I Stand Alone
Two weeks have past since Iruka's death and during that time Naruto was in a coma. Outside of his hospital room was his 'family' which now consist of Jigoku, Ryoga, Kin, Shizune, and Hinata waiting to see if he's okay. To anyone else it was like they were waiting for someone. As they wait the rest of the genin groups arrived along with their instructors. The genin were worried about their friend and for the boys their greatest rival and his current health. Kakashi on the other hand walked straight to Jigoku slightly pissed.
"So. This is how you help take care of someone?" said Kakashi in a harsh tone. He got no answer from the older Berserker. "Well are you going to say anything?" demanded Kakashi.
"Kakashi just stop. Jigoku wasn't there nor were you. So you have no right to put the blame on him," said Ryoga defending his best friend. Despite the argument rising Jigoku was thinking about his battle with the Hyper Blood Team 5.
Flashback
Jigoku stood in front of the Hyper Blood Team 5 two miles away from Mt. Guyot. The five of them were already in the mutated forms and Jigoku was in his human form.
"So you want to face us again huh?" taunted Blasker who chuckled at the end of his statement.
"Really? I thought he learned his lesson from last time. I guess he's not as bright as I expected," joked Zenclaw.
"What can I say I not really a great student, but like my runt I'm full of surprises. LET'S ROCK!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" shouted Jigoku as he transformed into his Battle Clad form.
The Hyper Blood Team 5 were shocked to see Jigoku turn into his Battle Clad form in front of them. Despite this they were being watched by a dark figure that they did not noticed him at all.
'So the monster now bares it's fangs at it's foes. The prophecy is becoming more true now than ever. I fear that this time life will surely end,' thought the dark being.
"So now you've obtained you own true form," stated Tol-ZX as he looked at Jigoku's new body. "Regardless this new form is no match for us," he added as he and his team leaped into the air with Jigoku following.
Thrashzerb swung both of his right arms at Jigoku, who blocked his attack with his left arm and delivered a powerful round kick with his right leg. Thrashzerb fell to the ground hard and got back up. Zenclaw lunged at Jigoku with her claws ready to rip the older Berserker in two. Jigoku dodged the attack and grabbed Elegon and tossed him at her. The two collided with one of Elegon's tentacles wrapped around Zenclaw's breast.
"Elegon you Bastard! Let go of me!" screamed Zenclaw as she pried her teammate off herself.
"Hey don't blame me! It's that damn Berserker's fault!" shouted Elegon as he let go of Zenclaw.
Blasker fired his bio-darts at Jigoku who effortlessly dodged all of them easily. This shocked Blasker who remembered when he was able to hit Jigoku with no problem what so ever. Tol-ZX fired his own chakra blast from his head. Jigoku dodged the attack and saw what it did to a tree. Tol-ZX smirked when he saw Jigoku look at the damage.
"Surprised? Well don't be. I'm armed with thirteen chakra lens that allow me to fire concentrated beams of chakra that are quite powerful. This is my power which is why I am the strongest of the Hyper Blood class," boasted Tol-ZX as he prepared to fire again with his right arm that revealed three chakra lens after his forearm slid open.
"Shit," cursed Jigoku as he fired a pressure shot at Tol-ZX's chest. The gravity attack hit him, but it did nothing life threatening. "What the fuck?"
"Another advantage Tol-ZX has is that his body is as hard as reinforced steel with a diamond layer over it. Making his body too tough to crack or pierce. That's why he's the strongest and our leader," explained Thrashzerb.
Tol-ZX fired his chakra beams at Jigoku right after Thrashzerb told Jigoku about his body. Acting quickly Jigoku fired another pressure shot. This time at the ground making a hole for him to duck in. The Hyper Blood Team 5 moved toward the hole to see if it was actually a hole. It turned out to be a tunnel, and the mutant team moved away from it and regrouped. They scanned the area around them from their spot figuring that Jigoku will attack them as soon as they separate from each other. Moving as a team they looked throughout the area. They had no luck finding him, so they spread out only a few yards away from each other.
Suddenly Jigoku struck, he attacked Zenclaw first by popping out of the ground and sliced her arms off with his right vibration blades. Zenclaw screamed in agony as her blood flew out of her body. Her screams caught her teammates attention quickly. They found her on the ground and her arms were not attached to her. When Tol-ZX saw this he reacted with rage, while Blasker ran towards his female teammate.
"ZENCLAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" shouted Blasker as he ran. He picked her up and tried to calm her down. "Hey come on, quiet down. It's me Blasker," he whispered which got her to calm down some.
"Blasker?" muttered Zenclaw as she looked at her teammate. "It's getting dark Blasker. I'm scared please don't leave me," she begged fearing that if he did, she would leave this world alone.
"Don't worry I won't move from here. I promise you that," whispered Blasker as the other reached them.
"Zenclaw what happened?" asked Thrashzerb.
"That monster attacked me when my guard was down. I'm sorry, I failed all of you, especially you brother," explained Zenclaw in a low voice.
"Don't be sorry it's my fault. I should have stayed close to you," argued Thrashzerb as he looked at his dieing sister.
"Blasker," whispered Zenclaw.
"Yes?" answered Blasker.
"Please kill those monsters. We must help Dr. Minakami realize his dream of a perfect world. Please make the monsters go away," pleaded Zenclaw as she closed his eyes. Permanently.
"Zenclaw? Zenclaw? ZENCLAW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!" wailed Blasker as his bio-darts launched into the air hitting everything. Out of the trees Jigoku jumped out and tried to escape.
Sadly the remaining Hyper Bloods attacked him relentlessly. Elegon lashed out his tentacles wildly at Jigoku and struck him in the back. The older Berserker took the hit but kept running. He managed to escape from them and the surviving Hyper Bloods retreated.
End of flashback
Jigoku got out of him stroll down memory lane when Tsunade got out of Naruto's room. She looked relieved but still sad as she looked at everyone present.
"How is he Tsunade-sama?" asked Shizune.
"Physically he's fine, but he won't come out of his coma," answered Tsunade.
"Can we see him?" asked Kin.
"I'm sorry but I can't let that happen," said Tsunade.
"W…why?" asked the Hyuga heiress wondering why no one can see Naruto.
"Because from what I hear from many of the staff who have witnessed Naruto's attack on these Blood Warrior during the invasion. They say that if he's unconscious then will most likely attack anyone with out knowing it," explained Tsunade.
"Yeah right like that dobe is that dangerous," remarked Kiba. His statement was countered by Kin ramming her fist into Kiba's face. "Why the Hell did you do that for bitch?" demanded Kiba.
"Because you're mouth opens too much," snapped Kin.
"Keep it down you two," ordered Ryoga.
"Why should I listen to you? You're not my instructor," argued Kiba.
"Actually Kiba he is for the time being," said Kurenai.
"Say what?" mentioned Ryoga.
"Well being how you and your friend are very strong. We thought that you two could train our students for awhile since we happen to be in a situation," explained Asuma.
"What kind of situation?" asked Ryoga.
"During the Sand and Sound invasion we have suffered heavy losses and we need every available Jounin and Chunin for mission. Which leaves our genin squadrons as the last line of defense for our village. And sadly they don't have the experience necessary to reach the rank of Chunin and Shikamaru is needed so he will be among the Chunin sent on missions more frequent than the rest," answered Asuma.
"So you want Jigoku and me to baby sit for all of you?" implied Ryoga.
"The decision is not our to make, but the Hokage's," said Kakashi.
"Forget it. We're ain't teaching anymore brats anything," snapped Jigoku as he started to leave.
"Have you forgotten that this is Tsunade-sama's order. The Hokage of our village," argued Kakashi.
"Correction, your village. I'm not from here and neither is Ryoga so we don't have to follow anyone's orders," argued Jigoku.
"You are an ally to this village so you have to follow her orders as well as those who out rank you," said Kakashi.
"Oh! So you out rank me. Well excuse me for not getting the memo saying that I'm now a fucking slave to a village filled with god damn motherfucking low life, mindless puppets who can't make their own choices," snapped Jigoku as he tried to leave again.
"Jigoku, come on man let's just go with it. I hate this as much as you do, but these kids need us," said Ryoga.
"They don't need us. What these kids need is to be just that. Kids. These bastards have no right to turn them into tools this early in their lives," argued Jigoku.
