A/N Note: Had some issues with my internet when uploading the document. Initially I wanted to correct some gramatical errors but accidentally deleted and changed a part of the story. It is fixed now and my sincere apologies for that.
Freedom, tranquility and joy.
These were the three emotions that Fugaku Uchiha felt as he stepped through the mysterious portal that led to a better world. It had only been about five seconds since he stepped into the portal but to Fugaku it almost like five minutes.
Opening his eyes slowly Fugaku's vision was greeted by a pristine white chamber. It was clean, almost unnaturally so but yet it's beauty was beyond anything he had ever seen in Konoha.
Standing in the room amongst his fellow clansmen where woman with long pointed ears. All were beaming at seeing him enter.
Cheers of joy erupted from these long eared people. Odd Fugaku thought, they were celebrating him and his clan being here. No one in Konoha had ever done anything like this for the Uchiha clan.
"Dad! You're here!" Sasuke happily said as he ran towards his father to hug him.
"Yes I am Sasuke." Fugaku answered as he embraced his son into a tight hug.
Soon Mikoto joined in on the hug, leaving only Itachi as the odd one out. For a few seconds Itachi continued to stare at his brother and parents embracing one another. All of this felt like a dream, one which he did not want to wake up from.
"Itachi. Why are you standing there? Come join us." Mikoto asked her son to do.
With a small smile Itachi complied and joined in on the family hug.
From afar Shisui watched Itachi's family embrace one another.
Shisui's mind: (Mom, dad. I wish you were all here to see how I saved our clan. Especially you big sis...)
Shisui felt a hand touch his shoulder. Looking to his left he saw it was none other than Ghilanna.
"Shisui. You look a little down? What's wrong?" Ghilanna asked him.
"It's nothing Ghilanna. I'm just reminiscing about my family that's all." Shisui answered.
"Ah I see. I know losing your family at such a young age must not have been easy for you." Ghilanna commented.
"It wasn't. Their deaths are the reason I strive to be stronger so I can protect those close to me." Shisui stated.
Ghilanna smiled at Shisui's statement. Shisui was so pure that it always made her heart jump just thinking about him.
"Hey Ghilanna. I almost forgot to ask but where is G-"
"-With the power of youth!" Might Guy yelled as if on cue, capturing Shisui and the nearby Uchiha's attention.
"Will you shut up already?" Inabi irritably asked Guy.
"I cannot I'm afraid! My blood boils hotter than any hot spring!" Guy stated
"How he can still have all that energy while carrying Kakashi on his shoulder is beyond me." Tekka commented.
Maylin was the first mamono to approach Might Guy.
"Good evening uh..."
"Mighty Guy is my name. And who might you be?" Guy enthusiastically asked Maylin.
"I am Maylin, Queen of Monaxia. It is a pleasure to meet you Might Guy." Maylin introduced yourself.
"I see you are a rather...energetic human to say the least." Maylin added.
"Monaxia huh?" Guy muttered out, having seemingly calmed down.
"Yes. I do not know if Shisui told you but you are no longer in your world. Currently you are in another realm populated by beings such as myself called Elves." Maylin explained.
"Elves? I don't recall ever hearing about that before." Guy commented.
"That is because your world does not have any. The reason for that being that the Chief God created the world you originated from so that her cycle of suffering would continue." Maylin said.
Guy meanwhile looked completely lost and confused at what Maylin was talking about.
"I shall explain it to you in dear time Mr. Guy. For the time being will you allow my servants to take the human on your shoulder to our hospital wing." Maylin asked.
"Huh? You mean Kakashi?" Guy asked Maylin.
"Yes. Do not worry, we mean no harm. And if you do not believe us you may ask Shisui right here." Maylin answered as she gestured toward said Uchiha who was watching the two from nearby.
"Shisui. Does she-"
"Maylin means well Guy. She and her subjects will take care of Kakashi." Shisui answered.
Guy placed his hand on his chin in deep thought.
"Alrighty then! Please take care of Kakashi! When he wakes up please tell him that Guy brought him here." Guy explained to Maylin as he handed the unconcious Kakashi to a Kikimora who had just showed up.
"Thank you for trusting us Might Guy. Would you like anything to eat or drink?" Maylin offered him.
"No thank you. For now I will exercise." Guy answered in an unusually solemn tone that even some Uchiha picked up.
"Understood. There is a dojo where a group of Hinezumi train daily. I shall ask one of my assistants to take you there." Maylin said as another Kikimora arrived and escorted Guy outside of the room.
Meanwhile the other Uchiha clan members were still getting used to the new world that they would be calling home and some of the Uchiha men were even getting acquainted with the monster girls already.
Except for a certain individual by the name of Inabi. Who remained introverted as ever despite one Mothman approaching him.
"Hi there! Are you married?" The Mothman happily greeted Inabi.
The Uchiha was taken back by this girls sudden question. Why the hell did she want to know if he was married Inabi asked himself. Not wanting to seem rude Inabi decided to answer her question.
"Hello. And no I am not married." Inabi replied nonchalantly.
"Yay! What's your name sweetie?" She asked him.
"Inabi Uchiha."
"Inabi...that's such a beautiful name for my future husband." The Mothman muttered out dreamily as a mild blush formed on her face.
"Future husband? What do you mean by that?" Inabi asked the Mothman.
"I want to marry you silly! And want to be the mother of your children!" The Mothman boldly explained to Inabi.
"You...cannot be serious can you?" Inabi muttered out in disbelief.
Inabi's mind: (Then again Shisui did say these 'mamono' only wanted husbands to love and spend the rest of their lives with back at the hideout.)
"What's wrong? Do you not like me?" The Mothman sadly asked Inabi.
"No it's not just that it's just I don't exactly consider marrying someone who I just met and whose name I don't even know normal." Inabi answered.
"Oh. Where are my manners? I am Mary." The Mothman now known as Mary introduced herself to Inabi.
