Firefox

Disclaimer: I don't own any of the characters, techniques, items or locations mentioned in the story. Their rights belong to their respected properties. I wrote this for fun.

Rated Mature Audience Only

Pairing: Naruto X Harem

Chapter XIV: Legacy of the air nomads! Part Three! Finale


Temple Built Site


When Kyoshi learn she was the Avatar, her life was turned upside down. She agreed to help the Air Monks protect their legacy. Once that mission is over, Kyoshi would go into hiding.

The young Avatar approached Ren, the oldest and wisest of the Air Monks. "Lady Kyoshi." He said as he bows.

"Please don't call me that." She said in annoyed tone.

She still has doubts. I will show her the journals, it will put her fears to rest. Ren thought.

The temple begun to glow "What is going on?!" A worker shouted.

Kyoshi and Ren disappeared in a blinding flash of light.

Time skip (thirty minutes later)

The elder monks were in a tent "Ren and Avatar Kyoshi disappeared?" The leader asked.

"Yes."

"This works in our favor; I was planning on luring Ren away. With them gone we can seal the Guardian without issue. How long will it take us to move the guardian to the temple?"

"Four hours."

"Tell the men, we move at once."

The monks bow before leaves the tent. A large ship could be seen in the distance.


Wave (Outside of Tazuna's house / 10:00AM)


After meeting Konohamaru, Bumi decide to help the lad. He set up a training course for him to sharpen his skills. Konohamaru jumps out of a bush, fires an arrow. The high winds from the Hurricane made it a challenge. Konohamaru runs past the target with out looking back. An archer must be on the move at all times. Speed, stealth and precision are the archer's best weapons. Bumi's voice echoed in his mind.

After Konohamaru fires his last arrow, he drops to one knee. Out of breath and sweating. Bumi approach him "Not bad Konohamaru. You managed to hit one of the targets."

Konohamaru looks up, his arrow on the edge of the target. He grins. "You have done better than I did, when I first used a bow."

"How many targets did you hit sensei?"

"I missed every target; boy my instructor was pissed at me."

Konohamaru raised an eyebrow. "Ahh the good old days, I miss my old instructor. Drill Nacy pants we called him. He would come on unglued whenever he falls for one of my pranks."

Konohamaru grins "Did you say pranks?"

Bumi grins "Let's take a break."

After collecting the arrows Bumi and Konohamaru returns to Tazuna's house.


Uzumaki Namikaze Library (10:30AM)


Since 9:00AM the compound been busy. Pakura, Mei, Haku, Temari, Tayuya, Shizuka, Samue and Yugito were moving box. "Why are we doing this?" Tayuya asked.

"Naruto and Azula brought back all of the scrolls and books from Whirlpool. They need a place to be stored." Pakura said.

Azula enters the room holding two cups of coffee. "Not just the library; We are adding three new wings and a second floor."

Temari picks up another box "That will take a while." She said.

"Indeed." Pakura said.

Karin sitting at Minato's desk, three small stacks of books were on it. "Burning the midnight oil again?" She asked.

Azula hands Karin a cup "Thank you, I think I figured it out."

Karin hands Azula an open scroll "Aegis seal?"

"Before the founding of Konoha, the Uzumaki were in a war with another clan. The Sirens;"

Azula raised an eyebrow "Your clan doesn't strike me as the type."

Karin giggled "True, but those were dark times from what I learned."

She points to the books on the desk. "The Siren had a very deadly bloodline. Seductress."

Jiraiya enters the room. "I don't think I heard that bloodline before." He yawned.

Azula hands Jiraiya the other cup "It's a dead bloodline."

"From what Tsunade told me, bloodlines grant abilities. What abilities does Seductress offer?" Azula asked.

"It grants the Kunoichi empathy, mind reading, will drain and mind domination."

Jiraiya raised an eyebrow "Mind reading? Like the Yamanaka clan jutsu?"

"Yes, but on a lower scale. They could only hear the surface thoughts of a person."

Good thing Inoichi didn't hear that. He thought.

"The Sirens used their bloodline to seduce others to their cause. Making anyone their loyal slave for life."

"That's troubling."

Karin nods "Once the Sirens conquered their nation, they set their sights on Whirlpool." Karin yawned.

"What happened?" Azula asked.

"The Sirens tried to bring the Uzumaki into the fold. They didn't consider their target might be stronger empaths."

Azula smiled "I bet the Sirens didn't like that."

Karin grins "Some time after the war started, the Uzumaki clan created the Aegis seal."

"How does it work?" Jiraiya asked.

"It shields a person's mind, protecting them from the Siren's influence."

Azula raised an eyebrow "So your empathy and the Yamanaka clan jutsu?"

"As long as Sakura has it, she is untouchable by those means."

"How did Sakura get her hands on it?" Jiraiya asked.

Azula looks at the Aegis seal "Can it be removed?"

Karin yawns "Yes, there is a seal that can remove it. That's where you come in Lord Jiraiya, I'll need your help."

He grins "Alright, which seal do you need to learn?"

"Void."

Jiraiya's raised an eyebrow "Are you sure?"

"What is it?" Azula asked.

"Void is a legendary seal, Sensei told me it was used only once by Mito Uzumaki."

"By his account, it was. Before the creation of Aegis, my clan used Void on a regular basis."

"How does it work?"

Karin cleans her glasses "Void removes all forms of mind control. Any seal on the target is destroyed during the purge."

Azula raised an eyebrow "Will it harm Sakura?"

Karin puts back on her glasses "Hard to say."

Azula nods "Very well."

"When do you want to start training?" Jiraiya asked.

Karin yawns "Right away."

Azula sighs "No, both of you are tired. Get some rest, you can start training tomorrow."

"But."

"Karin, you need to rest." Azula said in a firm tone.

"Yes, Lady Azula." Karin groan.

Azula nods before she walks away Kushina will be pleased. Jiraiya thought.

Karin raised an eyebrow as she senses something from Azula. She closes her eyes and focus Really? Two. Maybe three? She thought.

"Something wrong?"

"Huh? Nothing." She yawns.


Hyuga compound


Ever since Danzo's failed coup, Hiashi notice a change. The compound become livelier with the Hyuga Elders gone. Hizashi enters Hiashi's study "Brother."

"Well?"

"The others agreed to stay."

Hiashi leans back in his chair and sighs "That's a huge burden off my mind. Did they tell you why?"

"It's because of you."

Hiashi raised an eyebrow "unlike our father or grand father. You done your best to help the branch family."

"I owe Naruto a huge debt for helping us."

"Indeed, I was surprised you allow Hinata to date Naruto."

Hiashi makes a new pot of tea "I promised Hitomi, I would allow her daughters to follow their own path. If Hinata's path is with Naruto, so be it. For now, she will remain in the Hyuga compound."

Hizashi raised an eyebrow "What were those boxes I saw Hinata take to the Uzumaki compound?"

