Naruto: Legend of the Ghost Rider Chapter 5: Naruto learns about his father
The first test for the Chuunin exam was a written test. It could have been easy, or hard, depending which route you took, who you were, and knowing the true meaning behind the test.
9 Jounin level questions, and a mysterious 10th question after the set time period. Information gathering was the key. Many people used various methods, while Naruto had Kyuubi's help.
The tenth Question, was what mattered. If you stayed, you automatically passed, for the '10 question' determined guts. A lot of people had them this year.
Naruto, deciding to celebrate, wen to the famous Ichiriku Ramen stand. Famous for him, as it was one of the few places he was welcome. Sasuke and Sakura had joined him. It was then, the daughter of Ichiriku, Ayame, came in, giving Naruto a note.
"Ayame-neechan? What's this?" Naruto asked. Ayame smiled.
"Hinata Hyuuga was over here earlier, asked me to give that note to you" Ayame said. Naruto blushed at that. He secretly had a crush on Hinata. Sakura couldn't help herself.
"A love note for our loudmouth-turned-half goth" She teased Naruto Sasuke sighed.
"That's cruel Sakura. You know I've been trying to turn him full goth for a while now" Sasuke said. Both Sakura and Naruto got a chuckle out of that. Naruto read the note. It Read:
Dear Mr Uzamaki
I have some important things I need to discuss with you tonight. Meet me inside Yondaime's head at midnight tonight. Don't worry. The ANBU guarding the monument will know to let you pass through.
Hishi Hyuuga, Clan leader.
Naruto was shocked. Sasuke sighed.
"I hope he doesn't plan to kill you" Sasuke said. He was aware of Kyuubi, as Naruto told him, and him only. This shocked Sakura, and made Naruto crush the glass he was holding. He cursed.
"Sorry about that" Naruto said, blushing. He didn't each much ramen that day, so Sasuke had no problem paying the bill, plus the extra the glass cost.
At midnight, Naruto was inside the Yondaime's head on Hokage mountain. He awaited Hiashi.
"Yondaime. I'm sorry. I know you're watching over me. I hope I haven't saddened you, by selling my soul to the devil, to protect Konoha. Sounds stupid, but The devil used my one weakness that actually means something true. But at least he's a decent guy, who has helped me control the power He's given me" Naruto said, as he was beside the casket that held the body of Arashi Kazama.
"That is a shock of it's own, Naruto" A voice said. Naruto recognized the voice, as the Saindaime Hokage's voice.
"Now you know gramps" Naruto said. He then snapped his fingers, and all the candles in the tomb were lit up. He saw Hiashi there.
"Never once did I think that Selling your soul could be a good thing" Hiashi said. Naruto sighed.
"Dios, as he likes to be called, is a changed being. Because of who I am, I can tell these things. People judge me for what I am, not who. I have had many beatings, and yet I still care for this village, because I know, that this nation loves peace. I have never sensed hatred or deception from you, nor have I Dios. In fact, He's pretty pissed off at the 2 people that he wants in hell" Naruto said. Both The Hokage and Hiashi understood.
"I'm sure He would forgive you. He was never one to hold grudges, and out of everyone...I think he respects you the most" Hiashi said. Naruto was puzzled.
"Hokage-sama, he's ready to know everything. You can stay here, if you want" Hiashi said. Naruto shook his head.
"As the village leader, I want...make that NEED him to stay. What you 2 will see soon is an S-ranked secret for m, just as Kyuubi is. I already told you part of it. But I'm interested in your story" Naruto said. The 3 sat down.
"Arashi Kazama, the Yondaime, was my best friend. I was there when he sealed Kyuubi inside of you. At first, I did want you dead, but I knew that I would be betraying you, him, and my role to you. I didn't want to kill you out of hatred. It was love. As wrong as it sounds, I didn't want you to suffer because of what needed to be done. I also didn't think straight when I thought that, for I would never harm an innocent child. And that is what you are...innocent. There was no way it was fair how these villagers have treated you" Hiashi said. Naruto was shocked. He wanted to sort of kill Hiashi, but knew that Hiashi meant every word.
"As I said, I would betray him, you, and my role to you, if I did that. Naruto. Arashi Kazama...is your father" Hiashi said, with a rare tear falling from his face. Naruto was clearly shocked now. He slowly turned and glared at the casket.
"Don't hate him. He trusted no other infant, didn't want to bear any other infant, then you, because you are his son. The fact is, If it were me who sealed it...I would have hoped that it would have been on Hinata's birthday, so it would have been her, because she is my own, and It's that blood bond that makes me trust her that much, much like your father does to you" Hiashi said. Naruto understood.
"Also, before he died, he named me your godfather. What a lame Godfather I have been" Hiashi said, fully breaking down. Naruto ran over to him, and embraced him.
"I understand. But I always thought you demeaned Hinata" Naruto said. Hiashi got up, and sighed.
"I'm only trying to push her to succeed. But I know it's failing now. The cloud incident scarred her for life, and she is improving, but she is still timid. But I do hope she becomes better. It's her grandfather that I worry about" Hiashi said. Sarutobi sighed.
