Chapter 3: The Truth Reveled (part 2)
A/N: Hey I finally got around to making chapter 3. I apologize for the long wait I got Slamed by school work.
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Legend:
"Human speaking"/ YELLING
Human Thoughts/flashbacks
Bijuu/Guardian talking/angry talking
Bijuu/Guardian thinking
Jutsu/location
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Location: Same as the ending of last chapter where else?
The monster in response to Kage's challenge swung its arm down in hopes of squishing its opponents before they could fight. "You're kidding right? It's going to take a lot more than that to stop let alone kill us!" Kage sneered wanting to anger the massive creature he now dubbed "Goliath" so that in its anger it would reveal a weak spot for Kage to use to kill it. "Kage I don't know what you are thinking but if this gets us to Kyu and Naruto then tell me what you're going to do!" Shimo yelled while evading a bolder. Kage laughed as he dodged Goliath's swipe then gave his ternate and friend of five years an answer "I need you to distract it!"
With a confused look on her face she voiced her thoughts "What! That's it?" The reason that she said this was that she was expecting a more complicated request from the pup that she taught how to avoid the Akatsuki that chased him to obtain her. "Yes, I need to disappear and I can't do it with him focused on me." "But I didn't teach you any hiding jutsu!" Kage then let her know a secret of his. "You didn't but I have a few tricks that I learned from a friend; I'll tell you later now go please."
Shimo took note of that then nods her head to acknowledge request as she rushes Goliath. As she runs at Goliath she puts one of her hands out behind her with her claws extended. The ice blue howling wolf tattoo on her hand began to glow and expel a mist of the same color that forms into a sword in her hand; then with a flash of light that mist becomes her personal sword Hell-Fang.
As his celestial tempest as Kage secretly nicknamed Shimo made Goliath focus on her, Kage uses his new move shadow dash to as he said disappear but then reappear above Goliath's head with his reaper scythe ready end the fight. As he fell a red mist enveloped Kage yet when the cloud of impacted Shimo from underneath Goliath knew that Kage didn't land; something else landed. Shimo wanting to see what that something was and get out of the way skillfully dodged the incoming foot. Once at a safe distance she got a look at the unseen attacker. Shimo was surprised and filled with horror at what she saw on top of Goliath; the Reaper. "Why did Shinigami-San send a helper and where is Kage?" Thought Shimo taking in the scene before her; however, the Reaper had other plans with Goliath before she could question him.
Jumping down off his perch on Goliath's right shoulder the Reaper grabs the beast's head, swings around to the back of its neck, and then jumps up bringing his scythe down into the monster's skull pulling his weapon down through its spinal column as he slides down its back. When he hit the ground, he changed back into Kage in a black pair of jeans, dark gray muscle shirt, and a black hooded long trench coat with a tribal style wolf on the back, while Goliath turned into dust behind him.
"Well what do you think Shi-chan?" Kage said sarcastically seeing her baffled look. "Well one thing is for sure you need to use your eighteen year old form more Kage-kun." Shimo replied while replacing her baffled look with a seductive look and tone of voice. Kage blushes at the compliment and tone that she used. "Anyways can we go meet our friends now?" Kage asks shuddering trying to keep from jumping Shimo and kissing her senseless. "Sure lead the way Kage." She said knowing it had an effect on Kage.
They finally make it to the cage where Kyuubi is held finding Kyu teaching Naruto strategy and tactics while playing chess. Shimo seeing this decided to make herself and her jailor's presence known. "Well! You wasted no time getting to know your jailor Kyu-chan." The nine tailed vixen jumped up in surprise hearing her sister prankster's voice then looking around located the sister she played pranks on with. "Aneki! How did you get here? Kyu asked "And he is not my jailor he is my smart golden kitsune friend." She then said correcting her sister's statement about her container. The two pranksters stood, and then went and hugged each other after not seeing the other in 500 years. Meanwhile the two Jinchūriki just walked up to each other and introduced themselves.
"Hey nice to meet you for more than 5 five minutes, I am Naruto!" Kage laughed then spoke his thoughts. "Well wish I could say the same Foxy." Naruto being a good sport and prankster just laughs. "Ok Wolfy what exactly do you mean by that?"