"A pleasure to meet you Mary..." Inabi awkwardly greeted.
"So now that we know each other's names will you marry me now?" Mary asked Inabi as her eyes lit up in joy.
"No." Inabi said flatly as he walked away from her.
"W-what? Why not?" Mary asked Inabi in a dejected tone.
Shisui meanwhile found the interaction between Mary and Inabi amusing, even chuckling when the poor Mothgirl continued to cling onto Inabi's leg as he walked away.
"An amusing sight wouldn't you agree?" A familiar voice asked Shisui from behind him. Turning around he saw it was none other than the Queen of Monaxia Maylin.
"Oh Maylin, it's you. What's up?" Shisui casually greeted the Elf Queen.
"The sky." Maylin cheekily answered, earning a chuckle from the young Uchiha.
"That's a good one I'll give you that." Shisui answered.
"Why thank you. Your friend Itachi...we need to talk about him. May we go somewhere more quiet." Maylin asked Shisui.
"Sure." Shisui said as he followed Maylin to a more secluded room inside of her palace. Once they reached said room Maylin closed the door behind them.
"I couldn't help but notice that something is wrong with Itachi. I can't exactly put my finger on it yet but the best way I can describe it now is that he has an illness of sorts that's slowly spreading throughout his body." Maylin explained to Shisui.
"What? N-no way. Is there any way you can help Itachi?" Shisui asked Maylin.
"There is a way. There is the Sabbath Grimore who have the best healers in the world. The only problem is that it is very far away from here and since I do not have any portals leading to their Headquarters travelling there will take approximately two days to get there." Maylin answered.
"You're a Queen aren't you? Why can't we just go there whenever you have the chance too? I'm sure given your position they wouldn't mind that." Shisui asked Maylin again.
"I wish I could Shisui but as Queen it is my duty to ensure my subjects are safe and sound." Maylin said to the dejected Uchiha.
Shisui slumped down against the wall deep in thought. There had to be a way to save Itachi. He couldn't just stand by and watch his best friend wither away from illness.
"But...there is another method I did not bring up yet that could help. Incubisation. It will immediately cure him of his illness but I personally do not feel entirely comfortable incubising a child." Maylin said.
"Look Maylin. Why don't-why don't we just ask him? I'm sure if we explain everything to him he will understand." Shisui stated.
"Hmm. You make a good point. Incubising him now will spare us the hassle of having to travel to the Sabbath Grimore's Headquarters to treat Itachi's illness. We should first ask Itachi if he is alright with becoming an Incubus as that will mean no longer being human." Maylin answered Shisui.
"You're right. It would be for the better than Itachi is transformed into an Incubus out of his own free will rather and being forced to become one." Shisui commented.
"Well then what are you waiting for? Let's go ask him." Maylin suggested.
Shisui agreed with a simple nod and followed Maylin outside of the room. Walking through the hallways one of the Kikimoras informed Maylin that all of the Uchiha had been escorted to the Courtyard where Maylin hosted her parties. Arriving there Shisui saw various Uchiha clan members either eating, drinking or conversing with one another and/or with some of the resident mamono of Monaxia.
Shisui first saw a clearly drunk Yashiro trying barely standing on his two feet holding a glass of sake in his hand.
"I...(burb) am not...drunk." Yashiro muttered out, obviously drunk.
"If you're not drunk then how many fingers am I holding up?" A blue oni holding up four fingers cheekily asked Yashiro.
"Th-three." Yashiro croaked out.
"That settles it then. I win our little game." The Blue Oni announced as she carried a confused and drunk Yashiro bridal style away from the court.
"Oh boy...I know where that is going." Shisui commented as he watched the Oni leave with Yashiro.
"They always say the morning after is the most memorable." Maylin said.
"Really?" Shisui answered.
"No dear. I'm just 'pulling your leg' as you humans like to say." Maylin giggled.
"Oh."
"It is no worry Shisui. Would you like some food to eat?" Maylin asked Shisui. As if on cue Shisui's stomach grumbled, earning a small chuckle.
"Yeah...I wouldn't mind that." Shisui answered.
"Lovely. What would you like to eat Shisui?" Maylin asked the young Uchiha.
"Hmmm...I wouldn't mind some Ramen." Shisui said.
"Absolutely." Maylin said as with the snap of her fingers a Kikimora appeared.
"Please prepare a hot broth of ramen for Shisui please." Maylin ordered the Kikimora to do.
"Shisui." Itachi's voice called out to him. Turning around Itachi saw both Izumi and Itachi walking towards him.
"Itachi, Izumi. How are you guys doing?" Shisui answered his best friend.
"We're doing good. I cannot help but notice that while these mamono have been conversing with the men none of them have approached me. Did I perhaps do something to offend them Lady Maylin?" Itachi asked the Elf Queen.
"(Chuckle) No dear. You did not offend any mamono. Mamono will only abstain from courting you if they sense you are taken." Maylin explained.
"I see..." Itachi murmured.
Izumi, smiling at Maylin's statement gently grasped Itachi's arm, causing the Uchiha clan heir to blush.
"Nobody is taking my Itachi from me." Izumi playfully said, causing Itachi to blush even more profusely.
"Izumi..." Itachi whined.
"Young love is certainly beautiful." Maylin commented.
"It sure is...although I don't think I'll ever get the chance to experience it sadly." Shisui commented.
"Why do say that Shisui?" Maylin asked concerned.
"I have to ensure my clan and the orphans in Lescatie are safe and sound at all times." Shisui confidently stated.
"You have a noble and pure heart and while I greatly admire your desire to help and protect others you must understand that you cannot do everything by yourself." Maylin advised.
"What do you mean Maylin?" Shisui asked the Elf Queen
"That you deserve rest and tranquility. You have me, Ghilanna and now your entire clan here. Let us help and take care of you Shisui. There is no shame in relying on others to assist you in your time of need."
