The Golden Fox: The Light in the Darkness
Chapter 2: Shadows of the Crimson Clouds
Written By: Nyce456
Light Village…
Rain covered the entire landscape of the Hidden Light Village. Citizen's there were in chaos and panicking in the street as they ran for safety away from the menacing soldiers in black cloaks. Kunai tore threw the unlucky citizens. The shinobi of the village found themselves having a slightly harder time than usual fending off the soldiers.
Running through the streets was a little girl in a long tee-shirt with no shoes on her seven-year old feet while holding her teddy bear, was being pursued by one of the man cloaked shinobi. Tripping over a rock and bruising her leg on the ground she looked up, terror was visible in her eyes as she watched the soldier inch closer.
Before the soldier got any closer, five kunai pierced the chest. Landing in front of the girl with soaked orange hair, Sasame turned to look at the little girl on the floor. Approximately twenty members from the Fuuma clan landed behind her. A younger boy, who had to be no more than fifteen stated,
"Sasame-san, we have to stop them from penetrating the village any further."
"Yes, I'm well aware of that."
"Okay everyone it's time to split up and take the enemies down, the faster the better."
"I will take the girl to safety. The rest of you head out!"
The group dispersed and Sasame picked the little girl up, giving her a reassuring smile,
"Where are your mommy and daddy sweetie?"
The little girl started to crying, "They were killed by those bad guys."
Sasame felt bad for the girl. "What's your name?"
"Sutemi"
"Well I'm Sasame. I'm going to get you to safety. Lets go!"
He looked at the roof top that was at least 200 yards way, "Naruto, be careful."
Roof Top…
Naruto and Hayami were both back to back, watching the two Senior Akatsuki members. Naruto's eyes were on Danzou while Hayami's eyes never left Kumoko. Hayami's eyes shifted from left to right as Kumoko appeared in front of the girl, who blocked the kunai from piercing her chest with her sword.
Both were glaring at the other. Naruto appeared in between Hayami and Kumoko with his fist clenched and cocked back. He brought forth his fist and sent Kumoko flying upon impact.
Hayami narrowed her eyes, "I could have taken care of her."
With his back to the girl, a smile formed on his face, "I don't doubt that, but we really have no time to waste."
"Since I can't force you to leave you're going to be my back up, do you understand?"
The girl was trying not to smile but it was just to no avail. "Yes!"
Naruto was preparing to finish Kumoko off with a Suiton. Forming the necessary hand
Seals, a vortex formed around him,
'Suiton: Daibakufu no Jutsu' a stream of pressurized water shot toward Kumoko.
The water stream stopped, as it was dispersed in all directions. The cause was Danzou, who's left hand slapped the jutsu away.
Kumoko was on the ground looking up at Danzou, "Get up Kumoko, we have a job to do."
Kumoko slowly rose, wiping the her wet hair out of her face only to glare at Naruto. Hayami who was behind Naruto, returned the glare ten times stronger.
Naruto whispered, "Hayami how far have you come?"
Hayami looked at Naruto's wrist, "Not that good nii-san, but good enough to get off maybe two."
Naruto nodded, "Understood. How bad will it drain you Hayami?"
"Well… it depends on the distance. This is pretty short range so I should be able to still fight even on the ground."
"Good, that's all I needed to hear."
Two kunai quickly dropped from Naruto's sleeve and he quickly threw the daggers at both Kumoko and Danzou. Both Kumoko and Danzou jumped out of the way, her to the left and him to the right.
Naruto smirked. In a flash he was behind Danzou while Hayami appeared where the dagger was located. Using her speed, she put herself in front of Kumoko. Caught of guard by the shock, Kumoko could only react slightly as the sword slid across her stomach. Maneuvering to the side then jumping back, Kumoko escaped with a very long, but thin cut across her stomach.
Hayami cursed herself, "Damn, I was close." She dropped to one knee.
Naruto who had sent Danzou to the ground with a forceful punch to the jaw, caught Hayami before she fell. Kumoko's hand appeared from her robe with four shuriken in hand, launching all four at Hayami.
Naruto was getting ready to use the Hiraishin to stop the incoming Shuriken, but he put his faith in the girl. "Come on Hayami!"
Feeling her chakra elevate, he watched as she deflected each shuriken with her sword. He smiled at her, "Good Hayami."
A hard punch to the gut sent Naruto flying. Danzou whom was standing on the roof looked down as Naruto crashed into the ground.
Smirking, "Uzumaki Naruto, you have no time to worry about the girl. I am your enemy."
"Your attention will need to…"
Naruto who was lying in a puddle on the ground disappeared. Danzou's expression didn't change at all, as if he wasn't impressed at all. Turning around he saw Naruto standing on his far left. The black and orange cloak was now gone. Dressed in all black, the ocean blue orbs focused on Danzou.
"It seems I underestimated you Danzou, but I'm just curious as to why Madara didn't come after me."
"You over-estimate yourself Uzumaki Naruto, Just like your father did. 'Heaven's Blade' must have gone to your head. It is of no consequence."
Danzou turned to Kumoko and the girl appeared at Danzou's side, "Stop playing games Danzou-sempai."
"Madara-sama sent us for a reason, let's get this over with." Kumoko threw her cloak to the side revealing a traditional shinobi outfit minus the mask.
Hayami appeared in front of Naruto "Niisan, we can't let them get the advantage no matter what."
"I don't intend to. Hayami release your Gravity Seals." Danzou's expression didn't change but Kumoko's brow elevated slightly.
Hayami was surprised that he was aware of her seals. "But how did you know?"
"Hayami…I have the seals as well and your sluggish movements make it obvious."
"Get rid of them now."
Naruto stepped in front of Hayami who planted her sword in the roof. The girl stood behind Naruto and formed an 'X' with her arms while both index fingers were extended. The glowing purple seal pattern started to become visible on her skin. It then faded away.
"Do you feel much lighter?" Naruto asked the girl.
"Much lighter."
Danzou observed the two, "Hmmm… the girl is strong. Naruto's the real problem here though."
"He's getting serious which means I can't hold back either."
"Uzumaki Naruto, I will no longer hold back."
"We have a mission, meaning you will be coming with us whether you want to or not."
Naruto raised his right-arm and held it out. White light particles started to swirl around his arm and extended further until a sword slowly formed, revealing the legendary Sword of the Heavens.
Bringing the sword forth and pointing it at Danzou, he addressed both Danzou and Kumoko,
"You two can stop holding back because from here on out you both will be fighting for your lives."
Danzou cracked a smile, "Very well…"
Removing his cloak with his left hand, the cast that covered his right arm slowly started to crack until it revealed that he had a healthy, useful right arm. Stretching his arm, he slowly brought his hand closer to his right eye. Slowly removing the bandages Naruto was little surprised to see that he had no scars that would be the cause for the bandages.
Naruto and Hayami were both surprised when Danzou opened his eye to reveal…
Suna…
Sharingan eyes gazed upon Gaara, whom was on his hands and knees breathing quite heavily. Gaara glared at Madara who was standing about twenty feet away from him. The area was a wet and muddy. Gaara's sand techniques and the rain were the reason for this.
Breathing heavily, a fatigued Gaara picked himself up off of the ground, "I can't beat him, not the way I am now. I have to transform."
