Hey, guys DDCD here with another chapter for Shinigami's Champion. Hope you all are enjoying the holidays. Well, let's get right into it.
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"Kyuubi/Shinigami talking"
Jutsu and techniques
'thinking'
"Normal talking"
Naruto sat stunned in his mother's embrace, his wish had actually come true. A bright light filled the room momentarily blinding both of the inhabitants. Shinako appeared as the light faded into nothingness looking at the mother and son.
"Did you really think so lowly of me to assume I wouldn't hold up to my end of the bargain Naruto?" Shinako asked as the boy removed himself from Kushina's arms. Naruto bowed deeply in front of Shinako with tears threatening to fall from his eyes.
"Thank you so much S-Shinako-chan for doing this. I-I promise to be the best champion I can be to honor your name, it's the promise of a lifetime dattebayo!" Naruto said his voice dripping with conviction.
"I would only expect nothing less Naruto, but onto more pressing matters. Kushina for the last five years everyone has believed you to be dead I suggest you come up with a way to hide the truth. Unless you'd prefer the best scientists this village has to offer to try to poke and probe you for secrets," Shinako stated grimly looking to the other female in the room.
Before Kushina could open her mouth to speak Naruto started leaking a subtle amount of killer intent. "I'd like to them even try to touch my Kaa-chan. I'll make what the villagers did to me look like a child's sweetest dreams," Naruto growled out making Kushina lightly blush from the protective nature of her son.
"Sochi you needn't worry about me. After all, I was the strongest kunoichi the village has ever produced, second only to Tsunade Senju. They'll never get the chance dattebane!" Kushina declared unable to stop herself from using her verbal tic.
A look of realization crossed over Kushina's features before she leaked a large amount of ki, and a dark aura surrounded her causing her hair to stand up, waving around in the shape of nine tails. "However, what did you say about what the villagers have done to you Naru-chan?" Kushina questioned in a sickly-sweet tone making Naruto shiver slightly.
Naruto bashfully rubbed the back his head before responding, "Well, ever since I was kicked out of the orphanage when I was three I've been hunted down and attacked by villagers on my birthday. It's ok now since I'm going to become a super strong shinobi and champion for Shinako-chan before I become Hokage. Then the villagers will have to respect me dattebayo."
Kushina could only hug her son sadly after hearing how Naruto was treated by the villagers. "I have faith you surpass all the past Hokages Sochi." Kushina cooed softly while stroking Naruto's golden tresses. "Kushina, since Naruto wish to have you revived I have a request for you," Shinako started causing Kushina to quirk an eyebrow before nodding for Shinako to continue.
"I want you to train Naruto. As he is right now there is no way he'd be able to survive the training I'd provide to make him into a proper champion for me." Shinako announced while staring at Naruto's frail body structure.
"Of course Shinako-Dono. After all, I can't let my Sochi go into this profession unprepared." the red-head stated with a nod. While the two women conversed Naruto fell asleep in his mother's arms, prompting the god of death to take her leave.
Carrying her son to his small bed, and wrapping her body around the small child Kushina thought to herself 'Just you wait Sochi, I'll make you the strongest you can be and no one will stand in the way of you achieving your dreams. Minato must be turning in his grave since these imbeciles have forgotten his last wish.' With that thought, Kushina kissed the top of Naruto's head before drifting to sleep.
Time-skip/5 years later/Graduation Day
-Naruto & Kushina's Apartment-
Naruto awoke with a start. Today was his last day at the shinobi academy. He still remembered that fateful night his life was changed forever. The night of his fifth birthday, the day he almost passed away, the day the shinigami claimed Naruto as her champion, and the day his mother Kushina was brought back to life.
Naruto's rapid movement on the bed woke his mother who was lightly snoring next to him. "Naru-kun are you ready for your big day?" Kushina asked groggily while wiping the sleep from her eyes. "You bet I am Kaa-chan. I'll show everyone the real me today," Naruto stated before walking into the bathroom to begin his morning routine.
For the last five years, Naruto was trained by his mother and Kyu in various shinobi arts. His favorite being tied between kenjutsu and fuinjutsu. Since Naruto started going to the academy he had been holding himself back keeping his scores and grades right above the bottom of his class, for this was an effort to get his teachers and classmates to underestimate him.