Hiashi grins "art supplies."

Hizashi chuckled "Some much like her mother."

"Indeed. Would you like some tea?"

"Thank you."

Hizashi waits for his brother to drink. "So, are you planning on telling Tsume how you feel about her?"

Hiashi spits out his tea "What?!" He coughed.

"I noticed you been spending a lot of time with her."

Hiashi blush "That's not your concern."

"Brother, Hitomi been gone for ten years. She would want you to move on with your life."

Tsume enters the room, Hiashi starts to worry Oh no did she heard that?! Hiashi thought.

"How can we help you today, Lady Tsume?" Hizashi asked.

"I need to talk with Lord Hiashi about a couple of issues. Do you have some time to talk?"

Hizashi grins making his brother nervous "Lucky for you my brother's schedule is free for the day. In fact, why not discuss things over lunch, my treat."

Hiashi glares at his brother "Great."

Tsume grabs Hiashi by the arm and pulls him out of the office. Hizashi waves goodbye "I'm going pay for that later."

Hizashi looks to the photo of Hitomi on Hiashi's desk. "I am sure you would approve, they been alone long enough. Rest easy Hitomi, your family is doing well."

He leaves the office and turns off the light.


Temple Chamber


Naruto comes to My head. He thought.

Good, I was starting to worry. Raava said.

Raava? Kurama? What happened? He thought.

When you revealed yourself as the Avatar, it must have completed the first trial. Raava said.

Kurama nods When you complete the test, it released a wave of energy. Kurama said.

Naruto gets to his feet, looks around the room. He walks over to Ino, checking her pulse.

"Naruto?" Ino asked.

"It's alright, get your bearings."

Naruto noticed most of the group was gone. Kya, Ren and Kyoshi appeared. I don't remember those two. Kurama, do you sense the teams? He thought.

No. Kurama said.

"Where did they go?"


Tazuna's house (12:00PM)


Konohamaru finished his lunch Time to train. He thought.

Wind from the hurricane cause the window to rattle. Kya gets out of her chair, a white aura form around here "What is this?"

Kya disappeared, followed by a blinding light. "What is going on?!" Konohamaru asked.

Crash!

"Ouch my back!"

"Troublesome."

"Arf!"

The light dies down revealing Teams Eight, Nine and Ten. Minus Naruto, Tenzin and Ino. "Uncle Asuma?"

"Konohamaru?"

"Is everyone alright?" Tsunami asked.

"I will be, once fatso gets off of me!" Kiba growled.

Choji's face turns red as steams comes out of his ears. Shikamaru sighs "Troublesome."

"Expansion Jutsu!"


Gato's Hideout


The decades of running his criminal empire have taught Gato a priceless Leason. Why risk your life, when you could have others do that for you. For the right price of course.

For years, Gato used a body double. It has been a life saver on more than once. However, Gato did make one mistake. He forgot about Zabuza's companion; His ruse was discovered when Naruto and Haku shown up at the hideout. Luckly for the spinless coward, he survived the encounter. For his crimes Gato was sent to blood prison, sadly he escaped. Thanks to a bribe;

"Boss."

Gato turns his chair around "Why are you here?! I gave you an order to attack Wave!" He hissed.

"There has been a development."

Gato sighs "Go on."

One of the men pulls out several photos and hands them to Gato. "There is several Konoha teams in Wave."

Gato balls up his fist for a moment, he stops at the final picture. He grins This is perfect; with this I could get their help. He thought.

Gato puts the photo of Asuma, Kurenai and Guy on the desk. "Get me the dove, I need to send a message to them."


Tazuna's house


Udon playing shogi with Asuma when Moegi burst through the door. "Moegi? What is wrong?" Udon asked.

"Big trouble!"

Kurenai and Guy enter the room "What's wrong?" Kurenai asked.

"While training, I sensed people with dark emotions."

Kurenai raised an eyebrow "Dark Emotions?"

"Sensors are able to sense emotion from people. What color were their flame, Moegi?"

"Red."

Asuma sighs "Guy, Kurenai."

"Yes Asuma?"

"I want all teams on stand bye."

Kurenai nods as she leaves the room "Sorry to bother you with this."

Asuma put his hand on Moegi's shoulder "It's alright, thank you for bring this to our attention."


Temple Chamber


Ren stood up "How did we end up here?" He asked.

Tenzin approached "Are you alright?" He asked.

"I am, thank you. Grand Master Ren."

Ren raise his left hand causing Kyoshi to approach. "This is Avatar Kyoshi."

You got to be kidding me. They thought.

"I am Tenzin of the Air Nomads. This is Avatar Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze."

Kyoshi raised as eyebrow Great, another reminder. She thought.

Ino and Kya approached the group. "Given the state of this room, I assume we are in the future?" Ren asked.

"Yes, thousands of years." Naruto said.

Kyoshi sighs "That's just great! How do we get back?"

"We must help them recover our legacy; Only then we be allowed to return to our time."

Ren walks towards the doorway. "Wait, we had a group with us. Are they alright?" Ino ask.

"Are they benders?" Ren asked.

"No."

"It's not our way to harm others. They were safely removed from the temple."

Ino sigh in relief "Thank you."

"Come, we have a long trial a head of us."

Ren leads the party down a large hallway. Murals of Sky Bison and the Avatars were on the walls. "Grand master Ren."

"Yes, Lord Naruto?"

"Naruto is fine, I don't like titles. Have you train Avatars before Kyoshi?" He asked.

"I trained two before her."

Kyoshi has a tick mark as Ren started telling the tales of her predecessors. Naruto had stars in his eyes as he listened. "Is he always like this?" Kyoshi asked.

Ino nods "Most of the time."

The group enters the heart of the temple. Most of it is hallow, massive gears scattered around them. Neji is right, the construction of this temple is insane. Ino thought.

In the heart of the void was a large floating platform. Four crystals in the corners and a pedestal in the center. A pathway of light appeared before them. The group walks onto the platform. "To reclaim our legacy, the four elemental stones must be collected."

"How do we do that?" Tenzin asked.

"Touch the symbol on the pedestal that represent your bending style. You will be teleported to new area, to begin the trials."

"How many trials are there?" Naruto asked.

"Ten, once the last trial is over. You may claim the stone; Only when the four stones are placed on the pedestal, we proceed to the main chamber. Avatar Kyoshi and Naruto could pick any of the trials."

"Should we go in pairs?" Naruto asked.

"Yes, but we're two people short."

Naruto grins "I got that covered. Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Two clones appeared causing the others to take a step back. "How?" Tenzin asked.

Ino grins "He does that."

"Um, very well."

After touching the air symbol both Ren and Tenzin disappeared. Naruto looks to Kya "Please look after Ino, she is new to water bending."

"I will."

Naruto nods before him and his partner disappeared. Kya and Ino left next leaving Kyoshi and her clone alone. She reach for the earth symbol, stops for a moment. "Something wrong?" The clone asked.

