Hey, guys, long time no see! The reason for the delay is simple. I have been busy with high school work, such as research paper making.
Anyway, without further ado, let me announce the disclaimer before going to the chapter.
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto or Warcraft.
Chapter 17: The Undead Scourge and the Mizukage
Two figures are seen going up the stairs to the top of the necropolis.
One was wearing armor with fur in some areas. He also had a helmet that radiated power along with the runeblade he held. The runeblade, which is known as Frostmourne, had serrated edges at some sides, runes on the dais, and a skull figure at the cross-guard. This man's name is Arthas Menethil, or as he was known before, the Lich King.
The other, a male due to the posture and the skull shape, was a skeletal man. He wore purple robes, signifying royalty. The man had bluish glowing eyes, like Arthas, and was floating all the way up. This man's name is Kel'Thuzad, or as he was known since Artha's ascension to Lich King, the archlich of the Undead Scourge.
The man known as Arthas turned to Kel'Thuzad and said, "So, what happened since my death, Lich?"
Kel'Thuzad turned to him and replied, A lot, actually, since your defeat at the hands of Bolvar Fordragon, the humans, orcs, and night elves have increased their attacks on the Scourge…in fact, they have gotten stronger since that time. They have gotten braver as well. However, we fought back to the best of our abilities.
I'm sure you did, Kel'Thuzad. Arthas said.
Moving on, one time, they tried to attack us. We fought back; however, they had a trick up their sleeve. They planned to distract us from the other group that was working their way up to Ice Crown.
Wait, they planned to destroy me…or rather, Bolvar Fordragon, who was the Lich King at that time and was frozen?
Yes. They brought quite a huge number of explosives and weaponry for it. When we learned about their plan, it was already too late. A big explosion was heard from Ice Crown and pieces of ice and armor was spilled around. Kel'Thuzad said.
Well, that must be…painful for Bolvar.
Indeed. Kel'Thuzad replied, as they were nearing the top of the necropolis. Furthermore, when the former Lich King was destroyed, most of the troops were weakened by a large margin, while the troops you saw before were the only ones who didn't have large decrease of power, due to them being too much loyal to you, as I am. When the decrease of power happened, most of our numbers were destroyed and that left with only us, on Naxxramas. When the remaining Scourge rounded on the necropolis, I had it fly onto a far place.
Arthas raised an unseen eyebrow. Oh?
Yes. Naxxramas is a fortress filled with the strongest members of the Scourge. Combine that to the other troops of the Scourge, it would take, possibly five days to completely break the Scourge. However, I did not want our troops to sacrifice their ability and talent so recklessly, so I had used my powers to begin the flight, to the great unknown. Various opponents have tried to scale the walls or stop the necropolis' ascent and disappearance, but all have failed.
And who are these 'various opponenets'?
Oh, the usual, gryphon riders, gyrocopters, night elf riders, mostly air-combatants. However, there were various ground-combatants who rode goblin zeppelins to try and infiltrate this base. None succeeded.
So, what happened?
We managed to lose them by the sea. They tried to get to the ships, but, we managed to destroy the shipyards and ships that are on the nearby shore, as it would take days to get back to their base and come back to find us. Afterwards, we landed on a very wide plain. I landed the necropolis there. Then, I had the troops go into a very deep sleep, or hibernation, until such a time that we are awoken either accident or on purpose. Then, I summoned the earth around us to cover our hibernating bodies until the aforementioned time comes…and it seems that it has. Who would have thought that the time that we would awaken would be the same time the strongest of the Lich Kings would meet us?
Arthas smirked. If anyone, it was the gods that has planned things out for us…though, I am not that much religious.
The duo reached the top of the necropolis and sat down on their respective thrones (Arthas' was made from ice that he created just a few seconds before sitting down).
When both were comfortable, Kel'Thuzad turned to Arthas.
Tell me, King Arthas, is there any particular reason why I can sense five other souls in you and one of them feels demonic?
Arthas chuckled. Well, that is simple, Lich. The first essence you sensed is my heir, the blond boy your men saw earlier, Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze; the other two essences are his parents, Minato Namikaze and Kushina Uzumaki; the demonic essence is his charge since it is tradition for the world of this time to seal demons into a certain person, Kyuubi no Yoko; and the last one, I'm sure you remember, is Alexandros Mograine.
Kel'Thuzad raised an eyebrow. Heir?
Ah, yes, it is my turn to share my tales. Ahem, let me begin with my defeat at the hands of Bolvar Fordragon. After that defeat, I began thinking that I would join my fathers and forefathers afterwards, however, with all the sins I have committed, that seems impossible, so I started to think that if I did some good, they might accept me. So, I, as a soul, went to the place where they placed the hilt of Frostmourne as their trophy and thrust it away from that place. Before I followed it, I left a piece of my soul into a…previous accomplice, Jaina Proudmoore.
That woman who joined you in your previous life as a Paladin? The archmage?
Indeed, as a spirit, I have no other way of choosing the rightful wielder of Frostmourne as I couldn't just pick anyone for it.
