Hey guys so I'm back with another chapter. It took a bit to get this one out but I finally got around to it and I hope you all enjoy it.
-The next day-
Naruto woke up earlier than usual today. He'd decided that since Deathstroke had stayed after the meeting with Ra's Al Ghul he'd take advantage that he was still here. It was time for a meeting.
Looking over at his bed mate he noticed that Frost was still asleep, the sheet only covering her lower half leaving her top completely exposed. Letting his eye take that image in for a second he went over to her and shook her until she stirred.
"Hey, wake up." He told her as he continued to lightly shake her. He watched her make a look of irritation as her sleep was interrupted but didn't stop. Finally, after about forty seconds her eyes opened. She sat up and rubbed her eyes trying to wake herself fully.
"What do you want?" She asked as she glared at him, obviously angry that she had been woken.
"There's going to be a meeting in twenty minutes get ready." He tells her and heads out of the room. He sensed what room Talia was in and headed in that direction. A he did so though he thought to himself, " Even though Ra's sent her here to report to him about his possible ability to take over the League of Shadows she can't be trusted. I know about her obsession with the Batman, that could be a problem. If it comes to that she'll have to be taken care of. "
Reaching her door, he knocked and waited for a response. The sound of feet coming closer let him know she was awake. The door cracked open enough for her to stick her head out. "Yes, what is it?" She asked calmly.
"I want you to head downstairs in twenty minutes. There's a meeting about to take place and you're involved." He said and turned around.
He went to every other tenant of the house and alerted them of the meeting. Twenty minutes later everybody was in attendance.
"So what's this meeting about?" Asked Killer Frost as she used a towel to dry her still wet hair.
"As you know everyone I've recruited up until this point I've offered a spot myself. In the case of Deadshot I had Deathstroke set the meeting up but in the end, I still made the offer in person. I've decided we need to speed up the recruiting process, that's what this meeting is about.
"So what do you plan to do?" Asked Poison Ivy curiously.
"I'm going to send you out to gather the remaining future members. With that being said," He turns over to his second in command. "Deathstroke, I want you to take speedy to Star City and recruit Merlyn. You know about him so I'll let you handle how to sway him over."
Naruto turned his attention over to their resident genius. "Morrow, pull up a file on Eric Needham." He ordered. Morrow sat on his chair and type away for a few seconds. Soon, a picture of a man was displayed along with his information.
Everyone's attention was on the monitor wondering who this man was. "Where is he living?" Asked Naruto. A few clicks and Morrow had the answer. "He's currently in New York."
"Can you get his address?"
"Easy work" Morrow replies somewhat insulted that he had even been asked such a thing. Of course, he could get his address. Turning to Naruto Morrow asked what was on everyone's mind.
"Who is this guy anyway?"
"That's Eric Needham, or as some of you may know him. Black Spider. He's a perfect candidate for our team as his sense of justice is the same as ours." Naruto turned his attention over to their marksman.
"Deadshot, I want you to head to New York and get Black Spider to join us. Tell him about the team but don't give any names. Tell him what we're about. If he refuses, tell him that with us he'll be able to avenge his family as well as show the Batman how a real hero protects his people."
"Got it." The marksman said. It shouldn't be too difficult. Vengeance is a great motivator for people.
"Talia" He calls out surprising the woman. He had told her it involved her but she assumed the meeting would be to explain her appearance and why she was there. She didn't think he'd actually be 'involving' her.
"Yes?" She asked
"You have command over members of the League of Shadows right?"
"I do."
"All over the world?" He asked
"Yes." She had an idea of what he was going to ask and made a note that he didn't waste time making use of her. He knew she had men and women under her control and by default his since she was a member of his group now. He used his resources efficiently it seemed.
"Even in Greece?" She nodded.
"Good. Talia and Ivy will head to Aeaea Greece and convince the sorceress Circe to join us. This is your first official mission as a member of the Sternritter don't let us down. Keep in mind that she has a very strong dislike of Wonder woman. Use that information however you can to get her to come."
Finally, he turned to Killer Frost. "Frost, I want you to convince your friend Livewire to join us. From what I remember from my time with the League you two are pretty close, it shouldn't be too hard for you to get her here right?"
