Firefox
Disclaimer: I don't own either Naruto or Avatar anime series. I wrote this story for fun.
Rated Mature Audience Only
Pairing: Naruto X Azula X Korra X Suyin Beifong X Mikoto X Ino X Ryuzetsu X Samui X Hinata X Temari X Haku X Karin X Mei X Yugito X Karui X Shizuka X Tayuya X Kurotsuchi
Author Note
Before the chapter begins, I decided to change a few things to the story. First off I am adding more chapters than I originally planned for Firefox. The reason is the direction the story is going, plus I want to continue the Avatar Cycle in future stories. So there will be some world building chapters in the future. Including Legend of Korra characters showing up. Now that's out of the way, on with the chapter.
Chapter VII: Warzone, Iwa's last stand!
Tower (First night of the second round)
Naruto stood on top of the tower he looks to the west. Naruto can see explosions off in the distance. I am glad the council agreed with my plan. This would have turned tragic if they said no. Naruto thought.
Tsunade and Azula joins him "When your grandfather created the Chunin exams. I doubt this, is what he had in mind."
Tsunade sighed. "You're not wrong. My grandfather wanted to create a place where battles on this level would never happen again."
Naruto sighs "I am a disappointment as the Avatar. Aang would have been out there trying to stop this."
Azula walks up and hugs Naruto from behind. "Aang would have done the same thing."
Tsunade smiles Thank you Azula. She thought.
"What would Aang do?"
"Escort the teams that were not involved in the invasion and protect them."
"Ouch! Damn it watch four eyes! That's my leg your pulling!"
"Call me four eyes again and I will make you walk the rest of the way!"
Naruto, Azula and Tsunade looks down at Mikoto's team finally reaching the tower. Tayuya was being carried by Mikoto, Haku and Karin. From the looks of it Tayuya broken her leg.
Naruto could see a Suna team lead by Temari at the edge of the forest. Naruto bows to the team; They return the bow before they enter the woods.
"The sister wives, needs more team building." Tsunade said.
Azula sighs "Relax Azula, they are always like this. It's how they bond."
Naruto turns around and kiss Azula on the forehead. In the distance a blue dome form over the battlefield. The explosions stopped instantly "Baa-chan I need to check that out."
"Go."
Naruto creates two shadow clones before he disappeared in a yellow flash. Mikoto and her team enters the tower. Tsunade looks down at the four clones at the base of the tower. "Alright you create the barrier now!" Tsunade shouted.
The four clones get into formation around the tower and goes through hand signs. A barrier forms around the tower.
Tower (Inside the main area)
Mikoto and the others puts Tayuya on the ground. after opening their scrolls Yugao appeared. "Sensei."
Yugao has a smile on her face "You have done well Mikoto. You have come far since you became my student."
Tayuya grunts "That good and all but could I get medical treatment?!"
Yugao looks down and sees a bone sticking out of her leg. Tsunade, Azula, Ino and the shadow clones enters the room "What happened?"
"We were jump by Iwa Anbu." Mikoto said.
Tsunade's eyes widen "What?"
"There's almost a dozen of Iwa Anbu teams in the forest. They were setting up some kind of obelisk." Haku said.
"From the looks of it they want to destroy all of the Suna and Kiri teams. Then have all of their teams go to the finals." Mikoto said.
"Shortly after discovering their camp, we are attacked. We owe Temari and her team our lives." Karin said.
Flash Back (Four hours earlier)
Mikoto, Haku, Karin and Tayuya made it to the meeting point Yugao told them to go. Because of how bad this could get the council decided to go with Naruto's plan. Mikoto, your team is to meet up with one of Naruto's shadow clones. He will give your team the second scroll you need. Once you have it, your team are ordered to go straight to the tower. Yugao's voice echoes in Mikoto's mind.
Would that cause problems with the other villages? Mikoto asked.
No, this plan is to ensure the other villages won't be dragged into the proxy war. Kumo and the other villages teams will get their second scroll from Naruto as well. Yugao said.
"So, who are we to meet here?" Tayuya asked.
"That would be me."
A shadow clone of Naruto jumps out of a tree and lands in front of them. "How do I know you're the real Naruto?"
The clone grins "Well I am a shadow clone. But if you want proof Mikoto. You have a mole on your inner thigh shape like a..."
