Hello everyone!
Yes, I'm not dead or the story to be more precise. Well, this is kinda of an hobbie for me. I read a lot of fictions and just wanted to have my own stories with my own views or ideas, when I get that inspiration I just write. When I get none I don't and that's what basically happened. I didn't and don't want to write something just because "yeah, there's nothing else to do. Let's just write some bs." Nah, I want something overall decent.
Well, for those who didn't abandoned the story, thank you very much for continuously reading it and sorry for these few months with literally nothing. Hope u missed me.
I'll be updating Temuri next as I started writing it already, though, It will still be a few days until published.
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Onto this chapter, I read a review speaking of Uzushiogakure, this is for you if u still there. Hope u guys appreciate my decision.
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Just so you know, I dont know why but I don't like when Naruto becomes the kage of certain village. Well, there's some stories that I really loved like 'The Raikage' and stuff, but It was never my cup of tea if u know what I mean.
Also, I returned to Portugal a few months ago due to family problems (maybe that's why I got so little inspiration, idk) so my English is probably (even more) rusty. Though, I hope you can still read.
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NyaNyaKittyFace: Thank you for the review. Indeed you're correct about the whole Harem thing. I guess I just got overconfident because of the positive reviews (on this and other stories) that I didn't even thought much about it. I'll still try to write at least a few romantic scenes with the girls, though, It will be not the main focus. Yup, I agree with you about the whole kotoamatsukami thing and dont worry about the Kusanagi, he'll use it very often :)
Diana Luna Night: Thank you very much for ur review. I appreciate ur words. About the translation I'll start doing it next chapter. Sometimes I try to explain what the technique does so I dont need to write the meaning as sometimes is 'Ew'. Like, the japonese name sounds way better ahah xD. But yeah, I'll do it next chapter and so on. About Tsunade, sorry but she's not tricking Danzo, but, she will be free eventually.
Beastyd22: Hope ure still there! This chapter might come as a disappointment but I had to put things into motion so I could get more room to explore.
PraetorXyn: Hope u still reading bro. I picked up on ur suggestion, so hope u liked it. Though, instead of clones... well, you'll find out. I didn't want to write another time Skip of 1 or 2 years just for construction alone and It's by now that the Akatsuki starts moving :))) Hope u enjoy.
LordofTerror: Thanks for ur opinion. I feel you, really, I hate when I can't read a story properly and though It has potential, the writing is so bad that It makes the story less interesting. I'll keep that in mind and looking out for a beta.
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There's going to be an OC with a major role in the story, just because of personal reasons. It's the only one. I'll describe him more throughout next chapter.
Don't get too disappointed about this chapter as there's not too much action. I just needed a base to get things rolling off.
ENJOY!
(Last time...)
Everyone relaxed albeit still aware of any attacks should the newcomer think about it. It was the Raikage who made himself known in his familiar gruff voice.
"Although I appreciate you saving Yugito-chan, I have to ask... What are you doing in Kaminari no Kuni?"
Without missing a beat, Naruto replied with an impassive face "I was actually heading towards Kumo...
At this, everyone narrowed their eyes in suspicion.
... I've been banished from my former village, Konohagakure no Sato, three years ago and decided to travel through the Elemental Nations before settling down"
At this, everyone once again relaxed, though, the Raikage hummed a bit for a few seconds and spoke "Alright, you can come with us. Though, you have to understand that you'll be under watch of my ANBU during your stay. We'll talk later on about some important stuff and I might have an offer for you... if, you pass a certain test that is."
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Danzō Shimura was looking over a scroll that recently arrived from a certain snake. As he read through the contents, the only emotion visible on his face were the slight widening in his eyes before in an act of rage and using Fūton manipulation ripped the letter to shreds.
