Chapter 1 - The Turtle of Konoha
Beta: Gerald_Of_Revea
Oogway!Naruto
It was raining.
He had always enjoyed the rain. The way it felt as the droplets skimmed his shell before slowly falling onto his skin was one of the pleasures of life.
Which was all the more saddening that this was something his new body didn't agree with.
Gazing at the lake surrounding him, he smiled softly, the sound of the rain hitting the lake worked wonders in stopping his mood from diminishing.
Letting out a small breath, he took hold of the stick that was under his feet. Getting a good grip using his toes. And in one quick motion, bent down and jumped.
His body flew through the air in a smooth arc, landing a good 15 meters away from where he was, now at the edge of the lake.
He let out a giddy hum, enjoying the springiness this new body provided.
His rebirth was not natural. He was aware of it. Of a young boy that wanted to be in this world. Into this body in particular.
He had a simple dream. He wished to play the hero. A dream not unlike many others. However, the boy didn't want to be a hero without some of the…benefits.
The boy was lonely. He wanted many things in life. Wealth, fame, power, but the thing the boy wanted most was women.
He let out an amused huff at the thought. It was the goal of many men in the Valley of Peace to find a woman they would cherish. It was rather shocking to find out some wanted more than one.
The boy was granted an opportunity. It was as if his dream was handed to him on a silver platter. With all the options in the world to be more. Powers could be bought as if they were groceries at a supermarket.
He wished to be handsome. By human standards at least. To be the main character in his own story. He wanted to be a Kung Fu Master, beating all of his opponents with ease.
He was given a choice with the last option. He could increase his ability to learn martial arts at an increased rate of growth, or he could use a 'template' of another person. Learn from the memories of the person to use their abilities as their own.
The boy chose the latter, thus his journey begun.
He was reborn as a blonde haired boy, given the responsibility of keeping a great demon at bay. He was hated & shunned by his village, not understanding what he truly was.
He wished to prove to everyone that he was the strongest. That women would flock to him once they see how 'cool' he is. And the most important goal of all, save the world.
However, what the boy did not account for was his memory.
The boy, a young Sam White, was but of the young age of 18. From a world vastly different from his own. A boy that had just entered adulthood that had grown tired of the world. The things he wanted he did not put in the effort to reach.
He looked at all the options available and believed an old turtle would be the best pick. That his nerve attacks could quickly subdue any opponent he came across.
What the boy did not realize, is that for the boy to gain all of his skills in martial arts, he would need his memories.
And thus, the personality of one Sam White was put to the wayside, replaced by that of a thousand year old turtle with a penchant for tea ceremonies.
Gazing into the pond below, he looked at his face with a sense of amusement. Sam White would say he was a 'handsome bastard.' He had never seen humans in his lifetime, thus he could not tell.
He did not plan to live up to Sam's dream of having many women of his own. He had not been attracted to someone in a very long time. He could not view these humans as being attractive. Disregarding their appearance, most lack wisdom and maturity.
'After all, they would not have created this village if they had both,' he thought idly.
The Jade Palace is known for justice, honor & courage. He had never met a ninja in both lives with any of these traits.
These ninja train to a subpar level and are considered to be 'strong.' This 'Chakra' is different from Chi. Instead of being made of a purely spiritual energy, it is a mix between spiritual and physical energy.
He could already imagine what would happen to Konoha in the future. Many innocent lives will be lost due to the actions made by the ninja.
He could not allow that to happen.
Sliding his feet, he felt himself slowly connecting himself to the ground. His Chi slowly connecting into the ground below.
The land was tired. It had borne witness to countless battles, each scar etched into its very being. As a guardian of this land, he felt a deep responsibility to ensure its safety and the protection of its inhabitants.
He closed his eyes, focusing his thoughts and channeling his own unique power. Unlike the traditional ninjutsu, which relied on Chakra, Chi came from a different source—an ancient energy intertwined with the essence of the earth itself.
"I must restore the balance," he whispered to himself, his voice carrying a determination that echoed in the stillness of the night.
He knew he had to confront the misguided ways of the ninja and teach them a different path—a path that embraced justice, honor, and courage. It was a challenging task, but one he accepted willingly, driven by the desire to save innocent lives and protect the world he held dear.
As he opened his eyes, he could feel the energy of the land flowing through him, empowering him with a renewed sense of purpose. The ground beneath him responded to his call, resonating with his determination to bring change and safeguard the future.
With a quickness he did not know he had, he shifted his leg, feeling as the ground rose from underneath him. It did not follow at a slow & steady pace. It surged through the air like a firework. Within moments, he was hundreds of feet in the air.
'That will do.' he thought, shifting his foot, once again, bringing the ground to a halt.
Taking in another deep breath, felt the air flow around him, a soft hum leaving his lips as he opened his eyes.
Smiling softly, he looked down towards Konoha, immediately noticing the many ninja surrounding the mountain. Only one daring enough to climb it.
'A new student' Oogway smiled, watching as the man with the bowl cut quickly traverse up the mountain.
It is time for the Jade Palace to be reborn.
