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Chapter 12
In the Kabutomushi Realm, Naruto, Hinata, and Sasuke were standing around a bed with Fu in it. "You're sure it's time for it?" Naruto asked.
"Yes, I'm certain. She's about to..."
"Her water broke! Get it ready!" Hinata shouted, as the remaining Kabutomushi scrambled.
"NARUTO! I'M GONNA KILL YOU FOR DOING THIS TO ME!" Fu yelled. Apparently, her voice went demonic just to do this.
"If you're gonna do something, do it to my hand." Naruto said, as she nearly crushed it. 'If it weren't for my Endurance Training, my hand wouldn't be intact with that kind of crushing strength!' He added as an afterthought. "AARRRRGGHHHHH!"
"Kit, this girl is doing far worse than your mother did! At least the guy would have his hand intact!If you're father got hit with that kind of strength..."
'NOT NOW FOX!' Naruto mentally screamed. 'This isn't the time to go through all of that! ARGH!'
Kurama sweatdropped. 'And I thought I was stingy.'
"Naruto, what the hell is going on?" Naruto heard in his head. It was Kakashi.
"Kakashi-sensei?"
"Yeah, but what are shouting about?"
"Fu is giving birth now, and my hand is being crushed! What do you think?"
-In Konohagakure-
Kakashi looked up from the book in his hands. Kurenai glared at him. "Why are you stopping with that one?"
"Kurenai, no one has seen my true face but you. But how about a bet." Kakashi stated.
"What brought this on?"
"Naruto, is the baby born yet?" Kakashi mentally asked.
"No, it hasn't... OW!"
"Fu's giving birth right now. How that is when it's only been almost 3 weeks, I have no idea. How about we guess which gender it will be. You win, I take off the mask for good. I win..."
"If you win, I'll go through every Icha Icha volume for sale at this very moment." Kurenai continued. "Deal?" She extended a hand.
"Deal." He grabbed it and shook. "You choose first."
"I'm placing my bet as a female."
"Then I get male." Kakashi stated.
"Hey Naruto. When the baby is finally out, let me know what the gender is."
"Let me guess, you made a bet on the gender didn't you?" Hinata asked.
"Hate to say it but I did."
"Stakes? OW!" Naruto stated.
"I win, Kurenai's going through every Icha Icha volume to date. She wins, I throw away the mask for good."
-Kabutomushi Realm-
Naruto's hand was throbbing, but at least there was a Blood Clone of him on standby. Hinata looked at Naruto and nodded. He nodded back, though he was in pain. And a lot of it. She looked back at the baby that was coming out. "I can see the head!"
"One more push!" A Flying beetle stated with a screeching accent.
"AHH!" Fu screamed out as she pushed one more time, before releasing Naruto's hand. Hinata held up a baby wrapped in a blanket. It was a yellow blanket. "He's finally here." She stated.
"He...?" Fu and Naruto echoed. She handed the baby to Naruto. He looked at the baby with a soft look. He was male, no doubt. However, there was a small tuft of red hair on the head.
"Naruto... Name him." Fu stated.
"We had an agreement, Fu. You would name our first child, while I would name the second." He told her.
"I won't be able... to." She said. "I doubt... I'll see the... next day. Please..."
Naruto crouched beside her and felt her forehead. "Fu... Don't die on me!"
"Baka... If I die... They can't get... Choumei. He's willing to go out... to stop their plans." She said. Her voice was pained. "Promise me. Take care of him."
"No, Fu, I won't let you die on me!" Naruto looked hard at Hinata. "Hold my son. I'm gonna try something."
Hinata took the baby, but looked in fright at Naruto. "What are you..."
"Don't speak, and hope this works." Naruto soon had Black Marks covering both arms, which were now revealed from the elbow. "Fuuinjutsu: Creation Rebirth!" He shouted as the marks traveled to Fu's body.
"What..." She gasped.
"I'm not going to let you die, Fu! Not now, not ever!" He shouted. "HAAAAAAAAAAAAA!" There was Yellow, Light Blue, Dark Blue, and Blood Red Chakra flowing around them both, before they were both cut off from everyone else in the area.
Hinata was scared, and summoned a Kitsune. "hina... WHAT THE HELL IS GOING ON HERE?"
Sasuke summoned Spyro. "Sasuke?" He noticed the power output nearby and looked at it. "WHAT THE FUCK?"
The power started to die down, only to reveal both Fu and Naruto unconscious. One of the Kabutomushi came up to them and checked on them both. She checked on Naruto first and sighed. Then he checked on Fu. He turned to the others. "The baby will stay here until they both awaken."
"Tentakoid, what happened?" The Kitsune asked.
"Lady Fu was passing away. Lord Naruto tried to stop it."
"Did it work?" Sasuke asked. Tentakoid avoided Sasuke's eyes. Hinata caught the message easily.
"Did he..." The Kabutomushi looked at Hinata, and it showed her his answer. She ran up to them.
"He is only unconscious. But Lady Fu... She's dead. Lord Choumei did survive, but he's not in the body, or the baby." Tentakoid stated.
"Let him rest. He will need it." Hinata stated. "I'll go into his mind. See what's going on." She sat down next to him and started to meditate.
-Naruto's Mindscape-
Naruto woke up in front of the Fox. "What happened?"
"You tried using the Creation Rebirth seal. You're unconscious. I have only one thing to say."
"If you're going to yell at me, then save it. I know the seal wasn't completely filled yet, but I had to try."
"Make that two things." Naruto then raised an eyebrow.
"One: ARE YOU FUCKING INSANE?" Kurama shouted.
"Come off it. This is only the second most insane thing I've ever done. Surely you remember what happened when I was only 7." Naruto retorted.
Kurama shut up. "You've got a point there."
"Now what's the other one?" Naruto asked.
"I'm proud of you... Regardless of your stupidity."
"All this time... I think that's the first true blue compliment you've ever given me."
"Don't get used to it."
"Don't worry. Getting you to promise that is like Konohamaru Destroying the universe. It will never happen." Naruto stated.
"Good to see you've figured that out."
"Doesn't mean I won't try." Kurama sweatdropped. "Anyway, did it work?"
"I can feel Choumei's Youki. He's alive. I can't say the same for Fu. I don't think..."
"No..." Naruto got on his knees. "No. NO!"
Hinata entered the room. "Kurama...
"Please tell me that girl is alive."
Hinata turned her head away from him. "He's going to be in a bad mental state for a while."
Naruto then looked up at Hinata. Or rather, behind her. "Fu..." He had tears in his eyes.
"You didn't think I'd give up like that, did you?" Fu replied, somehow in his mind.
"What the..."
Hinata's eyes narrowed, before adopting a fighting stance. "Who are you?"
"Oh pipe down, Lavengod." Naruto raised an eyebrow, while Hinata's eyes widened.
"Lavengod?" Naruto asked.
"The only one to know about that name is... But that's..."
"Impossible?" Fu asked, earning a nod from the Hyuuga. "I thought so too. Apparently, Choumei saw all this coming."
"You mean that beetle saw this happening and didn't stop it?"
"I don't think he could." Fu admitted. "Choumei is free, but at the same time, not free. As to why I'm here, well, that much can be explained."
-Author Style: Flashback no Jutsu-
Fu looked at the giant Kabutomushi. "What is going on here? I thought that if I died, you'd be released."
"Remember when I said I made precautions?" Fu nodded. "Well, this is what they were for. This is where we separate. I will be going into your newborn child."
"But wouldn't that make him..."
"Not quite. I'm doing this of my own free will. Akatsuki will hear that you are dead, but you will not be. Your body will, however, and you will be able to have a grave. However, you will not die. Not until your mate does."
Fu's eyes widened. "what do you mean?"
"He is trying to save you as we speak. Your body is gone, and what he's doing won't revive it. However, we can use this to our advantage." Choumei stated. "When he finally retreats his Chakra, use it as an escape for your Life Force. You will live on, through him."
"And what about my son?"
"Naruto will have to provide for him. I know he will do fine. He'll have you on standby. Remember. As long as he lives, so will you. Your son... he will be my next vessel. There will be no seal. My entire essence will be within him. Choumei is no longer a Kabutomushi. If you don't mind my interference, I'd like you to call your son Choumei. Choumei Uzumaki. He will live as himself. Not as me. When he reaches 10 years old, he will fall unconscious for a few days at the least. He will gain all of my memories to use as he sees fit."
"But wouldn't that overload his mind?" Fu asked.
"It is up to you and Naruto to prevent that. If his mind is strong, then he will live. If his mind is weak, then he will not survive. Either way, my essence will die with his. I will not be reborn after him. I cannot be released. For Akatsuki to succeed, he will need to take the very essence of a Human. A Half-blood human."
"Half Blood?"
"I'm not entirely sure why, but he is half-human, and half-demon. As to what demon, I am not sure. Regardless, he will have to learn from either the Kabutomushi Clan, or Kitsune Clan. That much is certain. Pass this message on to Kurama. I will live through the son, and you will live in your Mate's mind."
