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Whaleshark
On with the Story
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3 months later
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Naruto was sparring with Lee and they were both using their elemental powers. Everyone else was gathered watching even some citizens of wave. Naruto tried a punch to Lee's chest. A wall of earth rose up and blocked the attack and lee charged at it. The earth shattered and turned to sand as Lee sped through it and hit Naruto in the chest sending him spinning backwards.
"Go Lee-sensei" called Atsuko, a blue-haired boy who specialized in taijutsu just like Lee, he knew some earth ninjutsu and was extremely powerful, just like Lee he wore a green jumpsuit. His other two teammates under Lee were cheering just not as loud. The blonde girl was named Katsu who wore a black ninja suit, she was smaller then the rest of the children their age, but had taken after Lee in that she wore extreme amounts of weights and thus she was faster than any other child taken on as an apprentice to Naruto or Lee. Their other teammate was a black haired girl named Tsuki. She excelled in ninjutsu, already being able to create a water clone and a very weak water dragon.
Naruto sprung back at Lee with burning hands. The earth once again rose up to stop Naruto but he smashed right through it, lee had no choice but to dodge.
Kyuubi had thought to make the ninja better so everyone was wearing weights, including the senseis. As a result everyone was quicker than they appeared.
Burning arrows Naruto called out with his hands in the position of shooting a bow. Fire sprouted from his hands and shot out in the form of many flaming arrows. Lee dropped his weights and took off sprinting around dodging the arrows. Lee disappeared and reappeared next to Naruto with his fist encased in rock. Naruto turned and grabbed Lee's fist making Naruto slide back about 10 feet, but Naruto had succeeded in stopping him right in his tracks. He then grabbed his other hand effectively stopping him from escaping.
Ignite Naruto called as his whole body was engulfed in flames. Earth rose in front of lee to try and protect him. Lee jumped up and kicked off of Naruto's chest freeing himself.
"Ino, I think I need your help to beat him again" lee said looking over to her.
"No problem" Ino said as she jumped next to Lee with her water blades already active.
"Come on Naruto-sensei" called one of his students. They were a set of triplets, all having dark red hair and freckles. They were all talented in the art of fire, thus Naruto was perfect for their sensei. They just happened to have a talent for pranks as well. The oldest was a girl, Mimi, she had long hair that was tied into two ponytails that hung down her back. She had two brothers that did everything together and sometimes finished each other's sentences which annoyed their sister. They were Kyu and Ryu, and most of the time you could not tell them apart.
There was other young ninja but they were still in the academy. There they were being trained by many different teachers including, Chougi, Hinata, ten-ten, Kiba, and Shikamaru. They did this in order to make their students stronger than any others. There was only 2 teams right now because they were stronger than the rest.
Lee and Ino charged at Naruto who stood there with fire burning from his hands. Lee disappeared and reappeared behind Naruto fist encased with rock and sand following him. Ino had her water blades, but this time they were different. They were still along her arms but they also had a trail of water that froze after leaving her arm. This made it look as if she was dancing. Her fists were encased in a cone of water that was spinning at an incredible rate, rivaling the speed of the rasengan. She also had a suit of armor made entirely of water. As soon as they were within 5 feet of Naruto, he smiled.
Spin Naruto said as the fire engulfed him as he began to spin violently. A sphere of flame rose and looked exactly like Neji's heavenly spin except it was made of flames. Lee and Ino both stopped and jumped backwards. They both put their hands together and shot a dragon made of their elements. As they neared Naruto he put his hands up at each one, a burning red dragon sprouted from both hands and crashed into the water and earth dragon canceling them out, this collision created a huge amount of dust. When it cleared everyone was amazed to find Naruto's legs and arms encased in earth and Ino standing there with a water blade to his throat. Lee rose from out of the ground and smiled.
"We win this time Naruto" Lee said walking over next to Ino and Naruto.
"Aww man, I almost had you two" Naruto pouted
"Well that was fun, I guess we got to get to work now heh everyone?" Naruto said as Lee released the earth holding him.
"Yep lets get started" Naruto said as he created the sea of orange that began to get to work around the village creating new buildings and anything else that had to be done. Everyone went to oversee the construction and the elemental three went to train.
