Namikaze Naruto: True Heir of the Rikudō Sennin
New Chapter as promised, hope this is as good as the last though.
Also for those who are wondering, the harem is:
Kagura
Mei Terumi
Karui
Yugito
Samui
Yugao
Kurenai
Anko
Tayuya
Guren
Fú
Maybe Temari
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto or anything affiliated with any other video game, anime, manga, or comic.
Chapter 2: Recalling Naruto, Test Begins
Konoha
Hokage Tower
Tsunade's Office
Tsunade sighed as she listened to Kakashi's report on the mission and how they almost got killed, or at least they would have had a certain blonde haired Jinchuriki not saved them at the last minute.
While she was glad that Naruto seemed to be doing well and happy with his life, and from what Kakashi had also passed on to her, he's already on his way to rebuilding his clan, she was also sad that she hadn't been able to see him herself.
After all these years she still couldn't get over the fact of how strong Naruto had gotten, stronger than possibly the Yondaime and that was saying something. She sometimes wondered why Naruto never created his own village; with his popularity she knew it wouldn't be hard to recruit shinobi.
To think that the very village she served had banished him out of there fear, on some level she was happy he was banished, not because she had ill-intentions towards him but rather because she wanted him to enjoy his life and what's out there rather than be stuck in a village that hates your guts.
"Oh and Tsunade-Sama, Naruto told me to give you this." He said handing her a scroll which she hastily took out of his hands and tore it open.
Unravelling the scroll she read it to herself…
Dear Tsunade,
Sorry I've not been able to make contact until now, things have been stressful for the past few years, what with all the travelling and training for Akatsuki, Orochimaru and Sasuke.
Anyway, hopefully when I see you we can talk about what I've done the past few years.
Right now though there is an important issue that Konoha needs to be aware of, despite my anger towards Danzo and the elders, I don't wish to see Konoha burnt to the ground. The reason for this scroll is that I believe that Orochimaru is planning an attack on Konoha in the next couple of weeks.
I know it may not sound believable, but I have someone who is close to Orochimaru as my spy, he has been rebuilding his forces the past few years while improving on the cursed seal to allow the wearers more control, making them more dangerous.
What I need for you to do however is plead with the council to hire me as a sort of mercenary, this will also allow me the opportunity to be able to help protect Konoha for a while as I know Akatsuki will attack there knowing I have people I care about.
Also at the bottom of this scroll is a seal that only your blood will open it…use it if there is no other option.
Goodbye, hopefully I'll see you soon
Love Naruto
P.S. I'll be bringing Kagura if I am coming back. I will be on my way to Takigakure if you need to reply.
Smiling to herself at the fact she may see Naruto soon, she bit her thumb and slid it along the seal smearing her blood on it causing a poof revealing the 3-pronged kunai which caused her eyes to widen. 'Son of a bitch actually learnt it.' Chuckling to herself she pocketed the kunai before looking up at teams in front of her.
"Thank you Kakashi, you're all dismissed." She said with a smile while they gave nods before leaving.
Pressing a button on the intercom she spoke. "Shizune, call a council meeting in the next hour, and tell them it's important!" She ordered.
"Hai Tsunade-Sama!" She heard back.
Nodding to herself she relaxed back in her chair while hoping she sees Naruto soon.
Kumogakure
Raikage Tower
There weren't many things that could easily scare the Raikage, being born and raised in a place such as Kumo had built a tough shell around him and learn to be calm and face all dangers that may come at you.
Despite this there were things that did scare him, such as his assistant who was get pissed at him for missing a meeting or accidently destroying his office and training ground. Then again, maybe all woman could scare him, especially when they give you 'the look'. And let's not get started on the paperwork fiasco that seemed to multiply whenever he looked away.
However what really scares him…is the full on glare by a pair of Rinnegan eyes, while Yugito and Kagura stood of to the side watching everything.
"What the hell is wrong with you?" Naruto growled out angrily.
"What?" The Raikage asked confused.
"You sent Yugito on a mission to deliver a package, instead she got ambushed by a pair of Akatsuki, now try and tell me how they knew exactly where she would be?" He spat out.
"The council gave me the mission for Yugito, said it was important and only she could do it." Raikage explained.
"And you didn't make sure what the mission was? You know better than me that the council want Yugito gone, I know for a fact that if it was Killer Bee going on that mission you would have double checked everything."
At that the Raikage jumped out his chair…"How da-"…only for him to be forced down by an invisible force.
It was at this point that Team Samui came through the door and could easily sense the tension in the room, especially when they hadn't seen Naruto so angry and the Raikage so red in the face.
"You know full well that you should have backtracked the mission, make sure it was reliable and who the client was…if Yugito didn't have my Hiraishin kunai she may have been dead right now, or worse!" He exclaimed angrily. "I have half a mind to go and kill those pathetic councillors, they remind me too much of Konoha's council."
"All right, your right, I should've have double checked them but I didn't expect the council to pull this one on me, especially when there already scared of you." He admitted while Team Samui looked on in shock at what was happening, looking at Yugito off to the side they saw her looking down while Kagura had a blank look on her face.
"If they're scared of me, I'll go give them reason to be even more scared!" Naruto said with a creepy grin before he vanished in a crimson flash.
"Oh shit." Raikage groaned before getting up with the others following.
Council Chamber
As the council were in a meeting of the usual day by day business, while silently celebrating for getting rid of the demon child once and for all, they were ill-prepared for the doors to come flying off its hinges, and meeting the deathly gaze of the Rinnegan.
"How're you all this fine day?" He asked with a sickly sweet voice.
"Namikaze-Sama…" Whispered a merchant in shock.
"I think it's been a lovely day to be honest, travelling around; enjoying the sights, when all of a sudden I was teleported to a fight involving the Akatsuki and a certain Jinchuriki…now I know you guys had nothing to do with that right?" He asked rhetorically, and yet it sounded so sincere.
"Of course, we would never do something like that." One man protested.
"So it wasn't you who assigned the Yugito her mission, which ended up being an ambush?"
"No! Like we said, we wouldn't do such a thing." Another man protested while sweet trickled down his forehead.
"I can never understand councils, I mean this village practically worships Jinchuriki, views them as something akin to angels, the complete opposite of my home…and yet, there's people like you who wish to take it all away from them. And for what? Power? Money? You people make me sick, if I were the Raikage I would have you in jail for treason, the last time I checked a Jinchuriki is a human being, a shinobi, part of the community…and I know better than anyone seeing as I am one myself." He growled out as the council started glaring at him, behind Naruto stood the Raikage, Yugito, Team Samui and Killer Bee who had heard the commotion.
"Listen here you disrespectful brat, you can't tell any of us what to do, this is not your village, so go home where you and your kind belong!" One of the more…stupid…council members ranted.
Naruto's eyes bored into the council members with a chilly gaze, lifting his hand up he used the power over gravity to send the man against the wall cracking his bones under the pressure. "Your right, I'm not part of the village…I'm an ally from the outside, and if you want to keep it that way…treat my kind with respect that they actually do deserve…because I doubt you want me as your enemy." He threatened them before letting the guy fall, breathing in to calm himself he turned around with a small smile. "Well, that's that taken care of…what we having for dinner?" He asked causing them to face-fault at the question.
The old Naruto will always be there somewhere.
Konohagakure
Hokage Tower
Council Chamber
The council had changed a lot in the years Naruto was gone as there used to be three sides to the council, the civilian, shinobi and the elders. However through the years they all noticed that the civilian side were taking votes in matters that had nothing to do with them whatsoever, so they came to the decision to throw them out and keep the elders and shinobi side to make decisions.
Now sat around the room was Tsunade Senju, Jiraiya, Tsume Inuzuka, Hiashi Hyuuga, Shibi Aburame, Choza Akimichi, Shikaku Nara, Inoichi Yamanaka, Danzo Shimura, Koharu Utatane and Homura Mitokado.