Slowing rising to his feet, Gaara fixed his gaze on the masked leader of Akatsuki. "I see what I have to become to defeat you."
"Using Shukaku will not help you. Your fate has been sealed the moment I set my eyes on you."
"Its over Gaara, don't fight it just come peacefully." Madara held his hand out inviting Gaara to come out.
The transformations started, and slowly he became a mini-Shukaku. Madara observed the transformation and the Kazekage knew that he had to end it quick.
With the transformation complete and the tail swaying back and forth, it was like looking into the eyes of Shukaku. Most would have feared what was before them, but for to the man who tamed the nine-tails like a puppy, fear was the furthest thing from his mind. He only had one goal and that was capture all tailed beasts. As Gaara swung his tail at Madara, an avalanche of sand closed in on Madara.
Through the mask, the Mangekyou became visible. Madara couldn't help but think,
"This should be interesting.."
Mist Village…
Safaia knew that her opponents were not to be trifled with. She could sense their levels and knew extreme caution would need to be exercised. The blue-eyed long white-haired shinobi from the moon village was someone she would have to keep a close eye on, this she knew. Him being from the elite Kagetsu clan who's strength increased at night. Many believed that they drew their power from the moon, hence the clan name 'Kagetsu'.
Her other opponent was no slouch either. Hyougen Fubuki, a member of the Snow Country and the remnants of it's shinobi past, before Snow started out sourcing for Shinobi assistance. He was famous for his ice abilities which she was quite familiar with. His clan fled to her village after Snow disbanded its ninja military. However, this would prove to be a death sentence as they were wiped out much like the Kaguya clan among other clans with Kekkei Genkai. Zabuza's apprentice was from this clan and even though she'd never seen the boy in action, she was well aware of the stories.
Safaia withdrew her sword from its sheath. "Kagetsu Hesui and Hyougen Fubuki, I understand that you are here to take the 8-tails from me but understand that it will take everything you have to get it."
"I understand the level of strength that you both possess and I must say that I have no choice but to give you my best. But remember this, you will have no choice but to put forth your best effort as well."
Fubuki went to take a step forward but Hesui placed his hand on his partners chest, "I will take care of her, just hang back."
Fubuki brow elevated, "Hesui… this is unlike you. You never want to fight; I usually do all of the work."
"It's different this time. Most warriors we fight are cowards. It's rare that I meet a warrior of honor, a worthy opponent with honor. Itachi-sempai was the last person I've met with such honor."
"She knows that there is a possibility that she will not walk away from this alive yet she still stands before both of us. I may not get another opportunity like this." Hesui turned his head away from his partner and to Safaia.
"Understand that I rarely challenge opponents. I'm hoping to get a good fight out of you."
"Please don't disappoint me, Safaia-san." A smile presented itself on his face.
"What's with the honorific? He doesn't seem to be your typical Akatsuki member. It makes you wonder why he's even a member. It doesn't matter, I have to be careful around him and his friend."
Fubuki threw his hands up, "Whatever, I will leave it up to you. If see you get in trouble I'm going to step in."
"Do that and I will kill you."
Fubuki laughed at Hesui, "That's just like you Hesui. In any event, we have a mission and if I see that the mission is failing due to your inability to take the eight-tails I will not hesitate to ensure the missions success."
"Don't interfere," was all Hesui said as he removed his cloak to reveal a white tunic with moon in the middle of the shirt, he was also wearing a pair of black pants.
A smile of satisfaction graced his face, "you have no idea how excited I am."
Greenish-blue colored chakra encapsulated Hesui's body as he closely watched Safaia.
With a joyous smile gracing his face, the young warrior from the Hidden Moon Village locked his hands together. Throwing them out with his palms extended light engulfed the area.
Konoha…
Hidan was pointing his scythe back and forth in the direction of Lee, Ino, and Chouji,
"Which one of you is going to die first? How about you!"
Launching his scythe at Lee, the young Tai-jutsu specialist quickly blocked the weapon with his nun-chucks but the force caused even Lee to struggle for footing. Swinging the scythe to the side and swinging the nun-chucks from side-to-side, Lee used his speed to get in front of Hidan who continued with his smirk.
Lee didn't realize that the scythe was coming back until Ino yelled out, "LEE WATCH OUT!!"
The scythe planted itself in Lee's former location and Hidan carefully scanned his surroundings,
"This fucking kid moves around too much. STAY STILL BASTARD AND EXCEPT YOUR DE-!!..."
The impact of Lee's foot sent Hidan flying in the air. Doing a back flip in the air, an evil smirk graced his face as brought forth the chain that sent his weapon back at Lee. Disappearing again, Hidan landed on the ground looking for the young Jounin once more. Lee appeared behind him, this time with the intent of performing the 'The Leaf Shadow Dance'. The goal was to set Hidan up for the 'Otome Renge' however, Lee never did get his chance to do so. A force sent Lee flying through the wall of the Hokage Tower.
The shinobi's present eyes fell on the cause for this. Kakuzu who was standing behind Hidan shook his head, "I can't believe you didn't realize how fast that kid was. You do realize he was about to perform the 'Initial Lotus'"
"I was hoping he did asshole, why the hell did you get involved?!"
"I thought they weren't worth your time?"
Kakuzu stepped forth, "They're not, but he is… well not that much but even I need to keep in shape. He's a good warm up for Tsunade."
"Too bad fuck face, he's mine. Go look for the Hokage or someone worth money in this village, these shitheads are mine."
"You bastard, next time I'm not going to help. I'm going to watch them kick your ass."
Hidan turned from Kakuzu to Lee's direction, "Hey asshole, get out here and fight me!"
A ragged Lee walked through the hole that was created by his body. Holding on to the wall for support, Lee's eyes shifted to Kakuzu
"He's the real problem here. Being hit by him felt like being hit by a mountain"
Lee felt a little weak but knew he had to continue. Ino and Chouji landed on his sides.
"Lee-san, are you okay?" A worried Ino asked.
"Yes, I'm fine. We have to watch out for the one who's not fighting. He's really strong."
"So how do we take care of his friend without him interfering?" Chouji's question presented the group with a challenge.
The fatigued Lee took a fighting stance, "We know their abilities, well at least to a degree. This Hidan guy it was a little unclear about his ability. We know that he is much slower and he is invulnerable to bodily harm. So how do you deal with a person like that?"
"Well this is why you have someone with my skill set here. He doesn't match up well with a tai-jutsu master. The other one I really can't call it but it states that he can use all elements which rare, plus his speed makes up for his partners reckless actions. It appears as if they're a perfect team. I have a plan though." Lee whispered so only his friends could hear him,
"Chouji, I need you to grab the guy from Waterfall, I believe Kakuzu is his name. At that time, Ino use your jutsu to take care of him. If you have his mind, we have time to take care of Hidan."
"Lee-san, that sounds great but how do you suppose I grab him?"
"Stay focused on me, you'll know when," Lee disappeared from view and under Kakuzu who could only think, "This kid is too fast…ugh"
A kick in his chin took Kakuzu off of the ground. Chouji's body expanded while Lee appeared behind Kakuzu and wrapped his bandages around his body. Lee noticed Hidan jumping toward him. Seeing Chouji's hand coming toward Kakuzu, Lee released his bandages and landed on Chouji's oversized hand once his friend had Kakuzu in his grip.