"No."

Kyoshi and the clone disappeared.


Time Skip (Fire Path - 4th Trial)


To reach each trial, Naruto has to navigate through a large maze. Every few minutes the maze would change causing new walls and path to appear.

Adding time and frustration, something Naruto wish he could avoid. Once the last status Lites up, Naruto would appear in a massive chamber.

Twelve statues were on floating platforms around the chamber. Naruto looks around the room, hundred holes were on the floor, walls and ceiling.

Naruto sighed "Great, this again."

Kit, you barely survived the last trial. You need to be on the move at all times. Kurama said.

"You worry too much Kurama; It will give you grey fur."

The key is to be like the leaf, flow with the movements of the gates. Air bending is about spiral movements, if you met resistance, you must be able to adjust at a moment's notice. Gyasto's voice echoed in Naruto's mind.

"Thank you Master Gyasto."

Naruto puts a hiraishin mark where he stood. He closed his eyes for a moment, letting go of his stress.

He then runs towards the first statue. Fire begun to spew out of the hole, Naruto spins around avoiding the flames. When three flames appeared before him, he spins to his left avoiding them.

When Naruto Lites the first statue with flames, he heard a loud click. All of the holes begun to spew fire at once.

To avoid being turn into a burnt crisp Naruto flashed away. He drops down to one knee "Are you alright?" The clone asked.

"This is going to be a problem. I hope the others are not having the same problem."


Time skip (Wind Trails)


Once Ren and Tenzin completed their seventh trial, they teleported to a new area. They stood on a platform in the center of a large void. Powerful wind blows several floating platforms around them. "Given what I have seen, very little of our teachings survived to your time."

Tenzin nods causing Ren to sigh "The answer is no."

"Pardon?"

The old Air Monk looks at Tenzin with a serious look. "You're not allowed to tell me what happens."

"Why? It could save our order!"

"Tenzin, the Air monks does more than train and guide the Avatar. We help protect the balance of the world. Changing our history would be a betrayal of everything we stand for."

Tenzin sighs in defeat "Very well. If I may ask what the deal with Avatar Kyoshi?"

"She does not want to be the Avatar."

Tenzin raised an eyebrow "Why?"

Ren sighs "It's a private matter, she will not share with me. Though I have a feeling I know what the problem is."

"Care to share?"

"No. If I may ask, how is the training going with Avatar Naruto?"

"I didn't train him. I only found out he was the Avatar a few hours ago."

"You sound upset."

"I don't know what is worse. That I didn't know or that I didn't train him."

"Perhaps it's your destiny to be the student of the Avatar."

Tenzin raised an eyebrow. "Let me show you what a master of Air Bending could do."


Time Skip (Final Earth Trial)


The final test was simple. Sixteen earth statues need to be restored using earth bending.

The clone restored half of the statues, then left the rest for Kyoshi. While he waits, the clone meditates to conserve chakra. After another failed attempt Kyoshi grew frustrated. She picked up a rock and throws it at the disfigured statue. The statue turns back to sand, Kyoshi turns to the clone. "Why are you just sitting there?! You're supposed to be helping me!" Kyoshi growled.

"I done half as we agreed."

"Damn fire bender smug ass."

The clone smiled "Got under your skin, have I?" He teased.

Kyoshi sticks out her tongue "Sit you need to calm yourself."

"What is the point? After this I am walking away."

"How long have you been the Avatar?"

"Six months."

Naruto opens his eyes "There is more to the role of Avatar than you think."

"Of course, there is. People cheering your name and having monuments named after you. No thanks, I'll pass." She said in a mocking tone.

Naruto raised an eyebrow I need to be patient with her. He thought.

"Have you considered what would happen if you walked away?"

Kyoshi raised an eyebrow "What are you talking about?"

"Before you make your choice, you need to ask yourself this question. How many people will suffer if you walk away."

Kyoshi has a tick mark as she punches the clone causing it to disperse. "You're wrong, you damn fool! I won't corrupt myself with greed like you have!" She growled.

Kyoshi resumes her task. I will finish this, then I am done. She thought.


Time Skip (Final Water Trial)


Like the other trials, Kyo and Ino need to bend water so it would reach the statues around the large room. Only when a steady flow of water touches the statues, they would glow. During the first trial the girls came up with a plan, they create a pillar of water to reach each statue. A good plan, but for Ino it was a tiring task. She had to take breaks often. Why can't water bending be easy? My clan jutsu is far easier by comparison.She thought.

After four of the statues started to glow, Ino falls on her ass. Kya walks up to her "Are you alright?" She asked.

Ino sits up "I am fine, just a bruised ego. How long will it take to reach your level?"

"Years. Did Naruto grant you bending?"

Ino raised an eyebrow "How?"

"Tenzin talks a lot about the Avatar, so you tend to pick up things."

"It was an early birthday present."

"That was nice of him. Are you two together?"

Ino blushed "More or less. After what happened with my last fiancée, I am taking it slow."

"Seems reasonable."

Is it? My heart telling me, to stop dragging my feet. Ino thought.

"Would you like for me to teach you how to water bend?"

"Really?"

"I owe you for saving my niece."

"Konohamaru did the hard part, I only gave her CPR."

"The offer still stands."

Ino raised an eyebrow "I don't want to separate you from your family."

Kya laugh "Now that Tenzin knows Naruto is the Avatar, we will be staying."

"Oh?"

"Tenzin's order is responsible for training the Avatars. I dare say Naruto will have his hands full dealing with my brother."

Ino and Kya laugh "Come, lets begin your first lesson."

Kya takes almost an hour to explain the forms and how water bending works. Offering advice when Ino had a question.

Once she was satisfied that Ino got the basics, Kya resume her works on the other statues. At first Ino felt overwhelmed, slowly she started to get the hang of it.

After finishing the other statues, Kya watch Ino. Almost there. She thought.

As Ino started to feel tired again, she completes her task. All of the statues glows before appeared in a circle formation. A dark blue stone appeared in the center. "I got it."

When Ino touched it, she disappeared. Kya was returned to the altar. "I guess I wait here."


Konoha (Twenty years later)


Ino appeared in front of Uzumaki Namikaze compound. "How did I get back here?"

Needing answers, she walks through the gate. Her eyes widen seeing how large the compound is. Over the years, Naruto expanded his clan's compound. Almost twelve buildings and a dojo were built. A dozen children were playing in the courtyard. Ino spots Hinata with a little girl with black hair, blue eyes and whisker marks. The little girl is painting the Sakura tree. "Like this mommy?"

"Very good Himawari."

Hinata pats her daughter on the head. Naruto runs out of the house, a pregnant Azula followed him. "Dang it, I am late again."

"Naruto, while I approve you focused on your work, you need to rest. You been pushing yourself too hard as of late."

