Naruto: Please man, can we just do this movie now? We're so behind schedule that it's not even funny. Come on, it's also almost New Year's. Just let's do it this time. Alright?
KG: (Sigh) fine fine. We'll get it done for you. Is that alright? Is everyone in position?
Yura and Yuri: We're ready as is everyone else.
Kushina: Calm down sochi. We'll do your movie alright? Yeah, we'll all work this time. We're all in positions.
Naruto: Alright then. We'll start from where we left off. Act 1, Scene 2. Action!
KG: (Yawn) why do we even have school at all? I mean come on. Most of our nation's presidents never finished high school. Hell the guy who invented Mac never finished high school.
Yura: Stop your complaining. We have class and that's it. So we'll see you for lunch?
KG: Yeah, sure. Whatever you say. See ya later, Yura, Yuri.
Yuri: Bye KG-kun.
(I enter classroom)
Kushina: Alright, people quiet down! I'm your new homeroom teacher, Kushina Uzumaki, and I hope to have a joyous experience with all of you, but irritate me and I kill all of you dattebane. Now, then say your names.
Sasuke: I'm Sasuke Uchiha. Don't get in my way.
KG: I'm KyuubiGoku. Just don't piss me off and I won't piss you off.
Naruto: I'm Naruto Uzumaki. Just call me the aspiring shinobi.
Kushina: Sochi, I said that you can't be a ninja!
Naruto: Stingy
(Everyone else in class announces their names)
Kushina: Very good students. Now then, let's begin. We'll be looking at the history of SAO.
KG: SAO?
Kushina: That's right. We'll be looking into the history of Sword Art Online and Alfheim Online.
KG: H-Hold on, bathroom break. (I leave). Few, alright then. Let's get started then. No doubt I'll be in detention for this.
Naruto stood slack-jawed at what the Shinigami was telling him to. Naruto couldn't imagine his life without the toads. They had been with him for a full three years. He had made a lot of friends and now he was being told that he had to chose. However it was the same with Shin. Naruto had the Shinigami contract for two years and he had noticed that he'd been using Shin and the others a lot more than the toads themselves.
"Shin, why are you telling me to do this now? I thought you said it would be fine," Naruto said to the powerful spirit in front of him and Shin didn't budge with any kind of emotion. He knew what he said and why he said it.
"As I said. You are realizing your potential a lot faster than I anticipated and this is why I'm telling you that you must choose now. This isn't something that can wait," Shin said and Naruto cursed. He was hoping that maybe he could have some time to think about it. On the one had he had his mother back because of Shin and so many other good things were happening because he had Shin and on the other hand he was giving up the only real link he had with his father, Minato Namikaze.
"If I didn't choose you then what would happen?" Naruto asked and Shin still didn't give Naruto any kind of emotion. He could see the distress in Naruto's eyes over this and closed his eyes while speaking in his usual authoritative tone. One that Naruto had all, but gotten used to by now.
"If you don't take the Shinigami Contract then it will disappear from your hand and the seals across your body will vanish as well. Your ability to use Honshou will be returned to chakra and you won't be able to communicate with the Spirit Realm anymore. Spirits won't recognize you as a Shikon and the summons in your sword will disperse," Shin said and Naruto shuddered. That was a lot to lose for the blonde Hinoken member. He really didn't want that, but then the most important question came into his head.
"What about my mother? Sasuke's mother? Everyone that I revived, what about them?" Naruto asked and the response was for Shin to glare evenly at his summoner. He could see the shakeable doubt in Naruto's eyes as he responded.
"They will all live and will you. Granted your souls will be accessible to me again and their Honshou will be replaced with chakra once again, but when they die then they too shall become mine. In essence, the process for me would go as it normally does," Shin said and Naruto looked at the ground. He cursed underneath his breath. Visions of Shukaku and fun times flashed into his head. Naruto had so much to thank the toads for. Almost nothing could ever replace them, but with Shin, he got Orochimaru, he got his mother and he just felt that with Shin he could really bring the world to peace. Somehow, someway, he could do it if he had Shin by his side.
"Can I at least say goodbye?" Naruto asked and Shin unfolded his arms. Contrary to popular belief, Shin wasn't a cold, heartless bastard that just stole your soul when it was convenient. He actually did care about some things, but being around death all the time then it made you cold, but never cold enough to deny someone a right.
"Yes you may. I shall give you the time that you need," Shin said and Naruto thanked him. He watched as Shin vanished from view to give Naruto the time he wanted.
Naruto stayed at the ground a little bit and he even thanked Kyuubi that the fox was being quiet. Kyuubi knew the situation and he wouldn't speak about anything this time. The blonde would speak when he wanted to and Kyuubi would just listen before going back to himself and arguing with his friend as usual. Naruto slowly raised his hand towards his mouth and bit his thumb. He went through the handsigns for the summons he would use for the last time.
"Kuchiyose no Jutsu," Naruto said with a sad smile and immediately a puff of smoke came in front of him.
"What's up man? I haven't seen you in a while," Gamakichi said to Naruto. Naruto smiled at the large toad and rubbed the back of his head.
"Nothing much man. Nothing much. I just thought I'd see how you and the guys were doing," Naruto said and Gamakichi gave him a thumbs up.
"It's all good bro. Say, what's the matter? You look sad. You're never one to look sad Naruto," Gamakichi said with a suspicious glare and Naruto chuckled as he leaned against a tree. He then held out his hand while Gamakichi looked at it weirdly.
"Goodbye man," Naruto said while Kichi raised an eyebrow towards him. He didn't know if this was some kind of game, but he then noticed the tears on Naruto's face. He widened his eyes before he looked down at Naruto's hand in realization. He frowned and smiled.
"I guess I can't ask for candy anymore," Kichi said while Naruto chuckled. He nodded his head silently while Kichi summoned the scroll. He unfurled it and looked at Naruto's name on it.
"Three years we've been together I guess. Time sure does catch up with you," Gamabunta's son said while Naruto still kept his hand out. Kichi then placed the scroll down on the ground and smiled. He took his webbed hand and grabbed Naruto's.
"Is it worth it?" He asked and immediately Naruto responded.
"Yes it is. I will never forget you. I promise Gamakichi, but this other contract I have. I need it and I know that I have a job to do with it," Naruto said and that was pretty much all he needed. Kichi looked at the scroll and did a quick handsign. He slammed the scroll and a light shined while Naruto could see the letters of his name begin to disappear.
"Hehe I'm pretty sucky at long goodbyes man. I never thought that you'd be the person I'd have to say goodbye to. You always were an idiot, but you were one of the coolest people I'll ever meet," Gamakichi said while Naruto nodded. They continued shaking hands with each other while they noticed Naruto's name disappearing.
"Tell Bunta that even though he never saw me as his summoner, I still enjoyed all the times I had with him. I hope to see you guys again anytime," Naruto said and Kichi nodded with one final shake.
"Same here man. You gotta do what you gotta do. Friends?" Kichi asked and Naruto snickered.
"Until the end man," he said and Naruto's name vanished completely with only Jiraiya's name left. Gamakichi furled up the scroll and turned his back to Naruto. The blonde sighed while he was sure he saw a tear fall from Gamakichi's face before the toad vanished in a puff of smoke. Naruto stayed in the forest for a little bit thinking over his actions. He looked down at the Shinigami Contract.
"It's all over," Naruto said before he quickly spun on his heels and turned around.
"You can come out now Shin. I...did it," Naruto said and just like that Shin quickly showed himself to Naruto only to see Naruto's slightly happy face. He wasn't sure why he was smiling, but maybe it was a grief smile. He could see Naruto wipe his face and tried to look serious almost like the summoner of the Shinigami couldn't be seen crying. Especially not in front of the spirits that were probably around him.
However, Naruto suddenly felt a sharp pain to his body and fell to the ground. He seemed to be doing that a lot lately. He growled and tried to withstand the pain that was going on inside him. He could feel his body burning with power. The seals on his body lit up the night sky before Naruto levitated into the air. He saw Shin open his hands while all the summons that could be seen to Naruto visibly got on their knees and bowed keeping their heads to the ground.
