Autor Note:
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There will be three or four, maybe five parts of this arc of the canon in my story. This is part one.
Chapter Three: The Goodwill Event-I
Cursed Energy User:
Tenodakume Gojo
Age: Five.
Height 3'2".
Weight: 60 pounds.
Grade: Special Grade.
Assumed to be blind.
Has a gigantic cursed energy pool.
Cursed Apparition:
Hanako Gojo
Semi-Special Grade
Cursed Apparition:
Kenji Gojo
Semi-Special Grade
Casualties:
A ramen shop was destroyed within one week of the genesis of the curses. Seven people were severely injured.
Nine children were hospitalised within ten days of the genesis of the curses.
Orders:
The boy MUST be executed.
Knock. Knock.
Naruto was eating his breakfast when he heard someone knocking at the front door.
"Coming!"
The echo of the door slamming still ringing in his ears. He brushed his fingers over the spot where the food had been, a small smile tugging at his lips despite the morning's chaos. It was a rare moment of peace; one he knew wouldn't last. Upon opening the door Naruto discovered a smiling Yumiko-oba-chan.
"Good morning Naruto-kun," she said as she entered the house, followed by two people- a young man and a woman. Yumiko-san, she was the woman who had informed Naruto about his parents' death. Why did she bring a young couple to his house? "How are you today?"
"'m fine." He said before looking at the trio. "Oba-chan?" He asked as he let them in. The young couple smiled at him. He smiled back, which confused them as they were told that he was blind. "Who are they?"
"They are very nice people, Naruto-kun," she replied with a smile. "They can look after you now…"
"What do you mean by that?" Naruto asked with a frown.
"What I mean to say is that…" the woman hesitated for a moment before saying, "They are here to adopt you."
No sooner had she said it, than the said couple was lifted five feet above the ground and they felt being throttled. The woman, Yumiko-san screamed loudly as she saw them being lifted like that.
"Oka-san, oto-san," shouted Naruto. "Stop it!"
The duo were promptly dropped on the wooden floor and they let out a painful moan. The woman had her jaw broken while the man had deep claw marked wounds on his neck and throat.
"NOBODY CAN REPLACE US!" Shouted Kenji as he spat at the man who was struggling to breathe.
"IF SOMEONE TRIES, SOMEONE DIES!" Finished Hanako.
"I am… sorry Naruto-kun…!" Yumiko-san said as she rushed to open the door. "But it seems that your parents… haven't left… forgive me… I won't come again…!"
Naruto sighed as the trio ran away from the house. He needed to learn how to use this so-called 'cursed energy' which was equivalent to chakra of the shinobi world. He had better learn as fast as he could before his parents decided to kill someone off. He made his way to the telephone. He had his 'uncle's phone number as the man gave him his visiting card before leaving.
Naruto stood in the quiet of his home, the echo of the door slamming still ringing in his ears. He brushed his fingers over the spot where the food had been, a small smile tugging at his lips despite the morning's chaos. It was a rare moment of peace; one he knew wouldn't last.
He could feel the weight of his 'uncle's' card in his hand, heavy with the promise of answers. The phone before him was an old model, the numbers worn from years of use. He dialed the number slowly, each beep a step towards a future he couldn't yet see.
The line clicked, and a voice answered, gruff with sleep or worry, Naruto couldn't tell which.
"Hello?"
"Oh… is it my cute little nephew? How's everything going? Is your stupid mom and dad behaving?"
"They aren't stupid, old man!"
"Yeah, yeah. My question's answer?"
"They are not always around me, they appear sometimes, all of a sudden, without any kind of warning. Umm… hehe… they kinda blew away the ramen shop I went to yesterday because the man was overcharging me and they might have tried to kill a dog that tried to lick me, and they might also have tried to murder a couple that came to adopt me. They also kinda broke a few bones of some of my classmates who tried to bully me."
"So, they have not been behaving… hmm, thought so much." Satoru mused. "Typical. So, what do you want me to do?"
