Bloody Love
I do not own either Naruto or Friday the 13th so keep those damned lawyers off my ass. I have enough monetary problems without being sued.
"Yo" speaking
'Yo' thinking
"Yo" Kyuubi speaking
'Yo' Kyuubi thinking
"Yo" Kyuubi speaking to Naruto outside of the mindscape
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Chapter 2: Kumo Tries Again, Hinata Finds a Savior
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It has been five days since the Uchiha massacre, five long fearful days for the villagers of Konoha. The Uchiha clan was just the beginning of the rapidly mounting death toll in the village. In the five days since the massacre more than 250 people have been killed. Those people ranging from common merchants all the way up to ANBU. No one seemed to be safe from the slaughter, and everyone was looking over their shoulders to make sure the killer wasn't targeting hem next.
It was in this time that Kumo decided to sign a peace treaty with Konoha. The only difference in this visit is they were not to go within thirty meters of the Hyuuga district nor could they get within sixty meters of the Hyuuga heiress. Even this though didn't alleviate the fears of Hiashi Hyuuga, clan head and father of Hinata Hyuuga and Hanabi Hyuuga. He didn't trust Kumo as far as he could sneeze, which being a Hyuuga and always proper wasn't very far.
During all this Naruto was sitting in his comfortably small cabin, cleaning his weapons for the next slaughter he was going to commit that night. Unlike what most would think he didn't enjoy killing them, but it did give him a sense of justice for all the shit he had to deal with when he was younger. Keeping count he already killed over 600 people since his awakening. Most of them being from the Uchiha clan, his greatest tormentors, he felt a big swell of pride at being able to pay them back. The only thing that irked him was the two he let live. One was still too young, but in the future he would probably be killed. It was the other though that really confused him. He felt as if he actually knew him, and that he was helped on multiple occasions by him. Still the mystery would be solved in time, all he had to do was wait and waiting is what he was best at.
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(With Sarutobi)
"You must find this killer; he can't be allowed to continue. Not only did he kill the Uchiha clan almost to nothing, he has been killing off villagers and shinobi left and right" said a woman in her late sixties with grey hair pulled into a bun.
"Also the estimated power of our village has dropped by almost one sixth, with the death of everyone, and our economy has dropped by 7% due to the deaths of all the merchants" said a man the same age as the woman with short hair and glasses.
"Enough Koharu, Homura. I already know, but there's not much I can do. He killed off an entire squad of ANBU by himself and was nowhere to be found. Meaning he walked away, meaning he has more power than we could ever imagine. Though they were drunk he killed of an entire clan in one night. That alone speaks of his skill, but we also can't find him. He is the type of person who is only see in two instances" said Sarutobi tiredly.
"And what prey tell are those two instances" asked Koharu.
"Either when he wants to be seen, or you are already slated for death" said Sarutobi grimly.
KNOCK KNOCK.
"Enter" said Sarutobi as his former teammates left. The door opened to reveal the entourage from Kumo.
"Greetings Hokage sama, I am Ichinose Aki leader of this squad." Said a man in his late thirties with dull blond hair and brown eyes.
"Greetings Aki san, it is a pleasure to have a squad from a soon to be allied village. I assume you know the new rules created for you and your members" asked the hokage.
"Yes, and I must say I am somewhat disappointed that we can't get close to the Hyuuga. You see in Kumo we either make amends face to face, or not at all. I know it seems a little foolish to do that but it helps maintain a sense of friendship" said Aki smiling sadly.
"I understand, but the rules are there and will not be lifted. Hiashi was very adamant about that, and I'm afraid that even after you become full allies you will be allowed nowhere near the Hyuuga. But that wasn't really the new rules I was talking about. Here read this and you will know the new rules" said the hokage handing papers to every member of the 4 man squad.
"These rules seem kind of strict Hokage sama. No disreputable behavior, no loud outbursts, no drinking or any substance abuse, and no sexual activities of any kind. Why exactly are these rules in place hokage sama" asked Aki curiously.
"I'm afraid we have a killer on the loose. He seems to kill those doing such activities as mentioned on the paper. The only ones exempt from the last one are married couples" said the hokage sadly.
"Surely your shinobi are able to take care of him. I mean he couldn't have killed more than a dozen people correct" asked a random member of the group.