"What is this meeting about Tsunade?" Danzo asked with his one eye staring in a bored fashion.
"You will call me Hokage-Sama, or Tsunade-Sama Danzo!" She snapped irritated with the cripple. "Anyway, I have received information from a reliable source and it could cost us dearly depending on the way we act."
"What is it?" Tsume asked knowing it can't be good, well when is it ever?
"In two weeks' time…Orochimaru will attack us with everything he has." She informed them causing them all to gasp in shock.
"We must do something to stop them; we don't have the resources at the moment to deal with an attack by Orochimaru." Inoichi informed them while getting nods all around.
"I know, I have sent a scroll to the Kazekage informing him of our situation and now all we have to do is wait for his reply."
"Will he even help us?" Choza asked getting everyone's attention. "I mean wasn't he best friends with Naruto, what reason does he have to help us?"
Tsunade chuckled and let a small smile grace her features. "Because we will be hiring Naruto as a mercenary to right with us in the upcoming invasion."
"Absolutely not!" Danzo exclaimed speaking for the first time. "That monster cannot be trusted whatsoever; we don't even know where his loyalties lie!"
"Oh for fucks sake!" Hiashi spoke out surprising them all since he never swore. "Naruto has never betrayed us, never lead us to believe he wasn't loyal to his friends, the only reason you don't want him here's because you're afraid of how strong he has gotten and lie to me, we've all read the Bingo Book, he is his father's son, no doubt about it…and that scares you more than you like to admit."
Everyone was stunned to silence hearing that, despite knowing Naruto wouldn't kill them or attack them, elders not included, he was still a man to be feared for his abilities that he had gained in the recent years
"Hiashi's correct, we can't let irrational fears play with our minds, we have done that many times before and look at where it has gotten us…I say we bring Naruto back, but leave it up to him whether or not he wants to be a shinobi of Konoha or just a mercenary." Shikaku explained.
"So the rest of you agree?" Tsunade asked whilst the clan heads gave a nod, which was enough for her. "Very well, I will send The Rookies out to retrieve Naruto in the next week to bring him back." She said before getting up and leaving. 'You're coming back brat; I'll finally see the man you've grown up to be.'
Later
Tsunade's Office
Tsunade Senju was currently sat behind her office contemplating on the latest news she had gotten, Akatsuki had been sighted close to Takigakure, the same place Naruto said he was going to be and the only reason she could think of them being there is the Jinchuriki they currently have protected, but she knew they wouldn't be able to stop the Akatsuki…so that is why standing in front of her were the Rookie 12 along with Kakashi Hatake, Kurenai Yuhi, Maito Gai. She had also informed them about the invasion that will be lead be Orochimaru in the coming weeks.
The rookie 12 had changed quite a bit over the years since Naruto was banished.
Sakura had taken her training more seriously under Tsunade and became what people had dubbed, 'Mini Tsunade' with her strength and expertise in the medical department. She had also been dying to apologize to Naruto for everything she had said to the boy as she had never been able to forgive herself. The fact that he was banished because of Sasuke didn't help matters either, especially when she realised just how corrupt Sasuke had become over time She changed her outfit which now consisted of the same basic red top as in, with black gloves, black high-heeled boots, black shorts, short pink apron-like skirt, and pink elbow protectors. Sakura is now also armed with a Chunins Tantō above her Medical pouch; forehead protector has also changed to red in colour.
Ino had changed drastically, she had become more focused on her training much to everyone's shock, and she learnt most of her family's jutsu as well as an array of elemental jutsu that had helped her greatly in missions. Now she understood why Naruto loved jutsu's so much. Ino had removed the bandages that she used to wear around her waist which allowed her stomach to be seen and replaced the fabric arm wear on her elbows with fishnet and also wears fishnet over her knees. Ino is now also equipped with a Chunins tantō, which she wears above her medical pouch much like Sakura.
Shikamaru hadn't honestly changed much, other than the fact he actually trained harder, maybe because he wanted to help Naruto in the future as he knew of the dangers the blonde faced or maybe it was because he realised just how dangerous missions were if not fully prepared, something he learnt on his last mission with Naruto. Shikamaru has grown noticeably taller. He has also gone under a costume change, sporting a different undershirt and pants, and changing his earrings from rings to studs, though the placement of his headband is the same place as it always was. Shikamaru has been equipped with a Chunins Tantō; he was also wearing a flak jacket ever since he first became a Chunin.
Chouji hadn't changed much either other than deciding to take his training more seriously since in the retrieval mission he was beaten within an inch of his life thanks to his families pills, ever since then he had never had to use them. Chouji has brown hair, swirl marks on his cheeks, and like the rest of his clan, he has a much rounder physique than most other people. He sports a red top with armour on his torso, arms, and upper legs, similar to his father. On the front of his chest armour is the obligatory kanji for "eat". His brown hair has grown much longer, changes his earrings from rings to studs, and he now looks less overweight and more muscular, just like what he himself had always claimed: big-boned.
Kiba, also has changed a lot ever since Naruto was banished he had become more of a controlled person, instead of being a loud mouth he was more calm with his nerves and able to fight better now that he didn't get angry fast. He has messy brown hair, sharp black eyes with vertical slit-like pupils, pronounced canine teeth, and nails that he can change into claws. He also has the distinct red fang markings of the Inuzuka clan on his cheeks. His outfit changed to a form fitting black jacket and pants with a black forehead protector and black sandals.
Shino was the same, just like all Aburame he didn't really say much to anyone, and to be honest he preferred it that way as it was much more relaxing. Shino himself didn't like the way Naruto was banished since he had kind of admired the boy years ago as he always felt like he was like himself in the regards of being an outcast. Shino has dark bushy brown hair, pale skin; his appearance became even more mysterious, with his jacket hanging down to his knees and the addition of a hood that obstructs his face even more and a satchel on his back.
Hinata had changed the most though, she never stuttered anymore, she was probably the most confident person there and one of the strongest kunoichi, ever since the banishment she had thrown herself in to training non-stop, even to such levels that her father actually worried for her, which was a first. She had let her hair grow to waist-length, and wears a white-lavender jacket with navy pants with black sandals. Although she still wears her forehead protector around her neck, the cloth has changed to black in colour.
Tenten hadn't changed much at all, since she didn't really know Naruto it didn't affect her all that much, well not to the extent it did in the others anyway. Her outfit had changed from a pink blouse to a white one and red pants instead of green. She now wears black fingerless gloves; everything is still a reference to the Chinese culture. She holds a giant tool summoning scroll on her back that she uses when fighting.
Lee had seemed depressed as he looked up to Naruto as he saw him as a brother of sorts seeing as Naruto, like himself was the dead-lasts of there year, hearing him being banished he couldn't help but feel it was most un-youthful which made him train twice as hard, to the displeasure of his teammates. Lee well he wore the same except for a vest top like many other shinobi, plus the fact he was much taller now.
Neji had started mentioning fate a bit more again as he saw that with Naruto banished that fate had intervened stopping Naruto from achieving his goal to become Hokage, never mind the fact Sasuke was welcomed back like fuck all happened. Neji abandoned the bandages. Instead of the regular tan jacket and shorts, he now wears traditional white and black Hyuuga robes. This may have not only been to make his attacks easier, but to show that he is now closer to his clan. Neji is usually seen with a large tan and black drawstring bag, which he carries over his shoulder.
Looking up Tsunade held a grave look. "I've called you all here for a very special mission that needs each and every one of you."
Kakashi seemed to raise an eyebrow at that. "A mission that needs us all, what could be so important?" He asked with everyone else silently agreeing.