Kage sighed wanting to avoid this conversation altogether. "You know what fuck hiding shit from him he needs to know." He thought preparing to tell Naruto why he showed up in the first place. "Well to tell you that I have to tell how I found out about you." Naruto nods his head as a sign to continue while the two Bijuu sit down; one for curiosity the other to calm herself for the horror that about to be unraveled again.
"At first I was just a normal kid like you Naruto, well would have been. Anyways, I had parents that loved me, my dad the leader of the village who cared more about his family then the world." Kage snickers "My mom told me that when I was born he was right by her side, when she realized that he was there she asked "What are you doing here, don't you have a village to run?" he told her "The village can run itself for a few hours while I spend time with my family."
"Wait a minute you're telling me that your father let the village run itself for a few hours with no-one in charge?" Kyu asked in shock having never heard of a hokage leaving no-one in charge to control the village. "That's what I just said. However, no that was not the case he actually left a shadow clone in his place as I later found out when I was sitting in my dad's lap in his office." Kyu, Naruto, and Shimo started laughing at this fact, and then Naruto asked a burning question that he had. "Did you or your dad ever tell your mother that?" Kage closed his eyes while tilting his head down and smiled, then he chuckled "No, we never told her."
"Anyways life was great for five years, but when my sixth birthday rolled around that was when reality hit and when it hit it hit hard." Kage said grimly trying to not lose his cool. Shimo knowing what happened on that fateful day stayed quiet. Naruto asked the obvious question after a short pause "What happened?"
"Hell was unleased on the village. Someone took control of the village's biggest secret and used her to raze the village and its people to the ground. The secret was so big that only my father and grandfather knew about it." "Wait, first of all this secret was female, secondly she had the power to level an entire village by herself, and finally only your father and his father knew about her and she was controlled." Kyu paused so that they could absorb the information just given, then she continued her thoughts. "Who was this lady? She sounds like a Bijuu."
Just as Kage was going to answer the Kyuubi's question he felt something wrapping around his tail and looked behind himself to see that Shimo had intertwined one of her tails with his as if to say "I got it" so he stayed quiet and let Shimo take over telling the story. "That lady was me Aneki I leveled his village because someone found me and controlled me but now that can't happen." "Why is that miss?" Shimo realized she hadn't introduced herself to her sister's container "Oh I'm sorry I am Shimo the Ten tailed Queen of the wolf summoning clan and Kyu's older sister." "Ok I'm Naruto now why can't you be controlled anymore?" Naruto asked now wondering if this event correlated with the controlling of his kitsune tenant on the night of his birth, but that question he saved for another time and place.
"Well I really don't why I just know that I can't be controlled because Kage's father said so." Shimo said then, she looked over at Kage knowing his father was a sensitive subject for him. The man that she had concerns for was currently feeling something burning just underneath his fur starting at his left shoulder and working its way down to his hand. A voice started to talk in head and he did not like this and yelled back. "Get out of my head!" At the same time he forced out the odd power that he felt in his coils which created an electrical shockwave dome that shot outward with cloud of shadows following close behind the field. When the explosion ended Kyu was the first to speak due to the sudden turn of events. "What the heck was that Kage?" "I have no clue what that was."
Then as if they was watching the whole time two figures appeared behind the group and spoke to announce their presence. "That was a Fist of Havoc mixed with a. What did you call it Raiden?" "It is called a Shadow Storm Vex." The two people now identified, as Vex and Raiden were to say the least intimidating in the looks department. Vex was an armored tank standing at 6.4 covered with tough metal plating that looked like it could take a massive amount of punishment but offered plenty of movement if needed. (If you need a reference Destiny's titan class at high levels) Raiden though looked as if he rose up from the darkest hole on the planet. Standing a few inches higher then Vex, he had a black hooded cape that looked as if it had been buried in places. The hood hid every detail of his face except his one red eye and he had a katana on his back that had shadows pouring out of it.
