"Is the demon still alive?"
"Yeah, the Hokage keeps sending him on simple recon missions. Not to mention that damn snake keeps watching his back every time trouble breaks out."
"Two years the demon has been tarnishing the name of ANBU. I can't believe the demon was ever allowed into the ANBU. It is giving us a bad name."
A nod comes from the ANBU wearing a wolf mask. "At the least the demon learned to stop asking us to teach him jutsu. As if I would ever pass down my techniques to a demon."
The ANBU with the Panther styled mask chuckles. "I showed him a few of my jutsu, but of course I didn't teach him the right hand signs or proper way to mold the chakra." Laughter comes from the two ANBU.
"Word is that a seal is going to be placed on the demon. It is going to draw out the demon's power. Danzo-sama wants the demon to use its true power. The council agreed upon it. Looks like we might able to get some use out of the demon, just hope I don't get placed on any future missions with that monster."
"Tell me about it, I am staying far away from that beast."
In the shadows, a ten year old boy stands showing no emotions on his face. He learned a couple years ago to stop caring what others say about him. Naruto adjusts the fox porcelain mask so that it is secure on his face. So the council is going to force him to use the demon's power inside of him. If that is what he needs to do in order to gain acceptance, he will do it. One day he will show them that he is a trusted ally not a demon.
Naruto wakes up from his slumber. He stares at the ceiling. It has been a long time since he dreamt about his days in the ANBU. Tossing away the covers, he climbs out of bed and heads towards the bathroom. Time to get ready for the day.
Break
Odin thinks back on the fight between Hermit and Kenichi. He watched the entire fight from a safe distance. Loki using Kenichi's little sister as a hostage was the perfect way to get Kenichi to fight with his full power. Of course, Loki was hoping that it would weaken Kenichi, but the Fourth Fist obviously didn't know Kenichi very well. Kenichi is the type of person that grows stronger when protecting others. Still, it worked out for the best. The fight showed him how powerful Kenichi truly is. It is no small feat to defeat a martial artist like Hermit. Hermit is a martial artist that is on the same level as Freya. Odin smiles eager to fight Kenichi once the boy grows stronger.
A figure comes walking forward. Odin loses his smile. "Freya, I am surprised to see you came back."
Freya stares at Odin without an ounce of fear. "I came to announce that I am leaving Ragnarok."
"Do you really want to do that?" Loki steps forward with a cruel smirk. "You know the punishment for leaving Ragnarok."
"If you feel like you can take me. I dare you to come at me," challenges Freya. Loki takes a step back in fear. He grits his teeth looking towards Berserker and Odin for help. She looks back over at Odin. Freya is not worried about Odin or Berserker coming at her. Though the two might be stronger than her, but she knows that Odin won't risk angering her grandfather. Her grandfather is a senile old man that is always going on pilgrimages, but he is a master level martial artist. Odin is not a fool.
The First Fist adjusts his glasses. "Freya, are you sure this is the decision you want to make? One loss is no big deal."
She smiles finding amusement in his lack of understanding. "If you are able to defeat the Shinpaku Alliance, I may reconsider." Freya turns around and begins to leave. "I highly doubt you can accomplish it though. Ragnarok lacks the same spirit as those fighters."
Berserker blows a bubble. "Spirit?"
"We can't let her leave without punishment. Ragnarok will look weak!" yells Loki angrily.
Odin stands up. "Are you challenging me?" Loki cowers like the coward that he is. The Fourth Fist grits his teeth in anger. "The time to strike will come in time, for now let the Shinpaku Alliance feel secure in its small victories."
School
"Can you believe it Naruto? I have a date with Miu!"
"That is…good?"
Kenichi nods vigorously. "Of course!" A blush heats his cheeks. "This is my chance to make her fall in love with me." Naruto doesn't understand a single word. Love? Date? He has no idea what those things are. Actually, now that he thinks on the matter he does remember seeing others in love. Hayate and Yugao were in love with each other. Yugao was very public about her feelings towards Hayate. Unfortunately, he doesn't understand the feelings of love since he never experienced it first-hand. He does remember that people in love tend to perform a certain activity.
