Hey guys and girls.
Welcome back to a new chapter for Dead Men Walk Again.
So the last place we have left Naruto was where he had almost killed himself but had managed to take down the Supreme Hunter. But now he has killed the little girl he has saved, all because in his frenzied state, he thought Rika shot Hokuto.
But trust me. It doesn't end there.
Enjoy.
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Chapter 11: Regretful Decisions.
Waking up to find herself still at her desk, Tsunade stretched her tired limbs. Looking to the right of the desk rested the completed serum which was the cure for Naruto. She still felt uneasy about giving it to him. Infact, she didn't want to give it to him. She too saw the news about the shooting where Naruto lost his life. And now she just got him back. She couldn't lose him again.
But he was still dying. So it was either, let him die from the infection in him, or give it to him and he dies. The survival odds were still the one thing which haunted her. She made up her mind. She hid the syringe. But just as she was about to close the drawer, Rika came into the room.
"What's that?" she asked.
"The cure for Naruto." replied Tsunade in a down tone.
"That would make someone very happy. So why aren't you?" asked Rika confused.
"Because if I give it to him, he could die. I can't lose him when I just got him back." said Tsunade.
"He has to know sooner or later." replied Rika.
"I know. But I just can't." said Tsunade.
"Anyway, we need to move. Scouts have spotted many Brawlers and Supreme Hunters making their way here. We can't take them all on and Naruto can't afford to go into that crazed form again." said Rika with Tsunade agreeing with her.
"I'll pack up the gear." said Tsunade.
Pulling the syringe out she wrapped it up in bandage to conceal it. Putting it in a cooler box she packed up her stuff and walked over to the humvie.
Standing there was Naruto, his body now had burn marks and his left eye was bloodshot. He looked to be pushing his body to just stand up. Tsunade was racked with guilt on what her nephew was going through. It pained her so to see him in so much pain.
"Hey Tsunade-san." said Naruto as he smiled to her which was strained.
"Hey Naruto-kun." she said with a crooked smile as she threw her stuff into the humvie.
"Any progress with the cure for me?" asked Naruto full of hope.
"It's not yet done. In a few days." lied Tsunade.
She felt awful about lying to him, but she had to to prevent him from knowing about the cure being finished.
"Well, don't take too long. Please." said Naruto.
"I'll do my best." said Tsunade as she climbed into the vehicle.
Naruto climbed onto the roof and Hokuto drove into a sprint as they moved across the area. Naruto really needed the cure now. He was pushing his body to its absolute limits. And not to mention the transformation he did when he allowed the Marker into his mind put a very heavy strain on his body.
Coming to a stop and seeing what was infront of them, their eyes widened in fear. Right infront of them was an army sized horde. Just waiting there. But the one thing that scared them was the fact that there was a super tall infect right behind them. How could a virus make something like that? (A.N. Goliath. Prototype 2).
The miniguns spinned to life and began to fill the infect full of holes. But the Goliath was not having any of it. Bringing up its super sized mattol thing, it destroyed the one humvie in one go. Flames and car parts went flying everywhere.
"Get everyone out of here!" screamed Rika.
Every humvie spun around and drove off in the opposite driection, in hopes of losing the monster. After a series of winding roads and a few dead ends, they finally stopped, Naruto got off the humvie and looked around while he pulled out the ACR in the back seat and reloaded it.
"How many of us are left?" asked one of the soldiers.
"We lost 3 people. But that humvie that that thing stepped on, had all our munitions, food and medical supplies." said Rika.
Survival was now looking grim. With no ammo, food and medical supplies they would more be safer on death's door.
"Either way we need to find more. Any ideas as to where we can look?" asked Naruto.
"There are a few shops close by. As well as a petrol station. We can salvage what we can there." said one of the soldiers.
"Good. Now we just need a place to set up camp." said Tsunade.
"How about there?" asked Naruto pointing at an abandoned warehouse not too far from where they were.
"That can work. Everyone, move out." said Rika.
Everyone climbed back into their humvies. It wasn't much of a far drive. Literally 10 minutes and they were there. Climbing out they took out their gear and made themselves at home. Spotters were set up on the roof to keep an eye out for any infected or other survivors. All abled bodies were placed in scavanging teams and the others being women and children were to just sit tight.
Naruto already had his little area set up with a cloth on a railing overhead to act as a makeshift wall. His cot was set up and his weapons were layed out on a desk he found in the warehouse office area.
