The Hunter in the Leaves
Hey guys! Amaterasu_Blazing here with the next chapter of The Hunter.
longbowchris50, zero fullbuster, thank you to both of you for commenting. longbowchris50, while I'm not making a god like OP Naruto, because I believe it would be ridicules for Naruto to be able to beat Orochimaru or Itachi at the start of cannon, he will be about Haku level at start of cannon, so about mid chunin level and able to make a jounin actually work for a win. Zero fullbuster, thanks and just got to ask, fairy tail reference? I mean Grey Fullbuster, Silver Fullbuster, Zero Fullbuster? Also warning, Fu will be OOC, at least for her, until the start of cannon. Milennial, I know I used a bit of a cliché with the mob so that might have compromised my creative integrity and I will take that to heart for the future. Secondly, I understand that I haven't explained it yet, and to tell the truth, I haven't thought of a reason that doesn't involve Kami or the Shinigami. Also, mindscape learning cliché, no comment. And to finish this, I to would like there to be more crossovers, or just Bloodborne stories in general, and I do worry that I will not be able to live up to the game, so I need people like you to point out where I can improve, thank you for your comments, I hope you enjoy this chapter.
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 2: The beetle and the fox
A now 7-year-old Naruto stood panting in the clearing that made up training ground 2. He now wore a full black set of pants and waistcoat like shirt, covered by a long, ankle length trench coat, with a small cape covering his shoulders and being linked together by a chain next to his throat. A pair of elbow length gloves covered his hands as he loosely held his weapon.
He replaced his mask as he strode forward, his thick soled boots crushing the dead grass as he strode forward, tightening his grip around the cane in his hand as he strode forward. He stopped mid-stride as he turned his head, his now main like hair swaying to the side. "Yes dog-san?" Questioned Naruto, looking at the silver haired man as he unsealed his hat.
The dog masked Anbu looked over the blond before speaking, seeing his now main like hair swayed in the wind, reminding him heavily of a description he had once heard of Kinkaku of the gold and silver brothers, his thick whisker like marks, mostly covered by his mask, giving him a feral look. "The Hokage requests to see you Naruto." Explained the Anbu before disappearing.
Naruto sighed, placing his cap on his head, the peak casting a deep shadow across his eyes, the design much like the one Maria wore, although the corners on the sides were heavily flared at the back, and sealed his cane. He raced towards the academy, taking to the rooftops as he entered the village, avoiding the crowded streets and the glares that came with them.
He quickly reached the academy, walking quickly towards Hiruzens' office as he wondered what the old man wanted him for, thinking over how Hokage-jiji had accepted his explanation that night, his only requirement being that his training was surveyed by the old Sarutobi.
He quickly entered the old mans' office, pausing slightly to greet the young jounin that acted as the Hokages' secretary. "Hi old man, how are?" Questioned Naruto, striding into the office before pausing, his eyes narrowing as he noticed two strangers in the office.
The first was a tall man with serious, ink black eyes, his brown hair in a low hanging ponytail. His turquoise haori covered a tight, light yellow kimono jacket and grey pants, a ruby scarf wrapped tightly around his neck.
The second was a small, young girl, around his own age, although his own 4'5" form towering over 3'11" frame. Her mint green hair contrasted greatly with her pupilless amber eyes. She was clad in a sleeveless white shirt and skirt. Her eyes conveyed a sense of curiosity, but she acted timid and fearful, huddling up and trying to make herself small.
"Ah Naruto-kun! It seems that dog passed on my message?" Questioned Hiruzen, receiving a nod as his answer. "This is Shibuki, the leader the village hidden by a waterfall, and his niece, Fu. I would like you to show her around the village, maybe introduce her to your senseis while I talk to her uncle." Requested Hiruzen.
Naruto nodded, smiling beneath his mask as he began to speak, "Okay old man, come on Fu!" Said the hunter in training. Fu looked at her uncle nervously, a questioning look on her face as he nodded, indicating to go with the boy. Fu jumped off her chair, walking to the large, black clad figure of Naruto.
Hiruzen point of view
Once the two 7-year-old jinchurikis' left the room Shibuki turned around to face the Hokage as he began to speak. "So that's the kyuubi jinchuriki?" Said the waterfall leader. The old Hokage nodded, his face softening as he looked at the man.
