Blood Metal Chapter 6. Seeking Snakes
A/N: WILL PEOPLE PLEASE LEAVE SOME REVIEWS, I CAN'T READ YOUR MINDS YOU KNOW!
Chapter Start.
A week had past since Aiyshana was accepted into the Akatsuki and she finally got her first mission. The Mission was to join Sasori and Deidara in tracking down Orochimaru, not just to provide backup but also because the ring Orochimaru had from the Akatsuki now rightfully belonged to her so she had to get it back. The real difficulty they had was tracking down which hideout he was in as he had multiple spreads out across the sound and leaf borders, eventually after 3 days of searching they found a hideout inside a hill. Aiyshana immediately sensed his chakra radiating freshly through the tunnel network in the hideout.
"I think it's time to show this traitor what art is, wouldn't you agree Sasori my man". Deidara had his hands in the pouches ready to go.
"Not until I've retrieved what belongs to my. Kishiyoma stay here". As Aiyshana finished Kishiyoma sprung out of her Akatsuki Robe and landed near Deidara. "If Deidara tries to destroy the hideout while I'm still in it, feel free to devour one of his precious arms". Kishiyoma just hissed in acknowledgement to Aiyshana's command while Deidara glared at Aiyshana's audacity. Soon a rift opened in front of Aiyshana and she stepped through, ending up somewhere random in the hideout before wandering to where she could sense Orochimaru.
An hour had passed and outside Deidara was getting impatient but he couldn't do anything while there was a giant metal king cobra next to him eyeing his right arm like it was another snack. Inside however Aiyshana had finished walking about as she found what she was after.
"There's no point in trying to hide from me Orochimaru, you have a very distinct and mixed chakra pattern". Aiyshana responded as she noticed Orochimaru slowly sneaking up on her.
"And what brings you here Uzumaki child". Orochimaru hissed as the two faced each other.
"I came to retrieve what's rightfully mine. Metal style, molten living chain". Upon command one orange chain slithered out of her left sleeve before wrapping around a severed hand and removing the ring then placing it in her hand as it retreated.
"So you've joined the Akatsuki, then you will die one day". Orochimaru again hissed.
"Then that's a risk I'm willing to take, besides there's something there of importance to me". Aiyshana said as she began to leave. "I'm surprised you haven't tried to kill me yet, are you loosing your edge Orochimaru"?
"Not at all, it just seems a waste to kill such a rare Shinobi". Orochimaru looked on as she walked past him. Aiyshana just sighed in irritation at his response.
"I'm going to regret this". She mumbled. "Just because you were once a leaf Shinobi and you don't seem to be remotely anything like what they say you are, I'm letting you escape this one time. Deidara and Sasori are waiting for me to leave, so step through this rift and it will take you to a different hideout. Note this will be the only time I show lenience to you, next time I see you your dead". Aiyshana extended her right arm causing a rift to appear beside Orochimaru who knew she wasn't lying; he soon stepped through before she closed it. After another ten minutes of walking about she made her way out to confront an anxious Deidara and an annoyed Sasori.
"You took your time in there, and times not something I like having wasted". Sasori said in a threatening tone.
"It was quite a maze in there, but I don't tend to stay here any longer after what I've seen. Deidara go nuts". Aiyshana said as Kishiyoma jumped back into her robe while noticing the ring she needed before she opened a rift as the hideout exploded.
As the rift reopened to the Akatsuki hideout Aiyshana got a glimpse of Kakazu and Hidan returning after taking another attempt at their mission, she easily figure it was complete when she noticed Kakazu holding a case and Hidan glaring at his partner. As the trio arrived at their meeting positions Tobi noticed the ring on her right index finger before she jumped up on one of the Gedo statue fingers.
"I take it you're mission was a success". Konan said as she looked over at the trio.
"From what we could tell, we tracked him down to one of his various hideouts where I proceeded to enter and obtain the ring". Aiyshana brought her right hand up in the air as proof. "However I didn't run into Orochimaru once, when I returned out Sasori was being as impatient as always while Deidara decided to use the biggest explosive he could possibly make. I don't know whether or not we killed Orochimaru as I had already opened a rift back here". Aiyshana said easily hiding the fact that she was lying.
