Hey, I am back. So you have decided that Hinata, Lee and Shino should go up. I was actually hoping that you would choose them. Please review this chapter. Thanks!
Naruto lead the way to the Hokage's tower, followed by Kakashi, Jiraiya and the 3rd to discuss with the council Naruto's plan, which they had yet to hear. On the way, he told them his story- from his rescue, to the day he had met Treera. They all listened closely, while still trying to accept that there were aliens. When they got to the tower, the 3rd called the council to hear Naruto speak.
The entire council and all the ninja present were all eager to hear the new power from the stars. Some, like the old war hawk Danzo, wanted to use this traveler's tech for the purpose of conquest, while others thought of how many lives could be saved with that same tech.
Naruto was not nervous. He knew how to un-nerve people by not showing any emotion- not even in his voice. When he wanted, it became a spine chilling monotone (something Fett had taught him well). This, he decided, was how he was going to speak to them.
"Hokage and the Council of Konoha, I present you with a deal that would be very beneficial to the both of us. I know you want my tech and access to new markets in space, with new weapons never before seen in this world." He took a quick pace back to study their faces. Most were waiting on there seat's edge for his next words. Naruto smiled behind his helmet- they were putty now!
He spoke again. "My people, the Mandalorians, are very powerful and would like to set up a base in your village. Basically, you get a new clan, new tech, access to space, and new fighting styles. The Mandalorians are very private, so unlike the clans here already we can take jobs for ourselves. As is our tradition, none of them will hurt Konoha. I ask you- will you miss these opportunities by so freely letting this new power go away?" He all ready knew what they where going to do. If things worked out here, Konoha will become just a part of the New Mandalorians his father was gathering. Strong warriors that he respected [the list was very small] were gathering to join them.
The 3rd turned Naruto's words over in his mind. He now had a chance to make it up to the boy he had failed. However, he knew the council would need just one more push. He could make sure that happened! 3rd arose and cleared his throat. Then he spoke loudly and clearly. "That is a great offer, Fett-san. I think we will need time to decide our course of action in this cause. If you please, go and we will come to a decision." He smiled at Naruto and bowed as he spoke his final words. He watched Naruto salute in what he figured was the warrior culture's sign of respect as he left the council chambers. Now, he thought, time to get to work to make sure this deal passed!
As Naruto walked around the village observing closely it's inhabitants, he spotted a boy about his age wearing a long coat which hid the bottom of his face, as well as black sunglasses to hide his eyes. His black hair was wild and spiky, kept up by his headband. The boy was watching a bug walking on a leaf. Naruto was very curious as to what he was doing, so he walked over. As he did so, the boy grabbed the bug gently and examined it closer. Naruto cleared his throat and tried to speak in a friendly tone (being a son of a bounty hunter allowed very few friends). "Hey, what's your name? And what are you doing with that bug anyway?"
Shino regarded the figure, running his eyes over the strange armor he wore. The entire village knew of the Traveler's purpose in coming- news traveled fast. He also knew that it would be nice to form an alliance and possible friendship with the boy. If he had seen aliens, then in his mined the fact that Shino was a living hive would not be too far-fetched.
"My name is Shino and I am collecting this insect for breeding purposes. My clan uses insects to fight." He was relieved it had come out relatively calmly. That was the most he had spoken that day. Then a thought struck him. If there are aliens, then there are alien insects! He was not going to give up on the thought that the next time he would travel with the boy to get some new insects! Shino decided to ask. "Next time you go, may I come with you? I would like to get some new insects to fight with."
Naruto looked closely at the boy and in that second he knew that being able to control bugs would make him a great Mandalorian. So, he smiled and calmly replied "Sure. You also intrigue me. So what would you think of becoming an honorary Mandalorian?"
The boy looked surprised, but tried to hide it and spoke levelly. "Sure, as long as you never ask me to betray Konoha or my clan." He spoke, then with a wave said goodbye and went off with his new bug.
Now Naruto was walking aimlessly until he heard the sounds of fighting or training. He by reflex put a hand on his blaster and quickly went to investigate. He saw what was best described as one big guy in a green spandex jumpsuit with a bowl haircut and BIG eyebrows with a younger, littler him.
The large one spotted Naruto and in a flash was right in front of him with a thumb up in his face as he spoke. "I have heard a lot about you our most mysterious, youthful visitor from the space. I, the green beast of Konoha Gai, ask that you have a most youthful spar with my student, or as non-shnobi call it, Hand to Hand combat." As the large one spoke, he struck a pose.
Naruto has nothing better to do while waiting on the council, so he agrees to the sparring match. He sees the little one smile and walks towards him, saying in a very enthusiastic voice: "I, Rock Lee, wish you luck in our match to show our springtime of youth!" He then backed up and entered his fighting stance. Naruto walked back a few paces and settled into his own stance. As if waiting on a whistle blow, the two stare at each other. Suddenly, Lee sends a powerful kick at Naruto's head. As Naruto ducks, he sends his fist flying into Lee's gut. Lee quickly recovers and goes for a punch at Naruto's unarmored side. He hits, sending a jarring pain though Naruto. Both combatants then jumped back and looked at each other. There thoughts were the same. "He is GOOD."
Naruto raised his hands and removed his helmet and chest armor, then settled back into his stance and smiled. Lee retained his smile while he removed his weights [the armor and Lee's weights weighed about the same]. They began to circle each other. Lee is the first to move with a punch sent into Naruto's face. As he is thrown back by the force of it, Lee charges to punch his advantage. Naruto sees him coming, and wipes the blood from his mouth, then pulls a fast uppercut- hitting Lee square in the jaw and sending him upwards. Lee lands on his feet and stares at Naruto with a determined look, but before they could move, a Ninja appears between them and states that the council will see Naruto now.
Naruto is disappointed that he could not finish his sparring match and turning to Lee he spoke. "Sorry, Lee our match has to be postponed. I promise I will make it up."
Lee holds out his hand for Naruto to shake, saying "My most youthful rival, I cannot wait to test our youthfulness again." After they shook hands, Naruto walks quickly back to the council.
The council is waiting with blank faces while he arrived. Then, the 3rd spoke. "We accepted the deal, but you must take at least five ninja into space to train. We have confirmed that Kakashi and Jiraiya will go up, but you will help me pick the rest in my office."
Well, that was Chapter 6. So far Lee, Kakashi, Jiraiya, Hinata and Shino will go into space. Next chapter decides for sure if anyone else should go. Please tell me your thoughts. Oh, also let me know if you think Zabuza andHaku should join the Mandalorians. Thanks!