Dual Blood
Don't Own Naruto
#10
Naruto sat up in his bed.
"How are you?" A voice asked. Naruto focused his eyes to see several people. Naruto dropped back to his bed.
"What happened?" Naruto asked.
"You were slice and dice by the Chidori and you laid some divine judgment on Kakashi's ass," Hatch stated.
"When can I leave?" Naruto asked staring at the ceiling.
"I don't think you'll be able to leave anytime soon," Kurenai stated.
"In five minutes, if you sign these forms," Haku said as she dropped something onto Naruto's stomach.
"Thanks," Naruto coughed out as he started to sign without looking.
"Naruto has spent more time in the hospital then on the battlefield," Haku stated, "Now could everyone leave?"
"What? Why?" Ino asked.
"He has to change and I don't think he would want you to see," Haku said as she gently pushed everyone out. Hatch grabbed a bouquet of light blue flowers and headed out.
Hatch was sitting on the bench outside the hospital. An orange blur came down from the windows.
"I was wondering when you're arriving," Hatch said as he threw the flowers over. Naruto caught them.
"Time to head for the memorial," Hatch said. Naruto nodded as he walked front beside Hatch.
"This bites. Sasuke-kun's gone," Ino said as she twirled the flowers between her fingers.
"Ino? Who was that Hyuga?" Sakura asked.
"Hatch," Haku answered as she sat down beside them. She opened her lunch and started to eat.
"Hatch Hyuga? I heard that name before," Ino stated.
"Hatch was the head of his graduating class two years ago and part of Naruto's original team," Haku explained.
"Is Naruto a Jounin now?" Ino asked.
"You have to be a Chuunin first. The rank is waiting for Naruto to take when he becomes a Chuunin," Haku said as she finished a roll.
"He has to go through that Neji baka," Sakura stated.
"Naruto will rolled over him and beat him like this," Haku snapped her fingers.
"But Neji is a Hyuga and he beats Hinata. The heir of the Main family," Ino added.
"I learn not to underestimate Naruto first hand. Remember not to tell about the Jounin thing about Naruto ok?" Haku said as she threw her bag into the trash. The two girls nodded. It was part of the agreement to watch it.
"Lee! Please stop it!!" A nurse yelled.
Naruto and Hatch stood in front of the memorial. Naruto dropped to his knee as he laid the flowers at the base of it.
"Hey Kai. Gen. Can't you believe it been two years since team 6 was made?" Naruto asked, "Kai. I been taking kind of that salamander of your. Gen. I think I found someone to carry on the Crystal genjutsu,"
"That Haruno girl?" Hatch asked. Naruto turned to look at Hatch.
"She's like Gen. She has great chakra control. She's suited for genjutsu," Naruto said then turned back to the memorial.
"Guess what? I will have the Jounin rank waiting for me to take it. Both me and Hatch has gone through a lot," Naruto said.
"I bet you that you'll be seeing Naruto soon enough with his line of work," Hatch joked.
"Funny," Naruto said, "I hope you get to see the tournament. It'll be something to see," Naruto slapped his hands together in prayer as he spoke a prayer. Hatch mimicking him. Naruto opened his eyes and stood up. He put his hands onto the stone slab.
"Goodbye," Naruto said as he turned and walked away. Hatch turned and walked beside his friend.
"Mom! I'm home," Sakura said as took off her sandal.
"Sakura? I'm in the kitchen. Could you help me?" Hikari asked.
"Sure mom," Sakura said as she walked into the kitchen and started to help around.
"Mom. You acted like you knew Naruto," Sakura stated bluntly.
"I don't know him that well but he's a good friend and at times I am scared of that young boy," Hikari stated.
"Scared? I know Naruto can do a lot but he's on our side," Sakura added.
"True but Naruto's too mature at times. He never had a chance to live a childhood. He grown to have the mind set of a Jounin and the skills that almost rivals a Kage and he's only 12. Naruto has many sides to himself," Hikari stated as she started cut the vegetables.
"He's more powerful than anyone I seen before," Sakura commented.
"You haven't seen the true power of Naruto. You know Naruto's full title?" Hikari asked. Sakura shook her head.
"Naruto Uzumaki of the Dual blood, wielder of the Ryu contract and legacy of Team 6," Hikari said.
"Dual blood?" Sakura asked.
"Two bloodlines," Hikari said, "Naruto is the master of two of the most fearsome in the Leaf. The last of one and the last of four of another. I can't tell you the details about the bloodlines through,"
"How strong is Naruto?" Sakura asked.
"Personally. He's around Kakashi's level normally but all out. I don't know, dear," Sakura's mom said as she turned off the stove, "He's more powerful then my team. That's for sure,"
"Your team? You means Ryo-San and Takeru-San?" Sakura asked.
"We were in the forest and we fought with him. He beat all of us at once," Hikari said with a laugh, "You're lucky to have Naruto as a friend,"
"We're not that close as friends. We don't see each other outside training," Sakura said.
"Naruto doesn't let people too close to him. He believes he has a curse. Anyone close to him will meet a cruel fate," Hikari explained.
"What happened to team 6?" Sakura asked.
"They were wiped out," Hikari stated, "Only two members are left and only one is an active ninja...Sakura. Anyway, what is Naruto teaching you?"
"Something he calls Crystal Genjutsu," Sakura said. Hikari froze.
"The Crystal Genjutsu? They're a family jutsu," Hikari said,
"Naruto's family jutsu?" Sakura asked.
"No. Gen Crystal. It was her family's jutsu," Hikari said.
"Gen Crystal? Who's that mom?" Sakura asked.
"She was part of Team 6. She was the last of her family. She passed the jutsu to Naruto so he could chose a person heir. The Genjutsu is the strongest in the Leaf. Even the Byakugan and Sharingan can't break them if you master them," Hikari explained, "So that means Naruto chosen you to carry it now,"
"But it can't. I don't have that much power," Sakura said.
"Naruto can see the potential you have within Sakura and if he chosen you, he must see something in you," Hikari said.
"I don't know," Sakura said.
