(A/N: Let's get down to business.)
Cue Opening Theme: Senpai Gone Love It - Oregairu vs. Jay Rock feat. Kendrick Lamar
TWG:R
~Endless Possibilities Arc~
Chapter 19: This is Our Time
Los Santos
Thursday
Naruto, Isaribi, and Yara stood outside the office building that housed their base of operations. Before they entered, Naruto got a text from Shikamaru.
"Shit, they're here early." Naruto said before Isaribi got a call from Roman.
"Eyy, Isaribi. Let's go bowling." Roman requested as Isaribi paused given the memories of those calls.
"I'd love to, but I'm about to go to a business meeting. After that, I'll meet you at the depot or your hotel for that…it's been too long." Isaribi said warmly. "I could use some cooling off time."
"Veliki! I'll see you soon." Roman said before hanging up.
"I need a hobby." Yara admitted out of the blue.
"Plenty to do in this city." Naruto said as they went inside up to their office floor.
The marque was right in front of them as they got out the elevator as things got into motion. Nora was listening to some Latin-American tunes while reading the newspaper only to look up to see her bosses…and Yara.
[Starting a Storm]
"Naruto, Isaribi…there's a telecommunication call waiting for you in the conference room. And I've arranged your secondary meeting with your employees to start shortly after… and Naruto, I got your text to pick up your new employees from the airport." Nora said as Naruto looked to his phone to see a sent text. "And Yara, you'll have to wait here."
He chocked it all to game logic before thanking her. The three entered the conference room as the widescreen lit up to show a circle with an emblem of a black dragon with a pink butterfly flying next to them.
"Welcome playas to what will be your proxy war. You want to expand your business, but buying stuff takes way too much money. So there's an easier way of doing things, gang warfare to take from them from lesser gangs. Of course, I'm not talking about the major gangs. No, these gangs are small enough that a gang war is doable. You both are familiar enough with Saint's Row to know how this will go down." MC remarked.
"So three gangs, three separate stories with missions you'll have to do together or solo, stronghold, side quests, and tons of benefits for going all out. So what are we facing?" Naruto asked.
"I left that information on your desks. Your associates should be on their way here which you two will have to start up the war." MC joked. "But in all seriousness, I do have a request."
"Go on." Isaribi asked.
"One of those gangs…the Buffalo Girls. Let's just say I got a personal grudge against that group. There's a man in that group. Fukuda Shikido. He and I are associates of a sort and he's been playing the long game to get back at the leader of the group who he's been stuck serving for several years. I'm helping him because the bitch on his ass has been a particular thorn in my side, my friend's, and SecuroServ's. So, the leader of the Buffalo Girls and him are not to be killed. Understood?" MC remarked firmly.
"Got it." Naruto said.
"Ok, aside from that, that'll be all. The pizza should be here as soon as your people arrive. There are some activities on the map scattered for you and all that jazz. Good luck…you'll find a file on the gangs on your desk…"
The screen went dark as the 'System' gestured for them to go to their desk. They found the files and began to leaf through them. Outside, Yara and Nora were talking as the elevator opened up as three new figures.
The first was a lanky young man with narrow brown eyes and black spiky hair put into a ponytail. He wore a black Love Fist muscle shirt under a gray flight jacket, woodland camouflage cargo pants with a black tribal themed belt, coffee colored round-toe boots, stud earrings on his upper ear, and small hoop earrings on the lobes.
The second was a young man of a more rotund and hefty build with black eyes, light brown spiky hair with a low ponytail, and markings on his cheeks in the form of swirls. He wore a red and gray football jersey with the number 13 on it, a green and white letterman jacket with his family's insignia, black fingerless gloves, blue jeans with a brown belt with a tribal themed buckle, a green doo rag tied around his neck, and black boots. Like his friend, he bore similar earrings.
The third was a woman, about as tall as Choji and much thinner. She was a knockout being an all-American girl with shoulder length blonde hair, blue eyes, full lips, and sizable assets. The break from the norm of that was her height of five foot eight. She wore white go-go boots, a silver colored leather jacket with studs, gold stud earrings, and a black mini sweater above the knee length with long sleeves and cowl turtleneck collar.
All three carried a sports bag and a suitcase.
