Naruto gazed across Shinto Teito, his millenia-old eyes observing passively. He was crouched down, wearing a black cloak that was fluttering in the wind, much like the haori worn by the Disciplinary Squad, err, squads. Beneath, Naruto was wearing an fiery orange coat, with black dress-pants. Under those, Naruto was wearing wooden sandals, much like his late teacher, Jiraiya, had worn when he was alive. Naruto's blonde hair was blowing in the wind like his cloak was, shining brilliantly in the sun.
"It truly is a shame that you had to reject them like you did, Naruto." Mutsu called from behind the blonde, standing and gazing at the sky as he spoke. "It was for the best Mutsu, it is easy to let go of an attraction when it is not reciprocated. However, it is much harder to let go of a lover when they die, while you continue to live." Naruto countered, not moving from his stationary position, gazing over the small city.
"That's where you're wrong, Naruto. Sekirei are very different from humans when it comes to Ashikabi, or love. It is very nearly impossible to let go. Currently, I do not believe a single Sekirei from the flock has ever gotten over an Ashikabi, unless it was a forced winging." Explained Mutsu, prompting Naruto to sigh. "I know that Mutsu. But, they must let go of me. It is a fruitless love, bound to disappoint them when I can not join with them once again in the afterlife." Naruto once more countered, refusing to let up on his philosophy.
"Naruto, I don't mean to sound offensive, but, surely there must be a way for you to die. I mean, everything has a weakness, ne?" Mutsu offered, sitting next to his blonde mentor. Naruto looked at the Sekirei, gazing into his eyes with an intensity Mutsu had not experienced from the blonde. "Mutsu, I have lived for many millenia. I have seen, started, and ended many conflicts. You think that I wouldn't have encountered a force I could not beat? It's impossible. I've been beaten, many times. And, I will continue to be beaten, many times. But, I am cursed Mutsu. I have died too many times to recall. And yet, within minutes I am back once more, to bring the world back into Tranquility." Naruto explained, returning his gaze to the city as he continued.
"Every time I am awoken, like the fool I am, I make bonds. Strong ones. I've experienced so much loss, I do not think I can handle anymore. But, at the same time, I know I will. Because, I have too. It's just impossible for me to not help. Whatever deity, whatever cruel curel Deity created me, has made me in such a way that I'm attracted to those in need. It's an instinct. I just can't resist helping. Through my actions, it's inevitable that I forge bonds. Well, I'm trying to cut down on the grief, when the age of Sekirei, the age of MBI, this cycle of my life, inevitably falls, and dies. Disappears." Naruto grimly explained, before standing up, his sandals clanking on the stone roof of the random building they had taken a seat at.
"Mutsu, it pains me to see them hurting due to my rejection. It hurts almost as bad as losing them will. But, I know it is for the better. They will get over me, but they will never forget me. They will pass down my story, just like everyone else from this generation will. I will become another name, lost to time. And, when I awaken next, that name will have been forgotten." Naruto stated, before disappearing in a flash of yellow, leaving Mutsu to digest what he'd been told.
MBI
Takami scowled as she strutted through MBI's HQ. She was reading a report as she walked, looking to speak with Minaka immediately. The report in her hands spoke of how a certain blonde man had appeared out of nowhere, interrupting a fight between #5 and #4. Damnit Naruto, of all times, you show up. And, of all jobs, YOU TEACH MY DAUGHTER!? At her thoughts, Takami glared at her mental image of the blonde, angrily threatening him for involving her kid. As Takami kept walking, she bumped a certain Black Sekirei, who looked absolutely dreadful. Takami would've tried to help Karasuba, had the woman not drawn her sword and enter a small room full of employees, a broken smile breaking her face.
Shinto Teito
Naruto found himself slowly following a conflict, once again involving the lightning twins he'd already beaten earlier. It seemed this time, they were following a lone girl in a shrine maiden outfit, brunette hair fluttering behind her as she ran, seemingly… Telling them she didn't want to fight? It was odd, as Naruto could sense a want to fight within her, but it was smothered by her want of an Ashikabi to fight for. Naruto understood now. She was merely wanting to find her Ashikabi, and the two were providing an issue she didn't want at the moment.
