I had a realization that Pankration due to it's past on the battlefield can be considered an art associated with Satsujinken. However Pankration is a hybrid martial art so I used it to give Naruto a basis in more hybrid orientated forms.
Chapter 2 Harmonic Ring Part 2:
Virture of Fighting Spirit
Naruto can be seen running up a hill pulling around 100 to 400 lbs of weight of solid stone. Naruto has been training for the past year. Naruto has been training in the martial arts of Pankration, Conventional and Bare-knuckle boxing, Wrestling and Kampfringen. Naruto's skills in all of those gives him an all around solid foundation in unarmed martial arts.
As he is doing so he is being watched by one formerly known as the Anbu operative weasel but known to the world as Itachi Uchiha the kinslayer. The other is Hayato Furinji 'Hmm Interesting he is not using any chakra in his workout as if he is relying on his natural strength throughout his body as he develops it.' Itachi thought about his own physical health and thinks about how Sasuke may be corrupted by the vice of power and want of it. decides to go back to physical training.
'Hmm that boy reminds me of Natsu Tanimoto with his lone wolf attitude but gentle soul' thought a disguised elder as he goes back to the office of his apartment.
Elsewhere in Konoha
Naruto isn't the only one training like there is no tomorrow as Choza who has been greatly spurred on by Naruto's fight with his son that he and his son go over training in his clan's Yuma form of taijutsu.
At the moment Choza and his son are running laps around the Akimichi estate using less to zero chakra.
"Come on son you can do it just one more lap around and we can take a lunch break. I had your mother make your favorite" said Choza as Choji is more motivated as he pushes harder so he can finish.
Elsewhere in Konoha
Sasuke is mulling over how Naruto has been able to beat him in Taijutsu matches. As he is supposed to be superior in everything to anyone only being rivaled by the Senju, and Hyuga clans, not some clanless no one
Back with Naruto
Naruto had finished his physical training and lays in the field as he does so he gets out the cube of thunder and wind as it shoots a beam of light inside of his head. Sending his mind in the cube in question as Naruto's body goes into a Frozen like state.
In the cube of Thunder and Wind.
Naruto sees Kenichi and Miu sitting together drinking Sake with one turns to see Naruto in the cube. "Ah Naruto how have you been I see you have become well trained in some of the basic fighting arts of the cube. But now it's time to learn the rest of the basic arts of the Katsujinken and the Satsujinken. But after this you would need solve the puzzle for the more advance of the arts" said Kenichi as 4 figures come forward to meet Naruto
Each of them appear different from each other. One is a woman in a Chinese style dress that sports her athletic build, toned legs and busty cleavage. Next to her is a man in a sharp looking suit similar to Ryuto with black hair, the third person is a man dress wear akin to that of a who sports similar blonde hair, the fourth person is a indigo blue haired woman dressed in a white gi and white shorts wearing a pair of glasses, the fifth person a woman in dress wear akin to a tomboy with dark red hair, and lastly a man in what seem to be in a black shirt with matching black pants wearing sneakers..
"Naruto I would like for you to meet Renka Ma, Kisara Nanjo, Yuka Izumi, and Jack Fouler. They along with me will be teaching you the basics of the fighting arts of Freestyle Karate, Chinese Kenpo, Taekwondo, Judo and Basic Street Fighting along with the basics of Furinji style '' said Kenichi as 3 other figures in the shadows walked over towards them.
"Hello Natsu," said Kenichi as he looks at his rival turned friend. A man in a pure white hoodie style cloak with garb akin to a nomadic monk with blonde hair similar to Naruto's own walks up.
"Greetings Young Naruto I am Natsu Tomimoto hermit master of the lethal side of Chinese Kenpo. " said Natsu as a man in garb akin to a classical ninja lands next to him. "Greetings Naruto, I am Satomi Kaijima. I will be teaching the basics of the Satsujinken" said Satomi Kaijima as then a tan skinned man of muscular build wearing blue shorts and boxing gloves walks up last. "Greetings, I am Hun. I will be teaching you the Thai martial art of Muay Thai and Kickboxing" said Hun as he looks at the blonde in question.
"After both groups finish your basic training, you must solve the puzzle for the advanced stages" said Satomi Kaijima as he and Kenichi looks at each other and nods.
"What are the basics of both." asked Naruto as he looks questioning at the two.
"Simply put Naruto. The basics covers two aspects that covers the spiritual side of martial arts both sides share, such as motivations and mindset behind the warrior in question" answered Satomi as he looks at the blonde in question.
"Satomi is correct a fighter despite his or her's incredible skill and technique still needs a fighting spirit and a mindset that makes that spirit manifest on the battlefield in a symbol." answered Kenichi as he looks at the young blonde who nods understanding standing it in some way.
As Naruto is soon pulled from the cubes astral zone he starts to see a symbol moving towards him.
Outside of the cube.
Naruto sees that his trainers are outside ready for him. "Now Naruto let us begin your training" said Kenichi as Naruto nods in confirmation. Naruto begins his training in the second part of the harmonic ring with freestyle Karate which involved practice in 5 different styles of Karate that are popular in Japan.