The wall was completed. It was 50 feet high and 20 feet thick. There was wooden spikes that were only a foot long that lined the entire wall all the way around the village. Kyuubi had drawn another intricate seal in the middle of town, next to the 'citizen detector' seal. This new seal could be controlled only by 10 citizens of wave, this seal could lengthen the spikes on the wall instantaneously and summon some earth golems around the entire village, in case they were ever invaded. A tower had been built in between both of the major seals. This was where the leader worked from. It was taller than the Hokage's tower and surrounded by a moat of rushing water. The constant moving and rushing of the water makes it very difficult t across even for ninja.. The village did not have an official leader, but Kyuubi and Tazuna had that job covered.
Kyuubi was regarded as an elder for his wisdom as well as his help to the village. Tazuna was also regarded an elder for his work on the bridge, which saved the country. Kyuubi often wondered around helping anyway he could, leaving Tazuna to the paperwork. Kyuubi loved walking around because all of the little kids ran up to him asking for a story or if he could summon a fox for them to play with.
Naruto would be the NamiKage, but he was still in training for that job, probably after the exams he would take over as head of the village"
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In the forest with Naruto and Vulcan
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Naruto was talking with Vulcan while a mass of clones worked on the fire manipulation.
"I cannot wait for the chunnin exams. And they happen to be in Konoha because the last ones were interrupted."
Ahh yes, it has been a while since I was actually able to fight. I love flying around while on fire and blasting fire around
"Yea, I noticed" Naruto said pointing to an area of burnt forest.
Well last time I was having too much fun.
"Sure you were" Naruto said sarcastically
A 3-tailed white fox jumped out from the brush somewhat out of breath
Naruto-sama, my name is ember, I have been sent to inform you that intruders have been spotted crossing the bridge, they wear a headband of cloud country, with a slash through it.
"Alright I am on it" Naruto said as he dismissed all of his clones except for two.
"You two, go warn the others," Naruto said
No need, my sister has already gone to do that. The fox informed them
Naruto smiled and dismissed his remaining two clones and took off towards the bridge with ember following and Vulcan flying next to him.
When they arrived near the bridge Naruto hid in the tree line waiting to see who it was. Vulcan flew overhead as a regular bird would and ember was hiding behind Naruto.
The intruders were 11 missing Nin from cloud.
A ninja turned to another. "I hear that this land has prospered since gato was killed off by that Kakashi of konoha"
"Yea, he beat Zabuza of the mist, and then took on gato and his little army of thugs"
"That's not how I heard it, I heard that Zabuza had an apprentice who was stronger than himself and she was beat by some gennin."
"So you are saying that a gennin beat someone stronger than Zabuza of the mist?"
"Yea, that's how I head it"
"That is stupid"
"Look there is Zabuza's grave, let's see what it says"
Zabuza Momochi, Swordsman of the Mist
"Man, that's all he was known for, killing some classmates, I think I am going to get rid of this grave, and take this sword and sell it" one of the ninja said reaching for the sword.
Naruto decided it was time to intervene and made himself known before they defiled the grave.
The ninja pulled the blade from the ground behind Zabuza's tombstone. As soon as he lifted it from the ground he was set ablaze and fell to the ground screaming from being burned alive. Magma Strike Naruto said in an eerie voice, trying to stall for backup. After seeing their comrade lit on fire, they all took defensive stances.
"And who are you brat" one of three ninja said when he noticed Naruto
"I am the Fire Champion of Wave" Was all Naruto said as he activated his fire element getting into his Burning Fists Style.
"Fire champion eh?" One of the ninja said not impressed. "I am missing ninja of cloud, and I was a jounin when I left"
"Your point" Naruto replied calmly
"My point? My point is that you have no chance against me little brat" The ninja said tossing his kunai at Naruto and then began handseals. The kunai sped towards Naruto, but he raised his burning hand and when the kunai met, it melted and landed as a dull pointed kunai.
Some of the cloud ninja saw this and were thinking twice about attacking. The ninja finished his handseals
Lightning Bolt and a bolt of yellow lightning shot from the man's hand and right at Naruto. He simply sidestepped the attack and replied casually.