The two sisters wiped around and bared their teeth with their ears down which for canines was a sign of aggression. "Now just who the hell are you two, how did you get here, and finally what in Kami's name do you want?" Shimo growled ready to rip their limbs off at the slightest sign of ill intent towards her container who she considered to be a very close friend. "We will start with question 1, we are going to be Kage's for a lack of better term trainers in his now unlocked blood-lines so to answer number 2 we been here since his birth watching him grow under your guidance after the "incident"." Vex replied not wanting to piss off a goddess who could very well end him and his partner. Raiden then continued Vex's sentence from where he left off. "Finally we want to help Kage be a person that can be feared by some and respected by others."
"Ok so when do we get started with training?" Kage asked wanting to get started right away. Shimo then started laughing at Kage's drive to learn and fight. "Ha heh wow Kage-kun I know you like to learn and fight but slow down evil isn't going to attack every minute of every day so slow down." The ten-tailed Okami then turned to the two beings that had intruded and gave them her decision. "Anyways since you two can teach Kage in his other abilities you are fine to stay and help." Vex responded in his deep voice (Think of the voice actor for the Arbiter in halo 2 and 3.) "Thank you great Okami no joo for your graciousness in allowing us to train your container in our arts." Vex then looked at his partner who had not bowed to Shimo. "Well are you going to thank her Raiden or are you just going to be a jerk like always?" "I will thank her when the training is done and not a second later." Raiden replied being defiant to Shimo.
Before the argument could continue Kyu interrupted them. "I know everybody would like to continue this but it is almost morning outside and I still need to commence the process to save Naruto's ninja career and I need Kage to keep the barrier up outside then put an illusion on Naruto so they cannot tell I changed him. Got it Kage?" Kage nodded and left the mindscape with Shimo, Vex, and Raiden in tow. Kyu then turned to Naruto "You remember what I told you about this right?" Naruto nodded to confirm that he remembered what she said. "Alright then get going this is going take a lot out of me so afterwards if I don't respond I am sleeping ok?" "Ok thanks again Foxy-chan." Kyu blushed at Naruto's pet name for her as he woke up in the hospital.
Location: Hospital 3:00 A.M
Kage woke up and proceeded to check that no-one was walking around the hall. Seeing that the hall was void of life he spoke to Shimo. "Hey Shimo, coast looks clear but can you double check for me? I'm sure that the old man would like it if his pile of paperwork wasn't three miles high." Laughing hard at Kage's joke because she was willing to bet that half of his paperwork had something to do with Naruto. "Sure after all we wouldn't want to give the council more fuel for the fire against Naruto. All right all clear. I am surprised that there are no ANBU guarding in the immediate vicinity to drive off civilians who want to "make the demon pay," any idea why?"
Kage uses his senses to reach out checking the entire floor and locating two full ANBU squads at the entrances of the floor. Having accounted for where they were set up Kage sarcastically spoke up. "Well it could be the fact that Kakashi, Itachi, and I unleashed hell upon those assholes that tried to kill Naruto. I don't know just guessing. Anyways, let's set up the barrier." After the barrier was set up Kyu started the process and Naruto screamed out from the pain.
His bones were then ripped apart then reconstructed to give him a more fox like look h e also grew a tail and ears. Naruto's eyes became slits; golden fur grew out and covered his whole body while his nails became claws. When the transformation had finished, Naruto let loose a roar of pain and passed out. Kage cast a okami illusion to make him look human, dispelled the barrier, then he sighed as he sat down.
"That was close the amount of yokai he released was massive and could have alerted some unfriendly individuals." Kage thought as he decided to merge into the chair's shadow to sleep for a few hours.
5 hours later
When Kage woke, he saw Hiruzen Sarutobi speaking with Naruto; Kakashi, Itachi, and Sasuke were also present with Hiruzen. Having fully woken up Kage to ede fully woken upakashnd passed ouat hal to ede fully woken upakashnd passed ouat halproceeded to pull himself out of the chair's shadow and make his presence known to those in the room. "Well, I am surprised that duck-ass decided to show up." Kage said making everyone jump; then Itachi laughed and responds, "No, it was mother's wish that we see Naruto to wish him well while she got father out of the house." Kage nodded then approached the Hokage who now had a very confused look on his face.