"Well at least do it for Naruto. Don't you think that would be enough. Jigoku, the two of us have fought in many battles. We've killed plenty of people without remorse. You, yourself have even slaughtered innocent men, women, and children when you were no older then them. These kids need a real reason to fight. They need our knowledge so they won't make the same mistakes that everyone in here has in the past," reasoned Ryoga.
Everyone was hoping this will get Jigoku to agree to teach the genin. Kin hoped that Jigoku will say yes. Hinata was hoping he would say yes too, because of how important he is to Naruto. The boys hoped he would say yes too so that they can get the same type of training Jigoku gave Naruto. Sakura was praying Jigoku would say no, because of how harsh Jigoku is to nearly everyone in the village. Ino hoped he say no too, because of the fact that this guy burned down her family's flower shop. Tenten was hoping he say yes because Jigoku happens to be stronger than anyone in the village and because he was the one who taught Naruto.
"Fine. Get these kids ready for the new training session tomorrow outside the village gate a five in the morning. And if any of them don't show up then they don't train. Deal," answered Jigoku.
The next day came and the genin were standing outside the village gate. The only exceptions are Naruto, Sasuke, and Shikamaru for obvious reasons. Standing in front of them are Jigoku and Ryoga and a bag with some things inside. Jigoku looked at each of the young genin in front of him and was not happy in the slightest.
"Let's get this over with. Alright kids after being forced into this and reading each of your profiles. I have come to this conclusion. You're all pathetic," said Jigoku point blank.
"Man Jigoku couldn't you put it a little nicer," commented Ryoga.
"How am I suppose to put it nicer? Look at them, we got a girl with a extra large forehead with pink dyed hair. A loud mouth blonde who looks like she wants to be a stripper when she gets older. The runt's pipsqueak girlfriend with no confidence in herself, no offense pipsqueak. Your own student, and a girl with a weapons fetish. And that just covers the girls. For the boys we have one that weights more than a pregnant water buffalo. A broody brat with only one good eye, a loud mutt and his pet, a boy whose a walking bug hive. And last but not least whatever the Hell that is," ranted Jigoku as he pointed at each genin present, which is in order Sakura, Ino, Hinata, Kin, Tenten, Chouji, Neji, Akamaru and Kiba, Shino, and Lee.
"Listen man I'll make this as easy as possible for ya. I'll teach them each a fighting style and a technique that could help them while you teach them each a weapon that you think works for them," said Ryoga.
"Fine," responded Jigoku. "I'll start first, just so I can get on with my chaotic lifestyle," he added.
Jigoku looked at each genin in front of him and took close looks at them to determine who gets what. From what he can tell they would most likely hurt themselves.
"Okay, pipsqueak you don't get a weapon, because I can't figure out what you would be good with so instead I want you to work with Ryoga for now," said Jigoku referring to Hinata.
"Hai… and gomen," responded Hinata.
"Why are you apologizing to me for? I only said that because I'm not going to train you because the runt would freak if he saw you in the hospital because of me," said Jigoku.
"R….really," asked Hinata.
"Of course, I'm a brutal, tyrannical bastard of a dictator who happens to work a person to the point of death," answered Jigoku in a flat tone. "Now moving on the pink haired one gets this club," added Jigoku as he handed Sakura a club out of the bag.
"A club? But I'm too delicate to use a club," complained Sakura. Jigoku's only response to her complaint was the club hitting her head hard. Sakura was knocked out cold easily.
"Anyone who complains about the weapon I give to you will get the same treatment. Only with the weapon I give you. Got it?" warned Jigoku. He got all of them nodding their heads in fear of getting hurt or killed. "Good now the loud blonde get this whip since I find this damn thing annoying as a motherf…..," said Jigoku.
"Jigoku, these are kids who happen to be too young to hear your language," said Ryoga.
"Right, moving on the girl with the double buns gets this war hammer," continued Jigoku.
"Why?" interrupted Tenten. Her answer was a hit on the head with said war hammer. She too was out like a light despite Jigoku using a light tap. (in truth Jigoku did use a light tap, but a war hammer still hurts.)
"To answer her question, she already has plenty of weapons. I just feel like hitting kids right now and besides I need to get rid of that damn thing anyway," said Jigoku as he looked at the remaining children. "Now the mutt and his pet get whatever the hell these things are," added Jigoku as he pulled out an otta and putting it in Akamaru's mouth and shoving a falx in Kiba's mouth. "Now the broody one gets the tambo, the bug boy get the morning star, the large one gets this masakari,"
"I'm not fat or large. I'm just pleasantly plump and have big bones," whined Chouji.
