Last time, the battle between Gatou and the citizens of Nami no Kuni have ended with their victory, with the help of both Konoha and Kumo shinobi. After they settle the matter, Naruto got Gatou's cane, where the head piece was the key. After saying their good-bye, team Kumo left to go back home to unlock the treasure chest of the Uzumaki clan.

Kumo

It's been a month since the events of Nami no Kuni. During that time, Naruto and his team have trained hard under Killer Bee. More for Naruto since Killer Bee was helping him start his training on controlling the Kyuubi.

As the month passes by along with doing other missions, mostly d-rank, everything was going swell except for Naruto, who has the possibility of finally having a master in fuinjutsu, if he passes the test. Of course this came as a surprise since he got his master from the treasure chest that he and his team found in Uzu no Kuni.

Flashback

It has been several days since Killer Bee, Yugito and team 9 left Nami no Kuni. After traveling on foot for the remaining part of the journey, they were going to make it back home this evening. As they were traveling, Naruto was the most anxious and curious since he was going to open and see what was in the chest that his family protected.

Night

They made back to Kumo around 7 in the evening. Once they made it pass the entrance gate, all of them quickly went to the Raikage Mountain. After climbing the stairs, they made it to the Raikage's office, where he was expecting them. Once Mabui announced to the Raikage about Killer Bee and the others arrivel, he let them in.

Inside the office, A greeted them from a successful mission completed. He then wanted a detail explanation which Yugito explained everything on what happened in Nami no Kuni. Yugito talked for about 15 minutes, only talking about the critical parts of what happened in Nami no Kuni. Once she finished explaining, A wanted to state some things.

"So… did you 4 find the key to the chest that you found in Uzu no Kuni." Asked A

Naruto walked forward and replied, "Hai Raikage..." Which he started to explain on how, "…When Gatou was killed by Zabuza, he dropped his cane which after Bee-sensei scared the thugs away, I went and personally picked it up to see that it had the same markings as the chest lock needed." Which Naruto pulled out the gem piece that was the key from his pant's pocket.

A looked at the key for a moment, "Alright, now that we have the key, let's find out on what's inside the chest. Mabui, please bring the chest here." Asked A

"Hai Raikage-sama." Answered Mabui, which she then left to get the item that Cee and Karui brought back from Uzu no Kuni.

As they waited for Mabui to return, A spoke up, "Ah, before Mabui return with the chest, is there any other thing that happened in Nami no Kuni, like with Zabuza or his young apprentice?" questioning them

Yugito said nothing else since both Zabuza and Haku left in secret after resting for a few days, even with Zabuza's injuries; they don't know what happened to them. A nodded about it, but stopped when Killer Bee said, "Just one thing bro that was dope for our boy here." Getting his attention as Bee pointed at Naruto

They wondered on what Bee meant, which Bee said, "Ice boy is actually an ice girl, where fox boy saw her out of the water." Bee badly rapped

Naruto blushed since he still remembered on what Haku feminine figure still looked like, especially when the towel was somewhat skimpy. Samui frown at the fact and saw Naruto had a blush on his face. Omoi notice this and began to think of both possible and over exaggerated ideas that was going to happen between Naruto and Samui.

After waiting for 5 minutes, Mabui returned with the scroll that had the chest inside. Once she was inside the office, she unsealed the chest where everyone saw the chest. A looked at the chest intrigued since it was big and long. It was then that Naruto walked up to it and was about ready to open the chest but stopped to turn his head to everyone in the room.

"Everyone, please stand back a bit more. I don't know if this chest has some other kind of trap inside like when Karui got shocked."

Everyone agreed and back up a bit, which they saw Naruto unlock the chest. Naruto slowly opened the chest, which everyone held their breath since they were worried something dangerous might activate. Once Naruto opened the chest, they all relax and saw Naruto lift something out of it. Once he picked it up, he showed it to everyone.

Naruto was now holding a large scroll with both his hands. The scroll was about as long as Naruto arm's lengths. He brought it out to the opening, which many wondered on what was inside. Before he opened it, he went back into the chest to desperately pull out a sword.