"Shikon-sama," They all said while Kyuubi could feel it too. The intricate seals on Naruto's stomach that had originated from his hand now mixed with the seal on his stomach set to hold the Kyuubi in its prison. He then widened his eyes as Shi closed his eyes.
"You are worthy. You are capable. You are my summoner. Summoner Naruto Uzumaki, jinchuuriki of the Kyuubi no Yoko. You are the dealer of death. The grand bridge between mortals and spirits. I shall now fully acknowledge you," Shin said and everyone visible watched as the beads wrapped around Shin's hand and came loose. They floated in the air before they compressed and quickly attached themselves to Naruto's Hinoken shirt. Naruto felt a sharp pain and noticed that the beads were being absorbed into his arm. He cursed at the burning sensation, but once they were inside he could literally feel each and every beads break apart then each settled into a different section of his body.
"W-What's happening to me?" Naruto asked while Shin spoke.
"All of your chakra is gone. Chakra is needed to use the summoning contract. Now that you have separated then the last remnants of your chakra are gone. Your body is no completely filled with Honshou and as such you my complete summoner," Shin said and Naruto floated to the ground. He felt incredible. He could feel the power of the Shinigami flowing through him while the spiritual fires danced around his body like in celebration of his accomplishment. Naruto could hear the chorus of 'Shikon-sama' coming from every direction imaginable. He was even sure that he could hear the ones in his swords. Everyone everywhere was sending him their acknowledgement. He didn't even know how his mother was doing.
With Kushina
Luckily for Kushina, her meeting with Mei had ended and she was in a hotel while Zabuza went out for a bit when it happened. Kushina felt the seals brighten across her body while she stood to her feet. She looked in the mirror and gasped out to see her entire being surrounded in fire. Something had to be happening with Naruto for this to happen.
"Why do I feel so strong? I feel incredible. This is amazing. Sochi, what did you do?" Kushina wondered before she grabbed her sword. She could see the power surging into it. She wondered about its intake of of chakra or Honshou as Naruto called it, but her sword was handling it just fine. She just felt it respond to anything she wanted. It was like she was more in touch with her spiritual side more than ever.
She could hear people's voices and could even see some spirits on their knees bows in the direction of west as they cried 'Shikon-sama' over and over. Some even turned to her and bowed as they said 'Kushina-sama' over and over. Kushina could honestly say that she could get used to this before she saw the door open.
She turned back to see Zabuza looking at her in awe. She also just wanted him drop to his knees and bow.
"Mistress Kushina," he said to her making Kushina widen her eyes in slight shock of his words.
Uzushiogakure
Kakashi, Yugao, Yuri and Fuka watched as Mikoto, Rin and Haku got on their knees and just suddenly bowed. They were all training like normal, but Haku said she felt the sudden surge of spiritual power flow through her body and the same could be said for Mikoto and Rin. So in response the three stopped what they were doing and bowed towards the west of their location.
"What's going on?" Yuri asked as they continued to watch the scene of Mikoto, Haku and Rin bowing towards Naruto.
"Your guess is as good as mine is," Kakashi said as he opened up his orange book much to Yuri's blush, Yugao's irritation and Fuka's amusement. The latter looked over Kakashi's shoulder to read the contents of said book and snickered.
"Oh wow, who writes these?" Fuka asked while Kakashi giggled perversely.
"Why the great sannin himself, Jiraiya-sama," Kakashi said while Yugao folded her arms.
"Stupid isn't it?" Yugao asked while Fuka cackled. She quickly took the book from Kakashi's hands and went back to the beginning.
"Are you kidding? This is great. I've never read this 'Icha-Icha' before. It really looks good," Fuka said while Yugao widened her eyes while shaking her head fast.
"But that's demeaning to women," she said while Fuka scoffed. She could see Kakashi give an eyesmile while Yugao huffed at any woman actually liking such a thing while Fuka responded.
"Hey, a woman in the throws of passion isn't demeaning. Rather it's quite nice. Actually I take a little offense to you calling it smut," Fuka said while Kakashi grabbed her into a hug.
"Finally someone understands me and it's a woman this time," he said while Yugao dropped her jaw. She didn't know what to say to that type of thing.
"I guess there are all different types of people in the world," Yugao thought to herself before they noticed Mikoto, Rin and Haku get to their feet.
"Are you guys back to normal now?" Yugao asked while Mikoto blushed. She rubbed the back of her head sheepishly while Haku blushed in embarrassment. Kakashi snickered while Yuri opened another Fuinjutsu book, well until they all heard a bird's screech. Everyone looked into the air and saw a bird coming down.
"What is that?" Yuri asked while Kakashi held out his arm. The bird landed down on his arm and Kakashi smiled.
"It's a messenger hawk Yuri-san. One of Konoha's fastest actually. Now let's see, what we've got here," Kakashi said as he opened up the scroll. He looked inside and widened his eyes. He visibly stiffened while everyone glanced at him.
"Kakashi, what's the matter?" Mikoto asked while Kakashi narrowed his visible eye. He sighed and furled up the scroll before turning around.
"Konoha believes that they have found the Sanbi bijuu," Kakashi said making everyone stiffen from his words. They didn't know what to make of such a thing.
Hyuuga Compound
Hiashi, Hinako, Hinata and Hanabi were all sitting in silence with Hinata telling the three Hyuuga about her news on Naruto.
"So, he's supposed to have a legendary contract is he?" Hiashi asked feigning ignorance while he sipped some tea that Hinako made him. He watched her smiling face and wondered what she could be smiling about while Hanabi leaned back.
"Otou-sama if he does hold one then what does that mean for Konoha?" Hanabi asked and in all truth Hiashi wasn't sure. The Shinigami Contract, that was enough to be considered a shinobi war started and even a political war starter. However Hiashi, never once thought about the benefits the contract would hold for them. It seemed like it would be a disservice to Naruto to think so. Naruto was one of Hiashi's friends after all. The Hyuuga clan leader wasn't exactly sure when his friendship with the Uzumaki had started, but he sure didn't regret it at all.
"Well Hanabi, summon contracts aren't in allegiance to the village, but to the summoner. They have to obey their summoner, but never the village they come from. Also, you shouldn't proceed on rumors. Both of you. Either get facts or ask, but never assume," Hiashi said in an even tone.
"And besides, I'm sure Naruto-san wouldn't keep secrets from his friends if he's anything like you've described him," Hinako said coming in. Although she could tell that from having seen Naruto herself and having talked with the blonde she still felt the need to say that.
"I think you're right Kaa-sama," Hinata before there was a knock on the door. Everyone turned to see a branch member come in.
"Hiashi-sama, Hinata-sama has been requested to appear before Hokage-sama immediately," he said and Hiashi nodded his head while Hinata got to her feet. They watched her walk off while Hanabi got up and walked away also. She had a meeting with her own squad soon which left the two parents alone.
"What are we going to do Hiashi? It really seems that it's getting around. I really hope nothing happens that this village is going to regret," Hinako said and Hiashi agreed with her on that, but he wasn't about to tell anything to anyone. He never really talked that much anyway and talking about irrelevant things just wasn't his style.
"I don't know, but we'll just have to wait and see," Hiashi said while Hinako nodded as she quietly got to her feet and kissed her husband on the cheek before walking off somewhere to go and get something done.
With Naruto
Naruto floated back down to the ground and the white light dissipated from his body. He slowly opened his eyes and saw every spirit giving him their acknowledgment. He had no idea of what to say before he smiled.
"Shin," Naruto said making the Death god look down to him. Naruto turned around and gave the Shinigami his warmest smile. One that he felt his summon deserved.
"Thank you. For everything," Naruto said and Shin's response was to only slightly nod his head in acknowledgment before he disappeared. Naruto watched the other spirits bow and leave before he merely smiled and walked off. He had to get to sleep and he could feel that tomorrow was going to be a long day. He also couldn't stand it if the others went looking for him and he was gone.
Luckily for Naruto, it wasn't long before the morning came for him as he, Yura, Yuna and Sasuke appeared outside. Yuna and Sasuke seemed to be especially close to each other or maybe that was his imagination. He wasn't sure which one, but he left it alone while Sasuke spoke.
