Believe it." - Normal talk
"Believe it "- DemonTalking
"Believe it "- Thought
"Believe it " - Demon Thought
"Katon: Goukakyuu no Jutsu" -Techniques/skills
() Authors voice / usual use for brackets That I Can not Be Bothered to describe
Now Without Further ado, I hope you enjoy this first chapter. May I write more, Depending on the insight That You May all give me. Please give me constructive Criticism, AND NOT flames.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto. All I own is Some of the OC's that May Appear in this fic. The Naruto series Belongs to Masashi Kishimoto But if it did belong to me. Sasuke Would Have Been Into more girls and Itachi Would Have Been a lot more badass. Also this is Shadowmage Infiltrator story I'm the translator.
Naruto, youth of twelve years, Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi, hated and reviled by much of Konoha and Konoha SECOND LIGHTNING YELLOW!. Naruto no Jutsu Hirashin learned the incident after Mizuki, Iruka, and the scroll of forbidden seals. Another thing, Sasuke and Sakura may be humbled in the best way I can think of, especially Sasuke.
Naruto is not a demigod or a super invincible and powerful. In the long run be better than the Yondaime but will not start to defeat S-Rank shinobi immediately. Will gain power quickly but not divine intervention or anything like that. Naruto train and train and train almost 24 / 7 before starting to kick ass for the fic to make any sense
Three hours after Naruto, and his clones, vanished into the night, the village of Konoha was full of chaos. The news of the blonde's theft of the Forbidden Scroll of Seals had reached every Shinobi Chuunin and above. Security in the village was on high alert and several search teams had been deployed, scouring the Village both inside and out.
Each Shinobi looked in the most desolate corners of Konoha, hoping to find the blond, or, for some, a well deserved punishment, but none were successful, even squads of the Inuzuka and Hyuuga weren't able to find him. It was as if Naruto had been swallowed by the earth.
Sarutobi was in his office massaging the temple of his forehead, trying to rid himself of the terrible migraine that Naruto's actions generated. Several Shinobi were organized among themselves to find the blonde and make him suffer in the worst way possible. Sarutobi had to publicly threaten to execute them if they hurt him.
"Where are you Naruto?" asked the Sandaime, glancing at Yondaime statue as he pulled out his pipe. As he was lighting it his office door opened to his former teammates, Homura and Koharu accompanied by his once long time friend Danzo.
"Sarutobi" said Homura. "Why have you not informed the council of the theft of the Scroll of Forbidden Seals?"
"It is being dealt with, there is no need for the council."
"This is not an issue to take lightly, Sarutobi" Koharu said. "The council will give the command to retrieve the scroll in any medium possible, the dem ...
*CRACK* The Sandaime's desk split from the blow, splinters flying everywhere, left Danzo arching an eyebrow. Sarutobi, fist clenched, raised his head, his look promising a slow tortuous death, a look he ha not worn since the council had demanded the death of Naruto, who had only a few hours of life.
"Try it" Sarutobi said with a menacing tone emanating KI. "The heads of whoever kills him my tower until this village falls, their limbs will be scattered to the corners of this country."
"Saru..." Homura began, only to be interrupted by the Hokage.
"You will address me as Hokage-sama, Homura!" Sarutobi, he looked at Koharu and Danzo "This is a Shinobi matter, the Council has no authority. Is. that. clear?"
None of the three elders answered, two of them by surprise, and the other for pride.
"Is it clear? Sandaime asked again.
"Hai, Hokage-sama," answered Homura and Koharu, while Danzo remained silent, staring indifferently at the Hokage.
"Is it clear Danzo?" Sarutobi asked Danzo while he remained stoic as ever.
"You should have told me this child was this good," Danzo.
Danzo didn't know what hit him, one moment he was giving his point of view to Sarutobi. The next, he was embedded in the wall, a hand crushing his neck.
"I could kill you right now Danzo" Sarutobi muttered so that only Danzo could hear him. "Disrespect me one more time, Danzo, and I will kill you."
"You wouldn't dare Sarutobi" smirked Danzo as he vanished, reappearing by the door. "It seems the older you get, the more your skills have faded."
"ANBU, the honorable elders need an escort to their homes," said Sarutobi as if nothing had happened,
"Hai Hokage-sama." three ANBU materialized to escort the elders from the Hokage's office.
"Washi-san could you please bring me a new desktop, unfortunately I won't be able to complete my paperwork without one."
Another ANBU materialized, kneeling before the Hokage's ruined desk "As you wish Hokage-sama"
"Take your time; be sure to choose the one that best suits my office, there's no rush."
"As you wish Hokage-sama" The masked shinobi stood and vanished.
"Damn you Minato, why did you have to seal the Kyuubi in Naruto and leave me with him and all this paperwork and the position of Hokage," murmured the Sandaime felt his migraine increasing with every second "I'm too old for this shit."
After searching for his backup pipe, the Sandaime was interrupted when the door opened again, by two squads of ANBU.
The third stood, crossing his arms behind his back. "Report."
"Hokage-sama, just south-east of the village we found traces of Uzumaki, but they stop roughly two hundred yards away."