Naruto sighs "You're right, once the Chunin Exams are over I will take a break. I think Lord sixth would agree."

"Good, if you pass out it would frighten the children. What message would that send to them?"

A young boy with blond hair, blue eyes and whisker marks walks out of the house. "That our father is workaholic and needs to spend more time with his family." Boruto grins.

Naruto raised an eyebrow "What was that Boruto?!"

Azula puts her hand on her nephew's head. "I guess the apple doesn't fall far from the tree. Boruto, you're going to be late for class."

Boruto raised an eyebrow as a dark aura form around Azula. "Both of you go now!" She growled.

"Yes, my fire princess/aunt Azula!" They spoke.

Naruto flashed away while Boruto runs away. Hinata giggles as she approached Azula "Do you think Naruto knows?" She asked.

Azula smiled "Lord Sixth will make the announcement during the closing ceremony. Finally, Naruto's dream comes true."

The girls turn to their visitor "How have you been Ino dear?"

"Azula what is going on?!"

"Come with me."

Ino follows Azula into the house "It's been years since I seen you with long hair, Ino. I like it."

Ino blush "Thank you."

Three more children run past Azula and Ino. "No running in the halls children."

"Yes, aunt Azula." They said.

"How many children are there?"

"Twelve and still growing."

Ino's jaw drops "How many children do I have?"

Azula grins "That would be telling."

They come to a door with a seal on it. "Apply your chakra to unlock the door. The one you seek is inside."

Ino raised an eyebrow "Alright Ino, what have you got yourself into this time?"

When Ino applies her chakra, the seal glows for a moment. Once the seal disappears, the door slides open. Ino steps through the door.


Tenzin's vision (Air Monk's temple)


After finishing the last Trial, Tenzin collect the Air Stone. He found himself in a strange place surrounded by Air Monks. "Is something wrong Brother Tenzin?" A Monk asked.

"No, I am fine."

Why do I feel I am forgetting something important? He thought.

"Come brothers, our important guest has arrived."

The monks started to leave; Tenzin stood there confused. Why do I feel I forgot something important? He thought.

"Something wrong brother Tenzin?" Gyasto asked.

"Must be nothing, if I may ask who our important guest?"

Gyasto chuckled "The Avatar of course."

Tenzin follows Gyasto and his fellow Air Monks. A Sky Bison carrying the Avatar lands in front of the group. A young boy climbs down as the monks approach him. "What is your name child?" Gyasto asked.

"Aang."


Vision


Naruto is on the ground, holding the Fire Stone. After collecting it, Naruto finds himself floating over Phoenix Island. "Why am I here?"

The Island burst into flames; people turned to ash. Naruto heard a laugh behind him, he turns. A man wearing a mask, dark clothing and a hood stood before him. His eyes glow red as Naruto sees himself holding a blood covered Ryuzetsu.

Naruto wakes up as tears rolls down his face. "Kurama?"

It's alright kit, we will be ready for that day. Kurama said.

When Naruto stood up, he appears in front of the platform. Kya approached him "Oh good, you are alright."

He turns and sees Kya "You alright? Where is Ino?"

"She disappeared when she touched the water stone."

Naruto puts his stone on the pedestal, one of the crystals started to glow. He received the memories from the clone he left with Kyoshi.

"I will be right back."

He disappeared in a yellow flash.


Kyoshi's vision


After collecting the earth stone, Kyoshi found herself in an empty field. For miles, the land, the trees were burnt and smoking. She spots a road on the hill and decides to follow it. Kyoshi walks for almost twenty minutes before coming to a new field filled with dead bodies. A woman on her knees praying. Kyoshi approached her. "Are you alright?" She asked.

The woman continued praying for someone to help. As Kyoshi touch her shoulder the woman looks up. The woman's eyes were missing, blood started pouring out of the eye sockets. The woman stood up "Why didn't you protect us?! We suffered because of you!" The woman growled.

The woman's body burst into flames before turning to ashes. Kyoshi was shaken seeing that happen in front of her. "What?"

After a few minutes, Kyoshi was able to calm herself enough to continue forward. She spots a village on the hill.


Time Skip


The sun sets as Kyoshi enters the village. From the looks of it, the village was on its last leg. People fled from her "Hey wait!"

She follows them to the center of town, where a fountain of blood rest. Kyoshi pales seeing the blood spraying from the fountain.

An elderly man approached "So you finally decide to see the damage you caused?"

She turns to the man "What?"

The elderly man taps his cane on the ground, causing people comes out of the woodwork. Most of them suffered by the hands of others. Some with missing limbs, disfigured or worse. "Where were you Avatar Kyoshi?! Our people suffered because you didn't protect us!"

"No, no, no, no!"

Kyoshi holds her head "What have I done?"

The people grab Kyoshi and tied her up; The mob begun to stack wooden planks and boxes in the fountain. Kyoshi is tied to a large stake. "For your crime of walking away, Avatar Kyoshi. Sentence is death!"

A lite torch lands at the base of pile, flames quickly start to rise. Kyoshi could feel the flames on her legs "I am sorry! Please forgive me!"

"I think you made your point Time God-Sama."

Kyoshi opens her eyes and sees Naruto standing on top of the stake. He does a forward flip and lands on the ground in front of the pyre. Naruto bends the fire off of Kyoshi "You can't do that! She must be punished for what she done!"

"Maybe, but you can't blame someone for wanting to take a different path. Did she make the wrong choice? Yes, what matters is she learns from this."

Naruto frees Kyoshi then carries her bridal style to a portal. "I.."

"It's alright Kyoshi."

Kyoshi wakes up a few minutes later, Naruto use the last of his water to heal the burn marks.

Kurama, could you do that trick you used to expose Zhao? He thought.

"Did I cause those people to suffer?" She asked herself.

Naruto sighed as he picks up the earth stone. "Kyoshi, I have something to show you. Take my hand."

She touch his hand, causing Kurama's chakra to cover her. Naruto's memories filled her mind, the pain he endured, the life he had. After a few minutes the chakra recede, causing her to look up to Naruto.

"The lives we once had is over. We were chosen to be the guardian for the people that suffered and lost hope."

"I don't know if I have the strength."

"It's alright."

Naruto helped Kyoshi to her feet, then both of them disappeared.


Time Skip (Central Chamber)


When Naruto and Kyoshi appeared, the others were there waiting. Tenzin look shaken while Ino looked relaxed "Are you ok?"

"I been better." Tenzin said.


Flash Back (Air Temple)


Dozens of squads of Fire Bender warriors pour out of the air ships like a raging river. Tenzin stood there in horror as he witnesses the massacre of the Air Monks.

A building next to Avatar Aang exploded causing debris to land on him. Tenzin runs over to help. I need to get Aang to safety. He thought.

