Once again I apologize for the confusion Hopefully chapter 23 will be out soon

From Ninja to Shinigami

Chapter 22: Conclusion

By: jacke44

Naruto reached behind his back and grabbed the tanto. He draws it from the sheathe and calls out, "Wash them away, Lunetta!" With a flash of light, Naruto is suddenly holding the pair of butterfly swords from before. He vanished from where he stood with flash step and slashed at Orochimaru.

Three slashes appear on the man's chest and the man grows sickly pale. That was worse than the paleness that his body had already possessed. He had become shrunken like a man who had gone without water for days and the blade glowed brightly.

…

Orochimaru shook off the shock and ejected himself from his body, as the old one turning to ash just as this happened. He then quickly turned his attention to Naruto who stood poised for either attacking or countering.

Naruto drew back the glowing blade and thrust it forward, calling out, "Water Ark! Piercing Wave!"

A spear of water laced with reishi shot forth from Naruto's blade. The attack was too fast for Orochimaru to dodge and it cut his body in half. Unfortunately, Orochimaru's two halves quickly ejected snakes that pulled the two halves together and sealed it up again.

As soon as Orochimaru's feet touched the ground, a lightning wreathed Ay blindsided him with a devastating punch. The body was sent flying and hit the ground, only to be revealed as a mud clone. The real one then shot out from the rooftop with one arm stretched forward as he called out the "Striking Shadow Snakes" jutsu. Naruto countered with a wave of his right hand in a sweeping motion, 'Hado #54 Haien! (Abolishing Flames!)

All that were watching were shocked when the snakes were obliterated by massive flames. Naruto then chuckled and spoke conversationally to Orochimaru, "You know? I'm kinda disappointed in you. All those lessons in the academy where the three legendary Sannin, the three ninja that were able to take on Hanzo and survive, we were told your team was the greatest fighters the world has ever seen. But if this is your best, then I'm not impressed."

Orochimaru scowled and opened his mouth to respond only to be cut off by the blond ninja.

"If I'm going to fight a sannin, then I would like for the battle to not be so one sided. Honestly, I think that Hanzo only gave you the title out of pity. You aren't strong. Especially in comparison to your teammates. Take your female teammate Tsunade Senju for example. Even though she has become nothing more than a broken drunken gambler, she paved the way for better medics and created many of the medical jutsu and laws that are employed to this day! Despite her habits now, she is still acknowledged as the greatest medic Ninja and capable of healing any wound or illness as well as being the world's strongest Kunoichi!

Orochimaru let out a growl but was unable to say anything as Naruto continued his speech.

"Then we come to your other teammate Jiraiya, the Toad Sage. He is acknowledged as the world's biggest pervert and womanizer. He graduated the dead last of his generation and yet was able to become the most prominent Fūinjutsu (Sealing Techniques) Master rivaled only by those from my clan. He is credited with Be coming a toad sage and training the Fourth Hokage and being a published author despite the subject matter of his books." Naruto paused for a moment as his eyes narrowed in on the fuming snake, "And then there is you. The only mentions there are of you in the history books is the fact that you fought in two Ninja wars and then became the worst traitor in Konoha's history. So, what does that make you in comparison to your teammates?"

Orochimaru snarled at Naruto and sent a Futon: Daitoppa (Wind Style: Great Breakthrough) towards Naruto and Ay. As the two dodged, Orochimaru screamed at Naruto, "I WILL ENJOY SLAUGHTERING YOU AND YOUR ENTIRE FAMILY ONCE AND FOR ALL!"

==== With Hiruzen and Enma During the Fight ====

The Monkey King let out a whistle, "Gotta hand it to the brat. I've never seen anyone get under that pale bastard's skin like that. Not since he and Jiraiya were arguing over who was the better teacher."

Hiruzen laughed, "Don't forget old friend, Naruto is an Uzumaki. They were notorious for being able to get under another person's skin. It did not matter who they were."

Enma nodded with a wistful smile, "I remember when his mother was young and making your hair go grey early."

Hiruzen chuckled, "I remember the time that she made the entirety of the outside of the academy look like a crime scene. The academy instructors had to close it for the day after finding the chalk outlines of human bodies and wondered why they hadn't been informed of an ongoing investigaton. The only reason we knew it was her was because we found her ID where she dropped it when she left the night before. Turns out, she hadn't studied for the history test scheduled that day. I made her take it anyways." Hiruzen let out another chuckle as he looked at Naruto, "Though Naruto has outdone that with his painting of the Hokage Monument."