"Ah!" Naruto yelled as he punched the tree. The trunk cracked then shattered. Naruto held up his hand as the tree fell down at him. Naruto tighten his muscles as he caught the giant tree.
"Ah!" Naruto yelled as he pushed the tree to the side.
"What kind of training is this?" Haku asked.
"Taijutsu," Naruto said, "No chakra. Only raw strength,"
"What's with this new training?" Haku asked, "For the tournament?"
"No. I need to work on physical strength" Naruto asked.
"A spy named Kabuto tried to assassinate Sasuke. Sasuke was guarded by several Anbu guards. They were killed by the spy. I didn't want to say anything at the hospital," Haku said, "We're putting them to rest in a few days," Naruto grinded his teeth together as he walked over to the tree.
"I know you blame yourself but they knew what they got into when they became Anbu," Haku said.
"How many?" Naruto asked.
"3. They died yesterday," Haku said, "Takato, Tai and Daisuke,"
"Ah!!" Naruto yelled as his entire right hand exploded in red chakra. The trunk exploded from the punch. Haku was knocked down by the shockwave. Naruto took in deep breaths as he calmed himself down.
"A spy for who?" Naruto asked. Haku shallowed. She didn't have to see it but Naruto had gone 'Fox'.
"Orochimaru," Haku answered. She was ready to teleport out of there. Naruto stayed quiet for a good five minutes. Haku was inched away each second. Naruto disappeared.
Naruto stood on top of the Hokage Monument on top of the fourth.
"Three of my friends died yesterday. That's six in total of my friends who died," Naruto said, "Ruki, Gen, Kai. Now Takato, Tai and Daisuke. Hey Dad. Did this happen to you when you were my age?"
"Your father wasn't that skilled when he was your age," A voice said followed by a chuckle. Naruto spun around holding two kunais in his crossed hands ready to strike. Naruto found an old man with spiky white hair. He was dressed like a ninja but anything about his movements pointed to that.
"Who are you?" Naruto asked. The man started to introduce in a fashion that remembered him of the Konohamaru corps. Naruto looked at the guy in disbelief.
"What?" The Toad Sennin asked.
"That was stupid," Naruto said, "Now stopping bothering me,"
"You don't know who I am do you?" The man asked.
"No and couldn't care less," Naruto said as he turned and headed away. One line stopped the legend himself in his tracks.
"I'm was your father's teacher," he said.
"What?" Naruto asked.
"My name is the great Jiraiya!!" Jiraiya yelled.
"One of the legendary three trained by the Third Hokage," Naruto said.
"Also your teacher now," Jiraiya stated.
"Why?" Naruto asked suspicious that one of the Legendary Three would show up and be his teacher.
"I promised your father I would teach you when you were ready. You've surpassed your father already when he was your age," Jiraiya said, "The question is what your current potential. and your current level. Come brat and fight me,"
"Why?" Naruto asked.
"See what you're capable of," Jiraiya said as he took a fighting stance.
"Oh brother," Naruto said as he took a loose stance. Naruto charged in and started to fight Jiraiya with taijutsu technique. Jiraiya easily blocked his attack.
'The kid's fast if he went all out. Taijutsu is good. Let's see ninjutsu,' Jiraiya thought as he knocked Naruto back. He let out a blast of fire.
"Spiral Water shield!" Naruto yelled as he was surrounded by a spinning dome of water from the air.
"Water tornadoes no jutsu!!" Naruto yelled as the shield shot out bullet of water. Jiraiya jumped over them with a grin on his face.
"Didn't I say homing?" Naruto asked. Jiraiya's grinned disappeared as the tornadoes hit him. A log hit the ground with a thump. Naruto lunged forward and turned as he rolled to face Jiraiya behind him. Jiraiya held up his hand as Naruto charged.
"That's enough. You hold a lot back," Jiraiya stated.
"I use what I have to," Naruto answered.
"From what I heard, you like to play around with your opponent. Learn their styles and jutsu then kill them. You add their styles to your own," Jiraiya said.
"What of it? Is that a rule not to?" Naruto asked, "I fight and learn."
"Want to learn something you can't learn on your own?" Jiraiya asked.
"Like what?" Naruto asked.
"A summoning, very few have ever. Your father and I had the same summon. I think it's time you did too," Jiraiya said as he bit his thumb. He made a few seals then slammed his hand into the ground. He ended up sitting on a frog. It held a large scroll with its tongue. It rolled out its tongue and gave Naruto the scroll.
"I already have a summon," Naruto said as he looked at the scroll.
"I see. It's good to have a various selection in battle," Jiraiya said. Naruto shrugged as he opened the scroll and looked at the names on it. Secretly Naruto activated his eyes and looked at Jiraiya to see if he was using genjutsu or something.
"Sign your name in your blood and then your hand print," Jiraiya said. Naruto send a mental thought to his Ryu Seal.
'It's the real contract of the frogs,' A dragon said in Naruto's head as Naruto bite his thumb.
"Hurry up. I don't have all day," Jiraiya yelled. Naruto looked and saw the old man looking though a telescope in the direction of the spring it seems. Naruto signed his name and made his hand print.
"Ok. Now. These are the seals," Jiraiya said as he made the seals, "Activate those eyes of your," Naruto looked at Jiraiya quickly.
"I saw them when you looked at the scroll," Jiraiya stated, "I have no idea how you got them but it makes my job easier. Now watch the seals. Got them?" Naruto nodded.
"Pour all of the chakra you can and let's see if you get it right," Jiraiya said. Naruto walked to the other side of the mountain where it was all forest and higher than the city. Naruto quickly did the seals. For Naruto's control, most consider it was either very low or extremely high.
"Summoning no jutsu!!" Naruto yelled as Jiraiya was knocked back from the sheer force of the chakra released
"Woah!" Jiraiya yelled as he looked to see the biggest frog he seen and he was familiar with it. They were standing on a mountain.
"Oh shit," Naruto said as he looked up, "He's bigger than Holong!!"
"Jiraiya! Why the hell did you summon me and why is there a brat in front of me?" Gumabunta's voice echoed through the area.