Fu nodded. "Will I ever see you again?"
"Somehow, I doubt it." Choumei replied. "Now get going."
-Author Style: Flashback Release!-
Fu sighed. "And that's what happened. Next thing I know, I'm in this same sewer of a mind. Which reminds me..." She looked at Naruto. "When are you going to change your Mindscape?"
"The sewer only truly contains the seal. Anywhere else, I can manipulate. Unfortunately, even if I do change this place, it will revert back after I leave." he sighed as he looked back at Kurama. "I've tried 5 times, if I'm counting right."
"I counted 4."
"Did you count the time we first met?"
"You tried it then?"
"I saw the sewer and thought that my mind was in the gutter. Right after you confirmed who you were, I thought about changing it. You don't seem to remember the small flower that I put there as an experiment. I came back, and found there was no trace of the flower."
Kurama sweatdropped. "I do not recall that."
Naruto shrugged, before turning to the others. "Anyway, I guess this means I can talk to you all the time." He looked back at the fox. "I'll take them to the Cabin in my mindscape. See you sooner or later."
"I'll head back out and tell them the news." Hinata said, before Naruto grabbed her wrist. She looked at him.
"No. This is something that shouldn't be said period. No one but those here know of the Nanabi's name, aside from those in the alliance. As far as I know, Sasuke isn't even aware of it."
"Why not?"
"Think about it from a political standpoint. If anyone, including Akatsuki, ever found out that Fu is now living in my mind, and the Nanabi has been reborn into our son, regardless of the fact he won't be a Jinchuuriki, and not a Full-blood demon either, they will see him as the Nanabi. Plain and simple. Akatsuki will be after him like they're currently after me. I don't want that." He looked at Fu. "How many have you told?"
"Only the Sandaime, your team, and Iruka. I made sure that there were privacy seals active when I told Iruka. The one you specified for it. No one else was in the barrier." Fu replied. Naruto nodded.
"Not even they will find out about this. We can't tell Kakashi. We'll make it seem as though the Nanabi will be reborn nearly a century from now. This is the information we were given by Kurama, though we'll call him the Kyuubi."
They all nodded. "Kit, I'm surprised you don't plan on telling Jiraiya, either."
"There is no that will ever find out. Not even the alliance. There is only one other thing that I know, and Jiji doesn't. And that's the true way to make an exception for the Space-time Barrier. He wouldn't be able to make the exception anyway, so there's no point in telling him."
"Why not?" Hinata asked.
"Because it requires his blood to mix with theirs. That is the ONLY reason he cannot do so. At this point, only 2 can allow exceptions. Naruto, and his son. Speaking of..."
"We'll honor Choumei's last wish." Naruto stated, before looking at Fu. "You said that I could still name our son, even on your deathbed. If I still can do so..."
"I'm all for it." Fu replied. Naruto and Hinata nodded.
"Hinata, head out and tell them of the name we came up with, but do not tell them where the idea came from. If they ask, it was a thought that came to me randomly. In a way, it's true. The thought came from someone that appeared at a random moment." Naruto stated, earning a nod.
"I'll be heading out. Don't get her pregnant again."
"No worries there." Fu admitted. "I couldn't get pregnant if I wanted to. I don't have a physical body anymore." Hinata nodded, and left. Naruto sighed and looked at Fu.
"I'll have to show you around the area. You'll be living here from now on."
"I don't think a sewer would..." She caught Naruto's eyebrow raise. "You're not talking about in here, are you?" He shook his head. "Sorry."
"For the assumption? I get it all the time."
"That's an understatement."
"Shut up!" They both yelled simultaneously. They both had a small blush afterwards.
-Kabutomushi Realm-
Hinata got out of her trance, and looked at the others. "I've got a name. Choumei." At this the Kabutomushi all widened their eyes. "Choumei Uzumaki."
"Why that one?" Sasuke asked.
"He said it was a thought that came randomly." Hinata replied. No one detected a hint of a lie, not even the Kabutomushi.
"Lady Hinata, are you sure about that?" The Kitsune asked.
"That's what he said, and, as far as I know, it could easily be the truth, Kitsuno." She replied. Detecting no lie, Kitsuno nodded. Spyro wasn't convinced.
"Anything else you're hiding?" He asked.
"Like what?" She asked.
Spyro looked straight into her eyes, at near point-blank. "You're telling the truth. That much is certain. However, you are still hiding something from us. The alliance. Why?"
"Spyro!" Sasuke shouted.
"Sasuke, I know that you saw she's hiding something."
"I know that, but there's obviously a reason for it." Sasuke stated. "I also feel that it has to do with Naruto and Kyuubi. More likely than not, Fu as well as the Nanabi is involved as well. It's her decision to tell us. Or Naruto's if he knows. If they don't want to speak, we should let them be silent on the matter."
"You're curious about it too!"
"I know." He replied. "However, there's a fine line between satisfying curiosity, and betraying a friend and ally. If you try to force it out of either of them, you're on the betrayal side. You'll be excommunicated from the Dragon Summons. That's the best that will happen if you do. You're the usual summon for me. I'd have to choose another one, and you KNOW that isn't easy."
Everyone else looked at him. He glared at the Kitsune. "What?"
"And the surprises never cease. Kitodo is still suspicious of you, but this? I don't even know what to say." Kitsuno shook his head. "Lady Hinata, believe it or not, Sasuke Uchiha has earned my respect. I hate traitors." She nodded. "I'm out."
Spyro looked at Sasuke, who was now staring at him. "Why are you staring at me?"
"If you go traitor like this... I'll be letting Lord Felgrand know. He's going to know about this, that much is certain." Sasuke warned him. "Better hope he's lenient. I know I am." He left in smoke, Spyro looking at Hinata.
"Sorry about that. I just hate it when others hide things, and I get out of hand. As a way to say I'm sorry, I'll let you know something that no one else knows." He sighed. "I was named after my great grandfather. He died long before I was born, but I was named after him because I looked almost exactly like him. The only difference is one scale. It was off in shape only, at the base of my tail." He showed it off. "The rest of them are the usual rounded shape. This one is cornered into 7 directions on one end, and then rounded the rest of the way into the skin. Few know of that difference. Only my mother knew of it, and she took that secret with her to the grave."
Hinata looked at him, and saw eternal regret, along with sadness. "You're forgiven." She then glared at him. "Just don't do it again."
He nodded and left in smoke.
-the day before the finals-
Naruto, Sasuke and Hinata walked into the village through the Main Gate. The gate guards, which Naruto recognized immediately, saw them. "Hey, Naruto! About time you made it back."
"Let me guess. The Hokage wants to see me." Naruto half asked.
"Actually..." One of them started, before Kakashi appeared.
"Naruto, I never got an answer about it."
"How many knew of it?" Naruto asked.
"Only Kurenai and myself. Others know we made a bet, but anytime someone asks, we say that it's not for us to say." Kakashi admitted.
Naruto sighed, before turning to Sasuke. "Remember what we discussed?"
"Kitsune already have it. Just summon Kitsuki, and she'll give it to you." Sasuke replied. "That's what they said, at least."
"I can attest to that. They said Kitsuki will have it the moment I left." Hinata added.
"Got it." Naruto said, before kissing her cheek. "See you at home." He shunshin'ed off into flames.
She sighed. "Why didn't he... He isn't going to..."
"Iruka?" Sasuke asked.
"Who knows?" She replied.
"He does."
"Point taken."
"Any chance of explanation?" Kakashi asked. They both shook their heads. "Figures. Anyway, Sasuke, the Hokage wanted to see you."
He sighed. "Anything else?"
"Nothing really, although Kurenai may try to find Hinata to figure it out." The moment he finished that sentence, Kurenai and Anko appeared. "Alright, where are they?" They both asked.
"Naruto, I'm not sure, and figure it's best I don't know, as for Fu, she's still in hiding." Hinata replied.
"What about the other?" Kurenai asked.
Hinata sighed. She put 2 fingers to Kurenai's head and thought for a moment. "Kurenai, please don't freak out. I'm not going to attack you like this."
'What's going on here? Why am I hearing Hinata's voice in my...'
"Head? My fingers are creating a temporary Telepathic Link. I already know of the bet you and Kakashi-sensei made. He's a boy, and he's currently staying with the Kabutomushi. Fu is actually dead at this point."
"Please tell me you burnt the body."
"No, she was buried. However, we can't let anyone know. Officially, she's in hiding. Just know that the child is male."
"Name?"
"His name is Choumei Uzumaki, and Hinata, I could've sworn we told you not to tell anyone."
"Even though I trust her as much as I trust Naruto?"
"Oh? And why is that?"
"Because I already have a feeling he's doing something against some rule somewhere, yet I'm not going to explore, knowing he has a reason."
"What do you mean, Hinata?"
"Kyuubi, I do have a question, though. Whatever he's doing... does it have anything to do with Iruka-sensei?"