"You weight more than Ryoga and me combined and no human has big bones. Face it tubby, you are fat. Embrace it, accept it, make it your identity, and more importantly," said Jigoku then with the masakari's flat body as to avoid killing Chouji. Chouji dropped to the ground visiting slumber land with Sakura and Tenten. "Now bell girl get these hook swords,"
"Sweet!" cheered Kin as she grabbed the hook swords eagerly.
"Well at least someone in this group appreciates me giving them something," commented Jigoku. "Now for the strange one you get this claymore," he added as he gave Lee the claymore.
"Yosh! I shall show all of you that my flames of youth burn the greatest with this youthful weapon!" shouted Lee as he swung the claymore around. Then the sword flew out of his hand and impaled itself into a nearby tree where apparently the Jounin instructor were hiding behind. The sword was dangerously close to Kakashi's crotch from the other side of the tree. Jigoku walked towards them and looked at what happened.
"Too bad that didn't kill any of you," muttered Jigoku as he pulled the claymore out with one pull. He walked towards Lee with the sword in his hand. "Changed my mind. Instead you'll get this nunchaku rather than the claymore. Also you will also get this toothbrush," he said as he handed Lee the nunchaku and toothbrush.
"What is the toothbrush for Jigoku-sensei?" asked Lee.
"It's your punishment," answered Jigoku.
"Punishment?" questioned Lee.
"Yes you are to clean every bathroom and bathhouse in this village," explained Jigoku then he paused and took a deep breath. "FOREVER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!"
"Now with that settled what are all of you brats waiting for? I want all of you to start running up to the top of that mountain without any ninja tricks to help you," ordered Jigoku, but he saw that three of the genin were still out cold. "Oh right them," he said as he grabbed a bucket of cold water and tossed the water at them. The three down genin got up easily and Jigoku gave his order again but added that they have two minutes to reach it. This got everyone looking at him funny, because the mountain happens to be miles away.
"Jigoku how are they suppose reach the top at that short of time?" asked Ryoga.
"Easy man, from the motivation from being chased by blood thirsty, starving, man eating jaguars," answered Jigoku as he revealed three very hungry jaguars inside a small cage.
The genin, the Jounin, and Ryoga were very scared of the three hungry jungle cats. What got all of them running was when Jigoku let them loose. The gathered group ran from the starving predators up the mountain while Jigoku laughed in a very evil maniacal way.
"I love the fact that I'm an evil bastard," commented Jigoku as he watched the dust clouds that followed his victims. "You know I hate having spectators watching me cause harm to others," he said as he turned and glared at Jiraiya, Shizune, and Anko standing behind him.
"Well I'm here to see how the training is going I'm a little concerned about your methods," said Shizune.
"Naw that was actually the most merciful I could have been. I could have strapped boulders onto their backs and then send the jaguars after them," replied Jigoku.
"You're a heartless bastard aren't you?" asked Jiraiya.
"You should see me at funerals," commented Jigoku as he sees the genin, Jounin, and Ryoga run back to them. Then they ran past them and the jaguars turned their attention to Jigoku, Shizune, Anko, and Jiraiya and looked ready to feast on them. "Hey guys you remember me right? Your beloved friendly dictator," said Jigoku with the others looking at him like he's insane. Well more insane than usual. Regardless the jaguars chased after them and pretty much everyone spent about two hours out running three very hungry jungle cats.
After evading the jaguars and a few restraining orders sent to the parents of the children Jigoku and Ryoga are currently teaching. Jigoku is now restricted to teaching the genin in only the weapons with a Jounin or the ANBU watching him. Bad news for Anko is that she's the one who has to keep an eye on Jigoku. Moving on Jigoku taught the kids the basics of each weapon he gave away. Hoping that Ryoga was satisfied with Jigoku's teachings it was his turn and decided on what he taught Kin.
So far his plan barely worked since only a few of them could actually figure out how to do the technique worked. Ryoga soon found out Hinata's element is water which he finds to be perfect for her. For Tenten it was wind, and Lee it was earth so he found himself in a bit of a bind. Ryoga can't teach Tenten or Lee any of those elements, but he can easily teach Hinata water techniques despite Kin being his main student. Luckily for him Hinata and Kin happen to be good friends because Kin happens to be vaguely responsible for hooking Naruto and Hinata up.
