An:/ Can I hug you all, you fluffy and adorable bunnies? And by bunnies, I mean my readers, reviewers, favorite-ers, and followers. You are all the best and I feel so lucky to have you all as my sexy beast readers (nobody uses sexy beast anymore, do they?) I feel like twirling in joy every time I receive an email saying someone reviewed, favorited, or followed my sexy story. I'm probably on a sugar rush when writing this but my feelings hold true. My motivation shoots through the roof every time I see a review and I cherish every single reader (even you haters out there hahaha) you are the sun to my shine and now I'm just spewing nonsense. Alright, 100,000+ views in roughly 3-4 months? I didn't even see that one coming! So for that, I dedicate this chapter to you readers, just like all my other chapters are for you. Keep in mind that if it wasn't for you, I would have never made it and this story would have died off at chapter 1.
So, for any grammar and/or spelling mistakes, blame it on my sugar high. I guess the correct term for me would be that I'm 'lightweight' when it comes to sweets and sugar. My thumbs will be rapidly typing away on my phone and I probably won't look back at what autocorrect has in store for me until it's too late.
On a completely separate note...I'm so bored. Recommend me some stories to readddd! They don't have to be yours, but if you want me to read your stories or something, I'll go read them. Anyways. Y'all will probably kill me by the time this chapter is done and read, but I'll have to take a rain check on my death because I need to update the next chapter, don't I? Hahaha...but seriously...don't kill me. Er, just reminding you that there's the limited edition out, and I'll be renovating this story (haven't made any yet).
WARNING! TODAY'S CHAPTER IS GOING TO BE REALLY SHORT...AND YOU'LL SEE WHY.
Alright, review responses:
tokiluv: Always welcome. Aerotyl at your service.
xdevil-childx: Haha, oh no you don't...well, you do...but-just read...hahaha
The Keeper of Worlds: Hahahahahahahahaha...ha?
Damon Furey: Awww, thanky! Brofist and heart (I feel like fanfiction isn't letting anyone do the heart emocon...those stupid idiots) back atcha!
Tsuukiyomi: And it's a record at three! Don't worry about documenting it, as long as you review, I respond! I'm even starting to get a hang at writing your pen name without looking!
THE 7TH DEMON OF RAZGRIZ: Thanks! Quick question: What inspired the creation of your pen name? It's very unique and I couldn't help but feel intrigued by its background...
blair27: HOLY CRAP! OMG THANK YOU THANK YOU! MMMM BOOKMARKED, TABBED, FOREVER STORED IN MY MEMORY!
SakuraFairy1990: Haha, I understand those feelings...thus only a three day wait!
Zatheko: Thank you! Teehee, I'm glad my hard work was worth it!
The Lynx Wearing Eyeliner: Ah yes, things are picking up the pace, aren't they! Gaara's future...is unknown at the moment, but I will think about it.
Showtime09: Thank you! Yes, I tried to keep their awesome personalities this time (the first time around they were like stone, no emotion :P) I personally love the first's personality and I wished to see it more so I included it in my story!
Battle neurosis: Ohohohoho- you don't know how correct you are, my friend. Close...but no cigar...
vidkhusul: Thank you! Will do! (So I won't keep my readers' panties in a twist, lol)
serialkeller: My, what interesting pen name you have there. I almost read it wrong...Er, you bring up some major points that I have a dire need to address. Yes, I totally agree that Naruto is just...over the top. I really didn't mean to do so, but the need to make every fight epic and have Naruto live up to the "Namikaze Legend" overruled my thinking as a writer. And sadly, I pay dearly for it because now Naruto has little to no room to improve (Oh but he will improve). But Sasuke getting the cursed seal has absolutely nothing to do with the fact that Naruto is now a jounin. I think you're misinterpreting an author's free reign of creativity. If I want Sasuke to get the cursed seal, then so be it. It's my story, therefore whatever I right in this story, is law in this story. Teehee, I feel powerful somehow...Anyways, jokes aside. If you read this chapter or the previous chapter (I hope you reach there in time, because you're only at chapter 18) You'll understand why Minato couldn't just flash wherever. There is a distance limit before they need to use the sealed kunai. NaruSaku? Well, let's say I was in a Narusaku mood and decided, "To hell with it! Let's pair 'em together!" but as you can see..due to my lack of relationship skill...Naruto and Sakura have yet to advance from their teacher-student relationship (curse my noob-ness) and CRA...doesn't exist...not in this story, not in any of my stories, hell, not even the series itself. I don't believe in having a harem...I believe I have specified that this is strictly Narusaku (hate to disappoint the Naruhina (which I'm sure is happening whether we like it or not, watch the Naruto SD eps)) Alright...that was a long response. And I hope I didn't come off as condescending. You had pointed out some very accurate faults that I missed..(curse my noob-ness again) I hope you continue reading my story though! Wow that was incredible long...
