KG: Alright people we're back from yesterday. I need to tell ya'll something.
Naruto: What's with you?
KG: Look up at the board.
(everyone looks)
Yugito: Oh my. I'm so sorry Naruto-kun.
Kyuubi: That's got to hurt.
Naruto: No...NO! NOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO!
KG: Yes Naruto, the U.S has banned ramen from being sold.
Nibi: Hmm should we smuggle it then?
Naruto: Yes, that could work. Come on people. We'll smuggle the ramen. I'll be the leader and we'll recruit people to our cause to destroy the people who did this.
KG: Naruto this isn't Assassin's Creed.
Naruto: WHO CARES! Type while I recruit.
KG: Whatever you say man.
With Yugito and C
The two jonin hopefuls, having left the thoughts about Izanagi and his actions for later, were currently walking down a flight of stone stairs. They decided to inform the others of Izanagi for a later time, but now they had their own problems mainly C was. The blonde was panting and wiped his brow while Yugito rested him to the stone wall. She watched him sweat and she felt sympathy for her partner. Because of her powers, Yugito was able to stand the heat to any degree and so it didn't bother her in the slightest, but C was different.
"C are you alright?" Yugito asked and C slowly nodded while the Nibi jinchuuriki handed him a small water pouch.
"I'll be fine. Just not used to this much heat. It makes me wonder where we're going," C said and Yugito nodded.
"Well just deal with it for right now. We have to go," Yugito told him and C nodded as he stood to his feet before they heard someone speak.
"Well it seems we're all having trouble today," they said making Yugito and c turn to see the two chunin gate guards of Konoha, Izumo and Kotetsu.
"Hmm well it is rather hot down here," Yugito said putting it lightly making the others nod in agreement with her before Izumo got down on one knee next to C.
"You alright? Here, have some water," he said offering a larger bottle than the one that was given to C by Yugito. The Kumo chunin looked at the bottle and turned to the two Konoha shinobi.
"Why are you helping us?" he asked and Izumo seemed confused by that question.
"Shouldn't village allies help each other?" he asked and C reluctantly took the bottle in his hands and quickly drank more of its contents. He sighed blissfully and felt much better while Kotetsu took out a map.
"Whew at least we're close. There are another two chambers to go through and each is hotter than this place before we get to the central place where the crystals are supposed to be. Hayate and Genma already went ahead," Kotetsu said while Yugito got to her feet and placed a hand on her hip.
"Still you have to admire the work Iwa put into doing this place. It really does test your limits," she said while Kotetsu nodded before slightly wiping the permeating sweat on his body. Izumo did the same before both looked at Yugito.
"Aren't you hot at all?" Izumo asked and Yugito shook her head.
"Nah, I'm fine," she said making C, Kotetsu and Izumo look at her strangely before they decided to let it go. Kotetsu rolled up the map of the mountain and sighed as they all help C to his feet.
"Well let's hurry I think it's bound to get dark and this place is hard enough to navigate in," Kotetsu said and the four quickly dashed lower into the mountain to complete their missions of retrieving the crystals for the jonin exams.
With Samui and Omoi
Seeing nothing around, the two decided to head back into the village and simply relax. They would be on standby since there was nothing they could do except wait for whatever it is that they would have to do.
"Ugh, waiting for Yugito-sensei to complete her trial is rather boring," Omoi said and Samui closed her eyes while she propped one leg over the other.
"It can't be helped Omoi. Just cool down and enjoy the free time," Samui said and Omoi nodded with a small smile on his face before the two noticed that they were surrounded by six Iwa shinobi. They didn't do anything yet, but soon one of them slammed his hands on the table.
"You two are the friends of that Namikaze brat aren't you?" he asked them and Samui sighed along with Omoi. Samui turned her head and offered the person a tired glare.
"That's right. Do you have some business with us?" Samui asked and the man took a kunai and tightened it in his hands.
"You could say that. I find that brat to be an eyesore and any village that harbors him should fuckin' die!" The Iwa nin said as he slammed the table. People gasped and got to their feet before moving out of the way while Samui and Omoi stood in their seats. Both didn't seem interested in the action before Omoi rubbed the back of his head.
"Man, why do we have to be the ones who take this?" he asked getting to his feet while Samui did the same. She took hold of her tanto and sighed also.
"Don't complain Omoi. It now gives you something to do," Samui said and the six Iwa shinobi growled as one took out a shuriken and threw it at Samui. The blonde narrowed her eyes and dodged the attack by jumping in the air, but she noticed one person with a sword in his hands and gasped as he punched her in the face. The Iwa nin smiled, but he then noticed that his hands was wet. He pulled it back only to see half of Samui's face gone before it slowly bubbled and she returned to her full, beautiful face. He gasped out while Samui cracked her knuckles.
"Not cool," she said and pivoted her body slamming the nin on the side making him wince before he grabbed her leg. Samui countered as she used her other leg to hoist herself into air. She spun her body and kicked the nin away while they all cursed.
"Kuso, how is she so damn good. Why can't I hit her?" he asked and before long Samui glared at them and extended her hand.
"Suiton: Mizu Shotto( Water Release: Water Shot)," Samui said and an intense blast of water slammed into three of the shinobi sending them crashing into the wall with a loud thud while the blonde turned her head to see Omoi dodged a few attacks.
The white haired chunin sighed as he backed away from the group.
"You can't dodge forever!" someone yelled at him and Omoi rubbed the back of his head while groaning in frustration before a drunk Iwa nin growled.