"Ah yes, Shikamaru Nara, Choji Akimichi, and Deja…" Nora said, looking down at her list. "I don't have a list name."
"Kellgreen." Deja remarked. "But who does your nails?"
Her voice was clearly so SoCal.
"I do them myse-"
"Aw yeah, I'm here." Fu said coming out of the other elevator with Mirabel and a pizza guy with several boxes of pizza. "And there's pizza!"
"Pizza delivery for Tidal Fox." The delivery boy said before took the boxes and tipped him. "Thank you."
Once the delivery boy left, everyone went to the 'war room' of the office where Naruto and Isaribi were sitting in big chairs.
"Shikamaru, Choji, my brothers from other mothers, what's up?" Naruto said fist bumping the both of them.
"It's all good aside from the drag that was leaving Liberty. I was getting used to watching the clouds among the gray air." Shikamaru mused.
"Aw don't be like that, Shika. He's already liking the fresh air…and I'm hungry for pizza." Choji said, looking over at the boxes.
"Oh no you don't, first slices go to the bosses." Nora said icily. "Now take a seat. We got shit to discuss."
"Thank you, Nora." Naruto said before noticing Deja. "Um…I'm sorry, who are you?"
"Deja Kellgreen." Deja said innocently enough. "I'm Choji's girl."
Everyone turned to Choji in surprised, save Shikamaru and Deja. Shikamaru just shrugged his shoulders.
"Would you believe there were three other girls wanting to fight her for him?" Shikamaru asked.
"Is he well…."
"Yes, and he can cook. You have no idea what it's like to wake up to a cooked meal. I wasn't giving that up…I'm not a good cook." Deja said before chuckling. "But I can throw hands like the best of them on the circuit. This body ain't all for show."
She did look capable enough to fight as she flexed.
"Ok, Miss Action Jackson, you can sit down. Let's get down to business." Naruto said as he took a slice of pizza.
Choji was quick to take two to the annoyance of Fu. Naruto made swift introductions before Isaribi got the slide show going.
"Ok, right now. We're making small time profits, but the time is ripe for Tidal Fox. Now we could grind money for bigger things but that takes too long. So we're going to take assets from other gangs." Naruto said with a cheeky look.
"Please tell me we're going after the Saints." Fu asked.
"We're taking on three gangs. Yes, the Los Santos Saints…yes it hurts to say that. The Buffalo Girls…and finally…the Invaders." Isaribi said, showing the next slide.
"I assume you'll have to assign one person to a gang for gathering intel. If so, I want to offer my services for matters to the Invaders. They actually tried to recruit me." Shikamaru said as Isaribi looked to Naruto.
"I trust him, Isaribi. He's been my running buddy for years. Wicked smart, don't let that lazy look fool you, he's a man I'd ride into a firefight with." Naruto said as Shikamaru smirked. "So he's on the Invaders."
"Dibs on the Saints. Considering I actually go to college…" Fu remarked.
"What do you study?" Shikamaru asked.
"Entomology." Fu remarked as people were taking a slice of pizza.
"Now there's the matter of the Buffalo Girls." Isaribi remarked as she knew she could not give the task to Yara who nodded in understanding. "Which comes down to either Mirabel or Deja."
"So what's their deal compared to the others?" Deja asked.
"The Buffalo Girls specialize in extortion, robbery, protection rackets, and arms trafficking with a dabbling of drug trade and prostitution." Isaribi remarked.
"So they're a feminist group citing they don't need no man…but pimp women out?" Deja said in disbelief. "Third wave hypocrites. I'll look into them…after I settle in. We already cased out an apartment."
The meeting went on before coming to a close on the matter of hierarchy which was modeled after the Yakuza.
"So basically like the mafia with extra steps." Mirabel said. "And less racial gatekeeping."
"Pretty much." Naruto said. "I guess this meeting is adjourned then because it's our time now. Let's get this shit started."
With the meeting over, they all took their leave but Deja gave Naruto and Isaribi her number.
"If I'm going to infiltrate them, I'll need a motorcycle. You guys can obtain me one…I do need to settle into my new apartment. The sooner you do, the quicker I can get into the gang." Deja said before leaving.
