Author's note: hey guys thanks for the reviews. I want to tell you about Naruto. Right now he's not a god among men. This Naruto here is under the influence of something. His sword is almost complete. It will be finished next chapter.

Previously on The Legendary Swordsman of Konoha

Naruto had his sword over his head ready to deliver the final blow. He said in a neutral tone, "Lava Lord Ozai, for the republic of Yougan no Kuni, your mutiny towards the people of Yougan no Kuni has giving you a death sentence. I will deliver your final blow. Any last words before you become the dust?"

Ozai looked at Naruto horrified. He knew that he did not have enough strength to move. He was burned deeply in his chest. His body felt like it was drained of all the chakra he had stored. He has become weak just like his father told him he would be after he killed him. He was defenseless and vulnerable. What is worse is the he was at the mercy of a snot nosed nine year old boy.

He knew this was his end. However his pride will not let him die just yet. He must tell Naruto something. "Naruto Uzumaki, I have seen you grow up from a little child to a growing young boy. I know that the things I did was wrong. I'm not asking you to let me live but please take care of my son and my daughter. I want you to know that sometimes evil is paved by good intentions. Watch out for the man with red eyes. Tell my kids that their mother is still alive at the tower and that I love them."

The real Naruto broke through the spell partially. He said, "Ozai, I will tell them and I hope you find peace in the next world." He rose up the sword to finalize the death of Lava Lord Ozai.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Volcano XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The Volcano exploded lava from the deep dark trenches. As the Lava flowed something was rumbling. Something that has not appeared in so long they consider it a legend. Its claw held the treasure most have killed for. As the ashes of the old swirled around the sleeping one has opened its red eye. With a loud roar it and spread its wings. It has returned.

Chapter Twelve: From the Volcano Comes the Legend

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Master XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The Master's control on Naruto was slowly slipping. He was so engulfed by the battle that he did not notice. He was goading Naruto to end this man's life. The mere reason is simple, it will essentially give him Naruto on a silver platter. His course of action will make Naruto a killer in cold blood. Naruto would start to become more and more of cold killer. So by the time he is fifteen he would lose his emotions with the help of the Master.

So he was watching this as if this was a baseball game and the hope and innocence team is down to their last strike. The Master however learned something today. That is never count out Naruto Uzumaki, hope, or perhaps even...Fate.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Naruto XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Naruto swung his mysterious blade down onto the Lava Lord. The ground started to shake as if there was an earthquake. As a result made Naruto to become off balance. As a result when he swung he missed. Yes the possessed Naruto missed his target.

The unfortunate thing is Ozai is practically paralyzed so Naruto was given another chance to deliver the final blow. He gather his energy and swung again. This time however ashes spun in a whirlwind in between he and the Lava Lord. As he tried to see an orange and red flash of light brightened the room. In fact the burst of light destroyed the roof of the palace.

It blew Naruto back up against the wall. In plain sight it seemed like nothing happened other than Naruto hitting the wall. In actuality something bigger, something deeper just happened.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX The Master XXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The Master was clutching his eyes in pain. This was the first in what felt like centuries that he has felt such pain. Something went wrong. Someone tampered with his plans. His plans were almost completed. Now they were put on hold. Someone or something did the unthinkable. They severed and burned the connection to the boy. He has lost him and could not get to him.

He screamed in agony, pain, and anger. His plans were on the shelf. He opened his eye to see the pupil has become diluted and possibly finished. He smashed the desk breaking it in half while a shocked Yagura looked on. The Master calmed himself enough so he could give an order to Yagura. "Yagura get me the all seeing ball."

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Naruto XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Naruto chided his eyes from the light. When the light dimmed down a being of immense power showed it's full glory. The being's body was at least ten feet tall. It's body was combination of blood red and bright orange. On it's body there was a kanji sign that Naruto could not read due to what happened earlier. It's feet had three talons in the front and one in the back.

Its wing span was at least eighteen feet long. It's wings were red and gold on the back. In the inside it was orange and silver. The face of this being was majestic as a swan's face. The face was golden with a hint of red. Its eyes were golden, moon crescent shaped. The being was extremely beautiful, majestic and overall powerful.

The beast let out a powerful roar, scaring the living day lights out of Naruto. Naruto's bravado however would not let Naruto stay scared for long and not back down. He got up and looked or well try to look the beast in the eyes. He said, "Who are you? What is it that you want?"