"Naruto-kun?" came a voice outside.
It was Hokuto. Pulling the curtain aside, Naruto let her in and sat down on the bed. She looked to be in a state of panic. Sitting down next to her Naruto slung an arm around her, pulling her close to him. She let loose and cried into his chest.
"There there." said Naruto as he stroked her back.
"Are we ever going to get you back to normal? You've done so much, and yet you're in so much pain." said Hokuto.
"Hoku-chan. I promise. Once Tsunade-san has put a stop to the infection in me, I'll do my best to protect everyone here." said Naruto.
"But you've always been there. So why don't we be there for you?" she asked.
Before Naruto was about to say anything. Hokuto grabbed his face and pulled him into a seering kiss. His eyes widened, his thoughts raced as the girl moaned into the kiss. Slowly his eyes closed and he kissed her back. They stayed like this for a few minutes. Exploring each other's mouths as their tongues danced about inside.
Braking from the kiss, Hokuto looked lovingly into his eyes.
"Can I spend the night here with you?" she asked.
"Of course." said Naruto.
Laying down on the bed, they soon drifted into a blissful sleep. Hokuto moved her head onto Naruto's chest while he lay there. His eyes wide open and asking the one question. Why was he seeing these memories of his past rather when he was alive these things never came up.
But that was when he gained another flashback at the meer thought of it.
Flashback.
"Tou-san. Look." said Naruto as he drew yet another picture of the Marker with Marker script all over it. This was getting out of hand now. Minato thought it would be a good idea to see what would happen if a child was in contact with the Marker, but nw he saw that it was affecting Naruto in more ways than one.
The first was where he'd draw all over the place in Marker script. Everywhere. On notes from scientists, the walls, even on the TV in Minato's office.
The next issue was the attacks his son would have. Naruto would be fine for one minute and then the next, he'd just snap and grab whatever sharp object he could find, chase people around with it yelling out the words: Make us whole while trying to gut them.
And then after 5 or 10 minutes, he'd stop as if nothing happened. Minato just smiled at his son as he took the seventh image Naruto had drawn that day. He had to stop this.
"Naruto? There is something I want to try. Can you do it for me?" asked Minato.
"Sure tou-san. What is it?" asked Naruto.
"Come with me." said Minato.
Flashback end.
Opening his eyes he felt that he should return to Gentek. He had to know what he used to draw. Maybe the drawings would give him some clues as to what this mess was. Finding it was now the next morning he looked down at the peaceful sleeping Hokuto who layed on his chest.
Slowly climbing out of the bed, not waking up Hokuto he made his way out to find there was a meeting happening. Joining into the meeting he looked at the people gathered. They were giving a rundown of the materials they had so far.
"Any luck with the shops?" asked Rika.
"None. All shops are looted bone dry. Most of the foods we have are spoiled and the rest is just snacks. Water is contaminated and our petrol is nearly out." said one of the people.
"We need venture out further. The infected are getting more aggressive. If we send out a team of soldiers then we'll risk the lives of our people here." said another.
"But we need to secure the safety of our food and water. We'll starve to death if we don't have anything." said Tsunade.
"I agree. So we'll put our units on a wider perimeter. That way we can secure a stronger border." said Rika.
"Agreed. It's decided." said Naruto.
"Planning on going out?" asked Rika with Naruto nodding.
"The more hands the better. Even if we *cough* *cough* *cough*." Naruto coughed excessively as blood sprang from his lips and covered his hand. The infection was in its final stages of nearly killing him. It was only a matter of time.
"You sure you can handle this?" asked Rika concerned for the boy.
"I got this." said Naruto as he left.
"You've got to give him the cure." said Rika in a whisper to Tsunade.
"I know. But what if he dies?" asked Tsunade.
"He's already dying. Do you think he'd enjoy being in so much pain?" asked Rika with Tsunade hanging her head in shame.
"No. I guess not." said Tsunade as she walked off.
The next day Naruto got ready for his run to one of the stores, one quite far away from the settlement. He planned on getting as much items as possible to help avoid the run out of their supplies. But with his infection continuing, he'd have to watch it. Hokuto was going in a different group than he was and he told her to be careful which she responded to with a kiss on his cheek.