"Wait. I have a red Hellfury I no longer use after getting my first one back. You can have it." Isaribi remarked. "Just tell me where to deliver it to."
"Del Perro Heights." Deja remarked. "Can you give me a ride there?"
"You guys aren't staying together?" Naruto asked.
"We are, but it won't hurt to have an apartment of my own in case of anything. Especially seeing as it'll be my decoy place." Deja said.
"We could use rides too…"
"Shika, you can ride with me." Naruto remarked. "Yara can take Choji."
Yara nodded as the System had subtly caught her up on the information that Naruto and Isaribi got earlier. Nora noted she'll look into anything she can to get them jobs that interfere with the gang's businesses. Mirabel cited she'll see if she could help and go make some calls.
[~TWG~]
Mirabel was driving and singing along to the lyrics as she was driving through the streets.
"Cause I'm so sick of love-"
Her music was cut off by someone calling her phone, and she activated her Bluetooth to answer it through her car. The voice on the other hand was someone that she did not expect to hear.
[Cues: Polozhenie - Guitar (Slowed)]
"Ruth? I didn't expect to call me…or still have my number. Not sinc-"
"It didn't work out…it all went to shit. Long story short, I'm on the move with two others in a van about to enter San Andreas. Seems my family fucked up…I warned them dealing with Snells was going to backfire. You don't just flip off a cartel without a plan."
"Oh god, which one?" Mirabel asked.
"I wasn't involved in the family business after moving out, so I don't know if it was the Madrazos or not. Doesn't matter…they're all dead…"
"But Wyatt's in college now?" Mirabel asked.
"No, he gave up on that to hook up with Snell's second-in-command…who's old enough to be our grandmother. I would feel bad that he died…but seeing that happen makes me realize…he's a damned moron." Ruth said bitterly. "What a waste."
"And about your other brother?" Mirabel asked.
"Boarding school in San Fierro. He'll be fine." Ruth said as Mirabel realized something.
"Why are you moving to SA?" Mirabel asked.
"I can't tell you…over the phone. I will say I was hoping to get some work with your fami-"
"I'm not with my family anymore…for personal reasons. But I'm working for an organization you might be interested in. How soon are you going to be in SA?" Mirabel asked.
She could hear talking on the other end of the line.
"Ten minutes. The barge is pulling up to the Port of Los Santos. I have to go…you know where the nearest motel is?"
"Crown Jewels Motel, it actually shares its parking lot with an apartment building. Bay City Avenue in Del Perro. I'll see you there, old friend." Mirabel said before making a turn.
[Music Ends]
Aboard the incoming barge were several dozen cars loaded onto all without people except for one, a lone black and camo Vapid Speed Custom with light armor plating and dark tinted windows. Inside, Ruth was using the dim light of her phone to look at herself in her mirror app. One could say they saw a pale skinny blonde at 5'5" and 170 pounds of scrappy. Being from a family of trailer trash ne'er-do-wells was rough…and it taught the nineteen year old to keep in decent shape. He looked over at the other two friends of hers. The three were from mostly different walks of life, but they saw themselves as the only sane people in that accursed town they fled. She could relate to Molly being they were from dysfunctional families. They even looked alike, but Molly was a few inches shorter, far bustier, and slightly chubby with freckles on her face. Plus her blonde hair was straight whereas Ruth's was a curly mop. And then there was the driver and owner of the van, Jabari. As of today, he was the oldest and tallest of the three being six feet at twenty. He had a well-built dark skinned man with slick black hair. Unusually, he had bright gray eyes. He was the only one with tattoos, having 'Grove St. 4 Life' inked on his right shoulder and an Eastern dragon on his left arm.
"So, you said we had a location?" Jabari asked.
"Yeah, Bay City Avenue in Del Perro. We'll meet up with my friend there." Ruth said.
"Well, we may as well get dressed." Jabari said coming into the back. "As nice as it was to spend time in the week in mostly our underwear, that time is about to end."
"What a shame…I was getting used to it. Just nice to relax in them without someone perving on me or shaming me." Molly joked. "And the eye candy wasn't all too bad."
"Speak for yourself." Ruth said with a blush. "I had to deal with seeing your boyfriend's bulge."
"We all did some things in the van…that should stay in the van." Jabari said as Molly nodded in agreement.