"I...understand." Shisui muttered out.
"Thank you Shisui. Now please relax. You have earned your rest." Maylin told him.
Shisui never noticed it now but he had not seen Sasuke anywhere since arriving. Concerned he asked Itachi where he was.
"I last saw Sasuke playing with a woman with tails like that of a fox." Itachi answered him.
"Tails like that of a fox?..." Shisui muttered out
"Natsuko." Maylin said out aloud, capturing both Shisui and Itachi's attention.
"Come again?" Itachi asked.
"She's my Inari friend." Maylin answered.
"Excuse me Maylin, but what is a Inari?" Itachi asked again.
"An Inari is what the humans in your village called a Nine Tailed Fox." Maylin explained.
"Nine Tailed Fox? Sasuke? Is he-" Itachi stammered out
"No dear, your brother is perfectly safe and sound. The Inari of this world all adhere to Lilith's beliefs to never harm a human and to love them with all of their heart." Maylin reassured Itachi.
"Oh...that's good then." Itachi breathed out.
"Speaking of which, would you like to take you to your brother now Itachi?" Maylin offered.
"Please, if it's not too much for you." Itachi replied.
Maylin clapped her hands together and summoned a Kikimora.
"Have you seen Natsuko?" Maylin asked the Kikimora.
"Yes Lady Maylin! She is in the guest room on the first floor. Do you want me to escort you and your guests there?" The Kikimora asked.
"Yes please." Maylin answered.
The Kikimora escorted Maylin and the three Uchihas up a flight of stairs to a relatively secluded room. The sign above read above "Guest room"
"She is right beside that door m'lady." The Kikimora announced.
Maylin then gently knocked on the door, which was opened five seconds later by an Inari with waist length white hair that covered her white eye. Said Inari wore an elegant black and gold kimono that added to her allure.
"Good evening Maylin." Natsuko greeted Maylin.
"To you as well Natsuko. These two boys requested to see you." Maylin stated.
"Good evening." Itachi and Shisui said simultaneously.
"Good evening to you both. I believe you must be Itachi Uchiha am I correct?" Natsuko asked Itachi.
"Yes ma'am. I am Itachi Uchiha, Sasuke's older brother. I came here to ask if he is doing alright." Itachi politely announced to Natsuko.
"Kukuku. Such a caring brother you are. Do not worry, Sasuke is right behind me." Natsuko happily said as she stepped aside to reveal to Maylin and the Uchiha trio that Sasuke was currently fast asleep on a futon surrounding by many pillows.
"You should have seen him when he was still awake. He could not get enough of me. Sasuke was blushing so much from my pampering that I thought he would have passed out from blood loss." Natsuko cheerily said.
"I am glad to hear that you adore my little brother and that he is in good hands. Thank you for looking after him Lady Natsuko." Itachi said.
"It is my pleasure dear. All children deserved to be loved and cherished, and I promise that I shall love and protect Sasuke with all of my being." Natusko assured Itachi.
Sasuke meanwhile began to moan softly and with a softly ruffling of blankets woke up, albeit dazed.
"Natsuko nee-chan. I'm cold." Sasuke whined.
"I'm here Sasuke. Your brother just arrived to see how you are doing." Natsuko explained to Sasuke.
"Big brother...Shisui. H-hi...Natsuko nee-chan has been so nice and kind to me. Please can I stay with her?" Sasuke murmured out as he hugged Natsuko.
Itachi and Shisui chuckled. Maylin smiled at the sight before her.
"Of course you may Sasuke. Just promise you won't forget about me, mom and dad when you marry Natsuko." Itachi told Sasuke, casuing him to blush madly.
"It's n-not l-like that big brother-"
Sasuke immediately stopped speaking once Itachi playfully poked Sasuke on the head.
"There's nothing wrong with marrying a girl you love Sasuke. I am happy that you found someone to care for and cherish." Itachi said to Sasuke.
Sasuke pouted. Whether it was from embarrassment or annoyance Itachi did not truly know. But what he did know was Sasuke was still tired upon hearing him yawn.
"Sasuke is still very tired. Please come visit us tomorrow morning Itachi." Natsuko announced.
"Understood. Farewell Natsuko. And good night Sasuke." Itachi said as he bowed respectfully in front of Natsuko before leaving with Maylin, Izumi and Shisui.
Closing the door softly behind them Maylin spoke up.
"Itachi. I need to talk with you and your parents tomorrow morning."
(With Kimimaro...)
The morning after the Uchiha clan's arrival into the mamono world the air was crispy and the breeze gentle. It was rare in the past for Kimimaro to get a chance to admire mother nature at it's fullest but ever since Lord Jashin saved him and gave him purpose in life, he could enjoy nature whenever he desired to.
Reibi's voice: (It is a beautiful day Kimimaro.)
"Yes it is Reibi. The flowers in bloom are especially beautiful." Kimimaro replied telepathically to Reibi.
Reibi's voice: (That it is Kimimaro. Judging from the current position of the sun, it's almost sunrise. I would recommend returning to those pathetic humans soon, before they-)
"Shinji! Where are you! Breakfast is ready!" The voice belonging to Vizena called out the Kaguya clan heir.
Reibi's voice: (Speak of the human and they shall appear. I shall retreat into your subconsciousness for now Kimimaro, and I shall be watching you closely. Farwell.)
With a shrug Kimimaro stood up from the grass and made his way inside.
Vizena stood excitedly by the door waiting for Kimimaro, who passed by her with indifference. In the corner of his eye though Kimimaro swore he saw Vizena blushing when he entered the building.
Standing around the table was the leader of the resistance Dorine and various other members of the resistance, including Tiffonia and Giselle.
"Are we all here?" Dorine asked everyone present around the table.
"No. Jin is not here with us Lady Dorine." Vizena answered Dorine.
"Hmm? That is odd? When do you recall last seeing him? Shinji dear, have you seen him?" Dorine asked Kimimaro in a warm motherly tone.
