The Dragon Has Landed.
Chapter 11: Training,Training and More Training Part II
Disclaimers: I don't own Naruto or Ranma 1/2 here, except some changes I made to them.The rest aren't mine but I do OWN Max.
Now for the replies:
Firstly I wanted to say something before I write this fic.I was framed.Yes I was framed by someone in my College and he used my account to give a flame to Sleepybear.Chaotic-Lord flamed me and said my fic sucked as wel is the worse fic he ever read.He even cared to give a review on my previous fic.All I want to say is that I never flamed anyone in my entire life.That's all.I'm innocent.
Daniel de Los Santos : Dude sorry man.I didn't know that you hate being refered as San.I'll stop it and call you..hm...chan?Nah just kidding,mind if I call you dude? Ok,thanks for the review.No need to apologize since I'm the one at fault.Glad you liked the last chap and hope you like this one as well.As for the whole dog thing,I really do have a Phobia of dogs,but I'm trying to get over it.
Night-Owl123 : Is it me or is it every review you make sounds the same? Anyway,thanks for the review and glad you like my fic.
Hn : I hope I get all the help I need for this grammar stuff. English isn't my first and well,I hope you like this new chap.
Asphixia :Do you know what I think? I think that you are the only female reader here.Anyway,it's always good to hear a review from you.It gives me hope that people actually are reading my fic.Chapter 12 got a record of 9 reviews for a chapter.I was jumping up and down like a crazy school girl but then I was knocked to the ground by my sister's mallet. I always wonder where the hell she keep it since she don't have any pockets on her.Well,I'm gonna take some of your advice too.Thanks for the review.
Kirin Kage The Shadow Girl :Wow,you changed your user id twice I think.Anyway,I'm sorry I gave your some negative reviews on your fic and I hope I helped you out on some ideas.Please don't hate me for that.Thanks for your review.
NeedMore : Thanks dude for your review.I'll keep that in mind.Nothing more to say but that Naruto is gonna be real strong after some chaps later and I will make sure the others won't get a power boost quicky too often.
Wolfen Man :Ah, you don't know how happy I was when I get a review from you.Hope you enjoy the Ranma manga scan I gave you.It was 28 MB but I still managed to sent it to your Yahoo mail(Hurray for Yahoo mail !!)I'll have some of your suggestions here in my fic.Anyway,when are you going online again?As a treat for your review I actually WAS thinking to put Ryoga in my fic in the first place but my friend said that he was not needed in a Naruto fic,but I'll put him here anyway just for the heck of it.
GorunNova : Thanks for the review.I'm sorry that I actually misspelled Lackey's nickname.It is Lackay H and he wrote a fic called Betrothal where Naruto was paired with Temari !! I loved that fic so much !!If you want to know more authors that are on my list of favorite authors,check my profile then.
Arachnid : Long time no review pal . I checked out on the Samurai Rabbit Character and found out that he was one of my classical favorites when I was young that I just don't know about his real name that time(huff and puff).He was in the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles one time and I was amazed by his skills.But unfortunatly I can't put it for Max.I'll have to give him to somebody else though so your advice was taken.As for the Octopus for Haku...um...I didn't thought of that,but I'll take that too.Ranma's summon was decided and it will be a secret until further chaps so stick around to find out.The Velociraptor was kinda cool but I doubt they exist at that time.
Rightious : Just when I was nearly finishing my fic you reviewed,I was so glad to see your review again.I actually planned to do what you just suggested.By the time you reviewed I already did the Demon in Haku and yes...it won't be a secret if you read this chap.
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(A/N: Sorry for the long wait since I normally would do two fics by now but it's because of College Assignments and projects.I saw Spiderman 2 on the first Asian Premiere at Golden Screen Cinema with a couple of friends and it kicked ASS!!! I think it's better than the first Movie.Better than Troy and Around The World In 80 Days.Those two are a disgrace to the original masterpieces. I'll make a rant on the two movies at the bottom of my fic and you could read it if you like.Anyway,on with the show.Here's a Picture Max kept in his wallet of the beautiful Temari I got off from a Website. http: hitec. rocket3. net/ 10. htm just join the whole thing.)
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(A/N: I hate to do this but I need to,really.Since no one gave me suggestions on my characters, I took time to think of a suitable animal summon and the bad guys.I even thought of the pairings,new Characters(Good guys) and the demon for Haku.I think I like the idea from Wolfen man.)
Ranma told his brothers his fight in his dream world while eating his Ramen by Haku.Max was in thought and finally spoke his deduction on the whole thing.
"As I had suspected then,this IS some Genjutsu to test our mind and mental will power by our senseis.I was afraid of dogs just as Ranma was afraid of cats." said Max,he saw Ranma cringed at the mention of the word cat and laughed inwardly.
"So...um...what do you think your demon will be Haku-chan?" asked Ranma after he finished his sixth bowl of Ramen.
Max was also interested in this "You could tell us if you wanted,it will help us to prepare yourself when it's your turn."
Haku was quiet for a while then he smiled at his two brothers "Nah, I don't think I have a Phobia of anything.I'm not afraid of any animals and the only thing I'm worried about is the safety of my family."
Max and Ranma smiled but in truth they were worried for him.He was the youngest after all and the two elder boys felt the need to protect him,even if he was able to go one on one with them in battle.
That night Itachi did his jutsu....
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Haku's Mind....