"Hey! I summon you!!" Naruto yelled. Gumabunta chuckled.
"A brat like you summon me? The boss of all frogs? Where did you get this kid from?"
"Hey! I summon you not some pervert old man!"
"You wish kid. Stop bothering me," Naruto pulled back his left sleeve as he used his middle finger to reopen the bit mark.
"Summoning!!" The Lord of dragon appeared with Naruto on his head.
"What's up?" Holong asked as he looked around then looked down, "Hello Gumabunta. Long time no see," Gumabunta's pipe fell out of his mouth as his mouth hung open. Jiraiya was in a similar state.
"He said he had a summon but I wasn't expecting this," Jiraiya said.
"Hey Naruto! Why the hell did you summon me when you already summon this guy?" Holong asked as he pointed his talon claw at Gumabunta.
"He...didn't believe I ...could..... Shit. Summoning two lords are nothing easy on the chakra," Naruto said as he fell back. Gumabunta shot out his tongue and caught him.
"This brat had a damn great first impression," Gumabunta said with his tongue out.
"You'll be surprise at what he's capable of. Now. If you don't mind I have to go," Holong disappeared into smoke.
"I better bring him to a hospital. There's no way I trust you to do that. You probably drop him and forget him when you see one girl," Gumabunta said as he grabbed his pipe and jumped away.
"My head," Naruto groaned as he sat up in the bed.
"You're awake. We were found outside beside a giant footprint," Haku said as she handed him the papers again.
"How long?"
"A day. You must have use a lot of chakra fast for you to be out for a whole day," Haku said.
"Hey Haku. What's the latest gossip?" Naruto asked.
"Let's see. Everyone is talking about the Chuunin exam between you and Neji. The so called Genius of the Hyuga Branch family," Haku said.
"I forgot. Most people like to ignore when I done," Naruto said with a chuckle.
"Most don't even know. Anbu work in darkness and most of what we do is not known," Haku said, "Most checks out. At this rate, you'll be in the hospital instead of training,"
"Funny," Naruto said as he handed back the paper
"Also. They're talking about your cute ass," Haku threw in as she ran out.
"Very funny!" Naruto yelled with a laugh.
"These past days have been a whirlwind," Naruto said to no one but himself as he sat on top of the water, "Three of my comrades died. Gaara is within my reach. Neji beats down Hinata. Jiraiya shows up. I get a new summon. While I'm trying to use a new style,"
"Man. I hope it calms down for a bit after this," Naruto said as he started to go into a trance.
"I DOUBT THAT BRAT," A voice within yelled in his head.
"What do you want?" Naruto asked. He and the Kyubi don't talk much. Naruto will let the Kyubi out with the Soul Unleash at times.
"YOU ATTRACT TROUBLE LIKE A MAGNET," Kyubi growled.
"Shut up," Naruto said. Kyubi's laughter faded as Naruto got out of his trance. He saw it was sunrise. Haku was standing in front of him.
"It's time," Haku said. Naruto nodded silently as he disappeared. Haku headed out.
Naruto appeared to see several people at the funeral for the three ninjas. Several of them were surprise at the sudden appearance but returned to the funeral. The Hokage stepped forward holding the three Anbu swords.
"We're here moan the death of three proud Shinobis of the Leaf. Tai, Takato and Daisuke. They were all Jounins who did their duties to the best of their abilities. They served as Anbu as part of the Special Ops unit in the Black Wing squadron. Will the commander of the Special Ops unit step up?" Haku walked up to the Hokage. The Third presented the swords to Haku. Haku took them with a bow and then and headed out. Haku walked up to Naruto. She bowed as she presented the swords to Naruto. Naruto bowed and took the sword. Some of the civilians or younger ninjas whispered about this but the others understood.
"You're the one who should have this," Haku whispered. Naruto nodded as Haku turned and stood to attention for the rest of the funeral.
Haku let out a breath as she came into the Ramen bar. She made her order and waited.
"Haku?" A voice asked. Haku turned to find Tenten coming in.
"No offense but who are you?" Haku asked. Tenten seemed disappointed for a second but went back to normal.
"I'm Tenten," Tenten stated, "I look up to you,"
"Ah. Thanks I think. What bring you here?" Haku asked.
"I am getting something to eat. You?" Tenten asked hoping to talk to her idol.
"Same old. This funeral is depressing," Haku said.
"I guess," Tenten said, "Why did Naruto get the swords? I thought it was the commander who kept the swords."
"The swords go to the one who was the closest to them. Naruto is the one who links everyone in the squadron," Haku explained as ordered a drink.
"That would mean...,"
"Naruto's an Anbu. You're that Hyuga genius-wannabe teammate right?"
"Yes but Neji is a genius. Not a wannabe," Tenten stated strongly.
"In front of Naruto. That Hyuga is a rag doll," Haku chuckled a bit.
"Neji is the genius of the Hyuga and they're the strong clan in the Leaf!!"
"The strongest clan. That's debatable consider me and Naruto are parts of different clans. With Naruto he does have the two bloodlines,"
"Two bloodlines!?"
"Dual Blood. That's common knowledge. Naruto has two of the most fearsome bloodlines in the Leaf. Can't tell what they are. Now if you excuse me," Haku paid for her meal and left.
Naruto wiped away the sweat from his forehead. He was dressed only in his pants with his shirt discard on a near table. Naruto struck the heated metal with the hammer again. Sparks flew as Naruto did it again. Naruto held up the blade. He had melt down his own sword and the other thee Anbu and merged them. The blade looked like any an Anbu sword.
"Hey Naruto. Looks like a normal Anbu Blade. Did you melt them down yet?" Takeru asked as he opened the door to his forge. Naruto was burrowing it.
"This is the four blades together. I folded it and compacted it with heat that would rival a volcano," Naruto said as put the blade down and struck it again.
"That going to be one dangerous blade," Takeru commented.
"It weighs more because it's more compacted but the difference for me is nothing," Naruto said as he made some seal. Blue fire came out of his mouth and heated the blade.