This plan has worked perfectly aided by Naruto's teachers trying to sabotage his learning. Naruto soon emerges from the bathroom in a black vest, forest green tee-shirt, black ANBU pants, and navy blue shinobi sandals.
"Alright Kaa-chan I have to get going now, or else I'm gonna be late. See ya when I get back." Naruto said while grabbing his tanto deciding to take it with him to the academy and heading to the closest window.
"Show them what you're made of Sochi, and don't forget to invite Ino and Hinata over for dinner tonight," Kushina shouted at Naruto's retreating form. Naruto ran across the rooftops towards the shinobi academy while having a conversation in his head.
'Today's the day Kyu-chan. We finally get to put all the training from the last five years to the test.' Naruto thought before the nine-tailed demon fox inside him responded. 'Yes, Naruto-kun we'll show everyone what happens when they underestimate us.' Kyu responded with a chuckle.
Naruto could almost feel the smirk on Kyu's face causing him to chuckle to himself. Shortly after departing from his home Naruto was joined by two other people jumping across the village. The two new arrivals were Naruto's best friends Ino Yamanaka and Hinata women were the heiress to their respective clans.
Ino was clad in a purple crop-top which exposed her midriff, her skirt was also purple along with the detached sleeves on her pale arms. The girl had bandages around her stomach and right thigh which held her kunai holster. Ino's long, platinum blonde hair glimmered in the sunlight along with her electric blue eyes that were full of mischief.
Hinata wore a closed tan coat over her black undershirt, black shinobi pants, and blue shinobi sandals. Hinata's midnight blue hair was cut short just barely passing her ears waved in the gentle breeze. Her pale lavender colored eyes looked hopeful for the day.
"Good morning Naruto-kun," Hinata and Ino said in unison beaming at Naruto. "Good morning Hinata-hime, Ino-hime. Are you both ready for today?", our blonde hero asked his two companions.
"Y-Yes I am N-Naruto-kun." Hinata stammered blushing slightly while staring at Naruto. "As ready as I'll ever be. It's time to show them what we got!" Ino stated excitedly.
The trio soon arrived at the academy and walked to their classroom. Walking through the door Naruto placed around the room were his class had been held for the past year. Sitting in the back lefthand corner of the room was Shikamaru Nara and Choji Akamichi.
In the row ahead of the was Kiba Inuzuka, his canine companion Akamaru, and Shino Aburame. Naruto walked to his normal seat in the corner opposite of Shikamaru and Choji. Ino and Hinata sat on either side of Naruto waiting for class to begin.
The classroom was relatively quiet, but this sense of tranquility was soon ruined as everyone in the class heard a loud voice outside the door. The door slid open to reveal one of the last members of the Uchiha clan. The entire class was on edge as Naruto stared at the dark-haired boy while he returned the favor.
"Dobe/Teme," both of the boys called to each other, eyes locked in a glaring contest. "Naruto-baka! Stop staring at Sasuke-kun he doesn't have time to deal with your stupidity today!" a loud voice that sounded like a cat shrieking called out from Sasuke's side. Neither Naruto or Sasuke paid any attention to the voice that belonged to Sakura Haruno.
Sasuke shrugged his shoulders before moving to his seat next to the window to brood with Sakura hot on his heels asking the last Uchiha for a date. The class settled down aside from the consent screeching sound coming from Sakura while she asked Sasuke to go out with her. The door once again to reveal two men wearing the standard chunin uniform.
One of the men had a large scar running across the bridge of his nose, his brown hair in a high ponytail that looked like the top of a pineapple, and his hitai-ate tied around his forehead. The other chunin had pale sky blue hair and his hitai-ate tied tightly onto his head.
"Good morning class," the scarred chunin said to the group of kids while smiling broadly. The blue haired shinobi chuckled before talking, "I don't think they're paying attention Iruka." Seeing that no one was paying attention the chunin's smile quickly faded, "I still know how to get their attention Mizuki. PAY ATTENTION YOU BRATS!" Iruka yelled using his signature BIG-HEAD NO JUTSU.
