Bleach Shippūden 19: Battle of the Serpents, conflict within Team 7
(A/N: Gin and Tōusen reached there destination and prepare to make their move)
Land of the Rice Fields/Land of Hot Water /Land of Fire border
Kabuto and Orochimaru are outside their lair staring down Gin and Tōusen.
" Orochimaru, one of the Konohagakure's legendary Sannin, i must say you don't look half bad for an aging human " Gin stated.
"Who are you? " Kabuto asked.
"I'm the Shinigami who came to finish the job Hiruzen Sarutobi didn't manage to do. I'm here under the Akatsuki's orders to take your life" Gin replied.
"We're here to bring you to justice " Tōusen said to them.
"How arrogant of you lowly punks, your powers are nothing special. It's vastly inferior to my guys can't Beat us with such a pitiful power level " Kabuto stated.
"So your out for revenge ?" Orochimaru asked Gin.
"Revenge, like i give a crap about that. I came because a hit has been placed on you head and i'm just following orders " Gin answered.
"So your another bounty hunter ? " Orochimaru asked him.
"That would make you the 446th bounty hunter we killed this year alone " Kabuto said smirking.
"Do you think you can beat a Sannin ? No kid with a toy sword can defeat me " Orochimaru replied.
"You people are an affront to justice, justice without a great cause is nothing more than slaughter " Tōusen stated.
"Spare us that holier than thou bullshit ! You guys are out of your legaue. Your Chakra levels are currently only eqaul to a ANBU member. My power is eqaul to 15 ANBU lieutenants and my boss here has the energy level of 300 ANBU Lieutenants " Kabuto said to them.
"Kabuto here can kill 10 ANBU soldiers without breaking a sweat. I can devour entire cites in flames, what thinks young punks like you can beat us ? " Orochimaru asked with arrogance.
"My my aren't we quite the arrogant one, do you even know who i am? " Gin said to Orochimaru.
"You people are impure beings, you can never hope to be as pure as us " Tōusen replied.
"I'm getting tired of your narcissism, die " Kabuto shouted as he takes out his hooked Kunai and comes at Tōusen but Tōusen blocks with his Zanpakutō.
"Cry Suzumushi (清虫, Cricket) " Tōusen chanted as he uses his Shikai to knock out Kabuto. He then goes for the kill but Kabuto dodges at kicks Tōusen in the face, knocking him into a tree.
"Not a bad Genjustu trick but you need more than that to beat me " Kabuto stated.
"Not bad, who are you guys anyways ? " Orochimaru asked.
" Former Captain of Sqaud 3, Gin Ichimaru. " Gin replied.
"What about you ? " Kabuto asked.
" Captain of the 9th Division of the Gotei 13 Kaname Tōusen " Tōusen replied.
"We're Shinigami who came here to kill you Orochimaru " Gin stated.
" What for? " Orochimaru asked.
"You escaped death multiplie times, sadly today isn't your lucky day.I will have fun killing you " Gin replied.
"You guys have to get trhough me first " Kabuto stated as he appears behind him with his hooked Kunai. Gin blocks with his sealed Zanpakutō and cuts Kabuto in half.
"Looks like your all talk " Gin said to him but it was a clone . The real Kabuto comes at Gin from behind.
"Feather Illusion Jutsu (涅槃精舎の術 Nehan Shōja no Jutsu ) " Kabuto chanted as he tries to put Gin to sleep.
"This is bad " Gin said as he starts to fall asleep. He struggles to stay awake.
"Damn it ! I can't get my body up " Gin said as Kabuto and Orochimaru go to attack him.
"Seneijashu(潜影蛇手Striking Shadow Snakes )" Orochimaru chanted as he ejects 5 snakes from his wrist .
"Earth Style: Stone Column Spear (土遁・岩柱槍 Doton: Ganchūsō) " Kabuto chanted as he summons a few rock pillars that will protrude from the ground . Tousen cuts the shaodw snakes with his Shikai and Gin jumps out of the way to avoid the attack.
"Impale Shinsō (神鎗, God Spear ) " Gin chants as he extends his sword 330 feet through Orochimaru.
"Not bad, you managed to cut me .I must say you're like a snake, much like myself however there can be only one snake king " Orochimaru replied as he remove the sowrd from his chest and holds it in his hand.
"You pierce him through the chest ? How is it possible he's still alive ? " Tōusen said shocked to see him alive.
"Mere stabbing attacks won't work against me " Orochimaru said to them.
"Orochimaru, allow me to take care of this other free to kill this creepy guy with the smile " Kabuto stated.
"With pleasure Kusanagi no Tsurugi ( 草薙の剣 Snake Sword ) " Orochimaru replied as retrieves his Kusanagi by opening his mouth and extending his jaw like a snake which then opens its mouth and produces the sword.
"That's just disgusting " Gin said in disgust.
"Let's see if you can actually kill what not even the 5 Kages can kill " Orochimaru replied as he releases his dark purple Chakra.
"Very well then " Gin replied as he releases a lavender Reasitu around his body. They both clash swords at the same time and create a large explosion of Reiastu that destroys everything within a 400 foot radius.
Meanwhile at the Land of Fire
Yamato Naruto and Sakura travel down the countryside to the mission walking to find the and Sakura are having a difficult time adjusting to there teammate.
"Naruto! Is it me or does Sai kinda remind you of Sasuke ?" Sakura asked Naruto.
"Yeah kinda at least looks wise though a bit too pale to be Sasuke " Naruto replied.
"Please stop staring at me like that or else i'll have to bitchslap you " Sai calmly stated.
"Every time you open your mouth , you piss me off ! " Naruto shouted " This jerk isn't a bit like Sasuke at all !" Naruto said to himself.
"It's nothing personal " Sai replied.
"Yeah, right asshole ! " Naruto yelled.
"I'm just portraying myself as the kind of person who says things like that " Sai explained to Naruto.
" Portraying yourself ? " Sakura asked.
"That's what makes it personal ! That's it !You don't belong on this team !" Naruto shouted. Sai stops walking as well as Naruto and Sakura and confront each other.
"What do you mean by that ? " Sai asked.
"You're the biggest asshole l've ever met !" Naruto replied.
"Hey now, cut it out all of you. Trust and teamwork are the most important attributes of a team.I know Kakashi taught you that " Yamato said to the team.
"This guy was only chosen to fill in the gap Sasuke left. I refuse to accept this asshole as a teammate! " Naruto complained.
"Well...That suits me just fine. Betraying Konoha..Running off to serve Orochimaru ...Don't put me in the same group... as that gutless, spineless, traitorous little homosexual cockroach " Sai replied.
"Y-You bastard ! " Naruto yelled as he goes to attack but is stopped by Sakura.
"We do need to put teamwork first .Sai, Naruto still doesn't know much about you ,and he went too far . I forgive Naruto" Sakura said to Naruto.
"Sakura? " Naruto asked him.
"At least one of them is serirous and mature " Yamato said.
"No problem . Apology accepted " Sai stated.
" Really ? Glad to hear it " Sakura said to him.
"Man at leas the flat chested ugly woman knows her place " Sai repiled with a grin.
"I see, all is forgiven " Sakura said as she shakes his hand and puts on a fake smile.
Meanwhile at the Hokage palace
Shizune and Tsunade are at the office talking about the new team sevres Tsunade her tea.
"I wonder if they are getting along well ? " Shizune asked.
"Who are you concerned about ? " Tsunade asked her.
"The new Team Kakashi " Shizune answered.
"Don't worry about them. They're full fledged shinobi now , not rookies " Tsunade stated.
"But i got reports from Yamatos cell phone that Sai and Naruto aren't getting along very well " Shizune said to her.
"And who's fault it is...that a new teammate was added to Team Kakashi ? " Tsunade shouted.
"I'm sorry .I never thought that one of lord Danzō's subordinates would be choosen..." Shizune said apologizing for her previous actions.
"This isn't the time for excuses, so quit moping ! Thoroughly investigate Danzō's goals and Sai's true purpose! You got that, Shizune ? " Tsunade demanded.
"Y-Yes ! " Shizune replied.
"I'm leaving the issue with Naruto and Sai up to Sakura . She'll be able to something about it.
"About that... " Shizune said.
"Now What ?" Tsunade asked.
"Ahh nothing , never mind !" Shizune replied as she walks away and closes the door and thinks about Sakura's temper "I'm much more worried about Sai with Sakura. She's beginning to act more like Tsunade lately . I hope she helps Naruto and Sai get along instead of beating them to a Bloody pulp " Shizune said to herself.
Back at Team Yamato
Sai is punched 50 feet away into a rock. Yamato is shocked by the brutally of Sakura's temper as Sai gets back up with a black eye and several missing teeth.
"A fake smile with a handshake ? You tricked me... with that fake smile of yours " Sai stated as he wipes the blood off his mouth.