"Too slow"
"Why you, stall him men, I will finish him with the next move." The ninja said beginning another set of handseals. The men charged Naruto with kunai drawn. Naruto extended one arm farther than the other and his left foot forward slightly. When the cloud ninja were 5 feet from Naruto, he exploded towards them.
Naruto struck each ninja and they were sent backwards, the spot they had been hit in, was burning, their clothes catching fire and burning them.
They got back up slowly and charged again, Naruto fought through them with his self taught style, ducking under punches and taking hits in order to land a hit. In a minute all of the ninja were down except for the lead one. He finished his jutsu and laughed manically.
Thunder storm and the clouds gathered rather quickly and a huge lightning bolt sped towards Naruto, the bolt hit and dust was kicked up.
When it cleared the ninja was shocked. There before him stood a wall of earth which had absorbed most of the strike. Next to Naruto was a man wearing a new outfit.
The ninja turned to leave but was met with river of water that sent him flying back into a tree unconscious.
"Man Naruto there was only one guy left, you keep getting here before us" Ino whined
"Yes, Naruto your strength has leaped compared to the rest of us." Lee said.
Lee had decided to get a new look but still wanted to wear the green jumpsuit in honor of Gai. Naruto suggested adding something to it to make it look better and change the hair. He cut his hair shorter and now it was slightly spiked. And while he was looking for a new look he came upon a dead bear, which he decided to use. He made brown leather armguards and shin guards; they both had fur from them that gave Lee a wild look. Around his chest he wore the bear's head that was also a form of armor. Overall Lee looked like a jungle man rather a ninja.
Naruto now wore a red ninja suit with black armor plates. (Shinguards, armguards) Ino was wearing a white ninja suit with light blue armor plates. Naruto had also made a new rule; any ninja of wave was to wear a dark blue cape. It gave them a look of power and would be their trademark 'thing"
"Ahh well, maybe next time" Naruto said smiling
And I didn't even get to do anything Vulcan said as he flew up to Naruto's shoulder.
"That's because you are too slow" Naruto said
Maybe, if I didn't have to do the observing crap I would get some action.
"Well I think I am going to pay a visit to konoha with Vulcan here" Naruto said
"Can I come?" Ino asked
"I guess, Lee do you want to come as well?"
"No thank you, I would like to stay and train, besides we need a powerful warrior to stay in case of an attack" Lee said not shouting
"Well I guess you are right then, would you mind telling everyone, and could my team train with you until I get back?" Naruto asked
"No problem my friend"
"Well then Lee, we will see you in about a week, we got some people to visit" Ino said grabbing Naruto's arm and taking to the trees. Lee just waved before sprinting back to the village.
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Way to Konoha
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"So Naruto what level gravity seals are you up to now" Ino asked
"Well I am already at level 5. I think Lee said he was up to 4, anymore and he could not handle the stress. I can because of Kyuubi's chakra."
"Got a point there"
"So what level are you up to? 3 or 4 yet"
"I am only on 3, I am falling behind you two" Ino said sort of disappointed.
"Don't worry, me and Lee are special cases, besides us you are the strongest, well maybe not Kyuubi and all." Naruto said in a cheerful voice.
"Don't worry soon I am going to be able to beat you by myself"
"We will see"
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2 days later in konoha
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Naruto and Ino landed on a tree limb right on the edge of the forest surrounding konoha
"Should we take the formal approach or the stealth one?" Ino asked not caring either way
"I say we take the stealthy one and embarrass all the ninja," Naruto said thinking of all the pranks he could pull on them.
"No let's take the formal approach, we don't want Tsunade getting mad at you and braking some of your bones" Ino said grabbing Naruto by the collar and jumping with him to the main road so they could pass through the main gate.
They were now walking to the village slowly.
"Hey Ino, some Anbu are coming, can I?"
"No Naruto"
"Damn it"
A couple of chunnins were on guard duty but as they were getting ready to stop them Naruto and Ino but 5 Anbu jumped down in front of the chunnins.
"Why are you here?"
"We are visiting family" Ino replied happily
The Anbu didn't like that answer so he asked something else. "What business do you have in Konoha?"
Naruto couldn't resist "We……..Are…….Visiting…….Family" he said slowly
The Anbu became frustrated and began to reach for his sword but Ibiki came through the gate.
"It seems our Anbu do not recognize a former shinobi of Konoha, heh brat?" Ibiki said in his deep voice.