"Why should I tell you?"
"I could kill him. He won't fight back easily."
"And what makes you think I believe you will?"
"Anyway, what is it?"
"Tell Iruka to be in the Hokage's office directly after whatever happens after the finals, provided Hiruzen is alive. If not, he will talk to him sometime afterwards."
"Noted."
"Kyuubi, is he doing the same for Anko?" Kurenai asked.
"You're still in?"
"Why wouldn't I be?"
"She's already in it. It happened during the wait time for the Second Exam. Lee and Gaara were near his Shadow clone when he did."
"You mean..."
"She's already got the exception made. She just needs the location. We know she hates the council, but Choumei's existence cannot be revealed. Not until after Naruto is accepted by the populace. Or his heritage is revealed. He'll reveal it in the middle of the Chuunin Exams. His first opponent, if he doesn't forfeit, will be where he reveals it. If not, he will during the second one. Sasuke will be late, if he even shows up. If he doesn't, he's with a representative from the summons."
"You sure about this?"
"Something they talked about. Don't ask, because I didn't get it either."
"Oh? And you expect me to believe that?" Hinata asked.
"Not by a longshot. In fact, I wouldn't believe it in your position. It's the truth, nonetheless."
Hinata and Kurenai were silent at that. "I rest my case. Anyway, I'm out."
Hinata removed her fingers from Kurenai's head. "Kurenai, remember what I said." She nodded, and looked at Kakashi. "I'll be at the bookstore." Kakashi eyed her warily. "All I will say is one word: Result."
His eye widened. "You mean..." She nodded. 'I don't believe it. I actually got Kurenai to read Icha Icha. I'm still going to finish the book she gave me. It's no Icha Icha, but still, it is good.' He ended up thinking. "Actually, I have every edition to date. As far as I know, nothing else has come out since we got Genin Teams, and the last time I read any of them was afterwards. I never threw them out."
Kurenai shook her head. "I said I would get them myself, and I will."
-Hokage's office-
Sasuke was in the office, standing in front of Sarutobi. 3 ANBU surrounded him. "Lord Hokage?"
"Sasuke Uchiha, you are to be detained for desertion." One of them stated.
"ANBU stand down!" Sarutobi ordered. "But sir, the..."
"The council has no hold over him." He reiterated. "Homura and Koharu have no plausible reason to do so, either. As such, I will not let one of MY Shinobi be detained for no reason."
"The grounds indicated Desertion."
"He was merely training in a secret area, only he can get to. Release him NOW!" He shouted. The ANBU backed up, but didn't leave. "Sasuke, although I am already aware of where you were at, why is it that you didn't take anyone with you?"
"I didn't really have a choice in the matter. They took me up right after the Prelims. Nothing I could do about it."
"and why didn't you send word?"
"I figured that Naruto would have sent word about all of us."
"And he did before he left." Sarutobi stated.
"I also believe that Tsunade has returned. I heard it while I was out." Sasuke stated.
"From the Slugs?"
Sasuke shook his head. "Dragons heard it from Kitsune. Kitsune heard it from Phoenix. Phoenix heard it from Slugs. Anyway, this was also so Orochimaru couldn't find me. The less that knew where I was, the better off we'll be. I have no Curse Mark as of right now. However..." He showed off his neck. "Something else is there to prevent him from placing one now. My training allows me to do this and more. You will see a few more that I learned in the past month during the next 48 hours. Is there anything else?"
"What else did you learn?"
"If this is because I'm a flight risk, there is no way I'll be leaving the village, unless Naruto Uzumaki leaves first, because I'd be going with him. My Clan owes him far more than even you could pay him as the Hokage. I'm working off the debt, and for that, I have to help him." The ANBU tensed.
"What exactly did your clan do to him?"
"Let's see... Let over 600 mobs attack him before he was 5, helped kill off the Uzumaki Clan 30 years ago," Everyone's eyes widened. "also helped with the Namikaze Clan 40 years ago, suggested the Bloodline Massacres through the Sandaime Mizukage, and those are only the big ones. I found the records, and I'll be honest, they sicken me. Some of these records are still intact, while others are not. If you want to see them, I'll take you to the area they are in."
"Bring them here."
"I would if I could. They can't leave the room they are in, otherwise, they will burn to ashes. That's the only reason some of them aren't intact right now. Anything in there has to stay in that room, or it will be burned. Even the sword I found in there burned to ashes when I tried to remove it, which was weird because I thought it would melt in fire. However, I think you get my point. My clan owes him, as such, I owe him." Sasuke reiterated. "If you want an ANBU, it would probably be a good idea to leave them at the entrance. One of the documents in there made it so the Hokage's ANBU would die if they entered the room, and considering what happened to the papers and the sword, I'm not taking any chances."
Sarutobi got up, and nodded. The ANBU were tensed up. "Show me." Sarutobi stood.
"Southwest Corner of the Uchiha Estate." Sasuke left in a Flame Shunshin. Sarutobi left in the usual Leaf Shunshin, the ANBU quickly following suit.
-Uchiha Estate-
Sasuke, Sarutobi, and 3 ANBU were standing above a trap door. "I'm afraid that this is about as far as the ANBU can go. I'm not sure where it would try to kill them, but I know that the papers get burned in this very passage. It's short. Probably about 20 meters. They're always burned by the halfway point. That's all I can really say. It said ANBU, so I can assume that anyone that was in the ANBU before the Massacre happened is keyed into it. I haven't updated it, of course. I don't know how to."
Sasuke and Sarutobi went in, followed by one of the ANBU. The other two weren't taking the chance. About halfway, Sasuke looked back to see the ANBU choking. "NO!" He ran to the ANBU and got him out of there, with a Shunshin. Sarutobi was surprised, but stayed put.
Outside, the ANBU saw Sasuke appeared with what seemed to be the ANBU that went in. "I could've sworn I warned him about that." He checked the man's pulse. "Good, he's still alive." He looked at the other two. "I'd suggest you take care of him. The Hokage can pass through easily. He's had no problems so far."
The ANBU looked at him sceptically. "He better make it out alive." Sasuke nodded, and went back in.
"What happened to him?" Sarutobi stated.
"He came in, and it would seem as though it would've been a strangled to death." Sasuke admitted. "I checked his pulse, and he IS alive. I left him with the other 2 ANBU. I'm guessing that the ANBU that went in, obviously doesn't trust me."
Sarutobi sighed. "I'm still working on everything regarding non-biased ANBU. That one also hates Naruto, because of the Kyuubi, and I know you're already aware of it."
Sasuke nodded, before they got to a door, and opened it, before he activated his Sharingan. They both went in. "I've got a lot of work to go through."
"I'm mainly showing you this because I feel like it should be known why the Uchiha Massacre happened."
"Why do you want the public to oppose you now?"
"Think about it. They raise me on a pedestal all because I was spared Itachi's wrath. That's what they believe. The fact of the matter is, he couldn't kill me. Not out of guilt, but because he valued me over the Village, and the Clan. There's also the Mangekyo Sharingan. I'd need to activate it, and we'd fight. His plan was to have the 2 of us fight with the Mangekyo, and the winner takes the loser's eyes and implants them into themselves. That will grant them the Eternal Mangekyo Sharingan. That's not happening, now that I know the truth. Danzou is dead. Homura and Koharu are lucky that I'm not going after them as well."
"If you do, then I would be glad. The council wouldn't like it, though."
"And that's the only reason I haven't gone after them." Sasuke stated, earning a raised eyebrow. "As long as I'm on the good side of the council, and Naruto is under my protection, he'll be safe. Because if he's gone, I'm gone. They push him out, they push me out. They want the Sharingan. They won't get it if Naruto is gone. I also have a feeling that Hinata will leave as well."
Sarutobi saw what he was planning and smirked. "Playing on their hunger for power?"
"Naturally." Sasuke stated. "They say it takes one to know one. I've been down that route, and I left it thanks to him. He helped shed light on the subject. The village owes him a good 5 favors, and they completely ignore 2 of them. They don't know about the other 3."
Sarutobi looked at him and sighed. "Looks like I've got a lot more work to do. If I don't survive this..."
"If you don't, Naruto and I will get Suzaku to revive you, just so we can pound you ourselves. We came up with our plans specifically to protect those Naruto cares about. Thankfully, you're on that list." Sasuke stated, earning a nod.
"Then let's get started."
-the next day, Arena-
The finalists were standing in front of Yugao Uzuki once more. "Welcome to the finals. This is your time to shine. Don't mess it up."
Naruto looked around and noticed that Sasuke wasn't there. "Proctor, what about Sasuke?"
"If he's not here by his match, then he won't be allowed to fight, much less get promoted." Yugao replied.
-Kage's Box-
Sarutobi was waiting with Jiraiya and Tsunade next to him. The Kazekage walked up to him. "Ah, Lord Hokage. It is good to see you again."
"Likewise, Lord Kazekage." Sarutobi replied.