"I see, then we can only hope he doesn't return again". Zetsu said as he stood two fingers away from Aiyshana.
"So what will be our next task"? Aiyshana asked.
5 months later.
Aiyshana decided to tell Konan that she heard rumours about possible sightings of Orochimaru around the Sand and Sound villages to which later that day she was tasked with finding and killing Orochimaru before he made another escape. The following day she set out to find Orochimaru. After following the clues of said rumours she was lead back to a place she knew all too well, the hidden leaf village.
"Great, home sweet home yeah right". Aiyshana mumbled before stepping through the gates. "Now what would you want here Orochimaru". She said softly as she wandered around looking for anything. Soon she decided to stop at a dango shop for a break and to listen in for anything suspicious when she heard the unmistakable voice of her sister in-law.
"Okay, I think have had enough. I'll be on my way then". Anko said before standing and walking out. The first thing she noticed was how big Anko's belly was.
"How many kids is Anko carrying"? Aiyshana thought to herself before moving her head to the side in hopes that Anko didn't see her. Thankfully she didn't, which was made evident as the knocked up woman just kept walking or slightly waddling at this point. "I wonder if I'd be anything like Anko if I have kids"? Aiyshana thought again before finishing her plate and leaving, surprisingly enough no one suspected her even though she was wearing the infamous Akatsuki robe. "Maybe word of the Akatsuki's reputation hasn't reached here yet". Again Aiyshana thought while continuing to wander about before noticing people rushing to the village stadium.
"I guess something's up over there, if I want to blend in then it may be natural to flow the group". Aiyshana walked along with the masses as they approached the stadium where she was surprised to notice not very many guards patrolling the entrances, after paying her relatively small fee for a seat she proceeded to look around before noticing something off about the Hokage. As soon as a gust of wind blew past, the Hokage took off his facemask and Aiyshana immediately noticed the pair of rippled purple eyes.
"Why is my brother the Hokage, this doesn't make any sense". Aiyshana whispered to herself before looking for someone who could answer her. "Excuse me, but who is the Hokage"? Aiyshana asked a random civilian.
"That's Gakuro Uzumaki, it's strange because lord Third's choice to again step down only happened three days ago, he said it was a decent choice because when he spoke to Gakuro one day after his sisters betrayal Hiruzen felt like he was talking to an exact copy of Minato, I guess the old saying goes like father like son. To be honest he even looks a lot like Minato side from red hair and the Rinnegan. Upon his ceremony to being instated as Hokage people already talked about him being a replacement Fourth Hokage, they haven't put his face in the rock face yet because of the chunin exams". The civilian explained in length while Aiyshana just listened and stared at her brother.
"So my older brother has become what my younger brother dreams of becoming, I'm sorry this burden has to be put on you". Aiyshana though before thanking the civilian and walking to her seat.
Flashback. 3 days after Aiyshana's betrayal.
"Lord third, you wanted to speak to me"? Gakuro asked he closed the door behind him.
"Yes, it's about your younger sister. I'm guessing you saw her eyes when you made contact". Hiruzen asked as he took a puff out of his pipe.
"I have and it's strange, I thought the Rinne-sharingan was a myth but she proved otherwise. Also making said eyes different with the extra Tomoe, that power in them was just so sudden". Gakuro answered but feeling slightly unnerved by the thought of seeing those eyes again.
"A chakra like that couldn't easily be lost, so tell me what happened with your encounter and I'll do the same with mine". Hiruzen stated while successfully catching Gakuro off guard before he regained himself.
"So we both know why she left, fine. I caught up to her at a ledge near the border; there we talked about what she was doing and what will happen if she took that road. But because she took after mom she was stubborn enough to accept those risks, and I let her get away while lying to the pursuers that she'd gotten out of sight. So what's your story"? Gakuro finished with a question.
