Chapter 10: Naruto's Dark Secret
''Lord Hokage, what makes this year's exam unique?'' Kurenai asked.
''I'm glad you asked.'' Hiruzen then put his hands together close to his mouth. ''This year, we have the Jinchuuriki's from Suna, Iwa, Kumo, Kiri, and the one from Taki as well as ours participating.''
The Jonin widened their eyes in surprise hearing this. Did this mean all the current living Jinchuuriki's were participating?!
''Wait, are you serious?!'' Asuma asked visibly shocked.
Hiruzen sighed before continuing. ''I am, and even with how unique this is there is one thing that is heavily concerning me because of said reason. There was a group that formed in Ame. They're called the Akatsuki.''
Everyone in the room went silent hearing this. Some were confused as to what the Akatsuki was.
''The..the Akatsuki?'' Kurenai asked.
''Yes, the Akatsuki. Do any of you know who they are?'' Hiruzen asked.
The group once again discuss among themselves.
''Akatsuki? Never heard of it'' Said a Jonin.
''Me neither, could this be a bad thing?'' Another one said.
''I would believe so, Lord Hokage doesn't seem to happy about it.''
Hiruzen then raises his hand prompting the Jonin to silence. ''Now, as I was saying everyone, the reason I am so nervous is because since we have Jinchuuriki in the exam this year I am afraid that the Akatsuki might infiltrate it. You see, the Akatsuki is a group formed during the last war I believe and they are headed by a man who I believe was a student of the legendary Sannin Jiraiya and is comprised of S-ranked shinobi.''
''What?! You can't be serious.'' A Jonin shouted from the back of the room.
''Sadly, I am. Jiraiya's spy network as collected enough information about what we assume would be their goal and the reason they might try to interfere in the exam.'' Hiruzen explained.
''But why would they want to interfere?'' Asuma questioned.
''It's because all the Jinchuuriki are participating and their goal is to extract the tailed-beasts from the containers and destroy the five great villages with them, at least that's what Jiraiya had told me since info is still scarce.'' Hiruzen concluded.
The thought of extracting the tailed-beasts to destroy every village was unimaginable. Now the Jonin understood why this was urgent.
''As a precaution I want you four to head to the forest of death after this meeting is over and meet up with Anko. Explain to her the situation and we'll have ANBU patrolling the fence of the training ground while you four head into the forest. Your orders are to watch over every single Jinchuuriki to make sure that they are safe.'' Hiruzen then tossed a folder to the four Jonin which was caught by Mako.
''What is this Lord Hokage?'' Mako asked curiously.
''Inside that folder contains the ID photos of the Jinchuuriki from each village so you know who to watch over. You all already know Naruto.'' Hiruzen said.
Opening the folder the Mako, Kakashi, Kurenai and Asuma see the pictures of the Jinchuuriki and no surprise Naruto was in there. The other pictures were of Fu, Utakata, Yugito ,and a red-headed Genin from Sunagakure named Gaara.
The four Jonin look at each other before looking back at Hiruzen. ''So you said you wanted us to leave as soon as this meeting is over?'' Mako asked.
''Yes, there isn't anything left for me to say except everyone else but these four are to patrol the fence around the training ground alongside the ANBU. Dismissed.'' Hiruzen said.
As all the Jonin within the room turn to leave Hiruzen had asked Mako to stop so he could say one last thing to her.
''You guys go ahead, this will take a minute.'' Mako then turned to walk over to Hiruzen who had a very serious look on his face.
''Mako, there's another thing I'm worried about too besides the Jinchuuriki and Naruto being in danger.'' Hiruzen said.
Nodding, Mako took in a deep breath before she said her part. ''I faintly remember what he said but I do know he went rogue so there's no doubt in my mind he might be in the group. Mom and dad were murdered by him so I'll do anything to bring him to justice if appears.''
''I know you will, but don't think you can handle it alone. The Akatsuki's S-ranked shinobi are very powerful so don't be afraid to call for help.'' The old man said.
