The Hunter in the Leaves
Hey guys! Amaterasu_Blazing here with the first chapter of The Hunter.
So this story is inspired by a challenge by Demon Scarlet, it goes something like this.
When Naruto was born he was ripped away from Kushina when she tried to use a jutsu to go to a different world where she could raise Naruto without the fear of him being used as a weapon for the leaf or being killed by rock for the grudge against his father. As she starts the hand seals for the technique a root anbu interfered and Naruto was flung into the portal going to the world of Bloodborne. When Naruto is there he is raised by the hunter in the story of Bloodborne and is taught how to use the various weapons that are in Bloodborne. When Naruto and the hunter defeat the last boss in Bloodborne and end the never ending nightmare Kami comes to bring him home. She lets him leave with all the weapons he has and makes his guns run off of chakra.
So I am definitely changing that, I am not a fan of Kami stories.
Requirements:
Naruto must have Threaded cane and Blade of Mercy: Yes
Kami gives Naruto a summoning contract for the beasts in Bloodborne: Maybe
Civilian and Sasuke bashing: Civilian, yes, Sasuke, only in the beginning
Naruto X Fu or Yugito or both: Fu and Naruto pairing
Strong Naruto and friendly brother like kyuubi: No
Motherly/Fatherly Hunter (Depends on the gender chosen for the Hunter): Kind of
Naruto is 18 while the rookie 12 are the same in canon.: No
Doesn't have to follow canon but should have wave arc and chunin exam arc.: Follows cannon
So normal disclaimer. I own NOTHING! Enjoy the chapter.
Talking: "Hello."
Thinking: 'I wonder…'
Flashback: "Hello"
Jutsu/techniques: Transformation Jutsu/8 centred whirlpool
Bijuu: "Stupid human."
multiple personality (e.g. Inner Sakura): "Eliminate him."
Point of view/ location switch: Naruto point of view
Reading: (Zabuza Momochi)
Chapter 1: The new apprentice
Naruto was running as fast as his 5-year-old body could go as he raced down the streets of the village hidden in the leaves. The young blond glanced behind him, caching a glimpse of the mob of villagers chasing him as he turned the corner. He turned his head forward again, skidding to a stop as he saw that the alley in front of him was a dead end.
The young boy glanced around, desperately looking for a hiding spot or a way out as the villagers quickly began to enter the ally. Naruto turned around, his eyes widening as he saw the evil looks on the faces of the villagers. Naruto backed away from them, his back hitting the wall of the alley.
"Please, don't hurt me! I didn't do anything to you!" Shouted Naruto as he looked on in fear. The evil looks on the villagers twisted into glares of hatred and angry as they seemed to froth at the mouth. A tall, pink haired women stepped forward, glaring at the cowering boy as she spoke.
"You murder our families, crush our homes and businesses and claim to be innocent! Your nothing but a lying demon!" Screamed the pinket, here shrill voice causing the boy to flinch. He gazed on in fear as the villagers surrounded the boy, beginning to beat and stab him. Naruto fell to the ground, curling into the fetal position as the boy's vision began to fade before going black.
Naruto awoke in a dripping tunnel, the 5-year-old sighing as he looked around, pulling his legs to his chest as he began to rock, tears dripping from his eyes as he thought to himself. 'Why do they hate me so much? Why do they call me a demon?' Thought the boy as he continued to whimper.
A pair of arms wrapped around the pitiful boy, holding him close as Naruto began to calm down. He looked at the arms that encircled him, his eyes following the arms back to the body as they continued to embrace him. Naruto looked up, seeing a female face looking down at him, a small smile on the women's face as she looked down at him.
Naruto was captivated by the face and the strange, pointed hat she wore. She had pale blue eyes and silvery blond hair, her nose was narrow and she had high cheekbones, suggesting a noble lineage. Her hat was pointed, casting a light shadow over her face as the feather hung slightly over the edge.
A voice cut through the boys' shock, causing both of the blonds to look towards the speaker as they spoke. "I told you your beauty was entrancing Maria! Just look at the boy's face!" Laughed a tall man, a large, curved blade hanging from his waist.