"I don't care if you forgive me, i don't even care if you call me ugly but don't you ever speak that way about Sasuke again. I'll you do " Sakura said as she smashes a large 30 foot rock with a single punch "I'll shatter your skull like this rock"
"That temper and that strength , she's just like the Hokage " Yamato said to himself.
"Fine. I won't say anything about him in front of you. I had no idea you could use fake smiles like that either. I'll be sure to remember this " Sai replied.
"How can you be so laid -back after getting decked like that ? " Naruto asked him.
"A smile is the best way to deal with difficult situations .Even if it's a fake one " Sai said as he walks to Sakura "You can fool anyone with that. I read that in a book. Unfortunately, it doesn't seem to work properly when i try it " Sai stated.
"Son of abitch " Naruto shouted as he chagres at Sai.
"Mokuton: Shichūrō (木遁・四柱牢の術Wood Style: Four Pillar Prison Jutsu ) " Yamato chanted as he creates a 20 foot long, 10 foot wide and 10 foot high prison. "If you keep this up i'll lock you up in this cell . We need to reach the hideout but we can spare time to stop along the way " Yamato stated.
"That's the Frist Hokage's justu that only the first could use! Mokuton Justu (木遁Wood Style ). How can Captain Yamato use Wood Eelemnt Ninjustu ? Who is he and how powerful is this guy to use such a high level Kekkei Genkai ? " Sakura asked herself.
"Here's a little proposal for you. I can either lock you all in this cell for a day to help your teamwork or we can spend the night at a hot springs resort. Which do you prefer ? The three of you don't know anything about me either, right ?" Yamato asked.
"How do you have Mokuton Justu ? " Sakura asked him.
"That would be explained a bit later, right now it's time we talk about teamwork. I usually prefer diplomacy but i'm not averse to controlling people with fear " Yamato said with as he scares the team with his scary face.
Back at Land of the Rice Fields/Land of Hot Water /Land of Fire border
Orochimaru jumps in the air and leaps with a jumping slash, but Gin dodges the dodges a seires of attacks.
"An opening ? What's wrong ? Has your human body age too much? " Gin asked as he goes for a lunging slash to Orochimaru's chest but Orchomaru jumps on top of the sword.
"You were saying young punk ? " Orochimaru replied as he pushes the blade down and goes for a head strike with his sword but Gin dodges, and does back flips to avoid the strike. "Wind Style: Devastation ( 風遁・大突破 Fūton: Daitoppa ) " Orochimaru chants as he creates a sudden burst of wind that destroys everything 400 feet around Orochimaru's line of sight. Gin dodges the blast.
"Evidently the rumors about you where true A former child prodigy with a vast knowledge in all forms of Justu , you truly are dangerous " Gin smirked.
"You're half bad yourself however.. " Orochimaru said as he uses Shunshin to apapear behind Gin "i'm just merely warming up" Orochimaru said as he goes to attack him but Gin Shunpos 250 feet away from Orochimaru.
"Impale Shinsō (神鎗, God Spear ) " Gin chants as he extends his sword 330 feet long.
"Kakuchō Kusanagi ( 拡張草薙Extend Snake Sword ) " Orochimaru chanted as he extends his blade as long as Gin's Shikai and clashes with it, creating a shockwave leveling everything within a 660 foot radius.
"I guess i'm not the only one who can extend my sword " Gin said to Orochimaru.
"Your swordsmanship is on par with the Seven Swordsmen of the Hidden Mist. If that is all you got, you can never hope to defeat me. Is this all the power of you captains ? " Orochimaru asked him.
"Glad you asked because i'm been holding back " Gin replied as she hits his sword onto the ground "Supiapitto (槍穴 Spear Pit )" Gin chants as he causes many blades to erupt from the ground.
"Earth Style: Mudslide Jutsu (土遁・土石流Doton: Dosekiryū ) " Orochimaru chants as he punches the ground causing the earth to rise and burying the blades.
"A B-rank justu without Handseals ? Impressive " Gin said to him as he moves his sword from ground and sees Orochimaru coming at him with his sword.
"Hadō #49 Kaminari kiba (雷牙Lightning Fang) " Gin chants as he fires 3 triangle shaped Lightning projectiles at Orochimaru from his left hand but Orochimaru uses a blast of wind to negate the lightning.
"Not bad, it will be so boring if you died before i can get a good warmup " Orochimaru said to Gin.
"Very well then, let's get serious " Gin replied as they both attack each other.
2 miles from the Hideout.
Kabuto lures Tōusen away to a series of rocks within a field.
"Looks like Lord Orochimaru is having some fun with your friend " Kabuto said tipping his glasses.
"I don't know who you think you are luring me out but your part of the list and you're a traitor of the Akastuki. You must be brought to justice " Tōusen stated.
"Looks like you have a deathwish challenging me of all people " Kabuto arrogantly replied.
"Ill crush your limbs Suzumushi Nishiki: Benihikō (清虫二式紅飛蝗, Cricket 2nd Movement: Crimson Flying Locusts )" Tōusen chants as he moves the blade around him in a semi-circle and then a trail appears from the sword's path. The trail turns into hundreds of blades that rain down on Kabuto.
"Seirously, you think this is enough ?" Kabuto said as he creates Chakra around his hands and cut all the 250 blades coming at him with ease.
"Not bad, you have skills but not even the strongest humans could contend against this .Hadō # 54 Haien (廃炎, Abolishing Flames) " Tōusen chants as he fires a blast of purple spiritual energy at Kabuto. The blast destroys everything within a 400 foot radius and completely incinerates all the trees in the area as well as rocks. Kabuto comes out of the ground that he buried himself under to attack him. Kabuto appears behind Tōusen once he's on ground level .
"Ninja Art: Senbon Rainstorm (如雨露千本 Jouro Senbon)" Kabuto chanted as he throws a kunai and then splits it into hailing shower of senbon and covers a wide area. Tōusen dodges all the Senbon but Kabuto guides the attacks after Tōusen. The rain of senbon pierces through trees and rips them apart and destroys 200 trees and still comes at Tōusen .
"Bakduō # 67. Nichi-en no baria( 日炎のバリア Sun Flame Barrier) " Tōusen chanted as he uses a barrier of purple flames to burn all the senbon. Kabuto then appears behind Tōusen.
"Not bad, you got some skills but it's time i put you to sleep for good Feather Illusion Jutsu (涅槃精舎の術 Nehan Shōja no Jutsu ) " Kabuto chanted as he tires to put Tōusen to sleep but it failed to work on him and Tōusen stabs Kabuto on his shoulder.
"That won't work on me " Tōusen replied.
"Impossible, how did this justu fail ? " Kabuto said shocked.
"Isn't it obvious sight based Genjustu can't hope to work against on who can't see " Tōusen replied.
"You're blind ? " Kabuto asked.
"Yes i am ! I have been blind since birth. " Tōusen answered as he takes off his band-like visor and reveals his pupiless eyes.
"I see, so you really are blind. You're swordsmanship mastery is most impressive, even more so that your well time i stop playing games with you " Kabuto replied as he generates Chakra around his hands" Chakra Dissection Blades (チャクラのメスChakura no Mesu) " Kabuto chanted as he goes to attack Tōusen .
Hot Springs Resort 75 miles from Konoha
4:00 P.M. Naruto , Sai and Yamato are in the hot springs together with each other .Naruto isn't too happy being with a bunch of naked guys.
"You got to admit, hitting the hot springs together is the ultimate form of male bonding ? " Yamato said to the guys.
"That was so gay ! I didn't know you swung that way " Naruto said joking around. Yamato gives him the scary face to them.
"I said right guys ? " Yamato asked them.
"Y-Yes sir !" Naruto answered intimidated by Yamato's scary face. "His eyes are seriously freaking me out !It's like he's already controlling us with fear ! " Naruto said to himself. Sai stares at Naruto's crotch
"Damn , Naruto has a big dick !His dick is much bigger than my to make him feel like an ass" Sai said to himself. "Oh, you do have a dick, after all " Sai said to Naruto creeping Naruto out .
"Stop looking at my dick you fucking homo ! " Naruto shouted at Sai.
Meanwhile at the other side of the hot springs at the women's section, The women are laughing after hearing Naruto and Sai argue about who was in a peaceful mood who suddenly becomes embarrassed and annoyed at them.
"Naruto, you're being too loud !" Sakura said to herself embarrassed at what she was hearing and goes underwater.
Back at the men's hot springs . Naruto is at the hot springs shouting at Sai.
"Bastard...It's your fault they're laughing at me !" Naruto shouted at Sai.
"Even Sakura is happy to hear it " Sai repiled.
"Sakura ? " Naruto said with shock realizing he has been embarrassing her. Then he sees an opportunity to peek at Sakura.