"No. I have not seen Jin since we had supper last night Dorine." Kimimaro answered in his usual monotone voice.
"That is rather odd. Why would Jin disappear without telling any of us?" Dorine rhetorically asked as she stroked her chin.
Almost as if on cue, the entrance to the HQ creaked open to reveal the Third Mizukage a.k.a "Jin" enter the building.
"Jin there you are, where were you?" Dorine asked Ketsueki.
"Sorry m'lady. I was outside meditating and had lost track of time." Ketsueki calmly explained himself.
Dorine looked as though she wanted to object but had decided against it in the last minute, likely understanding how she believed that Ketsueki was a "mage" who needed to hone his abilities whenever he had the chance to.
"I understand Jin. But please in future do tell us this ok? You almost had us worried sick." Dorine told Ketsueki.
"I shall Lady Dorine." Ketsueki simply answered as he took his place next to Kimimaro by the table.
"Good. Now, let us begin out meeting shall we?" Dorine said as she cleared her throat.
"Now I am certain most of you have heard, but for those of you who have not, a mass murderer calling himself Nullus has been reported massacring entire villages of humans. He has also last seen by one of our scouts standing outside of an old shack handing over a collection of weapons to a human with long brown hair carrying the missing Vermut Rosnair on his shoulder inside of said shack. " Dorine announced to the group.
"Lady Dorine, are you saying that we should rescue this Orderite? Are they not our enemies?" Ketsueki asked Dorine.
"Yes you are correct Jin. The Order are our enemies. But even despite that at the end of the day they are still our fellow humans regardless of affiliation. As of now there is a bigger threat in this Nullus individual who has actively proclaimed his desire to drive humanity to extinction." Dorine exclaimed, causing everyone around the table minus Kimimaro and Ketsueki to gasp in shock.
Ketsueki bore a look of annoyance on his face and Kimimaro did not even react at all.
Ketsueki's mind: (Indra you fool! Why did you not use a Transformation jutsu instead? Anyway it does not matter now, that is his problem to sort out, not mine.)
Reibi's voice: (How pathetic. I find it almost comedic how these humans actually believe you care about them Kimimaro.)
Kimimaro: (They are only a means to an end for me Reibi. Once they have outlived their usefulness I shall sacrifice them to Lord Jashin.)
Reibi's voice: (I have no doubt you will Kimimaro.)
(Back in the real world...)
"Very well. If that is what you wish Lady Dorine than me and Shinji shall find this Orderite and bring him here." Ketsueki announced.
"Lovely. You and your apprentice are too kind Jin." Dorine said warmly.
"Me and Shinji shall be leaving now. Every second wasted is another second that murderer sheds more innocent blood." Ketsueki stated in a calm flat tone as he excused himself and exited the building along with Kimimaro.
"Kimimaro come. We need to head to Orochimaru's hideout this instant." Ketsueki instructed the Kaguya clan heir. Once the duo were outside of earshot and eyeshot they began to jump from tree to tree towards Orochimaru's hideout.
"I sense a few signatures up ahead. I believe it could be a-" Ketsueki was cut off as a arrow struck his neck.
"That is what you get for trespassing on Elven territory you filthy human!" An arrogant voice called out from the foliage. Kimimaro looked up to see two Elves, one with green hair and the other with brown hair looking down at him and Ketsueki smugly.
Ketsueki's "body" dissolved into a puddle of water, much to their disbelief.
"Big mistake." Ketsueki whispered from behind one of the Elven archers. Said archer tried to turn around to attack the Third Mizukage but found out that she could not control her body at all.
"You...what did you do to my body?" The Green haired Elf archer asked Ketsueki.
"That's classified information that you will never know." Ketsueki sternly answered the Elf he now held hostage.
The other Elf tried to fire an arrow at the Third Mizukage until she felt as though hundred of needles had pierced her arms, rendering them useless.
"Don't think I can't see you too." Ketsukei told the other brown haired Elf.
"Grrr! What do you want from us human!?" The green haired Elf angrily asked Ketsueki.
"Nothing in particular. I would have preferred it if you had simply minded your own business and left me alone. Now I will show you what happens when one dares to attack the Mizukage of the Village Hidden in the Mist." Ketsueki told the Elf woman.
"Mizukage? I have never heard of such a title. Just what are you?" The Elf woman asked Ketsueki in a fearful tone.
"Someone who does not show mercy to his enemies." Ketsueki answered the Elf woman in a low voice as he snapped her neck without a second thought. The remaining brown haired Elf was completely frozen in fear. This human...was something she had never seen before in her entire life, he was the definition of a cold blooded killer and what's worse was his gaze was now fixed upon her.
"P-please j-just l-let me go! I'm sorry for attacking you! You and you friend may freely pass through our lands! N-nay! We can make you a King and you can select any Elven women, me included to be a part of your harem!" The Elf woman tried to bargain in vain with the Third Mizukage.
The Third Mizukage merely looked on at the Elven women as her limbs began to contort into unnatural positions. Her screams bellowed through the forest causing a large flock of birds to leave.
"Blood Style: Blood Rain" Ketsueki said in a soft voice as the Elf Woman's body violently exploded. True to the jutsu's name her blood did indeed rain down on both Ketsueki and Kimimaro. Both men merely looked up at the blood "rain" with nothing but sheer indifference towards the Elf's gruesome end.
"Let us continue." Ketsukei said to Kimimaro and continued on their way to Orochimaru's hideout.
Kimimaro and the Third Mizukage continue to jump from tree to tree until the Third noticed three very powerful chakra signatures right up ahead.
"Kimimaro drop down now! I sense four large chakra signatures up ahead!" Ketsueki instructed Kimimaro to.
Dropping down in the bushes without making any noise the Third Mizukage and Kimimaro carefully analyzed their surroundings from their hiding spot.