Naruto cautiously looked over the figures that stood in front of him. The man who had spoken wore a ragged black suit like set of clothes, a red scarf wrapped tightly around his neck. He had black, scruffy hair and an unshaven face, thick stubble on his chin as he smiled kindly at the young blond, a floppy wide brimmed hat adorning his head, casting his kind brown eyes into shadows.
Next to him stood a tall blond haired man with a stoic face, a small smile adorning his lips as he looked down at the boy with his sky blue eyes. He wore a long white coat, an ornate golden belt crossing across his chest, a large, shield shaped pauldron acting as the buckle. The large handle of a great sword could easily be seen rising above his shoulders as he stood, arms crossed.
"Shut up Gehrman, he's just scarred! Someone needed to calm him down!" Exclaimed the now named Maria, glaring at the laughing man as he lent against his blond companion, barely holding himself up as he continued to laugh. The blond also beginning to chuckle as well.
Maria huffed in exasperation as she looked back down at the young boy, Naruto meeting her gaze with his large eyes. "Are you okay little one?" Questioned the blond as Naruto nodded, his head tilting to the side as he looked up at her, a confused look on his face as he began to speak.
"Are you my mommy?" Questioned Naruto, Gehrman bursting into another round of laughter, this time being joined by his blond companion. Maria ignored them, looking down in shock at the child in her arms. Her brain was barely able to process what he had just said before a smile spread across as she again spoke.
"Sadly no Naruto, I'm not." Said Maria as she looked down at the boy, frowning as she noticed his shoulders slump. Naruto looked around, noticing that the stood in a field of flowers, under a gigantic grey tree. A large building could be seen in the distance, the jinchuriki turned back to Gehrman, who had finally regained his composure, and his companion as he began to speak.
"Where am I?" Questioned Naruto, sending confused glances at the three adults around him. The black clad Gehrman stepped forward, his face hardening as he began to explain everything for the young boy.
"Sorry lad, I'll explain everything. My name is Gehrman, the man standing next to me is Ludwig, and the woman holding you is Maria. We are in your mind, or at least a part of your mind" Explained Gehrman, muttering to himself as he said the last part. Ludwig nodded to the boy in greeting.
Maria, seemingly reluctantly, released the young blond as she strode towards the two men, leaving Naruto leaning against the towering tree, looking on at the three adults. "Why am I here?" Questioned Naruto, finally noticing the long katana with a rapier hilt and knife strapped to her sides.
"You are here to receive an opportunity, to become our apprentice and learn to use our unique techniques and your Kekkai Genkai." Explained Gehrman, his companions nodded in confirmation, although Maria seemed to tense when he mentioned Kekkai Genkai. Naruto responded instantly, not even taking a moment to think over it.
"Yes, I accept" Said Naruto, no hesitation in his voice as he spoke. The three adults looked on in shock, surprised by the fact that the boy answered without even a single moment of consideration. Ludwig smiled, stepping forward and speaking for the first time.
"Well ok then. Come this way and we'll start your tor… I mean training." Stated the tall blond, a big, sadistic smile on his face as he turned around, walking quickly as he headed towards the building in the distance. He was quickly followed by Gehrman as he strode forward.
Maria smiled at the blond, motioning for him to follow as they both began to walk, speeding up to catch up to the two men. Naruto was slightly unnerved, having heard Ludwigs' slip up, but followed anyways, mentally preparing himself for the coming training. He never noticed the large tunnel in the distance, a red light at the end.
Hiruzen point of view
The third Hokage raced across the rooftops, closely followed by his Anbu as he jumped from rooftop to rooftop, going as fast as possible as he sprinted towards the location of his surrogate grandson. 'Hold on Naruto, I'm coming' Thought the old Sarutobi as he landed in the ally where the mob was attacking the boy.
His Anbu landed next to him, looking in disgust as they looked on, watching a large group of people beating on a 5-year-old boy. Hiruzen growled, about to order his guards to arrest them before he stopped, stunned at the scene in front of him.