So, you used your previous accomplice for your own uses. It seems to me that you just added to your evil deeds rather than your own good ones.
Let me continue, Lich. Now, after I did what I did, I followed to where I thrust Frostmourne. Slowly but surely, I began repairs on the blade. All the while, I was looking over the portion of my soul left with Jaina. Apparently, she found a lover and had a child, who had my soul portion on him. I patiently waited for both the blade to be repaired and the child to have another family of his own. Luckily, both happened at the same time. Jaina's child had a family of her own and he was ready to face my test. I used that portion of my soul to lure him. He followed, he was tested, he failed. He lost his soul to me.
That was rather vicious, wasn't it?
Either that or I let him go and he tells the others about it.
You have a point.
Don't I? Anyway, generations have passed and the night elves and orcs have gone extinct and humans have prospered and every generation of people with my soul portion was tested, none passed. Then, the time came where people had an innate ability called 'chakra' and used it to use techniques called 'jutsus.' The generation that held my soul portion was now the Namikaze family, or clan as they call it. Naruto, whom I mentioned earlier, was the last to try it. I tested him and found out that his mother, a member of the Uzumaki clan, was a descendant of Alexandros Mograine's and he had left his blade, Ashbringer, to be given to its rightful wielder. So, I was surprised to find him within the boy's consciousness.
Interesting…continue, King Arthas.
Yes, now, I failed to mention earlier that both parents of Naruto was killed due to an attack from the Nine-Tailed Demon Fox or, rather, the father sealing the demon inside the boy and the mother protecting him along with his father. So, both parents are deceased until Naruto passed both my and Alexandros' tests.
Until he passed both test?
Yes, I made a deal with the God of Death of this timeline, the Shinigami, that, in turn for the chosen one's parents, I would give him twice the amount he gave me. He accepted, on the condition that I give him the four best fighters I have taken. I agreed. Now, here was what happened, after we have done introductions…
Meanwhile, in Konoha, Team 8 was training hard. They were currently had their daily spar with their sensei, Kurenai. Who's winning? Well, good question. Both sides were great combatants. The genins held their ground against their jonin sensei…due to their sensei holding back a bit.
Now, both sides were panting and sweating profusely.
A clock rang. Both teacher and students relaxed their stance.
Kurenai said, "Good work, everyone, you managed to hold me off until the time is up. You're getting better by the hour."
The genin chorused a 'Thank you, sensei' before dropping to the floor, tired.
Then, Setsuna said, "Um, Kurenai-sensei, I have no desire to switch senseis or something, but do you know someone who knows kenjutsu?"
Kurenai said, "Well, I have my friend Uzuki Yuugao and there is Gekko Hayate, her boyfriend. Both are excellent kenjutsu practitioners and good in teaching students." She looked at her. "Why do you ask? Do you want to have them teach you kenjutsu?"
Setsuna slowly nodded. "Well, yes, but…um…"
Kurenai chuckled. "You want Naruto to teach you kenjutsu, am I right?"
Setsuna shyly nodded.
"I understand. Naruto is from the Uzumaki clan, a clan which contains masters of Suiton techniques, though they are not on the level of Nidaime-sama, and gods of kenjutsu, their lowest level jonin could give even one of the Seven Swordsmen of the Mist."
Hinata, Shino and Setsuna were shocked and impressed. They thought, No wonder he had such an easy time against Zabuza.
"Also, both Yuugao and Hayate learned from an Uzumaki, Uzumaki Kushina, along with Uchiha Itachi."
They shouted, "They learned under the Aka Shi?"
Kurenai chuckled. "I knew that would have that reaction. Yes, the Red Death. A role model for all kunoichi just as Yondaime-sama is for shinobi. She taught them all she can before the Kyuubi attacked."
Shino spoke up. "Speaking of Kyuubi, is Kushina-sama somehow related to Naruto?"
(Naruto didn't tell them about him being Kushina's son…only him being Minato's son.)
Kurenai shrugged. "Perhaps, I didn't take the time to ask him about it. There might be a possibility…either way, let's ask Hokage-sama later. Now," she turned to Setsuna, "I might be able to ask Naruto if he can teach you about kenjutsu."
Setsuna grinned. "Thank you, sensei!"
Back to Arthas and Kel'Thuzad, the former has just finished telling the latter about Illidan Stormrage's doings.
…and of course, we got home after the mission. Naruto got this one and here we are. Arthas finished.
Kel'Thuzad put a hand to his chin. This is…troubling. Your old rival has managed to store his consciousness until future use…so, what do you plan to do now?
Well, I was hoping to ask you if you would join me in helping Naruto in giving peace to this world. Next, I wanted to train him some more just in case if more of Illidan's consciousnesses are scattered around the world.
Very well, I shall help you. I also think that the others will help you as well, since, as I said, earlier, they are loyal to you and will follow you into any decisions you make, whether that may be helping the humans or not. Also, since you're the Lich King, they will follow you.
Thank you, Kel'Thuzad. You really are a good friend.
