Chapter 9: protect Takigakure
Flashback:
Day 43 of capture
"AAAAAGH" Naruto is screaming in pain as he tries to vomit his guts out as he scratches his skin at the injection marks that cover his body.
"So far obvious methods of execution have had little effect so, we will be trying the tried and true method of poisons with different mixtures along with pain amplifiers to add to the mix." Mayuri says to his scientific research team.
The screams of little Naruto would continue to ring out throughout the dungeon.
Naruko had another nightmare while, asleep on the road back to Konoha but, was kept comfortable by Sakura laying next to her in their tent. Their arrival was welcomed by the Izumo and Kotetsu who were guarding the gate. They quickly made it to the Hokage tower where they met with the Hokage.
"Why hello team 7 I assume that your mission was a success." the hokage asks
"Yes it was something alright we fought a few missing nin and saved a country from a tyrant by the name of Gato." Naruko says with a smile
"A lot happened Hokage-sama that much I can say without a doubt." Kakashi says nervously considering the frown that the Hokage is giving him after Naruko's statement.
"Tell me what happened from the beginning." The Hokage states with seriousness
"On our way to the land of waves we encountered by the demon brothers." Kakashi says
"But, I dealt with them pretty easily." Naruko says grinning
"Realizing they weren't after me we interrogated the client who explained that Gato the shipping magnate hired them to kill him." Kakashi states
"From there Tazuna explained to us what was happening in the land of waves that they were under Gato's tyranny so, Tazuna was building a bridge to connect to the mainland in order to crush Gato's hold on the country." Sakura says
"With the clients pleading not to abandon him and from some convincing by Naruko, Sakura, and Sasuke it was decided to continue the mission." Kakashi says but winces under the hokages gaze.
"From there we journeyed to the land of waves where we encountered Zabuza of the mist Kakashi fought him and became trapped so, I and Sasuke rescued him so, he could continue his fight with Zabuza that ended in his defeat and was taken away by who we presumed was a hunter-nin later turned out to be Zabuza's subordinate Haku." Naruto says seriously
"We stayed at the clients house until I recovered by then, so had Zabuza and we had a rematch on the bridge while, Sasuke and Naruko fought Haku." Kakashi says
"Both of us engaged Haku until he was defeated by me and Sasuke was rendered unconscious but, Haku noticing that Kakashi was about to finish off Zabuza rushed into the attack and took it for Zabuza." Naruko says sadly
"That was when I disarmed Zabuza when suddenly Gato and 20 some bandits appeared out of the mist to claim Zabuza's head. Zabuza engaged them and killed Gato with only a kunai in his teeth. He returned to his subordinates' side and died just as the villagers arrived to aid us, but the bandits had been taken care of by Naruko." Kakashi states
"We remained until the bridge was finished and then made our way back here." Sakura says
"I see that is quite the story your mission went from a c-rank to an A-rank quickly." The hokage states
"Yeah Jiji that was the kind of mission i was hoping for and we got plenty stronger too." Naruko says
"Well to me it looks like you all earned a two week vacation and will receive A-rank pay for your troubles you all dismissed except for you Naruko I wish to speak with you." The hokage says
Kakashi takes his leave along with Sakura and Sasuke wondering what the hokage wants with Naruko.
As soon as they leave the hokage asks Naruko "what really happened with your fight with Haku Naruko if Sasuke was defeated and It was just you alone against him then you must have done something to turn the situation around."
Naruko sighs " I thought that Sasuke was dead Jiji so, I let HIM out to fight Haku who didn't stand a chance. I soon took back control when Haku admitted defeat." Naruko says
"Do you mean the kyuubi or that other entity inside you?" The hokage asks seriously
"It was the other entity my other half that I let out." Naruko says shamefully
"I see do you think you can control him?" The hokage asks
"No he does what he wants when he's out but, for the moment can still call him back but, I don't know how long that will last he is getting stronger just as I am." Naruko says worriedly
"I understand then you need to get stronger." The hokage says proudly
"I will Jiji you have my word" Naruko says
"Time to lose old man!" A voice shouts from the hall as a child comes running into the office. But, the child catches himself on his scarf and trips.
"Owww" the boy says turning to Naruko he says "you tripped me"
"You did it to yourself you brat." Naruko says lifting him up by the scruff of his neck.
"And where do you get off attacking Jiji!" Naruko says to the boys face
"There you are honorable grandson" the voice of Ebisu says
"Brat put down the honorable grandson this instant" Ebisu says
"She back down just like the rest of them." the boy thinks but, is bopped on the head by Naruko
"What was that for!" the boy said
"For attacking Jiji" Naruko says
"Is that it Jiji?" Naruko asks the hokage
"Yes Naruko for now you may go" The hokage says
With that Naruko takes her leave of the hokage tower but, is soon followed by a box.
