Ningoden Episode 002 – Jutenku

[Honoka Town – Land of Fire] [October 21st, 1999]

(Tsunaga and Tsunazuchi regroup with the others and brought the kidnapped victims they saved as well. The boy smiles happily at his savior.)

Boy: Thanks you for saving us, you were amazing out there! The way you were fast, and strong, and…

Tsunaga Senju: (laughs lightly) Okay I get it. I'm glad we were able to get you all out of there unscratched. (Tsunaga said.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Not all were unscratched. (Tsunazuchi said somberly.)

(Tsunazuchi hand over the unconscious Rancorfied man to some Meibu rangers.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Carry him with the proper care. He's suffered enough from the Rancors. (Tsunazuchi asked.)

Leaf Meibu: (nods) Of course, young lord. (He replied.)

(Nobusaki was conversing with a Leaf Meibu. A unit of Leaf Meibu with the apprehended thieves, heading off to turn them over to a Land of Fire prison. Another unit of Leaf Meibu awaits orders)

Nobusaki Oda: Escort these people back to their village unharmed, captain. Make sure no Rancor is within 5 feet so they could attempt to abduct them again. (Nobusaki commands.)

Leaf Meibu Captain: (bows) Of course, Lady Nobusaki. (He complied.)

(The Leaf Meibu captain and his unit carried the rescued people off to their home village while two Meibu were carrying the unconscious Rancorfied man in a different location. The boy happily waves at his hero Tsunaga, which got the frowning latter to make a small smile and wave back. The citizens left. Tsunaga frowns. The rest of the Senju Brothers and Nobusaki tied up Gosunkugi as they monitor the unconscious accomplice.)

Tsunaga Senju: Hey, Nobusaki. When I fought the Rancors, I fought seven of them. I took out six of them. But the seventh… (Tsunaga said.)

(The team were waiting for the pausing Tsunaga to finished. Tsunaga turned around with a shock expression on his face.)

Tsunaga Senju: The seventh Rancor's mask I broke in half… and it was just like that of a human! (Tsunaga exclaims.)

(Tsunaku and Tsunamizu were gasping in surprise. Tsunazuchi was frowning, having confirm his suspicions of the Rancors' status. Nobusaki had a serious expression, having known all along. Tsunaga saw this.)

Tsunaga Senju: Don't tell me, you knew what they look like underneath those black masks. (Tsunaga asked, with a sense of betrayal.)

Nobusaki Oda: (sighs) For future reference, try striking them down from the back of their necks or on top of their heads instead of striking them down horizontally in the front. However that's not the answer you're looking for. (Nobusaki said knowingly.)

Tsunaku Senju: Lady Nobusaki, I know you're trying to make we don't lose our morale, but we have to know more about the Rancors. Tsunaga's lack of honorifics and ill temper aside, he still makes a good point. We won't run away, but we need the truth as well. (Tsunaku said all of that.)

(Nobusaki looked impressed by the level of maturity and seriousness in Tsunaku's words. Nobusaki looked somberly as she began.)

Nobusaki Oda: As you know Spirit Jutsu or Reijutsu, is a jutsu type that involves the use of spiritual energy alongside chakra to see the spirits of the dead and combat any evil entities from the world after death. Reijutsu was invented originally to combat the Rancors and their hostile hunger for souls. For you see, Rancors used to be human souls of the deceased who didn't cross over to the afterlife. (Nobusaki reveals.)

Senju Brothers: (Tsunaga gaps) (Tsunaku shocked) (Tsunazuchi silent) (Tsunamizu gulp)

Tsunamizu Senju: Whoa! They were human souls before. (Tsunamizu asked.)

Nobusaki Oda: Human and animals, friends, family members, allies, enemies, you name it. If human spirits continue to remain in the World of the Living for too long, they begin to become corrupt and taking in the hatred that they had been inflicted since their lifetime and eventually transform into Rancors. The black mask is formed when a spirit loses their heart to hatred, leaving behind a hole where their hearts once resided. Some are mindless while some retain their intelligence and overtime Rancors began to regain their intelligence after they begin to devour souls of both the living and dead. (Nobusaki explains.)

Tsunaga Senju: So, these Rancors… I thought they were monsters that originated from hell or something, but this…

Nobusaki Oda: I understand your reaction. Believe me, I had felt the same reaction when I learnt it the first time. However the fact is, the Leaf shinobi of the highlands are Reijutsu expects that have protected the village from any Rancor attacks. We must slay them to ensure no innocent people get devour by them. If you don't, the Rancors won't stop at a few souls, they will devour everything in their path and anyone with strong Chakra. (Nobusaki said strictly.)

(Tsunaku looked sadden by this. Tsunaga growls in frustration. Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu frowns.)

Tsunaku Senju: (sighs) So we have to kill them off completely, even though they were human once? (Tsunaku wondered.)

Nobusaki Oda: No. They won't be gone out of existence. (Nobusaki reassures.)

(This got the Senju Brothers to look confused by this statement.)

Nobusaki Oda: When you are hunting and slaying Rancors, you aren't truly killing them. You're purifying them of all sins they committed as Rancors, allowing them to pass on to the next world. That's the main reason Reijutsu was invented, to ensure all spirits can be guided back to the light, to heal them from their suffering and finally let the dead rest in peace. (Nobusaki finished.)

(The Senju Brothers were amazed and speechless by the wise and compassionate nature in Nobusaki's speech. It showcases just how protective and caring Nobusaki is underneath her serious demeanor and concern for both the living and the dead. Tsunaku and his brothers realized despite their own reservations about slaying Rancors, now that they knew, they gain a new determination to overcome their hesitation and slay them to protect the innocent from getting devour and to end their suffering. A bright black light shines before them.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (cough) (cough) Not to ruin the moment but there's something I gotta show you all this. (Tsunazuchi said.)

(Tsunazuchi shows them the Rancorgen inside the canister and without opening it, the rest of the brothers and Nobusaki could felt the frightening presence of Rancor energy within the chemical-like substance.)

[Opening 1 – Air]

(Observing the canister had the title "おだやか" label on glass. Tsunaku began to read it.)

Tsunaku Senju: O-da-ya-ka? (turns to Nobusaki) You wouldn't happen to know what company makes the canister, would you? (Tsunaku asked.)

(Nobusaki looked into thoughts before she shook her head.)

Nobusaki Oda: The name is familiar but there are a few companies in the western nations that allows the Leaf to condone investigations on their facilities. With the exceptions of the ones in the mountain range of the continent. Good eye on such an educated guess, Tsunaku. (Nobusaki said.)

Tsunamizu Senju: So what? This Odayaka company and Rancor incident might be connected or something? (A confused Tsunamizu asked.)

Nobusaki Oda: Hmm, perhaps. However, that is a theory we will come to another time. Right now, we need to find clue to where these Rancors have taken Nagatoku at? (Nobusaki stated.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Not to mention that the substances within this… Rancorgen has the same energy properties as the Rancors themselves and turning living people into them? (Tsunazuchi added.)

Gosunkugi: (groaning)

(All five turn to see Gosunkugi starting to regain consciousness.)

Tsunaga Senju: Maybe we can start by getting the answers from him. (Tsunaga suggested.)

Nobusaki Oda: (nods) Tsunaku, Tsunazuchi. Restrict him down. (Nobusaki ordered.)

Tsunaku & Tsunazuchi: (nods)

(Both Brothers got to Gosunkugi's sides and with a single arm, pressed him down by the shoulders with their immense super strength. Gosunkugi tries to rise up but to no avail, much to his shock.)