"Yes, he is. I thought it would be best if Fu went with someone who would understand the feeling of being isolated and without friends." Explained the Sarutobi as he sighed, again beginning to speak. "Now, you told me you wanted to talk over an alliance?" Questioned the third, his face hardening as he got down to business.
"Yes, sadly waterfall has become weaker over the years since the third shinobi world war. Now, this weakness doesn't mean we can't offer something in return for this alliance." Stated Shibuki as he looked towards Hiruzen, waiting for him to begin the negotiations.
Naruto point of view
Naruto walked slowly through the halls of the academy, talking quietly to the mint haired girl next to him. She seemed to have warmed up to him as they talked, beginning to open up to him as they spoke. The girl seemed to have had a very isolated life in her village, being separated from the other children and discriminated against by the adults, much like Naruto himself, although the villagers were far less violent in their treatment of her.
"So Fu, how would you like to meet my sensei's?" Questioned the blond, a smile coming to his face as the girl nodded hesitantly, a curious glint to her eyes as she did so, her small voice catching Naruto's attention.
"Fu would like to meet Naruto's senseis." Whispered the girl, referring to herself in the third person as she spoke. Naruto frowned, angry about the obvious neglect that had caused the verbal tic. Naruto formed a single hand seal, making a cross shaped seal using his index and middle fingers on both hands.
"Shadow clone jutsu" Stated Naruto as he was covered by smoke, blocking him from the view of his amber eyed companion. As it dispersed it revealed four copies of Naruto. Fu looked on in confusion, unsure of what her friend was doing, wasn't he going to show her his sensei's?
Naruto noticed the confusion on the girls, smiling as he spoke. "Just keep watching." Instructed Naruto as his clones formed a seal chain, ending in a ram seal as they spoke in unison. "Transformation jutsu" exclaimed the clones as a second burst of smoke masked them from view.
The smoke dissipated, revealing the towering form of Ludwig, and the smaller, but just as imposing forms of Gehrman and Maria. Naruto smiled as he looked at his shy companion, seeing an amazed, shocked look on her face as she stared at the three adults in front of her. Her fascination disappeared quickly, replaced by a scared expression as she hid behind Naruto.
Maria smiled good naturedly as she walked forward, crouching down as she stood in front of the girl, speaking in a calming tone. "Hey little one, it's okay, we're not going to hurt you." Whispered Maria, the kind tone in her voice calming the girl. Fu slowly walked out from behind the hunter in training.
Maria smiled at the girl as she straightened, Gehrman stepping forward from behind his companion as he spoke. "So kid, who is this little girl." Questioned the scythe wielding hunter as he looked towards Fu, a warm smile on his face. Fu smiled, answering for her friend as she did.
"Fu is Fu! What's your name?" Shouted the girl, her personality doing a one eighty from her previous timid and shy disposition. Gehrman laughed at the girls' sudden change, his rough, deep laugh echoing through the empty hallways as he did. Ludwig sighed as he stepped forward, hitting Gehrman in the head as he stepped forward.
Ludwig smiled down at the girl as he spoke, answering her question as he did. "Well, my name is Ludwig, the women's' called Maria, and this idiots name is Gehrman" Explained the blond, using his hand to show who he was talking about as he spoke.
Naruto smiled at his companion, an idea coming to mind as he did. "Hey Fu, would you like to join me for a training session?" Questioned Naruto as he looked down at her, Ludwig nodding in agreement to the question whilst Maria looked concerned. Fu tilted her head to the side, a thinking expression on her face as she did.
The green haired girl turned back to the hunters, a smile on her face as she responded. "Fu would love to join Naruto and his senseis!" Exclaimed the young girl, a bright smile on her face as she did. Naruto nodded, leading the girl out of the building and heading towards training ground 2, closely followed by Ludwig.
Maria turned to Gehrman as they followed the three, a look of dread on her face as she spoke. "Gehrman, who's in charge of training today?" Questioned the silver haired women as she glanced at the grim faced man.
"Ludwig is in charge today." Answered the man, a slight tone of fear to his voice, obviously thinking the same thing she was. Maria sighed, resigned to what was going to happen next, Fu was going to regret accepting the offer, and Naruto was going to regret giving it.