"Hey Ibiki, how have you been" Ino said smiling
"So what brings you brats back to konoha, I thought you were off making your own village and stuff."
"We did, look at the cool new forehead protectors." Naruto said as he pointed to his head.
"Well thanks, now you just made some more work for me."
"Ah got to add something to the bingo book?"
"Yea brats, so what brings you to konoha?"
"Visiting, and coming for the chunnin exams" Naruto replied
An Anbu stepped forward "You demon are not allowed back into this village" The next thing the Anbu knew was Naruto was standing in front of him with a kunai at his throat and another to his stomach.
"Heh, you got faster" Ibiki said smiling
"Yea, and the Anbu have gotten more pathetic"
"Well before any trouble starts go ahead and visit or whatever you had planned, just don't make any trouble" Ibiki said dismissing them and turning to the Anbu who made an outburst.
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10 minutes later
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Tsunade was at her desk doing the dreadful paperwork.
"Man, I wish Naruto was still here, at least he gave me something to do and added a little excitement" Tsunade said taking out some sake to drink.
"I wonder what he is doing"
Just then a figure jumped in through the window. Tsunade turned her head
"Hey Tsunade" Jiraiya said as he took a seat next across from Tsunade and she handed him a cup of sake.
"Oh its just you"
"Good to see you too" Jiraiya joked back
"So have you found out anything about Naruto's village?"
"I am afraid not, every time I cross the bridge they are always waiting on the other side, and I am forced to turn back"
"Well that gives them an advantage." Tsunade said leaning back
"Yes very effective, but I tried walking on water and there was always a fox staring at me, then less than a minute or two, a ninja appeared with another fox."
"Wow, they have great alerts set up then, they probably have the greatest defense of any village."
"Yes but I am not a sannin for nothing"
"O yea what did you do?" Tsunade asked intrigued
"Simple shadow clone" Jiraiya said smiling widely
"So what did you find out?"
"Well compared to their village defense, their sensors are trash"
Tsunade spit out her sake, which just happened to be all over Jiraiya
"Well the foxes are apparently inhabiting the island, so they would be tough to get through if they attacked. Next their wall is as tall as ours but thicker. It has wooden spikes around the base and near the top. It gets better, the wall is infused with chakra and when activated the spikes will lengthen or shoot out."
"Amazing, anything else?"
"No I had to go because I think Naruto saw me but I got out of there before he could find me"
"Not exactly pervy-sage" Naruto said as he and Ino jumped through the window. Naruto found himself in Tsunade arms in a bone-crushing hug.
"Oww, granny Tsunade, you still have some strength in your old form" Naruto said as he ducked under a couple of punches
"Hello Ino, sorry but I just missed Naruto" Tsunade replied sitting back down
"So what brings you two to konoha?" Jiraiya asked.
"What we can't come and visit, pervy-sage" Naruto said smiling as Jiraiya twitched from Naruto's nickname
"Well I guess you can but what were you saying about you seeing Jiraiya?" Tsunade asked
"O that, well Kyuubi felt you power before you even crossed underneath the bridge, which by the way is a smart idea. Well you did fool the foxes, but not Kyuubi or us"
"How is that?" Jiraiya said
"We have something else that you didn't mention. That is how we knew" Naruto replied
"What another type of sensor or defense?" Tsunade asked
"Kind of, but I am not disclosing that information" Naruto said smiling
"I think you are bluffing"
"If we were bluffing then how did you not encounter one of the hundred foxes that roam the forest on your way out, how is it that if I saw you, you outran me, especially since you are older"
"You still think you are better than me brat?" Jiraiya said getting into Naruto's face
"Of course I do old man" Naruto shot back
"BOTH OF YOU OUTSIDE BEFORE ANYTHING HAPPENS TO MY OFFICE" Tsunade said in a commanding voice. Naruto and Jiraiya quickly calmed down and exited the room with Naruto calling "Training ground 59" and then Naruto and Jiraiya took off in a race to see who was faster.
"Training Area 59, I have never heard of that one, where is it?" Ino asked
"Far on the border of fire country, very isolated, I guess they don't want anyone to know his power?'
