This is chapter four as I wrote in the last chapter these are pre written stories before I drop them. I have like 5 story's I wrote and haven't even uploaded them because I'm scared of the feedback. But I uploaded this because I think this will do well and yall can help me through this! I also said I will make chapters longer than last chapter. I just couldn't seem to fit anything in a filler chapter before heading into they time skip. Nothing else much to say but enjoy this story.
Chapter 4: A new mission in 3 years
The Bright sun shine down on a orange hair teen. The teen was panting and was laid on the ground his clothes teared. He was able to hear Zabuza and Haku clashing with they swords. Haku had taken to kenjutsu saying it was a sign of respect to her master Zabuza.
Naruto lifted his head up, sitting up. He been bench pressing a bolder. Good kit good. Said a deep voice inside Naruto head. You remember what I see to do next so get to it. I do it tomorrow I'm tired. Tomorrow? Tomorrow isn't guaranteed, get back up and keep at it. Kyuubi but im- I don't care get back to training. Naruto sighed and stood up on shaky feet. He ripped off his teared shirt, leaving him in only his blue shorts and white shoes. Naruto made a shadow clone and it transformed into a long thick rope. He threw the rope around the bolder wrapping the bolder. He proceeded to tie the end around his waste.
Naruto started walking dragging the bolder with him. 30 laps remember said Kyuubi with a chuckle.
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Naruto finish his laps and fell face first in the grass. At this time Zabuza and Haku was finishing training. Zabuza lifted the unconscious Naruto onto his shoulder. Damn leader sama been putting in a lot of work lately. Haku looked at Naruto his hair covering his face. Naruto now had long straight hair that stopped at his shoulders no longer was spiky. He didn't want anyone from the leaf to recognize him. Haku move Naruto hair out his face her hand brushing against the many piercing on his face.
Zabuza took Naruto to the medical bay that was created by Naruto. It had special seals that will refuel chakra and heal your injuries. Zabuza put him in a capsule and placed a mask over his face. He closed the capsule and flip the switch the capsule filling up with green water. Zabuza and Haku stared at they leader who was being healed. Want to watch a movie Haku? I pick this time.
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Konoha.
The peaceful village of Konohagakure was a bright day today. Everyone was filled with joy for the past three years.
In the hokage Mansion. The doors close signalling the last person entering the room.
Good you are all here now…I imagine you have all heard the rumors going around lately?" the blond woman asked the group of jounin in front of her. Among this group included a large list: Kakashi, Yamato, Anko, Neji, and all of Rookie Nine…minus one of course.
Some nodded and several others shook their heads. "Many of the older jounin have been sent to investigate these disturbances in several of the surrounding countries," Tsunade sighed, "as of late, there are rumors that our borders are in chaos. The leader of Amegakure, Hanzo, was murdered over two years ago leaving a large vacuum of power for many of the small time criminals there. Violence is prevalent, and that's not the only thing going on out there." Sakura cut into her explanation after Tsunade finished, "Yes they say that the assassin was a cloaked woman who murdered half of Amegakure's leadership, and she assumed control of the village."
Several present shot Sakura annoyed glances at the sound of hearing her speak. Many of them held her responsible for Naruto leaving. Despite what several of them would admit, the blonde had personally affected all of them at one point, and his disappearance left an uneasy tension when they were around Sakura. Anko chimed in casually, "Well damn, pinky's got everything figured out. We should all just listen to her instead of the Hokage." The pink haired girl shot a nasty glare at Anko and spoke back, "I don't know what your problem is you weird bitch, but I was just trying to help by giving my input."
Anko's eyebrow twitched as she stared at Sakura, "I don't know who you think you are, but nobody cares about anything you have to say!" Tsunade held her tongue as she watched the conversation in interest. "How dare you! I am Tsunade-sama's apprentice I'll have you know!"