"Continue," said Sarutobi, interested.
"Four miles east of training ground 12, Uzumaki's scent and the slight residue of chakra belonging to Uzumaki. The trail turns northward a hundred meters. It appears that he is not acting alone."
"Explain?" Sarutobi asked worried.
"There are nine other tracks, identical to Uzumaki," the ANBU answered. "Hokage-sama is .
The captain was stopped by one of his squad signaling that someone was hidden in the office. He looked to the Sandaime, who nodded slightly the captain signed, to one of his subordinates who with a whisper of "Byakugan" activated his doujutsu.
"Uzumaki is here," the ANBU stated."
The Sandaime raised an eyebrow how did Naruto reach his office and hide without being detected by the squads patrolling the village.
"Hey Jiji," Naruto called from the ceiling.
Naruto come down," said the Sandaime as Naruto glanced at the ANBU ", they will not do anything to harm you."
Naruto fell, flipping to land in a silent crouch. "Hi, Inu, Neko," Naruto said , raising a hand in greeting when he saw Inu-san.
A faint smile appeared on the Sandaime's face as he sat back in his lighting his pipe.
"How did you manage to get in here Naruto, with almost the entire Shinobi force is looking for you?" Sarutobi said.
"Hn. Hiding from them is easy Jiji" said Naruto, grinning.
"Really now," asked Sarutobi, blowing smoke from his nose.
"Yep, I left where I'm training and hid in the a tree, when some Shinobi happened to pass near me." explained Naruto "A group of Inuzuka, a few pepper-itching bombs and their dogs went crazy, I slipped by past them during the confusion, I managed to make it into the alleys. After that it was just a matter of knowing which alleys to take and when to hide from passing patrols."
"Impressive," said the Sandaime, Sarutobi took a long drag of his pipe before taking a more serious stance. "Naruto-kun, why did you steal the scroll of forbidden seals?, It is a very dangerous scroll with several Kinjutsu
"I know the about Kinjutsu, I learned two of them" Naruto said surprising to those present. "I stole it because Mizuki-sensei told me to." Naruto took a piece of paper from his pocket "He told me it was a secret test for Genin that failed the first test, he told me I had to do it alone, here are instructions on where to find the scroll. When I got close to your mansion there were four ANBU squads patrolling, using patrol patterns Alpha, Theta, and Pi. Which left a 37 seconds blind-spot after Tora-san's squad passed , after which I had enough time to sneak in through a window."
"Inu, I want that bastard, and I want him now." The Hokage's voice was thick with barely contained fury.
Inu nodded, "Hai, Hokage-sama"
On the other hand he was surprised and proud of the skills and intelligence of the blonde to achieve something that many teachers of infiltration will have trouble with.
"Well done now tell me Naruto-kun," said the Sandaime with a smile. "Now will you go fetch me the scroll?"
"Well…"Naruto nervously scratched his head ", 'I can't return it yet. I'm still learning Justus from there, "said Naruto "Oh! Before I forget I also took the scroll with the spiral, I thought it was for me, so I just took. Bye. " Naruto said happily, vanishing in a swirl of smoke.
"Kage Bunshin." said a shocked ANBU." In less than twelve hours, he learned Kage Bunshin."
"Captain, " Sarutobi said loudly and firmly, "double the effort of searching for Naruto. He cannot find out what's in that scroll. Naruto is not ready to learn its secrets. Look everywhere but do not permanently cripple Naruto. Report this to all the Shinobi you see. Also bring Hatake Kakashi to me immediately. Go!"
"Hai!" the ANBU replied, vanishing in a swirl of leaves, leaving a desolate Hokage, who dropped into his chair. 'If he is not found within 48 hours I'll call Jiraiya.'
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Mizuki ran, desperately searching through the woods of Konoha, looking for Naruto. He had arrived at meeting place to find it deserted; and after waiting for several minutes he decided to leave and search for Naruto. When he found the little demon he would take the scroll and kill him once and for all.
"Damn it, Kyuubi where the fuck are you" Mizuki cried, a noise in the trees put him on high alert. "Who's there?"
A few silent seconds stretched for an enterity before a hooded figure emerged from the morning mists. Because of the hood, Mizuki couldn't distinguish any details that could identify the individual.
"Mizuki" , the person voice was definitely a male's. "Where is the scroll?"
Mizuki began to sweat, the hooded man, was the one who had given hi the mission as a show of loyalty to Orochimaru.
"I'm heading to pick it up from a student of mine." said Mizuki, nervously.
"Ah yes, Uzumaki Naruto."
Mizuki cringed 'How the hell does he know that' "Uh, yes," said Mizuki, struggling to keep his voice even. "I will dispose of the boy and take the scroll to Orochimaru-sama personally."
After hearing the name of Orochimaru, three of the ANBU started to draw their ninjatos; the leader of the group raised his hand giving a silent order to wait. The ANBU nodded and kept in position stalker.
"I would hope so Mizuki. Orochimaru-sama does not accept excuses for failure." threatened hooded man. "You have two days to get the scroll to Otogakure, if you fail you'd best kill yourself, it would save Orochimaru-sama from having to hunt you down himself."