"A mystical blade made from the fire of a fox," Takeru commented, "That would be the only way four swords can be melt into one sword without making it longer or bigger. What are you going to call it?"
"I don't know," Naruto answered as he finished off the handle.
"Why don't you stay for dinner? Can't offer much. You know me and food," Takeru asked.
"Sorry but can't. Need to train. The funeral and the sword took up some of my training," Naruto explained as he attached the handle and blade.
"Step back," Naruto instructed as he took a deep breath. He let out one final burst of blue fire. Naruto took the handle of the new weapon. Naruto's hand was brunt on contact but ignored the pain as he dunk the sword into the water. Steams came out. Naruto pulled out the sword and examined it.
"You make one good swords smith. You put your heart and soul into that sword.," Takeru commented. Naruto stopped and looked at the blade.
"I got a name for this weapon. The Reikiri," Naruto said as grabbed his jacket, "See ya around," Naruto walked by Takeru.
"Dad! I'm home," Tenten yelled as she opened the door to find a shirtless Naruto with his jacket and shirt over his shoulder and holding a sword.
"Excuse me?" Naruto asked. Tenten nodded quickly and stepped aside. Naruto walked out too tried to notice her huge red face.
'He's built,' Tenten though as she closed the door.
"Hello dear. I see you saw Naruto on his way out," Takeru said followed by chuckles.
"Dad!!" Tenten yelled. Takeru's chuckle became all out laughter.
"You're so immature dad!!" Tenten yelled.
"Ah!" Naruto yelled as he struck the tree. Naruto stopped as the tree started to fall. Naruto spun around as his blade lit up and a blade of light struck out.
"Using the sword as a medium for your chakra I see," Haku stated as she watched.
"Don't you have somewhere to go?" Naruto asked.
"Me? I could be on dates all week with a new guy each week," Haku said.
"Why don't you?" Naruto asked.
"I'm still young. I'm more focus on ninja stuff at the moment," Haku said with a shrug.
"I have no idea what that has to do with me," Naruto said as he practiced some more sword attacks.
"What are you going to do at the tournament?" Haku asked.
"Beat the crap out of Neji then kill Gaara," Naruto said as he practice his sword skill that tuned him in an Anbu.
"Want to test your skill on something else beside a tree?" Haku asked as she stood up. She held out her hand as water vapor appeared swirling around her hand. A sword of ice extended from her hand.
"Bring it," Naruto said. Haku attacked first. The two held their weapons pressed against each other.
"Have you even given the fight against Neji a second thought?" Haku asked.
"No," Naruto said as he pulled Haku back then charged in, "Geniuses tend to be idiots in the end. They're normally too full of pride just because they're a bit a head of people,"
"If I remember right correctly, they called you a genius," Haku said as she spun and struck. Naruto blocked it and tried to kick her legs. Haku jumped back.
"I never consider myself a genius," Naruto said, "They called be an Evolution Ninja. Not a genius," Naruto charged with the sword horizontally. The top part of his sword resting on his bend reached out left arm.
"You haven't evolved for a while now," Haku stated as she sidestepped Naruto's charged. Naruto shifted his weight to his right leg and turned with it to strike. Haku held up her sword and blocked it.
"Evolve when the need arise. I haven't had the need to evolve for a while. No need to change one's style," Naruto said as he tried to push Haku back. Haku started out walking backward then into a jog then a full out run backward. Haku arced her back and Naruto ran right into a tree.
"So you're not worried about Neji I guess," Haku said
"Genius also have one track mind. They tried to follow one path and focus on it. Sasuke is trying to follow in Itachi's feet. Neji is trying to follow the Hyuga path," Naruto said.
"You're different," Haku said as she ducked under Naruto's attack.
"I follow my own path," Naruto stated, "I don't follow in someone's footsteps even if it looks like it,"
"You know everyone says you're following Itachi's footsteps. You're the youngest Genin ever. You mastered the Sharingan. You're an Anbu when you were 11 and at 12 you're second in command of it," Haku said. She heard Naruto's sharp breath then she was blew back.
"Don't you ever compare me to that man," Naruto growled. Haku chuckled a bit.
"Keep a cool head. If you fly off the handle when anyone say you and one of the people you have in your cross aim. You get pissed. Unfocused means you're dead in the battlefield," Haku said, "Gaara's there. If you focus on Him instead of your opponent you might as well give up. I know you don't have trouble with Hyuga with Osmose no jutsu but you need to focus on Neji first," Haku bowed as a mirror formed beside her. She disappeared into it.
"First time in a while she given me advise," Naruto said as he looked at his reflection in the blade, "Focus on the task at hand not the task after the hand,"
The Day of the Chuunin Tournament
NEJI
"I think you're ready Neji," Tenten said out of breath. Her weapons littered the grounds around a small crater that Neji stood in. Neji nodded as he started to walk to the stadium.
SASUKE
Sasuke jumped up and hit the target dead on as he continued with the next targets under the quarter watch of a silver haired Jounin. The other 3 quarters was to the book in his hand. Sasuke shattered another target.
SAND SIBLINGS
Gaara was quiet as ever as the three waited. Temari was fastening her fan a bit as Kankuro tuned his puppet. Gaara looked out at the city as he tried to sense his enemy.
SHINO
Shino silently made his way to the stadium. With him was some of his best destruction bugs and specialized bugs.
SHIKAMARU
Shikamaru slowly opened his eyes as his mother yelled at him to get up and that the tournament was that day. Shikamaru looked out the window and watched the clouds move by.
NARUTO
Naruto snored lightly as he slept leaning against the tree in the forest. At his side was his sword. Birds landed to land on him. Suddenly his eyes snapped open scaring the birds away.
"Showtime,"
Author's Note
Thanks for LoonLuu for beta-reading. I don't know where Lita of Jupiter is.
The next chapter is up in the works but progress is slow. I got boring summer school to deal with this month and add in I'm working on some side stories also the prologue and also the sequel.
I also new more Class S Missing Nins. Send in your ideas if you want them to appear in Breaking Limit.
