Team Hot Wheels X Naruto
By AlxkendBlader
And now, for a disclaimer from Rhett!
Rhett: Team Hot Wheels belongs to the dudes at Mattel while Naruto belongs to Masashi Kishimoto, 'nuff said.
Chapter 3.1: Konoha Ninjas come to Hilly Woodlands! Part 1
"WHAAAAAAAAAAT?!" was Larry's reaction, when Naruto told him about the incident with the ROOT ninjas, and having to reveal his demon container status to Gage, Rhett, Wyatt, and Brandon.
"That's what happened, Larry," replies Gage, "We were at our track when those guys showed up! Man, you should've seen Naruto there! He singlehandedly took down those creeps, but apparently, one of them had opened his mouth about his jinchuuriki status. Right afterwards, we came back, and he took his to his room and told us everything," as Wyatt, Rhett, and Brandon nodded.
"I was waiting for a chance to tell Naruto," started Larry, "But that old fox beat me to it six years ago! Oh, well. But, seeing as those ROOT ninjas appeared, I think we may need to call in some Konoha ninjas in case more of them show up," before turning to his adoptive son, "Naruto, I know that you're one seriously skilled ninja, even mastering the Rasengan move, but you shouldn't have to take on those guys alone! That Danzo likes to play dirty, you know! But all in all, I'm proud of what you did at the track. Still, it wouldn't hurt to call in some backup."
Brandon then asks, "Well, then. How are we going to get a message all the way to Konoha? I doubt that the mail office knows where that is, much less the Elemental Nations."
Naruto replies, "Relax, Brandon, dad knows a guy. This one's from the Elemental Countries, specifically Konoha. As a matter of fact, there's a long-term mission for select ninjas by the Hokage to explore the world outside the nations. I'm sure that he could deliver a message to the Hokage requesting some ninjas over to Hot Wheels City."
[Meanwhile, in Konoha…]
We see the Hokage, Hiruzen Sarutobi at a council meeting, and with him are the Shinobi Council, consisting of the heads of various ninja clans living in the village, the Civilian Council, who consist of the various merchants and business owners in the village, and the Elders, who are Sarutobi's old team mates Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado, along with Danzo Shimura. As usual, the Civilian Council members are demanding like spoiled children to have a little more political power than what they already have, only to be shot down by the clan heads, leading to large arguments that Sarutobi had to stop with KI.
This time, the elderly Hokage has had enough with the arrogance of the Civilians…well, certain ones, that is. He was also secretly informed that those same council members, who had demanded to have more political power, were also committing some pretty nasty acts of corruption, ranging from money laundering, to bribery, and selling information to enemy villages, the last of which being an act of treason. Spotting an opportunity to do away with them and to replace them with much more honest people, he immediately orders their arrest on the spot. ANBU Black Ops members appeared and took the corrupt Civilians away in handcuffs.
Just as the meeting was about to continue, a Konoha chunin appears, and says to his leader, "Forgive my interruption, Hokage-sama, but we received an urgent message from one of our overseas agents, and I think you should take a look-see at this one," as he hands the old war veteran a scroll, as the Hokage replies, "Yes, thank you, chunin. I will read this later in my office."
The ninja then left, as Homura asks, "Why not read this message now? Surely, everyone else is curious on what it reads."
Sarutobi thought for a moment, before replying, "Very well, but I would like to ask for the remaining members of the Civilian Council to leave immediately. This is purely a shinobi matter."
The Civilians nodded, before leaving.
Just as they left, Sarutobi unfurled the message scroll, as he began reading its contents. The message reads;
Dear Hiruzen,
It's your old friend, Larry. We've gotten a bit of a situation oveR in Hilly Woodlands; You see, some mysterious-lOOking ninjas showed up and Tried to take Naruto, but he managed to kick their sorry rears! But, my concern is that whoever that sent those ninjas may send more of them over there, and that would be bad news. Consider this a mission request; If it's not too much, send some ninjas over to Hilly Woodlands in case they do show up. I don't want for Naruto to have to fight them off by his lonesome, and get hurt really bad or worse!