"It is a good thing the Chuunin Exams are being held here. I'm not sure if you'd make it to my village."
"Oh please. I've still got a few years left." Sarutobi replied with a smile.
"I have a feeling you'll need the help sooner or later. Perhaps you should find a successor."
"I plan on taking my job to the grave if my first choice isn't of political standing by that point."
A female walked up to them. She had auburn red hair, and a voluptuous body, one that almost gave Sarutobi a nosebleed. Jiraiya made a comment. "Who's the hottie, sensei?"
"Greetings, Lord Hokage. Lord Kazekage. I am the Godaime Mizukage, Mei Terumi." She stated.
'This girl is the Mizukage?' was the collective thought. Naruto caught the presence from the Kage's box, and sent a clone up there. "Hey, Mei. What's cracking?" He said.
"Naruto? What are you..."
"Thank you for letting me know of your participation in these exams, Sir Uzumaki."
"Eh, I was hoping for a little something anyway."
"Perhaps it has something to..."
"It has nothing to do with you, me and a bed." Naruto stated, earning a pout. "Besides, I'm already taken."
"The good ones are always taken." Mei continued to pout, before putting her serious face on. "and the matter we talked about?"
"Been working on it for a while. Remember, there's a lot more going on than people think."
"That's an understatement." Mei replied. "Shouldn't you get going?"
"Sasuke Uchiha isn't here yet." the Kazekage stated.
"If he's not here by his match, he will forfeit. No exceptions." Sarutobi stated. "Anyone who bet on the Uchiha to win will lose their money. Believe it or not, my favorites in this tournament are Naruto Uzumaki, Hinata Hyuuga, and Sabaku no Gaara."
"Why my son as well?"
"I see potential that has been wasted, but can still be reached."
Mei looked at the contestants. "I see what you mean. Bloodthirsty is not the way to go. If he were not bloodthirsty, then he would be far better than he is now."
"I'm afraid that he wouldn't do much good otherwise."
"Hmm... well, it's time to start the finals." Sarutobi got up and walked to the front remembering a conversation with Naruto.
-Author Style: Flashback no Jutsu-
Naruto and Sarutobi met in the Hokage office. "What is it that you want to talk about?"
"The finals. Before you begin them, I want you to make my heritage public. Make it so the village, and whoever is there knows, and can hear it. Anything regarding the Kyuubi shouldn't be revealed, but my parents should be."
"Why now?"
"Because I have a feeling that Kankuro will forfeit. This will cause him to lose face if he does, because I distinctly remember that my father easily defeated a lot of Suna Ninja as well as Iwa Ninja."
"I see your point. But why force him to fight?"
"Well, for one, to reveal his puppets weak spots. There will be more to reveal if he attacks. Then there's the fact that, once I reveal enough, I'll destroy his puppets. He's a Puppet master, but has no short range attacks, Taijutsu is suckish, and no Genjutsu. Once his puppets are gone, he will be unable to participate in the Invasion when it happens."
"He wouldn't be able to work for our side if he so chose."
"I've already got the confirmation. He won't be working for either side. He's not aware of what's going on, but in case he can't choose, I'll choose for him."
"Very well. I will do so."
-Author Style: Flashback Ending no Jutsu!-
"Before we begin these Exams there is an announcement I would like to make. 12 years ago, our Yondaime Hokage died without a notable heir. That, however, was not the truth. He had one heir, on the day he died. That day, both he and his wife, and yes he was married, had one child. A son. That son happens to be one Naruto Uzumaki!"
This sent a cry of "WTF?", "HFS!", and the ever popular, "How could that demon be the child of our Yondaime?" through the stands.
"If any of you paid any attention, you'd see that he looks almost exactly like the Yondaime did at his age. You were all blind to your own arrogance and Hatred, and quite frankly, I have gotten tired of it. As such, I am revealing this now, and letting you know. Naruto Uzumaki is the Son of Kushina Uzumaki, the Red Death and Heiress of Whirlpool Country, and Minato Namikaze, Yellow Flash and our Yondaime Hokage! At first, I was planning on keeping it out of the loop until he became Jounin, but at this point, it doesn't even matter, as he had found his inheritance anyway, and he is already aware of it."
Everyone looked much more closely at him, but disregarded the whisker marks for this. There was a collective gasp in the crowd, along with Mei. The Kazekage didn't give any noticeable reaction, but inwardly was seething. 'That is JUST like Minato to do something like that! Using his own son for a Jinchuuriki!'
"You are lucky that he wishes to protect our village himself, and not destroy it like anyone else that would've been put in his position!" Sarutobi shouted, before finally returning to a happy disposition. "Please enjoy the Matches for the Final Portion of the Chuunin Exams!"
Down in the arena, Naruto looked at Kankuro. "Hey Catman. You do realize that if you forfeit now, you'll be considered a coward by your own village, right?"
Kankuro paled at the implications. 'HE SET THIS UP!'
Gaara inwardly smirked. 'Uzumaki, you're a fun one.'
Everyone else was shocked that Naruto came from such Lineage, aside from Hinata, Kakashi, and the Sannin. Sasuke was still missing, but he was watching the entire thing.
A random ANBU looked on with an Unseen smirk. 'Naruto, that is one devious idea. Question is, did you work on the Hiraishin?'
Kakashi, Asuma, Kurenai, Anko, and Iruka were sitting in a group together. Asuma spoke first. "Kakashi what happened to Sasuke?"
"He said he had something else to take care of, but when I asked, he replied with it was Classified. I went to the Hokage and he said that it was something I'm better off not knowing. Beyond ANBU level classification. Being a Former ANBU captain is not enough for this." he replied.
"When was this?" Iruka asked.
"Last night." was the reply. "As to whether it will make him late is beyond me."
Kurenai looked at a certain ANBU. "Then why is it that ANBU seems to have the same Chakra signature as Sasuke?" Kakashi looked at the ANBU.
'She has a point, but something else is off. That one has a Chakra Source that Sasuke doesn't have. It's one I don't recognize either. If it is Sasuke, then...' Kakashi paled at the thought, but shook it off. 'I hope that Orochimaru hadn't found him. If he didn't, then no where is safe from the Snake.'
The ANBU looked at the Jounin, and gave a slight shake of the head, before opening a Link with Kakashi. "Kakashi, I know you already figured out who I am. You're only wrong on one thing with your theory. The extra chakra is not from Orochimaru, but it will stop him if he goes after me with his Curse Mark. I won't be participating, either, and the Hokage is already aware of it. There has been no announcement. We're intending on getting Naruto and Gaara to fight. The signal was to be during my fight. If I don't fight, then they have to change the signal to attack."
"Sasuke, what are you doing?" Kakashi narrowed his eyes at the ANBU.
"Don't worry, this is all part of the plan. That's all you need to know."
"Is it in the book?"
"Page 922." Kakashi then reached into his pouch for the book, and saw what he was talking about.
"Now change the first 3 steps to allow for a wide-scale Death-Prank run, Naruto Style. You've got it down." Sasuke told him mentally.
Kurenai noticed the book, and saw what was going on. "Kakashi, which one are you looking at?"
"This one right here." he showed it to her, Asuma, Iruka, and Anko. They all looked at it in confusion... except Iruka.
"That has Naruto written all over it." Iruka stated.
"You can see what it does?" Asuma asked. "Cause I don't."
"What made you look at it?" Iruka asked.
"You see the first 3 steps here?" iruka nodded. "Picture that as a Wide-scale Death-prank Run, Naruto Style."
"That would mean Epic Level Chaos." Iruka said, fear in his voice. "Don't tell me that..."
"If he's going for that, I don't think anything else will be around to live to tell about." Kakashi stated.
"Where's he going to use it?" Anko asked.
"I have no idea." Kakashi admitted. "If I were you though, I'd avoid the place entirely."
-In the arena-
Kankuro looked at Naruto. "Look kid. I have no wish to face you. But it seems like this announcement has given me no choice, if I want to save face."
"Do you worst. Not like it will help you." Naruto said, as Kankuro unwrapped his puppet.
There was a Poison Gas Bomb shot at him automatically. Naruto took it head on. "Heh. He didn't even try to dodge."
"A B-Class Poison? That's weak compared to what I took when I was 6. In fact, that wasn't even half the strength of the Poison I took that day without knowing it." He said from the gas, before the gas dispersed. "I'm already immune to it, and anything below it."
There was a collection of Knives, Senbon, and more Poison Smoke Bombs. Naruto kept dodging, not worrying about the smoke, as it wouldn't harm him anyway. "Kit, why are you just dodging? I mean Surely you realize that you're not doing anything but..."
"Revealing each piece of his Puppet. Now I'm going to the offensive." Naruto replied, as the smoke left. Kankuro was out of weapons, except the Melee ones on Crow.
"You know, I'm surprised you could dodge all the weapons, and happen to be immune to all poisons I've got access to. What? You work specifically on Dodging?"