Gosunkugi: (grunting frustratedly) (What's with these brats? They don't look much, but they have such monstrous strength in them.) (looked at Senju clan crest) (They're… Senju? That's not right, the Senju Clan are…)

(Tsunamizu approached Gosunkugi and ridiculously tries to pull his mouth off as if she was trying to reveal a disguise repeatedly. Nobusaki and the three other Senju brothers were looking bewilder by this.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (grunting annoyedly) What the heck. This must be one hard mask to pull out. (Tsunamizu exclaims.)

Nobusaki Oda; Tsunamizu, stop. He's not a Rancor. This is the one and only Gosunkugi. (Nobusaki yelled.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (paused) Really? (Tsunamizu asked.)

Tsunaku Senju: If he was a Rancor, don't you think we would've felt his killing instincts by now. (Tsunaku answered.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Plus, it would've been difficult to restrain him like this since Rancor strength is different from that of humans. (Tsunazuchi added.)

(Realizing this, Tsunamizu looked at the glaring Gosunkugi and then let go of his mouth.)

Tsunamizu Senju (grins) Okay, I guess he ain't a Rancor. (Tsunamizu said relaxedly.)

(Tsunaku and the others shook their heads while Tsunaga face palms himself. Tsunaga grips Gosunkugi by his shirt tightly.)

Tsunaga Senju: Alright, now we clear this whole mess up, start talking! Who are the Rancors following? What are they up to and why are they kidnapping people like Mr. Tsuda? You better have answers, Nail? (A serious Tsunaga demanded.)

Gosunkugi: The name is Gosunkugi. And I ain't got anything to say to you freaks! (An annoyed Gosunkugi refused stubbornly.)

(Instead of getting upset or angry, Tsunaga made a sadistic smile, having an idea as he pulled Gosunkugi close to his face.)

Tsunaga Senju: Oh? Well, that's just you don't know us yet. (grabs the canister) You see, compare to you, my thieving "friend," we are real ninja and poison is one of our specialties. (Tsunaga implies.)

(Tsunaga opens the canister, causing Gosunkugi to be nervous slightly. Tsunaga carries the canister with the Rancorgen.)

Tsunaga Senju: While we were born with a Tailed Beast each, we haven't yet begun to transform using our Tailed Beast Chakra. Now I'm willing to bet that this thing can also cause some kind of transformations too when it comes into contact. Now, you could end up handsome and powerful like me or…. You could end up deformed and hideous…. Like Tsunamizu here. (Tsunaga threatens with a remark at his youngest brother.)

Tsunamizu Senju; Hey! (Tsunamizu yelled offended.)

(Ignoring the reaction, Tsunaga slightly turns the canister on top of a frighten Gonsukugi's face as the black ooze was stretching slowly toward him.)

Tsunaga Senju: So…. You feeling lucky? (A smirking Tsunaga dared.)

(The Rancorgen was inches away to come in contact to Gosunkugi as the thief was shaking fearfully at the idea of getting in contact with the Rancorgen and getting turned into a Rancor like the people he and his men kidnapped and gave his Rancor clients to experiment on. Gosunkugi loses the will to resist.)

Gosunkugi: Okay, Okay! I'll talk. (Gosunkugi submits.)

Tsunaga Senju: Perfect. (Tsunaga said after he pulled the Rancorgen away from Gosunkugi.)

Tsunaku Senju: Well, that was easy? (Tsunaku said, impressed with Tsunaga's interrogation.)

Tsunaga Senju: Of course it was. Would you want to look like Tsunamizu. (Tsunaga retorted.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (white eyes) You know I'm standing right here. (Tsunamizu yelled.)

Nobusaki Oda: Now then, what is this substance called Rancorgen? (Nobusaki starts.)

Gosunkugi: It is some kind of special chemical using Rancor essences that affects living things, humans for example, can be affected and undergone a transformation known as Rancorfication. Most who don't make it just bulge up and dissolve while the few who do go rapid and attack anything in their sight. It's like they don't recognize who is friend or foe. (Gosunkugi answers.)

Nobusaki Oda: Rancorfication? (Nobusaki mustered.)

(Having a short flashback of the unfortunate man who underwent Rancorfication and the clothes of the victims that did not survive, Nobusaki realized Gosunkugi was telling the truth.)

Nobusaki Oda: (That explains the change in personality and the clothes left behind. They're experimenting on humans by inserting a Rancor's soul into theirs.) How are they producing this Rancorgen that is causing the transformation to occur? (Nobusaki demands.)

Gosunkugi: They're hiring men like me to kidnap scientists from around the world. Saying that they need them to manufacture more Rancorgen and condone more tests for their ideal "formula?" (Gosunkugi continued.)

Tsunaku Senju: Where are they taking them? (Tsunaku interrogates.)

Gosunkugi: I don't know. (An annoyed Gosunkugi said.)

(Tsunaku nodded at Tsunaga, who held up the open Rancorgen, shaking it as he took a step forward toward the frightful Gosunkugi.)

Gosunkugi: (yells fearfully) All I know is the scientists we've taken are hole up in the Kazan Building at the capital city. They're gonna take them out of the country into an undisclosed location. (Gosunkugi reveals.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (grins proudly) This is perfect! Her adopted dad is a scientist. I'm a ninja and a scientist wrapped into one package. Now I know she'll definitely like me. (A hopeful Tsunazuchi expressed out loud.)

(His brothers, Nobusaki and Gosunkugi looked bewildered by Tsunazuchi's excitement. After looking at the silver haired young man, Gosunkugi was unimpressed with a deadpan.)

Gosunkugi: I don't think you're her type, nerd boy. (Gosunkugi said.)

(Nobusaki smacked the man in the head, knocking him out with a angry tick expression on her face. Nobusaki calmly smiles at Tsunazuchi.)

Nobusaki Oda: I'm sure if we rescue Nagatoku, Naomi will like you even more. (Nobusaki said, encouraging the young Senju.)

[Land of Fire]

(The Senju Brothers and Nobusaki, with their apprehended Gosunkugi were travelling toward the capital of the Land of Fire. Tsunaku was focus on their destination, he did not anticipate on the same voice that helped him earlier calling him.)

Voice: [Tsunaku]

(Hearing it, Tsunaku paused and lands on a tree branch, looking around for the source of the voice. The rest of his brothers and Nobusaki stopped to check up on him.)

Tsunaga Senju: Bro? (Tsunaga wondered.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: What's wrong, Tsunaku? (Tsunazuchi added.)

(Nobusaki dropped Gosunkugi down in the ground and turn to Tsunamizu.)

Nobusaki Oda: Watch over our prisoner until we get back down. (Nobusaki instructs.)

Tsunamizu Senju: You got it, Lady Nobusaki. (Tsunamizu said casually.)

(A closed eyes Tsunaku concentrated, free from the concerning responses from his brothers seeking out the source of the voice as he looked deep within his subconscious.)

[Tsunaku's Inner World]

(Upon opening his eyes, Tsunaku was astonished by his new surroundings; a green lavish environment, filled with trees and the calmness of cool breeze and a green sky with white clouds.)

Tsunaku Senju: This… place? Is this my own subconscious plane of existence? (Tsunaku wondered.)

Voice: Tsunaku. (The same voice said.)

(Tsunaku turns to meet the source of the voice but in his sight was a temple on a hill.)

Tsunaku Senju (gasp mildly) Who's there? (Tsunaku asked.)

(A handful of tree leaves were flowing around him as they blew toward the direction of the temple. The leaves didn't fall but kept flowing.)