Nodding, Mako then leaves the office and with the other three Jonin they shunshin to the forest of death.
-Forest of Death-
After hopping through the trees for several hours our Genin of team eleven are now seen sitting in a small clearing surrounded by trees. In front of them was a small fire and over it they were roasting some snakes that Kurotsuchi had caught for them.
''Any of you ever tried snake before?'' Kurotsuchi asked her teammates.
''Never, all I ever eat is pumpkin soup.'' Genma said with a shrug.
''Ew! That's gross how can you eat pumpkin soup? Pumpkin is so nasty!" Naruto said pretending to gag.
''Hey! Pumpkin soup is the best unlike ramen!" Genma shot back starting an argument between the two much to Kurotsuchi's delight.
''Ramen rules and pumpkin soup drools end of story!" Naruto retorted.
Genma, knowing that it would be futile to win an argument against Naruto decided to back off. ''Alright, you win Naruto. Ramen is the best.''
Naruto, hearing his friend admitting defeat jumped to his feet and pumped his fists into the air victoriously. ''Yeah! Told ya! Ramen is the best ya know!"
''Quiet down Naruto!" Kurotsuchi grabbed him by the cheeks and pulled on them making the blonde cry out in pain.
''Ow! Stop it! Genma help!'' Pleaded Naruto.
''Sorry, you got yourself into that mess you can get yourself out.'' Genma said as he goes to lay on his back.
Left defenseless Naruto can only sit there and take the pulling pinches.
However, they were unaware that in the treetops above them they were being watched by three Genin, we see that they wore the headband for Kusagakure.
''Hey, isn't she the Tsuchikage's granddaughter?'' One of the Kusa Genin asked.
''Yep, there's no doubt about it.'' The second one said.
''She's quite a babe too, I mean damn. What do you guys say we take the other two out and take her with us?'' The third one quipped.
''You know, that doesn't sound like a bad idea. After what they did to our country during the last war this will be good payback.'' The supposed ring leader of the group said as they all draw their kunai.
"Kurotsuchi, please let me go I'm sorry.'' Naruto pleaded with puppy dog eyes and anime tears.
''Okay Naruto, I'll let you go.''
Letting her best friend go Naruto rubbed the area where the fingers had pinched his skin into submission. ''Well it was about time, I thought you were going to pinch my skin so hard that it would've come off!" Naruto said annoyed.
''Um, Naruto...you should stop talking.'' Said Genma
''You know what? Maybe I should.'' Kurotsuchi said as she prepared to pinch him again before the three of them noticed a leaf slowly falling in front of them. Looking up they spot three figures descending down upon them.
''We got company!" Kurotsuchi shouted as they all jump out of the way.
''Dammit, we almost had them!" Growled one of the attackers as they land.
''Well it was your idea to leap on them instead of attacking front the shadows!'' Snarled another one.
''Shut up!" The ring leader shouted back.
Team eleven looked at their attackers and saw that they were wearing brown clothes and had the headband with the symbol for Kusagakure on it. Seeing the three Kusa Genin argue Naruto whistles at them grabbing their attention.
''What the hell do you three Kusa Genin want with us?"
''Tch, goddamn Konoha Genin. Give us the girl, your scroll and maybe we'll let you two live.'' The leader ordered.
''Oh yeah, as if we'll let you have our scroll and desperate to get a girl that you have to capture one? Fucking Kusa shinobi are jokes.'' Kurotsuchi said, ''Let's take these guys down you guys.''
''You got it.'' Naruto said drawing his sai.
''Guess I can use that wind claw jutsu sensei taught me.'' Genma said with a smirk as he raises his hands and two claws made out of wind formed on each knuckle.
''If you punks wish to die so be it, once we kill you we'll be taking the girl.'' The leader of the Kusa team snarled.
''Don't even think about it.'' Naruto said as he, Kurotsuchi and Genma charge straight at the Kusa Genin and the two sides exchange blows.
