True Mortal Beginning Note:I'm not doing this a lot, but this is so no one will be questioning me. First, yes, I make many mistakes while writing but our Computer's buttons stick a lot and sometimes they won't work at all- or I'll make mistakes like placing one word in place of another.
Second, Yes, for those that read the chapter before I fixed it, the last chapter held 'Taskmaster' in place of Sportsmaster for one word. Moving on, no I'm not confusing Chakra with Killing Intent, however, I'm talking about Kyuubi, his chakra, while may be or may not being visible, would give out the viable essence of Killing Intent, therefore the soldiers would not have much of a problem mistaking it for Killing Intent.
For a review of my last note, I will say this one last time in case someone skipped it and intends to annoy me with a replica question, Naruto was not and never will be an OC. His looks are changed for specific reasons and those reasons:His eyes, are a result of him being a Hanyou. His hair is a result of the Taskmaster drug and a one time dip in Ra's Al Ghul's pits.
Following this, all guns and all motorcycles I use are real before anyone thinks to ask, you can look them all up, but the most recent Harley Naruto bought with the Red Hood's money had different variations so you'll have to put a specific year in, in my case I was viewing the 2011 model but I actually left it yearless for the reader to insert the model they find better suiting.
As far as the Red Hood Naruto killed, I'm not sure if I'm going to have it have been Jason Todd yet because I'm still contemplating on if I want Batman's Robin to be Dick Grayson or Tim Drake, even though the Young Justice is using Grayson. Now, if Drake is chosen Jason still may not be the man Naruto killed but instead may be coming into the roll of Red Hood and be a partner or enemy, not sure as it's obvious Naruto will have a few partnering Mercenaries.
Another reason for the contemplation of Tim Drake being Robin is because someone asked me if this story will be overlapping into other Shows, BTAS, TT, JLU. And the answer to that question is yes, this story will move onto other characters from different series, Catwoman and Batgirl from BTAS, Teen Titans will make an appearance, but if it has a leading Robin or will have Wondergirl as a leader or if it's just forming and has the four, that remains to be seen. JLU has a few storyline aspects and characters that I'm fond of and will be adding to the story, later on.
Additionally I will be adding character of Batman:Arkham Asylum/ City and my favorite DCU animated movies, Scarecrow(AA), Red Hood(Under The Red Hood), as well as there may be hints and tributes to the better comic story lines and such. Next we move on to the Marvel. Originally the idea was to just have Taskmaster from the Marvel verse and then I added a tribute to Daredevil and Punisher, labeling him a deceased War Veteran.
And now I'm contemplating certain major and minor aspects of Marvel, Weapon X, Spiderman, Venom, The Pride, which I've actually taken it upon myself to do the go ahead as well as Kingpin. Next, someone that gives me ideas, Snake1980, has asked me if I'm going to use Deadpool in this and the truth is I don't know.
While it would make an interesting subject and fight, It could also be dangerous with all of the things I have going on in the story, entering into uncharted territory, Red Arrow becoming a Merc. Instead of a hero, and so on, but it's still an idea I'm keen on staying beside, readers give your thoughts on this, what you want to see, your message could be what makes what you want to happen- happen.
And finally, the issue of Naruto himself that some seem to have a problem with, as well as his memories. Naruto will still kill, no one is going to stop that, that's what this story is about. His personality is not the same because I don't want to make him a crossover between Taskmaster, Rorschach, and Deadpool. While some chararistics may or may not return, I'm sorry, it remains to be seen. And finally, his memories, he will not be getting all of his memories back. The name of certain techniques or how they were preformed is gone permanently. He will not remember all of his friends of memories, some of them are gone too. People like Zabuza and Haku, while a learning ability is there, they're gone.
Thank you for your time in reading this, send me questions I will answer them for you, enjoy the chapter, Hit it!
Disclaimer:Bury me with my gun!
BotF:So when I get to the other side!
True Mortal:I can show the devil what it's like to die!
AOC:You two are tone death...
SofK:No... True Mortal's good.
BotF:That's hurtful...
True Mortal:Too bad! Now, AOC, meet me outback with a shovel a T. V and PJ.
AOC:WHAT! TRUE MORTAL! WHERE YOU GOING! CAN'T WE JUST SIT HERE AND ENJOY THE CHAPTER! TRUE MORTAL! C-C'MON! TR- AW, HERE IT GOES!
