AN-1: Greetings Adventurers and Welcome to the Den of Champblaze, where I try to tell a decent story. In this chapter we begin Naruto's clutch battle against four strong shinobi, also two ghosts of the past reveal themselves. Tell me how I do, tell me it's pointless for him to fight because Naruto is a SSJ4 and could easily destroy them. tell me that there's no romance, that the girls are just reskinned OC's, tell me that this story should fifty chapters as naruto has to grind levels. Read on to find out and Enjoy.
"Speaking"
シーンブレイク(Scene Break)
Summon
Biju
Game Voice
[..Pause ...Long Pause]
-Chapter: 21-
#Recap#
Orochimaru places the seal tags on the back of each and all of them regain their color while naruto raises his arm upwards, bringing them down to go SSJ2 and blowing dust from around him.
"This doesn't seem to be the normal use of a Biju's power" hashirama says.
"It doesn't matter.. Kill him" orochimaru says. Naruto lowers his stance as his SSJ aura flares and he rockets forward with a fracture of the ground towards the four.
[Music: 蒼天航路OST-魔神]
The Senju brothers shoot towards the coming golden missile but rasa slams his hands down as the ground suddenly turns into golden sand before a wave rises and the brothers ascend. Naruto skids to a halt with a rapid chain of signs to horse, "Katon: Gōka Mekkyaku" he thought, inhaling and exhaling a literal sea of flames into the coming wave of gold dust. He quickly has to halt the jutsu to avoid the brothers coming from above, crashing into the ground before him into a furious rush of strikes from both, pushing the redhead back several feet and hashirama sweeps out his legs. Naruto crashes on his back as tobirama creates water whips forcing naruto to roll from side to side and kip up to avoid hashirama's sandal coming towards his face.
"Making Water from thin air is a cheat" naruto thought, blocking several punches and kicks from the brothers but he blows half of the shodaime away with a martial qi enhanced punch. Tobirama sends a punt kick but naruto blocks with a downward forearm strike, "Shocking..." naruto starts, raising his left arm but a whip of sand grabs him. Rasa whips naruto from tobirama but the redhead frees himself with his violent god slicer and flares his aura to free his arm from the gold dust.
"Katon: Karyūdan" naruto thought, weaving signs and expelling another of burst of blue flames into the three kage. However a massive vortex of water slowly quenches the blue flames enough that the three kage remain unharmed at the vortex's center.
"The water should stifle the Kazekage as well" naruto thought, landing as the vortex is coming him but the redhead uses the water to his advantage. He weaves a rapid chain of signs to bird with a leap, "Suiton: Suiryū Sanrendan no Jutsu" naruto thought, creating three water dragon missiles for the kage.
"First Fire.. Now Water.. This young one is strong" hashirama praises.
"Indeed Brother" tobirama says, sending the dragons off course as they crash into the ground and saturate it.
"All this water is impeding my Gold Dust" rasa says but suddenly naruto appears behind him and winding up for a kick, sending the kage flying with several hops but also holding a ram sign.
"Fūton: Atsugai" naruto thought, expelling a very high-density tornado-like mass and destroying everything for about thirty feet.
"It seems the Kage are not at their full strength" musashi says, as naruto is sprinting towards rasa.
"It's probably the Only way she can control them.. Otherwise the Hokage would've freed themselves from her control" naruto thought, narrowly leaping about ten feet to avoid a pair of gold dust arms slamming their palms together.
"Final Shine!" naruto shouts, obliterating rasa for the moment with the green energy blast. He quickly has to dodge several high-pressure streams of waters and lands with a crack of the ground but hashirama is on him with several iron like strikes, one getting through and rocking the redhead but he uses the force of it to spin into destructive second bullet to hashirama's chest and destroying his upper body. Everything goes dark over naruto's eyes but he feels his sage mode coming to bare and catches the fist of tobirama.
"You're a Sage as well Young one" tobirama says, before naruto punches him away with a fist of pluto. Naruto weaves signs and slaps the sides of his face to free himself from the second hokage's famed Bringer-of-Darkness Technique. He glances behind to see rasa has reformed and both hokage back on their feet but sees hashirama has finally decided to weave signs to snake.
"Mokuton: Mokuryū no Jutsu" hashirama declares. Naruto jerks as a wooden serpentine dragon bursts from the ground and coils around him up with the head going for his head but he manages to grab its jaws before it can bite down.
"Jiton: Sakin Taisō" rasa declares, creating a wave of gold dust to surround and encase naruto in a spiral like structure. However it begins to shake violently and it explodes out to engulf the kage in a wave of destruction as naruto is in the center in his SSJ3 form.
"Sorry about that but I needed to escape" naruto says, his voice deeper but powers down back to SSJ2.
"We'll need to seal them.. Otherwise we're running uphill with no end in sight" musashi says.
"Yeah.. Even being obliterated they'll reform" naruto thought, seeing the three kage forming. Naruto begins a chain of signs as the kage rush towards him, "Uzumaki Fūinjutsu: Shackles of the Underworld!" he shouts, slamming his left hand down and a large seal array forms. Dark and bony chains burst from the ground to ensnare the three kage while naruto bring out a large scroll from a seal on his arm to unfurl it on the array into a lightning-fast chain of signs before orochimaru can get invloved, "Uzumaki Fūinjutsu: Seal of Nirvana" he shouts, slamming his hand on the scroll sheet.
