Thanks to all who reviewed and because of the positive feedback I am going to make this at the top of my to-do list.
First though I'm going to explain somethings just to clear things up, Naruto will be powerful plain and simple and while the first chapter implied he already is doesn't mean it happened over night at points in time through flashbacks or even mere mentions throughout the story will provide how he attained the power in the first place since I tend do dislike stories that have him use shadow clones for two weeks along with some scrolls and weights. Another thing I hate is random level ups in power during fights attaining some secret hidden power of that nature it won't happen but that;s not to say Naruto won't level up because he will but it will be of his doing and design levels which he created himself into similar things such as Bankai from Bleach or even SSJ from DBZ.
I know some are thinking how can he make his own power or level up well I figured instead of something that Naruto comes across or has taught to him I figured it would be much more interesting to instead create his own methods in which he uses different things he has seen, come across or read about and putting them together to create something better which suits him, the reason for this is simple...Originality I haven't read a story where someone has done something like this so it should be interesting to see what you think.
This chapter will delve deeper into the reactions of some as well as setting the stage for the reveal in chapter three.
Disclaimer:I do not own Naruto or it's characters
Chapter Two- The Council gets a surprise!
As Naruto exited the tower he was of two minds currently on one side he was still seething with anger at the utter audacity of the people he once called family or some form of it just totally write him off in terms of advancing both in name and stature just for something that he had no control over but not only that they should be thankful for what he has already sacrificed, Really what set them apart from the villagers really only the false hope and cold glares were different and in a way that was worse at least with the villagers it was always 'Fuck you demon, I curse the day you were born!' followed by a simple club, pipe or a bottle to his person. bless their hearts for being upfront I guess?
Anyway on the other hand he couldn't help but feel relived and just a bit happy, relived because the weight of all the bullshit was finally off his shoulders Not to mention ripping somebody a new asshole is always fun! He giggled a little at the thought of doing that to three of Konoha's greatest shinobis currently alive but still he couldn't help but feel his spirit finally breaking it's shackles freeing him to be his own man full time instead of every other week like he had been doing, Naruto sighed as he walked down the street with a small smile on his face which compounded with his clothing and handsome, maturing feature elicited many stares differing in feeling, Some stared out of hate and fear while others very few though smiled back and of course teenage girls with appreciation of the wild haired blonde walking down the street proudly with his head high.
Naruto made his way back to his apartment on his way back though he ended up passing teams ten and eight coming out of BBQ joint chatting away as they exited the place, at first he was going to walk by without so much as a glance but ah he caught sight of shy little Hinata and that cheeky little bastard of a devil appeared on his shoulder giving him wicked thoughts. Of course Hinata felt the change in the wind which sent her powerful stalker senses tingling and she looked all around quickly(who knows why though she could hardly manage to form a sentence when around the boy) catching a glimpse which both stunned and awed her of the new and improved Uzumaki fashion sense obviously came with anyway following the Hyuuga's line of sight to see what made her freeze and one by one faces of the two teams went from question to realization and finally rounding it out with shock even Shino, who by god wouldn't you know it raised not one but both eyebrows which means he was closing in on a heart attack while Ino while stunned was never one to miss a chance to ogle someone attractive did just that admiring Naruto's change in appearance and clothing even Kurenai in the back of her mind appreciated it who wouldn't compared to the old parking cone look. Although Shikamaru just about looked ready to fall asleep while oddly Chouji just kept munching away.
The Blonde teen gave a once over the crowd shrugging turning his full attention to the only member of his fan-club (although it will no doubt grow, so finally Hinata can sell those t-shirts she made a while back or give one away with membership) Right so Naruto turned to her completely with a charming smile with those disarming eyes of his bowing slightly as he raised a hand to his lips and then blew Hinata a kiss furthering the spectacle some more which even woke the lazy ass a bit, With great amusement he watched the Hyuuga Heiress light up like a thermometer in hell, Naruto then looking at the Genjutsu Mistress from head to toe slowly until he got to those stunning eyes in which he noticed her irritation so without waiting a second longer he gave a devilish smirk to Kurenai and winked walking way with satisfaction that her cheeks had indeed become tinted slightly in red but before he was out of range he heard the tell tale THUD which was no doubt Hinata's brain catching up with what just happened he laughed softly at the cuteness of all that is Hinata. He shook his head and flamed out, he had shit to pack...
meanwhile lets curb back to the stunned Genins as well as their respective Sensei's one of which sported a nice blush while the other was cursing his ass off from having burned his chin with a cigarette in his shock and naturally the one with the biggest mouth of the group spoke up with a deazed expression on his face
"Wow my respect for Naruto just went through the roof" Exclaimed Kiba with a smile.