"What's wrong with her grandfather?" Naruto asked. Hiashi sighed.
"He's the most cruel of all Hyuuga. Senshi is his name. He, like I was, a twin. He was the younger one, so he WAS part of the branch family. However, his older twin, Seto, my uncle, when he became head, an unfortunate string of events happened. In the end, Seto was unable to reproduce, insuring that I would be head. I don't like it, but I live with it. When My uncle died, My father had the caged bird seal removed, as he was an elder. He wants to brand Hinata, and threatened to do so if she loses in the exam. The others agree, but I have warned them that I will kill them if they do. I'm not the stuck up prick everyone thinks I am. I care. I do want him dead, but I know it won't happen" Hiashi said. Naruto sighed.
"To hate your father that much is hard to hear. Yet I can kill him, IF he's a sinner. It goes back to me selling my soul. I still have it, but I just work for the devil, in exchange for a power which most Shinobi could only dream about" Naruto said, as he transformed into the Ghost Rider.
"You...you're a Ghost Rider. Arashi used to talk about them all the time. He even told me the devil would be visiting you one day. It all makes sense. Yes. Arashi believed the devil was a being that only tortured people in hell, because only he could stomach the infinite pain, and didn't exactly belong to heaven. Over the years, he's become less evil...I hope" Hiashi said, with a chuckle. Naruto joined in.
"I believe he has. Hiashi There is one ability I want to test out quickly" Naruto said. He placed one of his gloves onto Hiashi's hand, and chuckled.
"Think about your father, and what he's done. I will automatically see what he's done" Naruto said. Hiashi obeyed. Naruto quickly saw everything, and stumbled back, and fell down, landing in a sitting position.
"Wow. Forced to have you and your twin, then killed, MADE sure Seto couldn't have kids, and used his wife. He was insane. Then, he's gonna fry Hinata's brains out. He is GUILTY!!!!!!!!!!!" Naruto shouted. He got up, and powered down.
"Not tonight. When this exam is over for Hinata, IF it's to be over, I'll kill him then, but under one slight condition" Naruto said. Hiashi sighed.
"Name it" He said. Naruto smirked.
"The Byakugan. I want it. With your permission. No surgery will be needed, as what I will do, is the holes whee my eyes are in my ghost form, they take all the sins, and inflict pain upon the soul, until the soul is detached, and sent to hell. Apparently, I can absorb Eye bloodline limits, if I wanted to" Naruto said. Sarutobi was shocked, while Hiashi grinned.
"Consider it a sort of...adoption. I wonder though. Will your eyes remain the same?" Hiashi asked. Naruto nodded.
"Good. Oh, and did you know Hinata...has a crush on you?" Hiashi asked. Naruto nodded.
"I the same, which is why I must keep away. My enemies will use her to get to me if they discover her. But at the same time, I want to take that chance. I really want to be her boyfriend" Naruto said. Sarutobi chuckled.
"Well It's kinda late for me. I'm going to leave. Don't worry my boys. What has been said here, will not leave these walls, unless you 2 wish for it" Sarutobi said. The other 2 nodded. Sarutobi left at that.
Naruto sighed. Hiashi knelt down to Naruto, before pulling him into a fatherly embrace.
"I want you to live with us. If need be, I'll adopt you officially. But personally, I hope the crushes, turn to full fledged love" Hiashi said, making Naruto blush.
"Pack your things tomorrow. Before the forest of death, you will be moved in, if you want" Hiashi said. Naruto nodded. He didn't display it, but he was really happy on the inside. It was then, they heard clapping.
"How long have you been there Dios?" Naruto asked. Hiashi and Naruto turned to Dios.
"Not long. I sensed you wanted me to be here, to ask me about this 'hit', my young merc friend. You don't need to ask me. If somebody is guilty, doesn't regret it, and is truly evil, then they deserve to tango with me. And we know that won't be pretty" Dios said, earning a chuckled out of Hiashi and Naruto. Dios then walked up to Hiashi.
"You're right about me. I'm not as evil as when I started out, for you see, I took responsibility of my job that god gave me. It's my children that are the real evil. One of them, is Naruto's targets Yes Naruto, you are free to love, but you are right in taking caution. The last Ghost rider proved that. He loved, but was cautious. Didn't live with his love, and was always on the road. You don't need to be that. Just do what you can, when you can. That is all I ask" Dios said. Naruto agreed with that statement
A/N: I haven't read many Ghost Rider Comics...though I honestly wish I did, for I do enjoy that kind of stuff. The bad boy hero, that is. And I heard that the devil GAVE Johnny his powers, where in the movie, Johnny sold his soul. So I figured that the devil must be a nicer guy then he appears in the movie. But I could be wrong. If anyone knows otherwise, namely about his character in the comics, tell me. But it won't make much difference unfortunately. But the help is appreciated. I am also sorry if I made it so that Naruto's soul was sold for nothing, but when the evil guys are guys like Orochimaru and Akastuki, I'd say selling your soul to be the Ghost Rider seem like not such a bad idea. But that's just me. Don't forget to Review lol