Reibi's voice: (Be weary of those chakra signatures up ahead Kimimaro for they belong to shinobi of the Hidden Cloud Village)
Kimimaro: (What? But how did Cloud shinobi get here to Lord Jashin's world?)
Reibi's voice: (I do not know Kimimaro. You are correct in that these Cloud shinobi are not supposed to be here. I would recommend killing them to prevent any unwanted interruptions to our plans.)
Kimimaro: (Understood. I shall eliminate them for Lord Jashin)
Reibi's voice: (Hehehe...excellent. Lord Jashin and I shall be watching over you Kimimaro.)
As Reibi had correctly predicted four Kumo shinobi showed up. Three of them looked as if they were Chunin but the tallest one, and the one with the sunglasses had such immense chakra then even the Third Mizukage was taken aback by it.
"Ketsueki. Reibi has spoken to me. He has advised we kill all of them to prevent them from interfering from our plans." Kimimaro whispered in a hushed tone.
"Hmpf. I will use the Hidden Mist technique to obstruct their vision and you go in for the killing blow." Ketsueki said to Kimimaro.
"Know my fame know my name! Don't be lame! Eight Tails that's me the rappin' Killer Bee!"
"Bee Sensei, we barely got any rest..." Darui complained.
"The Bee does not need rest to ensure he is always at his best." Killer Bee replied in a sing song tone.
As Bee continue to rap much to the chagrin of his students, a thick mist began to envelop the surrounding forest.
"The hell did this mist come from?" Darui asked.
"I dunno. Keep your eyes peeled. Something about this mist is very odd." Samui warned her team-mate.
"Guys. This mist isn't natural. This is chakra induced mist which only means one thing..." C muttered out.
A whip like spinal cord lashed near C's face, dodging it before it could hit him.
C tried to adjust his eyes through the thick mist and could vaguely see the form of a man with his ribcage and various bones sticking out from his abdomen and arms sticking out.
"You...you're one of those Kaguya savages aren't you?" C asked.
"Yes I am. I am Kimimaro Kaguya. Heir to the Kaguya clan and the personal right hand of Lord Jashin." Kimimaro answered the Cloud ninja.
"Jashin...I heard that name before, when we encountered other members of your clan. Just who the hell is this Jashin?" Darui asked Kimimaro.
"Lord Jashin is the one who gave me purpose in life. He is the one who cured me of my terminal illness, granted me immortality in exchange for sacrificing weaklings such yourself in his name and for that I owe him my life." Kimimaro proudly answered.
"I'm sorry to tell ya but me and my team mates ain't going down so easy bone creep." Darui defiantly told Kimimaro.
"I see." Kimimaro muttered out as without another world reappeared right behind Darui. Drawing out a bone sword he attempted to stab the white haired Cloud chunin, only for said chunin to counter his bone sword with his own.
"I told you I ain't going down without a fight." Darui stated.
"You're a persistent pest aren't you?" Kimimaro rhetorically asked Darui as he attempted to stab him with another sword drawn from his empty hand. Noticing the bone sword Darui jumped back a good 3 feet from Kimimaro.
"Die." Kimimaro said as he charged at Darui again. Kimimaro noticed Darui smirking but payed no mind to it.
Darui's mind: (That's right. Charge at me you idiot.)
Once Kimimaro was within arm's length Darui jumped on top of the Kaguya clan heir's head, using it as a springboard to jump up in the air and perform his next jutsu.
"Storm Release: Laser Circus!" Darui cried out as a ring of light formed around his outstretched hands. Multiple beams spewed out from the ring and beelined towards Kimimaro. all hitting him with deadly accuracy and creating a large explosion
Landing down on the ground with grace Darui smirked in victory at having seemingly overcome his foe.
Until when the smoke cleared and aside from his clothing been torn Kimimaro was entirely unscathed.
"W-what! N-no way, there's no way you could have survived that attack!" Darui stammered out in shock.
"I already told you. Lord Jashin has granted me immortality. Which means all of your ninjutsu is useless against me." Kimimaro calmly answered Darui.
While he did not want to show to his enemy Darui was beginning to feel very uneasy, almost frightened by this ninja. If none of his attacks could harm them then it would only be a matter of time before chakra exhaustion got the best of him.
"C! Samui!" Darui called out to his team mates, who immediately came to Darui's aid.
"You think your pathetic friends are going to save you?" Kimimaro asked Darui.
"Why don't you find out for yourself bone boy." Darui cheekily answered Kimimaro.
"I'll shut that arrogant mouth of yours for good." Kimimaro angrily said as he charged at the trio of Cloud chunin.
As Kimimaro charged at the trio. C did multiple hand signs in quick succession and right as Kimimaro was about to strike Darui, a blinding light enveloped his view, giving the Cloud trio a chance to escape from the Kaguya clan heir.
Kimimaro felt as if his eyes were being stabbed by kunai, the pain was nigh unbearable. Rubbing his eyes furiously Kimimaro slowly opened them to see that where the Cloud chunin were previously standing nobody was there.
"You cannot hide from me forever. I will sacrifice all of you to Lord Jashin." kimimaro threatened the Cloud ninja as he began to survey the area.
Reibi's voice: (Kimimaro leave them. We can deal with those fools later. Right now I would recommend helping Ketsueki bring down the Jinchuriki.)
Kimimaro's voice: (I don't understand Reibi. Did Lord Jashin not demand I kill them?)
Reibi's voice: (He did indeed. But I cannot help but notice how Ketsueki is struggling to defeat the Eight Tails Jinchuriki. Lord Jashin will forgive you for letting those other Cloud ninja go if you can kill the Eight Tails Jinchuriki.)
Kimimaro's voice: (I understand. Thank you for guiding me Reibi)
Kimimaro abandoned his pursuit of the Cloud chunin to assist the Third Mizukage in defeating Killer Bee. Upon arriving to where they were fighting Kimimaro saw that much to his irritation Ketsueki was struggling to land even a single hit on the Eight Tails Jinchuriki.