"Naruto my boy you will not be able to be a normal ninja. Your chakra system is totally destroyed." "Uh no, it isn't you can have somebody check it's working." Naruto says defiantly to the Hokage leaving no room for argument. The Hokage then called a nurse over to confirm the boy's statement by checking Naruto's body for chakra flow. The nurse approached Hiruzen with a flabbergasted look on her face. "Hokage-sama his chakra system is working but the chakra is much denser than it should be; also I checked his other injuries to see how they were healing only to find that they weren't there anymore." At this Sarutobi looked at Naruto with confusion wondering if Kyuubi had anything to do with this miraculous healing.
The Hokage then spoke up getting everyone's attention. "Well it seems that Naruto has recovered enough to leave the hospital. Naruto, Kage if you boys could meet me in my office, there are some things I need to address with you boys." Kage nodded, "All right after Naruto has gotten dressed and is ready to go we'll head over. Kakashi, Itachi until next time take care of yourself." Everybody but Kage and Naruto then leave the room with Kage locking the door behind Kakashi as he left. "Ok, lets figure out how to tell the old man what happened and get you used to your new body." Kage said dispelling the illusion on Naruto.
Naruto begin to feel his new limbs and like a kid who just got a new toy he moved them about, staring at them with awe. "This is awesome I see so far, can smell so many new things although." Naruto's face morphed into one of disgust, as he smelt medical supplies that were on him. "I can feel that will be a bit of a downside for a bit." Kage was nodding his head in agreement before sharing his views on the keen sense of smell. "You are entirely right my cunning friend, but it will help us identify each other if someone tries to imitate us. The improved sight and hearing will also help; come let's get you walking."
With great difficulty at first Naruto climbed out of bed and as he started to put pressure on his clawed paws he felt his legs give way. As he crumpled to the tiled floor, he landed on his tail letting out a loud yelp of pain; two seconds later, he heard the voluptuous laughter of one fiery nine-tailed vixen in his head. "Ah ha ha ah… if that was anyone else they'd be dead kit, but that was funny." "Oh well thanks for the compliment Foxy-chan," Retorted Naruto sarcastically; meanwhile Kage chuckled as he helped the new kitsune to his feet. "Well I can't say that I didn't expect this to happen. We are going to have to retrain your body to compensate for the addition of those new limbs." Kage patted Naruto on the back and added; "You do realize that your yokai control has gone to shit right?" Naruto rolled his eyes; "No, I thought that I was going to have godly control instantaneously." Said Naruto dryly having known that he would have to train brutally to achieve his goals and prove that he was not what the villagers had made him out to be.
Changing the subject Naruto asked, "Well now that we all gotten our laughs can we get going?" Kage nodded while recasting the illusion "Now as you can obviously tell you will look like you used to but will feel like you are with the tail and ears so be careful. Now let's get going we have kept the Old-man waiting long enough." Kage then starts moving towards the door, but stops at the threshold and turns to Naruto. "I will be in your shadow I can't be seen by the villagers, but if they try to hurt you the shadows and I will deal with them. Ok?" Naruto nods in response and a pitch-black smoke envelopes Kage's body. This smoke then vanishes leaving nothing in its place. "Don't worry I can communicate telepathically with you due to our status as Jinchūriki. I am already in your shadow." Naruto then pushed through the door and began the difficult journey to the Hokage's office. As Naruto passed through crowded streets, he noticed the shocked look on some of the villagers. Kyu voiced her thoughts, "Those bastards think that they are doing the village a favor. If they were to kill you I would personally kill them and their families; then I would give Shinigami their souls in return for yours." "Why? I'm not that important to anyone."For a moment of time, Kyu stopped breathing. What did these villagers brainwash this orphaned child into thinking? "Naruto! Who told you that? ... You know what I don't care who told you, you are important to people."
