How's everyone doing? Sorry I late again, but my computer just burned out? Don't know what happen. The plus side is I already have chapter 5 nearly done, so it'll be out in about a week I'm so excited that the Sanbi has appeared and that Tobi is now apart of Akatsuki. Yay Tobi. Help a friend make an amv about Naruto's best fights using the song move along by all-american rejects. Doesn't that song fit Naruto well?
Several notes: while this chapter isn't real long, the chapters coming up will be, so just wait a little longer. I know I make several mistakes in spelling and all, sorry, but if anyone knows a beta, that would help me a lot. Til next time enjoy.
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Truth of Truths
Chapter 4- Message of the Tao
As Naruto and the other genin made their way up to the hokage's office, Naruto notice the fact that there was already a large group inside the doors. Iruka knocked and the speaking inside stop. Opening the door was a ninja with silver hair and a loop-sided forehead protector covering his left eye. Staring at the group, he moves aside to allow them in. Naruto's impression was that ninja was very lazy.
A few minutes pass and with another knock on the door, Mizuki show up with the rest of the newly graduated genin. The third, which had been looking out the window, turn, pulled out a chair, and sat down at his desk. Once everyone was quiet he began to speak.
"I have called you all here to info you of a new threat against our village, Konohagakure." He pause a moment and continue.
"I have received information on a newly formed village north of the fire country, called Otogakure. While new, it already has a number of jounin within it. I have deep reason to believe this village proposes a great threat to Konohagakure and its villagers."
Naruto notice the way the third is acting and wonders if this Otogakure has nukenin from Konoha. He begins to wonder if that's where Itachi is. Just then the third begins again.
"I have told you all this because as genin of Konoha, you must be prepare to help if we are ever attack by a foreign power."
------------------ Later on ----------
As the genins and other konoha-nins leave, Naruto, Ino, and Kiba go their own way. Out on the darkening street, the trio of friends made their way to the Yamanaka flower shop.
"Why he have to tell us all that info? He's just making us worry over nothing. I mean, they've have to be crazy to attack Konoha." Ino said although both Naruto and Kebab could tell she was trying not to freak out about everything.
"Don't worry about it. If we're ever attack, I'll do whatever it takes to protect you and my other important people." Naruto said, smiling at Ino. Ino thank the fact that it was dark, because she could fell her face burning red. Before she could say anything Kebab spoke.
"Naruto, you should be careful what you say or you'll end up whipped like Shikamaru." Kebab said with a bark from Akamaru. It happens in an instant. One minute Ino was on the other side of Naruto, the next she was in front of Kebab pounding him. Naruto laugh as he watched his friends but then felt something. A strange chakra. But before he could really notice it, it was gone with no trace. Shrugging, Naruto return to watch the fight between Ino and Kebab.
High above, floating upon a giant leaf, a mysterious person watches the scene below with a look of botherment. Fingering his black, spiky hair, he decides to report what he has seen. His leaf turns and begins to float away, the mysterious person once again wondering why he travels this slow way.
----------- that night, Naruto's apartment ---------------
Naruto look around the vast craven. It was lit with a strange blue light that seem very supernatural. Suddenly Naruto felt a strong presents behind him. Twisting around, Naruto came face to face with a tall raven-haired person. Naruto couldn't tell if it was a guy or girl, but considering the flat front, it was a guy. His long hair fell across his shoulders and his black and red kimono seems a little too big. Before Naruto could say anything he spoke.
"If you didn't already know, you're dreaming." He said earning a look from Naruto. Smiling he continued.
"We really need to talk. I been quiet so far because there was no need to speak with you but now…" Naruto realized this man must be the Kyuubi.
"Yes, yes, I'm the great Kyuubi no Yoko. Took you long enough." The Kyuubi said laughing. Naruto knew one thing. The Kyuubi was really pissing him off.
"What the hell? You said you had something to tell me? Hurry out with it." Naruto said growing more annoyed by the minute.
"Don't be that way. I rarely get any time outside my lovely prison." Kyuubi said as he began to move about.
"How did you get out of your cage?" Naruto question as he move along with the Kyuubi.
"I possess more powers then you know, one of which is dreaming." Kyuubi said as he looks at Naruto. Bending down, Kyuubi toughs the floor and Naruto notices that it's made of water. Standing up Kyuubi continues.
"I don't have much time before the seal regains enough power to pull me back. The most important thing is that you must avoid that Uchiha child or else he could draw out too much of my chakra and risk a rebound." Kyuubi states, leaving Naruto no time to question him. Wondering what a rebound is, Naruto decides to ask something else.
"Why do you care so much about me?" Naruto questions. Kyuubi just looks at him and speaks in a low voice.
"One day we will merge, become one living creature, and I have no intention of allowing my future body to be weak or damage. Just remember. I'm only letting you use this body til that day when I will take rightful control of it." Kyuubi said with a crimson glow in his eyes. As Naruto watches him, a strange seal appears and Naruto awakens with his stomach feeling like its on fire. Moving his shirt, Naruto watches as the glowing of the seal fades.
---------- next morning, Konoha academy --------------
Ino arrive at class with several minutes to spare. Glancing over, she spots Naruto sitting between Sakura and Shino. Ino waves at him, but Naruto barely moves his hand a little. Noticing an empty chair next to Kebab, she sits and turns to the dog-boy.
