mei states. The three reach the edge of the camp as menma and his team stood surrounded by the rebel members.
"Harlequin.. I presume" yagura states but ao raises a half ram sign, activating his hidden Byakugan. His eyes slowly widen as ao saw the massive chakra sources of both yugito and menma but he sees three distinct chakra sources for him. Mei glances to ao and a soft smirk forms, seeing the shocked look on the older man's face. Menma removes his mask with a serious look on his face, "My name is Menma Kiriyu and this my Team.. We have come to aid the Rebels on behalf of Konohagakure and the Yondaime Hokage" he says, extending his hand. Yagura shakes his hand with a hand, "I am Yagura Karatachi.. Leader of the Rebel Faction" he says and sweeps his arm out, "Follow me" he adds. Team Chaos follows behind yagura, mei and ao, "Did you have any trouble" mei asks.
"We encountered resistance from several towns.. Mainly Loyalist rhetoric but we did do battle with squad of Anbu and Jonin.. The Mizukage likely knows we are in country" menma says.
"How did the Yondaime authorize this.. It could lead to War" ao says. Menma glances to the older man as they make their way through the camp, "We all have Sannin Travel rights and We're Hunter-nin searching for Missing-nin that may have come to gain Attention in this Civil war" he explains.
"We followed the Rules of Engagement and Kiri Shinobi attacked us for due to their Loyalist propaganda" konan adds.
"Members of your group possess Kekkai Genkai" yagura states, glancing back. The group enter the main tent and yagura takes a seat, "Konan.. Kurotsuchi and myself do" menma says, tapping his left eye.
"I see.. Well your assistance will be welcomed.. We're at deadlock at the moment but the Yondaime Mizukage Hanzo Sawamura is making a push" yagura says and menma's eyes widen and he clenches his left hand.
"Did you say Sawamura" menma says, his voice cold and sharp. Yagura narrows his eyes, "I did.. You've heard of him" he says.
"I fought someone possibly related to him.. Hanza Sawamura.. Leader of the Black Spider clan.. He kidnapped the Granddaughter of the Hot-Water Daimyo and I killed him but not before giving me some permanent scars" menma explains.
"Wait if the Mizukage is possibly related to Hanza.. Could he have a Bloodline.. Hanza could use the Vapour Release" yugito comments, shocking mei and ao. Yagura fold his arms in a thinking pose, "Hanzo has not shown that he does.. He sometimes wears a strange armor though" he explains. Menma runs his fingers through his hair with a sigh, "We won't know unless we can force it out of him" he says.
"Let's push that aside for the moment.. For now introduce me to your team" yagura states. Everyone removes their masks, "First is Konan Mizu a suvivor of the purges.. Next Yugito Nii.. Anko Mitarashi T&I expert.. Kurotsuchi Kamizuru and lastly my younger Sister Tayuya Uzumaki" menma states, shocking ao.
"Uzumaki?!" ao states and mitsuomi nods.
"Our Mother is the Red-Hot Habanero" menma replies, freezing the older man.
"If either of you are half as strong as the Red-Hot Habanero then we maybe able to turn the tide in our favor" yagura states. Menma slips a cigarette in his mouth, "What's the Daimyo's stance on this Civil war" he asks, lighting it with a zippo. Yagura leans back in his chair with a sigh, "At first he was neutral and left Kirigakure to its devices.. However that changed when his niece and her husband were killed by Loyalists" he explains, shocking menma and his comrades.
"He sought us out and pledged his aid to us.. It's how we survived the last two years" yagura adds. Menma slowly blows a stream of smoke, "I see.. Well then Yagura-san.. You will have our support as well.. Where do you need us" he says.
"For now you and your team should get some rest.. There is a town not far from here.. Mei can lead to it" yagura states. Menma taps his ashes on the ground, "That's fine but I liked to stay and get a run down on things.. If I can" he says.
"That's fine.. Mei escort them to town" yagura say and mei bows, before the others follow her. Menma looks down at the map with a calculating eye, "It seems they are in a dead lock" kurama comments, as menma rubs his chin thought.
"A Deadlock" menma says and yagura slowly nods.
"Though we are outnumbered by a slight margin.. We've been attacking Kiri supply lines and liberating cities in the process.. Hanzo is a paranoid bastard and his favorite weapon is guarding Kirigakure" yagura states and menma arches an eyebrow.
"The Rokubi Jinchuriki Utakata" yagura adds. Menma's eyes widen as kurama growls, "Why would Hanzo have a Jinchuriki in his forces.. All Jinchuriki in a way have a pseudo Kekkei Genkai" he states. Yagura clenches his fists under the table, "He drove Utakata insane.. Tortured him and killed his wife Hotaru" he explains.