Naruto mentally recoiled in rage as he passed by a weapon shop. "Oh, Really! Then tell me who am I important to pray-tell, because other than the Hokage I do not see anyone. You know now that I think about it…" Kyu could not hold back her secret any longer she had to tell him. "You are important to ME Naruto; if you think you are not important to anyone then, you're blind." Kyu started to sob quietly; Naruto's thoughts were thrown into shock at this fact, which caused him to stop moving in a dark alley. Kage sensed three villagers moving closer with the intent to kill Naruto and interrupted Naruto's frantic thoughts. "Naruto tell Kyu you will continue that conversation later; we have some unfriendly visitors." "Do not worry Naruto I heard him we'll talk later, Ok?" Naruto acknowledges her with a simple ok then, turns his attention to Kage.
"Ok, that is taken care of what now?" "Well for starters find something to hide behind, stay there I will handle this." Naruto found a large hay pile behind a decent stack of wooden crates and hid in the hay bail. As Naruto hid the three villagers started to converse. "Well, where do you think that little demon brat went?" "I don't know! If I knew you think I would ask for your help in finding that demon?" As the two voices began to bicker between each other, a deeper and gruff voice silenced them. "Quiet! If he is here then we want him to think we are here to help." Moving forward they began to call out Naruto, then the entrance to the alley was consumed by a wall of shadow that seemed to the villagers to be alive. A dark and menacing serpentine like creature leapt out with the intent to sever off and devour one of the villagers' heads but missed because they leapt back in fear. As the serpent started to recoil back in to the shadows it began to cackle while at the same time another serpent emerged out of the blackness also cackling. "Wha…what… a are those?" shuddered out a villager, the strong villager was about respond when the voice of Death answered from all around them.
"These? Creatures of the Abyss despise the sins of the wicked and evil. They serve the Reaper." "Who is the Reaper?" At that question the area was flooded with killing intent that would even make Kyuubi run in fear. This killing intent made the villagers crumple to the floor and lose control of their intestines, when they looked to the source of the intent what they saw made them blanch in terror. Stepping out of the darkness flanked by the two serpents was Death himself welding his dual scythes in a reverse grip. His armor had shadows pouring out with the likeness of a thick fog and his face had wolf like build covered by skull mask showing only his silted eyes which were blood red.
"Me. There is nothing you can hide behind so face your fate like men cowards!" At this the three men fell into a rage and charged throwing their fears to the wind. As they charged towards him; Death gained a menacing fanged grin and unsheathed his scythes extending them to their full length. "That's it, come on you arrogant fucks I shall be the last thing you cast your eyes upon." When they got five feet from him hell was unleased; Death took out the first villager slicing his legs off with one swing of his scythe while ducking under his punch then as said villager hit the ground he buried his scythes into the villager's spine killing him. He kicked the villager behind him back stunning him then, with lethal accuracy pulled one of his scythes out of the corpse and chucked it impaling the foolish villager into the wall behind him and painting said wall red. Death then turned, after removing his scythe and lunged towards the last villager hooking the base of blade around his neck; using his momentum to decapitate the last one in a gory rain of blood. As the blood rained down the blood that landed on Death's armor fizzled and burned away as if it had vaporized, leaving no trace of the slaughter.
He then walked over to Naruto's hiding and helped him up. "Well, that was… gruesome… you weren't kidding about the fact you would handle this… but, you didn't get them all!" Said Naruto after observing the carnage; turning to the villager pinned to the wall Kage responded his voice still holding that demonic tone. "I did not kill him for a reason Whiskers he will be a messenger for me." He stalked toward the dying man sharpening his claws along the wall. Kage stopped five feet from the man and spoke to him. "Listen here and listen well scum! You tell those who hunt Naruto that if they so much as lay a hand on him the Shadow of Death shall reap them for their insolence and crimes! Also, the war hawk shall be brought down and condemned when the world learns of his transgressions towards this village!" Without warning Kage violently tore his scythe from the villager, leaving him to be found by some of his fellow villagers in a few hours. Calming down Kage seeps back into Naruto's shadow; "Alright, let us go and talk to the old man we have detoured long enough." Naruto walked out of the alleyway and pushed on towards the Hokage's office.