Shadow Games
Chapter 1:
A loud explosion rocked the forest as a young teenager flew across the clearing and smacked painfully against a tree. "Shit..." he moaned in pain. He quickly ducked his head to dodge the kick aimed at it. Pushing his hand forward he balanced on it then flipped into the air smoothly landing on his feet loosely holding his black blade.
"Can we at least talk about this?" Naruto asked in annoyance. His answer was a swipe to the face, he leaned backwards to avoid the attack but couldn't avoid the kick that came towards his stomach. It sent him flying once again and Naruto cursed whatever and whoever it was that put him in his situation. Oh right...'Hey, don't blame me for getting your ass kicked' the voice was spoken to him inside his head. It was the voice of the God- 'Goddess'
"Would you please shut up?" Naruto replied "If you haven't noticed, I'm kind of busy trying not to die here." He lifted up his sword to swipe at the daggers being thrown at him and dashed to his left.
'And you're doing such a swell job too'
Naruto dutifully ignored her, preparing to attack his enemy he got ready to cover his blade in black flames. Only to stop short as the unknown assailant began shaking uncontrollably as they dropped to the ground. Not a moment later a hand pierced through the torso followed by another hand and in a show of strength the body of his attacker was ripped apart and out came an entirely new person. This new person wore glasses and a simple black cloak. He brought a hand up to his head and pulled back his sleek hair that was covered in thick crimson blood. Tilting his head slightly he grinned at Naruto, showing off pointed teeth.
"Hello, Naruto. Been awhile hasn't it?"
Only one word could describe the current situation
"Fuck..."
In another part of the world, a man and woman were meeting to discuss progress among other things. Swishing a glass of sake around the woman had a thoughtful expression on her face.
"You say it is ready, yes?" her pale eyes stared at the wall towards her left. The man shifted slightly and answered accordingly "It is, but unfortunately we do not have the same allies and backing we once did. However, I don't see this being a problem. The current host are nothing compared to the old ones" The woman nodded and turned to him, "What of the boy?" she questioned leaning in slightly in interest. The man looked at her in confusion
"The...boy?" he said slowly, unsure how to answer.
"Yes the boy. Uzumaki Naruto, apparent host to the Goddess of the Sun" at that the man understood.
"Well, the boy shows promise. He could easily handle the lower and middle level members we have even at his age. Now our elites? Hmm, from what I have personally seen of the boy he can beat a few with difficulty. There are some that are completely out of his league. Like Pain and Itachi for example, with time though he will likely surpass them. He will certainly bloom and become a thorn in our side." Reaching to his side he grabbed a folder and threw it on the small table before them. Going through it he took out a paper and turned it around for her to see.
Name: Naruto Uzumaki
Age: 15
Progression: Fast
Rank to date: A
Brief Summary: Uzumaki is a powerful young teen who is host to Amaterasu. The Goddess gives him a certain amount of control over black flames, able to cover them in his blade he carries around. Could potentially do more with the flames, not yet confirmed. Control over his power may be lackluster.
"We continue to keep updated tabs on the boy. At the moment, Vistino should have already made contact with Uzumaki. Last time he showed great improvement. He won't beat Vistino, but we can see his progress nonetheless"
In response the woman brought an elegant finger to her chin and tapped it gently. "And the others?" the man needed no confirmation on what she meant.
"Vistino should have already killed one. He used their body to lock on and warp to where Uzumaki is. Another was killed by Uzumaki this leaves seven. We are aware of the whereabouts of at least four of them. The other three have escaped our searches. As far as we are aware, the game has been truly brought back into swing. However, something feels...wrong" he finished with a frown
"Hm, good good very good. I believe it is time to gather the Akatsuki, these Shadow Games were brought back somehow. But more importantly, my sister is free once again. That won't do."
The man knelt on the floor
"As you wish"
"Fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck fuck" Naruto chanted over and over again as he sped through the forest. "I can't fight him right now" he muttered to himself.
"You don't have a CHOICE!" His pursuer burst through from the side and grabbed his face. Before Vistino could undoubtedly smash Naruto into the ground Naruto unreleased a torrent of black flames from his side causing him to jump back or risk getting burned. The young teen leaped back to gain some space and began talking to the Goddess within.
'Amaterasu, I think we'll have to use the teleportation I was practicing.'
'You haven't been able to control it, it will be a risky move.'
"Doesn't look like I have a choice." grimacing as Vistino once again began to rush him. At the very last moment Naruto disappeared in a blaze of black flame making Vistino once again jump out of the way. "Looks like he got away..." he muttered turning around.
Naruto landed in a small river that cooled the burn marks on his body from his forced escape. Swimming to the land on the side he groaned out loud proceeding to pass out never once seeing the person watching him curiously.