Leaving in their respective convoys they drove off to the only store in a 30 klick radius of their base. It had everything they needed, foods, water, medicine, even ammo found in the back. Cheering at finally gaining supplies as well as hitting the motherload, they began to load the truck with the supplies. But as the last of the items were being loaded on. An ambush of Brawlers came from no where and killed those who were by the truck. Screams were heard as people were devoured.
Naruto dropped what he had and bolted out of there. If they were amushed he had to find Hokuto, those who were there were already dead. As he passed a corner, a Brawler jumped down from the roof and slammed him onto the ground. Once pinned, the Brawler sought on eating its prey. Forcing his hand into its Claw state, it transformed with Naruto coughing up blood from the forcing of using powers. Slamming the bladed fingers into the thing's head it dropped to the ground and died. Naruto deactivated his Claw and sprinted to meet Hokuto.
Meeting back at base he saw it was deserted. The building was damaged, rubble layed everywhere and the smell of death hung in the air. A child layed next to her mother, holding her teddy which was covered in blood. It was a grueling sight to see. Seeing a woman laying under a some beams he went to investigate the body to see it move. Sprinting to her, he grabbed the beams and tried to lift. This would be easier of he could use his strength to get it off. But his powers were now all sealed.
"Naruto? You're alive." said the girl looking up at the teen.
"Yes. I am. Just hold still, I'll get you out of here." replied Naruto as he tried to get the thing off her.
"Naruto-san?" came a voice behind him.
Turning around he saw it was Tsunade. Relieved to see her alive he told her to help him get the beams off the woman. But it was no use, the beams were just too heavy. Next thing, a cry was heard making them stop and turn around to find a pack of Brawlers. The woman hung her head at what was to happen.
"Leave me." she said.
"No." replied Naruto as he continued to lift.
"There is a bike I found and hid. Take it. It still has petrol in it." said the woman.
This was the part Tsunade hated the most. The leaving of a friend behind. The sheer thought of being powerless was just too much to bear. Reluctantly she let go of the beam and grabbed Naruto.
"We have to leave." she said.
"What? I'm not leaving her." snapped Naruto only to be slapped through the face.
"We must push forward to survive. Come." she said as she yanked Naruto's hand.
"No!" he called out.
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"Live on. Young man." she said as the Brawlers dove in for their snack.
Finding the bike under a cloth, Naruto climbed onto the thing and started it up. Looking behind her to see many infected sprinting at them, Tsunade jumped onto the bike and Naruto punched it. But just as they were thinking that they'd get away. One of the Brawlers knicked her leg, injuring it beyond measure.
"You okay?" asked Naruto.
"Never better. Keep going." said Tsunade as they continued on their way.
Coming to a stop to patch up her leg, they pressed on further. Naruto pulled out a map and began to scan for any places they could find to rest for the night. Jumping back on the bike they headed in a random location. But fate was not on their side as the bike ran out of juice. Forcing the pair to walk. Night was fast approaching, ducking in and out of buildings as infected monsters walked the halls. Hungry for something to eat.
Tsunade was really feeling under the weather. Her leg was in pain and all she could feel was the infected's virus wiggling around in her body. Stopping for a few hours, Naruto pulled out some crackers and the two ate in silence. Naruto watched as Tsunade struggled to eat the crackers. But nevertheless they were able to finish them.
Hitting the road again as dawn broke they pushed further on. Tsunade now sported a very noticable limp in her walk as the infection was growing more and more. Collapsing on the road, Naruto ran to help her. She was on fire. Slinging her one arm around him, Naruto hefted her up and walked into another warehouse filled with Containers.
Setting her down and assesing the bandage, he found the wound infested with maggots and a very noticable change in her muscle. She was slowly turning. Tsunade could only bow her head in defeat and reached into her pocket.
"Naruto. Take this." she said holding out the syringe.
"What is it? What does it do?" asked Naruto taking it.
"Something I should've given you, a long time ago...when I finished it." she replied weakily.
"What is it?" again asked Naruto.
"The cure for you." replied Tsunade.
"But you said you haven't finished it." said Naruto confused to hell.
"I lied." responded Tsunade.
"Wha..." said Naruto clearly dumbfounded.
"I just couldn't bring myself to give you it. I ran test after test on it and found no other way to alter it to give the same effects as a cure without killing you. You had a very little chance of surviving. That's why I didn't give you it." replied Tsunade with tears now flowing down her cheeks.
"You...Lied?" said Naruto with disbelief in his eyes.
"I love you Naruto. Now leave." said Tsunade.