"Who are you? Mizuki asked, intrigued.
"When you have succeeded in your mission, you may learn who I am." The figure loked around briefly, "You'd better hurry, Orochimaru-sama will reward you greatly for the scroll but the price of failure will be your life."
As the figure faded into the trees the Inu signaled for two of his squad to tail him. Inu signaled for his remaining subordinate to incapacitate Mizuki.
As Mizuki leapt from branch to branch he felt something sting his neck. His muscles froze causing him to crash to the ground. He barely managed to lift his head, his heart stopping when he saw two ANBU standing above him. "Toujin Mizuki, by order of the Hokage, you are under arrest for treason.
"You think Anko-san will like our present?"
"She should be, she's been complaining about not having any new toys to play with."
"I wonder if i can get a date from this."
"Not likely."
The ANBU looked down at Mizuki "He has a connection to Orochimaru, that's like bonus points with her," the pair of ANBU who took him and disappeared.
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Naruto and his clones were in a large clearing; a hundred clones were reading the Forbidden Scroll, while another two hundred were practicing Jutsus. The original was trying unsuccessfully to open the second scroll..
A noise at the edge of the clearing drew the Narutos' attention to a preying mantis… standing over three meters tall. "Fuck," Naruto exclaimed staring at the monstrosity. He snapped into action, creating fifty more clones, and bellowing out commands, "Take the scrolls and other things! Get them to a safe place while we fight!"
Naruto eyed the mantis evilly "I wonder how you taste roasted." His hands flashed through a series of seals ending with tiger, "Hiken." Flames wreathed Naruto's hands, and those of several clones, who had also performed the jutsu. Naruto hissed in pain as the flames burned his arms 'I gotta find a way to stop that'
"Kazeka! " Many of the other clones flashed through a sequence of seals ending in dragon, and with a cry of 'Kazeka' whirlwinds wrapped around their arms. Naruto noticed many of the clones arms being cut by the Kazeka, but their regeneration kicked in to hold them together.
Naruto motioned for his clones to surround the mantis as it was preparing to attack.. "Let's see who's hunted now." Naruto muttered as he leapt at the bug.
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Screams echoed from Cell 50, where they took the most dangerous criminals and spies with important information. Like any other in the Torture and Interrogation division of ANBU, it was layered in seals, to prevent the prisoner from molding chakra, to prevent chakra leakage, and some that caused crippling pain or death if the prisoner managed to make it through the door.
The oddity of CTI50 was that, except for the entrance, it was surrounded by an observation room, which could easily fit almost a hundred people, and thanks to a few seals and jutsus everything that happened inside the cell could be seen by everyone.
In the cell sat Mizuki, after a week and a half of agonizing torture fro Mitarashi Anko and Morino Ibiki, Anko took extra pleasure in torturing him.
In the observation room was the Sandaime Hokage along with the entire council composed of civilians, clan leaders, and the Hokage's two elderly teammates.
As well as some of the most prominent of Konoha's Jounin, who were in a heated argument with the Hokage about the incident of the scroll, which had yet to be found. An ANBU entered the room, reported that Mizuki was about to break
Ibiki's smile would make even the bravest men tremble, "Ready to talk Mizuki, or perhaps, I should let Anko play with you some more?
Mizuki looked up erratically. Blood flowed from the wounds on his lips and the inside of the mouth, nose broken, one eye swollen, and multiple cuts on his face. The rest of his body wasn't in much better shape, broken bones, third degree burns and a bit of an internal bleeding problem.
"Please, no more," Mizuki began coughing blood. "Please, no more, I beg of you."
"Speak,. "or Anko gets to play some more.
Mizuki looked at Anko out of his good, she was balancing a Kunai on her index finger , her face was a mixture of lust and dementia.
"I'll talk, I'll talk," cried Mizuki.
"See, that wasn't so hard, was it?" Anko asked coyly.
Ibiki shook his head at Anko's antics, "Let's start with why you wanted to steal the Forbidden Scroll?"
"Money ... Orochimaru promised me money and power if I gave I to him "said Mizuki "A man from Orochimaru's group contacted me and told me he wanted me to join Otogakure."
"What is Otogakure?" Ibiki asked as he injected a needle of morphine into Mizuki's arm for his willingness to talk.
"A new Hidden Village," said Mizuki. "Orochimaru created it. I don't know where it is; just that it's in the Country of Rice."
"Who was the one who contacted you about Orochimaru?" Ibiki asked.
"I don't know, "said Mizuki. "I wasn't important enough to know my handler."
"I'm not sure I believe you" Anko drawled reaching towards him with the Kunai.
Mizuki pulled away as much as he could shouting "Its true, I swear!'
Anko looked to Ibiki, who shook his head, "Why did you trick Uzumaki Naruto into stealing the scroll?"
Mizuki's face filled with rage. "I planned to blame and then kill him. The I would've taken the Scroll," spat Mizuki hatefully. "The Kyuubi should've died years ago."
"Don't be stupid," said Anko "That brat's not the Kyuubi."