"All right then i would be going back to the room " Yamato said as he puts on his towel and goes to the hotel.
"Oh boy, i always wanted to see Sakura naked. This is my prefect moment to see that fine ass off hers " Naruto said to himself as he sneaks over to the fence to peek at the girls.
"But first let me tell you a funny story Naruto .When lord Jiraiya was around your age, there was a time he almost died. Six of his ribs and both arms were broken and a large number of his internal organs were ruptured. All of those injuries were from Tsunade attacking Jiraiya with her monstrous strength. All because he did what you're about to do " Yamato said to Naruto as he walks away. Naruto is paralyzed with fear.
"SHIT !" Naruto said to himself terrified at the thought.
"I wonder how Sakura would react if you got caught by her , especially for her insane strength ?" Yamato asked him as Naruto stands in the water prayaizled in fear. Naruto then daydreams about what Yamato said.
"How dare you peek at me in the hot springs ?" Sakura shouted at Naruto.
"No i didn't mean to peek at ... " Naruto said but is backhanded by Sakura and sent flying 50 feet away.
"Time for you to pay " Sakura shouted as she is surrounded with a ghostly green aura as she punches Naruto with all his might and crushes Naruto's rib and both of his arms as the impact force causes his eyes to explode by the force of the punch which causes stomach contents as well as his blood spills out of his mouth.
Naruto snaps out of it and stands in fear after waking up from his nightmare.
"Shit ! " Naruto said to himself.
Land of the Rice Fields/Land of Hot Water /Land of Fire border
Orochimaru uses a variety of horizontal slashes at Gin but Gin counters with blocking his strikes and throwing part of his torn uniform at Orochimaru . Then he does over 300 stabs per minute, Orochimaru blocks them without losing his cool.
"Well Orochimaru, what you think now, still not a match for you?" Gin asked as he uses his Shikai
""Seneijashu(潜影蛇手Striking Shadow Snakes )" Orochimaru chanted as he ejects 5 snakes from his wrist to bind down gin's sword, Orochimaru then creates 45 more to attack Gin but Gin uses a powerful strike to cut the snakes in half.
"Pour Down Yarisazame (槍紗, Spear Rain) " Gin chants by extending Shinsō into the air, causing 20 swords to rain down on cuts down all the swords with his own sword.
Orochimaru jumps in the air and summons Three Giant snakes to attack Gin "Summoning Justu:Three Giant Snakes " Orochimaru chanted as 3 giant snakes appear and lunge at Gin. Gin dodges the attack .
"Hadō # 36. Burēdoshainingu( ブレードシャイニングShining Blade) " Gin chants as he throws a circular purple Reaistu saw blade that cuts the snakes heads off and cut Orochimaru's right arm. Orochimaru jumps onto a tree branch.
"Not bad kid, you actually took my arm off " Orochimaru stated.
"Thank you " Gin replied.
"You're tougher than i thought ! Still is this all there is to a captain's power? " Orochimaru asked as he grows his arm back after losing it with his snakes regenerating it "Shadōsunēku bakuhatsu (シャドースネーク爆発 Shadow Snake Explosion) " Orochimaru shouts as he attacks Gin with 5 giant snakes that come out of his arm and bind down Gin.
Bakduō # 68 . Mukei kotei baria(無形固定バリア Intangible Barrier) " Gin chanted as the snakes slip by and he evades the massive explosion. The explosion destroys everything within a 2,000 foot radius and levels the area around them.
2 miles from the Hideout.
Kabuto looks from a distance to see the exploison from the hideout.
"Looks like your friend is giving Lord Orochimaru a hard time " Kabuto said to Tousen/
"Gin will prevail as well as justice " Tōusen replied.
"Your bullshit is really staring to annoy me " Kabuto said as he dashes towards Tousen but Tousen counters with his Shikai. Kabuto manages to hold back the sword with his Chakra blades.
"You're pretty strong for a human " Tōusen stated.
"Not bad but i haven't even begun to fight seriously " Kabuto replied as he manages to overpower Tōusen with his Chakra dissection blades. Tōusen comes at Kabuto with Shikai but Kabuto effortlessly blitzes Tōusen.
"He's moving so fast " Tousen said to himself.
"Die " Kabuto shouted as he throws 20 kunai at him.
"Cry Suzumushi " Tousen uses the vibration of Suzumushi to deflect the kunai with a sonicwave. Tōusen then uses his blade attacks. Suzumushi Nishiki: Benihikō (清虫二式紅飛蝗, Cricket 2nd Movement: Crimson Flying Locusts ) " Tōusen chanted as he rains down swords but Kabuto dodges all of them and uses Shushin to appear right in front of Tōusen and kicks him .
"Come one now, that same attack can't hurt me . It's pointless " Kabuto said to Tōusen .
Suudenly he sees Tōusen get up from the ground.
"Suzumushi Daigakushō:Kuriketto no kage (クリケット第3楽章クリケットの影 Cricket 3rd Movement : Cricket Shadow ) "Tōusen chants as he creates 4 clones of himself. They all charge at Kabuto .
"Do you think mere shadow clones could beat me ? " Kabuto stated as he grabs one clone and cuts it's head off . The second clone comes at Kabuto with a lunging slash aimed at his head but Kabuto dodges with ease and cuts down the other clones. He suddenly sees the clones break down into Circkets and they cover Kabuto's body and paralyze him.
"These things aren't just clones, they are designed to bait someone into attacking them so the opponent can't move once he hits the clones as many crickets on your body stop all your movements" Tōusen explained to Kabuto.
"Not a bad trick however it's meaningless to keep me trapped here " Kabuto replied.
"That's why i must end this with my attack. Suzumushi Saishū Shinoringu: ( 最終的な運動清虫死のリング Cricket Final Movement: Ring of Death ) " Tōusen chants as he generates white energy around his sword and the small ring on Tosuens sword rapidly spins around gathering energy and covering Tōusen with a purple Reiastu.
"This isn't good" Kabuto said as he sees Tōusen lunge at him with his attack. The attack connects and creates a large 10 foot ring blast that blast a hole through a 100 foot hill.
"Got him " Tōusen said as he sees Kabuto's dead body but it then turned into water "A water clone?" Tousen said shocked to see Kabuto still alive who dodged last second.
"That was pretty impressive !However your power is still inferior to my own.I have been holding back on you for quite a while .You're nowhere near the level of a Jōunin much less my level , now time to die " Kabuto arrogantly stated as he surrounds himself with an intense Charka. Tōusen takes out his Denreishinki.
"20,000 ...30,000.. it's over 50,000 RYK " Tōusen said shocked to see Kabuto's level of power.
"Now die " Kabuto shouted as he dashes at Tōusen moving at 11,000 ft/sec (7,500 MPH).
"Shit , Suzumushi Nishiki: Benihikō (清虫二式紅飛蝗, Cricket 2nd Movement: Crimson Flying Locusts ) " Tōusen chanted as he shoots swords at Kabuto but the blades break on his skin doing no damage to him.
"Pitiful, now die " Kabuto shouts as he manages to cut Tōusen in half however he cut an Illusion. The real Tōusen appears on top of the leveled hill.
"This is your level of skill you can rival a Captain. However allow me to show you the vast difference in my power once i use my Bankai " Tōusen stated.
"Bankai ? " Kabuto asked.
"It's the full power of a Captain level Shinigimai Bankai: Suzumushi Tsuishiki: Enma Kōrogi (清虫終式閻魔蟋蟀,Cricket Final Form: Devil Cricket ) " Tōusen chanted as he holds up his sword in his right hand, and places his left palm against the ring on his cross guard.
"What is he doing, what a massive increase in power level is now on par with a low level Jōunin, interesting but still not much against me. I took on Tsunade of the Legendary Sannin. This guy is barely much stronger than the Hokage's assistant which among the weaker Jōunin's . Not a big problem for me " Kabuto arrogantly stated to himself.
"Mumyō (無明, No Light )" Tōusen chanted as the ring begins to spin as it releases spiritual energy. As it spins faster, the circle grows bigger and bigger until it's large enough to surround his body. The ring then splits into ten other glowing rings, of similar size, that encircle Tōusen. With a slash of his sword, the circles go flying outwards and form a circular perimeter over a large area. Once in position, the ten rings begin to generate a black void that grows in size until it creates a large black dome that's centered around Tōusen's body and is anchored to the ground with the ten rings.
"What's going on ? Everything went completely dark " Kabuto said shocked to see complete darkness.
"This is my Bankai .Everything in this area is part of my Bankai. What do you think Kabuto ?" Tōusen repiled but Kabuto can't hear him. Tōusen walks closer to him "This is certainly a sight you had never imagined. " Tōusen said to Kabuto while at point blank range " Then again by now you can't see or even hear a thing " Tōusen said.
