Chapter 16 The Land of Snow
Naruto right now is dodging Flander assault as he also dodging Sakuya throwing her knives with speed of light. It had been a routine for him, reading and practice magic with Patchouli, sparring with Meiling, 'playing' catch with Flander and Sakuya.
After the training, Naruto then sitting down tiredly as he couldn't help but wonder:
"How did you two still be able to move?" Asked Naruto looking at Sakuya who was serving Remillia tea
Remillia just looks at Sakuya as she then said: "Experience."
"Right…" Said Naruto drinking the water bottle
After resting, he then washing as he goes to the Hokage Tower.
"Yo Baa-chan. Is there any mission for me?" Asked Naruto appeared out to see that in her office are the old man who is relaxing on the chair as team 7 are here
"Oh… did I miss something?" Asked Naruto
"Where have you been brat?! I already have the ANBUs searching all over for you!" Said Tsunade
"Sorry about that Baa-chan. I have been training just now." Said Naruto
"Haiz… anyway here." Said Tsunade throwing Naruto a vest.
"This is?" Asked Naruto catches it
"Your Jounin vest brat. You are officially Jounin now." Said Tsunade
"Hah…" Said Naruto as he spots Sasuke clutching his fist
"So Baa-chan… any mission?" Asked Naruto
"This brat…" Said Tsunade shaking her fist. "Ahem… as I was saying, while Kakashi going for a different mission, team 7 will be escorting the leader of a clan which someone I know."
"Okay… who is it?" Asked Naruto
"Not you brat. Your mission is something else." Said Tsunade
"Eh? But why?!" Said Sakura
"Because he's a Jounin now. Unlike you two, he'll also be doing a high-rank mission like Kakashi separately. Your other team member is already waiting at the gate. Now go." Said Tsunade
The two then leave with a bitter taste that Naruto of all people actually outranked them.
After the two leave, Naruto then said: "So what is my mission?"
"Your mission is to protect an actress. We only know that there will be many high-rank ninjas after her. And since you can summon an army by yourself, this is more suitable for you." Said Tsunade throwing the scroll at Naruto as he catches it
"So… where do I meet this client?" Asked Naruto
"Not just you. You will be leaving with another one as well." Said Tsunade
"Who?" Asked Naruto
(At the theater)
"Never thought I will see you again." Said Naruto looking at Tayuya
"Since I'm basically dead in Oto, that hag wants me to work under your supervising to deem that I can be trust or not." Said Tayuya
"Does that mean you have some kind of seal on you?" Asked Naruto
"Hardly. With your army, I doubt I could move even one foot away from you without being noticed." Said Tayuya as she shivering as she felt many cold eyes looking at her.
"True…" Said Naruto chuckling
Suddenly he then seeing a girl who rides a horse came running with an armored army chasing after her.
"Wait… wasn't that?" Asked Tayuya
"Arcanist, tie them up." Said Naruto as, from his Shadow, a dark spider web spew out tying the princess dragging her away as the web then make a net capturing the armored army.
"Wait… what is this stuff?" Asked the soldiers
"KYAA! A GIANT SPIDER!" Said the girl as she saw Arcanist going closer to her
"So… care to tell me what with the ruckus, Mr. Client, Sandayu?" Asked Naruto looking at the man inside the net
"Ah yes. Seeing this shadow monster, you must be the 'Lord of Undead' right?" Asked Sandayu
"Yes. Now care to tell me?" Asked Naruto
"But first, um… do you think you can release us and call off your summon?" Asked Sandayu
Naruto just snaps his finger as Arcanist then retreated as the man falls down on the butt. The princess still tied up but was put down.
"Now… lets us talk." Said Naruto
"Yes. Right, this way." Said Sandayu
(On the ship)
"The land of Snow?" asked Naruto
"That's right. We wish to ask for your help to escort us to the Land of Snow." Said the director
"I see… but still, why me? I'm sure there are other Jounin as well." Said Naruto
"About that… it seems Sandayu here keeps on requesting for your help. I was confused at first but when I watch the record of your fight at your village Chunin Exam, I agree right away. Who knows, maybe I could get some good scene to add into my movie!" Said the director grinning
"Hah…" Said Naruto dryly
"WHAT IS THIS?!"