Kel'Thuzad smiled. However, I would have to test your heir, as we don't want weak beings in our ranks.
Very well, tell me, what test do you suggest?
Arthas immediately regretted it because Kel'Thuzad had some sort of insane aura around him. He has to beat Sapphiron in a one-on-one battle. No using Frostmourne or Ashbringer. He may use any techniques he has learned from you and his other teachers but he may not use both your and Alexandros' weapon. Agreed?
Arthas put up a hand to indicate to wait a few moments.
'Well, what do you guys say?'
Alexandros spoke, 'Those sound like reasonable agreements…however, I'm worried about the son of Kushina's progress about this. Sapphiron is the strongest of all frost wyrms and he won't fall easily.'
Minato said next, Well, he said that he can use any techniques he has learned. He also said that Naruto can't use Frostmourne or Ashbringer against him. So, which means, Naruto can use Kyuubi's chakra, Yamiton, Akariton, Ranmaton, and every other thing that's elementary.
Kushina spoke next, But, isn't Sapphiron powerful? He might kill Naruto.
Arthas said, 'That may be, Naruto still needs to beat Sapphiron. If not, then that is the end.'
Kushina was about to retort when Naruto said, Let me go, Kaa-san.
Kushina turned to him. Naruto…
Minato put a hand on her shoulder. Yes, Kushina, let him go, at least, this once. This is not only a test between him and Sapphiron. This is also a test of himself. He needs to make sure that he is powerful to gain the respect of the undead.
Kushina bit her lip and nodded. Okay…kick his ass, Naruto! Kushina told her son. If not, and you die, I will beat you even in the afterlife, got it?
Naruto grinned. Of course! I will kick his ass! BELIEVE IT!
Kushina grinned as well. Yep, definitely, my son.
Arthas put down his hand and said to Kel'Thuzad, Very well, Naruto agrees to your demands. No Frostmourne, no Ashbringer, everything else is good.
Kel'Thuzad said, Good, now, send him out. I wish to speak to him.
Arthas nodded and a cloud of frost covered him. The cloud cleared to show Naruto with a shit-eating grin on his face.
Kel'Thuzad chuckled. Judging from your reaction, I would say that you are very enthusiastic in fighting Sapphiron.
Naruto put a thumbs-up. "Yeah! I'm going to kick his ass!"
I believe that King Arthas told you the rules?
"Yeah, no Frostmourne, no Ashbringer, I can use my ninja techniques, my ordinary blades, Yamiton, Akariton, Ranmaton, and Kyuubi-chan's techniques."
Kel'Thuzad nodded. Good, now, follow me. I want every member of the Scourge to see this battle as no one is brave enough to take Sapphiron head-on, without reinforcements of the sort.
Kel'Thuzad and Naruto rode on top of Sapphiron and flew to the ground.
When they got to the ground, Kel'Thuzad announced. Everyone, meet Naruto Uzumaki-Namikaze, the chosen of your Lich King! Every member of the Scourge cheered since they have a descendant of their Lich King. Now, he will be tested if he is fit to gain our respect by battling Sapphiron! That got murmurs from them since it will be great battle. Let us watch his progress!
Kel'Thuzad summoned chairs of ice a fair distance away from Sapphiron and Naruto. When they got to their place, Kel'Thuzad said, Begin!
Naruto grinned and dodged the claw intended for him. He recovered and made some handseals, "Katon: Kaen Houshaki no Jutsu!" He exhaled a large amount of fire towards Sapphiron, which, upon impact, didn't even make it roar in pain.
Naruto jumped to avoid a tail headed his way and narrowly dodged a wing that was wildly flapping. He landed in the opposite of where he was before. He tried again to fire another fire technique, "Katon: Kaki Enjin (1)!" He moved his arms in a circular fashion and fire appeared on his fingertips and formed a circle. Afterwards, he made more handseals and said, "Katon: Dennetsusokushin (2)!" He cocked his palm back and thrust it forward and the fire circle got larger and zoomed towards Sapphiron.
Sapphiron saw the large circle of fire and countered by sending out his ice breath attack. Both attacks met head-on and smoke covered the area.
Sapphiron looked around for Naruto. He smelled for Naruto, he found a lot of Narutos.
"Ranmaton: Yousobetsushori Bakuha!" A chorus shout was heard. Sapphiron looked around for the real one but to no avail. A lot of elemental spears were headed for Sapphiron. Sapphiron managed to block most of it using his wings, claws and tail, however, a good number managed to hit him in various places. Sapphiron roared in pain.
The spectators were shocked when they heard Sapphiron's roar of pain. It was amazing how a little boy managed to harm the greatest frost wyrm in the Scourge.
Back to the battle, Sapphiron growled as he flailed his tail around trying to find Naruto, but to no avail. You see, after that elemental hell, a bunch of Narutos jumped from the smoke and began to attack Sapphiron. Now, the tails were hitting all but the original Naruto.
Then, a new set of Naruto clones jumped from the ground and gangbanged Sapphiron. Sapphiron roared in fury as he tried to escape the grasp of the clones. He managed to get some off but he still has lots to go.