"And that's why I think we should split up. No doubt Kabuto's going to be sending out more people. Naruto, you and Yura should deal with them. Yuna and I are going to go and find Itachi. In order to do that I need to find four other people to take with me. Is that alright with you?" Sasuke asked and Naruto sighed.
"I suppose that's fine if it should be. Actually now that we've taken our Orochimaru, or at least a part of him, I was thinking that Yuna and I would head back to Uzushiogakure. Either that or have her take a crack at the bingo book for C-ranks since I still want to test her out here. We should also...," Naruto trailed off when he saw a puff of smoke. He knelt down and noticed Pakkun.
"Yo, what's up kid? I have a message for you from Kakashi. It seems that Konoha has located the Sanbi jinchuuriki," Pakkun said while Naruto widened his eyes. He and Sasuke glared while Yura and Yuna glanced at each other.
"The Sanbi? Seriously? And what does that have to do with us?" Naruto asked while Pakkun cleared his throat.
"As with Konoha's instructions from Hokage-sama, you are to unite with Kakashi and investigate immediately. Understood brat?" Pakkun asked while Naruto snorted. He really didn't have time for this, but orders were orders Naruto figured.
"Hey Sasuke, it doesn't say if I have to or if we both have to so why don't you and Yuna go and do what you have to. I'll be going with Yura to go find Kakashi. Is that cool with you?" Naruto asked while the Uchiha and Yuna nodded their heads. Yura agreed with Naruto's idea as well while Sasuke turned around.
"If you say so. Let's go Yuna," Sasuke said and the two quickly left Naruto and Yura in the woods alone.
Naruto and Yura stayed silent for a few moments before Naruto wrapped his arm around Yura's shoulder. She turned to him and decided to voice her concerns.
"Nii-sama what are we going to do? We're facing off against a bijuu. Shouldn't we bring Kushina-sama?" Yura asked and Naruto knew what she meant. Naruto was equal to his mother in fuinjutsu, but she had a lot more experience than he did. Naruto folded his arms and leaned against a tree while Yura watched him adopt a thinking pose.
"Well Kyuubi, what do you think of Sanbi?" Naruto asked making Kyuubi stir. He heard the blonde's question and lazily rubbed his head with one of his tails.
"Sanbi is rather reclusive. Really if you leave him alone then he'll leave you alone, but I have a feeling that neither those S-rank bastards nor the Snake's right hand man are going to leave it that way. In which case I'd say that he's more than likely to try and kill us all. Yep, that's him, but do what you have to," Kyuubi said while Naruto began to question his bijuu's relationship with the others are him, but he didn't keep that thought.
"We'll just have to make it up as we go along Yura-chan. Come on, Kakashi-sensei is waiting for us," Naruto said as he hopped towards a tree branch. Yura merely followed him and the two continued to race through the forest before Naruto took a look at his hands. He closed his eyes and decided to test it out. He quickly covered his hands in the Honshou before closing his eyes.
"Separate it, channel it to the stomach and reunite it before pushing it directly past your limbs. Concentrate," Naruto said as he tried to move his chakra in the way that he wanted as he no longer paid attention to the way in front of him. Yura watched him as he went through...whatever he was doing before he noticed Naruto's mouth move which got her to talk.
"Nii-sama, what are you...,"
"Kukanyugami no Jutsu," Naruto shouted as he closed his eyes. He quickly extended his hands and a layer of white ripples expelled from his body as they traveled around the area. Naruto then opened his eyes and gasped. He looked up at the sky. The clouds stopped moving, the birds stopped in mid-flight and stopped chirping. The trees weren't swaying from the wind. Naruto turned his head to see Yura. She was just staring at him, her lips were in mid-speak like she wanted to say something, but wouldn't.
"Whoa, what happened?" Naruto wondered before he jumped to the ground. Nothing was moving in front of him. Everything, everything stopped.
"Brat, you have just gotten my respect. Did you just stop time?" Kyuubi asked while Naruto looked around. He didn't know if he did or not. Naruto quickly took out his sword and channeled his Honshou into it. The blonde then swung his blade at a tree before placing it back in it's sheath.
"I don't know. Nothing's happening. Unless, I got it right. I knew my Kage Bunshins were on to something. All that training they did along with Kaa-chan made it work. It worked. Kyuubi it's a distorted space that I created. It looks like the more chakra I pump into the technique the longer it works this way and it seems that it won't do me much good now since. It's ending," Naruto said and just like that, he noticed a wave of Honshou pass by him before everything resumed.
"...doing? Huh? Nii-sama, where did you go?" Yura asked looking around before she noticed Naruto on the ground looking around in awe. How did he get down there? Did he move so fast that not even Yura could follow him? She knew that her "brother" was fast, but that was just ridiculous. Yura jumped down to the ground and stood next to Naruto.
"Nii-sama, what are you doing on the ground?"Yura asked and Naruto was about to respond before they heard something creak. It started out small before it got bigger. Naruto looked down to see the tree in front of him beginning to fall forward. He noticed the large slash beginning to form on it before he smiled. It was happening. The slash he did while in his technique was working just now. The tree fell to the ground in a thunderous crash while Yura coughed from the coming dust.
"What was that?" she asked while Naruto continued to stare in awe. He looked at his hands and smiled. It was right there, but it wasn't done. No, it wasn't perfect just yet, but man he couldn't wait till he figured it out.
"Come on Yura. We have more stuff to do. Let's get going," Naruto said and while Yura would've wanted an explanation as to what happened she decided not to say anything and just nodded her head as they rushed off. Yura looked back at the fallen tree and raised an eyebrow before she decided to leave it alone.
With Kabuto
Kabuto walked through the hall of another base and cursed underneath his breath. Orochimaru was dead at the hands of Uchiha Sasuke and him, he was cowering from Naruto Uzumaki. He didn't know why he did it, but it was terrifying. That chakra, that cold stare and the way his very presence spelled death for him. Kabuto snorted as he held up a notepad. With Orochimaru's death, he would have to take over the entire organization. Hey, that actually wasn't so bad.
Kabuto continued to walk through the base before he looked down to see thousands of dead inmates in the ring below. He narrowed his eyes before seeing a light-blue haired woman. She looked at everyone with a mild glare before looking up to see Kabuto watching her.
"Oya oya, Guren-san what has happened here?" Kabuto asked while Guren walked up the stairs. She smiled at seeing such a thing while she spoke.
"We had a little battle royale for Orochimaru-sama and it seems that quite a bit of people couldn't make the cut. So Kabuto, where is Orochimaru-sama?" Guren asked while Kabuto smiled, however behind that smile was a face of pure irritation and annoyance at one particular Konoha shinobi. If people started to learn of Orochimaru's death then it would bring about repercussions for Kabuto that he just didn't need right now.
"Orochimaru is out at the moment. He wishes not to be disturbed right now. Now then, Guren-san I have a mission for you," Kabuto said holding up a notepad. He grinned like mad which made Guren arch an eyebrow at him and his expression, but she didn't say anything about it.
"Umm alright, what am I supposed to do?" Guren asked while Kabuto motioned for Guren to follow him. The two left the arena behind and walked through the corridors of the base.
"You will go with Gozu, Kigiri, Kiho, Nurari and Rinji. There is a little marsh filled area. It is said to be making a few appearances in the water. Until now no one has been able to see it, but Orochimaru-sama doesn't want to leave something to chance so you six will be going. Along with one more person. I think you'll like him. Can you get the mission done?" Kabuto asked knowing that he didn't need an answer. Guren merely smiled and placed a hand on her hip.
"For Orochimaru-sama, I'll give anything," Guren said while Kabuto knocked on a door. It was soon opened to reveal a young boy with pale green hair. His magenta colored eyes focused on Guren's form while she looked down at the young boy.
"Yukimaru-kun I want you to go with Guren-san and help Orochimaru-sama. Will you do that?" Kabuto asked. He had taken Yukimaru to the resting place of the Sanbi at one time. Yukimaru knew his duties and Kabuto was sure of that.
