Chapter 9: Gaia of the Sand
Naruto is traveling towards Fire Country in his green dragon state flying over many villages. Naruto senses that the armor is also spreading around his wings. 'Hmm Vishnu is one hell of a maker in the way of armor. Hachimon chose the right person when sending the friend of Hagoromo in question' thought Naruto as he flies towards Konoha. As he is flying, he wonders what the humanoid Kyuubi is doing at the moment. After all, what he had witnessed is a new phenomenon of sorts.
As Naruto flies over the Vegetable/Fire Country border he notices a girl with mint green hair and tan skin flying away from the direction of River country.
With the Kyuubi No Kitsune
Kyuubi is traveling in the trees of Vegetable Country towards a place where he can lay low for a while and assume a new identity to hide under as he figures out how he is in this humanoid form of his when he was released from the seal.
As he is traveling he sees a caravan being attacked by ninja led by three men with triangle markings on their face. Seeing this he thinks to leave but then sees the children in the caravan itself. Knowing what needs to be done, Kyuubi leaps into action against the force of mercenaries. using extraordinary fighting abilities he manages to even the odds and push the mercenaries away. Slaughtering a great deal of them with fighting skills. Using everything from the environment hazards, the mercenaries' own weapons and some of the pieces of destroyed wagons.
The three-ninja looking from above to see humanoid Kyuubi in action. Grins at the man in question as they jump down to see if they could do better.
"Looky here brothers it looks like these weaklings hired a tough man to be their protector." said the oldest brother.
"Right brother but it looks like he's nothing but a wild animal" said the youngest.
"Who the heck are you three wimps" asked Kyuubi looking at the three in question.
"Well savage we are the Janin and where looking for the princess of Vegetable Country so we can kill her or have some fun with her" said the second oldest as he licks his lips.
"What you boys couldn't get it up with any bar wench" said Kyuubi as the Janin got angry with his remark about their competence in the bedroom.
"Oh your going to pay for that" said the oldest as he and his brothers get into battle stances.
"Ah talkers, they all die the same," said Kyuubi getting into his own stance.
A battle commences.
The Janin wanted to test the waters with the man seeing if they could overpower the Yamabushi and kill him easily.
Kyuubi is using a makeshift hybrid style of Minato's Shadow fist and Kushina's Yamata fist striking hard and with lethal force the youngest of the Janin brother found this out the hard way with a kick that broke his ribs, causing a piece of bone to puncture a lung killing him slowly.
The battle gets brutal and bloody as Kyuubi and the remaining Janin aim for kill shots. The Janin are hitting hard but is hardly phasing the human bijuu. The remaining two Janin decided that Kyuubi has warranted their use of Ninjitsu break away from the close combat.
One casts out a fire ball jutsu while the other does the same however. Kyuubi blocks with a wind barrier jutsu. Kyuubi returns the favor by sending out a fireball jutsu of his own. Greatly wounding the second oldest Janin. The oldest brother sees Kyuubi ready a wind jutsu picks his brother up and uses him as a human shield as Kyuubi releases the wind jutsu. Shredding the injured brother to pieces. The oldest Janin brother tries to retreat but Kyuubi seeing a nearby sword grabs it and throws it at the man, killing him instantly.
"Is everyone alright" Kyuubi asked as he goes around to check on the injured people of the caravan.
"Thank you stranger for your worry" said a man with purple hair.
"No problem but might I ask why you dress like a man in guard uniform" asked Kyuubi as everyone including the woman in question is shocked.
"How do you" "I have enhanced senses" said Kyuubi, interrupting her mid-sentence
"It's a long story" said the woman as she looks at the man in question.
"Well, it's a long trip to your destination." said Kyuubi as he looks her dead in her eyes with her looking back.
"Well stranger lets talk on the road" said the woman as she walks towards her carriage with Kyuubi following.
Back with Naruto.
Naruto is flying alongside a female jinchuriki by the name of Fuu who is deserting her village due to the amount of abuse she has suffered through. Naruto concerned for the Jinchuriki of the 7 tailed beetle gave her an invitation to join Konoha seeing as she would be abused by IWA.
Fuu reluctantly accepted the invitation from Naruto. Fuu at first was startled at Naruto's appearance seeing as he was a reptile man with wings. She soon became at easy when naruto explained his situation as a bi morphic beast man with the powers of the white tiger and the Azure dragon.
Fuu is amazed at the blonde beast man's powers and abilities when Naruto showed off his ability to generate the elements to create powerful storms.
"So Naruto, this armor your wearing, what does it due exactly" asked a curious Fuu.
"Well it's called the King Tiger armor it amplifies my physical endurance beyond it's normal scale while also enhancing and maximizing my strength," explained Naruto as Fuu is intrigued by the blonde's armor.
They soon come up on Konoha's gates. The two land in front of the gate guards transforming back into his human state.
"Hey Kotetsu, Izumo hows it going" asked Naruto as he and Fuu walk up to the gate.
"Awesome Armor Naruto how you've been" asked Kotetsu as he and Izumo look at their friend in question.