"Try to sting the Bee and the Bee will sting right back, fool, ya fool!" Bee told the Third Mizukage in his usual sing song voice.
"I've had enough of your incessant games. You and your thick headed buffoon of a brother have both been nothing but an annoying thorn in my side for all these years. I'll savour the moment your miserable life finally comes to an end." Ketsueki declared in irritation.
"The Bee does not like your demeanor, so he will send you to the cleaner." Killer Bee answered Ketsueki.
"Blood Style: Blood Rain!" Ketsueki cried out as he extended his arm in Bee's direction to utilise his Kekkei Genkai to kill him in one shot.
Bee's body began to contort violently until a thick blackish red chakra began to envelop him and take the shape of an ox.
Ketsueki noticed that the control he had over Bee's blood disappeared completely.
"Weeeeee!" Killer Bee cried out in ecstatic joy as he used a chakra tentacle to slap away the Third Mizukage, sending him flying a considerable distance away.
Kimimaro meanwhile had already began preparing the circle for which he would connect himself and Bee's life force together. Dragging his bloodied foot around him by stabbing himself to draw the necessary blood he finished making the circle.
"Here we go. Curse Technique: Death Controlling Possessed Blood" Kimimaro muttered as his skin became jet black with white outlines resembling a human skeleton covering his entire body and also became enveloped in a chakra cloak of his own, although unlike Killer Bee's which resembled an Ox his resembled a Leech.
Gyuki's voice: (Bee behind you!)
Kimimaro slammed into Killer Bee with full force, sending him crashing into a tree. Once there Kimimaro summoned dozens of fists which all simultaneously punched Bee.
The punches only served to stun Bee to Kimimaro's irritation. Realising that he knew he had to use something more efficient.
Reibi's voice: (His chakra cloak protects him from standark attacks. Allow me to pour my chakra into your bone scythe.)
Drawing out a bone scythe from his shoulder, Kimimaro infused it with Reibi's chakra. Once he had done so he slashed Bee, drawing his blood in the process.
Reibi's voice: (Good, good. Lord Jashin will be very proud of your kill today Kimimaro.)
Kimimaro got rid of his chakra cloak and jumped from tree to tree back to the circle.
"For Lord Jashin!" Kimimaro screamed as he cut hit stomach wide open with his bone scythe.
Bee on the other hand began to clutch his stomach in pain and his chakra coat disappeared. His white flak jacket was now dyed a crimson red as he felt his vision slowly fading.
"Gyuki...I ain't...gonna make it..." Killer Bee murmured out as began to cough up even more blood.
Gyuki's voice: (Bee, your wounds are too severe to me to heal. I truly wished I could have saved you. I'm...sorry)
"It's alright Gyuki...just promise me that...my students...big bro...that they're..." Bee murmured out as he finally collapsed onto the ground dead.
No sooner than ten seconds after Killer Bee had passed on to the afterlife that a red chakra began seeping from his body.
Reibi's voice: (Gyuki is getting freed from Killer Bee's body since he is dead)
Kimimaro's voice: (Do you want me to also capture Gyuki Reibi?)
Reibi's voice: (No. It is too risky to do and besides Lord Jashin does not need him. And also it seems one of Lilith's whore daughters have finally shown up)
Kimimaro looked up the sky to see that indeed a Lilim was flying towards his location accompanied by various succubi and one Dragon adorned in metal armour covering most of her body.
Knowing from Jashin first hand how powerful Lilith's daughters where and how suicidal to take them all on in their home territory Kimimaro did the wise decision to flee the scene.
"Lady Ilassa! Should we chase after him?" One of the succubi asked Ilassa the Lilim.
"No. We need to save that bleeding man over there, deal with with beast before it harms anyone and search for survivors to bring to safety" Ilassa answered.
"Understood Lady Ilassa." One of the succubi answered as she flew down to inspect the Dead Bee's body.
The succubus landed nearby Killer Bee's body with an elegant grace. She inspected the Cloud jonin's body. What she saw completely broke her heart.
The succubus began to sob silently as she sensed that there was no Spirit Energy in Killer Bee's body, signifying that she was too late to save him and that he was dead.
"Carilana! What's wrong?" The Dragon asked her.
"Azira...this man...we were...we were too late too save him...he's dead." Carilana explained while barely holding back tears.
Azira the Dragon looked on at Carilana sobbing uncontrollably whilst cradling the dead human in her arms. It was a sight she absolutely hated to see. Just who could be cruel enough to take another's life without the slightest hint of remorse?
Then...she sensed it, albeit faintly. A spirit energy source getting fainter and fainter. Azira noticed than unlike most human men's Spirit Energy this one was tainted...like it had a presence on it that did not belong in this world. Putting two and two together Azira concluded that Spirit Energy presence must be the one that killed this human.
Without even a single word Azira took off into the air and beelined towards the source of the tainted Spirit Energy as fast she could.
Kimimaro meanwhile was jumping from tree to tree trying to find the Third Mizukage. Growing irritated at being unable to find him Kimimaro growled and slammed his fist against a tree in anger.
Reibi's voice: (Calm down Kimimaro. Losing your temper will not help you find Ketsueki.)
Kimimaro's voice: (I need to find him quickly Reibi. I do not have much time left until one of Lilith's associates find either me or him.)
Reibi's voice: (You needn't worry then, for I sense his chakra signature right in front of us, look.)
Kimimaro looked down from the tree branch he stood on and indeed the Third Mizukage lay slumped against a tree. His clothes were completely torn by his stomach, no doubt where Killer Bee struck him earlier.
"Consider yourself fortunate that you are an Edo Tensei or else you would have been killed." Kimimaro said to Ketsueki.
"Indeed Kimimaro. Did you manage to kill the bastard at least?" Ketsueki asked Kimimaro.
