Chapter 18:
Flight Of The Flying Iron Tiger Fist
Tsunade can be seen in the war room with the clan heads and Anbu commanders going over battle strategy. They are deeply thankful of Raiokami for his efforts of slowing and disorganization that has allowed the Shinobi villages to set up a fierce offensive front that could pressure the Akatsuki leadership.
"Lady Hokage, any news on Naruto and Tenma." asked Shukaku as he looks at Tsunade in question.
"Still unknown, Tenma said that Naruto would be undergoing a transformation that would tap into his inner aggression through something called the chamber of the Savage Heart." said Tsunade as Tsume gasps in shock at the statement.
"You mean Naruto has been taken to the valley of tigers." said Tsume as she looks at Tsunade with a surprised look.
"Yes, how do you know that place, Tsume." asked Tsunade as she looks at the Inuzuka clan head.
"My Ancestors had traveled through that valley we originally wanted to stay there but the spirits of that valley proved that while our teamwork wasn't going to cut it against the resilience and ferocity of the guardians of the Temple of Fierce Deities. A temple that houses the Chamber of Savage hearts a chamber where those who practices the art of Kemono no ken ( Beast Fist)." answered Tsume as Tsunade is confused at the statement.
"But Tenma and Naruto are trained in Ashihara Karate, how is Kemono No Ken connected with Ashihara Karate." asked Tsunade.
"Actually, Lady Tsunade Ashihara Karate incorporates animal mimicry into it's katas allowing for fluid and powerful moves into each technique the practitioner uses that are reminiscent of animal techniques such as Tiger and other animals." said Might Gai as Tsunade is intrigued at this information.
Before anything can happen, they feel a primal presence of incredible preposition. Soon walking in the room stands an even fiercer Naruto with Tenma right behind him and Raiokami standing walking with purpose in each step.
"Wow Naruto you look even more powerful than ever before. What did the chamber due to you." asked Tsunade as she looks at her godson in awe.
"Show me what real anger and rage can do." said Naruto in a fierce tone of voice. As Hana looks at him with want as she and Anko are resisting the urge to want to hop the blonde's bones.
"Troublesome." said Shikaku as he looks at Naruto with awe instead of the usual lazy eye he would give everyone.
"Well let's get to business we got a power mad Uchiha to stomp a mud hole in so deep we need to walk and dry." said Naruto as everyone feels a fire from that phrase that knows what to expect from the blonde.
In Kumo
Ae is making battle plans with his top strategists and Anbu Captains on the battle zones as he coordinates with the Daimyo's samurai forces to keep the battles away from civilian safe zones in Lightning.
Thankfully Naruto had given them the sealing formula to prevent the Bijuus from being extracted form them.
"As you all know the Akatsuki base is in Ame while they may have normal ninja Konoha has given us new information about troops of unimaginable strength and ferocity (Ae shows the images of the new man beast troops in the area.) These bastards are what we will be facing along they are as quick as a panther and deadly as hell so watch your asses out there. Also be looking out for those White Zetsu's they are in your dossiers if you see one kill it if possible, bring it back alive to be examined. Let those orders flow among our ninjas." said Ae as the group leaves to let everyone know of their orders.
"Anything on the schedule Mabui." asked Ae as he turns towards his assistant a dark-skinned beauty with white hair and a curvaceous build that possess a buxom that is contained in a grey form fitting kimono style business dress.
"Nothing yet, Ae sama. But within 5 days we have to meet the rest of the Kages on deciding the leader of the alliance." said Mabui as Ae nods and goes to lift weights.
In Kiri
Mei is coordinating with her forces to make sure they have their orders, being sure no friendly casualty is conducted.
'The Fourth Shinobi World War has begun and yet it has it's champion in The Yondaime Hokage's son. A handsome young man with the fire of many divine dragons.' thought Mei as she signs for additional supplies from the nearby nation of Wave.
"Aoi I want all specialized units to have new orders when the leader is selected." said Mei as Aoi nodded as he goes to inform said units.
In Suna
Gaara is looking at the defenses thanks to Naruto he had gained new sealing formulas to reinforce the village's infrastructure.
In Ame
Madara and Orochimaru looking over the damage assessments of their forces to see that Raiokami has killed Deidara and Kisame along with Orochimaru's latest warrior the sentinel. They have also lost several supply and deployment bases around the nations.
