Birth of a Dark Knight
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Author's Note: Well here is another chapter. After seeing the reviews I got, I was pleased with the results. I have kind of decided to drop the vote for a bloodline. I think Naruto would be better off without one. For all those that voted for one, sorry. Maybe next time. So for now, here is some responses to reviews.
Gvo: Thanks, I'll try to update often
crusnik: I agree. I like to see non-canon pairings since there isn't a lot of them. That doesn't mean though, that I don't like the canon ones.
deadalus: Thanks for the support. After posting the bloodline thing, I sorta had the same thoughts.
Metal Overlord92: I'll try and be able to handle it.
scratchpad0225: Naruto will most likely be more intelligent.
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Thanks to everyone for your reviews. They are what keep me going. Hope to get some more, but anyways, here is the next chapter of Birth of a Dark Knight.
Naruto looked upon the man with curiosity. After closer inspection, the man looked about six feet tall, had black armor covering his body, and a large scythe on his back. A scar, from his forehead straight down to his chin was the only real prominent feature of his face.
"So why do you want to help me?" Naruto asked, still not trusting him.
"Well, the Order has been watching you for for a long time Uzumaki Naruto," replied Zeig, "And after much discussion, we wish for you to join our ranks."
"What? What Order?"
"The Order of the Dark Knight," Zeig calmly responded.
'Uh Kyuubi, do you know what he is talking about?' Naruto asked his tenant. 'Yeah, but not much,' responded Kyuubi, 'But from what I know, they are very powerful warriors. Kit, you should go with this man, but be careful.' 'Sure'
"So, do you accept?"
"Fine, but can you tell me more about this Order?" asked Naruto.
"I can only tell you this right now," replied Zeig, "The Order is a group of Dark Knights that have sworn to protect this world we live in. What makes us dangerous is our special techniques. Though they give us more power, they cause damage to us as well, make them a double-edged sword. We also learn various type of Ninjutsu, Genjutsu, and Taijutsu."
"Anything else?"
"Not that I can tell you right now," responded Zeig.
"But can you tell me where it is located."
"We are located within the mountains of Snow Country. If you tell anyone else, you will be killed. Got it?"
Naruto gulped and quickly said yes. He then got up from where he was. "Let's go then!"
"First you need to take off your hitai-ate. We don't want anyone to seee that you are a Konoha ninja."
Naruto did as he was told, remembering that it was Iruka-sensei who had given it to him. "Can I still keep it though? I holds a lot of memories for me."
"Go ahead, but I must tell you this. As a Dark Knight, we are very much like shinobi's. You must keep your emotions under check. You don't have to kill them completely, but don't let them kill you."
"Got it."
And so, Naruto and Zeig set off towards the temple of the Order. During their trip, they had stopped by a nearby village within the border of Fire Country. They went into a nearby store to get Naruto some new clothing, Zeig saying that he didn't want anyone to recognize him. By the time they were done, Was wearing civilian sandals, blue pants, a white shirt, as well as a grey parka. Zeig said he would need it in Snow Country.
Meanwhile in Konoha
Things haven't much improved since the news of Naruto's death. Despite much protest by Tsunade and all of Naruto's friends, the council would not let them have a funeral or put his name on the memorial. They just ended up having a quite ceremony in honor of him.
Tsunade, distraught over the loss of her son, refused to do anything but paperwork. This left Jiraiya to do all meetings between the council and other nations. Needless to say, he didn't get much time to do his 'research.'
What was left of the "Rookie Nine" and team Gai started to train harder, in order to improve themselves.
Ichiraku Ramen moved to a different, larger location after getting more customers in the form of everyone who knew Naruto.
One week after Zeig had discovered Naruto, in Snow Country
After a week of traveling, they had finally arrived at the base of a mountain. Naruto could only look up and say, "We're really going to climb this thing?"
"Yep."
Naruto just started crying when Zeig grabbed him by the collar and forced him to climb. A few hours had passed when they reached the top.
"So where exactly is this place we are looking for?" asked Naruto, clearly tired.
"Right there," said Zeig, pointing in front of him.
Naruto looked to se the most beautiful sight he has ever see. In front of him was a large temple, elegantly crafted in what looked like white marble. Near the top of the temple were stone sentinels, keeping watchful eye over the mountain side.
"Welcome to the Temple of the Order of the Dark Knights. This is where you will be training with us to become one as well. Are you ready?"
Naruto could only say one word at this.
"Yes."
"Then let's go and meet your future," said Zeig as he walked over and opened the door to the temple.
So here is the end of the third chapter. Now Naruto finally will start to train in the ways of a Dark Knight. So far the pairing count is
Sasame 4
Harem 1
Just to let everyone know, I haven't seen the fillers, but I will try and learn about the characters in them. Also, does anyone know a good English/Japanese translator. I want to be able to do all of the jutsus in Japanese since I think those are better than in English. Thanks in advance to any reviews and I'll come out with a new chapter soon. See ya.