"F***!" Well, Naruto must have just remembered.
Hiruzen point of view
4 Hours later
Hiruzen looked at Shibuki in shock, his eyes wide as he began to speak. "Are you sure about this Shibuki?" Questioned the old Sarutobi as he stared at the man in front of him. Shibuki had a hard look on his face, a determined look in his eyes. Shibuki began to speak, a hard tone to his voice as he did.
"I am quite sure Hiruzen, I will be giving you Fu as part of the alliance agreement, in exchange I want the earth grudge fear container returned." Outlined the waterfall nin. Hiruzen sighed, nodding in acceptance as he wrote instructions on a scroll before calling out.
"Dove!" Spoke the Sarutobi patriarch, a Anbu seemingly emerging from nowhere, appearing kneeling in front of the old Kage. "Take this and bring it to Kuro in the library, he'll know what to do." Ordered the Sarutobi. Dove nodded, grabbing the scroll before disappearing in a storm of leaves.
Hiruzen turned back to Shibuki, rubbing his eyes as he spoke. "Are you sure about just giving away your jinchuriki?" Questioned Hiruzen, a tired tone in his voice as he did. Shibuki nodded, a tired sigh escaping his lips as he did.
"Fu is seriously neglected in the village, the children are scared of her, the adults blame her for what happened and the shinobi teachers undermine her progress at every turn. Waterfall only got the seven tails after it attacked the night Fu was born, so it's not like it will change the power status of the village. Giving her to you would gurantee she will at least be taught correctly, and she will still be able to protect waterfall due to the alliance"
Hiruzen nodded, understanding the reasoning behind the decision but noticing something, an inconsistency. "Your entire thought process makes sense, but your decisions are all made on the bases of your own emotions." Commented Hiruzen, a questioning look on his face.
Shibuki sighed, conveying nothing but sorrow as he again began to speak. "She's my niece, and as much as I want to keep her close I can't do that without hurting her, I just can't sacrifice her wellbeing for power. I can't understand how her father could seal that beast in her, knowing what would happen." Said Shibuki, whispering the last part.
Despite this, Sarutobi heard his words, nodding in agreement as he spoke. "I know what you mean. Come on, let us find those two." Stated Hiruzen, standing up and walking to the door, closely followed by Shibuki.
Naruto point of view
Naruto sat next to his tan skinned companion, both of them devouring bowl after bowl of ramen at Ichirakus'. The two laughed as they spoke, battered and bruised as they both were from their training, Fu having finally come out of her shell fully. Naruto turned, noticing the old man and Shibuki walking towards them.
Naruto waved them over whilst Fu ordered another bowl, turning around and smiling at her uncle as he walked over. "Fu, Naruto how have you been?" Questioned Hiruzen as he sat down next to the two, a smile on his face as he observed the two, taking a note of their tired forms as they continued to devour the bowls in front of them.
"Fu it's time for me to go, I am finished here." Spoke Shibuki, a small, sad smile on his face as he did. Fu dropped her head, preparing to get up and leave with her uncle until she was stopped by the man. "You misunderstand Fu, I am leaving, you are staying here." Stated Shibuki.
Fu looked on in surprise, a blend of sadness, surprise and shock displayed on her face as she spoke. "Why are you leaving Fu? Are you abandoning Fu as well?" questioned the girl, a tear flowing from her eyes as she spoke, beginning to cry as he rushed to explain.
"No, I'm not abandoning you, I just believe it would be safer for you if you stayed here." Explained Shibuki, a sad tone to his voice as he spoke. Fu rushed forward, hugging her uncle as she cried, tears flowing from her eyes as she hugged him. Shibuki reciprocated, hugging her back as he said goodbye.
The two village leaders left soon after, Hiruzen instructing Naruto to show her one of the rooms in his apartment building. Naruto helped his friend get settled in, comforting her as she cried over being left by her uncle. And as Naruto went to sleep that night, a single thought echoed through his mind. 'I wonder how this is going to affect things.'
And that is finished! I'm happy that all of you enjoy this story! I'm going to ask one thing before I sign off, Should Naruto and Fu be the same age as team 9 or as cannon, please comment for which one you want. Sorry for the misstep in quality with these first two chapters, the next should be better, goodbye.