"Yea, Naruto still shows off a lot but always has something up his sleeve"
Tsunade smiled and looked at Ino as they began to follow at a slower pace. "So how is Naruto?"
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Training Area 59
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Tsunade and Ino arrived to see Naruto in a headlock from Jiraiya.
"Looks like I still win brat" Jiraiya said teasing Naruto
O yea want to spar, I bet me and Ino could beat you two old people" This of course earned him a punch from Tsunade.
"I will take that fight Naruto, and Jiraiya accepts as well" Tsunade said as she took off her green jacket. Naruto and Ino both took off their deep blue capes as well. Jiraiya just stretched.
"You two geezers are going down" Naruto taunted
"You know Jiraiya I think we just go and beat up Naruto" Tsunade said cracking her knuckles.
"We will see granny" Naruto called
Everyone got into their respective stances. Naruto and Ino were not using their elemental styles yet, saving a trump card. A leaf hit the ground and everyone disappeared. Naruto was in a strength match against Jiraiya and Ino was dodging hits from Tsunade.
"Hey brat, you have a lot more strength than last time"
"Really well I guess I got better or you got worse"
Jiraiya jumped back while blurring through some handseals. Earth Dragon Naruto created a shadow clone and switched places with his clone avoiding the dragon. Naruto then went on the offensive by creating 20 clones and charging Jiraiya.
Tsunade was having trouble hitting Ino, but Ino had yet to lay a strike on Tsunade.
"Ino I don't think that you two will win by doing that all day"
"We will see Tsunade" Ino said drawing a kunai. Tsunade attempted a fist to Ino's face but she bent backwards and sliced Tsunade's wrist. Tsunade then brought her other arm down and created a large fissure in the ground forcing Ino to jump backwards. This left Tsunade time to heal the wound on her arm.
Jiraiya had just dispersed Naruto's clones and faced the last Naruto.
"Wow took you longer than I thought it would pervy-sage"
"Well brat, you have gotten better meaning your clones are better, still no where near as good as me though.
"O yea?" hey Ino want to step it up a notch?" Naruto called
"I would love too, then I could actually do some damage"
Naruto and Ino both jumped back next to each other. They dropped their weights and got into their elemental stance.
Jiraiya and Tsunade also were next to each other waiting for the surprise.
Naruto and Ino looked at each other and smiled then looked back to the two sannin. They both charged, Jiraiya and Tsunade got into a defensive stance.
First Elemental Strike: Magma Strike/River Strike Naruto and Ino's hands were encased in their respective element and they punched the ground where Jiraiya and Tsunade were standing. The two sannin were amazed. Where their punches landed was a molten, magma charged pit and a pond of spinning water.
"WOW" was all they said.
"Surprised old people?" Naruto called
"Yea brat that was a lot of damage there."
"Well you two haven't seen anything yet" Ino said charging them while Naruto aimed an imaginary bow. Burning Arrows Naruto called as they shot forth from his hands speeding towards the sannin. They split going a different way. Tsunade circled to the left going for Naruto while Jiraiya did the same only to the right. Ino appeared in front of Jiraiya and smashed a water enhanced fist into his stomach forcing him back.
"You are my opponent now Jiraiya" Ino said lengthening her water into her blades.
"Heh, you haven't seen anything yet" Jiraiya said charging Ino and engaging in a taijutsu fight.
Naruto was also fighting Tsunade in Taijutsu. Naruto struck a blow to her chest forcing her back and singeing part of her clothes. Tsunade retaliated by jumping up and attempting an axe kick that Naruto dodged. Naruto forgot and jumped backwards only to be caught in the fissure.
"Got you brat" Tsunade said walking to where Naruto fell in.
A blast of flame came forth from the fissure and Naruto crawled out this time completely engulfed in fire.
"Still got that strength Tsunade, but won't do any good if you can't hit me." Naruto taunted
"Hey Jiraiya I think its about time we bring out the bosses." Tsunade called
"Really, against these shrimp, well guess it can't be helped"
Jiraiya and Tsunade both jumped back far away from the two. Summoning Jutsu
When the smoke cleared, there stood Gamabunta and Katsuya.
Jiraiya what is it now?
"Just sparring against Naruto, and I got you first so I win NARUTO" Jiraiya called from atop Gamabunta.