Genma would swing his wind claws downwards in an effort to sweep his opponent off his feet but his opponent effortlessly jumped over it and goes to perform a downward slash with his kunai knife. Genma reacts by looking upwards and firing his senbon from his mouth and the needle strikes the Kusa Genin in the gut and with enough force to send him crashing into a nearby tree trunk effectively pinning him against it.
''Urgh! What the fuck! I've never seen anyone use senbon like that before.'' The Kusa Genin howled in pain as Genma then rushes towards the helpless Kusa Genin and his head is sliced clean off his body.
Taking a cloth out of his coat's pocket Genma wipes the blood that had splattered on his hand and shrugs. ''Meh, I wanted a challenge.'' He then turns to find his two teammates engaging their targets so he decided to stand by and watch them subdue the other two.
Naruto brings his ninjato in a thrust hoping to get his heart only for the Genin to jump back and hurl several shuriken at him hoping to catch the blonde off guard.
''Man this is textbook academy stuff.'' Naruto thought with a grin before swinging his ninjato swatting the projectiles away. He then follows through with a diagonal slash and manages to slice the Genin's arm off.
With his arm reduced to a stump the Kusa Genin screams hysterically in pain as he watches the blood spurt and his screams would be silenced when Naruto thrusts his sword through his heart. Kicking the corpse off his sword Naruto sheathes it and turns to watch Kurotsuchi deal with her opponent only to be greeted by her face.
''So how did your fight go?'' A widely grinning Kurotsuchi said as her face was mere inches away from Naruto.
''Holy crap! You scared the blonde out of me Kurotsuchi.'' Naruto said holding a hand over his rapidly beating heart.
''Do you always have to get scared of me? Wait, don't tell me you're scared of my face!'' Kurotsuchi said accusingly.
''No you just caught me by surprise is all!" Naruto said.
''No, you think my face is ugly that's why you got scared. I see how it is Naruto.'' Kurotsuchi said feigning sadness.
Genma, seeing what Kurotsuchi was doing decided to play along and he gently rubbed her back. ''There, there Kurotsuchi it's okay.'' Genma cooed into her ear before looking at Naruto with a teasing grin.
Naruto nearly lost it at that. Here was the girl he loves clinging onto his friend and crying into his shoulder!
''I'm sorry Kurotsuchi! Please don't be mad at me! You're not ugly at all!" Naruto said placing his hands on Kurotsuchi's shoulder.
Hearing his words Kurotsuchi's eyed widened at his compliment. She lifted her head off of Genma's shoulder and turned to look at the blonde. ''You think so? Good because if you say I'm ugly again you're dead.''
''Of course! I never lie! I always found you lovely to look at." Naruto declared with his trademark grin.
''Yo for real Naruto you lie to a girl they'll kill you.'' Genma whispered into his ear making the blonde sweatdrop.
''If that's the case you are good to look at too Naruto.'' Kurotsuchi added.
Naruto and Genma heard the very words that just came out of her mouth and Naruto was left a flustered mess while Genma was giggling to himself.
''You really mean that? Even with these whisker-like birthmarks on my face?'' Asked Naruto.
''Of course, you're my best friend so I should be saying nice things to you.'' Kurotsuchi said sticking her tongue out.
''She thinks I'm handsome!"
''Best friends my butt.'' Genma thought to himself, ''So how did you beat your guy Kurotsuchi?''
''Oh I broke his neck. Easy.'' Kurotsuchi said with a shrug before presenting a scroll. ''They had just what we needed, a heaven scroll.''
''Awesome, let's get going.'' Genma said.
Naruto, who was still a flustered mess failed to notice Genma and Kurotsuchi leaping onto the tree tops leaving him by himself.
''If your'e going to just stand there Naruto me and Genma might as well leave you for the bears and we enjoy eating these snakes.'' Kurotsuchi's voice shouted from above.
''Yeah, you'd better hurry up and get up here or you'll have nothing to eat.'' Genma said holding his snake on a stick for Naruto to see.
Looking up he sees his two teammates leaping off into the distance. ''Hey! Wait for me!"
