Beating The Odds
Chapter 26: Family Heirloom
By: MikeJV37
-Oct 15, 8:00 AM, Namikaze Estate-
:Looking at his class mates that made up the rookie teams Naruto saw Jiraiya appear holding a huge bag.
"You have the strength, why did I have to carry this?" Jiraiya said, slightly annoyed.
"Because I'm a lady... and I'll kick your ass across Konoha if you didn't." Tsunade said with a smile.
"You know you're beautiful when you're bossy." Jiraiya said, smiling.
SLAP!
The kids laughed.
"Flirt." Jiraiya said, rubbing his cheek but smiling pervertedly.
Tsunade looked at him, then laughed hard a few moments. "You're right, we do get along better this way... and it makes me feel good. Okay Naruto the show's over... I brought you, and everyone else, here to give you your real inheiritance." Tsunade said then opened the huge bag and pulled out a scroll as large as the Toad Summoning Contract.
Naruto gawked at the sheer size of the scroll. "Is that a jutsu scroll?" Naruto said.
"Yes." Tsunade said.
"How many jutsu are on it?" Naruto said excitedly.
Tsunade glanced at a smirking Jiraiya standing on the other side of the scroll, then back to Naruto. "One."
"One?" Naruto said, even for him, a jutsu that needed a scroll that big had to be powerful.
"That's right Naruto... on this scroll is your father's signiture jutsu, this is what made him invincible in battle." Tsunade said proudly.
"The Hiraishin... the Flying Thunder God technique." Naruto said blankly.
"This is why they called him The Yellow Flash... and now this is yours Naruto, but first there are some things you, and everyone else here has to know. First, this scroll is never to leave the Estate and it will not even be mentioned outside these walls. Second, there isn't a Country anywhere that wouldn't go to war with us to have this scroll, even a couple ninja with this jutsu and two weeks of preperation could conquor the entire Elemental Nation in a couple hours, and at the very top of that list is the Tsuchikage of Earth Country, he'd personally kill every man, woman, child and animal in Fire Country, civilian and shinobi, to get his hands on it. Third, until Naruto has mastered it, if you ask him about it you WILL refer to it only as that new jutsu, does everyone undertsand so far?" Tsunade said in her most serious voice.
Everyone nodded.
"Good. Before we continue I have to set something up." Tsunade said, took a scroll from her pocket, walked aboit 15' away, unrolled it on the ground and released what was sealed in it, a 20' by 20' tent. She walked back, picked up the Hiraishin scroll and took it to Naruto. " tent is a table, chairs and a few other things, I want you to take this inside and memorize this jutsu and the hand signs, when you're done come out and we'll start the next step, you'll need everyone's help, so while you're studying Jiraiya and I will be talking to everyone about their part." Tsunade said.
Naruto took the huge scroll and went into the tent.
Jiraiya stepped up to Tsunade with the bag and opened it. "Pass'em out?".
Tsunade nodded then watched him walk to them, reach into the bag and handed each person one, then they got theirs.."These are Minato's signiture weapon, the tri-kunai. you all see the seal carved into it... while the seal itself is a common location seal, what makes it special is his Clan symbol added to the design. Once Naruto learns the jutsu he'll be able to sense that seal anywhere and move to that location instantly. You are to carry that kunai with you at all times, and under no circumstances are you to use or leave it. The reason is that once he masters it if you ever need him simply throw it down and it essence it will summon him to you. Do not abuse this privilage, it should only be used for emergencies. The reason I'm giving these to you now is to help him train. Learning it is the easy part, using it is what makes this an S-Ranked jutsu. Just knowing the hand signs isn't enough, as they're only used to learn it, once mastered no hand signs are needed, but you must also have the scroll to learn it. If I know Naruto-kun he'll have the hand signs down and the scroll memorized in about ten or fifteen minutes, your part will be to spread out around the field so Naruto can learn to move to you From what Minato told me, I think he could appear anywhere within about five to ten yards of a seal, I'm assuming it'll be the same for Naruto. I want you to form a circle around us, and I want you all to be twenty yards apart." Tsunade said.
-16 Minutes Later-
Tsunade dropped the resealed tent scroll in the bag and Jiraiya closed it. "Ready Naruto?"
"I think so Baa-chan." Naruto said.
"Any questions before you try it?" Jiraiya said.
Naruto thought a few moments. "No, I think I know what to do."