The beast had his eyes only on Naruto. He smirked as he has waited a good hundred fifty years give or take to see the boy. He said, "My name is Fenikkusu. I have been taking a vacation in the Volcano here. As too why I'm here well it is actually to save you from making a mistake."

Naruto looked at Fenikkusu with an incredulous look. He said, "What do you mean? What mistake would I have done?"

The huge bird replied, "Naruto-kun, you were about to kill Lava Lord Ozai in cold blood. You were under the influence of a very vile evil person. You are connected to him but the connection can be broken for a period of time. Now don't get me wrong Ozai will die."

With a flap of its amazing wing the phoenix turned Ozai into a pile of ashes. Naruto's eyes went wide. The bird killed the Lava Lord with just a flap of its wings. He honestly didn't know what to say. The bird however continued.

"As I was saying you are very special to the whole scheme of things in this world. With you being under the influence of someone so evil you would have become just like him. Naruto before I dive in further about what is happening do you have any questions?"

Naruto looked at the huge bird with awe. He didn't know what he could ask it. He gulped and thought about it for a moment. He asked, "Fenikkusu-san, why do you and Ozai keep calling me the Chosen One?"

Fenikkusu seemed to be blank for a moment. He said in a sagely voice, "Naruto what you are asking for is simply too much to answer. You will come to understand that soon. Now do you have anything else you want to ask?"

Naruto was slightly ticked that there is so many secrets that people are keeping from him. He can handle it damn it. Why don't they just tell him the truth? His anger was starting to show as his face contorted. The Kyuubi's chakra started to become transparent. As his anger grew, Fenikkusu hit Naruto with his wing. This caused the Kyuubi's chakra to stop flowing with Naruto's chakra. Naruto was so surprised that he fell on his butt.

Naruto's chakra aura was an extremely light blue. Fenikkusu was extremely surprised by his innocent chakra. However Fenikkusu refused to let Naruto see it. He said, "Naruto, you should not let your emotions get the best of you like that. Many people have died for doing just that."

Naruto wasn't hearing any of it. He screamed at the big beast, "What's the point? Everyone is holding out secrets that directly involves me. What is it? Am I too young for everyone to tell me anything. What is it? I want to know DAMN IT!"

The Phoenix looked at Naruto. He could not even blink towards him. He said in a slow voice, "So you want to know why there secrets that pertains to you? You want to know why no one has told you anything. That is understandable. You are feeling as if everyone is against you. But tell me are you mature enough to deal with it.

Let's start with that little outburst. You have not analyzed the situation. Why would they with hold secrets from you? Could it be because you are only nine years old? You can't handle all of the secrets."

Naruto's anger level elevated as once again someone did not believe he was strong enough to deal with it. He was going to say something about this discrepancy but Fenikkusu started to talk before him.

"You are so young Naruto. Don't try to grow up so quickly. You will know all the secrets that involve you. For now we want you to live a somewhat normal life. We want you to keep your innocence for a little bit longer. Remember that's how I returned from the ashes along with the Kyuubi's chakra.

Naruto looked at him with mild confusion. He thought, 'why would they want me to live a normal life. What is normal for that matter? Is it normal to have people have deep hatred for an entirely different entity but blame you? Actually that one sounds pretty normal. Yet is it normal to kill at the age of six? What does it mean? WHAT DOES IT MEAN? (Yup just watched A Nightmare Before Christmas).He doesn't know what he is getting protected from.

Naruto said, "What is it that you want from me?"

Fenikkusu said, "Well I was getting there but you were so enthralled in your tantrum. Well since you calmed down some, I will start by saying you have a deep path that you are on. With this being the case I will tell you what's going on. There is a person who is after you or better yet what you possess. What you possess has not been activated by you. As a result this person can try to control you to a certain extinct. I broke the connection between you and him. This will only for a few months. During this time you must activate the thing you have.

Naruto's eyes went a little wide at this. There is someone after him. Better yet that person wanted something he possessed. What could it be? He thought about it and snapped his fingers. He knew what this man or woman wanted. He or she wanted the Kyuubi. Naruto however missed something but doesn't know what it is.

