Author note: This chapter is edited by my new Beta-Reader, ParadiseRegained. I hope you, as my fellow readers, could judge the grammar/tenses/flow of this chapter for me. I want to determine how well this chapter flows compared to the previous chapters.

Side note: I have to rephrase this. Nagato/Naruto doesn't copy Kekkei Genkai. They retrieve their powers. All elements, all Kekkei Genkai are once under the Rinnegan's rulership.

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(6 years later…)

The Akatsuki Unit composed of Konan and Nagato and governed by its squad commander Naruto were, as a team, undefeatable and its operation was solely dictated by Hanzo. Conquering territories throughout the outskirts of Amegakure and the lesser cities, they were infamously formidable. Their uniform was simply a distinctive black clock which consisted of a high collar and red cloud emblems imprinted on the dark fabric. What was surprising about the Akatsuki unit was the fact that the trio were fifteen years old.

Currently, Naruto was confronting Nagato in a training terrain.

"Naruto, do me a favour. Don't show me mercy." The redhead said monotonously. "I don't want to defeat a man who will throw excuses at me for being a softie."

"Cocky now, aren't you? Just because you mastered your Rinnegan doesn't mean your eyes are more powerful than mine." Naruto flexed his fingers and cracked his neck. "Let see how much you have improved since last month, shall we?"

Nagato aimed his palm at the blonde and muttered. "Bansho Ten'in." (Heavenly Attraction of All Creations)

Being pulled aggressively by a sudden gravitational force, Naruto soared towards the redhead but had improvised a plan for this exigent situation. Speeding through hand seals, Naruto clamped his hands together and smirked. "That trick isn't going to work on me. Futton: Kiringu Kiri no Jutsu!" (Boil Release: Murderous Mist Technique)

Inhaling deeply, Naruto blew out scorching mist of virulent toxic at Nagato. The redhead widened his eyes in terror as he witnessed the poisonous gas fly at him in unimaginable velocity. "Drat! The Bansho Ten'in is giving Naruto's jutsu more speed. Naruto had this all plan out! He knew I'll drag him towards me at the start of the fight! He predicted my first step! Damn it! I still have three more seconds. No time to use Shinra Tensei to counterattack! That leaves me no choice!"

The redhead pierced the ground with his hands and bellowed. "Koton: Kojinheki!" (Steel Release: Steel Encampment Wall)

A colossus dark wall, composed purely of the steel element, rose from the ground and shielded Nagato from being infected by the mist; the toxic gas could permeate onto the durable wall but was incapable of melting it. Naruto had anticipated his friend's movements and formed a single hand seal. "The Koton is made purely for defence. It has neither offence mechanism nor does it has any vicious techniques. But its defence is top notch! That's why only a few jutsu are able to decimate the steel walls. Kinton: Hyappoyari no Jutsu!" (Metal Release: Hundred Steps Spears Technique)

Seemingly an infinite amount of silver spears materialised before the steel wall and charged at the target's direction penetrating through Nagato's defence. Leaping into the sky the redhead, without performing any hand seals, made a mouthpiece with his fingers and grinned. "It is true that only the Metal Release is capable of destroying the Steel Release. After all, the Kinton is the Koton's nemesis. Now, prepare yourself! Katon: Goenkyu!" (Fire Release: Great Flame Sphere)

Naruto promptly thrusts both hands forward and yelled. "Suiton: Koka Suijin!" (Water Release: Drilling Water Vortex)

The inferno and the liquid hurricane collided causing a devastating aftermath as the explosion shook the entire field. Without delay, Nagato cast numerous hand seals and declared aloud. "Raiton: Raijin no Shogekiha!" (Lightning Release: Thunder God's Shockwave)

The smoke stirred violently and there was the mirage of an enormous demon descending from the sky. Following Nagato's command, the diabolical entity morphed into a sphere of crackling electricity before it was launched at Naruto. The blonde was unfazed nevertheless. He tugged his hands into his pockets, stood confidently upright and an impish grin curled up at his lips. "You should know better than to use Raiton on me. Futon: Idaina Boei Tatsumaki." (Wind Release: Great Defence Tornado)

The weather darkened ominously as the phrase was articulated. The wind started circulating around Naruto before the swirl reacted furiously and a humongous typhoon emerged, protecting the blonde as an impenetrable sanctuary. The thunderous attack proved to be futile as the wind nullified any opposing assault. "Don't be an idiot! My strongest element within my control is the wind."

"I know." Nagato had completed the mandatory preparation for his real attack. "That was just a distraction. This is the real deal."

Registering the redhead's intention, Naruto growled. "I'm not gonna let you. Futon: Kuroi Taifu!" (Wind Release: Black Typhoon)

The twirling hurricane that was protecting the blonde had switched to offense. Massive tendrils of dark wind blitzed forward and threatened to engulf Nagato.

Squatting calmly, Nagato placed a finger onto the pavement. "It's too late. Onmyoton: Shinigami no Kage Shometsu!" (Yin-Yang Release: Death God's Shadow Annihilation)

"The Kinjutsu that destroys anything that possesses a shadow, how troublesome." Naruto's wind was dispersed abruptly and the blonde didn't hesitate to retreat. "You're seriously trying to kill me, aren't you?"