If these ninjas succeed in their mission, then I'll build you a limousine, and have it delivered all the way to Konoha. Oh, don't worry about the reward money, it'll come with the limousine. Oh, and as for my adopted boy's progress as a ninja; it's incredible! He absorbs knowledge as if he were some kind of super-powered kitchen sponge! Plus, he even learned how to do the Rasengan! But more to the point, this is a rather critical time, so it would be appreciated to send help ASAP.
Signed, Lawrence "Larry" Fredrickson(1) of Larry's Garage in Hilly Woodlands (now known as Hot Wheels City through a series of events that I don't have to describe here in this letter), Californa, United States of America.
P.S.: (DO NOT READ THIS ALOUD!) I capitalized and highlighted certain letters/words to give you an idea on who these ninjas really are, and the identity of the one who sent them.
Thankfully, Sarutobi did not read the P.S. aloud, to prevent Danzo from getting suspicious, now realizing that it was he who sent his ROOT ninjas to try and capture the blonde jinchuuriki, and most likely bring him back to Konoha to be made into an emotionless weapon.
He rolls up the scroll, and puts it in his robes, as he is asked by Hiashi Hyuga, head of the prestigious and influential Hyuga clan, asks him, "What does that scroll read, Hokage-sama?"
The village leader replies, "This is a mission request from an old friend of mine, who lives overseas. Apparently, there was an attack where he lived, and he's requesting help in case more attackers appear."
It is then that he is asked questions by the clan heads on whom he would send overseas for the mission, before the Hokage himself bangs his gavel, as he then replies, "Please, settle down! I will choose on who gets to go on this mission after the meeting."
[Back in the test facility…]
We see the members of Team Hot Wheels doing maintenance on their cars, as Naruto remarks, "You know, I'm actually pretty stoked that some ninjas from my birthplace would be coming here, to Hot Wheels City, and to keep an eye on things in case that old codger Danzo sends more of those ROOT ninjas," as he puts in a fresh set of disc brakes on the Power Pipes before replacing the tires.
Brandon remarks, "I wonder what they're going to be like…Imagine what butt-kicking ninja moves they might be capable of," while updating the firmware on the Quik N' Sik's gadgets and equipment using his laptop.
As he gets the engines of the Twin Mill synchronized, Gage says, "I don't know about you guys, but I bet these guys had probably never seen any cars before in their lives. I mean, there are no cars in the Elemental Countries, right Naruto?"
The blonde shook his head, "No, there isn't," as he then wipes clean the cockpit canopy of his car
Wyatt remarks, "Bummer," as he changes out the tires on the Jump Truck, before getting an idea, "You know what would be really cool? If we could use that Cloud Engine to set up some racetracks around the nations and," when Naruto interjects, "Heh, and let such a device fall into the hands of war-hungry scumbags like Danzo Shimura? No way, Wyatt! Besides, I'm not sure if he even has any imagination at all!"
It is then that Larry came by with a scroll in his hands, as he says to the boys, "OK, team. I got a response from the Hokage. He'll be sending two genin squads over to Hilly Woodlands to keep an eye on things in case Danzo sends any more of his emotionless goons to try and kidnap Naruto. And get this, one of the two genin squads are lead by someone from the Hokage's clan!"
At this, Naruto remarks, "So, a Sarutobi, just like old Hiruzen. From what I read, the Sarutobis are known for their use of high-powered jutsu. Hiruzen Sarutobi himself, now he's a legend. He didn't become the Third Hokage for nothing! He's such a skilled warrior that he's become known as "The Professor". He was also on a genin squad that was lead by the First Hokage, Hashirama Senju, who is also one of Konoha's founders. Not only that, but he had also taught three ninjas who would eventually become known as the legendary three Sannin. Jiraiya the Toad Sage, Tsunade Senju, who is the granddaughter of the First Hokage and the grandniece of the Second, and finally, the most infamous of the three, Orochimaru. They became known as the Sannin after fighting a very powerful and legendary ninja from Amegakure no Sato, and surviving the battle."
Gage asks curiously, "What did they call that ninja?"