"Alright everyone take a thirty minute break and eat something light," instructed Ryoga as he went towards Jigoku and Anko.
The assembled genin were more than happy for the break. They all dropped to the ground panting and groaning. All of them were worn out and with some scrapes and bruises. Even Lee was exhausted and gained a uncontrollable, but very valid fear of cats. Despite hoping to be stronger, the genin asked for more than they bargained for.
Meanwhile back in the hospital, Shizune went into Naruto's room to check for any changes in Naruto's condition. As she reached the door she heard someone's voice who she did not recognized. She cracked open the door and peeked in to see a strange dark figure beside Naruto's bed. The figure was male, but what he was wearing was nothing but black. No clothes, no human features showing only black like a shadow. Before she could make a move, Shizune felt something grabbed her and the next thing was her being thrown in the room and the door closing by itself.
"It's not polite to be peeking on people kunoichi," said the figure.
"Who are you and what are doing here?" demanded Shizune.
"Who us? We have no true name. Our master calls us Sixhell," answered the strange figure.
"Sixhell?" said Shizune not understanding the weird name.
"Yes, we are capable of six different abilities beyond your pathetic human understanding," said Sixhell as he changed into a human sized black praying mantis. Shizune tried to move into a defensive position, but couldn't. "Struggle if you wish, but your attempts mean nothing to us. We also use the power of telekinesis, you have no chance to defeat us. But fear not we are not here to kill you or the boy," explained Sixhell.
"Then why are you here? If you would please explain?" asked Shizune knowing she has way of winning this.
"We come bearing a warning to the human race. The prophecy is coming to pass and humanity will face its darkest time once again," answered Sixhell.
"Humanity's darkest time? What do you mean?" she asked again.
"Hear our tale and prepare for the worst. At one point the Demon and the Fallen will face each other in an indecisive battle. The usurper will try to claim the Angel's position and will fail. Then the Angel will face the Demon and the Monster in two battles. The second battle will bring the end of the Demon. The Monster will unleash his wrath upon the Angel and destroy the Angel as well as resurrect the Demon. After slaying the Angel the Monster shall be consumed by the Raging Heat. Deep inside the Abyss the Raging Heat will ally itself with the Freezing Cold and the Mimicking Shadow and will serve the Emperor of Silence who shall rise from his eternal slumber. During the rise of the Emperor the Demon and the Fallen will form an alliance and will face the Emperor, but will fail," recited Sixhell as he release Shizune from his hold. "Now we must depart, but heed our warning and beware of the ones you aid. For within them hide the Heralds of the Emperor of Silence," warned Sixhell as he vanished. The unknown being left behind him a sleeping Naruto and a frightened Shizune who dropped to the ground shaking as the prophecy recited itself inside her head.
Preview:
After hearing a prophecy that seems out of this world. Shizune finds herself in turmoil as she must warn Tsunade of this terrifying experience. Sadly with the threat of Kekkei Kage her warning falls upon deaf ears. If that's not enough Morfa the last of the Lost Bloods infiltrates into the village with only one goal in her heart. Kill Naruto. With Naruto in a coma and the others training, Naruto is defenseless. Can anyone protect Naruto from this vengeful Blood Warrior or will he be killed before he can discover what he himself has done. Next time on Naruto: Bad Blood, Pain Redefined.
Author's Note:
Hope you've like the chapter, because now things are getting twisted with this new threat. I came up with this Emperor of Silence idea after going through a uncontrollable Transformers overload after reading on how Simon Furman recreated the Transformers history into what I think is totally badass. I decided to add in a BIG threat to everyone in the Naruto universe by bringing in someone who is based on Unicron. Sadly I can't think of a good enough name for him. So I would like to hear from anyone who can come up with a threatening name. This new foe won't show up until maybe seven chapters later mainly so I can wrap up the Kekkei Kage group. Also I would like to see if any of you can guess whose involved in this prophecy and their role in it.
The key characters are:
The Fallen
The Demon
The Monster
The Angel
The Raging Heat
The Freezing Cold
The Mimicking Shadow
The Usurper
Good luck