"So what should be done about Naruto and Konoha. They have gotten way too strong to overcome even with our new forces." said Orochimaru as he looks at Madara in question.
"Yes I believe it's time for Pain to step into to deal with Naruto and get the Kyuubi, and Nanabi from Konoha." said Madara as he looks towards pain who nods.
"Yes, let's remind the boy who is god of this world." said Pain as he goes off towards Konoha to face the blonde in combat.
"Let's see if he can bring the Kyuubi and Nanabi to heel." said Madara as he and Orochimaru goes to prepare for battle against the elementals.
Timeskip 4 hours. With Naruto
Naruto and Tenma are both performing a meditative kata as Tsunade and Naruto's fiancés are watching, seeing the power and serenity of Naruto's movements; each punch, kick and parry is well coordinated.
The amulet of the Thunder Dragon is glowing with an equal measure of power as Naruto is going through the movements
Naruto has flashes of the feature as if to see what's about to happen. Soon Naruto, breaking from the meditative practice, goes to get his weapons and equipment.
"Naruto what is wrong?" asked Tenma as he looks at his grandson in question. Naruto goes outside to look up at the scene in front of him to see Pain and his paths.
"Pain" said Naruto as Pain looks down on him. As Pain places his hands in front of him with a command of "ALL MIGHTY PUSH" as a gravitational force smashes into the buildings causing an earthquake in the village as many buildings start to crack under pressure of the powerful jutsu.
Pain, for his part is surprised at the village standing from such an attack. Before he could begin again he is hit by an ethereal spear that knocks him out of the air. Naruto moves towards the Pain and his paths to face him in a final battle that will decide who is the child of prophecy.
Naruto goes to meet Pain and his paths along with Tenma, Tsunade, Fuu, Hinata, Asoma, Hana, Toshi, and Raiten.
"You dare strike this world's god." said Pain in an irate voice as Naruto says. "If you where a god then I would be the devil you would have to dance with on a pale moon night." as The Konoha group get ready to fight. As civilians are evacuated to the shelters.
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Both sides proceeds to charge at each other in a fierce battle as Raiten and Toshi finds himself dealing with the Naraka path and an assault team of Oto beast men.
Fuu, Hinata, Hana and Asoma are facing the Animal Path
Tenma is facing the Preta path in a battle of wills and Tsunade is facing the human path.
As Naruto had slain the Asura with the use of his Ongon as he is now toe to toe with the Deva path.
"Now Jinchuriki you will submit to the power of god and allow the world to know-" Pain never got to finish as Naruto uppercuts him sending him flying through the tree line.
"You talk too much." said Naruto as he rushes towards Pain who suddenly sends chakra rods at him greatly injuring him as Pain then uses the All-Mighty push on him to send him flying into the Hokage Mountain.
Naruto struggles as he has chakra rods deeply embedded in his lungs and stomach as he looks up at Pain who smirks at his work. "Give in Jinchuriki you can't win." said Pain as Naruto spits blood in Pain's face as Naruto is then beaten around the battle ground.
Tenma manages to defeat and destroy the Preta Path using a berserking cannon fist on it. Tsunade wins her fight with the Human path by damaging the nervous system of said path.
Toshi and Raiten manage to kill the Naraka path and the beast men group.
As Naruto's fiancés along with Fuu destroyed the animal path.
Now it's Naruto's fight as he is loosing blood willing himself through his pain as he looks to pull
Naruto removes the rods from his body causing him immense pain screaming out in agony as he soon calls upon all of his will as his body starts to heal as he turns his pain into the deepest rage possible as his skin soon turns into a metallic organic iron as he stands up shocking the on looks.
"He has done it he has gained flying iron tiger state." said Tenma as he sees Naruto standing toe to toe with Pain.
"Let's rock." said Naruto as he lunges at Pain as if he was flying as he starts to pummel the supposed God of the World, smashing him into the ground as throws punch after punch not letting the path get a second wind as he is hammering him. Naruto then hits him with one last punch splitting his head open as he stands up victorious.
Naruto taking a rod from said pain and quickly locates him. Naruto goes towards Pain to deal with the real him.
Finding him in a cave he soon stumbles into the real Pain Nagato Uzumaki.
"Nagato, you lost yourself, lost sight of your dream and sight of what's right and wrong" said Naruto as he looks at his clansman who has fallen from grace.