Chapter 5:Gotham Plague
Naruto sighed as he and Roy Harper, AKA, Red Arrow, pulled into the parking lot of an abandoned Warehouse district on two Harley Davidsons. Since Roy's showing of being a Mercenary two days ago, The Justice League had been searching for them, more specifically, Batman and Green Arrow. Of course the master mercenary and his new partner had been able to dodge the two by toning down the amount of limelight they attracted.
Sighing once again, Naruto rolled his shoulders within his civilian clothes which consisted of a pair of black sunglasses, a black t- shirt that held a red skull. Pulled on over this was a leather trenchcoat that extended down to his ankles. On his hands, he wore a pair of fingerless biker gloves. Holding up pair of black military styled pants was a black leather belt.
His pants extended down into a pair of black, red lined, biker boots. Looking to his left he observed Roy who was equally in Civilian clothes. His consisted of a black T- Shirt read 'Iron Maiden'. Pulled on over this was a black leather jacket. Pulled onto his hands were the exact same kind of biker gloves that Naruto himself wore. Roy wore a pair of black cargo pants that extended down into military styled combat boots.
Nodding to his partner, Naruto and Roy propped their two Harley Davidson silver and black flame painted "Captain America" styled bikes on their kickstands before walking forwards. Reaching down, Naruto grabbed a hold of the handle of one of the warehouse slide up doors before opening it, revealing Black Mask sitting at an old oak table, his hands clasped under his chin, and flanked by four of his security guards.
Naruto and Roy walked into the room, Roy closing the warehouse door behind him before they walked forwards, shaking hands with Black Mask and taking seats across from him."Taskmaster and..." At Black Mask's trail off, Roy spoke.
"Red Arrow."
"But you should call us Naruto and Roy." Naruto cut in as Roy nodded in confirmation,"If someone came upon us dress like this and you using our code names, our secrets out, we have to be even more careful then than what we are now. However, if someone comes across us like this, and you calling us by our names, we're nothing more than messengers for another gang, at most."
"Right, Sure kid. So... You called this meeting, Naruto, Roy. I'd like to know what you wanted." Black Mask answered as Naruto smirked, his glasses hiding his mismatched eyes amusement.
"Simple, I took out that Wayne Enterprises runner in Los Angeles you hired me to. I'm here for payment."
"Really?" Black Mask questioned as he sat back in surprise."He's dead and gone? As in, he won't be interfering in any more of my shipments to Los Angeles?"
"Dead and gone, never to throw a dark cloud onto your business again." At this, Black Mask smirked as he snapped his fingers, one of his men giving him a silver briefcase which he opened and shifted through, showing Naruto and Roy the banded money inside.
"I really didn't expect this, but I came prepared anyway." He spoke again as he slid Naruto and Roy the money, Roy shifting through it before nodding and putting it away back in the briefcase."And while you're here," The Black mask spoke once again,"I have another hit for you, if you're interested."
"I'm always interested as long as I'm being paid." Naruto responded as The Black Mask's eyes shifted to Roy.
"Same here." Roy responded to the unasked question as Black Mask nodded his head, a smirk coming to his face.
"Perfect. Okay, here's what I need from you two. A massive hit on a gang trying to move in on my terf, they call themselves The Blades Of Chaos, very stupid name if you ask me. Now, I've received word from my inside source that they're holding a meeting in Downtown Gotham to discuss a shipment, from my docks to my regular buyers!" At the man's anger, Naruto smirked.
"Before I accept there's that single last thing called negotiating." He spoke as Black mask sighed.
"I know you charge five hundred thousand a head but I can't pay for every head there." At this, Naruto smirked again.
"I'm not asking you to. My last mission I got paid for I got one mil. For one man's head. Because of that, and the fact you've employed me so many times since you found out I was active, I'll give you a discount. All of they're heads for the price of one."
"No survivors?" Black Mask questioned with a raised eyebrow as he leaned back in his Leather Recliner.
"No Survivors." Naruto promised as Black Mask smirked and extended his hand across the table to where it was shaken by Naruto and Roy before the two stood. Truning around, Naruto opened the door of the warehouse, he and Roy leaving the room they were in before closing it, walking back to their Harleys.