"Lastly A Seal Master.. You are Indeed an Uzumaki" hashirama says, before he is sealed into the scroll.
"Tell my children I am sorry" rasa says, being sealed next.
"You are a Skilled and Powerful Shinobi" tobirama says, being sealed last. Orochimaru bursts from the ground behind naruto with the sword of kusanagi coming from her mouth. Naruto turns and brings out his sword as orochimaru's sword grazes his cheek but his slices through her, "Souei!" he shouts, as orochimaru's upper half sails over him. Souei emerges from naruto's shadow to grab the scroll and vanish to the oni summon realm. Orochimaru slithers from her upper half and picks up her sword, "All that work just to Die" she sneers but narrows her eyes as naruto is perfectly fine.
[Music Change: Universal Trailer Series - Time Bomb (Heaven and Hell Remix)]
"Not today Snake" naruto says.
"You have my curiosity peaking.. Those sealing techniques.. They're Uzumaki created and I'm sure Konoha doesn't have it on record.. Not even in the Sacred Scroll of Sealing... Meaning you found It and its Key" orochimaru says, her long serpent tongue coming from her mouth. She lowers her stance a near prone stance, "Mandara no Jin" orochimaru thought, releasing countless snakes from her mouth. The horde of snakes slither towards naruto but the redhead raises his sword with both hands, "Uzumaki Kenjutsu: Banryūsen!" he shouts, swinging down and a powerful purple energy wave releases to carve through the snakes and forcing the sannin to avoid the wave as well. Orochimaru races through the ground and emerges in front naruto into a furious clash of swings but the redhead keeps up.
"Where is it?!.. Where is the Key to Ashina's Library?!" orochimaru shouts, coating her left fist in a thin sheet of pink crystal to try punch naruto's sword away. Sparks erupt but her attack have no effect and she goes to skewer him with her kusanagi. Naruto grabs the sword with his bare hand and yanks it from her while kicking her in the stomach as he back leaps about two feet.
"You will never get your hands on my clan's secrets" naruto says, sealing her sword away.
"Then I'll simply Kill you and revive you as an Edo Tensei" orochimaru says and weaves signs, "Shōton: Growing Crystal Thorns" she declares, slamming her hands down. Naruto leaps to avoid pink thorn-like crystals coming from the ground as they rise to follow him skyward, "Fūton: Kazekiri" he declares, creating several blades of wind to shatter the thorns. Naruto lands but quickly blocks horizontally with his sword as orochimaru slams into him within a ring-shaped wheel made out of pink crystal coming at a high rate of speed.
"You will not keep me from Ashina's Library... Perhaps I should revive you Dear.. Sweet.. Mother.. Kushina" orochimaru says, amid the sparks shooting around but the redhead flares his aura out to blow the sannin back.
"Sword Qi Uzumaki Kenjutsu: Kuzuryusen!" naruto shouts, striking orochimaru nine times at once. She is hit in her forehead, right shoulder diagonally, right arm's center, right wrist diagonally, her groin area from below, left wrist diagonally, left arm's center, left shoulder diagonally and center of her chest at the breastbone spray blood heavily as she crashes several feet from the redhead.
"You accursed child!... Yamata no Jutsu" orochimaru screeches, as her body begins to violently thrash about and balloons. Naruto's eyes widen a little as orochimaru turns in a giant white serpent with eight heads and eight tails.
"Is Orochimaru that desperate" naruto thought, rising into the air as the serpent heads hiss loudly. One head shoots forward but naruto avoids it as the remaining seven fire tight blasts of chakra to destroy everything in its path.
"Uzumaki Kenjutsu: Ryūraisen!" naruto shouts, swinging wide and firing a purple bolt of lightning that turns into several lightning bolts. It electrifies one of the charging heads as purple energy forms around naruto's sword, "Dragon Twister!" he shouts, swinging forward. It creates a large, violent, and powerful purple energy tornado that annihilates three of the heads. A head shoots towards him but naruto avoids it and drives his sword into the head, before flaring his aura and forces the head to the ground with a thud.
"Goryūtenmetsu!" naruto shouts. Energy ruptures in a large area around them as five enormous, light purple dragons wail through the giant serpent. He seals his sword and rockets skyward to charge a super galick gun while orochimaru emerges from one of the heads, "What is he doing?!" she thought but gets her answer.
"Super Galick Gun!" naruto shouts, firing the light blue energy blast. Orochimaru has no time to escape as her dreams of immortality, remain simply dreams while she is erased from the world. Naruto slowly lands at the edge of a half mile wide and half mile deep hole, his senses stretching to see if orochimaru escaped but she did not. [song ends]
シーンブレイク
Naruto finds the base kabuto told him about and manages to slip inside but finds nothing of note as he traverses several long hallways lit by candles. He is about to give up but his senses pick up a chakra signature familiar to him and that shouldn't be possible.
"She can't be here right" naruto thought.
"I don't know Boya" musashi says. Naruto reaches the source and it is a corridor to a open area with of all people sakura standing before but changed, her hair is half shaved and one could see a curse mark on her shaved head.
"Beta..." sakura starts but is erased by a bararaq saiqa, that opens a hole to the surface.
"Makes you wonder about Him" musashi says.