"When she entered the office I was already caught under her genjutsu, in that world we talked about how she knew the truth behind Itachi's actions and what she was going to do. Like you I too tried to talk her out of it but I also noticed she had picked up on some of Kushina's behaviour, eventually she told me she was going to share the burden Itachi had placed upon himself and that she wanted me to act along as if she was about to attack me while saying she had convinced a Shinobi of the Yamanaka clan that I left some papers behind. She does have quite a cunning mind, and I played along as she hoped". Hiruzen said in a calm manner. Gakuro only smiled at how audacious Aiyshana was that morning.
"Is that all you wanted to discuss with me, I've got to talk with the families of the Anbu that died thanks to what happened". Gakuro was about to leave when he heard Hiruzen release another puff of smoke.
"I would like to ask you something". Hiruzen said before turning back to the window.
"Ask away lord third". Was Gakuro's answer as he stopped at the door.
"I would like you to become the next Hokage, the way you said you presented your ideals for the village and your family that morning makes it feel like I'm talking to Minato again. You seem to understand how to balance the two out perfectly". Hiruzen's request came as quite a shock to Gakuro.
"But I failed to stop my sister and let people under my command die, I don't see how that's considered putting the needs of the village and my family in balance". Gakuro's answer didn't come as a surprise to Hiruzen.
"It's through our previous failures that we learn to prevent more of the same from happening, I never ordered the Anbu to aid in pursuing Aiyshana. I believe that may be a play on Danzo's behalf, but you listened to what you sister had to say and you made a decision that would guaranty her goal and prevent the actual pursuit team in your command to loose their lives". Hiruzen said.
"But I lied directly to them, what kind of Hokage lies to their people". Gakuro looked back to Hiruzen.
"Sometimes it's necessary to either lie or hold secrets to ensure the safety of the village. For instance I lied about what happened to the Uchiha clan and kept secret the truth, if the village knew about the Uchiha's plot then they would've hated the very name with a passion". Hiruzen stated before taking another puff from his pipe.
"I see, either way I don't think I'm in any position to be Hokage yet. We'll need to wait and see". Gakuro answered before leaving.
5 days before present.
Gakuro entered the Hokage office after Anko told him about her curse mark flaring up meaning Orochimaru was around.
"Lord third-". Gakuro was halted when Hiruzen held a hand up.
"If you're here to inform me I already know, Orochimaru was one of my students so I can tell of his presence in the village but where is uncertain". Hiruzen answered before Gakuro could ask.
"That's not all I came here for". Gakuro's comment caught Hiruzen by surprise.
"Then what else are you here for"? Hiruzen asked while having a sneaking suspicion after the many times he saw Gakuro with a conflicted and decisive look on his face.
"I realise it's been a while since the day you asked me to be the next Hokage and after a while of giving it thought and Anko edging me on, I've come to a decision". Gakuro said while Hiruzen grinned slightly hoping for the answer he waited almost 5 months for.
"If you truly think I'm fitting of this role than I will accept the responsibility as the next Hokage". Gakuro answered while Hiruzen smiled in a way he'd never been seen smiling before.
"Thank you boy, if you're anything like Minato than I know you'll do this village proud. Besides I think I've overused my time as Hokage and am in need of my retirement". Hiruzen stretched his right hand and Gakuro shook it proudly.
"I will endeavour to live up to your expectations, lord third". Gakuro bowed as a sign of respect for being given this new title.
"And I will continue to watch and see what you do in the future Fifth Hokage". Hiruzen said before bowing in return.
"Lord Fifth, that's going to be a tough title to get used to". Gakuro said before leaving.
(A/N: Now I realise the cannon storyline addicts are going to go ballistic at me for changing things but I'm not one to follow the definition of insanity thank you very much, also I hate being cliché so if you don't like this idea than tough Fucking Tit I'm trying it out).
Present time.
While Aiyshana was smiling behind her robe things were going smoothly in the V.I.P seats.
"Lord Kazekage it's an honour to meet you, glad you could make it". Gakuro said in a polite manor.
"I'm glad to have made it, you look different lord third". The Kazekage said while being slightly confused.
"I guess you haven't heard, I'm not lord third. I'm the fifth". Gakuro said as he was about to take the Hokage headwear off but opted not to when he noticed the Kazekage leaving his on.