Naruto then leaps up and takes off after his teammates. The quiet, empty scene of the opening then transitions into evening turning the once green clearing into a dreary orange just like the evening sky.
A figure with blonde hair then leaps into the clearing where the fire was and bends over it and gently picks up some of the dirt and sniffs it.
''Un, looks like they were here and I just missed them.'' The now revealed Deidara inquired. Standing up he then holds his hand out and the mouth on his palm begins churning something and out of it comes several small spider things made out of what appears to be like clay.
Watching the little clay spider things crawl off north he smirks in satisfaction before snapping his finger. The clay bird that he was riding then swooped down and he jumps onto his back before heading upwards.
''Un, I'm getting close to you Kurotsuchi. I hope you don't mind me taking your Jinchuuriki friend away from you.'' Deidara said with an evil grin.
-Entrace to the forest of death, the same time-
''Ah! Nothing can satisfy my hunger like some green bean soup and dango!'' A gleeful Anko said as she devoured said food items. She takes a bite out of the last piece of dango on the stick and tosses it blindly to her right hitting a tree and it is revealed that she had made a perfect Konoha symbol on it.
''There, a perfect Konoha symbol.'' She said with her mouth full. She then gulps down the last of her green bean soup before four figures shunshin in front of her. Opening one eye she sees Asuma, Kakashi and her two best friends Mako and Kurenai standing before her. ''Huh? What are you guys doing here?'' Asked the purple-haired Jonin.
''Read this right now. It's from Lord Hokage.''' Mako said reaching up to hand a piece of paper to her.
Taking it from Mako Anko opens it up and reads what was written inside. She then gasps in shock with wide-eyes. ''You gotta be fucking kidding me? Almost all of the Jinchuuriki are participating as we speak? I mean, I know Naruto but seriously?'' Anko asked looking at the Uchiha.
''No, I'm not kidding you and that's why we're here, we need to head into the forest now and make sure all the Jinchuuriki are safe. Who knows what happens if that group master Jiraiya heard about get their hands on even one.'' Explained Mako.
''That's right, especially Naruto. Since he contains the most powerful of the tailed-beasts he's easily the prime target.'' Kakashi said.
''And considering that the Akatsuki is believed to have S-ranked ninjas we better be careful too.'' Asuma inquired.
''It's not that they're S-ranked that we need to be careful Asuma, the fact that we don't know anyone in the organization we have no idea of their capabilities. This is seriously some dangerous stuff.'' Kurenai said nervously.
Anko's face scrunched up in annoyance, what are the chances the Jinchuuriki would participate in the exam all at the same time and now an organization of S-ranked shinobi are after them? ''So what am I supposed to do?''
''Lord Hokage wants you to join us and watch over the Jinchuuriki. There's already ANBU and more Jonin watching over every inch of the fence so let's get going.'' Mako said as they all leap into the forest of death.
Kakashi had chosen to watch over Fu, Mako had chosen to watch over Naruto, Kurenai went after Gaara and Asuma went to watch over Utakata and Anko decided to go watch Yugito.
''We're gonna have a hard time finding them in this place, look at how freaking huge it is!" Said Kakashi.
''Meh, I've been here plenty of times.'' Anko snorted.
''Not a problem for me, wait a minute everyone.'' Mako ordered and they all land beside a small stream.
''What is it Mako?'' Kurenai asked curiously.
''Just a second.'' Mako then bit her finger and performed a series of hand seals. She then opens up her palm and slams it onto the floor. ''Summoning jutsu!"
A cloud of smoke appears where Mako placed her hand on the ground and when it cleared we see four wolves appear before them.
''You're a wolf summoner?!'' Exclaimed Kakashi.
''Yeah, so what Bakashi?'' Mako said before looking at the wolves.
''What is it you need us for master Mako?'' One of the wolves who had an eyepatch and a Konoha bandana asked.