Voice: Follow the leaves I've lay out for you, Tsunaku. It will lead you to my destination. Once you reach it, we can finally meet face to face. (The voice answered gently.)

(Despite the uneasiness he felt, Tsunaku began following the trail. Scene shows Tsunaku eventually arrive at the temple but with the front exterior being replaced with a special gate with the middle part being a lock with a tag saying 均衡 / BALANCE. Pouring out of the bars was green Chakra. Tsunaku was surprised to see a different type of Chakra he never seen before.)

Tsunaku Senju: Balance? (Tsunaku mustered.)

Voice: Before you consider the idea of opening my gates, step closer so that I can see you before my eyes. Rest assured, I am not like my Tailed Beast brethren, especially the Nine-Tailed Fox. Hard as it is for me to admit it of how same humans view my sibling behold Nine-Tails. (The voice instructed.)

Tsunaku Senju: (Nine-Tails?) (Tsunaku wondered.)

(Tsunaku came close to the gates and the shroud of green chakra hidden in shadows, was cast off by light revealing the biggest animal he's ever seen. It was primarily green and white fur, instead of front legs, they were hands with sharp claws, a black nose, an upper body structure of a human, green peaceful green eyes with a ring inside the eyes and ten long swiping tails. Currently, instead of the typical Tailed Beast display of animosity and primal instructs, this Tailed Beast was in a meditative stance and opened his eyes to see Tsunaku and smiles at him.)

Tsunaku Senju: (He's smiling. But why? Was he expecting our meeting.) Are you a Tailed Beast? Inside of me. (Tsunaku asked calmly.)

Tailed Beast: I am. However, I'm sure you know the answer to who I am since it is your mother who explained the origin of your birth and that of your brothers. (He said softly.)

(When the mention of his origin came to him, that's when a realization hit Tsunaku and knew what Tailed Beast is sealed within him, including based on what animal he resembled the most.)

Tsunaku Senju: You're… the Ten-Tailed Badger. (Tsunaku stated.)

(The Ten-Tailed Badger was silent for a moment but remains calm and compose.)

Ten-Tailed Badger: I am yet that is not my true name. Humanity gave me that name due to the number of tails I possess. (Ten-Tailed Badger said.)

Tsunaku Senju: Not your true name? Then may I ask, what is your name? (A surprised Tsunaku asked calmly.)

(More than anything, Tsunaku is surprised to learn that the Ten-Tailed Badger and possibly the other Tailed Beasts have actual names.)

Ten-Tailed Badger: (impress) Most people who are withing two feet of a Tailed Beast would whimper in fear or bow in respect toward Ten-Tails like me, but I sense no fear or blind admiration from you. (smiles) Very well, since you ask me with such kindness and curiosity, I shall tell you. I am Jutenku. (The Tailed Beast, now known as Jutenku, said introducing himself.)

Tsunaku Senju: Jutenku? (Tsunaku mustered.)

Jutenku: (nods) Jutenku, the Ten-Tailed Badger. One of the fifteen Ten-Tailed Beasts of this continent of Yamato and one of many throughout the world. Having sealed myself into nine previous jinchuriki before you. Including Mokunaga Senju, your predecessor. (Jutenku said all of that.)

(This pique Tsunaku's curiosity at the mention of Mokunaga Senju.)

Tsunaku Senju: You knew my grandfather? (Tsunaku asked.)

Jutenku: Yes. He was my ninth jinchuriki that I sealed myself in. The man was an extraordinary shinobi, one with a pure heart yearning for peace in the world and accepting of others regardless of race or village. Never afraid of a challenge before him. He was truly powerful, but humble and compassionate. He was more than just my Jinchuriki, he was my friend. The same is said for my eight other Jinchuriki as well. (Jutenku said fondly.)

(Tsunaku smiles at this statement, learning more about his grandfather and the honest aura he was feeling from Jutenku. Focusing on the reason for this meeting, Tsunaku, still smiling, stare at Jutenku.)

Tsunaku Senju: Wow, that's exactly what mom said about grandfather Mokunaga. Still, I don't think you wouldn't call me here to just reminisce old times. (Tsunaku deduced.)

Jutenku: Correct. (serious) Tsunaku, you must know by now. A lot has changed over the 35 years since Mokunaga's passing. Despite our efforts to seal off the gateway to the World of the Living, Rancors have been appearing frequently in large numbers. They are changing. Into what, I do not know. (Jutenku said.)

Tsunaku Senju: I've been trying to figure what their patterns are using past reports and records regarding Rancors. It's not just about devouring souls anymore. They're experimenting on humans, forcing to undergo a transformation that grants them Masks that give them Rancor powers, but causes them to lose control of themselves. Tsunazuchi said they called this transformation Rancorfication. (Tsunaku said.)

(Jutenku was deep in thought at this news.)

Jutenku: Rancorfication? Rancors alone cannot develop this on their alone. I fear some humans, lost in greed and vanity, have join forces with Rancors to develop this Rancorgen that triggers the transformation. (Jutenku said seriously.)

(Tsunaku narrowed a glance at the ground. Despite how he doesn't want to, Tsunaku can't deny the possibility that some humans are conspiring with Rancors for some nefarious ploy.)

Jutenku: (smiles sadly) Please don't make that look. You have a right to feel the way you do for the lives that were lost. You have only begun your life and it is not right for me to ask, but…. Tsunaku, now more than ever, the world needs to know that the jinchuriki of Jutenku has finally return to world. I sense forces of dark ambitions will seek the power of my fellow Tailed Beasts in the world. As your Tailed Beast, if there is a dream you seek to claim, any foes that threatens your family and loved ones and any grievances you cannot overcome on your own, I will be by your side no matter what. (Jutenku said sincerely.)

(Tsunaku was speechless by how much faith and consideration Jutenku has for him even though this is the first time he meets him in person. Still, knowing that Jutenku was sealed within him since even before he was born, makes the Tailed Beasts one of the few who knows Tsunaku better. Tsunaku was touched as he placed his hand on his heart. Tsunaku thinks about his mother, Shizune, Tonton and his brothers smiling and the times they spent together.)

Tsunaku Senju: (smiles) Jutenku, there's something I want to tell you before I tell my mother. (Tsunaku said.)

Jutenku: Hmm? (Jutenku wondered.)

Tsunaku Senju: Whenever we go to the center plaza, I saw these four statues and asked who are they? She told me they were the four previous Hoteru, the mightiest shinobi in the Leaf Village. Raw strength, natural talents, mastery of a thousand jutsu and lineage. That's what they had possessed. However, that wasn't everything.

(Scene shows the peaceful scenery of the forest within the perimeter of the temple.)

Tsunaku Senju: Being Hoteru means… you have the drive, reason and will to venture into the world, protect the village, examples to follow, helping people from both the country and in distant lands. They understood, embodied and carry the Will of Fire within their entire beings. And protected it with their lives, passing it down to the next generation. Each of the past Hoteru may not have their face carve in mountains but the fact they have statues as their monument shows how humble and compassionate, they were of never letting power get into their heads. That's what I want to thrive for. That is my drive to become a ninja. (excited smile) My dream is to become Hoteru. I want to end the village's cycle of empty hatred toward those born different, to change the relationships between ninja villages and surpass all of the previous Hoteru. Even if the world is currently clouded with darkness, I will strive to become a light that brings hope to them. (Tsunaku continued.)

(Despite the dangers and risks in becoming Hoteru, Tsunaku kept his smile.)

Tsunaku Senju: Even if I am afraid, I will not turn my back on others in pain, crying for help. That is my nindo, my ninja way. (Tsunaku finished.)

