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"Well... This is... Different" stated Sarutobi as he watched one of his elite ninja, Kakashi Hatake, and a rather infamous rogue ninja, Zabuza Momochi, both reading the newest copy of his students newest book and giggling.
Naruto and a girl he did not know, there his forehead in their hands, slowly shaking their head.
Sasuke and Sakura both sweat dropped at the scene of their sensei and their "Prisoner".
"Naruto, please explain why there's a Kakashi clone with no shirt and a giant sword on his back in my office?" asked the aged Kage
"Well... The one that's giggling with no shirt is the former Mist turned Rogue ninja Zabuza Momochi. The girl next to me is Haku Momochi, Zabuza's adoptive Daughter. Though I don't know where Zabuza's shirt went... He had one when we got back to the village?" stated Naruto, trying to remember where he had lost it.
"Some crazy purple headed chick took my shirt when me and Kakashi bought this beautiful piece of literature" stated Zabuza holding the smut book up like a gift from god "Then she said something about snakes and dango and took off?"
"Anko" stated Sarutobi, Kakashi and Naruto, getting a raised eyebrow from the rest of the rooms occupants.
"Well, what are we to do? Zabuza is a rogue, so you could always join the Leaf, but you'd have to spend about a week with Ibiki..." Stated Sarutobi before turning to the young woman next to Naruto "You have no history with any village, so we could just implement you into our ranks, Naruto says you have a Kekkei genkai... So you might be forced into a marriage..."
"I place Haku under the protection of the Uzumaki clan. That is unless Teme wants to protect her under the Uchiha clan?" asked Naruto as he turned to his friend/rival and made a motion to accept. It was clear that Sasuke had an interest in the ice user, and Naruto thought that the Uchiha might even like her, which would be great if the Uchiha could get his mind off of his own problems once in awhile.
"I accept, as heir to the Uchiha clan, I place Haku Momochi under my clan's protection" stated Sasuke, with a light blush on his face and a blade at his throat, wait... Blade?
"You even think of touching her, I'll cut your balls off with this sword, and I'm very accurate!" threatened Zabuza as the room filled with killing intent.
"Well with that settled..." Sarutobi pulled two forms and handed them to the Momochi's. "Fill those out, swear loyalty and you're all set. Haku, you will take a placement test in 2 days. Zabuza, as I said before, you will be questioned" Stated Sarutobi
Zabuza nodded, fully understanding that was his 2nd chance.
"OK, Naruto, take Zabuza to Ibiki. Sasuke, set up Haku with a place to stay. Everyone meet at training ground 7 at 10 o'clock tomorrow. Haku, you may come as well, we're going to start some real training!" Kakashi with a sadistic eye smile and storm clouds hovering in the air.
"If that is all you are dismissed" Said the Hokage as he glared at his paperwork. Everyone but Kakashi, Zabuza and Naruto left. "How may I help you 3?"
"Jiji, I would like to go search the ruins of Uzushiogakure" stated Naruto in a somewhat pleasing voice.
"And why may I ask?" asked Sarutobi, though he knew it wasn't for some pointless reason.
"I want to learn as much as possible about my clan. There might be something there like an underground vault with tons of jutsu and other stuff, maybe something about my Doujutsu?" stated Naruto, much to the surprise of Zabuza
"Hmm, all good theories. What if you don't find anything? It would be a waist of a lot of valuable time, after all your team is entered in the chunin exams." stated the Hokage
Naruto thought for a minute, he did have a point... 'That's it!' "Why don't I have Zabuza accompany me? He has already promised to teach me Kenjutsu and it will score him brownie points with the other high ranking Jounin who know about my past!"
"That works for me, the only problem I see is we still don't know what kind of sword for the gaki to use. He doesn't have the grace for a katana... Maybe a claymore? The kid is fast enough and I can make him strong enough..." stated Zabuza. He had used a claymore before he was granted the head cleaver.
"Then it's settled, after Zabuza gets away from Ibiki, Naruto and Zabuza will take a training trip to Uzu. Anything else?" asked the aged Hokage.
-Next day-
"So what training do we have today?" asked Sakura
"No clue, Kakashi wouldn't tell me" stated Naruto, With a yawn. "But if I had to guess, water walking or elemental manipulation."
"Or both?" came the voice of Kakashi behind them. "OK, everyone take a piece of paper and channel chakra into it, I'll tell you your affinity or affinities if you have them, but you probably won't."