Tsunade folded her hands in front of her face and sighed. "Akatsuki." That one single word was enough to stop any comments that had been on their tongues as they all stiffened up and drew in gasps, thinking and hoping that Naruto was involved somehow. "And Naruto."
They had all been told about Naruto's connection with the group and had trained as hard as they could to help fight alongside him, whether he was banished or not, he was still a comrade.
Sakura who had her hands gripping the side of her skirt looked at Tsunade with a grave look. "What of Akatsuki?" She asked wanting to know what they would be facing.
"Akatsuki had been sighted close to Takigakure, at first I didn't see what they were after from there, until I realised they currently have a kunoichi there that goes by the name of Fū, the Jinchuriki of the Nanabi no Kabutomushi." She said causing everyone's eyes to widen.
"What has Naruto got to do with this though?" Kurenai asked confused.
"I'll get to that in a moment don't worry." She promised.
"Do we know what member or Akatsuki was sighted?" Neji asked.
Tsunade sighed and shook her head. "Unfortunately we don't have a clue, the only thing that can honestly be done is be prepared for anything that may come at you."
"When do we leave?" Lee asked wanting a good fight.
"As soon as possible, I want you all to go home and pack whatever you will need for this mission…" Everyone gave a nod of acknowledgement. "…and in a week Naruto will be at Takigakure, for probably the same reasons."
"I don't understand." Tenten said confused.
"Naruto sent me a scroll by giving it to Kakashi when his team met him, it told me all about this invasion by Orochimaru and that he wanted us to hire him as a mercenary, which is what you guys will make sure you do…in one week I want you all to make contact with Naruto and tell him he can come back."
Everyone smiled at that glad to have him back. "Will he be a shinobi of Konoha?" Shikamaru asked.
"That's up to him; he can be a shinobi of the leaf or simply be a mercenary…also their will a woman with him…Kagura." She said only for Kakashi to giggle perversely.
"Oh yes, she will definitely be with him." He said with another giggle.
"Nevertheless, help fend off Akatsuki from taking Fū and bring back Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze…dismissed!" Getting a round of nods they left to prepare for what they knew was going to be a tiresome mission.
Forest Outside of Takigakure
One Week Later
Naruto and Kagura had left Kumo after spending a couple days to catch up on some Kenjutsu training as they felt like they were lacking in that area. In those days however Naruto had started to have some sort of relationship with Yugito, Samui and Karui, although not intimate yet.
He had told them he would end up having a harem because he wanted to rebuild his clan back to what it once was, so this led to explaining to them about Kagura already part of the harem, Mei Terumi, the Mizukage wanted to be and a friend of his would be too, obviously he couldn't tell them it was Konan seeing as she is his spy and any information leaked out would put her in danger.
And to his surprise they were more than happy, well Karui proved it by giving him one of the most intense make out session he had ever had, Yugito had done similar thanks to Nibi encouraging her, while Samui and him kissed but not to the extent of the other due to her having created an ice-wall around her heart which was slowly crumbling each passing day.
It was also the time of week to go to Takigakure because he had to check up on Fū, the Jinchuriki of the Nanabi no Kabutomushi, he had met her a couple years ago, only she only knew him as her villages hero for helping out her brother Shibuki. They had eventually gained a good friendship due them coming from similar backgrounds as the only one who really liked her was her brother while the village just ignored her.
Border of Takigakure
Slave Camp
In a dense jungle that went on for miles inside of Kusagakure, a bunch of bandits and some missing nin from various villages were laughing, drinking, and chatting about how they raided a small village, killing men, children and women alike. In the camp they had captured women who were ages 14 to 35 and imprisoned in cages as a sort of victory trophy. They were whimpering and crying because they knew that with being captured by bandits and missing nin, they would plan on raping them and doing unspeakable things to them.
Just then all of the mentioned bandits and missing nin got up and approached the cages looking like animals on the hunt with bottles of sake swinging around, showing just how drunk they were, terrifying the woman and hoping for a miracle to drop down.
"Hahaha, look at them crying and whimpering." One bandit said with a malicious smile on his face as some women duck their heads away scared to death.
Another bandit stepped forward with a smirk on his face. "Hahaha, it just makes it all the more fun."
"Well, then…" A missing nin with a slashed Iwagakure headband. "…Why are we waiting?" He said as he unlocked a cage and pulled a woman out who looked to be in her twenties, kicking and screaming the whole time only for the missing nin to slap her. "Shut it bitch, soon you'll be screaming for a different reason." He said with insane laughter at the end with everyone else joining in.
Before anyone could do anything a voice called out through the forest. "Hadō #4: Byakurai!" A large streak of condensed yellow lightning burst from the behind the trees and struck the missing nin in the side of the head killing the man instantly, allowing the woman to drop down and scramble back.
"You people disgust me, humans like you should never exist." A voice said as a figure dropped into view revealing it to be Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, and he was not happy.
A bandit who was clearly drunk laughed at the newcomer. "Hohoho, look what we have hear fellers, some punk kid wanting to play ninja." He said laughing more along with the bandits while the missing nin were getting a bit scared at seeing the person shinobi came to fear when they saw the renowned Shinku Senko.
Naruto chuckled and shook his head. "You guys really need to pay attention to who you're talking to." He said narrowing his eyes and his hand gripped the hilt of Ryūjin Jakka tightly, prepared to start killing.
One of the missing nin gulped fearfully and turned to his allies. "We should let it go, this guy is the Shinku Senko, we don't stand a chance." His fellow missing nins gave hesitant nods while some of the less…intelligent bandits laughed loudly.
"HA, as if this wannabe punk could ev-" His words were cut off as he started to spit out blood randomly, looking down he saw a katana stabbed through his heart from behind him.
Everyone else started getting panicked as they watched the blonde shinobi vanish from his spot and appearing behind the bandit, stabbing him in the chest like it was nothing, heat started to come off of the stab wound before the person was completely enveloped in flames and turned to dust.
Naruto suddenly turned around and shot forward with his sword dragging behind him as he started cutting down bandit and shinobi alike as if they were a mere flies on the wall, screams filled the forest as heads rolled, limbs were lost and half of those that were struck by Ryūjin Jakka were turned to dust and ash while small fires started popping up.
The area was soon covered in scorch marks from the dead bandits and missing nin that once stood against the force known as Shinku Senko showing everyone why they should never screw him.
Naruto sheathed Ryūjin Jakka securely and turned towards the cages where all of the women were looking at him in awe with small blushes on their faces at seeing their hero in action.
Walking over to them he unlocked all the cages causing all the women to run over to Naruto thanking him, hugging him and even kissing him all over for freeing them from a fate worse than death.
Naruto chuckled as he backed away slightly looking at them all. "Why don't I get you all back to your village so you can be with your loved ones?" He said with a smile as they all nodded their head vigorously with giant smiles on their faces.
Small Village Outside of Takigakure
Reaching the village Naruto found all of the women's family, friends and loved ones were waiting at the gate for them, as soon as they laid eyes on the women they immediately swarmed them thanking the gods they had been returned to them before anything terrible could happen.
Naruto watched the scene with a small smile on his face, glad he could reunite families with each other. Just as he was about to turn around and leave to get on his way an elderly voice stopped him in his tracks. "Wait a minute young man!" The male voice says. Naruto turns around to see a man who looked to be about 70, crouched over slightly holding an envelope in his hands walking towards him. "Wait. Please take this money. It's for saving my daughter and everyone's loved one from those horrible bandits and shinobi." He says but Naruto shakes his head and smiles.
"No thanks old man, keep your money, I didn't do it for that." Naruto explained getting a look of shock and awe from him and the villagers. "A-are you sure? W-we were gonna pay for bringing them back. Didn't you do this for money?" He asks and Naruto's response was a shake of his head. "No sir, I just did what I thought as right besides if there's one thing I hate more than anything, it's bandits and missing nin who think they can do whatever the hell they like, and money right now is the least of my worries, use it for your own purpose." He said with a grin on his face.