Tsunade nodded to Jiraiya then they took their spots in the circle. "When you're ready Naruto."
Naruto focused his mind, relaxed his body, then flashed through the hand signs. "HIRAISHIN JUTSU!" Naruto exclaimed as he finished the hand signs, he felt their seals and chose his location. An instant later he was looking at Hinata then everything went black..
Tsunade watched him do the jutsu and when he vanished in a yellow flash, immediately reappearing in front of Hinata she nearly screamed with joy he'd done it on his first try, then saw him fall flat on his face like he'd been knocked out. She sprinted to his side in seconds, dropping to her knees at his side she checked his pulse nevously, them flashed through several hand signs and held her hands over his body a few moments and smiled as everyone else joined her around him. "He's fine, just chakra exhaustion. looks like we're done for the day. I'll take him inside the mansion to rest, you can all go home, stay and train or explore the estate." Tsunade said then scooped up Naruto and stood.
Everyone nodded while smiling at how Naruto was draped over her shoulder.
-Oct 29, 9:24 AM, Namikaze Estate-
"Still having trouble brat?" Anko said as she walked up to Naruto sitting about 100 yards from the Gate.
"Hai, Anko-sensei. It should only take a tiny fraction of my chakra to do, but there's something I'm still missing and I'm going crazy thinking about it. Jiraiya doesn't know and Lady-chan knows but she won't tell me. It hasn't taken me two weeks to figure a jutsu out since I was seven. I can do it without the hand signs, but I'm still using way too much chakra." Naruto said annoyed.
"Show me." Anko said.
Naruto stood. "Go over there about fifty feet, you have yours don't you?"
"Of course." Anko said then moved to where Naruto said. "Ready."
Naruto did it in his head and an instant later found himself in front of Anko, as usual when he first reappeared now there was a few moments where time seemed to be slowed way down for everything but him, almost frozen in the moment. He winced and staggered a step, breathing like he'd been training hard all morning.
"Damn that's cool... so how much chakra you figure it uses now?" Anko asked.
"About a third, if I don't do anything harder than walk I'll get it back in about an hour. I can do it two more times, but I usually pass out from chakra exhaustion after the second time." Naruto said.
Anko nodded and thought a minute. "You're definitely using too much chakra, I see it on your face and can feel it, Tsunade said the same thing, but when Minato did it she never felt his chakra... which is part of the reason it was so effective, high level shinobi can feel chakra being used, as you know, that's why henges and transformations don't fool us..." Anko said, then suddenly laughed, apparently for no reason.
"What's so funny?" Naruto asked.
"Reminds me of an A-Rank Fire jutsu Orochimaru was trying to teach me when I was still his apprentice, I had the same problem. I busted my ass for three months trying to do it right, I'd practice until I could barely stand. I was ready to give up, at that time he was my whole world and I felt like I was failing him. I was cursing myself out for failng him because no matter how hard I tried I couldn't make the jutsu work like I wanted it to... that's when it hit me." Anko said.
"WHAT? What hit you Anko-sensei... did you figure it out?" Naruto said excitedly.
Anko chuckled. "I sure did, it was right in front of me the whole time... I think you might be doing the same thing... you're trying too hard, don't try to force it, just go with the fluummph!" Anko said, and was cut off mid-word when Naruto yanked her head down by her shirt and planted a MONSTER kiss on her lips. When he broke the kiss she fell back onto her butt, stunned. A moment later there was a quick series of yellow flashes and Naruto was standing there with a confused and slightly disoriented Tsunade, Jiraiya, Tenten and Hinata...
"I DID IT!" Naruto screamed in joy.
"What the hell just..." Tsunade said confused then then smiled and grabbed Naruto's shoulders to hold him in place. "Hold on... you did it, you solved the chakra problem?" Tsunade asked hopefully.
"What did you do?" Jiraiya asked.
"I gave up." Naruto said proudly.
All five looked at Naruto confused.
"Anko-sensei gave me the idea, I was trying too hard. This isn't like normal jutsu, you don't control this jutsu, you let it carry you and guide it like a boat in a river. I was using too much chakra because I was actually fighting the jutsu and myself with my own chakra. I can rematerialize where I want just like getting off a boat to shore, that's where the control comes in, at the start and end, the rest you just have to go along for the ride and let the jutsu take you to the area you want to go to, then it's more instinct at the end to appear in the spot you want, that's why it doesn't use much chakra, you just jump in the river, let it carry you and jump out when you get where you want to go." Naruto said excitedly.,
"Clever son of bitch." Jiraiya said.