Naruto decided to intervene, dropping in front of the girl who was running, causing her to fall back as Naruto rose once more, his cloak fluttering down once gravity beat the air. "Greetings Young One. Are those two causing you trouble?" Questioned Naruto, kindly smiling and squinting his eyes, leaning down slightly. The Girl quickly got up, grabbing his hand and shaking it rapidly. "Yes! Musubi keeps telling that I don't want to fight, but they won't listen to me! Musubi just wants to find her Ashikabi!" Pouted the girl, making Naruto aware of how truly innocent she was. It made Naruto smile softly, patting her hair, before gently positioning her behind him as the twins landed in front of the two, a secluded alley providing much needed security.
"Girls, must we really go through this once more? This girl merely wants to find her Ashikabi! And you bullies must chase her? What for?" Questioned Naruto, making the twins back up as they recognized the man. "W-we're only trying to help! S-sekirei wh-who aren't winged by now w-won't stand a chance!" One of them yelled, trying to justify her actions, before Naruto merely shook his head. "Ne, they'd be fine if girls like you two didn't exist." Naruto responded, a terrifying small smile on his face, before he suddenly rushed the girls.
They tried to escape, but Naruto's fists met their stomachs before they could react, causing them to lurch over his arm. Naruto threw them forward, before launching forward, going into a handstand as he spun his legs, kicking the two further back. Again, Naruto pressed on, dashing forward and grabbing the girl's heads, throwing them in the air. Jumping up to meet them, Naruto simply smiled, before lightly tapping their foreheads, catching them as they fell.
"Now now, you two can be good, ne?" Naruto questioned, receiving pained groans in response, as he gently put them down. Naruto turned around, focusing on the still confused Musubi, who could not figure out if Naruto was a sekirei or not. "Now, Young One, be on your way. Go find your Ashikabi!" Ushered Naruto, before jumping up, landing on top of the building to his right, dashing across it, off to inevitably help someone else. Musubi, meanwhile, was trying to figure out what the pounding in her chest was.
With Naruto, 1 week later.
Naruto stared across Shinto Teito like he'd found himself doing lately. However, this time was different. In Naruto's hands was a small notebook, one which looked withered, old. It had stood the test of time. Naruto stared fondly at the little package of paper, held together with leather. Naruto sat down, dangling his feet across the city below him. Slowly, Naruto opened the book. Inside, was rows upon rows of names. Names of people Naruto had bonded with. A few stood out more than others.
Jiraiya, Tsunade, Sakura, Sauske, Hinata, Mei, Gaara…
Najenda, Leone, Mine, Lubbock, Bulat, Sheele, Chelsea, Akame, Kurome, Wave, Esdeath…
Ozpin, Glynda, Ruby, Blake, Yang, Weiss, Winter, Prryha, Ren, Jaune, Nora…
Moka, Kurumu, Mizore, Tsukune...
The lists continued throughout the whole book, coming to the current last page, involving names such as Minaka, Takami, with others like Miya, Matsu, Kazehana, Karasuba. Naruto could see tear marks throughout the whole book. Naruto wiped his eyes a little bit, before opening a portal to his right and gently placing the book back in, closing it shortly afterwards. The Book was Naruto's way of making sure that he'd never forget anyone he'd considered a friend, or even just a comrade. Hell, even the names of a few notable villains were in there. Naruto wanted to remember as much of his life as he could, before he eventually forgot, which he knew was inevitable. It was a shock that he could still remember millenias worth of memories, but Naruto wasn't complaining.
Naruto almost jumped slightly when his right pocket vibrated, before he pulled out a strange little device called a phone. It wasn't the first time Naruto had seen one, but they were still weird to him. If you wanted to talk to someone, just go find them! Either way, Naruto noticed that the text or whatever was sent to him, was also sent to many other numbers. If you want the Green Girl, go find her at the evergrowing forest.-Minaka
Naruto stared at the screen, before understanding exactly what Minaka was playing at here. So he wants to be amused by watching Ashikabi fight it out over a Sekirei, hmm? Does Minaka-kun no longer care for what the Sekirei want? Naruto pondered, not bothering to be in a hurry, as he knew he'd get there instantly. It was only a single thought, and suddenly Naruto was outside of the forest, staring at the rapidly growing trees.