The man just blinks at Naruto for a while but then smiles back. "Thank you so much young man, oh, where are my manners, my name is Momoji. We are forever in your debt for bringing the women back, we don't know what we would do if something had happened" He said bowing his head in thankfulness while everyone else also bowed.
Naruto simply chuckled and smiled. "You're welcome and if you have any more problems with bandits, look me up. Well it's time for me to go...see ya." He says as his body started to turn into fire before dissipating leaving no sign of him being stood there.
Later That Day
Takigakure
A Kunoichi stood in an open field with a nervous look on her face as she faced her opponent, this woman was Fu, the Jinchuriki of the Nanabi no Kabutomushi.
Fū wore a clip with her green hair and had pink eyes. Her ninja outfit consisted of a high white shirt, white armlets, and a fishnet waistband, her Takigakure forehead protector being worn on her arm like Shikamaru. Fū also carried a red cylindrical object on her back.
Her opponents however was from the world renowned organization known as Akatsuki, he was however called Kisame Hoshigaki, Kisame was a very tall and strong shinobi, with a distinctive shark-like appearance, complete with pale blue skin, small white eyes, gill-like facial structures, and sharp triangular teeth. Kisame also wears a dark purple nail colour, like Itachi. Underneath his Akatsuki cloak, Kisame wears an outfit similar to the one that his colleague, Zabuza Momochi, wore. On his left ring finger is his Akatsuki ring, which bears the kanji for South (南, nan).
"Come on girly, just come peacefully, otherwise my Samehada will be getting some lovely chakra to eat from you!" Kisame said with a feral smirk showing his sharp teeth.
Fū looked at her opponent and frowned slightly, she knew that this fish-man would beat her, she was strong but she wasn't that strong to beat someone of this calibre. 'But he wants Nanabi, I can't let him take her…never mind the fact that I will be killed, I have to do all I can. Where the hell is Naruto when you need him?'
"You think I'll give up just like that? You really are as dumb as you look." She said with a smirk as Kisame just grinned wider as he gripped Samehada.
"Well then…I'll just have to shave your legs off first." Shooting forward he brought Samehada around and swung at Fū who brought a kunai up with chakra flowing through it to defend herself. Samehada was brought down on the kunai causing an explosion to erupt as a crater was formed.
Fū pushed Kisame off of her and flipped backwards to get some distance between them so she could eye the situation better, looking ahead she saw Kisame stood in the newly created crater with his Samehada hung on his shoulder as he stared at her with his fish like eyes.
Fū held her arms out as bugs started to come from under her armbands before flying around her making Kisame's eyebrow raise. "With having the Nanabi no Kabutomushi sealed within me, it gives me the abilities to control bugs, much like the Aburame of Konoha do."
Thrusting her arms out, what seemed like thousands of bugs flew at Kisame at astounding speed, flipping through hand seals he called out. "Suiton: Suikōdan no Jutsu!" Opening his mouth a large amount of water shot out of it where it then started taking the ghostly form of a shark that cut through the bugs heading for Fū.
Fū seeing the danger heading for her put her hands in a seal and called out. "Mushi Kame no Jutsu!" All of her bugs suddenly flew towards her and wrapped around her making a dome like shield protecting her as the water shark struck the shield causing a small tremor in the earth.
With The Konoha Team
At The Border between Hi no Kuni and Takigakure
"We are close." Shino said causing everyone to look at him as they all jumped through the trees.
"How do you know?" Tenten asked with a raised brow.
"I can sense bugs being used along with someone that holds a large amount of chakra." He explained.
"The bugs must be a side-effect of having the Nanabi no Kabutomushi sealed within her, making her like an Aburame." Neji deduced getting nods from his fellow Jonin.
Kiba started sniffing around before scrunching his nose in disgust. 2I can smell what reminds me of…fish…and a lot of blood, as if this person had killed all his life."
Kakashi placed his hand under his chin thinking before his lone eye widened. "Out of Akatsuki the only one who sounds like that is Kisame Hoshigaki, if that is the case we need to hurry up."
"What's so dangerous about him?" Ino asked with a confused face.
"Kisame Hoshigaki was a former member of the Kiri no Shinobigatana Nananin Shū, his chakra reserves could rival a Biju making him a powerhouse and his sword Samehada is a truly monstrous thing, if there is anyone in Akatsuki who is a real danger, it is him." Kakashi explained making everyone's eyes widen.
Kakashi's eye also widen when he realised something. "Itachi and he were after Naruto." He said making them look at him in shock. "When the pair came to Konoha all those years ago, they told me they were looking for the Yondaime's legacy."
"So what does that mean? Naruto is Kisame's target?" Sakura asked with a worried look.
Kurenai sighed sadly knowing it may be true. "It may be possible, but why would he be without Itachi, unless there not partners anymore."
"We should hurry then, we have no idea what we'll be getting into." Gai said in a moment of seriousness as he got nods from all around before the shot off.
With Naruto
Naruto was flying through the trees at full speed, he had felt demonic chakra not long ago and lucky for him he wasn't that far from the location, what made him panic more was when he felt a familiar and an extremely high level of chakra.
He knew without a doubt that it was Akatsuki attacking Takigakure for their Jinchuriki, lucky for him he had been there before and was familiar with the village leader Shibuki, over the years he had found out that the village had saw him as a hero much like other villages he had saved has.
He couldn't help but feel proud of himself at the fact that he was being seen as a hero in different countries and yet he couldn't even get that sort of respect in his own village. Shaking his head from his thoughts he narrowed his eyes ahead of him focusing on his goal to save his fellow Jinchuriki.
"Akatsuki's going to be one more member down when I'm through with them." He said with venom lacing his tone.
"You're not alone in that one." Kagura said with equal venom in her tone. "Oh and next time you go off to save some people, at least leave me some notice will ya?" She said with a tick mark on her forehead as he had just shot off leaving her in the dust.
"Sorry." He said with a sheepish look. "Hero complex can't help it…but you shouldn't be so slow." He said with chuckle as she glared at him before he flew off while hearing her scream several curse words.
With Fū and Kisame
Fū's bugs dispersed from around her as she held out her hand firing them at Kisame who just kept batting them away with his large sword getting annoyed as more and more bugs came at him.
"Hijutsu: Mushidama!" She called out as all of the bugs around Kisame covered his entire body sucking chakra out of him, what she didn't realise however was that Kisame held a lot of chakra.
All of a sudden water started leaking out of the bugs before it exploded in water showing that it was a "Mizu Bunshin no Jutsu!" She said shocked that she hadn't noticed when he made a clone. 'Must have been when I was shielded by my bugs, the crafty bastard.'
She was shaken from her thoughts as she was hit in her with a such strength that she was sent flying hitting the ground, causing her to get cut up along the way. Placing her hand on the ground she slowed herself down and twisted so that she could flip up to stand on her feet glaring at Kisame who had a smirk on his face, she noticed how the wrapping on Samehada had come of at the top revealing blue scales.
Looking down at her side she noticed that her clothes had been torn and she had a large gash that had ripped her skin, suddenly red chakra started bubbling around the area healing her skin almost instantly making her sigh in relief.
Kisame stabbed the ground placing Samehada there as he flipped through hand seals. "Suiton: Suiryūdan no Jutsu" A large water dragon appeared in front of Kisame and shot at Fū who was unprepared for the jutsu, luckily for her, Kami was on her side as a voice called out.
"Doton: Doryūheki!"
A large wall of solid earth rose up in front of Fū shielding her from the might of the water dragon that slammed into it causing water to splash over the area, some even getting Fū. as the wall lowered Fū saw something she would never expect to ever see, 14 Konoha shinobi lined up in front of her.