"Nope. What I was working on..." He stated before being caught in a flaming Vortex. "IS THIS!"
The vortex disappeared, but no one saw Naruto, not even Kankuro. He then looked up. "No..."
Mei was searching the arena. "Lord Hokage, what is going on? His entire presence disappeared from the Arena."
"I concur, Lord Hokage." The Kazekage stated. "I too am confused as to what happened."
"I'm afraid that I don't have an answer for..." he then looked up in shock. "No way..."
"What is it?" Mei asked, before noticing his gaze, and following it.
-in the sky-
There was one person in the sky. It was male, obviously. He had on a Burnt Orange Armor, similar to a Humanoid Falcon on the torso, with a pole going from each shoulder blade. Each pole had 18 feathers seeming made of flames. A Unique Green flame, relative of the Sacred Flame. The Omegabuster was on the Left arm, in a burnt Orange Color, in the exact spot Naruto would have it on without anything else. The right arm was covered in a Burnt Orange glove, with 3" claws. There are 6 tails flowing behind him, waving around in slight irritation. The visor was Dark Sea Green color, and shadowed out. The feet had 6 Inch claws, similar to a Fox. The helmet looked to be that of a Lion's Mane, in a Dark Red Color. There was also 10 containers coming from his left elbow heading out, in 2 rows of 5. 2 of them were filled with a Blue energy, while the other 8 were filled with a Dark Red energy.
On the chest, and above the face, was a symbol. There is the usual Uzumaki Spiral, the one that is usually on the left shoulder of Naruto's orange Jumpsuit. On the inside of the Spiral there is a Three-Pronged Kunai in an X-shape, with the handles coming from the top right, and top left.
There was a shine along the visor, revealing a pair of Deep Cerulean eyes. 'Looks like it worked. But why do I have 6 tails already?'
"It might have something to do with you already gaining 6 tails worth of my Youki converted to your own. Maybe it has to deal with the fact you've charged enough Youki and Chakra to create a Rokubi Level Imari. I'm not entirely sure."
'Well then, let's finish this.' Naruto replied mentally.
-down in the arena-
Mei, the Kazekage, and Sarutobi were trying to make out Naruto's form, which was highly difficult. All they could do is see the small amount of Chakra up in the sky. "What is going on up there?" Mei asked, curious. 'He doesn't seem to realize I'm already getting wet from this...'
"Yes I am, Mei." Mei nearly gasped.
"Are you reading my mind, Naruto?"
"Nope. It's a Mind Link. Remember that Armor I told you about?"
"What about it?"
"It's out."
"You're kidding me..."
"I'm going to fire three shots. After that, Kankuro will either be dead, or out cold." Naruto told her. "Tell Sarutobi this. Kankuro has lost."
"Lord Hokage, it appears as if your successor's son has won this one." she stated.
"Why is that?"
"I'd give Kankuro 2 shots from that arm cannon he has, and he's out of it. 3 if he's lucky."
"I wouldn't count him out just yet." the Kazekage stated.
"Wait a minute..." Sarutobi stated. "How can you tell he has that Omegabuster of his out?"
"Mei, I heard what he said, and I'll be honest with you here. Just say it was speculation. Or flat out tell them you've got a Mental Link active with me."
"Mental Link." Mei replied.
"So... I figured he knew you somehow. Now, how do you know him well enough to have a Mental Link?"
"Beats me. I think it's only temporary." Mei admitted.
It was at this point, a Giant flaming bird came down from the sky, and exploded in the ring. Kankuro managed to avoid most of it, but his Puppet wasn't. "CROW!"
Mei mentally counted. 'One.'
A Flaming Dragon came from a different direction as the bird, but Mei noticed the Green color, before it split into 19 Green Flaming Dragons. It hit nearly everywhere in the arena, and Kankuro was hit several times. Naruto came down into sight, right above the arena, looking at Kankuro. "Kankuro, you've survived 2 shots so far. You're barely conscious as it is. Give up now." he pointed his left arm at him. "It's either that or take one more shot, and have a much lower chance of Survival."
"Do your worst... I failed Crow." he stated.
Naruto saw cross-hairs appear on the visor, targeting just between Kankuro's feet. He fired, and it hit dead center. The resulting explosion caused Kankuro to go flying into a wall, unconscious. Naruto landed in the center of the arena. Yugao looked at Naruto, after coming out of hiding. "He's unconscious, but not dead... yet. Call the match." He said.
"Winner: Naruto Uzumaki!"
Naruto was surrounded by flames, and disappeared.
Mei, Sarutobi and the Kazekage looked at the arena in shock. "So that's the armor... That's just..."
"Highly impressive. I doubt that Snow Country would be able to match it with their Chakra Armor." The Kazekage stated.
"Forget it, Lord Kazekage. I doubt that your Ninja could use it effectively anyway." Mei stated, earning a pointed look from him. "Something tells me that he's been working on that, and only he has the blueprints. There's bound to be something that only he can use with it."
Naruto appeared in front of them, no longer in the suit. "So, Jiji. What do you think of the armor?"
"How did you even come up with it?"
"I'm not going to reveal its specifics to another Kage. No offense Mei, but this is actually a Clan secret. I had to combine well over 40 projects, just to create this one." Sarutobi's eyes widened at that. "And then some of my own ideas went into the design as well."
"My god..." Sarutobi stated.
"Lord Hokage, are you actually scared of him? A Genin?" the Kazekage asked.
"This Genin managed to outrun ANBU as an Academy student."
"Ah yes. Those were the good ole days." Naruto added. "Even Chuunin have trouble with that."
"Anyway, do you have any idea where Sasuke is? His match is next."
"He hasn't arrived, so we must disqualify him." Sarutobi stated. "Those are the rules. I was actually looking forward to his match, too."
"Perhaps we can postpone his match." the Kazekage asked.
"The rules clearly state that if a participant is not present for their match, they are disqualified. There are no exceptions." Sarutobi stated.
"Even though you wanted to see him fight as well?"
"Especially then. I cannot play favorites with anyone. Surely, you understand the political affects there. Sasuke Uchiha is disqualified. Jiraiya..."
"On it." He left in a Shunshin.
"Wise choice, Lord Hokage." Naruto said. "Make more of those, and you'll do much better than you were before all this." he then poofed out.
Mei inwardly smirked. 'Naruto, you are crazy. I like it.'
"I am to please, Mei-chan." Naruto told her mentally, causing her to blush slightly.
"Even in the bed?"
"Already got one child. The mother loved how I did that well, regardless of it being when I was piss poor drunk."
"how did you manage to do that?"
"Let's see... I was drunk. She was a Jinchuuriki in heat. You do the math." Mei had a small nosebleed. Sarutobi noticed, though.
"Naughty thoughts, Lady Mizukage?" He asked.
"No..." 'Not yet at least.'
"9 hours of it all, and watching it from my mindscape after the fact." Naruto added.
The nosebleed then shot out like a rocket, sending her onto the roof above them. Sarutobi and the Kazekage looked got up and looked at her. "do you think she is okay, Lord Hokage?"
"She'll be fine." He replied. "I get the same way when Naruto uses what I call his Kage Killer."
"Kage Killer?"
"Something he and I both agreed to classify as a SS-rank Kinjutsu, along with it's counterparts. I will be completely honest here. If he uses it, and you have the slightest hint of perversion, you will pass out due to blood loss. He has won a match with several Jounin using it. One of them never woke up. And to think that he could use it to help out with an academy level jutsu..."
"I'm afraid I'll have to ignore all formalities for this." the Kazekage stated. "That's fucked up."
"We are in agreement there." Sarutobi stated. Mei woke up soon afterwards. "Blonde Gaki, putting images in my head... I'll have to get him back for that." she mused silently.
Sarutobi caught it. "Ah. He put something in your head, didn't he?" She looked at him. "If you want to get him back, I'd severely advise you not to." She raised an eyebrow at that.
"And why not?"
"The last one to try was never found. The rumors that went around are crazy, but no one knows what truly happened. The investigation went cold. We can only assume that someone, or something, took him out, and got rid of any evidence of his body." Naruto then appeared.
"You talking about the last one to go after me for some oddball reason?"
Sarutobi looked at Naruto, who was behind him. "So you know what truly happened?"
"I wish. Some girl named Suzaku took him out. After that, I have no idea what happened." Naruto shrugged. "Didn't bother to look for answers."
"So this Suzaku would know what happened?" Mei asked.
"That'd be about right. I'm not even aware of where she is at the moment." Naruto lied expertly. "Anyway, Hinata already beat Dosu. I love my Reverse Sound Barrier. How do you think my Shadow clones could take the Haruno Screech?"
"Haruno Screech?" Mei asked, as they walked back to their seats.
"Pray that you never experience it. Some say they would rather face an actual banshee over a Screeching Haruno. I've seen both, and can honestly say that the Banshee is actually better than a Haruno on your ears." Naruto stated.
"Anyway, I'll be taking a nap." He then poofed out.