Ino decided to add her own two cents. "Yeah who knew he was hiding those muscles underneath that horrible jumpsuit?"ah you can never keep that big mouth out of the game long eh?
"No that's not what I mean, He did something legendary just now" everyone looked at him incredulously (Except Hinata who is still out cold on the ground); He sighed it was just so hard being the smart one. After Kiba got out of fantasy land he explained the reason "He managed to shock the hell out of Shino, knockout Hinata, Make Asuma-Sensei burn himself and saving the best for last...HE MANAGED TO MAKE KURENAI-SENSEI BLUSH!!!" Kiba shouted like he had seen the light or something earning a glare from both a red Kurenai (from either embarrassment or anger: No one new) and Shino who was trying to revive the goofy smiling Hyuuga but you couldn't really tell, Asuma just nodded thoughtfully at the logic while everyone else backed away from the nut while Akamaru just whimpered and lowered his head in shame.
Shika just eyed Kiba for a moment wary "Right anyway I'm glad he finally stopped hiding who he was...Troublesome blondes" which earned a growl and a smack to the head from Ino but also more questioning gazes from most who turned their attention to him he just sighed taking a seat increasing the ire of the awake females present
Finally they had enough surprisingly Kurenai asked the million dollar question "What do you mean hiding who he was, you mean he's not a loud mouth idiot?" She wasn't so sure the one-eighty done by the blonde prankster was for real.
Shikamaru sighed again looking to the clouds "Why do I meet all the troublesome blondes" finally one snapped and before Ino could defend the Unite Nation of Blondes someone had already begun throttling the lazy genius with fury
"DAMMIT, TELL US YOU LAZY ASS MORON. I NEED TO KNOW!" Screamed the now awoken Hinata who was choking the Nara while bringing his head back and forth, belatedly she realized she had done this in public and without a stutter too shocking the hell out of everyone including the people in the streets and a now purple Shikamaru. She quickly 'eep'd' hastily letting go stuttering out an apology while Shika was breathing for dear life with wide eyes...A nap was certainly in order after this figuring he would give his explanation so he wouldn't incur the wrath of Hinata again but on a brighter note Kurenai was proud as hell and the beaming smile gave it away too which worried Asuma since it was his student on the receiving end
The Next Morning
Shizune was making her way to her mentor's office where said mentor was now doubt sleeping but that was to be expected since it was in fact a day of the week which ends in Y but the meek woman wouldn't let this ruin her day so with a can-do attitude she marched right into the office "Tsunade-Sama wake up, you have to go over these proposals from the Anbu and Council..." she trailed off taking in a most amusing sight in which Jiraiya and Tsunade were on the floor sitting up back to back asleep hair a mess with drool and sake bottles littered the floor.
The dark haired woman couldn't help but giggle girlishly it was just too cute seeing the two former team mates only did she realize moments later that Tsunade's eyes were red and puffy from obvious crying so Shizune in her worry decided to see what was wrong went and stooped down to the sleeping Sannin shaking he roughly a few times then ducking the incoming hay-maker in what appeared to be years of routine practice
Tsunade opened her eyes blearily rubbing out the sleep for a moment looking to her left taking sigh of her long time apprentice "Shizune what the hell is going on?" Tsunade asked tiredly as she took in her surroundings
Shizune chided her "You and Jiraiya-Sama appear to have drunken yourselves to sleep in the office no less" at this the Lady Kage to a look at the floor understanding due to the many bottles around her and the pervert against her back "Really what have I told you about drinking so much and another thing..."
Shizune was cutoff from her reprimand "Shut up Shizune, I've earned after what happened yesterday speaking of which you need to call for an emergency meeting with the council right away and before you ask no I won't tell you what happened so just call the meeting" Tsunade knew how much Naruto was in heart of Shizune who would no doubt give her more than just a piece of her mind and frankly with her current hangover there was no way in hell she was dealing with Shizune on the warpath
Shizune for her part was pissed for her part and showed as much on her face; Basicly a small pout and a huff as she stood turned heel and left
Tsunade sighed again before take a look over her shoulder at the sleeping male Sannin before she finally stood shakily leaving the pervert to fall back and hit his head which took effect immediately as he shot to his feet with yelp glaring at Tsunade "What the hell Hime!?" shouted Jiraiya angrily
Shaking her head "We don't have time we have to talk with council to sort out this mess with Naruto" she said sadly which in turn Jiraiya's anger deflated into depression as he nodded "Well I need to get myself together before hand I suggest you do the same" Jiraiya nodded again puffing out in smoke as both prepared for the no doubt hellish meeting that awaited them.
One Hour Later in the Council chambers
All were present and not in the least annoyed with being summoned so suddenly, The Clans were all present. Hiashi, Tsume, Inoichi, Shikaku, Shibi and Chouza the heads of Hyuuga, Inuzuka, Yamanaka, Nara, Aburame and Akimichi respectively.
