' ' = thoughts
" "= talking face to face or talking out loud
Bold letters = either Kyuubi in fox form, Shinigami using his scary voice (lol) or a summon
It was the beginning of the fourth week of November when Naruto left Lightning Country for Water Country. He could of just used one of his summons but didn't want to take the chance that he'd be spotted. The captain of the ship he was on told him he thought he was crazy to want to go to that country and during the winter season as well but mentioned it would take about three days until they reached port.
During the voyage Naruto went over his skills. He and Kyuubi put him overall at Kage level but he knew he needed to be stronger than a Kage if he wanted to defeat his enemies and protect his precious people. His Ninjutsu was easily Kage level. He had mastered his Futon, Suiton, Doton and Katon manipulations and was close to mastering his Raiton manipulation. He knew at least 30 jutsu for each one so far. With help from his Kage Bunshin no Jutsu he was even able to master each jutsu C-rank and lower, with a few B-ranks so far, to the point he could perform them without hand seals or even saying the name out loud, which he thought was a good idea since ninja are suppose to be quite and stealthy, not yelling out a technique giving a chance for your enemy to counter your attack. He planned to start working on his Hyoton and Mokuton manipulations when he arrived in Water Country as well as his Light element with help from the Phoenixes.
His Taijutsu was high-Jounin level with him almost mastering both his parents' styles. His father's style was called Mouchou (bird of prey). This style has you using quick strikes on multiple targets to various points on the enemy's body to either disable them or use for a quick kill. His mother's style was called Hiryuu (flying dragon). With this style the user delivers fast strong blows attempting to break bones on single or low number of enemies. He was also quite proficient in Gōken as well, the style used by Maito Gai, Konoha's Taijutsu specialist.
His Kenjutsu was high-Jounin as well. His skill with his kodachis and Dragon Sword was on par with the Kiri no Shinobigatana Nananin Shū (Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist). He had started using his elemental chakra in the Dragon Sword with the lost legendary sword style Kyuubi taught him the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū and was pleased with the results.
His Genjutsu was low-Jounin and while his worst subject he was still pleased with it. He could dispel any low to mid and most high ranking techniques and cast a few C-rank and higher.
He was especially pleased with his knowledge of Fūinjutsu. He could confidently say he was a Seal Master when he managed to finish his latest project. Apparently after Orochimaru left Konoha he left behind some various research papers and one of them was his Curse Seal. His father had just started making headway on getting rid of the seal before Kyuubi appeared but wasn't able to finish it. But after six months Naruto was finally able to find a way to get rid of it. Of course the only way to know if it works is to use it on someone who has the Curse Seal but he was confident it would work.
He currently had his chakra weights set to 900 pounds on each of his limbs and 950 pounds on his waist. His speed and strength were mid-Jounin with the weights on but easily Kage level if he took off his weights. When he max them out at 1000 lbs he plans on using gravity seals.
Although the thing he was the most proud of was his chakra control. He was finally able to create one Bunshin no Jutsu and considering he has already absorbed five tails worth of chakra and each tail is equal to two Kage level chakra reserves he had every right to be happy.
They arrived at a port along the northern borders of the country at night on the third day. Naruto paid the captain plus a little bonus and left to look for a place to stay for the night. The town the port was in looked like it had seen better days but he was able to find a room at a small hotel. Naruto decided to spend the rest of the month in town then leave the beginning of December.
After Naruto woke up he left the town and when he was sure it was safe summoned 2,000 shadow clones and had them henge and travel the country for information and places to train. With that he summoned 200 more clones to continue practicing his Raiton manipulation while he went through some hand seals, bit his thumb and slammed his hand on the ground and uttered a quiet Kuchiyose no Jutsu.
When the smoke disappeared he was greeted with one of the older Phoenixes of the clan. It was about half the size of Fenikkusu. It looked around for a few seconds at its surroundings before settling on Naruto. "Naruto-sama what is it you require of me?"
Naruto looked at the Phoenix. It looked like a miniature version of Fenikkusu. "Before we start may I ask your name?"
The Phoenix nodded and said "Of course. My name is Asashi (morning sun). I am the eldest child of Fenikkusu."