As Tenzin lifts the final stone his eyes widen, Aang was crushed by the debris. Tears filled Tenzin's eyes as he drops to his knees. Flames from a Fire Bender covered both Tenzin and Aang. Turning them into a pile of ash. Tenzin wakes up screaming. "I am alive?"

He quickly looks around and sees he was back in the temple with Ren. The old Grand Master approached Tenzin. "Destiny must play out as the Gods decided long ago. If our order was meant to fall, it will. One way or the other. All we can do is rebuild."

Tenzin wipes the tears away then stands up "I understand, Grand Master Ren."

"Come, the others are waiting."


Flash Back Ends


Naruto nods "I see, what about you Ino?"

Ino started to blush causing Naruto to raise an eyebrow. "It was fine."


Flash Back


When Ino entered the room, she had no idea she was walking into a rain forest. Trees, plants Ino never seen before was all around her. "What is this place? How large is this forest?!" She asked.

A pregnant woman, with short blond hair and dressed in purple approached Ino. "Ten times the size of Konoha."

Ino turns around, her jaw drop seeing her future self. "I was wondering when you would show up."

"What?"

Future Ino giggled remembering how confused she was when it happened to her. "Come with me."

Ino follows her future self to a large field of beautiful white flowers. "Beautiful, what is this place?" Ino asked.

"My wedding gift from Naruto. It's a pocket dimension made from Uzumaki seals."

Future Ino points to a massive seal on the sealing.

Ino looks around "I often come here; it takes my mind of the hospitals."

"Pardon? There's is only one."

"Oops." Future Ino said.

Ino rolls her eyes "Let's get to the reason you are here. You been denying what your heart is telling you."

Ino groans "Really? I am getting dating advice from my future self?"

Future Ino giggles "I can tell you this, Naruto is not like that Bastard Sasuke. He treats you like a princess."

Ino sighs "You're right but given what happened with Sasuke. I just don't know."

"You will have you're answer on your birthday."

"Pardon?"

The water stone appears next to Future Ino. "We are out of time. Naruto's journey is a dire one."

Ino raised an eyebrow "For Naruto to complete his destiny, he will need your support. Otherwise, he might fall to despair or death."

Ino nods as she takes the stone and disappeared. Future Ino sighs "Soon, the dance of twilight will begin. I wish I could relive that day."


Flash Back ends


Kyoshi placed the earth stone on the pedestal. Ren noticed Kyoshi is acting differently. Maybe her experience was beneficial. He thought.

With the last stone in place, Naruto and the others disappeared.


Gato's hideout


Gato pacing the room when two people entered. Kakuzu and Hidan of the Akatsuki; "Oh good, you have arrived."

"Why are we dealing with you worm?" Hidan asked.

"I have a job for you."

"One that doesn't pay." Kakuzu said.

Gato approached the men and shows a picture "This is your payment. Asuma Sarutobi, Kurenai Yuhi and Might Guy of the leaf. I checked their updated bounty, together that's almost one hundred million yen."

"Acceptable."

Hidan was annoyed "Maybe for you, damn money hungry dick. What do I get out of the deal?"

"What do you want?" Gato asked.

Hidan has a murderous grin "I want the people of Wave."

Kakuzu groans "That again?"

"Nothing will stop me from paying my tribute to Lord Jashinism!"

"You can have them. I want the people of Wave gone regardless."

Hidan starts to laugh "Wonderful!"


Temple (Final Chamber)


The team appeared in a massive room with several levels. Ren leads the group towards the center. "What is this legacy of the air monks?" Tenzin asked.

Moo!

The group looks up. Several levels above them were filled with Sky Bison. Some where eating, others were either sleep or flying above the group. Naruto grins "Well I'll be."

Tenzin was in awe "All my life I heard the stories. I never thought it was possible."

"We didn't want our legacy be lost to the sands of time."

"Like the dragons?" Naruto asked.

Ren nods "Yes, the Air Monks taken care of the Sky Bison for generations. If we were to lose the sky bison, we would lose an important part of ourselves."

One Sky Bison was flying oddly fast, doing loops "Come on Seinshin (Spirit), one more time!"

The Sky Bison moo as it does another loop, then lands in front of the group. "Yuto?"

"Ah Naruto, good to see you again."

"What happened when you? Tazuna sent out search parties."

"The boss is going to kill me!"

The sky bison starts to tremble. Kit, we are not alone. I sense something above us! Kurama said.

Naruto looks up, he sees a flash of brown coming towards them. "Wind Release: Wind Gust!"

Naruto launched the jutsu causing to Yuto and his Sky Bison fly a several feet back. A scorpion tail slams into the ground where they stood. "Why did you...what is that?!" Yuto said.

As the tail retracts, Naruto shoots a flare at the ceiling. Revealing a massive scorpion "A Kaiser Scorpion?! I thought they were extinct!" Tenzin shouted.

"What is it doing here?" Ren said.

Naruto summons several shadow clones "You didn't put it here?"

"What? No, it's not our way...Zane."

"Oh crap! Seinshin we are in huge trouble!"

Naruto helps Ren to his feet "Kurama this scorpion is half the size of the Ice Kraken. Should we use it?"

No, you still haven't mastered it yet. Kurama said.

Naruto, given the condition of the temple you might bring it down on you. Raava said.

Naruto sighs "Plan B."

The Scorpion drops down to the ground level. A loud boom echoed throughout the temple. The massive scorpion screech, as several spikes started to form on the Scorpion's armor. Moments later the scorpion launches the spikes at the group. "Oh, this is going to be a problem." Naruto said.


Bridge


To keep Land of Wave safe, Asuma come up with a plan. His team will guard the bridge, Guy's team defends the harbor and Kurenai's team defend the village itself.

Originally, Jinora, Ikki, Meelo, Bumi and Naruto's team was to wait in the shelter. But they wanted to help; Jinora, her siblings and Udon was helping Kurenai's team. While Bumi, Konohamaru and Moegi gone with Asuma's team.

Bumi was checking his old black bow, "It has been a while old friend. Good people need your protection."

Konohamaru checks his gear one last time "Need arrows sensei?"

"No, I am good Konohamaru."

Shikamaru approached them. "Are you good with that bow?" He asked.

"I fought in two wars, seven tours of experience."

"Still learning." Konohamaru said.

Shikamaru sighed "Troublesome. Choji, best be ready for a long battle."

Choji pulls out a bag of chips, started eating. "Want one?" He asked.

"Don't talk with your mouth full." Shikamaru said.

Asuma approach Moegi "Anything?"

She closes her eyes "I sense a very powerful chakra signature a head of us."

"Eyes open people. Bumi, Konohamaru and Moegi. Support, Shikamaru and Choji."

They fall back as Asuma pulls out a walkie talkie. "Any thing on your end Guy?"

"A large ship pulling into the harbor."

Asuma raised an eyebrow "Kurenai?"

"All of the civilians are in the shelter."

"That won't save them or you."