Propelling himself toward Hidan, Lee turned to Ino, "NOW INO-SAN!" using his nun-chucks to knock away the scythe, he glanced at Ino only to see the fear in her eyes.
Landing on the ground, he turned back to Chouji's location only to see his friend was a few yards away with Hidan standing over him with some weird tentacles wrapped around his neck and legs. "Chouji!" Lee went to help Chouji but was stopped by Hidan's scythe as it slammed in front of him.
"Where the hell do you think you're going bastard?"
Lee gritted his teeth. He'd seen Ino out of the corner of his eye go after her boyfriend. "Ino-san stop!"
Kakuzu smiled at the girl and as soon as she got close, black tentacles reached out to grab her but Ino dodged them and threw three shuriken at Kakuzu who went to swat them away didn't realize Ino's intention until he saw that she performed the 'Shuriken Buushin Jutsu' to cut through his tentacles to free Chouji from his grip. Moving toward Chouji, Ino landed in front an injured Chouji. Before Ino could grab Chouji, she was caught in Kakuzu's tentacles. She was completely helpless.
Kakuzu moved the girl in front of him, "You must love him, to exchange your life for his." Looking at an immobile Chouji,
"Know that she loves you a lot, she sacrificed her life for yours. Don't worry, you will be joining her shortly."
Lee and Chouji could do nothing as the tentacles pierced Ino's chest. Then in a burst of smoke, Ino disappeared.
Hidan's reaction, "What the hell?"
Lee eyes widened as two shinobi appeared out of nowhere piercing Hidan's heart with broad swords. Smiling, Lee shouted, "Kotetsu-san and Izumo!"
Kakuzu narrowed his eyes as he noticed that he and Hidan were surrounded by a group of Leaf shinobi. Reido, Aoba, Genma, and Asuma with Ino over his shoulder with nearly finished cigarette in his mouth.
Spitting out the cigarette, "Sorry Ino, Chouji, and Lee for not arriving sooner."
"You guys seem to have your work cut out for you."
"Asuma-sensei, do you know where Gai-sensei is?" Lee asked.
"Gai, Kakashi, and a few other shinobi are holding off the enemies at the gates. They'll provide support when their done with their tasks."
"But that might be unnecessary, you all will provide support to Reido, Aoba, Genma, and myself. Lee give me a quick run down."
"It seems like Hidan's to be immobilized, but this Kakuzu guy seems to be the most dangerous. He is definitely hiding his true power, we'll have to be cautious." Lee informed Asuma.
Kakuzu was getting annoyed, "Fools. Really are underestimating us."
"Hidan, stop playing around and kill them so we can go after the Tsunade."
Hidan turned to his partner, "Would fucking love to but I'm kind of between two swords asshole. Why don't you help me out here."
"You're mess, you clean it up. Just don't let your guard down or you will die."
"You fucking bastard, you say that all of the time. It doesn't matter, they all will be apart of my ritual. Don't touch any of them, you can collect the bounty on that Asuma guy once I kill him."
Lee studied the two interactions, "They don't see to be worried in the slightest. This isn't good."
Asuma picked up on it immediately, "Kotetsu and Izumo get away from him now!"
Both Shinobi jumped away and landed next to Asuma. Lee used this time to grab Chouji and bring him with the group. Ino immediately went to heal Chouji when Lee laid him on the ground.
Asuma glanced at Chouji then back at Hidan. Lee spoke, "Asuma-sensei I will follow your lead, what are we too do?"
"Well it's hard to decide. This one seems to be immortal and his friend over there well you need a long range fighter to take him on. Neither of us fit well against this guy Kakuzu."
Asuma couldn't help but think, "Kakashi or Shikamaru would be good aid right now."
"We'll just have to hold them off till we get more back up or figure something out."
Asuma's hands moved to his back pocket where he drew his chakra blades. Hidan rested his scythe on the back of his neck.
"Shit head, do you really think you can beat me. I'm going to fucking annihilate you."
Using his free hand, he removed the swords that were planted in his heart by Kotetsu and Izumo. Placing his feet over the blood that leaked from the wound, he traced an circle with his foot inclosing himself inside the circle formed from blood, he then created a triangle within the circle.
He pointed his scythe in their direction, "You all will be apart of my ritual, especially you bowl cut shit head."
Asuma stepped in front of Lee, "I'm your opponent, and your focus should be on me now."
"Very well you bastard."
Asuma slipped into his fighting stance, "Lee and everyone else fall back and keep an eye on the other one."
Everyone nodded. Asuma and Hidan didn't waste a minute for both warriors attacked one another. Asuma sliced the broad sword Hidan threw at him. After slicing the sword in half, he was left with only enough reaction time to block the scythe.
Even though his was successful at not having it kill him, he couldn't avoid being grazed on his cheek by the weapon.
Hidan saw this and smirked "Got you shit head!"
Asuma tossed his charka blades in the rain filled sky for a few seconds, "That's getting me nowhere, so try this.." Catching the blades and inhaling deeply, "Katon: Hai Seki Shou"
Hidan licked the blood off the tip of his instrument of death and stepped back in his circle and welcomed the searing ash coming his way. A big cloud of smoke was created when the jutsu made contact with Hidan.
Genma, Reidou Aoba, Izumo, Kotetsu, Lee, Chouji, and Ino watched as smoke cleared and Hidan skin changed from a light tan to black.
"It hurts doesn't it?" Hidan stated as he was kneeling.
Kakuzu just watched from the sidelines, "Another 35 Million Ryou"
Asuma didn't understand why he got burned but his whole right side was damaged.
"How? Captain Asuma got burned too?" Izumo said a little surprise by this outcome.
"We have to help Asuma-sensei!" Ino said with concern as she prepared her kunai.
"No, Asuma-sensei said stay put and provide support when necessary," Chouji, who was healed enough to stand stated.
Genma stepped forward, "It may be necessary. You do realize what type of jutsu that is right?"
Chouji nodded, "I understand but we can't just rush in. We have to devise a plan."
Asuma used his blade to extend his chakra forming a blade.
Hidan just smiled as he dug inside his cloak removed a long steel stake, "You've already been sacrificed to Jashin, you're finished HAHAHAHA!"
Asuma regained his composure, "Enough with this shit," the Jounin charged at Hidan with his blade at his waist.
Hidan raised the stake high and then viciously stabbed himself in left leg.
Asuma eyes widened as the pain ran through his body causing him to fall on his face.
Lee and the others didn't like what they were seeing. "I have to help him, I have to get rid of those weapons."
The young Jounin made his move toward Hidan but was cut off by Kakuzu, "Where do you think you're going?"
Lee just gritted his teeth. Asuma looked up at Lee, "LEE, don't get involved"
Ino couldn't contain herself, Jumping in the air she threw a Kunai aimed at Hidan's head who welcomed the weapon.
Genma spat his senbon deflecting the blade. "INO, don't you see what's going on! Any damage he inflicts on himself affects Asuma. We have to be extremely cautious how on how we approach this."
Asuma was trying to formulate a strategy, "This isn't good, how can I get to him with hurt myself. Shit Asuma, you sure put yourself in a bind this time."