"You sure that price is a good idea?" Roy questioned with a raised eyebrow as Naruto glanced to him."I mean, you said it yourself,'We're not a charity event'."
"Roy, as a hero you know everything, so much more than the Super Friends of Young Justice, which is why I chose you. But as a mercenary, you have a lot to learn. Knowing all about the gangs in case they're potential clients, I know The Blades Of Chaos are stationed downtown so their meeting will be in their base, which mean we'll be able to raid the place of their money, gold, ect. Additionally, we'll have a shot at their shipments of weapons before Black Mask, putting us far more ahead than we would be if we just charged for every head."
Hearing Naruto's explanation, Roy smirked."If you say so." With that, the two started their Harleys, revving their engines before the two shot off into the daylight filled streets of Gotham. The two didn't drive long before they came to a stop in front of a bar. Entering it, the bartender immediately walked over as Naruto and Roy sat at on stools.
"How's it going boss?" The bartender questioned Naruto who looked up before shrugging with a sigh.
"Always exciting." Naruto replied as he swirled around on his stool, leaning his back against the bar."Two beers."
"I'm going to need to see I. D."
"Don't fuck with me Bobby." Naruto ordered the man as he laughed before Roy looked to him.
"So what are we doing here?" Sighing, Naruto picked up the two beers, handing one to Roy before they walked forwards into the back of the bar as those within the room paid them no heed. Leading Roy forwards, Naruto entered the room marked 'Manager Only' before walking over to a wooden desk within the room.
Opening one the drawer, he withdrew what seemed like maps from the it before sifting through them, removing a specific one before putting the others away, taping that one to the desk. Walking back around to where Roy stood, Roy questioned,"What is it?"
"This my partner is the inside of The Blades Of Chaos base mapping from the inside and their territory surrounding it. This is how we're going to plan." Naruto explained as Roy smirked."Here is where we'll infiltrate the territory, we'll have to use a wire to get across but once there this is their blind sight, they don't patrol it.
So once here we'll have to snipe their guards that are made to guard the base... Every single one. Afterwards we'll be forced to scale the side of the building, once there..."
~That Night~
Naruto sighed and cracked his neck underneath his 'Stealth Taskmaster' suit as he and Red Arrow reached the very top of the Blades Of Chaos' base, their plan so far flawless. Walking forwards to where there was glass, Naruto peered through, seeing no one in the bathroom below. Nodding, Taskmaster held his hand out to where Red Arrow handed him a razor sharp knife, which he used to make a body sized hole, before handing it back.
Lowering themselves down through the hole with silent 'thumps', Naruto and Roy carefully opened the door of the Bathroom to make sure that there was no one in the room next to them, Naruto found a man and woman, sitting on their beds doing heroine. Smirking, Naruto withdrew his Beretta's before firing the silenced guns, allowing their bullets to fly through the two junkies heads.
Cracking his neck, Taskmaster and Red Arrow snuck into the room with the, now, two dead people."Take note Arrow, nothing good ever happens when you do drugs." Taskmaster whispered to his partner who smirked. Suddenly, the door to the room opened, a blond man walking in.
"Hey guys, do you have any-" He cut his sentence short as he noticed Taskmaster and Red Arrow. The man opened his mouth to call for help, but a well placed arrow to his head laid him to rest instead. Walking forwards, Red Arrow took his arrow back, placing it with the others before Taskmaster gave him a nod, the two moving on ahead out of the room as Taskmaster withdrew his AK-47.
Walking out into the dining room, high in the air on a staircase, the two ducked down to keep out of view as Taskmaster began counting heads of the people below."And so," an aging, crippled man in a wheel chair called out over the table as everyone watched him,"Antonio was gunned down, one shot." at this, Naruto smirked behind his mask before Roy nudged him, whispering.
"Are they all there?"
"Three's missing but we don't have time to wait for them, they won't be living the territory anyway." Taskmaster whispered back as Red Arrow nodded. Holding his fingers up, Taskmaster made a countdown from three before the two partners jumped over the edge of the balcony they stood on, crashing through the dining room table, Taskmaster immediately allowing his AK-47 to open fire. Red Arrow jumped forwards, a combat knife slicing through a woman's neck before planting itself in her husband's head.