Naruto grinned. "Come on, is that all you can do, dragon-boy?"
Sapphiron roared more as he also used his claws and wings to get the clones off of him. He even shook himself to do it.
Naruto shouted as he was holding on for dear life. The other clones did as well; however, some weren't so lucky and were caught in the moving joints of the skeletal dragon.
Sapphiron growled as Naruto was being stubborn and didn't let go. Sapphiron spread his wings and took flight high in the air. Every spectator followed the movement of Sapphiron and Naruto, who was screaming like hell.
"AHHHHHH!" Naruto shouted, as he felt the wind, all at once, whooshing at his face. Oh, no…I'm gonna… Too late; he let go. "AHHHHH!"
Naruto, thinking fast, he turned to face the ground, made some handseals and said, "Akariton: Kami Tate!" Runes covered his body, which parted from him and formed a dome around him.
Kel'Thuzad was curious. Interesting, he is the Paladin's technique of Divine Shield, which makes the user invulnerable for a given period of time…however, it may be able the user negate the pain that will come, it may not be able to protect him from the pressure that will occur, in any attack.
Naruto closed his eyes shut, in preparation for the fall to the ground. He felt himself hit the ground, he didn't feel the pain of doing so; he felt himself being pushed by the ground; he didn't feel the pain of doing so. He opened his eyes to see that he landed with his only a few fractures. He healed it using his healing technique and heard a roar. He quickly turned around to see Sapphiron breathing ice into his area. Naruto rolled very fast to avoid it. Unfortunately, the ice beam was too fast and Naruto got hit in the arm. The result was his arm getting frozen. He gritted his teeth at the instant coldness he felt. He saw shadow looming below him. He looked up to see Sapphiron diving towards him. Naruto cursed in his mind, which resulted in him being hit on the head by Kushina.
Dammit *hit on the head* I don't have enough time to avoid that blow. I have to think fast!
Then, Naruto got an idea. Using his free hand, he unzipped his pouch, containing the ashes of his fallen victims and said, "Honoo no Zangai: Enmaku (3)!" The ashes spread out, once out of the pouch, and covered the area with dark smoke.
Kel'Thuzad, in the sidelines, grew interested. He is…interesting…I have never seen an ability that will allow you to create smoke from ashes…
Sapphiron stopped from his dive to look around for any sign of Naruto. He tried to sniff in the smoke, but the horrid stench of ashes was all he got, so he tried to hear him out. He heard the heavy footsteps and breathing. He located the source and fired a breath of ice towards it. He heard Naruto shout, "Katon: Shouidan (4)!" Then, a large explosion rocked the place and a large outburst of fire emerged from the source of the shout. The fire attack overpowered the ice breath and went towards Sapphiron.
Sapphiron tried to avoid the fire attack, which was almost successful, if not for a good portion of the flame hitting his wing. Sapphiron roared once more. Sapphiron was getting infuriated.
Then, another shout was heard. "Ranmaton: Reza!" A very powerful beam zoomed from another place within the smoke and hit Sapphiron at the chest region. Sapphiron roared in fury again.
Then, Sapphiron started to fire ice breaths in a random direction towards the smoke.
By the spectator's area, Kel'Thuzad shook his head. Thank goodness I thought of putting a defensive barrier around the area to avoid the outsiders to sense the large amount of energy being released or the rather loud roar of fury from Sapphiron.
A necromancer approached him and asked, Pardon, Lord Kel'Thuzad, but, don't you think we should calm Sapphiron down? If he continues, then, Lord Arthas' heir might be killed.
I know what would happen if Sapphiron continued, necromancer. However, the Scourge accepts powerful beings and if young Naruto doesn't survive, then so be it.
The necromancer bowed and continued to watch.
Naruto silently cursed (as to not get hit by his mother) as an ice breath managed to hit him and he was almost frozen if not for his head. Then, the smoke cleared courtesy of Sapphiron flapping his wings to remove it. Sapphiron landed in front of Naruto and put his head a few meters away from Naruto's. Then, to Naruto's surprise, he spoke, I admire your desire to defeat me, young one, however, it will take more than measly attacks to actually knock me unconscious. I'm afraid, this is the end. Sapphiron opened his mouth and a large intake of ice was seen in it.
Kel'Thuzad sighed. It looks like he fails.
Naruto gritted his teeth as the large amount of ice became bigger and bigger. What do I do? Aww, man! Wait! Why am I panicking? I can't lose now! Naruto shouted, "Yoko no Koromo: Ichibi (5)!" Then, immediately, demonic energy flowed around the area as Naruto shouted with power.
Kel'Thuzad watched as the others shivered and began shaking in fear, he shouldn't be surprised as, out of all the demons that the Scourge has faced, this one clearly overpowers them. Calm down. He will not harm you. The undead warriors calmed down, slightly.
Sapphiron grew interested as he looked at the quickly melting ice caused by the heat from Naruto's demonic energy covering him. Too late, young one! My attack is complete! He released the attack towards Naruto.