Their attention was drawn back to the fight when there was an explosion from a high-level wind jutsu.

==== With the First and Second Hokages ====

Hashirama sat enjoying the fight that he was witnessing. He looked over to his brother and said, "Since we know that his mother is an Uzumaki, want to make a bet on who his father is?"

Tobirama stood straight faced with his arms crossed, "My guess would be Yamanaka blood due to the blond hair.

Hashirama nodded, "That is possible, but you are forgetting that the Yamanaka usually have straight hair. My money would be on the Namikaze clan. They are known for their wild hair.

==== With Naruto and Ay ====

Naruto shifted his stance so that his left sword was placed dominantly. His eyes fall on Orochimaru who was beginning to breathe heavily, his body growing tired from the fighting, "I believe that it is time for you to witness the power of my left blade.'

Orochimaru disappeared from where he stood and appeared behind Naruto, summoning a Long sword Out of his mouth as the blade is sweeping around to cut off the boy's head. Every person within the barrier felt the pulse in the air and saw Orochimaru suddenly struggling to move. It was as if he were trapped in thick mud.

Naruto turns to face Orochimaru and a second pulse causes the pale snake man to begin floating with the rubble around him. Orochimaru wasn't the only one to stare at Naruto with a shocked face before a third pulse shot the man and the rubble away. Orochimaru slammed back first into one of the tree roots.

Naruto had a large grin on his face as he spoke to Orochimaru, "So? Have you figured out the ability of my left blade? As a man of Science, it should be obvious."

Orochimaru did not respond as he stood up.

Naruto sighed in annoyance, "Well if you won't guess, then it falls on me to explain. The name of my sword is Lunetta, which translates to Little Moon. My right blade, as you can guess, allows me to manipulate water in any form including everything from the water within your body to the very air itself. I could even go so far as to create a storm if I work the air just right."

Already all the eyes around the area were widening in shock, but Naruto wasn't finished.

"As for my left blade, if you please direct your attention to the sky." As they all looked up and saw a few clouds and a half moon, Naruto continued, "The moon is the key to my left blade. It allows me to affect the gravity around. Both increasing it and decreasing it as I want. I can use it to both push objects away from me and pull objects to me. I literally have power over the tides and once the moon becomes full, my full power will be unleashed."

The common consensus of those listening was, 'This kid is way overpowered!'

Hiruzen smiled as the thought crossed him mind that only Naruto would be lucky enough to find a weapon that would pay such honor to his familial roots.

Orochimaru merely stared at Naruto, shock etched on his face as he thought to himself, 'Where did this kid get his hands on a sword that rivals the Seven Ninja Swordsmen of the Mist?!'

Ay merely shakes his head as he thinks to himself that Naruto would be someone to watch for in the future.

Naruto rushed at Orochimaru and his left blade cut through the air. Orochmaru's attempt to dodge was doomed to failure and he felt himself pulled forward. The gravity returned to normal and Naruto made way for Ay to follow up with a punch. The gut shot revealed the enemy to be a mud clone.

Orochimaru rose from the rooftop tiles, glaring at Naruto, "Dealing with you is proving to be more trouble than it is worth. I look forward to dissecting you and taking these abilities for myself!"

Naruto begins panting for breath. Exhaustion was setting in after three separate fights, summoning the number of clones that he had, and fighting against Orochimaru. This needed to be ended soon.

Naruto looked over to Ay, "Can you keep him still for just a short time?"

Ay nodded, "Just give me an opening."

Naruto turned to look at Orochimaru and noticed that the snake man was standing in a patch of water left over from the fight between the Hokages. A smirk crosses his face and he says to Orochimaru, "Do you know what happens to a snake when it is struck by lightning?" Naruto raised his right hand, "The same as what happens to everyone else. Hado #4 Byakurai! (White Lightning!)