"So…can you… you know… ugh… socaanyoupleaseteachme, dattebayo?"
"What?"
"Can you teach me how to make them not attack people?"
"So you want to tame them."
"...that was not what I meant, dattebayo." Naruto had no solid reason to trust the man. He wanted to believe Satoru though— because Satoru Gojo looked too much like Kakashi. The reason is absurd, yet Naruto wanted to believe the man. Naruto's heart told him that the man had no evil plans for him. Naruto's heart was seldom wrong. "So, will you teach me how to use cursed powers?"
Satoru let out a sigh before saying, "I get it, don't worry, I'll send my manager to you. He'll pick you up."
"What if they try to… you know…"
"Kill him? He may appear weak at first, but he is tough. Don't worry."
"But what about my school?"
"Worry not as Satoru Gojo is here."
"...okay. But how do I know if it is him or not?"
"He is a thin man with rectangular glasses. He looks old, but isn't. Name's Kiotaka Ijichi. Expect him around twelve at noon tomorrow."
"Okay. See you, old man."
"I am not old! I am only three years older than your mom!"
"That's what I call old."
"Hey!"
"Satoru Gojo," an old grumpy voice said. "Why is the boy still alive?"
"Because I chose not to kill him." He replied casually.
"Nine children and nine adults are hospitalised because of that boy." Another voice spoke. "That boy is dangerous."
"He may not be like Yuta Okkutsu." Another joined. "What if the curses of Hanako and Kenji Gojo are not tamed? They are nowhere as strong as Rika Orimoto, but are still strong enough. As the boy gets stronger, they will also become stronger. Either he tames them, or he dies."
"I will NOT execute him." Gojo lifted his glasses and looked in that direction.
"We have other sorcerers who can do it."
"I dare you to try." Gojo said as he let out a sarcastic laughter. "I am Satoru Gojo, Tenodakume Gojo is under my protection. Whoever tries to harm him must face me!"
They didn't reply.
A furious Satoru Gojo left the chamber.
They shared a moment of silence before someone said, "I heard that the boy will be there at the Kyoto Sister School Goodwill Event. We can execute him there."
The others nodded in agreement.
The students were all chit-chatting and having 'friendly' gossips, when suddenly, a spooky vibe crept up on them.
They peeked at the stairs, expecting some big, scary curse to show up.
But surprise! It was just a kid with a bluish-white head.
They almost laughed off the creepy feeling because most of them thought the same thing:
'Has Satoru Gojo made a mini-me?!'
"Oops, sorry to interrupt… umm… today, little Tenodakume Gojo… uh… will hang with the teachers," Ijichi said.
Naruto checked out the older kids.
Yep, just as he guessed— super odd. They all clammed up.
The lady with the scar kept giving him the stink eye. Like, did she have a beef with him or what? She stomped over and popped a question.
"Hey, kid,"
"Yeah?"
"Who's your mom?"
"Hanako Gojo." He shrugged. "So?"
"Gojo? For real?!" She flipped out and stormed off. "Curse you, Satoru Gojo!"
She was steaming mad.
"What was that about?" Naruto asked Ijichi, who was just as puzzled.
"I'm… not too sure," he said, adjusting his glasses. "But I think Utahime-san got the wrong idea."
Naruto glanced at the older students staring at him like he was a wanted poster.
Tokyo Jujutsu High
Naruto glanced at the older students staring at him like he was a wanted poster.
Tokyo Jujutsu High's students were a strange bunch.
Togo Inumaki, a second-year, just said, "Salmon." Naruto was like, "Sorry, bro, but I'm all about ramen."
First-year Nobara Kugisaki cackled like a witch, and her classmate Megumi Fushigoro nudged her. The dude reminded Naruto of his buddy Sasuke.
Maki Zenin, another second-year, was all grumpy. Barely looked at him and was like, "Don't bug me, or you'll be sorry."