"I don't think Orochimaru would mess with the Blood Prison" naruto says, creating some exploding clones to destroy the base. He meets up with his clone to get kabuto's scroll and flies back to konoha to report what has transpired. Meanwhile aki is laying on a lounging sofa with a jug of sake while yakumo is sleeping in a bed near it or supposed to be sleeping as she is listening to her partner gush and coo about naruto.
"Perhaps I should change my Gender and let Naruto make love to me.. We can create a super powerful child for us to fight" aki says and yakumo releases an exasperated sigh.
"Your obsession with strength and Naruto is draining sometimes.. He probably has a girlfriend or more" yakumo says. Aki picks up his jug and takes a few pulls of sake, "Then he has become a Full man.. On top of killing Sasori.. My love for him is growing and our rematch will be glorious" he says.
"Perhaps but Pein will not allow it to happen" yakumo says, shifting a little as she sits with the bedsheet covering her chest.
"Then I'll gain something to allow me to match Pein's God like power" aki says and yakumo furrows her brow, "The Coliseum on Hokkai island is offering the location of a Powerful artifact called the Ryūjin.. It's power can be enough to topple even Pein himself" he adds but unbeknownst to them zetsu is listening in, which in turn would reach tobi's ears. A day later naruto is giving his oral report on his mission to grass, encountering kabuto and capturing him, fighting and killing orochimaru after sealing away the first two hokage but also the yondaime kazekage. His sealing of the three kage within said scroll to remain in oni summon realm, lastly his very brief encounter with sakura.
"It seems Sakura managed to escape during one of Stupid Brothers' escape attempts" itachi says and naruto slowly nods.
"What about Kiba.. Is he still in the Blood Prison" naruto asks, curiously.
"I will send a message to find out" itachi replies and dismisses the redhead. Naruto heads back home and is greeted by his six girls with hugs, kisses with words of welcome home. Naruto begins to explain to them of encountering kabuto and capturing him, fighting and killing orochimaru after sealing away the first two hokage but also the yondaime kazekage. His sealing of the three kage with said scroll to remain in oni summon realm, lastly his brief encounter with sakura.
"Sakura was there" sarada says, shock evident in her voice.
"Lord Fifth said she might have escaped during a prison break" naruto says.
"You've killed a second S-class Missing-nin.. Your fame will continue to grow Darling" esdeath says. Her words would turn out to be true as konoha announces naruto's defeat of both sasori of the red sands and the hebi sannin orochimaru. Kumo would raise naruto's bounty but it is iwa who raises naruto's rank to s-class with an exercise caution but do not engage unless being a-class. Two months pass quietly but rumors swirl as both iwa and kumo keep things under wraps concerning their jinchuriki.
シーンブレイク
"I'll be sending the three of you to the Blood Prison.. Kiba Inuzuka is still inside but the Warden has been acting strange lately.. You are to investigate him.. Your contact is the Vice Warden Reiko Matsumiya" itachi says. Asuma, kakashi, shikamaru and naruto were standing before him at attention.
"What are we expecting from the Warden" kakashi says.
"His name is Mui.. He is a strict and solemn man.. He takes his work seriously but lately that has changed" itachi says.
"So were going into the unknown" asuma says.
"Unfortunately.. Hozuki Prison does work independently from Grass and Kusagakure" itachi says and the four nod, before the godaime dismisses them. The four head for the main gate and make their way towards grass country which takes them several days to arrive. Also during naruto's mission team-5 and the remains of team-7 head out with shizune for a mission that will be the precursor to a certain event. Hozuki castle is in the middle of a lake that is several miles wide with several artifical vortexes swirling around it and numerous latern plants in the fields. There is one bridge into the prison and one way out as the four walk across it.
"No wonder it's nearly impossible to escape" shikamaru says.
"It looks similar to the one around Uzushio" naruto says, as they walk behind asuma and kakashi. They reach the gates and two guards were standing guard, "What are Konoha Shinobi doing here" one says.
"We're here to meet with Vice Warden Reiko Matsumiya concerning one of our prisoners sent here... Kiba Inuzuka" kakashi says and shows them some papers. One of the guards reads the papers but naruto notices something off about the guards, "Follow us" the second says. The four follow the guards inside and once inside the warden mui is already waiting for them with a blank look on his face, as well as about a dozen guards.
"Why has Konoha sent Kakashi Hatake and Asuma Sarutobi here" mui says, taking the papers from the guard. He has long black hair that goes beyond his shoulders, sort of suit having a brown belt and a silver buckle with a long red coat.
"As our papers say.. We're here to see Kiba Inuzuka.. Courtesy of Vice Warden Reiko Matsumiya" kakashi says, giving mui an eye-smile.
"I see" mui says and his guards suddenly point their spears at the four, "I'm detaining you" he adds, as the four slowly raise their hands to surrender.
"Why are you detaining us" kakashi says.
"I do not feel the need to tell you" mui says and looks towards naruto, "Take him.. The Jinchuriki" he adds and naruto narrows his eyes.
"You have no idea what you're doing" asuma says.
"I do know what I'm doing" mui says, as guard push naruto to follow mui. Naruto follows mui and the guards towards mui's office, "Where is Reiko Matsumiya" naruto says.
"It doesn't matter to you Jinchuriki" mui says. He and his guards enter the office as mui reveals a secret passage behind a bookcase, then down numerous rows to steps to some sort of lab where four people were waiting in strange animal masks and robes. Naruto scans the room and sees the deceased body of a young woman with brown hair and wearing a green uniform.