Naruto's eyes swirled a little, black ripples flowing outwards, with purple following, before they settled down, the Rinnegan having taken it's place in Naruto's eyes. There is some sort of Life Energy flowing through them. It's thicker than chakra, but faster… It's overcharging the trees. And it all seems to be coming from the center of the forest… She must be there. Naruto decided, before quickly dashing into the forest, intent on helping the apparent 'Green Girl', whoever that was.
Center of the Forest
"I highly suggest you get your Sekirei and go, Ashikabi. While there are two of them, I am from the First Generation Discipline Squad. They are both 2 number Sekirei. I am sorry, but they stand no chance against me." Mutsu stated, coldly. His Ashikabi wanted this Sekirei, for whatever reason. Mutsu would get her, because he couldn't deny his Ashikabi, despite wanting to do so many times.
Seo growled, standing in front of Hikari and Hibiki. "Tch, they're not gonna fight you. You see how bad this is, don't you! You're a Sekirei, you should understand just how sacred the bond of Ashikabi and Sekirei is! So, why are you helping your Ashikabi forcefully wing Sekirei!?" Demanded Seo, creeping closer to Mutsu, intent of canceling out his powers with his powers.
"I am a Sekirei, and I know fully just how important the bond is. Which is why I can't deny any requests from my Ashikabi, it's simply impossible for Sekirei. While it pains me to do this, I must, because my Ashikabi demanded that I do it." Mutsu explained, raising his sword, preparing to dash past the trio.
"That's truly a shame Mutsu." A voice called out, creepily, from above the group. Everyone looked up, to find Naruto standing on a tree branch, upside down. "Wh-what the hell!? Who're you?" Questioned Seo, shocked that he could see someone standing upside down, on a tree of all things.
"That's simple. He's Naruto Uzumaki, the Sensei of The First Generation Disciplinary Squad." Answered Mutsu, staring intensely at Naruto. If the man got involved, there'd be no way Mutsu could get the girl.
"Heheh! Those were the good ol' days, before MBI, before Shinto Teito, before any a' this!" Giggled Naruto as he dropped down, in front of Seo and Mutsu. "Now, now, Mutsu. What's this I hear about you trying to help a Sekirei get forcefully winged?" Naruto questioned innocently, but his eyes portrayed something else. He was staring death into Mutsu.
"My Ashikabi wants to Wing this girl. As his Sekirei, it's impossible for me to deny him." Mutsu responded, trying desperately to stop his shaking. "Well then, at least you were honest with me. However," Suddenly, Naruto was carrying an unconscious Mutsu, "I can't let that happen. Now then, onto you three," Naruto stated, gently putting Mutsu down, before turning to Seo and his two Sekirei.
"You two girls, you were trying to kill unwinged Sekirei. Are you trying to do the same to the little green girl?" Questioned Naruto, staring at them. Seo grit his teeth, stepping forward and putting his arms out in protection of his girls.
"I ordered them to go after the unwinged Sekirei! It's better that they are removed from the game, than to be bonded to an Ashikabi that they don't love! We came to this forest just to stop any Ashikabi from winging her, you jerk." Seo muttered the last part, glaring at Naruto. Said blonde just smiled, walking up to Seo and patting his shoulder as he walked by. "You're a good man. Leave the forest, I'll help the young one."
Naruto walked into the small clearing in the direct center, finding a young girl, who looked to be about 8 or 9, crouched alone in a corner, crying to herself. Naruto slowly approached her, crouching down next to her and patting her shoulder.
She looked up, staring into Naruto's eyes. "N-Nii-san?" Questioned the little girl, her tears stopping as she stared into Naruto's kind eyes. Said blonde just smiled, squinting as he stared at the girl. "Heheh, I'm old enough to be your great, great Grandpa! Heheh." Naruto joked, until the girl climbed onto his back, happily proclaiming, "Nii-jiji!" With a childish giggle. Naruto sweatdropped, before grabbing her arms and swinging her to his front, where she settled into his lap.
"What's your name, little one?" Questioned Naruto softly, causing the girl to perk up. "K-Kusano!" The now named Kusano stated, smiling at Naruto. "Ah, little Kusano-chan! Heheh, that's a pretty name!" Naruto giggled, pinching the girl's cheek with a cheeky smile.