Naruto nodded "Well that would explain why you look like a miniature version of him. Anyways I was wondering if you could help me with my Light element as I was told each Phoenix who has reached maturity has this element."
Asashi replied "Of course I would be honored to help you. First of all do you know anything about the Light element?" Naruto shook his head. "The Light element has many uses. It can be used for healing; it is especially effective against demons and can be used as offensive jutsu as well as defensive jutsu. As with the Dark element, to use the Light element requires great chakra reserves, control and concentration."
Naruto nodded awed by the power of this element. Asashi taught him low level techniques dealing with each use of the Light element. Before he left he left a scroll for Naruto with techniques up to C-rank and told him to summon him or any of his brethren for help. Naruto thanked the Phoenix and watched as it disappeared back to the Summon World. Naruto continued to practice till nightfall while he received memories of his clones. Apparently some of his clones decided to have a little race and dropped their weights to zero. He learned he could travel across the country in one day and he learned some interesting things as well about the country.
Apparently Kirigakure no sato's forces were split in two. One side under the command of the Yondaime Mizukage who he wasn't able to get the identity of and then there were the Rebels under the command of a woman who he wasn't able to identify either. He learned that it started when the Kiri no Shinobigatana Nananin Shū attempted to assassinate the Yondaime Mizukage. Each of them managed to survive but they split up after the failed attempt and for some reason none of them joined the Rebels. 'If I managed to get them to serve me it would prove quite beneficial' he thought. He also found some good spots to practice his Hyoton and Mokuton elements.
The young King left the town on the first day of December and did his usual routine on the first of every month of summoning a clone and Phoenix to head to Rice Field Country to collect any information the Fuma clan might have. After watching they go Naruto continued further into Water Country to the closest spot his clones found for training.
When he arrived he was greeted by the very same scene his clone saw. In fact it looked a lot of what he saw when he was in the seal with Kyuubi. There was a small waterfall that he could use for his Hyoton manipulation as well as his Mokuton manipulation. There was even a small cave he could stay in to keep warm not to far from here. He decided to make camp in the cave and start training in the morning.
Naruto woke up at first light and headed back to the waterfall. "Alright to use the sub-elements I need to combine the correct elements evenly" he said out loud. 'Wish me luck koishii' he thought. 'You don't need it but good luck Naru-koi' Kyuubi replied.
So for the next three months Naruto worked on his Hyoton, Mokuton and Light manipulations. He was able to get the Hyoton and Mokuton elements to mid-chuunin and learned jutsu like Hyōton: Tsubame Fubuki and Moku Bunshin no Jutsu. With help from the Phoenixes he was able to get his Light manipulation to low-Jounin and learned more powerful healing techniques as well as others.
It was the middle of February when he ran into, more liked ambushed, four nins. Three of them had Kiri hitai-ites that had slashes across them. One was a female that was trying to hide themselves as a male that appeared a year older than him. Two looked to be brothers but it was the other person that had his attention or rather what he was carrying. It was the legendary Kubikiri Hōchō, which meant that this person must be Momochi Zabuza the Kirigakure no Kijin (Demon of the Hidden Mist).
Naruto eyed each one carefully. He could tell the brothers worked as a team by their stance and what they were carrying. Zabuza he knew would be the toughest opponent here but it was the girl that was making him cautious. He could tell she was around mid-Chuunin level but that was it.
He decided to break the silence. "What can I do for you?"
Zabuza spoke up "You can hand over your belongings gaki or you can die then we take what we want" he said with a smirk.
"Do you really believe you can beat me Momochi Zabuza? You are at best ANBU level and compared to me that is nothing" Naruto said then started releasing his chakra. The moment he did all four of them fell to their hands and knees. He let go and spoke again. "But I will make a deal. You and I shall fight a swordsmen duel. If you win I will serve you and hand over everything I own. If I win you and your followers will serve me and obey my every command. Do you accept?"
Zabuza was shocked at the power of this kid. He thought he was just some wanna-be playing ninja. He was even more shocked at the deal this kid made. Zabuza looked at his subordinates before turning back to the child. "Hai I agree to the duel."
Naruto smiled and said "Good. No Ninjutsu will be allowed. This is a battle of the blade only. Tell your comrades to back up and not to interfere."
