Chapter 1: Red Meets Blue
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"AHHHH, please no!"
"Get away!"
"Someone find Lady Naruko!"
"Die you bastard!"
Those were the sounds that 8-year-old Naruko Uzumaki heard as she lay in a pool of blood. Naruko could barely lift her head as she listened to the agonizing screams of her clansmen and their families. Her family was being mercilessly attacked by special-grade curses, and she felt utterly helpless. It all unfolded with shocking speed. Just moments ago, she had been sharing a peaceful dinner with her cousin and aunt when a deafening explosion rocked the entrance of the estate.
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An explosion rocked the entire main compound, prompting Naruko to witness several of her clansmen sprinting towards the source. Out of nowhere, a member of the guard squad materialized beside her aunt, Mei. The guard whispered something urgently, and Naruko observed Mei's expression shift from confusion to shock, then to deep concern.
"Ensure they don't breach our defenses, and someone must guard the vault at all costs – we cannot allow them to seize it!" Mei commanded.
"Yes, ma'am!" the guardsman replied, his voice resolute.
"Aunt Mei, what's happening?" Naruko inquired, her voice tinged with worry.
"It's nothing to worry about, Naru-chan. The guards will handle it. Listen, Naru-chan, I need you to accompany Sora-kun to our secret emergency bunker," Mei explained to Naruko.
"Sora-kun, I entrust the safety of your cousin to you above all else," Mei emphasized.
"I understand, Mother," Sora affirmed.
Another deafening explosion reverberated through the compound, accompanied by the heart-wrenching screams of their clansmen. Mei swiftly rose from her seat, snatched both of their hands, and hurriedly exited the room. As they stepped into the dimly lit hallway, Naruko was overwhelmed by the palpable presence of unfamiliar curse energy, something she had never encountered before.
"Go, Sora, now!" Mei commanded.
Sora tightly gripped his young cousin's hand and dashed in the opposite direction. As they fled towards the bunker, Mei moved resolutely in the direction of the chaos. Upon her arrival, a grim sight unfolded before her eyes: lifeless bodies of her family members and loyal handmaidens lay strewn about, and in their midst stood five menacing special-grade curses.
"You! You're going to pay for this!" Mei shouted as she readied her curse technique.
While Mei faced off against the intruders, Sora and Naruko reached the safety of the bunker. Sora swiftly unlocked the bunker's entrance, and they entered its dim, quiet confines. The two of them settled on the ground, waiting for the chaos to subside. Naruko curled her knees up to her chest and anxiously waited.
"Everything will be alright, Naru. Mother will take care of everything," Sora reassured his young cousin.
"Yeah," Naruko whispered as she rested her head on her older cousin's lap.
They sat there, feeling as though time had stopped when a knock echoed through the bunker's door. Sora moved to answer it, but Naruko grabbed his arm, her anxiety growing as she couldn't discern who was on the other side. Sora offered her a comforting smile and crouched down to her level. "Don't worry, Naru-chan. Everything will be fine," he assured her.
Sora proceeded to the door and swung it open. Naruko strained to see who stood there but was abruptly jolted by a searing pain in her side. Gasping, she glanced down, realizing she had been deeply cut just above her hip. She looked up in shock, her eyes locking onto an image that would forever haunt her memory: her cousin Sora, a bloodied kunai in hand, his face cold and emotionless as he stared back at her.
"S-Sora-Kun," Naruko mumbled as she dropped down to the ground.
Present Time
"My, my, Sora-Kun, that was quite ruthless of you, considering she's your little cousin,"
Lying on the ground, Naruko strained to hear a woman's voice conversing with her cousin. She managed to lift her head slightly, just enough to discern two figures. One was undoubtedly her cousin, but the identity of the other eluded her. Footsteps drew closer, and the woman knelt to her eye level, allowing Naruko to study her features. Her hair was jet-black and elegantly swept to one side, but it was the conspicuous stitches on her forehead that captured Naruko's attention.
"Oh, it seems she's still breathing," the woman remarked.
"It doesn't matter. She won't last much longer, whether from blood loss or the poison we administered," Sora replied indifferently.
"As I said, ruthless," the woman noted.
"Enough of that. We have business to attend to," Sora replied.
"Right, right. Show me where they've concealed his body," the woman instructed as she rose to her feet.
As the woman was about to depart through the door, her leg was unexpectedly caught. Glancing down, she noticed that Naruko had a firm grip on a portion of her clothing. The woman simply smiled at this, remarking, "Oh, it appears someone still has a bit of fight left in her."