I woke up to the darkness and dizzy feeling I felt in my stomach.I sniffed the air and noticed that it was kinda stuffy.I also noticed that the floor was wet and the air around me was cold....but some how I felt warm inside of me.#This must be the Genjutsu that Itachi-sensei did on me...# I walked down the tunnel just as what Max and Ranma -onichan told me.Then I prepared to face my fears.If what Max and Ranma told me was true about this jutsu then I would be curious as what was my worse fear.
Then I arrived at the end of the tunnel.I saw two figures standing infront with their back against me.They were familiar.....
I was puzzled until one of them turned and look at me.I gasped,it was....it was...Otousan and Zabuza....I started shaking with fear as one of them cracked a smile.Though a smile I knew that it was fake...but it was also so real.
"Hello Haku...remember your own old man?" said my supposed father.
Zabuza was chuckling his usual laugh but for the first time I felt scared. I backed myself away from the two figures as they approached me.I felt the cold hard wall behind me and found out that the entrance and exit was blocked somehow.I turned my head to see the evil glint in daddy's eyes,I closed them shut.I don't want to see them ever again.Those eyes that killed mommy and almost killed me....
"Haku...don't you recognized me?" said Zabuza.
I opened my eyes to see him take out his Zanbatou and did a wild swing at me.I ducked out of reflex and fell on the floor from my weakened knees.I can't do it...I just can't...I don't have the courage to face my family....even if it cost me my life.
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Max and Ranma woke up and saw Haku twisting in his sleep.They looked at each other and nodded.Max went to get his medical kit while Ranma started to boil water.They waited beside Haku patiently. Suddenly they saw Haku shed his tears and tried to sout out something but nothing came out from his mouth.It was like as something was preventing him from doing that and he started to sweat,as he cried.The moaning and groaning from their brother was worse than any tortured scream they heard.
"Hold in there Haku...." said Max as he wiped the tears and sweat off Haku's face.
"Yeah,I still like your Ramen."(Guess who said that.)
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Back in Haku's Mind....
Tears were in my eyes as I tried to ran away from my father and Zabuza-san.I kept telling myself that they were fake but I still don't have the courage to fight them despite the harsh training I recieved from my senseis.I ran and ran as much as I can from the two figures but they seems to predict my every movement and be there waiting for me.Suddenly my father took off his cloak and his head started to change it's shape.It grew red fur and had pointed ears,then he grew a snout followed by a low growling noise.He glared at me with his blood red eyes and did what I think that ressembled a grin."It...it was like the Kyubi's....." I stuttered out blindly.I was shock that I was able to even find my voice and even stunned when I heard my own voice echo through the whole place.I sounded like a cornered cat.
Suddenly I felt a new surge of energy in my body as waves and waves of confidence build up in me.#It must be Ranma....he is doing what he did with Max.# I heard my brothers rooting for me in my head and that is when I felt new strength in me to move my body only to dodge a vicious slash from Zabuza.
I rolled and made a stance.I tried to take out my hidden Senbons but I found none.I was shocked as the Kyubi figure charged at me with a speed that could even rival I own.I braced myself and was slammed to the wall.The two figures attacked me without mercy and I tried my best and did all the things Ranma,Itachi and my senseis taught me.I dodged ,evaded and even blocked some of the punches and claw strikes they gave me.I felt my strength returning to me every time they hit me as blood covered my shirt as my wounds were mainly on my arms.
The pain brought me back to my feet and I glared at the two figures.They were ugly and they are not my family,they are fake."You are NOT REAL !! You shall pay for making such a poor henge as Zabuza-san !!" I did a handseal as I ignored the pain in moving my arms and shouted my Jutsu "HiJutsu Sensatsu Suishou no Jutsu (Flying water needles) !!"
The two figures was startled by my sudden attack and they were barraged by my water senbons.I leaped away to do another seal combo.I knew that my first attack did minor damage to them and I need to act quick.I finished my jutsu as soon as the fake Zabuza slashed his large sword at me "Suiton : Sui Same Bakudan No Jutsu(Water element : Water Shark Explosion Jutsu)!!"
A huge shark shaped blast made of the water around me charged at the Zabuza figure but the Kyubi fake dodged it.I spot him charging at me from my side and leaped away to avoid his claw swipe.The pressure from his attack became a mini vacuum blade and cutted my left shoulder.I bit my lower lip from the pain #Ranma and Max had more wounds....I must not disappoint them.# I did the healing jutsu on my arms and fueled my hands with Ki.I aimed at the Kyubi and let of two white balls of Ki.The Kyubi evaded them but was awarded the hits from behind him.I grinned as I mentally thanked Max for letting in on his new ki attack.
I turned my attention back to the Zabuza figure as he glared at me.I decided to take out my new Jutsus to take him down.I formed the handseals as I focused my chakra around the water and the waters started to swirl to the rythem of my hands.The Zabuza and Kyubi figure was puzzled at my dance since it was my secret.I remembered that they could read my mind from Max and Ranma so I kept my head clear of thoughts.Finally the two began to get pissed,opps I said a bad word,must be from staying with Max too long.He did had a liking to curse whenever he had the chance.I smiled at that when Zabuza started a handseal that I knew too well.The Kyubi figure did 20 Kage Bunshins around me.I was shocked since I didn't ecpect him to do this.But I finished my handseal before Zabuza and aimed my attack at the now approaching crowd.
"Himitsu :Aisu Ryu Bakudan (Secret Jutsu : Ice Dragon Explosion) !!"
"Suiton : Suiryu Dan !!"