"Fuck, i can't sense him. It's as if his Chakra completely vanished from thin air . I can't even smell him. Is this a Genjustu ? No it's not some low level Genjustu .This is Genjustu on the level of Kurenai Yūhi. That Chakra level is easily on par with her level of power and this justu, it's precisely like the first Hokages Kokuangyo (黒暗行の術 Genjutsu: Infinite Darkness Jutsu ) . Only two people in the Leaf village aside from the Frist two Hokages could ever pull off such a high level A rank Genjustu. Itachi Uchiha and Kurenai Yūhi. I never thought anyone could use such a powerful technique aside from those two . This is going to be a real pain in the ass, time to undo the Justu " Kabuto said to himself as he tries to release it but he's slashed across the back by Tōusen .
"How is it? This world of pure darkness where there is no light or 's terrifying , isn't it ? Enma Kourou completely steals the sense of Reiastu, hearing , sight and even smell for those inside of it. It creates a hell made of darkness. The only way you can escape is to run outside the dome but given you can't even hear me say my Bankai's flaws, you have no chance of escape " Tōusen said to Kabuto but Kabuto can't hear anything.
"Damn he cut me but i can't see him. Where did he go ? " Kabuto asked as he tries to slash where Tōusen is at but he's slashed again by Tōusen.
"It's useless ! You can't catch me. Even if you try to guess my position from where you were attacked, you will not be able to catch me. Because no matter how experienced a fighter is, after he is stripped of light, he can't help but fear the darkness. No matter how slight that fear is, the fighters movements will be slowed down. Only one who has never seen light since my brith can move in this total darkness " Tōusen said to Kabuto.
Back at the Hideout
Gin emerges out of the large explosion which created a 300 foot diameter 50 foot deep crater where the underground hideout used to be .
"Not bad, had not for that Kidō spell. I would of died a while back " Gin stated.
"Looks like Kabuto's having a bit of trouble with your friend " Orochimaru said to Gin.
"Don't let looks fool you. Tōusen is very dangerous for a blind man. He trained hard to develop senses more keen than any human. He has the vision of a Bat " Gin explained.
"You seem to be at your limit boy " Orochimaru stated.
"Hardly, if anything i just got started . Playtime's over snake, Bankai:Kamishini no Yari (神殺鎗, God-Killing Spear)" Gin replied as he cuts down everything within a 8.1 mile radius of him in 0.08 seconds, the enitre forest around Orochimaru is gone in a blink of an eye expect for the area Tōusen and Kabuto are fighting in. Orochimaru is cut in half in one swipe. " That took care of him " Gin said as he retracts his sword but Orochimaru puts his body back together and completely regenerates.
"Not bad, you leveled the whole forest !" Orochimaru said to Gin shocking him.
"Impossible, not even being bisected couldn't even slow you down " Gin said shocked at the fact his attack failed.
"Looks like you reached your limit , i read your attack like a book " Orochimaru replied.
"What do you mean ? " Gin asked.
"Your attack has a very long range. It's capable of extending 8.1 miles however you exhaust your power and range when you extend it to it's fullest speed and range and need 3 minutes to recharge the strike however that power is enough to level a city the size of Konoha in one strike " Orochimaru answered.
"It seems you figured out my weakness however i can still use my Bankai to a lesser extent Bankai:Kamishini no Yari Range 50 % " Gin chanted as he fires his Bankai 4.1 miles at Orochimaru but Orochimaru manages to dodge using Shunshin.
"Not bad but your not the only one who can extend his blade.Kakuchō Kusanagi ( 拡張草薙Extend Snake Sword ) " Orochimaru chanted as he extends his blade matching Gin's attack by cutting another set of trees and rocks within a 8 mile radius within 0.8 seconds.
"Not bad however your attack speed is 10 times slower than my own " Gin replied.
"Is that so? " Orochimaru said.
"Kamishini no Yari's attack speed is at 500 times the speed of sound or 384,000 MPH, your attack speed is only 1/10th that " Gin stated with a smile.
"Very well then , it looks like you're getting serious. This should be fun " Orochimaru replied licking his lips.
"Kamishini no Yari Range 25 % " Gin chanted as he swings his sword again moving this time at 2.05 miles but Orochimaru blocks with his Sword of Kusanagi and knocks it back with an one hand sword strike without losing his cool.
"Not bad however you still haven't recovered your attack power yet " Orochimaru said to Gin.
"Yeah, you right " Gin replied as he reverts his blade back into a small Bankai.
"Interesting now it's time i finsh you off Gin Ichimaru before you get the chance of using that attack again Mandara no Jin (万蛇羅ノ陣Ten Thousand Snakes Wave ) " Orochimaru said to Gin as he lays down on the ground and release a torrent of countless snakes from his mouth, forming a wall of snakes that extend over 100 feet high and 1,000 feet long . All the snakes open their mouths to extend Kusanagi-like blades to attack Gin
"This isn't go " Gin chanted as he dodges a wave of snakes with Kusanagi tongues and they each come at Gin.
"Butō: Renjin (舞踏連刃, Dance (Step) Serial Blade) " Gin chanted as it repeats the action of extending and subsequently contracting Kamishini no Yari multiple times in rapid succession cutting all the snakes up in seconds.
"Not bad ! I thought you were an amusing kid but your actually just a creepy one " Orochimaru said to Gin.
"Funny coming from a guy who spits snakes from his mouth " Gin replied.
"Not bad Gin, you're putting up a far better fight than i thought however you still can't kill me " Orochimaru said to him.
Konoha Hospital
5:00 P.M. Tsunade is busying doing the surgery on Kankurō to restore his Chakra network . His Keirakukei (経絡系 Chakra Pathway System )has been severed and cannot be repaired by almost any form of medical ninjutsu aside from Tsunade's justu and the Tenketsu (点穴 Chakra Point) near the heart.
Tsunade reads many books for the operation "The medicinal ingredients and effects are well researched... As expected..Bring me a deer's antler " Tsunade stated as she mixes up ingredents.
"Yes lady Tsunade " the nurse replied.
"Iyashi have the incisions been made within the chest cavity ?" Tsunade asked him.
"Yes Lady Tsunade. The operations are already underway, we are ready for the more important task" Iyashi replied.
"Very well let's begin the serious operation as soon as i finish making the medicine to help him cope with the surgery effects " Tsunade said to the team.
Meanwhile at Konoha
Temari and Shikamaru walk around the village. Temari is felling down and depressed about losing her brother to the Soul Soicety.
"It's pointless to be so fidgety " Shikamaru said to Temari.
"I'm not fidgety, i'm just worried a bit about Kankurō " Temari replied.
"Don't worry about your brother. Tsunade is the best medic in the world. She saved my best friend Choji back when we have to deal with the Sound Four. I also owe you one back there against that Sound Four woman " Shikamaru said to her.
"That's not the only thing bothering me. It's Gaara, i'm afraid that he might wind up dead. I couldn't sleep for a full week since he was kidnapped and i haven't been eating much lately. I can't this this shit anymore " Temari said as she breaks down crying from her nervous breakdown. Shikamaru goes and hugs her.
"Listen Temari, you need to stop thinking of the worst outcome. Your brother would be fine , We currently have two suspects in the Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force building .Once we find out where this Soul Society is at, we would help you get Gaara back " Shikamaru replied.
"You're a real friend Shikamaru , thank you " Temari said while hugging him tight.
"Your welcome " Shikamaru replied " I know what might cheer you up, a game of shōgi "
"Very well then prepare to lose the game Shikamaru " Temari said to Shikamaru.
"Yeah right, like i'll lose to a girl " Shikamaru replied.
"Hopefully we get some answers from the Interrogation Force soon enough " Temari said to Shikamaru.
Meanwhile at the Foruth Divsion
Rangiku goes to talk with Captain Unohana about the capture of Byakuya and Hitsugaya.
"Captain Unohana, we need to talk about the security risk of Hitsugaya and Byakuya captive. It's possible that the enemy has already discovered the secrets of the Soul Society and the Seireitei. This puts the enitre Gotei 13 at risk " Rangiku said to her.
"Don't worry about it, I developed a special injection within the 4th division and with the help of the 12th divsion that acts as a mental block to prevent mental probing.I knew something like this would happen one day therefore i arranged with Yamamoto and the Shinigami Research and Development Institute to develop something called Chūi Gentei (注意限定 Mind Limit) " Unohana explained to Ranikgu
"Chūi Gentei ? " Rangiku asked.
"It was a precaution token by me and Mayuri a month ago when the bounts threatened stability . We developed it in case someone was to capture a Shinigami captain or lieutenant. It was a measure to make sure the Bounts don't learn any serects " Unohana anwsered.
"So this works like Gentei Reiin (限定霊印, "Soul-Limiting Symbol") ? " Rangiku asked.