''I want you four to help us track the Jinchuuriki, here.'' Mako then took out the folder that had the pictures of each Jinchuuriki and showed it to the wolves before handing each one to her colleagues, ''Here's how they look like, me and Jun will go for Naruto. Anko you take Haruka and look for Yugito. Asuma you can look for Utakata with Taiki, Kurenai you take Matsuyoshi and go after Gaara and Kakashi, you'll have Rina to help you look for Fu. Let's start searching.'' The four Jonin and their wolf companions then leap in several directions.
-Inside forest of death, two hours later-
It's been several hours since their confrontation with the Genin team from Kusagakure team eleven is now seen resting in the a large, hollow tree stump with a small fire going with two rabbits roasting over it. After a long day they decided to call it a night.
''Man it's been a weird first day!'' Naruto said with a big yawn.
''Weird? How so?'' Genma asked as he tends to the rabbits.
''We met only one team but they had the scroll we needed but then after that we didn't run into anyone else.''
''Maybe everyone knows not to mess with team eleven so they all decided to avoid us?'' Kurotsuchi inquired.
Naruto just chuckled at Kurotsuchi's words. ''Maybe, we're the top three students from our class so I bet the others let the fear spread.''
''I agree with that statement.'' Genma said before hearing the rabbits hissing, ''Oh, I think they're done.''
Both Genma and Kurotsuchi reached for a rabbit leaving Naruto with nothing to eat.
''Hey what about me?!'' Complained the blonde.
Genma just took bites out of his rabbit while Kurotsuchi was busy cutting out pieces of meat with a kunai. ''Sorry Naruto, me and Genma did catch them for ourselves not you!" Kurotsuchi stuck her tongue out at her best friend.
Pouting, Naruto looked away as to not watch the other two enjoy their dinner. Seeing her best friend pouting Kurotsuchi smiled sweetly, she then gets up and walks over to sit next to the blonde while Genma eyes them with amusement.
''Here.''
Turning around Naruto sees Kurotsuchi holding a piece of rabbit meat close to his face, a small but tender smile visible on her face and what Naruto swore was a small blush on her cheeks. ''Kurotsuchi? What are you doing?''
''Feeding my best friend of course.'' Kurotsuchi said.
''Y-you don't have to, I can get my own rabbit.'' Naruto said getting up only to be pulled back down by the Iwa girl. ''Hey I want to hunt my own rabbit!"
''I'm feeding you and you're feeding me. Now eat!" Kurotsuchi shouted in a bossy manner.
''Fine!" Naruto opened his mouth to let Kurotsuchi place the meat in it but Kurotsuchi decided to smear the rabbit meat all over his cheeks making him rear back. ''Hey! You got grease all over my face!"
''Oopsies, how clumsy of me.'' Kurotsuchi said feigning innocence.
''You did that on purpose.'' Naruto said before taking the meat and devouring it in one bite.
''Maybe, maybe not. Your turn to feed me.'' Kurotsuchi said giving him the whole rabbit.
''If you want.'' Naruto then slowly moved the meat closer to Kurotsuchi's mouth and at the last second smeared the meat across her chin catching her by surprise like she did to him.
''Hey!" Kurotsuchi shouted in surprise.
''Oopsies, how clumsy of me.'' Naruto chuckled before putting the food into her mouth.
''You did that on purpose did you Naruto?'' Kurotsuchi exclaimed while pointing a finger at him accusingly.
''Well...you did do it to me first so I thought that I'd get a little payback.'' Said Naruto grinning.
''He's got a point Kurotsuchi.'' Added Genma who smiles at the exchange.
Naruto was right, she did smear his cheek first so she decided to let it slide this time...but first she had to get him back again. ''Alright Naruto, it's my turn to feed you so give me the rabbit.''
Handing over the rabbit Naruto once again opens his mouth to allow the meat she had in her hands to enter. He then saw an evil grin plaster her face and before he could react Kurotsuchi took the whole rabbit and shoved it into his face.
''Mph! Hmey!'' Naruto's muffled voice of distress called out as the rabbit was forced upon him.
''You think I'd actually let you win? Well you're wrong Naruto!" Kurotsuchi said in a sickeningly sweet voice as she continued to stuff his face full of rabbit.