"You remember hearing about the Uchiha massacre recently haven't you? (Receives nods from everyone) Well he single handedly did that. Then in the five days proceeding it killed another 250 people. He has proven to be more powerful than several squads of ANBU, and craftier in the shadows than a pack of hunter nins. Until we can find a way to subdue him we need these laws just to survive. He is ruthless and without any inhibitions on killing" said the aged hokage for once looking like his age.
This shocked the Kumo nins to the core. For the hokage to admit that, than the being must be truly powerful. ANBU may not be the most powerful group but they were no slouches either, and to be craftier than a pack of hunter nins was unheard of.
"Hokage sama, have your hunter nins found any traces of the assailant at all" asked another member. He knew if they at least found some traces than it would be like tracking down a very high level nin.
"Unfortunately they found absolutely nothing. When I say craftier I mean he can put them to shame. He killed off a group of hunter nins one by one in front of them and they still failed to catch him. Not even I can find him, nor can I seem to beat him. I went with one of the teams and fought him along with them. It was incredible, the power he wielded. I hit him with numerous jutsu, from earth to wind and he just took it and kept moving. The worst part is, even severing a limb failed to work. After one of the attacks I managed to remove his arm. He disappeared in an instant, and then reappeared behind me. I quickly turned and saw him with both arms completely intact. He used his sword and gave me this wound" said Sarutobi standing up and revealing a large gash on his entire torso ranging from his right shoulder to his left hip. The Kumo nins gasped at the sight of the large wound. It was nearly unheard of for a kage to be injured in combat. It was a true testament to the power of this man.
"We will abide by the rules hokage sama. We thank you for your time and greatly appreciate it. We hope that this time the treaty actually works. Oh I almost forgot here is the most recent list of nukenins from Kumo. They are all S class criminals and should be treated with extreme caution" said Aki handing him a stack of ten papers.
"Thank you is there anything else we should know about these nins" asked Sarutobi as he shuffled through the papers memorizing everything about them.
"Yes, they are a group that believes that they can get back into Kumo by bringing them the Byakugan. Be wary they will most likely attempt to take a main branch member soon" said Aki as he exited the door making Sarutobi pale.
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(Outside Konoha later that night)
"Alright you guys know the plan. You five go and find a place to hide the Hyuuga while we lay low. After that we take the bitch to Kumo and get our places back" said one man.
"Hey can we mess around with her first. You never said she would have to be in pristine condition" said another with a sick grin on his face.
"Fine, just get us that spot" said the first man as he leapt off with four others.
The remaining five spread out and scoured the forest to try and find a spot that would be perfect to hide. One of them finally found an old cabin near a lake.
"This is black sparrow to flock; I found a remote cabin that seems perfect. Coordinates alpha 33 delta 51. Me and the half flock will scope it out" said the nin who asked if he could rape whomever was brought.
"Confirmed" he heard nine times. He only had to wait for five minutes before they all arrived including the team that went in to get the Hyuuga.
"Oh you got a young one. You know they say that taking the virginity of someone who isn't even in puberty is the most rewarding experience" he said licking his lips as he eyed the girl up.
"Just shut up and let's go" said the first man as they all barged in the cabin.
They all stopped dead when they saw a kid about the same age as their captive. He took one look at the nins and picked up his spear turning to face them with his mask on. It had the kanji for demon on it, and looked intimidating. The former Kumo nins laughed at the sight of the pint sized kid in shinobi gear standing in front of them like he could do anything. Before they could even say a word they were hit with a massive killing intent (now to be referred to as KI) and an unrivaled bloodlust. He thrust the spear forward right through the head of the man that was talking about raping the young girl with them. He left the spear and drew his sword, and before he could move he had thirty kunai sticking out of his chest. He just looked down then back up and continued as if it were nothing. Stunned by the lack of reaction from having so many sharp weapons sticking in him, the former Kumo shinobi didn't react in time and found his head severed from his body. Naruto then went to the next nin and tore open his stomach and pulled out the intestines. While he was still alive he was strangled with his own innards.
"Damn you kid" one of the still living nins. He drew a nodachi and charged Naruto. He cut off his left arm and jumped back satisfied with the thought that the kid would die soon. He was surprised to find that in the instant he took his eyes off Naruto he disappeared. He looked in every direction including up but didn't see him. He heard a cracking and looked down too late as Naruto had his legs caught. He picked him up and flung him with tremendous strength. He landed on the blunt end of the spear impaling him right through the heart. Naruto then picked up the spear and swung it with all his strength sending the two dead bodies at the remaining nins. The only one who moved in time was the one holding the Hyuuga child.
