(Chapter 32: A Merry Birthmas and Stollen Scrolls)
It was now October as the village was once more gearing up for the now 18th anniversary of the 9 tails being sealed away, as well as the birthday of the Hokage's twin children, but on a more smaller scale was Naruto's own birthday which he was excited for given that now he was a legal adult in the eyes of the village…in additon to having his headband. And yet Naruto couldn't help but feel a sense of foreboding that came alongside his upcoming 18th birthday, as though something sinister was about to happen which while it didn't put him on guard necessarily he was still at a level of unease nonetheless
(October 7th, 997 S.E, Akimichi BBQ, 3:45 Pm)
It was a quarter till 3 as both Naruto and Choji were enjoying their lunch break after a particularly rough lunch rush that they managed to get through.
"Well, another day, another rush finished...I will be so glad when the rest of this week is over with, Choji." Naruto spoke as he was nearly finished with his plate of ribs
"...That and I still can't believe I'm gonna have my 2nd birthday; without the twin terrors around, and my 18th birthday overall…Man, time really does fly." Naruto added in finding it almost surreal that he'd have another birthday without Mizore and Toshiro to rain on his parade
"Do you have anything big planned?...This is a pretty big occasion, Naruto." Choji asked as he was halfway through his 24-ounce steak and baked potato
"Nope, not really…I mean the only things I have planned is to get everyone together, and just have a good time…Not much else than that, Choji." Naruto answered back not having anything special planned
"Really?...I figured you would've had something huge planned for your 18th birthday." Choji said in-between bites
"Nah, just having everyone around me is good enough…Besides, I don't need a big blowout, when having everyone that's cool with me, there for some fun and good vibes is more than plenty." Naruto replied with a modest yet content smile as he continued eating
Since as far as he was concerned, his birthdays didn't need any glitz, glamour, or any of the opulent fireworks that his siblings had, instead what Naruto wanted was the company and fellowship of his extended family and the friends who had come to be by his side…as long as he had that then he was as happy as a clam.
"Hey, man…I'm happy to show up too it, heck I am super glad I got that day off approved. Otherwise, I would have been stuck catering Mizore and Toshiro's birthday party…That would have been a total nightmare." Choji said glad that he didn't have to participate in that
"Your preaching to the choir. I'd rather deepthroat a cactus than have to be near any of them on my birthday…That or a battery-acid enema, sounds 10 times more pleasant than spending a birthday with my family." Naruto said back
"Dude, those are images I'd rather not think about while I'm eating…" Choji said to the superhuman blonde in disgust
"Sorry, but unless you can think of anything equal to those. Then I'm sticking with it, my guy." Naruto replied sticking by his statements
"... Other than the messed-up images that will haunt my dreams for the next week. Have you had any more problems with Lord Jiraiya bothering you?" Choji questioned knowing his friend had been having difficulties with said Toad Sage
"So far, I haven't for a hot minute. I think that he's made the wise decision to piss off for awhile after what Sasuke, Sakura, and I did to him a few months ago." Naruto answered back with an insidious smile over what he and his friends pulled some months back
'And that will go in the history books as one of my best get-backs on someone ever!' Naruto said to himself in having ranked said event in his top 10 of best moments
"Should I even want to know what you did to him?" Choji further questioned
"Trust me, Choji. It is better if you don't know what we did to him, to have him leave me alone. 'Cause if I told you, you'd probably puke your lunch up right now." Naruto answered back in wanting to spare his behemoth of a friend the details
"If you convinced Sasuke to get involved, then it has to be pretty messed up. Since Sasuke is the most straight-laced guy I know next to Shikamaru." Choji said knowing that if he convinced Sasuke of all people to join in then it had to be something pretty weird
"Oh trust me it was. Pervy-Sage will never live down what we did to him for the rest of his days…I swear that was a masterpiece that's gonna be really hard to top; now that I think about it." Naruto said with a small chuckle that unnerved Choji a bit with the malefic undertones within it
"Since your grinning like a supervillian over what you did to him. Then I am definitely not going to ask what you did to Lord Jiraiya." Choji replied knowing that if his friend was chuckling and smiling like a supervillain then it would be in his best interest not to ask
'It is actually terrifying with some of the stuff Naruto comes up with. Thank goodness he doesn't use his pranks for evil, otherwise the whole village would be a total nightmare.' Choji remarked to himself over how much of a menace his longtime friend was
"Smart move, Choji…Anyways, are your folks gonna be able to make it to my birthmas party, tonight?" Naruto asked his large friend who continued to devour his steak
"No, they're stuck doing catering for the twins's party. So unfortunately they can't come, but they did get you a present." Choji told the superhuman blonde at how his parents were called in to do catering for the birthday/anniversary party
"...I appreciate it. They know they don't have to right? I'm just happy to work here with you guys, and be around some great people is all." Naruto replied happy that they thought enough of him to get him a birthmas present