Genma laughed at the entire thing but his laughter would cease when he looked in between them he saw something crawling up to them and leap into the air headed for Naruto.
''What the? Look out!'' Genma then jumped forward and tackled his teammates out of the way of the unknown object as it leaps over them and hits the wall of the stump causing it to explode.
The sound of the explosion caught Naruto and Kurotsuchi by surprise.
''What the fuck what that?!'' Naruto exclaimed as he and Kurotsuchi sit up.
''Was that an explosion?!'' Kurotsuchi asked confused.
''Yeah, but I have no idea what that was, it looked like a small spider of sorts.'' Genma said rubbing his side.
The three of them get up and walk over to where the clay spider had exploded only to find it partially destroyed.
''Wait a minute...that's...'' Kurotsuchi's thoughts were interrupted when she heard felt a presence loom over them. Looking up she sees multiple clay spiders falling down on them.
''Earth release: Rock shelter!" Just like that a shelter made of rock emerged around them as the clay spiders fall on them and explode but thanks to the rock shelter the three of them were left relatively unharmed.
''Damn, who the hell is attacking?'' Naruto said.
''No idea, but they definitely picked the wrong team.'' Genma added.
''I...I know who it is...there's only one person I know who uses explosive clay." Kurotsuchi thought with a worried look.
After about a minute the onslaught of clay spiders cease. Releasing the jutsu the three of them look around to find the culprit but saw no one.
''Okay, they attack us but they run away?'' A now annoyed Naruto said.
''I don't think so, I feel they're still around.'' Genma inquired.
''Man, just our luck.'' Kurotuschi whispered to himself.
The area remained silent for another few minutes before a large shadow looms over them, looking up they see what appeared to be a bird slowly descending upon, the weird thing about it was that it appeared to be made of...clay?
''No way..'' Kurotsuchi said in shock as she noticed the person riding on the bird.
''Well well, how's it going...Kurotsuchi.'' The now revealed Deidara sneered. ''It's been a while, I've missed you un."
''Deidara...''
Naruto and Genma were confused as to what was going on.
''Deidara? Who's this guy?!'' Naruto growled. ''How do you know Kurotsuchi?''
Noticing the headband on his forehead Naruto saw that he was a shinobi from Iwagakure, but the thing that caught his attention was that the symbol appeared to be scratched out.
''Who the fuck are you and what do you want?'' Genma shouted angrily.
''Shut up Konoha brat, un, I'm here for one thing and one thing only. Kurotsuchi could you be a good girl and hand over that one over there? I need to bring him to my leader.'' Deidara said pointing at Naruto.
''And what could you possibly want with him you traitor?'' Kurotsuchi said as she and Genma stood protectively in front of their friend.
Deidara's face now sported a maniacal grin on his face. ''Oh, I guess you don't know his secret do you? After all you are his best friend."
''Wh-what are you talking about?'' Kurotsuchi asked placing her hand on her katana.
''Un, so you haven't told her yet brat? Afraid that she will hate you if you told her your darkest secret?'' Deidara inquired while eyeing Naruto who only looks at him with hatred.
''Just what the hell are you talking about asshole? What secret? I have nothing to hide from Kurotsuchi.'' Naruto said defensively.
*Sigh*
''Look like I'll be the one to do it. You fucking demon brat.'' Deidara sneered.
''D-demon? What are you talking about?'' Naruto asked nervously.
''Demon? What's this idiot blabbering about?'' Genma throught with teeth gritted.
''He...he can't be talking about..that...could he?'' Kurotsuchi thought.
''You know what, I'll just be blunt about it since you're all too naive to figure it out. Naruto Uzumaki, have you ever wondered why you were shunned by your village?
Going wide-eyed at his statement Naruto went to reach for his ninjato. ''Wh-what do you care and how do you know?''
''There's a simple answer to that un.'' Deidara said before the most evil grin the three of them had ever seen formed on his face. ''YOU ARE THE KYUUBI'S CONTAINER.'' The former Iwa nin declared.