"You don't know what it's like to know suffering to know peace." said Nagato as he looks at Naruto who is sympathetic towards his clansmen.
"Nagato, I have been tricked to look at a dream that I truly never wanted as those in power let my abuse happen. What I know is what I seek for myself. A future I would seek for myself." said Naruto looking at his clansman in question with a look of sympathy at his situation seeing his body suffering from his overuse of the Rinnegan.
Nagato seeing something in Naruto's eyes, an unknown future that will change the world for the better. Nagato at the moment also realized what he has done feels sorrow and remorse at the actions took by himself remembering the innocent people he had killed for his dream to happen.
"What have I done." said Nagato in a horrified manner as he looks back at the people he killed and the suffering that has been caused by his organization.
"It's over Nagato, the world will find harmony, not the peace you wanted to have. I hope you find peace in the next life." said Naruto as he soon breaks Nagato's neck ending his suffering and torment. Naruto lights Nagato's body ablaze with a fire jutsu, not wanting someone to find the Rinnegan. Saying a silent prayer to his clansmen.
Walking out, Naruto sees his friends and loved ones waiting for him. He has overcome one of the most powerful men in the elemental nations. The strength he emanates is inspiring to say the least as Hinata, Hana and Asoma runs up to Naruto to look at the state that he is in seeing his sculpted face in wonder as they touch his metallic arms face and torso.
"It looks like I have learned the Flying Iron Tiger Fist." said Naruto as his form returns back to normal as he soon falls into their arms.
"Naruto my boy you have overcome mountainous odds this day within time you will become legendary among ninjas." said Tenma as he smiles at his grandson in awe at his prowess.
Back in Ame, Theme end
News of Pain's defeat echos through the streets of Ame as Madara and Orochimaru are shocked at the defeat of arguably their strongest member. Madara being so outraged at the Kyuubi's Jinchuriki that he thinks. 'I will crush you Naruto Uzumaki if it's the last thing I do'
As he is formulating a plan as Orochimaru walks into the room.
"Madara dono I have a plan that would help us seeing that our champion has been defeated." said Orochimaru with a smirk as Madara looks at him with interest of his plan
"I am listening." said Madara with curiosity edged in his voice.
With Naruto and company
Naruto is looking at his friend Gaara giving his speech to the alliance. Gaara had been selected for leader of the Shinobi Alliance to battle the Akatsuki and it's forces. As he finishes they all let out a fierce cry as he has heard the sound of triumph in the air.
Everyone goes towards their respective unit.
Naruto walks up to his friend to greet him as he is met by Ae, Tsunade, Mei, and Onoki
"Naruto my friend, I have heard incredible things you can do. I am impressed most of all by your acts of valor. You are rising star in the ninja world my friend." said Gaara as he looks at him with a happy smile.
"Yes and quiet a handsome star at that." said Mei as she looks at Naruto in question as she looks at him.
"Thank you Mei I like compliments, especially from one with beauty like yourself." said Naruto as he kisses Mei's hand who giggles at Naruto's charm.
"Well young Toraken you are equal parts warrior and equal parts gentleman. But we must ask you to go with Yugito, Fuu and Killer Bee to the Island for yours and your tailed beast safety." said Ae as Naruto chuckles and full-blown laughs at the request as Tsunade and Gaara knowing what he's laughing about smirks as Naruto stops.
"I actually am no longer a Jinchuriki." said Naruto, shocking Mei, Ae and Onoki as they look at him.
"Sense when?" asked Ae as Naruto replies "Sense I got back from the Chakra less lands. I felt that I wouldn't need her power. I have learned secrets that can allow someone to overcome the power of even the strongest bijuu." The phrase shocks them even further as they look at Tsunade who is chuckling at their faces.
"What has allowed such growth in strength to be so possible?" asked Ae as he turns towards Naruto as he responds.
"A method that shows the spirit of valor and regeneration of the warrior."
The Kages ask questions about the blonde's survival without his bijuu's power and his fighting ability.
As they ask they are unaware of the blonde's amulet starting to unravel around the center.
Chapter end
Here is the second to last chapter as this story reaches it climax.
Author's Notes:
I got the Idea for the Iron Tiger Fist from the Man with the Iron Fists
The next chapter will see the fusion of both the Sky Dragon Fist and the Flying Iron Tiger Fist in a spectacular way.