"Don't dodge you Kumo coward! Doton: Doryudan No Jutsu( Earth Release: Earth Dragon Technique)," The shinobi yelled and Omoi backed out of the building while he dodged multiple mud shots that were aimed at him. He sighed agin before he jumped to a rooftop and took his sword in his hand. Omoi growled before another nin appeared in the air. He brought his fist back and growled.
"Die!" he yelled and slammed Omoi in the face. The impact made the roof crumble and the nin chuckle, but then he let out a yell of pain while Omoi brushed his cheek.
"That didn't hurt at all," he said before he added chakra to his fist and his legs.
"If you want to know how to hit then this is the way," he said as he slammed the nin in the stomach. The Iwa chunin gasped from the powerful hit. It was like getting slammed by a fuckin' boulder which sent him to the ground while Omoi jumped in the air. He had a good look out his from the air and decided to name a good jutsu he thought of.
"Doton: Atten no Jutsu( Earth Release: Pressure Blast Technique)," he yelled as he slammed the ground, but Omoi forgot that he needed to hold back and immediately the road and other placed felt the massive earth quake underneath their feet before everyone shifted their balance and fell to the ground. Even Samui had to try and hold her balance so that she wouldn't fall to the ground. Omoi's punch unleashed a small shock wave through the village causing some buildings to crumble. Everyone gasped at the power of the chunin before Omoi took his fist from the ground. He cracked it and rubbed the back of his head.
"I think I overdid it a bit," Omoi said and Samui shook her head at him.
"That's putting it mildly, but I think we made our point with this," Samui said looking at the drenched and passed out shinobi while Omoi looked at the unconscious shinobi on his side.
"I guess you're right about that," he said to her and Samui nodded before they heard two other people.
"What the hell happened here?" Karui asked them and Omoi scratched his cheek.
"Well people wanted our autographs and got a little too rowdy so we silenced them," He said while Karui shook her head at him. Yugao snickered slightly at the scene, but really hoped that they could leave since they would be drawing some unwanted attention from some people. By this time, they all noticed some clouds rolling in and thunder permeated the sky. Lightning soared while people looked up rather terrified at the lightning strikes.
"What is this? We're not supposed to have rain for months," someone said before it did in fact start to rain. The thunder rolled and an immense lightning strike came from the sky to the ground. Samui, Omoi and Karui covered their eyes while Yugao narrowed her eyes. They all looked and gasped to see Izanagi smiling at them all while he turned his eyes to Karui.
"My dear sister. It's time for you to come with your Onii-chan," Izanagi said and Karui narrowed her eyes. Samui glared and Omoi chuckled.
"Karui you know Izanagi?" Omoi asked and Karui shook her head at Omoi's question.
"No I don't this asshole, but he's really starting to piss me off I swear," Karui said and Izanagi chuckled as he instantly appeared in front of Karui shocking everyone who felt like they just saw some unbelievable speed. Samui and Omoi turned around while Izanagi grabbed Karui's arm.
"Let's go," he said almost possessively and Karui narrowed her eyes at him before Yugao grabbed Izanagi's arm.
"Sorry, but she doesn't want to go with you so why don't you-," Yugao suddenly gasped as she was slammed in the stomach. She felt the wind get knocked out of her while Karui, Omoi and Samui widened their eyes. Yugao dropped to the ground in pain while Samui quickly threw a kunai at Izanagi, but it was easily parried while Izanagi turned to them.
"The hell that wishes to part me and my sister will not do so," Izanagi said before he flashed in front of Samui. He quickly kicked her in the face, but he only met water that slashed on him before he backflipped. Omoi narrowed his eyes as he jumped up in the air.
"Why don't you get lost?" Omoi asked as he tried to punch Izanagi, but he widened his eyes as his attack was blonde before Izanagi charged his leg with raiton chakra before he dashed sidekicked Omoi. Normally an attack wouldn't hurt him, but Omoi had to remember that earth was weak against lightning as he winced from the pain before he was sent flying and he crashed into the ground. Karui widened her eyes before she snarled and took her sword in her hands. She quickly appeared in front of Izanagi with her powers of lightning flaring at the head of the Rai clan. She slammed her foot into the side of his face making Izanagi slide back across the ground while Karui growled.
"What the fuck is wrong with you? Stop it right now!" Karui yelled to him, but Izanagi only smiled at her.
"No can do sis. Don't worry. You'll thank me when I get rid of your earthly attachments," Izanagi said and Karui wondered what he meant by that before she watched him vanish in lighting while Samui's body reformed. She glared hard before she watched Izanagi move in front of her. His right hand cackled in lightning before he punched Samui.
"Arashi Yashi( Storm Palm)," he yelled and Samui widened her eyes before her whole body lit up in lightning. Izanagi smiled at the act, but he failed to see Samui's smile as the blonde chunin narrowed her eyes.
"It takes more than that," Samui said as she kicked Izanagi into the air. Samui jumped into the sky also along with Karui and Yugao, who managed to get to her feet. The three girls surrounded Izanagi and were about to attack before the head of the Rai clan vanished in a spark as they dropped to the ground.
"Where did he go?" Karui asked and Samui looked around while Yugao clutched her stomach. Dammit, she should've been on guard for that one, but she let it drop and that costed her.
"I don't know, but we should check on Omoi," Samui said and the other two nodded as they looked for him. Karui spotted the debris from Omoi's struggle and noticed him having trouble standing to his feet.
"Omoi, you alright?" Karui asked and the white haired chunin nodded as he rubbed his head.
