Naruto: Anthology Of The Holy Wars

Proogue: The Chosen Nine

A/N: written 7/28/18, revised 11/19/19, revised again and published 1/20/21 This story was conceptualized and co-written years ago with the help of a writer named ethanfigueroa2929

Due to the changes in my writing style since then the earlier chapters will be a bit unpolished and of a shorter length, but starting with chapter three the new content will be more to length with my newer work.

Without further ado, I hope you enjoy it.

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Long ago five hundred years before The Warring States Period, the clans worshipped the Nine Bijuu as gods and channeled their power into nine chosen acolytes who constantly battled for superiority.

This time was known as The Holy Wars Period and knowledge of this era has since been lost to time.

The clans were as follows Kyu to Ichi,

Kyu, The Uzumaki clan with their great vitality, massive chakra, signature red hair and blue eyes channeled Kurama.

Hachi, The Yotsuki clan with their superior physique, strong spirits, dark or pale skin and white to blonde hair channeled Gyuki.

Nana, The Taki clan with their wealth of energy and signature green hair channeled Chomei.

Roku, The Tekina clan with their stoic personality, skill with Suiton, and long brown hair channeled Saiken.

Go, The Aiansukin clan with their great size, steam Kekkei Genkai, straw blonde hair and signature orange eyes channeled Kokuo.

Yon, The Son clan with their great pride, love for battle, and red and black hair with red or black eyes channeled Son Goku.

San, The Karatachi clan with their great talent, tendency to die tragically young, honey brown hair and signature pink eyes channeled Isobu.

Ni, The Uchiha Clan with their mighty Sharingan proficiency with Katon, raven black hair and onyx eyes channeled Matatabi.

And Finally Ichi, the Sabaku clan with their tendency for Insomnia, various control Kekkei Genkai red, brown or blonde hair and green eyes channeled Shukaku.

There was also the tenth clan without a Bijuu but who had the power to control them.

The Senju known for their brown or white hair and extraordinary power they view the Bijuu as demons manipulating their followers.

Several smaller clans such as the Inuzuka, Sarutobi, and Shimura clans served the Senju in exchange for protection from the crusades.

During the last era of the Holy Wars Period, thirty years passed with no new acolytes being born and the Senju Clan with the help of the smaller clans such as the Yamanaka, Nara, and Akimichi clans began to drive the major clans back.

After thirty long years the first new acolyte was born into the Uzumaki Clan, a baby boy with thick black whisker marks glowing golden orange eyes and short spiky golden blonde hair traits never seen in the Uzumaki clan before.

He was named Naruto after the first clan head of the Uzumaki Clan and was raised by the most elite warriors and trained from a young age to be a great warrior.

Shortly after his birth the rest of the clans had new acolytes as well and this boosted morale which led to them pushing back against the Senju assault holding on till their acolytes came of age and could turn the tide of the war.


Current day...

"Naruto-Sama!"

He turned to the man who addressed him, a man in his early twenties with long red hair covering his face, he wore a navy blue turtleneck forest green pants and black sandals.

"What is it Watasu-San?"

He continued putting on his red armor.

"The Uchiha are here!"

Naruto nodded knowingly.

"Tell the men to use Formation C, have the trainees escort the women and children to Taki cave southwest of here and hide behind the waterfalls."

Watasu bowed.

"What about you Naruto-Sama?"

He finished putting on his armor strapping two katanas to his back and gave a foxy grin.

"I'll do what I do best."

He flashed away orange chakra surrounding him.

Naruto landed in the middle of the Uchiha army blades drawn.

"Let's go wild!"

He began slicing his way through their ranks until he made his way to their leader Chikara Uchiha, a man with long spiky black hair, Mangekyou Sharingan ablaze.

He had a massive fan in one hand and a mace in the other.

Chikara turned a shocked look on his face as Naruto sped toward him dancing around his troops and went to impale him with his blades.

He was intercepted by a boy about thirteen with mid-length spiky black hair wearing blue armor.

"Seiyuu."

The boy smirked as they clashed blades sparks flying.

"Naruto-kun, nice to see you again, I believe our current record is 5-5 how about a tiebreaker,"

Naruto smirked foxily.

"Fine by me."

They both hopped back spinning their blades theatrically before sheathing them.

Naruto got on all fours and began to glow with orange chakra, three tails and two fox-like ears forming around his body.

Seiyuu mirrored him, a blue and black flame-like tail forming and two cat-like ears his Sharingan turned ghostly blue with a cat-like pupil in the center.

They rushed forward clashing in the middle with their tails sending a shockwave knocking back the surrounding troops.

They both repeatedly flashed forward clashing with a series of bestial strikes and kicks sending shockwaves in every direction then noticing the stalemate they got to their feet getting in combat stances.

They began to clash with jabs, kicks, and parried each other's blows.

Seiyuu sent chakra flames flying with each strike, Naruto spun around smacking him to the ground with his tails.

He caught himself on all fours but was caught in the jaw by a side-kick from Naruto sending him sprawling to the ground on his back.

Naruto rushed forward drawing a blade preparing to stab him through the chest but was caught off guard by Chikara's Mangekyou who used the opportunity grabbing Seiyuu and retreated.

Naruto dropped out of chakra mode and surveyed the area for the damage.

There had been minimal casualties this time and he ordered Watasu to collect the civilians.

He went back to his tent removing his armor and stared in the mirror as his wounds rapidly healed.

He kept the scars to remind him of his battles; he smiled having won another battle though he was alone again.

In a strange way Seiyuu was his only friend. He just couldn't socialize with his clan as they worshipped him and it made him uncomfortable.

He knew that with a battle just having ended it would be a while before anyone else came nearby so he decided to go for a walk wearing his casual clothes.

He wore a navy blue kimono with orange accents and a black obi, traditional geta sandals, and an orange leather bracelet.

He walked out past Taki cave to a cliff overlooking the ocean.

He sat there staring at the crescent moon which reflected on the clear water.

Laying back on the soft grass he basked in the fire from the camp which crackled giving everything a warm glow.

He saw gold dust drifting in the air and smelled a sweet scent like nectarine in the distance across the water.

Looking curious in the direction he saw plumes of smoke where a battle had taken place across the water and he wondered which clans had taken part.

He laid back staring at the stars when he saw an orange star falling from the sky once it got closer he realized it was a person covered in flames falling.

Activating chakra mode he leapt, catching the person in midair and fell in the water.

Quickly he hopped out of the water setting the person down.

He saw it was a girl with short green hair, orange eyes and dark skin.

She was barely keeping her eyes open, she was covered in light burns and badly bruised, she winced in pain pulling into his chest.

"Don't worry I'll get you help."

He picked her up carefully running back to camp.

A/N: there's chapter one, chapter two is in the works; don't forget to review.