Kakashi handed out the tabs of paper and motioned for Sakura to go first. The paper slowly crumbled and fell from her hand. "Good, an earth user, I know a couple of earth jutsu you could use. But you need to get your reserves up. Your next Sasuke"
Sasuke sent his chakra into the piece of paper and had an interesting result, the paper crumpled the started on fire. Sasuke panicked and tossed the burning piece of paper away. "Hmm, lightning and fire... Interesting, I'll have to find you some lightning jutsu, the only 2 I know are for me only and maybe if I have a kid someday..."
Naruto took this awkward moment to test his affinities, he had almost mastered wind and wanted to see what other affinities he might have a talent for. He held back his wind chakra and focused everything else into the card. The results shocked even Naruto. "Huh, lightning, water and fire. Along with your wind... That's different, the water is from your mom, and your dads second element was lightning... But where does the fire come from?"
"I can take a guess..." said Naruto hinting to Kakashi, who just nodded. The fox was known to use fire, it most likely gave this ability to Naruto.
"Naruto has parents?" asked Sakura stupidly
"No, I was born from nothing" stated Naruto sarcastically
"Well I'll go get some jutsu scrolls. Naruto, teach them water walking till I get back, I'll be about 30 minutes" stated Kakashi as he made his exit.
"OK then, on to water walking..."
-Next day, ANBU training ground 2-
Haku's test had just gotten over. She was given the rank of chunin and was going to be referred to the medical program due to her chakra control and knowledge of medicine. But that wasn't it. Also there was Gai, Kakashi, Sarutobi and Naruto. Today was the day Naruto was going to start the heavy work on his Taijutsu style. As Haku's technical Guardian, Sasuke was also there, but was stuck on the sidelines for the whole test.
"OK Naruto, how do you want to do this?" asked Kakashi, Eager to test himself against what for Naruto could become an almost unstoppable Taijutsu style.
"I was thinking of fighting you and Gai sensei one on one and getting any pointers I could get. After all, your two styles make up a good portion of mine. Then maybe Jiji would want some action?" asked Naruto with a smirk
"I agree to this challenge, someone has to put you young ones in your place" stated Sarutobi with pride in his voice. He really was proud of the man Naruto was becoming.
"Naruto vs Kakashi, I will proctor, BEGIN!" yelled Gai as loud as humanly possible.
Naruto and Kakashi shot off at mid to high jonin speeds, leaving the appearance that they disappeared. In the blink of an eye the two were locked in a heated Taijutsu battle. Kakashi had experience, but Naruto had a far superior style and could match Kakashi in strength.
The two broke apart after about 3 minutes when Kakashi finally landed a kick on Naruto's right shoulder
"I think it's time for the real spar to begin" stated Naruto as he channeled chakra into his eyes, revealing two diamonds in both pupils, showing that he had mastered the second level. Kakashi nodded and pulled up his headband to reveal his Sharingan. Then, they once again disappeared, well from Sasuke and Haku at least.
If Gai had his way, he would be fighting right now. The skill his rival Kakashi had was on par with his own, though he was faster and stronger than Kakashi. But Naruto was keeping pace with Kakashi, even taking control at some points. Weather it was his own skill or that of his style, Gai was unsure. It was then that it happened...
Naruto and Kakashi broke apart, both staining at each other, daring the other to move first... Naruto took off like a rocket, aiming a strike at Kakashi's right shoulder. Kakashi raised his right arm to block the hit, but Naruto quickly changed direction with a spin, launching his heel at the left side of Kakashi's face. Thanks to the Sharingan, he was narrowly able to block this surprise move, as Naruto's leg made contact with Kakashi's left arm, he use his momentum to continue his spin and bought his other heel down on the top of Kakashi's head, knocking him out cold.
Sasuke couldn't believe it, his sensei was out like a light bulb It was equally shocking for Gai, his rival was just knocked out cold by one well placed kick. The force behind that kick must have been incredible!
Sarutobi bought Kakashi over to Sasuke and motioned the medic they had on hand to look him over and give the report. "Both forearms are fractured and he has a very bad concussion, those kicks are brutal" said the medical ANBU while looking over to Naruto.
"MY YOUTHFULNESS CANNOT WAIT ANY LONGER! WE WILL FIGHT NOW MY YOUTHFUL OPPONENT! PREPARE YOURSELF, FOR THE YOUTHFUL WEIGHTS OF YOUTH ARE COMING OFF!" and just like he said, Gai took off both sets of leg and arm weights, he dropped them from about 3 feet and they left a crater where they landed.