Zabuza nodded his head "You heard him. Back away and do not interfere what-so-ever." They nodded their heads and leapt away.
Zabuza lifted Kubikiri Hōchō from his back and got into a stance. He assumed his opponent was going to use the kodachis strapped to his waist but lifted an eyebrow when he saw him lift his left hand.
"I am sure you thought I would be using the kodachis strapped to the back of my waist but for a master swordsmen such as yourself I believe you deserve the honor of fighting against this" and with that Naruto summoned chakra to the seal on his wrist and summoned the sword of the King, the Dragon Sword.
Zabuza stopped breathing when he saw the sword. 'I-it c-can't be. That sword. That sword. I thought they were all killed.' He gulped filling his lungs with air again. "Y-you, w-who a-are you?"
Naruto was smirking when he saw Zabuza's reaction. He knew a swordsman of his caliber would recognize this sword. "I will tell you my name at the end of our duel."
Zabuza simply nodded before straightening himself then charging. Naruto charged as well and their swords clashed between them. 'Amazing. He's not even struggling against my strength' Zabuza thought. They jumped back and continued the battle. Zabuza swung his sword from the side and Naruto parried it with his own before he swung his down with Zabuza twisting out of the way. Naruto jumped up when Zabuza swung his sword as he twisted. They continued on for 15 minutes with Zabuza looking moderately tired and sweating but Naruto was only sweating a bit.
'The gaki's got insane stamina and skills. But that style he's using I've never seen anything like it and I think that damn brat is holding back' Zabuza thought.
Naruto noticed their state of condition as well "One last go Zabuza?"
"Hai" he replied.
With that they charged one last time. Zabuza brought down his sword while Naruto brought his sword down low and started charging lightning chakra through it. When they crashed Zabuza was literally stunned as his body was filled with lightning. He dropped his sword and fell down.
The other three that were watching were amazed at how easily Zabuza lost. They ran over to him and were about to touch him when a voice stopped them. "Don't do that. He'll be fine in a few minutes. A bit twitchy for a while but fine" Naruto said. They nodded and waited.
After about 5 minutes Zabuza started to move around. He was helped to a tree that he leaned against and looked at the person who beat him "What the hell was that? I thought you said no Ninjutsu?"
Naruto looked at him in the eye and said "I didn't use Ninjutsu. I used my swords special ability that lets me channel my elemental chakra through it."
Zabuza looked at him thinking 'It's true. Only one sword was able to do that and it looked exactly like the one he used.' "You are an Uzumaki aren't you? That is the only way you would be able to use that sword" he said.
Naruto nodded and replied "Yes I am an Uzumaki. My mother was Uzumaki Kushina, daughter of the former King and Queen of Whirlpool Kingdom."
Zabuza nodded going over the information then said "If I recall only the King may wield that sword and since you said former King I'm guessing you've become the new King?"
Naruto nodded "That would be correct. I plan to rebuild my Kingdom and I've already started with my plans. Now onto our arrangement. Do you pledge your allegiance to me and do the rest of you as well. You three will no longer be serving Zabuza but me. I will let you stay with him though for the next 3 years as I will be busy and will be traveling alone till then."
'It's been every swordsmen dream to serve the Uzumaki family as they have been the best swordsmen that have ever lived' Zabuza thought. "I pledge my allegiance and loyalty to you my King" Zabuza said then shocked his three comrades when he got on one knee and bowed. The others looked at each other before doing the same as their lea- former leader and got on one knee and bowed.
Naruto smiled "Great. Now get up and introduce yourselves."
"I am Gouzu, twin brother of Meizu. We are known as the Demon Brothers and are former Chuunin of Kirigakure." Naruto nodded his head and looked at the next one. "I am Meizu, twin brother of Gouzu. We specialize in coordination attacks and work well as a team." Naruto nodded again and looked at the last member.
"My name is Haku. I am a boy of 13" she was cut off by Naruto "Do not lie to me. I know you are a girl and I understand your reasons for hiding yourself but you do not need to in the presence of friends." Haku was shocked that he could tell she was a girl "How" she asked.
"I have a very advanced ability to detect smells and males and females give off different smells" he explained.