"Bastards" kurama hisses. Menma takes a drag with a stare at the map, "Putting aside Utakata for the moment.. What other Major obstacles keep Kirigakure from falling" he asks.
"The Rokubi is not to taken lightly.. Even the Gobi can't go against him" ao states. Menma narrows his eyes but closes them and opens them to reveal his Sharingan, shocking both men.
"This will come in handy in subduing Utakata" menma says, his eyes never blinking. Yagura glances to ao and the older man was shocked silent, "That will be an edge but to answer your question.. Blackgate is a major obstacle.. The prison houses about two hundred Kekkei-Genkai users that could be vital in making a Push in Kirigakure" he explains.
"A hard fight to Take Blackgate" menma asks, looking over the map with Sharingan and memorizing everything.
"Yes.. Blackgate is similar of Hozuki castle and just as impregnable.. It has a sixteen hundred meter gap of open flat land with several deep moats.. It's a Killing field lined with explosion notes and traps" yagura explains and runs his fingers through his hair, "We have tried twice to assault the prison but both have ended in failure" he adds. Menma folds his arms in thought, "1600 meters.. I'd have to see it to determine if its feasible" he thought.
"Kokuo's steam could melt the gate.. Only if we can get close or your Susano'o" kurama notes and menma rubs his chin.
"Doable but the gap.. However since attaining my seal.. My Shinsoku is faster" menma thought.
"Yagura.. I may have a plan and I'll need Mei to make it work" menma states.
*XxX*
Blackgate prison named for its large and imposing looking black gates but it was more of a fortified fishing town with a high wall. The area itself is guarded by shore on its left and heavily forested with a steep incline to its right with the six hundred meter flat land, leading to a forest area. A single road cuts through to lead to blackgate, making the prison a hard pressed battle to liberate. Menma, konan and mei were in the thick forest under a transparency Jutsu as several dozen black ravens fly towards the city.
"Once we know the general layout.. We'll send out the tags" menma says. Mei was watching the kill zone with a spy scope, "Do you think we can take the prison with just the three of us" she asks.
"Once we place the tags on strategic places.. My Sacred Paper Emissary Jutsu will denotate the tags.. Allowing us to storm the gate" konan explains. Menma sat with his legs crossed and his eyes closed, "Do you think this is wise" kurama asks.
"Yes.. This way we can prove ourselves to Yagura.. That man Ao doesn't trust us.. You saw how he reacted to my Sharingan.. I think he's hiding something behind that eyepatch" menma thought. For the next two weeks menma sent his ravens and konan added her tags to them. Mei used her Doton to cut a tunnel under the kill zone towards the gate, to give the loyalists a surprise. Once their surveillance was done the three returned to rebel camp to get the go ahead from yagura.
*Rebel Camp*
"Yagura-sama.. You can seriously believe these three can liberate Blackgate" ao states. Menma stood with his arms folded as mei stood next to yagura, "Do you believe it can work Uzumaki" he asks.
"It's been a week since our surveillance concluded but I left some clones inside and nothing has changed since.. I believe between the three of us.. We can succeed" menma states. Yagura rubs his chin thought, "You other comrades have been a great assistance.. So I'll put some faith in your plan" he says.
"Yagura-sama" ao starts but yagura raises his hand.
"Ao should they succeed.. Not only do we gain a boost but we can break this deadlock" yagura states. Menma bows deeply, "Thank you for your faith.. Yagura-sama" he says, excusing himself followed mei.
"Yagura-sama is right. We succeed and the war could turn in our favor" mei says and menma slowly nods.
"Let's grab Konan and head out" menma says, grasping her shoulder and the pair vanish. The pair reappear in town near their temporary housing, "I'm going get changed" menma says. Mei took a seat with a sigh as konan makes her way downstairs, "Are you prepared for this Mei-san" she asks.
"No need for the Honorics and yes I am.. I want to see Kiri free of the purges" mei states. Konan slowly nods as she checks her gear, "I agree.. Kiri was my home and Those memories still haunt me" she says.
"Then Let's not fail in out mission" menma says, coming down the stairs. Menma was wearing a black and grey body suit, arm length black gloves with pseudo claws and both his swords across his lower back.
"You two ready" menma says and both nod, as he grasp their shoulders and they vanish.
*Blackgate Prison*
Menma crouches on a tree off the road leading to the prison with a spyglass, "Storm here.. I am in position" he says, into a communication device around his neck.
"Angel Here.. I am in position providing Over-watch" konan reports.
"Lava here.. I am a mid-point of the tunnel.. Begin when ready Storm" mei reports. Menma leaps down from tree and slips the spyglass into his pouch, before doing some stretches to his legs.