"Well… it seems our sleeping beauty has awakened." Said Naruto chuckling
"More like a banshee to me…" Said Tayuya fixing her ear cringing
After that, the shooting is back to normal and to his surprise, Yukie stops a scene in order to use an eye drop.
"Huh… I guess the banshee is still human after all." Said Tayuya
"Can you go one day without badmouthing other?" Asked Naruto
"Habit…" Said Tayuya
Then suddenly an iceberg stopping the ship. Naruto then looks confused at the giant iceberg just came out of nowhere like that. His senses then picking up 3 different signature as he then draws out his Daggers and then he then throws the Maria Dagger at the speed of sound sailing at the ninja's head instantly killing one Snow Ninja
"Mizore!" Shout out Nadare
"Wait… how in the world is this brat knife piercing through the charka shield?" Asked Fubuki
Nadare clicking his tongue as he then uses the Ice Whale Jutsu to sink the ship. But before the whale reached the ship, a giant tidal wave destroying the ship and also the iceberg as well.
"What the… where in the world is that tidal wave coming from?" Asked Yukie surprise
"Wasn't that a little much… Nitori?" Asked Naruto landing on the ship
As soon as he said that, a girl in blue hair jump on the ship as she said: "Well… I can't let them kill the actor of my favorite movie, can't I?"
"You are a fan? And wasn't Kappa dislike cold water?" Asked Naruto
"Fufufu… Don't underestimate the technology of Kappa. To us, inventing something like a heater coat is no problem at all." Said Nitori stick her chest out proudly
"… I'm not even gonna comment about that." Said Naruto shaking his head
"Wait… this girl said Kappa, right? Then does that mean this little girl is the water imp Kappa?" Asked Yukie pointing at Nitori
"Yeah… and she's your fan too." Said Naruto as he saw Nitori bring out pen and paper with eye sparkling
"Wait… won't she eat us?" Asked Tayuya on guard
"How rude! Do you really think us Kappa have such barbarian taste?!" Said Nitori puffing
"Look… she's harmless. Well… to us that is. I can't say the same to those ninjas at all." Said Naruto scratching his head
"Speaking of which, Sandayu-san, you know something, don't you?" Asked Naruto looking at Sandayu
"W-What make you say that?" Asked Sandayu sweating
"Those ninjas… it seems like they are waiting for us. And I even heard that you specifically requested for my help. Care to explain?" Asked Naruto looking at Sandayu leaking out his 'Bloodlust' a little
"… Alright alright. I'll tell you." Said Sandayu
After that, Yukie… or Koyuki as her real name signing the autograph for Nitori as Naruto, Sandayu and the director sitting in the meeting room.
"Huh… I see. So Kakashi-san who was assigned to protecting Koyuki father, the Daimyo of the Land of Snow, had failed and taken her to safety right? But still, if you knew the Land of Snow is a dangerous place for her, why would you bring her back?" Asked Naruto
"When I saw her acting, I was overjoyed seeing her alive. After that, I became her manager and wishing someday… I could bring her back and overthrow Doto." Said Sandayu crying
"What foolish though." Said Koyuki at the door
"Princess! Please don't say that. There are many others who are waiting for you to return. Please! Return back to us to overthrow Doto and become the new Daimyo!" Said Sandayu bow down
"… I refuse." Said Koyuki
"Eh?" Asked Sandayu
"I said I refuse. Do you really think you can defeat Doto?" Asked Koyuki coldly
"Why not? It's not like you didn't try, right?" Asked Naruto
"What would you know?! You are just one Jounin. You can't be serious thinking you can beat Doto and his army by yourself!" Said Koyuki
"… BWAHAHAHAHAHA!" Laughed out Naruto along with Nitori
"What's so funny?" Asked Koyuki
"You know… I can't believe that there's still other thinking that I can't beat an army on my own." Said Naruto
"What do you mean by that?" Asked Koyuki
"I think I need to ask you first. Koyuki, do you truly think you can run away forever?" Asked Naruto
"Of course! As long as I don't step in that place again." Said Koyuki
"Even if that's your father home… and so are you?" Asked Naruto seriously looking at her eye
Koyuki surprise at Naruto question as she then looks away. Naruto then stands up and said: "Look… I won't ask you to fight Doto, nor overthrow him, nor leading Snow. I just want to ask you one thing… What do you truly want?"