They both nodded and took off, Naruto at High jonin speed, Gai at ludicrous speed. The only reason Naruto was able to keep up with him was because of his Doujutsu, which the first and second level both slowed time and greatly improved his reflexes. Even with these two advantages, Naruto was just barely able to keep up with the now unleashed Gai. Naruto was barely able to defend himself against the onslaught of green spandex.
Gai was deeply impressed, the only other person that could keep up with him at this level was Itachi. But the combination of Naruto's Doujutsu and his new style resulted in one incredible fight. But something was wrong, it was getting harder and harder to land blows on Naruto, and it seemed Naruto was landing blows more and more consistently.
Naruto was adapting his style.
After about 10 minutes, the full out fighting was finally getting to both Gai and Naruto, and with Naruto's lack of experience, he was the first to make a mistake.
Gai landed a punch on Naruto's left cheek, dropping him like a log.
-Next day, ANBU hospital room-
Naruto had just awoken from his Gai induced slumber when he heard a moan coming from the bed next to him, only to see Kakashi laying flat on his back and a bottle of painkillers on the table next to him.
'Kyuubi? What happened?' asked Naruto
'you got knocked the fuck out! Hahahahaaa' laughed the great fox
"Good to see your both awake" Naruto turned his head to see Sarutobi smiling in from the doorway.
Just then Kakashi sat up and yelled "Don't worry Mr. Peanut butter king! I will stop the pudding Bandits of gumdrop mountain!" before he laid back down and went back to sleep.
"Wow, he hasn't fought the Pudding bandits in 4 years, I must have hit him harder than I thought" stated Naruto with a surprised look on his face, this was actually the 3 time Kakashi had fought the Pudding bandits.
"Yes, it was quite a kick. Though I believe Gai may have one upped you in the department." laughed the old Kage
"Yea, hey where is Gai? I would like the feedback for my style" asked Naruto as he started to stretch out.
"He took his team on a two week escort mission, you'll have left with Zabuza by the time he gets back, but if I must say, you are one hell of a fighter. You lasted 15 minutes with Gai on full blast, I can only think of a handful of people alive today that could do that" praised the old Kage
"Thanks old man. Now, can I get out of here? I need to train my team and Kakashi is still battling the pudding bandits." stated Naruto as Kakashi shot up once again .
"Damn you Vanilla! You and Tapioca will die for killing the Jelly Prince!"
"You should probably just knock him out..." deadpanned Naruto
"We've tried, he just keeps picking up where he left off..."
-Noon, training field-
"Hey Naruto, where's Kakashi sensei?" asked Sakura while walking around on the surface of the water. She really was trying to get stronger.
"He's on a self appointed mission. Don't know when he'll be back" laughed Naruto as he pulled out 3 scrolls, tossing one to Sasuke and one to Sakura "Those are some jutsu scrolls for your elements. Sakura, there are also a couple of low grade medical jutsu on yours. Until Kakashi gets back we're going to work on these jutsu while tree climbing or water walking. Every time you get a jutsu down, run 5 laps around the training area, do 100 pushups, situps, squats and pull ups. This training will help your Taijutsu, Ninjutsu, speed and endurance."
They both nodded, Sakura because she really didn't want to be dead weight anymore, Sasuke because it seemed like a good workout.
The rest of the week went like this, Sakura's chakra reserves were now that of a high genin and she had learned 3 earth jutsu and 2 medical jutsu.
Sasuke's reserves were up to mid chunin and had learned 4 fire jutsu and 2 lightning jutsu.
Naruto hadn't gained much chakra, as he already had Kage level reserves, though he had learned 1 wind, 2 lightning, 2 fire and 2 water jutsu. His manipulation training had been prosperous, as every night he would go to the ANBU training ground and have 250 clones each work on the first stage of manipulation. Along with the elemental manipulation, Naruto was also working building his body up and increasing his speed. He was now at about low jonin without the use of chakra and with chakra he was topping out at high jonin.
It was the day before he was set to leave with Zabuza and he was resting in case Zabuza decided to start training early. He was in the ANBU library looking over anything he could find out about Uzushiogakure. One thing kept popping up in everything older than 50 years. A man that seemingly had no name. He was only referred to as "The Great One", had some sort of great treasure with the village, but it could never be found. He searched for anything else about the man but could only find he was born very long ago and died after "He split one into nine".