"Taju Kage Bunshin no Jutsu" menma says, creating a hundred clones. Menma slips on his mask and starts bouncing on his toes, "Alright men.. Hold the Line and Victory is ours" he says, his body starting the arc. The clones erupt from treeline as menma drops to runners stance with his eyes closed, "Ready Kit" kurama says. Menma opens his eyes as natural energy flows through his body, "Right" he says, his Sharingan activating behind his mask and he launches forward. Menma sprints through the killing field with the combined speed of Shinsoku and Shukuchi as his clones were setting off traps. Menma breaks right as a hail of shuriken, arrows and kunai fill the air. Kiri shinobi were entering the killing zone as menma reaches the halfway point, "Mei now" he shouts. Mei quickly weaves signs, "Yoton: Burning Geyser" she thought, slamming her hands into the dirt. Menma draws his Garyu as the ground lights up ahead of him, "Ittoryu: Tatsumaki" he thought, into a full spin. Lava erupts from the ground and catching a few shinobi in the jets but menma's tornado catches some of the flames from the geyser, creating a flaming whirlwind. Menma kicks up his speed as the lava cools from the moat and creating an area of steam.
"Stand firm.. Sensors" one Kiri Anbu shouts but the mist was thick. A strangled noise catches his ears and the Anbu whip around to see their sensor with a sword through his throat and an expression less mask.
"Futon: Daitoppa" the Anbu shouts, clearing the area. The Anbu reaches for his tanto but his breath hitches as a sword was sticking out his chest. Menma pulls his Garyu free and the Anbu falls to his knees, before slumping over. Menma quickly moves left to dodges a water serpent, "Raiton Kenjutsu: White-Lightning Slash" he thought, carving through ground and through a shinobi. Mei emerges from one of the geyser holes as menma nears her, "Don't get bogged down.. They'll start their full counter attack soon" he says.
"Right.. Should I transform" mei asks but menma shakes his head.
"Don't want them to see that just yet" menma says, taking off into a full sprint and followed by mei. The auburn beauty draws the Kiba blades, "Konan status inside" she asks.
"Forces are moving towards the main gate.. Mostly samurai.. Shinobi are making their way over the gate" konan reports. Menma slices through a Jonin and kicks back, dodging water whips from another.
"Konan.. Phase two" menma relays. High above the prison konan hovers and spreads her arms apart, "Hijutsu: Sacred Paper Emissary Jutsu" she thought, before bursting into paper.
[Music: Groove Addicts - The Beast At Our Door]
Several shinobi run through the prison towards the main gate, "Are the Rebels attacking" one says. A Jonin shrugs his shoulders, "We don't know but reports coming through of an unknown number of enemies" he says. One sees a slight glow out the corner of his eyes and halts, "Cap..." he starts but he's engulfed in an explosion, followed by numerous explosions through the prison.
"What the Hell?!" a samurai shouts. Suddenly loud shouts start to echo around and the samurai's eyes widen as prisons were emerging from the smoke. Outside menma was nearing the gate, "Time for the Big Guns" he thought, activating his Mangekyou. Menma surges his Shinsoku as white ribs forms around his form, followed by the arms and lastly the head. Menma adds more of natural energy and kurama's chakra to form a second set of arms. Menma sheathes garyu as kunai and shuriken bounce of his Susano'o, before clutching his left hand. The Susano'o mimics menma as he sprints forward, lightning forms in the titans hand. Mei catches up to menma and her eyes widen seeing the white titan, "What is that?!" she shouts. Menma reaches the gate and leaps a bit, "Susano'o Raikiri" he shouts, slamming the lightning coated hand into the gate. The gate shudders and buckles as the lightning cutter tears through the black steel, "Sooouuh" menma roars, pumping more power and his muscles enlarge. The gate gives one more groan, before ripping off its hinges and cracking the wall around it, sending a debris cloud into the prison. Menma shoots through the cloud and lands in a crouch in his buffed up form, "A storm of Chaos will sweep through Kiri to free her very Soul" he shouts, drawing his swords and surging with his Shinsoku. [song ends]
*XxX*
Jinbei Tarukane considers himself a smart man but right now he was regretting following the loyalist as his prison was filled with smoke, fires and fighting. Jinbei was quickly emptying his safe with all his valuables to quickly escape to his private ship in a grotto at the rear the prison. However suddenly the window shatters as a blizzard of snow and paper erupt inside, knocking the rotund man down. The papers slowly reforms into konan as he spots her target, "Jinbei Tarukane.. Warden of Blackgate.. Surrender and face Judgement in the Daimyo's court" she says, her voice monotone. Jinbei moves his gray hair from his face, "What you're with the rebels" he says but a lecherous look forms.
"You don't look half bad" jinbei says. Paper starts to peel of her skin and form a shuriken, "Surrender or Perish" konan says.
"I'm not scared of you.. Bloodline Whore" jinbei sneers, as several rush in behind him. A pair of collapsed battle fans emerge from konan's sleeves.