"I… I…"
"Just think about it. What will your father say if he seeing you like this? And is the Land of Snow truly worthless to you?" Asked Naruto as he leaving the room with Nitori
Koyuki just standing there thinking as Sandayu then said: "Princess…"
"Just leave me alone." Said Koyuki as she leaves
After a while, they then arrived at the Land of Snow as the filming crew with the Princess going via snow car. They go for a while then Nitori then said: "My engine senses are tingling."
"I hate to ask but… what is this engine sense?" Asked Naruto
"There's a large engine like machine near here!" Said Nitori runs out of the car.
"O-Oi Nitori… Honestly…" Said Naruto climbing out
"Over here…" Said Nitori standing on a… train rail?
"Wait… is this a train rail?" Asked Naruto surprise
"I'm surprised you knew. That's right, this is one of our country latest invention. This train using chakra to run it." Said Sandayu
"OH! So cool!" Said Nitori inspects it only for the rail to grow. "Eh? What's this?"
"The Chakra is running through the rail… He's here! Everyone hide… now!" Said Sandayu as he runs off
"Wait… where are you going Sandayu-san?" Asked the crew
"Where is he going?" Asked Nitori confuse
"I don't know… but let's hide first." Said Naruto as he then carries Nitori away as the crew hiding as well
After that, there's a large sound as a train ran out of the cave carrying many train carts behind it
"Hmm… the car is here. Then princess Koyuki can't fall behind." Said Doto looking around
"That brat! Once I found him, I'll make him regret it!" Said Nadare
"D-Doto…" Said Koyuki shocked
"So that's the guy huh?" Asked Naruto
Many woodblocks then slide down ramming to the cargo making all look at the source. Up at the mountain is many samurais as Sandayu leading them. Sandayu then said: "Everyone. Princess Koyuki is looking after us! Victory is ours!"
The soldiers then roared out at that
"That idiot…" Said Naruto gritting his teeth.
"Oi Naruto… isn't this bad?" Asked Nitori
"This is worse than bad. They are throwing their lives away." Said Naruto
"Doto! Today I, Sandayu and my fifty loyal warriors will avenge our Lord Sosetsu… Here and now!" Said Sandayu roared out along with the warriors
"Hmm… So there was still rebel huh?" Asked Doto mockingly
"My apology. I'll handle them immediately." Said Nadare
"No… let them taste what absolute despair is." Said Doto
"No… please no…" Mumbled Koyuki leaking tear
"Princess… you see now? They are foolish yes. But they willing to risk their lives for their country. What about you?" Asked Naruto
"Uh… Naruto…" Said Nitori tugging Naruto sleeve
From Doto train cart, the cart then opens up revealing many holes as each ninja standing on top of them.
"Uh… what is that?" Asked Naruto
"This is bad. I saw some blueprint similar to that. If we don't do something quick, that old man along with those warriors will die." Said Nitori
"Princess… whatever your call, you better make it now." Said Naruto
Sandayu and his warriors still marching unafraid as the cart then fly out many Kunai sailing fast
"NOOOOOOOOO!" Shout out Koyuki
Suddenly, wall of energy then busts out separating the rebel and the raining Kunai.
"What the? Who dares…" Said Doto looking around
"I guess that's passable huh?" Asked Naruto walking out with Nitori grinning
"Behold! Kappa force field designed by me, the genius Nitori Kawashiro!" Said Nitori doing a pose
Naruto shaking his head as he said: "So princess… seeing their belief, are you going to leave that in waste?"
Koyuki still sitting there look dumbfound as Naruto said: "Princess… you don't have to carry this by yourself. Sandayu shows you this to let you see that there's other willing to stand beside you. To help you take back your home. So… what is it going to be?"
"No… We have to run. There's no way we can beat Doto." Said Koyuki holding her head
"I never ask you that. I'm asking you what do you truly want? I'm sure you know that by now. Take off that chain in your heart… and soar high." Said Naruto
Koyuki then looks at Naruto at that. She then said: "Can you do it? Can you help us?"
"The magic word~!" Said Naruto
"PLEASE… HELP ME TAKE BACK MY COUNTRY!" Shout out Koyuki
Naruto then wearing his suit as he slowly marching to the field.