The inhabitants of the room eagerly watched the scene unfold, some hoping for a fight. "I could care less if you were her wiper. You are probably the worst excuse of a ninja this place has ever seen. Fucking pink hair, that's not stealthy, not to mention a very small chakra pool, and to top it off, you're nothing but a howling banshee bitch that wouldn't even be here if it wasn't for the fact that your teammates carried you."
Kakashi looked as if he was about to say something, but then he stopped…silently agreeing with everything Anko had said. Sakura looked as if she was getting really emotional, "I'm not going to stand here and take this from some washed up pupil of Orochimaru who clearly doesn't understand when her betters are speaking."
Anko got up to Sakura's face and began to yell, "Well aren't you a little narcissistic bitch! You're worthless and hated, just ask anybody here." Sakura looked around the room and noticed everybody staring at her with mixed glances of disapproval or hatred in Sasuke's case. "Tell me guys what you think of me to shut her up!" Sakura demanded as she stared at the group. The jounin simply stared at her. "Kakashi-Sensei…Neji…Shikamaru?"
The three of them gave her bored uninterested glances as they disregarded her presence. "I know my Sasuke-kun appreciates me!" she boasted. The Uchiha leered at her full of malice, "No I don't…I never did. And thanks to you my best friend has been missing for three fucking years." Desperately, the pink haired girl looked to Ino, her best childhood, "Ino? Anything to say?" her friend simply looked away from her, "Sasuke told us about you trying to get Naruto in trouble, Sakura." Sakura looked petrified at Ino's rejection as she finally turned to Hinata, "Hinata…not you as well." The Hyuuga girl stared at Sakura for a moment and sighed, "I agree with everything Sasuke said. Naruto-kun was a great person…and what you did to him was wrong."
She whimpered as she started to crack under the pressure of everyone's silent staring, "How am responsible for him disappearing?" Sasuke could have melted her face off with the look radiating off of his, "He left because you tried to get the council to strip his shinobi rank. Not to mention being a bitch to him all those years…no wonder he left." She looked back at him with a confused glance, "What do you mean he left?" Tsunade sighed once again as she entered the conversation, "We have reports that he was emotionally unstable his entire time back in Konoha and we have reports of him being spotted near the borders of Fire country over three years ago."
Sakura looked around shocked as the disregard from the group turned into venomous stares, "You can't all hold me responsible for him leaving can you? He was kidnapped from what I hear?" Anko laughed at her as Sakura began to frown. Tsunade sighed deeply as she watched Sakura back away from the group in a fit of emotions, "Sakura, go take a breather I'll brief you individually later."
Sakura held her head down in shame as she felt her eyes begin to water. She ran out of the hokage's office in tears leaving a very relieved looking group of individuals. Tsunade turned to the group and slowly began, "Anyways…back to what I was saying, Hanzo was one of the most powerful shinobi of our lifetime, and it is troubling to hear of his death. Although Amegakure isn't the only issue we have lately. There have been reports of a notorious S-rank criminal known as Pein, who has been terrorizing many surrounding countries. According to Anbu, he's been sighted in Wave Country, Water Country, Snow Country, Sound Country and even through our own borders."
Kakashi asked curiously, "Who is this Pein? I don't think I've ever heard of him." Tsunade frowned as she turned to the window, "Nobody knows who he is…nobody even knows what he looks like, but they say he just showed up out of nowhere and started wreaking havoc somewhere close to two or three years ago." Several present traded concerned glances and Neji spoke up, "Is that why you called us here Hokage-sama?" The woman turned to meet the Hyuuga's gaze and she replied, "Yes and no. I wanted to tell you guys about some of the things Anbu have dug up about him in case you encounter him on your mission."
Everybody in the room tensed as Tsunade called out, "Shizune bring the reports in!" the brunette woman strolled in past the group casually unlike her normal racing, busy self. "Right here Tsunade-sama." The Hokage nodded and began to open the report reviewing parts of it, "It says here the earliest sightings of Pein came from Wave Country. I don't know if you remember Tazuna the bridge builder, but he was the one who reported Pein in the first place."