The two dragons charged at each other but mine won the fight since it's tougher and more solid than the water dragon Zabuza made.My Ice Dragon smashed all the eight clones in front of me and stabbed the Zabuza clone right in the chest,also slamming him on the wall behind him.I was panting from the over use of Chakra.
Suddenly I was hit from the side by a Water Bunshin.I rubbed my side and blocked the kick from the remaining one Kage Bunshin and then ducked under the claw swipe.It seems that the three Bunsins are working together perfectly as I can't make a clear shot.Everytime I thought I could get a hit on figure,the second one would make a suicide attack to force me away.I was starting to tire as the blood on my arms keep flowing freely.I leaped away for a breather and tore my kimono to tie the clothe on my arms to prevent anymore blood from oozing out my wounds.Who knew that a vacuum blade could cut that deep.
I continued the fight with new hope and did the Amaguriken that Ranma taught me but my speed was greatly reduced from the wounds on my arms.I winced when the Kyubi and the Bunshins mimicked my moves and hit me on various parts on my body.They seem to know where to hit and I was wounded badly from three sides.Suddenly I sensed a great killing intent from behind and turned to see the attacker.
To my horror it was the fake Zabuza with his arms torn and an aura of a giant demon trailed behind him.He held his large sword on him left arm and dragged it towards me.I leaped away as he slashed the water bunshin in half.I continued to do a Jutsu while in the air "Himitsu : Sensatsu Aisushou no Jutsu " The waters around the fake Zabuza and the kage Bunshin turned cold and formed into thousands of ice senbons pinning the Zabuza on the ground.I landed as the BUnshin dissapeared and dash at the giant sword on the floor.
Although I preferred to used light weighed weapons I was familiar with the usage of giant objects while I sparred with Max or even Temari-neechan.I picked the sword and was attacked from the side by the Kyubi clone.I hid behind the broad sword blade and cried out as one vacuum blade got through it and struck my chest.
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Max and Ranma was bandaging the wounds on Haku's arms when suddenly a huge gash ran through his chest as blood splattered all over.Haku screamed from the pain and Ranma was starting to panic from the massive blood on his brothers body.
"Shit !! What the hell is happening in there ?" shouted Max in anger.He was used to the sight of blood but this was too much since it was from his brother.He did the healing jutsu that Shiro sensei taught him before but it was a normal healing jutsu for emergency wounds like cuts or broken bones.This was a large gash and he could even see Haku's rib bones.
Ranma was shaking with fury at the sight as well as afraid, he was afraid to loose someone that was close to him."This is bad Max,real bad."
"Do you think I don't notice this? Quick, pump in as much Ki in Haku and I'll wrap him up !!"
All Ranma could do was nod at his brother and did what he was told.
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Haku's mind....
I fell from the pain in my chest on the wet floor.Blood was everywhere and my eye sight was failing me...was it because of myy tiredness or the loss of blood?Maybe both.I could hear the voices of my brothers doing their best to heal my wounds as I did for them but as I heard the insane laughter of the Fox demon I felt my life washed away from me.I wanted to close my eyes and rest....until I saw the eyes of the Fake Zabuza glaring at me.
#Those eyes....are like mine...#
With a strength I don't know I had in me I stood up and spit out the blood from my mouth.I grinned for the first time in my life at the laughing figure "Himitsu :Aisu Teikiatsu No Jutsu (Secret Jutsu : Ice Cyclone) !!"
The laughing Kyubi's eyes went wide with horror as I did my jutsu.The waters around us started to turn cold and a Cyclone double my size charged at the Fox Demon.The sides of the Cyclone was razor sharp as it turned into Ice and shredded the Kyubi into bits.
I had pumped all my Chakra into the attack and fell face flat on the ground.The water entered my mouth and nose but I was too tired to move even an inch of my body.The cold and foul smelling liquid started to make me choke but I can't even lift my head side ways....it was...blurry....So this is what drowning felt like....I never thought that one could drown in a pool of water just five centimeters off ground zero.
#I failed you all...#
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Real world...
Ranma was sweating bullets as he even unleashed his ki limiters to aid Max on the wounds.Suddenly Haku started to choke from the blood in his lungs.Max starred in shock at that and used chakra to guide the blood out of Haku's mouth.He was choking hard as if he was drowning !!
"Fuck !! This is bad REAL FUCKING BAD !! I don't care anymore !!" shouted Max and he ran out of the tent.
Ranma stared at Max's retreating form and turned his attention back to his brother #Why did he ran away?#
"WAKE UP HAKU !!! WAKE UP !!" screamed the normally calm Ranma at his brother but the blood kept coming out of Haku's mouth and nose that it wasn't even funny anymore.
"DAMN IT HAKU GET UP FROM THAT !!"
Max was running all over the place trying to get his bearings as he increased his Ki sense to the surroundings.Then he beamed as he felt three figures approaching him.He turned and glared at the three.
"I won't waste my time trying to be angry you three but Haku need you NOW !!!" screamed Max,the three senseis didn't need him to say more as they entered the blood filled tent of Haku.
Ranma was happy to see that Max had brought help with him and stood up to let Itachi check on Haku's wounds.
"This is bad." said Kisame as he lifted some of the blood soaked bandage on Haku's chest."This is really bad."
Ranma and Max screamed together "NO SHIT !! Now heal him or we'll Ki blast all of us away !!"
Kisame winced at the volume but he knew that they were right,he won't forgive himself if he was the cause of this.