"T-T-T-That's the…" Said Nadare stepping back shocked
"What do you think you are doing? Do you think I'll forgive cowardness?" Asked Doto angry
Naruto just smirks under his mask as he then said: "Oi Director. I suggest you get the camera rolling. Because this… will get wild."
"What are you so afraid of? He's just one brat!" Said Doto
"Lord Doto. Do you realize who he is?" Said Nadare scared
"What are you talking about Nadare?" Asked Fubuki
"That brat… is the S-rank Ninja. The Lord of Undead!" Said Nadare shocking the two
And at the time, Naruto shadows extended out as multiple hands rise up as wailing sound was heard. Like at Chunin Exam, many beast, humanoid, insect, demon rise up as they standing behind Naruto waiting for the order.
"Ravage them." Said Naruto
The army of Undead roared out as they charge forward. The army tried to use their Jutsu along with their latest weapon but the Undead keep on regenerate and coming toward them. The beast then destroying the cart as they ripping it apart with Hashirama Wood Style. Tobirama then using high-pressure water to cut through the cart destroying them. He then summons out a water Dragon as he then killing all the Snow Ninja.
Fubuki tried to use Ice Jutsu to stop the water Dragon but the Dragon overpower his jutsu as it then slamming on him full force blowing the armor away as well as his body to piece.
What they don't know is Tobirama is now holding the 'Orb of Avariance' as his jutsu power was double. Tobirama then doing many handsign as he said: "Water Style: Water Hydra Jutsu"
Many water snakeheads rose up as they then slamming toward Doto.
Nadare was about to call out his jutsu as he suddenly being sent flying by Igris kick. Igris then slowly march toward him with his sword out. Nadare summons out the Ice Whale but it was destroyed by the force of Igris sword.
Nadara saw that scared as he tried to run but Igris already catch up to him as he then sliced him apart as he then broke the armor down to scrap as he then brings them to Nitori
"Thank you…" Said Nitori looks at the scrap with star eyes
Meanwhile, the onlookers could only have their mouth drop at the sight.
"Director… is this even a battle at all? This more like a war!" Said the crew
"Stop talking and keep rolling. The Goddess of Movie is dawned upon us!" Said the Director
Koyuki could only look in awe as the army easily killed off Doto army. Sandayu looks at the scene with tears as he knew that their country is saved.
Naruto then walking up close to Doto who is on his knee panting. Naruto then said: "Is this all your soldiers can do… Doto?"
"Those Soldiers will go if I kill you! Ice Style: Twin Dragon Blizzard!" Said Doto as two black dragons rose up charging at Naruto.
"Darkness Bullet." Said Naruto as magic circle appears shooting the two dragons destroying them.
"That's all? I'm highly disappointed at that Chakra armor of your." Said Naruto mocking
"Be quiet! I won't have my ambition to be destroyed by a brat like you!" Said Doto as he summons out many black Dragons as Naruto then twirling his Rasaka Dagger as he then swings it as Darkness element attack slice through the Dragons destroy them all.
"My turn." Said Naruto holding his hand up. Darkness Element start to gather as Naruto said: "Dark Press"
Doto body suddenly starts heavier as he had to be forced on his knee as he screams out.
"So Doto… are you going to go down quietly… or do I have to do it for you?" Asked Naruto equipping the 'Undead Tyrant' title as he using 'Bloodlust' as well
"damn you… DAMN YOU!" Shout out Doto as he then presses a device on Naruto body
"Huh? What's this?" Asked Naruto
"HAHAHAHA! That's what you get for letting your guard down! This device will seal off your chakra making you unable to use jutsu! Even if you are an S-rank, if you no longer can use Chakra, then you are nothing more than just a brat!" Said Doto laughing
Only for it to be cut short as Naruto easily ripping the device out and crushed it with his bare hand.
"…H-How?!" Said Doto shocked
"Too bad for you that your opponent is me Doto. This type of device won't work on me at all." Said Naruto as he then summons many dark project spear out piercing through Doto also destroying his armor as well.
"Y-You bastard…" Said Doto coughing out blood as a body then drop down revealing Nadare who had a large hole on his lung as Igris then land down bow to him.
"Well… it seems that your bodyguard is done for. And so… will you." Said Naruto as he then did one swipe as Doto head rolling down.
Naruto then grabbing Doto head as he going down of the train. He then throws the head to Sandayu as he said: "Do whatever you want with it…"
"Y-You… defeated Doto… so easy." Said Koyuki still had a hard time believing.
