Summary: Fighting Sasuke, Naruto nearly dies. However, the Mangekyou Sharingan isn't the only thing that gets awakened.
I'm doing this story for the fun of it. I've read a lot of stories. This is an idea I got from reading those. You know the 'what if Naruto has a bloodline' stories. However, as I wrote I went off to the direction of 'what if he had no influence from the Kyuubi' direction. But, I got bored and went in the direction of 'what if the impossible happens, "Kyuubi's killed," and is replaced with a more powerful creature who even the "Lord of the Bijuus" fears.'
I don't know where I'm going in this story. Don't care about direction. Just writing.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto.
Naruto: Choosing 'To Be My Companion'
Chapter 6: Inquiries
The Hokage has been held up in his office for the last three days under great stress. He has the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki held in a chamber deep underneath the Hokage Tower. Naruto has yet to awaken and is still covered in the demon's chakra. The chamber is restricted with advance seals allowing none but those with the proper jurisdiction enter or leave. He visits the boy often but always end up leaving the unconscious form reminded of his failure to protect the boy and be a proper guardian. He also has the head of the Yamanaka clan sedated and unconscious confined in a room in the hospital. Every time the man awakens he lashes out in hysteria. The medical staff cannot understand what is wrong with the man aside from psychological problems.
He sighs, 'But then again, he's a Yamanaka so it had to deal with mind! Just great!' He glares at his desk stocked with piles of paper before shuddering in defeat, 'This has cost me so much paperwork.'
(A knock on the door.)
He turns to the door and issues an "enter."
An old man ruined by time enters. His calm sage-like eyes turn to the Hokage. He bows slightly, "Hokage-sama."
The old Hokage raises an eyebrow and inquires, "What is a member of the Yamanaka Council doing here?"
He simply replies, "We understand that you have our head, Yamanaka Inoichi, in your custody."
He smirks, "That is true."
"Why is this?"
"It is confidential. I can't disclose such information. It may risk the security of this village." 'Technically it's true. Inoichi may have learned certain information from Naruto. Who knows?'
"What was he …" and is interrupted.
"I'm sorry. But as I said, it is confidential."
The Yamanaka is silent in thought before announcing, "We have heard some things."
The Hokage turns a curious expression on him. "Oh!"
"We understand he was driven insane by a jutsu."
The Hokage narrows his eyes before softly stating, "Yamanaka Inoichi is not insane nor was there any jutsu used on him."
The Yamanaka nods with his eyes closed before slowly opening them. "If he is as fine as you say he is then I'm happy. However, if we find that he has been suffering in anything that we specialize in then you will have to answer to the Yamanaka Clan."
He turns and departs the office.
The Hokage slumps in his chair. He turns to the picture of the Fourth Hokage and asks, "What would you do in my place?"
He turns toward the door as he hears it opens only to see his secretary accompanied with three guards, all with stacks of paper in their arms. 'Just great more paper work! When will it all end?!' It's hell just to keep the water works from coming out. 'How I wish I had stayed in retirement!'
Hidden within Fire Country is a secret swamp. No human knows of its existence only the wild know of its existence. This is the territory of Geruman, the Lord of Frog. He holds no allegiance to animal, rodent, or insect. He and his kind are not hostile towards any of the clans that rule over any part of the Fire Country. Frogs are both wise and weak creatures and because of this combination they hold no enemies. It is here where the Lord of Snake accompanied by his clan has come.
In the center of the swamp is a gathering of leaf pads. It is here that the Frog Clan has made their home. The snakes glide over the water, their bellies massaged by the water's ripples, making their way toward the Frog Clan.
Geruman eyes the Lord of Snake wearily and asks, "What has brought you here into my lands Lord of Snake?"
The snake coils itself on top of a large leaf pad before turning its lazy calculating gaze on the frog. A soft hiss is heard as it answers, "We wish to ask for your help in forming a temporary alliance with one of the clans of the rodent or insect, whichever is willing to except. It doesn't matter which as long as an alliance is made with one of them."
The Lord Frog chokes and raises its brow. "This is unheard of. An alliance you say. Are you serious?"
His features harden, "We are very serious about this?"
The frog is curious and asks, "We? What other of the seven great clans wish for an alliance?"
The snake sinisterly smiles before answering, "All of us wish for an alliance."
The frog is stunned into silence so much so he falls off his leaf pad and sinks into the water. Shortly after he is rescued by several of his subjects and is returned to the leaf pad.
He turns a shaky expression to the amused snake before inquiringly in disbelief, "All of them you say." After receiving a nod he asks, "Why?"
The snake shakes its head and turns before informing, "I can't say, yet. But if you help us, call on us. We will meet those that wish to enter an alliance with us here in your territory. We wish for you to hold and run this meeting, being that your clan is a neutral one."
The frog is stunned again, "You mean?"
The snake turns to him. "Yes, the seven great clans of the wild will come here into your lands that is only if you are willing to help us."
The snake clan departs.
Deep within the mind 'Father' sits on his throne. He looks down on the boy that sits on his lap snuggling deeper into his embrace.
"You know Naruto. You didn't have to show that human all those things. All he asked for was why you left."
He looks up sheepishly to his father before replying, "Well I did show him everything I experienced growing up here in the village." Then shrugs and states, "I'm just a kid. If I can deal with it so can he. After all, he is an adult and way older than me. Right?"
The man takes in the quizzical expression and breaks out in mirth before agreeing.
What can I say?
The Hokage doesn't want word spreading of the incident with Inoichi Yamanaka.
- He's afraid how people may react.
The animals have made their first attempt for an alliance.
No, there is no 'Father'/Naruto yaoi going on. The embracing is that of a father/son embrace.
- Naruto sees 'Father' as a father figure.