Hidan raised the stake aimed it toward his heart, "now you die!"
Driving the stake toward his heart, everything came to a slowed down view for everyone as they all feared the worse, Kakuzu welcomed the end. However his expression changed when Hidan stopped an inch away from piercing himself.
"My, I almost didn't make it, that would have been bad for you Asuma-sensei." With his hands interlocked Shikamaru was kneeling on the roof of the tower, his shadow trailing down the wall and below Hidan's feet.
"SHIKAMARU!" Ino and Chouji both yelled.
Hidan's eyes shifted to Shikamaru, "You bastard, how dare you stop me from completing my ritual."
"Great Shikamaru gave me sometime." Asuma couldn't help but think.
Kakuzu was getting annoyed, "You swat one, twenty more come. I'm not letting all that money get away, I will kill them all if you can't get the job done."
"Fuck off Kakuzu, They're mine. Enjoy the view from the spectator seats." Hidan glared at Shikamaru, "After I kill this bastard, your fuckin' next."
Shikamaru just smiled, "Asuma, when I give you the queue I want you to decapitate this guy."
Everyone's eyes widened, "What do you mean Shikamaru? Doing that will kill Asuma.."
"I've been analyzing for the last ten minutes and I noticed the weakness in his jutsu. That weapon of his was not designed to do maximum damage, it was designed to wound its opponent and draw blood."
"Once he has the blood in his body, he links his body with yours. The weakness is that it only works while he's within his circle, which is created by his own blood. Once he's outside of the circle he's pretty much harmless. Don't worry though, once we get rid of him we will focus on his friend. So Taichou, you ready?"
Asuma rose from the ground slowly, "Yes, just give the queue."
Shikamaru slowly started to use his Kage Mane to move Hidan out of the circle. Once he was outside of the circle, Asuma reached for a shuriken and threw it at Hidan's ear. The shuriken ripped through Hidan's ear but Asuma didn't feel any pain.
"Great analysis Shikamaru, good thing I had you sit back and observe the fight or we might be done." Asuma smiled at his former student. Turning back to Hidan with a glare, "You're finished."
Hidan moved his eyes to Kakuzu, "Um, you can help me now Kakuzu."
"I refuse. I told you if you let your guard down you were going to die."
Hidan spoke through his teeth, "You fucking shithead."
Asuma wasted no time, he was in face to face with Hidan. In an instant, he lopped off Hidan's head.
Hidan's head rolled and everyone was glad that one was down. "One down, one to go." Reidou stated.
Asuma was contemplating his next move "We could attack that guy but he seems more dangerous. We could flee but too where? And it wouldn't make sense to try and fight another day, they're here to kill us. We have to take him down."
"Shikamaru!!"
The Nara nodded, "On it."
Kakuzu jumped away landing in front of Hidan's head. Grabbing his head up he jumped away avoiding Shikamaru's shadow. Landing on the ground he noticed he was surrounded.
"That Nara kid is good. I will deal with him later but I have to get that 35 Million Ryou'.
"Hidan, Since I've helped you I'm involved. I will take care of everyone, you worry about Asuma."
"Fine, just watch it with the hair, you're hurting my head"
"Worry about your neck, that's where it should be hurting the most."
Asuma looked at Hidan's body "A katon should destroy it"
"Don't even think about it." Kakuzu didn't hesitate to kick Asuma to the ground, as he appeared in front of Hidan's body. Kneeling down, he started to stick Hidan's head back on to his body.
When Hidan rose from the ground with stitches around his neck he stretched a little. "Feels good, now to kill you fucker"
Reidou, Aoba, Genma, Izumo, Kotetsu, Ino, and Lee all went to Attack Kakuzu, but were trapped in his tentacles.
Shikamaru, who released his Kage Mane after Hidan's head was lopped off, tried to catch him once more. Hidan jumped in the air and avoided the attack,
"Hahahaha, you won't catch me with that attack again shithead."
Throwing his scythe at Asuma, the captain moved to his left to avoid the incoming blade. Shikamaru who saw the blade coming back at Asuma yelled out, "ASUMA-SENSEI WATCHOUT!!"
Quick reflexes allowed Asuma to duck and avoid the blade. The blade was coming at Hidan, both Shikamaru and Asuma was glad since Hidan couldn't avoid the blade. The three pronged weapon pierced his abdomen and Hidan welcomed it.
Shikamaru and all who were caught in Kakuzu tentacles smiled thinking that Hidan was done for. It wasn't until Asuma fell that they noticed that Hidan had returned to the circle.
Hidan raised his stake high, "This is the end for you"
Shikamaru went to perform his jutsu but was knocked to the ground as Chouji slammed into him. Kakuzu who threw Chouji turned his attention to the others, "You all are going to die. I will not waste anytime with any of you."
Everyone watched as Hidan slammed the stake in his chest. Asuma eyes just widened. As the pain shot through his body, everyone watched on but could do nothing to stop it from occurring. Shikamaru and Chouji separated from one another, when they stood, they saw Asuma fall over and Hidan with the stake in his chest.
Kakuzu turned to Shikamaru and Chouji, "Give up, you all are going to…" All that was heard was the sound of lightning crackling. With a bloody hand through his chest, Kakuzu heard of the jutsu and knew immediately who had performed it,
"Ha…take …Kaka..shiiiiiiii" Kakashi ripped his hand from Kakuzu's chest.
Hidan turned his attention toward Kakashi, "I will offer you to Jashin nex……"
"Konoha Senppuu" The kick that was planted in his jaw sent Hidan skidding across the floor. Lee who was on his hands and knees trying to catch his breath smiled, "GAI-SENSEI"
Looking at his pupil, he gave him thumbs up while smiling. Shikamaru and the others crowded around Asuma. From what they could tell, it didn't look too good.
Other side of the Village…
Sasuke watched Konan closely. He knew of her and little on her abilities but the mere fact that she was Akatsuki kept him on guard. With Kusanagi drawn, the Uchiha was ready to attack.
Konan created paper daggers and shuriken's that hovered around her. Raising her hand, Konan pointed her index finger at Sasuke and the origami created weapons that flew at Sasuke.
Electricity formed around Sasuke "Chidori Nagashi" the paper was disintegrated. With Lightning still surrounding his sword, Sasuke propelled forward. When he was in close proximity, Kusanagi was brought forth with extreme force cutting through a paper clone of Konan. Sasuke who had held the extended sword in his right hand already knew of Konan being behind him. Twirling the sword in his hand through the rain, he raised the blade swiftly to rest on the back of his neck.
"You're going to have to do better than that Uchiha Sasuke"
Drenched hair covered Sasuke's eyes but it couldn't cover the smile on his face, "You underestimate me greatly. That spot you're in is because I wanted you there."
Konan looked around to se she was surrounded by explosive notes, "but how?"
"Irrelevant, checkmate" Sasuke formed a hand seal that set of a chain reaction.
Sasuke turned and slowly walked away as the explosion continued to flare in the background.
"Okay, time to head out and take care of the rest." Slightly shifting his head and looking back, Sasuke, sucked his teeth out of frustration. Konan was floating in the sky with wings made of paper.