Zabuza watched silently from the side and applied Chakra to Haku's arms.Itachi did a handseal that Max never seen before but as soon as he did that Haku's body started to go into a major spasm that Kisame needed to use both arms to held him down.
Ranma and Max were worried sick at the sight of Haku's blood increasing all over.Itachi took off his clothes and focused his jutsu on Haku's wound.He took out a medic kit and cut the bandage on Haku's chest spilling more blood.
"What the hell are you doing!!" shouted Ranma but Max held him back.
"Don't worry,I think I know what is Itachi sensei doing." replied Max but in a cold tone.
"What is he doing? Spilling more blood?"
Itachi's eye brows twitched at the comment but he continued to do his jutsu.He revealed the rib bones of Haku and the lungs that were pumping air to Haku.He saw the gash and immediately made his signal to Kisame and Zabuza.The three gave their reserves of Chakra to the wound and heal it.
Max and Ranma watched amazed at the gash on Haku's lungs started to close up and the bleeding decreased. Then they focused on the rib bones and the blood veins near the heart.Finally the internal wounds were healed and Itachi stitched the wound on Haku's chest.With another boost of Chakra Haku started to breathe slowly as his chest healed slowly.Kisame and Zabuza was sweating but they didn't dare to stop,a single mistake could force the wound to break again.Itachi did anoher complex handseal but al Ranma could see was a bloody blob infront of Itachi since his hands was stained with Haku's blood.Max noticed that Itachi had activated his Sharingan and was checking for any signs of germs on Haku's now healing wounds.Then he placed his hands gently on Haku's chest and waited for it to heal.He calmly pulled out the stitches on Haku and Max let out his breathe of relief.Ranma closed his eyes to take in what he saw before him and sighed.
After that the three Missing Nins exhaled a breathe that even they didn't know they had kept.Kisame wiped the sweat on his brow and smirked at the slightly flushed Itachi. "I didn't know that your Healing Jutsus were this great,maybe you're better than that Tsunande from the Leaf."
Itachi didn't reply as he glared at the two brothers at the entrance "Never question what I do...."
Ranma glared back at him "If it wasn't for you Haku would not have suffered this !!"
Itachi sighed as he started to get up and walk out of the tent.Zabuza stared at the sleeping form of Haku."Is he gonna be alright?"
Kisame nodded "I trust Itachi enough that he could pull this kids life back."
Zabuza sighed "Good,tomorrow you two will be judged by us.Rest in the next tent.I'll teleport Haku to the hospital in the Sand as soon as posible." He took a soldier pill and made his handseal.
Haku and Zabuza disappeared in breeze that was filled with the thick smell of blood.
Kisame smirked at the two boys "Well,I guess it's time for bed."
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The Next day Itachi allowed Max and Ranma to check up on Haku in the hospital.They arrived to see Zabuza with a henge on him as he met up with them at the waiting room.The doctor told them that Haku loss alot and I mean ALOT of blood and it was a miracle that Itachi was able to force his heart to make extra blood to sustain him.The Sand Hospital was giving Haku blood too but it seems that Haku's blood was special,he had a strange blood line ability and it will be hard to find one with the same signature.
"It there anything we can do doc?" asked Ranma.
The Doctor was in thought but shook his head adn started to walk away but then an idea struck his head.He turned at the group and asked if we know anyone with a bloodline ability similar or stronger than Haku's.If the bloodline was stronger than it would not only stabilize Haku but it will strengthen him greatly.Everyone got their eyes on Itachi as he closed his eyes to think about it.
Either let his student live and go on with his Sharingan bloodline or risk Haku dying and let Ranma and Max join the hunt of hating him.He may even loose the alliance with Kisame or Zabuza since they were originated from the Mist and Zabuza seems to have a liking to Haku.He was thinking for a long time that Ranma's shout brought him back to reality.
"Hey if you don't want to do then say so.I'm sure Gaara would know someone with an ability that could even rival yours."
That was the last straw for Itachi "I'll do it.But I do just to prove that my bloodline is the strongest around."
That seemed to shut Ranma up as Itachi followed the good Doctor in the blood test room.
"Okay mister umm...what is your name again?" asked the Doctor.
"You don't need to check my blood type.It's O and I'm a donor blood type.I also know that my bloodline is on par if not stronger than Haku's."
The Doctor was quiet for a while and he continued to lead Itachi to the same room as Haku and he gave out orders to his nurses and other medics available.
The blood transaction was successful said the doctor as he took off his mask.Then Ranma and Max thanked the Doctor and asked if they were allowed to enter Haku's ward.He granted their wish but they were only allowed to stay there for 10 minutes.
They entered and saw Itachi lying beside Haku.He was pale as ever since he used almost all his chakra last night and he even gave out a good amount of blood to Haku today so needed the rest.Ranma and Max thanked the Uchiha and he slept afterwards.
Haku's face was starting to show a little colour and his vital signs were at normal rate.They were told that whoever did the healing jutsu was brilliant and skillful medic nin and he would like to meet him in person.When they told him that he was the one that donated the blood he was shocked that he even gave them a fifty percent discount on the charge as respect from a medic nin to another.What he didn't know is that Itachi wasn't even a medic nin from the start,he was a killer but what the Good Doctor don't know won't kill right?
They spent the night in a motel and headed to the hospital after they had their breakfast.Kisame and Zabuza told them that they didn't thought that Haku's would be hurt this bad.The two brothers didn't reply but nodded in acknowledgement.
When the group arrived at the Hospital they saw Itachi standing over Haku,who was wide awake.Haku noticed his new guest and smiled at them but when he saw Zabuza he bowed his head down in shame.