(Jutenku stares seriously at his jinchuriki in silence as if he was testing the young Senju. Jutenku smiles proudly.)

Jutenku: Incredible. Truly, I sensed no hesitation nor lies in your words. In that case… (finger waved)

(The gate's locks began to move, unlocking the gates as the tag fell off. The gates opened and Jutenku came out and extended his palm for Tsunaku to hop on. Jutenku reel in Tsunaku to him.)

Jutenku: I shall assist you to the best of ability. May it be with my power or wisdom, but it will be up to you to decide when to use it and up to me to decide when it is time for you to master it. (Jutenku said.)

Tsunaku Senju: (nods) I look forward working with you, Jutenku. Not as "my" Tailed Beast, but as my friend. (Tsunaku exchanged.)

(Jutenku leans his head down, which enabled Tsunaku to place his palm on his head, signaling the start of a new friendship between Jinchuriki and Tailed Beast. The inner world was covered in light.)

Jutenku (voice-over): Indeed. For I feel the same, my friend. (Jutenku finished.)

[Land of Fire]

Nobusaki Oda: Tsunaku?

Tsunaga Senju: Bro! Tsunaku!?

Tsunazuchi Senju: Are you alright, Tsunaku!?

(Scene shows Tsunaku was surrounded by the concern Nobusaki, Tsunaga and Tsunazuchi. Tsunaku hasn't moved from his spot for minutes during his discussion with Jutenku until… Tsunaku reopened his eyes, briefly green before returning to their usual blue color.)

Tsunaga & Tsunazuchi: (gasps) Tsunaku! (They shouted in relief.)

Tsunaga Senju: What happened? (Tsunaga asked.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: You were standing here for over 20 minutes. It was like you were in some kind of trance or something. (Tsunazuchi added.)

Tsunaku Senju: (smiles) Sorry for worrying you all like this. I was in my subconscious world where I met Jutenku. (Tsunaku explained.)

(While relief Tsunaku was fine, they were curious to know who was Jutenku.)

Nobusaki Oda: Ju-tenku? (Nobusaki pronounced.)

Tsunaku Senju: It's the Ten-Tailed Badger's real name. (Tsunaku answered.)

(This surprised Tsunaga and Tsunazuchi by this information except for a smiling Nobusaki.)

Tsunaga Senju: You mean to tell me; he has a name? The Ten-Tailed Badger. (Tsunaga mustered.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: The leader of the Green Chakra Tailed Beasts. So does that mean that all the Tailed Beasts have names as well? It could be possible given that yours reveal his name to you and others before, I imagine. (Tsunazuchi theorized.)

Nobusaki Oda (Not bad, Tsunaku.) (Nobusaki thought.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Total righteousness!

(The others turn to see Tsunamizu on the same level as them. They stare at him in shock.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Not only does your Tailed Beast has a name but so do the other Tailed Beasts. I wonder what my Seven-Tailed Otter's name is? Or the Eight-Tailed Mole or the Nine-Tailed Wolf. Whatever it is, I'd bet they will be off the chart, right. (An enthusiastic Tsunamizu continued.)

Nobusaki Oda: (serious glance) Tsunamizu, how long have you been here? (Nobusaki asked.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Oh, the last seven minutes, I guess. (Tsunamizu stated casually.)

(Tsunaga looked ready to explode in rage while Tsunaku restrain him from doing something extreme while Tsunazuchi step forth.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: And where's the prisoner? (Tsunazuchi asked.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Oh! He's still lay on the ground by that tree over there. (Tsunamizu said pointing at the direction of the tree without Gosunkugi to be seen.)

(Tsunamizu looked shocked that only broken ropes were left in place of Gosunkugi.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Oh? He got away. (Tsunamizu mustered.)

(Tsunaga face palms himself, before he and the others headed off to the tree. They investigated for any leads on Gosunkugi.)

Nobusaki Oda: What were you thinking Tsunamizu? (Nobusaki asked.)

Tsunaga Senju: That's an easy answer. He barely thinks. (Tsunaga adds.)

(While they were discussing with each other, Tsunaku began to concentrate, feeling the sounds of the woods until he heard something moving fast.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: He couldn't have gotten that far. We still have time to recapture him-

Tsunaku Senju: (realizes) Everyone! Get away from there! (Tsunaku yelled as he pushed himself and Nobusaki away from some nails that impacted on the tree. Tsunamizu and Tsunazuchi were on one side and Tsunaku and Tsunaga were at the other with Nobusaki. Seeing his attempt to kill Nobusaki failed, Gosunkugi grunts angrily.)

Gosunkugi: (Why that little punk.) (Hand Signs: Dragon) (Have a taste of My Torpedo Nail.) (Gosunkugi thought.)

(After casting a sign, hundreds of nails were shooting out of the ground at them. Tsunaku uses his swords, Tsunazuchi uses his bo staff and Tsunamizu used his nunchakus to deflects the nails coming their way.)

Nobusaki Oda: Remain calm and vigilant. He's around here. (Nobusaki said.)

Tsunaku Senju: We need to split into two. Tsunazuchi, you and Tsunamizu search the perimeter on your side. Tsunaga, you and Lady Nobusaki are with me. We will search from our side. We cannot let Gosunkugi escape to warn the Rancors of our arrival. (Tsunaku ordered.)

Nobusaki Oda: Listen to Tsunaku, boys. In case that Gosunkugi is no longer within these woods, we must head to Hikyo. (Senkagan activates) Remember our top priorities is to bring Nagatoku back from the Rancors' clutches and gain proof of their return to this world. (Nobusaki adds.)

(Tsunazuchi nods and Tsunamizu gave a thumbs up with a serious expression.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Understood.

Tsunamizu Senju: You got it boss lady.

(They left to search for Gosunkugi. Tsunaku, Tsunaga and Nobusaki commends with their search for the criminal.)

Tsunaga Senju: (growls) When I find that good for nothing weaseling bastard- (punch)

(The tree Tsunaga hit hard combust an impact that made a hole in it.)

Tsunaku Senju: Easy Tsunaga. (Tsunaku said, trying to calm his brother down.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: You'll get your chance, I promise you, Tsunaga. (Nobusaki replied.)

(Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu were searching for Gosunkugi. Despite his easygoing nature, Tsunamizu felt bad he failed to keep watch over their prisoner.)

Voice #4: [Do not feel too bad, Tsunamizu.] (A female voice said.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Huh? You said something. (Tsunamizu asked his brother.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: I didn't say anything. (Tsunazuchi replied.)

Voice #4: [This is the Seven-Tailed Otter, but I am called Koebi.] (The voice, revealed to be Koebi, the Seven-Tailed Otter said.)

Tsunamizu Senju: You're the Tailed Beast seal inside me! That's so bomb shelling I get to meet you. (Tsunamizu exclaims.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (Who is he talking to?)

Voice #3: [To Koebi, the Tailed Beast inside him. Just as I am talking to you at this moment.] (A third voice said, much to Tsunazuchi's surprise.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: That voice! I recognize it back at the lab. Are you… the Eight-Tailed Mole? (Tsunazuchi realized.)

Mimizu: [I am but I am called Mimizu. Touch the ground, Tsunazuchi. As my Jinchuriki, you are able to sense the vibration of the ground, detecting the movements of your enemies and verify how many they are.] (Mimizu instructed.)

(Using his left hand, Tsunazuchi touched the dirt ground. Tsunazuchi channels green Chakra and began to sense circuit-like lights flowing through the earth.)

Mimizu: [Focus and detect the presence of your target.] (Mimizu instructed.)