Mikoto entire face turns red, and she waves her hands "Stop! I believe you!"
The clone chuckled while Haku, Karin and Tayuya tries to sneak a peek. Damn it I need to have that removed. Now they want to see it. Mikoto thought.
Naruto hands Mikoto a earth scroll "How bad do you think this will turn out?" Tayuya asked.
"We need to get to the tower as soon as possible." Mikoto said.
"If I had enough chakra, I would take you four to the tower."
"Don't worry Naruto, we can get to the tower quickly." Haku said.
"Alright. Stay safe all of you."
The clone disperses "Let's go team."
"I have a question Mikoto. How does Naruto know that you have a mole on your inner thigh?" Haku asked.
Mikoto's face turned red again. "Wait a second, last night you locked the door to the bathroom. You told me you wanted to soak in the tube." Karin added.
"Did you and Naruto make love in the bathroom?!" Haku asked.
Mikoto begun to fidget "Both of us agreed to wait until our wedding night before we go that far."
Haku and Tayuya looks at Karin who nods "how far did you go?" Haku asked.
Mikoto's face turns beet red "Wow, that must have been a great make out session." Tayuya grins.
Mikoto mumbles something before she walks away.
"Hold on, we have more questions!" Haku said.
"No questions, not until we get to the tower!" Mikoto said as she activates her Sharingan.
All three girls nod in agreement. The last thing they wanted was to be put in a Genjustu.
After an hour of travel, they approached a small river. "Take a few minutes rest. We are halfway to the tower."
Karin pulls out a granola bar and starts eating. Haku was hiding in the tree as look out, Tayuya was looking through her bag. While Mikoto was looking at a map "We are still an hour and a half out from the tower."
Several explosions can be heard off in the distant "It seems that Suna or Kiri found Iwa." Karin said.
"Mikoto, I spot a few ninjas coming in our direction." Haku whispered.
Mikoto gave a signal causing her team to hide. Several Iwa dressed in Anbu clothing walks past carrying several some equipment. "Damn it, how much farther to the camp?"
"Ten minutes. We need to have the obelisk built before Kurotsuchi begins her offensive."
"I am surprised that the Tsuchikage wants to use the Obelisk. If Konoha or the others finds out Iwa will be in big trouble."
"True, but he doesn't have a choice. Things are getting bad for Iwa. Damn that Yellow Flash!"
Mikoto and her team silently follows the Anbu towards a small clearing. There almost a dozen full Iwa Anbu teams were there. Several tents were set up and a massive crystal is being set up. Haku climbs up a tree That can't be good. She thought.
Haku pulls out a small camera and starts taking pictures of the crystal, the anbu teams and several containers. Haku then forms an ice mirror then leaves. The Anbu captain smiles "We had a visitor; Alpha team follow her. When she meets up with her team eliminate them."
"Hai."
Haku steps through the ice mirror where her team awaits. "Well?" Mikoto asked.
"It's bad, there is at least a dozen Iwa Anbu teams in the clearing behind me. There are setting up some kind of crystal obelisk."
Tayuya thought she saw a shadow moves. Her eyes widen when she saw an Iwa Anbu running through hand signs "Earth style: Rock Gun Jutsu!"
"Look out!"
Tayuya pushes Haku out of the way as a rock fly towards her. The blow from the attack broken Tayuya's right leg. "Ice Release: Ice Spears Jutsu!"
Haku launched several spears in the direction the attack came from. Mikoto activates her Sharingan as three attackers comes out of the bushes. Mikoto draws her katana. "Karin protect Tayuya, Haku focus on the one in the back. I will handle the three."
Haku nods as she disappears in a body flicker. As Mikoto charged the three Anbu, blood begun to seep out of the blade. "Kenjutsu Uchiha style, Blood Raven!"
She does a wide diagonal slash sending multiple blood ravens at the three Anbu. Seeing how bad it's getting Tayuya looks up at Karin "Break the seal."
Karin looks down at Tayuya "No, you're finally over the withdrawal of that curse chakra. If you use it again it will be harder to break your addiction."
"Damn that snake bastard. I hope I have enough chakra to pull this off."
Tayuya pulls out her flute "Summoning Jutsu!"