The blue haired female nin addressed Sasuke "God has passed his judgment and sent his angel to exact his wrath. I will kill you and retrieve the eyes of Uchiha Itachi"
"So, Madara is afraid of me getting the Eternal Mangekyou? He should have come for me himself, sending someone weaker than me was foolish."
Ignoring Sasuke, she decided to show the Uchiha how wrong he was about her. Slowly bringing herself to the ground Konan's wings expanded. Sasuke's Sharingan was activated and spinning wildly as he was preparing to predict her movements. The wings broke apart to form paper doves that came at Sasuke with extreme force. Sasuke launched Kusanagi at Konan who sidestepped the blade and continued her assault. Sasuke performed a series of back-hand summersaults, timing it perfectly as each dove sailed past him.
Landing on his feet after executing a series of summersaults, Sasuke jumped in the tree landing on a branch but he jumped off instantly as the tree was pierced to the degree that it collapsed.
While in the air, Sasuke formed the seals to perform "Katon: Housenka No Jutsu" multiple flames came toward Konan whom merely used the doves to dissipate the attack.
Sasuke was pierced by the doves and he could do nothing while suspended in air. Falling to the ground a bunch of wooden planks crashed to the ground below. Konan tilted her head avoiding Sasuke's right foot. Spinning around, his back hand was blocked by Konan's right forearm.
This threw Sasuke off guard as he wasn't expecting her to be great at tai-jutsu. Sasuke Instantly devised a plan. Fading from view, the Uchiha appeared directly under Konan with the hopes of sending her upward execute "Konoha Kage Boyou" using that as the spring to launch his "Shi Shi Rendan" but Sasuke's foot connected with a clone made out of a bunch of paper. Pushing off of his hand Sasuke was now standing looking at Konan on a roof giving him a look of indifference.
Closing her eyes and placing her hands together forming a hand sign, Sasuke noticed paper accumulating at four points until a windmill wheel was formed at each point. Sasuke already knew that this wasn't a good thing.
Konan opened her eyes 'Fuuton: Windmill Cyclone Assault' Sasuke dodged a pressurized cyclone of wind that drilled through where he once stood. Sasuke landed but found that a windmill appeared about twenty feet in front of him, which caused him to shunshin out of sight as the pressurized wind came toward where he stood, tearing up everything in its path.
Thinking he had time to breathe, Sasuke appeared on top of a building and looked at the windmills. "Shit that's a dangerous jutsu hold up, where is the other one?"
Sasuke realized that it was behind him, and before he could turn around the pressurize wind connected with his back and drilled him into the ground. Konan, who was hovering in the air landed on the ground.
As the rain fell against her and the unresponsive body of Sasuke, she knew that this battle was over. "I expected more, Itachi was much stronger than this."
"Actually he was much stronger than this, I don't even think I would have been able to take him. Sometime I think only Madara was the only one capable." Kumoko thought.
Walking towards the battered Sasuke she could see him struggling to get up. Using her right wing, she transformed it into a long arm out of paper and extended it to grab Sasuke by the neck. Picking him up slowly, the now shirtless cut, bloody, and tattered Jounin was helpless against his opponent.
"Its over." Transforming her left wing into a Sharp object, Konan thrust the wing forth piercing Uchiha Sasuke in the center of his chest.
Somewhere outside of Konoha…
Senzairu stood and watched Pein, who was before him. The two paths had never crossed. Pein, a shinobi from the hidden rain village looked upon Senzairu with a blank expression. Lightning and Thunder roared in the sky every ten seconds.
All of the six Pein's surrounded Senzairu. With his weapon already drawn, Senzairu wasted no time when he tossed his Phoenix claw high above his head. Flying through hand signs, the blade was suspended in air, "Shower of the Eternal Phoenix Flame." Intense fire blasts were shot from the sword at rapid speeds causing all of the Pein's to have to avoid getting hit by the jutsu.
Jumping up to catch the Phoenix claw as it fell back to the ground, Senzairu caught the sword then brought it forth in a slashing motion. A large reddish purple flame, which took on the for of a long whip was aimed at the Yahiko looking Pein, who jumped out of the way of the jutsu causing the flame whip to crack the ground.
Landing on the ground, Senzairu's eyes shifted to his right as the much taller Pein who had spike bolts in his head, launched his fist at Senzairu who ducked under the punch. Using his free hand, which was his left, Senzairu placed a punch to the gut sending him a few yards back. Twirling his sword while rising it behind his head, Senzairu blocked a punch from the long haired Pein Shinobi who was originally from Waterfall. Pushing him back, Senzairu aimed his sword at the Pein he pushed back, "Purple Flame Cutter" a concentrated purple flame pierced the Waterfall Shinobi Pein.
The Pein from Suna and the Pein with the long ponytail appeared in front and behind Senzairu. Thrusting their fists forward, a large explosion of dust was created from the impact of the punch.
Senzairu who appeared about twenty yards away from the attack surveyed the area. He didn't have much time to do plan an attack as Yahiko Pein appeared behind him and with a forceful punch, nailed him to the ground.
Looking at the Senzairu in the ground, Pein closed his eyes once realized that a mud clone was created in Senzairu's place. Appearing next to Yahiko Pein was the shinobi with the spikes in his head, he aimed his fist toward a boulder and ejected his fist at a rapid speed causing it to decimate the boulder.
Jumping in the air, Senzairu went through the motion of forming hand seals. Taking a deep breath he directed his attack to the five Pein's below. 'Katon: Okibi' The streamline came from Senzairu's mouth and it could only be described as a flood of flames, the jutsu covered 200 yards.
Landing on the searing ground below with everything now black and the melted rock forming lava, Senzairu continued to observe his surroundings.
"Ok, I know they're not dead. Jiraiya, you gave us what we needed to beat him but even so how can I beat a person who really isn't here? I guess you couldn't make it too easy for us. The good thing is I know…What"
Senzairu knew they weren't dead but he was expecting some damage. Looking straight ahead all of the Pein's were gathered, with an additional 6th Pein. The Pein from grass smiled at Senzairu, who was trying to figure out why the others were not harmed.
"He must be responsible. How though?"
Senzairu had an idea about what happened but needed confirmation. A phoenix came out of nowhere from behind Senzairu and flew directly at the Grass Pein who absorbed the attack with his hands.
"Just as I figured, he's able to absorb attacks. So Pein has a Shinobi who can fight from long range, another who can absorb jutsu, two with extreme power, one which doesn't do much but seems to be the main one, and another one I'm not too sure about yet. Okay Senzairu time to go all out."
Senzairu wasted no time biting his thumb and slamming his hand into the ground, "Kuchyose no Jutsu"
The Pein's that were gathered just watched as a portal opened beneath Senzairu and a reddish orange flames engulfed Senzairu covering him completely. Inside the flames, Senzairu was slowly transforming from his normal state to his fusion state with Xenos. The fusion was now complete and his black hair was now replaced with red hair with orange tips while the eyes went from a golden hue to an orange flame hue.
With the wings of protruding from his back, Senzairu slowly rose from his crouching position. "No more games Pein. I never though I would have the honor to fight a shinobi with the Rinnegan."
"I never expected to fight a descendant from the great Senju clan, well one who is as strong as you. God has chosen to pass judgment on Konoha and the Senju Clan."