"Another to be sacrificed to the Box of Ultimate Bliss" one says, being a woman.
"Konoha made a critical error and sent their Jinchuriki along with the team to inspect the prison on the traitor's request" mui says, having his guards strip naruto of his tops.
"At Last.. We have a Jinchuriki" a second says, being a man.
"This means we do not need to use That plan to acquire one" a third says, another woman.
"Soon Grass will have Ultimate Power" the fourth says, another man.
"What are you plotting" naruto says, as mui has his men strap him to metal table and trying to goad them into revealing their plot but he sees a demon face not to far from them.
"It matters not Jinchuriki.. Your sacrifice will serve to garner us Ultimate Power" mui says and looks to four, "This will take intense concentration" he adds.
"They will not talk Boya" musashi says, as both suddenly feel their chakra being drained. Naruto frees himself easily as the room begins to shake and the four flee while mui moves towards the glowing demon. It cracks to reveal a box with four faces as it raises to the surface and mui following it to the surface.
"Is that the Box of Ultimate Bliss" naruto says, grabbing his vest and rushing to the steps to fly back to the surface.
[Music: "Cometh the hour" Pt. A_Opus1 - Bleach]
The box of ultimate bliss cracks the ground in the middle of a large area and fractures the ground to shock of many guards and prisons which allows kakashi, asuma and shikamaru to free themselves from the guards and leap to the roof of a building. The eyes on the four demon faces glow red and ominously, "What the Hell is that Kakashi?!" asuma says, seeing mui appearing in front of it via shunshin.
"I don't know" kakashi says, seeing four masked people approaching mui.
"Now Mui.. Fulfill our most Ardent wish!" one of the four declares. The box continues to glow ominously as one of demon faces falls to pieces and open its mouth wide. Naruto races towards the area but an old face blocks his path, "Kiba" the redhead says. Kiba looks more muscular from the last time they met and has lost much of his alpha male bravado, "You won't stop Mui from opening the Box of Ultimate Bliss" he says.
"I don't have time for this" naruto says, rushing the former classmate. Kiba swings a punch but naruto is way too fast and connects with a graze to his chin, sending kiba crashing to the ground. Naruto reaches the area of the box but has to knock out several guards as mui is killed by a figure before they transform into something evil. He transforms into a giant creature the size of a large summon with wings, it is headless with bones protruding from the mouth on its chest and is covered in black feathers. It also has a long thin tail, and its hands but also feet are clawed, even being sickly thin to the point where it looks almost bone-like with skin attached.
"Naruto!" kakashi shouts, as the creature begins attacking. Naruto avoids its swipes to land on a roof as the others are on but they see people being sucked into the box's mouths.
"What is going on?!" shikamaru says.
"I don't know but they used my chakra to open something called the Box of Ultimate Bliss.. I don't know what it does but we need to destroy it" naruto says, using observe and it says the creature is Satori.
"I may have an Idea" kakashi says and pulls his eyepatch aside, "But you'll need to distract the creature Naruto" he adds.
"Right" naruto says, going SSJ.
"Shikamaru and I will begin evacuating" asuma says, as shikamaru mutters mendokusei. Naruto launches forward and satori turns with a punch forward as naruto throws his own, violently disturbing the air around them. Satori tries to fire several black feathers but naruto avoids them firing several energy blasts, "That won't work" it says but it roars in pain as naruto's attacks connect.
"How.. He has no Fear?!" satori thought. Naruto slams a dropkick into satori and sends the creature into the wall, "Obliterating Last Bullet!" naruto shouts, slamming the concussive punch into the creature and sending it out of the prison but also away from the box of ultimate bliss. Satori and rises to its feet with its wings, "You have No fear or Bloodlust.. Why" it says. Naruto hovers several feet away from it as his aura vanishes, "I simply don't.. I simply must stop you" he says. Satori fires its feathers once more but naruto avoids them with his speed and lands with a skid to use murasaki as satori lunges with its chest-mouth wide. Naruto avoids satori as it crashes to the ground with a fracturing of the area and it rises firing a red blast of energy.
"Martial Qi: Fist of the Jupiter!" naruto shouts, punching the blast and detonating the blast like a brilliant light show. He scans the smoke but satori crashes into him to drive him into the ground and holds naruto down, "Now Die!" it says, firing another red blast with another explosion. The dark smoke clears and satori sees no signs of naruto but suddenly feels its connection to the box of ultimate bliss cease, "What?!" it says, before bony chains burst from the ground to ensnare its giant form. Naruto is above satori and charging his prominence gamma flash as the yellow and green energies mix together. Satori struggles against the chains but they hold it in place as naruto flares his SSJ aura, "Prominence Gamma Flash!" he shouts, firing the blast.
"Noooo!" satori roars, as the blast hits it and detonates to destroy everything for about half mile but the creature from the box of ultimate bliss. Naruto hovers over the destruction and flies back to hozuki prison and finds the box of ultimate bliss missing.
"Naruto" kakashi says, as the SSJ lands.
"What happened to the Box" naruto asks.
"I used my Mangekyo Sharingan to send it to another dimension.. What about the creature" kakashi replies.
"Destroyed" naruto says.