"Of course not. That's just to scare you. Why will I use a S-Class instant-kill jutsu on you? Don't be silly. That's a distraction as well." A sinister grin slowly crept up at Nagato's lips as he appeared behind Naruto and clutched onto his shoulder firmly. "Got you now, Naruto. Magen: Jigoku no Asoba Gazo." (Demonic Illusion: Hell's Toying Image)

The blonde regretted looking at the redhead's eyes. "Ah shit…"

Naruto's vision was enveloped into only black and white and his location warped into a stadium. The blonde caught a glimpse of his feet and felt flames searing his feet. Immobilised by the illusion, the blonde had no choice but to suffer the torment of being burned alive. Grunting in agony, Naruto's body was degraded into paper. Shutting his eyes, the blonde concentrated immensely and groaned. "Damn it… this is more painful than the real thing. Kai!" (Release)

"Don't be foolish! My illusion is unbreakable!"

"Yeah… but nothing is unbreakable." Naruto grinned and opened his eyes. The illusion crumbled like shattering glass and Nagato was dumbstruck. "What the hell. H-How-"

"Willpower." The blonde dissipated his frame into nothingness and the redhead gritted his teeth in exasperation. "Shit. Naruto's trademark technique."

Spontaneously, Naruto had positioned a kunai at the redhead's neck. "Glad you know. Futon: Fugakure no Jutsu." (Wind Release: Hiding behind the Wind Technique)

"I… lose." Nagato sighed. "Don't you find your winning style kind of… cliché? You know? With the whole I-point-my-sword-at-your-neck thingy."

"Then you want me to aim my kunai on your dick the next time I win?"

The redhead blanched and shoved the blonde's hand away. "You're sick."

"We all are." Naruto beamed.

"Dinner is ready! Stop playing already!" Naruto and Nagato swerved and their sights landed on a cheerful Konan who was clad with violet coloured sleeveless shirt, which embellished her voluptuous curves blatantly, and she had black leggings that displayed her slender pair of legs. Donning a pink apron, the blue haired woman waved her bouillon spoon at the boys. "I prepare your favourites! Spicy ramen and miso ramen! Eat it while it's hot!"

Naruto smirked jubilantly. "Ramen? That's officially the best news I got for today."

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"Let's eat!" The blonde yelled and snatched his chopsticks.

Konan slapped Naruto's hand and mocked an angry expression at the blonde. "Manners?"

"Sorry." Naruto shrank and was unsatisfied with redundant table etiquette.

"Can't you be more like Nagato? He has his manners, you know?"

"If you like him so much, why don't you marry him?" The blonde winked teasingly at the blue haired woman, who was flustered as she clenched her fists.

The atmosphere shifted dolefully. "You know Nagato and I are just friends."

The redhead deadpanned. "You shouldn't joke like this. You know who Konan clearly likes, don't you?"

Naruto blinked dumbly, oblivious of his friend's intention. "Konan-chan likes somebody? Who?"

Nagato slapped his forehead. "Is he pretending or is he really dumb?"

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Yahiko and his platoon of Konoha ninja were dispatched to Amegakure in order to infiltrate Hanzo's lair and assassinate the ruler. Their journey was uneventful as they had to fend off against countless of hazardous traps that were placed ingeniously throughout the forest. It was as if their enemies had forecasted their pathways and had implanted various ambuscades inconspicuously. He had already lost a few soldiers and they weren't even fighting a single enemy.

It was aggravating and insulting for Yahiko's pride.

Impetuously, the orange haired Jonin of Konoha rushed towards Hanzo's fortress.

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Nagato perked his head up as noodles were dangling at the edge of his lips. "Hmm…"

"What is it, Nagato?" Konan's brow rose.

"Someone crosses over the boundary. We got enemy at six." The redhead announced. "Should we do something about it?"

"Nah, Hanzo will take care of it. Look at it this way. Our house is at the mountaintop right beside the fortress. It's a subterfuge to lure enemies to attack the fortress first. They won't realise that we're here." Naruto crossed his hands and smirked. "Nagato and I painted invisible seals all over the house, as well as the mountain. Anybody dare walks the mountain and the seals will signal both me and Nagato. In another words, Hanzo is just… a bait to give us time for preparation."

"Besides, it was Naruto and I who devised those traps within the forest." The redhead interjected. "Hanzo has already been alerted."

Konan shrugged. "If that's the case, do the dishes then."

"What?" Naruto pointed an accusing finger at Nagato. "I have done the dishes for a week now! It's Nagato's turn!"

"I don't care." The blue haired woman affirmed. "One of you will do the dishes."

"But we have enemies on our doorsteps!" The blonde panicked.

Wagging a finger at Naruto, Konan stuck her tongue out. "You've already said Hanzo-sama is the bait; that's why we're safe up here. Therefore… do the dishes!"

Naruto lowered his head in defeat. "Yes, Konan-chan."

Switching her attention at Nagato, who was already making his escape via the window, Konan growled. "Don't you dare get out of this house, Nagato! Wipe the dishes clean after Naruto-kun is done with his chores!"

Nagato sighed melodramatically. "Damn."

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(An hour later…)

Hanzo, dressed in his battle outfit, was grinning malevolently at a panting Yahiko. Standing behind the orange haired ninja was an army of weakened Konoha ninja, who had depleted their chakra reserve in their arduous battle against the leader of Amegakure. Hanzo adjusted his breather and scratched his temples absently. "Give up, Konoha ninja. You are only seeking death here. Return to your nation now or I'll show you no mercy, Yahiko of the Rain."

The jonin grabbed his kunai and roared furiously. "Never! I've came here to take your head, Hanzo!"

"You and your petty vengeance." Hanzo shook his head. "They say your ability to manipulate the water element is comparable to the late Nidaime Hokage, Senju Tobirama. In fact, they are expecting you to become the Nidaime's successor. Don't waste your talent here, Yahiko."