Damn you Kyūbi brat, to think you would be able to somehow release the seal I implanted on you so many years ago. Tsh, I knew I should have imprinted a loyalty seal as well but that damn Toad Sage had to stop me saying that the old useless monkey would have noticed it at some point. Now that damn blond idiot awakened his Kekkei Genkai, I didn't even know It would be Mokuton, such weapon cannot escape.
The old war-hawk tapped his chin in thought as his mind raced through several dark scenarios before letting out a evil smirk.
Yes... Maybe Iwagakure would be up to some pity vegeance, those damn fools might be able to weaken him and then I can retrieve him. I shall lay low for now, It's time to know where some of my Shinobis loyalties lies on, this should be a nice test.
(Now...)
Chapter 4: A New Route
Kumogakure no Sato
An elder man was meditating on top of some random boulder, if he had his eyes opened he would be rewarded by the amazing sight that was Kumogakure no Sato, both civilians and Shinobis doing their respective routines, childrens playing around with their friends, basically, a view that would give him a good amount of peace.
His presence reflected power, authority and wisdom. Some would say that he was on pair or maybe even surprassed his long time and now deceased friend Hiruzen Sarutobi if compared.
His-now long, slightly spiky white hair have almost reached his waist, you still could spot some red streaks on some random spots.
There was a slight twitch on his eyebrow and slowly, but surely, opened his eyelids revealing a pair of warm purple eyes and, with a deep and gruff voice, he spoke out loud to no one in particular.
"Interesting. This chakra..."
Western Gates
Eight figures were seen walking through the gates, two giant Kanjis for Cloud embedded into the equal giant gates, the confirmation that they have indeed and finally arrived their village or in Naruto's case, a foreign one. Though, he held an amusement expression after watching closely the antics of the group of friends and former team had with each other during the trip.
During their way back to the village, they encountered the Raikage bodyguards who had introduced themselves as Darui and C, the latter scolding his leader for leaving them behind without any warnings.
As they were now walking at a decent pace towards what Naruto assumed to be, the Raikage's tower, he suddenly stiffened as if he was being watched. But just as it came, it instantly vanished in a split of a second.
Whoever tried to get a glimpse on me is good. I almost didn't notice. I'm impressed.
Yugito, who was walking besides her saviour, noticed his body language and promptly asked, "Is everything alright, Naruto-san?"
The former Konoha's Genin nodded and dismissed her worries with a warm smile that made her cheeks redden a bit much to slight envy of C, who had and still have a crush on the Kumogakure's Jinchūriki, though, he just put that on the back of his mind.
The Kyūbi's Jinchūriki momentarily shifted his head to the side as if looking to a certain spot in the far away mountains, and unbeknown to him, on that split of a second, he had locked eyes with another man.
In the Mountains
The same elder man let out a small smile grace his features as he locked eyes with this interesting fellow. He had to praise this young man's sensory abilities that were probably almost on pair with him and that was saying something. Only her distant aunt had revealed this much talent...
Mito Uzumaki.
"Though, It seems he didn't have enough training if I was able to check him out of that split of a second. It was all I needed, though, there's probably no one who could hope to match me when It comes to sensors after all. It seems there's another massive type of chakra flowing through him but It looks like It's being restrained by something and I couldn't get a read on it, interesting... It seems, after almost two-decades, I'll be able to finally meet a fellow Uzumaki."
He cracked his neck, and finally standing up, popping a few bones here and there, a small breeze blew his dark-red cloak that was enveloping his whole body, a Kanji embedded on its back was the only thing visible before he vanished along with the winds that had picked up the pace...
The same Kanji read, Uzu no Arekurū (Raging Vortex).
(Few hours later)
Raikage's Training Grounds
In the clearing, stood both Ēi, Yondaime Raikage, and Uzumaki Naruto, former Konoha's Genin, now on the Bingo Book as an High-A Ranked with over 30 million ryos as a bounty with specific orders for capture on sight and brought back to Konoha.