"I'm not going anywhere." said Naruto as he latched onto her and drew her close.
"I know. That's why I'll make the choice for you." replied Tsunade as she took the knife in Naruto's boot and sliced her throat.
Shocked at what she did, Naruto caught his falling aunt and held her in his arms.
"Tsunade!" said Naruto as she smiled weakily at him.
"This is...the only way...for you to...go." said Tsunade as tears now flowed down Naruto's face. From the entrance, Brawlers massed into the warehouse, hungry for the flesh of their prey.
"You must go...Naruto. Push forward. And change the world. Don't pray to Kami...in a world that doesn't have one." she said pointing at a hole in the warehouse walls.
Getting up and taking the syringe with him, Naruto shot through the hole at full force. Not even bothering to look back as he knew if he did, he'd never look away again. Leaving her stranded like that was the hardest thing he had to do.
Tsunade watched the slowly shrinking form of her nephew. As he ran she witnessed a flashback of when he did the same when he visited her when he was but a child. His back toward her as he ran back home.
"Oh, that's right." said Tsunade as she stretched out her hand, only to have a Brawler latch onto it.
Naruto shut his eyes closed as he continued his sprint. Tears rolled thick and fast down his face. Not containing it anymore he cried out in a loud shout as he experienced the lose of his only family he had left. He was all alone now. No more relatives. He was the last of his family.
End song.
Dropping to the floor a good 10 mikes away from the warehouse he just collapsed in tears. He just cried and cried. Why did Kami have to be so cruel to him? Why did he have to lose everything? Again. Why? Why?
But throughout the haze of sadness his mind snapped and he looked at the syringe Tsunade gave. It gave off a very uneasy purple colour as it moved inside the tubing.
"You had a very little chance of surviving." echoed Tsunade's words in his head.
"I'll take that gamble. To change this world and avenge those that have died." said Naruto as he pulled the cap off and shoved the needle. Slowly pushing its contents in his body felt like it was thrown in an inferno. His body shook violently as tendrils swirled to life around him. Many infected shot out to him and buried him under their weight as they bit and chewed away at him. But they were blasted off him as an explosion of tendrils burst to life around him. His body encased in a tendril like swirling armor, Making his right hand into a fist he watched as tendrils swirled powerfuly around it and vanished to reveal a very sinister looking blade. It was serated on one side and extremely sharp on the other.
Turning around and spotting a Brawler running at him, he charged for the thing, finding his speed was increased to a new unimaginable height. Juming into the air along with the Brawler, they met in the center and ended on the opposite sides of each other. Staying like that for a few minutes, Naruto turned around and the Brawler fell into two parts down the middle.
"Yeah. I'm back baby." said Naruto as his arm changed back to normal and he bolted off to find Hokuto.
After a few minutes he found them slowly dying in an office park. Rika was slashed across the chest and she had lost alot of blood. Hokuto was in the worse of it as she had one of her blades missing and so was her right arm. Half her face was also covered in blood. Both had lost a lot of blood and looked into Naruto's eyes which were as cold as ice.
"Do you seek to live?" he asked.
Slowly nodding to him, Naruto brought out his Claws and walked over to them. Reaching into his mind to find that the T-Virus bullets that the Don shot at him was mutated from the cure Tsunade had created, it now served as a way to infect others and turn them into people like him. Evolved.
Slamming his Claws into the two girls, they screamed in pain as the blades drove further into them. But that was when Naruto began to pump his essence into them. Their eyes snapped shut and their jaws clentched as their bodies were assaulted by the Blacklight virus. The wound on Rika's chest burst into a mass of tendrils that began to sew the wound shut while Hokuto's missing blade reappeared in a swirling mass of tendrils and her right arm appeared as well.
After a few minutes, Naruto pulled his hands out of them and watched as their bodied convulsed and shook. But that died down when they relaxed and snapped their eyes open. Rika's and Hokuto's eyes were dulled much like Naruto's and their skin matched his as well.
"Welcome to the other side of the food chain." said Naruto with a grin.
And scene.
Yeah. This chapter was kind of sad. Sorry about that. I even cried when I went over it. Good job for me. But I wanted to try out a sad chapter. Thanks for reading the newest chapter and congrats to Naruto for regaining his powers back as well as some new upgrades.
Not to mention but he has also turned Hokuto and Rika. Making them the two first ever Evolved to exist.
Chapter 12.
Coming soon.
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