"I would send my Angel of Death to carry out this task normally but she is wiping out the other half responsible for the formation of this village."
"With the Senju and Uchiha presence completely gone from Konoha and the world, I will be able to rebuild the world as it once was." Pein informed Senzairu.
"You underestimate Konoha and the child of destiny, Uzumaki Naruto."
"Child of Destiny? You speak of nonsense. Uzumaki Naruto is being dealt with as we speak. I'm not worried about the nine-tail Jinchuuriki. If worse comes to worse, I will deal with him myself."
"Well Kami-sama, forgive me if I don't rollover quietly. You deeming yourself a God, what a joke. Last I knew you were under Uchiha Madara, a man who lost to my great- grandfather at the Valley of the End."
"I can understand why your God has sent a soldier to deal with me, the Senju has always been respected by all for our talent. Even though I am flattered your organization would have been better off going after Uzumaki Naruto, he has surpassed me. You would've been better off too going after Uchiha Sasuke, I wouldn't be surprised if he has surpassed me as well."
"Pein, you have selected the wrong person to come after for two reasons: One, I am not the strongest and two, I don't plan on holding back what so ever like Sasuke or Naruto would. I am going to kill you!"
Yahiko Pein sent all of his subordinates at Senzairu. Senzairu however had his eyes on one Pein, and that was the Shinobi from Grass who absorbed energy. Appearing in front of this Pein, Senzairu performed 'Cutting Nail of the Phoenix' which was a large slash across his chest, however it seemed like three talons leaving flames in it's trail cut the Grass Pein across the chest causing him to drop to the ground.
Immediately slamming his hand into the ground after slashing Pein, 'Fuuton: Yonten Hinankan'
The Barrier made of flames encased the Grass Pein. Senzairu looked at the other five remaining, "There is no way to absorb my jutsu. Looks like you have a battle on your hands, Kami-sama"
Yahiko Pein focused his gaze on Senzairu, "Just because you have sealed one of us doesn't mean you can avoid your judgment. You will die here today Senju Senzairu."
Pointing his hand at Senzairu, the remaining four disappeared from view while Yahiko Pein remained. Senzairu took off after Yahiko Pein moving the sword to his right hand and holding the out his left hand, the phoenix tattoo on his arm started to glow. In that moment, a fiery phoenix shot from his arm toward Yahiko.
Appearing in front of Yahiko was the Pein from the Fuuma clan, the one with a pony-tail. Bringing his hands together, he formed a shield that looked like a panda that blocked the phoenix fire attack.
Appearing in front Senzairu unexpectedly was Yahiko Pein, who planet punched Senzairu's gut. The Pein From Grass and the Pein from Suna appeared behind Senzairu, placing a punch to his back which punched him into the ground.
Standing over Senzairu, the grass Pein, the waterfall Pein, and the Suna Pein watched as Senzairu disappeared into flames.
Senzairu appeared behind Yahiko Pein, "I know where the real you is at now."
Yahiko's Pein eyes expanded when he realized that he wasn't Senzairu's target. Senzairu's target was dead a head. Realizing this, Yahiko Pein yelled out "Stop him at all cost!"
Senzairu was zeroing in on his target. When he finally got with in range, flames were slowly drawing from the atmosphere into his blade turning the blade from silver to a fiery red. When the sword color changed from the fiery red to a brilliant orange, Senzairu brought forth the blade slicing nothing creating a brilliant neon orange flame that illuminated the area and the sky, which he flew through. However a Shinobi with long black hair and the Rinnegan appeared from the flames, followed by Senzairu with a slash across his chest. Both were floating through the air.
Nagato couldn't help but think, "How did he know?"
Senzairu was smiling because he was now planning to deliver the finishing blow. With his sword at his side, Senzairu gripped it but was stopped in midair with well placed punches and kicks to his body. Senzairu could feel the pain shooting through his body.
"Fuck… what's happening to my body, it feels weird, I can't move shit! I have to use that jutsu to or I'm going to die"
Senzairu's body turned orange completely as the flames started to consume him. Each of the Pein's looked on and wondered what was going on. They didn't have a chance to figure out, Senzairu exploded and the mult-colored flames swallowed the area.
After a few minutes, the flames burned brightly in that area. Senzairu stood a few yards from the flame with his shirt completely removed and he was back in his normal state.
"Shit, that always takes a lot out of me. 'Enkou Sosei Houou' I hate using that Jutsu if I don't need to. But it the situation called for it and…"
Senzairu eyes widened when he saw Nagato standing a few yards in front of him, the Akatsuki cloak was removed revealing the slash across the chest caused by Senzairu. Senzairu saw the other Pein's laying on the ground before Nagato. None of the Pein's were moving, except Yahiko who rose up slowly.
The next to rise slowly was the Pein with the spikes in his head. Everyone else was down for the count, but only one was burned badly and that was the Pein from the Rain village. Lying on his back with his eyes open, it was clear that he was dead. Senzairu cursed under his breath.
"Senju Senzairu, you are worthy of being of the Senju clan. Madara was correct about you being a threat. Its been a longtime since anyone has seen me. There will not be a second time. Judgment has been passed, you will die now."
The large Pein stepped forth and raised his fist at Senzairu. Before he could shot the fist all that was heard, "SENSEI!!"
Makienu landed in front of Senzairu along with Akuru and Ranpu. Makienu standing ahead of everyone addressed Senzairu,
"Sorry where late Sensei, we was helping Konohamaru and the others out. Judging by the battle, you really over did it Senzai-sensei."
Ranpu stepped forward, "Don't worry, we will take it from here."
Akuru cracked her knuckles, "Rest now sensei."
Pein just closed his eyes in annoyance, "Kill them now!"
Aiming his fist at the kids, He found himself planted into the ground as a big impact was made by and unknown force.
Lying on his back with his eyes closed in the newly formed crater, the Spikey haired Pein was neutralized.
With blond hair soaked from the rain and wearing a traditional Jounin outfit, Tsunade turned to Nagato. "Its been a long time Nagato."
"Tsunade-hime, that it has."
"Hokage-sama stand back, we will take care of this guy!"
"Idiot! This is no ordinary guy. He is a member of Akatsuki and he possesses the Rinnegan. Attacking him is suicide."
"Kaa-san" Senzairu fell forward and landed facedown. Tsunade glanced at Senzairu,
"You did good Senzairu, and you exposed him. Sorry I'm late but I will take it from here."
"Nagato, your life will end here."
"Sorry Tsunade-sama but this fight will have to continue at another time. I have been giving different orders."
"Next time we meet Tsunade-hime will be the mark of you death." Pein did Mental telepathy "Kakuzu, Hidan, Konan, we're going now!"
Pein looked at Senzairu and touched his chest, "Pain…it's been a long time since I've felt pain. Truly amazing indeed Senzairu," Pein disappeared. The other Pein's disappeared along with him. Including the one in the barrier created by Senzairu. The group was left behind to ponder what had happened.
Hidden Mist…
Safaia was panting hard as she was facing off against her opponent. In her 8-tails form, purple skin and her neon yellow eyes with slits, and 8-tails protruding from the her tail bone, Safaia couldn't help but wonder how was this possible.
"How the hell is he able to fight with me on this level. Its weird but I wasn't able to detect his strength until later on. This guy is good." Safaia knew she had to come up with a plan to end this soon, this was stalemate match.