Fenikkusu said, "I cannot tell you what it is as it will break the code of the Four Kamis and could possibly or more likely disrupt the world.

Naruto said, "Four Kamis how is that even possible? I thought there was one big honcho. Who are the four? What do they look like?"

Fenikkusu said, "Yes Naruto there is one big honcho. However because the power, respect, and awe there is no name for the Almighty.

Naruto nodded in understanding. How can there be a name for an entity such as he or she. He gave Fenikkusu a look of being intrigued and urged him to continue.

Fenikkusu said, "Now as to the Four Kamis. There are Four Kamis. Kami is just a title for god. The four were considered gods because of their abilities such as bring dead back to life, purifying evil, and other things. They were more of a group that over time grew apart and went their separate ways. Over time they went to different lands and became that place's god.

Well to be exact, they became the guardians of those places. The first is Kame, Nanatsonoumi no Kami (Tortoise, the God of the Seven Seas). The second is Byakko, Hayashi no Kami (White Tiger, the God of the Forest). The Third is Ryuujin, Sangaku no Kami (Dragon King, the God of the Mountains). The final one is always the one I forget. His title is Joukuu no Kami (God of the Skies). Let's see I remember his name started with the letter 'F'. Oh wait I remember his name is Fenikkusu."

Naruto's eyes went wide. He could not believe right in front of him is one of the Four Kamis. He didn't know what to say. Fenikkusu on the other hand was smirking up a storm. He might be a humble, old animal, he was still very prideful. He loved boasting about himself. Naruto was in so much awe, that he lost his voice.

Fenikkusu said, "Well Naruto I knew I still had the touch. No matter. You must gain our summoning scrolls. If you are able to become our summoners you unlock many different summoners. For example, if you sign the tortoise contract, you will unlock the animals from the seas."

Naruto was surprised at how easy it sounded. However there is something off about this. If these legends have legendary contracts that are able to summon other animals in their domain, then there is something else. He narrowed his eyes toward Fenikkusu and said, "What is the catch to this?"

Fenikkusu smirked. He liked how this kid could pick things up quickly. He said, "I'm very proud of you. You are finally growing up and thinking logically. Isn't this great. It is simple you have to pass our tests. Before I tell you about the tests I will tell you the rewards of signing one of the legendary summons. You get the ability to use the scrolls we own. The scrolls gives you access to use our fighting styles. It varies from phoenix ninjutsu to tiger taijutsu. You must get the summoning scrolls of the Four so you will be equipped to face the Master.

Naruto nodded. He was extremely excited by the use of those four of the legendary contracts. Still in his stomach, he had a feeling something was still off. He decided to ask, "Ummm Fenikkusu-sama, what are the tests about?"

Fenikkusu waved his wing and said, "Naruto-kun, do not call me -sama. I don't particularly like formalities. The tests are not exactly easy. The simple way to answer it is you either pass or you die."

Naruto surprised Fenikkusu by not freaking out. He deadpanned, "I had a feeling that might be the answer. So let me get this straight. You want me to collect the four contracts that if I fail even one I'm dust in the wind. That sounds so great."

Fenikkusu however shrugged at Naruto. He said simply, "Well what do you expect? I mean it is the four legendary contracts. Do you think we want Tom, Dick and Harry and their mothers to summon us. We are very prideful and want to be used not only by a strong summoners but in time of need. Of course we like to fight to get the old bones and the young blood to fight. We however do not like being used like slaves. As a result we only let people who are worthy to take our test. The ones who pass well pass. Those who don't will be six feet under."

Naruto said, "Well that sounds so simple. Pass or die. Sheesh"

He replied, "Naruto, how do you feel about death?"

Naruto was slightly caught off guard by the question. It is not everyday that you are asked about death. He answered, "Well death is inevitable. I would like to delay it till I'm old but I know that I might not because nothing is promised."

Fenikkusu followed it up with, "So you don't want to live forever?"

Naruto said like it was the most obvious thing in the world, "No, of course not. If I lived forever I would be the loneliest man because all my friends and family would be gone and I would walk around here in this place forever."

Fenikkusu nodded his head sagely. He however had to watch Naruto as the Master can instill his attributes and ideals into poor Naruto. He said, "Naruto that is a great answer. Naruto, What you must try to do is learn how to block out that other voice. It is truly important that you do. There is something you must do that I forgot to mention. You must get the scrolls in the order I told you about. So the first legendary scroll you must get is Kame. The last time I heard he was in Kirigakure no Sato. He will tell you where the next one is if you make it."