Orochimaru screamed in pain as the lightning struck the water and reached him. Naruto's shout of, "Now!" sent Ay into action. The man appeared behind the snake sannin and grabbed him in a bear hug. Naruto followed with a puff of smoke signaling the summoning of an item to his hand. 'I hope this stuff Mayuri gave me works.' Naruto thought as he shoved a syringe with a lime green liquid into Orochimaru's skin and injected it.

Naruto and Ay jumped back and Orochimaru's screams were renewed. Orochimaru dropped to his knees, gasping for breath as he snarled out at Naruto, "What did you do to me?!"

Naruto crossed his arms and said, "I injected you with a chakra virus. Now reaching for your chakra will cause you pain. The more you draw, the more pain you will experience."

The four sound ninja that were holding up the barrier released it and appeared at their master's side. One with a mohawk bent down and picked up his master before leading an attempt to get away.

Hiruzen quickly jumped to his feet and ordered the surrounding ANBU groups to apprehend the fleeing group. But they all stopped when Naruto's voice rose in a chant.

Disintegrate, you black dog of Rondanin! Look upon yourself in horror and claw out your own throat! Bakudo #9 Hōrin (Disintegrating Circle)*

They all watched Naruto raise his fingers and begin to generate an orange tendril with spiraling yellow patterns. The tendril wraps around the Redheaded female and a second tendril from his left hand ensnares a four armed male. Naruto brought his two hands together and sharply down. The force of the two impacting with the roof caused the two sound ninja to fall unconscious. The ANBU quickly apprehend the two ninja and Hiruzen turns to a dragon masked ANBU, demanding a report.

"Sir! The enemy is in full retreat and there is minimal damage to the village. There are currently two hundred confirmed dead including both ninja and civilians." Dragon said.

Hiruzen dismissed the man and turned to find another door like the one that had opened before and saw Naruto shaking Ay's hand. Hiruzen makes his way over to the two in time to hear the last of their conversation.

==== With Naruto and Ay ====

Naruto put out his hand as he said to Ay, "Thank you again for helping to protect my village. I will stop by in a few weeks with the promised seals from my clan."

Ay took his hand and shook it firmly, "I look forward to any future dealings. Too bad we couldn't kill the snake today. I will definitely be keeping an eye out for you. Hopefully you won't become as much trouble as your mother and father. I also look forward to one day seeing the full power of your blade. The fight ended before I could."

Naruto grinned a fox like grin as he scratched at the back of his head, "Truth is, I haven't actually mastered my blade to that extent and taking an untested weapon into battle could get me killed."

Ay nods in acceptance, "Good thinking. I have seen plenty of people go into a fight with an attack that they have not mastered and ended up hurting not only themselves, but also those around them." Turning to face the doorway, he says, "I need to get back to my village before my brother decides to do something stupid like hold another rap contest. I'm just glad that none of his students have picked up his habit. I don't think that the village would survive it."

Naruto let out a laugh, "I know what you mean. I have a whole house of little brothers and sisters. Within the first week, I was ready to rip my hair out, but I wouldn't trade them for the world."

Ay's attention was caught by the slight cough off to the side. He looked over and then fully turned to face the aging third hokage. Hiruzen bowed to Ay and said, "On behalf of the Village Hidden in the Leaf and the land of Fire, I thank you Lord Raikage. Though our villages have not been on good terms, you were willing to set that aside and come to our aid. I hope that this will open new doors in the future."

Ay nods, his expression never shifting from the serious set, "Perhaps. I believe that it is time to let bygones be bygones. What my father did left a black mark on our village and has caused others to not trust us as they used to. I have spent my reign attempting to undo my father's wrongs, but it is slow going. Hopefully this new partnership will be able to aid in that."

Ay turned back to the doorway and walked through, calling over his shoulder as he went, "Remember the deal kid."

As the doorway closed, Naruto looked at Hiruzen, "I suppose now we should see about the state of the village. I'll see how the nobles are doing."

Hiruzen nodded, "Please report to the Council chamber in three hours so that we can do a full check on the situation." Naruto gave a two fingered salute and flash stepped away as Hiruzen turned to the surrounding ANBU, "Secure the two prisoners and then return to your posts."

==== A few seconds after everyone leaves ====

The sound of a banjo twang was heard followed by the cry of a hawk. A tumbleweed passed by the ghostly forms of the First and Second Hokages.

Hashirama looked at Tobirama and asked, "So what should we do now? Just stick around here?