"Hey, what's up with Naruto-kun?" the blond asks.
"Don't know. He's been like that all morning. I think he didn't get enough sleep." Kiba said before turning to face the front. Iruka walks in and gives a quick glace at Naruto before speaking with the class.
---------- five hours later, Konoha academy ----------
To say Naruto was having the most terrible day of his life was nothing? Naruto was sleepy, depress, and angry all at once. He was sleepy because after his talk with Kyuubi, he spent the rest of the night trying to speak with the stupid fox. He was depress because of the thought of Kyuubi taking over his body. Naruto tried to think of a way to stop him but nothing came to mind.
Finally, he was angry because he couldn't fight Sasuke. Not only that but now he must work along side that selfish loner. At least Sakura is on the team. Naruto himself didn't know her but he hear much from Ino about the pink-haired girl. She seems nice enough, even if she doesn't know many jutsus.
Sakura was also the only one excited about their team. Naruto glace over at Sasuke who was in one of his loner moods, and Sakura who was trying to make conversation. Finally growing bored she made her way to Naruto.
"Hey, Naruto, right? I hope we can work together in the future." Sakura said as she took a seat next to him.
"Yeah, I don't really see any problems, except…" Naruto motion with his head toward Sasuke. Sakura laugh.
Suddenly the classroom door opens and the same jounin Naruto saw earlier appears. Smiling, he walks into the room.
"Sorry I'm late but I got lost on the road of life. The name's Kakashi and I'll be your jounin sensei. " Karachi says causing the trio of students to look puzzled. Kakashi only smiles.
"Let's try for a change of scenery. " Kakashi tells them as he begins to leave. Team 7 hurries after their sensei.
---------- the next day, training field 5 -------------
In the beginning, Naruto was feeling pretty good. He was ready for anything Kakashi-sensei tried. Notionally, their sensei was once again later. Showing up two hours late, Kakashi told them what need to be done. Once Kakashi signal the test beginning, both Sasuke and Sakura disappeared, leaving only Naruto and Kakashi standing in the field. Looking up, Kakashi raised an eyebrow, wondering why Naruto was still there. Smiling Naruto points a finger to Kakashi.
"I have no intention of losing to a jounin such as you!" Naruto said causing Kakashi to smile.
Grabbing several shuriken, Kakashi throws them at Naruto. Dodging back, Naruto summons forth several Kage Bunshin (shadow clones) that spread around the silver-haired jounin. Each Bunshin grabs a kunai and charges at the target. Using his own kunai, Kakashi reflects two clones but one appears and grabs his arm. Before he could do anything it explodes, blasting Kakashi back against a tree. One clone runs up and punches Kakashi but he disappears in a puff of smoke. Suddenly from below ground Kakashi grabs the one lone Naruto and pulls him down.
The lone Naruto shouts to the other Narutos to run and then explosives, surprising Kakashi once again. The two surviving Narutos run to intercept the jounin. Kakashi twists, round kicking one and puffing it out of existence. The last jumps back to dodge the kick and Kakashi rushes forward and grabs Naruto's arm but Naruto follows that with a spinning kick to Kakashi head. Dazed, Kakashi swings Naruto into one of the surrounding trees. From behind a lone Naruto grabs Kakashi behind both arms as the one against the tree jumps up and begins to prepare a jutsu.
Kakashi is able to force the Naruto behind him off but the Naruto against the tree has finished the handsigns and stop. Kakashi looks at the Naruto with a questioning look, but he just smiles and points to behind Kakashi, where the second Naruto stands holding both bells.
"Sorry for messing up your test, Kakashi-sensei." Naruto says as his clone disappears and Kakashi picks up the two bells.
"Actually, that was very impressive, although if I really wanted to beat you, I could have." Kakashi says smiling.
After retrieving the rest of team seven, Kakashi informs them that the test was suppose to be about teamwork but since Naruto couldn't wait to show-off, he will have to come up with another test for them. With a puff Kakashi disappears leaving the three genin. Naruto invites both his teammates out for ramen but Sasuke just walks off. So, Naruto and Sakura decide to go together.
-------- half an hour later -----------
"You were really impressive Naruto." Sakura said as she finished the last of her ramen.
"Not really, Kakashi-sensei just went easy on me." Naruto laugh and rub the back of his head.
"No way! You were really impressive. I wish I could be that strong and cool. Then maybe…" Sakura spoke softly to Naruto. Blushing slightly she continued.
"I could impress my special person." Sakura looked down at her empty bowl.
"Who is it, it's not Sasuke right?" Naruto asked, knowing many girls in their class had a crush on the boy. Sakura just shook her head.
"I like… someone else." Sakura said blessing.
As the ramen shop closed, Naruto and Sakura made their way down the empty street. Both ninjas minds full of thought, neither notice the strange character watching. Suddenly in a swirl of chakra, in the path of both ninjas, appears a stranger in a great black cloak. Standing up, the only other part of him visible was his glowing eye.
"Finally after 1000 years, I will get to have my revenge!" he said as he withdrew a hand from his cloak.
------------- end of chapter 4 --------------
Next time- who's this mystery person and what does he have against Naruto? Can Naruto and Sasuke work together, or will team seven self-destruct?