Mei sweatdropped. "why would he take a nap at this juncture?" She asked.
"The next match has a Nara in it. Shikamaru Nara, and Temari. Another Heir against Heir match."
"Temari is far better at analysis than most think." the Kazekage stated.
"Then we're in for a long match." Sarutobi stated.
As they thought, it took 4 hours to finish, in which, Shikamaru forfeited. Temari was surprised, and allowed a 10 minute rest before she faced off with Shino. She forfeited her match with him, aware that she would lose anyway. 10 minutes was not enough time.
"Semi-finals. Naruto, Gaara, Hinata, and Shino." Mei stated. "Not my choices, but not surprising. Still, I'm wondering where the Uchiha is."
"No one is sure to be honest." Sarutobi stated.
"Few would like the fact he was not allowed to participate." The Kazekage stated. 'Where the hell is he? He shouldn't have gotten kicked out because of this! His Clan name would have saved him!'
Naruto and Gaara looked at each other in the ring. "Ready?"
"Not quite." Naruto said. "What do you say to a relocation, Gaara?"
"What did you have in mind?"
"The forests to the south. I'll send up a Beacon that will allow the others to watch us without the risk of dying if it gets too rough."
"I'm game. More room, more destruction, more intent to KILL!" He shouted. "I will see you there, Uzumaki." He left in a Sand Shunshin. Naruto charged Chakra into his hand, and shot a Giant flame into the air, making an orb, that showed off the forest. "The moment I get there, I'll start the match myself. Proctor, I believe you should stay here as well. This match will go on until one of us is either dead, or unconscious." Yugao nodded, before Naruto vanished.
-Forest-
Naruto stood on a branch, Gaara looking at him. "Uzumaki..."
"Gaara..."
"I WILL WIN!" They shouted simultaneously. "Hajime!"
Naruto charged straight at him, making handsigns. "Sacred Flame! Grand Fireball Jutsu!" A Green Flame version of the Grand Fireball Jutsu headed straight for Gaara, who dodged it. "That element... Mother is afraid of it."
"Of course she would be. It's the Sacred Flame of the Uzumaki Clan. It's especially harmful to Demons, and the like. Jinchuuriki that rely on their Bijuu will be rendered useless when their opponent has this Element." Naruto stated. "what's more is... It's a Bloodline. One that you can't acquire from possessing a body. You need more than the blood for this element. You need the actual soul. A Yamanaka could possess my body, but they wouldn't be able to use the Sacred Flame, even if they knew how to use it. Without the Soul of an Uzumaki, the Element is useless."
"You will need more than that to take me down, UZUMAKI!" Gaara shouted, before his right arm started morphing and molding with the sand. "Uzumaki... You will die! Sand Shuriken!"
Naruto dodged them with ease. "If you're after my head, then you've got a long way to go with that kind of aim." He charged a lot of Chakra and made one handsign. "Multi Shadow Clone Jutsu!" there was suddenly 1,500 Naruto's in the area. "Yo Anko! Find the PA system, and hit play!"
-back at the Arena-
Anko heard this, and got up, before performing a Shunshin. "What's going to play?" Iruka asked.
"I have no idea." Kakashi stated.
Anko then appeared in a Room with several panels. 'Let's see... Ah. Here it is.' She pushed a button.
(A/N: At this point, the song Bodies by Drowning Pool begins to play. Head to youtube and play it)
-forest-
Naruto heard the music.
Let the bodies hit the floor
Let the bodies hit the floor
Let the bodies hit the floor
Let the bodies hit the
He shouted as he charged Gaara at that very moment. They engaged in a fast paced Taijutsu battle. A Half-covered Gaara, against 1,500 Narutos. It dropped to about 300 Narutos, before they backed off.
"One, nothing wrong with me." Naruto said in with the music.
Gaara then covered the rest of his body with sand. "Two, something's got to give."
"Let the bodies hit the floor!" Naruto shouted as Gaara took on Shukaku's full form, and dispelled all of his Clones, and donned his armor. "Summoning Jutsu!" There were 3 puffs of smoke.
-Arena-
Everyone was watching the fight intensely. Kakashi was watching as Anko got back. "What'd I miss?"
"Oh nothing much. Just Naruto forcing Gaara to revert to a full Shukaku transformation." Kakashi replied.
"You call that nothing?" Kurenai shouted. "He'll die!"
"Not likely." was the reply. "Remember, he has the Sacred Flame. Only 3 Uzumaki are recorded to have had it. And he's the Third."
Kurenai bristled, but Hinata appeared right next to her. "Kurenai, let it go. He'll be fine."
"but Hinata..."
"He has a plan." She told them.
-with Naruto-
Naruto stood atop a Giant fox with 9 tails. There was a Giant Toad next to the fox. And finally, there was a giant Flaming Bird above them both.
"Suzaku, Gamabunta, Kurama. Let's do this!" He said, taking flight.
"RIGHT!" Was the simultaneous cry from the summons. "Phoenix Style! Grand flame!" Suzaku blew fire at Shukaku who launched a few Sand Shuriken at them.
"Kitsune Style: Fox fire!" Kurama shouted, as 3 tails shot fire at Shukaku, before Kurama charged with a claw.
"3 against 1? No fair!" Shukaku complained.
Gamabunta jumped up and shouted. "Suiton: Liquid Bullet!" as 2 Giant Water Bullets charged Shukaku.
Kurama bit Shukaku's tail, and pinned his arms with his Tails. "Now kit!"
"Right!" Naruto shouted, before covering himself in Green Flames. "Sacred Flame! Sacred Flaming Rocket!" He charged Shukaku and started spinning like the Inuzuka clan does for their Fang over Fang.
-Arena-
Tsume Inuzuka was surprised, and pissed. "there's no way!"
Kiba looked at him and whistled. "He got that idea from watching me train? I'm calling a Bullshit moment."
"You knew about his?"
"Not really."
"He probably is just using it for added Piercing ability." Sakura added, drawing their attention. "With the rotation provided, its more like a Flaming Drill."
-with Naruto-
Naruto went straight through the upper Torso of Shukaku, a spiraling trail of flames behind him causing more damage with the backdraft.
"NOOO! I WON'T LOSE HERE!" Naruto landed on the top of a tree, before turning around and aiming the Omegabuster at him.
"Shukaku." He said, wind charging around the tip of the barrel. "Say hi to Choumei for me. EVERYONE!"
Kurama bit Shukaku's neck and tossed him into the air, Gamabunta jumped up and kicked him even higher. Suzaku went snake-like, coiled around Shukaku's head and pulled Gaara from the body, and throwing it up even further.
Naruto was aiming the Omegabuster at Shukaku's body, while Suzaku backed off with Gaara in tow. "BE SURE TO SAY HI TO MY PARENTS AND THE MOTHER YOU IMPERSONATED! SACRED FLAME: NANABIKO IMARI!" He shouted, before firing a Purple beam covered with Green flames directly towards him. The Shukaku's body was completely obliterated by the blast. Suzaku came down and set Gaara down on Gamabunta's head.
"He still alive?" The Toad asked, as Naruto landed on the head, and checked him. He was unconscious. "Yeah. He's alive. I'd give him 2 days, and he'll be fine. It'll take at least a week for Shukaku to recover from that, though. Kurama, Gamabunta. You're dismissed. Suzaku, we'll be taking you back to the arena."
"Right." They all said, as Gaara and Naruto were on Suzaku's back. Kurama and Gamabunta poofed out.
-Arena-
Everyone looked on, slackjawed, even the Kage.
Sarutobi spoke first. "If he doesn't get Chuunin, I don't know what will happen. Even our Yondaime died facing the Kyuubi, but Naruto..."
"He took on the Ichibi, and knocked him out..." Mei continued, her voice low.
The Kazekage was obviously furious. 'WHY IS IT THAT I DIDN'T KNOW OF THIS? Kabuto is going to get an earful of this when I get my hands on him... Oh well. I will do this now.' "Lord Hokage, I see why you were afraid of him. I must admit that he's extremely powerful."
"and his power is his own." Sarutobi stated. "He got this way in a mere few months. Not even a year of training, when everyone else tried to stunt his progress. If he got what he needed from the start, he would have already taken my hat from me a year ago. However, at this point, that does not matter, for he is far beyond what anyone would expect of him. This is the first Chuunin Exams since his graduation day, and still, he is this powerful."
'If he gets in the way... He'll chew me up and spit me out!' A smoke bomb went off, and one ANBU was immediately in the area, burning the Kazekage's with black flames, before drawing a stone blade. Sarutobi, Mei, and the ANBU all stood in a Delta Formation around Orochimaru, Sarutobi in full battle armor, and Mei in her usual fighting clothes. It was the ANBU that was off.
The Cloak soon went flying, the mask following it. The ANBU was revealed to be Sasuke Uchiha.
"You let the Uchiha play at being an ANBU? Sarutobi, you are a fool." Orochimaru stated.