"What is it that you want Kid." Naruko says turning to the box
"Hah so, you recognized me ehhh boss." The boy says coming out of hiding
"I'm not your boss what do you want." Naruko asks
"It's not kid my name is Konohamaru" The boy says
"What do you want" Naruko asks
"I want you to train me boss." Konohamaru asks
"Don't you have Ebisu?" Naruko asks
"He sucks he doesn't even recognize me as Konohamaru only as the honorable grandson." Konohamaru says bitterly
"So, he doesn't recognize you." Naruko says
"That right it's honorable grandson this or honorable grandson that i'm sick of it." Konohamaru rants
"Fine I'll train you come with me." Naruko says with Konohamaru following behind
They soon find a clearing in which they can train.
"So, tell me why you want to hurt the old man." Naruko asks as she begins teaching him the shadow clone technique.
"I don't I want to become Hokage so, people will see me as me" Konohamaru says
"I see"
They continue training until the evening that's when Ebisu finds him.
"Honorable Grandson get away from that brat this instant." Ebisu shouts
"But, I'm learning cool jutsu here." Konohamaru says
"If you want the shortcut path to becoming a Hokage then, I suggest you come with me." Ebisu says
"There is no such thing as shortcuts when it comes to becoming hokage." Naruko says
"A brat like you doesn't know anything!" Ebisu shouts
"Can a brat do this multi shadow clone jutsu." Naruko says and poofs a hundred into existence
"So, you think you can beat me I'm tougher than Mizuki you know." Ebisu says
The clone tackle him and start to flirt with him causing him to blush but, when they get close enough they explode sending Ebisu skyward only to fall back down in a crater unconscious.
"Wow you got him." Konohamaru says
"Thanks he was getting on my nerves." Naruko says
"Listen about what you said about there being no shortcuts I don't wish to be your subordinate but rival for the right to become hokage." Konohamaru states
"Sure if that's what you want I'll try for being hokage too." Naruko says
"Yes from now on were rivals." Konohamaru says
"Yeah see you later Konohamaru" Naruko says waving her hand as she takes off for home.
When she returns home she decides that she needs an extra influx of cash to take her girls out on some dates so, she sends 80 clones to the mission hall to get 20 d-rank missions to kill some time. While, she studies the Kinjutsu that she has acquired. The next day 5 days she sends 80 clones to the mission hall to get 20 d-rank missions while she has 100 clones working on melding water and earth release. While her clones are doing this she decides to take some c-rank missions in Konoha about one a day. The second week she repeats the process and when is all said and done she has done 14 c-rank missions and 240 d-rank missions. While, hear attempts at wood release are appearing to bare fruit. So, when the team reassembles they convene at the mission hall to speak with the hokage.
"So team 7 how was your two weeks off." The hokage asks
"Nothing much just did a lot of missions in the village and trained that's about it." Naruko says
"Yes I've heard about you using clones to do d-ranks rather clever way to make some quick cash." The hokage states
The rest of the team looked at Naruko in surprise that she did such a thing but, figured she got bored with nothing better to do.
"I spent my time studying medical ninjutsu." Sakura says
"That's great Sakura-chan" Naruko replies
"What about you Sasuke." Kakashi asks
"I spent most of my time training in fire release." Sasuke says
"Well team it's time for you to pick another mission" the hokage states
"Could we have another c-rank mission since, d-ranks are so dull." Naruko says
"I suppose I can trust you with another one provided this time if things get out of hand you return to the village." The Hokage states with a glare
"Yes that can be arranged" Kakashi says
"Very well your client is Shibuki the leader of Takigakure you are to escort him home." the hokage says
When the doors open they are greeted by Shibuki who is rather timid and easily startled. They head out rather quickly and make record time on their way to the land of waterfalls. When they arrive at Takigakure they are over awed by the waterfall. But, the river is a mess and needs cleaning. Shibuki offers to pay a d-rank if they clean up the river which they agree to do. However, Kakashi is called back to the village for an emergency jonin meeting leaving the team to handle themselves. Just as they finish cleaning the river a woman appears from the waterfall and is gravely injured.
"Miss! Your injury let me help you." Sakura says and gets to work treating the woman while, the others prepare for an attack and that comes soon after a half dozen shinobi appear and prepare to attack but, Naruko thinks fast and uses the shuriken shadow clone jutsu that launches dozens of kunai killing all but one that quickly retreats back behind the waterfall.
"Shibuki the village is under attack!" the woman says to Shibuki who panics
"Get it together Shibuki your village needs you!" Naruko shouts
"Right I need you two to come with me and help." Shibuki says as he glances back at Naruko and Sasuke.
The two follow behind Shibuki as he enters behind the waterfall and dives into an underwater cavern and swims through it to reach the hidden village. When they surface they notice that the village is empty and no one is around when suddenly they are pounced on by three ame-nin who are held off by Naruko and Sasuke.
"Where are we heading to Shibuki?" Naruko asks
"To get to the hero's water." Shibuki replies
"Fine you guys go on ahead I'll deal with these guys." Sasuke says
"Alright be careful these guys look tough." Naruko says
Shibuki and Naruko take off leaving behind Sasuke to face the 3 ame-nin.