"I'd rather waste my talent here than to let you live. Ten years ago, you didn't evacuate your people and let them die in the crossfire between other villages and Amegakure. I watched my parents die with my own eyes! They were good people!" Yahiko took a tentative step forward and muttered frostily. "And it was your fault! You led your own people to their demises! You're just a murderer! And I will take your life for what you've done to my parents."

The Akatsuki Unit materialised beside Hanzo unexpectedly. The leader of Amegakure grinned proudly and jumped to the higher ground. "Great timing. Yahiko, and fellow Konoha ninja, I present you my greatest weapons. I give you… the Akatsuki Unit!"

The troops shivered at the present of Naruto, Konan and Nagato; they had heard of the notorious achievements accomplished by the trio and their horrendous victory against the impossible.

Yahiko was unwavering against a superior foe. "Heh, I have always thought the three of you were just epitomes of exaggeration."

"We'll see." Naruto quirked his arrogant smirk at Yahiko and clasped his hands together in a prayer motion. "Mokuton: Shichuro no Jutsu." (Wood Release: Four Pillar Prison Technique)

Columns of wood shafts emerged from the ground and enclosed the horde of ninja in a confinement, except Yahiko. Hoisting a hand upwards, Konan aimed it at the stupefied jonin. "You won't escape. Kami no Choekiken." (Paper Imprisonment Swords)

Konan distributed chakra into the moist air; countless pieces of papers manifested from nothingness and hovered in the air before folding themselves into blades, encompassing Yahiko in a lethal trap. Yahiko was immobilised, but made hand gestures at his subordinates. Nagato wittingly recognised the jonin's motive and stared emotionlessly at the captured ninja. "I don't know what you are planning to do but I won't let you perform any tricks here. Onmyoton: Kage no Seigyo." (Yin-Yang Release: Shadow Control)

Yahiko and his subordinates' actions were restricted and they were confounded.

"I have total control of your shadows. Your shadow equates to your form. Without your shadow, you cannot exist in this world. My mind now controls all of your shadow. Make one reckless move and I can't guarantee you may live." Nagato crossed his arms.

Yahiko groaned and seethed at his enemies. "J-Just kill us…"

Hanzo landed onto the ground beside Naruto and applauded. "Such is the power of Akatsuki Unit. Now, kill them."

The blonde smirked sinisterly. "With pleasure."

Shutting his eyes tightly, Yahiko awaited his impending doom.

"Shinra Tensei." (Heavenly Subjugation of the Omnipresent God)

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"This conversation is over, Madara!" Yagura, a man with unkempt blonde hair, pink eyes that emanated melancholy dullness and had a fondness for scarves, roared as he banged his table fiercely with his fist. "Your era is over. The people have placed their trust on me. They have put their faith in me and I'm not going to misplace those trusts so I can help you establish your… malefic organization here in Kirigakure no Sato! Do you know what you're talking about? Really? This is a federal crime!"

"Federal crime? I helped build this nation, Yagura!" The Uchiha elder growled ferociously. "You'll help me here, Yagura. This is me asking you nicely. Do it for me."

"I can't." The newly enlisted Mizukage stated calmly.

"Can't or won't?"

"Both."

Madara was impatient. "I hope you didn't misconstrue my statement but… I won't accept no for an answer."

"Then what are you gonna do about it?" Yagura glared vehemently at Madara. "Let me warn you, if you do anything funny, I'll-"

"This conversation is over. Mangekyo Sharingan."

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Hanzo coughed out globs of blood as he leaned against a piece of rubble, panting tediously. "T-Traitor…"

Nagato's palm emitted smoke and he blew it away nonchalantly. "You got it wrong, Hanzo."

Naruto stepped forward and crossed his arms. "We didn't sign up to join you and your tyranny. I've told you before. Our verbal contract is for the benefits for both parties. But now you have lost your importance. You've been using us to clean up your mess lately, relying on the Akatsuki Unit to do your dirty work. It's the sign of your incompetence. You have died years ago, Hanzo. Do you still not understand why you have to die here?"

"W-What are you talking about?"

The blonde shook his head displeasingly. "Nagato, you know what to do."

"I understand." The redhead nodded and unfolded his sleeves, revealing a few tattoos embedded onto his skin. Inserting chakra into one of the seals, a scythe, with a silver rod that had ancient language engraved onto it and an elongated blade that curved inauspiciously, manifested into Nagato's grip. Sharply, the redhead threw his scythe at Hanzo and a series of chains extended from the tip of the weapon. Nagato controlled the fluidity of the scythe's trajectory by gripping the chain and performed a sweeping motion.

Hanzo hastily formed a seal and mumbled. "Shunshin no Jutsu."

The redhead retracted his scythe back into his hands and smirked as the leader of Amegakure knelt on the other side of the cliff, desperately trying to catch his breaths. "It seems this is the end for you, Hanzo."

"Don't act too cocky now, Nagato." Hanzo screamed before he shot out a barrage of flame bullets. "Katon: Hosenka no Jutsu!"

"It seems you just don't get it at all." The redhead simply raised an arm and apprehended the fiery assaults, absorbing the dispersing chakra and harmonised it as his own property. Hanzo was dumbfounded by Nagato's preeminent ability. "This is the Rinnegan's power. You cannot win, Hanzo."