When he discovered he has been placed on the Bingo Book, Naruto, in a rare show of emotions nowadays, had raised his Killing Intent to the point where the whole village felt it, even the Raikage who had revealed this information to him had sweat running down his forehead, but few seconds later and after several deep breaths he calmed down and his brain started to working in overdrive at this new and unexpected development.
To get someone on the Bingo Book, one needs to get the stamp directly from the Hokage and that was the part he didn't understand. Why would Tsunade place him in the book with such high bounty just for capturing only. He knew him being the Kyūbi's Jinchūriki the stakes would be high, but something just didn't add up.
Why would Tsunade do that?
The tensions were high at the borders of Hi no Kuni, and if his Toads were right, Konoha was on lockdown. No one a part from ninjas from that village could leave and even then, they needed specific orders. This didn't go well on him as he couldn't even get in contact with the few people he cared about in there.
But right now he couldn't dwell more on it as he faced one of his biggest challenges up until now, though, none of them was going all out.
Hidden in the shadows, a pair of purple eyes watched the battle in curiosity and expectation. From what he heard from the group that came with the Raikage and his fellow Uzumaki, this was some type of test whereas the Raikage would propose him something, and if he was correct, he needed to make his move fast if he wished to complete his and his late wife's dream.
For now, he would watch.
"Hajime!" The busty blond woman, named Samui, gave the signal of start before vanishing from between both mans as they locked eyes with each other, analysing and trying to explore any sign of weakness one another gave.
Raiton no Yoroi
With a grunt, Raikage, whose known for having little patience, activated his armour where lightning exploded around his body and covering it, his speed, endurance and strength multiplying by many folds before he planted his foot on the ground and in the next second he was upon Naruto, his elbow surrounded by lightning ready to knock him out, as he roared.
"Erubō!"
Naruto who has been shaping his body all over this years was able to follow and he had to give it to the Raikage, the man was fast. He could probably replicate his jutsu but he would need a few pointers as It didn't sound easy to sustain such jutsu.
He murmured something as he saw Ēi upon him, everything seemed to slow down in that moment and Naruto immediately ducked getting eyes widen in surprise from the Raikage...
"Fūton Kekkai: Kaze Dai Kiatsu"
His right hand shimmered as a layer invisible to the naked eye was formed around his hand before sending a devastating strike on the Raikage's stomach that sent him a few meters backwards. The latter gave him an appraising nod as he surely felt that.
Fūton: Senpūken
Even if I'm not even close to my maximum speed he dodged that like It was child's play. He was even able to penetrate my armour. So much talent. But...
More lightning exploded from the Raikage's body, sparks danced even more widly around him and just as he done before, he tried to get an hit in.
Keyword tried, as for the next several seconds Naruto dodged and countered every single blow. The Raikage and everyone watching had their minds blown away as they were in the presence of an young man matching with ease the technique and the speed that their Raikage was so famous for.
The figure hidden in the shadows narrowed his eyes at every detail and every second the blond-haired dodged and countered and had to whistle at what he was doing...
He's not matching Raikage's speed, in fact he's making him...
"You're slowing me down..." It was a statement, but that simple statement made Naruto smirk and reply.
"Yes, I put up a barrier around me whereas the atmosphere is extremely heavy. Anyone's body that comes in its field unconsciously feels the pressure and opens up a chain of reaction inside as they are not ready or used to it, making that person to slow down at the sudden change for that split of a second, and the best of it all...
The Raikage raised his eyebrow as he was indeed impressed by the technique that overall was a good counter to his own, though he had his doubts that would be able to stop his full-speed.
... I'm not affected by it." A look of shock passed through Raikage's facial expression, as he heard those words right from behind him before he was sent flying from a wind-laced foot near his spine. The figure that was in front of him shimmered out of existence, revealing it to be an after-image.
I didn't explain that this jutsu requires a lot of concentration and if there's just a simple slip, the pressure will disappear altogether but they dont need to know that.