"Well Ino, I guess we show them our summons" Naruto said smiling
"Yes, I haven't seen Levi in a while." Ino squealed
Summoning Jutsu
This time there was two clouds of smoke that were larger than Gamabunta and Katsuya.
Jiraiya and Tsunade paled. Before them stood Kyuubi with his 9-tails swinging madly. He smiled showing off his razor-sharp fangs. Ino was atop a large leviathan. It was longer than Manda and had arms and feet with claws on it. From his nose were two nostrils that were blaring steam. He was covered in light blue scales and had a dorsal fin that stretched to his tail. Think Shenron from DBZ, the eternal dragon, just blue instead
Kyuubi looked over.
Levi, I haven't seen you in a couple thousand years, how have you been?
I am great, nothing has really happened since our dual Levi then looked at Gamabunta and Katsuya. What do I owe the pleasure, Gamabunta and Katsuya?
Nothing our summoners are just having a sparring match and even though I don't want to admit it, I think that you two win this round. Gamabunta said smoking his pipe.
Kyuubi smiled Yea, besides we don't want to start a war just from our little sparring match
Well then Ino, I am going to return to my slumber, goodbye Kyuubi, Gamabunta, Katsuya Levi said bowing as he looked at each summon before disappearing along with the others.
"Well I think that ties it at one-to-one" Tsunade said
"WHAT, we won the summon round and nobody won the first round" Naruto screamed out
"Well then let's make it fair and go into one final attack then" Jiraiya said as he began forming the rasengan.
"Fine then" Ino said as she and Naruto both began forming rasengans. Tsunade and Jiraiya was amazed at Ino being able to use this technique as well.
"Well from the look on your faces you two are surprised at me doing a rasengan." Ino taunted again
'Well you haven't seen anything" Naruto said as he brought his other hand to the rasengan and began adding the fire element. The rasengan turned a fire red and then became engulfed in a flame. The burning flames then thinned out into a disk of fire. (Think Saturn) The heat coming off from the flaming orb began to burn the grass and entire area around Naruto for 15 feet. Ino's rasengan thinned out completely, making it a disk of cutting water.
Jiraiya stared at their accomplishment. "Wow brat, how strong is that compared to the regular rasengan?"
"Well Kyuubi said about 15x as destructive" Naruto said smiling
"Well in that case I do not want to go up against that, so I guess you brats win" Jiraiya said cutting off the flow of chakra to his palm.
"Well I guess we 'brats' have just beat the two sannin" Naruto said as he gathered his and Ino's weights and capes and brought them over to the rest of them.
"Well I don't want to disgrace you two old people, but we had one more trick up our sleeves." Naruto began
"We, as well as Lee wear gravity seals, that affect gravity's effect on us. Naruto is at 5x, Lee at 4x, and I am at 3x" Ino said proudly
"I was wondering why I was moving faster than you brat, you were pretty quick before you left, but today was just slow" Jiraiya said assuming a thinking position.
"So I am guessing, but I don't think that you two came here just to visit?" Tsunade said getting to the point
"Well, we had three things. 1 to test our power, 2 to sign up for the chunnin exams, if I am correct they are being held here again since last year they were disturbed?"
"Yes, that is true, besides everyone would rather have it in an enemy's village than theirs."
"Got a point there, but anyway number 3 is to find out who my parents were" Naruto said smiling evilly at Jiraiya.
"Well, I can assure you that you will be able to attend the chunnin exams, but I have one question, who is going to be your jounin sensei?" Tsunade asked
"Why Kyuubi of course" Ino replied as if it was obvious
"What, you are going to let him out and roam about, he is as big as the village"
"No, no, no not in that form, here let me show you" Summoning Jutsu
The puff of smoke erupted and there stood Kyuubi in his human form, leaning on his cane with one hand behind his back.
How are you, Jiraiya and Tsunade Kyuubi said smiling through his many sharp teeth.
"I am glad I am seeing this myself, because I would never have believed it" Tsunade said with wide eyes.
Well here I am, and I think I am going to stay out for a while, don't worry I don't bite
The small group began walking back to the Hokage tower.
"Don't worry he is a summon, Naruto can dismiss him whenever so he has complete control." Ino reassured the two-startled sannin.
"Well come back to the office, I have the papers there for you, O and who is going to be your third partner?"