Weaving a few hand seals, Nagato pointed a finger laxly at Hanzo. "Witness and despair, the forbidden jutsu that cut one's life force. Onmyoton: Sakusei Nomikonda no Jutsu." (Yin-Yang Release: Creation Devourer Technique)

A colossus dragon, energised by an illuminating purple energy and its scales radiating raw power, roared aloud as it materialised from nonexistence and charged towards a defenceless Hanzo. Assuming the destructive nature was catastrophic, Hanzo was readied for the imminent explosion, but the dragon phased through his body. The next thing he knew, his soul was vigorously pulled out from his body and darkness soon enveloped his vision.

Konan sighed. "I guess Hanzo's era is over, huh?"

Naruto stared at the dark clouds of distraught and whispered softly. "Hanzo died years ago when he gave up his dreams of uniting the five nations in order to bring peace to the world. He died… because he lost his faith. Instead of aiding those in needs, he pillaged villages and enslaved the innocents. He had fallen into degradation that was beyond hope. He is no longer needed."

Yahiko stammered. "You… red haired guy… you must be the leader of the Akatsuki Unit… We have heard your exploits… and how you never kill your enemies."

Nagato raised a brow of confusion. "Me? The leader? I'm not."

"But you're strong!" The jonin protested.

"I'm not nearly as strong as Naruto though." The redhead jerked a thumb behind his shoulder, referring to the serene blonde who was gazing at the sky.

"Y-You mean… that guy… is stronger than you?"

Nagato nodded in confirmation.

Yahiko's eyes enlarged in disbelief. "No way… this guy is definitely stronger. Granted that he did take down Hanzo with a sneak attack, he still manage to outmatch Hanzo! And Hanzo is never outmatched! Even Jiraiya-sensei and the rest of the Sannin combined were unable to defeat Hanzo. So how… how did they do it… how are they more powerful than the Konoha's finest? How can that blonde guy be any stronger than this guy? The Sannin's strength is only mediocre at best when compared to their might against that redhead. It… it's just not possible. T-They're… monsters!"

"Naruto-kun… the sky is still crying." Konan eyed the blonde quietly.

"Ah… I will make it stop. Today shall mark the day of our chronicles. If the heaven is unwilling to aid those in needs, then there is no need for orisons. We'll change this world by ourselves with our powers." Naruto swiped his arm and the clouds were cleansed away, welcoming warm sunrays from the heavens. "Nagato, wipe out those Konoha ninja's memories. Make sure nobody remembers what happen today. They must never reveal the death of Hanzo to the public."

Konan was intrigued. "Why?"

"If people realise Hanzo is dead, no doubt the five nations will claim this land as their own. This will make the situation more cumbersome. All five of the elemental nations will invade this land. More people will die and more lives will be wasted. We will reveal it when the time is right." Naruto stated and his friends agreed. "Nagato, do it."

Yahiko was frightened as the redhead turned his attention at him and ambled forward. "N-No… stay away from me! Go away! No!"

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(A day later…)

Konan was seating on a couch, stroking the soft fur of a panda cub, which was nuzzling its body on her lap. "You'll be leaving tomorrow?"

"Yes." Naruto leaned against the wall and folded his arms, staring solemnly at his feet. "Nagato has left in order to initiate our operation quickly. Our plans are reaching fruition…"

The blue haired woman deadpanned and interrupted. "Our plans are reaching fruition in a decade or so. It's far too long before that happens."

"Relax, Konan-chan." Naruto started to wave his hand almost theatrically. "Nagato has gone to Kumogakure because he's getting impulsive. Our plan is simple, no rush needed actually. We will establish liberation throughout the five nations. Nagato will earn the Raikage's trust and make them join our alliance. I will expand the alliance by allying ourselves with Kirigakure. That is only plausible if I go there myself and make sure the Mizukage trusts me. As for you…"

"I will serve as the new chief of Amegakure, running the village and act as Hanzo." Konan sighed as a red panda climbed onto her shoulder and sniffed her cheek. "What about the Tsuchikage, Kazekage and the Hokage?"

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(Two years ago…)

Naruto, only thirteen, had mastered all of his latent abilities and discovered the final path.

"The Chikushodo grants those who possess the Rinnegan the capability of summoning any animal. Sweet. Now…" Incorporating a few seals, the blonde pinned both of his hands onto the ground and smirked. "Kuchiyose no Jutsu!" (Summoning Technique)

An accumulation of smoke erupted and the obscuring haze befuddled the blonde. There were humongous shadows that loomed all over the training terrain and Naruto perceived a bloodthirsty aura lingering within the baleful ambience. The blonde waited with a placid fortitude as the smokes gradually cleared. Naruto could hear feral growls, voracious hiss and irked grunts. Scratching his head, the blonde bellowed. "Eh! I didn't know I could summon quite a few of you but I know you guys can talk. So talk!"

"How rude." A gigantic snake, with white scales and lustrous golden tattoos decorated on its body, spoke with a feminine tone and its eyes were affable. "A child like you should know the proper etiquette. To address your summons with such ill-manners are considered highly unprofessional."

"Sorry about that." Naruto sighed. "Really sorry… so can we talk now? What's your name, snake lady?"

"It is only polite to state your name first, child."

"Uzumaki Naruto."

"Shizuka, matriarch of the Snake clan." The snake flicked out her tongue and spoke in a gentle voice. "And for the record, I'm an anaconda, to be specific."

Naruto saluted playfully at Shizuka and she giggled. "Roger, Anaconda lady."

A gigantic panda landed onto the ground before the blonde; Naruto was marvelled by the bear's choice of clothing, which consisted only beige coloured shorts. It started to punch and kick aimlessly at the air and performed a dramatic fighting posture. "Hyah! Hieh! Hah! Ninja! Wah ta! I'm Po, the greatest kungfu master of the bear's clan! I am awesome, I know. In fact, my awesomeness is so awesome I can blind the lesser beings with my sheer awesomeness! Get ready to feel my thunda!"