Kakashi and Sasuke shot surprised looks at Tsunade, and Sasuke asked, "What happened?" Tsunade began to pace unlike her normal self as she placed the folder on the desk, "Tazuna says that two black cloaked men with red clouds on them kidnapped and imprisoned the villagers of Wave as hostages for some unknown purpose. He said that he remembered their names, Kisame and your brother, Itachi."
Sasuke felt anger swell up at the mention of his older brother. He stared at Tsunade fiercely waiting for her to finish, "Kisame is an S-ranked criminal from Kirigakure, and we all know who Itachi is. Anyways we have over fifty eyewitnesses that they were held captive until a shadowy figure arrived and battled the two. Tazuna says that after a terrible battle he assumed their rescuer had won the fight because he came back to the temple. This also brought up more disturbing news…"
Everybody intently watched Tsunade as she elaborated further, "They say that three figures emerged from the mist after the battle outside of the temple where many of the villagers still were. Anbu interviewed many of the hostages, and some were thought delusional claiming that the figures identified themselves as Pein and the Demon of the Mist. This is where our first sighting of Pein was."
Kakashi coughed, "You mean there were sightings of Zabuza of the Mist?" Tsunade nodded, "Yes and his hunter nin companion as well." Sasuke visibly tensed at the memory of Zabuza and Haku, "Tsunade-sama…what did Anbu find out about those sightings? Also could the villagers have caught a look at Pein?" She turned to him with a disturbed look on her face, "Nobody is one hundred percent certain, but their graves were completely empty according to the townspeople. As for your other question, nobody in that village will talk about Pein himself. None of the villagers would speak about the event after Danzo's ROOT agents finished talking to them."
Shocked gasps and wide eyes met Tsunade's comment. There was a long silence before Shikamaru finally broke it, "How come you never told any of us about this until now?" Tsunade sighed as she glanced at him. "It was a battle between five S-ranked criminals…I'm pretty sure that's not on a need to no basis unless you're part of active-duty Anbu, or myself." Shikamaru rolled his eyes much to Tsunade's annoyance. "Hm, I guess that would be troublesome."
Anko started to speak, "So what was the point of that long, boring, story?" Tsunade turned to the purple-haired snake mistress and shrugged, "I just thought you guys should know in case you encounter trouble on your mission…which brings me to the original reason why I brought you all here."
Tsunade frowned as she examined her jounin squad, "If you recall what Sakura mentioned earlier, there was a woman who usurped Amegakure's leadership over two years ago. Our spies claim she is named, Konan." Mixed looks of confusion swept through the party of jounin as they silently listened, "Beyond that there isn't much else we know about her…but many of the Daimyo in surrounding countries are offering to pay fortunes to anybody who can kill her…The simple fact that she killed Hanzo means that she is a Kage level criminal. We three sannin didn't even defeat Hanzo in our youth…so that might give you an idea what she is capable of." Everyone in the room bowed their heads knowing what she meant.
"Konoha's economy is suffering lately due to trading routes being attacked and many won't travel for fear of being killed. Amegakure has a large monopoly over the trading roads in all of the western countries, and even dare to cut off our own lines to Suna. Obviously, this Konan is far too dangerous for us and the surrounding countries, so you are tasked to assassinate her by any means necessary. I would prefer minimum casualties, but this is a vital mission. I already sent my Anbu platoon ahead, meet up with them and coordinate an offensive." Several nods followed before the Hokage turned to her assistant, "By the way Shizune…I need you to go there as well in case the need for a skilled medic arises."
Everybody nodded as Shizune shook her head nervously, "Ah Tsunade-sama maybe you should tell them about the last group of people that tried to kill Konan." Surprised looks were directed to the woman. Tsunade acknowledged her comment, "Yes, Shizune has a point. Iwa sent a full company of jounin to kill her over a year ago, and they were all wiped out."