And the oddest of them all? A panda! But this panda seemed more people-like than the rest.
There was another student, Yuta Okkotsu, another second year student who was said to be the strongest student of the School as well as it's sister school. The boy had single handedly handled the competition and won it the previous year. But he was not in the country at that moment. Satoru told him that Yuta was also a Special Grade just like him and Naruto. When the boy was younger and a friend of his died, he couldn't accept the fate and rejected her death which caused her to become a Special Grade curse. Fortunately, the girl, Rika Orimoto, was freed a year ago.
Kyoto High's crew was a bit less wacky. A tiny blonde with a broom asked him if girls gotta be tough, not just pretty, to make it big.
"Uh… sure?" He got a death glare. "I mean… nope! But why ask?"
"Good," she nodded. "So, we're cool."
"Uh… okay?"
Mai, who could be Maki's twin, messed up his hair and told him to behave. Huh?
And there was a robot, Mechamaru, who was quiet as a mouse and dressed like any other student.
Miwa was super nice, though. She played with his hair, pinched his cheek, and had a real sweet smile. She said she digs kids and has little sibs.
Naruto thought she was awesome. Perfect, except for feeling a bit down on herself sometimes.
Noritoshi Kamo was chill, eyes always shut. Kinda gave off a Neji vibe.
And then there was Todo Aoi, the big guy with a scar, looking all serious.
"What's your favorite type of girl?" Todo grumbled. "If I don't like your answer, I'll tickle you till you can't breathe!"
Everyone held their breath.
"Todo-senpai!" Miwa gasped. "He's just a little kid!"
"I know he looks five, but he's got the soul of a grown-up," Todo insisted, staring into Naruto's eyes.
"My mom's gone," Naruto said with a pout. "My crush is far away, and my friend left me. I just remember them."
Silence hung in the air.
Naruto sniffled.
Out of nowhere, a shadowy figure leaped at Todo, yelling, "You made my kiddo sad; now you're gonna get it!"
The students jumped back, ready to fight.
"Not another one like Okkotsu!" Mai shouted. "Where do they keep coming from?"
The shadow swiped at Todo, who dodged like he was dancing. But he was getting tired, real tired.
'I need to save my energy,' Todo thought. 'Time for my secret move…'
Right as the shadow was about to claw him, Todo clapped and switched places with Megumi.
"Fushigoro!" Maki called out, running over with her stick.
Megumi was confused and scared. This was a big-deal curse. He was about to call his spirit buddies when the shadow stopped.
It was staring at Naruto, who was now holding its hand.
'How'd he get there?' everyone wondered.
"Mommy…" Naruto said, looking sad. "Please don't be mean. I don't wanna lose a friend because of me."
Everyone was shocked. 'Fushigoro's his friend? Since when?'
"It's okay, sweetie," the shadow said in a squeaky voice. "Won't hurt buddy. No more tears…" It patted Naruto's head and vanished.
"Wow," Maki said, walking over. "You don't see that every day."
"You are…" Todo started, but before he could finish, he was flying through the air, smacked by an invisible force.
"Daddy!" Naruto cried out. The shadow shrugged and disappeared.
"What's going on here?" Utahime asked, coming back with Momo. She saw Todo getting up, looking like he'd just hugged a wall. "Todo, can't you wait for the event to start? You're gonna give me gray hairs!"
Just then, Satoru Gojo strolled up, pushing a cart full of ice cream and waving.
"Sorry for being late!" He grinned, messing up Naruto's hair. "Went on a little trip. You guys cool with that?" He handed out pink, squishy toys to everyone. "Gifts for you, and you, and you…" He gave two to Miwa, who was super happy. "Double for you!" He turned to Utahime. "Oops, didn't get you anything!"
"Who cares about gifts, dummy!" she tried to hit him, but he dodged with a laugh. She sighed and asked, "WHEN did you marry? WHO did you marry? WHY did you marry? HOW did you marry?"