Snapping out of her shock she said the first thing that came into her head. "Who are you people?"
Kakashi looked back and eye-smiled. "The Hokage was warned about sighting of Akatsuki in the area, and we are here to help you out." He said as if it was nothing.
"Why would you help me?" She asked bitterly wondering what their motive was.
"Let's just say we owe it to an old friend." Kiba said with a smile.
"Who?" She asked still suspicious of them.
"Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze." Kurenai replied making the Jinchuriki's eyes to widen.
Hearing that name she automatically blushed. "Naruto sure knows a lot of woman hm?" She said with a suggestive tone in her voice before chuckling. "Well, if you're all friends of Naruto-Kun's, then your friends of mine, besides, he's supposed to be here by now."
Kisame looked at the group and realised he was in actual trouble, while he may be strong and confident, he wasn't stupid, sure he may take a few of them out, but at what cost? "Hmm…this could be trouble, I best be going now." He said as was about to use a Shunshin to get away.
"Mokuton: Jubaku Eisō!" Planks of wood shot out of the ground and curled around Kisame's arms and legs binding him where he stood, stopping him from getting away.
"You're not going anywhere…fish face." Spoke a very familiar voice to the Konoha shinobi.
Everyone looked over to the side to see Naruto knelt down on the ground with his palm flat on the surface and staring at Kisame with narrowed eyes.
"It's about damn time!" Fū exclaimed with a glare.
"He's late because he had to go be heroic and save people from a slavers camp." Kagura said as she dropped down beside Naruto with her scythe in hand.
"Ahh, the Kyuubi kid is here, last time I saw you, you was a scrawny little bastard." Kisame said with a feral grin, acting like he isn't even restrained, looking down at the wood his grin got bigger. "So you can use the Mokuton huh?" He said with a smirk.
"Of course, or haven't you read the Bingo Book lately?" Naruto said making Kisame scowl. "What's the scowl for? You and Itachi break up or have a lovers spat?" He said with a sympathetic tone while the others looked at him disbelief that he was taunting someone like Kisame.
Kagura chuckled and brought her Beni Akatokiyami, upwards. "Say bye-bye fishy!" She exclaimed before charging her chakra up causing storm clouds to appear in the sky while she called out. "Kuroi Getsuei no Hitokoe!" Swinging the Zanpakuto, a large bolt of black lightning soared towards Kisame who looked up in shock as the bolt hit him creating a tremor all around the group to which they jumped back from.
"Did she get him?" Hinata asked as she activated her Byakugan.
"I doubt it; he was probably a clone all along." Kakashi said looking around with his Sharingan out.
Naruto looked around but couldn't see anything, closing his eyes he expanded his senses before he snapped his out into a part of the forest. "Shinra Tensei!" And just like that, part of the forest was blown away revealing Kisame with Samehada held in front of him protecting him.
Kagura swung her Zanpakuto in a horizontal arc while black lightning danced around it and called out "Kuroi kaminari kuresento-ha!" The lightning from around it shot out like a crescent wave hitting Kisame dead on sending him back against a tree.
Before Kisame could do anything he was interrupted as someone spoke in his head. 'Kisame retreat for now, you at too much of a disadvantage, we will retrieve the two Jinchuriki another time!'
Kisame sighed and attached Samehada on his back confusing the group entirely. "Well, looks like I've gotta go, I'll see you Kyuubi boy some other time." He said with an evil cackle as he suddenly turned to water splashing the ground.
Naruto seeing Kisame gone slammed his fist into the ground causing a small crater. "Damn it!"
Kagura also sighed in annoyance and stabbed Beni Akatokiyami into the ground. "Come on Naruto-Kun." She said as she reattached her scythe to her back.
"Right." He also said while dusting himself off.
Kakashi seeing everyone was alright stepped closer to Naruto. "Naruto." He said getting the blondes attention who stood up and looked at him. "Tsunade-Sama wanted to know if you were returning or not." He said.
Naruto looked back to Kakashi and smiled slightly. "Tell Tsunade…I'll be there tomorrow, I still have some stuff to that needs doing before I plan on doing anything…" He paused as he looked at Fū who was looking at him in amazement. "…I should get Fū back to Takigakure and to her brother Shibuki." He said.
Kakashi eye-smiled and gave a nod in acceptance and turned around to everyone else. "Well, it seems like everything is alright here, we should head back now, Tsunade-Sama would want to hear everything as soon as possible."
Everyone gave a nod and gave Naruto one last look before jumping away leaving Naruto to sigh in relief. "Thank god, that was getting awkward with everyone staring at me." He muttered to himself.
"Oh yeah? Must be horrible having all the women look at you with lust." Fū said sarcastically.
"It makes things fun if you ask me." Kagura said with a perverted grin on her face.
Naruto looked at Fū with a gentle smile. "We should get to the village as soon as possible; your brother is probably worried sick for you." He said getting a nod from her as they started running.
That Night
Naruto when he returned with Fū had been thanked profusely for saving her by Shibuki who had practically hugged him to the point he almost died from being unable to breathe. He had simply told him it was no problem and it was his duty.
Shibuki had then offered for him to stay for a while so he can rest up and get his things sorted out before he had to go back to Konoha and deal with the council.
And now was the day when he was going to leave for god knows how long.
Naruto stood at the gateway of the village that leads to the outside of the large tree with Kagura by his side like always, ready to go back to his old village that betrayed him, looking behind him he saw Fū and Shibuki seeing him off.
"Have a safe journey Naruto-San and Kagura-San." Shibuki said with a small bow.
"Thanks Shibuki-San, I doubt anything will happen though, Konoha's not far from here." He said with a small smile, he then noticed Fū's downtrodden mode and knew it was because he was leaving, he had known she started getting a crush on him but didn't want to pressure her into anything so he had left it to see how things progressed.
Walking up to her he reached into his pouch and pulled out a 3-pronged kunai and held it out to her. "If you ever need my help or in trouble, or if you just want to talk even, throw this at something and I'll be there within a moment's notice…I promise."
Fū looked at the kunai in wonder never seeing something like and quickly took it in case he declined it and took it back, bowing to Naruto slightly she said. "Thank you, Naruto-Kun."
Naruto chuckled and brought his hand under chin lifting her head up, ;leaning down a bit he brought his lips to hers in a soft sensual kiss that almost made her faint while Shibuki tried…not to pay attention to what was happening to his sister.
Pulling back Naruto grinned at Fū's dazed look. "That's something to remember me by; hopefully when I see you again, it can last longer." He said with a chuckle as he waved to them both before leaving Kagura following with a small chuckle
Once Naruto was out of sight Shibuki looked at his sister who held the kunai tightly to her chest and chuckled. "Looks like someone's in love." He said in a song like voice making the girl blush brightly.
"SHIBUKI!" She screamed as she chased after her brother who was laughing all the way.
Hi no Kuni
Konoha: North Gates
The Next Day
Naruto looked at the gates with narrowed eyes; it had been 4 years since he was last here, since he was banished, and he still couldn't help but feel a little anger at those who miss-treated him all those years ago, Kagura who was stood by him looked at the village gates with also narrowed eyes for the treatment they had given her love.
Starting on his walk towards the gate he was getting excited at seeing Tsunade again, Shikamaru too as he was one of his best friends, Kiba was also a best friend with a certain rivalry. He had also become good friends with Neji after the Chunin exam as the Hyuuga had become more social with people now that he didn't believe in fate.
Naruto came up to the gate and he noticed two guards at the gate booth relaxing. These two were Kotetsu and Izumo, the pranking Chunins and Naruto's friends, two of the people who saw him for him and not the fox.
When the guards noticed him they almost passed out at seeing someone back from the dead.