"Yes, as long as Hitsugaya and Byakuya mentally resist the interrogation techniques, the mental barrier shouldn't give in " Unohana replied.
"What if the enemy attempts to undo it ? " Rangiku asked.
"It's virtually impossible. It would take immense control of Reiastu to remove the mental barrier without destroying the brain and killing them. Something only another Medical genius of my caibler could preform " Unohana repiled.
"Very well and Hitsugaya are two of the most loyal people i know to the Soul Soicety " Rangiku replied.
Konoha Torture and Interrogation Force building
Byakuya and Hitsugaya are within the interrogation room with Inoichi Yamanaka. Hitsugaya and Byakuya are trapped within steel binds while still unconscious
"I requested your help here because i can't break the mental seal on their heads " Ibiki said to him.
"That's quite shocking given you are a master of interrogation " Inoichi stated.
"No matter how good i am at interrogation, i'm still just a Tokubetsu Jōunin whereas you're a Jōunin. The skill difference between you and me is vast " Ibiki replied.
"You give yourself too little credit, your abilities in interrogation rivals that of a Jōunin " Anko stated.
"Yeah but it's clear i can't hack into there minds " Ibiki said to Anko.
"Very well then, allow me to go into the mind . Turn up the Mind Reading Amplification Machine " Inoichi said as he has his men pour energy into them. He then puts his hand on Byakuya's head.
" Good luck Inoichi " Ibiki said to him as Inoichi dives down into Byakuya's mind only to encounter mupilte mindblocks within his mind .
"It's no use.. there are too many mental blocks to get into their heads. It's going to be difficult to navigate past them " Inoichi replied.
"Be careful Inoichi. There may be Genjustu trap set in there as well " Ibiki warned him.
"Yes, i'm aware of that " Inoichi replied.
Jōunin Taikijō (上忍待機所 Jōunin Standby Station )
Asuma, Kurneai , Shikaku , Chōza and Neji sit by awaiting orders.
"Looks like my last mission with my team was canceled " Kurneai said to Asuma.
"Well given you almost killed Naruto , i don't think it's safe you should be on any mission " Asuma replied.
"No offence but at your current state Kurenai it's best you stay away from the Shinigmai we fought " Neji stated.
"I heard Gai nearly died from that fight " Kurenai asked.
"Well that's true, him and Kakashi are bound to get better around the time of the invasion from the Soul Soicety " Shikaku stated as he drinks some sake.
"Our problem is that we don't know when they would strike. They can literary strike at any time now" Chōza replied as he eats potato chips.
"It's no wonder Tsunade is willing to force Orcohimaru onto our side " Shikaku stated.
"I heard Captain Tenzo was selected as the Captain for Team Kakashi " Kurneai said to them.
"You seem to know the New Jōunin " Neji asked her.
"He was my- Ex boyfriend, we got a little too personal with our ANBU work " Kurneai explained to him.
"You were in ANBU ? " Neji asked.
"Before i became a Jōunin , i was an ANBU Vice captain who severed under Kakashi. When Kakashi left ANBU , i took the rank of ANBU Captain and became the chief interrogator of the unit. It was only 4 years ago i became a Jōunin. It's nice to meet someone greener than me " Kurenai said joking around with Neji.
"I have been a Jōunin for 7 years " Asuma repiled.
"Me and Chōza have been Jōunins for 20 years but since i have the most battle experience, i also the commander of the Jōunins given i come with the best strategies " Shikaku stated.
"So what did you plan out ? " Asuma asked him.
"I had the Barrier Team construct and create a Five Seals Barrier mixed along with the Sensing System with increased security, they can't possbily go undetected much less go through it The Barrier is also met to repel any Ninjustu and Taijustu attacks. It could only be destroyed if the enemy makes there way past the barrier team and kills the detection division which are protected by several high level Chūnin " Shikaku replied.
"They first have to get through the gate keepers Kotetsu and Izumo " Asuma said to them.
"With increased security across the village and the ANBU's increased presence, we are safe for the time being however we can't maintain this level of security forever " Choza stated.
"So do you think Yamato and his team might succeed ? " Neji asked.
"Yes, Yamato is one of the most powerful ANBU captains in the history of the ANBU division. Besides, he processes the First Hokage's justu. We can't possbily fail with him on our side " Kurneai answered.
"Our real concern should be that Root member on Yamato's team " Neji stated.
"Don't worry Yamato has a close eye on the kid " Shikaku replied.
Back at the Hideout
Orochimaru and Gin clash swords with each other again. Gin uses his Bankai again only for Orrchimaru to block it before it's release.
"You're attack speed might be fast but your running reflexes are hardly that fast " Orochimaru stated to Gin.
"Looks like you gotten use to my fighting style, time to change things up Butō (舞踏, Dance ) " Gin chanted as he takes a stance where he firmly grips Kamishini no Yari with both hands and places the Zanpakutō's hilt squarely to the center of his chest and launches powerful strike that cuts through Orochimaru and pierces 8. 1 miles through the forest.
"Not bad but you think that strike would be enough to kill me Senei Tajashu (潜影多蛇手 Multiple Striking Shadow Snakes) " Orochimaru replied as he launches 1,000 shadow snakes at Gin. The snakes rip through trees and rocks as Gin uses Shunpo to evade the snakes.
"Not bad however lets see if you can evade this attack " Gin shouts as he enteds his blade 4.1 miles across the forest.
"Kenno Supitto (剣のスピットSword Spit ) " Orochimaru chants as he has his 1,000 shadow snakes spits out Kusanagi blades. Gin dodges the barrage and the swords hit a 200 foot hill and rips it to shreds.
"Butō: Kagami-ken (舞踏鏡剣, Dance Step Mirror Blade)" Gin chants as he Gin sweeps Kamishini no Yari in an arc, creating numerous clones of his Bankai blade similar to Kaname Tōsen's Suzumushi Nishiki: Benihikō all of them extend at the same rate of speed as Butō: Renjin The blades shred through Orochimaru but they all hit a clone.
"You missed " Orochimaru said to him.
"Damn, he's too powerful. My Bankai is barely doing much against him " Gin said to himself as he dodges the blades and cuts apart all the snakes coming at him. One snake hits Gin in the shoulder and he's damaged by the attack.
"Out of gas already ? How disappointing . Just when the fight was getting good , oh well time to end this once and for all " Orochimaru said to Gin as he does Tiger →, Snake and → Ram hand seals "Wind Style: Divine Down Current (風遁・神颪Fūton: Kami Oroshi )" Orochimaru chants as he creates a vortex of wind to blast at Gin blast it from his left hand
" Damn what overwhelming power Bakduō # 43 Kūchō bariafurī( 空調バリアフリー Air Barrier) " Gin chants as he creates an wind barrier .
"Fire Style : Running Fire (火遁・火走り Katon: Hibashiri ) " Orochimaru chants as he fires a stream of fire from his right hand combining it with the wind blast and creating a combination overpowering Gin's wind barrier .
"Shit, this is too powerful . I can't fight him off " Gin said as he tries to ehnace the barrier with his Reiastu.
"Earth Style: Great Mud River (土遁・土流大河Earth Style: Great Mud River )" Orochimaru chants as he spits a lagre wave of mud from his mouth that fuses with the wind and creates a massive wave of destruction that destroys everything within it's path.
2 miles from the Hideout.
Tōusen hears a loud explosion from a distance .
"Gin's in trouble , need to end this battle quickly. I toyed with him long enough " Tōusen said but before he can move Kabuto comes at him with a Chakara blade which Tōusen dodges. Kabuto has multiplie stab wounds on his body but is still standing. " I see you're adjusting yourself to my body movements very well i won't give you enough time to get used to it. " Tōusen shouts as he comes at Kabuto with his sword but Kabuto does a kick and manages to hit him with a lucky kick.
"Looks like i still can feel him, guess this isn't a prefect Genjustu after all " Kabuto said to himself.
"How? He can't use his eyes,ears or even his nose. He can't even feel any Reiastu. So why was he able to land a hit on me ? " Tōusen said as he goes to slice Kabuto but he's almost hit by the Chakra disecetion blades and dodges Tōusen's attack.
"That time i felt him, so that's how is techique works . I think i got the hang of this, it seems that his Justu isn't just a Genjustu . It's also a barrier Ninjustu as well ,one better than the Frist Hokage's Genjustu " Kabuto said as Tōusen goes to attack him but Kabuto dashed using Shunshin.
"Impossible, he dodged my attack by a few inches. His accuracy with defense and offense is getting better. Is he really a demon " Tōusen said to himself.
"I saw through your attack. I must admit, i never encountered a Genjustu user of your caibler but your pushing it if you think your measly tricks are enough to beat me " Kabuto shouted to Tōusen despite not being able to sense him.