Hidan and Kakuzu steps out of the fog "There was two?!" Moegi said in disbelief.

Asuma draws his knives "It's alright, I thought there was one as well."

Hidan pulls out a three bladed scythe "You will die first! Kakuzu stay out of this!"

"Don't ruin the head, I need it to collect the bounty."

Hidan charge in with a sick laugh, Asuma barely was able to block the strike. Sparks flies as the blades clashed. Hidan kicks Asuma in the gut sending him flying.

His attacker quickly closes the distance and swings his scythe. Asuma barely parries the strike in time. Hidan spins around and brings down his scythe for a killing bow.

An arrow deflects Hidan's scythe, "Damn you old bastard."

Damn that was close, I owe Bumi a beer later. He thought.

Bumi fires several more arrows, each time saving Asuma's life. Hidan glares at Bumi "You're really getting on my nerves! I will deal with you first bastard!"

Hidan charged towards Bumi "Sensei!"

Bumi jumps out of the way, missing the blade by inches. Bumi punched Bumi in the throat causing Hidan to take a few steps back. "Geronimo!"

Bumi follows up with several punches to Hidan's face and chest. Asuma and the other were surprised. "Not bad. Now Shikamaru."

While stunned Shikamaru's shadow jutsu connects with Hidan's shadow. "What the hell?! I can't move!"

"Finish him!" Asuma shouted.

Moegi pulls out a water bottle and pours it on the ground in front of her. "Water Style: Water Needle!"

The water forms a drill before flying towards Hidan. Konohamaru fires an arrow, while Bumi fires two. Moegi's jutsu pierced Hidan's chest, while Bumi's arrows hits Hidan's right shoulder. Konohamaru's arrow grazed Hidan's left cheek.

Choji and Asuma charged in. Using wind chakra, Asuma's blade sliced off Hidan's head while Choji's massive fist sent him flying.

Hidan lands twelve feet away "Good job people, now focus on the second..."

"Ouch! That really hurt you dicks!"

Hidan's head looks at Asuma and the others. "What the hell?!"

Bumi had a serious look on his face. Damn it, I hoped never cross paths with that damn cult again! Bumi thought.

Kakuzu grabs Hidan's head by the hair "Ouch! That hurts you bastard!"

Threads comes out of Kakuzu's cloak and starts reconnecting Hidan's head. "Ouch! Watch it you dick!"


Village Harbor


When the ship docked the loading ramps lowered. Gato's men storm out of the boat. Destroying shops and burning building. Rock Lee ducks under a punch, then gave one of his own. The force of the blow cause breaks the man's jaw, a few teeth were sent flying. Several Gato's men surrounded Neji before they moved in. "Rotation!"

Gato's men sent flying by Neji's jutsu, Tenten followed up by cutting the men down. A small clay bird hits the ground in front of Rock Lee. ]An explosion sent Rock Lee flying. "Lee!" Guy shouted.

A young man with an eye patch and long blond hair laugh. "Brillant look at my beautiful art!"


Village Square


"Fang over fang!"

Kiba and Akamaru tears through a group of Gato's men. A man cuts Shino in half only form him to turn into a swarm of bugs. The man screams as the bugs swarms him.

Jinora and her siblings were protecting the shelter. Anyone got close were sent flying by their air bending.

After casting a B-Rank Genjutsu, Kurenai was a bit winded. What is going on? I only cast two genjutsu. I shouldn't be this tired. She thought.

A man snuck up behind her "Die bitch!"

The man raised a sword "Sensei!" Hinata screamed.

Udon charge in with a kunai, stabbing the man in the upper thigh. The man punch Udon away, allowing Hinata the opening. Kiba helps Udon to his feet "Thanks pup for saving Kurenai sensei."

Udon nods "Any time."

They could hear the man screaming behind them. "Should we stop her?" Udon asked.

"Do you want to stop her?"

Udon looks over his shoulder, he paled "No I am good."


Temple


Naruto slammed into a wall by Kaiser Scorpion pincher "Naruto!" Ino shouted.

He flashes away as rock spears flies towards him. Naruto appeared next to group. "You alright?" Tenzin asked.

The temple starts to shake, a large gear falls to the ground next to Kya. "The temple is coming down!" Tenzin said.

"Sorry, but I need all of you of to leave. Multi-Shadow Clone Jutsu!"

Naruto create dozens of shadow clones; Within seconds the entire room was empty. Leaving him alone with the scorpion.

Naruto enters the Avatar State "Now then, time for me to get serious."


Out Skirts of Wave


The clones dropped the group off a mile from the village. "How?" Ren asked as he heard an explosion.

Several explosions go off in the distance. "This is bad, Wave is in trouble!" Kya said.

"Go, I will watch over the herd."

Ino looks to Yuto "Are you sure?"

"I got this."

"I know you don't want to be the Avatar, Kyoshi. But they need you right now." Ren said.

Where were you when we needed you?! a woman's voice echoed in her mind.

The lives we once had is over. We were chosen to be the guardian for the people that suffered and lost hope. Naruto's voice echoed in her mind.

Kyoshi takes a deep breath, letting go of the anger. "Never again." She said to herself.

Ren raised an eyebrow "Pardon?"

Kyoshi runs towards the village "Tenzin and I will help her. You two go help the people in that direction."

Ino and Kya nods before they run towards the bridge.


Temple


Naruto used the substitution jutsu to avoid being crush by the falling gears. The gear hits the ground with a thunderous boom, causing the temple trembles. Large cracks form on the temple walls. He appeared on a ledge "That was close."

Naruto grins as a plan comes to mind.

ROAR!

A young dragon flies through the hole, breathing fire on the Kaiser Scorpion. While the beast was focused on the dragon, Naruto pulls out a storage scroll. With a poof of smoke, a large stack of explosive notes appeared.

Naruto summons three dozen clones "team one, get the search parties to safety. Second team, set explosive tags. Team three, gravity seal there."

Naruto points to a blue crystal on the floor. The clones' nods before starting their assignment,

Naruto whistled "Furea!"

The young dragon swoops around allowing Naruto to jump on. "Let's go girl!"

With the beast distracted, the clones focused on their work. Explosive tags were placed on the upper levels and support beams. After twenty minutes all three teams were done. The explosive tags and the gravity seal was triggered. "Let's get out of here Furea!"

The dragon nods before flying through the large hole. The seal glows it begun to expand through out the large room. The scorpion being dragged towards the seal. The explosive tags go off.

Naruto looks over his shoulder watching the temple fall. Smoke and debris fill the massive cavern. Naruto summons a clone "Make sure it's dead."

"You got it boss."

The clone jumps off, Furea flies through a large crack on the ceiling of the cavern. Once outside she flies towards the village.

Naruto received the memories from his clone. "One less thing to worry about. Man, I am hungry."

Naruto pulls out a small scroll. "Release!"

A bowl of ramen appears Not yet kit, I sense something happening off in the distance. Kurama said.