As his AK-47 ran out of already loaded bullets, Taskmaster rebuckled it before removing his M1911's and allowing their bullets to tear through the skin and bones of the gang. Seeing a man reaching for his gun, Red Arrow allowed one of his Arrows to fly through the air, delivering itself to the man's through, allowing him to fall back in his chair, dead. Jumping into the air, Taskmaster laded with his feet on the sides of the old man's wheel chair before jamming a throwing knife into the crown of his skull.
Ripping it free, he threw the bloody blade through the air and straight between the eyes of another man. As everyone began gaining their bearings, Arrows in the numbers of fives flew through the air quickly, embedding themselves painfully into the body of the men. Smirking, Taskmaster slammed one of his combat knives into the skull of a man before with drawing it and slitting another man's throat. Following this, he withdrew his sword before lopping a man's head off.
The head rolled to the floor with a shocked expression as his sword slammed into a woman's gut, twisting before it was ripped out and stabbed into the throat and chest of two more men. The men fell to the ground in a heap as Taskmaster withdrew his sword, Red Arrow beginning to open fire with a Beretta. The Beretta's bullets pierced through the air silently before slamming into multiple men and women, all screaming as they fell to the ground.
Looking up and seeing one of the men that had been missing at the beginning of the slaughter on the balcony, Taskmaster plucked one of Red Arrow's fired arrows before throwing it as hard as he could, the sharp end piercing the man's skulls dangerously before he fell backwards, into the arms of the other two who looked sick. Nodding to his partner, Taskmaster rushed forwards and jumped into the air, grabbing a hold of the rail of the staircase before swinging himself over and rushing to the top of the balcony just as the two men ran.
Cutting into the entrance way, Taskmaster opened fire with his two Beretta's, the bullets hitting the men multiple times as Taskmaster gunned the men down. Reattaching the guns to their places, Taskmaster rushed back to find a man sneaking up on his partner with a gun. Withdrawing his Caliber .50 GL, he took a shot, the bullet opening the top of the man's skull.
Jumping over the side of the balcony again, Taskmaster crashed feet first onto a man, caving his rib cage in before jumping forwards, grabbing a man's head before snapping it to the side, his neck making a sickening crack. Frowning, Taskmaster swung around, stabbing another of his combat knives right between the eyes of a woman before withdrawing it and slamming it into the chest of a man behind him.
Red Arrow jumped forwards, his hands landing on Taskmaster's shoulder before he bounded off of his partner, his feet crashing into a man before he slammed a broken arrow into the man's neck. The man gurgled as blood began to seep from his mouth, blue and red cop lights flashing outside of the base now. Nodding to his partner, Taskmaster shot one last living man, leaving the whole clan of the 'Blades Of Chaos' dead before the two rushed up the stair case and made their way back to the bathroom.
Using his grappling gun to make it, Taskmater lifted Red Arrow out by his right arm before the two rushed across the rooftop, ducking down as not to be seen. Reaching the edge, Taskmaster once again used his grappling gun while holding Red Arrow's arm before reaching the other building. Doing this, they rushed across that rooftop to where two harnesses and a military wire sat waiting. Buckling themselves into the harnesses, the two slid across, going straight over the heads of police before Taskmaster sliced the wire, rushing away from the rooftop.
The two mercenaries scaled down the side of the building they sat on, rushing down the alley way they were in for a block or two before coming to their Harley's. Opening the compartments, Taskmaster and Red Arrow changed out of their uniforms and into that of their civilian clothes before starting their Harley's and shooting off into Gotham's Crime Filled Night...
~The Next Day~
Naruto cracked his neck as he growled. Due to the Police's interference they hadn't been able to loot the Blades Of Chaos base for money, gold, ect. However, Black Mask had been kind enough to pay them and still allow them to pick through the shipment of weapons that the Blades Of Chaos had set for shipment, which was, admitedlly, weapons of mass destruction. Sighing, he looked over to where Roy was sitting, holding the suitcase that had once held their payment, now empty. Rolling his shoulder's, Roy threw the suitcase down before he and Naruto stood, walking from the place they had been.
"Now, about that information you came into..."
True Mortal:Next time, Infiltrator.
AOC:Can we go ahead and get this over with.
BotF:Yeah.
SofK:Please.
True Mortal:Fine get me this that and this and meet me over there.
AOC:NO! I CAN'T! PLEASE, NO, NO, NO, NO! AW, HERE IT GOES!