"Yes he is!" Mizuki roared, "He's the damned Kyuubi! Every time I look at him I can see that damned fox destroying everything in its path! He should have died years a-!"
Anko's fist to his solar plexus silenced him.
"Where were you supposed meet with Uzumaki after he stole the scroll?" Ibiki asked Mizuki as he recovered.
"In a clearing 4 kilometers from the camp" Mizuki said.
"How did you plan to escape from the village, it's not like you could've walked out the front gate?" Ibiki asked. When Mizuki didn't respond Anko slowly began to push a kunai into Mizuki's thigh, turning it slowly.
Mizuki began to shout and pleading for them to stop.
"Mizuki, " said Ibiki. "How did you plan to escape the village with the scroll?
"The weapon storehouse on the south wall," said Mizuki. "There's a trap door that leads 5 miles outside of Konoha."
"Who told you that information?" Ibiki asked.
"My handler" said Mizuki. "All I know is that it's a secret entrance that Orochimaru's spies use to exit and enter the village."
"Do you know of any other's" Ibiki asked.
"I know they exist but I don't know where they are.," said.
"Do you know the names of any more of Orochimaru's spies" Ibiki asked.
"No," said Mizuki.
"What convinced you? How did he get you to betray Konoha"? Ibiki asked.
"When I asked why he chose Orochimaru, my handler told me he was a Shinobi that could be useful and not some pathetic Shinobi following the Sandaime. He said I was the most appropriate and Orochimaru will reward me well."
"Any other promise Orochimaru told you" asked Ibiki.
"He promise me the Ten no Juin," said Mizuki as Anko put her hand to where he stamped her so many years ago and watched with fury to the deplorable prisoner. "He told me that Orochimaru gives it to his most loyal followers, and it gives them unimaginable power."
"Anything else?" asked Ibiki.
"I told you everything I know," said Mizuki, "I swear."
"Do you know the whereabouts of Naruto Uzumaki" Ibiki asked.
"Still can't him" Mizuki said chuckling "The Kyuubi wouldn't pass up an opportunity to become stronger, to destroy everything."
"Answer the question Mizuki" Ibiki said.
"I don't have the slightest idea, "said Mizuki.
Ibiki looked at Anko. "Heal his more serious wounds." He stared unmoved by Anko's pouting, The Hokage wants him alive. If he tries something deal with it, with non-lethal force."
The Anko nodded sulkily as she performed a scan of Mizuki's wounds. Ibiki withdrew from the cell and entered the door to the observation room.
"Hokage-sama," said Ibiki. "We have obtained all the information that the prisoner knows."
"Good, I want the report on my desk by noon tomorrow."
Ibiki nodded "Hai Hokage-sama."
"Oh and tell Anko that I left her a present in Cell 45."
Ibiki blinked confused "A present, Hokage-sama?"
Sarutobi smiled slightly "Oh yes, a young man, Yuzuki Yoroi, perhaps you've heard of him?"
Ibiki blinked thinking, "Genin, graduated four years ago, interesting ability to drain chakra from his opponents."
The Hokage nodded, "He was tracked and apprehended by Inu's squad a short time ago. It appears he was Mizuki's handler."
"Ah, I see. We will give him priority then."
"Oh and there's no need to rush, tell Anko to take her time, have fun"
"Yes sir," smirking Ibiki turned to leave. Until one of the council members decided to open their mouths.
"How do you know that he told you everything?"
Ibiki glared over his shoulder at the council member, some "The look in his eyes show me that he know nothing else."
The Sandaime and many Shinobi nodded, they wouldn't argue Ibiki's final answer, he was the expert after all.
"That's your answer," said a civilian member of the council, "Just by looking into his eyes you know he's telling all he knows. Shouldn't you continue to torture him? He might be an accomplice of the Kyuubi and, just said he works for Orochimaru to mislead the investigation."
The Shinobi in the room looked nervous and slightly excited, Ibiki's anger was legendary, and nothing set him off faster than anyone, except maybe the Hokage himself, questioning his work. So far Ibiki's face remained impassive as he slowly walked until his face was inches from the man who had spoken. "Are you questioning my work?" Ibiki asked with a softly, in a tone that sent a shiver down the spines of the watching council.
"Ha ... show me more respect, "demanded the council member, his voice quavering.
"And tell me, sir," Ibiki said leaning on the subject that began to wet his pants, "Why I should do that?
"I am a member of the council" said the man gulping, slightly emboldened by stating his position. "With a snap of my fingers, I can have you thrown out on the streets."
Ibiki glanced at the Hokage, who nodded with a slight smile. Ibiki grinned, which brought a chill to the Shinobi.
"I am the chief of Torture and Interrogation" Ibiki said. "And with a snap of my fingers I can have you sleeping in a cell for threatening a member of the Konoha Shinobi forces."
Ibiki snapped his fingers and two ANBU appeared around the council member.
"Wait, what?" asked one of the other council members.
"Take him to a cell and he and I will be having a conversation with when I'm done here." The ANBU nodded and began to take the guy who was shaking.
"Stop, don't you know who I am?" the man exclaimed. "Sarutobi tell your men to stop!"