Naruto's next words cause Kenichi to splutter. "Love? So…you want to have sex with Miu?"
Blood sprays from Kenichi's nose. A sudden image of Miu naked and in his bed comes to mind. Kenichi feels his entire face turn red. He quickly turns away, trying to stop the blood from pouring down his nose. Naruto stands silently waiting for an answer. "That isn't what I meant at all!" Kenichi shakes his head and waves his hands in disagreement. "I mean I wouldn't mind getting a kiss from her."
"Ah…I see."
"Kenichi-kun! Naruto-kun!" A sigh comes from the two boys. Nijiima appears between the two with an evil smile. "Great job taking down the Sixth and Third Fist, I knew there was a reason I made you two my general."
A punch to the face sends Nijiima flying backwards. "I hate that alien," grumbles Kenichi. Naruto shakes his head. Friendship is more complicated than he thought. Still, he has to admit that it is pretty funny.
Break
Tanimoto watches as Uzumaki Naruto heads to his next class. The class idol remains calm never exposing his true emotions. Girls and boys wave to him. He puts on a fake smile as he waves back to them. Freya, the Third Fist of Ragnarok, was defeated by Uzumaki. He knew that Uzumaki was strong, but he never thought that Uzumaki was that strong. The First, Second, and Third Fists of Ragnarok are in a whole other league compared to the rest of the fighters in Ragnarok. Those are the original three members of Ragnarok. They are the reason he joined Ragnarok because he wanted to learn how to better rule over others. The one time he challenged Odin to a fight, he couldn't land a single finger on the First Fist. Uzumaki Naruto is far stronger than he is letting on.
'How strong is that guy? Who trained him?' wonders Tanimoto.
Break
Kisara stands with a red tint on her cheeks. "This is stupid! I already miss half the school year!" She keeps her arms pinned down to the side so that the school skirt doesn't blow up revealing her panties.
Naruto blinks. "Why…are you yelling at me?"
"Shut up!" Kisara plops down on the ground next to him. Like hell she is going to tell him that she came back to school in order to protect him. The bastard doesn't know how much trouble he is in now. Ragnarok is not going to let him defeating Freya slide.
"I am going to quit Ragnarok. Keep an eye on Naruto-san, I doubt Odin will let him continue to walk around freely."
Freya-nee is even concerned for Naruto's safety. Berserker and Odin are the two strongest fighters in Ragnarok. Naruto defeated Freya-nee. The regular thugs in Ragnarok aren't going to be enough to take on Naruto. That means only one person is going to be sent to take down Naruto and that person is the most dangerous person in Ragnarok, Berserker. It is said that Berserker never lost a single fight. The gum chewing Second Fist always gave her a bad vibe. Kisara is going to make sure that if Berserker shows up, Naruto has someone to back him up.
"I…am finished," says Naruto.
"Huh?" Kisara turns to see Naruto's lunch gone. "No way!" Naruto wipes away a few crumbs on his mask. He looks at her curiously. "Damn it!" She wanted to see what was under his mask. Another reason she returned to school. He is going to have to take it off at some point. The wannabe ninja can't hide his face forever. 'I will see what's under that mask!'
Ryozanpaku
"Chu!"
Tochumaru pokes his head out from between Shigure's cleavage. She looks down at her best friend in curiosity. "Apa! Tochumaru says that he met Miu's friend," smiles Apachai.
"Chu! Chu!"
Apachai nods. "He says that Miu's friend is very skilled with weapons."
Shigure lifts Tochumaru up placing him on her head. Tochumaru stands on his hind legs. She walks past Apachai never showing any emotions. "Thank…you." The Muay Thai giant waves goodbye as she vanishes into thin air.
Break
Miu smiles brightly. "It is nice to meet you. My name is Furinji Miu."
Kisara gains a sudden tick. Her eyes travel down Miu's well-endowed body. Miu's large breasts, wide hips, and round butt. Irritation forms in the red head's eyes. "There are two things in this world that I hate. People who use weapons and girls with big breasts," grits Kisara. "Don't try to act friendly with me Dairy Cow!"