Don't Own Naruto
#10
Naruto sat up in his bed.
"How are you?" A voice asked. Naruto focused his eyes to see several people. Naruto dropped back to his bed.
"What happened?" Naruto asked.
"You were slice and dice by the Chidori and you laid some divine judgment on Kakashi's ass," Hatch stated.
"When can I leave?" Naruto asked staring at the ceiling.
"I don't think you'll be able to leave anytime soon," Kurenai stated.
"In five minutes, if you sign these forms," Haku said as she dropped something onto Naruto's stomach.
"Thanks," Naruto coughed out as he started to sign without looking.
"Naruto has spent more time in the hospital then on the battlefield," Haku stated, "Now could everyone leave?"
"What? Why?" Ino asked.
"He has to change and I don't think he would want you to see," Haku said as she gently pushed everyone out. Hatch grabbed a bouquet of light blue flowers and headed out.
Hatch was sitting on the bench outside the hospital. An orange blur came down from the windows.
"I was wondering when you're arriving," Hatch said as he threw the flowers over. Naruto caught them.
"Time to head for the memorial," Hatch said. Naruto nodded as he walked front beside Hatch.
"This bites. Sasuke-kun's gone," Ino said as she twirled the flowers between her fingers.
"Ino? Who was that Hyuga?" Sakura asked.
"Hatch," Haku answered as she sat down beside them. She opened her lunch and started to eat.
"Hatch Hyuga? I heard that name before," Ino stated.
"Hatch was the head of his graduating class two years ago and part of Naruto's original team," Haku explained.
"Is Naruto a Jounin now?" Ino asked.
"You have to be a Chuunin first. The rank is waiting for Naruto to take when he becomes a Chuunin," Haku said as she finished a roll.
"He has to go through that Neji baka," Sakura stated.
"Naruto will rolled over him and beat him like this," Haku snapped her fingers.
"But Neji is a Hyuga and he beats Hinata. The heir of the Main family," Ino added.
"I learn not to underestimate Naruto first hand. Remember not to tell about the Jounin thing about Naruto ok?" Haku said as she threw her bag into the trash. The two girls nodded. It was part of the agreement to watch it.
"Lee! Please stop it!!" A nurse yelled.
Naruto and Hatch stood in front of the memorial. Naruto dropped to his knee as he laid the flowers at the base of it.
"Hey Kai. Gen. Can't you believe it been two years since team 6 was made?" Naruto asked, "Kai. I been taking kind of that salamander of your. Gen. I think I found someone to carry on the Crystal genjutsu,"
"That Haruno girl?" Hatch asked. Naruto turned to look at Hatch.
"She's like Gen. She has great chakra control. She's suited for genjutsu," Naruto said then turned back to the memorial.
"Guess what? I will have the Jounin rank waiting for me to take it. Both me and Hatch has gone through a lot," Naruto said.
"I bet you that you'll be seeing Naruto soon enough with his line of work," Hatch joked.
"Funny," Naruto said, "I hope you get to see the tournament. It'll be something to see," Naruto slapped his hands together in prayer as he spoke a prayer. Hatch mimicking him. Naruto opened his eyes and stood up. He put his hands onto the stone slab.
"Goodbye," Naruto said as he turned and walked away. Hatch turned and walked beside his friend.
"Mom! I'm home," Sakura said as took off her sandal.
"Sakura? I'm in the kitchen. Could you help me?" Hikari asked.
"Sure mom," Sakura said as she walked into the kitchen and started to help around.
"Mom. You acted like you knew Naruto," Sakura stated bluntly.
"I don't know him that well but he's a good friend and at times I am scared of that young boy," Hikari stated.
"Scared? I know Naruto can do a lot but he's on our side," Sakura added.
"True but Naruto's too mature at times. He never had a chance to live a childhood. He grown to have the mind set of a Jounin and the skills that almost rivals a Kage and he's only 12. Naruto has many sides to himself," Hikari stated as she started cut the vegetables.
"He's more powerful than anyone I seen before," Sakura commented.
"You haven't seen the true power of Naruto. You know Naruto's full title?" Hikari asked. Sakura shook her head.
"Naruto Uzumaki of the Dual blood, wielder of the Ryu contract and legacy of Team 6," Hikari said.
"Dual blood?" Sakura asked.
"Two bloodlines," Hikari said, "Naruto is the master of two of the most fearsome in the Leaf. The last of one and the last of four of another. I can't tell you the details about the bloodlines through,"
"How strong is Naruto?" Sakura asked.
"Personally. He's around Kakashi's level normally but all out. I don't know, dear," Sakura's mom said as she turned off the stove, "He's more powerful then my team. That's for sure,"
"Your team? You means Ryo-San and Takeru-San?" Sakura asked.
"We were in the forest and we fought with him. He beat all of us at once," Hikari said with a laugh, "You're lucky to have Naruto as a friend,"
"We're not that close as friends. We don't see each other outside training," Sakura said.
"Naruto doesn't let people too close to him. He believes he has a curse. Anyone close to him will meet a cruel fate," Hikari explained.
"What happened to team 6?" Sakura asked.
"They were wiped out," Hikari stated, "Only two members are left and only one is an active ninja...Sakura. Anyway, what is Naruto teaching you?"
"Something he calls Crystal Genjutsu," Sakura said. Hikari froze.
"The Crystal Genjutsu? They're a family jutsu," Hikari said,
"Naruto's family jutsu?" Sakura asked.
"No. Gen Crystal. It was her family's jutsu," Hikari said.
"Gen Crystal? Who's that mom?" Sakura asked.
"She was part of Team 6. She was the last of her family. She passed the jutsu to Naruto so he could chose a person heir. The Genjutsu is the strongest in the Leaf. Even the Byakugan and Sharingan can't break them if you master them," Hikari explained, "So that means Naruto chosen you to carry it now,"
"But it can't. I don't have that much power," Sakura said.
"Naruto can see the potential you have within Sakura and if he chosen you, he must see something in you," Hikari said.
"I don't know," Sakura said.