"Oohh… kay…" Naruto's eyelid twitched rigorously. "You're the master of the bear clan?"

"Yes! It has been a while since someone summoned us." Po stretched his back muscle and grinned delightfully. "Wanna hang out together sometime? Catch a ramen or something?"

The blonde cocked a brow of amazement. "You like ramen?"

"Beside bamboo, yes." Po raised a thumb up and his teeth sparkled comically. "I practically invented that shit."

"I have a feeling we're going to become best friends." Naruto reciprocated with his signature good-natured smile.

Growling with rage, a slender, yet enormous tigress marched towards Naruto with a stiff gait and sat beside the panda, throwing disgusted glares at Po. "I am Momoka. You will address me as Lady Momoka, cub. I hope you summoned me for a reason. I do not intend to come to this world for fun and kicks. The only reason I'll be summoned is to fight for a worthy master. If you prove your worth to me, I expect to be rewarded with a bowl of tofu dish for every summon you attempt. I like it spicy, just so you know. I dislike the colour white and blue."

"So you're the… top cat of the family?"

"No, I'm not. For some reason, you failed to summon my brother-in-law. My elder sister, Setsuka onee-sama, is the mistress of our clan." Momoka premonished. "She is much more stronger than me and the rest of the cubs in our clan. Summoning her is not easy feat, as you've failed to summon both my brother-in-law and Setsuka onee-sama."

"Uh…" Naruto nodded in understanding but queried nevertheless. "Are you a vegetarian? You know, with the whole tofu dish thingy."

The tigress bared her fangs at the blonde. "Is that not plausible? Yes, I am a vegetarian. It is a healthy diet."

"You're on a diet?"

"Why? Do you have a problem with that?"

Naruto shook her head nervously. "N-No! I mean, you can eat all the tofu you want…"

"Wait! Wait a minute!" Po exclaimed hysterically as he stared at Momoka. "I'm half white… You mean… you don't like me?"

"I assumed I have already established that fact at an early stage." The tigress huffed pompously and Po dropped his head dejectedly.

It was then a bipedal reptile stormed towards Naruto and its height towered over even that of Po's behemoth size. When the smokescreen stirred, a vermillion tyrannosaurus, which wore a flamboyant scarf and a ribbon bow tied on the tip of its tail, bended down and sniffed the blonde curiously. "I am Rekkusu. You will address me as Princess Rekkusu, am I clear?"

"Yes… so… which clan are you from?"

Rekkusu grinned. "I am from the great reptile clan, boy. My clan originates from the trinity of the ninja race. We were once personal summons of the Rikudo Sennin, until his demise. After the Rikudo Sennin's era was over, a civil war broke up within our clan and my elder brother, Kyoryutei, reclaimed honour to our nation. Kyoryutei is the true leader of our race. I have a younger brother as well. But both of my brothers are bigger than me though."

"Whoa! That's some history you got for your clan. Bet you're pretty proud about it."

"You bet!"

The blonde switched his attention to the last attendant and rose an eyebrow. "Spider?"

"Tarantula." The gigantic spider corrected; it had a pair of huge distinctive eyes and six other smaller optical organs at the top of its head, a dark coloured body with orange tribal decorated on its frame. "I am Kaori, queen of the spider clan. You must be my master."

"Yes, I am-"

"Eww… gross." Momoka jerked her head away in abhorrence at Kaori.

Rekkusu narrowed her eyes and felt revolted. "I always hated spiders."

"I can't agree with you more." The tigress shifted uncomfortably. "They're loathsome."

Kaori looked away sorrowfully and the blonde sighed in empathy. "I guess Kaori is pretty much the same case as me when I was a jinchuriki. Everybody detests her because of her appearance. She looks disgusting to others but… I know what's important. When I was a jinchuriki, everybody hated me for what I am. It's the same thing for Kaori. Everybody hates her because of what she is. A spider. If I'm like them, I will only become a hypocrite. A hypocrite who has forgotten my past. I will not become someone like that."

"Momoka, Rekkusu, I must disagree with you!" Naruto yelled, alerting the rest of the boss summons; the tarantula was stunned.

"It's Lady Momoka to you-"

"Whatever! I will not respect those who show no respect to others. Kaori might be ugly to you but to me… she's beautiful!"

Momoka and Rekkusu glared at the blonde and roared in unison. "Petulant child!"

Naruto stood unafraid of the tigress and the dinosaur's wraths. "We shouldn't discriminate our friends!"

"Friends?" Momoka mocked. "You haven't proved your worthiness yet, cub. You haven't signed any contract with either of us."

Shizuka intervened and slithered her way protectively around Naruto. "Enough with this dispute."

"Go back to Manda, Shizuka." Rekkusu spat when she emphasised Manda's name. "I haven't forgotten how Manda betrayed my brother."

"He's my mate! I have to follow him!"