"Dairy…cow?" Miu stands there frozen. An image of a cow appears in her head. "You take that back! I have a perfectly good name! It is Miu!"
Naruto and Kenichi sweat drop at the two girls fighting. It is the first time that the two met. The former ninja shakes his head. Kisara really does get into a fight with everyone that she meets. He is going to put off introducing her to Matoko. Kisara and Miu continue to argue. "Meow." A cat passes by causing both girls to freeze.
"Kitty!"
The two girls race over to the cat. Kenichi face faults. "Just like that? It seems Kisara loves cats as much as Miu."
"I like dogs," says Naruto. A shiver goes down his spine. He turns his head to see Miu and Kisara glaring at him. Once again, his instincts are screaming at him to run away. "I…need to get going." He turns around and takes off running at high speeds.
"Get back here so I can kick your dog loving ass!" shouts Kisara. The former Eighth Fist chases after Naruto.
"Cats are the best!" yells Miu.
Kenichi smiles, "I have weird friends."
"I am weird?" Miu starts to cry crocodile tears.
"Not you!" waves Kenichi. "Those two! I'll make it up to you! We can visit the pet store to play with the kittens on our date!"
Miu perks up. "Let's get going!" Kenichi shouts trying to keep up with her.
Break
"Hermit!"
"No way, the former Sixth Fist is with Ragnarok?!"
Tanimoto freezes. What the hell? He runs over towards the hill. Down below, he spots someone dressed up in his clothes fighting several Ragnarok members. An evil laughter that he recognizes anywhere fills the air. Nijiima steps forward. "That is right! Hermit is now part of the Shinpaku Alliance! I suggest you all give up now!"
The thugs look at each other before charging forward. Hermit moves like lightning defeating them all in a single blow. Tanimoto's eyes narrow. Those movements were good, but nothing like his own.
Nijiima watches in glee as the Ragnarok weaklings run away in fear. "Good work my minion."
"Freak!"
A knife strike comes down from above towards Nijiima. It is blocked and Tanimoto is forced to leap backwards to avoid a kick. "Your moves are good. Who are you?" demands Tanimoto.
"Go ahead, reveal yourself," smirks Nijiima.
Hermit tosses away his disguise to reveal a familiar face. Tanimoto is left in shock. "You?!"
"La la la! It is good to see you again Hermit!" sings Siegfried.
"Siegfried?" Tanimoto is confused as hell. "Why the hell are you with the Shinpaku Alliance?"
A cackle comes from Nijiima. "It is a long story."
Siegfried spins around singing a tune. "After my defeat, I was left with no melody." The immortal musician gains a somber look. Tanimoto is starting to wish that he never asked. How could he forget how dramatic Siegfried is? "I sat alone without knowing my place in the world. Then, a beautiful melody that I have never heard filled my ears. My Great Demon King came to me playing an accordion with a melody that filled my soul. I knew from that moment fourth that I was destined to be at his side!"
Nijiima smirks, "I guess my secret is revealed."
"You are destined to join us as well Hermit! I can feel the melody of a fighter when I fight with them. I could feel it in your heart. The melody of friendship is calling out for you!" exclaims Siegfried.
Tanimoto scowls. He turns his back on Siegfried. "I don't know what the hell you are talking about."
"Worry not my Demon King, he will be back!"
Pausing, Tanimoto runs back. "Give me back my clothes."
"I told you he would be back!"
Break
A heavy panting comes from the former ninja. He falls to a knee with sweat pouring down his brow. Naruto takes a seat with his back against the tree. This is much easier than the first time he started to learn chakra control. When he had huge chakra reserves it took him a long time to learn to properly channel that chakra. Now that his chakra is on the same level as an Academy student, it is much easier to control. The problem is that he has so little that he can only use it for short periods of time before becoming exhausted. Still, he takes comfort in the fact that he is able to generate any chakra at all. Considering how damaged his chakra coils are, he really shouldn't be able to use chakra. It is a miracle that he is alive at all. That last jutsu he used against Akatsuki should have guaranteed his death two years ago. Instead, he ends up in an entirely different world, spending a whole year in the hospital in a coma and another six months in physical rehabilitation after waking up. It took him another four months to train his body into the physical condition it had been during his time in the ANBU. Overall, he possesses chuunin level speed and strength. When it comes to stealth, he knows that he is borderline jounin level. There is always room for improvement.