Naruto sighs before putting the ramen back in the scroll. "Never a dull moment."


Village Square


Kiba and Udon drags Kurenai towards the shelter. They lay her next to the door. "Go, we will protect her for you." Jinora said.

Kiba nods before running off with Udon. Why did sensei faint? He thought.

An explosion caused glass shatter from buildings windows to fly everywhere. Jinora and Ikki used air bending to keep the glass from cutting them. Three of Gato's men charge towards them only be sent flying by Ren and Tenzin. Ren approached the last of Gato's men and bows "Please surrender, otherwise I will be force to apologize."

"For what?" The arrogant man asked.

Ren raise his head "For this."

He quickly spins around sending few of the men flying with a gust of wind. Ren hops to his right, avoiding a punch from one of Gato's men. Kiba, his team joined Tenzin. "Should we help him? Tenzin-san?" Shino asked.

Ren spins around sending Gato's men flying with a gust of wind. "No, he will be fine."


Harbor


Guy avoids a chain of explosion from Deidara. He holds his right arm "Quit running! You are ruining my art!" He growled.

Guy sees the destroyed buildings "You should stop this shameful behavior. It's unyouthful!"

The mad bomber laughed as several clay birds flies towards Guy. A wall of stone rise up from the ground, shielding him from the explosions. Guy looks to his left, Kyoshi approached him. "Thank you."

"I will deal with the men."

"Yosh! With your help we will win. If not, I will do a thousand laps around wave, on my hands."

"Yosh! Guy sensei I will help you in this endeavor!"

"Lee!"

"Guy Sensei!"

Deidara, Kyoshi, most of Gato's men have a sweat drop. Tenten's was embarrassed, she covers her face with one hand "There they go again."

Neji nods in agreement. Lee charges towards Deidara only to be sent flying by an explosion. "Lee!" Guy shouted.

Lee hits a wall and lands on his back. In the window above lee was a large bottle of Sake. The bottom tips over pours Sake. "Hiccup!"

Lee jumps up to his feet, his face was rosy red and walks awkwardly. "H-h-heeeey! D'ya waaant a pieeece ooff meee? Hmmmmm?!"

"Get him!"

Lee charges in almost falling over, he easily avoided the strikes. Lee grabs one man by the wrist and spins him around as if they were dancing. Lee used his right leg was able to knock down several of Gato's men. He spins around his dance partner, then throws him into a fishing net.

"Hey let me out!"

Tenten and Neji blinked in surprise as they watch Lee taking out several more of Gato's men.

Kyoshi slams her foot on the ground, a large rock pop up. Kyoshi rushed her hands forward, sending the rock flying over Lee's head.

The rock lands between a group of Gato's men, knocking them to the ground. As they try to stand up, Lee capitalizes.

Guy easily dodges several more explosions Damn it, I am low of clay! Deidara thought.

Guy had enough and dropped his weights. "First Gate open!"

Deidara raised an eyebrow as Guy disappeared, he appeared right in front of him. With a powerful kick Guy sent Deidara flying. Kyoshi stomp her foot on the ground causing a wall of stone to appear. Deidara slams into it then falls to the ground.

Several of Gato's men surround her Damn it. She thought.

"Here cetch!"

Tenten thrown one of her weapons to Kyoshi. "Oh no I gave her the wrong one!"

Kyoshi spins around to avoid a knife, cetch Tenten's weapons. To her surprise they were iron war fans. She dodges another attack, she parries a second attack then smacked the guy on the head.


Bridge


Asuma is kneeling on the ground trying to keep his blood from spilling out. Hidan laughs "Now is time to end it!"

Hidan grabs an arrow on the ground, he was about to stab himself. Shikamaru's shadow binding jutsu stops Hidan. "You're his brother aren't you."

Shikamaru raised an eyebrow "I faced Xen the Thunderbird multiple times. Each time he stopped me from killing his precious Thunderbirds. His control over the shadows is far superior to yours."

Damn it, I am low on chakra. Shikamaru thought.

His shadow binding is losing its grip on Hidan's arms. "Like I said Dick, you a mirror shadow."

Hidan raise the arrow "NOOO!" Shikamaru screamed.

"Wood Release: Tree binding snare!"

As the arrow was about to pierce Hidan's heart, a tree branch burst through the ground. It wrapped around Hidan's arms and body. "Ah! What the hell?!"

Everyone looks to Moegi; She is just as surprise as them. "I have Lord First's wood style?"

Hidan breaks free, only for him to be sent flying by a jet of water. Kya and Ino runs up to the group "Kya block the seal on the ground!" Bumi shouted.

Kya spins around before dropping to her knees, when she quickly stood up, her hands were over her head. Two massive waves of water poured onto the bridge.

She forms a large sphere of Ice over Hidan's seal. "You bitch!" Hidan hissed.

Ino runs to Asuma. "Konohamaru!"

Bumi nods causing the young Genin to run to Ino. "Asuma lose too much blood, I need to perform an emergency blood transfusion. You have the same blood type, take off your gear and raise your sleeve."

Konohamaru quickly takes off his shirt, while Ino pulls out a storage scroll. When she unseals it, several large medical kits appeared. She quickly takes out the tools she needs. "Look out!" Shikamaru shouted.

Hidan appeared and raised his scythe "Die bitch for Jashinism!"

Naruto appeared between them "Rasengan!"

Hidan was sent flying into the dome of ice. "Damn you bastard!"

"The Nine Tails Jinchuriki is here? You are coming with us." Kakuzu said.

Naruto grins as he enters sage mode. "you got that half right."

Naruto walks towards Hidan. "Careful! He is a follower of Jashinism! If he gets your blood it could be a fatal battle for you." Bumi shouted.

Naruto stopped "Did you say Jashinism?"

Bumi raised an eyebrow "Yes."

Naruto grins "Well then, I don't need to go all out."

Kit, you know that technique will hurt a lot. Even with sage mode. Kurama said.

I know, luck for us the others will deal with him. Naruto thought.

Naruto pulls out an empty storage scroll and lays it at his feet. Then he goes through hand signs causing Hidan to laugh "You think a mere jutsu can stop me?! You're sadly mistake."

As Naruto completes the final hand sign, his eyes go solid back. "Shinigami Art: Soul Chains!"

Eight chains shoot out Naruto's back, wraps around Hidan. "Heh, I don't know what you are planning but it will not w.."

The chains turn to a white flame as they pull out Hidan's. Hidan falls to the ground as Naruto's clothing cetch on fire. "Sensei!" Konohamaru and Moegi shouted.

"Naruto!" Ino shouted.

Once Hidan's soul was above the scroll, Naruto slams his hand onto the scroll. The chains break off Naruto's body then pours into the scroll. Creating a seal, once completed Hidan's soul was sealed away. The scroll turns black as he puts it away. Kya pours water on Naruto's back causing the flames to go out. The area around Naruto turned into a large black shadow. "Sorry, but you're not getting the Nine Tails today."