"I'm fine," Omoi said before he rubbed his head.
"Damn that hurt. I haven't felt pain for a while so that was new," Omoi said and everyone sighed.
"He's fast I'll give him that much," Yugao said to them and everyone agreed while Karui balled her fists. She growled and cursed as they walked off to go and notify Kakashi and Naruto about what happened just now with Izanagi while said man was looking at them from across a rooftop.
"No, not yet. Let her seek me out and then I will kill them all. Yes, my dear sister. Seek me out and then I'll save you," Izanagi said before he vanished out of sight.
With Yugito and C
Oblivious to what had happened outside the mountain, Yugito and C continued their trek deeper into the mountain with Izumo and Kotetsu. They had dodged traps and fought other shinobi. It was all taking its toll on everyone except Yugito thanks to her abilities. After it was all done, the group had finally made it to a small opening. They walked through and everyone widened their eyes at what they saw. There were multiple platforms across an entire river of lava while on the other side was a large wall with multicolored crystals.
"Is that it?" Yugito asked and C nodded.
"It should be, but damn it's hot," C said while Yugito sighed and so did Izumo and Kotetsu, but everyone could also see the bodies of jonin who made mistakes and paid for it with their lives. Everyone gulped before Yugito placed a hand on her hip.
"One at a time. Let's all do this one at a time," she said and everyone agreed s Yugito hopped on a platform. It swayed slightly, but Yugito gave a thumbs up to everyone and they all breathed a sigh of relief while Yugito hopped on another one. She quickly moved through them all and landed in front of the wall. She looked in awe at the crystals and took a pound for herself. Soon C, Izumo and Kotetsu came across without any problems and everyone took their piece.
"Finally, now let's get out of here," C said as he couldn't stand the heat anymore and was doing his best to stay afloat. Everyone else agreed while Yugito jumped across the platform. She smiled and sighed at the thought of completing the first phase as she jumped to the last platform, but she suddenly cursed as the Nibi jinchuuriki got cut by a kunai and just barely landed safely.
"Yugito!" C yelled and the Nibi jinchuuriki looked up to see Hakura and Kabuto at the entrance with amused smiles on their faces.
"Well it seems that we meet again. Hand over the stone," Hakura said while Kabuto snickered. They both looked at each other and nodded as Hakura jumped into the air. Kabuto threw a kunai and Yugito blocked it with her own before she used her agility to backflip away from a kick that Hakura would've dealt her. The white haired man smirked while Yugito landed on another platform. Izumo and Kotetsu went into action and assisted Yugito. The blonde smirked while she turned to her opponents.
"Sorry, but you're not getting anything," Yugito said and before long Hakura chuckled.
"Oh I think we will since Izanagi-sama should be wrapping up his fun with your friends," Hakura said and Yugito widened her eyes.
"What did you say?" Yugito asked and Hakura smiled while C seethed.
"You heard me. I'll be surprised if your friends are even alive at the moment," Hakura said and Yugito growled while Izumo took out a Fuma Shuriken while Kabuto jumped to a platform.
"Well we have no need for you so you can die now," Kabuto said and Yugito widened her eyes when she saw Hakura behind her. The second in command to Izanagi pushed Yugito forward and the Nibi jinchuuriki widened her eyes while everyone else gasped. Yugito fell forward and widened her eyes. She wanted to react, but she couldn't as she found her balance lost. Kabuto and Hakura smiled while Yugito closed her eyes.
"Naruto-kun. Am I going to do? Are we not going to have the family that I wanted?" Yugito thought as she dropped into the lava. Everyone watched her sink into the hot, molten rock as she disappeared. C widened his eyes and so did Izumo and Kotetsu.
"Damn you!" Kotetsu yelled as he threw the Fuma shuriken of Izumo and watched it near Hakura. The Rai clan member chuckled before he dodged the strike and C stood to his feet. He huffed and balled his fists. He glared at Hakura and did a few handsigns.
"Hijutsu: Raifuin: KAI( Secret Technique: Lightning Seal: Release)," C yelled and everyone watched as lightning coursed all around his body. His hair shot up from the feeling of static electricity and his glare made everyone shiver.
"Hakura, for the longest time I never wanted to use this jutsu, but you...I have no problems with it at all!" C said and the blonde quickly vanished in a blur of speed. Hakura grinned and did the same before they clashed in the dead center of the room. Their lightning cackled loudly throughout the field.
"Now I'll get rid of the final headache to the Rai clan you traitor!" Hakura growled and C did the same before the two launched punches and kicks at each other. Izumo and Kotetsu watched them both along with Kabuto before the two turned back to the medic nin to Orochimaru. Both remembered and growled as Izumo got to his feet.
"So what does Orochimaru what with Iwa?" Kotetsu asked and Kabuto smiled.
"Wouldn't you like to know?" he asked and soon everyone heard a shout.
"Yes I would like to know you bastard," someone said and everyone turned around to see Kurotsuchi looking at them all with her partner. They raised their eyebrows while Kurotsuchi watched C and Hakura going through their own combat.
C jumped into the air and launched at kick at Hakura, but the nin blocked it while C growled.
"You always were the bastard," C yelled and Hakura shook C off him before he did his handsigns.
"Raiton: Sanda Hai( Lightning Release: Thunder Ash)," Hakura yelled and launched countless thunder needles at C, but the young chunin was fast as he disappeared from view. Hakura widened his eyes while C appeared behind him.