"There is no need for that Haku,I know you did your best in the test." said Zabuza and Haku beamed at the reply.Kisame walked up to Itachi and whispered "So what are the scores you have for them?"
Itachi was quiet for a while then he look at Haku's happy face when Ranma and Max hugged him.It was a beautiful picture and he didn't want to imagine the face Haku would put up if he was rejected.He really DID give it all he got and was the one that always do his excersise without asking.He was also loyal and friendly. Then Itachi started to remember the Ice bed that Haku made for him when he was attacked by Sasuke...Sasuke...Itachi closed his eyes and think of his brother in the Leaf.
#You could have be strong like them Sasuke.... but you gave in to the false power that snake gave you.You are nothing compared to Haku,Max or even Ranma,I have been losing faith in you every day that passed....you have shamed the Uchiha name Sasuke and I shall pass my blood to Haku.#
Itachi actually wasn't the one that killed all of the Uchiha clan.When he arrived at the scene his parents were already killed and that Sasuke was taken to his new care taker.The real murderer was an agent in the Akatsuki.He used a henge jutsu and pretended to be like Itachi and did a very strong Genjutsu on Sasuke.
The truth was that they wanted Itachi in their group but he declined so they ambushed him on his way back.It was actually Orochimaru that wanted Itachi to join and to take his body for himself but when Itachi ran away the snake senin decided to kill every Uchiha and made Sasuke hate Itachi even more so that his plan would work.Orochimaru had waited for almost 10 years for Sasuke to defect but then his plan was destroyed when the Leaf ,Sand and even the Mist helped retrieve Sasuke and even defeat him in his second curse level.
Itachi felt all eyes were on him and sighed as he scanned everyone's face in the room."You all.... passed."
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The following days consist on Haku learning to use his new found skills.He noticed that his eye sight was getting better and better as he could make out the escape routes of Ranma and Max while they dodge his senbons.It was getting harder to do so since Haku could predict their moves and throw his senbons accordingly. Itachi taught Haku how to use the Sharingan but it was too straining for Haku to do it as he nearly fainted from the focus on his eyes so Itachi told him to take it easy and wrote a scroll some of the usage of the Sharingan and gave it to Haku since the two months was nearly up and the three brothers must head back to the Hidden Mist.
The wound on Haku was unnoticed unless you look really hard.All you could see was a thin red line across his chest because of Haku's pale skin.They visited Temari and Gaara on their last day.Temari said that Haku's scar gave him added character to him and it looks cool.Ranma suggested that he gave Max a few slashes on the face and stomach for Temari but then shut up when Max and Temari took out their large weapons from their back.
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They arrived at the Mist and was given an A ranked mission straight away by the Mizukage to escort his daughter and secretary towards the Stone country to sign a few documents.He also placed several Jounins on the mission as well as a squad of Anbu hidden on the way.He said that his daughter wouldn't go without the three brothers being her escort. The three agreed needless to say and started to pack again.
They meet at the gates after an hour and headed out to the Stone country.The daughter of Mizukage, Yuriko was a nice and pretty girl.She didn't have the normally stuck up attitude like other royalties but she could be when she wanted it though.
Yuriko was in a carriage carried by four tough looking man followed by three Anbu behind her and another carriage with her belongings and documents.The Secretary was in another carriage in front of her and was busy doing some last minute checks on the scrolls to the Stone Country while three Jounins walked beside her.
Three Anbu was the scout ahead followed by the Mist Brothers.No one would dare attack such a force.The local bandits gave off signals to their brethren and ordered to clear the path for this particular group since they owed Ranma a favor for letting them live and escape a few times ago.All in all it was a boring journey.
"I still don't get it,why does the Mizukage wanted a trio of Chunin to accompany Yuriko?I mean,no one in their right mind would attack a group that have three Jounins and an Elite Anbu Squad right? Not to mention the hidden Anbu Squad on the way plus reinforcements a few days before the Stone country." exclaimed Ranma.
Haku shrugged and they turned to look at Max,who in return stared at them."Why are you guys looking at me for? Do you actually think I have all the answers?" to be truthful Max did know the answer.Yuriko seems to have a crush on our Wild friend Ranma.
Ranma sighed "Well,it couldn't hurt to try though."
Haku was practicing the handseals Itachi taught him but Max stopped him."Haku,don't use 'THAT'skill in our battle,it will tire you out.Only use it when we spar or keep it as a triumph card,it's very dangerous for you to do the seals openly too." whispered Max.
Haku nodded and apologized but Max waved it off.Ranma took out a Kunai and started to polish it but then he was called back to Yuriko's carriage. He sighed as he make way towards the carriage in a puff of smoke.Haku and Max was trying to hide their laughter when they heard what Yuriko asked Ranma to do.
"WHAT? YOU WANT ME TO ACCOMPANY YOU THE REST OF THE WAY??" screamed Ranma.
"Well,you don't have to shout.." pouted Yuriko.
"But..but...I have to go patrolling with my brothers.You have three Anbu and three Jounins here,surely you could be safer with them.I'm only a Chunin." argued Ranma but he was starting to sweat.The sweet smell in Yuriko's carriage was starting to make him uncomfortable and the way she was looking at him was really freaking him out.
"Um..um..Yuriko-san..um...wel you see..."
"Oh please,how many times have I told you to call me Yuriko-CHAN.By the way,the more the merrier right?" said Yuriko as she batted her eyes.
"But..um..okay,I'll call my brothers here with me then."