"No, Orochimaru. You are the fool." Sasuke stated. "You will never have my body as your vessel. You will never be able to mark me." He tore off the rest of his clothing to reveal a Dragon like body armor(1). "Lord Hokage. Remind me to thank Naruto for the new Armor."
"You sure that Armor will help? It looks like it will restrict you."
"You just haven't seen it in action." Sasuke stated, as it spread to cover the entire body, before causing 2 bat-like wings to emerge from his shoulder blades. He turned into an actual dragon with wings and Scales. "Meet the Dragon Summoning Sage Mode. Something you will never accomplish. For you are aligned with the Snake Summonings. The Dragons will never accept you. The Dragons hate the snakes, as they will betray anyone that doesn't suit their needs. Even your advanced Sound four, which are currently burning to a crisp due to my Amaterasu. You can tell Danzou in the Afterlife that he was a fool. Just like you."
A small 6 tailed fox with Golden blonde fur appeared in the area. "Sasuke, what are you doing?"
"I am merely showing the Snake Bastard a thing or two. Care to join me?"
"Why not? Jiji, leave this to us." Naruto stated.
Mei looked at the fox, and nodded. "Naruto, you better make it out of this." she stated.
"Please, if I die, Hinata would bring me back just to kill me all over again. I don't need to die twice."
Another fox with 4 tails came up to them. This one of a Lavender Color. "Naruto, if you think I'm letting you two go at him on your own, you're fucking insane."
"Hinata?" Sarutobi asked. "Lord Hokage, leave now. We will handle him. Go and lead the rest of them."
"I don't plan on letting you die. Not now, not ever!" He glared at Orochimaru. "Besides, I made a mistake regarding this one. I can't allow you to do anything about him without me." He got into a Taijutsu stance.
"Then bring out Enma, you Old Monkey." Naruto said, causing Orochimaru to face fault. Sarutobi noticed this, and did just that, while Naruto, Sasuke and Hinata shot flames at the Snake while he was down.
"Sarutobi what is..."
"No time! Adamantine Bo Staff!" Sarutobi shouted.
"Fine. Transform!" Enma transformed into the Bo staff form. "Wait, is that Orochimaru?"
"Yes, and it's time for us to correct the mistake I made all those years ago." Sarutobi shouted. He charged at Orochimaru who was now on his feet, and spitting Kusanagi at Naruto, who deflected it with a tail enhanced by Wind Chakra.
"This is growing tiresome." He jumped back, and made a few handsigns. "Summoning: Reanimation! One!" One box appeared, stopping a Fireball from hitting him. "Two!" Another one popped up, and blocked a Wind Dragon. "Three!" The last one went too high, and didn't block a Green Flaming Bird. "ARGH!"
The one that went into the air opened up, and a blonde male came out, battle ready, and landed next to Naruto. "Sarutobi, where is my son?" He said. "I know he's alive. Suzaku met me on the way down. You can thank Suzaku and the Shinigami for letting me out of his belly if I was summoned."
"minato..."
The Blonde fox looked at the new arrival. "No... It couldn't be..."
Minato looked at the Blonde fox. "No... My son couldn't have been..."
"Dad, relax. This is similar to Ero-sennin's Hermit mode, only it's for the Kitsune summons. I can't take the Toads Sage Mode, as I call it, or that of the Phoenix Clan." Naruto replied. "I am still myself, as you are yourself. Especially if Suzaku did get to you before Orochimaru could get you here."
Minato glared at Orochimaru. "As much as I want to thank you for giving me full life once more, I'm afraid that Traitors have no place here."
"You can try. But will you fail!" Orochimaru spat, as the other 2 opened up, revealing the Shodai and Nidaime Hokage.
The blonde Fox stood next to Minato. "Dad, I don't really care for the specifics, but I found your Hidden Abode after a prank. I know of both parents, and I know that you were dead because of it. For now, you and I shall take on the Shodai and Nidaime. Kitsune Sage Mode gives me well over 10 times the strength, speed, and flexibility, along with a certain amount of tails. For me, it is different than others, for I am a Jinchuuriki. The amount of tails I have is the amount of Youki I can control from the Bijuu within. I have 6. As such, I can completely control 6 tails worth. That should be enough to work with."
"That's good to know. We'll talk more later."
"We take down the Zombies now!" Naruto finished for him, and they charged.
Hinata charged the Nidaime with Naruto, while Minato charged the Shodai. "Feel the wrath of Sky. Burn with heat of the Sun. Unleash the Flames of the Fire Bird! Phoenix Sage!" His voice took on a different tone, as he jumped, and turned into a Flaming bird. Another Phoenix. "Hashirama Senju. I am sorry I have to do this to you, but I have no choice. Phoenix Art! Dead Soul Reversal!" Minato then was covered up by Green and Orange Flames as he charged him. He veered just above Hashirama, but the Flames still hit him, thus making the body turn completely to ashes, and the soul being sent out.
"Hashirama Senju. I am sorry, but you must be burned by the flames of the Sun to be free." Minato said, before turning towards Tobirama Senju, the Nidaime Hokage, only to find his soul being burned apart by Green flames.
He went towards Naruto. "My boy... How did you make the Green Flames? That should be unique to the Phoenix Clan."
"Father, there is a difference between my flames and those of the Phoenixian Alliance. The difference is mine happens to be from my mother. It is the Sacred Flame of the Uzumaki Clan."
Minato nodded his head. "We should help Sarutobi. He doesn't seem to be doing so well."
Naruto looked at Sarutobi and Sasuke. "Dragon Summoner?"
"And he's in his Sage Mode, to boot. The Dragons can do one thing, The Kitsune another, and the Phoenix a third. I have Phoenix, Kitsune, and Toads as summons. Hinata Hyuuga, my current Fiance, has the Kitsune only. Sasuke Uchiha, a friend of mine, and someone I helped see the light, is of the Dragon Clan. We should help him out."
"Agreed." Minato stated, as they all charged Orochimaru.
Naruto was covered in Green Flames. "Sacred Flame Rocket!" He hit Orochimaru dead in the Torso, causing him to cough up blood. He released the flames, and looked back. "Sarutobi! Sasuke!"
"Hinata!" Sasuke shouted.
"Minato!" She shouted.
"Naruto!" He shouted.
"Extreme Flames Blast!" They all shouted at the same time.
Minato blew flames at Orochimaru. Hinata threw Blue Flames at him from each tail. Sasuke shot a beam with Fire, Ice, and Lightning surrounding it. Naruto blew his Sacred Flame in the shape of a Phoenix. Sarutobi launched a Fire Dragon from his mouth.
Orochimaru couldn't dodge any of them in time, and was burnt to ashes. They all reverted back to human form. "That's one mistake taken care of." Sarutobi stated, falling on his butt. "3 more to go."
"Sarutobi, you are too old to do anything about 2 of them, and the Third can be repaid through Minato."
"I know, but I have to pay for my mistakes."
"Jiji, you already paid for what you couldn't do for me, by giving me a spot on the council. It was worth it to see the Civilian Council squirm by a new guy." Naruto replied.
"A spot on the Council?" Minato asked.
"Uzumaki Seat. My mother's, apparently." Naruto stated.
"Please tell me you didn't go for the CRA." Minato said, hopeful.
"I set it so that no one of my children would be forced to marry anyone they didn't want, nor would I, or my grandchildren." Naruto replied. "I did extensive research and found that I could set my own terms for it, or I wouldn't be put under it the council agreed, hoping that I would find someone in their families. I know when someone is forced to do something like that. There are no arranged Marriages... Aside from one that I was thinking on before I knew of it's existence."
"What are you... Wait a minute..." Minato thought back for a bit and paled. "You mean that agreement that Hiashi and I made while we were drunk?"
"Yeah, that one. It's still a go. The Uzumaki Blood Protection Seal was given to the Hyuuga Clan, and the Caged Bird Seal was banned from usage, though the ban only took effect after the Preliminaries." Naruto stated.
Sarutobi looked at Minato. "Is there any chance of you retaking the mantle of Hokage?"
"That's something I will think on. You are alive for the time being. I need to see what my son has accomplished so far." Minato put his hand on Naruto's head. "You wanted to help Naruto, and you failed at that."
Naruto sighed at that. "I'll be honest and say that at least he tried. That's a lot better than most can say."
Jiraiya landed next to them. "You do realize that I still have the Kazekage's body, right?"
Minato looked at him. "Sensei?"
"Minato?" Jiraiya repeated.
"What are you doing here?" they both said at the same time.
"Helping my godson. What about you? You're supposed to be dead!"
"Revived by Orochimaru, allowed to stay due to Suzaku. I doubt you've heard of her but..."
"I'm aware of Suzaku, and the fact that she heads the Phoenix Clan." Jiraiya replied. "You can thank your son for that one."
"What did you manage to do while I was dead?" Minato asked.
"I think Suzaku should get that one." Naruto admitted. "She'll explain the new alliance, and the threat we ave on our end. Lord Hokage..."