"You never were one for taijutsu," C said as he slammed Hakura in the back making him wince. The nin gasped as he was sending flying into the wall while C jumped back to a platform. He huffed and panted, but he couldn't calm down. Not after seeing what he just say. He had no idea how he would explain it all to Naruto when this was over.
"Oya Oya it's getting crowded in here. Well I did my job. I'm out of here," Kabuto said and with a shunshin as he left the scene while Kurotsuchi growled.
"Get back here!" she yelled before she balled her fists and growled.
Meanwhile, C's lightning started to fall short and he cursed. It wasn't meant for long battles and it was wearing him out. He growled at Hakura while the man smiled.
"No use mourning what's already dead," he said and C balled his fists before everyone noticed the lava bubble. It started out slow and then became more violent. It bursted and bursted while everyone wondered what was going on. Two pillars of lava shot out of the blue shocking everyone before they looked to see a small figure rise out of it. C gasped and so did Izumo and Kotetsu while they watched Yugito appear. She wasn't burned or anything. Her skin was spotless and her clothes were all intact. Hakura widened his eyes while Yugito glared at him.
"I'll teach you to mess with me!" Yugito yelled before she did a handsign.
"Yoton: Yōyū Hakai no Jutsu( Lava Release: Melting Destruction of Fire Technique)," Yugito yelled as she sent a streaming lava blast towards Hakura. The white haired shinobi gasped before he vanished to avoid the blast. The lava slammed into the rock easily melting it before Yugito turned her gaze and did another sequence. She had only now found out that along with fire, she could control lava also although lava required chakra since it had a small earth element to it, but nearly as much as anything that could bother here. Yugito narrowed her eyes at Hakura's retreating form before she turned to C. she dropped her crystal and handed it to him.
"Get those out of here C. I'm going after him if it's the last thing I do," Yugito said and C could only nod while Yugito moved her hands in a weird way. She soon shot them up and the lava pushed her to the top to follow Hakura to wherever he was going not that she would let him get far.
Yoton: Yukai Endan no Jutsu( Lava Release: Melting Lava Bullet Technique)," Yugito yelled sending the roaring lava towards Hakura and the man gasped out before he did a handsign. Yugito didn't see what he did, but she only saw him completely vanish while she cursed. The Nibi jinchuuriki narrowed her eyes and stopped. She looked around, but couldn't find him anywhere. Hakura easily vanished and Yugito closed her eyes.
"I need to tell Naruto-kun and Raikage-sama about this immediately," Yugito said to herself before she sighed and brought the lava down. Yugito glared before everyone watched her descend and she easily stepped on the lava with the soles of her shoes without worry. Everyone looked at her in awe, but no more than Kurotsuchi. She was too stunned to speak.
"That was a mastery of Yoton that I've never seen before. I thought I was the only one who had Yoton. Well besides Kiri's Mizukage, but damn," Kurotsuchi thought while Yugito carefully walked back towards land. She hoped to the entrance of the cave and turned around.
"Come on. We've got to go," Yugito said to them and everyone just absently nodded while Kurotsuchi and her partner went to get their stones. C turned to Yugito and patted her on the shoulder. He then proceeded to hug the Nibi jinchuuriki while Yugito smiled.
"C, I'm fine," Yugito said to him and C sighed.
"You, I thought you were gone. I didn't know what I'd do," C said to her and Yugito just smiled at him.
"In all honesty I'm not sure either, but I just knew that you guys needed my help as soon as possible so I came," Yugito said with a smile and C nodded.
"But don't you remember your training? Why wouldn't you use the Tailed Beast Mode that Bee-san talked about?" C asked and Yugito sighed. It wasn't that she wouldn't use it. She couldn't use it. Yugito had been trying to get a handle on the power that she got from Nibi. Bee had told her that the Tailed Beast Mode was a power struggle over Nibi's chakra and if the two weren't in sync then it would cause Yugito to use it more rashly than she would've wanted then it might kill her and she didn't feel like dying even if she was very close to it.
"I don't know C-san. Sorry I'll try and remember it next time," Yugito said as everyone dashed up the mountain allowing it to get much cooler to the relief of C, Izumo and Kotetsu. Now they all just had to avoid anyone they saw so they could get out easier. Simple right? Hell no!
Everyone huffed and rubbed their heads as they emerged from the mountain. They had been sneaking around all night and their clothes were in tears. Yugito was dead tired and so was everyone else. They all appeared in front of the building where Roshi had proctored. They all opened the door to see Genma and Hayate relaxing along with a number of others along with Roshi who was sipping some tea. Only five pairs other than Yugito, C, Izumo and Kotetsu made it and everyone sighed as they dropped to the ground.
"Well you made it just in time. How nice," Roshi said to them and Yugito presented hers and C's stones while Kotetsu did the same. Roshi looked at them and nodded while he smiled.
"It was tough, but we all did it," Yugito said before she met a hug from someone.
"Nice one Yugito-chan," said the person and Yugito looked to see Naruto wrapping his arms around her neck with that same cheeky grin on his face.
"Naruto-kun, what are you and Kakashi-san doing here?" Yugito asked not that she wasn't happy to see her boyfriend coming up to her.
"We were waiting for you to arrive. I'm glad you made it," Naruto told her and before Yugito could respond the younger blonde quickly kissed her in front of everyone making them all stare at the couple with smiles on their faces. Yugito fell to the ground and Naruto released her while she laid there emotionless before she slumped to her back.