Tobirama sighed, "It would probably be a good idea to wait and see if anyone can see us."

Hashirama shrugged his shoulders and smirked, "Well, if no one can see us, how about going to check on the hot springs? Be a good chance to see how this generation of women is shaping up."

Tobirama glared at his brother, "That attitude is the reason that you spent half of your reign in the hospital. Both mother and your wife would beat you senseless. That is why I was always mother's favorite."

Hashirama could only hang his head in shame.

==== Konoha Council Chambers ====

Hiruzen took a seat at the head of the council table while still dressed in his battle armor. To his right sat all of the clan heads of the village. At the end was Tsume who had dragged Naruto into the seat next to her. Naruto complained about not being able to fall asleep because of it, Tsume merely replied that it seemed that she would need to continue what she started with his mother.

To Hiruzen's left sat the civilian council along with his personal advisors behind him. They were all joined by most of the elite jōnin as well as Sara Saito, the head doctor of the village hospital. When the civilian council saw Naruto sitting at the council tables, there was an immediate outcry for his removal.

Hiruzen glared them all to silence, "You would dare demand the removal of the head of two clans without cause?!" As the cowed councilors shrank back in their seats Hiruzen addressed the entirety of the room, "I am sure that nobody wishes to remain here for long today. Many of us have family members to check on. Therefore, if anyone has anything to say regarding the invasion?"

Kakashi stepped forward, "Lord Hokage, I wish to file charges against genin Naruto Uzumaki for deliberately disobeying any orders that I gave to him. He refused both to assist Sasuke Uchiha as well as turning over weapons and equipment that would have been better held by someone who would have been able to prove competent. I recommend that he be stripped of rank and ordered to turn over all other equipment so that it may be placed in better hands."

The civilian council immediately cried out affirmations. The clan heads and other shinobi immediately cried out in outrage and began to defend Naruto.

Hiruzen immediately silenced them all with a burst of Killing Intent, "That is enough! Asuma! Tell me why this happened."

Taking his customary cigarette out of his mouth, Asuma spoke, "Immediately after the invasion started, Sasuke Uchiha immediately broke into a blind rage and took off. When Naruto appeared and Kakashi ordered him to assist the Uchiha, Naruto turned to ask me for orders. I ordered him to protect the civilians. He then sent one of two women that had followed him to the academy to protect the students and the other to the hospital to provide backup. He then created an army of shadow clones that spread throughout the village as well as protecting the nobles and evacuating them."

"As for the equipment, they were special pieces that he handed out to specific people as gifts. Upon learning of their power, Kakashi demanded that they be given to Sasuke. Naruto refused and then sent out a pulse of chakra to awaken the civilians and saw to their evacuation. He left after doing so." Asuma finished his report and placed the cigarette back into his mouth.

Hiruzen looked to the surrounding Ninja, "Do you all agree with this report?" The assembled ninja all gave nods of assent.

Ibiki stepped forward, "Lord Hokage, I can affirm the validity of Jōnin Asuma's report due to receiving many reports stating how Uzumaki-san saved many lives and ensured the safety of many civilians. In light of this, I believe that there should be no punishment for his refusal to follow orders and demanded of clan secrets and artifacts. He even managed to defeat a boss summon. As well as the fact that he is even still awake after making so many shadow clones."

Sara Saito rose to her feet, "On behalf of the hospital, I thank Uzumaki-san. Without his sending us backup along with the new equipment, we would have lost many more lives than we did."

Naruto gave a fox like grin, "I'm glad you liked it, but you should know that what you received is only a prototype. The end result is a work in progress."

Sara Saito turned to the boy with a smile that she used to coax small children, "And I am sure that you will not tell me what that is will you."

Naruto merely grinned as he raised his nose into the air, "You are absolutely correct. A true artist never reveals his masterpiece until it is completed."

Hiruzen smirked, "Alright you two, enough. You can finish your lover's quarrel later." Most of the room chuckled as the two blushed, "I believe that due to the evidence presented that there are no grounds for punishing Naruto. It seems that he was correct in ignoring Kakashi's orders. For his services and ability during the invasion, I am hereby promoting him to chunin. Now, are there any other matters that need to be brought to our attention?"