"O, Lee, he has the elemental gift of earth, so combine that with his speed and strength, and wow he is unstoppable pretty much in taijutsu"
"Hell I should just promote you know, I doubt anyone is going to be able to beat you guys" Tsunade said
"Well we gotta do that and gain reputation as well"
"Yea, so what are you kids trying to gain reputation and strength to become on par with the other nations?" Jiraiya said in a cheerful voice that had a hint of teasing to it.
"Yep, we will be stronger than you guys pretty soon" Ino stated
Tsunade smirked "O really? I will have you know that we are the strongest ninja village"
"Yea, we know that, we could probably take on grass right now" Naruto shot back surprising the other two
"And how is that?"
"Well as you two old people saw, me and Ino are about sannin strength, plus Lee, so the three of us could take on an army. Besides that we have the other rookie nine." Naruto said proudly
"So are you sure that you could take on a whole village though?" Jiraiya asked wanting to hear a true answer.
"Well not right now, but we will be able too. Me and Lee have already taken on a gennin team." Naruto chuckled "Well they are gennin, but are high chunnin level in strength
Tsunade and Jiraiya both gasped, "How is that possible? How old are they?" Tsunade said flustered
"Same age as when they start in the leaf, 12"
"Wow, you have some strong ninja" Jiraiya said then turned to Tsunade "Hey we have to get prepared for them soon"
"I guess we have to watch out for the brat" Tsunade said as they arrived at the Hokage's tower and entered
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Hokage's tower
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Everyone had gone into the office. Tsunade went behind her desk, Jiraiya stood behind her as he placed a sound barrier on the room. Naruto and Ino took the two chairs.
"So here are your papers for the chunnin exams, fill them out and bring them back when it starts, it begins in about 2 months, you know the exact date right, because I don't" Tsunade said laughing at the end.
"Wow, some Hokage you are granny" Naruto said and then ducked a punch from Tsunade.
"So what else did you want to know brat?"
"Who my parents were, I mean one of you two has to know, and don't give me any crap I want the truth" Naruto stated in a serious voice.
Tsunade eyed Jiraiya as he started at Naruto who was returning the look. Jiraiya then nodded slowly. Tsunade reached inside her desk and withdrew a key. She stood up and followed Jiraiya to the faces of the Hokages on the wall.
Naruto was trembling for the truth, Ino saw this and put her hand on top of his, which instantly calmed him down.
Jiraiya withdrew the picture of the fourth and set it on the desk. Behind the picture was nothing out of the ordinary just a green wall. Jiraiya then bit his thumb and smeared it on the wall. A large very intricate seal appeared which covered the whole wall. Jiraiya's blood sank into the seal and it all turned red. A door about 3 foot tall and 3 foot wide appeared from the wall, it opened and revealed a safe. Tsunade walked over and opened it using the key. The safe opened and Tsunade brought out 3 scrolls and a folded white piece of clothing. She put them down on her desk and handed him a scroll with the number 1 on it. Naruto looked at it and then opened it.
Dear Naruto,
I am truly sorry for the burden I have placed on you. You were born on the same
day the Kyuubi attacked and thus were the ideal vessel. I know this because you have my
blood flowing through you. I know that this is no burden that should be placed on any
child, but it saves the village that I swore to protect. I have told Sarutobi that you are to
be a hero, but I fear the villagers will not see you as one. My greatest regret though is
that you will be forced to grow up with out any parents. I will have died from sealing the
Kyuubi into you. Your mother was the most beautiful women I have ever laid eyes on. She
was a traveler from the west. Her name was Maria, she had no last name. She died giving
birth to you, she cried when she held you, knowing that there was complications and she
would pass on. She cried though for seeing you, not for impending death. We both miss
you son, even in the afterlife. Grow up to be a strong warrior and protect the ones you
love. That is where true strength comes from, the desire to protect. On the other two
scrolls are my signature techniques. The Yellow Scroll contains the Flying Thunder God,
the skill that gave me my name. Also it contains directions on the seal needed for the
special kunai. The other is the rasengan, I also taught this to the pervy sage, you will
know him when you see him. The rasengan though is an unfinished technique, I was
currently trying to add an element to it, thus creating an even stronger attack.