"Yes I can," Yukimaru said although it was rather in a submissive tone than anything else. Kabuto nodded with a smile and walked off while Guren took the time to look at Yukimaru a little more. She saw that he seemed to be rather short for his age, but other than that he seemed fine. It was only when she saw the smile on his face that Guren snorted and walked off while Yukimaru closed his door.
"What's he smiling at me for?" Guren wondered to herself before shaking off the thought to go and get ready for her mission along with her team. That was until Kabuto stopped her with a hand on her shoulder.
"Should I be reminded of something else?" Guren asked wanting to get ready while Kabuto raised his KI, enough to make Guren shudder. Kabuto was about to give Guren his most his most needed to be heard advice.
"Guren, whatever you do on this mission, on the off-chance that you meet with Naruto Uzumaki then you and the others are to stop what you are doing immediately or you will regret it," Kabuto said while Guren raised an eyebrow. Orochimaru talked about the Kyuubi jinchuuriki before, but he didn't sound like something Guren couldn't handle. However, she took Kabuto's advice with a nod and walked off while Kabuto went in the other direction. He wouldn't lose Guren too. She was still a crucial asset to Orochimaru's plans and he would make sure she lived even if he had to do something drastic.
In Kirigakure
"Really? You want to come to Uzushiogakure and see my son?" Kushina asked while Mei nodded her head quickly. If she had known that she was going to have another close family member then who was she to not go and meet him? Oh boy would she love it, to see just how old if not handsome he was by this time. Kushina could see her cousin's smirk and narrowed her eyes.
"I'm not giving my sochi to your greedy little hands," Kushina said while Mei deflated. She chuckled and shrugged her shoulder Zabuza sighed with his arms folded. Ao seemed to be in the same boat as Zabuza as the two continued to watch the females talk it out.
"Aww come on Kushina. Let me see him. I promise on my word as the Mizukage that I won't try anything," Mei said and Kushina reluctantly nodded her head while Mei lightened up.
"Ao, make preparations for me to go to Uzushiogakure immediately. I can't wait to see him," Mei said while Ao gulped.
"But Mei-sama, your work isn't done yet. Please reconsider," Ao begged, but one thing about being related to the Uzumaki was that you were undeniably stubborn which Kushina could attest to.
"Ao, get it done or I'll melt you," Mei said with a smile while Ao shivered. Zabuza did the same as he had remembered that happened to him as well when they were younger. Kushina laughed and so did Mei while Ao ran out the room to go and get the preparations completed for the Mizukage.
However that would have to be put on hold for a little while as a poof came near Kushina. The redhead Uzumaki knelt down to the ground to see Pakkun as he handed her a scroll. He then immediately poofed with Kushina opening said scroll. She looked up and down the scroll while reading the contents before she glared. Hinoken had another mission. No doubt Naruto had already gotten the message and they would be regrouping after only a few days apart. Since Pakkun sent it then that meant that Yugao and Mikoto received the news as well. They would be busy.
"On second thought Mei, why don't you go to Uzushiogakure and wait. It seems that we have a mission and this one is rather high at that. So can you wait?" Kushina asked and Mei wondered what was in the contents of her cousin's scroll, but didn't pry. She knew better than to try that, especially with Kushina.
"Umm sure I can wait. I was looking forward to taking a small break," Mei said and Kushina nodded while turning to Zabuza.
"Zabuza, guide Mei towards Uzushiogakure for me. I'll be there as soon as I am able," Kushina said before she vanished in a shunshin leaving Mei and Zabuza in the room...alone. Both glanced at each other and a long silence came about.
"Sup," Zabuza said while Mei shrugged her shoulders nonchalantly with a small smile on her face.
"Nothing much," she responded while the silence reigned in the office once again.
With Naruto and Yura
The two Uzumaki currently stopped at the edge of Konohagakure near the Valley of End. Naruto looked around for a bit, but seeing the map that Pakkun had sent him then he and his team were to rendezvous a little further off. He turned back to see Yura behind him not really tired from the morning run that they had been doing. She smiled at her Uzumaki family member while Naruto smiled also.
"How far away are we Nii-sama?" Yura asked while Naruto looked at a map. He held it to his eyes while sighing.
"Still a long way to go Yura-chan. Do you want to take a break?" Naruto asked, but Yura shook her head stating that she was fine with continuing on their path. Naruto then looked off to the right to see the place where he ad Sasuke had fought. The two destroyed legs of Madara Uchiha and Hashirama Senju were still in pieces because of them. Naruto then looked off to a faraway forest and sighed. He had to get to Tayuya, but some of these mission were becoming a pain. He knew he could get to her, but he didn't have much information to go on about her so it would've been best for him to meet with her in person.
"Well it looks like we all arrived here,"
Naruto and Yura turned around to see Kakashi, Yugao and Mikoto heading their way along with Fuka. Naruto wondered what she was doing with them before he noticed them arrive.
"Kakashi-sensei, Yugao-chan, Mikoto-chan. You guys made it," Naruto said as the other three Hinoken members came together. They gave him a thumbs up while Fuka gave Yura a quick hello which Yura returned in the same manor.
"I take it you got the message?" Kakashi asked and Naruto nodded his head while looking around.
"Where is Kaa-chan?" he asked and Mikoto answered him.
"She went to Kiri with Zabuza. Something about paying someone back, but Kakashi sent her the same message so she should be meeting up with us soon," Mikoto answered and Naruto nodded feeling content with that answer. He quickly took out the same map he had been reading and handed it to Kakashi.
"So what are we going to do?" Yugao asked while Kakashi shook his head. All three then realized something and looked on.
"Hey Naruto, where is Sasuke?" Mikoto asked slightly concerned for her son while Naruto sighed. He rubbed the back of his head and gave a smile and that smile seemed to calm Mikoto down as her worst fear hadn't been realized.
"Sasuke is with Yuna. We accomplished it. Sasuke took out Orochimaru. He's really gone," Naruto said and the shock of those words were evident as Kakashi, Yugao and Mikoto stood there in silence. Even Fuka was silent and it was a long time before the realization hit their ears.
"Naruto, I admit that Sasuke is strong, but how could he beat Orochimaru by himself?" Kakashi asked. Even he had faced Orochimaru and he knew that he would die. Orochimaru was just that strong while Naruto smiled.
"I wouldn't sell Sasuke short. He's an ass, but he's very strong. Plus we sort of got him when he was a little weak and in a bad mood. Plus Sasuke told me that he used the Uchiha-style kenjutsu. It seemed that it was rather effective against someone like Orochimaru and now Sasuke and Yuna have left to go and do something else. More than likely they won't be joining us," Naruto said while everyone glanced at each other. They all sighed and smiled while turning around.
"Well it's a good thing we have Fuka here to replace him for a little while since Sasuke is gone. Well, shall we all get going?" Kakashi asked and everyone nodded as they ran off into the distance with Naruto sending a little gift to Tsunade. A certain message via spirit summon.
With Tsunade
The Godaime Hokage was currently meeting with Team Kurenai, Lee and Tenten from Team Gai. All of them were together while Tsunade intertwined her fingers together while telling the information to everyone present.
"Seriously. We're supposed to backup Hinoken? Why are we going to back them up?" Kiba asked while Shino placed his hands in his pockets. Hinata wanted to know as well and if Naruto was alright.
"No you miss read that. You are not backing up Hinoken. I said you are investigating a site that it supposed to be near where Hinoken is. It has to do with some rich medical supplies that have been known to grow there, but our sources also tell me that one of Orochimaru's bases is there which is why I'm sending you in such large numbers. However I don't want you to get in their way," Tsunade said while Kiba snorted.
"Get in their way? If anything we should worry about that loser getting in our way," Kiba said with a smile across his face while Shino straightened his glasses. Hinata didn't say anything while Tenten snorted.
"Him get in our way? Kiba, I think Naruto's left you in the dust. He's now a part of a team that has the same abilities and privileges as the Anbu do. I think he'll be fine on his own," Tenten said making the others nod while Kiba blushed in embarrassment of his actions which Tsunade nodded.
"Expertly said Tenten. Now then you are to all leave in two days from now and-,"
"Hey Tsu-chan," Dan said coming through the wall enough to startle everyone. Kiba and Akamaru jumped back and nearly fell to the floor while Hinata widened her eyes. Shino's eyebrow twitched while Tenten shouted at the top of her lungs.