-Next day, interrogation offices-
Naruto had just arrived at the interrogation department of the ANBU complex, only to find Zabuza already waiting for him. But something was wrong in the force... He was covered it cuts, bruises and... Hickeys?
"OK, i know for a fact that Ibiki didn't do that!" stated Naruto, Ibiki used mental attacks, he broke the mind... But Anko on the other hand... "You get stuck with Anko, didn't you?"
"Oh, I stuck Anko alright" said Zabuza with a perverted giggle
"Explains the cuts and bruises" stated Naruto with a smirk
"Wha?" asked a confused Zabuza
"She used to date Kakashi, but she broke up with him because he was too nice" laughed Naruto
"..."
"Come on, we need to report to Jiji" stated Naruto as he grabbed Zabuza's arm and body flickered to the Hokage tower.
-Hokage tower-
"Hey Jiji, ready to go" stated Naruto with a smile on his face as he and Zabuza appeared in the middle of the office.
"Ahh, Naruto, Zabuza... You look like you've been mauled by a rabbit Anko?" stated Sarutobi, Zabuza just chuckled nervously while Naruto busted out laughing.
After a few minutes of Naruto laughing, the meeting got back on track "OK, in order for this to be considered a mission, Naruto, you have to go as an ANBU. It will be labeled an A rank information gathering mission, with Zabuza going as an ANBU trainee"
"I'm good with that." stated Zabuza, Naruto just nodded.
"Then you leave at dusk, you have 2 weeks to complete this mission, it will take about 2 days to get there" stated Sarutobi.
"well c'mon gaki, we need to find a sword for you to use." then they both left, Zabuza in a swirl of water, Naruto in a swirl of wind.
"Minato, your son will leave you in the dust one day... Maybe one day soon"
-The store Tenten works at-
Zabuza and Naruto had each stopped at the ANBU outfitters and had gotten new clothes. Naruto was wearing his old ANBU uniform and his fox mask. His Whirlpool headband kept safe in a storage scroll. Zabuza was now wearing black ANBU pants, black sandals, a black muscle shirt and ANBU forearm guards, along with his sword on his back and a new white ninja mask. They had just walked into what one would call a shinobi paradise. Every wall and every rack was filled to the brim with high quality weapons.
"OK gaki, let's find you a sword, remember, the sword for you will literally feel like it's a part of you." stated Zabuza with a gleam in his eye, something that slightly frightened Naruto and the girl working the register
-2 hours later-
"Are you kidding me? None of these swords feel right?" asked Zabuza, they had been through every sword in the store and still came up with nothing
"Well why don't you let me try out your sword?" asked Naruto
"Hell no! This sword will stay with me till I die! Find your own sword!" yelled Zabuza, getting the attention of both the girl behind the counter and a man that walked out of the back with forging gloves and a heat shield.
"Soo, need a sword? Come on back Fox-San" said the older man, motioning the two to follow him.
In the back of the shop was a storage/forge area. They followed the man to the back right corner and saw an assortment of very high quality swords.
"So I'm guessing you didn't like anything on the main floor eh? Well that happens. We only keep katanas, wazakis, and ninjatos out there. And judging by your muscle tone sir, I'd say you'd be better off with a Nodachi or a claymore. If your friend is any indication, maybe you need a custom sword... IS THAT THE HEAD HUNTER!" yelled the man, pointing at the sword on Zabuza's back
"Yea, the one and only, but while the gaki is my apprentice in the art of the sword, he is never going to use it. I worked way too hard to get this blade" Stated Zabuza
"I can imagine! To gain the sword of Zabuza Momochi must have taken incredible skill!" stated the older man in wonder.
"Um, I AM Zabuza..."
The old man went pale, but not from fear, he had only heard legends of this man, and hear he was in his shop, looking for a blade suitable for the man's apprentice!
"If one of these blades does not fit you, I will make you a custom sword to fit you perfectly! Please try out these blades, I will make you your own blade off of one of these" said the man to Naruto, gesturing to the wall of amazing swords
"Why couldn't I just buy one of these?" asked Naruto
"They all belong to other people, some dead, some retired, some just spares. I cannot sell these blades, but I can make one that will fit you perfectly" stated the man with pride.
Naruto tried them all, but two stuck out. Out of the 25 or so swords on the wall, a Nodachi with a red leather grip and Claymore with a golden grip. Naruto pointed to both swords "These both fell great, almost perfect" as he lifted them both up at once. Zabuza couldn't help but think of how he found the blades familiar. Naruto inspected both swords and started slashing air. Both Zabuza and the older man looked on in wonder, the kid was one handing swords that an average chunin could only hope to use with both hands.