"Well then.. We should round up the prisoners and inform the Grass Daimyo" kakashi says and naruto quickly creates a hundred clones. [song ends]
シーンブレイク
"I haven't been home in a month and now I need to head to the Bounty Office" naruto says, sitting in the warden's office of hozuki castle. It indeed has been a month since the mission to evaluate the prison, finding the warden mui was trying to unleash a powerful creature for continental domination. Naruto and kakashi managed to defeat the monster satori but seal the box of ultimate bliss away, while asuma and shikamaru evacuated personal not on mui's side.
"It concerns the bounty on Orochimaru.. They need proof and you have it" kakashi says, sitting in the warden's chair. The grass daimyo has been very stagnant on matters concerning the prison causing the four konoha ninja to be wardens for the time being until in his words a suitable warden can be chosen.
"Luckily I still have the Kusanagi" naruto muses.
"Esdeath will meet you along the way... Also be careful.. The Fire Monk Temple was ransacked by Akatsuki" kakashi says, his tone taking a serious edge at the end.
"Do they know by who" naruto asks. Kakashi leans back in his chair a little, "One of the monks managed to find the remains of Team-10 and reveal it the Zombie Combo.. Hidan and Kakuzu.. He said they were after the bounty of Chiriku.. A former member of the 12 Ninja Guardians" he replies, shocking the redhead.
"I see.. I'll be careful" naruto says and kakashi nods, before the redhead to grab his things. Meanwhile esdeath races through the dense, towering trees of fire country towards the bounty station with a determined gleam in her icy blue eyes. She moves with the grace and speed of a winter gust, her long, flowing hair trailing behind her like a cape of snow. Suddenly naruto appears in front and esdeath skids into his open arm with a smile, "Hello Darling" she says, leaning in and planting a soft kiss on his cheek with a tender gesture.
"Missed that" naruto says.
"It's only been a month Darling" esdeath says, as they take off as at a slow pace.
"Maybe but chasing escaped criminals is boring" naruto says and explains what happened at hozuki prison.
"How boring indeed.. Though fighting a creature who read your intentions.. Though Tsunade.. Sarada.. Kaguya.. Yor.. Jonin Shizune and I headed to the Water Country" esdeath starts and naruto arches an eyebrow, "We had a mission to try and seal the Sanbi for Kirigakure.. However things didn't go as planned.. We were ambushed by Deidara the Artiste.. Some strange white creatures and someone called Tobi" she adds and naruto's eyes narrow.
"What happened" naruto says.
"Deidara was quite fiercely upset seeing Sarada but focused on capturing the Sanbi.. The called Tobi is most odd.. He was able to dematerialize parts of his body to avoid attacks.. He also played the Fool with us but there were moments of seriousness" esdeath explains.
Quest Updated Find Masked Uchiha
Find and Defeat the Uchiha responsible for unleashing the Kyubi from your mother and bringing Konoha to near collapse. Clues will appear through certain events. Masked Uchiha seeks Dragon Blade, capable of using all Five Elemental Natures. Masked Uchiha has powerful Sharingan capable of keeping him from Harm.
Reward
1) 500 Stat Points to Stats
1) Sharingan and All Abilities
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"Tobi huh" naruto says, seeing the prompt.
"Yes.. Those white creatures were enough a distraction from them to escape with the Sanbi" esdeath says, as they pick up the speed towards the bounty office.
"Could this Tobi be the Masked Uchiha" musashi says.
"More than likely.. I'll find him" naruto thought. A few hours later the pair find the bounty office, which seems to be in the middle of nowhere along a wide road with numerous light poles and the long building itself on the right side.
"According to Kakashi.. We need to head here" naruto says, as they enter the bathroom of the building and walk pass several urinals.
"Disgusting but I now know what a Men's bathroom looks like" esdeath says, holding her nose. Naruto stops as the last two urinals and places his hand on the wall between two urinals, before the wall comes down as a woman reveals herself.
"Come in" the woman says and naruto uses observe, learning her name is satako. Naruto and esdeath pass through the opening into what looks like a morgue, "I'm from Konoha and here about the Bounty on Orochimaru.. I was told there was a dispute" naruto says. Satako blows a stream of smoke from her cigarette as she opens one of the body storage containers and pulls out a slab, "Correct.. We need to confirm you're in possession of the Kusanagi no Tsurugi" she says. Naruto pulls off his left glove to reveal his scarred hand, before touching his middle and ring finger to his palm. A puff of smoke erupts and the sword as he places it on the slab, "Good enough" esdeath comments, her arms folded.
"I'll need to confirm" satako says, looking over and studying the sword for a few minutes. Naruto and esdeath try to ignore the smell as satako places the sword down and makes her way to caged off area with a door having a sliding section.
"Bounty Confirmed... Seventy-Five Million" satako says and naruto whistles.
"Not bad Darling.. How about we go celebrate" esdeath, hooking her arm around his. A few minutes pass and a silver briefcase is giving to satako containing the seventy-five million ryo, "Here it.. Do you need to count it" she says.
"I'll trust you" naruto says, taking the briefcase. Outside of the bounty office the atmosphere is serene and deceptively calm, belying the imminent storm as two figures were making their way towards the office. One is carrying the body of a bald headed man, while the other carries a tri-bladed scythe but both were wearing the cloaks of the akatsuki.