"Are you sure it's wise to fight us alone? I'm sure that Hisame and Kirisame are more than a match for you." one of three says
"Don't give us that Murasame you can handle this runt by yourself." Hisame says
"That's enough Murasame Hisame we will fight him together." Kirisame says
"Don't underestimate an Uchiha." Sasuke says
Sasuke goes through the hand signs for a fireball jutsu and unleashes it causing the three to jump away. But, Murasame uses heart acceleration technique to increase his speed and charges sasuke and begins a match in taijutsu with Sasuke activates his sharingan and manages to go blow for blow with Murasame but, is almost suckerpunched by a water clone courtesy of kirisame but, he easily dispels it and goes straight for Murasame who backs off when Hisame use water releases: water weapons jutsu to launch shuriken made of water but, Sasuke dodges out of the way and rolls along the ground till he stops and gets to his feet where Murasame is using Water release: hail barrage to shoot volumes of water of water at sasuke who dodges but, he gets an ankle tied around a water release: water whip followed by two more that bind him allowing Murasame to knock him out.
Meanwhile, Naruko has followed Shibuki into the giant tree and is at a small shrine where the hero's water is kept.
"I don't get what is so valuable about this Hero's water?" Naruko asks
"The Hero's water is able to amplify one chakra ten fold but, the downside is if you drink too much of it you will die. Many times the village has survived due to the use of the hero's water at the cost of many lives including Hisen my father." Shibuki says bitterly
"Shibuki I know you are listening to me had over the hero's water and I will leave this village." A voice echoes across the village.
"Who is that?" Naruko asks
"That would be Suien. A former jonin of our village and my former teacher." Shibuki says shaking
"If you don't come out I'll start killing the villagers one by one." Suien says
"Help us shibuki-sama." a villager screams
"Save us Shibuki-sama." another villager screams
"I can't do it, I can't give up the hero's water no matter what." Shibuki says
"Are you going to just sit around here and let them die!" Naruko shouts
"I don't have it in me to be a hero they are fools that go off to die." Shibuki says
"Shibuki hero's may be fools, but they are brave just as your father was." Naruko says
"Brave.." Shibuki says
"Yeah like I'm about to be because, I'm going down there." Naruko says jump from a high branch of the tree and swings down on a vine intercepting a kunai stab to one of the villagers in the back. Naruko pulls out the kunai from her back and stands up and confronts Murasame, Hisame, and Kirisame by summoning shadow clones that are intercepted by kirisame's water clones. While, Naruko charges Murasame and attempts to use gentle fist on him but, he dodges due to his enhanced speed. Hisame uses water release: water weapons to attack Naruko who dodges them and summons earth clones now that the Shadow clones have been dispelled. Naruko attempts to hit hisame with a earth release: mud bullet but, is hit in the back on her wound by Murasame. As Naruko tries to get back up the three ame-nin are repelled by a tornado of water courtesy of Shibuki who has drank some of the hero's water and then proceed to use water dragon jutsu to ensnare the three in its maws and drags them into the lake nearby.
"So, Shibuki has a spine after all" Suien says as he performs the takigakure style: water cutting sword.
"For the sake of the villagers I will defeat you!" Shibuki shouts as he performs the water cutting sword technique and charges Suien and has there blades clash he ducks dives and weaves through Suien's attacks but isn't enough and is soon impaled on the water cutting sword. Defeated with a hole in his stomach he struggles to move as Suien picks up the Hero's water and drink it causes his chakra to amplify.
"Hey bastard if you want to fight someone then let it be me!" Naruko shouts charging in to take Suien head on with gentle fist but, he simply blocks it by using water release: water armor to absorb the blows and kicks Naruto across the lake into the tree. While, she is stunned shibuki dashes across the water to strike at her, but she throws a kunai and uses shuriken shadow clone technique. Seeing the blades coming toward him he uses water release: water formation wall to block the attack. When the water wall lower's he comes face to face with Naruko who sends a powerful uppercut to the jaw sending him carriening back just as he recovers his balance he is hit with an earth release: mud bullet sending him flying back. He drinks more of the hero's water and charges her again but, this time has to avoid a fireball from Sasuke who had been tied up had become untied thanks to shibuki. Suien changes his target to Sasuke who he punches sending flying toward the shore of the lake stunning him. Naruko summons multi shadow clones to the battle and they begin their assault on Suien who uses water release: transform at will technique to launch gel like substance that binds the clones and crushes them. While, he is busy the real Naruko uses water release: water bullet to hit him in the side sending him flying toward the shore where Sasuke is ready with fire release: dragon flame jutsu that flies toward Suien and hits the bottle of hero's water shattering it. Infuriated he creates water clones that charge Sasuke who is ready with his sharingan. Meanwhile, Naruko charges toward Suien with water clones of her own and begins to beat him back toward the tree. As she starts to change with a orange cloak of kyuubi's chakra surrounding her she starts to pummel him harder and harder until the clones and Naruko in Unison give a devastating uppercut that sends him flying over the nearby waterfall and toward his death. Sasuke releases the prisoners that include Sakura and let's her tend to the injured Shibuki. After a few hours everyone is treated and Shibuki is on his feet. Team seven says their goodbyes to everyone and makes their way home for a long overdue rest when they meet up with Kakashi on his way back from the village and is surprised that a simple d-rank became an A-rank. Kakashi groans knowing he is going to have to tell the Hokage about this and is not in the mood for another scolding.