Naruto, Kurotsuchi and Genma became frozen in pure shock at what Deidara had just said.
''W-what...I'm...the Kyuubi...?'' Naruto thought with a look that conveyed his fear.
''Naruto...you're the Kyuubi Jinchuuriki...?'' Kurotsuchi thought with a sad look on her face.
''There's no way! The fourth Hokage killed it!" Genma thought with a shocked expression.
Deidara only laughed evilly at the shocked state the three Genin were in.
''But...the fourth Hokage killed it...'' Naruto said.
''Oh no, that's what they taught you guys in the academy huh? Typical of Konoha to spread lies, that's what they were always good at doing.'' Deidara snickered, ''Have you always wondered why your healing factor is near super-human? Have you always wondered why you possess endless stamina? Those are all the Kyuubi's doing.'' Deidara said before noticing the look on Kurotsuchi's face.
''Un, look at your friends, go on, look at their faces.'' Deidara said pointing at the two in question.
Looking at his teammates Naruto saw that they had looks of complete shock with a hint of what he perceived to be anger. ''No! Those looks are what the villagers used to give me!" Naruto thought to himself before Deidara continued.
''Awe, what's wrong Naruto? Worried that your beloved Kurotsuchi hates your guts now?'' Teased the blonde Iwa nin.
Before Naruto or Genma could say anything it would be Kurotsuchi who would speak. ''Shut the fuck up and leave Naruto alone!"
Kurotsuchi's words only served to amuse Deidara. ''Isn't that cute, you're calling each other by first names? Why defend the Jinchuuriki Kurotsuchi? You love him? I thought you loved me un.'' Deidara said evilly.
''Shut the fuck up Deidara!''
It was right there that Kurotsuchi lost it. She unsheathed her katana and charge towards the ex-Iwa nin and when she came within striking distance she swung her katana aiming straight for his head but the sword was effortlessly caught by blonde Iwa nin who maneuvers the sword out of her grip and into his before placing a hand on her neck catching her.
''Agh!'' Kurotsuchi screamed out in pain when she felt Deidara apply pressure.
''Kurotsuchi! Let her go!" Genma drew a kunai knife and leaped towards Deidara but was effortlessly swatted away. The blow sending him crashing into a tree trunk with enough force to stun him momentarily.
''Gah! Fuck!" Genma cried out in pain.
Deidara snickered at the brown-haired teen's pain before looking at Naruto who was looking down as if to hide his shame. ''Un, I was hoping you'd come with me willingly, but since your friends attacked me I guess I'll get rid of them first before taking you to your new home.'' Deidara then takes Kurotsuchi's katana and looks at it for a moment. ''Look at that, it's your mom's isn't it?''
Deidara then pointed the sword into Kurotsuchi's thigh and slowly forced it into her body. The feeling of the sharp blade cutting into her made her scream in pain, pain she had never felt before.
''Ahhhh!'' Kurotsuchi's cries were so full of pain that Genma and Naruto had to cover their ears to avoid hearing it.
''You fucking bastard let her go!" A now angry Genma shouted.
Naruto then suddenly felt an unknown energy build up within him, it was so powerful it even made Deidara halt his torture of Kurotsuchi..
Despite the pain she was in Kurotsuchi along with Genma and Deidara looked at Naruto and saw what appeared to be orange chakra flaring around him and he appeared to be...on all fours?
''N-Naruto?'' Kurotsuchi thought despite the pain she was in. She noticed that his nails appeared to be growing sharper..and his hair was getting wilder.
''Is that..no way..'' Genma thought with a look of fear.
''So, it wants to come out and play un?'' Deidara thought smiling as the Naruto was now completely surrounded by the orange chakra.
''Let her go...'' Naruto's voice change sent shivers down the spines of his two teammates. It sounded like a demonic growl, ''Because if you don't...'' Naruto then stood up with his body slightly hunched in a way that was beast like then looked up and eyed Deidara, his eyes were now red and his pupils were slits, the whisker marks on his face was more defined and his canine's were elongated. ''I'm gonna kill you..''