"Would you quit your drivel about offerings and sacrifices for one second Hidan.. We're almost at the bounty office.. Let's focus on getting my Money and finding our next target" kakuzu says, his voice thick with irritation.
"And miss out on all the fun of watching victims squirm in fear of the mighty Jashin.. Where's the joy in that?!" hidan retorts, twirling his scythe with a fervor only matched by his enthusiasm for his dark deity. Kakuzu sighs with a deep and rumbling sound, "Joy doesn't fill coffers.. Keep your priorities straight or I'll send you to meet Jashin" he says.
"Fuck off you Miser" hidan shouts.
[Music: Hidan Theme - Naruto Ost]
The famed zombie combo reach the bounty building as clouds pass over the sun and the door of build opens with a waft of smoke. Naruto and esdeath step out of the bounty office with the former having a black cigarette in his mouth but they lock eyes with hidan and kakuzu. A palpable tension hangs in the air that is thick and electric as their gazes meet while musashi giggles, "Superhuman Luck Boya" she says.
"Hey!.. Isn't that the Kyubi?!" hidan shouts, pointing his scythe.
"Naruto Uzumaki.. His Bounty is a decent size.. Dead or alive.. You're worth more to me than any poster" kakuzu says with his eyes, calculating and greedy.
"Let me Sacrifice them to Jashin.. I won't nearly kill him like I did the Nibi with my Ritual" hidan says.
"Bragging already.. Let's see if you can back it up" naruto says, plucking his cigarette away with a bellow of smoke from his nose and handing the briefcase to esdeath.
"You may go right back inside and collect two more bounties Darling" esdeath says.
"Don't underestimate him Hidan.. He killed Sasori and Orochimaru according to the rumors" kakuzu says, walking towards the grass on the side of the road. Naruto walks to the middle of the road and pulls on his glove as the air crackled with tension an electric prelude to the ensuing battle. Hidan raises no time and dashes forward with a fling of his scythe forward by its cord but naruto leaps to avoid it as it pierces the ground. Naruto shocks hidan by running along the cord into a 540 kick with enough to snap hidan's head around completely as he crashes to the ground.
"Ow!.. That Fucking Hurt!" hidan says, a guttural tone with body moving.
"Zombie in an appropriate name" naruto says but points his left hand, "Can you survive being atomized" he adds.
"We need a head Darling" esdeath says.
"Right" naruto says, as kakuzu blinks behind him aiming for a punch. A spear of ice pierces kakuzu's chest and sends him crashing to the grass. Black threads squirm out of kakuzu's wound to push the spear out but he collapses to his knees as his back squirms violently. A demonic and beaked biped creature rips its way from kakuzu's body with a crack mask having light-blue marking on it but it collapses to never rise again.
"I lost my Water Heart because of you Hidan.. I should've let him Kill you" kakuzu says. Hidan manages to snap his head back into place and spits away the blood in his mouth, "Fuck Off!.. Now stay out of this" he says, grabbing his scythe.
"He survived a blow to his heart.. The Jiongu is quite the skill according to the system" naruto thought, thought glancing to kakuzu. Hidan rushes naruto again but learned from his first mistake, their dance is one insanity mixed with skill as hidan knows how to use his scythe with random swings at various angles to confuse naruto. A martial qi enhanced punch sends hidan flying back but the faithful of jashin pulls the cord of his scythe with a grin as it tears into naruto's side. Hidan quickly draws a an upside down triangle within a circle with a laugh and picks up his scythe, "Now to let feel Jashin's Love" he says, looking to lick naruto's blood but sees none.
"What?!" hidan shouts. Naruto closes in with a punch that caves in hidan's chest and a violent god slicer take his head, "You Fucking..." hidan curses, before his head is kicked to esdeath. She freezes his cursing tongue by simply touching it along with his mouth. Naruto turns his attention to kakuzu as the redhead atomizes hidan's body with a energy blast from his left hand.
[Music Change: Kakuzu Theme(Extended) - Naruto Ost]
"Not Bad to Finally Shut him up" kakuzu says, coating his arms with doton domu and turning them darker. Both lean their weight on one foot before shooting forward into a barrage of punches, neither blocking as they punch, block, counter, weave or connect. Naruto somersaults back and avoids kakuzu's extended arms via the swarming black threads but manages to slap some explosive notes to him. They explode and throw kakuzu back and into the grass near the road but the second of the zombie combo rises with his cloak tattered but unharmed.
"Nice Analysis and battle acumen" kakuzu says, removing his tattered cloak and revealing more of his stitched together body. He braces his hands on his knees as his back undulates violently and three more thread beasts emerge. One is a demonic tiger with its mask having red lips, a second is a deformed biped with its mask having a yellow nose and the last a strange four-legged body with thin wings, its mask shaped like a bird and has a green scar. Naruto dashes forward as kakuzu forms a ram-sign and the wind mask moves forward, "Fūton: Atsugai" kakuzu declares, as the wind masks unleashes the high-density blast. Esdeath raises a wall of ice to protect the bounty office as the light poles were ripped from the ground.
"Rising Dragon!" naruto shouts, coming from the ground below kakuzu and sending him into the air from the rising uppercut. A second naruto slams a delayed dropkick to kakuzu's chest and sends him crashing about thirty feet from the destroyed area but he weavings signs.