A large chorus of gasps erupted from the group before Chouji asked, "You're sending us on a suicide mission?" The Hokage looked down in shame as she began, "Believe me…I don't have a choice. So long as this Konan is alive, the surrounding countries have no fear of attacking Fire Country. I can't believe I'm saying this, but Konan is far more terrifying than Hanzo." Shikamaru had a deep thought written on his face as he slowly began to speak, "How did they wipe out a company of jounin? I heard Ame was a relatively small Shinobi nation."
The almond brown eyes of Tsunade scanned the group in front of her, "Apparently Konan practically blew up half the village to kill them all. I contacted Iwa to see if they would be willing to help us attack Amegakure again, but they refused." Kiba began to laugh, "Oh that's cool, we might as well just stab ourselves now." Ino gave a concerned look as she questioned, "Why would they refuse? Don't they want payback?"
Yamato spoke up for the first time at the meeting and casually answered, "Well I imagine losing a big chunk of your village's jounin in one battle would deter you from wanting to send more people to their deaths."
"You won't be alone…also don't forget that I have a platoon of my best Anbu there. For this mission, you will be in charge Kakashi. You can assign your own lieutenants…just get the job done. You are all dismissed."
The group bowed their heads in unison and filed out of the Hokage's office one by one. Finally, only three figures remained. Among this trio included Shizune, Sasuke, and Kakashi. The masked jounin spoke up in an unusual concerned tone, "Tsunade…tell me more about what Anbu dug up in Wave Country…Zabuza and Haku were extremely dangerous criminals. We saw them die."
Tsunade glanced at Kakashi and back to Sasuke reading the troubled look on their faces. "It is possible it could have been a genjutsu, but it seems highly unlikely, since their graves were uncovered…" Sasuke had a disturbed look on his face, "That's…insane! They both died on that bridge and were buried…that can't be true." Kakashi and Sasuke traded concerned stares as Tsunade handed the file to Kakashi, "Read through it if you want…go talk to Danzo and ROOT, or see for yourself. All three will tell you the exact same thing…that Pein has found a way to reanimate them."
Shizune tensed at the mention of Pein, which did not go unnoticed by the Hokage, "Something wrong Shizune?" The brunette woman casually smiled and rubbed the back of her head, "No of course not Hokage-sama." Her mind had a different answer however, 'Stupid bitch…Konan already knows you're coming…and if you see Pein and his followers kiss your ass goodbye.'
Kakashi gave Shizune a weird stare. Tsunade looked at Sasuke for a moment and held up the book he had given her three years ago, "Rikudo Sennin…I found out that this book is the original version. It is an account written by the Sage's grandson. It's hundreds of years old. Commentaries have been added to it over the years…but I found its contents disturbing." Sasuke shot Tsunade a surprised look as she continued, "There is something I thought I should tell you Sasuke…apparently the Sage of Six Paths had the power over life and death…and this book vaguely explains how the sage could resurrect people."
Kakashi's one visible eye shot open in shock, "You mean to tell us…you think this Pein is the Sage of Six Paths? That's impossible!" She looked at the book once again before turning to Kakashi and Sasuke, "It's just a wild theory, but nobody has seen Pein and lived to tell the tale except for one Kirigakure Anbu nin…they refuse to tell us anything about it. I don't know much about the sage, but apparently he did have a powerful bloodline known as the Rinnegan. It could be possible that Pein has it, but it might just be superstition. Either way, unless we take out Pein sometime soon, Konan will be the least of our troubles."
Kakashi and Sasuke nodded as they distantly stared at the wall. Tsunade placed the book down on her desk and paced around her desk."At any rate, be careful out there guys…" They bowed their heads in unison as they left, Shizune noticed the book sitting on Tsunade's desk and stealthily grabbed it as she walked out leaving Tsunade alone in her office. She stared out the window and sighed.