Unfortunately I ran out of time. I hope that you can perfect this technique and
make me proud. Use these well, and live on my son. Remember, protect those closest to
you with all your strength.
Love,
Kazama, Arashi The Yondaime Hokage of Konoha
P.S. I have also left for you one of my capes. It looks so cool; make me even prouder by wearing it. There was also a doodle of the Yondaime with a victory sign.
Naruto looked up to see a smiling Jiraiya and Tsunade. Naruto was crying silently. Ino gave him a hug, which he returned and he stayed like this for a minute before looking back up.
"So you two knew?" Naruto asked
"Yes, but he told us not to tell you until you asked. I swear this Naruto" Jiraiya said in a serious voice.
Naruto eyed him, looking for any signs of lies before smiling. "Well I am glad that I had you as a teacher Jiraiya, just like my old man."
"Yes, and I have to admit that you are an even stronger warrior than your father was at your age. You will no doubt surpass him." Jiraiya said back
"I hope so, I will have a name as well then."
"Yes and if you can do the Flying Thunder God, you will be feared by all the nations and most likely wave will become the 6th great ninja nation." Tsunade said
"I know he will" Ino said leaning up against Naruto
"Are you two planning on staying the night?"
"No Thanks we are going back to Wave." Ino said declining their offer.
"Naruto I would like to talk to you in private" Jiraiya said as he walked around the desk. Naruto stood up and followed him out of the room. They both took off to the Hokage's monument.
"So what is it pervy-sage?"
"Are you ever going to call me Jiraiya?"
"Sometimes, but I like pervy-sage better"
Jiraiya groaned. "I'll get to the point. I have information that Orochimaru has amassed an army. This makes us believe that Orochimaru is planning on attacking Konoha again during the exams. If they do will you help?"
Naruto closed his eyes and thought about it. He then spoke with his eyes closed
"Jiraiya I left this village because of how they treated me for everything I did. In my opinion I would not help the villagers at all, but seeing as most of my comrades would, I guess you have an alliance. Just keep it completely secret, we will wait till the day of the invasion, if it ever comes."
"Thank You Naruto. If Orochimaru was to attack again I doubt that me and Tsunade -could beat any two kage. I mean we would stand a chance but we would have to summon the death god. Either way we lose" Jiraiya replied calmly
"Don't worry, I still have a couple months, by that time I will be stronger and stop Orochimaru when he enters the village. Do not forget about Lee and Ino."
"I definitely will not. She is just like Tsunade." They chuckled "I believe it would be during the third exam. That is when he has the most time to do anything and our ninja would be amassed in the stadium."
"You take care of things just like last time. Me and wave will defeat any ninja running around the village. I will not have my ninja come until a day before the third exam ok?"
"Thank You Naruto"
"O and don't tell anyone else though, and do not depend on us, we will try to make it here, but if something comes up..
"I know the situation brat I have been around for a while"
"I'll probably be here the whole month in between, my ninja won't come till after"
"Of course, there is no need for them to be here. Besides it is a trick we have that Orochimaru knows nothing about."
"Then for once we would have something against that damn snake." Naruto said smiling and then turning to look out over the village.
"Naruto to tell you the truth I am extremely surprised that you came back here so soon, I mean it had only been 3 months since you left, and look at how strong you have become."
"Yea, although I don't really miss it, right now I miss my friends back at wave."
"What me and the old hag aren't good company?" Jiraiya joked
"No I still think of Tsunade as my mother and you, you're the crazy drunk uncle" Naruto burst out laughing when he finished. Jiraiya smiled.
"Well brat I think you had better go save Ino before she turns out too much like Tsunade" Jiraiya said as he began the short run back to the Hokage's office.
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Hokage's Office
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"So brat, we will see you in about 3 months?" Tsunade said
"Yep, see you later Granny, you two pervy sage"
Unfortunately for Naruto he forgot about Tsunade's temper when he insults her age and failed to notice the desk flying through the air that hit him in the head and knocked him into the wall.
"HA, GOT YA BRAT" Tsunade screamed jumping up from her desk and pumping a fist in the air.
"Damn granny" Naruto mumbled as he held the back of his head as he rushed out of the room. He came back in a second alter and grabbed his father's cape. This time he dodged a sake bottle.