"Raiton: Gian" kakuzu thought. The lightning fires a spear of lightning at naruto but the redhead quickly turns to block the spear with his left hand but this allows the wind and fire to merge into one. It scampers forward as the lightning mask's attack ends to unleash a high density and compressed explosion of fire enhanced by wind to engulf naruto. Kakuzu watches as his thread beast reach him and the smoke clears to reveal a shirtless but unharmed naruto.
"Impressive.. I'd say you were Immortal" kakuzu says. Naruto has a faint smile on his face as he dusts some soot from his shoulder, "I could say the same for you... Three elements.. No Four" he says.
"Five" kakuzu corrects and looks to his two beasts, "Each Mask represents a Heart I took from Shinobi I killed.. Your woman destroyed my Water heart.. Once I capture you.. I'll take her heart to replace it" he adds.
"Too bad her heart belongs to you Boya" musashi says.
"Four separate hearts.. It explains your immortality" naruto says.
"Partly" kakuzu says. Naruto shifts his upper body forward, putting his right leg back and clenches both his fists to make a stance resembling that of a triceratops. Kakuzu narrows his eyes as begins to see not naruto a very large creature with three horns, causing him to have his thread beasts to merge with his body. This causes kakuzu to double in size by encasing him in his threads, ripping his mask away as more comes from his mouth. The tension ramps up expeditiously as both sides stand at the ready but naruto adds to it by going SSJ.
"More Tricks" kakuzu thought. At an unseen cue both dash forward with a crack of the ground and slam into each like a pair charging bulls, creating a minor shockwave and cracking the ground. Kakuzu finds himself being pushed back by the smaller naruto but he brings his augmented arms down in a hammer blow. The ground spiderwebs under them but naruto doesn't buckle as he vanishes to avoid the threads looking to skewer his body.
"He's fast" kakuzu thought.
"Martial Qi: Fist of Heaven.. Sekiha Tenkyouken: Lightning Breaker!" naruto shouts, punching down from above. A glowing fist of energy erupts and smashes into kakuzu but naruto isn't done as he's forming his Rasenshuriken but adding a little sage energy, "Senpō: Rasenshuriken!" he shouts, tossing it down like a falling star. The screeching orb slams into kakuzu and expands as the millions of wind blades tear through his body, destroying his remaining hearts and ending his long life. Naruto slowly lands as he returns to normal and sees esdeath coming with the briefcase in one hand, while hidan's eyes seem to be screaming.
"Two more S-ranks Darling.. We should really celebrate" esdeath says. [song ends]
シーンブレイク
Naruto stares himself at a full-length mirror and in a tailor shop in the capital of fire country. He adjusts the red tie of his black three-piece suit with black dress shirt. After dropping off the heads of kakuzu and hidan to the bounty office, finds him leaving with an extra two-hundred fifty million ryo. Esdeath suggested they head to the capital for a solo date night and spends some of his money but putting some in the fire iron bank.
"You look very Dapper Darling" esdeath says. She is wearing an elegant dress that compliments her figure, its hues matching the twilight sky and is backless with arm-length black gloves. The fabric clings and flows in all the right places with intricate designs that seem to dance with every movement she makes.
"Think so" naruto says and esdeath takes his left hand.
"You do.. Now.. The carriage is waiting outside to take us to the play" esdeath says.
"You work fast" naruto says, as she takes his arm and they head outside to an open-air carriage is waiting.
"Of course Darling" esdeath says as the ambient light of the setting sun, bathes the capital in a warm golden hue. The open-air carriage is drawn by two majestic white horses in an elegant design and the emblem of a rising sun emblazoned on its side. The coachman in a crisp uniform nods and tips his hat respectfully as they approach. Naruto help esdeath into the carriage and both take a seat in plush seats, "You're making people think we're Nobles" he says.
"Only the Best Darling" esdeath says.
"How did you set this up" naruto asks, as the carriage takes off.
"Lady Tobiume.. She had tickets to this play.. Tsunade and Sarada suggested that we go" esdeath explains. Naruto nods with a rub of the back of his neck as the rhythmic trotting of the horses and the gentle sway lull them into a tranquil silence. The streets alive with lights and the air filled with the sounds of an awakening city to the capital's nightlife. The journey offers a moment of reflection with a suspension between the day's end and the night's promises. They would be attending a play renowned throughout the land, a tale of star-crossed lovers set against the backdrop of ancient wars and whispered prophecies.
"Has Sensei seen the play" naruto asks.
"She has and believes we'll enjoy it" esdeath says, smiling. The playhouse soon comes into view as other carriages were dropping off other couples. Its grand architecture, reminiscent of a royal palace, stands proudly under the moonlit sky. A myriad of lights outlines its majestic outline, making it a beacon of culture and sophistication in the capital. People dressed in their finest attire make their way to the entrance, their voices a harmonious blend of anticipation and excitement. The carriage comes to a halt and naruto steps off to extend his hand to esdeath as she takes it gently step down. They are immediately enveloped in the atmosphere of elegance and celebration. The buzz of the crowd, the rustle of silk and satin, and the subtle scent of exotic perfumes in the air create a sensory tapestry that is enchanting.