'Those are Kushina's swords! And he moves just like her! And the blonde hair, just like Minato! It's Naruto! I have to give him the swords!' thought the older man
"Naruto" said the older man in a cheerful voice. Naruto froze, how did the old man know it was him? "I am going to give those swords to you. They both are yours by way of your heritage. I'm afraid I can't say anymore... But I can try to make it up to you... Give me two minutes" he then ran off into a small office.
Zabuza took this time to get a closer look at the blades. The Nodachi was a masterpiece, the blade was made of chakra conducting material and the handle was of a deep red leather with white stitching. The hilt was made of the same material as the blade and had two swirling patterns on either side of the blade. The Claymore, in his opinion, was even more beautiful. Made of the same chakra conducting material as the Nodachi, its handle was of golden leather and blue stitching. The hilt was the same as the Nodachi, oval plates with swirl pattern on either side of the blade.
"Got em, here, these go with the swords" Said the older man holding two sheaths, both being a deep blue. Naruto took the sheaths and stowed the large blades before attaching them to his belt. "And this is scroll containing a two sword Kenjutsu style. With the way you were able to handle those blades, you should have no problem."
"Thank you! How much do I owe you?" asked the blonde.
"No charge, those blades belong in your hands, now get going and learn to use them" smiled the older man. Naruto bowed and he and Zabuza walked out the front door, both smiling from ear to ear. Well, Naruto was smiling, Zabuza was smirking, thinking about the torture... I mean training he was going to give the blonde.
Tenten was shocked. Not only did she just see the coolest sword ever on the back of an extremely muscular guy. But an ANBU the same height as her just walked out with the two swords that belonged to the Kushina Uzumaki! One of her idols!
"Dad! Who just took Lady Kushina's swords!" yelled/asked Tenten, the only person that held she knew Lady Kushina in higher regards was her father, and to him those blades were priceless.
"That man my dear, is their rightful owner"
- 2 days later-
"Come the fuck on! Are you tired already!" yelled Zabuza as he took another swipe at Naruto as he blocked it with his Claymore while swinging his Nodachi at Zabuza's head.
"Screw you! I'm carrying two swords and you've trained your whole life to fight with that thing!" protested Naruto as sidestepped a chop and swiveled on his feet. He used swivel to get into Zabuza's guard and perform a jumping full body spinning slash with the Nodachi while pinning the large cleaver down with his claymore. The result was Zabuza losing his head, literally. Zabuza's head and body then reverted back to water.
"Nice job gaki! Your a frighteningly fast learner. What the hell was spinning thing thought? It was pretty cool" stated the real Zabuza as he got up from his spot against a tree.
"I don't know? I just went with the flow and that's what happened?" stated Naruto after a quick breather. He had just face ten of Zabuza's water clones rapid fire and was a little winded.
"You really are becoming a true swordsman Gaki. But there's always more to learn. But for right now, let's get to the ruins. All we gotta do is cross the Whirlpools and we'll be on the island" said Zabuza as he got up and walked over to the beach.
Zabuza truly was proud to call Naruto his student, though he wouldn't say it out loud. Naruto had learned most of the two blade style that the weapons store owner had given him. Thanks to his unnatural strength and his surprising speed, he was quickly becoming a force to be reckoned with, and when he combined it with his shadow clones, he became an army of slaughter.
-Next day, sunrise-
Naruto and Zabuza were looking over the ruins of Uzushiogakure from the once main gate. It was a beautiful and haunting sight, the sun was slowly bathing the ruins in glow of deep orange that made it look like the whole village was ablaze.
They were staring over the village for what seemed like hours, though it had been only minutes. All was quiet, and that's when Naruto saw it. Next to a fountain near the middle of the village. A man with spiky hair and piercing eyes. The man nodded to Naruto and sunk into the water, never leaving a ripple.
-end of chapter-
(Anyone want to guess who the mysterious man is?)
(Pair poll still open on profile! Yugito 25, Temari 24, Fuu 23, Anko 23, Ino 23, Yugao 18, Sakura 3)
(Next chapter is exploring Uzushiogakure and training for the chunin exams, maybe even the first test)
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(What does everyone think of a perverted Zabuza?)
(did Kakashi finally defeat the Pudding bandits? find out next time!...maybe...)