Blood began to flow from the Uzumakis' wound, spinning around him in a tornado of crimson scythes. The civilians looked on in shock, some of the less intelligent ones charged forward, screaming about killing the demon before he showed his 'true form'. They were quickly cut down by the arcs of crimson liquid, leaving them in chunks, their blood only adding to the tornado.
Hiruzen walked forward, signalling for the Anbu behind him to arrest the civilians. He cautiously approached the swirling blood, watching with trepidation as the crimson blades began to slow down. Just as he stepped into the range of the scythes, did they begin to collapse, falling to the ground as they formed a large crimson puddle around the blond.
A single, fat civilian charged forward, taking his chance to kill the 'fox brat' now that there was nothing stopping him. "Raikiri" shouted the dog masked anbu as he shot forward, burying his lightning covered hand through the mans' chest, blood splashing onto his uniform, mask and hair.
Hiruzen bent down, picking up the small, malnourished blond as he glared at the restrained civilians, turning to the black haired Anbu next to him as he spoke. "Weasel, send them to Ibiki and Anko and tell them that they have some knew test subjects." Ordered Hiruzen his voice cold as he looked over the idiot civilians.
The Sarutobi patriarch took to the rooftops as he raced towards the hospital, carrying the blond jinchuriki close to his chest as he burst through the doors of the hospital, sliding to a stop in front of the front desk as the nurse on duty rushed over. "Hokage-sama, what do you need?" Questioned the young woman, her eyes hardening as she looked at the boy in his arms.
"What is he doing here?" Questioned the women, venom practically dripping from her voice as she spat out the word boy. Hiruzens eyes hardening as he looked at her.
"Where is Dr Nagakura?" questioned the third, his voice cold and devoid of emotion as he spoke. The nurse seemed not to notice the tone of his voice, continuing to glare down at the boy as she again spoke.
"He's not available at the moment, and neither are any of the other doctors on duty tonight." Explained the woman. Hiruzens' eyes narrowed, the women's lie easily being seen by the old kage. He grabbed the young women by her neck, raising her off the ground as she grasped at his hand, struggling to breath.
"Stupid b****, trying to lie to a kage. That is treason, and the punishment is death." Growled the third, tightening his grip, an audible snap echoing through the waiting hall, the nurses and patients looking on in shock as he dropped the woman, her body slumping to the ground, head hanging at an unnatural angle.
He strode forward, pushing his way through the shocked workers as he headed towards a single room, the plaque next to the door saying Rin Nagakura. He placed the boy down on the hospital bed, whispering to him before walking out, locking the door behind him as he went to look for his personal doctor. "I'm sorry I couldn't be their sooner Naruto"
Naruto point of view
Two days later
Narutos' eyes flickered open, darting around the room, the bright white light burning his eyes as the smell of antiseptic invaded his nose. He was in the hospital, again. He shifted as he attempted to sit up, groaning as his stiff muscles strained at his movements. He may have been training with his senseis in his mind, but his real body had been laying motionlessly for two days.
He thought over what he had been doing over the last few days, training with the older hunters. They had started simply with learning basic hunting techniques, since they could strengthen his physical body. Ludwig and Gehrman had begun to teach him how to wield the basic hunter weapons in the workshop whilst Maria began to teach him chakra control.
Naruto smiled as he thought over the three and how they had helped him, the only regret he had with accepting the apprenticeship was Ludwigs sadistic training methods. Know the greatest question was what he was going to say to Hokage-jiji. "Naruto your awake" Stated Hiruzen as he walked into the room, causing Naruto to groan as he turned to him.
Naruto looked at the third unsure of what he was going to tell him as he looked at the third. He sighed beginning to explain everything to the old man, how he had met the three hunters and his choice to take their offer. Once he finished he waited with bated breath for the old mans' response. Hiruzen took a deep breath before answering, not knowing the effect his words would have on the course of history.
And that is finished! Sorry for the cliff-hanger but I want to see if this new story becomes as popular as legacy, although I will see it through to the end either way. This Amaterasu_Blazing signing off, see ya!