"Molly, Jabari…thanks for you know…" Ruth said.
"About that…me and Molly have been talking…" Jabari said. "About making a 'duo' a 'trio'."
"You want to do some poly shit?" Ruth asked, looking at Molly.
"Jabari confessed that he actually had feelings torn between the both of us…and I…like your company too." Molly remarked. "You helped me to be comfortable with myself…and I like to watch you and him together…also you watching us."
Hearing that surprised Jabari and Ruth…
"So I guess we're a three man band now." Ruth said with a laugh to Jabari's clear erection. "Then who's taking care of Sheriff Woody over there."
"Tempting, but we gotta get ready. Hossan's going to call soon…and we got to be ready to move." Jabari said as he got dressed.
A green Eris t-shirt under an open red-orange Hawaiian shirt, camouflage pants, black socks into black low-top sneakers, a pair of dog tags. He headed back to the front seat to leave the girls to change.
"I don't know why you bother considering you've seen both our tits and pussies at this point." Ruth said bluntly.
"Trying to calm myself down." Jabari said as Ruth giggled at this. "Besides, we're out of condoms."
She got on a black tank top, blue stonewashed jeans, and a pair of brown chukka boots. Molly slipped on a green and black football jersey with a light green 7 on the chest and shoulders, dark blue slacks, bell-bottom jeans, and black and white converse sneakers.
"Molly got the right idea wearing one of your shirts, Jabari." Ruth said, getting on his green checkered shirt. "I do want to know why you fancy green so much."
"Color of a gang I ran with for a bit…Grove Street Families. My mother briefly dated the gang's boss…who practically is the underboss considering OG CJ did more for the gang. The GSF and the Triads. That's why green has become my favorite color…and how I got the tattoo." Jabari mused. "Though I'm privy to red, black, or pink."
"Then why become a drifter?" Molly asked curiously.
"Well, I decided to strike out on my own as an independent contractor after gaining more skills being taught by OG, CJ alongside Wi Zi Mu. Plus, my plan was a bit of a road trip that would lead me to Los Santos. I know it's changed…but I wanted to see the city where GSF began." Jabari mused before getting a text on his phone. "It's Hossan, his friend called to let them know they've boarded into Los Santos. His buddy is staying behind to open up the barge while his coworkers are all going to get food…he volunteered to hang back."
There was a knock on the driver door as Jabari lowered the window to see Hossan's friend.
"All right, you clear to go. I got the package for you to deliver. The client has a warehouse in La Puerta on Mutiny Road. There'd be a nearby silver Virgo Classic. Pop the trunk and throw the package in. Use this burner phone to text the client that the package is in place then call Hossan…then toss the phone."
"Got it." Jabari said, taking it up before starting his van up. "Thanks again. I guess that makes us even."
"That it does. Good luck out there."
With them, the trio made their entrance to Los Santos.
[~TWG~]
Choji and Shikamaru settled at their new safehouse, granted they had plenty of cash from their misadventures in Liberty between the three of them. The three split the cost for a roomy, high-end silt house in Vinewood Hills, 2113 Mad Wayne Thunder Drive. As for Deja, while she was going to live there…she was going to have her 'decoy' apartment. Choji and Shikamaru planned to have one…but they wanted to see the sights before picking. Deja was waiting at the steps to Del Perro Heights. Isaribi had gotten her a car, and she was waiting for her to deliver on the motorcycle.
Isaribi arrived…but on her Hellfury, but a black and white Hexer.
"I ran into a bit of trouble with the Lost. Don't worry, I still got a bike for you." Isaribi said getting off to toss Deja the keys. "Also I got something for you."
She produced a spare Pistol .50 and tossed them into her hands.
"Welcome to Los Santos." Isaribi said heading off.
[Mission Complete! +$1000]
As Isaribi, Naruto, and Yara went on about their day, their organization was beginning to flourish ready for war as those assigned to those three targeted gangs…were starting to make moves. Naruto picked up Isaribi in his Dominator before his cell phone could ring. He answered to hear Mirabel's voice.
"Naruto, I got some friends I want you to meet. Could be some real help if you can do them a favor, they're good for it." Mirabel remarked.
"Aight, where you guys at?" Naruto asked.