"You betray me!" Rekkusu's vigour was enervated. "I treated you like my own sister, Shizuka! And you left me! You left your homeland! And Manda? That bozo tried to assassinate my brother! Twice, to be ridiculous. Kyoryutei tried to show sympathy and forgive Manda when your mate displayed his treachery to my brother. My brother knows of Manda's deceit. He knew everything but he chose to forgive Manda. Because he regarded Manda as his own brother! And then you… you…"

"Manda is my husband. I didn't want to lie to you… I just…" The white anaconda stared at the ground remorsefully. "I'm sorry… Rekkusu…"

Naruto simply stood there and watched agape at the commotion. Po sat beside the blonde and was munching a bag of popcorn. "Yeah… you think our world is simple, huh? Not really, I tell ya. Not simple at all. Believe it or not, our planes of existence coexist with one and another. However, we form territories, much like humans do to protect our kingdom. The four kings of the entire summon world are Kotei the Lion King, Kyoryutei the Reptile King, Kamiko the Phoenix King and Shizazu the Sea King; their duty is to prevent wars. Whoever defeats one of them will become the next king. That's probably why Manda revolted against Kyoryutei."

"So why didn't I summon them?"

Po shrugged. "Legends foretell that only the descendents of the Rikudo Sennin are qualified to summon them. It is not just privilege or honour for anybody to be able to summon the four kings. You need a little-"

Catching a glimpse at Naruto's facial features, the panda stroked his chin and examined the blonde's eye keenly. Much to his dismay, Po screamed manically and astounded Momoka, Rekkusu, Kaori and Shizuka. The tigress blanched in repugnance at the panda. "Oh, shut up, half-white creature! What is it now?"

"R-Rinnegan!" Po pointed a shaky finger at Naruto. "He has the Rinnegan!"

Kaori merely showed a visage of indifference. "That explains how master summoned all of us without losing all of his chakra. Normally, an ordinary human is only able to summon one at a time. He is able to summon all five of us. That is truly impressive. I think his Rinnegan has proven his worthiness, has he not, Momoka?"

The tigress growled. "That doesn't mean anything… unless he defeats the five of us!"

Naruto tilted his head and smirked. "Try me then."

The ground shook dreadfully and the blonde was confronted with a menacing aura produced by a malignant entity. Naruto scanned the area vigilantly and whistled in awe when a megalodon, a shark with monstrous proportions, in term of size, emerged from the ground and vociferated telepathically with a feminine tone. "Who dare summons me? Who dare brings one of the Yonkou no Umi (Four Emperors of the Sea) into this pathetic world? Who is the one who has the audacity to summon me here?"

The blonde waved gleefully at the megalodon. "It's me! Hello! I'm Naruto!"

Momoka widened her eyes and snarled. "It's Reikokuna! What is she doing here?"

"Oh? Momoka-chan, it has been a while." The megalodon smirked at the tigress. "The last time we met, you were still just a little cub. And you too, Kaori-chan. You're a mere spiderling when we first met. All of you have become so cute."

Po folded his arms and huffed. "And you didn't remember me."

The shark grinned abnormally nefarious at the panda. "Ah yes, Po-chan, I remember you. How could I not? Everybody's favourite teddy bear! Come, give Reiko nee-chan a hug."

"Alright, alright, everybody is thrilled." Naruto placed a hand on his hip and arched a brow. "So you're Reikokuna, from what I've heard?"

"And she's one of the Four Emperors of the Sea, Reikokuna the Conqueror." Shizuka hissed with annoyance. "She was once the Rikudo Sennin's greatest summoning, but she was so ruthless and cunning, the great sage had no choice but to seal her contract, forbidding anybody to summon her. Though sharks are still applicable for summons, Reikokuna remains prohibited for being released to this world. However, you have summoned her, child. You must deal with her then. After all, with your Rinnegan, you are… the chosen one."

"Shizuka-chan, how hurtful." Reikokuna feigned hurt but giggled. "Do you really think a child like him can defeat me? I am Reikokuna, queen of all sharks and the true ruler… of the world of the summons! Suiton: Dai Bakusui Shoha!" (Water Release: Great Exploding Water Colliding Wave)

Momoka gritted her fangs and grunted. "We are terrestrial animals. Water is not our preferable location. We will leav-"

"No." Naruto announced firmly. "I summoned you all. All of you are my responsibilities. I will protect all of you! And those who rebel against my orders, I will discipline them myself! You will leave when I commanded it! Futon: Idaina Boei Tatsumaki!"

Without even performing any hand seals, powerful cyclones encompassed Momoka, Kaori, Po, Rekkusu and Shizuka, shielding them against the gargantuan dome of water and supplying them with enough oxygen; they were startled by the blonde's arsenal of techniques. Submerged within the sphere of water, Naruto met face to face against Reikokuna and she was shivering in ecstasy. "A touching speech, that is. Ah… It has been a while since I've came here. You have given me the opportunity to wreck havoc on your world. Rest assured that I will make it painless for you. Suiton: Daikodan no Jutsu!" (Water Release: Great Shark Bullet Technique)"

"Don't underestimate me, shark woman! Hyoton: Daihyodan no Jutsu!" (Ice Release: Great Ice Bullet Technique)

Threading a few hand seals, Naruto executed his assault from his palms and unleashed a shockwave of snow at Reikokuna, which she dodged effortlessly and swam towards the blonde; the grave collision caused a large impact within the liquid prison. "I must say, boy, your Rinnegan has grown exceedingly. Even my previous master couldn't control his powers… but that doesn't mean anything. You won't beat me anyway! Become my dinner, bo-"

The megalodon twitched but to no avail, she was unable to move forward; twisting her attention to her tail, she was shocked when she realised her lower body was frozen with ice. Vexed by Naruto's assault, Reikokuna screamed scornfully at the blonde. "How dare you do this to me? Unforgivable! Suiton: Senjikizame!" (Water Release: Thousand Feeding Sharks)