"So tired," she said making everyone chuckle at her, but she didn't have to worry anymore. C, Izumo and Kotetsu didn't tell Naruto about what happened in the mountain as they figured that Yugito had been through enough without having the blonde worry about her all the time so they didn't speak while they waited for anyone else to finish.
With Izanagi and Hakura
Izanagi stood on the top of a mountain looking down at Iwa from the distance before he heard a small cackle behind him. He saw Hakura appear out of nowhere and the nin huffed as he dropped to the ground. Izanagi raised an eyebrow at him while Hakura cursed.
"Damn bitch," Hakura said to himself and Izanagi raised an eyebrow as to what his second in command was talking about. He had a rather fun day all things considered so he wondered what was Hakura's problem.
"Something happen?" he asked and Hakura got to his feet as he rubbed his head. He coughed for a bit before responding.
"The Nibi jinchuuriki proved to be a problem. How did you fare my lord?" Hakura asked and Izanagi smiled as he looked down at Iwa. His plan was already set in motion and he would just have to wait for a few days before his 'sister' would willingly come to him of her own free will.
"I fared just fine. Her friends are interesting especially that girl Samui. She took my raiton attacks like they were nothing, but a mere annoyance for her and could even attack me at least once," Izanagi said and Hakura widened his eyes To hear that about a person must be unreal. Izanagi was a direct descendant of the Shodaime. His raiton was supposed to be the most powerful in the world, or at least second to the Raikage. What kind of girl was Samui?
"You mean she deflected it?" Hakura asked, but Izanagi shook his head.
"Nope, she took it head-on and it didn't hurt her at all, but the weirdest thing was that she seemed to turn to water for just a spilt second. I don't understand it. It baffles even myself," Izanagi said and Hakura seemed so confused before he thought of something else.
"Oh and Izanagi-sama, it seems that Orochimaru and his associate, Kabuto, are here. Should we push back our plans?" Hakura asked and Izanagi might've seemed surprised, but he didn't try to let it get to him and contrary to what Hakura thought he was going to do, Izanagi laughed.
"So that damned snake is here also huh? Sounds interesting. I wonder what he could want. Well it doesn't matter. Hakura, until I give the signal, keep everything as it should be," Izanagi said as the storm clouds rolled out, but the lightning continued to flare in the sky across the horizon.
"Understood sir, but have you seen 'him' yet?" Hakura asked and Izanagi narrowed his eyes while his smile faltered into a small frown.
"The biggest obstacle to me getting my sister back? The one that she calls 'Otouto'. The Kyuubi jinchuuriki. The son of Konoha's Yondaime. Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze. I'll personally end him myself. No one else will then get in my way. Not the Raikage, not the Nibi jinchuuriki and definitely not my sister's friends," Izanagi said with a laugh while Hakura just settled for staring at him with an impassive face.
With Kabuto
The medic nin sighed as he entered the base deep in the mountains. He groaned and cracked his muscles as he moved through the many corridors of the lonely base that he had to himself, at least for the moment.
Kabuto walked into the center of the base and saw his master sitting in a chair. Orochimaru rested on arm on the able and the other on the side of his cheek while he gave an ear-splitting grin while Kabuto bowed to the sannin.
"How did it go Kabuto?" Orochimaru asked and Kabuto grinned.
"It was rather...eventful Orochimaru-sama. Unfortunately I could not acquire the girl that contains the Yoton ability. I will get her for you, but at the moment it was impossible," Kabuto said and Orochimaru only turned his head and gave a small chuckle.
"Well I expected as much. I just wanted to know that she existed and Iwa wasn't pulling some stunt. Kukuku, anymore information that I should know about?" Orochimaru asked and Kabuto nodded.
"Yes Lord Orochimaru. It seems that little Naruto is in the village along with Yugito Nii. The latter is participating in the jonin exams. Also I'll have you know that Izanagi-san and Hakura are here also," Kabuto said and Orochimaru chuckled even more. He couldn't believe his odds of meeting Izanagi in all places. The two practically hated each other to the utmost degree, but even Orochimaru could wonder what he wanted with Iwa.
"I see well that's certainly interesting to hear. Very well Kabuto, oh and how is Sasuke-kun?" Orochimaru asked and Kabuto adjusted his glasses.
"It's is as you predicted Lord Orochimaru. He's left Konoha last night and is making his way towards Otogakure," Kabuto said and Orochimaru chuckled with a quick nod as everything was falling into place just as it should've.
"Very good Kabuto. Now get ready for the next operation," Orochimaru said to him and Kabuto nodded as he knew just what his master was thinking this time. It would really be a very fun jonin exam.
Early Next Morning
Everyone in the exam room had been sleeping in every possible position. Some slept standing, others on the ground, or even next to each other. A few were leaning against the wall and Yugito wasn't one of them as she was happily sleeping just beneath Naruto's neck with the blonde's arm wrapped over her body. C was sleeping on the wall while Kakashi, Izumo and Kotetsu stayed awake since no one was particularly tired.
"So spymaster, how is life on the road?" Izumo asked and Kakashi rubbed the back of his head with a light grin.
"Maa it's satisfying to say the least. I admit that it's good to see you two again," Kakashi said to them making Izumo and Kotetsu nod while they turned to Roshi who closed his book. The old man jumped to his feet and clapped his hands.
"Alright you lazy bones. Wake up now!" he yelled to them and everyone opened their eyes and yawned. Yugito grumbled as she didn't want to leave her favorite pillow, but she had no choice in the matter. So on that note, she complied and got up to her feet while Naruto did the same. C awoke also and they noticed the backdoors to the cave close. Yugito narrowed her eyes and looked around, but they softened when she saw Kurotsuchi waking up from a good rest.