"Not a problem, I'm sure I can convince her. So, with all of us out, what are you going to be doing?" All eyes were back on him.
"I'm going to go pick up our friend Sinestro." He was cut off by Ivy.
"Wait, Sinestro? Like the red skinned former green lantern?" She asked wondering just how someone like him would agree to joining. From what she knew he wasn't one to team up with anyone.
Not bothered by the interruption Naruto answered. "That's the one. He declined my offer the first time around but I get the feeling he'll have a change of heart." The last part was said in a way that everyone knew it would be mostly by force.
"After that we're going to go and see our cool friend Mr. Freeze." Silence. Deathstroke just shook his head at the terrible pun.
"Oh, come on that was gold." He said, only frost let out a small chuckle being a fan of ice puns herself she appreciated the joke.
"Whatever, anyways, now that they're done everyone will have to carry one of these at all times." Naruto says as he heads over to the counter to pick up the white medallions and throws one to every member.
They all took a close look at them and wondered what they were for. "Each one of those medallions has two ounces of Kryptonite. Just squeeze the frame and it will unleash a controlled pulse of Kryptonite and will bring Superman down if need be."
That got some impressed looks from those who didn't know about them. "Alright, everyone has their job. Return once your task is complete." Knowing the dismissal everyone took their leave. All except for Deathstroke.
Once everyone was gone the assassin spoke. "Are you sure Sinestro will have changed his mind about joining us?" He asked. He too couldn't see the man willingly taking orders from someone else.
"Perhaps. But Sinestro is known for taking his methods a bit too far. Such as when he started cutting down all the Lanterns. I'd rather have him here with us where he'll be in check than roaming around. Here, I'll know that he's not going off the deep end. He's strong, it'd be a shame to have that power go to waste.
Though I doubt he'll refuse this time around." Naruto said as he walked over to a cabinet. He pulled out a syringe and activated his Six Paths mode. His body glowed gold as the Senjutsu flooded his body. Using his right hand, he drew a vial full of his blood and held it up.
It didn't look like regular blood however, it had a faint glow to it making more of a bright red than the typical dark red.
Capping it he placed it down in front of Morrow. "I've got a very special assignment for you. I want you to run tests on my blood composition and see what kind of reaction it has when it comes into contact with Cancer cells.
"Researching a cure for cancer?" Deathstroke asked as he picked up the vial. Turning back to him he followed up his question. "What do you plan to achieve with that? I doubt you're after fame."
"You're right I'm not. I want the cure for cancer in order to then cut a deal with the government that will be beneficial for all of us." He answers.
"So you're going to sell it to the government and use that money as the funds for our operations and the pay you promised us?" Questioned Morrow. That was the only thing he could think that the blond would speak to the government about.
"You're on the right track. Yes, it'll fund our group and yes it will allow me to pay all of you for your services but there is one thing else. Besides money I'm also going to ask for the Sternritter to be a government sanctioned group. Though they will have no say in how we operate, it'll make it so that we won't have to worry about cops trying to arrest us as we're doing a job."
That was a good plan the assassin thought. Though, only if the government agreed, which he had his doubts on. "If they refuse that second part?"
"Then I'll just have to publicly tell the world that I'm in possession of the cure for cancer and that the government didn't want me to release it to the public."
Morrow spoke once more "It'll create distrust in the government and they'll begin to lose their already low credibility with the people."
"That's right. Anyway, it's time I head out." He said as he picked up his own medallion. "I shouldn't be too long." With that he was on his way.
He flew towards DC where he would begin his plan. It was simple if a bit dangerous considering who he was letting out and who would most likely be showing up. Shrugging he flew onwards, it wasn't anything he couldn't deal with.
He stopped a few buildings short of the hall of justice but kept his camouflage jutsu activated. Raising his right index finger in the air he allowed a mini rasenshuriken to form. He waited until he saw one of the hero's leave the building and threw it in. He made sure to throw it where no one would get critically injured, though they wouldn't be unscathed.
The moment the attack made contact the building exploded causing mass panic in the surrounding streets. The building created large amounts of smoke and pedestrians were running from the scene hoping not to get caught in whatever was going on.