"Fuck, this kid is something else" he said while standing on the ceiling. Naruto didn't even glance at him as he swung the sword and cut two of the remaining nins in half. He then thrust the spear through the remaining three while they were still struggling to get up. Naruto then did something the nukenin never expected…he spoke.
"My name is Uzumaki Naruto. I am Konohas' self-fulfilling prophesy, and I will make it rain blood on those who have forgotten."
'What is up with this kid' thought the nin as he dropped to the ground. He unceremoniously dropped the girl on the floor and got into a ready stance. He charged Naruto hoping to end this quickly…it had. In a matter of seconds Naruto thrust his hand through his chest and when he pulled it out…he was holding the still beating heart of the nukenin.
"How" was all he could ask before collapsing to the ground dead.
"My name is Uzumaki Naruto. I am Konohas' self-fulfilling prophesy, and I will make it rain blood on those who have forgotten."
Naruto walked slowly over to the bound girl. When she saw him coming closer she tried to wiggle away from him. She had seen how he had effortlessly killed the nukenin, and was terrified that she would be next. Tears streamed down her face as he removed the gag around her mouth.
"Please don't kill me" she screamed in terror, trembling. Naruto then did something he had never done before. Something that surprised the girl to no end…he spoke something other than the one phrase.
"I won't kill you. Your heart is too pure to be killed out of petty revenge" he said untying her ropes.
"What will you do to me then" she asked as the things the one nukenin said ran through her mind.
"Nothing. So long as I am around no harm will befall you. Though I wouldn't suggest going back to the village tonight. If you stay in the cabin you'll be safe" he said as he hefted the dead bodies and drug them outside.
"Why shouldn't I go back tonight" she asked still shaking.
"Because there may be more of them. Though I may protect you while you are in my presence, once I am gone you are on your own. After that it's all up to you and the shithole you call a village" he said.
"What do you have against the village? What could it have possibly done to make you say that" she asked her curiosity overcoming her fear.
"This" he replied removing his mask and clothing (sans boxers) and showing her all the disfiguring scars on his body. But worst of all were the three scars on his face. If they were gone he may have been handsome, even for being so young, but with them his looks would hold no appeal to the opposite sex.
He half expected her to be trembling in fear again after he put his clothes on, but instead she launched herself at him and cried into his chest.
"You poor boy. No wonder you hate the village. I'm sorry, I know I can't speak for the ones who did this to you but I'm sorry" she said while hugging him.
"You have nothing to apologize for. I will make the village pay in my own way. For now though I'll wait. However tomorrow I'll take you home…I'm sorry but I never got your name" he said.
"Oh I'm terribly sorry, how rude of me. My name is Hyuuga Hinata. I'm very pleased to meet you, especially considering the circumstances" she said with a light blush adorning her cheeks.
"Right, well now that that's over you should get some sleep" he said returning to the table to continue maintaining his weapons.
"What if more of those men try to take me again" she said with her voice shaking in fear.
"I'll stay awake and keep watch" he said not turning around.
"All night" she asked her eyes wide.
"All night" he answered softly.
"Thank you" she said through a yawn falling asleep as the events of the night caught up with her. While she slept Naruto cleaned and let his mind ponder the mystery that was Hinata.
'She must be exhausted from that ordeal. Why should I care though, she's just another villager waiting to be slaughtered. But why do I feel as if she's different? She seems too pure to turn out like them, too kind. Perhaps she is different. But what difference does it make; she'll die on her first real ninja mission anyway? Why does that bother me so much though? Perhaps if I spend more time with her…no. She has a life outside of here. I would just get in the way. But I said I would protect her while she is in my presence, and just because she is in my presence doesn't mean she has to know it…but I want her to know it. I don't know why but I want to be around her, I want to be a part of her life' he thought, coming to the revelation with a start. She was the only person he found that was truly pure. Sure he found people that didn't deserve to be killed, but she was the only one who actually deserved to be protected. In other words she was a light in the abyss.
While he was thinking this Hinata was tossing and turning while trying to deal with a nightmare. She woke up with a scream, and a cold sweat covered her body. She shivered as tears ran down her face.
"Are you alright" asked Naruto startling her with his sudden appearance. If she didn't know any better she could have sworn she heard actual concern in his voice.
"Yes it was just a nightmare" she said as she shivered again.
"Do you want to talk about it" he asked as he sat down beside her on the bed.
