Chapter Eleven : In the Midst of War - Part One - The secret is within the tomb?

First I'm told that I have the nine tails within me and then I'm told that I'm the reincarnate of some guy that sealed this refuge that we're in. My mind was racing as I sat away from the alliance ninja. I was by myself at this point and couldn't stand to be around anyone right now. I was so confused. What good could I be? The key to ending the war? The war just started and now to find out that I'm to save us all. My father is the savior of the world, not me.

I sat there for a while and looked around to see that there were many people injured from the attacks by the Hidden Rain. My heart was burdened by the fact that this was was to protect me and my sister. I couldn't believe that everyone was depending on me to save them. I couldn't even save myself at this point if I had to. I stood up and jumped down from the place I had been at and decided to find my sister. I had to talk to someone. I couldn't talk to Kitami-sensei right now, she was busy coordinating ninja for tomorrow's attack against Amegakure. My Dad was busy talking to Lord Kazekage and Lord Raikage. Akamo was injured and being healed by Lady Sakura. My three man team was now down to just two. Kunji and I couldn't handle everything by ourselves. We'd try, but in the end it would end up being a failure.

I walked around and found Najin standing in the corner away from everyone. Her arms were crossed and she was in a foul mood. "Najin, can I talk to you?" I said walking up to her.

"Oh, isn't it the savior of the war..." she said looking away from me. I huffed looking at her, "I didn't ask for this! I didn't ask to be any of this! It's just as much a surprise to me as it is to you - and you are in ANBU!" She glared at me with her eyes as I looked to her continuing my rant, "Let me finish before you start talking, big sister! I am tired of you shunning me. I have always looked up to you and now that I'm higher than you on the totem pole, you're pissed! Get off of my back and help me sometimes! I am not ready for any of this and need my sister to support me during this time. When you're ready to talk to me and not be pissed, then come find me."

I turned my back and started to walk away when she grabbed my shoulder. "Kumera...listen." I turned back to look at her. Her face looking somber as she looked to me. "I never thought that you'd be the one to get Dad's approval for anything. I've always been the prodigy and when it turns out that you have a special ability or a special purpose...I became jealous." I could tell that her voice was sincere as she spoke.

"You...jealous of me?" I said pointing at her.

"Shut up, it's not easy for me to say this stuff, now listen or I won't help you again," Najin said as she turned away. "I know a bit more history of this place and I know where you can get more power to turn the tide of this war."

I watched as she walked over to a panel on the wall, "What do you mean, Najin?" I walked over with her and watched as she turned a dial and pressed it in. The wall slid to the side and revealed a staircase going down. "The secret is down there," she said pointing and leading me down the stairs. I saw numerous coffins lining the area as we descended into the tomb.

"The secret is in the tomb?" I questioned her. I was hesitant but I continued to follow my sister. She was the smartest one among the ANBU ninja after all. She walked over to an area in the wall and reached in, pulling out a scroll. "This is a summoning scroll. It summons the spirit of the Fire Sage."

I looked to it and took it from her hand, unrolling it as I looked at the numerous words scattered throughout the parchment. "How am I supposed to unlock the secret?" I held it out to her and she placed her hand on the back of my neck, causing my Byakugan eyes to shift. "What the hell?!" I screamed out as I stood there. I felt a high power of energy flowing through me. I found a golden dish to the side and wiped the dust away to look. My eyes were reddish black with my Byakugan centered in the middle. I could see more things around me, even through the thickness of the walls.

"Your Kyuubi powers are reacting nicely," Najin said as she turned to the side watching to make sure no one else came down the stairs.

"Why are you doing this? What is this supposed to accomplish?" I was freaking out. My eyes had never been that way in all my life. I looked back to the scroll and could read hidden text, blended among the regular writing. "The daughter of a savior will come to the aid of many humans from many lands. My reincarnate will make herself clear when the time comes for her to be one with the world."

"I don't understand it...Gah!" I screamed out before a black shadow surrounded me. Najin looked at the spectacle before her and gasped, covering her face from the glow emitting from me. My body was cloaked in at grey dress before my eyes glowed brighter than before. I could sense my consciousness fading. "I am the Fire Sage of the World. It has been many millenia since I made an appearance in this world and I am here to save the humans of this world yet again. My spirit flows through this young woman and will aid in her abilities. She is of great purpose and will be known by many for centuries." The spirit of the Fire Sage disappeared within my body before my consciousness came back and my eyes were still glowing.

"I believe you are ready," Najin said before walking up the stairs. "I will alert Lord Hokage of the new development. Come up when you're ready." She disappeared up the stairs as I watched her walk away. I looked back at my reflection in the gold dish. My eyes were still the red form. "What is the meaning of this?" I questioned.

"Heh heh, you are just now awakening my power. Amazing," a voice said within me. I was shocked to hear it and looked around. "W-who is there?" I said, my voice quivering.

"Do not be afraid. I am known as Kurama. I am here to help you," it spoke to me.