"Y-Yondaime-S-Sama!" Izumo spluttered
Naruto groaned at that. "Geez, I know I look like my dad but I'm sorry to upset you it's me Naruto." He said flashing them a grin. This time they did pass out from shock at having Naruto back in the village. "Hmm didn't expect that…oh well." With that he steeped over them and carried on his merry way to the Hokage Tower.
Kagura sweat dropped as Naruto just stepped over the guards but shrugged her shoulders and followed after Naruto as she really didn't want to get lost in a village, the last time she got lost in a village she ended up destroying a portion of it out of frustration with her Zanpakuto, until she was kicked out of the village.
Naruto as he was walking noticed everyone looking at him, woman were blushing and pointing and men were glaring at him as they saw their wives and girlfriends look at him in lust.
"Yondaime-Sama has returned!"
"He's back for redemption against us!"
"Our Hero is back!"
"Wow, he's so handsome!"
"I wonder if he'll have my children!"
Naruto groaned at the last comment.
'It's like everywhere else I go!'
Hokage Tower
Tsunade Senju was currently sat behind her desk going through reports on sighting of Akatsuki in fire country lately, and she had a pretty good idea why they were here. Over the years she hadn't changed one bit, she was still the short tempered woman that would fall asleep and get drunk, however it was less and less as the years went on.
She was woken from her thoughts as she heard a knock at the door, now though she was confused, there were no teams, out, no missions ready so the only possibility must be…
"Come in." She said with a little hope.
Stepping thought the door what was some people may call a god among men, Tsunade had to hold back a drool and control her emotions. It was then she recognized the man, blowing all of her dreams and fantasies out of the water. "Naruto?" She asked carefully.
Naruto chuckled and stepped forward. "Yep it's me; I'm back for as long as you need me." He said with a soft smile as Tsunade's eyes widened to massive saucers.
Tsunade had practically dove over the desk as she hugged the blonde to her and what she found was, a strong muscled male, taller than her and she loved every minute of it.
Naruto placed his arms around the woman hugging her just as tight enjoying the feeling of being with Tsunade again, he was interrupted when he heard sniffing, looking down he noticed Tsunade had a couple tears down her eyes.
Wiping them away with his thumb as he held her cheek he asked. "What's wrong?"
"I'm sorry…so sorry for banishing you." She said softly as she held on to him tighter.
Naruto grinned as he stepped back while wiping the tears away. "It wasn't your fault, and besides I think it was for the best." He said making her feel a little better as she pulled back…then she noticed the red headed woman, the room just got chilly and Naruto couldn't help but gulp.
"I take it your Kagura?" Tsunade asked with narrowed eyes.
"The one and only." Kagura said while doing a dramatic bow she smirked and walked up behind Naruto hugging him. "I'm one of Naruto's lovers and future wife." She said making Tsunade's eyes widen as she realised what she said.
"One of Naruto's lovers?" She asked in shook.
Naruto chuckled and waved a hand trying to diffuse the situation. "Well, I need to restart my clan, and as you know I'm able to have multiple wives to rebuild it. But we'll talk about that later anyway." He said calmly.
Tsunade then went around her desk as Naruto and Kagura pulled chairs up to the desk and sat down. 'They look just like Minato and Kushina…must be in the blood to like red-heads.' She thought to herself with a fond smile.
"So when will I meet with the council then?" Naruto asked.
Tsunade chuckled and looked down at her watch. "Actually, not long from now, we'll most likely need you to be tested against various shinobi just so everyone knows what you're capable of." She explained while getting a nod from the boy.
That was when Shizune entered the office with some more paperwork. "Tsunade-Sama I brought you the rest of the paper work you need…to…fill…out." She started to say but then stopped and dropped the papers on the ground when she saw the Yondaime's clones talking to Tsunade
Her eyes were the size of dinner plates and her jaw hung from her mouth. "Y-Yondaime-Sama? Y-You're alive?" She stammers looking at the blonde haired Adonis. Naruto and Tsunade blink and look her stumped form until he spoke up. "Hey Shizune-chan. I see you're doing well." He said while she blinks.
"N-Naruto?" She asks getting a nod in return. "OH MY KAMI! NARUTO!" She cried out and glomped the blonde while crying her eyes causing Naruto to smile sadly before hugging her back.
Naruto released Shizune and stepped back so she could see Kagura. "Shizune-Chan this is Kagura Enkai, Kagura this is Shizune-Chan." He introduced while each eyed each other up.
"Hey." Kagura said with a slight wave.
"Hi." Shizune said with suspicion.
"It's nice to see you after so long Shizune-Chan, you're looking beautiful today." He says making her look up and blush. "Th-thank you, you look handsome too Naruto-kun." She stated with a fond smile.
Before anyone else can speak another voice spoke up. "Well would you look at this? You're here for only a few hours and already making woman blush." The three turn to see Jiraiya leaning against the wall grinning at the sight.
"It's better than getting the shit kicked out of me like you do a lot." Naruto said chuckling while Jiraiya grumbled about blonde brats.
"So this is the pervert you told me about?" Kagura asked Naruto while pointing a thumb at Jiraiya who looked shocked.
"Yep, this is him." Naruto said with a sigh knowing what was coming next.
"I'm not a pervert!" Jiraiya said sounding indignant. "I'M A SUPER PERVERT!" He yelled only to get drop kicked by Tsunade with a twitch in her eyebrow before sitting back down leaving the twitching sage on the ground while Kagura chuckled and Shizune looked ashamed.
Tsunade also chuckled and leant forward. "So tell me, what have you been up to all these years?"
Later
With Naruto
Training Ground 7
Naruto was sat in down in the middle of a field in a meditative pose, legs crossed, eyes closed and Ryūjin Jakka laid flat along his legs while his he held it with both of his hands.
'We will start your Bankai training once the Orochimaru invasion is settled down, we must not allow any interruptions.'
'I know but it may be easier said than done, there's not many places that won't attract attention.'
'What about that forest no-one is allowed to enter?'
'Ahh…the Forbidden Forest…all I need to do is make sure Anko doesn't interfere, which may be easier said than done. Hell she will most likely want to join in.'
'As long as we get the training done, then there is no problem whatsoever. You should get going to the meeting I doubt they will wait any longer.'
'Right.'
Naruto's eyes snapped open as he came back to the normal realm before blinking getting his sight back to normal, standing up he sheathed his Zanpakuto and took out a book from his pouch with the title 'LOVELESS' on the front.
Opening it up he read a line out of it…
"When the war of the beasts brings about the world's end
The goddess descends from the sky
Wings of light and dark spread afar
She guides us to bliss, her gift everlasting."
'Hmm…I gotta admit…I'm good at my work.' He thought with a chuckle as he went to the council.
Council Chambers
Just like Tsunade said, everyone was in the meeting within the hour having got the notice that Naruto was back and willing to work with the village once more, they were only glad that Naruto didn't hate the village enough to work with Orochimaru…even they knew they wouldn't win, it would be the Kyuubi attack all over again.
Just then the doors opened up to reveal Tsunade and what they could only describe the Yondaime reborn and what looked like a younger Kushina Uzumaki, once the three seat down Tsunade started things off. "Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze has returned to help us, he has also brought his partner Kagura Enkai, and you probably know her as Shoujouhi Kijo." She said causing gasps of surprise and shock while Kagura chuckled and grinned reminding everyone of Anko.
'So that's the Rinnegan? Hmm, looks intense just from looking at them.' Tsume thought while feeling a shiver run down her spine.
'Now that the demon brat is back, I can finally make him my weapon.' Danzo thought with sadistic glee. 'And that bitch will be used for breeding stock.'
'Hmm…with the both them we may actually come through this better than we expected.' Shikaku thought with…some enthusiasm.