The class quickly quieted down as Iruka continued. "Now that I have your attention we'll start the exam to see who all will become genin for our wonderful village," Iruka stated with a smile not noticing Mizuki's sour expression.
"First the written exam," Iruka started prompting Mizuki to hand everyone a paper test. "After this exam, we'll move on to the combat portion, and it will be followed by the three necessary jutsu to pass." Iruka finished his monologue before starting a timer for one hour.
An hour later the timer rang signaling the end of the first part of the graduation exam. "Everyone out to the sparring grounds. You will be having five-minute spars with a classmate. Mizuki will be in charge of this section while I grade your tests." Iruka said while collecting the tests as the genin-hopefuls filed out the door.
Once at the sparing grounds the students stood near a large circle marking the borders of the combat area. "Alright first up is Choji versus Shino. Begin whenever you're both ready." Mizuki said as the two boys stepped into the circle.
Naruto, Ino, and Hinata ignored all the fights only paying attention when one of the three were called until the last bout. "Last of all Sasuke versus Naruto. begin when ready." Mizuki said as he hid his smirk because he purposely pitted the two against each other in hope that Sasuke would injure Naruto.
"You might as well give up now dobe after all, you couldn't possibly measure up to an elite member of the Uchiha clan." Sasuke arrogantly stated. "Whatever helps you sleep at night teme. Now shut up and fight." Naruto said while slipping into his signature taijutsu stance Todo Kitsune.
Sasuke frowned before rushing towards Naruto intent on trying to end the fight with a single punch. Everyone except Ino and Hinata looked on in shock as Naruto dodged Sasuke's fist before grabbing his extended arm and using the momentum to toss Sasuke to the other side of the arena.
"You've got to try harder than that teme." Naruto taunted the dark-haired boy. The Uchiha tried to rush Naruto again with a left hook feinting into a low kick to try and knock Naruto off his feet. Naruto backflipped over the kick into the air letting his heel connect with Sasuke's chin.
The Uchiha growled spitting out the blood in his mouth as the two combatants circled each other. While Naruto had his attention on Sasuke, Sakura stepped into the arena behind Naruto with a fist raised to strike. "How dare you hit Sasuke-kun, you idiot!" Sakura shouted bringing her fist down towards Naruto's head.
The blond turned and caught the punch giving Sasuke an opening to try and attack while Naruto was distracted. Running towards Naruto before leaping into the air, the raven-haired Uchiha lashed out with a vicious roundhouse kick aimed to take off Naruto's head.
Warning alarms went off in Naruto's head as he pushed Sakura away from himself while ducking low to avoid the kick. "What the hell teme. At least fight with some honor, or is the 'great Uchiha clan' above that?" Naruto shouted before the timer rang marking the end of the spar.
Iruka came out to the sparing area and ushered the class back to the room before starting the last part of the graduation exam. One by one names were called for students to perform the three academy jutsu needed to pass.
"Naruto you're up," Iruka said smiling at Naruto while Mizuki silently hoped the boy would fail so his plan could take place. "Ok Naruto in order do the Henge, Kawarimi, and Bunshin," Iruka said before motioning for Naruto to start. Naruto performed the henge and kawarimi without fail, but when he had to perform the bunshin he stopped and asked, "Iruka-sensei does it matter what type of bunshin I do?"
Mizuki answered before Iruka could open his mouth hoping to trick the boy, "Yes it does matter because it's one of the academy requirements that you are able to do a basic bunshin." Iruka shook his head while chuckling.
"Mizuki it's only necessary that he is able to make a clone. There are no specifications on what kind he makes. Go ahead Naruto." Iruka stated while waiting for Naruto to continue."Alright then, Kage Bushin no Jutsu," Naruto called out as three copies of himself appeared in a puff of smoke.
"congratulations Naruto you pass. Remember to come back in two weeks for team assignment." Iruka said while handing naruto his hitai-ate.
Well, we'll stop it here for today enjoy the holiday's everyone. Be sure to review and let me know what you think so far, and if you want to see anything special in the story let me know. There will be a poll on what to name Naruto's kenjutsu syle on my profile.
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