Sarutobi frowned and raised his hand to stop the ANBU who stopped but did not release the subject, who wore an arrogant smile.
"Mr. Fukazawa," said Sarutobi. "You are suspended for threatening Shinobi of Konoha, and resisting arrest. Your assets will be confiscated until the end of an inquiry. ANBU, make sure Mr. Fukazawa is comfortable for his chat, I'm sure Ibiki wont be too long.."
Fukazawa stared at the Hokage in shock; he didn't even realize the ANBU had hit him until the world went dark.
The other council members, civilians and Shinobi, were shocked; the clan leaders were pleasantly surprised by what happened.
"Nobody has the authority to give orders to or threaten my Shinobi in that way," said the Sandaime facing the rest of those present, "Particularly civilians who have no understanding of a Shinobi's life. If you do not like it, you may retire. Now, ladies, gentlemen please join me in the Council Chamber to discuss the information about Mizuki."
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2 Days later in the Hokage's office
"Hokage-sama," Kiba yelled rushing past the Hokage's secretary. Only to be pinned to the floor by the four ANBU in the office itself. He carefully lifted his head up, trying to avoid the blade at his throat, to look at the Hokage, who was smiling amusedly, and several Jounin, "We found traces of Uzumaki Naruto."
"Let him up," Sandaime ordered, the ANBU obeyed immediately. Helping him to her feet and releasing his partner "Where?"
Hana walked in, smacking the back of Kiba's head, "His scent was in the Forrest of Death, near the Forbidden Area. "Kiba recognized Uzumaki's scent as we passed near the entrance. The scent was mixed with blood, meat, wood smoke and antiseptic; indicating that Uzumaki Naruto had been camping for some time, at least four days.
Everyone was surprised that Naruto had camped in an area where only ANBU and Jonin trained, the Hokage, Jiraiya and Kakashi disappeared in a in a swirl of leaves. The other Jounin vanished shortly after. Tsume remained to congratulate her children and their canine companions.
"Well done you five," said Tsume. "Now go to the complex, you deserve rest." Then she too vanished in a swirl of leaves
The Hokage, Jiraiya, and Kakashi were charging through the streets of Konoha, closely followed by the clan leaders, several of the most prominent and several ANBU and Jonin, startling both the civilians and the Shinobi of Konoha. They were joined on the way by several other Jounin and a few Chunin, both curious and alarmed.
The Hokage and his following leapt over the high chain fence surrounding the training ground.
"Hiashi, Tsume find Naruto, Anko guide the group following us. If you think its best you tell them to stop and everyone will follow your orders."
"Yes, Hokage-sama," Anko said with a bow and then turned to the group. "Alright, you all heard the Hokage-sama; I'll be in charge in there. The Forest of Death ain't your normal place for a family picnic. Gai, Asuma, Genma and Kakashi are in charge of defending the group. Shibi will be responsible to check the surroundings for dangerous or poisonous insects. Shikaku, your on support; and I need two volunteers for long range support, and two med-nin." She glanced at the group and pointed out two random Jounin and "You two long range, and you" pointing at a couple of the people in scrubs "You're our doctors. Now we don't want to attract any more attention than we need to, so no flashy jutsu, us being here has the animals on alert. This part of the forest is much more dangerous than where we hold the Chuunin exam." She glanced at the group grinning maniacally, "I will not be held responsible if you die because you do something stupid."
The group arrived near Naruto's camp without to much trouble, there were dozens of traps surrounding the campsite. The group managed to evade most of them with Hiashi's help, although some of them were almost impossible to find even with the Byakugan which impressed Shikaku. Jiraiya wasn't that surprised, with the kid's parents how could he not have a devious mind?
A few meters from the camp the group stopped, watching Naruto and his clones, all of whom missed the twenty or thirty Shinobi in the trees. Several clones were practicing Kata, some clones were sitting and apparently meditating; and other clones were reading books, Shikaku recognized several tactics books and Jiraiya recognized a book on Fuinjutsu.
"What's he doing?" Asuma asked looking at all the clones.
"They're Kage Bunshin" explained Kakashi. "Everything they learn passes on to the original when they dispel. Minato-sensei used them to create and test the Hirashin; and for paperwork. The downside is that the mental feedback can cause migraines or even unconsciousness, that and the sheer amount of chakra it takes to even make one."
Sandaime head turned so quickly in the direction that everyone thought Kakashi could have broken his neck.
"Say what Kakashi-san?" Sarutobi asked.
"Minato-sensei used Kage Bunshin to create and test the Hirashin." His visible eye crinkled as he smiled.
"No, after that, about paperwork," said Sarutobi.
"Oh, Minato-sensei left the clones with the paperwork while he went out to eat ramen, or see Kushina, to spar with me or nap in his clan's garden."
The Sandaime slapped a hand to his forehead, cursing his own stupidity, and cursing both Minato and Kakashi for not telling him the secret for defeating every Kage's most hated enemy, paperwork.
If it wasn't for the fact that many of the council members wanted to execute Naruto for stealing the scroll Jiraiya would have taken the opportunity to mock 'the Professor', but he chose to leave it for later.