"Yes I did." Kimimaro answered.
"We need to go now. One of Lilith's daughters have arrived and it is only a matter of time until she-"
A loud sonic boom accompanied by a thud echoed through the air. Azira the Dragon had finally found Kimimaro and slammed into him with unrelenting fury and sent the Kaguya clan heir flying into the nearest tree, knocking him out cold instantly.
Ketsueki's eyes widened in pure shock. He had never seen anything like that in both his life and tenure as Mizukage.
Ketsueki's mind: (Just how powerful are these monsters? One of them knocked Kimimaro out with little effort.)
"You there. I know you are just as guilty as the white haired one." Azira told Ketsueki in a low voice seething with anger.
Years as a tracker in the Mist ANBU had rendered Ketsueki's analytical skills extremely sharp. As a ninja he knew that not all battles were meant to be fought which meant looking for an opportunity to find an escape route when the opportunity presented itself to him.
And that it did. Ketsueki did not not what it was but he felt an aura coming from the Dragon. The aura felt warm...almost healing. Whatever it was it had managed to severely weaken the control Jashin exhibited over him. Ketsueki smirked, he knew that he would never get a golden chance like this ever again.
Getting up from the ground and dusting off his clothes, Ketsueki stared down the Dragon, keen on letting her know that he was not willing to go down without a fight.
Ketsueki made a few signs and once he was done uttered out a "Release".
He could feel it in his body, the feeling of strings controlling his actions had finally been rendered. He was no longer under Jashin's control.
"I must thank you for helping me break free of Jashin's control." Ketsueki thanked Azira.
"You bastard. The only place you're going to is the gallows." Azira spat out.
"No. I don't think I will." Ketsueki replied back. Once again he began to do various hand signs in quick succession.
"Hidden Mist Jutsu!" The Thrid Mizukage cried out as a thick Mist enveloped the immediate surroundings.
Much to Azira's anger her vision was severely hindered by this thick Mist, tried as she might she could barely see in front of her and when she tried to sense the man's Spirit Energy presence she realised it wasn't here anymore, which meant that he had escaped her clutches.
"Dammit! He escaped!" Azira said in anger.
Azira's eyes slowly adjusted to the Mist and in less than 10 seconds she found the unconscious body of the white haired man.
A blackish red energy began to emmit from the man's body. Azira sensed that this energy seethed of nothing but pure malice and soon the man was up on his feet again.
The man stared at her with a blank stare. His red eyes the only thing that stood out in the thick mist.
"Lord Jashin told me about your kind and how you abandoned humanity." Kimimaro said in a unnaturally monotone voice.
"What are you talking about? We would never willingly abandon humans no matter what! Do not listen to Jashin, his words may be honeyed but they are nothing but lies." Azira retorted.
"And how do you know that? For years I was left to rot in a damp cell with nothing but a flower to keep me company. Neither that whore Lilith or that false God in charge of this world came to me in my time of need. No...it was Lord Jashin. He was my saviour, the one who showed me the light and above all gave me purpose in life." Kimimaro stated as he slowly walked towards Azira.
"BUT HOW COULD THE LIKES OF YOU EVER UNDERSTAND THAT!?" Kimimaro yelled out in anger as he charged at Azira with bone sword in hand. Azira barely the attack but Kimimaro continued his strikes and with each one Azira could feel the ever increasing power and hate behind them. Squinting her eyes Azira could see that his entire body was enveloped in a black energy. The malicious energy from earlier became even worse, almost grotesque and distorted. No longer did the white haired man stand in front of her but a beast covered in a black energy that only desired to kill every living thing in it's sight.
The beast then screamed. The scream was inhuman and it chilled Azira's soul. In her brief moment of distraction the beast charged at Azira to punch her. The Dragon warrior blocked and dodged the punches but quickly noticed that it became more difficult to do so as time went on.
The beast then tried to punch Azira again but this time she caught its fist. The beast merely screamed again and attempted to punch her with it's remaining free hand, which Azira caught as well.
The two engaged in a power struggle; neither individual managing to get the upper hand. The beast screeched again as it attempted to overpower Azira.
Azira's eyes widened in shock when she saw a blade pierce through the beast's abdomen. The beast's hold against were weakened and it screeched in pure agony. It continued to do so until the black energy disappeared leaving only the unconscious body of the white haired man. Standing over Kimimaro's unconscious body was none other than Ilassa the Lilim, who looked both confused and worried.
"Thank you for saving me Lady Ilassa." Azira muttered out in relief.
"What happened here? What was that energy I sensed from this human?" Ilassa asked.
"I do not know Lady Ilassa. The other one got away, but at least we will bring this one to justice." Azira commented as the picked up Kimimaro's body, placed it over her shoulder and took off to the sky heading back to Ilassa.
"You are most correct. We need to head back to the rendezvous point." Ilassa stated.
Several minutes later Azira, carrying the unconscious Kimimaro arrived at said rendezvous point. The dead human from earlier was still lying on the ground but noticed that the beast from earlier was no more much to Azira's relief.
"Azira, please tell me what happened between you and that man earlier." Ilassa worringly asked.
"Lady Ilassa. I managed to find the killer. He had an accomplice with him who unfortunately managed to escape under my nose. I initially knocked him out cold until he awoke shortly later. His eyes were now red and he mentioned to me that us mamono abandoned humanity and an individual named Jashin was the only one who gave him purpose in life. We then engaged in combat until he assumed a form I had never seen before and well...you know the rest. I offer you my deepest apologies Lady Ilassa." Azira apologised.
"It is fine Azira. You did well enough already by managing to capture one of the killers. You can rest assured that we will find the other one soon." Ilassa answered Azira.
"Understood Lady Ilassa. If I may ask where are Carilana and the others?" Azira asked Ilassa.
"They detected three humans nearby and went to go help bring them to safety. They should be here right about-"
Three succubi each carrying the unconscious bodies of C, Darui and Samui had just arrived whilst Ilassa was speaking.