Behind Karin and Tayuya were her three Doki. As Tayuya starts blowing her flute the curse mark tries too active. Thanks to Naruto's level ten seal the curse mark is fully suppressed. Damn it, if only I can get one of them Tayuya thought has her Doki aids Mikoto and Haku.
All three Doki does their best with Tayuya's melody from her flute but due to the pain, she was struggling to keep the song going. One of the Doki grabs an Iwa for a moment. The Anbu was able to break free causing the Doki to disperse. It was enough time for Mikoto to cut the Anbu's head off. As Haku step back an Anbu appeared behind her was going to stab her in the back with a kunai. As he thrust forward the Anbu was crushed by a giant studded club. Haku sees Tayuya grin "You owe me..."
The last thing Tayuya saw before passing out was someone else showing up. "Wind style: Great Sickle Weasel!"
Tayuya wakes up a few hours later, Karin accidently moved her broke leg. "Ouch!"
"Oh, your awake." Temari said.
"What are you doing here?! Ouch!" Tayuya groans.
"Relax, Naruto asked Gaara for my team to look out for you."
"Thank you Temari. If you didn't show up when you did, we would be dead."
"You welcome."
They reach the clearing and sees the tower up ahead.
Flash back ends
"You owe me several bags of pretzel sticks. After I saved your ass, ice princess. Ouch!" Tayuya grins.
Haku nods "Thank you, Tayuya."
"Naruto, you need to get me to the village at once. The council and the other villages Jonin need to be briefed."
"Here you will need this, Lady Tsunade."
Haku hands her the camera. "Thank you."
A clone touch Tsunade's shoulder and both of them disappear in a yellow flash. "Let's get you into on a bed, so I can start treatment. Sorry Tayuya but you won't be in the Chunin exam finals."
"What?! You mean I broken my leg for nothing?!"
"No, you're fine Tayuya, I will heal your leg."
Naruto picks Tayuya up bridal style. She was blushing "Oh? You like that?" Azula teased.
"Baka! No, I don't!"
Azula grins "Alright Naruto put her down."
"Wait! Sorry Lady Azula."
Azula giggles "It's alright." She said as she pats Tayuya on the head.
"Ino, you're a healer. You will love this." The clone said.
"Girls why don't you get something to eat. I will make sure Tayuya is healed and put to bed." Azula said.
Mikoto and the others nods before they go the cafeteria. Ino was surprised that the others listen to Azula.
Outside of the barrier (Thirty minutes later)
Naruto lands in front of the barrier, Temari and the others are considering cross it. But they don't know if it's safe or not. "Temari."
She turns around "Naruto."
He approached the barrier "I don't know, if it's safe to pass through."
Naruto summons a shadow clone and it cross the barrier. A moment later is disperse "I see. The barrier is safe to cross. From the memories I got the barrier suppress chakra."
"Then that would mean..." Temari said.
"Yes, you would be restricted to use martial arts and weapons while inside of the barrier. Against Iwa Anbu that would be a fatal mistake. Wait here I will take care of the barrier."
Naruto begun to enter the barrier. "Naruto that is crazy! You won't be able to use chakra either."
Naruto stomps the ground causes a boulder pop out of the ground for a moment. Temari's eyes widen "Sorry Temari, but I have a bloodline that's immune to the barrier effect. Wait here until the barrier is down. Then go help your brothers."
Naruto runs off. Damn it, I hate waiting! Temari thought.
Hey Kurama, do you think the barrier would affect tailed beast chakra? Naruto thought.
If that was the case, I would not be sensing the Iwa up a head. This barrier would stand no chance against one of my siblings. Let alone Shukaku. Kurama laughed.
Good to know, Gaara should be fine then. Hopefully he can keep the Iwa teams busy long enough for me to destroy the barrier. Naruto thought.
Iwa Anbu camp
The Anbu teams were getting bored guarding the crystal obelisk. Almost half of them were pouring their chakra into the crystal. "How long before we switch, I am near my limit?!"
"Another hour."
So that's how that works. They need to channel chakra into the obelisk for it to project the barrier. I will focus on the fresh one. With them gone the others won't be a problem. Naruto thought.
Remember kit, because of the barrier you can't use your normal chakra attacks. Including the Hiraishin. Too bad for the Anbu they have the same handicap. Kurama said.
I need to drop the barrier quickly then that would me I will have to use it. Naruto thought.
Naruto approached the camp. Many of the Anbu saw him and took a step back. "It's the yellow flash!"