Hiashi reported that a snake was entering the camp, evading all the traps. The snake hit one of Naruto's clones, dispelling it and alerting Naruto, and the other clones.
"Another one" said a clone. "Damn snakes never learn."
One of the meditating clones opened an eye and glared at him "Quit complaining and kill it already, we need more meat anyways"
The first clone glared at the second "What, no way. I killed the last one, you do it."
"I'm busy."
"What do you mean busy, your just sitting there."
"It's called meditating."
"Will they be able to defeat it?" Anko thought "One more thing, if he did I hope that he is not stupid enough to eat a full boa without removing the poison first."
One of the random Nartuo's, holding a katana looked up at the two bickering clones Both of you get back to work." He looked over at the others "Who wants to kill it?"
"I do, I do" cried a clone, its hand raised, jumping "Choose me."
"Go for it," said Naruto, he looked a two other clones, "Start getting things ready to cook the snake.
The clones nodded and moved to the place where a makeshift kitchen had been formed with a bunch of basic cooking implements. One began to whet knives, the other cleaned the cutting board and then cleared out the large circle of stones, stacking fresh firewood.
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"Is he seriously going to send a single clone to fight?" Anko asked incredulously.
"Looks like it" Kakashi replied than he began his precious Icha Icha, but a cold stare from some of the gathered females stopped him.
"Now that makes Naruto-kun," said Sarutobi. "If he has enough confidence to send a single clone to fight it means he's learned a few new tricks. This is a good opportunity to see what he's learned from the scrolls these past two weeks."
"Hey Boss, how long do you think it'll take to kill it?" asked a clone.
"Five minutes tops," said Naruto absently.
"Yes," answered the clones that were observing but not letting down their guard, especially those surrounding Naruto.
The snake hissed softly as it approached its prey. The Naruto clone smiled and started rotating arms to stretch the muscles. He slid into a strange Taijutsu stance.
"Jeet Kune Do," Gai's voice was barely above a whisper.
Kakashi turned to his rival "You say something Gai?"
"That stance, it's the first ready stance for Jeet Kune Do." repeated Gai.
"Why don't you explain it for the rest of the class Gai?"
The green Jounin nodded and turned to the others "Jeet Kune Do, also known as 'The Way of the Intercepting Fist' was created centuries ago before the age of Ninjutsu. Jeet Kune Do that and the other old styles were more than just to beat your opponent, at the time each style had many philosophical and spiritual aspects.
"How does Naruto know that style? Genma asked.
"The Uzumaki Clan in its infancy was a nomadic clan that toured the world and found many ancient relics, settling in Uzu no Kuni," said Jiraiya. "I wouldn't be surprised that an ancient Taijutsu style, along with others, is within the scroll that Naruto took."
Gai clenched fist to contain the excitement of seeing an old style of Taijutsu and possibly others and wondered if it would be possible for Naruto to let him see some learning styles or leave even one.
"We don't have all day," said a loud clone already bored of seeing the other clone trying to provoke the giant snake that seemed mesmerized by his movements.
The clone in front of the snake flashed his hands through a series of seals before slipping back into it's stance, his fists wreathed in flames "Are you going to attack, you stupid snake? No, then I'll go first."
The clone's fist blasted the snake's jaw, making rise and burning the scales. Three kicks, and slammed into the snakes body, a spin and a heel to the head sent the serpent into a tree with enough force to knock it over. All this happened in less than a second, and without taking his left foot off the ground.
"That was, disappointing," said a clone. "I was expecting something more."
"Yeah, where was the climax, the epic fight he barely survies" complained another.
"How do you expect there to be a climax, one hit an we pop?" another clone asked, Besides it's hard to to have a climax when the idiot was just dancing with the snake."
"Hey that's not a dance and you know it," the clone that defeated the snake said. "It is a defense tactic to mislead and provoke the opponent."
"Yes, but the opponent has to be a person to work" criticized the clone. "The snake was just dizzy with that much movement.
The discussion eventually dissolved into a fight exchanging fists and feet that were blocked with great skill, but not mastery. One of the clones switched styles mid swing, which caught the attention of the Hokage, Jiraiya and the Jonin.
"Gai, what style is that?" Asuma asked, astonished.
"Muay Thai" said Gai. "It's a fairly complex style that uses fists, arms, elbows, knees, legs, feet and grappling. It's a style which allows almost everything except biting; it revolves around strong and solid shots that can cause great harm."
A clone using Jeet Kune Do sent three kicks; the clone took two of the hits but blocked the third, aimed at his head, with his left forearm. He retaliated with a low kick to the back of the knee, causing it to bend a bit. He grabbed the head of his counterpart gripping the hair tightly with both hands to deliver consecutive hits with his right knee to the face of the clone causing it to disappear in a puff of smoke.
"Impressive," said Asuma.
"That's just the basics," said Gai "But it seems Naruto-kun has the basics of both styles perfected. Muay Thai is a risk because after you deliver a hit you give your opponent an advantage. That is why part of they style involves learning to tense your muscles to lessen the blows.
"Gai-san, what if you reinforce the chakra blows" Sarutobi asked.