Guest: Geez! Get an account! Hahaha! btw, of all seriousness and my curiosity, what does "Supert" mean? It's in all of the previous reviews that have said "supert story" and I'm starting to think it's a real word..is it? PLEASE TELL ME~! You know what they say, right? Curiosity killed the cat...and I can't help but think I'm a cat lady...So satisfy my curiosity before I die~! *wails*
Onto one of the shortest chapters in the entire story...
Orochimaru charged, hand shooting out at the blonde. A snake sprang forth from his sleeve. Naruto dodged to the side and pulls at the snake's neck, causing the Sannin to lurch forward. Naruto used his momentum to cock his fist back and punch the Sannin straight across the jaw. But he didn't relent as he sent a series of rapid kicks to the Sannin's midsection.
A few snaps were heard as ribs were broken. But it wasn't Orochimaru's ribs that broke. Naruto gasped as a foot was lodged in his side from behind. He took a glance to see Orochimaru smirking just in time before he was launched to the side. The Orochimaru he had laid assault to melted to the ground in mud.
Naruto slowly got up and cradled his side, his hand glowing green as he applied first aid. He spat a little blood out to the side, but didn't keep his eyes of the Sannin. He had an odd feeling as he felt his gut wrench. He couldn't help but feel that he was missing something really important.
He shook off the feeling and unsealed his sword again and unsheathed it; the sheath sealed back into the scroll. Orochimaru took out a kunai and shifted into stance. Naruto dashed forward, blade posed to strike. Orochimaru dodged and parried as Naruto violently slashed at the Orochimaru, searching for a gap in the Sannin's defense.
Orochimaru grabbed his blade with his bare hands and ripped it out of the jounin's hands. Orochimaru kicked Naruto away with a swift kick and began to weave through hand seals with his hands covered in blood.
Kuchiyose no Jutsu!
Naruto immediately recovered and threw his hiraishin kunai.
Kunai kage bunshin no Jutsu!
Just as the rain of kunai pelted over the grounds, a large snake poofed into existence. It wasn't the boss summon, but definitely a summon to be reckoned with. Naruto quickly eyed for his sword and found it in the wreckage of roof tiles from where the snake landed. Naruto also noticed that Orochimaru had disappeared but didn't have time to look for him as the snake lunged.
"Shit..." Naruto muttered. He dodged the constant strikes that the snake lashed out at him. He whipped around and did the same thing he did back in the forest of death, punch the living daylights out of the snake.
The snake scrunched up, vibrating from the sheer power of the punch. A large crack was heard as the snake's skull cracked under the pressure. A few moments later, the snake was reverse summoned and Naruto whipped around to meet the bad end of a katon Jutsu.
Katon: Tsuin Fushichou Hinoiki (Twin Phoenix Fire breath)
Naruto was caught in the blast but managed to get away with only a few burns. His jounin vest definitely looked like it had better days as he took off the burnt-to-a-crisp flak jacket. His chest was now free of the weight of the jacket. He lifted his fingers up and formed a ram seal.
Kai!
The training weight seals were lifted and the chakra storage seals were also released. Not that he really needed chakra storage with his immense reserves but a storage with medical chakra was definitely something he needed. The chakra storage was filled with Rei's medical ninjutsu chakra which she had charged up the other day. Naruto felt the cool rush of foreign chakra through his blood stream and watched as his burns started to heal along with the kyuubi chakra. His ribs popped back into place. He would have to be careful from now one, because that was a one shot Jutsu.
"I see your injuries have healed. That's no fun." Orochimaru taunted.
Naruto's eyes hardened as he looked on to the Sannin. He started to weave through his own set of handseals.
Douton: Kaze Kakusei Sajin Arashi (Wind waking dust storm)
Naruto puffed out his chest before spewing out a large cloud of dust. Orochimaru was engulfed in the dust cloud but remained unfazed. He sensed the blonde attack and quickly deflected it with a kunai. The blonde continue to attack as Orochimaru blindly but easily blocked and countered. Orochimaru lazily combed his hand through his air as the dust cloud began to settle, leaving the two facing each other. Naruto was breathing heavily, form slouched over as the boy tried to recover from his attack earlier.
Orochimaru shot a snake out of his sleeve and watched as the serpent wrap itself around Naruto's neck. The boy let out a strangle before suddenly popping into thin air. Orochimaru flinched just as five clones jumped out of the ground, surrounding the Sannin in a circle. Each clone weaved through its own set of hand seals.