The sword wasn't a katana or any Japanese sword like that; it was European design. It was a Cross Norman broadsword. It was very uniquely design with the handle being long enough for 2 hands to hold. The swords blade was also amazing since the center of the blade, a bit of black flame highlight went along the center to the very tip. Near the tip, a jewel was embedded with a diamond design.

Samui went up to him, which he then gave the sword to her so he can exam the scroll. Samui found the sword surprisingly heavy since she needed to use all of her strength just to hold on to it on its flat side. The scroll had another seal, which was a blood seal that Naruto was able to figure. He wondered about it, which he decides to try something out. Naruto bit his thumb and place the blood on the seal to see that it opened.

As Naruto examined the scroll, Samui went to the Raikage and handed him the sword so he can see it as well but she had to struggle on carrying it to him. A was impressed on how the sword looked and well designed, but was more surprise on how heavy it was since like Samui, once he got the sword, he was only holding it on its handle, but he had to use all of his strength, plus more, just to hold it up which everyone was surprise on how much he is struggling to left the sword.

Their attention then turned to Naruto as he said, "Guys… this is a summoning scroll."

Naruto showed them the scroll where there were written Uzumaki names in it. A was intrigue on what the kind of summoning creature that the Uzumaki would have, which the people in the room were wondering. A place the sword down, and told Naruto on what to do since the scroll is from the Uzumaki family which means the summon creature would respect him since he has Uzumaki blood in his veins.

Naruto quickly wrote his name with his own blood then went up to the tower since A suggested they be outside for this since they don't know what kind of summoning creature might come. After that, he quickly did the hand signs for the Summoning Jutsu.

When Naruot performed the jutsu, the area was filled with a lot of smoke since Naruto used a lot of his chakra since he doesn't know on how much he really needs for this summoning. But as the smoke covered the area, everyone then heard a growling of something vicious. They then heard, "It's been years since we've been summoned by an Uzumaki. Step forward so I can see who summoned my kind once again." which then everyone saw through the smoke to see a pair of piercing yellow eyes.

End Flashback

Naruto was surprised to know that of all the summoning creatures that his clan were connected with, it was a rare and powerful summon that was had not only power and agility, but with great wisdom and intelligence.

As Naruto thought about it, he looked at both of his forearms. He had to change a bit of his wardrobe in order to accommodate his new tattoos that were placed on his forearms. Even though he had tattoos on his forearms, he did place arm guards as a replacement for his bandages.

The tattoos were a unique design. It started from the back of his hand with the shape of wicked picture of the summoning head but was covered because of his fingerless gloves. It then went down from his wrists to his elbows. On the way down, the tattoos went along and separated in a swerve while some had a turn back towards the wrist in a circular fashion that gave it a wicked image to those who sees it.

When he looked at it, he remembered on how he got it. It was a challenge from his possible summoning that gave him in order to prove that he was worthy of on gaining their knowledge and training.

The challenge was for him to weild the sword that was in the chest along with the summoning scroll and learned how to wield it perfectly. When Naruto 1st got a hold on the blade from the chest, he was surprise on how heavy it was. It was then the summoning told him that it was special sword, one that was made with not only a very special metal from its home, but also from a fang of each previous boss summoning for the past generations to now.

When Naruto picked it up again, he looked at it more carefully since not only was he holding such an ancient artifact that his family had, but also one that was wielded from possibly the strongest of his clan members.

The summoning told him that this sword was not just any ordinary sword since it requires the link to not only his chakra but also to both mind and heart. Naruto learned that the sword will feel like a ton or more depending on the person own chakra reserve, plus in the person's soul. This explained on why the sword was so heavy since not only the more chakra reserves and emotion a person has the heavier it gets. Naruto remembered on what his summoning told him.

Flashback

The summoning looked at Naruto as it saw how Naruto was barely able to lift it. It was then that the summoning looked at the young boy's eyes to see that his eyes not only hold pain but also passion, a burning desire, a need for power but no ill intention on using it.

The summoning then said, "To wield the sword, one must calm the storm within and unleash the power that the darkness hides from you. Only then will you be able to wield the sword and move to the next level when both light and shadow both be killed." With an Ominous voice

End Flashback

Before Naruto could begin the challenge, the summoning took the sword saying that the sword must be tuned up from the dull blade while placing a new fang along with it to unleash the true power of the sword.