"Umm is this a bad time?" Dan asked rubbing his head with a smile on his face. Tsunade sighed and rubbed her temples while seeing her former boyfriend coming through the wall.
"T-T-Tsunade-sama you have a-a-a-," Tenten pointed to Dan as his feet touched the ground. He merely smiled while Tsunade shook her head. Oh yeah like she could explain this to anyone now. Damn brat, always making her life complicated.
"Yes I know what he is Tenten. Now would all of you calm down?" Tsunade asked nearing the yelling part while everyone calmed down. Kiba and Akamaru looked at Dan and the former held out his hand to touch his shinobi vest.
"Yes I'm real," Dan said while Kiba jumped back. Shino narrowed his eyes before he placed one of his bugs on Dan's shoulder. Naturally Dan could feel some of his Honshou taken from his body before he saw Shino's bug fall to the floor dead. Shino looked at it as well while Dan mentally smirked. Yep, humans and anything else mortal weren't meant to handle Honshou and its power was really deadly for anyone who hadn't been dead before.
"I'd appreciate it if you didn't do that again," Dan said in the nicest tone possible, but something in that tone caused Shino to shiver. Dan liked his personal space and Tsunade knew that. Shino stepped back with an apology while Hinata, out of pure interest, activated her byakugan and gazed at Dan's chakra network or lack there of. He had a network, but it wasn't comprised of chakra. Inside of it was a very white source of power. It looked even more powerful than chakra itself.
"But how is that possible?" Hinata thought to herself while Tsunade stood up trying to regain any control she could over the situation at the moment.
"So Dan, why are you here?" Tsunade asked and Dan cleared his throat with a simple cough while reaching into his pouch. He pulled out an orange scroll and handed it towards Tsunade. The Godaime Hokage took it into her hands and opened it.
"Dear Baa-chan,
Hinoken met up with each other and we're all going to complete our mission. Oh and sorry if Dan did something stupid while delivering this. He said he thought it would be a good idea to surprise you and I kind of agreed with him on that. What'cha gonna do? Oh umm yeah also, Sasuke killed Orochimaru. I sealed his soul thanks to Shin and well, how much money is that to Hinoken?"
Tsunade dropped the scroll she was reading and stared wide-eyed at the words. Orochimaru was dead? That sounded like a damn dream if she had ever had one before. Tsunade closed her eyes and everyone turned around.
"Tsunade-sama, what is it?" Tenten asked while Tsunade dropped her arms to her desk. The anbu in the room raised their eyes at her while Tsunade smiled.
"Sasuke and Naruto...killed Orochimaru," Tsunade said while Kiba widened his eyes. Shino's glasses almost dropped off his face while Hinata covered her mouth with her hands. Tenten and Lee were silent while Dan smiled. The anbu all stood jaw-dropped at those words. So many anbu died because of Orochimaru and some kids take down the S-rank missing nin?
"I-Is that a joke? Naruto and Sasuke did it?" Kiba asked while Tsunade nodded her head, a large smile began to appear on her face.
"Those are Shikon-sama's words. Be seeing you Tsu-chan," Dan said before fading out.
"Shikon-sama? What kind of name is that? It sounds most unyouthful," Lee said while Kiba placed a finger to his chin.
"It means 'Death Soul' right?" He asked and Tsunade tensed. She slammed the desk of her office making the chunin in the room turn to her with shock on their faces.
"That's enough chatter. Now get going on your mission this instant!" Tsunade shouted trying to distract everyone from their current thoughts at the moment. Everyone raced out of the room while Tsunade sighed. She looked at the bingo book and with a sure smile across her face she crossed out Orochimaru's name. All the anbu watched her go through that while Tsunade got up from her seat.
"Let's see, Hinoken needs this much for Orochimaru and...oh shit. They're even richer than this village might be," Tsunade said and with a sigh she got up to go and have the money transferred to their accounts. No doubt the world would learn of this fast enough.
With Guren and the others, two days later
Guren and her team made it towards the open lake where it was rumored that the Sanbi was supposed to be hiding. They looked around and saw no enemy in sight.
"Is this the spot?" Guren asked while Yukimaru nodded his head. He looked up to see his 'bodyguards' looking at him. They were all so weird to him. He had asked their names and they said that they were Gozu, Kigiri, Kiho, Rinji and Nurari.
Gozu was a large man and possibly the largest man in Yukimaru eyes. He wore the top of an obi-shirt and pants. His face was a little weird shaped, but Yukimaru didn't ask about it.
Kigiri had medium-length dull-purple hair and grey eyes. He wore a black cloak with a black under-shirt under with lavender pants and sandals. His most recognizable feature, in Yukimaru's opinion, was the gas mask he wore which covered the lower-half of his face.
Kiho had pale, pasty looking skin and white hair with dark, blue-framed glasses with orange lenses. His outfit consisted a dark purple cloak with blue pants and wore geta that were tan with black strips and only sandal hold.
Nurari was by far the weirdest to Yukimaru. Simple because he couldn't tell if he was a he or a she. He really didn't want to ask, but felt the curiosity sort of taking him though he just resisted. He wore a full-body slime suit, leaving only his face revealed. He wore dark green lipstick, his eyes were wide open all the time and had some pink hair sticking out of his slime suit.
Rinji had dark brown hair with black eyes. His outfit consisted of a purple loose fitting vest that showed his chest. The rest of his mid-section was covered with bandages. He wore a light blue poncho-like item around his neck and also wore black wrist warmers and tan pants with dark brown sandals. In Yukimaru's opinion, he was by far the most normal, along with Guren, out of the group.
However, the only one he seemed to be interested in was Guren. She wore red lipstick, had fair skin, dark eyes and light blue hair which she kept in a spiky ponytail with long strands of hair framing her face. Her outfit consisted of a green dress with a long left sleeve and a short right one, a red turtle-neck which had a white, fluffy collar and brown gloves. Under the dress, she wore a one piece red suit. For shoes, she wore calf-length brown sandal boots.
"R-Right here," Yukimaru said as they all started at the open lake. Guren nodded her head while she stepped into a boat along with Yukimaru and Gozu. The other three were left to guard the lake in case of "intruders". Guren knew well to guard against such people. Gozu rowed the boat quietly through the lake as a small fog set in.
"But why do we have to send this boy out here? He'll get himself killed," Guren thought to herself before shaking her head left and right. She didn't care what happened. She had a job to do for Orochimaru and she would get it done. She wouldn't go back. Not to that life of helplessness and loneliness. No way, now that she was strong she would never fall like that again. The three came into the middle of the lake and Guren pushed Yukimaru forward slightly while folding her arms.
"Alright kid, get it done," Guren said evenly while Gozu looked at her then at Yukimaru. He merely nodded his head and stood straight. Guren and Gozu watched him close his eyes while he sighed.
"AAAAAAAAAHHHHHHHHH!" Guren and Gozu were taken aback by the sudden yelling that Yukimaru emitted from his throat. A surge of chakra escaped from his body which seemed to rock the boat.
"What the hell," Guren said completely shocked at this turn of events.
With Hinoken
Naruto, Kakashi, Yugao, Kushina and Mikoto were walking through the thick mist infested lake along with Fuka and Yura. They were all together and hoped across the trees. Kushina took the lead along with her Naruto before they landed. Kushina moved her head to see if any enemies were around, but she didn't see anything before turning around.
"Alright you guys. Capturing a bijuu is serious business here. The only record of a single person sealing a bijuu is Mito-baachan when Kyuubi attacked," Kushina said and Naruto could hear Kyuubi grumble about how it wasn't his fault and all things like that. It made Naruto silently snicker, but he was paying attention.
"So what are we going to do? Are you or Naruto going to seal it?" Yugao asked while Kushina and Naruto sighed.
"Alone we don't have that capability. Minato was the only one who ever did such a thing, but that was only because of-," Kushina trailed off before she widened her eyes and turned to Naruto. The blonde blinked while the others turned to him as well. Kakashi and Yugao nodded their heads fast as did Mikoto.