Katon: Gouryuuka no jutsu (Great Dragon Fire technique)
Fuuton: Ryuujin Rasengan (Dragon Blade Rasengan) (an:/ it's from the games)
Douton: Dosekiryuu (Earth and Stone Dragon)
Suiton: Suiryuudan no jutsu (Water dragon bullet technique
Raiton: Rairyuu no Tatsumaki (Lightning Dragon Tornado)
The clones then chanted one last Jutsu.
Ryuu no Mai! (Dance of the Dragons)
From each clone, an elemental dragon manifested and began to swirl around the circumference of the circle, slowly accelerating and shrinking the circle they surrounded. All five clones popped as the five dragons closed in on the Sannin. Suddenly, Orochimaru was hit as the earth dragon shot out of the formation and hit the Sannin before returning to the whirl of dragons. The next was the fire dragon as it shot fireball after fireball. The Sannin side-stepped each one and waited for the next dragon. The water dragon sprayed water all over the ground. Orochimaru flinched and tried to escape as the lightning dragon crashed into the water puddle, causing crackling water to spray everywhere. The last dragon, the wind dragon, was barely noticeable as Orochimaru suddenly felt his chest cut itself open. A few more cuts appeared when Orochimaru finally felt the breeze the wind dragon caused. When it was all over, the five dragons crashed into Orochimaru, shaking the very foundations of the arena.
Naruto smirked in triumph and walked over to his katana. He picked it up and flicked off the blood and dirt that the blade was riddled with. Naruto's eyes went wide as he felt a burst of chakra and instantly lifted his blade to block and oncoming attack. He turned around to see Orochimaru spitting a blade out of his mouth.
The Sword of Kusanagi.
Naruto's gaze steeled as he posed his sword, ready for Orochimaru's incoming attacks.
Minato placed the final seal on Gaara and watched as the Shukaku was securely sealed away in the redhead. Minato patted his robes off and turned to the purple box up in the Kage's stand, ready to flash in and help his son. Suddenly, Minato felt a gut wrenching feeling with a rush of panic that fell over him when he realized his mistake. Minato had taken the one hiraishin kunai he placed in the barrier, the rest dispelling from the kage bunshin Jutsu. The man had left without a marker inside the barrier, leaving his son inside all by himself. Minato's wide eyes focused on the box, hearing the light clangs of metal and couldn't help but feel a dark forebodement wash over him.
Orochimaru looked on towards the blonde in front of him. Namikaze Naruto. A very important character for the future. Orochimaru could tell that whatever is going to happen in the next decade, Naruto would be the center of it, whether the boy planned on it or not. Orochimaru bit the inside of his mouth as he watched the boy fought his clone. Another once-in-a-generation prodigy. Miraculously, that once-in-a-generation prodigy title remained in the family of Namikaze for two generations. It wouldn't be a surprise if it went for a third generation. Orochimaru grinned as he felt his clone dispel in a pool of mud.
Naruto panted as he watched Orochimaru's clone dispel into mud. He dropped his sword into the ground and leaned his weight on the hilt. He felt the cuts he received from the Kusanagi blade burn. The superficial wounds sizzled, like a thousand paper cuts littered his skin. Naruto winced and tried to shake the feeling off as the kyuubi took care of the healing. He lifted his head a little to watch Orochimaru reappear in the clearing. Probably just another mud clone.
"So, Orochimaru. May I ask...why are you trying to acquire the Sharingan? Why do you want Sasuke when there is a whole clan to pick from?"
Naruto watched as Orochimaru let out a sick chuckle before approaching a little.
"I need the Sharingan...for its benefits..."
"You do realize that a Sharingan in a non-Uchiha blood will drain chakra faster than you can spell out your name. The only reason Hatake Kakashi can survive one is because there is only one and his Hatake chakra is very potent."
"Ku-ku-ku, that's why I plan to take over Sasuke-kun's body. Blood and eyes."
Naruto let a growl rip through his throat as he straightened up.
"And why are you willing to kidnap the heir of the Uchihas? You could have picked any other Uchiha."
"I don't know if you know this, Naruto-kun, but Sasuke's Sharingan has the most potential out of all the Sharingan in existence. It even rivals, or will rival, the Sharingan of the very founder, Uchiha Madara."
"And you need this potential...because?"
"To learn all the Jutsus in the entire world! Imagine! An immortal body with the ability to copy any ninjutsu with the legendary doujutsu, the Sharingan! The possibilities are endless!"
Naruto slipped a little on the sword but quickly straightened up.