She nodded at that and restarted "My name is Haku. I am a girl and 13 years old. I have been with Zabuza for 5 years now after he saved me after I" she hesitated for a moment but continued "activated my bloodline. My father killed my mother when he found out I got it from her then he tried to kill me. I killed him and the others with him with my bloodline" She looked down afraid of what she would see in his eyes and was startled when she felt herself being hugged.
"It's okay Haku-chan. I don't think any less of you. You were in a situation that no body should have to be in let alone a child" Naruto said as he continued to comfort the crying girl by rocking her back and forth and running his hand through her hair. After a few minutes she calmed down and was blushing up a storm when he pulled back. He just smiled at her and winked which made her blush harder.
Zabuza was twitching. 'What does he think he's doing with my daugh- I mean tool' he thought. Naruto noticed this which was why he winked at Haku and nearly laughed out loud at the look on Zabuza's face.
Haku broke them from their thoughts "Umm excuse me my King but you still haven't told me your name." Naruto blushed at that which Haku thought was extremely cute.
"Ahh yes excuse my manners. My name is Namikaze Uzumaki Naruto. Son of Namikaze Minato, Konoha's Yellow Flash and Yondaime Hokage and Namikaze Uzumaki Kushina, Konoha's Red Death and Royal Princess of Whirlpool Kingdom. Current King of Whirlpool and Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi no Yoko" he finished.
He saw the shocked looked on their faces. 'Ahh I do indeed love saying that' he mentally chuckled.
Haku was the first to recover and said "Wow". The others could only nod their agreement with her statement before Zabuza spoke up. "Wait Jinchuriki? As in you have a demon sealed inside you? And the Kyuubi no Yoko to be precise?"
Naruto nodded "That would be correct. Although the demons are not as evil as everyone makes them out to be. I'd say humans are more evil than demons could ever be. Hell if it weren't for demons 90% of the world's bloodlines wouldn't even exist" he finished his rant.
"What" they all said. Naruto sighed and told them how bloodlines came to be and how humans got greedy with power and eventually the demons left this world back to their own. They were shocked when he told them how the Sharingan came to be and Zabuza and the other males laughed and Haku giggled which Naruto thought was extremely cute when he told them where the Byakugan came from. They were shocked and Haku cried and hugged him when he told them of his life all the way up to now.
"So what do you want us to do now?" Zabuza asked as he watched Naruto still holding Haku running his hand through her hair. 'If Konoha has a law like the one in Kiri then Haku might be able to join him.'
Naruto thought while enjoying having Haku in his arms and said "We'll travel together for the next month and train together. Haku-chan can further help me with my Hyoton abilities and I can help you four in areas you are lacking in. After that I want you four to search for the other Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist and bring them to me. Tell them I will offer the same deal I made Zabuza and also it gives them a chance in a lifetime to fight against the Dragon Sword. I want to make you seven into the Knights of Whirlpool where you will be my Generals and highest ranking officers just below the Royal Family."
Zabuza and the others were shocked although Haku not as much as she was comfortable in Naruto's lap with his hand running through her hair.
The group stayed together until the end of March. Zabuza had told him that the Yondaime Mizukage was in fact another Jinchuriki by the name of Yagura and before he became Mizukage they used to be friends and when he learned that the others were planning on assassinating the Mizukage it was the hardest thing he ever had to do. He informed him that he contained the Sanbi no Kyodaigame.
When Kyuubi learned of this she knew something was wrong as the Three-Tailed Turtle was the wisest and most peaceful of the Bijuu and would never let its container willfully do what he's done. When Naruto asked if Yagura has always acted like this Zabuza said no. The reason he was chosen for Mizukage was because he use to be peaceful but still would harm those he deemed a threat.
Zabuza also informed him that the leader of the Rebels was in fact a young woman in her early twenties. Even though she was young she was still more powerful than Zabuza. Her name was Rose. Apparently Zabuza thought that fit her very well. Naruto had an idea at what he meant but left it at that. Also like Kumo and Iwa, Kiri had two Jinchuriki as well. They also had the Rokubi no Namekuji (Six-Tailed Slug) in a container named Utakata that was fighting for the Rebels.