As the hours passed, both Kage's and Aiyshana watched on in amazement at the fights they saw. Aiyshana was indeed impressed at how much Naruto had improved since she last saw him when he defeated Neji Hyuga, but that sense of amazement disappeared during the match between Shikamaru and Temari as the young Nara ended up forfeiting in the end. That disappointment and boredom only continued as the boy named Kankuro forfeited his match against Shino before it even began, to her surprise people were still waiting around as if another match were to take place.
"Why's everyone still here". Aiyshana asked a spectator to her right.
"Duh, we're waiting for the match between Sasuke Uchiha and Gaara of the hidden sand". The woman replied. Upon hearing the name, Aiyshana rolled her eyes and huffed in disappointment.
"Why do people think Sasuke's 'so' special, he's weak and completely misunderstands his goals and place in this world". Aiyshana said to her self quietly so no one else could know it was her, after waiting for some time she was growing extremely bored. She wasn't the only one fed up with this problem.
"We've waited long enough. Call it, Sasuke's a no show". Gakuro demanded.
"Please can't we wait a while longer, I really want to see this fight". The Kazekage said silently.
"As do I but Sasuke has not been here all day, so I'm declaring that he has forfeited the match with or without your agreement". Gakuro retorted but as the match was about to be called off Sasuke landed in the stadium followed closely by Kakashi Hatake.
"Of course, that explains everything". Gakuro said silently to himself before yelling. "YOU'RE LATE, AS USUAL KAKASHI"!
"I'm sorry, we got held up that's all". Kakashi answered.
"Why am I not surprised, well now that Sasuke's here we can get this match started. You should be lucky Uchiha, 2 seconds later and you would've been disqualified". Gakuro said from the stands. "Proceed with the match". Gakuro ordered, and on command the match began. After a few minutes of exchanging blows Aiyshana was only getting more disappointed and infuriated by Sasuke's so called fighting.
"I thought you said the Uchiha's was fight was something to behold, I'm not impressed in the slightest". Aiyshana said to the woman as she got up to leave before she sensed a significant chakra increase in Sasuke's right hand, she looked over to see Sasuke creating a chidori in his palm before running at the sphere of hardened sand and slamming the lightning style jutsu right through the defence like it was nothing. Soon a deafening scream could be heard from Gaara meaning Sasuke had landed a direct hit, that's when chaos ensued as the sand crumbled away and instead of Gaara everyone noticed the claw of a monster appearing in front of him. That's also when Aiyshana and Gakuro felt a familiar and disturbing presence, Aiyshana looked over to find the sense radiating off the Kazekage in full.
"So that's what you did Orochimaru, you really are quite the tenacious one". Aiyshana dashed out of the stadium as she felt a genjutsu start to take effect on people around her, once out she broke the jutsu before it could affect her too and began rushing toward the north entrance when she noticed Shinobi of the sand and sound begin their assault.
"No I do not have time for this, GET OUT OF MY WAY"! Aiyshana shouted before swarms of white-hot chains instinctively appeared out of her sleeves and began wildly attacking the invading Shinobi.
While this was happening Orochimaru decided to make his appearance when the sound ninja 4 trapped them.
"Surprised to see me Hokage". Orochimaru ripped of his disguise to reveal his true face.
"Not as surprised as you will be to see me". Gakuro through off the cloak and headwear letting the Rinnegan shine from the sunlight. Seeing this Orochimaru was extremely taken back.
"Y-you, you're the one Hiruzen chose to be the fifth Hokage". Orochimaru stuttered slightly at the revelation.
"Bet you weren't expecting to see me of all people". Gakuro stated before having both arms stretched out. "METAL STYLE, MOLTEN LIVING CHAIN SWARM"! 48 chains shot out of both arms and were prepared to attack.
"Reanimation jutsu". Orochimaru said which caused three coffins to begin appearing, each saying Hokage and what number it was. Before they could all fully summon, Minato's coffin sunk back into the abyss.