A white-haired man coughed and brought her attention out of her mind, "Ah Tsunade-hime…would you like me to go with them?" The blonde haired woman raised a brow at Jiraiya who was standing at the window with a serious look on his face, "We need you here Jiraiya…the village isn't safe with all of our shinobi forces patrolling the borders and attacking Ame." The toad sage sighed as he continued, "Konan was a former student of mine…an orphan from Ame. She was very adept at folding chakra into just about anything, which she would do with paper. She is extremely dangerous. You're sending those people to their deaths."
Tsunade shot a suprise look at Jiriya. Your "former student". Jiriya sigh, yes my former student after Minato died. I took her on as a apprentice. If she was able to defeat hanzo something we couldn't do. And when I see we I'm talking about me, you and him. Tsunade flinch when Jiriya mentioned "him". I have no choice if someone don't stop her our village will fall into shambles. Tsunade sat and lean back into her chair.
Well at least let me go with them. I can be- absolutely not was Tsunade quick reply. Tsunade? What do you mean i need to help them, it's my fault I even trained konan. I said no and no is no. Tsunade I'm going those kids have bright futures ahead of them. I should've died that day instead of Minato. Maybe Naruto wouldn't had a horrible life. Jiriya got ready to go but was stop by a tight grip on his wrist.
He looked back to see Tsunade looking down her hair covering her face. I don't want you to go, she said in a shaky voice. Jiriya rose a eyebrow when he seen a tear hit the grow. You all I have and I want you to stay. I could care less if I'm being selfish. With a tug she pulled him down and buried her face into his chest. Jiriya don't leave me. Jiriya frown and wrapped his arms around her.
They stood there for what felt like internally. He felt her body go limp. Picking her up he walk to a couch and laid her on the couch. Jiriya walked to the hokage seat and sat down. I still believe I should go. He look over at the sleeping Tsunade before looking at the Paper work. He sighed and picked up a pin.
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Shizune walked in a dark alley alone. She looked around to make sure nobody saw her. Coming from the ground was a plant like creature. Ah shizune good to see you again how you been said the plant creature. I've been a good girl like tobi told me to be said Shizune with a huge smile. I'm glad you here, Shizune handed out a book to zetsu. What is this? ask zetsu. I found that book in the hokage office it could help defeat "that person you was talking about". Zetsu look at the title and his eyes widened a bit. I will take this to him, anything else Shizune?
Yes they are sending a huge group to ame to assassinate konan. They even got the copy ninja Kakashi with them. I'm also sent there on the mission as a medic. I will keep you informed. Zetsu nodded and sunk into the ground. Shizune stood there looking at the ground with a blank expression. Before a dark grin appeared on her face. Guess the most kindest girls also have a Darkside to them. She put on her fake personality and skip out the alley with a smile.
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Naruto Zabuza and Haku walk around for hours. Haku was reading a book on kenjutsu styles. Zabuza swung his long sword around, it became a normal tradition for the big guy. Naruto kept walking with a impassive face. He saw the upcoming village he was supposed to be heading to. He was looking for Orochimaru. Orochimaru was a threat to his goals. He couldn't have a snake snooping around. The trio was stop at the gate guards. Halt what business do you have here spoke a bald man with a goatee.
The guards obviously didn't recognize the trio because they wore straw hats that cover they face. Our business is nun of your business stated the one in the middle. Zabuza, when Naruto spoke that word Naruto and Haku continued to walk in the village. The two gate guards heard that name... before they can react they limbs was on the floor.
Some of the villagers saw this and started running for they lives. The trio was stop by 4 sound shinobis. Naruto tilted his head up and whispered, bansho Ten'in. The four sound ninja was pulled towards him. They hearts was impelled by Haku ice. They continue to walk down the streets killing a few shinobi here and there.