"Of course, they were going to get you something, Naruto. We've been hanging out with each other since we were seven years old, plus you've worked here for 4 years too. Heck, at this point you might as well be an honorary Akimichi with how much you are around us." Choji said to the superhuman blonde who was almost like a brother to him by this point
"Really, Naruto. Your practically family here, both in and outside of the restaurant." Choji added
"Thanks man…I appreciate that a lot." Naruto thanked the behemoth for his kind words
"Not a problem at all, its what friends are for." Choji said with a meat covered smile
"Well, my friend. After our break is up, I hope your ready for the dinner rush tonight? Because it's gonna get crazy." Naruto replied as he began to finish up his ribs
"Is that even a question, Naruto. You should know by now that I stay ready for the crazy that comes with a dinner rush." Choji said back with a broad smile
"My man!" Naruto said as the two fist-bumped each other
(3 days later, 12:40 Pm, October 10th, 997 S.E, Konoha)
It would be the day of the Uzumaki triplets birthday as Naruto was currently out and about with Hanabi before things would begin later tonight at his birthday party.
"Thanks again for agreeing to come to my birthmas tonight, Hanabi…It means a lot more to me than what you'd think." Naruto said happy that Hanabi agreed to come to his 18th birthday tonight
"Of course. This is a very special occasion for you, and as such I would be remiss if I failed to come." Hanabi replied more than fine with coming to Naruto's 18th birthday party later today
"I'm just happy that both you and Mizuki-sensei are coming…It's definitely been awhile since we've caught up with each other. So I'm excited to just see him again." Naruto said back ecstatic to meet up with his former teacher once again
"Mizuki did mention that he was happy to see you again at your birthday party as well. In fact, he mentioned that with you being of legal age now, that he planned on bringing all sorts of liquor and alcohol for you." Hanabi mentioned to the superhuman blonde
"I swear between him and Kazushi, I have it made with having awesome sensei's." Naruto replied with a wide as a mile grin on his face
'Besides, with my poison resistance, I can drink just about anyone under the table now that I think about it…Oooohhh, that gives me an idea for future shenanigans now that I'm legal!...So many plans for fuckery await!' Naruto to himself as ideas on how to abuse his immeasurably high poison tolerance in regards to alcohol were starting to swarm in his head
"So enlighten me, Naruto. Do you have anything special planned for your 18th birthday?" Hanabi asked
"Just hang out with everybody there, and have a good time celebrating my 18th trip around the sun…That's more or less it really." Naruto answered back
"Really? Then that makes the surprise I had planned for you, even more special then." Hanabi told the superhuman blonde
"What's the surprise?" Naruto questioned
"That will remain a secret until after your birthday party tonight. Although, I will say you will most certainly enjoy it." Hanabi answered back with a sly smile on her face
'Damn, as much as I wanna use my telepathy to read her mind and see what it is…I am also waaayyy to invested to not wait and see what it is.' Naruto said to himself struggling to not read Hanabi's mind and see what said the surprise was
"Surprise, or not. I'm glad that you're gonna be coming. It may not be a huge blowout like my siblings' party is going to be. But its still gonna be a pretty good party." Naruto spoke simply happy to have Hanabi there for his birthmas
"As I previously stated, Naruto. I would've come regardless, besides I am pretty sure it will be much more entertaining than your siblings' party." Hanabi replied
"Of course, it will! You won't have to deal with your punk-ass sister or your dumbass dad to ruin your day…Plus, you get to spend it with your favorite blonde in the world, and Mizuki-sensei. So everybody wins!" Naruto said back with an unabashedly goofy grin on his face that made Hanabi smile
"You are so lucky, your incredibly charming…How you can be both talented and such a goofball like Mizuki at the same time, I will never know." Hanabi said with an eye-roll and chuckle at Naruto's willingness to be a goofball
"Hey, I know what I am. Turns out that being a beloved gremlin is just one of the many things I am!" Naruto replied maintaining his grin
"And lovable you certainly are…Now if we could just replicate your ability and charm to be a wonderful person with your brother. Then it would make things far more pleasant when he visits to see Hinata." Hanabi said back getting a snicker from Naruto
"Trust me, you would have better luck asking Granny Tsunade to go cold turkey with her liquor. I've seen honey badgers that are nicer than him." Naruto spoke knowing from experience that pleasantness and Toshiro did not go together
"I know, but nonetheless, one can dream can they not?" Hanabi replied
"Yeah, and I dream of being able to fly like an eagle and rain stinkbombs on whoever crosses me…But that ain't happening anytime soon." Naruto said back with a shrug of his shoulders
"Fair enough. Just as I dream of a world where my father's antics do not make me want to pull my hair out." Hanabi spoke
"Again, I am still surprised that you haven't challenged your dad yet. You are by far one of the strongest women I know, Hanabi…So how it is you still put up with him, and haven't kicked his ass to get that clan head title; I'll never know." Naruto replied
Seeing as how from his perspective, it would be easy as pie to take the Clan Head position from Hiashi given that as far as he was aware Hanabi was vastly more capable as a warrior than her father…not to mention he just wanted it for her if it meant she would stop getting stressed out by having to train her sister, it only to stop the early graying of her hair from continuing.