"That would put him on par with most high Chunin in regards to Taijutsu," said Gai. "And combined with that fire jutsu we saw Naruto-kun use ... even Jounin would be forced to fight him seriously."
"Thanks Gai." Sarutobi-san said smiling proudly.
After the fight Naruto commanded some clones to find the snake and cook it. Thirty clones picked up the snake and then cut off his head, and began to carry it to the place.
Naruto set the remaining clones back to training when he felt the presence of several high level threats surrounding his camp, he and his clones reacted with a rain of kunai ,shuriken, and a few katana, all of which were blocked with ease.
The Hokage lazily blocked a katana with a kunai and grabbed the wrist of a clone who had leapt from his left "Well done Naruto, I never thought you would react so well."
"Jiji" said Naruto surprised. Naruto and the clones pulled their weapons and kunai from the Hokage and the other Shinobi.
"Yo, Naruto! "Kakashi greeted with a wave, closing his visible eye.
"Inu-niisan?" Naruto asked Kakashi who nodded.
"Hello Naruto" Asuma said, waving as a greeting. Naruto looked at him it took a moment to recognize him.
"Kemuri-san!" Naruto yelled to see who turned pale. "Hey you're not a homeless drug addict!"
"Kemuri?," Asked Anko, with a ruthless smile, while Kakashi, Tsume and Genma, tried not to laugh. Sandaime smiled at the nickname again that the little 4 year old Naruto gave Asuma.
"It's a nickname that Naruto gave me when he was four, after I returned to Konoha to visit the family," said Asuma. "I had hoped he forgotten that nickname."
'-I'm screwed Asuma thought 'I hope that nickname doesn't reach the Bingo Book.
"Don't worry Kemuri-san, at least you don't look like a tramp now," said Genma added trying, and failing, not to laugh.
Sarutobi decided to bail out his son "Jokes aside," the Hokage looked at the three Jonin, then to Naruto "I'm glad to see you again Naruto-kun. Can I ask you what you are doing out here."
"Training Jiji "said Naruto as usual.
"I can see," said camp Hiruzen watching Naruto. "You did a great job with the camp and snares."
"Hokage-sama," said Shibi. "The most logical thing would be to gather everything and leave this place; we must ensure the integrity of the scroll of forbidden seals and Naruto-san.
"You're right Shibi-san" said Sarutobi "Naruto-kun would you tell your clone to get out of here as soon as possible."
Naruto looked at the Sandaime He is eyes shining with tears, his lower lip pulling into a pout.
"Jiji" said Naruto with his lip trembling. "Can't I stay here for a few more days. Please."
Sarutobi looked at Naruto and sighed. "Naruto-kun, you know that stopped working on me when you turned ten." Sarutobi smiled.
"It will work later with your girlfriend," said Jiraiya bringing out his perverted side.
Naruto looked at Jiraiya and then Sarutobi again...
"Who's he, Jiji?" Naruto asked.
"Jiraiya, here is one of my students; "said Sarutobi ,Naruto looked back at Jiraiya.
"Really?," said Naruto looking at Jiraiya from head to toe measuring him, "He doesn't seem that strong, Looks more like an old pervert."
Naruto Jiraiya approached with an intimidating aura, Naruto shrugged it off easily. Jiraiya lifted Naruto off the floor by his shirt. "Listen, brat I'm not an old pervert," Jiraiya said seriously.
"Really, is that so?" Naruto asked, arching an eyebrow.
"I, am a super pervert!" Jiraiya said after releasing Naruto and was in a ridiculous pose to the shame of Sarutobi.
"I'll pack up, Jiji" said Naruto neutrally turning around.
Jiraiya blinked a few times and then stood upright again mumbling something about blondes with no respect for the elderly. Others preferred not to make any comment on the little that remained of the legendary Sanin.
Naruto took his index finger and thumb to his mouth to give a strong whistle and calling the attention of all the clones.
"Alright, Time to pack up, "he shouted. Most of the clones stared at him "Gather the scrolls. Let's get moving, we don't have all day."
The clones began to grab the weapons, books, scrolls and other things on the floor. They began to seal them in a large white scroll was kept in a cavity in the trunk of a tree. Naruto on the other hand took the Uzumaki Family Scroll a hole in the ground , and the Scroll of Forbidden Seals which was lying on the side of the camp. A clone tossed him a new shirt; the one he was wearing was ruined. Naruto ripped the tattered material showing his developing muscles and lack of body fat.
After putting the new black shirt on, being dressed in all black and no longer sporting his orange diver, which was destroyed after the first weeks of training. He took the katana, the symbol of the Head of the Uzumaki Clan, it had belonged to his mother, and his grandfather, and put it on his back, the handle pointing to the right. He tied the Uzumaki scroll and hung it from his left shoulder, he held the Scroll of Forbidden Seals out the Hokage. "Here Jiji" said Naruto with a depressed tone, "I know you're disappointed in me."
Sarutobi smiled, took the scroll and ruffled the blonde hair. "I'm not disappointed in you Naruto-kun. I was upset for a few days but, now I'm just worried about what you learned from the scroll that you carry on your back.