Before Naruto could process his next move, his sensory abilities picked up the buildup on chakra, his body trembled a bit at the monstrous amount the person was giving off, he was almost matching a Bijū.
"Don't need to fear me boy, I'm not killing you, though, I'll be roughing you out a bit, so you can stop shaking like a chicken."
Hearing those words, Naruto locked eyes with the unscathed form of Raikage, the shower of sparks dancing around his body was a sight to see, they looked like they could cut through anything, a smirk came over his features.
"I'm not shaking in fear... but in excitement." In that second his cheeks bulged as he made an hand-seal, before exhaling a massive cloud of dust from his mouth. This action actually made his opponent smirk.
Fūton: Sunabokori
He's smart, he knows he can't match my speed so he's limiting my vision.
Thanks to his even more augmented reflexes, the Raikage was able to shift his body as an arm infused with chakra was thrusted upon where he was, he noticed that his opponent overextended it, probably because of overconfidence...
There's the opening!
The bulky man immediately grabbed the arm and lifted it, in a millisecond he was behind Naruto, turning him upside down and with a strength that many could only wish for, he slammed the whole body on the ground, a large spider-web crack, an huge cloud of dust and many sparks of electricity followed the impact, as he roared
"Raigā Bomu!"
Naruto had his eyes widened in the whole process, he got overconfident that he would get an easy hit as he put up on a lot of chakra on that cloud of dust to blind the Raiton user but It seems he underestimated the boost that comes with the Raiton no Yoroi. He braced for the impact as he called upon a chakra that he hasn't used since his training as well as using his Doton chakra and making his skin slightly darker.
Doton: Domu
*BOOOM*
The Raikage had to wince slightly at the corrosive chakra when he was still on the process of slamming the Jinchūriki on the ground but he wasn't a Kage for nothing and his training with his brother B helped to make his body adjust to that type of chakra before backflipping and waited for the results.
The spectators had to hold their breaths at the deathly attack of their leader, Yugito and even Samui had a worried look, but before the latter could announce the winner, a maniacal laugh was heard from the small crater as a bloodthirsty voice reached their ears that sent many shivers to their spines.
"Interesting... I want more! Let's dance, Raikage!"
The dust vanished and everyone could see now a layer of red chakra enveloping the teenager, a second tail forming on his back, Naruto could feel the insane thurst for battles he has longed since the end of his training resurface. That was one of the aspects that he gained during his 3-years while training.
He lived for battles where you knew that the opponent was superior or was able to at least smatch him.
Naruto took a step forward before he completely vanished from the spot, he was already standing behind the Raikage, his arm raised...
Time Skip
It's been two weeks since Naruto and the Raikage fought, though no one really won as they had to stop otherwise they would level the entire village, the former knew he still had space for improvement. He still remembered the elder toad, Fukasaku, informing him that his body was now developed enough to use one of their secret techniques. He felt giddy just thinking about the prospect to learn from a being with over a hundred years of experience alone.
Though, he couldn't dwell more on it as he arrived at a specific location, still in Kumogakure, at the mountains. He held an impassive face as he shifted his body and gazed over the meditated form of an older man that gave him some flashbacks of his jiji, the Sandaime Hokage.
Said old man opened his purple eyes, already sensing his soon-to-be pupil, waiting and hoping that he got the expected answer. Naruto didn't fail him as his icy blue eyes gave off a determination that the elder hasn't seen in many years.
"I accept."
Flashback
It's been 3 days since his battle with the Raikage, he was already full-health much to the annoyance of the latter as he remembered the grumbling about 'damn Jinchūrikis and their regeneration' and he was now strolling around some mountains looking for a good place to train and develop some new techniques before the meeting with the Raikage who said that he wished to speak with him about the proposition he spoke about before all this had started.
As Naruto was walking, he suddenly halted and narrowed his eyes to some random tree and with a even tone that matched his impassive face, spoke.
"Come on out, we are alone."