"Well congrats to you guys. You're the only people who made it back to the place, but as I count the number of people there are 32 of you. Now if you all remember the rules then you should know that only 23 people can move onto the finals. All the others much go buh bye. So only three groups won't be going to the finals," Roshi said to them, but soon someone raised their hand.
"Hold on, there were 46 people here. Only 32 of us made it and 23 is the max. 32 -23 is 9. That isn't divisible by 2. That's 3. That should mean that more than 4 and a half people should leave," someone said and everyone found that to be right while Roshi rubbed the back of his head.
"Ugh I always hated math, but that's right. Okay fine, since a shinobi's rule is that one fails, you all fail then. 5 groups will leave and 22 people will have made it," he said and everyone glared at the shinobi who had to open his mouth which made him chuckle while Roshi started to read the names of those who made it. He read down the entire list and did the last three.
"Team advances, Genma Shiranui and Hayate Gekko," Roshi read and the two members smiled to each other as they high-fived each other.
"Next team to advance, Yugito Nii and C," Roshi called and the Nibi jinchuuriki smiled as she grabbed Naruto and jumped up and down while C had a satisfied smirk across his face.
"Last team to have made it, Izumo Kamizuki and Kotetsu Hagane," Roshi yelled and the two Konoha chunin grinned as they high-fived each other. Yugito narrowed her eyes and turned to see Kurotsuchi who looked at the ground and bit her lip. Yugito sighed and Kurotsuchi simply left the room along with her partner, but everyone knew that she was too young to be a jonin. Even if she did pass she wouldn't have won the tournament so this was a little better.
"She must be frustrated," Yugito said and Naruto nodded with a small sigh.
"Yeah, she's no Kakashi-sensei," Naruto said and everyone glared at Kakashi while the jonin sweatdropped and rubbed the back of his head with a small chuckle on his face before they turned back to see Roshi talking.
"Alright with all the teams placed it is time to get down to business. In one week, the Jonin tournament will take place. Be prepared as it will be much harder for all of you to do. You will be pitted against friends, enemies and even complete strangers, but your goal is not to win this tournament. No, just like the chunin exams you are to show yourself capable of making the appropriate decisions that is worthy of the jonin rank. In this week I suggest that you relax, train and stock up on weapons. It will be the most relaxing you'll be until the tournament," Roshi said before he dismissed everyone and left the room.
With Naruto and the others
Having left the exam room behind, Naruto and the others were going back to the hotel to get some much needed breakfast and then some much needed rest. Izumo and Kotetsu had gave everyone a goodbye before walking to their own rooms.
Everyone came up to the hotel and opened their own doors and the sight they were greeted to really shocked them all.
"Omoi, what happened to you?" Naruto asked as he, Yugito and C saw the white haired chunin a little banged up, but nothing serious. Omoi rubbed the back of his head with a chuckle and waved it off.
"It was nothing man. Just a little scuffle is all," Omoi aid and Naruto glared at him, hard. Soon Karui, Samui and Yugao came through the door with Kakashi and C as they all gathered.
"Alright Yugao, tell us everything," Kakashi said to her and Yugao bit her lower lip. Omoi sighed while Samui closed her eyes and leaned on the wall and Karui show a spiteful glare making Naruto, C, and Yugito worried.
"We were attacked by Izanagi last night," Yugao said and Naruto widened his eyes along with Yugito and C.
"What?" Naruto asked while Kakashi narrowed his visible eye before Samui spoke.
"That's right. Originally Omoi and I were dealing with some drunk people who couldn't hold their anger about Naruto or their liquor so they attacked us, but we dealt with them easily enough. The fight had taken to the streets and once we were done we were met by Karui and Yugao. Soon after that we noticed that it was beginning to rain and thunderclouds rolled over the sky. It was then that Izanagi appeared. He kept saying things about taking his sister back and was aimed at Karui and from then on...," Samui went one to explain the entire fight to the others and Naruto balled his fists while Yugito looked at the ground. C tried to remain impassive, but his mind was in turmoil at the moment.
"And that's why we're all like this," Samui said while Karui punched the wall.
"Dammit, what does he want with me?" Karui asked them, but no one had an answer for her.
"Well I met Hakura in the jonin exams," Yugito said and C agreed with her as they told about the encounter except that Yugito left out some things to the story like her almost dying even if she didn't.
"So he really is planning something," Kakashi said and Yugao bowed to her partner.
"Kakashi-senpai, I'm sorry that I wasn't able to capture him. I let my guard down," Yugao said, but Kakashi patted her on the shoulder.
"Maa maa Yugao, nothing to be upset about it. Everyone makes their mistakes. We'll just have to be prepared for him now. We also know that Orochimaru is plotting something as well. From now one we'll all travel in pairs. No one is to be alone," Kakashi told them and everyone could agree to that.
"Alright then, that's fine. Still I can't believe that he actually attacked you guys outright," Naruto said to them and they could all agree that it was strange for someone to attack you in the middle of a town, but that's the type of world they lived in. Soon Kakashi, C, and Yugao left the room while Naruto narrowed his eyes.
"So Omoi got hurt even though his powers were still good?" Naruto asked and Omoi nodded.
"Yeah, been a while since getting hurt really hurt this much. I think it has to do with our elements. Mine is weak to lightning so I would take damage from Karui. And Karui from Naruto while Naruto from Yugito-sensei and Yugito-sensei from Samui. Then Samui from me," Omoi said and everyone could see that he was making sense with his words.