Naruto spoke up from his seat, "Lord Hokage, During the invasion, one of my clones witnessed Sasuke Uchiha allowing himself to be overtaken by the cursed seal of heaven. He then proceeded to attempt to murder a foreign civilian from the land of wind who had hidden in an alleyway. However, he fell victim to the one thing that all men feel at least once in their life."

In the quiet room, it was Anko who asked the question, "And what would that be Naruto-kun?"

"He was unlucky enough to run into an angry female in the form of his teammate Sakura Haruno. She interfered and insured that he would not be a danger to anyone for the rest of the invasion. I believe that the seal placed upon the cursed seal of heaven is weakening and that a master should take a look at it. I would also recommend that an impartial psychiatrist give Sasuke a profile to confirm his ability to remain a ninja."

Upon finishing his statement, the civilian council screamed in outrage at Naruto's slanderous words against the vaunted Uchiha. Hiruzen quickly silenced them before promising to recall Jiraiya the toad sage to examine the seal and requesting that Inoichi to perform the analysis.

==== Hokage Tower, Three days later ====

For the past three days, Hiruzen had been hard at work dealing with the damages done by the invasion. Thankfully, it wasn't as bad as it could have been. There were only three hundred deaths compared to what it could have been. Hiruzen looked up at the sound of the office window opening and Jiraiya's voice calling to him.

"I'm surprised that you aren't buried in paperwork sensei! Every other time your desk would be covered in it."

Hiruzen smiled in response, "It is thanks to Naruto teaching me how to defend against it. Of course, that was before he surprised me by letting his mask drop. Now he is barely speaking to me except in official capacities. He understood keeping his father a secret but pointed out that we could have at least told him of his mother's heritage."

Hiruzen leaned back with a sad sigh, "We both made mistakes in regards to Naruto. I allowed the village to get away with so much and my law did more harm than good. And you will have to answer to him as to why you did not take to your godfather duties as you should have."

Jiraiya slid in through the open window, "Well, I am back, and I guess I should introduce myself to him. He will have to come to terms with the fact that I had many duties to perform to keep the village safe. I heard he got a promotion to chunin. I bet he wouldn't mind going out to celebrate. There is this really cute redhead in a brothel that I know." A perverted grin crossed the old perverts face, "I bet he would have a great time with her."

Hiruzen gave his student a gimlet glare and thought to himself, 'You better hope that Tsume and Yoshino don't hear about is no telling which one would rip you apart first'

Hiruzen sighs, "You should know that Naruto loathes perverts and is one of the most respected males in the eyes of the female population. He found old laws that went by the wayside that forces men to take responsibility for their actions. He also created a new seal that I have not heard details about. The women give me the cold shoulder when I ask about. As for meeting Naruto, I was just about to head over myself. While we are making our way over, I will inform you of your new mission as well as his strange and useful new abilities."

==== Road to the Uzumaki Comound ====

Hiruzen and Jiraiya turned down the road leading to the Uzumaki compound and saw twin girls of about eight or nine years. Both wielded spears and the only difference between them was clothing and hair-styles. Both were attempting intimidating looks that came off more cute than scary and made Hiruzen laugh loudly on the inside. The two men came to a stop in front of the two and the two groups sized each other up.

The girl on the left wore a red and blue cheongsam style dress with her hair in a long ponytail and hanging over her left shoulder. The girl on the right wore a blue and green style cheongsam dress with her hair in pigtails. Upon seeing the two men stopping in front of them, the two girls took up defensive stances with the spears pointed at the two men.

The girl on the left said, "Keep your hands where we can see them. Who are you and what is your business here? As the guards of this gate, it is our job to keep out the riff raff."

Jiraiya chuckled as he raised his hands, "Better do as they say Old Man. They have pointy sticks."

Hiruzen put on his grandfatherly face and replied, "My name is Hiruzen Sarutobi, Third Hokage of the Village Hidden in the Leaves. I wish to meet with your clan head if he is available."

The girl on the right motioned to the girl on the left, "Go tell Big Brother. I'll keep them here until you get back."

The one on the left ran into the compound shouting, "Big Brother! We have an Old Man and a Kabuki at the Gate!"

Hiruzen busted out laughing at the put upon look on his student's face while the remaining girl sweatdropped and muttered to herself, "How are we supposed to be taken seriously when she acts like that?"