"By the way, we really need to talk about you having a stress reliever, Hanabi. Since I'm not a therapist or a doctor, but being so angry/stressed that your hair is starting to go gray can't be a good thing." Naruto remarked as he gestured at the grays that were starting to form at her temples
"...I know, I know. Which is why I am excited to go to your birthday party tonight. Other than spending time with Mizuki, this is one of the VERY few stress relievers that I have…My father may claim to care about our clan, but his desires to place Hinata above me in regards to leading our clan are causing my blood pressure to go through the roof." Hanabi said knowing that her stress was starting to physically affect her
"...Which is why I will be glad to enjoy this time with you at your birthday party. I need something, and this is one of those things…Also, on a more positive note and more of a question to ask. Would you mind if Neji accompanied me to it as my plus one?" Hanabi asked regarding her cousin
"Sure, why not. I've met him a few times and he seems like a decent enough guy. So I don't see the harm in letting him come over. Just make sure he's ready to have a good time, and enjoy some good vibes." Naruto answered back in not seeing the harm in letting Neji attend his party
"Excellent, and thank you, Naruto. I appreciate this quite a lot." Hanabi replied gratefully
"No problem, Hanabi…Anyways, I'll see you later at the party. I gotta go catch up with Kazushi, and Grandpa Dan for a bit; before things kick off." Naruto said back as he checked his watch and realized he had a bit of running over to do to the Senju's
"Very well, I will see you very soon, for your birthday and your present." Hanabi said as she nodded before departing from the blondes' sight
'Thank you, super-speed. Because I still have enough time to go over and get high with Kazu and Grandpa before things pop off tonight.' Naruto said to himself before turning into a blur of motion that raced off toward said location
(Several hours later, Haruno Household, 7:25 Pm)
Soon enough as the sunny afternoon turned into a raucous starry night, was Naruto's 18th birthday in full swing at the Haruno Household, and while it wasn't some grandstanding birthday bash as one might thing…it was still a high-spirited affair for all those involved.
"Thanks a ton for coming to my birthmas, you guys!" Naruto said whilst he had a blunt in hand
"Of course, Naruto. You really think I'm gonna miss my little cousin's birthday party?" Kazushi asked with a wide as a mile grin on her face
"Plus, it beats anything going on in the village right now. I swear if I have to hear one more person go on about how we should celebrate the 'heroes' of the village. Then I just might kick someone's teeth in." Lyoto chimed in havng grown greatly irritated by the unnecessary praise lauded towards Toshiro and Mizore
"Trust me, I'm not a fan of it either, guys… But on the bright side, between Toshiro starting to show his true colors, and Mizore being a total diva on D-ranks. More of the villagers are starting to not get sold on the whole them being 'heroes' of the village." Naruto said as he took another hit from his blunt
"Well, about time they started to see what that piece of shit's really like. I swear, how no one has figured out those two are monsters, I will never know." Lyoto said as he ate some more of the pulled pork from the plate in his hands
"That dear brother is because they have that jackass, Jiraiya on their side. There may not be a lot of good things about that perveted dickhead. But one thing you gotta admit is that he's damn good with P.R." Kazushi said knowing that if there was one good thing about the Toad Sage it was that he was good at P.R
"How else do you think he's kept those twin idiots out of trouble so long, Lyoto? He may be a bastard, but he's one charismatic bastard at the end of the day." Kazushi added
"And yet he's still a bastard that can't keep it in his pants, still can't get mom after 30 plus years of trying and probably has who knows how much brain damage from peeping on nearly every girl in the village…Yeah, if he's a charismatic bastard, then I wonder what someone whose actually charismatic is like?" Lyoto said still unimpressed by Jiraiya having the status of being 'charismatic' in any regard
"At least it makes sense why he has to write so much smut when you think about it…All that sleeping around, and all those baby mamas he has across the world. Then its a no-brainer he writes so much crappy porn by the buttload…Hell, I betcha its part of the reason why he's banking so hard on Toshiro and Mizore being the chosen ones…What better way to get them off your back than by having 2 of the most powerful people in the world at your beck and call." Naruto spoke knowing that was probably a major part in Jiraiya's reasoning for being so invested in the twins as well
"Huh, that actually makes sense when you put it together like that. What better way to get rid of hordes of women bothering you for child support up the wazoo. Then having 2 roided out brats hold the world hostage for 'peace' so you can do whatever you want." Kazushi replied