(Tsunazuchi did so and detected a foreign Chakra presence as it belonged to Gosunkugi as he weaves new hand signs.)

Gosunkugi: [Dragon Bird Hare Snake]

(Tsunazuchi reopens his eyes.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Tsunamizu, on your right! Gosunkugi's gonna fire a powerful Jutsu coming in your direction! (Tsunazuchi yelled.)

Tsunamizu Senju: For real!? (Tsunamizu said astonished.)

Gosunkugi: (Too little, too late, ya little brats. Ninja Art: Burrowing Nail Dust!) (Gosunkugi remarked.)

(Gosunkugi swinged his hand and fired a barrage of nail that are "burrowing" toward Tsunamizu.)

Koebi: [Don't be afraid, Tsunamizu. Follow these hand signs and you will counter the Jutsu.]

Tsunamizu Senju: [Okay, Koebi] (Hand Signs: Tiger Snake Rat Snake Tiger] Water Style: Water Wall!

(Tsunamizu spits a stream of water from his mouth at the ground, circling around him and rises up to create a wall. It stopped the Burrowing Nail Dust in its tracks. Once it was done, Tsunazuchi located Gosunkugi.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Over there! (Tsunazuchi said.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (Hand Signs: Tiger Ox Rat Snake Monkey Horse Snake)

Tsunamizu Senju: (Hand Signs: Bird Hare Horse Ram Dog Rat Dog)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Earth Style: Shattering Quake!

Tsunamizu Senju: Water Style: Piercing River!

(Tsunazuchi created a torrent of earth that was rapidly moving toward Gosunkugi followed by a powerful wave of water as they collided to form an enormous current and hits the shocked Gosunkugi in a burst of power with several earth columns risen from the impact.)

Tsunazuchi & Tsunamizu: Mountain Wave Jutsu! (They yelled in unison.)

(The smoke cleared. A battered Gosunkugi was held by the sharpen land mass created from the Collaboration Jutsu. Just as Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu arrived, they were gonna recapture Gosunkugi until… POOF, he turns into smoke, revealed to be a Shadow Clone. Both brothers were displeased by this.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Ludicrous. It was only a Shadow Clone. This means the real Gosunkugi is with Tsunaku, Tsunaga and Lady Nobusaki. (Tsunazuchi said.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Let's flow like an otter and dig like a mole. (Tsunamizu declared.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Now what does that supposed to mean? (A confused Tsunazuchi questioned.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Onward my smart brother! (Tsunamizu finished as he ran off to regroup with the others.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (confused) Well, at least, that never-ending optimism of his hasn't been diminished one centimeter down. (Tsunazuchi admits before he headed off.)

(Tsunaku, Tsunaga and Nobusaki dodges another barrage of Tornado Nail fired at them.)

Tsunaga Senju: (growls angrily)

Voice #2: [Calm down Tsunaga.] (A voice exclaimed to him.)

Tsunaga Senju: Calm down!? (dodges) Like you know what it's like? (Tsunaga yelled.)

Nobusaki Oda: (dodges) Excuse me? (Nobusaki replied.)

Tsunaga Senju: (gulps) Oh, not you, Nobusaki. This- this sounds crazy but there's this strange voice popping up in my head. (Tsunaga said.)

(Nobusaki thought about it until a realization came to her.)

Nobusaki Oda: It must be the Nine-Tailed Wolf. Trying to communicate with you. (Nobusaki said.)

(This surprised Tsunaga and mildly surprised Tsunaku until the latter got over it.)

Tsunaku Senju: Hmm. Tsunaga, try to talk with the Nine-Tailed Wolf. (Tsunaku said.)

Tsunaga Senju: (confused) Wait what? (Tsunaga asked.)

Tsunaku Senju: If the Nine-Tailed Wolf is trying to communicate with you, it means it has a plan to sniff out Gosunkugi. (Tsunaku advises.)

Tsunaga Senju: Tch! (angry) How do I know it's not a trick? Why should I trust it? (Tsunaga questioned.)

Tsunaku Senju: (unfazed) Because I trust you. Just like you trust me. (Tsunaku answered calmly)

(Tsunaga was speechless to hear this much trust place on him by his elder brother. Given the continuous assault of Tornado Nails launched at them, while dodging them, Tsunaga knew he had no choice.)

Tsunaga Senju: Fine. I'll try it your way and make nice with the mutt. (Tsunaga said begrudgingly.)

Nine-Tailed Wolf: [I beg your pardon? I happen to resemble a pure-bred wolf, thank you very much.] (The Nine-Tailed Wolf explained in a playful tone.)

(Tsunaga rolled his eyes in annoyance.)

Nine-Tailed Wolf: (serious) [We haven't been probably introduced. I am Totsuka. Totsuka, the Nine-Tailed Wolf. As my Jinchuriki you have access not only to my Chakra but to certain skills and abilities I possesses.] (Totsuka explains.)

Tsunaga Senju: [Such as…?]

Totsuka: [A enhanced sense of smell. Think of this ability as a scent-based sensory skill by concentrating the Chakra into your nose, you can feel the Chakra scents of anyone within the radius of your current whereabouts. All scents can be found from anything or anyone, once you find your target, you must stay on its tracks and not lose focus while sensing for your opponent.]

Tsunaga Senju: [Sounds easy said than done, but… alright I'll give it a shot.]

(Tsunaga closed his eyes, placed his hands together to form a unique Dog sign. Tsunaga sniffs as he inhales and exhales slowly. Green Chakra began to radiate around Tsunaga as he "saw" a different vision of his surroundings and sniffs the Chakra Scents of his brother Tsunaku being blue, Nobusaki's being violet; to the right was a purple and orange scents belonging to Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu respectively.)

Tsunaga Senju: [I- I'm doing. I'm actually catching and finding the scents from my brothers and Nobusaki.]

Totsuka: [Not bad, young cub. Now then, I believe you have an enemy to recapture. Remain calm and find the Chakra scent that is foreign to you, filled with hostile intentions. Don't let him prey upon you. Make him your prey. Be strong, but clever and swift. Good luck, Tsunaga.] (Totsuka said all of that.)

Tsunaga Senju; (nods) [Don't worry Totsuka. I'll keep your words deep within my mind and heart.] (Focus, Tsunaga.) (sniffs) (Concentrate. Find the enemy beyond the conventional means. Find the foreign scent and track it down.) (Tsunaga said to himself.)

(Tsunaga was sensing for Gosunkugi's Chakra via nose. Small traces of Chakra belonged to a couple of birds, a squirrel and a snake until… ZING! A foreign gray Chakra scent was spotted and Tsunaga began to track it down, 25 kilometers to the left on a tree branch, a smirking Gosunkugi as he was watching them from his distance.)

Tsunaga Senju: (smirks proudly) (Got ya,) Brother! To the left. 25 Kilometers. (Tsunaga reports.)

Tsunaku Senju: (smiles) Thanks, little brother. I'll fire first. Once you add your Fire Style with my Air Style… (Hand Signs: Bird Monkey Ox Hare Bird) We'll have a clear path to our way. (Tsunaku said.)

Tsunaga Senju: Sure thing, brother! (An excited Tsunaga added.)

Tsunaku Senju: Air Style: Eagle Tornado Jutsu!

(Tsunaku used his left hand and fired a powerful sprout of air in the stark resemblances of an eagle from his palm aiming at the direction Tsunaga provided.)

Gosunkugi: Cocky little brat. Have a taste of My… (Hand Sign: Dragon Bird) Spear Nail.