"Well just manage to tie up some loose ends and help a friendly village get back on it's feet." said Naruto nonchalant.
"That's good to hear, so who's the girl with you" asked Izumo.
"Probably another lover" said Kotetsu in a joking manner as Fuu blushes slightly at the statement.
"Actually she is migrating from Taki to Konoha." said Naruto as Kotetsu nods in understanding.
"Okay miss please accompany me to the Hokage tower so you can get citizen status" said Izumo as he travels towards the Hokage tower with Fuu following.
Naruto goes towards his home from his travels. He feels a great deal tired and sore from his travels and battles; he wants to relax and get something to eat.
Back with Kyuubi
Kyuubi and the woman now revealed to be the new Lady Daimyo had been traveling in the carriage towards the capital for days. Kyuubi, going by his true name Kurama was told how her father was murdered by the Janin, a trio of brothers who had training in specialized ninjitsu. She also explained how she was a hostage for all of her life.
Right now Kurama is in the spa soaking from having to train the remaining ninja's to be skilled shinobi. As he is relaxing, he hears to door to see Haruna in a towel. "Have room for one more being boy" said Haruna as she removes her towel and looks at Kurama hungrily with Kurama looking back with similar eyes. "Sure, Lady Daimyo, anything for you" said Kurama in a welcoming manner as Haruna climbs into the spa pool with Kurama.
Haruna and Kurama had originally disliked each other during the travel. With Kurama disliking Haruna for her cold and cruel nature and Haruna not liking his judgmental attitude and righteousness.
However, the two soon found each other attractive and looked at their own views on life, leading to many near sexual encounters with each. Kurama for his part is attracted by the woman for her will to survive, Haruna his strong will, honor and determination. "So Kurama do you have anything for the day" asked Haruna as she looks into his crimson eyes.
"No but I think I do" said Kurama as he locks lips with the female Daimyo.
Kurama for his part is going to love being a husband of the Daimyo of Vegetables Country, as he feels Haruna grabbing his manhood. Haruna breaks the kiss and licks her lips as what she's going to feel from her lover.
Elsewhere in the elementals.
"Please spare no nooo-" shouted a bandit who get's crushed by a sand as a trio of ninja walks away from the site leaving their bodies.
"Well that was a waste of time maybe there are men with more back bone near Fire Country" said the red-haired girl who is traveling toward the border of fire and wind.
'Hmm Gaia is acting stranger than normal I have seen her when in private maybe it must be the time of the month for a Jinchuriki in question.' thought the boy in black cat robes as he walks towards beside his little sister.
Back in Konoha Namikaze estate
Kushina, Tsunade and Tsume are shocked Naruto not only found the King Tiger armor but also the Twin Dragon sabres fully completing the set of arms and armor for him. But he's no longer a jinchuriki. after absorbing the chakra of a chakra imbued meteorite which gives them even more shock explaining his improved build and height.
"Naruto that is some adventure. So, tell me how is it your still alive from such an experience." asked Tsunade as she is examining his vitals on a special machine she had built.
"It's primarily due to the Kyuubi, my white falcon and azure dragon abilities of absorbing nature energy that the seal had overwhelmed the seal containing Kyuubi and released Kyuubi while also giving some of his chakra passively." explained Naruto as the scans are completed.
Tsunade looks at the readings of the scan. She is getting more surprised by the minute by the readings she's got from Naruto's physiology.
"What is it Tsunade sensei" asked Kushina looking at Tsunade in question.
"Well Kushina your son's body has the capacity and potency of 4 Uzumaki's due to his absorption of nature chakra, chakra of that meteorite, and Kyuubi's chakra enhancing his make up even further. His regeneration is now near instantaneous, his body is stronger, faster, more enduring and even more efficient than some of the strongest ninjas or samurai I have ever met" said Tsunade as Kushina is shocked by this information.
"Wow" said a surprised Tsume as she can think of her grandchildren with what Naruto has at the moment.
Elsewhere in Konoha
Hinata is practicing with her sister instructing her in the more unorthodox tactics of close quarters combat as well as the use of weapons. With the weapons being the Dao sword.
While Hanabi at first didn't understand the reason for weapons practice. Hinata explained that the Hyuga clan needs to be more diverse in other skills other than hand to hand combat, reasoning while their skill is among the best in the world. The clan's only strength is also their greatest weakness as she explains that should the enemy focus on tactics to combat either the gentle fist or the byakugan with special tactics or bombs designed to nullify them completely.
Hinata had also encouraged her fellow clansmen in studying more contemporary fighting forms and weapon styles seeing as the Gentle fist has become too limited and restricted in close quarters combat.
"Excellent Hanabi your skills with the sword are superb just remember your training and keep yourself in peak fighting condition mentally and physically." said Hinata as her sister nods happily at her sister as she and Hinata go inside to wash up for dinner.
Back with Naruto
Naruto is in the Hokage tower and he himself is getting surprises as he meet the Anbu in new stylist armor reminiscent of the ninja armor used by the First, Second and Third Hokage only with more of an animal design to it.
"Nice duds let me guess the old man made it so that you can tell each other from them" said Naruto, knowing that the Root Anbu will have a harder time hiding in plane site.