Naruto had mentioned about the C.R.A. in Konoha when Zabuza asked if they had anything similar to the one Kiri had. Haku perked up at the mention of it and when he replied they did and the number of girls he was allowed to marry in Konoha alone she blushed the whole day and would have small nosebleeds when she looked at him while Zabuza and the brothers were grumbling about 'lucky blonde haired bastards.'
Haku was amazed, proud and a bit jealous at how fast Naruto was coming along with his Hyoton manipulation. He helped her with her water and wind manipulations as well and taught her a few more jutsu. For Zabuza they improved their Kenjutsu by dueling a lot and taught him a few Suiton jutsu. For the brothers he helped increase their speed and observe their surroundings when using Genjutsu.
When the day came for the group to leave and look for the others they bid goodbye but Naruto surprised them when he spun Haku around and kissed her on the lips. He licked her lips making her part them and he moved his tongue into her mouth. His tongue explored her mouth and got her tongue in the action. She started moaning and Naruto slid his hands down to her ass giving it a squeeze making her moan louder.
After 5 minutes they broke apart. He chuckled at the glazed look on her face. He leaned in next to her ear and whispered "There'll be more of that when we see each other again Haku-hime" he huskily said. She shivered before placing a quick kiss on his lips before turning around ignoring the looks on the others.
Zabuza snapped out of his daze when Haku walked by him. He watched her then quickly turned around only to see Naruto gone.
His face quickly turned red before yelling "DAMN YOU NARUTO!!! WHAT THE HELL WERE YOU THINKING KISSING MY DAUGHTER!!!?"
He heard a gasp and turned around to see a teary eyed Haku and quickly realized what he said. He chuckled nervously before walking past her. Haku smiled and gave him a hug as she followed him.
"Life sure will be more interesting with Naruto-sama around won't it brother?"
Gouzu said. "Indeed it will brother. Indeed it will." Meizu replied.
Naruto chuckled as he heard Zabuza's yell. He sat down in a safe place before summoning a few clones to guard the area and entered his mindscape. He found Kyuubi on the shore by the pond in a bathing suit that barely covered her nipples and vagina.
He took off his clothes except his boxers and walked up to her and lay down on top of her and started making out with her. Kyuubi moaned and smiled into the kiss.
"Love you too koishii" she said. They lay there together in each other's arms for the rest of the day.
It would be three months until Zabuza came back. During those months Naruto had mastered his Raiton manipulation and gotten his Mokuton and Hyoton to mid-Jounin level. He was also close to mastering his Light element. He knew he wouldn't be as far as he was if it wasn't for the Phoenixes helping him.
When Zabuza arrived it was with a much bigger entourage than before. He could see six people with him but could sense seven. He quirked an eyebrow before looking around. He finally found it and concluded it was the thing on the back on the individual wielding the Rai Rōga. 'That must be Kurosuki Raiga but who is on his back' Naruto thought.
"Who is the person on your back?" Naruto asked.
Raiga was astounded that this kid could sense Ranmaru. Raiga slowly lifted the basket from his back and placed it down. When he opened it Naruto could see a child in it. "His name is Ranmaru. I found him in a village living by him self after we defected from Kiri. He has a kekkei genkai that gives him the ability to see through walls, cause illusions, and interfere with even the Byakugan. Unfortunately his body is weak and he can barely move on his own."
Naruto looked at the child who was staring at him before Naruto smiled at him. "Very well after we are done with our duels I will see what I can do to heal him" he finished.
Ranmaru spoke for the first time "How? Many have tried and all have failed. What can you do that they can't?"
Naruto continued smiling at him "I have the ability to do things that haven't been seen since the Rikudo Sennin. I have gained what he used to heal the people of his time that would have lived a life of suffering or died." Naruto looked at the others. Each had a sword signifying that they were a member of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist.
There was of course Kurosuki Raiga, wielder of the Rai Rōga (Lightning Fangs) and known as Kirigakure no Raijin (Thunder of the Hidden Mist), Hoshigaki Kisame, wielder of Samehada and known as Kirigakure no Kaijin (Scourge of the Hidden Mist), Ringo Roshi, Pea Pochi, Gure-pu Shi and finally Daidai Shiba.