Heisui heard the telepathy message from Madara and Pein. Knowing that he needed to end this match soon, he decided it was time. Flying through hand seals, he slammed his hand into the ground. Kuchiyose: uchuukuukan
Hidden Cloud…
Hidden Rock…
Other side of the Village….
Sasuke was impaled by the paper javelin. A smirk formed on Konan's face. "Judgment has been passed."
"Yes it has, on you that is." Konan's eyes expanded.
She noticed that everything started to turn black and red. "Shit, how long?"
"Since you blocked my punch before I perform Kage Boyou. That's when. Now you are at the mercy of the Sharingan."
"Shit, he placed me in a genjutsu but had me go through all of the motions of what I planned to do. This kid, he's just like Itachi. Madara can't get the eternal Mangekyou." Konan's eyes bulged as she was pierced by a multitude of spikes.
Outside of her mind, Sasuke, who was not injured turned away, "Time to take care the rest of the trash."
Sasuke heard clapping and turned around, "Very good Sasuke-kun, your powers have grown which means your eye is deteriorating. It won't be long before you become blind."
Sasuke glared at Madara with his Mangekyou active, "Hmm, so you've finally decided to show yourself. I guess you came here to die."
"On the contrary, I actually came here for two reasons. One was for her," using his Sharingan, Madara broke the genjutsu. Konan was now panting.
"Konan, head back to headquarters, I will take it from here."
"Did we get ichibi?"
"Yes, now head back and prepare everything."
Sasuke's eyes slightly expanded when he saw Gaara lying on the ground to Madara's right. Before he could do anything Gaara disappeared along with Konan.
"Shit they got Gaara? I have to stop them here!"
"Madara, I was planning to use this on that lady but since you're here it will work just as well." Sasuke raised his hand to the sky as electricity was flowing from it.
"Not even you can dodge this, be gone with lightning," In the sky a large electrical beast formed and when Sasuke brought his hand down, lightning explosion decimated 1/3 of the Uchiha district.
Looking t the wreckage, Sasuke narrowed his eyes when he saw Madara alive, "Wow, that was pretty good Sasuke. I would have been dead if it wasn't for Sussanoo's true form."
"True form, what do you... what the hell is that?" Sasuke watched as a large humanoid started to form.
Madara started explain, "Sussanoo has two techniques associated with it. You can use it as a tai-jutsu form, which you'd would be come very dangerous but that's only using Sussanoo to half of its potential. The real potential lies in its summon. As you can see I was able to block that devastating jutsu you created."
"Shit I have to reach the third-level." Transforming into the 3rd level of the curse seal, Sasuke's kuroi wings and Mangekyou Sharingan made him look like a fallen angel.
"I'm going to end this now." Sasuke was preparing to end the battle but when the humanoid summon removed the sake gourd from his hip forming a chakra blade.
"The time has come Sasuke, hawk or snake?" Thrusting the blade forth before Sasuke could react, Uchiha Sasuke was pierced by the legendary Totsuka.
"Shit what's going on. My power is leaving me at a rapid rate." Sasuke transformed back into level two and slowly level one. The curse seal was being sucked into the gourd. When the seal was completely removed, Sasuke was back to normal. Madara ripped the sword from Sasuke's body causing the Uchiha to fall to his knees panting.
"I have significantly reduced your power Sasuke. You no longer have access to that abominable curse seal. You can't beat me the way you are, this you should know. "
Sasuke looked up at Madara with his Mangekyou active. Madara slowly removed his mask revealing his face, "neither you nor anyone can stop the inevitable. Looks like you're wife has come to your aid."
Madara caught the punch from behind with his left hand. Sakura, who had a glare in her eyes that would have killed Madara if it could, addressed the Uchiha, "So you're the infamous Uchiha Madara. What did you do to Sasuke-kun?"
"Such a concerned wife you are Sakura-san. I did him a favor. I have a few things to do. Tend to your husband, he's going to need all of the healing he can get."
"What do you mean?"
"You will soon understand. Sasuke will soon understand what he needs to do in order to survive. As far as power, he has went beyond the point of no return."
Madara disappeared leaving Sakura behind to ponder what he said. She quick ran to Sasuke who was on the ground unconscious. Dropping to her knees while shaking him to wake up, Sakura got no response or movement from her husband, "This is not good. What the hell did he do to you Sasuke?"
Hidden Light Village…
Naruto and Danzou were going toe to toe with one another. No one was gaining even ground in the battle. Hayami was actually fairing good against Kumoko but the result was the same as Naruto and Danzou.
Naruto landed a few feet away from the older ex-leaf shinobi with heaven's blade inactive. "This Danzou is pretty good. I really need to stop holding back but we are in the village and destroying them isn't the goal. I need these two alive. Ok time to end this"
Danzou saw the change in Naruto's demeanor immediately. "I have to stop playing as well. I will end this now… 'Mangekyou Sharingan!'
Danzou's regular Sharingan transformed to the Mangekyou Sharingan form, that of Kakashi's. Naruto was instantaneously caught in the Genjutsu that was cast. Fallin to his knee's Danzou gave a little smirk as Naruto fell on his face. "Checkmate"
Turning to Hayami and Kumoko who finished exchanging blows in the rain and was glaring at one another, Danzou pointed his finger at Hayami and froze the girl in her tracks.
Hayami could barely move. She turned her head to see Naruto on the ground and Danzou pointing his finger at her, "Kumoko, kill the girl. We will take Naruto with us. The point of this whole evasion was to make sure Naruto was isolated. The nine-tails has always been the goal, getting the rest was not required at this time."
"Kumoko, kill the girl. We will take Naruto with us. The point of this whole evasion was to make sure Naruto was isolated. The nine-tails has always been the goal, getting the rest was not required at this time."
"Naruto-nii get up!" Hayami yelled out in her head to her brother who was no longer moving.
Kumokotwirled her Kunai in her hand, "Well looks like it's the end of the road for you. Don't worry, Naruto will be joining you shortly." Charging at the girl, Hayami couldn't help but wonder about Naruto, Yumi, Aori, and all of her family and friends. "Sorry everyone, I wasn't strong enough"
Metal met metal. All Danzou could say was, "Oh this is unexpected"
Kumoko just glared, "You, why are you interefereing"
Reido, who was standing between Kumoko and Hayami looked at Kumoko was no expression, "I don't care about Akatsuki goals, I do have a problem when you interfere with my own. Uzumaki Naruto… I can't forgive what he did to my father and I will make him pay for it, but knowing what he and the girl is fighting for I can't stand idle and do nothing. Make no mistake, I'm not a friend just merely a man that will not let you or anyone interfere with his goals.
Fading from view, Kumoko eyes widen at his speed. Barely moving away in time to avoid being split in half from the back, she got away with a slash to the arm. Holding Hayami in his arm while he moved, Reido turned around to look at Kumoko who was now standing next to Danzou holding her shoulder, Kumoko glared at her former comrade.
"Reido you bastard. Aisu-sama was a great man, but the apple falls far from the tree. You are a disgrace and since you have disgraced his legacy I will kill you."
"You're not killing anyone" Danzou and Kumoko eyes widened at the voice that was heard. In an instance all that was visible were numerous slashe of white chakra.