"Ah!" Naruto yelled as he punched the tree. The trunk cracked then shattered. Naruto held up his hand as the tree fell down at him. Naruto tighten his muscles as he caught the giant tree.
"Ah!" Naruto yelled as he pushed the tree to the side.
"What kind of training is this?" Haku asked.
"Taijutsu," Naruto said, "No chakra. Only raw strength,"
"What's with this new training?" Haku asked, "For the tournament?"
"No. I need to work on physical strength" Naruto asked.
"A spy named Kabuto tried to assassinate Sasuke. Sasuke was guarded by several Anbu guards. They were killed by the spy. I didn't want to say anything at the hospital," Haku said, "We're putting them to rest in a few days," Naruto grinded his teeth together as he walked over to the tree.
"I know you blame yourself but they knew what they got into when they became Anbu," Haku said.
"How many?" Naruto asked.
"3. They died yesterday," Haku said, "Takato, Tai and Daisuke,"
"Ah!!" Naruto yelled as his entire right hand exploded in red chakra. The trunk exploded from the punch. Haku was knocked down by the shockwave. Naruto took in deep breaths as he calmed himself down.
"A spy for who?" Naruto asked. Haku shallowed. She didn't have to see it but Naruto had gone 'Fox'.
"Orochimaru," Haku answered. She was ready to teleport out of there. Naruto stayed quiet for a good five minutes. Haku was inched away each second. Naruto disappeared.
Naruto stood on top of the Hokage Monument on top of the fourth.
"Three of my friends died yesterday. That's six in total of my friends who died," Naruto said, "Ruki, Gen, Kai. Now Takato, Tai and Daisuke. Hey Dad. Did this happen to you when you were my age?"
"Your father wasn't that skilled when he was your age," A voice said followed by a chuckle. Naruto spun around holding two kunais in his crossed hands ready to strike. Naruto found an old man with spiky white hair. He was dressed like a ninja but anything about his movements pointed to that.
"Who are you?" Naruto asked. The man started to introduce in a fashion that remembered him of the Konohamaru corps. Naruto looked at the guy in disbelief.
"What?" The Toad Sennin asked.
"That was stupid," Naruto said, "Now stopping bothering me,"
"You don't know who I am do you?" The man asked.
"No and couldn't care less," Naruto said as he turned and headed away. One line stopped the legend himself in his tracks.
"I'm was your father's teacher," he said.
"What?" Naruto asked.
"My name is the great Jiraiya!!" Jiraiya yelled.
"One of the legendary three trained by the Third Hokage," Naruto said.
"Also your teacher now," Jiraiya stated.
"Why?" Naruto asked suspicious that one of the Legendary Three would show up and be his teacher.
"I promised your father I would teach you when you were ready. You've surpassed your father already when he was your age," Jiraiya said, "The question is what your current potential. and your current level. Come brat and fight me,"
"Why?" Naruto asked.
"See what you're capable of," Jiraiya said as he took a fighting stance.
"Oh brother," Naruto said as he took a loose stance. Naruto charged in and started to fight Jiraiya with taijutsu technique. Jiraiya easily blocked his attack.
'The kid's fast if he went all out. Taijutsu is good. Let's see ninjutsu,' Jiraiya thought as he knocked Naruto back. He let out a blast of fire.
"Spiral Water shield!" Naruto yelled as he was surrounded by a spinning dome of water from the air.
"Water tornadoes no jutsu!!" Naruto yelled as the shield shot out bullet of water. Jiraiya jumped over them with a grin on his face.
"Didn't I say homing?" Naruto asked. Jiraiya's grinned disappeared as the tornadoes hit him. A log hit the ground with a thump. Naruto lunged forward and turned as he rolled to face Jiraiya behind him. Jiraiya held up his hand as Naruto charged.
"That's enough. You hold a lot back," Jiraiya stated.
"I use what I have to," Naruto answered.
"From what I heard, you like to play around with your opponent. Learn their styles and jutsu then kill them. You add their styles to your own," Jiraiya said.
"What of it? Is that a rule not to?" Naruto asked, "I fight and learn."
"Want to learn something you can't learn on your own?" Jiraiya asked.
"Like what?" Naruto asked.
"A summoning, very few have ever. Your father and I had the same summon. I think it's time you did too," Jiraiya said as he bit his thumb. He made a few seals then slammed his hand into the ground. He ended up sitting on a frog. It held a large scroll with its tongue. It rolled out its tongue and gave Naruto the scroll.
"I already have a summon," Naruto said as he looked at the scroll.
"I see. It's good to have a various selection in battle," Jiraiya said. Naruto shrugged as he opened the scroll and looked at the names on it. Secretly Naruto activated his eyes and looked at Jiraiya to see if he was using genjutsu or something.
"Sign your name in your blood and then your hand print," Jiraiya said. Naruto send a mental thought to his Ryu Seal.
'It's the real contract of the frogs,' A dragon said in Naruto's head as Naruto bite his thumb.
"Hurry up. I don't have all day," Jiraiya yelled. Naruto looked and saw the old man looking though a telescope in the direction of the spring it seems. Naruto signed his name and made his hand print.
"Ok. Now. These are the seals," Jiraiya said as he made the seals, "Activate those eyes of your," Naruto looked at Jiraiya quickly.
"I saw them when you looked at the scroll," Jiraiya stated, "I have no idea how you got them but it makes my job easier. Now watch the seals. Got them?" Naruto nodded.
"Pour all of the chakra you can and let's see if you get it right," Jiraiya said. Naruto walked to the other side of the mountain where it was all forest and higher than the city. Naruto quickly did the seals. For Naruto's control, most consider it was either very low or extremely high.
"Summoning no jutsu!!" Naruto yelled as Jiraiya was knocked back from the sheer force of the chakra released
"Woah!" Jiraiya yelled as he looked to see the biggest frog he seen and he was familiar with it. They were standing on a mountain.
"Oh shit," Naruto said as he looked up, "He's bigger than Holong!!"
"Jiraiya! Why the hell did you summon me and why is there a brat in front of me?" Gumabunta's voice echoed through the area.