Naruto, while in his one-tailed form, suddenly slammed his hands down and roared. A dome of demonic energy surrounded him and grew bigger, hitting the ice attack head-on. It was hard to defeat the ice attack as that thing takes in water in the air and freezes it and they were in a FREAKING ice land which covered a huge area!
Then, the ice attack shattered and the dome of demonic energy dissipated. Naruto disappeared from sight of Sapphiron and reappeared behind him prepared to kick him in the head. He kicked. The blow was powerful enough to make Sapphiron move his head in reaction.
The spectators were now more terrified than ever. No demon ever managed to make Sapphiron move his head in reaction.
Naruto, after seeing Sapphiron move his head in reaction, extended his hands and sent out his chakra arms towards Sapphiron's head and pulled it into him. He pulled his leg back and kicked Sapphiron's head with a large boom. Sapphiron roared in pain. Naruto, however, was not done yet. He, using the chakra arms again, grabbed Sapphiron's head and used judo to spin him to the other end of the battlefield. It was hard but almost manageable. Naruto gritted his teeth as he found Sapphiron quite heavy. Well, I shouldn't be surprised as the difference in size is so obvious, that a one year old can figure it out. He yelled as he used all his strength and chakra to hoist him into the air and even more to slam him into the ground.
By now, the spectators, excluding Kel'Thuzad, are now shitting their pants…if some of them even wore any. This boy just carried Sapphiron, with difficulty but still did, and slammed him down on the other end. Kel'Thuzad chuckled.
Naruto panted as he landed just a few meters away from the fallen Sapphiron. The moment he landed, he fell on one knee. "Damn it *pant* this battle takes a lot out of me…"
Then, he heard chuckling. His body froze as a shadow suddenly formed above him. He slowly looked up to see Sapphiron grinning like mad. Is that all you got, boy? I admit, I'm impressed that you managed to carry me and slam me down with a lot of difficulty, however, that must not be your only abilities. If it is, then, you clearly lose.
Sapphiron raised his front claws and slammed it down on Naruto. It hit with a loud slam and snow was spread. Sapphiron was surprised to see what happened.
Naruto was using his tail and chakra arms to hold the arms together. He whispered, "Yoko no Koromo: Nibi (6)." Then, another tail jut forth from his tailbone and joined the first tail in holding the claws. He slowly moved his hands to make handseals and said, "Raiton: Hirashin." Lightning started gathering around Naruto and he concentrated it onto Sapphiron's limbs and the lightning hit the whole body of Sapphiron, which made Sapphiron flinch and decrease the strength on the limbs. Naruto manipulated it and pushed it away. He jumped back a fair distance. He held out his hand and formed a Rasengan and added Fuuton chakra and demonic energy. The Rasengan reduced in size and grew four blades. Also, the Rasengan changed in color from normal blue to demonic red. "Fuuton: Yoko Rasenshuriken (7)!" Naruto shouted as the attack emitted high-pitched sounds and seemingly tore the air around it. "Brace yourself, Sapphiron!" He zoomed towards Sapphiron's front.
Sapphiron was ready for it. He flew to avoid being skewered by the attack.
Naruto growled before jumping high to reach Sapphiron. Sapphiron began flying around, in order to lose Naruto. Naruto growled more. He landed on the snowy floor.
Kel'Thuzad chuckled. Well, what are you going to do now, young king? In the air, Sapphiron is a king.
Naruto kept on studying Sapphiron's flying patterns and found no such patterns in his flying. He's flying freely. Well, bang goes the 'hit him on his third round' theory. He kept on finding a weak point at his flying. "Tekigan." He activated his eyes to detect a possible weakness. He found two…right beside his head. Hiraishin seals were written on it. He sweatdropped. I can't believe I forgot about those seals I placed on him. He said, "Hirashin no Jutsu." He zoomed, in a yellow blur, and went right on Sapphiron's left face. He jumped towards the body and went to the middle of the wyrm's spinal column.
Sapphiron suddenly noticed Naruto's absence from the ground and felt someone moving on his body. He began flying wildly.
Naruto grabbed on a nearby bone to prevent himself from falling. He also gathered chakra into his body to help him stick to his body. He slowly stood up and walked towards the middle spinal column. He reached it and raised his hand high. "Fuuton: Yoko Rasenshuriken!" He slammed the spiraling red shuriken to the spine.
Sapphiron roared as he felt the lower part of his body being numb. He landed roughly on the snowy plains. He tried to get up but the pain on his lower body was too much and he fell again.
Naruto jumped down from the wyrm and went to his head. "So…had enough?"
Sapphiron chuckled. You really are interesting, young one. Hundreds have tried to slay me but none even came close to incapacitating me, yet you managed to numb the lower part of my body all by yourself.
Naruto grinned and scratched the back of his head as he dispelled the chakra shroud. "Well, I'm not that good. I mean, I had a very hard time to fight you."
No need to be so modest, young one. I accept defeat since half of my body is considered out of order as of now.
Kel'Thuzad stood up from his throne and floated all the way towards Naruto and Sapphiron. I believe this spar is finished, correct?