Naruto knew they were ok so he paid them no mind. No, his focus was on something else, or rather, someone else. Out of the smoke appeared the familiar red skinned former green lantern. The Rasenshuriken had done its job. The forcefield that was being generated holding Sinestro at bay had been destroyed in the attack allowing the man his freedom.
"Ah, the sweet taste of freedom" He heard the man say. He was cut off as another voice spoke up. Both Naruto and Sinestro turned their attention to the newcomers.
"Enjoy it while it lasts Sinestro because in a matter of minutes you'll be locked up once more." Said the voice of John Stewart AKA Green Lantern.
"You're going to spend the rest of your life locked up Sinestro." Chimed in his partner Hawkgirl.
"Tsk. The Justice league." He said distastefully. He had been locked up for so long he was rusty. He knew he could beat them, but not together as he is right now. He would need to concentrate on the girl before being able to completely focus on the lantern. Though that would be easier said than done.
Lantern created a giant green fist that went to crush him. Sinestro flew to the right to evade and created a yellow shield blocking the oncoming mace attack from Hawkgirl. Firing back in retaliation he swung his arm in a long arch and released a yellow blast at her.
Luckily she was able to fly above the attack, though just barely. She and lantern were put on the defensive as a shower of pure yellow blasts were raining down on them. Green lantern had his shield covering both of them, though it seemed Sinestro was still pretty strong even after all this time since there were cracks appearing on the dome.
The dome that covered them glowed bright green before exploding causing Sinestro to have to cover himself as to not be hit by the blast. As he did that he missed the giant hammer that had manifested in front of him.
He took the attack head on and was dropped to the ground where a large crater was made where he impacted.
Hawkgirl quickly flew down mace in hand ready to crush him but was stopped as a yellow beam shot out from Sinestro.
"Enough of this!" He yelled. He stood up and took flight and began shooting concentrated beams from his ring. Each one sharp enough at the ends to easily pierce through buildings. Naruto knew this because the ones that missed were still stuck on the walls.
" Looks like he hates losing. " Naruto thought to himself as he watched Sinestro go on a rampage trying to attack the two heroes. Hawkgirl threw her mace at him. Using his ring he created a wall in front of him to protect himself from the attack.
"Was that supposed to do some…" He didn't finish as green lantern had created a whip and wrapped it around his neck before tossing him back down. This time though he didn't let it go.
"You've lost Sinestro." He created another whip which took the man's ring off his finger.
Before Green lantern could say anything else Naruto decided it was time to make himself known.
"Only out for a few minutes and look at the mess you've gotten yourself into." Naruto comments as he drops his technique allowing himself to be seen once more.
"Ashura" Says Hawk girl getting her mace ready. Green Lantern couldn't help her this time since that would mean letting go of Sinestro.
"Hello Hawk girl how have you been? No hard feelings from last time we were together right?" He asked referring to when he left the league and beat her. He got his answer in the form of the woman charging at him, mace cocked back ready to strike.
Channeling Chakra to his right hand he stopped the mace with his bare hand before pulling it down, and by default bringing her down too. Once she was down he placed his foot on her chest and began applying pressure.
"Hawk girl!" Green lantern cried loudly. He wanted to go help her but knew that if he did then he'd have to fight both Sinestro and Ashura, and he knew he wouldn't win that battle.
"Green Lantern, I'm not going to kill her so you can relax. I propose we trade, you hand over Sinestro to me and I'll return Hawk girl to you. Fair trade no?" He asked.
"Forget it! Allowing the two of you to go free would be a danger to the planet. In a matter of minutes the rest of the League will be down here and you'll also be dealt with."
Naruto raised an eyebrow, looks like it was time to speed things up. "Is that so? Well then," He disappeared from his spot and reappeared in front of the man and threw a vicious right hook. Strong enough that it broke his concentration on the hold on Sinestro and made him drop the ring.
He caught it before it hit the floor and looked over at the red skinned man. He was getting up quickly and saw the ring in Naruto's hand. Before he had a chance to usher out a word he felt a hand grip his face and next thing he knew he was flying against his will through the air.
He didn't know how long they flew but it couldn't have been more than ten seconds. Naruto threw the man to the ground from one hundred feet in the air and kept the ring in his hand.