"Hey! I summon you!!" Naruto yelled. Gumabunta chuckled.
"A brat like you summon me? The boss of all frogs? Where did you get this kid from?"
"Hey! I summon you not some pervert old man!"
"You wish kid. Stop bothering me," Naruto pulled back his left sleeve as he used his middle finger to reopen the bit mark.
"Summoning!!" The Lord of dragon appeared with Naruto on his head.
"What's up?" Holong asked as he looked around then looked down, "Hello Gumabunta. Long time no see," Gumabunta's pipe fell out of his mouth as his mouth hung open. Jiraiya was in a similar state.
"He said he had a summon but I wasn't expecting this," Jiraiya said.
"Hey Naruto! Why the hell did you summon me when you already summon this guy?" Holong asked as he pointed his talon claw at Gumabunta.
"He...didn't believe I ...could..... Shit. Summoning two lords are nothing easy on the chakra," Naruto said as he fell back. Gumabunta shot out his tongue and caught him.
"This brat had a damn great first impression," Gumabunta said with his tongue out.
"You'll be surprise at what he's capable of. Now. If you don't mind I have to go," Holong disappeared into smoke.
"I better bring him to a hospital. There's no way I trust you to do that. You probably drop him and forget him when you see one girl," Gumabunta said as he grabbed his pipe and jumped away.
"My head," Naruto groaned as he sat up in the bed.
"You're awake. We were found outside beside a giant footprint," Haku said as she handed him the papers again.
"How long?"
"A day. You must have use a lot of chakra fast for you to be out for a whole day," Haku said.
"Hey Haku. What's the latest gossip?" Naruto asked.
"Let's see. Everyone is talking about the Chuunin exam between you and Neji. The so called Genius of the Hyuga Branch family," Haku said.
"I forgot. Most people like to ignore when I done," Naruto said with a chuckle.
"Most don't even know. Anbu work in darkness and most of what we do is not known," Haku said, "Most checks out. At this rate, you'll be in the hospital instead of training,"
"Funny," Naruto said as he handed back the paper
"Also. They're talking about your cute ass," Haku threw in as she ran out.
"Very funny!" Naruto yelled with a laugh.
"These past days have been a whirlwind," Naruto said to no one but himself as he sat on top of the water, "Three of my comrades died. Gaara is within my reach. Neji beats down Hinata. Jiraiya shows up. I get a new summon. While I'm trying to use a new style,"
"Man. I hope it calms down for a bit after this," Naruto said as he started to go into a trance.
"I DOUBT THAT BRAT," A voice within yelled in his head.
"What do you want?" Naruto asked. He and the Kyubi don't talk much. Naruto will let the Kyubi out with the Soul Unleash at times.
"YOU ATTRACT TROUBLE LIKE A MAGNET," Kyubi growled.
"Shut up," Naruto said. Kyubi's laughter faded as Naruto got out of his trance. He saw it was sunrise. Haku was standing in front of him.
"It's time," Haku said. Naruto nodded silently as he disappeared. Haku headed out.
Naruto appeared to see several people at the funeral for the three ninjas. Several of them were surprise at the sudden appearance but returned to the funeral. The Hokage stepped forward holding the three Anbu swords.
"We're here moan the death of three proud Shinobis of the Leaf. Tai, Takato and Daisuke. They were all Jounins who did their duties to the best of their abilities. They served as Anbu as part of the Special Ops unit in the Black Wing squadron. Will the commander of the Special Ops unit step up?" Haku walked up to the Hokage. The Third presented the swords to Haku. Haku took them with a bow and then and headed out. Haku walked up to Naruto. She bowed as she presented the swords to Naruto. Naruto bowed and took the sword. Some of the civilians or younger ninjas whispered about this but the others understood.
"You're the one who should have this," Haku whispered. Naruto nodded as Haku turned and stood to attention for the rest of the funeral.
Haku let out a breath as she came into the Ramen bar. She made her order and waited.
"Haku?" A voice asked. Haku turned to find Tenten coming in.
"No offense but who are you?" Haku asked. Tenten seemed disappointed for a second but went back to normal.
"I'm Tenten," Tenten stated, "I look up to you,"
"Ah. Thanks I think. What bring you here?" Haku asked.
"I am getting something to eat. You?" Tenten asked hoping to talk to her idol.
"Same old. This funeral is depressing," Haku said.
"I guess," Tenten said, "Why did Naruto get the swords? I thought it was the commander who kept the swords."
"The swords go to the one who was the closest to them. Naruto is the one who links everyone in the squadron," Haku explained as ordered a drink.
"That would mean...,"
"Naruto's an Anbu. You're that Hyuga genius-wannabe teammate right?"
"Yes but Neji is a genius. Not a wannabe," Tenten stated strongly.
"In front of Naruto. That Hyuga is a rag doll," Haku chuckled a bit.
"Neji is the genius of the Hyuga and they're the strong clan in the Leaf!!"
"The strongest clan. That's debatable consider me and Naruto are parts of different clans. With Naruto he does have the two bloodlines,"
"Two bloodlines!?"
"Dual Blood. That's common knowledge. Naruto has two of the most fearsome bloodlines in the Leaf. Can't tell what they are. Now if you excuse me," Haku paid for her meal and left.
Naruto wiped away the sweat from his forehead. He was dressed only in his pants with his shirt discard on a near table. Naruto struck the heated metal with the hammer again. Sparks flew as Naruto did it again. Naruto held up the blade. He had melt down his own sword and the other thee Anbu and merged them. The blade looked like any an Anbu sword.
"Hey Naruto. Looks like a normal Anbu Blade. Did you melt them down yet?" Takeru asked as he opened the door to his forge. Naruto was burrowing it.
"This is the four blades together. I folded it and compacted it with heat that would rival a volcano," Naruto said as put the blade down and struck it again.
"That going to be one dangerous blade," Takeru commented.
"It weighs more because it's more compacted but the difference for me is nothing," Naruto said as he made some seal. Blue fire came out of his mouth and heated the blade.