"You knew of Mei's arrival. As such, you obviously let her know about something."
"Well... I think it would be best if you talk to her about that." Naruto replied. "Hinata. Sasuke. I think we should head to the Omnivolcano. It might help us talk there, and it is half-neutral ground. Once there, we'll summon the bosses. We will talk there. It's better for the privacy. Jiraiya, you should come as well. Lord Hokage, you should stay here and run the village. If the Council has a meeting, and I have not returned, then use one of the Clones that I gave you."
Sarutobi pulled out a scroll. "You mean this?" He received a nod. "I haven't had to use one yet."
"Then there is still 3 of them. Use one. They should still be able to last 48 hours."
"You sealed Clones of yourself." Minato half-asked, half-stated.
"Yeah."
"and it works?"
"Yeah."
"You are definitely a Genius."
"Would you believe that it came off the top of my head? Or that same idea came at a random point in a fight against a Traitor that wanted to kill me?"
"What are you talking about?"
"The idea came as I was pounding Mizuki-teme senseless." Naruto shrugged. "It was this: How could I use a Clone, and make it so it can last for months on end. Maybe even years? The answer was a Clone seal. I could seal up to 30 Shadow Clones, 50 Water Clones, 50 Fire Clones, I have not tried Lightning or Mud Clones, and Wind Clones are too unstable to use it. It destroyed the seal from the inside, thus losing all the chakra put into the Clones. No releasing it. No absorbing it. The Chakra won't even turn into Nature Chakra. It won't turn into anything else. It's like it leaves into oblivion. At least you still get some of the chakra back when you destroy a Scroll with a Kunai sealed within. Anyway, we're wasting time. We should get going. Something tells me we'll need everything we've got and more real soon."
"With Orochimaru dead, all that's left is the Akatsuki." Jiraiya stated. "I'm still working on members."
"Kyodaigame has pinpointed their base. We'll talk about it at the next Summons meeting. Anything else will wait until then." Naruto stated. Jiraiya sighed. "Being told what to do by a 12 year old kid... Where does the world stop turning?"
"Definitely not there." Minato admitted, before they all left in smoke. Tsunade then landed there. "Sound and Sand are retreating. With the loss of Orochimaru some of the sound have surrendered, but only one refused to do either. He was beheaded by my fist."
"Now's not the time for that." Jiraiya stated.
"Oh? And it's time to ogle my Breasts?"
"No time for that, either I'm afraid." Jiraiya said, earning a serious look from Tsunade.
"Who are you and what did you do with Jiraiya?"
"At this point, no one has any time with something like this on the line." Jiraiya's face was far more serious than Tsunade had ever seen it. "Minato was revived by Orochimaru. Suzaku interfered. Minato is back indefinitely. This is no time for me to ogle your Breasts, no matter how badly I want to."
Tsunade bonked him on the back of the head. "You're Jiraiya, alright. Perverted Bastard." She closed her eyes with a tick mark on her forehead.
"Now is not the the time for that." Sarutobi stated. "Find Homura and Koharu. The council and Elders are to be frozen in all decisions until further notice from the Hokage. The Clan heads are also included in this. No exceptions."
Jiraiya and Tsunade nodded, as Sarutobi stood back up. "Mei, we should get to my office soon. Discuss whatever it is he talked to you about. Obviously, it has something to do with me, or the village in general."
"Oh trust me. It does." She said with a hidden smirk. 'Far more than you know, Sarutobi. Far more than you know.'
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Chapter Complete.
Airgod: So, how did you like it?
AG000: You mean the birth scene? That was not one of the ideas I had.
Airgod: Oh come off it! You know as well as I do that we both had that idea. You were just too...
AG000: Finish that sentence and no Zombie Hunting for a month.
Airgod: You do that and that means that...
AG000: You think I wouldn't use this against you if I didn't know how to stop you from going without stopping me?
Airgod: Fine. Then why don't you admit it?
AG000: Because of the fact that it didn't cross my mind. Even if it did, it didn't make it past the filter, so it wouldn't have come up front, therefore, I didn't think of it. The filter doesn't affect you. It still affects me.
Jain walks in. Why not send me an Angel?
AG000: Because all you really need to see one is look in a mirror.
Airgod: You really going to use that corny pick-up line?
AG000: Would it be considered a pick-up line if I actually though it was the truth?
Airgod: Honestly? I never thought of that.
AG000: Though I will admit it is corny, I'm more about blunt honesty. If I go for something Corny, odds are likely I mean it as the truth.
Jain: If he didn't know that, I'd be surprised. After all, he has had far more time with you than I have. And I'm already aware of it.
Airgod sighs. Well, at least you have something on your side. You're loyal to a fault. You're honestly blunt. And you could never get a girl.
Jain: What about that Jenna girl?
AG000: Don't start on that. She's far more valuable to me than even Airgod.
Airgod: HEY!
Jain: You may have a point there. But what caused your attraction to her?
AG000: Would you believe me if I said we think so much alike it's not even funny? There are only 2 differences that I've found: The way we use it, and the fact that I'm male and she's female. All things considered, we have a 96% mental synchronicity. That's how close we are in the mindset. She even got the idea of Ice Fire without me even telling her once. I hadn't revisited that idea for years before I met her. What does that tell you?
Ragnarok: She's far better for you than that Nicole girl.
AG000: Raggie? What are you doing here?
Ragnarok: Looking for answers. Why did you cancel the story I was in?
AG000: I may like reading Harem stories, but the moment it became a Harem, my mind went blank. I can read Harems, but I can't write a harem story for my own crap, much less anyone else's. I mean, I liked everything about it. NaruHina, SasuHaku, SakuKyuu, I was even planning on making that one go JirTsu, but that will never be a reality. The moment it became a Harem is the moment my mind went blank. I couldn't do Jack shit.
Ragnarok: And that gives grounds for termination, why?
AG000: What's the use if I can't do anything for it? Anyone else that wants to use it is welcome to do so. They just have to let me know.
Airgod: If I remember correctly, only Absolute Control is the only one that didn't get that privilege.
AG000: You remember correctly. Do you also remember how I came up with the Naruto Uzumaki+Sakura Haruno=Usagi Tsukino idea?
Airgod: Golden Blonde hair, ear-shattering screech, Naruto's Sexy Jutsu, which really should be put into the Scroll of Seals in Canon, and the fact that her daughter has Pink hair, same shade as Sakura's.
AG000: Missing one point.
Sakura walks in. Why are you talking about me and Naruto in a relationship?
AG000: Because it's an idea I implemented in another story, in which Sasuke killed you, and Naruto killed him shortly afterwards. Anyway, the point you missed was the fact that aside from all of that, Usagi still pulled off impossible feats when she was determined. Naruto was the same way in Canon alone.
Airgod: You're right, I did forget about that. Hey what about that whole Deathsaurer Idea?
AG000: Which one?
Airgod: We'll continue this later. You've got 4 stories that you haven't posted due to not wanting to.
AG000: The FF7XNaruto is not going to be posted until there is enough people that want it up. The Code GeassXNaruto one isn't going up. I didn't finish the first chapter yet. ZoidsCCXNaruto... That one isn't going up yet. I haven't finished a Third Chapter. The last one you mentioned... in case you forgot, I deleted the first 2 chapters. I can't post that one, regardless of how much I wanted to.
Sakura: What the hell is going on with that?
AG000: Sakura, you got yourself PWNed in the FF7XNaruto, the Code Geass Naruto, that one doesn't even have you in it yet. ZoidsCCXNaruto, you made one appearance, but you're not going to be a major part of it. The last one... Naruto played the entire village like Link plays an Ocarina. Up until the Chuunin Exams, in which he goes for a complete release. I mean, he even showed you how badly you were off at that point. Something that never even crossed your mind, and he kicked more ass than you'd ever think. Even had someone teach you how to use a sword.
Sakura sighs. Why is it that if anyone ever helps me, It's Naruto?
AG000: Face it. He's loyal to a fault. He always would've gone for something to make you happy. Sakura growls. If you want to blame someone, blame Kishimoto. I could make a portal for you to knock his lights out if you want.
Sakura: Oh? And you'd do that?
AG000: Sure. And while you're at it, you could get me the rights to the Naruto franchise, and everything else he has under his name.
Sakura sweatdrops. Forget I asked.
AG000 shows fingers in a V.
Gragonith: Read
Jain: Rate
Judgment Dragon: Review
Stardust Dragon: And don't forget about the cookies!
Black Rose Dragon: What is it with you and cookies?
Stardust: Don't. Diss. The cookies.
The other signer dragons back off.
Judgment Dragon: If you ask me, I'd prefer the No-bake cookies.
Stardust: Really? I'd go Peanut Butter and butter scotch.
Judgment: What about Sugar with frosting?
Stardust: good choice!
Red Nova Dragon: Did he really just do that?
Shooting Star Dragon: Yes. Yes he did.
AG000: PEACE OUT!