"Well we'll all just watch each other's backs for now. I'm sure we'll meet that Teme sooner of later," Naruto admitted and everyone else nodded as they all decided to settle down and just spend the rest of the day relaxing since they knew they would be busy in the coming days.
With Kyuubi and Nibi
The two female bijuu were busy getting their kingdoms back in order as well as fitted for their new arrivals. It would be nice to have some other people around by then and both were sticking rather close to the other.
"Yeah Kira-chan that goes there and the other training weights can go over there," Kyuubi said and a small fox nodded as it placed some things in the right order.
"Understood Kyuubi-sama. Ne, is it true that humans are coming to the Makai realm?" the young fox asked and Kyuubi smiled with a gentle nod.
"That's right and that's why I want you and the others to be very respectful to them. Especially to my mate, Naruto-kun. I won't tolerate any mess when it comes to him," Kyuubi said and a few foxes nodded to her order before they began to get more things compiled together.
"Hey Kyuubi, my place is almost finished," Nibi said with a sort of half-hearted smile. She was dead tired and she really wanted a break, but Kyuubi said that they had to get their stuff done to which Nibi had to even ask.
"Umm Kyuubi, exactly why are we making all these preparations? You act like you're training Naruto-kun and the others for a war," Nibi aid and Kyuubi stopped her orders before looking at the ground.
"It might actually come to that," Kyuubi said silently making Nibi widen her eyes at what Kyuubi might be insinuating. It wasn't like her best friend to be so...cautious about something at least not that she knew. Kyuubi did tend to overanalyze things, but she was a brilliant strategist. The best out of the bijuu. That was a fact since her kingdom was the most successful with Nibi's being the third and Nanabi the second.
"Umm Kyuubi, are you sure about this?" the elder fox asked and Kyuubi turned around with a glare
"That's Kyuubi-sama to you and no, I'm just putting these things around the place and fixing up the entire palace because I'm in such a joyous mood. Yes, I'm sure about this," Kyuubi said and the fox sighed as he scratched his whiskers.
"Don't gotta be so mean about it," he said and Kyuubi's eyebrow twitched before she turned back to the elder fox and smiled.
"What. Did. You. Say?" Kyuubi asked him and the elder fox gulped before he backed away with a small whistle while Kyuubi got back to her job. Soon Nibi laid on the ground and sighed as she watched all of Kyuubi's servants work.
"Well I guess I can get used to having them around. Me being able to see Naruto-kun everyday and night. One thing will lead to the other and then...OH NARUTO-KUN!" Nibi yelled and Kyuubi's hands started to shake violently while she gripped the paper. She growled lowly before a tick mark appeared on her head. It was getting bigger and bigger before she slammed Nibi in the head with her fist.
"Get back to work or you'll never see the light of day dattebayo!" Kyuubi yelled and Nibi widened her eyes along with Kyuubi. The two paused while Kyuubi put a hand over her mouth.
"Did you just say what I seriously think you said?" Nibi asked and Kyuubi turned around to hide her embarrassment.
"Just your imagination. Ugh you're lazy," Kyuubi said and Nibi sighed again as she pouted in a cute way that just made her seem adorable.
"Bet you wouldn't say that if Naruto-kun was here. Him working with his shirt off, his sweat glistening down his body, the raw muscles showing across his skin. His heavenly smiles and the look of water splashing over his body as he cools down from a hard working day under his bossy girlfriend. Oh that's the life right there," Nibi said and Kyuubi bit her lower lip before she turned around to give Nibi a sweet smile. Nibi gulped and backed away since Kyuubi's tails were showing and thrashing around violently while Kyuubi's smile widened.
"Nibi, you want to go back into the ball?" Kyuubi asked and Nibi paled. She quickly got to her feet and saluted herself.
"Private Nibi reporting for duty ma'am. I will use the corps to help straighten out my life miss. I will perform all duties within my capabilities as I am able. I would like to request that I not be sent into the ball. That tiny, tiny, red colored ball that traps your soul inside and can only be let out by the person who put you in there. Saying some stupid words like 'I choose you' or something like that. Ugh, the horror!" Nibi said and Kyuubi growled again.
"Ugh, what am I going to do with you?" Kyuubi asked and Nibi smiled.
"Maybe turn me into a girl with a pink suit on that is worn by three or seven more people as we fight together and morph to save the galaxy?" Nibi asked and Kyuubi growled.
"GET BACK TO WORK!" Kyuubi yelled and Nibi sighed.
"Che, maybe I should just go and make a new sport. One with things called rackets and green balls while people play with them. And one will rise up to be the prince," Nibi said while Kyuubi groaned, but both got back to work as they felt a little bit more relieved after so much working, but both knew the seriousness of what they were trying to do.
One Day Later
Naruto and Yugito were walking through the village together as they just enjoyed the feeling of being together without having anyone else around. Naruto had his hand entangled to Yugito's and the two merely enjoyed their time.
"Something on your mind?" Naruto asked and Yugito sighed as she stopped from eating some dango that was sold at a shop.
"I wonder if Izanagi will do something at the tournament. You can never be too sure with someone like him and then there is Orochimaru. Who knows how that pedo thinks. I just wonder how this is call gonna go down," Yugito said as she took another piece of dango into her mouth. Naruto chuckled while he put his hands behind his head.
"Yeah I can't help, but think about it also. Though I won't let them hurt you," Naruto said to her and Yugito smiled.