"NO, I mean no....They are big boys and they could take care of themselves.I'm sure that Max can take on anything as well as Haku."
"But we worked best together,as the saying 'United we stand,divided we fall.' I must not be apart with my brothers." said Ranma in the most serius voice he could mimic but it was draining all his control over his facial state.#I never thought I'd ever sound like Kuno.# thought Ranma.
Yuriko pouted cutely but nodded in defeat "Yeah...I guess so..but could you stay here and talk to me? It's been a very boring journey I know,tell one of your stories."
Ranma sighed,so maybe we wasn't off the hook yet."Well,there was a time when I fought this guy who turns into a pig when splashed with water....."
Haku was walking quietly beside Max,it was quiet when Ranma wasn't with them.The eldest of the three decided to broke the silence "So Haku,any improvements on THAT jutsu?"
Haku nodded in reply,he was proud that he could use the Sharingan this quick even without the real Sharingan eyes of an Uchiha.Itachi told him that the blood from him was from one of the Genius clans in the Leaf but Haku must be careful when using it since he wasn't used to the strain.
"I could see your movements easily and with my Demonic Mirrors combine you all seemed to have stopped moving.I think it's because that my speed increased so fast until I could see you guys in slow motion."
Max was speechless for a moment #My God,does this mean he was able to move like Neo? The Mullet Time move,sheesh I wish I had something like that up my sleeves, it would work well with my sword skills.#
"I can also see Handseals clearer and they seem to move a little slow to let me copy them.I think that is how the Sharingan works,it let's the mind to copy every movements like the enemy and ingrain it in your head."
Again Max was remembering some other things in his past life #Like the Zero system in Gundam Wing..It feeds the handseals into his mind....#
"Then I felt as if I can tell the difference between your Genjutsu and the real world but it's still too foggy to make sure.It's like I can grab something but it kept getting out of my reach."
Max frowned inwardly #Great,just great.Now I can't even use Genjutsu on him...oh well,I still have a couple of powerful Genjutsus that Itachi taught me....#
Then Haku replied "I also could sense the place that Ranma targeted at me when we spar,the only thing is that I don't have he strength to block his attack even if I could be fast to counter it so I just dodge."
Max sighed #Trust Ranma to come up with this trick.He knew that Haku could read his moves so he just added power to his punches and forced Haku to dodge instead of counter,then he would go for the quick killing blow from Haku's blind spot.#
Finally Haku said in a bright smile "All I hope is that I could master this new skill so that I will be strong enough to protect those I love."
Max smiled and patted his brother in return "You are already strong Haku,just promise me that you'll be alright.I don't want to loose you again.That night gave me and even Ranma a shock."
Haku bowed his head and said in a small voice "I'm sorry wasn't strong enough and made you two worry over me..." Max cut his sentence off and said in a firm voice "Do not say that.You are what you are and there's no way anyone can replace you no matter how strong they are.Just promise me that you will be safe next time alright?"
Haku nodded then he mimicked Ranma's voice, "But a True Martial Artist's life is full with perils."
They laughed together and continued to laugh as they saw Ranma being told to do Yuriko's bidding like a good boy.
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The escort group stopped in a village inn near the border for the night and rest.The Anbu stood guard on both sides of the door to Yuriko and the secretary's room and two more Anbu was on the roof guarding the windows and other blind spots.The Jounin would rest and then switch the shifts to let the Anbu's rest.The three Chunin would be back up and ready to act incase anything happen so they were allowed to rest first.
The three Mist brothers shared a same room as they meditated and rest their bodies for unwelcome visitor that would be either stupid enough to attack such an escort. Although the Mist Village was known for their assassination missions than escort or guarding missions, no one in their right mind would be stupid enough to go up against veteran killer Ninjas.
Yup no one...no one except a group of Ninjas that calls themselves 'The Order of the Crimson Blade'.They were made up of unknown Ninjas from various villages and clans.Every member has at least one special ability and were all Jounin level shinobis. The only thing that makes them one of the feared groups is that they had team work.Unlike the Akatsuki,this group attacks mainly escort groups with rare and precious cargo.Yes,they are your typical bandits only they are much more deadlier.
They consist of five shinobis with unlikely attitudes and ways of dealing with their opponents. A weapon specialist Genjutsu user,a tracker and seal user,a Ninjutsu user with a bloodline that could mend water into anything we wish and a Taijutsu specialist.
Ranma was eating some Ramen when his ki senses flared like hell as he sensed three figures that covered their chakra.Any shinobi who did that means trouble,luckily Ranma and his brothers were able to sense Ki and chakra better than anyone here thanks to Itachi's training. He stood up and met the eyes of his brothers and they left to Yuriko's room.Once there they saw the Anbu talking to two hooded figure then suddenly one of the figures lashed out a Kunai at the Anbu on the left.The surprised Anbu was shocked but he seems to be fast enough to evade the Kunai attack with his left arm guard. This attracted the two Anbu's from the other rooms and the Jounins that were resting.Then all hell broke loose as the second cloaked figure did a pretty impressive combo attack on the Anbu in front of him, sending him crashing through the door of Yuriko's room.