Naruto replies dramatically, "They called him…Hanzo the Salamander! As a child, he was implanted with the poison gland of a black salamander, giving him poison-related abilities, as well as enhanced immunity to poison. His body chemistry has also become so toxic that even his breath is poisonous, so he had to wear a respiratory mask with antidote in it, so that he could not poison himself. He is very skilled in Fire Style jutsus, as well as combining them with cunning trap-oriented techniques. He's also really handy with a kusarigama, and has a summoning contract with a clan of sentient salamanders. Hanzo is one of the most powerful ninjas of his time because of it all. That day, he fought off a force of Konoha ninjas, with three survivors; the apprentices of the Third Hokage, Jiraiya, Orochimaru, and Tsunade! For managing to survive against him, Hanzo gave them the titles of Sannin."
Wyatt says excitedly, "Tell us more," as Naruto smirked, "I would be glad to!"
[Back in Konoha]
The Hokage is in his office with the two genin squads he requested. The first one is Team 10, lead by Hiruzen's son, Asuma Sarutobi, and the genin under his command are Ino Yamanaka, Choji Akimichi, and Shikamaru Nara. This genin team was specifically formed in spirit of their famous fathers and clan heads, the Ino-Shika-Cho trio, consisting of Inoichi Yamanaka, Shikaku Nara, and Choza Akimichi. Ino and her father Inoichi are from the Yamanaka clan, who specialize in techniques that allow them to enter the minds of their enemies. Choji and Choza come from the Akimichi clan, who are known for their body expansion jutsus, large appetites, and not taking kindly to anybody that calls them fat. The males of the Nara clan are known for being both highly intelligent, but lazy, much to the chagrin of the women. However, the Naras are best known for their shadow manipulation techniques, as well as their deer farm and valuable medicinal information that they keep in a large book.
The second squad is Team 8, lead by a genjutsu specialist named Kurenai Yuhi, and under her authority are Kiba Inuzuka, Hinata Hyuga, and Shino Aburame.
Kiba Inuzuka is a brash and loyal young lad, and is a member of the Inuzuka clan, a family of ninjas known for partnering up with specially-bred ninja dogs in battle. In Kiba's case, he is partnered up with a puppy named Akamaru, who is devoted to his partner and is his best friend since the time they met.
Hinata is a shy young lady born in the main house of the prestigious Hyuga clan, and is the first-born daughter of the clan head, Hiashi Hyuga. A majority of the main house look down upon her for her kind-hearted nature, believing that this makes her a weakling, especially the clan elders. The Hyuga clan is divided in a main house and a branch house, the latter of which having the Caged Bird Seal put on them. The Caged Bird Seal renders the wearer's Byakugan eyes useless upon death, preventing anybody from discovering the secret. However, it is also used to keep the branch members in line, most especially by the arrogant clan elders. The Byakugan is an ocular ability exclusive to the Hyuga clan, which allows them to see in full 360 degrees and through solid surfaces, as well as the chakra points (or tenketsu) of enemy ninjas. They also have a style of taijutsu, known as the Gentle Fist, which allows them to strike the tenketsu to block off their enemies from using their chakra.
Shino comes from the Aburame clan, a family of ninjas that house hives of specialized insects in their bodies, and use tactically-oriented insect-based techniques. Like his kinsmen, Shino is a quiet and secretive individual, making it difficult to tell what his current emotions are.
Right now, they being briefed with their senseis by the Hokage for a new mission, which would take them far, far, away from the Elemental Countries, and into an entirely new place they know nothing about. Not only that, but they'll be guarding a person and his adoptive son, both of whom running something called a garage, where they repair motorized vehicles called automobiles. What surprised the genin, is that the adoptive son was born in Konoha and may potentially be in their age group, and that he was learning the ninja arts just like they are. They could only wonder how good he is, especially Kiba, who is eager to gauge him if they ever meet…
Part 1 End
In the next half of Chapter 3, Teams 8 and 10 travel to Hilly Woodlands for their assignment, and meet Naruto and friends. What will happen next in Chapter 3 Part 2 of Team Hot Wheels X Naruto? Find out, readers, in Konoha Ninjas come to Hilly Woodlands Part 2!