"Man, the more you think about it from that angle, the more of a scumbag Pervy-Sage is." Naruto said back in regards to said Toad Sannin
"How about we not think about, Jiraiya on your 18th birthday? And get stoned, drunk or stuff our faces." Lyoto suggested to the superhuman blonde
"Fine by me, let's keep this show going!" Naruto said as he went to go grab himself a turkey leg…or 4
From there Naruto went on to do just that and went on about his business in enjoying his birthday without any further mention of the Toad Sage, and went out dancing with Sakura and Kazushi who much to the surprise of Naruto were pretty good at break dancing. To eating and chopping it up with Sasuke, Grandpa Dan, Granny Tsunade, Choji and Hanabi, and even getting high with Kazushi, Lyoto and Mizuki, and doing jello shots with some of the adults as well.
What with Naruto even managing to use his poison resistance from the Toxic Plate to beat Tsunade in a competition of who down the most shots of Everclear without going under, much to the surprise and cheer of those in attendance. So as the night persisted on for the superhuman blonde the thoughts of his siblings and the Toad Sage became more and more of an afterthought, as he became enraptured in the good cheer of his 18th birthday.
"I gotta say, Naruto, this is one helluva birthday bash you got here, you definitely didn't spare any expense for this." Mizuki said to his former student
"I know right, I got good weed, good food, some great liquor you managed to get for this, and great people all around me…Honestly, this is up there with one of the best birthdays I've ever had." Naruto said back with a content if not joyful smile at how today has gone
"Really, this has been the perfect day so far, if I really wanna toot my horn about it...and I definitely will!" Naruto added unable to restrain himself from being in great spirits about his birthday
"When you've got a great set-up like this, and good people here. Its a no-brainer that this was gonna be perfect. I mean shit, Naruto we love the hell out of you enough to do this for you. So there's no fucking way that today wasn't going to be perfect for you." Mizuki told him
"And I appreciate the heck out of everyone coming together for me. It means the whole world to me after everything going on." Naruto said before both he and Mizuki took a big gulp out of their glasses of jungle juice
"Look at it this way, Naruto. We're all here to celebrate you making it on another trip around the sun…So as your former teacher, I want you to enjoy these years while you can.
Because, as of now you are for some of the most fun your gonna have." Mizuki said back while everyone was continuing to enjoy the night
"I'm gonna take it that you know from experience?" Naruto asked the white-haired Chunin
"Sure let's go with that. But trust me now that you're one of us. The good times your gonna have are gonna outweigh the bad by a long shot, I guarantee it." Mizuki answered back while tapping his headband
"So far it has been great so far. Plus, if I wind up having adventures as cool as yours and Hanabi's someday. Then being a shinobi finna be a breeze!" Naruto excitedly replied at the prospect of all his future adventures
"With how strong you are, I doubt that there's going to be anything that's not going to be light work for you. So enjoy being an overpowered bastard for the rest of your career." Mizuki said as he took another gulp of his liquor
"Believe I will…Man, it's gonna be fun being the worlds' strongest menace." Naruto said back with a wide mischievous grin
'So many shenanigans, and so many reality checks I can do…Ooohhh man is my life gonna be awesome.' Naruto remarked to himself
"Well, until that happens. You can enjoy some birthday cake that's about to come out!" Mizuki said as Mebuki and Sakura were seen carrying out Naruto's birthday cake which had orange and blue frosting
"Ah sweet!" Naruto said as he dashed up to the table where his cake was being set
"Happy birthday you giant goof!" Sakura said as she slapped the taller blonde on the back
"Thanks, Sakura, I really appreciate this…And I just want to give a giant thank you to everyone who showed up for this…I-I really appreciate it." Naruto said back overjoyed as he looked at all those in attendance
"Of course, Naruto. Did you really think any of us would miss out on celebrating you as our friend?" Sasuke replied more than happy to attend
"There's no way in fucking hell I'd miss out on my little cousins' birthmas tonight. I'll take being here with you over any bullshit anniversary they've got going on in the village." Kazushi spoke with Lyoto nodding in agreement with his sister
"Besides, this is your special day Naruto. We're here to make sure that no matter what that we all care about you, and would go to hell and back for you." Tsunade said looking on at her godson
"I guess I'm spoken for, but no matter what we love you kiddo, and we're all proud of you, Naruto." Dan added with pride in his grandson
"Bottom line, Happy 18th birthday ya knucklehead... Honestly, I and everyone here are proud of you, and we can't wait to see what other awesome things your gonna do in the future. So best of luck to you." Mizuki spoke as Naruto looked at his birthday cake and at the partygoers
