Yeah, last chapter didn't really come out the way I wanted it too…
I'm not sure about this one either, gah, I hate writing them, I've been in a funk for a while, and I have a killer headache. I know that's not excusing it, but :P Hopefully it'll abate soon.
Damn, I forgot Nawaki. Screw this, this will be my schedule for my story.
Okay, so four omakes/I don't know.
Nawaki
Mito
Fugaku
Sakumo
Obi
Kakashi
Rin
Asuma
Kurenai
Mikoto and Kushina's one shot
A romantic one shot
What would have happened if things went canon and Machiko was edo tenseid
Naruto's birth
The epilouge/whatever happened
So fourteen more chapters. Whooph. Let's have fun.
You know, just count the omakes as canon, except if I say otherwise.
And read, review, and check out my poll!
Yeah, short chapter, but hey, Yahiko is barely elaborated on. Plus, really fast chappie.
'Suiton Mizu Rappa!" Yahiko yelled, a wave of water expelling from his mouth towards the white haired man.
Jiraya nimbly dodged, and Machiko leaped out of the way.
"Paper Shuriken!" Konan cried out, the papers she carried twisting themselves into razor sharp spikes, whipping towards Machiko
"Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique" Machiko called, her cheeks puffing up.
A flash of white hot fire hurtled towards Konan, who nimbly dodged. The papers were burned, although Yahiko extinguished the flames with a wave of his hand and a splash of water.
Nagato came last, Rinnegan narrowed in concentration.
Machiko landed on the ground, hands on her hips. "Time for me to use my signature jutsu." she singsonged, grinning at him. Her hands flashed into seals.
"Firework Technique - Sparks of a thousand!"
Her right hand began to glow, superheated. It looked like she was holding a star in her hand, sparks flying from her hand. It was pretty yes, but Yahiko knew that those sparks could burn you badly. The jutsu hummed and glowed blue as Machiko added more chakra to it.
Jiraya grinned, taking out a kunai and taking a stance with Machiko.
Yahiko grinned at the other two. "Let's do this guys."
Nagato smiled faintly, and Konan nodded.
"Paper whirlwind." She stated, and her body seemed to melt into tens of thousands of papers.
"Water dragon." Yahiko laughed, and a rearing dragon erupted from the many puddles.
"Fuuton Reppushou!" Nagato said last, and together, they lunged at the two ninja.
Machiko laughed as she raced towards them, rain splattering on her face and looking absolutetly delighted. Her right hand blazed.
The resultant explosion set Yahiko's ears ringing.
Machiko's laughs reached his ears as she and Jiraya dropped from where they had been watching.
"Good, you managed to beat our shadow clones." She said, absoluetly delighted.
Jiraya nodded, a pleased smile on his face.
"Now what, sensei?" Konan asked eagerly.
"Now, we go back to our village without any regrets." Jiraya replied.
Machiko froze, before sadness took over her face and she lowered her hand.
Yahiko felt his world tilt.
"W-what?" He managed to get out. Konan's hands were over her mouth and Nagato looked shocked, his eyes wide.
"You've done so well these past three years." Jiraya said cheerfully. "I know you will do well."
Yahiko felt tears well up in his eyes.
"Don't cry, Yahiko." Machiko gently chided. "It's okay."
He nodded. "W-We will end the cycle of hatred in Ame, I promise!" He said loudly.
Machiko grinned. "I'm sure you will."
Jiraya transferred his attention to Konan. "Grow up to be a great kunochi, kid."
Last, he turned to Nagato. "You've grown, kid."
Chibi, who had stayed with Machiko, barked.
Jiraya pet him. "Yes yes, I love you too Chibi."
He straightened and proudly grinned at them. "Grow up to be great shinobi, okay?"
Yahiko nodded, unable to keep the hot tears from sliding down his face.
"We will." He choked.
"Thank you, sensei." Nagato said quietly.
Machiko smiled, sadly now, and held out her arms. Konan was first, hugging her friend tightly. Nagato and Yahiko joined.
"See you." She said warmly. "You ever come to Konoha, drop by."
Yahiko nodded.
"Thank you for all your help." He said.
Machiko and Jiraya gave one last wave and smile, and shunshined away.
Yahiko took a deep breath, wiping the tears away.
"Let's go home."
Omake: The basics
Yahiko watched in fear and terror as Hanzō pulled Konan's head up.
"Red haired boy, kill your leader or the girl dies."
Yahiko was ready to die. He stepped towards Nagato, demanding that he stab him.
But Konan glared at him, and the words died.
"Why should we learn the replacement technique?" Konan asked with a frown.
Machiko huffed and rolled her eyes. "While Sensei might be fine with just giving you super powered jutsus, I'm smart enough to know you need the basics." She huffed.
She paused for a second. "It might save you one day." She added casually.
"There's no point in it!" Yahiko complained
Konan, quick as a whip, raced through the seals.
Hanzō thrust his kunai at her neck-
Only to hit a log.
And the next minute, Nagato had created giant cyclones of wind and Konan weaved genjutsu over the soliders.
And Konan was besides Yahiko and Nagato, pulling them away as they raced from the soliders.
Okay, maybe there was a point to that jutsu.
Yes, I know, bad chapter. But yeah. When we get back to Konoha, there can be more joking and stuff!
I have to admit, I'm sort of tired of Ame, and all the violence and stuff. But, next is Nawaki, and I already know exactly what I want to do :3