"Where is my Aunt Mei?" Naruko demanded, her voice filled with urgency.
"Huh, who?" the woman questioned, feigning ignorance.
"My Aunt Mei, what happened to her?" Naruko pressed further.
"I have no knowledge of whom you're referring to," the woman replied coolly.
With a sigh, Sora interjected, "She's asking about my mother. Naruko, she's gone. Those special-grade curse spirits I sent as a diversion should have dealt with her by now."
Naruko's eyes widened in disbelief at the revelation. Not only had her older cousin betrayed them, but he had also played a role in her aunt's death. Clenching her teeth, Naruko summoned her strength and rose unsteadily to her feet. On shaky legs, she glared at her cousin. Sora's eyes widened in surprise when he noticed the change in the color of her eyes. Once blue, Naruko's eyes had transformed into a deep shade of red with a single tomoe. Sora gritted his teeth in frustration upon seeing them. Naruko had inherited the Uzumaki clan's most prized cursed ocular ability: the Sharingan.
"YOU DAMN BRAT! WHY THE HELL DO YOU GET TO HAVE THOSE EYES!" Sora bellowed, summoning three curses to his side.
"Those eyes should rightfully be mine, not some entitled brat like yourself. Kill her," Sora commanded his spirits.
Naruko stared in sheer horror as the three curses charged directly at her.
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Naruko gasped, her body jerking upright as she shot out of her bed, her breaths coming in ragged gasps. Sweat drenched her body, and her trembling hands betrayed the intensity of her nightmare. "Calm down, Naruko. It was just a dream," she reassured herself.
Glancing at the bedside clock, which displayed 5:15 a.m., Naruko sighed, realizing that returning to sleep wouldn't be possible. She lay in bed for a few more moments before deciding to make the best of her early start by dedicating some time to training. Naruko threw off the covers and attempted to put her foot on the floor, only to be met with a searing pain in her hip. She clutched the aching area and patiently waited for the pain to subside. Once it did, Naruko headed towards the bathroom to prepare for the day.
"It's been four years since then. Why am I dreaming about it now?" Naruko pondered while washing her face.
Four years had passed since that fateful day at the Uzumaki clan home when her cousin, Sora, betrayed their family and aligned himself with that mysterious woman. Now, at the age of 12, Naruko Uzumaki resided with her godmother Tsunade Senju, and godfather Jiraiya at the Senju Clan estate.
After completing her bathroom routine and donning her training attire, Naruko descended the stairs, intending to grab some breakfast. She was greeted by her Aunt Tsunade and Uncle Jiraiya, who were already up.
"Good morning. What brings you both up so early?" Naruko inquired as she made her way toward the kitchen.
"We could ask you the same thing," Tsunade replied.
"I couldn't sleep. Had a bad dream," Naruko admitted softly while pouring herself some juice.
Tsunade and Jiraiya exchanged a knowing glance. They were aware that today marked the anniversary of the Uzumaki Clan's tragic downfall. Realizing that their goddaughter wasn't keen on discussing it, Jiraiya rose from his seat and nodded at Naruko. The two of them left the house and headed for the Senju Clan's training grounds. Waiting for them was Shisui Uchiha, a member of the Uchiha Clan.
"You guys are here early," Shisui remarked.
"Yeah, we thought we'd start a bit earlier today," Jiraiya explained.
Shisui observed the bags under Naruko's eyes, and it became clear why they had arrived so early. The three of them entered the training yard.
"Alright, Naru-chan, today we'll focus on mastering not only your innate cursed technique but also your inherited one—the Sharingan," Jiraiya informed his goddaughter.
"The Sharingan is a technique traditionally passed down in the Uchiha and Uzumaki clans for generations. You're the first Uzumaki since Akakato Uzumaki and your mother, Kushina Uzumaki, to awaken the Sharingan. It's now my responsibility as your instructor to teach you how to utilize it," Shisui explained.
"After you've worked on those, we'll delve into controlling your curse energy and the reverse curse technique," Tsunade added as she joined the session.
Naruko nodded, bracing herself for what promised to be an intense and demanding training session. Her three mentors pushed her to her limits, combining toughness with encouragement. Jiraiya and Shisui were less stringent than Tsunade, but they maintained a challenging standard. By the time they finished, every muscle in Naruko's body ached. They concluded their training just before lunchtime when Shisui received a mission notification on his phone.
"It seems we'll have to wrap up this training session early. Jiraiya-san and I have a mission in Hokkaido," Shisui announced.
Tsunade, while tending to Naruko's wounds, inquired, "How long is that going to take?"