Which are Shito Ryu, Wado Ryu, Goju Ryu, Shotokan and Kyokushin styles of Karate. Learning the speed and efficiency of Wado Ryu, Shito Ryu's emphasis on speed in it's technique, Shotokan's dynamics in power and speed, Goju Ryu's focus on linear and circular movements and lastly Kyokushin's mental and physical discipline in regard to training.
Kisara teaches Naruto Taekwondo and it's ancestral street fighting form of Taekyon teaching their freestyle acrobatics and their respective technical kicking skills.
Yuka teaches Naruto the art of judo from what she teaches Naruto is the importance of movement and technique over strength in his defensive grappling skills. Yuka also taught Naruto the importance of remembering the basics in one's form and technique.
Renka and Natsu taught Naruto several different basic styles of Chinese Kenpo from the acrobatics and kicking skills similarly found in both Taekkyon and Taekwondo, alongside skills of trapping, and striking. In the area of strikes Naruto found knowledge in the various types of punches and combat techniques that exceed the number found in boxing and some forms of Karate.
Jack taught Naruto the unorthodox tactics of street fighting, showing him maneuvers that the ninja often neglect for glory instead of effectiveness.
Naruto was taught the full contact fighting of Muay Thai and Kickboxing learning it's technical skill in overall fighting.
Satomi and Miu had taught Naruto the basics of Kuremisago style Ninjitsu and Furinji style martial arts where he learned how to enhance his body to degrees chakra could never with ki.
Naruto had also learned two different types of ki. Learning he has Dou and Sei types of ki meaning he can uses his inner rage and aggression to boost his attack power and performance. From Sei he learned that his instincts and skill can be even greater than his normal state. During the next 1 year and a half later he covered every single detail and history of the fighting forms and tactics.
Naruto's body build has become akin to a highly athletic fighter for his age group he gains a ying and yang symbol as. Many of the civilian populus tried to attack him only to be causally defeated by the blonde using his newly learned fighting tactics.
At the moment Naruto is in a Buddhist temple praying as after the essence of his mentors returned to the cube. Kenichi and Satomi had told Naruto that he needs the one thing that matters to any individual is what prepares and heals the soul and spirit but what motivates the two to carry on and push forward. Naruto had started taking up praying to help him with what he has felt for over the many past glares he had received. Naruto had started to feel less anger and more calmness in himself as he had started to pray and talk with the monks of the temple.
Naruto for the most part had been training to improve himself as an individual rather than as a fighter.
Naruto gets up to get something to eat and heads home. As he was walking a bigoted villager had thrown a rock towards his head. Naruto hearing the rock soaring, he catches it and toss it back with remarkable ease without stopping and turning.
Naruto walks to the Ichiraku's Stand Ayame and Teuchi who had seen the bigoted fool being hit by his own thrown rock. Teuchi thinking. 'Hehe let's see how the Bakas like a taste of their own medicine.'. Naruto sits down and orders his usual special miso ramen
"So Naruto, how goes your Shinobi study?" asked Ayame as she looks at her surrogate little brother with curiosity. "Pretty well Ayame I'm looking into martial studies to improve my taijutsu and so far it's working perfectly" said Naruto as he eats one of the bowls of Ramen.
"Oh and what pretail Naruto do you know" asked an arriving Masakado Tenmue who is walking with a walking cane.
"Hi Masakado jiji how are you doing today" asked Naruto as he looks at his grandfather figure.
"Oh not much ya young grunt how is your training going" said Masakado as he ruffles his hair as Naruto begins to tell his half-truth about his training revealing it as an old shinobi workout instead of a cube that contains knowledge and skills of martial arts of a bygone era.
"Well Naruto you have two motivations, but you need one more that is deeply impactful in your life afterall while you have to know who and what are you fighting for in this world there is a rarity of ninja and samurai who can command a presence and inspires the people to fight for what's right" said Masakado in a wise tone of voice.
Elsewhere in Konoha
Hiruzen seeing through the looking orb thinks to himself that it's time to deal with Masakado Tenmue so he could take his place as the boy's surrogate grandfather. Hiruzen sends out a messenger hawk to an unknown group in the village. 'Soon boy you will know your master' thought Hiruzen as he sees looks at Naruto in his viewing orb.
Back with Naruto and Company
Masakado and Naruto part ways after having lunch together. Naruto goes back into the forest to train. Masakado is walking to his shop The Harmonist, a shop that sells books on medical herbs and herbal medicine recipes.
Soon though the shop is attacked by several strongmen as they break apart the shop. Masakado fight them off as best as they could but an unexpected illness takes root in their . He is eventually overpowered by the strongmen who proceed to beat him within an inch of his life.
Soon however a blur zooms through knocking each of the men out. The blur reveals to be Elder Hayato Furinji in as he leans forward to pick the man up. "Whoever you are a stranger you're a life saver but it would seem like I am on my last steps." said a weak Masakado as he looks at the elder.