(Gosunkugi generated his tiny nails and constructed a sharp spear from those nails and threw it toward the Eagle Tornado Jutsu.)

Tsunaga Senju: Sorry, old guy, but you're no predator…. (Hand Sign: Ox Dog Tiger Dragon Rat Tiger) You're prey. Fire Style: Tiger Flame Jutsu!

(Tsunaga inhaled and exhales a powerful burst of fire that took the form of a roaring tiger. Instead of going on a separate way, the Tiger Flame Jutsu integrated with the Eagle Tornado Jutsu, combining into a cooperation ninjutsu with the flames getting intensify by the powerful air currents. When the Spear Nail made contact with the jutsu, getting engulfed and incinerated into nothing, much to Gosunkugi's shock.)

Gosunkugi: (gasps) No! (Gosunkugi mustered.)

Nobusaki Oda: (smiles proudly) (Well, I'll be. Despite their sibling rivalry, they can work together. Normally Fire Style is powerful against Wind Style, but Air Style is a counterpart nature. It is powerful to blow fires and strong against Fire Style and Electric Style. The flames from that Tiger Flame Jutsu will absorb the oxygen within the Eagle Tornado Jutsu, growing in size and strength as it expands with air and wind being natural fuels.) (A proud Nobusaki stated.)

Tsunaku & Tsunaga: Blazing Phoenix Jutsu!

(The cooperation ninjutsu successfully combined and take the form of a fiery phoenix with fire and air as it approached the shocked Gosunkugi as it burns brightly.)

Gosunkugi: (bugled eyes) OH Shi-

(Gosunkugi didn't have enough time to exclaim as the Blazing Phoenix Jutsu combusted into a raging inferno, burning away the area where Gosunkugi was. Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu, covering their eyes, were watching in astonishment.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Dang! That's a lot of fire. It is super-hot here. (Tsunamizu said.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Actually it is only 2,100F from this Jutsu alone. (Tsunazuchi clarify.)

Tsunaku Senju: Good eye, Tsunazuchi. Of course, I couldn't pull this off without Tsunaga's keen sense. Impressive nose you got, Second Brother. (Tsunaku said that.)

(Tsunaga smiles at this praise from Tsunaku in secret. Tsunamizu looked at the dying down flames and didn't find anyone in there.)

Tsunamizu Senju: You sure, Second Bro Tsunaga was holding back? He does have a fiery temper that rivals mom's but way worse. (Tsunamizu doubts playfully.)

(Tsunaga had a tic mark on his head as he growls quietly at. Tsunamizu's mocking. Soon, Tsunaga chokes Tsunamizu in a neck hold.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (white eyes) Hey! Hey! Hey! I was just joking. I'm tabbing out. Help me. Help me. (Tsunamizu cries.)

Tsunaga Senju: (angry white eyes) You little idiot. I happen to be better at controlling my temper than mom. Even at my current level, I can hold back enough not to kill an opponent. Would you like to have taste of my flames? (Tsunaga yelled.)

Nobusaki Oda: (chuckles lightly) (separates the brothers) Okay that's enough. We're still on a mission here. (Nobusaki said.)

(Tsunamizu inhales and exhales normally again.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (sighs in relief) I can breathe normally again. (Tsunamizu said.)

Tsunaku Senju: Tsunaga and I will search the area for Gosunkugi. (Tsunaku informs.)

Nobusaki Oda: Meanwhile, Tsunazuchi, Tsunamizu and I will guard the perimeter in case Gosunkugi is lurking about here. Good luck, boys. (Nobusaki said.)

(Tsunaku and Tsunaga made it to the scorched area and began searching. Zin a section of a bush that was slightly burnt, a concealed Gosunkugi cautiously waited for them to leave the area. After having experienced and face the Senju Brothers and their extraordinary powers, Gosunkugi couldn't defeat them head on. His only hope is to head for Hikyo and get reinforcements from his partners. Of course, Tsunaga and Tsunaku, with knowing smiles, found him in his hiding spot and began feigning ignorance.)

Tsunaku Senju: Oh no. It looks like we let Gosunkugi get away from us. (Tsunaku said.)

Tsunaga Senju: Whoa, there! What do you mean we? You're the leader here. You let him get away! (Tsunaga argued.)

Tsunaku Senju: Tsunaga, easy. I'm not trying to get on your case. (Tsunaku whispered.)

Tsunaga Senju: I know. Just trying to make this more convincing for our little weasel. (Tsunaga whispered back.)

Tsunaku Senju: (realized) (smiles slyly) Oh, well. I guess we should go back to Lady Nobusaki and resume our full throttle assault on their hideout riding on a bull ridden carriage with a unit of Meibu. (Tsunaku announced loudly, knowing he is being observed by the criminal.)

Tsunaga Senju: Once those Rancors lower their guards, then we can kick butt. (A smirking Tsunaga hoped.)

Tsunaku Senju: Yes, then we can start kicking butt, brother. (Tsunaku confirms.)

(Tsunaku and Tsunaga left to regroup. Gosunkugi heard every detail of their "plan" and fled away to warn his allies.)

[Kazan Building, Hikyo – Land of Fire]

(Inside the hideout of the Rancors, a repeated banging sound was heard. Inside a holding cell was a little girl, age 10, with long brown hair kept in twin buns, light brown eyes. Fair skin and short rounded eyebrows om a small gold crown with a red cloth, light green and white haori, light green sash, a white puffy long-sleeved shirt with pink wristbands, a pink skirt with tannish brown shinobi sandals with circular bands around her ankles. She wasn't just an ordinary girl, yet she was furiously knocking on the sealed door of her cell with a solemn Nagatoku sealed on the bench.)

?: Hey! (smack) Hey! (smack) You can't keep us here! (smack) We have rights! (fist banging on door.) (She yelled persistently.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: I don't think they care about that, Lady Naho. Especially since they're actually…

(The girl, known as Naho turned with a cute frown at the kidnapped scientist.)

Naho: (puffs) Well, it's better to try escaping than doing nothing. (Naho stated.)

[Naho / Relative of the Fire Daimyo]

Naho: You're supposed to be a brilliant scientist of the Hidden Leaf Village. Surely you have some kind of strategy to get us out of this. (Naho asked.)

(Nagatoku was unsure while frowning.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: A scientist isn't exactly as a strategist. Strategists make plans and decisions to achieve goals in the battlefield while the role of a scientist is to discover and understand phenomena in our research and experimentations. My specialty is in zoology, the study of wildlife animals in their natural habitats. It could take some time my lady, but with enough observation, we can find the opportunity to escape once they lower their guard, thinking we are powerless to defend ourselves. (Nagatoku said all of that.)

(Nagatoku placed a calming hand on Naho's shoulder.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: Even if we can't escape ourselves, have faith that the shinobi from my village will come save us from our captives. When the situation becomes dire and hopeless, the Leaf shinobi are the ones who overcome the impossible odds. (Nagatoku said, reassuring her.)

(Despite just meeting Nagatoku a few minutes ago, Naho felt calm and relax when talking to him. Even though she still had her parents, Naho, while loving and respecting her parents, haven't spent much time with them due to their noble status, but were decent and selfless nobles. Naho sheds a single tear, not out of fear, but of hope.)

Naho: Thank you for your encouraging words, Dr. Tsuda. You speak with the wisdom and care of a father yourself. (Naho stated.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: (smiles sheepishly) Well, I have a daughter about the same age as you. With another one coming along as well. I cannot afford to fall here too or take me away to who knows where they're taking my fellow scientists to. (Nagatoku added.)