Naruto turned to him and nodded. "Yep, I told you that I could do it!"
Kel'Thuzad chuckled. Now, now, no need to be overconfident, young king.
Naruto stiffened and he was covered in a cloud of frost, which cleared to show Arthas.
Ah, King Arthas, I trust that you have seen the battle?
Of course, I don't want to miss my heir's battle for the world.
Good, now, let us discuss what to do with the undead, because we cannot just come with you as we are large in number and some of us are considered inhuman.
That could be arranged if you could be my heir's summons.
Summons? Kel'Thuzad asked, curious.
Yes. The people of this time has a thing called 'summons' in which there will be a scroll where a user will sign it, afterwards, do some handseals, slam his or her hand on the ground and say 'Kuchiyose no Jutsu.' Then, the boss of the summons will appear and test the user to see if he is worthy.
Well, that is interesting…however, I have to ask you…where will the summons reside?
Therein lays the question. However, if you and the others desire, after we do the summoning ritual, we could put you into an alternate dimension which will be made by Minato, using his Jikukan Ninjutsu.
That is acceptable for the others. I, however, wish to be with your heir, in his consciousness, so that I could monitor his status and teach him about the ways of the archmage and necromancer and archlich.
Very well…let us do it. Arthas closed his eyes before he was covered in yellow chakra and cleared to show a man wearing a jonin outfit with a white cloak with red flames at the bottom.
"Greetings, Kel'Thuzad-san, I am Minato Namikaze, Naruto's father. I believe that Arthas-san has told you about us?"
Kel'Thuzad nodded. Yes, now, shall we begin the summoning ritual?
Minato nodded, took out a big scroll, and began writing on it. Kel'Thuzad was intrigued. Minato's knowledge about seals intrigued him. After a few minutes, he made few handseals and slammed his hand on the scroll. The scroll glowed with power before dissipating. Minato stood up. "The summoning scroll is done. Now, all we need to do now is for you to agree into the summoner to summon your undead minions."
Kel'Thuzad nodded and said, I, Kel'Thuzad, archlich of the Undead Scourge, hereby agree to have the Undead Scourge a summons for a worthy candidate. The scroll glowed more as a few energies left each and every one of the undead creatures and went towards the scroll. The scroll stopped glowing.
Minato nodded and furled it and hid it. Minato said, "Now that that is done, it is time for you to be in an alternate dimension, as Arthas said." He took out his tri-pronged kunai and made some handseals. After the last one, he disappeared from sight.
After a long wait, Minato reappeared. "Your place is now renovated and furbished, Kel'Thuzad-san. Your undead friends can go at any time."
Kel'Thuzad nodded and said, Good, they can go immediately.
Minato nodded and gave almost every one of his Hirashin kunais to every undead minion, excluding Kel'Thuzad. "Now, hold on to that." He made some handseals and all of them disappeared, excluding Kel'Thuzad, who just turned to the snowy plains and used his magic to make the ice disappear. A long wait occurred and Minato appeared again, completely panting and tired. "Alright, all that's left is Naxxramas…"
Kel'Thuzad told him. You should rest. Transporting everyone from the Scourge especially the frost wyrms are tiring on you.
"I will rest only when it is needed." Was Minato's blunt reply. He slowly walked towards Naxxramas, put a Hiraishin seal on it and made some handseals and it disappeared. Finally, Minato thumped to the ground. Kel'Thuzad helped him up, just in time to see Minato change back to Naruto, who was tried, due to Minato borrowing some of Naruto's chakra.
Naruto stood up. "Thanks, Kel'Thuzad."
Do not mention it, young king. Now, it is time for me to go into your consciousness. Kel'Thuzad reached over and touched his forehead and he slowly disappeared into Naruto's head.
Naruto grabbed his head. Damn, who knew that dealing with the undead was hard work?
He started to walk towards Kirigakure to deal with Zabuza's bounty, but not before putting on his Lich King armor.
The guards of Kirigakure spotted an armored figure walking towards them. They took guard.
They shouted, "Halt, who goes there?"
Naruto put up his hands in defense. I mean Kirigakure no Sato no harm. I just want to talk to your Mizukage regarding a bounty put on one Momochi Zabuza's head.
The Kiri-nin stiffened. "So, you managed to kill him?"
Naruto nodded. Yes, I have the Kirigakure no Kijin's body here as proof.
"Who are you, stranger?"
I am Konoha no Ritchi Kingu (8). If you do not know me, then, you do now. Now, do I have an audience with your Mizukage, now?
The Kiri-nin raised their eyebrows in curiosity. They have never heard of any new legends in Konoha, let alone with the name 'Lich King.' Nevertheless, they have one of Kirigakure's most notorious criminals, so why not?
"Very well, Mizukage-sama's tower is the tallest one from here. However, do not cause trouble in Kirigakure or else we will have to send you out."
Naruto nodded and walked off.
Terumii Mei sighed in frustration as she finished another piece of paperwork.
Why won't this nightmare end? She thought, bitterly.