Yami Nara, Kakashi, Tenzo and Hana appeared between Kakuzu and Naruto. Black Zetsu appears with Deidara "That's enough, this will be settled later."

Kakuzu picks up Hidan's lifeless body before the four of them retreated. Once they were out of range, Naruto released Sage Mode. He drops to one knee as Shikamaru approached. His eyes widen seeing the burns on Naruto's back. "Are you alright?" He asked.

Naruto let out a weak laugh. "I been better, don't tell Azula I done something stupid." He groans.

Shikamaru nods "She won't hear it from me, thanks Naruto."

Bumi approached them "Did you kill the bastard?" he asked.

"In a way, I removed his soul. That body is an empty shell now. Shadow clone jutsu!"

Naruto summons four clones before he passes out from the pain. Two of the clones moves Naruto next to Asuma.

Bumi and Shikamaru kept an eye out while the others watch Asuma and Naruto being healed by Katara's technique I must grow stronger, I almost lost two people I cared for today. Ino thought.

Konohamaru felt dizzy from the transfusion. "Can I lay down?" He asked.

Ino help him lie down. "We were lucky today." Bumi said.

"I need to train more; this could have ended badly today." Konohamaru said.

"You're not wrong, that bastard's cult destroyed my unit, decades ago."

"How many survived?" Moegi asked.

"Ten out of two hundred and fifty."

Konohamaru close his eyes "We will continue your lessons tomorrow Konohamaru. For now, you need to rest."

Maybe the nightmares will stop now. Bumi thought.


Time skip (Harbor)


Gato is fuming, his men are being taken apart by the Konoha shinobi. When Kyoshi shown up, Gato snapped. He pulls out a tommy gun and goes to town. Taking shots from his ship.

Kyoshi raised a rock wall protecting Ren, Tenzin and his children. "You will pay for ruining my plans you damn Konoha filth!"

He continues firing like a mad man, no one was safe not even Gato's men. After firing his last round, Gato changes the magazine. Kyoshi throws one of the war fans, knocking the gun out of Gato's hands. "You damn bitch!"

Boom!

Shells flies through the air strikes Gato's ship. The ship trembles causing Gato to hold the rail "What is going on?!"

Offshore several ships arrived. The Admiral of the fleet looks on through binoculars.

"Nice shot Kira."

"Thank you, Admiral Iroh."

"Send in the troops and a few escort vessels. The rest of the fleet will remain here."

"Yes, Admiral."


Time Skip (Sun Set)


A few hours past, the civilians left the shelter. Gato and his surviving men were taken prisoner. Ren, Kyoshi, Naruto, Tenzin and Tazuna were standing on the bridge. Naruto felt guilty, he felt responsible for what happened today. He sighed "I offered that bastard mercy and look what happened."

"You hoped there was still good in Gato, so he would change. Most Avatar would have done the same." Ren said.

"Naruto, you're not to blame for what Gato done here today." Tazuna said.

He nods "What happens to Gato and his men?" Tenzin asked.

"The raid destroyed the buildings the Fire Benders were building. The Admiral asked that Gato and his men be turned over to him." Tazuna said.

Moo!

Several Sky Bison flew overhead "So what are your plans for the Sky Bison?" Tazuna asked.

"I will need a place to keep them until we have a permanent home for them."

"Until then, you are welcome to keep them here." Tazuna said.

Tenzin bows "Thank you."

An hourglass appeared on the ground "Time to head back."

Naruto smiled "May your path be a good one Kyoshi. Regardless of the path you take."

Kyoshi smiled "Today, my fears were put to rest. I decided accept my destiny."

Naruto raised an eyebrow "Really?"

She nods "Thank you for showing me there was another way. I will never forget this debt Naruto."

She bows before disappearing. Ren approached Naruto and Tenzin. "Safe travels Grand Master Ren." Tenzin said.

The Grand Master bows before he turns to Naruto. "I have a question, if I may."

"Of course."

"How did you learn our ways?" Ren asked.

Tenzin turns to Naruto. "I would like to know that as well."

Naruto reveals the Shinigami seal on his arm. "With no Air Benders to learn from, the Shinigami gave me this. It's a seal that allows my spirit to go to spirit realm."

Ren smiles "I see. So, you learned from my order while in the spirit realm?"

Naruto nods "Will you share what you learned with Tenzin?" Ren asked.

"Of course."

Ren bows to Naruto "I am in your debt Avatar Naruto."

Ren disappeared. Naruto turns to Tenzin "If you like we can start your training right away."

Tenzin nods "I would like that. But at the moment, I need to find a place to rebuild the Air Nomads.

Naruto grins "I have an idea."


Time Skip (Following Day - Tsunade's office)


Tsunade was looking over some reports when she heard commotion outside. "What is going on?" She growled.

Shizune enters the office "Lady Tsunade, you need to see this."

"What is it now?"

Shizune lifts the blinds, Furea's head was an inch from her. Shizune screams before falling on her ass. Naruto chuckled as Furea lands on the roof. Moments later Shizune and Tsunade joins him.

Shizune has a tick mark as she approached him. "Damn it Naruto that was not funny!" She growled.

Naruto chuckled "Sorry Shizune, I wanted to surprise you. Tsuna is the land above the Hokage monument still available?"
"Yeah why?"

Moo!

Tsunade turns to the left; Her eyes widen seeing the Sky Bison heard. She sighs "How am I going to explain this?"

"Don't worry Tsuna, I got that part covered."

Tsunade raised an eyebrow as Naruto holds a document with the Daimyo's seal.


Akatsuki Hideout


Hidan's lifeless body was put into an empty storeroom. As the door close, a small white snake slithers out from behind a box. It approached Hidan's body then enters through his mouth. Moments later Hidan stood up, his eyes were yellow with slits. "Finally! I am immortal!"

The door opens revealing Shadow. "You have fall into my trap, Orochimaru." Shadow said.

He turns around "Ah, Pain's little girl. I will take you with me!"

Orochimaru charge towards Shadow "Scorch Release: Scorch Balls!"

In his arrogance, Orochimaru let the jutsu to hit him. Orochimaru let out a loud scream "How?!" He hissed.

"The blessings that Hidan had, left when his soul is removed. That body is mortal like the rest of us."

Most of Orochimaru's new body was turning into husk. Orochimaru laughs "Well, you won little girl. As a reward, I will let you in on a little secret."

"What secret?"

Orochimaru walks towards Shadow and whisper into her ear. As he took a step back Orochimaru falls to the ground dead. No, it can't be! Shadow thought.


To Be Continued


Sorry this chapter took so long, I been busy with my long work shifts. So, I wasn't able to work on this chapter as much I liked. Please enjoy my longest chapter yet. Next time on Firefox Chapter XV: Reunion!