Chapter 40
Naruto was giddy today. He couldn't keep the smugness off his face. He would finally show that old hag who was the best. Granted, he would never use this jutsu regularly. It just took too much control, something he was not really good at. Like Anko said, he was just the type of shinobi who used chakra without any type of consequences. Still, he managed to do the stupid jutsu and Tsunade owed him a necklace.
He found where she was staying and entered through the window.
"Hey hag," Naruto called out when he saw Tsunade's assistant on the ground. He was immediately next to her and checked her over. It just looked like she was just knocked out. He began to shake her. "Hey Shizune, are you alright?" Shizune groaned and began to open her eyes. She blinked a few times and caught sight of Naruto.
"Na… ru… to?" Shizune asked weakly. That's when she remembered what happened last night. She shot up and nearly hit Naruto in the head. "Tsunade-sama!"
"Woah, calm down! The old hag isn't here!" Naruto exclaimed. Shizune got to her feet and pulled Naruto up as well.
"We need to find her and fast. She's about to do something that she will regret." Shizune said quickly. Naruto looked very confused but nodded. Shizune was about to exit through the window only to jump back when a kunai nearly lodged itself into her head. Naruto pulled her back and pulled out a kunai. He looked out to see that the person who attacked was Jiraiya.
"What the hell Ero-Sennin (Pervy Sage)? You could have killed Shizune!" he shouted.
"We don't have time for that. Where is Tsunade?" Jiraiya demanded.
"What is going on with everyone wanting the old hag?" Naruto demanded. The two adults just sighed at the boys disrespect.
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Naruto, Shizune and Jiraiya flew through the village, making their way outside. They managed to find an area which was completely destroyed. Jiraiya commented that this was Tsunade's work. Shizune was relieved as it meant that she refused Orochimaru's offer. Jiraiya figured that Orochimaru must have moved the fight outside the village. They manage to see a dust cloud in the distance and quickly made their way over there. They arrived just as Kabuto was about to stab Tsunade. Jiraiya acted and tossed a smoke bomb, scaring Kabuto away.
The smoke cleared and the group stood protectively in front of Tsunade.
"Well now, hello Jiraiya." Orochimaru said with a grin.
"How's it been Orochimaru? Still chasing the dream?" Jiraiya asked with some amusement. Naruto looked at Kabuto and saw the hitai-ate on his head. He narrowed his eyes at him.
"So how long have you been a spy?" Naruto asked.
"I've been one for quite a while. I'm surprised that Anko let you out of her sight. She's very protective of you." Kabuto mocked.
"Yeah, yeah, I would be more concerned with what's about to happen to you." Naruto said and slipped out two kunai. Kabuto just smirked at him.
"Come now, do you really think that you're any match for me Naruto? I'm on a level similar to Kakashi. What makes you think that you can win?" Kabuto asked.
"I wouldn't really be proud of that. Personally, Gai is stronger. Also, I didn't run away from my fight like you and snake face did during the invasion." Naruto mocked. This gained an amused look on Orochimaru's face.
"You are definitely Anko's little brother. Still boy, you are out of your depth here. I will not grant you the same mercy that I did in the Shi no Mori (Forest of Death)." Orochimaru said. Naruto looked ready to launch himself when he and Jiraiya was pushed away by Tsunade. She attacked Kabuto and knocked him into a boulder. She was about to finish him off when he cut his wrist open. She was splashed with blood and quickly froze up. Kabuto punched her away and she was caught by Shizune. Naruto looked at her and was concerned.
"What just happened to her?" Naruto asked. It was Kabuto who answered.
"Such a disgrace, who ever heard of someone of the medical field being afraid of blood?" Kabuto stated and walked over to Orochimaru. Naruto looked at her with some surprise. That's when Kabuto smeared some blood on a tattoo that was on Orochimaru's arm. He did the seals for the Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Summoning Technique) and summoned two snakes. Jiraiya attempted to do the same but he ended up summoning Gamakichi.