"Yes he got the idea when his grandson Konohamaru forgot one of the figurines of his 47 ronin set" said Neko who likes the design of her cat themed ninja armor.
"So, what's the old man want me to do for security of the exams." asked Naruto as he looks at Neko.
"Well to put it bluntly he needs you to make sure the perimeter of the village is well secured from possible staging areas. With your enhanced senses it's likely hood you could find something we won't find." said Neko as Naruto nods in understanding of the situation a possible attack from some of the lesser-known villages such as Sound village that popped up a few years back.
"No problem so what's my pay for this" asked Naruto wondering how much he is being paid for the task.
"He's going to pay you 50 billion Ryo (726735.34 in US dollars)" answered Neko as she looks at Naruto is surprised at the amount he's receiving.
"It will be done" said Naruto as he walks out of the office with the task in mind of the village.
As he is walking out, he bumps into a girl with red hair carrying a large Gord. "Pardon me ma'am I didn't mind where I was going" said Naruto as he looks at the girl in question.
The girl appears to have tanuki like eyeliner. She is accompanied by a blonde-haired girl with 4 ponytails and a boy in black cat like dress wear with face paint of sorts.
"My apologizes I am Gaia of the Desert. Me and my siblings Temari and Kankuro are here for the chunin exams" said Gaia as she looks at the golden blonde with interest.
"Nice to meet you, I am Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze" said Naruto as he takes Gaia's hand and kisses it.
Gaia for the first time is feeling something on the road of love for the blonde. 'So, he's the beast fighter. Too bad he isn't my type because I could feel from the way his muscles are he would be fun in the bedroom' thought Temari as she looks Naruto up and down blushing.
"Well I must be off then see you three around" said Naruto as he takes another look at Gaia and shunshin's away.
"Well Gaia I think you may have found a boyfriend in the beast fighter" said Temari in a teasing tone.
"Yeah a guy who can turn into a beast at will" said Kankuro in a cool and calm tone.
'Hmm mother why are you so quiet? Maybe it has something to do with Naruto?' thought Gaia as she and her siblings goes toward the Hokage's tower.
Timeskip Konoha at sunset.
As the sunsets work is being done. The Anbu is coordinating with the Fire Daimyo's Samurai guards on security, Hiruzen is approving new food benders for the finals, Everyone is resting for the exam ahead.
One Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze is checking for any spy who is probing the walls he notices a few from IWA, Oto and Suna. Sneaking up on them Naruto subdues the trio and interrogates the three.
IWA was trying to find a way into the village so they could send a hit squad to kill him. Oto was seeking a secret staging point for an attack on the village, Suna for their part is helping Oto due to their Daimyo cutting funding and seeing it as a way to make the Wind Daimyo change his mind.
Naruto kills the spies from Oto and IWA while knocking out the Suna spy.
As he stalks through the trees Naruto hears sounds of screaming being heard he goes to investigate as he see a pinkette being hassled by some male chunin.
"Come on Sakura give it up and let it happen your as looks so juice and tantalizing." said one Chunin as he licks his lips.
"You mouth looks good enough for my dick. why don't you put your mouth on it after we finish giving it to you" said a another chunin. One Chunin wrestles Sakura to the ground. Her clothes are about to be torn until an arrow tear one chunin's armor off.
"You three signed your death warrant" said Naruto who's holding the ultra-falcon war bow.
Naruto attacks, laying into the trio with punches, kicks, elbows and knees to crush his position. Beating them down with elbows and knees attacking with lethal intent causing internal injury.
Naruto kills the last one with a back his spine. Turning to the scared pink haired girl.
"Are you alright" asked Naruto worried about the girl in question.
"Yes I am fine" said Sakura as she recovers from her shock.
"Head home and file a report to the Hokage about this event." said Naruto in a assuring tone as Sakura returns home towards the village.
Naruto continues his search around Konoha.
Elsewhere in the leaf.
The girl known as Gaia is looking at the full moon. She sees it is a blood moon. A moon of mystery and power only. She is think about a blonde-haired boy in question.
'Whatever you are Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze. Mother isn't blood thirty when you are around, I don't know what it is but I will find out sooner or later' thought Gaia as she stares at the moon.
One Jiraiya of the Sannin is mixing a dart full of black star poison to kill if not wound the beast warrior so he wouldn't be in the way of the toad's wealth and influence.
Time is coming close to the Chunin exam as everyone is working the night shift being longer for some reason.
Chapter 9 end
Thank you all for your support I know it's been awhile so I bring you 2 if not more stories early for Christmas I only ask that you be patient with Regeneration of Valor and these stories.
Author's note.
For those who are wondering since Sakura isn't a ninja. She actually has no real purpose due to the fact that she actually was a fan girl of Sasuke in actual cannon without him being in said story. So she wouldn't have ninja training.
Kurama is going to be the Daimyo of Vegetable country.
Again Kurama knows the inside and outs of Kushina's Minato and Mito's skills and knowledge don't worry he is going to be in the story more so don't be alarmed if he isn't
With that being said thank you all and Merry Christmas.