"Are you going to take this scroll too, Jiji" asked Naruto quietly almost inaudible.
"No Naruto-kun, I will not, it is your rightful inheritance." He put a hand on Naruto's shoulder. "I would have preferred that you'd had waited until you were older, but what's done is done. But we will need to talk about what you learned from it, and the responsibilities of it's keeping.
Naruto looked at the Sandaime, tears running down his cheeks.
"Thanks Jiji," he managed to say through his tears, as he was wrapped in a hug by the Hokage
.
"Do not worry Naruto-kun," said Sarutobi. "Everything will be fine. Let it out." He turned to the others, lifting the crying boy easily, "Come," the group disappeared from the place leaving almost no trace of their presence on the campsite.
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After leaving the Forest of Death, they met a group of other shinobi who had been waiting outside. Many stared at Naruto in disbelief, how had an Academy Student managed to live through two weeks alone in the Forrest of Death?
One Jonin in particular, looked at Naruto with surprise; he quickly walked over to Kakashi to confirm that the katana was the one he thought it was. Kakashi nodded whispering that he should remain silent to avoid causing a commotion. Hayate nodded and made a mental note to assess the kid's proficiency in Kenjutsu; and possibly offer some training for a few moves Uzumaki Clan.
The Uzumaki Clan was highly admired by samurai and swordsmen throughout the elemental nations. Even the Kiri no Nanatsu Heika respected and admired the Uzumaki Clan, since their founder was an Uzumaki, who had taught seven young prodigies during the reign of the Shodaime Mizukage's.
The Sandaime gave orders to withdraw, but before the shinobi could leave a loud cry was erupted from the forest.
"Not again," Naruto complained.
"What is it Naruto-kun?" Sarutobi asked.
"I think the giant beetle has recovered," said Naruto. "The fourth day I was attacked by a giant beetle. It was at least 10 meters tall and my kunai and shuriken just bounced off it's shell. I swarmed it with clones and one was lucky enough to fry it with Hiken, after that it ran off and I hadn't seen it since."
"Naruto, what is the Hiken?"
"It's a jutsu I learned from my scroll, it sets my arms on fire, which hurts by the way, I gotta find a way to stop that."
Gai looked over from where he was standing, "That is what you used against the serpent was it not?"
"Yeah it was."
Shibi approached Naruto and showed him a picture of a beetle in a small book, "Naruto-san, is this the beetle you encountered?" asked Shibi, sighing when Naruto nodded. "Hokage-sama the beetle that Naruto-san encountered appears to be one of the Giant Emperor beetles. They are covered with and armored shell harder than steel, and emit a highly concentrated poison gas. They are highly territorial and do not like when their prey escapes them. It would seem that it believes Naruto to be its prey and has tracked him this far."
"How do we stop it?" Sarutobi asked.
"An upper B class should be enough to pierce its shell" said Shibi. "Its shell is also highly heat resistant but as Naruto-san said its abdomen is its weak point. Naruto-san is quite fortunate that he managed to harm it enough to scare it away."
"It should be fine," said Anko, "The barrier should stop it."
"The barrier does not extend more than five meters under the surface, the Emperor beetle can burrow through the ground quite quickly." said Shibi.
Less than two minutes later the ground began to tremble causing the Hokage and the Shinobi to retreat a short distance with the civilians. Naruto slipped free form Shibi's grasp and formed two clones. The three of them leapt back forwards and began a series of seals, the clones mirroring each other in front of Naruto.
The beetle broke through the surface in a spray of earth and leaves. As the beetle emerged Naruto's clones screamed out their jutsu, with Naruto's cry half a second behind.
"Guufu Fuuton no Jutsu"
"Katon no Jutsu Shounetsujigoku"
The two clones breathed out twin tornados that joined together into lifting the beetle into the air, the clones directed the tornado deeper into the forest as they dispelled from chakra use. Naruto spit a blast of flame into the cyclone turning it into a firestorm
.As the palms of Naruto's hands approached one another, the tornado of fire began to diminish its size. When his palms touched the tornado disappeared in a tongue of fire.
Kakashi approached where Naruto, breath ragged from exhaustion, had fallen. "A bit over the top, but effective. I give it 6 out of 5."
"Well," Naruto said after regaining his breath and begin to stand. "That was harder to control than I thought."
"A battle is not the place to try new jutsu, Naruto-kun," said Sarutobi, looking at Naruto seriously. "Especially a new Katon jutsu, when you are fighting in the middle of a forest." The Hokage massaged his temples and regained his composure. "It is best to save those for training Naruto-kun," he gave the boy a pointed look, "and only with adequate supervision with a Jounin or higher." A glare that made Naruto shrink back "Is that understood."
Naruto was nodding quickly, "Y-yes Jiji. Perfectly understood, I won't try a new jutsu in a battle."
"Good," he turned to the gathered shinobi "Return to your duties." He turned to the council "We will convene for another meeting tomorrow morning at eight in the morning." Sarutobi approached Kakashi, "Kakashi-san, accompany me to the hospital, Naruto needs a medical exam.
"But Jiji, I'm fine."
Kakashi sighed "Hai, Hokage-sama."