"Cut of her arms and legs.. Then she bring her to my bedroom" jinbei says but his eyes widen in horror as konan's KI erupts, dropping the temperature in the room.
"K-kill H-her" jinbei shouts. Konan shoots forward and opens her fans, "Hyoton: Gust Dance" she thought. A blizzard of wind tears through the men as jinbei runs out the office but the angel was hot on his heels.
"Futon: Vacuum Blast Barrage" konan thought, clipping jinbei with blades of wind. The warden of blackgate cries as he slams into a wall, "Please don't kill me" he shouts. Konan grabs jinbei the front of his coat and both vanish into a swirl of paper.
[Music: Time is Now - Position Music]
"Nitoryu: Maguma" menma shouts, swinging down. Menma leaps over a thrust from a spear and separated the user's head with a flame coated Fukuryu.
"Raiton: Raikyu" mei shouts, calling down the lightning with her Kiba blades. Menma spies a large group of samurai running towards them with spears and swords, "Mei Fall back to that storehouse" he shouts, sheathing his swords.
"What?!.. You need my help" mei shouts but her eyes widen, as menma clenches his left fist. His Shiro-kaminari rip through his glove and reveals his scars, "Don't worry.. This Jutsu can have a wide area of effect if needed" mitsuomi says, his body arcing wildly. Menma sprints forward as his arm surges with lightning, "Raiton: Storm's Hammer!" he shouts, with a leap and punching the ground. The ground shutters and erupts with lightning, cutting through the samurai with devastating results. Mei stood in awe and complete shock, "Mei this man would make a great Mate for you" kokuo comments. Menma emerges from the crater with his body still arcing and his mask peering into their souls as samurai stood in abject fear.
"So a Bloodline Heathen is among us" a gruff voice shouts. The samurai part as a tall and buff man with slicked back white hair, dressed in Kiri Jonin attire emerges.
"The names Cale and I'll be your Executioner.. Once I am done.. I'll have my Way with the Red head up there" he shouts. Mei's eyes narrow and she shunshins next to menma but he raises his arm to block her, "I've got this" he says and a smirk form.
"Besides the battle has turned in our favor" menma adds, shocking her.
"HAHAHAHAHA.. You think one person and a woman can take down Blackgate.. You've been lucky to get this far but That ends now" cale shouts. Menma raises his arms to waist level as lightning between his palms but he vanishes, shocking everyone.
"He vanished" cale says but jerks as menma slams a palm strike to his ribs. Cale cries out as Raiton surges through his body, staggering him but stays standing. Menma blinks behind cale and places his palm on his back, "Raiton no Ougi: Bullet" he thought, with a slight twitch of his body. Cale roars in agony one again but menma give him no quarter as he blinks in front of cale, with a stiff shin kick to his leg and dropping him to one knee.
"Raiton: Crackshot" menma shouts, connecting with a spinning kick. The kick had enough speed and force to snap cale's neck, dropping the man face down. The samurai stepped back in fear as menma stood with his scarred arm out and beckoning for them to attack, his right hand on Fukuryu's hilt. Loud shouting caught the attention of the samurai and shinobi present but a swirl of snow and paper caught their attention as well. Menma smiles as konan tosses jinbei on the ground as the prisoners were making their way to them.
"PRISONERS OF BLACKGATE.. THE LEADER OF THE REBELLION YAGURA KARATACHI HAS SENT US TO FREE YOU FROM THE CLUTCHES OF THE LOYALISTS.. HERE IS THE WARDEN OF BLACKGATE.. I OFFER HIM TO YOU AS A CHANCE TO REPAY HIM THE KINDNESS HE SHOWED YOU.. I ALSO EXTEND AN OFFER TO YOU TO JOIN THE REBELS AND FREE THE LAND OF WATER OF THE MIZUKAGE'S TYRANNY" menma shouts, adding chakra to his voice. Jinbei struggles to his feet but his eyes widen in horror as prisoners started to surround him.
"Fucking Heathens.. I was good to you.. I didn't do what others did" jinbei shouts. One of kunoichi grabs a kunai, her dark eyes filled with rage.
"You were worse.. My sister was only twelve" she roars, ramming the kunai into jinbei's throat. The rotund man gurgles but the kunoichi keeps stabbing as the crashed to the ground.
"What say you.. Will you follow his example" menma states. The samurai and shinobi look between each other but they drop their weapons and surrender, signaling a turn in the tide of civil war and the birth of the Lightning God.
TBC
A/N-2: The next chapter will start will a small timeskip of six months. It will check in with Konoha and Oto, finishing the chapter will the culmination of the Civil war Arc and the birth of newest Uzumaki. Lastly the two assassins from last chapter will make their appearance and they are from One-Punch man. Thank you for reading and Stay Frosty.