"Umm did I miss something?" Naruto asked while Kakashi patted the blonde's shoulder.
"Naruto, Minato-sensei was able to do this because he had the Shinigami seal half of Kyuubi's chakra. Do you think you could do the same?" Kakashi asked and Naruto's eyebrow twitched. He looked at his seal and scratched the side of his cheek.
"Honestly I don't know. I've never tried, but I think Shin could try if I asked him to," Naruto said while everyone wasn't sure what to think, but they took it as a better sign than anything else.
"Well we'll figure out what to do later. Yura, this is your first mission as an Uzumaki. Stay near Fuka and watch each other's back. Kakashi and Mikoto will be good as a pair. I'll be with Yugao. Sochi, will have to go by himself," Kushina said while Naruto snorted. He shrugged his shoulders and sighed before everyone heard a scream. It came from the place they were going. Naruto glared out.
"Kyuubi, do you feel that?" Naruto asked and the bijuu grumbled as he tried to cover his ears with from the screaming and the chakra.
"You're damn right I feel it brat. That awful screaming. I think Sanbi hears it too and he's definitely pissed off right now," Kyuubi said while Naruto growled. Everyone quickly headed for the sound of the screaming in their respective groups.
At the lake
Guren covered her ears and so did Gozu as they saw Yukimaru's body expel a large quantity of chakra. He screamed and screamed more while they saw something in the water. It was beginning to rise as they watched in awe. A large silhouette of the Sanbi came into view for them all while Guren raised an eyebrow. It roared at them rocking the boat, but it was brief and started to fade. Guren turned towards Yukimaru and watched him straining his body to keep the chakra going. She narrowed her eyes before Yukimaru stopped and fell to the boat exhausted. He huffed and they watched it disappear from their view.
"What happened?" Guren asked while Yukimaru gasped for breath. He seemed to be in some real pain which was something that Guren noticed. She quickly patted Yukimaru's back and sighed.
"You alright?" Guren asked and Yukimaru nodded his head though it was only slightly.
"Gozu, row us back. We're going to regroup and set up camp. This isn't going to work," Guren said while Gozu nodded. He began to row them back and it didn't take them long to reach the edge as Guren took Yukimaru's hand and lead him out and toward her team.
"What was that?" Kiho asked massaging his ears. Guren ignored her partner and turned to Rinji while she pointed towards Yukimaru.
"We went with this plan Rinji. What the hell was that?" Guren asked clearly angry that the Sanbi had disappeared and for why she didn't know. Rinji snorted and shrugged his shoulders.
"It seems that Yukimaru isn't able to maintain the high chakra outtake. Luckily we have these," Rinji said holding up some pills in a bag. Guren narrowed her eyes and took one into her hands.
"What the hell is this supposed to be?" Guren asked while Rinji spoke.
"Something from Kabuto. It's supposed to help Yukimaru right there or so I'd guess," Rinji said while Guren turned around. She nodded and knelt down while handing the pill to Yukimaru.
"Think you can take it?" she asked with an uncertain amount of kindness in her voice. Yukimaru looked at the pill then at Guren. She still stared at him emotionless as she could, but couldn't resist a small smile coming on her face. That smile then faded as she turned her head fast to the right. She felt a few chakra signatures converging on their locations. She sucked her teeth while the others got ready.
"Aniki, do you see them?" Kigiri asked Rinji and the teammate nodded his head while he turned to Guren.
"I suggest that we get out of here. There is a small shack in the forest where we can regroup. I don't think we're ready to face them just yet," Rinji said while Guren narrowed her eyes.
"Are you saying that we should just run?" she asked and Rinji shook his head fast with a small smile on his face.
"No, nothing like that, but if you don't want us to head back to the shack then I think we should at least see who they are and act accordingly. I'd rather not head into battle blindly thank you," Rinji said while Kiho smirked. He got the little gun on his arm ready for a fight. He wasn't going to go 'boom' anytime soon.
"Everyone hide," Guren said and everyone did so while she grabbed Yukimaru and covered his mouth. Everyone hid in the bushes, trees, etc. as Naruto came jumping down. He grinned and looked around, but didn't see anything.
"Hey, what village is that guy from? I don't see his headband Aniki," Kigiri said while Rinji narrowed his eyes. Naruto walked up to the lake and knelt down. He touched the sand and smiled.
"Was he the one you sensed?" Rinji asked while Guren nodded. He was one of them, but where were the others that were with him?
Guren wasn't insane. She knew that she felt more chakra signatures than just his, but from his attire he seemed to be really strong as if the sword on his back was any indication as well as the long sequence of intricate seals on his arms.
Naruto grinned as he could feel all their stares on him. The others were off investigating something else and Naruto took the time to go to the lake. Kyuubi had calmed down and said that the screaming had stopped which was the first thing that Naruto had noticed, but he could still feel their chakra signatures. The female was obviously doing the right job a stayed hidden which was something that Naruto was going to give to her.
"Hmm let's see. That scream came from here and the Sanbi somewhere in this lake. Looks like I should report back," Naruto said to himself while Guren cursed underneath her breath.
"He's after the Sanbi as well, but that blonde hair. Kabuto warned me about it," Guren said to herself. Naruto stood to his feet and looked around. He smirked and spoke.
"It's obvious that you're there so why don't you come out before I force you out," Naruto said while Guren growled. He spotted them and he was making it seem like a joke.
"What do we do Guren?" Kiho asked while Kigiri smirked.
"It's just one brat. We can take him no problem," he said, but Rinji shivered at the sight of the blonde. Naruto chuckled and shook his head.
"No? Well alright then. I'll force you out. KAI!" Naruto shouted and the forest exploded from one of Naruto's clones while Guren and everyone jumped out. They all appeared on the beach with Naruto while the blonde smiled.
"Was that so hard?" Naruto asked while Guren and everyone else surrounded Yukimaru.
"Who are you?" Guren asked and Naruto smiled.
"Naruto Uzumaki at your service," the blonde said while Guren widened her eyes. This was the guy that Kabuto told her to stay away from? He looked just like a teenager. Why should she be scared of this guy?
"Well Naruto-san I'm afraid you're going to have to leave right n-,"
"We're falling back. Everyone retreat," Guren said and before anyone could ask why, she shot off with Yukimaru in her hand and the others left as well. Naruto raised an eyebrow while Kyuubi spoke.
"Yes, run! RUN! Run away from the Shinigami Summoner! You bunch of chickens!" Kyuubi hollered while Naruto shook his head left and right. He let a chuckle escape his lips before their signatures were away from his sensory. The blonde took his hand off his sword that he was unconsciously holding rather tightly while he sighed.
"You're ridiculous," Naruto said making Kyuubi laugh in the depths of the blonde's mind.
"That I am. That I am," Kyuubi said while Kushina and the others dropped down. Naruto smirked as he came up to them. Everyone else had been hiding while Naruto acted as some of the bait. It worked magnificently for them too. It seems that they weren't the only ones who knew about the Sanbi's location.
"So what's the plan now? We saw about five or six of them. I can't say we outnumber them simply because it might take both Naruto and Kushina-taichou to carry out the operation at the moment," Yugao stated while everyone else folded their arms and adopted thinking poses. They all didn't know what to think of the situation at the moment before Yura made a suggestion.
"What about Nii-sama's summons? Yuna-san is with Sasuke-san so he should have four other people right?" Yura asked and everyone turned to Naruto who furled his brow. He closed his eyes while internally thought it over. He tried to imagine all the possibilities of using Pakura, Dan, Kimimaro and Fujikaze. He had talked with them all a few times, but then again he felt that they might be able to do some more good.
"Hold that thought Yura-chan," Naruto said as he took out his sword. Everyone watched him coat it in Honshou while he swung his sword around. Everyone jumped back away from him while Naruto shouted.
"Shikon no Mai," Naruto shouted and two people came from his sword and landed on the ground. Dan was still gone after delivering Naruto's message to Tsunade. So the two people who came back were Pakura and Kimimaro. As soon as both landed on the ground they bowed.
"Hai Shikon-sama," they said while Naruto smiled. He patted both Pakura and Kimimaro on the shoulder causing the two too look up at him to see the blonde's warming smile. It sort of relaxed them since both were more formal than most people.