The Mizukage's daughter was sleeping peacefully with dreams about her and Ranma together in a field but the sudden loud crash worked her from her slumber and she was startled when she saw the Anbu's mask cracked and he took out his Katana to fend off the attacker ninjas.Suddenly there was another loud explosion outside as the Anbu's on the roofs started to square off with one hooded Shinobi who uses a sickle with weights tied to it.He hooded figure made a handseal then he threw the weights at an Anbu.The weights started to multiply and made awkward attacks on the Anbu's various body parts.The second Anbu took out his katana and dashed to the Hooded figure but then he was surrounded by a wall of water then the wall of water started to attack him as it turned into a giant hand and wrapped the poor unexpected Anbu in it's grasp.
Ranma knew it was not the time to play around, this was serious business and he dashed at the figure who he assumed was the fighter of the two figures.He unleashed his chestnut fists and took the figure by surprise with his insane speed punches.Haku threw his senbons at the second figure who parried his needles with just a kunai.Max took out Arainami and prepared his stance.
"Hey you guys,get on the roofs and help the Anbu's up there,we'll handle this." shouted Max then he charged at the Kunai user.The Jounins knew Max and his reputation and disappeared in a puff of smoke leaving the Anbu in the room with Yuriko,the two hooded figures and the three Mist brothers.
One of them laughed as he stood up from Ranma's kicks "Hahaha,it's been a long time since anyone could do that to me.You guys are just Chunins by the looks of your uniforms...and young too." then he dashed at Ranma to send a powerful punch to his face.Ranma was expecting this and side stepped the punch and took hold of the figure's arms with his left hand.He gave a quick kick at a sensitive spot behind the figure's back knee just to hear him shout in surprise by Ranma's reaction time and strange counter to his punch.Then Ranma proceeded to give the figure a Chestnut punch to the side of his body and vital points therefore paralyzing half of his body.Finally a Ki blast to the face sends the poor Shinobi flying bodily towards his parner in crime.
The second hooded figure was shocked but he didn't say anything as he caught his brethren's body.He was amazed by the force behind the attack and the speed of Ranma's fists.Then there was the strange energy that Ranma displayed, that was not chakra....what the hell is that then?
Ranma cracked his knuckles and moved his arms in a wide circle ark "Damn,he was down just like that?"
Max sighed "Don't underestimate your opponents Ranma....but I gotta admit he was weak."
The Anbu in the room tht was guarding Yuriko was stunned at Ranma's display also.He had heard rumors about the so called Wild Horse of the Mist and his way of fighting.Here he was given the show of his life,never before he had seen anyone do an attack like a ki blast and it was strong enough to knock out an obviously strong Taijutsu user.The figure did packed a powerful punch and the Anbu was starting register the pain on his body as the adrenaline in his body retreated back to the glands keeping them.
The second figure stared at the body of his comrade and notice that the guy was unconscious. Max smirked at Ranma's display,it seems like this time Ranma didn't play around with his target and did some damages to that poor hooded figure. The trainings with Itachi had made Ranma realize that by pulling his punches would mean the end of him if the enemy go all out on him.He was also taught that by ending the fight earlier would avoid further troubles.
Then Haku made his attack and appeared behind the second hooded figure in light speed that could even be faster than Ranma's own speed.Haku placed his senbons on the second figure's spinal cord but then the figure puffed into a log.#Heh,I knew it was a fake,the real one is....here !# thought Haku then he leaped away from a Kunai with a Thunder Seal attached to it.
Max saw the opportunity to do his Genjutsu on the figure who was currently fighting Haku.#Let's see if you can fake this.# he finished his handseal and whispered his attack "Genjutsu : Omori Gyakuten no jutsu (Weight Reversal Jutsu)!".
The second attacker suddenly felt his arms and feet getting heavier and heavier as he fought Haku until he was getting filled with Haku's needles."What the? This is a Genjutsu eh? No matter,I know this jutsu, Kai : Genshuku no jutsu !" he did the Kai seal for that jutsu but still found himself getting heavier. "What the hell happened? I did the counter correctly!!"
Max smirked at the puzzled Ninja "Heh,what you did was the counter to the Gravity increasing jutsu but this is a different jutsu.I won't tell you the effects of it but I think you get the idea no?"
The Ninja screamed as Haku pierced the vital points on his shoulders and knock him out to La-la land.Max told Haku to tie the bodies and join them on the roof.Then he asked the Anbu to guard Yuriko and the secretary in a different room.Haku healed the Anbu's wound and he helped to tie the bodies in return.
Max and Ranma arrived in a puff of smoke and dodged a chain heading towards them just in time.Ranma took out his staff and made it grow to it's length of five feet and attacked the weapon user.Max made a handseal and blew a fire ball to another figure that was fighting with two Jounins but a wall of water blocked the fire.Hot steam filled the air as the fire was put out.
"It's like fighting Gaara....only he uses water instead of Sand....interesting." smirked Max then he dashed at the wall of water then strike the wall with Arainami shouting his attack " Kage Bunsin no Jutsu !!" then he transformed into ten clones and attacked from different angles. The Wall was too busy blocking four bunshins while the rest get through it's protection to the user.One of the Jounin did a Jutsu and the ground under the figure started to pile up on him but the ninja was able o broke loose from it.The other Jounin did a summoning jutsu and a medium sized shellfish appeared.
A giant sweat drop could be seen behind Max's head as he heard the name of the shellfish....Shellder.(Bwahahahahaa gotta catch'em all)
The Jounin commanded his summon to attack the hooded attacker with an Ice beam but it was evaded. However the beam headed straight towards the wall of water therefore freezing it.The hooded figure cursed as his special defense was rendered useless unless he finds another source of water to manipulate. He to bit his thumb and made a handseal to do a summoning jutsu,looks like it was going to be a summon match.