(BOOOOOMMMM! The building was shaken. Nagatoku and Naho were uncontrollably shook as well.)

Naho: What's happening!?

Nagatoku Tsuda: I don't know? It must've come from outside the building. (Nagatoku said as he looked through the window on the cell door.)

(Nagatoku saw a few scientists being forcefully escorted away by some black clad shinobi away. Some scientists are stuck by their abnormal pressure as the Rancor was carrying two scientists by their coats with ease. Their cell door unlocks and two Rancors, in human disguise, were standing before them. Naho caught one by the leg and tries in vain to pull him down.)

Rancor #1: Dr. Nagatoku Tsuda, it is time to relocate you to our hidden facility for further production of Rancorgen for further Rancorfication process. (He said emotionlessly.)

(Despite the frightful sensation he felt, Nagatoku pulled himself together and mustered his courage.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: And if I refuse? (Nagatoku dared.)

(A moment of silence was there until the man's red eyes were shown, his arm morphed into a black monstrous one, reeled in before it swung a powerful strike at him.)

[Business District, Hikyo – Land of Fire]

(Five minutes earlier. Gosunkugi, after escaping the Senju Brothers and Nobusaki Oda, warn the Rancors of their incoming assault on the Kazan Building, their base of operation. Gosunkugi and two Rancors between the former were guarding the front entrance for them. Gosunkugi was armed with a katana while the two Rancors were armed with odachi.)

Gosunkugi: They'll be here any minute now. (Gosunkugi said.)

Bentogo: Pedrogu in what mode of transportation will these four miniature, but powerful threats with the fame Fierce Eye Nobusaki Oda use upon their assault here. (Bentogo asked.)

(Despite his unfazed expression, Gosunkugi got slightly annoyed at. The Rancors' antics.)

Pedrogu: Unfortunately, I possess little knowledge of their skills or reputation. The four unknown enemies who engaged with our forces and slaughter our own in battle. Not to mention this feel of Green Chakra these four unknowns possess; I haven't felt since the….

Gosunkugi: (closed eyes) (grunting irritated) THEY'RE JINCHURIKI! JINCHURIKI! CALL THEM THE LEAF JINCHURIKI! Just say, are the Leaf Jinchuriki here? (An enraged Gosunkugi exploded.)

(Bentogo and Pedrogu were unfazed by this until… they heard a carriage, pulled by bulls, was charging toward the front entrance.)

Bentogo: Over there, I sense the Chakra of the ones who you want us to address as the Leaf Jinchuriki are here in that carriage. With the Leaf kunoichi Nobusaki Oda as well. (Bentogo stated.)

Gosunkugi: (surprised) Wait, they're here? Already!? (Gosunkugi expressed.)

(Gosunkugi and the Rancors saw the Senju Brothers on the carriage with Nobusaki handling the reins. Gosunkugi stared at his enemies coming their way. It seems both reckless and suicidal act and yet, they aren't afraid for their lives. That's when a bulged out Gosunkugi realized the truth.)

Gosunkugi: Wait, they aren't…

Bentogo: Rancors, Prepare your Zero….

(More Rancors came out of the building on the ground with some appearing on the upper roof aiming their own technique, concentrating spirit energy into a sphere each.)

Pedrogu: Aim…. And fire…. ZERO!

(Pedrogu fires his Zero which was fired and converted into a spirit energy cannon at the carriage followed the reinforcement… BOOOM! BOOOM! BOOOM! But what they destroyed were actually Shadow Clones of the Senju Brothers and Nobusaki. Gosunkugi spotted something flying in the air. Before he could identify it, it was the canister with the Rancorgen with cracks on the glass. Upon hitting Gosunkugi's forehead, it was too late… CRACK! SPLASH! The black ooze of the Rancorgen spilling all over the shocked Gosunkugi.)

Gosunkugi: No! NOOO! (Gosunkugi mustered in shock.)

(Gosunkugi screams in agony as the ooze integrated into his body, which began to undergo a metamorphosis as Rancor force was radiating around him as black gunk was rapidly spilling out of his mouth and right eye socket.)

Gosunkugi: (Screaming strugglingly)

(Off screen, Gosunkugi's Rancorfication was nearly completed as an animal-shaped mask was seen formed, his straight hair was wilder and unkempt and some armor-like skin was formed with his hands turning into claws as he put his clawed hands in despair before he looked at the sky, cursing at the heavens for his "mutation.")

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (SCREECHING FERALLY) (An insane Gosunkugi screeched in a double tone.)

(Unbeknownst to the Rancors, the real Senju Brothers and Nobusaki successfully infiltrated the building and began climbing on the walls.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Lucky that carriage was there to distract them. Am I right, my bros and lady. (An oblivious Tsunamizu stated.)

(Tsunazuchi roll his eyes in annoyance while Nobusaki pats him in the head smiling as they continued walking.)

Tsunaku Senju: That was the plan, Tsunamizu. We knew Gosunkugi was hiding in the bushes so Tsunaga and I made him think we would be assaulting them in the carriage. (Tsunaku explained.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (confused) But we weren't in the carriage, but our Shadow Clones were. I actually felt the burn thought. (Tsunamizu added.)

Tsunaku Senju: (sighed) Just keep climbing. (Tsunaku ordered.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Can do. (Tsunamizu replied.)

[Kazan Building, Hikyo – Land of Fire]

(Finally inside the building, the team were searching around for Nagatoku. In the futuristic base had structures of clear alloys along with the electrical lighting)

Tsunamizu Senju: Would you look how sick this place looks. (Tsunamizu exclaimed.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: This is such a fine feat of ingenuity. I wonder what alloy they used for the pillars here. Maybe some kind of Titanium, yet I see it has conduits for the lights in the halls/ Perhaps it is chromium-plated steel in nature due to the resistance to corrosion and its shiny, polished appearance. (A curious Tsunazuchi wondered.)

Tsunaga Senju: Oh fascinating. Maybe it's a "nickel sandwich" your face if you don't keep your mouth shut during our infiltration. (Tsunaga whispered in a mild annoyed tone.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Right, sorry. Kinda got my geek side out by the marvel of this interior halls. (Tsunazuchi whispered, catching the idea of what Tsunaga implied.)

(Tsunaku chats with Nobusaki. Tsunaku finished reading a good portion of a scroll with the kanji for WOOD as he turns to Nobusaki.)

Tsunaku Senju: I have finished reading three sections of the scroll you handed me, Lady Nobusaki. I have memorized the Jutsu in full detail and hand signs needed. (Tsunaku answered quietly.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Good work, Tsunaku. (Nobusaki replied.)

(Nobusaki, without turning, notice the worried sigh coming from Tsunaku.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: I can feel from your sigh, that you have some concerns. Speak. (Nobusaki added.)

(Amazed by this, Tsunaku got over it and had a serious glance on his face.)

Tsunaku Senju: I have taken my time to read and learn the Jutsu in the first three sections so far, but what good are they to me without the two certain chakra natures needed to mix to use these Jutsu? I speak this out of the concern for the success of the mission, rather than my own self-doubts or current level of skill. (Tsunaku said all of that.)

(In the scroll there was a part in a sentence that said in kanji MOKUTON. Nobusaki hums lightly at this.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: (chuckles quietly) Success of the mission. Perhaps? Your own self-doubt. Maybe? But current level of skill. I doubt you lack talent or skill. While you have a heart filled with idealistic dreams, you still have a realistic observation of what's before us. It is quite admirable. Tsunaku, you remember what Lady Hokage said in her office? (Nobusaki asked.)