"The parking lot at the Crown Jewel Motel…Bay City Avenue." Mirabel said as Naruto marked that place with his mini-map.
"I'll meet you there." Naruto said before hanging up.
"Look at that, our organization is growing." Isaribi said with a chuckle before both Naruto and Isaribi got a blip on their mini-map. "Looks like Yara got into an 'activity'. Oh no…"
"What?" Naruto asked before seeing what the activity was. "Shit."
Both of them decided maybe to try the hell away from Rockford Hills for a while. As for Yara…
"BEEP! BEEP! Out of my way! I'm spraying shit all over the place!" Yara yelled as she drove.
Being hired to spray shit on people in a modified utility truck with a French woman with a chip on her shoulder was surprisingly fun.
"Skip this house."
"Ok, you're the boss." Yara said.
Michael came out as he heard people screaming only the truck spray shit…not at his house, but at his neighbors. He ran out into the street and saw that shit was sprayed everywhere, but his house. Micheal promptly turned around and went inside only to realize he trailed it in with it.
"Shit."
[~TWG~]
Naruto and Isaribi arrived at the parking lot to see the modified van that stuck out with Mirabel and her three associates. Mirabel flagged them down as they parked.
"Thanks for coming. Let me introduce you to my old friend, Ruth. We grew up together…" Mirabel said as Ruth shook Naruto's hand. "This is Naruto, and that's Isaribi."
"Let me introduce my boyfriend…and girlfriend. Jabari and Molly."
"We're looking to join your organization." Molly said plainly.
"Ok, what's your story? Starting with Mr. Black and Blue." Isaribi said, turning her gaze to Jabari.
"Jabari Reznikov. Yes, the gray eyes are natural…I have Russian in my blood. Had a rough time growing up. My sperm donor was the biggest traitor ever known to Los Santos, Big Smoke…"
"Whoa, the Big Smoke?" Naruto interrupted. "Wait, isn't he dead?"
"He is. He knocked up a few women while he was in power. I got two half-siblings…somewhere out there. My bio mother was…a mess. Wasn't ever ready to be a mother…still isn't a great one to this day. Got into rolling with the GSF and the Triads in SF through my teen years learning from the best and teaching myself skills. When I turned 18, I was already out of school for two years, graduated early…so I went on the road traveling all over America with the goal of ending that journey at Los Santos, but I initially got sidetracked with several misadventures. Then I met Ruth…and later Molly. We bonded and the rest is history." Jabar remarked.
"Well having more brains is a good thing." Naruto said before turning to Molly. "What about you?"
"Me? Well, I don't exactly have a criminal past, but I have a big of a chip on my shoulder as these two. Parents are abusive shitheads, I was bullied, abused at my job, and made out to be the punching bag…until I met Jabari and Ruth. The two people who were both kind to me and were willing to actually help me. With them I built up a spine in secret…and I left into the night with them. I didn't do it out of cowardice…I did it to ensure they couldn't look for me…" Molly admitted. "So yeah, I want to join your organization, build my skills, and never be that spineless jellyfish ever again."
"You're eager. That's good…and you?" Isaribi said, turning over to Ruth.
"Me and Mirabel go way back. Our families were actually rivals back in the day. I come from a long line of criminals…trail trash basically. I left the family to strike out on my own. Quite frankly, most of them made for shit parents. But that doesn't matter now seeing I'm the last of them…after a cartel wiped them all out. They tried to go after me too…I was in Molly's hometown at that time…and he got hit by a car. That's part of the reason we left Philly." Ruth said sheepishly.
"You know which one?" Isaribi asked.
"Sadly, I don't. The only information I got was second hand. Considering that small town has a nasty habit of covering 'unpleasant' shit up…they probably claimed both him and I are dead." Ruth remarked. "I was already planning to change my last name anyway. Langley sounds mighty nice."
Naruto and Isaribi both stepped aside to talk before coming back.
"We've decided on taking you in, but on a trial basis. Congrats for being made associates, prove yourself with a few jobs…and you'll be made." Naruto said firmly.
"You running a mixed race maf-"
"Yakuza." Isaribi and Naruto said in near unison.
