Chapter 5
Yagura
"Speaking"
"Inner\Demon Speaking"
"Thoughts"
"Inner\Demon Thoughts"
"JUTSU\MOVE SPEAKING"
"JUTSU\MOVE THOGUHTS"
Last Time: After Sasuke came back to Konoha from trying o take back Naruto and Sakura, Danzo managed to get Kakashi to train Sasuke not In his Jutus, but those of The Fourth Hokage. With Naruto and Sakura on the run, Tsunadae with the help of Kiba, Akamaru, Hinata, Shikamaru, and Lee, with the assistance of Jiraya, managed to create an underground who opposes Danzo's rue.
(Story Continues)
In the morning, at a bright yellow awakening sun light coming form the horizon, Naruto sitting at the edge of a rocky cliff side of a mountain near a cave looked at the sun rise. All he could do was look down, his expression filled with nothing but regret. His sensei, Jiraya always told him about Sauske.
"I know you want to save Sasuke Naruto, but think about It, even If a promise from Sakura, do you know, that he might still be the same?"
Not knowing all Naruto could say that he had to try. But no matter what he did Jiraya was right. And Naruto was wrong. Sasuke was never the same. The rival adoptive brother Naruto once had was now dead. All he Is now Is a former shell of himself, now the new corrupt Orochimaru, who cares about nothing but power. Naruto only thought that he could change him, but now he can see that he can't change Sasuke to the way he was once was, now he's completely different.
With all Naruto could think, all he could think he had made a mistake. Yes maybe he should've killed Sasuke, maybe the civilian council would want him dead, but that would've been better than where they are now. Naruto could only think of what happened In the village by now. Many laws changed, many people started to be put on very strong and short leashes, and many businesses made by families who worked sweat, blood, and tears making, being taken away, and kids maybe taken from their parents to become Shinobi, despite the fact that many of them rather have different dreams.
As Naruto was thinking, Sakura came from behind him, holding two cups of water, and sitting next to him, she Smiled at him, before giving him the cup.
"Morning Sakura-Chan." Naruto Said, with a Smile.
"Morning Naruto-Kun." Sakura Said, with a Smile.
"Sakura-Chan." Naruto Said, as he looked down, his expression turning back to It's regretful. "Do you think…." Naruto Said slowly, regret In his voice. "That Granny Tsunadae, and Pervy-Sage, were right?" Naruto Asked Sakura.
"What do you mean Naruto-Kun?" Sakura Asked In Confusion, but that later disappeared when Naruto looked at her.
"I mean that, I heard that… They both said Sasuke wouldn't change after leaving for Orochimaru…. They said we were wasting our time, and that It's too late for him." Naruto Replied, In Sadness.
By then Sakura knew what Naruto was talking about. Yes. Tsunadae and Jiraya, both always said Sasuke was It was Impossible to get Sasuke back at this point, even If they did he wouldn't be the same person as he once was. And they were right.
"Yes, we were being stubborn, we didn't realise what he had become now" Sakura Said, with regret as well.
"Because of me… Konoha may turn for the worst, I allowed Sasuke to become what he IS, and I have also allowed Danzo to become Hokage, what sort of ninja does that." Naruto Said, while Sakura scooted next to him, and knew his voice was filled with Sadness, and Anger towards himself.
"It's not your fault entirely Naruto-Kun, I'm to blame as well, If I haven't made you promise me to bring him back this wouldn't have happened. You were doing everything you can to go for him and bring him back, you even tried to leave the village without permission. You worked so hard. To fulfil that promise, It's my fault." Sakura Said, as she hugged Naruto.
Naruto Smiled at her, before looking at her with loving eyes. "It was both of our fault. I Just hope now that Konoha won't be for the terrible." Naruto Said.
(Timeskip: A Few Hours Later, Location: Village Hidden In The Steam, Specific Location: Streets)
Not far from Naruto's and Sakura's location, was a hidden village, known as the village hidden In the steam.
And for a specific reason.
Ninja from this village learn the arts of "Steam" which Is a combination of fire and water, combining two elements to create a mist of steam to confuse enemies, and the arts of "Boil" where they boil their enemies. This village Isn't a elemental village like the others, It's the same size as Konoha, and has a large Shinobi force, but the village has a Stekage, the leader of the village, corrupt, trying to lead the village to greatness. Though despite that, there was one more thing that was In the village. And this was the one thing they were soon to discover.
The village was hidden In the woods, where there were surrounding It was water, Just a lake next to the village. Both Naruto and Sakura could tell security was tight, and this was due to enemies trying to get Into the village and kill the Stekage In order to gain power. There were many shops, and the people live In peace and happiness despite their corrupt Stekage. The Shinobi were dressed differently, they consisted of dark samurai armour all wrapped around their body, however they had designs of one, but modified, for Instance the protective skirt of the Samurai was missing and Instead had Just armour around their legs. Their faces were uncovered, but In the centre of their chest armour was the village's symbol, which was three wave lines going from left to right, and going down on each other.