"What?" Tsunade said.
"That's what he told me once, that this was both the hardest and easiest jutsu he'd ever used. The hardest jutsu to learn, but the easiest to Master once you figure it out, but even knowing what to do Minato said you had to figure out how to do it by yourself.".Jiraiya said.
A few moments later Naruto hit the ground... under Hinata and Tenten.
Tsunade and Jiraiya smiled at the adorable scene.
After recieving about a dozen kisses from each girl Naruto gently stops them. "As much as I'd love to continue, we can't until after I marry Hinata-chan in two months... and I want to talk to Tsunade about something serious."
Both girls nodded and got up, helping Naruto up afterward.
"Tsunade-sama, I have two big favors to ask." Naruto said seriously.
Tsunade raised her eyebrows, she knew something was up when he called her that. "What are the favors Naruto, and are these going to bite me in the ass later?"
"No, but they might save it. Since I started training to do this jutsu I've been thinking of ways to use it when I did finally master it." Naruto said.
"Such as?" Tsunade said looking at him, her curiousity peaked, she knew how he thought.
"First, I want permission to place these seals all over Konoha in hidden spots, so if anything happens I can be anywhere I'm needed instantly. The kunai are great for missions, but limit me too much." Naruto said.
Tsunade thought a moment. "I'll consider it, and you do have a good point. Let me guess your second favor... Suna, You want to give them tri-kunai, right."
"Hai, they're allies, and my friends... I really don't want to do it everyday, but if needed I can get a message to them instantly." Naruto said.
"You sure you don't want to be a messanger nin." Tsunade said seriously.
"Baa-chan!" Naruto exclaimed, both a little shocked and annoyed, he knew she was messing with him but it was still annoying she could get to him like that.
"Okay, fine, I won't reassign you... and you're too easy sometimes." Tsunade said and smiled.
Naruto glared at her then lightly slapped his outer thighs.
Tsunade saw his seemingly meaningless gesture and inwardly cringed, it meant she was going to have to dance for him, as much as she enjoyed dancing for him, it was just as humiliating. She brushed her hair back with her hands, her signal back that she understood. "Tenten, when's Temari due to pick up those fan blades you're making for her?"
"November thirteenth... oh!" Tenten said then smiled.
"Oh! She can get the tri-kunai and take'em back to Gaara and Kankurou." Naruto said.
"Before I approve of you putting seals all over Konoha, I want a detailed map of everywhere you want to put one, then I'll decide. That's an order Naruto... just between the five us its no secret you can do it anyway and even make me change my mind. I'm asking you not to, I see your point, but something like this has to go through official channels first,which means the Council, and Clan Heads have to be consulted for official permission to place a seal inside their Compounds and where. This is part of the job, if you want it some day, you have to do things this way." Tsunade said.
"You're right Baa-chan, it's a real pain in the butt though. I'll have it in a few days." Naruto said.
"You want three, or should I make a full set?" Tenten asked.
"Make a full set Tenten, we'll probably have a few missions before the wedding and I'd like to have some extras with me just in case... our easy mission to Wave didn't go as expected, and I don't want to get caught unprepared again, especially with this new jutsu... Jiraiya, could you make me a dozen tags with the seal on it, they might come in handy too." Naruto said.
"Sure kid, no problem. I know that look, you think something is going to happen?" Jiraiya said.
"Just a feeling, but we all know how my luck is." Naruto said and smirked..
"Okay Naruto, take us back where you grabbed us okay... and some warning would of be nice, don't just grab me and vanish before I know what's happening." Tsunade said with a glare then smirked..
"Heh, uh, sorry about that, I got a little excited... um, I can't, you're here, so the seal is to." Naruto said.
"OH SON OF A... wait, how far can you throw a kunai Tenten?" Tsunade said.
Tenten raised her eyebrows, slightly confused. "On level ground, I can hit a target on the ground a hundred and twenty yards away, farther if I'm higher up, throwing down."
"Oh you aren't gonna try THAT are you?" Jiraiya said.
Naruto's eyes suddenly got big as saucers. "Are you going to do what I think you are Baa-chan?"
"I am Jiraiya, and this time it'll work perfectly." Tsunade said, smiling at Tenten.