"Yes I know I can sense a sick man with a strong spirit. How long has your illness been affecting you" asked Elder Furinji.
"For many years now I was hoping to teach someone my skills I learned from the Crimson Tigers, but I had yet to find them until I meet a blonde boy named Naruto Uzumaki. I believe he would be perfect for them" said Masakado who spits out a large glob of blood.
"Perhaps you can pass them along" said the elder as he places his hand on Masakado's head absorbing the knowledge he has gained from the Crimson Tigers.
"Your knowledge and skills will be found in the hands of your chosen disciple. I will take you to the hospital so you can get comfortable in your last hours" said Elder Furinji as he soon shapeshifted into a man with white wild hair and hurriedly carried the veteran to the hospital.
"Thank you" said Masakado.
With Naruto hours later
Naruto is at home sleeping after his workout and has been feeling a type of inner peace after his training in not only in martial skills but also skills in spiritual arts thanks in part to Kenichi, Satomi and Miu. Before another hour could pass a knock can be hear on his door. Naruto waking goes to look to see a teary Ayame and a sadden Teuchi.
"Naruto it's Masakado, he was attacked in his shop. He's in critical condition at the hospital." said Teuchi as Naruto looks t him with wide eyes.
"Here let me get my clothes on" said Naruto as he goes to change out of his pajamas. The trio goes to what would be their last meeting with the old war veteran.
They each say their goodbyes individually as when they arrive the doctor had explained to them of his extreme condition. They are each heart broken by the reveal of a fatal illness that was being held back by a love of a family he never had in his early years and great willpower.
Naruto was the last one to say goodbye. "Goodbye Jiji I only wish you had seen me become Hokage." said Naruto as the old man smiles. "I know you will grunt afterall a friend will leave you something in your home to get their" said Masakado as he slowly closes his eyes leaving Naruto sadden at the passing of a man he saw as a grandfather figure.
He goes home to prepare for the man's funeral. As he walks inside of his home he sees a manual freshly written and detailed with illustrations of military combat and tactics. Naruto finds a note that says. "To one who has a great future and destiny should have a basis in the art of combat" Naruto smiles at what Masakado said to him about a friend that will help him.
'There is goodness and decency in people in this world after all' thought Naruto as he goes to sleep so he can attend a funeral for his grandfather figure in question.
Elsewhere in Konoha, Inside of the Hokage Tower
Hiruzen is smirking at how he removed a major obstacle in his path to greatness. But what he doesn't know is Naruto's path is becoming unclear to him even further than before.
'Disgusting parasite, hopefully the boy will crush you into dust to be blown to the wind.' thought Furinji in the guise of a hawk on nearby perch.
Timeskip two weeks later
Naruto is attending Masakado's funeral as with many of the man's former comrades pay their respects to the man. As everyone leaves Naruto is left alone for several moments. Naruto thinking to himself. 'Masakado jiji I vow I will become the best trained ninja this world has ever seen since the Sage of Six Paths and Hashirama Senju even if it kills me' thought a deeply motivated Naruto as he feels the wind blowing through his hair in a ruffling pattern.
Naruto smiles at the old man's spirit watching him. He walks to his home deeply commemorating the man's involvement in his life regardless of the short years he's been around him.
An eagle soars through the sky as Naruto walks home with a new motivation in his goal for hokage.
'That boy will get far with both the cube and that man's military mind in this world. Let's hope for your sake young man that you will destroy the evil that has brought destruction to this world.' thought the elder in wolf form as he travels away he sees a group of men looking at him with a smug look as one of them says. "Ah the demon lost one of his high priests is he going to cry about it" "Yeah or maybe he is going to learn who his betters are," said another one as Naruto hearing enough moves to assault the group of men. The men, seemingly seasoned fighters try to fight back but found that the blonde was better than them even as a group. Naruto lays each of the flat on the ground beaten.
"No one bastard is my master, not you lot but those who are worthy are my betters" said Naruto as he straightens up his kimono and walks home.
Days later with Naruto
Naruto has been studying manual Masakado has left him. Naruto sees how military combat is performed. He's thankful for his training in the cube of Thunder and Wind's Harmonic ring but he feels that he would need knowledge in more areas involving the Shinobi such as tracking, hunting, and survival. Naruto hopes that the cube can help him as at the moment is solving the cube he has been solving it piece by piece at a time. He is slowly getting closer to solving the last piece to begin his Shinobi career.
Naruto with one last turn solves the puzzle. Soon a beam of light shoots into his head to give him the teacher he needs for his goals in mind.
Chapter end
Here is this one I know it's short but I am warming up for the next chapter hopefully It will be to your liking. Thank you all for the support I will be releasing a new story coming the next month.
Author's notes:
Masakado left a military manual that will help shape Naruto's basis as a combatant overall in the area of his mindset.
Naruto has both Sei and Dou types of ki he will have more ki centered abilities when he gets in the academy as he continues to train.
Kenichi's style of Karate was never mentioned so I just went with a freestyle karate as a basis for what he would teach Naruto in the area.
The next chapter will be a surprise but if you see the hints I left you can probably guess.