"Now." She finished.
"Carilana, what happened? Why are the humans unconscious?" Ilassa calmly asked Carilana.
"It's a long story Lady Ilassa..."
"Just tell us what happened Cari." Azira snapped back.
"Alright. Me, Daemaela and Rislienne were scouring the woods looking for the humans. We eventually found them and introduced ourselves to them but unfortunately well...they wanted to kill us to put it nicely, so we were forced to subdue them with our Demon Realm Silver weapons." Carilana explained.
"(Sigh) First we shall keep that monster sealed inside the sealing urn. Next we shall take the humans back to the Royal Makai and treat them for any injuries and..." Ilassa announced.
"Also...to give that man a proper burial." Ilassa solemnly added as she looked at Killer Bee's lifeless corpse.
"Understood Lady Ilassa." The three succubi and Azira said simultaneously.
Without another word Ilassa picked up Killer Bee's corpse and with it flew back to the Royal Makai along with Ilassa and the succubi trio.
(With Nullus...)
The masked vigilante was one individual who usually preferred to keep a stoic expression when he was around others. Although when encountering members of the Order his hatred for them would often lead him to killing them in the most painful way possible. Today however he was standing in front of three graves. Three graves dug by him alone in secret for the Kikimora and her two daughters that he unjustifiably murdered on that fateful day.
"I am sorry...I promise no matter what your deaths and those of all mamono murdered by the Order will be avenged by me." Nullus silently muttered as he placed three bouquets of flowers on the three graves.
"You there! Stop!" A commanding female voice called out to Nullus. Surprised by this Nullus turned around two see two Dullahans with their swords drawn.
"That's him! That's the masked man who has been murdering all those humans!" One of the Dullahans stated.
"Stand down murderer! You are hereby under arrest for murdering hundreds of innocent civilians, priests and nuns of the Order along with being the key suspect in Vermut Rosnair's disappearance!" The other Dullahan announced to Nullus as she slowly and cautiously approached him.
Nullus scoffed at the Dullahan's announcement.
"Why do you care so much about those low life Orderites? Every single one of them I killed deserved death!" Nullus passionately objected.
"You really think so masked man? You could not be any more wrong. The Demon Lord has specifically stated that no human shall be harmed or killed in her name and while your intentions are noble your methods are simply unforgivable." The first Dullahan told Nullus.
"So what? Do you expect me to do nothing as countless innocent mamono are murdered by those Order bastards!?" Nullus asked the two Dullahan.
"Show the Orderites that their ways are wrong without bloodshed. Show them that through love one can change the world for the better. Revenge only begets more revenge, only leading to more suffering." The Dullahan to Nullus' right answered him.
"Maybe...maybe you are right. That is why I want to eliminate all of humanity so that this world can start anew without the Chief God's presence to taint it." Nullus commented.
"As I stated earlier you will not be killing any more humans. If you truly claim to be on our side you will stand down now and-"
The ring on Nullus' right hand began to glow a bright green. The Dullahans noticed this but before they could do anything both of their heads where knocked off their bodies, rendering them immobile.
"You imbecile! You dare run away from justice!" The one Dullahan angrily stated.
"I apologise for doing this. I know I do not deserve your forgiveness and I assure you my time will come. But until then I need to atone for my sins and do what is right." Nullus said sadly as he teleported away from the grave site.
Nullus arrived outside the entrance to the Mizukage building. As expected the building looked even more decrepit since the Kaguya clan took over.
Nullus' mind: (Savages. They only know how to destroy. But what do you expect from humans?)
Walking inside the building Nullus noted how even the ceiling looked cracked, showing it's lack of maintenance.
Arriving at the door to the Mizukage's office Nullus opened it to see that the entire Akatsuki, Jashin, Obito (Wearing his white mask) and even the Kaguya clan leader were all waiting, no doubt for him. All of them stood around a pedastal where the Nine Tails Jinchuriki and son of the Fourth Hokage Naruto Namikaze lay unconscious.
"Nullus, you are late." Pain told him.
"Sorry about that Lord Pain. I was...busy with some things." Nullus lied through his teeth.
"Hmmpf. Do not do that again. When your ring begins to glow you are to be here immediately. Am I understood?" Pain asked Nullus.
"Understood Lord Pain." Nullus answered him.
"Very well then." Pain simply said.
"Now that you are all here I am pleased to inform you that our plans are going very smoothly. I would like to give a special applause for Nullus and Sasori for buying the time needed for Tobi to abduct the Nine Tails Jinchuriki." Jashin gloated.
"Unfortunately another reason I have called you all today is that Kimimaro has been captured by Lilith's forces and Ketsueki Takayanagi is currently MIA. Which while a major inconvenience to us should not hinder our plans too much." Jashin announced.
"Lord Mizukage, do you have anything to add?" Jashin asked Yoshanai.
"No Lord Jashin." Yoshanai said with a shit eating grin.
Nullus' mind: (Of course you don't dumbass. You only follow orders like a good dog.)
"Now then. Let us begin the extraction of the Nine Tails." Jashin announced as all of the Akatsuki members began the ritual to extract a tailed beast.
After nearly an hour the Nine Tails had been successfully extracted and it's ex-host lay deceased. The Nine Tails currently resided inside a miniature version of the Gedo Mezo statue created by Jashin.
"Lord Jashin...what do you plan on doing with the boy's corpse?" Yoshanai eagerly asked.
"You shall see..." Jashin muttered out as he placed his hands over Naruto's face.
"Samsara of Heavenly life technique!"
Jashin's hands glowed a bluish green for approximately ten seconds.
Once the light disappeared Naruto's eyes fluttered open. Getting up he looked around in confusion at all these men standing around him.
"Huh...where...where am I?" Naruto hazily asked.
"Naruto my boy. How would you like to become my new champion?"