Appearing in front of Hayami and Reido with his back now to Kumoko and Danzou who was standing still not realizing what happened, Naruto turned his head slightly glaring at Danzou and Kumoko who fell to he ground slowly with multiple slashes across their body.
"Thanks for the window Reido, you helped me more than you know" The Karikage said while he continue to watch the two Akatsuki members on the ground.
Danzou couldn't believe what he was seeing, "I don't understand, how did you break the genjutsu from the Mangekyou, its impossible."
Naruto smirked, "I am the Jinchuuriki of the nine-tails and I can always use the fox to break the jutsu. But more importantly than that, I was trained by Ryuho to combat Genjutsu. Genjutsu is useless against me. My sister over there, also is impervious to genjutsu. Hayami, you played it to a tee with the shocked expression."
Smiling, "Yea, but luckily this guy interfered or I would have been dead thanks to you."
"Come on, I wanted her to taste victory just a little before I pulled the blanket from under them."
"They had this all planned? Impressive" Reido smirked at the ingenious of Naruto and Hayami.
Kumoko was pissed, "You bastards you tricked us."
"Yes, yes we did. I wanted to you leave you two alive to get more answers but that's not going to happen. Death is all that awaits you two" Naruto raised 'Heaven's Blade' to the sky. The rain clouds slowly parted causing the raining to stop and the sun to shine brightly. Multiple dots formed in the sky. Bringing the sword down in a slashing motion to his right-side, the dots fell from the sky crashing down upon Kumoko and Danzou. A big dust Cloud was created when it made contact with the two shinobi.
Naruto sucked his teeth, "Shit, they're not dead."
Danzou who was barely standing was breathing heavy. Kumoko was still on the ground. Slowly rising, Danzou glance over at his partner, "It seems we have no other choice. Danzou Mangekyou started to glow as formed the hand seals. Slamming his hand into the ground four pillars rose from the ground with Naruto, Hayami, and Reido in the center. Naruto knew of the jutsu "Shit!" letting Heaven's blade fall to the ground, Naruto quickly thirsted his hands, one to Hayami's chest and the other to Reido's chest sending the flying out of the boundary's of the pillars. A black electricity was being drawn from each pillar to the center directly above Naruto. About 200 feet above Naruto's head, a black warp hole started to form. A terrible suction wind came from the warp hole. Naruto started to feel his body being pulled into the black hole
"Fuck He got me, I should have killed the bastard when I had the chance" Naruto slowly was rising up toward the hole. Hayami seeing Naruto being sucked in the hole, "No"
Activating her Neitakei Reikon, she leapt toward Naruto who smiled. Gripping Heaven's blade, Naruto tossed the sword towards the girl.
Kumoko jumped between the younger girl and heaven's blade. Extending her hand out to catch, Kumoko never got the chance. Using Hiraishin, Hayami caught the blade and sailed past Kumoko. Reaching out for Naruto's hand, "Niisan grab hold!"
reaching to touch the girls hand, Naruto smirked and pulled his hand back when it got inches within the girls. The sword started to glow and in an instant a bright light flashed from the sword creating a force that sent Hayami heading toward the ground.
Catching the girl before she hit the ground, Reido watched from the roof of a remaining establishment. Holding the yound Minashu in his arms, who was unconscious, looked toward Kumoko and Danzou who returned the look. Both were breathing heavy and the fatigue was evident.
Reido adjusted Hayami and removed the 'Dragons Fang' from the scarab on his back. In a swift slashing motion, black flames were heading toward the group. A black void swallowed both Kumoko and Danzou whole.
Narrowing his eyes, "Fuck" was all that escaped his mouth. Glancing back at the girl, Reido decided to take her back to Naruto's house. He had no idea what to do after that he did realize one thing, this was only the begin of what was to come.
Destination Uknown…
Deep inside a cave, with a massive stone statue that had 10 eyes, with the tenth eye being in the center, Each Akatsuki member stood on the fingers of the hands that extended from the statue.
Appearing last was Kumoko and Danzou.
Hidan, who was stand on the hand across from Kumoko laughed, "Hahaha, the old geezer and the stupid bitch got their ass handed to them."
"At least we caught the nine-tails, you fuck face" Kumoko yelled out.
"You were unsuccessful in you attempt as was Fubuki and Hesui" Kumoko turned toward Pein.
"How did he escape, there was no way for him to escape." Danzou stated in shock.
"He didn't do it by himself. 'Heaven's Blade' aided him."
Turning to the center of the statue, everyone could see Madara standing on the head. The Uchiha continued, "It seems that Naruto ended up somewhere else, where I have no clue. The same can be said for Saifaia. Her skill level in the sealing arts surpasses that of even the 'Seal Mistress'. In any event we were successful in capturing two out of five. Let's begin the process. It will take you all three days to remove the Jinchuuriki from each of the vessels. Get to work."
Madara faded from view leaving everyone behind. Pein addressed the group, "Let's get started with Gaara first."
Performing the extraction, Gaara screamed as the Ichibi Chakra was being ripped from Gaara.
Madara who was standing on top of the mountain, in which the extraction was being performed inside a cave within the mountain looked up to the sky. "The beginning of the end is near."
Konoha Few Hours Later…
Tsunade was looking out of the window. The rain had finally stopped but the body count continued to rise. She received word of Asuma's Death and Uchiha Sasuke being in a coma, but what shocked her was the word that she received from Light, Sand, Mist, and Rock that informed her of the disappearance of the leaders. Tsunade thoughts went to Naruto "Naruto please be okay"
Destination Unknown….
A warp hole opened and through the warp hole Naruto crashed into the ground below. "what the hell…"
"Naruto!"
The leader of the light village recognized the voice. Looking up, he standing on a rock above him was Safaia. "Safaia"
"I'm guessing they attacked you as well and sent you through a warp hole correct?" Safaia asked.
Naruto stood up and nodded, "Yes, but where the hell are we?"
Looking off of the Mountain that they were on toward a civilization that they were both unfamiliar with, Naruto and Safaia couldn't believe what they were seeing. A Flag poll with the Akatsuki banner waved proudly. Naruto turned to Safaia "We're the hell are we?"
Looking back to the civilization Naruto and Safaia stared. It went unsaid but both knew that they were not going back home anytime soon, their next destination was where that banner waved.
A/N
Naruto and Safaia have found a land under Akatsuki's banner. Where is this land and What will happen to Safaia and Naruto? Sasuke and Senzairu are also out of commission, what will become of them. Stay tuned, it only gets interesting from here on out.
Sorry for the delay guys but as you know there have been a lot of things that I needed to address in my personal life. Don't worry, once I commit to something I see through to the end. This story will get completed. Again, I apologize for the delay. Also I want to think my editor, hopefully she will stay on to the end as well. Thanks Sophie, you're the GREATEST!!
Jutsu List…
Katon: Hai Seki Shou Fire Release: Searing Ash Cloud
Katon: Okibi Fire Release: Blazing Fire
Suiton: Daibakufu no Jutsu Water Release: Great Water Fall Jutsu
Fuuin:Yonten Hinankan Four Point Flame Barrier
Enkou Sosei Houou Mythical Phoenix Bird Flame Resurrection