Then, a knock was heard on her door. She looked up and said, "Enter."
The door opened and in came Naruto, who was in Lich King armor.
Mei raised an eyebrow at the person's choice of clothing. But first, manners. "Please, sit down."
Naruto bowed before moving towards the chair. Naruto waited for the Mizukage to start the conversation.
"Alright, first things first, who are you?" Mei asked.
I am the Konoha no Ritchi Kingu. I am new in this naming thing so I just named myself. Also, I have no desire to reveal my name as it could cause chaos outside Konoha. Forgive the secrecy.
Mei nodded. "Very well. I respect other people's privacy. I am the Godaime Mizukage, Terumii Mei. Now, hat brings you here from Konoha?"
Naruto took out a scroll from his armor and furled it on the floor. "I bring the Kirigakure no Kijin's body."
At that, Mei stood up, shocked. Also, two of her most trusted guards, Ao and Chojuro, got into the office and got a serious look in their faces.
"Show me proof." Mei said.
Naruto nodded and slammed his hand on the scroll. Smoke covered the area and, when it cleared, the body of Momochi Zabuza was on top of the scroll. Is this enough?
Mei told Ao and Chojuro to check the body if there were any sign of trickery. They found none. However, she wasn't convinced. "Show me his blade." She said.
Naruto nodded and slammed his hand on another area on the scroll. Lo and behold, the Kubikiribocho was in Naruto's hand. Are those enough?
Mei also told Ao and Chojuro to check it for any sign of trickery. They found none. Mei sighed. "You have convinced me. Ao, Chojuro, take the body." Both guards nodded and left with the body. She sat down and rubbed her temples. "Do you know what this means? You have just defeated a high A-Rank missing-nin. That might make you possibly a low S-Rank ninja."
Good, that will make my enemies fear my name more. Truthfully, I don't give a damn if they put me into their Bingo Book…as long as the ninjas they send aren't weak.
Mei nodded. "Good…here is the bounty for killing Zabuza." She took out a scroll from her desk and gave it to Naruto. "Also, if you don't mind, could you give me Zabuza's blade?"
Naruto looked at the blade and shrugged. Meh, do whatever you want with it. I have my own blades.
Mei took the blade and laid it on the table. "Is that all?" She asked.
Naruto said, "Also, I want to tell you that the beings on the border of Mizu no Kuni are now gone. Your lands are safe, Mei-san."
Mei's eyes widened. "How did you do that? I sent almost half of my jonin just to deal with them and you go and deal with it easily!"
Naruto smirked behind his helmet. Just goes to show how awesome I am! He raised his fist in the air for dramatic effect. He put it down and said, in a serious voice, Moving on, how I defeated them is a secret.
Mei shook her head. "Anyway, what would you like to do about the cleaning?"
I just want to tell you about it. I hope my visit isn't disturbing you. Naruto stood up.
Mei sighed. "No, no, no trouble at all. You actually diverted my attention from my paperwork, however, with the body of Momochi Zabuza in our hands, it just adds up to my hands, again." She let out frustrated sigh.
Naruto took pity and said, You know, if you want to, I can tell you how to beat it.
Mei was immediately on him, shaking him back and forth. "Really? Don't lie to me! If you do know, tell me!"
Naruto said, Let me go first.
Mei consented and composed herself. "Now, tell me."
Naruto grinned. The secret to beating paperwork is… He held the pause for another dramatic effect. He leaned into her ear and whispered, …Kage Bunshin.
Naruto stood up. Mei had a confused look on her face. "Kage Bunshin? That doesn't help…"
Why shouldn't it? It makes copies of yourself that is solid and transfers the knowledge back to the user.
Mei's eyes widened and said, "Why didn't I think of that?" She went over and bowed slightly to him. "Thank you, you have helped me in not one, not two, but three things."
Naruto put up a hand. Now, now, no need for thanks.
Mei stood up and asked, "And may I ask what your name is. Your real name, if you don't mind."
Naruto said, If I tell you, will you keep this a secret?
Mei nodded. What's so secretive about a name, anyway?
Naruto responded, Alright, my codename or nickname is Konoha no Ritchi Kingu, but my real name is Uzumaki Naruto. Ja ne! He used ice shunshin to get out of there, leaving a rather curious Mei behind.
"An Uzumaki, huh? I never thought that there would be survivor to that long lost clan."
Naruto appeared in front of Konoha's gates, showed his pass to the guards and went to the Hokage Tower.
When he entered the room, he found Team 7 and 8 looking at him, along with the Sandaime.
"Ah, Naruto-kun, just the person I wanted to see. So, is the mission I sent you successful?" He asked.
Naruto nodded and said, "Hai, the mission to Mizu no Kuni is successful. I will debrief you later."
The Sandaime nodded and turned towards the curious Teams 7 and 8. "I suppose you were wondering what Naruto-kun was doing in Mizu no Kuni. Well, I sent him there because he's the only one that can do this particular mission. It involves something that is exclusive to his family."
Sasuke scoffed. "What is there to give to the loser, anyway, a long lost rock?"