"You're able to see me now ? Impossible you're bluffing " Tōusen said.
" Think i'm bluffing Tousen, what do you think of this ? Shijutsu: Kikon Yūgi (死術・帰魂遊戯Death Justu: Returning Soul Play ) " Kabuto chants as he summons three corpses, who look like him. "Good he's buying into my bluff . In reality i still can't see him at all , i'll use some Area effect attacks to bait him to drop his guard " Kabuto said to himself as he has clones do hand sgins.
"I won't let you attack ! Suzumushi Nishiki: Benihikō (清虫二式紅飛蝗, Cricket 2nd Movement: Crimson Flying Locusts ) " Tōusen chanted as he shoots swords at Kabuto hitting the 2 clones.
"Shit, i didn't think he would be able to kill two of my clones so easily " Kabuto said to himself.
"Looks like your bluff failed, looks like you still can't see me. Still you're dangerous Kabuto Yakushi ! You are too dangerous to be allowed to live ! " Tōusen said as he luges his blade through Kabuto's chest. "He didn't dodge !" Tōusen said but before he can react Kabuto stares at him with a creepy smile
"Got you, you have been disarmed " Kabuto said as garbs Tōusen's arm and chops his right arm cleanly off his shoulder and disabling his Bankai "Looks like i can see you again " Kabuto said as he throws Tousens arm on the ground and the Bankai dome is disabled. "Boy the environment sure has changed. Orochimaru must be having plenty of fun over there " Kabuto said as he stares at the massive wave of destruction from Orochimaru's attack.
"Impossible, how did you survive the stab into your heart ? " Tōusen asked shocked that he was disarmed.
"It's simple. I used Inyu Shōmetsu (陰癒傷滅 Yin Healing Wound Destruction) the moment before you hit me with your sword. I concentrated chakra to a prepared area of the body and begins the cell recreation process even before the targeted area becomes damaged." Kabuto anwsered.
"How where you able to counter my Bankai's effects ? " Tōusen asked Kabuto.
"Do you see why Orochimaru values me so highly? It's becuase of this justu ,i can keep using test subjects for much longer than is normally feasible. I also baited you into attacking again once i learned that once i made contact with the blade, i can break your justu. Without your sword arm, you can't cast your Genjustu on me. You 're powerless agaisnt me " Kabuto replied .
" Don't count me out just yet, i can still fight " Tōusen said holding on to his shoulder.
"Please your done for, just accept defeat and i'll promise to keep you as a guniea pig " Kabuto said to Tōusen.
"Never " Tōusen replied as he puts on his Hollow mask . he releases an intense amount of engery from his body. Tōusen regrows his arm back and picks up his Zanpakutō
"Looks like you still have some fight in you ! You even regrew your arm back " Kabuto said to Tōusen.
" Suzumushi Hyakushiki: Grillar Grillo (Spanish for Cricket Hundredth Ceremony: Chirping Cricket ) " Tōusen chanted as he releases a dark purple Reiastu from his body and increases his power by holding his zanpakutō upside down transforming him into a bestial Hollow-like form. In this form, he becomes hunched-over and his entire body is covered in black fur, with a large Hollow hole in his torso. He also possesses four insect-like arms with clawed hands. Out of the hunch on his back are two large long spiral horns, each adorned near the points with two rings with chains hanging from them. His head takes the form similar to a cricket with a bilateral line running down the center, with large bulbous eyes (which allows him sight) and large rings hanging from the side protrusions. At the bottom of the head is a small opening where his mouth is, which he also has jagged teeth. He has a long bushy tail and a double pair of insect wings
"His power jumped up, impossible. I haven't felt Chakra that high since my fight with Tsunade " Kabuto said to himself.
"Time to die !" Tōusen shouted as he comes at Kabuto with his claws and hits the ground creating a massive 100 foot diameter 30 foot deep crater.
"Damn it, his strength increased. His strength is now on par with that bitch Tsunade .One hit and i'm a dead man " Kabuto said to himself as he evades a tail whip and goes on a large rock . "This fight has dragged on for far too long, It's already sunset" Kabuto said to himself.
" Die " Tousen shouts as he punches the ground where Kabuto is at and creates another crater.
"Time for me to increase my power " Kabuto said as he eats a food pill and a blood pill to increase his chakra level and boost his raw power making him glow with chakra.
Hot Springs Resort 75 miles from Konoha
6:00 P.M. Naruto has stood in the hot springs paralyzed in fear from the thought Sakura might beat him to death for peeking at her in the hot springs.
"Dinner time " Yamato said.
Sai heads out to the room.
"I'm going back to the room . Don't stay in the water too long. Your skin might boil like a lobster " Sai said to Naruto who is red from the water temperature and frozen in fear.
"Come on there is some ramen waiting for you " Yamato said to him. Naruto snaps out of it and rushes out to eat his food. Naruto, Yamato , Sai and Sakura begin eating their food. Yamato set up a massive buffet of food.
"Can we really eat all of this ? " Naruto asked.
"Yep , all of you help yourself to anything here " Yamato replied.
"Itadakimasu (いただきます Let's eat ) " Sakura said while praying before picking up chopsticks.
"Itadakimasu (いただきます Let's eat ) " Yamato said before eating.
"Where should i start ? " Naruto said eating some plates of food.
"This is good " Sakura said eating .
"Indeed " Sai stated eating momen tofu.
"I never had a meal like this before " Naruto replied while eating ramen.
"Syrup-coated anko dumplings ,my favorite " Sakura said eating the food.
"You need to do this more often Captain Yamato. You can be Captain of Team Kakashi forever " Naruto said to Yamato,
"Are we staying another night here " Sakura asked Yamato.
"Sorry, no. That's too much for my budget " Yamato replied.
"Captain Yamato, you're paying for all of this ? " Sakura asked.
"Yes i am " Yamato replied as he shows her the bill.
"Wow! That's really generous !" Naruto said.
After eating their food . Yamato deices to explain why he threw the party.
"Why did you throw this party ? " Naruto asked.
"It's for Sakura's promotion into being a Tokubetsu Jōunin ( 特別上忍, Special High Ninja ) " Yamato replied.
"Tokubetsu Jōunin ? " Naruto asked.
"There otherwise known as Lieutenants or second in command of the Seiki Butai (正規部隊 Regular Forces ) " Sai answered.
"They're ninja who, rather than all-around Jōunin training, have Jōunin-level ability in a specific area or skill . They are elite specialists in their areas and are often assigned as subordinates to regular Jōunin when their services are needed " Yamato replied.
"So why is Sakura being promoted ? " Naruto asked.
"Because she specializes in one area that can directly rival a Jōunin. She has the Medical Ninjustu skills to rival Shizune and her strength level is higher than all the Special Jōunins by far " Yamato answered.
"I hear about your Legendary work in Sunakagure Sakura. You were able to cure an incurable poison that Lady Chyio couldn't cure and saved Sunakagure from a rampaging monster , guess you really do live up to your hype " Sai said to her.
"It was nothing " Sakura said to herself. "Cha! I'm legendary, boo yah bitches " said Inner Sakura.
"It's not far she's promoted yet i'm not " Naruto said to Yamato.
"Naruto,she's already token the Chunin exams, in order to be promoted you must take the CHunin exams test frist. A Genin can't be easily promoted " Yamato replied.
"But Gaara became the Kazekage in such a short time " Naruto stated.
"That's because he took the Chūnin exams test again and at 14 he was still a Chūnin. He rose greatly into the ranks because he learned to control his inner tailed beast powers better. Naruto you need to take the test again and contorl your tailed beat powers like Gaara to become Hokage " Yamato explained.
"Then i would do just that " Naruto replied.
"It took Gaara 3 years just to have partial control of his Tailed Beast powers. It won't be easy for you to do such a thing , especially since you have no control over it" Yamato stated.
"I know, i almost killed Kakashi sensei and my friends " Naruto said thinking back to the 4 tails attack.
"If you used that power, you can effortlessly defeat any Jōunin-level opponent like you did with the Soul Reaper you fought. It may also bring you closer to saving Gaara and Sasuke , but what you gain isn't your power but the Kyuubi's evil will. If you continue to rely on it, you'll only end up hurting yourself but your comrades too, Like what happened 3 days ago " Yamato said to him.
"I was being overpowered, that guy was too strong for me . I slipped out of concusious and let my anger get the best of me " Naruto replied.
"Don't worry , I have a special power to suppress the Kyuubi inside of you . Don't worry about your power getting weaker, you're powerful without the Kyuubi" Yamato said to Naruto
"So it's just as expected, you really do have First Hokage's justu ? How can you use it" Sakura asked him.
"What is Wood ninjustu ? " Naruto asked confused.
"It's an advanced nature Kekkei Genkai that combines earth- and water-based chakra to create wood and/or living trees. Wood Release techniques can be produced from anywhere, including the user's body, as the user's chakra is literally converted into a source of life " Yamato answered.