"As with Zabuza I am offering each of you a duel. If you win everything I own will be yours. However if I win you pledge your allegiance and loyalty to me. If I beat all of you I will tell you what I have planned for all of you. Same rules as before. No Ninjutsu as this is a battle of the blade. I will even allow you to partner up if you wish. I will not let any of you partner up with Ranmaru." Naruto finished and chuckled at Raiga's frown.
He noticed four of them had paired up. His first challengers were Roshi and Pochi. Their teamwork was astounding but they were quickly defeated. His next challengers were Shi and Shiba. As with Roshi and Poshi their teamwork was excellent and he almost got cut a couple times but with a few elemental enhanced swings they were defeated. Raiga was next. He was quite fast. Easily ANBU level but his swordsmanship was the worst of the seven. His last opponent and the strongest of the seven was Kisame. He was bordering Kage level and Naruto knew this would be his toughest fight so far.
"Not bad brat. You defeated six of us so far but now you have to fight the strongest of us. Let's see what you got." and with that he tossed Samehada over his shoulder and the wrappings came apart. 'I need to be careful. If I get hit by that it'll be a bitch' thought Naruto. Naruto raised the Dragon Sword and the two charged each other.
'Using elemental chakra will be useless on him' Naruto thought as he dodged a swipe aimed for his head. Naruto flipped over Kisame and managed to cut his back. Kisame gave a grunt at the pain but shook it off. He swung around him and was blocked by Naruto's sword and kicked him in the stomach making him fly back. Naruto flipped in mid-air and landed on his feet only to dodge to the left when Samehada came down right in front of him.
He got up and got into a stance that Zabuza recognized 'So he's finally getting serious.' Kisame eyed the stance 'I've never seen a stance like that before.' Naruto dropped his weights to zero and charged forward and yelled out Kuzu-ryūsen (Nine-headed Dragon Strike). 'SHIT' Kisame thought. Naruto was too fast for him to block. Hell he couldn't even see him but he could feel each hit. After nine hits Naruto reappeared behind Kisame and turned around to watch Kisame fall.
The others were stupefied at what they or more specifically what they didn't witness. They didn't even see him attacking. They only saw Kisame's body twitch every couple seconds. 'We didn't even stand a chance' they all thought.
Naruto took a breath and walked over to Kisame. With a quick activation of the Mystical Palm Technique they watched as Naruto's hands started glowing green and healing Kisame's injuries. 'Is this what he plans to use to heal me' thought Ranmaru fascinated by the technique.
After 10 minutes Naruto stopped and backed up. He watched as Kisame slowly opened his eyes then groaned. He looked at Naruto and said "What the hell was that move you used on me. I've never seen it before. The speeds you moved at were incredible."
"You haven't seen it because it hasn't been used in centuries. The name of the move is called Kuzu-ryūsen. It is a technique from the Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū style." When Naruto said that the other 6 members of the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist eyes widened.
"H-how do you k-know that style? The Hiten Mitsurugi-ryū style has been lost. How could you possibly know it?" Kisame questioned/demanded.
"It helps that my sensei was alive during the time it was used and managed to master it" Naruto replied.
"Who is your sensei?" Kisame asked.
"Kyuubi no Yoko" Naruto answered.
Kisame and the others except Zabuza's group eyes widened for a second time.
Kisame slowly put it together and said "You are a Jinchuriki aren't you?"
"Yes I am" Naruto replied.
Then suddenly Kisame started laughing out loud which confused and scared the others. "Oh man this is good. I'm glad Zabuza found me when he did or else I'd be dead."
Naruto raised an eyebrow and said "How so?"
"A week before Zabuza and the others found me I was approached by Uchiha Itachi. He claimed he represented an organization called Akatsuki that his master started and that they were looking for members. I asked him what this organization wanted and he only told me they were interested in capturing the Bijuu and therefore the Jinchuriki. He didn't tell me why he wanted them but any one wanting that kind of power can't be good. He told me to meet him in River Country in two months if I accepted" Kisame finished.
Naruto listened to the information carefully. 'The only person Itachi would call master would be Madara and if he knows of Madara then he probably knows of the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. That would explain the rumors of why he left his brother Sasuke alive. Since Madara is involved in this organization that proves he's up to no good.'