"What's the point in learning all the Jutsus if you can't use them for what they are worth. Your ambition will only continue to grow and consume you. You will never be satisfied until you realize your hands are dirtied by the path you had taken, until it's too late."
"Ku-ku-ku, what gives a little twelve year old like yourself the right to lecture me on my ambitions. You haven't been on this planet for even a fraction of my time in this cursed place. It's a real shame though, that you won't live past the ripe age of twelve. Your time ends here."
Naruto gritted his teeth as he pulled the katana out of the ground and shifted into stance as the Sannin charged in with his own blade.
A whole new list of wounds was added after Naruto cut down the mud clone. After a few katon jutsus Orochimaru threw at him, Naruto's arms were covered in burns, the smell of charred skin made Naruto almost hurl. He felt his legs scorched from the overuse and him constantly pumping chakra into them for an extra boost. The match would only last so long and Naruto was already tired from fighting two Hokages and a jinchuuriki. His eyelids felt heavy as he resisted the urge to fall asleep and nap the pain away. I could hibernate for a whole year if I wanted to, right now. (An:/ Ditto, Naruto. Those feels...)
Naruto watched as another Orochimaru stepped out to the clearing. He scoffed.
"Dammit, I thought the Sannin was more than a coward; constantly sending off mud clones to do his bidding. Can't the grown man face a twelve year old himself? Come out, Orochimaru. I won't bite." Naruto sneered as he chuckled dryly a the last part.
"If you really want it, why not..." Orochimaru smirked, sticking out his long tongue, "-just don't go running to mummy when I'm through with you."
Orochimaru melted to the floor and another Orochimaru stepped out from where the previous one came from.
"You have a lot of nerve calling me out specifically. I won't be as easy as the mud clones, you know, Naruto-kun."
"Does it look like I give a rat's ass? Quit being a coward and fight me like a real shinobi would." Naruto growled, his sword posed.
"You asked for it..." Orochimaru trailed off as he pounced forward.
Naruto slashed at the Sannin, only to be covered in mud. Naruto's eyes went wide as his head twitched from side to side, taking in his surroundings. Left, right, behind? Where? Suddenly he flinched and jumped to move back, but it was too late as a blade shot out of the ground and pierced Naruto through the stomach. The blade continued to lengthen as Naruto was now suspended high off the ground.
Naruto let go of his sword as he groaned and grabbed the blade in his stomach to relieve himself of the sharp pain tearing through his abdomen. He elicited a choke before he coughed up blood. His body became heavy as he felt his arms give way. Suddenly, the blade dumped him to the ground. He didn't have enough energy to land properly, limply slumped on the ground. He struggled to prop himself up but his arms were shaking, the burns etched across his skin felt ablazed. One hand grasped his bleeding wound as he struggled to look up to the Sannin who was approaching him.
Orochimaru smirked as he approached the blonde, sword at hand.
"This was rather disappointing, Namikaze Naruto. I expected something more...entertaining. But I guess, if I can't get the father, why not kill the son." Orochimaru's tongue licked his upper lip as the glint in the Sannin's eyes sheened.
"Y-you're not getting...away." Naruto gasped.
"You're right, I'm not getting away... not until you're dead."
Kit, you have to move, something!
I'm trying, Kurama...I'm trying...
Kit, please! You'll die!
Naruto shifted around on the ground, slowly getting up. He let out a yell of pain as Orochimaru appeared next to him and skewered him to the ground with his blade. Naruto's shoulder was dislocated as the blade held him down.
Naruto winced as he tried to keep the pain to himself. But to no avail as his eyes shut close and he gritted his teeth, the small whimper escaping from his teeth.
"Oh-ho, the great Shinobi no Inari whimper by my hands. Quite a sight to see. It's quite a shock that this is what my Sensei died for. Quite...disappointing."
Naruto felt his gut wrench at the sound of it. He didn't know why, but the sound of disappointment made Naruto's stomach drop. Why did the Sannin's words affect him so much?
"I don't give...a shit what you think" Naruto growled, clamping his teeth in agony .
Everyone...
Orochimaru rammed his foot into Naruto's head, planting Naruto's face into the hard tiled roof. Orochimaru's foot grounded into his face as Naruto's face began to cut from the sharp tiles.
Naruto let out a groan of pain but kept quiet other than that. Orochimaru violently pulled out the sword and watched as Naruto didn't move, not even a twitch.
...I'm sorry
Orochimaru smiled and drove the blade through Naruto's body, right through the chest.
A couple seconds later, Uzumaki Namikaze Naruto's heart stopped beating.
An:/ teehee?