"Damn…you guys got me cryin' over here…Fuck man, I-I don't know what to say right now." Naruto said finding himself so overwhelmed by the kind words and company of those in attendance that he was in tears
"You don't really have to say anything else, Naruto. All you gotta know is that we all love the hell out of you and that's that." Sakura spoke to her brother with the widest grin she could muster
"So go on and make your birthday wish!" Sakura told him
'All I really want is for my friends and everyone around me to come out on top.' Naruto said to himself before he took a deep breath and blew out all 18 candles in one fell swoop
"So what did you wish for?" Lyoto questioned
"That's a secret, my guy…But the only other thing I know for right now is…LET'S KEEP THIS SHIT GOING!" Naruto shouted in reply
From there on the birthday part of Arceus's champion continued without so much as a hitch, as those in attendance continued onwards with the birthday party going strong as all those in attendance continued to become absorbed in the good cheer of Naruto's 18th birthmas alongside some good lemon/chocolate cake. What with Naruto either dancing, eating or goofing off with anyone in his vicinity as the night wore on into the late hours, as the superhuman blonde in question couldn't help but have a smile plastered across his face at having all of his loved ones and friends around him to share in the momentous occasion.
As the only thing on his mind besides the immense joy that swarmed his heart at being around so many people; was the fact that his secondary birthday wish had come true unabated as he got to spend it without the interruption of Toshiro and Mizore stealing the spotlight and leaving him in the dust. So as the small but nonetheless raucous party continued to enjoy their fun, in celebration of Naruto's 18th trip around the sun that Naruto much like those in attendance were nothing if not caught up in the whirlwind of good spirit and cheer.
However, as things wore on into the dying hours of the night and the 18th anniversary of the 9 tails attack; did everyone begin to eventually die down given that there was only so much one could do before they grew tired. Hence why after nearly 4 and a half partying that everyone began to disperse and head home for the night while Naruto through the use of his Double Team technique and super-speed helped make clean up a breeze alongside Mizuki, Sakura, Mebuki, and even Hanabi who volunteered to stay back and help with cleaning up.
Once that was done however, Hanabi had after some words with Mebuki requested to stay after so she could give Naruto his birthmas present to which the Haruno matriarch agreed, and without further delay, the eldest of the Hyuga sisters after everything was said and done took Naruto up to his room.
"So what's the special present you wanted to give me, Hanabi?" Naruto asked the eldest of the Hyuga sisters
"I had figured that as part of your becoming an adult of the village, on your 18th birthday. That I could do something special to help make it official." Hanabi said as she began unbuttoning her blouse and her skirt
"Well, what's gonna make me an official…Ooohhhh, nevermind I got a good feeling where this is going." Naruto said as he saw that in a flash Hanabi had stripped down to a lacy orange and black set of lingerie complete with stockings and a matching garterbelt
"That's right, Naruto. I am going to spend the rest of tonight making a man of you…After all, as your partner it is the least I can do." Hanabi said with a warm smile towards the superhuman
'Mr. Arceus if you're listening….Thank you, for making me the luckiest man in the world.' Naruto said thanking his patron as he found himself unable to look away from the sight of Hanabi
"So I hope you are ready for the rest of the night. Because, I plan to make sure that this is a birthday to remember." Hanabi spoke as she got onto the bed next to her partner
"Yes I am, and thank you for making this an awesome night!" Naruto blurted out making Hanabi chuckle at his enthuiasm
"I certainly hope you can keep that energy going, because you will be needing it for the rest of the night." Hanabi said with a devious chuckle as she kissed him on the lips
"So, let's get started shall we? This is going to be a night that will remember." Hanabi said as her hands snaked towards his shorts
'I have so got to be the luckiest guy in the village right now.' Naruto said before lustful thoughts consumed him for what was to come
(4 hours later, 3:35 Am, Haruno Household, October 11th, 997 S.E)
That being said it would be hours later after Naruto's 'fun time' with Hanabi and the losing of his V-card after that he would fall asleep in post-coital exhaustion after she gave him a night to remember and spirited away…So while what little sleep he would've had was great as he filed that recent event into best days ever it was interrupted by both the sounds of explosions erupting to life, which had him reaching out with his Mind Radio and getting Mizuki calling out to him through it.