"It was just about what would have happened if you weren't here. I swear I felt all the pain, the violation, the fear. I don't care what the village thinks of you, I don't care if my family misses me they already hate me, please just let me stay here with you. I don't ever want to feel like that again. I never want to feel that fear, thinking I would never have another choice in my life. Please" she begged as she cried into his chest. He held her tightly but not enough to hurt her. It hurt him to realize that she felt this way, and the true impact of his actions hit him then. She was hated just like him, but she somehow retained her purity. He helped her when no one else would. It made him wonder just how bad things truly were for her.
"Hinata I need you to answer some questions honestly for me. Firstly does your father hit you for any reason other than sparing" he asked.
"No, but he doesn't exactly pull his punches" she said sadly.
"Ok, does anyone else hit you for any reason other than sparing" he asked.
"Yes" she said in defeat.
"Who" he asked his anger rising.
"The clan elders, and a few of the more spiteful branch members" she said tears building in her eyes.
"I'm sorry for you Hinata. But I have to take you back to your family tomorrow. But know this; I have come to a decision. From now on, you need never fear what lies ahead of you. You need never fear a strike to your back. For even if you can't see me, I will be near you always, hiding in the shadows and protecting you from afar. You are the only person to have gained my respect, and for that I will keep you safe" said Naruto as he softly stroked her hair.
"Will you stay with me while I sleep" she asked.
"Of course, I'll be in a chair right beside you the whole time" he said.
"No I meant will you lie in bed with me. Your presence comforts me, and I feel safe in your embrace. I want to feel that the whole time I sleep" she said.
"As you wish" he said pulling back the covers and slipped in with her. The second he settled in she laid her head on his chest and wrapped her arms around his neck. He in turn embraced her to him and slowly stroked her back. In a matter of seconds she was fast asleep again. Naruto true to his word stayed awake all night holding her and keeping watch for any potential enemies.
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(Hokage tower that moment)
"Hokage sama we have an emergency" yelled Hyuuga Hiashi as he barged right into the hokages office his eyes wide with fear.
"Hiashi calm down, what's the problem" asked the aged hokage.
"My daughter has been kidnapped again. I don't know how, but it must have been those bastards from Kumo" yelled Hiashi in a rage.
"I'm afraid that's not possible Hiashi" said Sarutobi.
"Why is that" asked Hiashi activating his Kekkei Genkai thy Byakugan.
"Because they are standing right behind you" said Sarutobi.
"Hokage sama, my team and I felt a familiar chakra. We believe it may have been those nukenin we warned you about" said Aki with real concern in his voice.
"What nukenin" asked Hiashi.
"Ten S class nukenin from Kumo that believe giving the village the Byakugan will allow them to return with honor" said Aki sadly.
"We must find them NOW" yelled Hiashi furiously as he read the papers.
"Why" asked one of the less knowledgeable members of the Kumo team.
"Three of these bastards are known child molesters. If they have my daughter than there's no telling what they may be doing to her" said Hiashi as he bolted out the window.
"You heard the man, MOVE IT" yelled Aki as he leapt after Hiashi. The rest of the entourage followed swiftly after. Sarutobi sounded the alarms and sent all of his available shinobi out to find her.
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(Morning several hours later)
"Hokage sama we have found no traces of the Hyuuga heiress, but we did find faint traces of the nukenin. Unfortunately the trail was too cold to follow. They may possibly be half way to Kumo by now" said an ANBU with an inu (dog) mask.
"I understand Inu. Dismissed" said Sarutobi as he slumped into his chair.
"Hokage sama, all is not lost" said Aki as he entered the office beside Hiashi both looking exhausted.
"And how exactly is that" asked an Irritated Hiashi.
"I sent a summon kestrel to Kumo with a note about the heiress. If and when those bastards return, they will be captured and executed. Then we can return the heiress right away" said Aki as he slumped into an open chair.
"But by that time it will be too late. My daughter will have lost her innocence and will be banished from the clan" said Hiashi as he broke down and cried.
"What do you mean Hiashi sama" asked Aki.
"The Hyuuga elders enacted an old law that was supposed to be rescinded. The law states that any Hyuuga that is not a virgin when they are to be married then they will not be a Hyuuga at all. The instant it is discovered that she is no longer pure she will be banished and I will never get to see her again" said Hiashi as his tears flowed in greater amounts.
"All is not lost though Hiashi, there is still hope that she will return unscathed" said the aged hokage as a thought occurred to him. It was a long shot but still possible.
"What hope is there" asked Hiashi miserably.
