Naruto: Legend of the Ghost Rider Chapter 2: First Major mission, Powers received
Some 2 months after becoming a Genin, the Hokage had assigned Team 7 with a C ranked mission. It was their first. Naruto was the one who pressed for it, but now, as they and their client, Tazuna, began to travel, Naruto was inwardly worried.
Despite his change in appearance, he was still the same, until now.
"Hey dobe. Why the worried face?" Sasuke half humorously asked. It was both Naruto's and Sasuke's.
"Nothing much. I just have a bad feeling about this mission. It's like...Get DOWN!" Naruto said, as he sensed a weapon heading towards them. He took Sakura and Sasuke down, as the weapon missed, and wrapped around Kakashi. But that only revealed to be a replacement log.
After that, Kakashi managed to defeat the 2 that had attacked him. They were not common thieves, but Chuunin level ninjas.
"Alright Tazuna. Mind explaining what's really going on. This mission should be more like B ranked...possibly A ranked" Kakashi said, in an unusual demanding voice. The masked Jounin was known for being lazy, reading a perverted type of book, but not for being overly angry.
"Forgive me, but it was all I...no...my country could afford. The land of waves has a very terrible economy, ever since the business Tycoon, Gato, came in and took over. He's not a good person at all. I was building a bridge that will connect us to the mainland, that will cripple his influence over us. That is why he wants me dead. He's even willing to pay high prices, or so it would seem. If the price is to high, he'll get an army of his men to waste the ninja, so not to pay him" Tazuna said. Naruto smirked.
"Well...that would explain things. I'm gonna leave it up to the majority of my cell to determine if we continue" Kakashi said. With his one exposed eye, he turned towards them all. All 3 of them agreed. It surprised everyone, as everyone would have thought that Sakura at least, would have wanted to back down.
What would happen a couple of days later, almost anyone would have backed out at that point. The 5 were attacked by somebody in the ninja land's most wanted list. Zabuza Momochi...AKA, the Mist demon.
"Everyone...get Tazuna to safety. I got him" Kakashi said, lifting up his headband, uncovering his left eye. It revealed to be a special eye. An eye, of the Sharingan.
"So. It would seem as if you're smart after all" Zabuza said to Kakashi.
When the 3 Genin did move Tazuna, they noticed the rather intense fight between the 2. Kakashi used the Sharingan's unique ability to copy down every Jutsu that was used against him.
"And people wonder why he's the copy-cat ninja. He has copied every jutsu thrown at him" Naruto said. This shocked both Sakura and Sasuke.
"What. I read. And yes, I'm not as dumb as people think. I just prefer if they thought I was dumb, so that they underestimate me" Naruto said. Both Sakura and Sasuke looked at each other. Now Sakura would normally be all giddy when Sasuke looked at her (Mind you, what young Female wouldn't), but this was more like a look of understanding their supposedly hyper teammate.
"Mizu Dragon Jutsu" Both Zabuza and Kakashi shouted. They launched their respective dragons, colliding together.
"How? It's like-" Zabuza said, before Kakashi cut him off.
"I can see the future. I can. And for you, it's death" Kakashi said. Suddenly, Senbon needles suddenly stuck out of Zabuza's neck. A Hunter Ninja then came in, and grabbed the body.
"Thank you. He's been a lot of trouble for quite some time" The ninja said, before vanishing. Kakashi walked off the water, before he collapsed. The 4 caught him.
"Battling Zabuza drained my chakra. I need a few days to fully recover. Howq close are we sir?" Kakashi asked. Tazuna smiled.
"Very" Tazuna said. Everyone sighed.
They had to cross the lake by oat. During that, Sasuke and Naruto stared at each other, almost silently communicating with one another.
"I don't know about you guys, but I'm glad that Zabuza is dead" Sakura said. Naruto sighed.
"I don't think he is. Something tells me that this whole situation just ain't right" Naruto said. This shocked Sakura and Sasuke, though Sasuke began to understand.
"Yeah. I remember this. While Genin like us don't know these things at first, Naruto and I have done our research" Sasuke said. Naruto nodded.
"It helps with becoming stronger. But the thing is, Hunter Ninja protocol is to seer the head, on the spot, and burn the body. Not take the body intact. That Hunter Ninja might not be one" Naruto said. Kakashi sighed. He had listened to the conversation.
"Well, you're right. It was a simulated death. When hit correctly with senbon needles, it can induce a death trance, which simulates death, until the needles are removed" Kakashi said.
Soon after that, the 5 made it across the lake, and went to Tazuna's house. He lived with his daughter and Grandson. Their names, were Tsunami, and Inari.
Naruto was outside in the forest after the supper. He ran out, when he discovered that his hands were burning on the inside.
"Looks like the major battle is coming up" a Familiar voice said. Naruto turned around, to See Dios.
"What's going on?" Naruto asked. Dios chuckled.
"You are becoming my mercenary. The Ghost Rider. Tonight will be your first transformation, as there are some sinners. Gato's men lurk around. You'll see them, and send them to hell" Dios said. He snapped his fingers 2 times.
"With your teammates, they know you said you're gonna be training alone all night. So they don't have to worry. Now, my young friend, I have a gift. A ghost rider would not be complete without his ride" Dios said. He moved to the side, revealing a Motorcycle, fit for Naruto. Naruo saw it, and began to scream in agony.
"You are one of the few who I could use immediately, as you are tough, and heal fast, thanks to Kyuubi. Now go. Set out" Dios said, before vanishing. Naruto screamed out loud. All of his skin was replaced by everlasting fire, and his head, was a flaming skull. He chuckled, as he got on. The Motorcycle transformed, and was also on fire now.
Next morning, Naruto woke up. He knew that what he did was no dream, as he could still feel the burning. He got up, and got dressed.
"Hmm...it's about tiem you got up" Kakashi said. Naruto sighed.
"I exhausted myself last night. I need to work on Chakra control" Naruto said, lying to Kakashi.
"Well now that you mention it, I was going to teach you guys something that would help. When you're ready, folow me. Unless of course, you wish to wait a day or 2" Kakashi suggested. Naruto sighed.
"No. I won't have special treatment. I know about HIM, and I know that you know about that as well. Because of that, I have more chakra and stamina, and recovery rate. So don't worry about me" Naruto said.
Kakashi did show the 3 how to climb trees only by walking up. Sakura, due to perfect control, got it first try. But Naruto and Sasuke would have to work on it a few more days.