Naruto waited for 2 weeks before Naruto could start his challenge. During that time, Killer Bee put in effort in training not only him, but also his entire team. Killer Bee put all of them in water walking training so they can improve on their training. Along with the water walking training, he gave all of them individual attention as well as proper training methods.

Naruto not only did his water walking training, but was now trying to finish his wind manipulation training with a waterfall. Along with that, he continues his studies in sealing, along with Samui, who also was hoping to learn something that would help her out.

Samui not only trained in water walking exercise, but also in her kenjutsu training. As well she was working on her lightning affinity training. She also worked with Naruto to see if she can use any possible seals that would work well with her.

Omoi and Karui not only trained with them, but also improved in their lightning affinity, which they were improving along the way. Along with that, their kenjutsu improved, but of course, Bee made sure to add other things like to dispel genjutsu, that he got another person to help since he doesn't know how to do genjutsu.

It was 2 weeks before another of Naruto's possible summoning creature showed up again with the sword, in a private location. When Naruto saw the sword unsheathed from its new holster. It looked the same, but he could see that the sword was completely transformed since he can tell that it was completely smoothed out, along with blade sharpened. But the thing that amazed him was the weight on it since it felt even heavier which he couldn't even move it.

The summoning then told him he has 3 weeks to at least show them that he has the skill to wield it correctly, if not then Naruto's possible contract with them would be null and void until a true Uzumaki tries again.

With that Naruto began to train on using his clan's ancient sword, but he couldn't even budge it or lift it, barely. For days after the challenge, he worked hard on just trying to pick it up, which he did but to only fall down on him, which he bend his back backwards with the tip of the sword on the ground.

Currently, Naruto was walking around Kumo as he thought about what the summoning said. It has been 2 weeks since the challenge started and yet he hasn't gotten anywhere and with only a week left, he was worried that he was going to fail.

"To wield the sword, one must calm the storm within and unleash the power that the darkness hides from you. Only then will you be able to wield the sword and move to the next level when both light and shadow both be killed." Remembered Naruto

Naruto kept repeating what the summoning said to him. As he kept repeating it in his mind, he found some key words that made him wonder about what the challenge really means. He guessed that the sword doesn't respond to physical strength but one's own mental and spiritual strength. He figured that he has to be in a certain mindset in order to wield the sword. Before he can think of anything else, Omoi jumped in front of him, which he looked up.

"Hey Omoi! What's up?" asked Naruto

"Killer Bee has called us up since we were given a mission. He said to come get you." Answered Omoi

Naruto nodded and went with Omoi. It took about 5 minutes to reach their meeting place where Killer Bee was waiting along with Samui and Karui. Killer Bee told them that they'll be going on a A-rank mission.

The mission was to go to the Tsuki no Kuni to a village and protect the latest shipment of blood rubies from the country to Kaminari no Kuni from bandits and such. The mission itself was going to be their 1st real A-rank mission for them since the possibilities for them to fight not only bandits but also shinobi were very high.

Naruto and the others wondered on why they were going to do this mission since a mission this important should be done by more experience shinobi. Killer Bee explained to them that the Raikage thought it would be better to send a smaller team so not to attract any unwanted attention, plus with Naruto, they could seal the entire shipment a lot easier and hide it more discretely.

With that, it was a logical since older more experience shinobi would draw the attention of many people if they saw that they were going to a mining village to pick up a lot of valuable items. Plus, along with the mission, they are also going to bring mining and other supplies to the village so to make it look like that they were sending supplies to them since Tsuki no Kuni and Kaminari no Kuni were allies since they provide valuable jewels in exchange for Kumi shinobi to protect them as well as supplies if needed.

Killer Bee finishes the explanation to them by telling them to get ready for over a week's journey. They all left back to their own homes and got their supplies ready to hit the road. For Naruto, he was going to bring his clan's sword to practice since he doesn't have much time in trying to master it.

Will Naruto be able to wield his family's sword or will he lose his possible summoning contract. Till Next time.