"A mystical blade made from the fire of a fox," Takeru commented, "That would be the only way four swords can be melt into one sword without making it longer or bigger. What are you going to call it?"
"I don't know," Naruto answered as he finished off the handle.
"Why don't you stay for dinner? Can't offer much. You know me and food," Takeru asked.
"Sorry but can't. Need to train. The funeral and the sword took up some of my training," Naruto explained as he attached the handle and blade.
"Step back," Naruto instructed as he took a deep breath. He let out one final burst of blue fire. Naruto took the handle of the new weapon. Naruto's hand was brunt on contact but ignored the pain as he dunk the sword into the water. Steams came out. Naruto pulled out the sword and examined it.
"You make one good swords smith. You put your heart and soul into that sword.," Takeru commented. Naruto stopped and looked at the blade.
"I got a name for this weapon. The Reikiri," Naruto said as grabbed his jacket, "See ya around," Naruto walked by Takeru.
"Dad! I'm home," Tenten yelled as she opened the door to find a shirtless Naruto with his jacket and shirt over his shoulder and holding a sword.
"Excuse me?" Naruto asked. Tenten nodded quickly and stepped aside. Naruto walked out too tried to notice her huge red face.
'He's built,' Tenten though as she closed the door.
"Hello dear. I see you saw Naruto on his way out," Takeru said followed by chuckles.
"Dad!!" Tenten yelled. Takeru's chuckle became all out laughter.
"You're so immature dad!!" Tenten yelled.
"Ah!" Naruto yelled as he struck the tree. Naruto stopped as the tree started to fall. Naruto spun around as his blade lit up and a blade of light struck out.
"Using the sword as a medium for your chakra I see," Haku stated as she watched.
"Don't you have somewhere to go?" Naruto asked.
"Me? I could be on dates all week with a new guy each week," Haku said.
"Why don't you?" Naruto asked.
"I'm still young. I'm more focus on ninja stuff at the moment," Haku said with a shrug.
"I have no idea what that has to do with me," Naruto said as he practiced some more sword attacks.
"What are you going to do at the tournament?" Haku asked.
"Beat the crap out of Neji then kill Gaara," Naruto said as he practice his sword skill that tuned him in an Anbu.
"Want to test your skill on something else beside a tree?" Haku asked as she stood up. She held out her hand as water vapor appeared swirling around her hand. A sword of ice extended from her hand.
"Bring it," Naruto said. Haku attacked first. The two held their weapons pressed against each other.
"Have you even given the fight against Neji a second thought?" Haku asked.
"No," Naruto said as he pulled Haku back then charged in, "Geniuses tend to be idiots in the end. They're normally too full of pride just because they're a bit a head of people,"
"If I remember right correctly, they called you a genius," Haku said as she spun and struck. Naruto blocked it and tried to kick her legs. Haku jumped back.
"I never consider myself a genius," Naruto said, "They called be an Evolution Ninja. Not a genius," Naruto charged with the sword horizontally. The top part of his sword resting on his bend reached out left arm.
"You haven't evolved for a while now," Haku stated as she sidestepped Naruto's charged. Naruto shifted his weight to his right leg and turned with it to strike. Haku held up her sword and blocked it.
"Evolve when the need arise. I haven't had the need to evolve for a while. No need to change one's style," Naruto said as he tried to push Haku back. Haku started out walking backward then into a jog then a full out run backward. Haku arced her back and Naruto ran right into a tree.
"So you're not worried about Neji I guess," Haku said
"Genius also have one track mind. They tried to follow one path and focus on it. Sasuke is trying to follow in Itachi's feet. Neji is trying to follow the Hyuga path," Naruto said.
"You're different," Haku said as she ducked under Naruto's attack.
"I follow my own path," Naruto stated, "I don't follow in someone's footsteps even if it looks like it,"
"You know everyone says you're following Itachi's footsteps. You're the youngest Genin ever. You mastered the Sharingan. You're an Anbu when you were 11 and at 12 you're second in command of it," Haku said. She heard Naruto's sharp breath then she was blew back.
"Don't you ever compare me to that man," Naruto growled. Haku chuckled a bit.
"Keep a cool head. If you fly off the handle when anyone say you and one of the people you have in your cross aim. You get pissed. Unfocused means you're dead in the battlefield," Haku said, "Gaara's there. If you focus on Him instead of your opponent you might as well give up. I know you don't have trouble with Hyuga with Osmose no jutsu but you need to focus on Neji first," Haku bowed as a mirror formed beside her. She disappeared into it.
"First time in a while she given me advise," Naruto said as he looked at his reflection in the blade, "Focus on the task at hand not the task after the hand,"
The Day of the Chuunin Tournament
NEJI
"I think you're ready Neji," Tenten said out of breath. Her weapons littered the grounds around a small crater that Neji stood in. Neji nodded as he started to walk to the stadium.
SASUKE
Sasuke jumped up and hit the target dead on as he continued with the next targets under the quarter watch of a silver haired Jounin. The other 3 quarters was to the book in his hand. Sasuke shattered another target.
SAND SIBLINGS
Gaara was quiet as ever as the three waited. Temari was fastening her fan a bit as Kankuro tuned his puppet. Gaara looked out at the city as he tried to sense his enemy.
SHINO
Shino silently made his way to the stadium. With him was some of his best destruction bugs and specialized bugs.
SHIKAMARU
Shikamaru slowly opened his eyes as his mother yelled at him to get up and that the tournament was that day. Shikamaru looked out the window and watched the clouds move by.
NARUTO
Naruto snored lightly as he slept leaning against the tree in the forest. At his side was his sword. Birds landed to land on him. Suddenly his eyes snapped open scaring the birds away.
"Showtime,"
Author's Note
Thanks for LoonLuu for beta-reading. I don't know where Lita of Jupiter is.
The next chapter is up in the works but progress is slow. I got boring summer school to deal with this month and add in I'm working on some side stories also the prologue and also the sequel.
I also new more Class S Missing Nins. Send in your ideas if you want them to appear in Breaking Limit.