He sighed catching their attention. "Well if you plan to keep to your deal and pledge your allegiance and loyalty to me then you won't be joining them and I believe I have a good idea at who Itachi's master is and if I'm right then the entire Elemental Nations is in trouble. Anyone who joins them I will kill if they do not surrender." The look in his eyes and the tone in his voice made them all shiver knowing he was serious.
"I swear my allegiance and loyalty to you my King" Kisame stated taking a knee and bowing his head. Naruto looked at the others and they quickly followed suit. He looked over at Haku and gave her a wink and a smirk to Zabuza and the others. She smiled back at him and Zabuza and the brothers smirked back each moving to stand next to Naruto to get a good look at their faces.
"Good. Now that that's finished it's time for me to tell you who I am. As you know already I am an Uzumaki but I am so much more. My name is Namikaze Uzumaki Naruto. I am King of Whirlpool and the Jinchuriki of the Kyuubi no Yoko. I am the son of Namikaze Minato, Konoha's Yellow Flash and Yondaime Hokage and Namikaze Uzumaki Kushina, Konoha's Red Death and daughter of the former King and Queen of Whirlpool." He finished taking out a camera from no where and took a quick few shots. He put it away just as quick and looked at their faces.
Haku and the others were barely standing up. Haku from blushing since Naruto had grabbed her hand during the speech and her giggling at their faces. Zabuza and the others had enough and fell on the ground their sides hurting from all their laughing.
Kisame summed up the others minds when he muttered "Damn" and with that Haku burst out laughing in Naruto's arms. When everyone settled down Naruto held Haku in front of him with her back against his chest and his hands around her waist. Even though she was a year older he was still taller and was able to let his head rest on her head. He kissed her cheek and let go of her and walked over to Ranmaru.
"Are you ready? I can't promise you that I can heal you but I will give everything I have." Ranmaru looked him in his eyes and nodded his head. Naruto laid out some futons and picked up Ranmaru and laid him down on them. Naruto activated a quick diagnostic jutsu and ran his hands along Ranmaru's body. 'His body is simply too weak. Maybe the Sannin Tsunade could think of something with regular med-jutsu but there is something I can do.'
Naruto looked back at Ranmaru "The technique I used on Kisame won't work on you. I'm not as knowledgeable about the human body and there is only one person I can think of that could heal you with the type of med-jutsu I was using. However remember I told you that I have the ability to use the same techniques the Rikudo Sennin used to heal people? I can use those but I have never used it on somebody as weakened as you. I'd give yourself a 75% chance of this working but if it doesn't you could die. If you choose to go through with this you'll be able to walk, run, swim and so many other great things. The choice is up to you."
Ranmaru just laid there not moving for a few minutes then turned back to Naruto "I want to do it. I want to be able to walk and run. I don't want to be a burden on Raiga anymore."
Naruto nodded and had everyone else step back. He went through 30 hand seals and called out Ranpu: Saisei Sosei (Light: Regeneration Rebirth). Everyone watched as instead of Naruto's hands glowing green they turned completely white. You couldn't even see his hands. They noticed Naruto had his eyes closed and the longer the jutsu lasted more of Ranmaru's body was covered by the light. After 8 minutes Ranmaru was completely covered in the light when it started to fade away and Naruto fell back breathing hard.
Haku ran up to him while Raiga ran over to Ranmaru. "Don't worry he'll be fine Raiga. He just needs to rest for now as well as me. That jutsu took a lot out of me." Naruto said still breathing hard.
"What was that? I've never heard of a Light element before." Raiga asked as the others listened.
Naruto looked at his subordinates "That's because besides me only one other human has had the ability to use this element. You see there are actually 7 elements not 5. The two that are not used today were used only once before me and that person was the Rikudo Sennin. Those elements are Light and Dark. I have the Dark element as well but I have yet to start training with it."
Shiba spoke next "If that's true then how do you know how to use these elements?"
"That's because one of my summoning contracts has the ability to use the Light element." Naruto explained which only led to more questions to the others.
"You have more than one summoning contract? I thought that was impossible." Shi spoke.
"No if the summon bosses agree then you can use both contracts and technically you could use every single summoning contract in existence if they all agreed but that's not very likely." Naruto explained to them. 'Jeez I feel like an Academy Teacher.'