"Isn't it the other way around?" she asked, but Naruto merely shook his head.
"Not sure if it is or not. You are my girlfriend after all," Naruto told her and Yugito blushed with a mere nod that he was right. Soon the two began walking again and Naruto grinned as he felt the wind blow. He felt it's soothing presence before he felt a tap on his shoulder. Naruto turned around and gasped when he and Yugito saw Tsunade and Mabui behind them.
"Tsunade-itoko, Mabui-neechan. You're both here," Naruto said as he hugged them both. Mabui gave a gentle smile while Tsunade ruffled his hair.
"Please brat, I wouldn't miss this for anything. Got to see if my cousin's wife will give me some good little ones to look after," Tsunade said making Naruto and Yugito blush at the thought of them having children. It certainly was a very calming feeling, but still way in the future.
"Really blunt Tsunade-san," Mabui said and Tsunade just settled for huffing at her associate while Mabui turned around.
"Hokage-sama, Raikage-sama. We've found Naruto-kun and Yugito-san," Mabui called and immediately Naruto looked to see Jiraiya and A come around along with someone that Naruto was really happy to see. He grinned like mad before he ran up and hugged the person.
"Jiji, what are you doing here?" Naruto asked Sarutobi and the old man gave a warm smile while he hugged the blonde,
"Hey Naruto, it's been a long time. Nice to see you again," Sarutobi said while Naruto smiled.
"It's been too long. Are you enjoying retirement?" Naruto asked and Sarutobi nodded.
"It's very fulfilling although I'm the one who gets complaints from some women due to 'Hokage-sama's' actions," Sarutobi said glaring at Jiraiya who tipped his hat over his head with a small smile while Hiashi sighed next to him.
Soon Naruto let go of the Sandaime and turned around.
"Hey A-Jiji, I figured you would show up here," Naruto said and A nodded while his glare got serious.
"We got your note and came faster than usual. Brat, tell me the truth. Are you for real that Izanagi might be here?" A asked and Naruto turned to Yugito. The Nibi jinchuuriki nodded and Naruto sighed.
"Yeah Karui-nee, Samui-nee, Omoi and Yugao-san said that they met him two days ago at night. He said something about taking his sister and they think he's aiming for Karui-oneechan," Naruto said and A growled while Sarutobi sighed.
"Hmm so the Rai clan is finally showing its motives," he said and Jiraiya lightly cursed.
"Then that means we have three problems," Jiraiya said and Naruto looked up.
"What do you mean Jiraiya-oji?" Naruto asked him and the toad sage Hokage sighed.
"One, we have Izanagi and his plans. Two, we have Orochimaru who could be up to anything and three, I was just informed that Sasuke fled the village just hours after I had left the village," Jiraiya said making Naruto widen his eyes.
"He left? For what? He might be an ass, but Sasuke's no traitor," Naruto said and everyone sighed as Naruto was still quite young, but the blonde could understand what they were saying. He did know about Sasuke's troubles as Anko had told him once when he asked about it. He sighed and nodded.
"Great, damn that idiot. Well we can deal with him later. A-Jiji please tell me that you have a plan for this guy?" Naruto asked and A folded his arms.
"I'm still coming up with one along with Hokage-dono. We plan to meet the Tsuchikage and try to work something out. Hopefully it's not too late to do anything," A said walking off while Mabui and Tsunade followed along with Naruto and Yugito.
"So Naruto, where is Kakashi?" Jiraiya asked and the blonde turned around.
"He's back at the hotel with Yugao-san. They're going over the information currently that we talked about yesterday," Naruto responded and Jiraiya nodded as he turned at patted A on the shoulder sending him a glare. A nodded and the two Kage went to go to the Tsuchikage's office to go and inform the old man about their findings. It was all about to go smoothly before...
BOOM!
An explosion happened right in the center of Iwa. Everyone gasped and Naruto widened his eyes. Yugito gasped as Tsunade and Mabui dropped their things. A and Jiraiya looked at the shock of the lifetime while some civilians and shinobi yelled.
"The Tsuchikage Mansion has exploded!" they all yelled and before long two figures appeared on the same mountain top as last night.
"Yes, let it burn. This is the first step to completing my mission. My dear sister," Izanagi said while Hakura gave a wicked grin across his face.
KG: People I'd really like to ask something about Madara as a person. A lot of you say Madara is a real while others call him Tobi. Few call him Obito and I just want to know where all this logic is coming from. I'd read the manga, but I find the anime to be better. That's my opinion don't kill me for it. I just want to understand it all really.
KG: Side note: Izanagi is really strong at least he's stronger than Yugao and Team Samui since he could beat them easily, but their powers sort of prevent that.
Naruto: enough about that. We must rally the ramen lovers. RAMEN LOVERS UNITE! STOP THE OPPRESSION!
KG: Trying to type important stuff here.
Naruto: Nothing is more important than RAMEN!
Yugito: Not even me?
Naruto: except Yugito-chan and everyone else.
KG: Saved it buddy.
Naruto: Shut up. Come on people! We must show them that we can do what we want. We must unite the world under one bowl. For the freedom of ramen lovers everywhere.
KG: Ummm...
Naruto: We will assassinate the big man and his control over ramen. WHO'S WITH ME?!
KG: ANYWAY!
Naruto: UNITE AGAINST THE OPPRESSION!
KG: Bye bye people so I can stop this rant.
Naruto: You can't stop the inevitable!
KG: I can stall it dude!