Sakura nodded and agreed with her 'Sasuke-kun.'
Kiba said that he didn't care what Naruto found there as long as it doesn't get in the way of his winning streak with girls.
Kakashi sighed. "Anyway, we'll be taking our leave, Hokage-sama."
The Sandaime agreed and let them leave. Once Team 7 was out the door, the Sandaime turned to Team 8. "Is there something else you need, Kurenai-san?"
She nodded. "Yes, well, a member of my team wanted Naruto-san to teach her about kenjutsu."
The Sandaime turned to Naruto, who shrugged. "Alright…you know what? I think I'll just help all of ya! I can help you guys!"
Hinata and Shino looked on in interest. The son of the Yondaime was going to teach them.
Shino bowed and said, "It would be an honor to learn from the Yondaime's son."
Hinata did so as well. "Hai, I would like that."
Kurenai raised an eyebrow. "I suppose I should come along in the lessons, as well?"
Naruto nodded. "Yep…I want to help you, in case if someone knows your weakness and manipulates it, you know, that sort of thing."
Kurenai nodded and said, "Thank you, Naruto-san…also, I would like to ask you, what is your connection to Kushina-sama?"
Naruto grinned. "Easy, she's my mother."
Setsuna's jaw dropped. "No wonder you knew so much about kenjutsu! You had help from your mother's scrolls!"
Naruto scratched the back of his head. "Yeah, well…"
Kurenai chuckled. "You really are interesting, aren't you, Naruto-san?"
Naruto said, "Hontoni?"
The Sandaime coughed to get their attention. It worked. "Anyway, now, about that mission…"
Naruto got serious. "Yes…well…here's what happened. It turns out that the mysterious creatures on the border of Mizu no Kuni were the remaining members of the Undead Scourge." That sparked the curiosity of Team 8. "Anyway, when I got near the icy lands, a bunch of skeletons surrounded me." That one got Team 8 wondering how could skeletons move. "Moving on, I told them that I was a descendant of the Lich King, they weren't convinced and I had to unsheathe Frostmourne and threatened them to take one more step. They were slightly convinced and they led me to their leader, an archlich named Kel'Thuzad. I told him my case and he considered it. He tested me to see if I really was Arthas-ojii-san's descendant, by having me battle a very large and powerful skeletal dragon. I had difficulty but still survived. Now, the Scourge became my new summons."
The Sandaime's eyebrows rose to his hair. "The Undead Scourge became your summons? Interesting…continue…"
"Anyway, afterwards, I went to Kirigakure no turn over the body of Zabuza. Also, I helped Mizukage-sama, named Terumii Mei, in her paperwork problem."
"Always the chivalrous one, eh, Naruto-kun?" The Sandaime joked.
Naruto scratched the back of his head. "Anyway, after that, I went here."
The Sandaime nodded and turned to Team 8, who was curious. "What you have heard here, you will not tell anyone, understand?" They nodded. "Good, now, here is your payment for the mission, Naruto-kun." He took out the necessary amount of money and gave it to Naruto, who took it.
Naruto turned to Team 8 and said, "Training starts tomorrow…as of now, I'm tired…am I dismissed, Ojii-san?" He asked the Sandaime, who nodded. Naruto sighed in thanks and left.
Naruto entered his home to see Mikoto, Kyuubi and Haku gossiping the day away. They saw Naruto and they greeted him.
"Hey, ladies…boy, am I tired today." Naruto said, and went to the couch.
The three ladies looked at the tired Naruto.
Naruto smiled weakly. "I will explain everything tomorrow…as of now…good…night…" He slumped to the couch and slept.
In Naruto's mindscape, Kel'Thuzad just finished telling Arthas and the others about his training regime.
Arthas nodded. That is acceptable, Kel'Thuzad. Just don't overdo it. He is still a child, after all.
Worry not, my king. I will be merciful to the young king.
Arthas chuckled. Wait until everybody finds out his new powers.
Well, that's the end of the chapter.
Jutsu List:
(1) Katon: Kaki Enjin – Fire Style: Fire Circle - forms a circle of fire at the users fingertips.
(2) Katon: Dennetsusokushin– Fire Style: Heat Augmentation - augments or strengthens any flame that the user wills.
(3) Honoo no Zangaii: Enmaku – Flame's Remnant: Smokescreen - self-explanatory.
(4) Katon: Shouidan – Fire Style: Fire Bomb - gathers a large amount of fire and releases it upon maximum charge-up.
(5) Yoko no Koromo: Ichibi – Demon Fox Shroud: One Tail - releases one tail of Kyuubi's chakra.
(6) Yoko no Koromo: Nibi – Demon Fox Shroud: Two Tails - same as (5) only two tails.
(7) Fuuton: Yoko Rasenshuriken- Wind Style: Demon Fox Spiraling Shuriken - like the canon Fuuton: Rasenshuriken, however, with Kyuubi's energy.
(8) Konoha no Ritchi Kingu – Konoha's Lich King - Naruto's name for himself.
Anyway, that's all! Read and Review!