"It shouldn't take us more than a few days to dispel the curse," Shisui reassured her.
"We'll be just fine, Hime," Jiraiya assured his wife.
"Alright," Tsunade acknowledged.
"Hey, Naruko, when I return from this mission, we'll finally commence your curse tool training," Shisui promised.
"Really?!" Naruko exclaimed, her eyes shining with excitement.
"Yes," Shisui confirmed.
The two women bid the men farewell as they departed from the estate. Tsunade insisted that Naruko take a nap to ensure her body recovered properly. Naruko woke up at 5 p.m., feeling revitalized. Tsunade brought her some ramen for lunch, and the two shared a meal in silence. Later, they were joined by Shizune, Tsunade's student. The trio ventured out to the market to gather some supplies before returning to the Senju Estate.
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As they strolled along the path leading to the estate, Tsunade suddenly recognized someone she hadn't seen in years. "Izumi Gojo, long time no see," Tsunade greeted warmly.
"It has been quite a while, Senju-Sensei," Izumi responded with a smile.
Izumi Gojo, now the wife of the head of the Gojo clan, had once been Tsunade's student at Tokyo Jujutsu High. While Tsunade and Izumi reconnected, Naruko's attention was drawn to a boy her age standing beside Izumi. He shared her snow-white hair, but what truly captivated Naruko were his eyes, which glowed with an otherworldly allure.
"Oh, forgive my manners. Sensei, this is my son, Satoru," Izumi introduced.
"It's a pleasure to meet you, Satoru. This is my goddaughter, Naruko Uzumaki," Tsunade introduced.
"Hello, it's nice to meet you," Naruko greeted with a respectful bow of her head.
"Aren't you a sweetheart? Go ahead, Satoru, say hello," Izumi encouraged her son.
Satoru glanced at the three women before him and bowed his head politely. "It's a pleasure to meet you," he greeted.
When Satoru raised his head and locked eyes with Naruko, something extraordinary occurred. Their gazes met, and in that instant, Naruko's blue eyes transformed into her Sharingan, a vivid red meeting Satoru's blue Six eyes.
"Well, we must be on our way now. It's getting late," Tsunade remarked.
"Yes, indeed. We should also head back. It was wonderful seeing you again, Tsunade-Sensei, Shizune. And it was a pleasure meeting you, Naruko," Izumi said.
As the two families parted ways, Naruko and Satoru exchanged one last look, completely unaware that this fateful encounter would reshape the entire Jujutsu World.
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3 years later
2005
Tokyo Jujutsu High
Satoru Gojo, Suguru Geto, and Shoko Ieiri sat in anticipation in their classroom, awaiting their next mission assignment. It had been several months since their first mission, and they were eager for their next challenge. As they waited, Geto couldn't help but wonder aloud, "I wonder what's taking Yaga-Sensei so long?"
Gojo, his trademark confidence on display, replied, "Who knows, maybe something came up, and we'll get a free day."
Just as they speculated, their discussion's subject entered the room, accompanied by an unexpected guest. Yaga stood before his students, and the girl who had entered with him stood at his side. Yaga addressed his students, emphasizing the importance of treating their new first-year classmates with respect and welcome.
"Go ahead and introduce yourself," Yaga instructed the young girl.
With a polite bow of her head, the newcomer introduced herself, "Hello, my name is Naruko Uzumaki, and I can't wait to work with all of you."
Satoru's eyes widened in disbelief when he heard her name. It couldn't be true, could it? The girl he had been thinking about since he was 12 years old, ever since that fateful meeting, stood before him now. He couldn't help but remember her vividly. Naruko had left an indelible mark on his memory.
As Naruko looked around the room, her gaze paused at Gojo. Even though he wore those dark shades, she could still discern the beautiful blue eyes beneath. These eyes had haunted her dreams for years. When their eyes met once more, an extraordinary phenomenon occurred. Naruko's eyes transformed into her Sharingan, this time adorned with three tomoe. Red met blue once again—the Heaven's Eyes encountering the Six Eyes.
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Well, there you have it the first chapter of my Naruto/JJK story. The next chapter will be the beginning of Jujutsu Kaisen Season 2. I just wanted to get a little introduction to our characters before we get started. There will be more Naruto characters involved in the story and some you'll meet in the upcoming chapter. Don't worry Kurama and the other Tailed Beasts will be in this story. I can't wait to see what I have planned for this story.
And if you can't already tell this is going to be Satoru Gojo x Naruko Uzumaki story. But it will be a slow burn and they won't get together for a while. Until next time.