"Pakura, Kimimaro, I have a mission for the both of you. In this area are people trying to take the Sanbi. I want you to find them and keep tabs on them for me. Don't let yourself get caught," Naruto said while Pakura and Kimimaro glanced at each other. The tall woman and Kaguya clan member ten stood to their feet and nodded.
"As you wish Shikon-sama," they said before they both dashed off while the others came together. Yura and Fuka stared at the two leaving shinobi before turning back to seeing Naruto place his sword away.
"I'm so never going to get used to that," Yura said and Fuka could only nod in agreement with her Uzumaki family member. It didn't take long before the two females saw everyone else heading towards the water and soon followed after them.
Naruto quickly sprinted up to his mother and placed a hand on her shoulder stopping the redhead for a bit. Kushina turned to her son to see Naruto's smile. She raised an eyebrow before he pointed to the trees signifying that he wanted to talk with her in private. Kushina stared at her son in confusion, but nonetheless trusted him and agreed to go with him.
"Naruto-kun and I need to talk. All of you continue to investigate the waters. If you see anything then notify us," Kushina said said and everyone nodded agreeing with her orders. Kakashi took point while Mikoto and Yugao filed in behind him. Fuka and Yura decided to walk around the waters for a bit and look around while Kushina and Naruto disappeared into the woods.
Naruto tried to make sure that they were out of earshot range. He looked back and knew that they weren't followed while Kushina tapped her foot impatiently waiting for her son and lover to start with the explanation.
"Alright Sochi, what's with all of the secrecy and you? Is something wrong?" Kushina asked, but she was shocked when Naruto grabbed her waist and twirled her into the air. Kushina yelped in Naruto's arms while her son continued to swirl her around.
"Kaa-chan, I did it! I really did it!" Naruto said before he set Kushina down. The female Uzumaki gasped from the sudden excitement before she decided to ask.
"What did you do?" she asked and Naruto snickered while he scratched his cheek.
"I made the jutsu that we were working on. See these seals on my wrists? These help to regulate my Honshou flow through my body and thanks to that I was able to make it work like I wanted. It mimics the Ripple Effect of Distortion Kaa-chan," Naruto said while Kushina seemed even more confused than before.
"Touch my shoulder," Naruto said and Kushina nodded. She shrugged her shoulders and gently placed her hands on her son's shoulders. Naruto closed his eyes and placed his palms together. Kushina watched in awe as his chakra flared and the true essence of Honshou came onto his hands.
"Kukanyugami no Jutsu," Naruto shouted as he extended his hands. Kushina watched in awe as a large pool of white ripples came from his hands. They started to spread over the entire area of Naruto's desire and Kushina watched in sheer fascination as everything around them stopped. She could see that the mist had stopped moving. The waters were eerily calm. Not a sound was being heard.
"Sochi, what is this dattebane?" Kushina asked looking around the place like she had never seen it before in her life. Everything was still and silent. They were like the only ones moving in the entire world at the moment.
"Kaa-chan this jutsu stops time for everyone, but us. However I can't only keep it for as long as much of the Honshou that I put into it. That's one of its weaknesses. A second weakness that I want to overcome is the time duration. For right now, we can only stay in this space for about 5 minutes," Naruto said while Kushina walked through the bushes. They moved and rustled when she touched them, but then Kushina noticed that when she pushed branches apart they didn't go back together, but stayed they way she had them. One thing Kushina observed about this place is that if people stopped then she could be a true blur to them if she needed to when Naruto turned it off. It also seemed that the space part of this Time/Space Ninjutsu was that it applied to only her and Naruto. If they wanted then they could move anything to where it should be, but then Kushina remembered Naruto's words about its weaknesses. Five minutes wasn't really a long time, but it seemed like it could be. All the books those clones must've read and practiced for Naruto and herself get this to work. This was the product of using that many clones reading and practicing. How amazing was this technique?
"Sochi, this is incredible. You actually did it," Kushina said while Naruto came up behind her. He smiled with a nod before Kushina came walking out of the bushes. She was amazed to see Yugao, Kakashi, Mikoto, Yura and Fuka had all stopped. Yugao was kneeling down to look at the water while Mikoto looked out into the open lake. Kakashi had stopped in mid-step with one foot in front of the other with his hand on his chin. Much to Naruto and Kushina's surprise, Fuka was showing Yura Kakashi's orange book and seemed to have a smile on her face at Yura's embarrassed face.
Kushina had the opportunity to look at it all while Naruto tapped her shoulder. She turned around to see Naruto cross his fingers.
"Kage Bunshin no Jutsu," Naruto shouted as he made a single clone. To Kushina it seemed that you could even perform jutsu in the place, but it seemed like it was straining Naruto to hold that jutsu and the one he just used. He nonetheless smiled and tossed the clone into the water. Kushina watched the clone hit the water, but it surprised her when there was no splash. She then turned to Naruto who held up a handsign.
"Kai," Naruto shouted and the clone exploded, but still nothing moved. Kushina seemed confused by what Naruto had done before the blonde cancelled the jutsu. It happened so fast. Yura, Fuka and the rest of Hinoken widened their eyes and backed away from Naruto and Kushina out of shock.
"Oh shit, where did you guys come from?" Fuka asked while the others felt their hearts nearly jump out. No matter how good Naruto and Kushina were at stealth, to be able to sneak up on them like it was nothing was such a shock. Kushina widened her eyes while Naruto winked. He then pointed to the water and it took less than a second for Kushina to watch as the ground shook from an explosion. Everyone watched as a large orange ball came into view. It grew bigger and bigger before Naruto widened his eyes.
"Get down!" Naruto shouted and everyone hit the sand in front of them while the orange ball completely exploded fast sending tons of water into the air. Kushina gasped at the sight. That explosion was the cause of her son's explosion clone. The delayed explosion in the distorted space showed for an unbelievable explosion that could come out of nowhere while increasing the force. Kushina could only marvel at her son and what he had just made. She didn't know what rank to give it, but if the Rasenshuriken was an S-rank jutsu then this was right up there as well. No doubt she could do this too and she wondered about what would happen if she and Naruto used it at the same time. Oh this was just too interesting.
Soon the explosion settled down and everyone got to their feet with Yugao taking the hilt of her sword.
"Is it the enemy?" she asked while Kakashi shook his head. He couldn't feel anyone's chakra signatures for a few miles. He had nothing and neither did anyone else.
"I don't think so. I think it might've been the Sanbi. Here's hoping it's the latter," Naruto lied and Kushina snickered, but she didn't say anything since she really didn't have anything to tell anyone at the moment.
"If that's right then we should try to...Nii-sama, what' wrong?" Yura asked and everyone turned to see Naruto slightly panting. He wasn't used to using all of his Honshou that way and it felt a little tiring from using that technique twice in a day. Naruto would definitely have to train if had any chance of using it multiple times.
"Sorry, just a little tired," Naruto said while everyone relaxed. Seeing Naruto tired, they all decided to take a break and continue things at a latter time. They had left to go and set up a camp near the lake, but no one forgot about their 'friends' somewhere in the forest as well.
With Guren
The team leader sighed as she and her team rested in a house not far from the lake. She finally got control of her body and calmed down. She didn't know why, but Kabuto's words were getting to her sort of. She felt uncomfortable in Naruto's presence. She would have to be wary of him and anyone else that happened to get in her way.
"Guren, why did we retreat?" Kiho asked and Guren folded her arms. She sighed while Yukimaru walked outside. She sat down and brushed a hand across her hair.
"We pulled out because of the boy. We'll try again tomorrow. Also knowing that someone else is here changes the plans a little bit," she said and Rinji could agree with her on that before everyone relaxed and calmed down. Guren got up from her seat and walked out of the house.
"You think she's paranoid?" Kiho asked which got him a punch to the arm from Gozu. He knew more about Guren than what she might've been willing to like. He looked out the window and Gozu squinted his eyes as he wondered if he saw something, but ignored it.
Pakura and Kimimaro sat above a tree top in their spirit forms looking at Yukimaru pick some flowers. He seemed perfectly happy with what he was doing which caused Kimimaro to turn to Pakura.