Tsunade who also enjoyed their wide-eyed looks and stammering decided to get back on the issue and looked at Naruto. "Naruto, do you know why we had asked you to return to Konoha?" She said professionally.
Naruto sighed and gave a nod. "Yep, Orochimaru's finally making a move at Konoha, honestly I was wondering when it would happen." He spoke making the council tense knowing they had fucked up.
Tsunade knowing this will start the meeting properly also knew then still have to sort out Naruto's role in this. "Before we get started, we should discuss Naruto's contract of employment."
"Very well." Inoichi said with a nod.
"So will you be re-instated as a Konoha shinobi?" Hiashi asked with his usual stoic look plastered on his face.
Naruto however shook his head. "No, I still don't trust this village." He said making them look down. "While I may trust my friends and certain other people, there are sides of the village that are too corrupt for me to just bounce back in, for now I'll just be a mercenary."
Nodding his head Shikaku spoke up. "And what are your terms?"
Naruto just shrugged. "Honestly? Normal pays for whatever missions I do, I get the feeling I'll be sticking around while Orochimaru and Akatsuki is still out there, but basically just as if I was still a shinobi. Also I will only follow orders from Tsunade, no-one else."
"That's fair." Choza said with a smile.
"What about your partner…Kagura Enkai?" Danzo asked with greed in his eyes while she felt sickened about thinking of what plans he had for her.
Naruto narrowed his eyes and wrapped an arm around her. "She will always work with me unless I say so, I don't trust anyone in the village when it involves her, especially people like you."
"We'll accept those terms as long as the majority are fine with it." Tsunade said while the clan heads gave a nod. "Very well, as of now, you are a mercenary employed by Konohagakure."
"But what do you mean Akatsuki?" Shibi asked.
"He's probably already attracted them to us now." Danzo accused.
"Listen you old fossil." Naruto growled at him. "Akatsuki are going to attack here whether you like it or not, it's only a matter of time, if they can't find me, they would eventually attack the place where they know I have some of friends."
Naruto couldn't help but feel anger run through his veins just by looking at the old cripple now that he knew everything he had done, well almost everything. What he did know was that he was to blame for what happened between Konan, Yahiko and Nagato and if it wasn't for him Nagato would never have joined Akatsuki.
"And that will draw you out in the open." Tsume said since she knew what it was like wanting to protect your pack.
"Yes." Naruto said with a nod. "Akatsuki don't care who they kill, if they know by attacking Konoha will drive me out, then they will make sure they do as much damage as possible, and we all know that there is no way to stop them from breaching a village if they want to…take Gaara's kidnapping for instance." He said causing them to remember that despite all of Sunagakure's security and knowledge of Akatsuki, they still found their way in to the village easily without anyone knowing until the last moment.
"Hmm, very well." Hiashi said acknowledging what he said knowing it to be right.
"What do you know of Orochimaru's plans?" Tsunade asked Naruto.
"Not a lot." Naruto said with a sigh. "But I do know he has a large force as well as Kabuto his right hand man and…Sasuke Uchiha." He said with a growl at the Uchiha's name.
"We can take this opportunity to get the Uchiha back." Koharu said with a smirk.
Naruto stared at them in disbelief as if not believing what was said. "There is going to be an attack by Orochimaru…and your thinking about the getting the Uchiha back? What the fuck is wrong with you people? You would just let people die in order to get your precious Sharingan back?"
"The Sharingan is invaluable." Homura said with a stern gaze.
Naruto laughed outright at that. "That is fucking rich isn't it? How long have you all gone on with no Sharingan? And yet this village is still standing…its power hungry people like you that end up destroying the village." He gaze before his eyes harden into resolve. "I promise you…when I met the Uchiha…his head is mine and anyone who gets in my way…" He trailed off as he held out his hand to a wall confusing people…until the entire wall was blown away. "…That will happen to you." He said directing his gaze at the three elders, but more precisely Danzo when he felt something coming from his concealed eye. 'Why is chakra circulating to that socket…unless it's not as useless as he wants people to think…oh I got my eyes on you bastard.'
"Understood, but what we need to do now is to test you in your abilities to see what you can actually and give the shinobi of the village an insight as to what you can do if they work with you." Tsunade said.
"Very well…where and when?"
"Chunin exam stadium, it will allow anyone to watch and gives the best room to fight…and how about in two hours while I inform everyone of what's going to happen." Tsunade said while getting a nod. "Well…that's all for now…dismissed." Tsunade said while everyone gave a nod and left. "And Naruto…" She said getting his attention. "..Do your best, don't hold back."
Later
With Naruto and Kagura
Naruto was walking down the main street on his way to the training ground seeing as the didn't have much time left, Kagura was holding his hand while leaning on him making all people around them jealous at what they each have.
Naruto looked at Kagura and smiled at how peaceful she looked. "You know…for someone who has a high amount of blood lust in a battle, you sure are a softy." He said with a chuckle as she slapped him on the chest lightly.
"All thanks to you, I've never felt at such peace before, I was always on the run before, having to kill to survive, I just got use to it, and then I received my Zanpakuto, it made me become accustomed to killing…and sometime I enjoyed it." She said a little sad at the end.
Naruto chuckled at her confession. "Sometimes when I use the Kyuubi's chakra, I enjoy killing, although it's when I kill people like bandits, rapists and murderers. You shouldn't feel bad about it, for all you know, someone is alive because of you."
Kagura smiled at Naruto's attempt to cheer up. "Thanks Naru-Koi…what are you going to do about Sasuke in the invasion?"
Naruto chuckled evilly. "There's nothing to do except for the fact that I have to kill him, if he ever got Itachi's eyes, god knows what he will be able to do…he would be the next Madara Uchiha…only more insane."
Kagura smiled into his arm as they walked closer to the training ground. "You better not lose by underestimating him, or you and my scythe will get very comfortable." She threatened.
Naruto chuckled nervously at that threat. "You know I won't lose, especially to him." He said with a smirk.
"Do you know who you will be fighting now?" She asked since she didn't know anyone.
"Well…for Taijutsu it will most likely be Maito Gai since he's the best in Konoha, Genjutsu will be Kurenai, I doubt anyone's as good as she is, Ninjutsu will most likely be Kakashi, I'll show him exactly what he missed out on and Kenjutsu could be Yugao Uzuki or Genma Shiranui."
"You're not worried." She said more of a statement than anything.
"Not really, I'm confident in my skills and besides they know what I'm capable of from the Bingo Books." He said before they went to go start the test.
Chunin Exam Stadium
When Naruto and Kagura got to the stadium they noticed everyone was there, Genin, Chunin, Jonin, ANBU and even some civilians along with the clan heads. Apparently the news about Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze being the Rikudō Sennin heir had circulated throughout the village. Now they wanted to see the Rinnegan in action against some of the most powerful people in the village.
Tsunade smiled seeing Naruto appear getting a nod from him to start she stepped forward. "We are here today to test Namikaze Naruto in Taijutsu, Genjutsu, Ninjutsu and Kenjutsu." Everyone cheered making Naruto a little startled that people are excited to see him fight. "Will Maito Gai step forward please for the Taijutsu portion."
Tsunade stepped back with the rest of crowd as Gai stepped up. "YOSH! NARUTO-KUN IT WILL BE FUN TO TEST YOUR FLAMES OF YOUTH!" The green spandex wearing man yelled making Naruto sweat drop along with everyone else.
Naruto chuckled and said. "It will be a blast going against you too." Giving the man a nod as sign to start.
Naruto vs. Maito Gai
Gai then turned serious and dashed forward at speeds many couldn't follow, unfortunately for Gai, Naruto could follow.
As Gai threw a punch at Naruto, he caught it effortlessly but noticed the power behind it as the wind and dust blew behind him from the force of the punch. "Not bad Gai, but you have to do better." Bringing his right leg up, he kicked Gai in the face sending him sprawling back until he put his hands on the ground to flip himself up.