"So can you. You just don't have the courage at all. The courage to ask for help." Said Naruto
"Asking for help?" Asked Koyuki
"You shouldered this pain on your shoulder for a long time. I get that Kakashi-san just drops you to safety as he didn't ask how do you feel but… you must never lose hope." Said Naruto
"Don't think about your painful memory. Focus on your happy memories. I'm sure your father would rather see you happy than wailing in despair like this." Said Naruto smiling at her
"… Why do you waste your time on me like this?" Asked Koyuki
"To be honest… because I somewhat like you in the past. I was alone, and people who rather want me dead then seeing me alive at all. To be honest, sometimes I wish I was dead." Said Naruto shocking Koyuki
"But then… after meeting her, and everyone, I finally managed to be happy. I am willing to risk my life to protect them… no matter what. That's why I won't die leaving them behind at all." Said Naruto patting Nitori
"Oi… I'm not a kid!" Said Nitori put Naruto hand away
"Hahaha… my bad." Said Naruto smiling as he then turns to Sandayu as he said: "So Sandayu… I take it my mission is over right?"
"… Not yet Naruto-san. The truth is… there's something I want to show the Princess." Said Sandayu standing up
Naruto and Nitori look confuse at that.
They then arrived at the 'rainbow glacier' as Sandayu then searching for something.
"Ah, there is it. Princess… please come here." Said Sandayu
Koyuki then came close as Sandayu then said: "Please… use your necklace. This is a gift that Lord Sosetsu, your father left behind for you."
"Father…?" Mumbled Koyuki as she then put the crystal inside as she then turns it.
The ground then starts humming as the snow and ice around the field start to melt and the surrounding start to get warmer.
"Is this… a heating device?" Asked Nitori looks around
The device then starts to project out the field with flowers and blue sky as they could feel the warmth of spring. And then it then shows Koyuki her childhood memories. Seeing her dream of little, Naruto couldn't help but chuckle at that.
Koyuki eyes start to leak out as she then laughs lightly at the scene as she then resolves herself.
"Is this heater complete Sandayu-san?" Asked Nitori
"Um… not yet. It still can't sustain the temperature for long. But we have confidence as long as the princess with us, spring will come to this country." Said Sandayu smiling
"I see… then you want my help?" Asked Nitori
"Eh? Is it okay?" Asked Sandayu surprise
"Of course. It has conditions." Said Nitori grinning
After a few days later, Nitori helping with the engineers with the heater making some progress as she said she will continue to work for it as she will sending her result to them. In return, she could have some blueprint of the technology of the Snow Country.
"So… what are you going to do now?" Asked Naruto leaning on a table looking at Koyuki
"What else? I will become a good leader and a good actress as well. I can't give up on both of my dreams, would I?" Asked Koyuki chuckling
"I see… I'm looking forward to your next movie then." Said Naruto
"Oi Tayuya… how long are you going to eat?" Asked Naruto as Tayuya is eating at a fast pace
"Shut it! Do you have any idea how disgusting the food in the prison?" Asked Tayuya
"I see…" Said Naruto sweatdrops
"No worry Naruto. I don't mind that at all." Said Koyuki
"well then… I guess I better go and report back the mission huh?" Said Naruto standing up
"Oh wait… you haven't received your reward yet." Said Koyuki
"Reward?" Asked Naruto as Koyuki then kiss him on the cheek as she then gives him an envelope.
"Then I'll see you someday… my Conquerer!" Said Koyuki running off
"Eh?" Asked Naruto still confuse as an alarm popped up
You have unlocked the title "Heart Conquerer"
"Huh? What's this?" Asked Naruto
"Heh… you seem quite happy there… Naruto." Said Nitori 'smile' at him
"Eh? Nitori… why are you smiling like that?" Asked Naruto slowly step back
"Kappa tech: Eye Destroyer!" Said Nitori as Naruto feeling his eyes being poke hard as he screams out in pain as Kurama laughing his ass off.
Done. Naruto journey to the land of Snow.
Undead Tyrant: Undead soldiers level increase when Equipped. 'Bloodlust' +20% effective when Equipped
Heart Conquerer: The one who conquered the heart of maiden. Charm skills increase effect by 20%
Please PM or review.