"Tell me Sinestro, have you given my offer any thought?" He asked curiously as he tossed the rind up and down.
"Yes, and like last time my answer is no." The man said, his eyes narrowed as they followed the ring being tossed.
Naruto sighed "I was afraid of that. You see, we could use your power. Even though you believe in justice your way of doing so tends to, go over the top if you will. Eventually, you'd do something that would catch my attention in a negative way and I'd be forced to deal with you… permanently. I think that would be a huge waste honestly, so how about this.
I give you your ring back and we fight. I win you join me, you win and you're free to go, but remember this. All it will take is one slip up from you and not even your own core will save you from me. So, what do you say?" He asked seriously. He wasn't one to force people into anything but Sinestro wasn't exactly someone who would be swayed with words.
Power would convince him.
Sinestro knew that he was cornered, he was joining Ashura's group whether he wanted to or not. His pride however wasn't going to let him join just like that, he would go down fighting.
"Deal. The ring" He opened his palm and raised it waiting for Ashura to hold up his part of the deal.
Smirking Ashura threw the ring at the man and watched as he powered himself up. Immediately he had to dodge to the left as a beam flew at him.
"Don't waste any time, do you?" Ashura asked rhetorically. He then flew at the man making sure to dodge any projectiles that were thrown at him. He sent a kick at the man but was blocked by a wall manifested from the ring.
Jumping back, he went through a series of hand signs as the wall came down. " Senpo: Muki Tensei "
The area around Sinestro's feet suddenly rose in the form of spikes. He was going to run but the ground once more changed, this time into a make shift bear trap holding his leg in place. Using his ring he created a giant blade in order to cut the earth to free himself. As he was doing so Ashura took the opportunity to send another attack his way.
" No doubt the rest of the league will pick up on the battle soon after the other two report. Better finish this quickly. " Ashura thought to himself. He went through a few more hand signs and let out another attack. " Suiton: Bakusui Shoha " taking in a deep breath he let out a giant torrent of water that headed towards the still trapped Sinestro.
Said man's eyes widened as he hadn't finished freeing himself and used his ring to create another wall in front of him to shield him from the torrent. That's where he made his mistake.
Ashura flew right at the man as the water was still consuming him and made the final hand signs. " Suiton: Suiro no Jutsu " the water that had missed the man immediately circled around him creating a perfect sphere trapping the man in the center.
" Damn, can't move, or breathe " Sinestro thought to himself. Due to the force of all the water concentrated in that sphere it was impossible to move. That and his leg still caught in the earth made it even worse. He willed his ring to attack Ashura but then the unthinkable happened.
Ashura, having known what the man would resort to used his left arm, the one not holding the water prison, to reach into his pocket and pull out his medallion. This is exactly why he had inscribed the nine-phantom dragon seal into it, for an occasion like this.
Pushing chakra to the seal, the light blue head of a dragon flew out and latched onto the rings energy and neared the ring itself. Once it got to the main power source the ring shut off. The medallion glowed a bright yellow before going out.
Sinestro tried to will the ring to work once more but widened his eyes in realization, or it could have been panic that he was about to drown, when he found that he couldn't.
" That bastard took my ring's power " He yelled in his mind. He knew he was done for.
"You lose Sinestro, so you gonna come peacefully?" The man seethed but nodded rapidly as he was beginning to see spots in his vision due to the lack of oxygen and some water that had started to find its way into him.
Naruto removed his hand from the water and watched as the sphere fell apart. He also released his inorganic reanimation technique and freed the man. Sinestro coughed up some water and took deep breaths as he got his bearings back.
He turned to glare at Ashura, "You're lucky I've been imprisoned for so long or you'd have been dead." He said.
"I'm sure." He replied knowing that even at full strength he'd still beat him.
"What did you do to my ring?" He asked as he looked it over. There were no cracks in it or anything, he couldn't figure out what had happened.
"Oh that, here will it to turn on again and hold it out." The man did as he was told and held a fist out. Ring facing Ashura.
"Release" A yellow beam quickly found its way back to the ring and it gained its original yellow glow once more. Forming a quick blade Sinestro nodded seeing it work perfectly once more. Enveloping his whole body in energy he levitated himself.