"The killer that has been plaguing us for over five days now" said Sarutobi.
"Great my daughter will be killed instead of raped" said Hiashi sarcastically in anger.
"No she will not. I did some studying on the killer and I found something out" said Sarutobi as he seemed to be filled with new energy.
"What is it" asked Aki hoping for good news.
"The killer won't kill indiscriminately. He has only ever killed children in the Uchiha massacre, but in the days proceeding it hasn't touched a single child. If Hinata is anywhere near him she will be safe" said Sarutobi happily.
"But she doesn't know her way around the forest. I never taught her yet so she will be lost" said Hiashi in dismay.
"First we should find a way to confirm that she has even been saved before we try figure out what to do about finding her" said Aki.
"Hmm, follow me. If I'm correct we should find the answer to that question in town square" said Sarutobi almost certain of what he was going to see.
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(Five minutes later in the center of Konoha (town square))
"What exactly should we be looking for Hokage sama" asked Hiashi curiously.
"That" said Sarutobi pointing and smiling. They all looked at where he was pointing and nearly gagged at the sight. All ten of the nukenin were strung up by their intestines with their bodies torn to shreds.
"The killer is certainly brutal. But most of these injuries seem to have been made post mortem" said Aki.
"Yes but to the untrained eye it looks like they were still alive when this happened. Perhaps a way to say that if you follow in their footsteps this is the fate you will suffer" said Hiashi.
"Yes and now all we need to do is find Hinata and everything will be fine" said Sarutobi happily.
"But this is still no guarantee that she is unharmed. My poor daughter, if anything happened to her than I can do nothing to protect her" said Hiashi tears welling in his eyes again.
"TOU SAN" was heard behind them. They all turned in unison to see Hinata running as fast as she could and leaping into his arms.
"Hinata? Oh my precious daughter, I'm so glad you're alright. Did those men hurt you at all? Did they touch you in any way" asked Hiashi after he hugged her tightly.
"No they didn't. I was saved by my new friend. He saved me and then protected me all night. He is really kind and sweet and…" she started only to stop as she saw the Kumo entourage. The second she saw them her eyes widened and she started shaking and quickly backed away from them.
"Hinata what's..." started Hiashi only for her to scream.
"AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! NARUTO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" she screamed at the top of her lungs as tears of fear streamed down her face. Before anyone could blink Naruto appeared between the Kumo entourage and Hinata his spear held at the ready. Sarutobis' eyes widened at the name. He just couldn't believe that Naruto could be the killer.
"My name is Uzumaki Naruto. I am Konohas' self-fulfilling prophesy, and I will make it rain blood on those who have forgotten" said Naruto without taking his eyes off the Kumo nins.
"Wait, there is no way you are Uzumaki Naruto. He was a kind sweet boy that wouldn't hurt a fly even when he was being beaten" said Sarutobi angrily.
"What should we do hokage sama. If he is the killer than he is more powerful than even you" said Hiashi as he got into the advanced Jyuuken stance.
"I don't know if he really is the killer than we are screwed. Check his identity with your Byakugan. If we know who it is we may just find his weakness" said Sarutobi in a low whisper. Hiashi listened but balked and fell on his ass.
"What is it Hiashi sama" asked Aki confused as he slid into his fighting stance.
"My Byakugan has absolutely no effect. I can't see through his cloths. I can't see his tenketsu. I can't see anything from him" said Hiashi his voice showing the first traces of fear.
"Tou san why are you helping those Kumo nin. They tried to kidnap and rape me" said Hinata with betrayal lacing her voice.
"No Hinata those were nukenin. Shinobi who abandoned their village. They have nothing to do with the Kumo nin behind me" said Hiashi who hoped she would understand.
"Fine, but I want Naruto to stay with me. I trust him to keep me safe" she said as she stepped forward.
"Hinata for the last time that is not Naruto" said the hokage raising his voice in annoyance. She just looked to Naruto who nodded to the unasked question. He raised his hand up to the mask and slowly removed it. When Sarutobi saw his face his eyes widened and he fainted from the shock of it.
"I guess he really is Naruto" said Hiashi with a shrug to his shoulders.
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Hey everybody, thymistacles here. First off please please please forgive me for the lack of activity. I have had some massive computer problems that are severely slowing my progress. I'm trying my best to fix the problem but prospects look very bleak. Secondly I have a few new story ideas that I'm working on so that is slowing me down a little. But never fear everything will work out in the end. Please review or flame I don't care which, ja ne.