"Ok, but we have a favor to ask of you. We'd like a bit of a loan to help put money down for an apartment at Tree Tops. All we ask for is 2 grand." Jabari explained. "We're a bit short and-"
Isaribi tossed Jabari the money.
"I assume all three of you will save that apartment." Isaribi asked as the three nodded. "Ok, once you're settled in, Mirabel can take you to the office where you can do some jobs and pay me back…while also proving yourself. Welcome to Los Santos."
"Welcome indeed." Naruto said as he and Isaribi got back in the car. "Mirabel, thank you. I'll repay the favor in time."
She nodded as Naruto drove away.
"So how long until we get made?" Ruth asked as Jabari went to pay for the apartment.
"In time, you'll need to get to know them. I also would suggest looking into Lillian, their other teammate, and VIP, of the company. I'll make sure they get your numbers." Mirabel said. "Now how about lunch…my treat."
Current Stats
Naruto - $247,946 - Current Weapons: Fist, Switchblade, Katana, Dual AP Pistol (Platinum/Extended Clip/Glided), Pistol .50, Pump Shotgun, Sawed-Off Shotgun, Micro SMG, MG, SMG, Special Carbine, Sniper Rifle, Grenades, Rocket Launcher
[PV: Dominator]
(Current Tattoos: None)
Isaribi - $565,975 - Current Weapons: Brass Knuckles, Antique Calvary Dagger, Katana, Dual AP Pistol (Platinum/Extended Clip/Glided), Sweeper Shotgun, Machine Pistol, Combat MG, Carbine Rifle (Extended Clip/Grip/Flashlight), Marksman Rifle , Grenades, Sticky Bombs, Rocket Launcher
[PV: FMJ, PB: Hellfury]
(Current Tattoos: None)
Yara - $106,460 - Current Weapons: Brass Knuckles, Switchblade, Baseball Bat, Dual AP Pistol (Platinum/Extended Clip/Glided), Pump Shotgun, Micro-SMG, SMG, Assault Rifle, Carbine Rifle, Sniper Rifle, Minigun, Molotov Cocktails
[PV: Buccaneer Custom, PB: Bati 801RR/Custom]
(Current Tattoos: Custom (Upper Back))
(A/N: Yeah, another chapter done fully establishing Tidal Fox and its structure. Yeah, the mixed race mafia joke is from The Maelstrom of Stardew, which ironically isn't a Naruto crossover. But let's break the hierarchy down.)
Tidal Fox Hierarchy
Uzumaki Naruto - Oyabun
Umi Isaribi - Wakagashira
Levin 'Yara' Lillian - Shateigashira (VIP)
Nara Shikamaru - Saiko-Komon
Delrio Nora - Kumicho Hisho
Cicada Fu - Kyodai
Kellgreen Deja - Kyodai
Madrigal Maribel, Akamichi Choji - Kobun
Reznikov Jabari, Langley Ruth, Molly - Associates
(A/N2: Before I go on, a quick explanation for those only familiar with the Italian mafia, Saiko-Komon and Kumicho Hisho would fall under the consigliere position; kyodais are caporegimes, kobuns are soldiers. The Wakagashira is for underboss, though Isaribi technically would also be an Oyabun. Shateigashira functions as a secondary underboss. Now with that clear, let's move on. Yes, I did want to incorporate stuff from Def Jam Vendetta and Fight for NY. Choji's basically Tank, one of the protags from the first game. Deja was the first girlfriend you can get in the first game and like the others, they all can fight. Shikamaru and Choji were characters I needed to have for Naruto's organization…Shikamaru being the ultimate advisor. Looking onto the next trio I introduced. Jabari Reznikov was designed to be a link to the 3D Universe, specifically San Andreas. His half-siblings could appear in the future, and I could use suggestions. Moving onto Ruth Langmore, Ozark was introduced to me through a YouTuber doing edits of the work. Ruth stuck out to me and I wanted to see where I could take her if things were different for her. And finally there's Molly herself…though those into my Project Blackthorn and/or the artist who created her know exactly what hell she endures. I realized this story is a prime opportunity to show her snapping differently. The 20th chapter is soon approaching, but I want to know. Now that all the gangs are introduced? Which one should TF approach first? The Nu Saints, the Buffalo Gals, or The Invaders?