Contrary to popular belief, ANBU are not super elite ninja that are unbeatable. ANBU are special because they are hand-picked by the Hokage. To be selected as an ANBU shows that something in that ninja impressed the Hokage. It is a great honor to receive such praise from Lord Hokage.
Naruto stands up. No time to dwell on the past. He needs to get back to training.
"Chu."
"Huh?" He turns around to see a mouse standing behind him. The former ninja frowns. A mouse was able to sneak up on him? How is that possible? He must be more tired than he thought. The mouse runs towards him leaping high into the air. Naruto raises an eyebrow as the mouse lands on his shoulder. "You staying…with me?"
"Chu!"
It is strange, but he gets the feeling that the mouse wants to stay with him. Naruto walks back towards the tree. The mouse is free to stay. Training is always better when with a friend. He rubs the mouse's head before running towards the tree.
Warehouse
Kisara strikes the heavy bag with a spinning heel kick. "Kisara-sama, the leader of the Shinpaku Alliance is here." Shiratori bows respectfully. Kisara turns around to see that freaky alien bastard and her former subordinates Takeda and Ukita enter the room.
"A pleasure to meet you," smirks Nijiima.
"What the hell do you want?" Kisara narrows her eyes.
A singing makes her head turn. Siegfried comes spinning into the room. "Valkyrie, the bonds of friendship have brought us back together! La la la!" sings the former Fifth Fist.
Surprise fills the former Eighth Fist. "No way, you joined up with the Shinpaku Alliance?" Kisara shakes her head in disbelief. Siegfried was always the strangest of the Fists. Still, he is a powerful fighter. The Shinpaku Alliance is growing stronger and stronger. It may stand a chance against Odin and Berserker at the rate it is growing.
Nijiima steps forward with a manipulative smile. "Ragnarok is a common enemy. It only makes sense that we join up." The alien reaches into his pocket drawing several photographs. "If you join me, I won't spread around these photos."
"Huh?"
The photographs are tossed into the air. Kisara's eyes widen in horror. On each of the photograph is a picture of her playing around with a cat. A deep blush heats her cheeks. "Shiratori! Get those pictures!"
"Yes Kisara-sama!"
Nijiima bursts out laughing. He tosses more photographs into the air. "I have an unlimited supply! As long as I contain the hard drive, I can make as many copies as I want."
Ukita scowls, "I hate this bastard."
"Yeah, I had no idea this is what he had planned," nods Takeda.
"Give me that hard drive," glares Kisara.
"It is in a safe…"
"I have it here!" Siegfried holds up the hard drive. Nijiima's eyes widen. In a simple motion, Siegfried destroys the hard drive.
Nijiima cries out in horror. "Siegfried! You are my most loyal! Why?!"
Siegfried takes a knee. "I have pledged to serve you my Demon King." A dramatic melody begins to play. "I can foresee you becoming ruler of the world. You need not such tactics to gain an alliance! These are the tactics that Ragnarok would use. My Demon King, you must forge your own path to greatness!"
A contemplative look is on the alien's face. Siegfried is right, he needs to pave his own path to world domination. He can't use the tactics of others. The sign of a true genius is to conquer the world in his own unique way. "Kisara, if you join us I will give you this kitten." Siegfried pulls a kitten out from his jacket. Takeda, Ukita, and Nijiima sweat drop. Kisara's eyes light up as she immediately tries to grab the kitten. Siegfried keeps it out of reach. "I know your apartment doesn't allow animals, but I will open a room at my estate and you can come visit whenever you want."
"Ok deal! Now give me the kitten!" Kisara grabs the kitten and begins to roll on the ground with it.
Nijiima smirks, "great going Siegfried." The Shinpaku Alliance gains another powerful ally. Now if only he can manipulate Naruto into joining them. Once he has Uzumaki, the ultimate piece will have been gathered! There will be no stopping the Shinpaku Alliance!