Naruto shot forward at faster speed and threw a punch at Gai who barely dodged it by moving his head but got a cut on his cheek. Gai repaid him in kind and grabbed Naruto's outstretched arm before pulling him down and kneeing him in the face, he then kicked Naruto up in the air, jumping up to hit Naruto, he never made it as Naruto regained his balance in mid-air and kicked Gai at the top of his head sending him back down.
Gai hit the floor hard but was back on his feet within seconds, in the air Naruto was coming down fast, Gai jumped out of the way barely before Naruto punched the ground causing a massive crater to appear while a tremor struck the area. Gai taking the smart idea jumped back a good distance. 'That strength…it was just like Tsunade-Sama, however that was all him, no chakra whatsoever!'
Stands
"Holy shit!" exclaimed Kiba.
"How in the world did he do that?" Half exclaimed/asked Tsunade. "That was similar to my strength, only I need chakra added to do something like that."
Kagura stepped up grinning. "Naruto has trained his muscles for the past 4 years by using weights all the time, what you're seeing is just the beginning."
"It's like my Sage-Mode's strength." Jiraiya commented as he hadn't seen what Naruto is truly capable of.
"This is amazing!" exclaimed Shizune as she hadn't seen anyone use strength and keep up with Guy even with his weights on.
"I take it this is just the beginning?" Tenten said sarcastically.
"YOSH! NARUTO-KUN'S FLAMES OF YOUTH SHINE BRIGTHER THAN EVER!" Yelled lee causing Neji and Tenten to sigh at his antics.
"I don't think I've seen anyone match Gai before." Commented Kurenai.
"This is just starting Kurenai, I get the feeling they haven't even broke a sweat." Said Kakashi as he had put his book away for now.
Fight
Naruto looked up at Gai who had an unusual serious face on him and to Naruto he just couldn't imagine this Gai screaming about 'youth' or the like. "Gai, you're going to have to take your weights off if you want to beat me."
"It seems you are right." Gai responded, he had only taken weights off out of respect for an opponent worthy of it. Taking the weight from around his wrists and ankles he threw them to the side causing an earthquake.
"You should remove yours as well Naruto-Kun." Said Gai as he wanted to fight at full power.
Naruto gave a nod before he took off his trench coat, and his shirt; he then threw them over to the side causing a crater appear while a tremor shook the ground causing everyone's eyes to bug out, what were these people?
Now Naruto stood topless with the necklaces around his neck, all the girls drooled at his ripped muscles which kept flexing as he moved hell even Tsunade drooled a bit.
Both fighters vanished from everyone's sights only reappearing when they either hit each other or dodged, every now and again craters would form on the floor, small craters but hell, their making craters by punching each other, that's saying something.
Whenever there punches connected with one another everyone could feel the force coming from them, as they would get hit with wind ever so slightly.
They were alerted when they heard a crash and saw Naruto picking himself out of the wall of the stadium. "I got to hand it to you Gai, you really are worthy of being called a Taijutsu expert." Crossing his arms in an X formation he started pumping chakra through his body making glyphs appear all over his body glowing bright blue.
Stands
"Oooo…this is gonna get good!" Said Jiraiya recognizing what Naruto was doing.
"What's he doing?" asked Tsunade a little nervous and anxious.
"That's Yondaime-Sama's Gravity seal isn't it?" asked Kakashi making many go wide-eyed.
"Yep that's what helped Minato become the Konoha no Kiiroi Senkō (Konoha's Yellow Flash) it was his first step towards the Hiraishin." Explained Jiraiya.
"Gai is going to have to release a couple of gates if he wants to remotely win." Said Kakashi.
Fight
"Gravity seal: Release!" As soon as Naruto said that the glyphs o his body pulsed before vanishing, everyone felt the sudden chakra hitting them softly and oddly calming.
Before anyone could even blink Gai was sent soaring through the stadium wall, everyone looked back to see Naruto in the exact same spot, not even the dust had moved, a true testament on his new found speed.
Everyone just by looking at Naruto could feel the power oozing off of him, before anyone could say a word though there was a sudden blast of chakra and the rubble that were around Gai were blown off.
"Hachimon Kaimon: Kai!"
"Hachimon Kyūmon: Kai!"
Naruto looked in the dust cloud that had picked up when Gai opened the two gates when all of a sudden a blur appeared soaring at him, lifting his arm to block a kick he felt the strain on his arm as the kick held a lot of power.
Gai then kicked Naruto with his other leg sending him flying up, Naruto not expecting it didn't have time to block, the same going for the knee to the chin while he was still in the air.
Gai then started kicking Naruto all over the place much like Lee did against Gaara in the Chunin exams, however as Gai went for another punch his arm was grabbed, looking up he saw the smirking face of Naruto before he was punched back in to the ground making a crater.
Naruto then fell back to the ground and flipped to land on his feet in a crouch waiting for Gai to resurface.
Gai eventually stood back up but in a relaxed pose and smiled at Naruto. "You have certainly improved Naruto-Kun, lets finish this with more attack!" He said with cheerful yet serious manner.
"Ready when you are." Naruto returned crouching down slightly.
The next second the both shot off towards each at inhuman speeds, as Naruto came close Gai threw a punch aimed at his head only for Naruto twist under it and punch Gai in the gut with tremendous power.
"Ikkotsu!"
A second later Gai spat globs of blood out of his mouth before he blasted back against the stadium walls creating a large indent of his body before collapsing down to the ground in a heap.
Tsunade appeared by Gai and ran a diagnostic jutsu over him and was relieved to find out he was ok just knocked out. 'A punch like that would have split a person in half…and yet I could tell he wasn't using all of his strength for that.'
Standing up she turned to Naruto who had a serious face on him. "Winner by knockout…Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze!"
Stands
"Holy shit, what was that?" Kiba exclaimed.
"It's a special technique he uses for a quick kill." Kagura explained.
"That was more than quick, but why is Gai still alive then if it was a killing technique?" Yugao asked confused.
"Be thankful that Naruto was holding back, or the green spandex wearing guy would have been split at the torso." Kagura said with a bloodthirsty grin causing people to back away.
"To think he had advanced so far in such little time, he truly is a prodigy of his time." Hiashi said with pride at his old friend's son.
"What's worse is that I doubt he would have improved this much if he had stayed within the village, well not since they'll want him at a certain level in case he snaps." Tsume said with a scowl.
Back With Naruto
People then saw all the cuts and scrapes on Naruto sizzle up before completely healing astounding them as no-one had saw someone heal that fast other than Tsunade.
"So who am I facing next then?" Naruto asked as he watched medics go over to Gai to tend to his wounds.
Tsunade stepped forward as Gai was carried off of the field. "Will Kurenai Yuhi step forward please for the Genjutsu portion and Anko Mitarashi for part Ninjutsu!" She said with a smirk while Naruto grinned.
Kurenai and Anko stepped forward and stood a few yards from Naruto ready to get started at any second when Naruto spoke up. "Let's see what you got Kurenai-Chan, Anko-Chan." Naruto said with a smirk as he got ready.
"You look worn out from your batch with Gai there Naruto-Kun." Kurenai said with a small smile.
Naruto looks over himself to see dirt and wipes it off. "You don't have to worry about me beautiful, just worry about yourself, same goes for you too Anko-Chan." He said with a smirk while they blush at being called beautiful.
"Oh you're going down gaki." Anko said taking a kunai out with Kurenai doing same before Anko shot forward at Naruto. "Time for me to get some more of that delicious blood of yours."
Naruto chuckled and pulled out his own kunai, only this was his Hiraishin kunai which made Anko raise her eyebrows at. "You have to cut me first!" He exclaimed as he shot forward.
To Be Continued
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