"Calm down you fools. Like us he can't use chakra. He's as harmless as a kitten."
Naruto pulls out a three-prong kunai. The Anbu captain started to sweat Oh crap did he found a way to block the barrier's effects? He thought.
"It's ironic, Iwa feared my father for this Jutsu."
Naruto drops the kunai on the ground, causing all of the Iwa to sigh in relief. The Anbu captain grins "Sadly after today, Iwa will fear me for a different reason." Naruto said as he enters the Avatar state.
Suna and Kiri teams (Ten minutes later)
Because of the barrier Mei and her teams were restricted using martial arts. Mei does a round house kick on an Iwa shinobi "Switch!" Kurotsuchi shouted.
The teams that were fight the Suna and Kiri teams jumps back. Fresh team then jumps into the fighting. "Damn Iwa!" Mei growled.
Kurotsuchi grins then everyone felt the ground shaking "An earthquake?!" Kurotsuchi said.
The barrier begun to fall Oh crap! Kurotsuchi thought.
Mei grins as Lava spews from her mouth and covers four of the Iwa Anbu. Kurotsuchi paled seeing her men die that way. Gaara goes through hand signs as sand begun to rise out of the ground at an alarming rate "Sand tsunami!"
"Lady Kurotsuchi you must flee!" a Kunoichi shouted.
Kurotsuchi, Kin Tsuchi and Suzumebachi flees as the rest of the Iwa teams and the Anbu that were helping them were engulfed in sand. Gaara puts his hands into the sand "Sand Burial!"
Once it was over many of the Suna and Kiri teams were trying to catch their breath. A sound of clapping caught everyone's attention. "Sorry, I couldn't bring down the barrier sooner." Naruto grins.
"Naruto, your timing was perfect." Mei grins.
"I take it was you that took down the barrier?" Gaara asked.
Naruto grins as Temari and her team approached. With Kurotsuchi and her team held captive. Naruto walks up to Kurotsuchi "Iwa has a lot to answer for."
Kurotsuchi spat in Naruto's face. Gaara, Mei, Temari, the Suna and Kiri teams glares at Kurotsuchi. "Luckly for you, the Daimyo wants you a live. Otherwise Gaara would not have held back."
Naruto summons several shadow clones "Take these three to Anbu HQ. They will remain in a cell until the Daimyo decides what to do with them. I already sent the Iwa Anbu there."
"How could you use chakra?! Our barrier should have prevented you from using it!" Kurotsuchi growled.
"I have a bloodline that's immune to your barriers effect."
The clones' nods as they take their captives away. "Before I forget."
Naruto pulls out four scrolls, two of heaven and earth. "I had these as a backup plan. Should Iwa make it to the tower."
Naruto hands a pair of scrolls to Gaara and the other to Mei. "Thank you, Naruto." Mei said.
After a brief talk the Suna and Kiri teams decided to allow Gaara and Mei's team to enter the semifinals.
Following day
The Daimyo, Tsunade, the council and the Jonin from other villages was looking at the obelisk. "So, this is what Iwa used against the Suna and Kiri teams?" Baki asked.
"Yes. From what I could gather the Iwa Anbu were channeling their chakra into the crystal. From there the crystal projected chakra suppression barrier."
"Troublesome."
"I believe I can enhance Konoha's barrier with a similar effect."
"Sorry Naruto. Once the Daimyo of earth learns what Iwa has done, he would demand the crystal back."
"No problem, I am already working on a new seal to mimic the effects."
Hiashi looks at Naruto with his jaw dropped "You can do that?"
"It will take some time, I only reached level ten less than a week ago."
"What will Konoha do in response of Iwa breaking the rules?" A Kumo Jonin asked.
"For ten full years the Iwa will be banned from the Chunin exams. I already contact the other Daimyo from the other countries. They agree, also more sanctions will be imposed."
A shinobi enters the room "Lord Daimyo this came for you Earth country's Daimyo.
Fire Daimyo Aikihiko
I just learn what my former Tsuchikage has done. Without my orders he violated the Chunin Exam's sacred rules. Rest assured that Onoki and the ones involved will be punished for this transgression. To prove my innocents, I offer Konoha compensation. Onoki's granddaughter will be given to Minato's son as his concubine. The other two members of her team will be given to Konoha. Do with them as you please.