"If it's a Kekkei Genkai only the First Hokage can use, why can you use it ? " Sakura asked.
" Because Yamato was abducted by Orochimaru and became one of sixty children that were his test subjects. They were injected with the First Hokage's DNA in the hopes that they could replicate the First's ability to use Wood Release techniques, as well as an unquantified ability to control tailed beasts." Sai anwsered.
"Thanks, how did you know about that ? " Yamato asked him.
"We in the Root heard about you, you were after all the lone survivor, and only one endowed with the First's abilities. You graduated from the Ninja Academy and became a Chūnin at the age of six. You later joined the ANBU, and, for a time, served under the guidance of Kakashi Hatake. You would also come to have the best performance record of any ANBU serving under the Third Hokage " Sai replied to him.
So you don't need to worry . As long as i'm around you " Yamato said to him.
"Then i would do just that, i'm going to rescue Gaara and Sasuke then i would find a way to control this beast inside me and then i'm going to be Hokage one day believe it " Naruto replied.
Back at the Hideout
Orochimaru stands at a large burning fissure created by the blast he fired at Gin. The blast extended 5 miles long and 2 miles wide starting from 10 feet at the base of the blast and extended to form a cone shaped blast area across the forest. The mud mixed with fire created burning lava that melted soild rock and everything in the forest. Smoke engulfs the reveals that he's still alive by using Bakudō # 81. Danku to protect him from the blast
"These guys are tough. Tousen's power level jumped from 50,000 RYK to 500,000 RYK. he must of been forced to hollowfy from his opponent. His foe has also spiked as high in power. This Orochimaru guy is showing insane chakra level . It's 3,000,000 RYK and rising, this phone isn't met to caualte higher than 10,000,000 RYK. It's time i reveal my strongest attack " Gin said to himself
"Looks like he's gone for good " Orochimaru said to himself but the smoke clears up to reveal Gin is still alive.
"That was a close one, had i been hit directly by the blast you would of killed me off for sure " Gin said to Orochimaru with his barrier melted "Combining a Fire Style with Wind style and then an Earth style to create a massive inferno. No wonder the Akatsuki want you dead " Gin replied.
"Looks like you're still alive , however you're at your limit Soul Reaper" Orochimaru stated."This guy is a real pain, it's surprising that he's able to survive my attacks even with me only using 20 % of power. I wish i can use more of my power but this weakened body can't contain that much power, if i was at full power , he would be dead by now" Orochimaru said to himself.
"Now it's time i reveal my true power" Gin said as his body is surrounded by white Reiastu.
Meanwhile 2 miles from the Hideout
Kabuto fights Tōusen in his release from. Kabuto has made himself 10 times stronger than his own power thanks to his food pills. Kabuto ducks to avoid a tail sweep attack from Tōusen and counters with a kick to the stomach. Tōusen hits him with a right claw which Kabuto blocks with both hands contain charka blades.
"Not bad but try block these strikes " Tōusen said as he launches 50 rapid claw strikes at Kabuto but he blocks them with his chakra blades. Tōusen hits him with a punch that knocks him back several feet.
"Damn , he's really proving to be a total nuisance " Kabuto said to himself.
"What's wrong Kabuto ? Are you already at your limit ?" Tousen said to him.
"Hardly . Looks like you gained something else other than that hideous appearance. You can see me perfectly with those eyes right ? " Kabuto said to him
" Yes what's your point ? " Tōusen asked.
"You already lost this battle the moment you can see me " Kabuto replied " Feather Illusion Jutsu (涅槃精舎の術 Nehan Shōja no Jutsu ) " Kabuto chanted as he puts Tousen to sleep.
"Damn it .. " Tousen said as he struggles to stay awake.
"It's useless, you were better off blind than what you are now " Kabuto replied as he chargesup chakra round his right hand "You're finished " Kabuto shouted as he leaps in the air and goes for a flying chop b ut the sudden burst of Chaskra from Gin causes Tousen to wake up and dodge Kabuto's slash and appear behind him from the air .
"La Mirada (Spanish for The Gaze) " Tōusen chants as he charges a lime-green Cero in front of both of his eyes. The two Ceros are generated separately, but fuse together before firing, similar to the Cero Sincrético. Kabuto barely dodges the attack
"What's going on over there with Orochimaru ? " Kabuto said.
Back at the Hideout
Gin reveals that he has a hollow mask too like Tousen. has a Hollow mask. His mask is in the shape of a snake form with fangs on the mask and fox like ears. The release of Reiastu is enough to engulf everything within a mile radius and create a 1,000 foot diameter, 300 foot deep crater.
"Looks like you still have a trick up your sleeve " Orochimaru said to him "What's with that Chakra of yours ? "
"It's simple really . I have increase my power by 500% taking on this mask " Gin replied.
"I see, not a bad level of Charka you're emitting " Orochimaru said to Gin.
"Thanks, a Bankai enhances a Shinigami's power by up to ten times and my Hollow mask only increases his power by five times. Either way, it is a great increase in power, however, when combined with my Bankai, his power is increased by about fifty times more than a a Shikai " Gin explained to him.
"I see,you have gotten stronger " Orochimaru said to Gin.
"Right now my power level is 5,000,000 RYK , yours is only 3,000,000 RYK. Your power doesn't even compare to my own right now. There is no way your surviving this next attack, this one mixes Cero with my Bankai, even you will die with this next strike " Gin chants as a Cero appears at the tip of his wakizashi.
"He's charging up so much Charka, even i would die if i took a direct hit " Orochimaru said to himself.
Gin then spins his Zanpakutō and spins it generating the Cero to cover his sword and condense around the then spins it around until it takes the form of a moving crimson snake. " Butō: Saishū Cero Naka Hebi Kurenai (舞踏, 紅最終蛇虚閃 Dance : Final Hollow Flash of the Crimson Serpent ) " Gin chanted as he extends his blade moving so fast that Orochimaru barely has time to react.
"Summoning :Sanjū Rashōmon (口寄せ・三重羅生門 Summoning: Triple Rashōmon ) " Orochimaru chanted as he summons three Rashōmon Gates. Each of them 660 feet high. The red gate takes the attack head-on but it's ripped trhough by the Bankai. The second green gate tries to reduces the power of the attack but the Cero goes through it . The final blue gate manages to disperse the blast across Orochimaru but it was destroyed once the attack took the form of a crimson snake. Orochimaru stares down at the Serpent at him " You've done far better than expected " Orochimaru said as he is blasted by the attack. The serpent moves at 2,500 times the speed of sound traveling 30 miles across the battlefield and cutting through a nearby mountain and destroying it with one shot creating a massive 2 mile radius explosion from a distance.
Meanwhile 2 miles from the hideout
Kabuto sees the destruction caused by Gin.
"Oorchimaru " Kabuto stated shocked to see Orochimaru token out. " That was no doubt about it, that was the Triple Rashōmon . For that Shinigami to have destroyed all 3 gates, that guy might be close to Kage level strength" Kabuto said to himself.
"Looks like Gin finally finished his fight . It's time i finished this fight " Tōusen said to himself.
"Looks like we need to end this fight Shijutsu: Kikon Yūgi (死術・帰魂遊戯) " Kabuto chants as he summons three corpses, who look like him.
"This again, you won't be able to beat me with Shadow clones " Tousen arrogantly laughed as he fires a Cero at one of them but they dodge it. Kabuto then appears behind Tōusen .
" Got you Ranshinshō ( 乱身衝Nervous System Rupture )" Kabuto shouted as the frist coprse dashes towards Tōusen and hits him with his palm . Tōusen is paralyzed and can't move his body. The Real Kabuto kicks him down and Tōusen struggles to move.
"I can't move my body " Tōusen said.
"That's because your body is paralyzied thanks to a technique i picked up from my battle with Tsunade. It's useless to move your body " Kabuto said as he has his two other copies attack him with their chakra scalpels cutting off Tōusen arms and then the real Kabuto then launches the final attack at Tōusen .
"Damn i can't move " Tōusen said as he struggles to move.
"Now for the final blow " Kabuto shouts as he goes for a vertical Chakra scalpel slash cutting Tōusen and creates a massive explosion.
Back at the Hideout
Gin stands in the ruins of the battlefield within a 1,000 foot diameter crater. Gin's blast with his ultimate attack created a 100 foot deep, 30 mile long , 300 foot wide fissure going towards the mountain. Gin looks at the ruins of the base and forest around it. He sees Orocmhiamru's dead body there. Gin is severely exhausted.
"Damn , i had to rely on my hollow mask for this battle. I only recently got this mask from Aizen and i could only maintain this thing for a minute. Still got to give Aizen credit for giving me this. These Sannin are easily stronger than most captain-level Shinigami. " Gin said to himself butr boefore he knows it he is hit by a sword.