"Pleh, stop this love-fest!" Came a rude voice, belonging to Yumi, a Sekirei wielding a massive scythe as she approached the pair. "You, human, give me the girl! Ashikabi-sama wants her!" Ordered Yumi, glaring at Kusano, which caused the girl to shake, and promptly slam her lips onto Naruto's. Said blonde's brows skyrocketed, watching as brilliant green wings burst out of Kusano's back.
Naruto's Rinnegan eyes watched as a power built inside Kusano as she stepped away from Naruto, before calling out, "Life of my Pledge, Shine on my Ashikabi, Sakameka-San!" Shouted Kusano, which promptly caused her powers to spread throughout the clearing. Naruto watched as the plant life rapidly grew, before he felt the powers reach into him. Naruto's eyes widened when a familiar form began to slowly take shape in front of Kusano, glowing a soft gold hue, before Hinata appeared, glowing golden.
The Hyuuga Woman suddenly dashed towards Yumi, promptly executing her family's fighting style, and utterly killing the Sekirei woman. Hinata stopped when the woman fell over, walking back to Kusano, before walking past her, and towards Naruto.
Naruto could feel tears cascading down his face as he rushed towards Hinata, gripping her in a bear hug, crying into her shoulder. "Hinata-hime… T-tell me this isn't a dream… A cruel, terrible dream." Naruto whispered, taking in the lavender scent from his long dead lover. "It's not a dream Naruto. But, I need you to focus, you understand?" Hinata's soft voice called out, though it sounded… off. Naruto pulled back slightly, allowing Hinata to smile softly, cascading her hands on his face. Naruto grasped one, leaning into her touch.
"Oh Naruto… I've missed you for so long…" Hinata pondered softly, before Naruto could see that her legs were beginning to fade into the wind. "Hinata… no… Don't leave me…" Naruto cried softly, crying once more as he desperately leaned into her touch. "It's okay Naruto-kun. It's okay. Don't cry. Listen, I have to go back to the afterlife now. Just know this." Naruto looked up, staring into Hinata's golden eyes as her waist began to fade away.
"Your time will end soon. Kami will slowly release her hold on you, soon enough. She's promised me, and all the others. We all miss you Naruto, even Esdeath-chan. Naruto, do not reject them any longer. Make as many bonds as you can while you still can Naruto. Die the same blonde I remember you being." Hinata told Naruto, before slowly, the rest of her body faded into the wind, her scent carrying just a little longer, before that too, faded away.
Naruto slumped down onto the ground, on his knees, staring down at the ground. Tears slowly leaked, but they slowed, eventually stopping. His torment would be over soon.
Okay, I need to explain a lot here. So, first off.
I set up this Naruto so that I could basically put him in anything I really wanted to. That's why I included names from series that I already planned on putting him in.
This is how I'm going to do this little 'series' thing. Once I've finished this one, I will move to the Akame Ga Kill one. This is for a specific reason.
I've decided, that this will be the last story from the series, meaning that, at the end of this story, Naruto will finally die, moving into the afterlife to live happily ever after with those who he's cherished over his long, long life.
The Akame Ga Kill one will be the first story, at least, the first after the Naruto one, which I will not be doing. So, at the end of that one, Naruto will find that he isn't dying along with his cherished. Now, I had Naruto wing Kusano so that I could properly set this up. You see, Naruto wouldn't wing the first 4 if Kusano didn't exist, because, in her fear of Yumi, she winged herself to Naruto, and executed her Norito, which has reviving properties. Naruto, having so many connections, was a massive source for people to revive. I just made it Hinata, but since she's long, long dead, it's a temporary revival. She lived just long enough to kill Yumi, and to explain to Naruto that he'd finally die soon enough, while also making sure he knows that it's okay to wing the Sekirei *wink*.
Anyway, I hope you guys like this idea, because if you don't I'll feel really sad.
On another note, if you guys like Rick and Morty, I made a first impressions and theory video on my YouTube Channel based on the Season 3 premiere, so if you want to watch that, go ahead and check out my FanFiction Bio, i've got my channel linked there.
Anyway, that's all for this chapter!