There was a small breeze in front of him before without any warnings, smoke or sound, an elder man with long, spiky white hair with some red-streaks, appeared. Naruto could tell this man was strong and the first thing he noticed was that although he was old, he portrayed this kind of wisdom that he only saw on one of his precious persons, the authority he executed was no laugh either. He could feel he would probably lose here mainly because of his experience in the field that paled in comparison to this man. Though, he got an odd feeling as he felt his chakra, It was kinda...
Similar?
"I see, you can even have a read of my chakra to that extend. I'm impressed."
The older man spoke as if reading his thoughts and that wasn't a easy thing as he had his famous poker face in place. Naruto pondered a bit as he detected no ill intent or negative emotions coming from the person in front of him.
"So, what do you want and why your chakra feels so... familiar?"
The white-haired let out a chuckle before with a warm tone, you could even detect the passion the voice held at the few next words that would change Naruto's entire world.
"Ohh, that's because our origins are the same...
Naruto's breath hitched as realization hit him like a rock and as he heard the man continuing just confirmed his thoughts.
... yes, I'm an Uzumaki like you. I'm Gensai Uzumaki known as the Uzu no Arekurū, son of Ashira Uzumaki, the Shodai Uzukage."
In that instant, Naruto gathered some chakra on his wrist and in a puff of smoke, a sword that made even the Elder Uzumaki widened his eyes in shock, appeared and the latter murmured...
"Kaminoikari..."
Follow that involuntarily statement, he let out a full-grin not seen since his wife's death, and the next few words shocked Naruto to the very core as a voice full of determination matched his eyes that, literally, lit up on fire. Such was the hope that rejuvenated on his broken heart.
"Help me on getting Uzushiogakure to stand up to all other nations once again. Let's make everyone remember why we were so feared and that they should have confirmed that we were really dead. Come with me and I'll pass everything I know to you... you won't regret! Think about it, I'll give you two weeks, meet me at this place and I shall know your answer, my fellow Uzumaki..."
Time Skip (Still in the Flashback)
Been a few hours since the conversation with another one of his kin. It came as a shock to him to know there was another Uzumaki alive and one that could tell him what really happened on the fateful night.
He didn't know what to think, It was just so many things to take in in a span of a few minutes, though, the offer was really good. If he accepted he would have a place for his precious people that he vowed to protect. There were too many pros to not accept.
Right now, the main problem was in front of him.
Raikage's Office
Naruto instantly noticed the familiar faces of Yugito, Samui, Omoi, Karui, C, Darui and Killer B who he befriended as soon as he entered the village, all standing besides the Raikage who supported a serious look. As he settled himself in front of them, the latter started.
"Brat, you probably have already figured it out what I'm going to offer you but, as a Raikage I still need to make the official request. So, Uzumaki Naruto, do you accept joining Kumogakure as an active Shinobi, swearing loyalty upon your new home, in case you accept, and protect it with all costs, even with your own life?"
There was many hopeful looks from the people who were present at the room, but they all got surprised and shocked when the young man in front of them bluntly said,
"No... But-"
"WHAT DO YOU MEAN 'NO'? DO YOU WANT TO LIVE THE REST OF YOUR LIFE AS A MISSING-NIN? HUH?"
Everyone, including the Raikage, was surprised by this reaction, mainly because It came from Yugito who saw red after the negative answer, nevertheless the Yondaime let out a chuckle surprising even Naruto.
"I guess that means you accepted the other offer..."
The Kyūbi's Jinchūriki narrowed his eyes slightly before It turned back to the impassive one as he hummed in thought before opening his mouth to speak.
"Hai. That means he came to speak with you... But as I was saying before Yugi-chan interrupted me...
Yugito let out an huff in annoyance, though, she was still listening and curious who was the man that 'stole' his man.
My man? Ugh! Nibi is already influencing me!
Ohohoh, don't say that Kitten, that was all you. Though, I'm impressed as you found quite a specimen..