Naruto asked, "Is there anymore information about him?"

Fenikkusu said, "From what I heard he has a son. That son of his was extremely rebellious. He wanted to beat his father. So he tried to take over Kiri when it first came into creation. However he lost miserably. As a result he started to use unspeakable chakra-based jutsu. He became demonic creature. I heard he was sealed but I don't know that much."

Naruto asked, "How do you know all this stuff if were trapped into this volcano?"

He chuckled as he said, "Naruto, Kiri has been around for years. It wasn't originally called Kiri. In fact it was for the amphibians who were able to walk on land. I was there when it was created. The story of his son is different. You should talk to Kyuubi about that. I realize time is almost up until I take to the sky. Look for the man with the toad. He is an ally.

I have a present for you. Since I am the last Legend you will see and because I am a nice guy, I am giving you a companion. He is my youngest son, Faukes. When you need to speak to me about important and I mean really important, you can talk to me. You will also be able to learn how to fight along side Faukes. He is quite shy but he comes around."

With a swing of his wing a poof of smoke appeared. When the smoke disappeared a small orange and red phoenix appeared. It flew onto Naruto's shoulder. The Phoenix started sniff Naruto trying to gain his surroundings. He didn't say anything and just sat there.

Fenikkusu said, "Don't worry Naruto he will speak telepathically. He will become invisible to the rest of the world but totally invisible to you. It is a part of our genjutsus. Well to be frank the people outside of this room see a huge fire. I will see you around Naruto be safe. I hope to see you when you are ready to take my test. Take care of my son."

With that being the case the almighty phoenix disappeared with a roar of fire. Naruto fell to the ground on one knee. The power of that phoenix is so strong Naruto almost passed out from its power level. Somehow or another the rebels opened the door to see Ozai dead and the four children tied up. Naruto panted and said to them, "Leave them be. They are ok. Their father had deceived them and the heard Ozai's confession."

As Naruto and the rebels were discussing there was two people who were watching the entire event with the phoenix. A poof of smoke made one disappeared. The other swirled away.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Master XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

The Master hadn't been this angry in a long time. The Phoenix of legend is real. The Phoenix the had the utter gall to break his connection to the boy for now anyway. His eyes started to hurt from the break. That bird will pay he will make sure of it.

However the story about the tortoise was extremely interesting. He looked at Yagura with a deep smirk on his face. It looks like he will keep Yagura around for a little bit longer.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Jiraiya XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Jiraiya was sitting on the roof of the business department. He was the one who help cast the water shield. It took him a second as he was fighting fifteen on one fight. Well the final is one nothing. He would be damned if he would let anyone kill his godson.

He sent a messenger and spy to Naruto to check up on him. He was waiting for the results so he would know if he was going to have to kill someone or go ballistic and raze this place to the ground. He held a rasengan in his hand as he had a guard tied up right next to him. He said, "Now how you doing?"

The guard tried to speak but couldn't. Jiraiya smirked as he said, "Well since I'm for my spy to return I might as we read passages from my new book." The guard was shaking frantically no but couldn't say anything but muffles. Jiraiya shrugged at him.

He said, "Suit yourself." He started to read until his spy poofed into existence. Jiraiya's eyes narrowed at the spy. The spy started to explain what happened. Jiraiya's anger rose. He then thrusted his rasengan into the poor guard and killed him instantly. He pulled out a letter and started to write. After he finished he gave it to the messenger and told him to give it to Sarutobi.

XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX Sarutobi XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

Sarutobi was smoking his cigar. The curriculum of the schools have changed to a better academy. The academy has created a group genin that Sarutobi would approve of. He was having a good day. A toad dropped on top of his desk. The toad gave him a letter. He opened it and said two words, "Naruto knows"

Author's note: Done. The phoenix is a one of the four that can combat the Master. What is it the Master wants from Naruto. How powerful is the Master exactly? For that matter who is he? With this case with the tortoise what is the truth about the other story? How were the Bijus really created? I know but you don't. Keep reading and you will find out. Also Naruto's sword is on its way. Next chapter we will have a more light hearted filler.

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