"Let's go Darling" esdeath says and naruto offers his right arm, before they ascend the steps to the playhouse. The foyer is a kaleidoscope of colors, lights and shadows with ornate chandeliers casting intricate patterns across the marble floor. The air is laden with anticipation and the murmur of excited conversations as esdeath reaches in her mini purse for their tickets. The usher dressed in a suit that matches the grandeur of the setting guides them to their private booth in the auditorium. The interior of the theater is breathtaking with a vast expanse of velvet and gold that speaks of a bygone era of opulence.
"Here you are" the usher says, holding the curtain. Their two seats are comfy with a small table between having a program and Opera Glasses for her. Naruto and esdeath take their seats as the auditorium are almost filled to capacity, the air vibrating with shared excitement. The lights soon dim to signal the beginning of the play as esdeath grabs the opera glasses and naruto sets his attention on the stage. The curtain rises to reveal a set that transports the audience to another world, a world of ancient battles of love that defies destiny and of sacrifices that echo through the ages. The actors take the stage, their voices strong and emotive, weaving a tale that captures the hearts of all who watch.
"Quite amazing Boya" musashi says and naruto nods enraptured. The themes of love, courage, and sacrifice draw naruto and esdeath beside is also at rapt attention and occasional sharp intake of breath speak of her immersion in the narrative. There is a beauty in the tragedy of the star-crossed lovers that transcends the boundary of the stage, reaching deep into the hearts of the audience. The intermission soon comes as naruto and esdeath step of their private booth for some air but also stretch their legs.
"This play... It's incredible.. Don't you think" naruto murmurs as they find a secluded place, away from the crowd. Esdeath smiles and braces herself on naruto's chest, "It is.. It reminds me why I fight.. For a love that's as fierce and passionate as the one we're watching unfold" she says, smiling softly with her ice blue lipstick. Naruto nods and as he leans in to share a soft kiss, "Yeah.. It makes me think about us and about how far we've come but all the obstacles we've faced.. Just like those characters" he says, as esdeath grabs a handkerchief from her purse to clean his lips.
"But unlike them.. We write our own destiny.. There's no fate I wouldn't fight to be by your side" esdeath says and naruto's heart swells with affection.
"And I'd do the same.. For You.. Tsunade.. Sarada.. Kaguya.. Yor and Mujina.. I would fight the Whole world" naruto says. Esdeath grabs his gloved left hand to place it to her heart, "Let's promise.. No matter what happens.. We all face it together" she says, her voice a soft vow.
"Indeed and that's a promise of a lifetime" naruto says, as lights flash to show the intermission is over. Naruto and esdeath make their way back to the private booth, the emotions from their conversation still hanging thick between them. They settle in their seats, the buzz of the returning crowd swells around them. Their shared laughter and whispered speculations about the play's outcome weave them even closer, a shared thread in the rich tapestry of the night's adventure. The lights dim once more and the curtain lifts for the second act. Naruto and esdeath exchange a look that says they're ready for whatever comes next, both on stage and in their lives together. The drama on stage begins to unfold, showcasing the turbulent yet passionate lives of the star-crossed lovers.
"This is incredible.. It's like they're living through their emotions right in front of us" naruto says, get drawn in by the raw energy and emotion being portrayed.
"It is.. Everything from their expressions to the dialogues.. It feels so real and powerful" esdeath says and she is equally captivated as naruto, "We should bring the others to see this... They may enjoy it as much as we are" she adds. Naruto laughs as the sound mixes with the ambient music of the theatre, "Can you imagine Tsunade's face during the fight scenes or Sarada would probably critique the storyline all the way through" he says.
"Don't forget Kaguya" Esdeath says with a smirk, "She'd likely relate to the tragic elements a bit too much. And Yor... Well don't get me started" she adds.
"Mujina would enjoy but we'd have bring Driger and the others" naruto comments. The couple share a hearty laugh and are momentarily distracted from the play but turn their attention back to the stage. The connection between them deepens as a silent agreement that they'd make memories like these last, with or without the dramas of the ninja world or the complexities of their own unique relationship. As the second act ends and the third but act begins. Naruto and esdeath enjoy imagining themselves as the star-crossed lovers, realizing they wouldn't change a single aspect of their own real-world tale for anything. The play comes to an end, amidst thunderous applause and a standing ovation. Naruto and esdeath linger a moment longer in their seats, letting the weight of the story settle in their hearts.
"What a beautiful play" esdeath muses and naruto nods. They leave their booth and make their way out of the playhouse and into the cool night air, making their way back to the carriage. The echoes of the play and the warmth of their connection enveloping them. They head towards their next destination, a high-end restaurant known for its intimate ambiance and exquisite cuisine. The magic of the evening continues to unfold, promising the exploration of yet another facet of their deepening relationship.
"Tonight was amazing" naruto says, as they step out the restaurant with full bellies.
"Indeed Darling.. Now it is time for the Final Act" esdeath says, a mischievous smile.
"Another play" naruto says but sees the look in her eye.
"You and I in a Hotel.. Making Love all night.. That would cap off the night Perfectly" esdeath says. Naruto turns to face her with a look on his face but smiles, "Alright.. What Hotel" he says, taking her hand helping in the carriage and things fade to black as naruto goes off for a fun night.
つづく
AN2: I'll end it with another tease of a Lemon. Should I do lemons for this story, let me know in the reviews. You got to see Naruto clutch against Orochimaru, also Naruto facing the Zombie Combo. Next chapter is the fallout from this and the beginning of a new arc. Thanks for reading, milk and cookies are waiting outside the Den of Champblaze.