"Damn it, Tsunade's poison is still in my system." Jiraiya growled. Seeing that things were getting bad and the two snakes launch themselves at them, Naruto focused as best as he could. He did the seals and placed his hand on the ground.
"Kuchiyose no Jutsu!" Naruto exclaimed. The two were covered by the smoke. The two snakes hit something hard that sent them slithering back. The smoke cleared and Naruto was standing on a giant magenta-colored toad with black markings on his face, arms, and legs with horn like protrusions on his head. He was wearing a black kimono with a white sash and mesh armor underneath. He had a sakazuki-like shield on his arm and his sasumata in his hand. Jiraiya looked on with a smirk.
"Good going kid." Jiraiya called out. Across from him, Orochimaru and Kabuto looked on. The Sannin looked on with narrowed eyes. He was not expecting this from the blond. While he admitted that he had some skill, he shouldn't truly be this strong. He looked at Kabuto.
"If you get the chance, kill that boy. I will deal with the consequence later." He said. Kabuto nodded and the two snakes made their move. Seeing this, Jiraiya countered with a jutsu.
"Doton: Yomi Numa! (Earth Release: Swamp of the Underworld)" Jiraiya called out. He turned the ground into mud, causing the two snakes sink. Orochimaru growled and made a motion to Kabuto. The man jumped off his snake and made a bee-line to Tsunade. He was cut off by Naruto who threw several shuriken at him. That's when Kabuto felt something wrap around his leg. It was a snake. He followed its path into a punch to the face by Naruto. Kabuto was able to flip in mid-air and land on his feet. Naruto landed as well and the snake retreated into his sleeve. Kabuto rubbed his jaw.
"So, Anko taught you the Sen'eijashu? (Hidden Shadow Snake Hands) Seeing that you didn't summon a snake, I guess that is all she taught you?" Kabuto said.
"Like I'm going to tell you traitor. The fact is, you're about to get your ass kicked." Naruto said.
"Do you really think that you can fight me all on your own?" Kabuto said with a smirk. Naruto smirked at him back.
"Who said that I was alone?" Kabuto was confused until he had to deflect several senbon coming from Shizune. He then parried a stab attempt from Naruto. This got him kicked in the chest with a flying kick from one of Naruto's clones. The two attacked Kabuto, swiping and kicking at the young man. Shizune joined in the fray. Kabuto snarled as the onslaught continued.
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Orochimaru looked at the fight that Kabuto was in and narrowed his eyes. When he witnessed the boy use that jutsu he was very angry. He would deal with Anko personally when he got the chance. He watched as he and Tsunade's assistant work together to deal with his right hand man. Kabuto was doing well but he was getting nailed with several blows. He turned his attention back to Jiraiya who was standing across from him.
"So you took that boy on as your apprentice? Is it because he reminds you of you or of your former student?" Orochimaru asked mockingly.
"Why are you so concerned? Are you worried that he might not be the loser than you first thought? I heard about your run-in with him." Jiraiya send with a smirk. Orochimaru smirked back.
"I will admit than my former student did a good job in training the boy but it will not amount to nothing. He has nothing but the Kyūbi that makes him special. Now Sasuke, that boy has talent, that boy has growth. With his eyes, he will have unlimited power. He is a genius and I can't wait to savior that power." Orochimaru said while licking his lips. Jiraiya scoffed at him.
"That's all you ever talk about. The Sharingan this, the Sharingan that, it's getting old. The Sharingan is a tool and it only works when the user of that tool is good at it. Sure, the Uchiha is talented but it's too easy to train those types. The real challenge are those who only get better through hard work. Those are the types that go on to be something special. Look at him Orochimaru, it is only through hard work that he has gotten to this level. He'll be something great while your Uchiha will be nothing but a footnote." Jiraiya commented.
"A difference of opinion then. We will just have to see who is right." Orochimaru said and rushed at Jiraiya. Jiraiya met his charge.
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Naruto and Shizune was thrown back and skid to a stop. They were both breathing hard as the fight was not really going their way.
"Okay, he's tougher than I thought." Naruto said and wiped his mouth.