"Kuchiyose no jutsu !! Come out my pet and crush this creature's shell in two !!!" a giant puff of smoke appeared and the ninja was found standing on top of a ....(Another sweat drop from Max) giant red Crab with two wickedly huge pincers on each arm.
"Go my Kurabu, Crab Hammer attack and destroy his useless defense !!" shouted the hooded figure as he pointed his finger at the shellfish infront of him.
Max slapped his hand on his face as he shook his head "This....can't be happening."
TBC.....
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(A/N : Okay okay,I know you guys are probably gonna kill me for doing the Pokemon thing here but hey,this is because I can't think of any other summons for the Water country ninjas.If you guys have any ideas for a better summon then please tell me.If not then I'm gonna stick to other anime cross-over animals later on so don't blame me.Review please)
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Here is the section where I rant my views on the two most lame movies I saw.Warning,don't read this if you like Troy or Around the worlds in 80 days.(The latest one ofcourse.)
Troy.
First of all, let me say that I love Homer. I love Greek literature and I love Greek art. I love reading that stuff. I think it is some of the most sublime and beautiful monuments ever made by Western civilization.
This movie was a terrible, dreadful, unspeakable slap in the face of some 2000 years of Western tradition.
If you think that historical accuracy is everything then I strongly recommend avoiding the film at all costs. It will anger you the least.
Some of the inaccuracies are:
1. The Trojan War is between Greek tribes and not Greeks against Trojans.
2. Sparta has no sea post. It only has a river. The scenery in the movie looks like Monembasia (city near a huge cliff by the Aegean sea in south-eastern Peloponnesus.
3. The war actually was waging for about 10 years. In the movie appeared that became in a total of 15 days
4. Agamemnon became the usual villain that has anyone mainstream work of Hollywood. The Nestor was not very old and it appeared as if he was simply a bad adviser, while actually he was a wise old man with a lot of respect among fellow fighters.
5. In the duel between Paris and Menelaus the later is not dying. He doesn't dies at all in the Trojan War.
6. Achilles never entered Troy inside Odysseus' Trojan horse. The horse was made after his death.
7. There is no such thing as Sword of Troy.
8. Patroclus didn't steal Achilles armor. He asked for it from Achilles in order to fight and Achilles agreed but ordered him to stop before he reaches Troy's wall.
9. After Patroclus death, Hector took Achilles armour and wore it.
10. Hephaestus made for Achilles a new armour and the next day Achilles killed Hector with a spear taking advantage of the only weak spot in his previous armor, the neck.
11. Helen is actually captured and she is taken back.
12. And on and on and on …. I can add a dozen more.
Finally. . . The Iliad is not about Helen or Paris or Agamemnon, and is not a story of love. It is, rather, the kleos of Achilles - his song of glory - and it begins with the word menin, which means anger, rage, and is a word normally reserved for the wrath of gods. The Iliad starts with the origin of Achilles' anger, and ends when it is finished. The name Achilles is derived in part from the word akhos - the song of grief. Achilles is many things in this story - brutal killer and loyal friend, godlike in his fury and pride and beauty and skill - but what he is not is one of the gods, who are unchanging and immortal, and therefore cannot know the value of a human life. He is Achilles, a hero and a mortal, and so he suffers. There is something very bittersweet about regrets, and Achilles is the master of them, and this is his story. I hate that the film doesn't even seem to acknowledge this, that the conflict here isn't one between lovers, but one between societal obligations and personal honor and glory, glory that is so inextricably tied to a hero's pride and strength that it inevitably causes suffering, both to the hero and to others. It's such a grand and achingly beautiful tragedy, and they're not telling it, portraying instead a Romeo-and-Juliet type story that has no basis at all.
The animations are also very lousy.
I spotted a Greek ship HOVERING above the water.
The sun sets in the west not the east.
And finally...WHERE ARE THE GODS IN THE MOVIE ?????!!!!
I could go on and on but you get the idea.
I suggest reading the Illiad.It's 100 times better.If you want a rel feel,go get "Helen of Troy" or " The Trojan Horse" it's much much more logical than this one.
Next movie....Around the world in 80 days.
Okay...I don't want to say more but OH MY GOD !! Passepartout is a FRANCH !!! Not a Chinese !! Who the hell says Passpartout is a Chinese name ?
Fogg is a gentleman. I'd say he is one of the most punctual and resourceful guy I ever read in a story.Other than Sherlock Holms and other detective story that is.But BUT in this version he was an inventor....AN INVENTOR FOR CRYING OUT LOUD !!! What the hell are those writers thinking changing the guys attitude and personality like that ?? This is Wrong !
How could they even meet the Wright Brothers ?? This is a comedy than a story based movie. Hollywood is going down the drain...
I suggest getting the real good version.Go buy or rent "Around the Wolrd in 80 days" with David Niven as the lead actor(Fogg) and Cantinflas as Passepartout and other great actors out there including Robert Newton,Frank Sinatra,Peter Lourie,Ranld Colman,Sir John Gielgud,Shirley MacLaine and many more !!
I also suggest reading the original book by Jules Verne.
It took 68,894 REAL actors (not CGI animation like Troy),34,685 specially designed costumes (Unlike those recycled ones in Troy.),252 locations (Yet,unlike this one where they took only a few real locations)13 countries, and 70 make-up artist to glue the right beards in 15,612 chins.
Heh,I noticed I compared everything here with Troy or the real thing.....anyway,like I said.I hate and loathed those two movies.Shrek 2 was Ten times better.