Tenten suddenly got nervous, she didn't like where this was going. "Please tell me I'm wrong and you aren't going to throw me hundreds of feet in the air?" Tenten said nervously, then whimpered when Tsunade nodded.
"Don't worry Tenten-chan, I'll get you after you throw them, just be sure you don't throw yours away to." Naruto said.
"My idea exactly. I'll hand you mine, Jiraya's and Hinata's, throw you high enough for you to see the whole village, then you put our tri-kunai where we want'em, and Naruto brings you back down with the Hiraishin, no falling. Can't go wrong." Tsunade said confidently.
"Sure, this time it can't, but you said the same thing the first time and I broke both legs." Jiraiya said.
"Hey, we got the information we needed to win that battle...and I healed your legs didn't I." Tsunade said.
"I don't mind hights, and I trust Naruto-kun to catch me and bring me back, but I can only make a safe landing from maybe two hundred feet at most, and that's if I'm ready for it. You're my idol and Hokage Tsunade-sama, but sometimes you really scare me. If Naruto-kun hadn't figured out that jutsu, even for you I'd refuse and you could all walk home. Lets get this over with." Tenten said and held out her hands.
Tsunade handed her tri-kunai to Tenten, followed by Jiraiya and Hinata, each told her where to throw it. Tsunade squatted down, feet wider apart, and interlaced her fingers, palms up. Tenten leapt into her hands a moment later, took a deep breath, let it out, then gave a nod. With a smile and small grunt she launched Tenten into the air, literally out of sight.
"Byakuugan... she's still moving... slowing, she stopped, usung her chakra to hold herself in place while she throws them... NOW Naruto-kun!" Hinata said.
Naruto vanished in a yellow flash and reappeared two seconds later hugging Tenten, she was hugging him tightly.
Tenten immediately released Naruto and spun to face Tsunade. "If you EVER do that to me again Tsunade you better fuck me silly afterwards or I'll turn your tits into pin cushions!" Tenten commanded powerfully then fainted dead away in Naruto's arms.
Everyone just stared at the small, unconscious, weapon mistress in shock.
"She has an intense fear of falling out in the open, please don't tell anyone, or that I told you. She made me promise." Hinata said nervously.
They turned and looked at Hinata, her normal confidence was gone, which was rather surprising.
'I'd bet my tits Hinata will have to do something humiliating for Tenten if she finds out... I have to admit that Tenten has a big pair to say that to me, but...' Tsunade thought.
Jiraiya saw a very subtle and familiar smile appear on Tsunade's face for just an instant. 'Oh she wouldn't, she couldn't be seriously... well I'll be damned.' Jiraiya thought, then smiled.
"I think I'll take everyone back now." Naruto said, then there's was a fast series of yellow flashes and he was standing there with Anko. "Anko-chan, I need to clear my head, but I don't want to be alone... I need one of your special favors." Naruto said almost tiredly.
Anko's face lit up. "You sure?" Anko asked, Naruto nodded and he picked up his things. "This was harder on you than I thought... give me twenty minutes then Hiraishin to me." Anko said, leaned down, gave Naruto a soft kiss on the lips then vanished in a swirl of leaves.
Naruto Hiraishined back to his apartment where he had seal under his couch and his bed for when he mastered it, and was glad he'd planned ahead, then quickly stripped and went to take a quick shower.
-10 Minutes Later, Anko's Apartment-
Naruto appeared in the livingroom, in front on him was Anko, she was nude, had something in her right hand, and something she only did for him, her purple hair hung her shoulders. He was wearing his special orange kimono. He looked at her and nodded.
ANko nodded, and slipped on the ANBU-style mask in her hand. "Follow me Naruto-sama, the others are ready.".She said submissively, turned and walked into her bedrom, the only furniture was the bed on the far wall. She lead Naruto to the end of the bed where he stood facing her, she bowed then joined the others.
He looked at his Rainbow Squad, as they were called for an obvious reason, their hair. Like Anko, or Purple as she was called during this, they were nude and wearing a mask. Left to right were his 5 special women, all named for their hair color, head and crotch. Yellow, Orange, Red, Blue and Purple. He nodded and they all returned it with a full bow. He knew who they were, but intentionally surpressed that information to his subconscious, he wasn't here to think, just watch and relax. He opened his kimono, nothing beneath it, and sat on the end of the bed. "Begin."
End Chapter 26