Haku asked the question that was on everyone's mind "Ne Naruto-kun which summoning contracts do you have?"
Naruto smiled at her and pulled her towards him getting an 'EEP' from her. He sat her in his lap chuckling at her blushing face. "Well my dear Haku-chan have you heard of the Four Legendary Summoning Contracts?" She shook her head into his chest. "These four contracts consist of the Phoenix clan, Dragon clan, Turtle clan and the Tiger clan. These four clans created an alliance with each other long ago and are the strongest summons with each boss equal in power. To summon even one of these bosses requires the equivalent of Kage level chakra reserves. Also like with most other summons you must pass a test given by the boss summon and if you should fail you will be killed to keep the location of the summoning contract safe. The two summoning contracts I have in my possession are the Phoenix and Dragon contracts."
He heard her gasp and he looked down at her face with her eyes wide in amazement. He smiled at her and leaned down and kissed her forehead. He looked at the others and laughed mentally along with Kyuubi at their faces.
They all prepared camp with Naruto summoning some shadow clones and having them draw seals around the area for protection. He gathered them around the campfire with him sitting between Haku's legs with her hand running through his hair.
"I think it's time I inform the rest of you of why I want you to serve me. I want you seven to become my Knights of Whirlpool. You seven will be my top Generals and my highest ranking officers just below the Royal Family. You will be tasked to guard the countryside and its borders. I plan to build forts in crucial parts of the Kingdom and each of you will be in charge of your own fort. We will train the people who volunteer for soldiers and teach them basic shinobi techniques as well.
I never want my people to experience what they are experiencing right now. Through my travels I've met several Daimyos that have earned my trust and I've theirs as well. Four of them are the Daimyos of Fire, Wind, Earth and Lightning Country. Each of them have agreed to help me when the time comes which will be in Konoha in 3 years. I plan to return to Konoha to become a ninja as one of my dreams is to become the best Hokage that village will and ever see. I plan to enter the Chuunin exams that will be in Konoha at the end of that year. That is when I shall reveal to the world of who I am." He looked around to each of their faces with Haku still running her hand through his hair.
"Damn those are some pretty big plans but I'll be right there at your side. Besides I like the sound of "Kisame Knight of Whirlpool" he finished with his shark-like grin. The others nodded their agreement as well.
He was about to call it a night when Zabuza spoke up "Naruto-dono" "Naruto is fine when among friends" Naruto interrupted. Zabuza nodded "About this group called Akatsuki. You mentioned you might know who their leader is and that they were a threat to the Elemental Nations."
Naruto sighed and relaxed at Haku's soothing hands and Kyuubi's soothing words. He retold the story of how the bloodlines came into existence and how the Sharingan came into existence when some of Kyuubi's power was stolen. But this time he mentioned the side effects of a power that doesn't belong to you. He mentioned since Kyuubi was female most of the serious side effects happened to the males.
He told them how when using the Sharingan causes males to lose their sanity when it's first activated and the more you use it the faster it deteriorates. He told them how to gain the Mangekyou Sharingan and the side effect of the more you use this form the faster you lose the ability to see. And finally the last form the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan. He explained that with this form the user gains Kyuubi's immortality and eternal youth. This was how Madara was still alive and causing havoc today.
When Naruto mentioned what the Eternal Mangekyou Sharingan looked like Kisame choked on the water he was drinking which caught the attention of Naruto. "That eye. I know I've seen that eye. I believe Madara was the Sandaime Mizukage. Nobody ever saw his face but I saw one of his eyes once and it was exactly like you described."
The other Kiri nins were shocked at this revelation. "It's possible that he could have placed some type of high level Genjutsu on Yagura or done something else before he left. With Kiri's bloodlines gone there are less people to get in his way." Naruto concluded. He felt Haku's hand stop running through his hair and he turned around to see Haku silently crying. He picked her up and sat her in his lap holding her and letting her cry. 'That bastard will pay for all the pain he's caused' Naruto and the others thought.
Naruto bid them good night and carried Haku into his tent where the two slept together through the night.
The group traveled through Water Country practicing and improving their skills. It was the beginning of August when Naruto told them he wanted to see the leader of the Rebels. Zabuza agreed and led Naruto and the others to the east side of the country.