There were many shops and services Just as like as any village.
"So this Is Steam Isn't It?" Naruto Asked.
"Yeah It Is." Sakura Replied.
The village was new to them, as they never had been there before.
"HEY KID!" Naruto and Sakura looked at three men surrounding someone, someone small looking how they all saw down. The men looked to be thirty years old each, with Smirks. "LOOK YOU STEPPED ON MY FOOT!" One Yelled, In a voice filled with Happiness, however this was due to him messing with someone. "YOU'RE SUCH A WASTE OF SPACE!" Another Yelled.
Naruto and Sakura walked towards the three men, and saw that they surrounded what appeared to be a boy, someone who was curled up In a ball, with his head on his knees and crying.
"P-please leave me alone." He Said. By then one of the men grabbed the boy's pale brown hair.
"Or else what kid!" He Said.
"Or we deal with you." Naruto Said, as he walked by them, and stepped affront of the kid.
"What we're Just having fun." The man Said.
"What are you doing with him?" Naruto Asked.
"Just teaching him a lesson." One of the men Answered. "We were Just eating, our lunch not too far from here. All we did was enjoy ourselves till this kid stole a piece of bread that was my snack." HE Explained.
Naruto looked back at the boy, and saw between his feet was a piece of bread, that couldn't be considered a proper meal. It was the size of small stick, and could hardly feed anyone. Obviously this kid was hungry telling from the large bites he had taken. Naruto looked back at the man.
"He looks hungry, he didn't mean It." Naruto Said, and that's when the man he was talking to got mad.
"THAT BRAT!" He Yelled, as he was about Jump on the kid.
PUSH! Immediately, Sakura pushed him to the ground. BOOM!
"LEAVE HIM ALONE!" Sakura Yelled.
"If this Is your girlfriend I suggest you stay back before things get really tough. Otherwise she'll end up with purple eyes once we're done." One of the men Said.
"Try, I'm stronger than you think." Sakura Said.
"Leave him alone or else." Naruto Said.
"Or else what." He Said, before the guy on the ground got up, and all three were walking to them.
But they were stopped when a Steam Shinobi stepped In, and punched him In the face. PUNCH! HE then grabbed him by the collar. GRAB! "Are you an Idiot?! Do you really want to release It?!" He demanded, and then all three men's eyes widened In realization and Immediately left with terrified looks, as they look at almost what they have done, and soon the Shinobi left.
"Hey are you okay?" Naruto Asked, Ignoring what Just happened. Both Naruto and Sakura were confused why they left all terrified, but they shook It off an kneeled down to the kid. One there the kid lifted his head up. Once there, they could see him. They saw his purple feared eyes, fair skin, pale brown messy short hair, his dirt cloak pale brown, and his grey T-Shirt, with fishnets under his sleeves reaching close to his elbows, and his brown pants, and blue ninja shoes. For Naruto, and Sakura, they both could detect one thing about hm, they weren't sure what It was, but they could tell he had some kind of strange Chakra signature. One that only one person they know who has something like this… Naruto.
"Sakura-Chan…" Naruto Said. "I think he's… a Jinchuriki." Naruto Said.
"Yes sir, I am. The Stekage-Sama said I'm the weapon to bring this village to greatness, he said that that's my purpose." The boy Said.
"Like me In the past." Naruto Said, Quietly, enough so that Sakura could hear him.
Sakura kneeled down to him, and Said, "Is this how you're treated all the time?" Sakura Asked.
"Yes… But my Injuries heal." The Boy Said.
"Because they heal faster than others doesn't mean they don't hurt at all." Naruto Said. "Do you have any friends, people that like, or family?" Naruto Asked.
"No…. As a weapon I'm not supposed to." The Boy Said.
"What's your name?" Naruto Asked.
"Yagura." The Boy now known as Yagura Replied.
"Anything else?" Naruto Asked.
"No, Just that." Yagura Replied.
Naruto then brought Sakura up, and went next to her with their backs facing Yagura.
"Sakura-Chan, he's like me, In the past." Naruto Said.
"Is that what really happened to you Naruto-Kun, the same?" Sakura Asked.
"Yes Sakura-Chan." Naruto Replied. "I can't leave him here, I Just can't let this go on for him, this Is suffering." Naruto Said.
"I know Naruto-Kun, but you said It yourself, he's a Jinchuriki, a weapon this village believes him, he's Important for them I doubt they'll Just let us take him." Sakura Said.
"It may not be bad Sakura-Chan, the council always hated me In Konoha even the villagers so I think we can go to the Stekage to ask for an adoption In my name." Naruto Said.
"Naruto-Kun, taking care of a child Is hard work, not as In Shinobi work but parenting that means you would he parent." Sakura Said. "Which means you can't handle this alone I'll help." Sakura Said, with a small Smile.