"Got You " Orochimaru shouted as he extend his sword very long and his neck over 5,000 feet high. Gin blocks with his Bankai but his Bankai cracks as Orochimaru extends his sword over 10 miles away . The blade rips thourgh Gin's sword and preices straght trhough Gin's chest.
"ARRAGH " Gin shouted in pain as blood comes out of his mouth. Orochimaru then retracting his neck back to his head jumps 5,000 feet in the air and then dahses while the blade is still in Gin's chest and hits him with a powerful punch to the chest causing him to cough up blood. Orochimaru retracts the blade.
"You're done for. I have paralyzed you with a deadly poison. You would die a slow horrible , painful death " Orochimaru said to him.
"You got me " Gin replied as he goes to attack him with Bankai but Orochimaru blocks the sword with his Kusangai.
"Was that the best you got ? I held back on you for far too long " Orochimaru said to him.
"You were holding back all this time ? " Gin said to Orochimaru.
"My body is feeling too sick to use all my power for a long time . I have only been using 20% so far " Orochimaru replied.
"Impossible your bluffing " Gin said to Orochimaru .
" You did give me a good fight, one of the best fights i had in years . As an award, allow me to show my true power before you die " Orochimaru stated as he charges up an intense Black Charka with a dark purple outline. The area is engulfed in a massive wave of Reiastu.
"5,000,000 RYK ...7,500,000 RYK, ...9,999,999 RYK" Gin said shocked as the Soul Phone explodes on his hand.
"Time to show you the full power of the Sannin " Orochimaru chanted as he swings his sword at the opposite direction of gin creating a gust of wind that levels everything within that 180 degree arc up to a 15 mile radius leveling 2 mountains in the process.
"What incredible power, just from swinging his sword, he created that much destruction just from a sword swing " Gin said to himslef shocked to see that.
" Goodbye young punk " Orochimaru said as he goes to kill Gin but he is stopped in his tracks.
"Yūdokuke (有毒気, Poisonous Touch) " Gin chanted as Orochimaru's chest glows and his body is stunned.
"What the hell ?" Orochimaru said to him.
"You claim to have paralyzed me but in reality i have poisoned you" Gin said to him.
"When did you .. " Orochimaru asked him but is cut off mid sentence.
"Can you see this ? " Gin said showing a missing piece of his Bankai.
"So , you're blade has a small chip " Orochimaru answered.
" I just left that small piece inside you " Gin replied.
"WHAT...? " Orochimaru said shocked.
" Kamishini no Yari's true ability as well as its deadliest aspect is not based on its length or speed but rather its ability to turn into dust for just a second when it expands out and contracts called Yūdokuke (有毒気, Poisonous Touch) . There is a deadly poison inside the blade that dissolves and breaks down cells. I can leave a sliver of my Zanpakuto in an opponent when i retract Kamishini no Yari " Gin explained.
"Gin, you bastard ..! " Orochimaru shouted as he walks towards him.
"A hole is going to open up in you chest and you're going to die. Bankai: Kill, Kamishini no Yari " Gin chnats as Orochimaru's chest dissolves and his enitre chest cativy is gone leaving a giant hole in Orcohimaru.
"NOOOOOO !BBBBBUUOOOAAAGAGHAHHHHHHH " Orochimaru screamed as his body collapses to the ground dead.
"It's over. This is the end of it ! " Gin said as he is bleeding from his wound and severely exhausted.
Meanwhile 2 miles from the hideout
Kabuto stands within a crater where Tōusen is at. Kabuto's strongest attack destroyed everything within a mile radius and creating a 1,000 foot diameter, 300 foot deep crater where Tōusen is buried inside. Tōusen is cut in half from head to toe with a fissure extending 8,000 feet long and 100 feet deep and 3 feet wide. "That took care of him , he's dead " Kabuto stated but it's a clone . Kabuto then suddenly sees himself stuck in the ground being held by a swarm of crickets.
"I got you now " Tōusen said as he raws lime-green circles in the air with his claws.
"Shit i can't escape " Kabuto shouted as he struggles to escape the blast.
"Los Nueve Aspectos ( Spanish for The Nine Aspects ) " Tōusen chanted as he causes a massive burst of sound-based concussive force to reverberate out with crushing power.
"Damn it , ARGRAGAAH " Kabuto shouted in pain as his body was crushed by the immense pressure. His glasses shatter, his chest caves in destroying all his ribs and rupturing all his internal organs and then his body explodes as well as everything within a 5 miles of Tōusen's path.
"That took care of him " Tōusen said as he reverts back to his base state noticeably exhausted. He then noticed that the body he hit was a fake Kabuto "What the hell ? "
Back at the Hideout
Gin looks at the ruins of the base and forest around it. He sees Orochimaru's dead body there. Gin is severely exhausted.
"Damn , i had to rely on my hollow mask for this battle. I only recently got this mask from Aizen and i could only maintain this thing for a minute. Still got to give Aizen credit for giving me this. These Sannin are easily stronger than most captain-level Shinigami. " Gin said to himself. He sees Tōusen from a distnace rush towards him.
"Gin , that guy with the glasses got away " Tōusen said to Gin
"Don't sweat it, we at least killed Orochi..." Gin said but it's then revealed that Orochimaru also escaped.
"He escaped too " Tōusen replied.
"Looks like they made an escape while we where offguard " Gin stated while holding onto a shedded skin.
"That was a Body Replacement justu much like the one i found back there " Tōusen said while holding onto a corpse.
"The Denreishinki isn't even picking up their RYK. They completey vanished without a trace " Gin said to Tōusen.
"This mission was a failure " Tōusen stated.
"Indeed, lets head back to Hucedo Mundo " Gin replied as they both open up a Garganta to return back.
Somewhere in the Land of the Rice Fields
Orochimaru and Kabuto are at a safe distance away trying to recover Chakra.
"Damn it , those guys were tough. That black blind guy was the second toughest battle in my life " Kabuto said to Orochimaru.
"Same for that Gin to the Third Hokage, he put up the best fight , still i wished i wasn't feeling too sick to fight " Orochimaru replied.
"You're body is close to giving out " Kabuto said to Orochmaru.
"Time is running out. This body is starting to reject me. Unfortunately , playtime's over " Oorchimaru said to him
"You must preserve, you have Sasuke and in 6 months, you would need to take his body to preserve your power. With only 20 % of your full power, you can't win agaisnt any of the 5 kages " Kabuto replied.
"But once i get Sasuke's body, not even the 5 Kages could beat me " Orochimaru said laughing.
Vizard Training ground
7:00 P.M. Ichigo has managed to fight against Hiyori for 2 minutes with his Vizard mask.
"Look at that, Ichigo has managed to improve greatly within a few days time " Shinji said to Lisa
"2 minutes isn't half bad " Lisa replied.
"Ichigo , Hiyori take five " Shinji said to the both of them.
"Why? I'm just getting warmed up " Ichigo said to Shinji.
"You need to rest up because tomorrow would be the day that you and Hiyori fight in a real fight rather than training " Shinji answered.
"Very well, time to put this loser at his place " Hiyori stated
"Well i have been dying to kick your bratty little ass since day one " Ichigo replied.
"Good night guys , you would be needing all the sleep you can get " Shinji said to them.
To be continued…
Omake 16: :Shinobi Organizational System Report.
Team Gai is busy visiting there leader. Gai is at his hopsital bed.
"We brought you some dinner " Tenten said to Gai.
"What did you bring me ? " Gai asked her.
" Curry udon " Tenten replied.
"My favorite " Gai said as he goes to eat his food.
"All the work has been done in your absence as well as the training " Neji said to Gai.
"So Lee how did you do today ? " Gai asked him.
"I ran 1,000 laps across Konoha and did over 9,000 pushups " Lee replied.
"What about you Tenten ? " Gai asked him.
"I organized all the ninja tools in our arsenal " Tenten anwsered.
"I can't wait to be out there again and train to get stronger. That Kenpachi guy was the best fight i ever had aside from Kakashi " Gai stated.
"That guy nearly killed you " Neji said to him.
"That Kenpachi guy was truly a challenge to Gai sensei as well as the guy i fought " Lee said hpapily
"When i get out here, we would train 2,000 laps a day to get stronger " Gai said
"That's awesome Gai sensei " Lee repiled
"Oh brother, there at it again " Neji said to himself.
"2,000 laps, i can barely get trough 200 laps" Tenten said to herself.
( A/N:Gin and Tousen failed their mission to kill Oorchimaru and Team 7 are continuing to walk into what would be a failed attempt to rescue Sasuke. Meanwhile Ichigo begins to put his skills to the test against Hiyori . Would Ichigo prevail in his test ? Review , Fave and Subscribe )