They was stop by 3 ninjas two ninjas Naruto recognized. That's as far as you go spoke a girl with blue hair. Where is Orochimaru? That's nun of your business boy. Hmph I'm guessing he's not here. Let's go we shouldn't waste time on fools like this. Who the hell are you guys said the red hair girl getting pissed off. Zabuza and Haku remove Their straw hats sealing them into a scroll. The three stiffen and turn to the one who haven't removed his hat. They already knew who this was the famous pein.
Are you pein? Ask the white hair boy. Naruto removed his hat, sealing it like his comrades. Indeed I am pein. People around was watching some was scared. What do you want with Orochimaru ask Gurren who was the blue hair girl. What do you think I am here to take him out so is kabuto. I can't let you kill lord Orochimaru said kimimaru. I remember you I thought you died from you're illness.
How do you know I'm sick. Tayuya saw the faint whisker marks that was barely visible. You that Naruto brat, to think you will be come a S rank criminal is crazy said Tayuya. Wait you mean the kyuubi vessel ask Kimimaru shock. Tayuya nodded, I heard you ran away. Me and kimimaru actually watch your fight with that gay kid. Damn that was impressive.
Did you see a pink hair girl? Yeah we made sure to stay away didn't want to get caught said Tayuya.
It was nice catching up but as I said I can't let you kill Orochimaru sama, said kimimaru getting into a defensive stance. Aren't you sick? You don't stand a chance against me. I'm no longer sick so I'm back to full strength. You still aren't a match for a God like me. I give you and this village a chance. The three was confused. You and you're village follow me and betray Orochimaru. I'm a better and more trusted leader. If I'm not wrong I'm sure Orochimaru is a sick and cruel leader. Forcing yall to do stuff you don't like.
Probably failing a mission would get you killed. If this village follows me I will grant you freedom and your true dreams. You can be free and don't have to sleep thinking if you will die the next day or will you be sacrifice. If you don't I will just turn this village into nothing but a crater. Most the villagers was happy to hear this but was scared of Orochimaru wrath same with the shinobis. You're bluffing you can't do that said Gurren.
Leader sama doesn't make false claims said Zabuza. Chose die knowing you was a puppet to Orochimaru. Or die knowing you reach your dreams and had a nice rich fancy life said Haku. But Orochimaru gave me everything said kimimaru. He did that just to secure your loyalty to him. Take it or leave it. Gurren look at the grown and gritted her teeth.
Fine we take your offer just don't hurt us. Gurren you can't be serious said Tayuya. Gurren are you willing to betray Orochimaru sama asked kimimaru. It's no choice, I want everyone here to live. But he can be bluffing said Tayuya.
Do you want to test if I'm bluffing or not. But this little game can end in your death. Fuck I won't risk it. I'll get the papers. No need for that at the moment. I'm on a tight schedule for looking for Orochimaru. We don't know where he is said Tayuya. Then where is kabuto asked Haku. He went to ame to meet with someone called konan. Konan I heard of that name before. Zabuza Naruto clap two times.
Zabuza pulled out a bingo book and started flipping through pages. Here page 78, S rank criminal. Bounty 150 million, leader of Amegakure. Killed s rank threat hanzo the salamander. Also took over multiple smaller villages. Run on sight if you see her. If I had to say she probably give you a run for you money. Impressive but remember I am a God. Zabuza and Haku nodded. We will go to Amegakure to find this konan and kabuto. You three will also come with me said Naruto to the three sound ninjas. But who would lead ask Gurren. Pick you top and smartest ninja. When we get there if kabuto escape I want yall to follow him he might go to where Orochimaru is located.
I will try to convince konan to join me if she can't she will fall to a God. Naruto turned around Zabuza and Haku following behind. Gurren look to kimimaru and Tayuya and all three nodded. Gemma you in charge, the three quickly chase after Naruto.
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That's the end of this chapter. Next chapter will introduce konan and the fight. Konoha and Naruto group is about to meet up at Amegakure. Naruto just took over sound village, it's getting juicy. Can't wait for the next part.