Also the elders chosen by the fire Damaiyo himself, Danzo The Root commander, Homura Mitokado and Koharu Utatane both also part of team Senju with the late Third Hokage.
A various people with the civilian members of the council were also there because this time they actually belong there if only barely.
Finally when patience was beginning to leave most of the members of the council the door opened and the Lady Kage entered to the surprise Jiraiya did as well, Tsunade to a seat at the table looking over everyone in the room trying to figure out how best to break the news to them concerning Naruto, Jiraiya stood off to the side of her. After the momentary silence Danzo decided to speak up.
"Hokage-sama I can only assume this has something to do with Orochimaru since you felt the need to call a meeting without prior notice?" Questioned a slightly annoyed Danzo
Tsunade let out a deep breath "No actually this concerns Naruto Uzumaki-" several growls and hisses from the Civ-council and grumbling from the clans for yet another meeting about the boy but they didn't let her finish so she figured what the hell
"-Namikaze" she finished watching as it went deathly silent and then suddenly shouts of anger from the civilian side started
"How dare you compare the demon to the late Fourth Hokage"
"Impossible he is a demon" and so on and so forth while the clans rolled their eyed at the ignorant display but still slightly stunned they were told the Fourth's son died during the attack
"No I assure you he is the son of Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki and he knows as much too" at this Koharu and Homura snapped their heads to Tsunade with wide eyes.
Koharu spoke sternly "How did he find out he was not meant to know the elders decided to keep it a secret to protect the village in case Iwa decided for revenge!"
Homura jumped in to add more to her statement "Yes we can't afford for this to get out to the public imagine what the fall out would be if they knew he was the Fourth's son, Although it is a shame the boy will have to tolerate the life of a sacrifice in which he was born into" he exclaimed shocking the clans as well as making the Civilians go and interesting pale shade while Jiraiya looked pissed.
Tsume jumped up and snarled at Homura pointing her finger "You have no right denying the pup his family!" she finished slamming her fist onto the table, while Hiashi sighed to himself here we go again he shook his head the only thing he had against Naruto was really only the meetings the damn boy end making him have to attend.
Meanwhile Koharu defended her team mate "Watch yourself, we have every right this is what is best for the village" Tsume was about to give her the bird until Danzo spoke up.
"If we had just went with my suggestion and turned him into a weapon this could have been avoided we can still do so other nations are aware the boy defeated Suna's container therefor if he were to become part of Root I could keep him under our (my) thumb" suggested Danzo after all if he could get the Kyuubi under his command he could take over but who knew why he wants to because in like three years the old son of a bitch won't remember his own name while dancing in his underwear *Shudder*
All of a sudden boisterous laughing could be heard and everyone turned to the source surprised to find Jiraiya who was shaking his head "That boy can't be controlled anymore that time has passed, it seems young Naruto has been keeping his own secrets...It appears he was acting much of his young life and after he in not so many words told Tsunade-hime and I he wanted no more to do with us he then dropped an illusion of some sort or a seal from hiding his real self-He looks a lot like a teenage Minato with whiskers" Jiraiya had a shit-eating grin on his face now, oh how he loved to stick it to these old bastards seeing many stunned faces he continued
"Not only that but he has acquired the mythical Dragon Contract and according to him he is at least at my level of power. Naruto went on to say he will no longer be controlled by anyone" Jiraiya said smugly
outrage consumed the elders as the three of them shouted curses and things of that sort.
Tsunade spoke softly but it carried to everyone in the room as they silenced "The worst part is he wants nothing to do with Konoha, He plans on leaving now that he has revealed the truth he taking both clan legacy scrolls as well as the clan names out of Konoha and there is nothing we can do about it since he tricked both Kakashi and I with an illusion or seal on the required documents in order to get us to sign them under the guise that he was upset about not reaching Chunin and wanted to visit the Kazekage and his siblings" at this a collective gasp was taken around the room while Danzo boiled with anger
"He has in the matter of a day stuck it to the deserving Konoha and this could have all been avoided had we treated him with a shred of decency" she spoke with a faraway look in a daze and no one in that room could move...
No one as realization struck them to the core.....
End Chapter Two
Next Chapter will finally reveal Naruto's rise in power, Gaining The Dragon Contract and showing the council how little they really are but will the strike back?
Also those of you who want to know the pairing, I have a few ideas but none set in stone but what I was thinking was something similar to him being his age in a way he dates different girls and by the end of a certain amount of time I will let you vote on who he was the best with and by the way this will not be Yaoi, Sorry it's just not my thing but anyway tell me what you think!
See ya,
Cody