"Yes, he is quite a challenge. What are we going to do?" Shizune asked.
"I have a plan but we are going to take some lumps." Naruto said. He quickly did some hand seals and took a breath. "Katon Karyudan! (Fire Release: Fire Dragon Bullet)" A flame breath shot toward kabuto. The man looked ready to dodge but he was grabbed from the ground. Kabuto stabbed the ground to dispel the clone and rolled out of the way. He still got caught by the fire which annoyed him. He looked up to see a small army of clones. Kabuto scoffed and engaged the clones. He dispelled a few but he got nicked a few times.
He eliminated the clones when several more shot out of the ground. They grabbed and held him down. Kabuto was about to get free when he saw a purple mist come at him at a fast pace. He quickly held his breath as the cloud covered him. Shizune and Naruto waited for Kabuto to come out. That's when Shizune screamed in pain as she felt her weight get heavy. Naruto turned to her just to be struck in the shoulder by Kabuto's glowing hand. Kabuto kicked him away before punting Shizune.
Naruto got to his feet but his shoulder was on fire. He could not feel it and it was painful. He looked up to see Kabuto smirking at him.
"Well now Naruto, what are you going to do now? As Orochimaru told you, you are out of your depth." Kabuto mocked.
"You're talking pretty big for a guy who has just recently hit me with a critically blow. I thought I was nothing to you? I thought that you were on Kakashi's level?" Naruto countered. Kabuto just chuckled.
"Have it your way." Kabuto said and charged. Naruto called on a clone and had him help him do hand seals. Kabuto quickly took out the clone and tried to kill Naruto. Naruto ducked under the kunai and hit Kabuto in with a chop. Kabuto immediately felt his leg give out and his eyes were wide with surprise. Naruto didn't stop and struck Kabuto in his other leg and both of his shoulders. Kabuto was like a puppet cut from his strings. He was on his knees and his eyes were still wide.
"You… how do you know that jutsu? That should be impossible for you!" Kabuto exclaimed.
"Yeah, well I am just that amazing. Now hold still, this is going to hurt a little." Naruto said. Another clone appeared and helped Naruto form a sphere in his hand. With a crazed grin, Naruto thrust it into Kabuto's chest. "Rasengan!" Naruto couldn't do anything as the jutsu grinded into his gut. He was launched several yards into the air. He did not stop until he hit a boulder. Kabuto leaned against the boulder before dropping to the ground.
Naruto was breathing heavy and hissed in pain at his shoulder. He walked over to Tsunade who was looking at Naruto with shock and amazement.
"You owe me a necklace hag." Naruto said with a grin.
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Orochimaru looked on with fury at what just happened. While he was pissed that he knew the Sen'eijashu, the fact that he also knew the Chakra no Mesu (Chakra Scalpel) and the Rasengan was something that he could not accept. The boy was getting too strong for his liking. It was time to eliminate him for good.
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"T-That shouldn't be possible. There was no way you could have done that jutsu." Tsunade said with shock.
"Well, I like to show up people all the time." Naruto said with a smirk. Tsunade was just shaking her head in denial. Having enough, Naruto did something that would probably get him killed. He slapped Tsunade. The woman looked on with shock. "Enough of your pity party lady! You think that you're the only one who has experience lost?! Who breaks down like you did?! Do you think that they would be proud of how you are acting?! Why don't you grow a pair and start remembering them by being the kunoichi that you use to be?!"
Tsunade's eyes were wide after that tongue lashing. Naruto's words cut at her like a knife. She looked down with shame after it. That's when Naruto immediately felt someone coming behind him. He turned only to be run through with a sword. Tsunade eyes got wider when she saw Naruto run through with Orochimaru's sword.
"NARUTO!"
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Authors' Notes
Hello everyone, here's a new update. As you can see, this is a whole lot different from what I had before. I changed how the fight went with Kabuto because everyone just remembers what happened in the manga and anime but adds a few differences. That's what I did before and I kind of did here just a bit more. I do hope that you like it.
Anyway, enjoy the new chapter.