"So what now? Leader." He said the last word almost mockingly, clearly not happy about the situation.
"You can call me Ashura, none of that leader stuff unless you actually want to. As for your question, follow me, we have to pick someone up." He took off into the skies once more. Sinestro contemplated just leaving but knew that in his current state not only would he not get far, he'd also be beaten once more, perhaps even killed. Weighing the pros and the cons of each he followed his new leader.
With both flying at Mach 10 speed or roughly 7000 miles per hour they reached their destination quickly. Normally Naruto likes to go at cruising speed but seeing as he was trying to get things done, he didn't hold back.
"What are we doing in Antarctica?" Sinestro asked as he looked around the frozen wasteland.
Looking around and expanding his senses Naruto answered, "I told you we're looking for a friend. And I just found him. Use your ring to create a tunnel through that glacier."
Sinestro shot a beam and let it eat through the glacier. As soon as he was done they had to move out of the way as a stream of ice was shot through the new hole.
"Sinestro and Ashura." Came a voice from the hold. Stepping out was a man wearing a cryogenic suit. It was dark blue with grey and black. He had a glass dome surrounding his head and was wielding a very advanced looking gun. Which was what they knew shot the stream of ice.
"Now, now, Mr. Freeze we didn't come here to fight."
Mr. Freeze didn't put his gun down and kept it aimed at the two. "Is that so? Then why did you come here?" He asked.
"I've put together a group, and I want you to be a part of it. We'll be taking care of protecting the world from evil. Even if it means having to kill those who are beyond redemption. Basically, we're going to do what the justice league can't."
Still having his guard up Freeze spoke, "I see, and why would you want me to join you? More importantly what would I gain from joining you? I have other things to worry about than what people you're looking to kill."
Naruto smiled, he had him right where he wanted him. "You're a genius, I'd like you to work with one of my members in creating a cure for a specific disease. With the two of you working together I know it can be done. As for what I can offer, I can heal your wife."
Freeze's eyes widened in shock then narrowed in suspicion. "Impossible, no one has been able to heal her, there is no cure." He said bitterly.
"True, but I have a certain power that allows me to heal any injury or illness." He said raising his right hand allowing the man to see a white circle on his palm.
"What do you say? I heal your wife and you join me. What do you have to lose?"
Freeze thought about it, everything he's tried has failed and everyone who he's had look at her couldn't do anything. One more wouldn't harm him, though he had very low expectations.
"Very well, you heal her and I'll join you. If she isn't, you leave me alone and never return."
"Agreed." Freeze moved aside and motioned them in. The Glacier was somewhat hollowed out and made to look like a home. In one of the corners was a giant block of ice, inside was a woman who Naruto knew was Nora Fries.
"Sinestro, make a hole big enough for my hand through the ice. Make sure it's right at the heart." Sinestro said nothing but began making the opening. Freeze was about to say something but a hand raised by Ashura stopped him.
He placed his hand in and put it on her heart. A quick flash of light flashed and he removed his hand. On her chest was a glowing circle with a unique pattern coming out of it in a cross formation.
"She should be awake by tomorrow, when she does destroy the ice. Scan her body once she's awake and whatever was wrong with her will have disappeared. I'll be back tomorrow."
Naruto and Sinestro left the same way they came. Freeze was once more alone with his wife. He stared at the seal on her chest and for the first time in god knows how long, he had hope.
Chapter end. I hope you guys enjoyed the chapter. I'm happy to say that this was the final recruiting chapter and that the following will be the big reveal of the Sternritter to the world.
I won't be showing how the others were recruited but they will make an appearance next chapter. Also, I know I promised a lemon but I pushed that back till next chapter, same with Speedy's training now that Merlyn will be a part of it.
Anyways Sternritter members as of now:
Naruto
Killer Frost
Deathstroke
Deadshot
Poison Ivy
Talia Al Ghul
T.
Sinestro
Soon to be members:
Speedy (once strong enough)
Circe
Livewire
Merlyn
Black Spider
Any members that will join in the future will be coming to them rather than Naruto sending an invitation, unless that person is unique. Anyways as always if you have any suggestions leave them in a review or PM me. Later.