"I remember that boy. He was one of Orochimaru's test subjects. He's not a bad kid. I wish to save him," Kimimaro said while Pakura glanced to her side.
"You have some history?" she asked and Kimimaro nodded, but to her small surprise he didn't say anything after that so Pakura left it alone. While in Naruto's sword, Pakura had tried to strike a small conversation with Kimimaro showing that she wouldn't condemn him for following someone like Orochimaru, but Kimimaro was...indifferent to her as well as everyone else.
"Hey, what are you doing out here?" Guren asked bringing both Pakura and Kimimaro back to their objective. Yukimaru looked up to see Guren coming towards him while he smiled. He held up a camellia and gave it to Guren. Said woman looked at the flower for a little bit and narrowed her eyes.
"Flowers are nice aren't they?" he asked unexpectedly and caught Guren off guard with that question. She just stared at him evenly while she knelt down.
"You do you like them?" she asked and Yukimaru nodded his head with a small smile while Guren took the flower into her hands. Yukimaru watched as she crystalized it and gave it to him. He stared at her for a bit while Guren shrugged. Pakura and Kimimaro widened their eyes at such a thing. A kekkai genkai. Some type of crystal bloodline that seemed to be like theirs.
"Here, now you can stare at it all you want," Guren said before walking off. Yukimaru smiled and looked at the crystalized camellia flower before turning around.
"Thank you Guren-san," he said and Guren just paused in mid-step. She turned around and saw Yukimaru's gentle smile and unconsciously smiled before walking back. Pakura and Kimimaro noticed the action and glanced to each other.
"Kimimaro, I'll go I'll go and inform Shikon-sama. You stay here and stay updated," Pakura said and Kimimaro nodded as he watched Pakura float off. Meanwhile Kimimaro looked down to see Yukimaru smiling.
"Guren-san is nice. She's not a bad person," he said suddenly and Kimimaro raised an eyebrow. Weird kid was the only thing that Kimimaro could be thinking right now.
Somewhere else in Hi no Kuni
"ASUMA!" Shikamaru shouted in tears as he ran for his sensei. He was running as fast as he could, but his legs felt so heavy. Izumo and Kotetsu widened their eyes while Asuma dropped to his knees. He coughed up blood while the medium-sized red circle around his form disappeared.
"Hehehehe...hahahahaha! Fall into despair for Jashin-sama!" Hidan cried out while Kakuzu shook his head at his partner. They had made this little detour because of Asuma's bounty and were just looking to claim his head. What a coincidence that they were able to meet up with said person.
"Hidan, you idiot. He was worth more alive," Kakuzu said before Izumo and Kotetsu stood in their way from taking Asuma. Shikamaru grabbed him and shook him.
"Asuma, don't die. Not here. You have to go back. We both do. You have a child waiting for you!" Shikamaru said before Asuma raised his hand. He lightly smiled and touched Shikamaru's face.
"Don't cry Shikamaru. Just promise me one thing. Please...protect...the Will of...Fire," Asuma said with his last words and dropped down, lifeless. Shikamaru clutched Asuma's body close to his own and cried out while Izumo and Kotetsu grabbed both him and Asuma as they disappeared from Kakuzu and Hidan's view. The latter chuckled and licked his tri-scythe.
"Jashin-sama is well pleased with that heathens blood. HEHEHE HAHAHAHA!" Hidan cackled while Kakuzu shook his head again. He had such a weird teammate.
Shin appeared over Asuma's lifeless body and narrowed his eyes. Things have begun to move.
"Sorry Shikon, but it's almost time for the world to know," Shin said to himself before fading out of view.
KG: Done. I think this jutsu is more Time than Space in the Time/Space Ninjutsu equation, but it's not complete. I'd say Naruto has only gotten the time part down, but not all of the Space in the equation, but that will come later. I like Guren. She's cool and downright badass in her own way. I also like Yukimaru. I think he and Yuri could be friends. Again FRIENDS! And I know some of these arcs are out of place, but I want them to happen in this order for a reason. And wow this is my first over 13k chapter. Man before you know it I might be doing 20k chapters. Oh so much fun! And on another note-...oh shit. I got to get back.
KG: Sorry I'm late. What happened?
Kushina: KyuubiGoku, what were you doing in there?
KG: Kushina-sensei please. Private question.
Naruto: Ugh idiot.
Sasuke: What a freak.
(I sit down)
Kushina: Alright class. Open up your books to page 12 of SAO and ALO guidebook.
Naruto: CUT!
(Everyone stops)
KG: What? Wasn't that good for us? We've been doing this for at least an hour now.
Naruto: Huh? Oh sorry, my favorite show just came on.
KG:...What? You mean to tell me that you begged us to get to work and you stopped us for a show?
Naruto: Yep, that's completely right. Now then, onto JERRY SPRINGER!
KG: You mean that guy who grabs people and they talk about their problems while most beat the crap out of each other?
Naruto: YEP!
Sasuke: Finally something to watch.
Kushina: I'll say. Hey whose that?
Jerry: And today on our show we have our guest, Minato Namikaze, here with us today.
Everyone:...Oh no.
Minato: Yeah, I'm here because of a problem. Kushina, she's been out late and doesn't seem to be home a lot. I just want to know what's up with her.
Kushina: Me? He's the one who's not home. He's dead!
Naruto: Who revived him? I wasn't able to.
Minato: Also I fear that Kushina might be...doing things behind my back.
Kushina: EXCUSE ME DATTEBANE!
KG: Well you are kind of getting it on with your son.
Kushina: Whose fault is that?
KG: Point taken. So then, deal with it (Snaps fingers) (Naruto disappears)
Jerry: And we have Naruto Uzumaki with us today.
Naruto: Good day New York City!
Minato: Naruto! Why haven't you revived me yet? You expect me to rot in the Shinigami for eternity?
KG: No, I expect you to wait your damn turn like a good little Kage. I'm the one who does this stuff.
Crowd: OHHHHH!
Minato: Oh so it's you. You're the freak that's been writing stuff about my son and my wife.
KG: Ummm yep. Not much you can do about it. Besides, they seem to like it.
Minato: Naruto?
Naruto: Ummm yeah, well the thing is Tou-san that umm. T-T—Th- Alright fine I got nothing. KAA-CHAN IS THE BEST!
Minato: I'll deal with you later Naruto. As for you KyuubiGoku, I'm so gonna fuckin' Rasengan you right up the ass.
KG: I'd like to see you try.
Minato: Oh and before I do. I just thought I should tell you. CREAM SODA SUCKS!
World: (Gasp)
KG:...Excuse me? I'm afraid I didn't quite hear that. I think I had something in my ears. What was that again?
Minato: Cream. Soda. Sucks!
KG: Mmhmmm, mmmhmm, mmmhmmm. Yep...okay then. (Turns cameras away) (Cracks knuckles) Again, I'm sorry I didn't hear that. Please say it to my ears.
Minato: Cream. Soda-
KG: BEYOTCH! RESPECT DA' CREAM! FALCON PUNCH!
Minato: Bring it on. I'll show you why I'm called the Yellow Flash.
KG: and KyuubiGoku will show you why I'm badass incarnate.
Jerry: Umm we'll be right back after these two week messages and we have a note from KyuubiGoku. Miss, you have been allowed by the people to read it.
KG: DIE BITCH!
Minato: NEVER you sick freak!
Lady: Ahem from KyuubiGoku it says, "Well that's all people. Stay Breezy, protect what's important to you-
KG: Hey give me that note. Add this and a little bit of this and a little bit of that and done. Now then, get back here MINATO!
Lady: Umm okay I will read it again. It says, "Well that's all people. Stay Breezy, protect what's important to you, review, and SEND ME MY DAMN CREAM SODA!" and the added bit says, "Also RESPECT THE POWER OF THE CREAM!"
Jerry: We'll be right back.
KG: Dragon fist of the North Star!
Minato: Rasengan!
(Explosion)
Jerry: Or maybe not. I don't think that security can handle this one. Oh boy.
KG: See ya later people. Have a happy up-and-coming new year. Also, fight me in DEAD or ALIVE 5, you punks!