A/N: Author's Note:
NoT-uR-AvErAge-GiRl: I can sympathize with you in that regard and I am sorry to be the causes of your frustration.
HikariNoTenshi-san: Thank you for your review. I agree with you Gai and Rock Lee's Sunset Genjutsu and Killer Bee's music (Author Shudders).
Usa-chan: Thank you Usa-chan. I will try to keep up the good work and update as fast as I can.
Rezuvious: I am glad that my story has you're attention and that you enjoy it as well.
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RougeNya: I can assure you that the other Jinchuriki will arrive before the Root ninja arrive.
Disclaimer: I do not, nor have I ever, owned anything related to Masashi Kishimoto's Naruto series.
Legend:
"A Human is talking."
'A Human is thinking.'
"A Demon or Summon is talking."
'A Demon or Summon is thinking.'
"A jutsu is being performed."
Previously on Immortality:
The pair looked at one another before they gave each other nods. They clasped hands and walked through the barrier of light, never letting go of the other.
When their eyes had adjusted to the light on the other side of the barrier, the pair of shinobi looked at the environment around them and gasped with awe.
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-Kaminari no Kuni: Unraikyo-
Within the foggy, mountainous region within Kaminari no Kuni, the man known as Killer Bee had just learned of his demon's dilemma.
'Why couldn't you have told me about this sooner Harul?' Killer Bee shouted angrily, 'Not only did you wait the last minute to tell me that you're dying… I don't have enough Sealing Scrolls for all of my supplies and wonderful music!'
"Sorry Bee… I forgot…" Harul replied sheepishly, further angering his host.
'There was no way I would've told you earlier! This way I get to spend my last days without your horrible thoughts concerning your oh-so wonderful music bothering me…' Harul thought to himself, 'I will never hear his music again… THANK YOU KAMI-SAMA!'
Chapter Three:
-Yawa no Kuni: Mt. Sobou-Hana-
Before the two Jinchuriki, there was an enormous U-shaped valley with steep slopes and a wide, flat floor. A glistening blue river reflected the "sky" of the enormous cavern and snaked its way towards the horizon line until it wasn't visible anymore.
Scattered in a symmetrical fashion were ten, hand-carved statues representing the ten Biju. The 30-foot circle that encompassed the statue was compromised out of natural objects that were found within their clan's natural habitats.
Standing at the end of the valley itself was another statue that seemed to be carved from the blackest of gemstones. It captured the awe from anyone that looked at it because of its magnificent beauty and power that seemed to radiate from it. None knew why it was there but they knew it belonged.
Beyond the valley itself, lay may ice-covered mountains, clouds clinging to their peaks as a small child does to its mother. The "sun" shone high in the sky and turned the clouds around it a brilliant shade of gold.
"Welcome to Hogosha no Tani*," Kouji said, "Those statues were made by our finest sculptors in honor of what we did in the past… This is also the place where the Biju first met. It's fitting that it will be the last."
'Whose statue is that?' Naruto asked.
"That statue is of the former ruler of all of the Demon-Clans."
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-An Unknown Location-
"I have picked up the target trail." An apathetic voice reported over his wireless radio.
"Pulse your chakra to inform us of your position Sloth," Chameleon ordered, "We cannot afford to fail Danzo-sama."
It was then that the four teams of Root ANBU detected Sloth pulsing his chakra. They set off towards his location at a high speed.
'When this ends, Master will have two new tools.' Chameleon thought.
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-Yawa no Kuni: The sky above a mountain-
"Utakata-niisan*, when do you think we'll get to the mountain." A young, red-haired girl asked.
Her "older brother" turned his head and gave his companion a fond smile. The little girl blushed and looked down at the bubble they were riding on.
"It will not be far Amaru-imouto*," Utakata answered, "The mountain is only a couple of miles away from here. We should reach Mt. Sobou-Hana within the hour."
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-Mt. Sobou-Hana: Tunnels-
'I hope the others will arrive… I don't think I would be able to die in peace if I didn't see them again.' The Yonbi no Saru* thought.
'Are you okay Yousen? You have been awful quiet since we got to Yawa no Kuni.' Roshi thought worriedly.
"I'm fine Roshi… It's just I have been thinking of what to say to the other Biju when we arrive… You don't have to worry over me anymore." Yousen answered.
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-Yawa no Kuni: An unknown Mountain-
As her host continued her journey towards Mt. Sobou-Hana, the Nibi no Bakeneko* smirked of what was to come in the future.
'The Demon-Clans of the Biju will finally have new rulers… The world will see the rise of a generation of Biju.' The Nibi purred.
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-Yawa no Kuni: An unknown area-
"If you wish to reach the Mountain before sundown… I suggest that you adjust your course 35 degrees south. You will have to travel 12 miles before you reach it, once you adjust your course." The Nanabi no Kabutomushi* said,
'… You knew that I was going in the wrong direction the whole time, didn't you?' A green-haired girl with orange-colored eyes thought angrily.
"I'm shocked you would say that Fu. Why would I get from denying you the directions you need? You do remember that I'm dying right?" The Nanabi thought.
'You could've done it for your own amusement Sarin.' Fu deadpanned.
"True." Sarin said.
'It was actually because I used your body's sweat glands to form an odorless toxin. Those ninja on Kouji and Shaui's trail should now realize how effective my poisons are…' Sarin thought.
Author's Note:
Name: Fu.
Rank: Chunin.
Classification: The Nanabi Jinchuriki.
Current Occupation(s): Poison Mistress.
Birthdate: June 18.
Age: 16.
Height: Four feet, nine inches.
Weight: 132 pounds.
Gender: Female.
Blood Type: O.
Chakra Nature(s): Wind and Water
Known Jutsu:
Body Flicker Technique
Body Replacement Technique
Clone jutsu
Sword of Water
Transformation Technique
Water Clone Jutsu
Water Release: Violent Water Wave
Water Release: Ice dart technique
Weapon(s):
Poison.
Name: Utakata.
Rank: Jonin.
Classification: The Rokubi Jinchuriki, Nukenin.
Current Occupation(s): None.
Birthdate: May 6/
Age: 19
Height: Five feet, three inches.
Weight: 165 pounds.
Gender: Male.
Blood Type: AB.
Chakra Nature(s): Water
Known Jutsu:
Binding Bubbles Technique
Bubble Clone Technique
Drowning Bubble Technique
Exploding Bubble
Floating Bubble Technique
Protective Bubble Dome
Smokescreen Bubbles
Soap Bubble Slime
Water Release: Violent Water Wave
Weapon(s):
Bubble Blower(1)
Important Information:
1. Hogosha no Tani (Valley of the Guardians) is a valley that has existed for thousands of years. When a Demon has done something that positively affects all of the Demon Clans, they can be considered for a statue of honor.
2. Niisan is the Japanese suffix that means "Big Brother".
3. Imouto is the Japanese suffix that means "Little Sister".
4. Yonbi no Saru (Four-tailed Monkey) is a title that was given to the leader of the Demon-Monkey Clan.
5. Nibi no Bakeneko (Two-tailed Monster-Cat) is a title that was given to the leader of the Demon-Cat Clan.
6. Nanabi no Kabutomushi (Seven-tailed Horned-Beetle) is a title that was given to the leader of the Demon-Beetle Clan.