"Are you sure Sakura-Chan?" Naruto Asked
"Yes Naruto-Kun." Sakura Replied with a Smile, and with that Naruto picked Yagura up, with Sakura stroking the kids hair and they took him to the Stekage.
(Location: Stekage's Office)
"ABSOLUTELY NOT!" Shouted, an upset Stekage. The Stekage was a man In his early Thirties, with pale skin, messy purple hair, and purple eyes, he wore the basic Kage robes but these were dark, and he was slightly taller than Naruto and Sakura. "This boy Is the villages weapon and our only chance to become an elemental village." The Stekage explained. "I can't Just let you adopt him." He Said.
"But your villagers were mistreating him, and It's not fair to mistreat him because he has the three tails Inside him." Naruto Said.
"I'll be sure later you be quite to reveal Information to any outsiders." The Stekage Said, In a Stern voice, while looking at Yagura. "This boy Is more valuable to us than money with the three tails Inside of him." The Stekage Said.
"There has to be some way you could become an elemental village without Yagura." Sakura Said.
"Look at the other elemental villages." The Stekage Said. "Leaf has one, Sand has one, Stone has two, and cloud has two, and Mist has one, and there IS another village which Is favoured to become an elemental village with one." The Stekage Explained. "Overall I can't allow this adoption to proceed." The Stekage Said.
"We are not weapons!" Naruto Growled at the Stekage, who was at first surprised, but then he grew frustrated, and realised what Naruto had said.
"What do you mean by that, you seem familiar." He Said.
"I'm the nine tailed Jinchuriki that's why! We're not weapons but people! People who you should stop disrespecting!" Naruto Growled at the Stekage.
"NINE TAILS! WHY WOULD THE JINCHURIKI OF KONOHA BE DOING IN MY VILLAGE! AND WHY ARE YOU THREATENING ME!" HE Demanded In an Angry Tone.
"Because people like you I hate because you believe you could take advantage of people who are weak and can't do anything, I know because I went through that In my village like Yagura Is right now!" Naruto Said.
"Listen Child! Unlike you I'm more than old enough to understand how the world works, unlike you I don't live In a childish world, I live In a world filled with Shinobi alike! Not everyone can be talked to do something, for Instance Orochimaru, that man was talked to stop his attacks against the leaf village and left to become a missing nin, the world Is a dangerous place so we have to take action!" He Said.
"By letting a kid get abused by the villagers." Sakura Said.
"The villagers will stop eventually, and besides the abuse of one child doesn't matter over the whole village!" He Said.
"YES IT DOES!" Naruto Shouted. BOOM! Immediately the Stekage fell back from his chair, as he watched with eyes of shock that Naruto destroyed his desk with his fist, Naruto let Yagura stand on the ground with Sakura holding him, while Naruto looked at the Stekage, those Cerulean blue eyes turned to a red fox one. "IT HURTS! AND IT'S PAINFUL! IT EFFECTS US MORE THAN WHAT YOU THINK!" Naruto Shouted.
"Naruto-Kun calm down." Sakura Rushed In front of Naruto, as she looked at Yagura, who was scared, Naruto looked at him, and Sighed, he slowly calmed himself down, to the point which his fox eyes turned to his usual blue Cerulean eyes.
"GET OUT OF MY OFFICE NOW!" He Shouted.
"Let me deal with this Naruto-Kun." Sakura Said, and Naruto Just carried Yagura out of the office.
"When I meant get out I meant you too!" The Stekage Growled, but It was ceased when Sakura grabbed him by the collar, with angry eyes.
"Now where were we." Sakura Said.
Back outside the office both Naruto, and Yagura only hear hitting, punching, and kicking, from the office, Naruto Smiled knowing well Sakura was giving the Stekage what he deserved.
"How did It go?" Naruto Asked as he saw Sakura walked out the office.
"Well." Sakura Replied.
"How." Yagura Said In Shock.
From that point, Naruto and Sakura left the village with Yagura, before a unconscious Stekage woke up from being knocked out, by then a Steam Shinobi came to the Stekage.
"Stekage-Sama, are you okay?" The Shinobi Asked, with concern.
"Yes." The Stekage Said, calmly. "Except, A CHANCE TO MAKE THIS VILLAGE AND ELEMENTAL VILLAGE HAS BEEN TAKEN AWAY SEND SHINOBI IMMDIATLEY TO FIND TWO KONOHA SHINOBI!" The Stekage Shouted.
(Location: Konoha, Specific Location: Warehouse)
"Well we managed to get as many Shinobi to Join up with us as possible, but still many are with Danzo they don't want to betray their village." Shikamaru Said, to Tsunadae.
"That will have to do." Tsunadae Said.
"And Gaara has arrived In Konoha to confront Danzo but I'm not sure If he can handle him, Konoha Is out of his Jurisdiction." Shikamaru Said.
"That may be true, but he can help us with a little Information against Danzo." Tsunadae Said.
Author's Note: Hopefully you enjoyed not much I know so sorry.