'Slow down, Mizuki-sensei. What's going on?!' Naruto said as he quickly put on a t-shirt and pajamas
'Long story short, Naruto. Iruka's a traitor, he stole the scroll under our noses, me and some shinobi intercepted him and his goons, we're fighting them off. But he set off some explosives in the village, to fuck everything up, and he just activated the next form of whatever the hell Orochimaru gave him.' Mizuki told him as he bashed in a Oto shinobi's head to a bloody mess with his kanabo
'Alright, how bad is it and how far out are you?' Naruto asked as he put on his pajama pants and finished with his t-shirt
'We're at least 12 maybe 14 miles out of the village. And to put it to you like this, Iruka's chakra shot up from solid jonin to solid going near high Kage level…So we're holding out, but man did we not anticipate him bringing company.' Mizuki answered back as Naruto hopped out the window as he began lacing up his shoes
'Gotcha, and I'm on my way...Just hold tight, Mizuki-sensei.' Naruto said as the sounds of cursing and battle continued on Mizuki's side
'That's a helluva lot easier said than down. Since Iruka's proving to be one tough sonuvabitch, right now! So hopefully, I'll be in one piece by the time you get here.' Mizuki responded as he cracked the transformed Mizuki across the face with a jaw-cracking swing of his kanabo
'Don't worry, I'll be there as soon as I can, and I repeat hold tight. I'm not gonna let anything bad happen to you.' Naruto replied before switching to Sakura on his Mind Radio
'Sakura, I'm gonna go help Mizuki-sensei. He's gotten into a fucked-up situation and I'm going to help! I'll be back as soon as I can!' Naruto further spoke over the Mind Radio
'Got it…Good luck, Mom and I are gonna go out and see what the hell is going on…Fuck these explosions are tearing shit up!' Sakura replied as Naruto finished lacing up his tennis shoes
From thereon Naruto immediately kicked off at supersonic speeds regardless of who saw him, as his mind was focused solely on getting to Mizuki as quickly as possible, all the while the ground behind him was shredded not only from the explosions going off and the buildings around him being sundered but the sheer speed tearing up everything. Even those that were shaken awake and going on in damage control to try and mitigate what was going on, that they were unable to percieve Naruto who was running faster than sound itself as within barely a minute of his taking off did he go through the village walls; only having to take a bounding leap in order to continue unimpeded.
Once he landed on solid ground did he continue his race towards his former teacher, as nearby trees were uprooted, any animal in his way sent flying with bone breaking force and the ground beneath him carved apart as he surged forward like a ravenous plague. Meanwhile, Naruto had his Aura sensing ability solely focused on Mizuki's in using it to keep track of his life-signs as he battled against what he could only assume was a mutated Iruka, as his worry increased as he felt Mizuki's begin to gradually dwindle as he held off the treacherous Chunin.
The surging superhuman blonde after what felt like hours upon bone-chilling hour of running through the forests of Fire Country to reach his former sensei who was alongside his allies who a sizable chunk of had fallen in their fight against Iruka and his mutated allies; before he finally reached the clearing they were fighting in…And once he did as his heart pounded furiously at the sight before him in the early hours of the starry morning, which was Iruka in the Stage 2 form of his Curse Mark as a reddish-bronze scaled draconic humanoid that stood nearly 8 feet tall with large imposing wings from his back from Naruto's estimation; having used Dragon Claw to impale his massive right hand through Mizuki's stomach, and his thick barbed tail impale and collapse one of his lungs.
…The superhuman blonde's face went from horror, to shock, to fury as Iruka tore his clawed hand out of Mizuki's stomach leaving a large bloody hole as he was sent tumbling to the ground; shaking and sputtering as he tried to hold in his sundered innards. All the while Naruto who was frozen in that moment as a whirlwind of emotions swarmed inside of him at seeing his longtime mentor, friend, and even comrade be so brutally attacked as he tried to hold onto his life, whilst a pool of crimson life began to spill out around his fading form…
Naruto did the only thing he could in that moment and that was let out a monstrous roar as fiery marigold energy gathered around his hands as he delivered a Sky Uppercut with such power that it sent Iruka's mutated form flying into the air, and carreening for what could've been miles before Naruto then dashed forward to the bleeding out Mizuki.