"If I remember correctly, the reanimation jutsu gives you command over a deceased person. However their soul needs to at least still exist, my fathers soul was sealed by the reaper death seal meaning you can't resurrect him. But because I know that, I have a means to stop the first and second Hokage's quickly". Gakuro stated. As the two remaining coffins lids dropped open and the first and second Hokage walked out.
"Where are we"? the first Hokage asked.
"Lord first, Hashirama and lord second, Tobirama. You have been reanimated and brought back into the world of the living, do not worry for I shall quick undo the forbidden jutsu". Gakuro stated quickly.
"Wait who are you"? Hashirama asked as he and Tobirama saw Gakuro and his eyes.
"I am Gakuro Uzumaki, I am the fifth Hokage. Though I haven't been Hokage for even a week now". Gakuro said before returning his glare to Orochimaru who proceeded to shove tagged kunai into them.
"As much as I like a touching meeting of old and new, I think I've wasted enough time". Orochimaru said as the second Hokage began his attack while the first summoned a wood style release covering the entire roof in branches and roots.
"I'm impressed, you really live up to your name as the god of Shinobi, but your wood style jutsu has nothing on my metal style jutsu. METAL STYLE, GREAT MOLTEN TIDE"! Gakuro then began to spew a giant wave of molten metal over most of the wood release burning it to ashes, even though he missed Orochimaru and Hashirama he successfully trapped Tobirama in an inescapable clump of cooling steel.
"I'm sorry for the dishonour of this forbidden jutsu but I promised I would end it. Human path, soul extraction". Gakuro placed a hand on Tobirama's reanimated form before pulling out his soul and releasing his reanimation.
"If we enemies back when I was alive, you'd be quite the formidable foe. I hope to meet someone like you in another time". Tobirama said before he ascended.
"Now for your freedom lord first. Banshō Ten'in". Gakuro raised the same hand out and pulled Hashirama toward him while his chains quickly latched around him so he could not use wood release.
"I'm impressed by you're abilities, the choice to make you Hokage was indeed a good one. Take care of our village". Hashirama said before closing his eyes in wait of the inevitable.
"I'm honoured to be praised by the god of Shinobi, and I will continue to lead and protect our village till I pass over the responsibility. Human path, soul extraction". Gakuro then pulled out Hashirama's soul and ending his reanimation.
"UNTIL WE MEET AGAIN LORD FIFTH, WE WILL WATCH OVER YOU"! Hashirama said as he ascended.
"You're all out of toys and tricks Orochimaru, now what are you going to do". Gakuro said to the dumbstruck snake Sanin. As he also saw the assault on the village had been defeated.
"If it means living then I guess we'll retreat". As soon as Orochimaru finished speaking smoke clouded Gakuro's appearance before the snake Sanin and the sound ninja 4 disappeared. When the smoke cleared Gakuro finally got a full view of the damage to the village Orochimaru's plan caused as well as the combined efforts of the sand and sound village.
"This is going to take some time to recover from". Gakuro said as five leaf Shinobi landed in front of him.
"Lord fifth, are you hurt"? one of them asked.
"No, but I did have an encounter with our previous lords. That's beside the point, I want to know the extent of the damage done to the village as well as the casualties and losses we've suffered". Gakuro ordered.
"Yes sir". The five Shinobi dispersed instantly following Gakuro's orders.
"Yep, this is definitely going to take some time. ANKO, I hope she's alright". Gakuro disappeared back toward his home. Meanwhile outside the village Aiyshana had just finished off a squad of sound ninja attempting to flee. Before walking away from the village yet again.
"At least I know Gakuro is there to protect them even when I'm not, take care brother". With that Aiyshana opened a rift before she too disappeared. "Damn it, Orochimaru got away again".
Chapter end.
A/N: Wow this took longer than I imagined as I just made this entire chapter up so I could put a bit of depth to the story as well as finally give Gakuro some extra story time, hey I'm wondering how many people want to kill me because Tsunade's not going to be Hokage in this story, probably every person reading. But like I said, I don't want to follow the main definition of insanity , I want to try new things and new ideas. Well that's it from me, seeya's.