"Damn it! I'm losing oxygen. Have to quickly finish her off. Summoning six of them is really taxing on my chakra reserves." Unleashing his depository techniques, Naruto blended wind elements within his grasp and thrust his hands forward. "Futon: Messatsu Go Kuroi Taifu!" (Wind Release: Murderous Black Typhoon)

Reikokuna struggled to shatter the ice that was binding her while she caught sight of Naruto's malicious winds miraculously overwhelming her supposedly deleterious attacks. The vacuum within the typhoon absorbed all of the liquid molecules, effectively decreasing the water level drastically. Naruto clamped his hands together and his chakra level surged before beatific crystals, augmented with extreme density, elevated upwards and jailed the megalodon with spikes. "Shoton: Omiwatari no Jutsu!" (Crystal Release: Gods' Crossing Technique)

Cancelling his technique, the typhoon evaporated under Naruto's will. Reikokuna roared with rage and trashed around. "How dare you treat me like this? I am the queen of all sharks! Nothing can stop me!"

"And the finishing touches! Koton: Hishaku no Jutsu!" (Steel Release: Steel Wrap Technique) Tendrils of steel enwrapped the megalodon securely and prevented Reikokuna from shifting. "The Rikudo Sennin might not be able to tame you… but I can."

It was at that moment spheres of water materialised beside an imprisoned Reikokuna and from the liquid globes emerged three colossus entities. Naruto's disinterested attitude astonished his summons as a liopleurodon, plesiosaur and a blue whale were levitating in the air, staring at the blonde from above. The liopleurodon hovered in mid-air and scrutinised the situation at hand. "Reikokuna, I told you many times not to try to murder your own master, didn't I?"

"Shut up, Shizazu! You have no right talking to me! The title as Sea King belongs to me!" Reikokuna antagonised with bitter disdain and spat. "You're just a little bitch!"

"After all these years, you still have a potty mouth, Reiko-chan." The plesiosaur spoke with a pleasant voice.

"You can save your patronising, Kogohana. And Sejimaru, you sperm, keep your sagacious mouth shut."

The blue whale deadpanned. "I'm not a sperm whale. I'm a blue whale. There's a difference."

"Do you think I give a shit about it? Let go of me!" The megalodon glared at Naruto, refusing submission. The liopleurodon shook its head and turned his attention to Naruto. "I apologise for my sister's-"

"I'm not your sister anymore, you crafty little bitch!" Reikokuna interjected rudely. "You have forsaken your identity as my elder brother when you schemed with the Rikudo Sennin behind my back to seal my contract! You're a coward, Shizazu!"

"Alright, everybody, shut the hell up!" Naruto screamed out from the top of his lungs as he blew out a figurative steam of annoyance. Pointing fingers at the new additions of his summons, Naruto exaggerated his actions by opening his arms. "Do you guys want to do some formal greetings before we get down to the instigations? Because I have no idea what the hell are you guys quarrelling about and what's with all these betrayals and backstabbing? So before you guys decided to cut some throats, mind talking like civil beings here for a sec?"

The plesiosaur sighed deeply. "I'm sorry, honey. I am Kogohana, one of the Yonkou no Umi and the queen of all sea serpents."

The blue whale responded calmly. "I am Sejimaru, a member of the Yonkou no Umi and governor of all whales within the vast ocean."

"And I'm Shizazu, the leader of the Yonkou no Umi and the Sea King."

"And the three of you are not surprised by the fact that I possess the Rinnegan, huh?"

Shizazu studied Reikokuna's cage while he replied, his gaze fixated at the megalodon. "Only those who have the Rinnegan can summon the Yonkou no Umi and still stand there and talk to us like nothing happen. And I know you don't even feel tired for a sec. Unlike our previous master, your Rinnegan's true ability… is chakra restoration."

Naruto blinked. "How did you know that?"

Sejimaru coughed purposely. "I can sense an individual's chakra level and I can gauge one's vessel's maximum chakra quantity. Your chakra level has already replenished itself automatically. That is the real reason why you can summon so many of us without breaking a sweat, even when the Rikudo Sennin is incapable to do so. I'm not a whale for nothing. And I can read emotions too. Frankly, I'm surprised that you're not surprised about me discovering the secrets to your Rinnegan, which is… surprising. And if you're wondering, it was I who told Shizazu your ability through… tele… teli… telipak… I just can't pronounce that word right."

"This is the hammer of the gods, child." Shizazu discoursed. "You must understand that the Rikudo Sennin has invented an add-on ability for his Rinnegan, which you probably have as well. Because he failed to control my baby sister's juvenile attempts for freedom, he tried to dominate Reiko-chan's mind by enslaving her instead. In doing so, she lost her sanity and became a mindless puppet. We were outraged, of course, and hence we terminated our contract with him. When he died, my baby sister regained her consciousness. So…"

Naruto chuckled. "Don't worry. I won't enslave anybody here. I only wish to humbly request one thing from all of you."

"What is it?" The plesiosaur queried, dubious about Naruto's intent.

"Your trust." The blonde smirked. "We can't be comrades if we don't have mutual trust between each other."

Shizazu chortled. "Interesting boy you are. I guess we should just give you a chance."

Kogohana sighed in relief. "Well, that's good news. So, what do we do with Reiko-chan?"

Rekkusu smirked and proclaimed. "I suggest we just go back to our world, grab some weapons, come back here, hold the shark sideways and just go all gangsta' on her!"

Meanwhile, Momoka was nibbling on her mushroom paste bun enthusiastically. "T-This is surprisingly good… did you make this yourself, half-white creature?"

"Why yes!" Po grinned. "Hand-make and steamed good, I see you like it, huh? What about you, spider sister?"