"Uh?" Gojo looked confused. He rubbed his chin with his hand. "I am married? Wow. Didn't know that. Who's the lucky woman?"
"Umm," Ijichi decided to speak before anything awkward happened. He stood beside Gojo and leaned towards his ear before whispering something.
Gojo's smile returned.
"Naruto-kun is my cute little nephew!"
Oh.
Oh.
Oh.
…
"Where are you going, Utahime?"
"I just remember that I have a SUPER IMPORTANT TASK to do." Utahime said as she began to swiftly walk away. "Later, guys!"
"...okay," Megumi said as he looked at his sensei. "Sensei, what really took you so long?"
"I have the biggest gift for you guys!" He said as he made a dramatic pose. "Presenting…"
"Yuji Itadori is back!" The trolley door was abruptly opened and a boy stood up and took an identical dramatic pose.
Nobody gave a reply. Everyone gazed at the pink haired teen with a confused expression. Megumi and Nobara looked like they had just seen a ghost. The boy looked disappointed.
"They don't look very happy!" Itadori exclaimed.
"What about the Kyoto folks!" Gojo turned the trolley towards the students who were busy with the gift he had bought for them.
"Nobody is happy!"
As the boy was engrossed in conversation with his fellow students, Gojo went to talk with two older people standing a bit far— one: a man in his late sixties, another: a man in his late forties or so.
But Naruto's mind was somewhere else. He was looking at Itadori, who was being yelled at by his friends.
Naruto lifted his blindfold a bit.
His amethyst eyes sparkled.
'A Jhinchuriki!'
Itadori looked at the boy, sadly Naruto was not quick enough to hide his eyes as Yuji spotted them. Yuji noticed the child's uneasiness and he was smart enough to not speak about his eyes. 'He has eyes I have never seen before.' He thought. 'They were shining! Is he someone related to sensei?'
"Hello, Kid!" Yuji stood in front of him before kneeling. "My name is Yuji Itadori. What is yours?"
"N-Naruto."
"So are you here to watch the game?"
"Yeah, I guess, dattebayo."
"You are with sensei?"
"The old man? Yeah." Naruto scratched his head. "Umm, if you don't mind telling me… do you have someone inside you?"
Yuji was taken aback by the question, but he smiled at the boy.
"I can tell you, but I have a condition."
"Condition…" Naruto tensed. Ever since his parents died, he has been feeling very insecure about others around him. He feels uneasy because he fears that his parents might attack someone if they sense any sort of danger from others. Being the hyperactive kid Naruto is, it is very hard for him to stay calm, resulting in making him look like a shy kid. He asked Satoru for help because he wanted to master this power to cause less distress to others as well as wanting to free his parents, "W-what is it?"
"Will you be my friend?" Yuji asked with a friendly grin.
Naruto gave him a foxy grin.
Somewhere in Jujutsu High.
A being with multiple eyes with a human-like figure was sitting in a meditative posture when suddenly all of its eyes snapped open.
"He is here!" Tengen quickly conjured an ancient looking book with a brown cover. She swiftly flipped a few pages before she reached the page. It read—
Marvel of creation, a boy with amethyst eyes,
Yearning to break the chains of ancient myth,
Tresses pale as winter snow, reflecting moonlit skies.
He holds the heavens captive with just one glance,
Ever defying fate with courage unyielding and strong,
- Looking through veils of darkness, he'll take every chance.
Beneath his gaze, impossible becomes reality,
Roaming the realms of mystic lore and fantasy,
Escaping the clutches of a world on fire,
Awestruck whispers follow him, his legend does inspire.
Keeper of the secrets hidden in ethereal flight,
Engulfed in love from god, a celestial light.
Demonstrating strength like wings of divine angels,
In this apocalypse, he bears hope amidst life's tangles.
"So it is true…" Tengen whispered. "It really is true… he is here. Kenjaku, you also know it, don't you? So what will you do now?"
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