... I would like to propose an alliance as soon as we establish ourselves in our new home. Gensai-sama told me that for the last decade he's been training with a few old friends the new generation in the village in secret. Unfortunately, there's no Uzumakis besides the two of us but that doesn't mean that they don't possess an extraordinary potential. I guess he was just waiting for the right piece of the puzzle to announce the return of Uzushiogakure."
Raikage though preferred muscles over brains, he wasn't dumb enough to the point where he would reject such offer. He heard many stories about the legendary village that was Uzushiogakure and her Shinobis. They were in possession of a lot of rare minerals and the fact that they had, literally, a sea around the village, not speaking of their barriers that wouldn't let some foreigner enter, there were a lot of pros...
"I guess you'll be the Yondaime Uzukage for you to propose such alliance with one of the 5 great nations no less."
Naruto thought over if he should tell him the truth or not, but since he could detect the emotions rolling of the man, he decided to not lie.
"No. I'll be getting trained by Gensai-sama who will be the Yondaime. I'll told him already I had no interest of being a Kage. That dream was lost a long time ago. Hum, I'll probably be like his right-hand man and the ambassador in case this alliance goes forward."
Raikage hummed in thought, a hand on his chin stroking his beard as he his mind raced through the implications that this would bring. He had no illusions, as soon as the other villages get the knowledge of the famous Uzushiogakure's return, there will be a lot of blood and secrets that thought dead coming to the surface if the man named Gensai, who spoke to him about Naruto, told him the truth. He had seen the hatred still rolling of on that man's eyes despite being an old man. He guessed It was because of the massacre that his family suffered. But there was a specific village that he held even more hatred than the others...
Konoha.
If the man told him the truth, then Konoha would be the talk in the town for many years. Or maybe there will be a bloodbath reminiscing the Clan War's Era and with Uzumaki Naruto by his side, the Raikage seriously doubted the chances of the Leaf Village.
But there was still many unknowns in the world
Like Kiri, Suna, the small countries... Akatsuki.
Heh, this will be fun. I've been hitching to put some tree-huggers in their place.
"As the Raikage of Kumogakure no Sato, I accept your proposition, though, we still need to have a meeting with the Daimyo of Kaminari no Kuni. But I don't think there will be any problems."
Naruto smiled for the first time since the meeting, everyone there was shocked at the turn of events. Yugito calmed down as she heard the entire conversation and couldn't help to let out a smile as well at the prospect of seeing the man that captivated his heart soon enough. Maybe she could settle down in Uzushio...
That would be interesting. Maybe when this all is over
I'm so proud of you, my little Kitten. You should just get over with it and jump on him before he leaves the village, so you can get full of-
Nibi! Shut up!
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Yup, I know this chapter was kinda short and there wasn't many things happening, but... I wanted to set things in motion. I have many things to explore, many ways that I could go if I wish to.
In the beginning I was planning to have Naruto join Kumo but then I saw a review about Uzushio and guess what... And that will provide a new home to the girls that will be joining him during the adventure and someone like Kurenai or Tsunade joining Kumo seems weird to me.
About the fight with the Raikage, I didn't use many elements that Naruto has or for example Mokuton. Yes, I know, I also explained that they were holding back. I also wanted to show that Naruto can match a Kage without it :)
What's happening in Konoha...
What will happen when the rumours about Uzushio starts...
What about the prick known as Sasuke...
What about the alliance between Danzo and Orochimaru...
What about Akatsuki...
Gosh, so many things I can work on. Next chapter will probably be about Konoha during this few weeks, maybe I'll include a bit of the whereabouts of Sasuke? Hmm, I'll think about it. So, Uzushiogakure is built and healthy. Everyone thought destroyed and since It's been so many years since its destruction no one cared about it as they too knew that some of the barriers were still intact and the sea or the dangerous whirlpools surrounding the country are not that easy to bypass.
Peace and thank you very much for taking your time to read.
Seeya later!