Kaori nodded fervently. "Yes, this is fabulous, Po-san."

"I have never tasted anything this good!" Shizuka hollered earnestly. "How did you do it?"

"Get on a date with me, the three of you, and I'll consider telling you."

The tigress, tarantula and anaconda rolled their eyes.

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"The Hokage, Tsuchikage and Kazekage will play their roles later in the game." Knitting a sequence of hand seals together, Naruto slammed a palm onto the wall. "Kuchiyose no Jutsu!"

A few smokes erupted beside the blonde and a white, fluffy polar bear jumped into Naruto's embrace. "Yuki-chan, glad to see you."

"Glad to see you too, nii-chan! Do I get cotton candy today?" The polar bear chirped excitedly and its ears were flapping with joy.

"You will get it if you send this message to master Po for me. Tell him to protect Konan-chan and Amegakure while I'm away."

The polar bear switched her sight at Konan, who was blushing with embarrassment.

"Got it!" The cub nodded, licking her master's cheek and disappeared into a puff of smoke.

A green velociraptor wagged its tail and blinked anxiously at Naruto. "Yo, wassup brotha. Summon me for sumthin', ya?"

"Mokin, I want you to deliver a message for me to Princess Rekkusu." The raptor saluted. "Aye! Wassup?"

"I'll need her to cooperate with the bears and help them guard Amegakure while I'm away. I'm counting on her."

"Aye! Will do. Tata, brotha." The velociprator nodded and vanished into a cloud of fog.

Lastly, a young snow leopard yawned and scratched its ears with its leg. "This better be good, brother Naruto."

"I need you to ask Lady Setsuka to send some of her finest warriors to stay in our world."

"You don't need to do this for me, Naruto-kun." Konan stood up and the panda sat on her head.

"Your safety is my priority. Besides, they have nothing much to do anyway." Naruto smirked and eyed the bored little cub. "And tell Lady Momoka to stay off the booze. She gets feistier than ever when she's on her period. Combined with booze and that's total disaster."

The snow leopard giggled. "Will do. And don't summon Mistress Momoka until next month. She is on her period."

"Got it." Naruto winked and watched as the cub morphed into chunks of fading smoke.

"Michi, Tsubasa…" The blonde addressed the panda and the red panda respectively, alarming them in the process. "Go play outside. I need to talk to Konan-chan in private."

The bears nodded and jumped out of the window.

Naruto grasped Konan's hand and sighed. "Listen to me, Konan-chan, I don't know how long it will take for me to return… and Nagato told me that you have something to tell me about. What is it?"

The blue haired woman was uncertain as she averted her eyes away from the blonde's.

"Konan-chan, I'm leaving tomorrow. If you have anything to say-"

Konan crashed her moist lips onto Naruto's, startling the blonde as he was caught in a passionate kiss. Tongues dancing within their mouth cavities, the blonde couldn't control her temptations any further and took the lead. Hoisting Konan up in a bridal style fashion, Naruto brought her to his bedroom. The blue haired woman simply stared into Naruto's warmth pair of eyes and whispered huskily. "You know what I want, don't you?"

"I love you, Konan-chan."

"And I love you."

That night, their bedroom was filled with moans and cries of both pleasure and bliss.

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(Omake: Naruto's smile)

Konan sat beside Naruto under a sheltering tree and eyed the everlasting granite sky painted across Amegakure. The backing wind brought mizzling rains and the air was clammy cold. The blue haired woman snuggled together with the blonde for warmth as they waited for the downpour to stop. A thought came to Konan's mind and she asked in a soft tone. "Naruto-kun, why do you smile all the time? Some of the ninja working for Hanzo-sama thinks you're being very childish."

"Do you think I'm childish?"

Resting her temples on Naruto's shoulder, Konan sighed. "Not really. I think that's your best quality."

The blonde chuckled. "Smile ceases stress. To me, smile is a tool for both deception and charity."

"Oh?" Konan arched a perplexed brow. "Do tell."

"We're living in a time of despondence, Konan-chan. People don't smile anymore, not when they starve in their sleeps. The dispirited men only await death to claim their souls. I choose to smile and be the joker for the people in need. The smile that tells them that somewhere in this world, there is hope." Naruto draped a hand over the blue haired woman's shoulders and pulled her closer to him gently. "My smile keeps me going. It pushes me forward. It pushes the people around me forward and keeps them away from despair. That's why I won't stop smiling."

"You're such a silly boy." Konan smiled.

Naruto sighed. "If my smiles can draw out that little glimmer of happiness from a man's heart, I guess it's worth it. Even if thousands of people patronise me, I will still smile. Because if I don't, who will?"

The blue haired woman tapped her finger playfully onto the blonde's wrist and giggled. "Then let me accompany you. I'll smile with you."

"I couldn't ask for more."

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Chapter 5 is completed.

I guess NarutoXKonan is a confirmed pairing.

As I've said, the possibilities are endless.

1.)NarutoXMei
2.)NarutoXKurotuschi
3.)NarutoXShizune
4.)NarutoXKurenai
5.)NarutoXPakura (This will be hardwork man)
6.)NarutoXAnko
7.)NarutoXKoyuki
8.)NarutoXSamui
9.)NarutoXHarem(Who)

a.)NagatoXMabui
b.)NagatoXYugito
c.)NagatoXSamui
d.)NagatoXKurenai

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(P.S: Although ParadiseRegained has edited this chapter, I have also done a little editing myself. I hope you can tell me how good this chapter is compared to my previous chapters. Any comment on that?)