Daimyo Kaiser.
"Well now that's an interest development."
"What?" Tsunade asked.
The Daimyo shows Tsunade the scroll.
Iwagakure (Iwa council room)
Onoki tries to get to his feet, blood is leaking out of the large hole in his gut. Everyone around him, from his son to the council members are dead. Standing in the center of the room was a man with half of his face black and the other white. He has a large Venus fly trap protecting his face. "I will end you for this."
"No, you won't. That poison I used on you is corrupting your chakra. You will be dead in less than three minutes."
Onoki glares at his attacker as his strength starts to leave him. The door opens and in steps Daimyo Kaiser. "My Lord be careful that man is dangerous!" Onoki said as he started to cough up blood.
"No to me he's not. I am pleased your organization held your end of the bargain. So, I will uphold my end."
Onoki's eyes widen "What have you done?!"
"Starting over. You failed me for the last time you old fool."
The Daimyo hands Black Zetsu a scroll "Both Han and Roshi are yours. They are in a holding cell. There is enough money in that scroll to fund your organization for three years."
"As long as your country has no tailed beasts you will be spared."
"I understand."
Black Zetsu begun to sink into the floor then disappeared. Kaiser looks at Onoki "Well, it seems you outlived your usefulness. Before your death I have something to tell you. For your failure I decided to punish your granddaughter. She will be the Yellow Flash's concubine."
Onoki glares at Kaiser "No!"
The dying Tsuchikage manages to stand up. Kaiser takes a step back "how?"
Onoki puts his hands together, as he pulls them a part a white cube is formed. "I might not be able to save my granddaughter. But I will end you for this betrayal!"
The white cube forms around Kaiser "Particle Style: Atomic Dismantling Jutsu!"
Onoki grins as his former Daimyo was turned to dust. The life in Onoki's eyes fade as he falls to the ground.
Konoha council room (A hour after Onoki's death)
"Before we begin, I have announcement. Because of the events in the forest of death, the exams were put on hold. Now the crisis is over, the Chunin Exams can resume."
"Lady Tsunade, will the teams need to do the forest of death again?" Naruto asked.
"No. All teams that made it to the second round will be in finale. The one-month training starts tomorrow."
Gamakichi appears on the table in front of Tsunade. "Gamakichi?"
"Hey Naruto, how's it going?"
"Well, what brings you here?"
Gamakichi hands Tsunade a scroll from Jiraiya. "Thank you."
Tsunade
I been hearing strange rumors that the Akatsuki is planning something in land of earth. I will head to Iwa, to see if the rumors are true. Also, Xen of the Kumo Thunderbirds has approached me. He wants to speak with you and the council involving the incident with Hinata Hyuga. He has evidence that Iwa is behind it. He asks for a meeting with you and Inoichi.
Jiraiya
"Very well, tell Jiraiya I will meet with him the day after the finals is over."
Gamakichi nods before he reverse summons himself. "There's been a development. Xen the leader of the Kumo Thunderbirds requests a meeting."
"What does he want?!" Hiashi growled.
"Jiraiya sent word that Xen approached him and has evidence that Iwa was behind the kidnapping of Hinata."
Hiashi stands up Oh, great here we go. Naruto thought.
"I will not attend that meeting! My brother dead because of them!"
"Let me ask you something, Lord Hiashi."
Hiashi looks at Naruto "What?!"
"Given recent events, what if this turns out to be true. Iwa was really behind the incident as well. Do you or anyone else in the Hyuga clan wants to know who is really responsible?"
"You have not suffered by Kumo's hands!"
"Maybe not, I was only four when the incident took place. So that allows me to have an open mind...Let me speak with him."
Hiashi's jaw dropped "You can't be serious."
"We can talk in one of the interrogation rooms. Lady Tsunade, Inoichi, you and a few others could be in the other room. Inoichi could your clan Jutsu work if you're in the next room?"
"As long I am in proximity of the target, yes."
"Very well. Naruto we will leave this up to you."
Naruto nods.
To be continued
Hope all of you enjoyed Chapter VII. I am still working on the matches, so I decided to skip the second round and focus mostly on the finals instead. Also don't worry what happens with Kurotsuchi and her team will be addressed in the next chapter. Next time on Firefox Chapter VIII: Finals, Hinata's conviction!