"I-I….I knew…you'd…make it here…S-Sorry that I'm… a little bit… holed up." Mizuki painfully gritted/chuckled out as he spat out a glob of blood that stained Naruto's t-shirt
"Hey, Hey, don't you go out on me like this, Mizuki-sensei. We're…We're gonna get you some help, alright." Naruto said as he poured as much power into a Heal Pulse as possible to close up the rapidly bleeding wound
"N-Naruto. It…anything happens…I want you…t-to k-know that I…" Mizuki said before hacking out large globs of blood
"Look you can save it for later alright! I'm gonna get you somewhere; where we can patch you up real good." Naruto spoke as he continued to use Heal Pulse to close up the wound as quick as he could
"I-I k-k-know…one p-pla..ce we can go." Mizuki spluttered out
"Where?! Just tell me and I'll get us there A.S.A.P!" Naruto asked fervently
What with Mizuki through the Mind Radio link sending him the coordinates of the nearest ROOT outpost they could head to with medics on standby, and without so much as a moments notice after getting it did Naruto quickly teleport to it, but not before using Double Team to produce dopplegangers to evisecerate Iruka's stunned allies…Meanwhile, Shizune was currently making her rounds in a ROOT outpost in treating some of the operatives who were dealing with acute alcohol poisoning or various sprains and some broken bones from drunken antics; in the aftermath of the anniversary as a courtesy to Danzo as a former operative herself.
However, her checking over an Inuzuka operative was interrupted when she heard the callings out of an all too familiar voice in Naruto who was shouting at the top of his lungs for help, with the niece of Dan Kato running out too see her cousin holding a bruised, battered Mizuki with a large hole in his stomach near twice the size of a grapefruit. The medic in question then quickly calling over her fellow medics to get a crash-cart as the teary-eyed and worried Naruto could only do his best with his limited healing to make sure that Mizuki didn't choke to death on his own blood or bleed-out from the formerly basketball sized hole in his stomach.
The superhuman blonde quickly releasing his heavily wounded sensei who sported bloody clawed gashes across his face and arms as well; that made it look like a tiger had furiously mauled him onto the gurney as they rushed him away for surgery. What with Shizune staying with her cousin to ask him how he even got here or even what had happened to Mizuki to have him be like this in the 1st place, as Naruto spared no expense in rapid-fire telling him of what had happened to him when he ran headfirst to attempt prevention of the tragedy.
"I-Is he gonna be ok?" Naruto asked with a tear-streaked face
"Luckily, whatever you did managed to close up those injuries enough so he didn't die instantly. But for now, we're gonna have to operate on him, and quickly if we want to make sure that his injuries don't get any worse." Shizune answered back as she quickly got dressed into her surgical scrubs
"Is there anything else I can do to help? Please, there's gotta be more I can do?!" Naruto frantically asked
"At the moment the best you can do is let us handle the rest from here. Because we're the best chance he has at pulling through the rest of the night." Shizune answered back as she quickly summoned a slug the size of a Clydesdale and ordered it to get Tsunade here A.S.A.P
"But don't worry, Naruto. You have my word that he will make it through this." Shizune swore
"O-Ok. Just…Just please make sure he'll be ok, I don't want my sensei to die the day after my birthday." Naruto said struggling not to let any more tears flood across his face
"Trust me, you have my word as a medical shinobi that he will not die on our table…Now wait with one of our operatives, and we'll keep you updated on the rest, ok?" Shizune told him as she put on a surgical mask and gloves
"Alright, Shizune." Naruto said as a ROOT operative came to take him away
'...I'm sorry, I wasn't fast enough Mizuki-sensei…But I promise you that I'll bring back Iruka's head for what he did…No one is going to hurt my loved ones and get away with it.' Naruto said to himself before swearing bloody vengeance on the treacherous Chunin as his mentor was taken away for surgery
So with the good cheer of Naruto's 18th birthday having been celebrated and ended with a stellar present from Hanabi to welcome him into adulthood, unfortunately, the aftermath of Naruto's joyful birthday is now marred by his mentor in Mizuki having been brutally assailed by Iruka as well as his home suffering destruction as well from the traitor…So how will Naruto go about enacting his revenge against Iruka for what he has done? Well, stay tuned and see in the next installment of, Naruto: The Pokesage!
New Ability Unlocked, Z-Moves…Following Z-Moves have now been unlocked to utilize!: Inferno Overdrive, Gigavolt Havoc, Bloom Doom, Acid Downpour, All-Out Pummeling, Tectonic Rage, Never-Ending Nightmare, Black-Hole Eclipse, Shattered Psyche.
Alright, that takes care of that chapter as I hoped you guys enjoyed what came out of it, and I know I'm a schnook for leaving on this kind of a cliffhanger…but I regret absolutely NOTHING from it.
Also, again thank you guys for the support as this has been one helluva story to write for you guys, and at nearly 500 pages too…I can only say thanks again for keeping me going to write the story in its continuation. And as such I hope you guys will stick around, and spread out word of the story as we get into further shenanigans down the line.
For now this is Pravus666 signing off as next chapter Naruto is gonna go headhunting for Iruka to have his revenge, and the results of what the explosive 'presents' that Iruka left in Konoha are gonna mean for him when he returns.
Part 2 Theme Song: To the Pain by Nonpoint
Random End Song: All My Life by Foo Fighters
Now then onto some of the reviews from the previous chapter.
Kourtney Uzu Yato: Glad you like the Team training exercises that I put in here and there with Kazushi and everyone; seeing as how with Kazushi focusing on them being a combat unit, she wants to make sure that they are prepared for threat levels of all kinds, hence why she pushes them to the extremes that she does...Since from her standpoint she would be a horrible sensei if she didn't and her ego and pride in herself wouldn't really be allowed that. Also, with Kakashi I figured that it would be a nice bit to humanize him more given that its him trying the best he can to make sure that another repeat of what happened to his original team doesn't happen to his sensei's children despite them being a bunch of entitled bastards. Plus if Naruto had to deal with that there would be no words just a Brick Break to the liver from having to deal with so much whining and complaining, because remember kids liver shots hurt like hell...Also, I'm glad that you liked the Akatsutchi fight too given that Sasuke and Sakura HAD to fight at that pace and intensity given that if they let up for one moment...then they would die with no ifs ands or buts about it given how that man has a level of physicality that's unmatched if you aren't a jinchuuriki in Iwa.
Darth Diabolos: I very much like that idea with Mewtwo given that as far as legendaries go, they are in my top 10 of favorite Legendary Pokemon, so I will definitely take that into consideration when and if I get the chance to do that. Also, once Kurama finds out that they aren't really folktales, I can very well see him trying to have Naruto help him out with the possibility of freedom. Given that why would he stick with a bunch of brats when he could potentially be on the side of someone wielding power vastly more infinite and mind-bending than that of his creator/father.
Skull Flame: Oh trust me its gonna be a whole shit-show for what goes on in Hoshigakure once that's covered, since its gonna be that village's equivalent to Raccoon City where its just overrun with Pixie Plate mutants. Also, yeah Game of Thrones is just one of those shows that disappointed me for how it was this close to being goated but at the last moment fumbled the bag immensely at the finish line. Furthermore, with Zuko its a toss-up between that and the chance that he may get recruited into the Akatsuki given that as mentioned he is an S-rank threat and as such a candidate to join, and trust me Sai's idea is gonna have the Wave Arc turn out a whole lot differently than normal.
starravenwolf: Funny thing is that Gato is actually gonna be the final boss for the Wave Arc, given that how else do you think that Gato and his thugs have such a foothold in Wave Country. Given that while Naruto and company and speed-run their way through his thugs no problem. Gato himself due to being empowered and actually mutated by the Splash Plate itself into more of a monster than anything is gonna be an actual problem. And as for the spicy berries that Naruto will eventually make, I'm gonna say fuck it and say that he grows all of the spicy ones because as someone who enjoys Hot Ones and people hard failing to eat spicy foods in general I am all too happy to make that a thing.
Obsidian Nova Arc: Trust me Sai is gonna start hitting that limit soon enough, and eventually he's gonna just call it quits because there are limits to how much you can deal with someone who only stays a shinobi because their dad is the acting Kage; before you decide to say 'Fuck this shit I'm out!"
Guest: With the whole Nadeshiko Village thing, that will happen eventually. However, the best way I can put that is that Naruto might get so pissed that Jiraiya pretty much put him off to be a 'rent-a-husband' for Shizuka; that he might just nuke Nadeshiko Village off the map out of pure spite and anger. Considering that Naruto really doesn't take it lightly when people mess with his life.