(Tsunaku paused as he recalls the meeting back in the Hokage's Office where the serious Tsunade gave them some advice in regard to their first battle against the Rancors.)

Tsunade Senju (flashback): The facts I gathered, but only because I've been training you four to fight as individuals, not yet as a team. (Tsunade stated.)

(Tsunaku remembers unlocking not only his Wind Style nature but Air Style while his brothers Tsunaga unlocked Fire, Tsunazuchi unlocked Earth and Tsunamizu unlocked Water. When Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu clashed their chakra nature infused palm strike at each other, causing an impact of earth and water. When Tsunaku saw their chakra nature come in contact on the soil of the ground, a small plant spread out, healthy and budding. Back to the present, Tsunaku realized something. Nobusaki made a small smile at seeing Tsunaku figuring out another way.)

Tsunaku Senju: Since I don't have the required change in natures yet, the other way for me to cast these Jutsu will be with the aid of my brothers. In other words….

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: That's right. Have faith in your brothers and they, in turn, will have faith in you. (Nobusaki advised.)

(As the Leaf team were searching for Nagatoku, that's when the doors of multiple cells were opening.)

Tsunaga Senju: What's going on? Tsunamizu, what did you do? (Tsunaga accused.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Whoa. Whoa. Since when is this my fault? I didn't do anything. (Tsunamizu complained.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Boys! Not Now! We need to conceal ourselves but cannot lose focus on our mission objective. Find Nagatoku, extract him from the Rancors and shut down their operations here. (Nobusaki commands.)

(Tsunazuchi, upon touching the metallic column, felt a surging feeling as his conscious was surfing through the building. This stops when Tsunazuchi let go his grab and groans from the experience.)

Tsunaku Senju: What's wrong Tsunazuchi? (Tsunaku asked his third brother.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Sorry, I-I felt something when I touched that column. (Tsunazuchi said.)

Tsunamizu Senju: So is that column made out of earth or something? (Tsunamizu stated.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (shook head) No. When I touch the ground, I could use Earth Style to sense there the seismic activities, foot patterns and Chakra signatures of others. While the column here has some mineral impurities, what I felt through wasn't by Earth Style and no it wasn't Genjutsu. I felt connect with the electronics in the building just like I felt connected with the earth I touch. (Tsunazuchi explains.)

Tsunaku Senju: I think I know what you're talking about, Tsunazuchi. Regardless, if you believe this new ability of yours can help us locate Dr. Tsuda, then use it. (Tsunaku said, encouraging his brother.)

(Tsunazuchi nods as a group of Rancors turn to their corner and found…. Nothing. They were gone. They pause to scan the corner but to no avail and left to go to open the cells. With the Rancors gone, the Leaf Team took off their cloaks, casting off the Disguise Jutsu.)

Nobusaki Oda: Proceed Tsunazuchi. (Nobusaki stated.)

(Tsunazuchi touched the column again and began to sense every conduit in the building, sensing imprisoned scientists and hearing conversations.)

Rancor #2 (Voice-Over): We need to gather the scientists we have to the new facility our human allies have established….

Rancor #3 (Voice-Over): Continue searching for our intruders! They must be in the upper level!

Rancor #4: All scientists prepare to move out….

Rancor #5: We won't kill but if you continue to resist then I will take the pleasure of devouring you.

Scientists: (screaming fearfully) No please! I'll listen, I-I swear. (yelling) Wait.

(Despite the agony and despair he felt, Tsunazuchi steels himself and focus on locating Nagatoku when he suddenly heard….)

Nagatoku Tsuda (Voice-Over): Well, I have a daughter about the same age as you. I cannot afford to fall here too or take me away to who knows where they're taking my fellow scientists to. (Nagatoku added.)

(Upon locating the cell's designated number and Nagatoku, Tsunazuchi opened his eyes.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Komyo! I found him! (Tsunazuchi exclaims in excitement.)

(Tsunaku, Tsunaga, Tsunamizu and Nobusaki beam up with relief at this development.)

Nobusaki Oda: You found Nagatoku? (Nobusaki expressed.)

Tsunaku Senju: Where is he? (Tsunaku added.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Two lanes from here to the east, Cell Room D-3. Dr. Tsuda is in there but for how much time, hard to say. If we are gonna mount that rescue, now's the time. (Tsunazuchi said.)

Tsunaku Senju: You're right. Lady Nobusaki. I suggest you, Tsunaga and Tsunamizu cause a diversion to draw the enemy's attention away from our path. Tsunamizu, when the Rancors come I want to you as brave and unpredictable as you can be against them. (Tsunaku said.)

Tsunamizu Senju: As unpredictable as I can be! (A hopeful Tsunamizu repeats.)

Tsunaku Senju: (smiles) Exactly! Tsunaga…. I know this won't be easy to ask of you, given what we just learnt about the Rancors, but….

Tsunaga Senju: You don't have to sugarcoat it, Tsunaku. If drawing more Rancors to our position means I get to fight then so be it. (smirks proudly) Whatever people they once were matter little if they have begun to abduct others against their will. I can take care of them. (Tsunaga stated with confidence.)

Tsunaku Senju: Thanks, Tsunaga. Even though it's not always easy handling you and your rage, you're still a good brother. (Tsunaku compliments.)

(Secretly, Tsunaga smiles happy at this acknowledgement before getting serious with a smirk.)

Tsunaga Senju: Just make sure you and Tsunazuchi get that damn scientist and the rest of us out of here. (Tsunaga replied.)

(Tsunaku and Tsunazuchi left as they march to Cell D-3 to free Nagatoku. Tsunazuchi remember one more detail.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: I forgot to mention this, but Dr. Tsuda wasn't alone in the cell. (Tsunazuchi said.)

Tsunaku Senju: He isn't? (Tsunaku asked.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: There's a girl in there. Around our physical age. Her name is Naho. (Tsunazuchi answered.)

Tsunaku Senju: Naho! As in Lady Naho Nagashi, the grandniece of the Fire Daimyo. (Tsunaku realized.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: It's possible. Which means we need to save them both. (Tsunazuchi said with determination.)

(After racing through two halls and evading Rancor detection, Tsunaku and Tsunazuchi arrived at the designated hall.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: We're here. (Tsunazuchi said.)

Tsunaku Senju: Quickly. (Tsunaku said fast.)

(Tsunaku and Tsunazuchi moved before a patrolling Rancor could spot them. Looking behind them, they saw unconscious scientists being drag off by their Rancor captors while they were shoved to move in handcuffs. Tsunaku and Tsunazuchi were disgusted by this show of force and subjugation.)

Rancor #1 (offscreen): Dr. Nagatoku Tsuda…

(Both boys turn to see the Rancor at the holding cell ordering Nagatoku. Tsunaku nods at Tsunazuchi, who brought out his bo staff and convert it into a naginata and quietly walks toward the Rancor.)

Rancor #1: It is time to relocate you to our hidden facility for further production of Rancorgen for further Rancorfication process. (He said emotionlessly.)

(Tsunazuchi made his way without being detect and aim his naginata in the Rancor's nape. Tsunazuchi channels his Earth Style chakra into the tip of his blade as he reels back.)

Nagatoku Tsuda (offscreen): And if I refuse? (Nagatoku dared.)

(A moment of silence was there until the man's red eyes were shown, his arm morphed into a black monstrous one, reeled in before it swung a powerful strike at him. But it never came as Tsunazuchi thrust his naginata and pierces through the nape of the shocked Rancor, losing strength. This surprised Nagatoku and Naho. Despite the struggle he felt, Tsunazuchi, with his superhuman strength, threw the unyielding Rancor off his naginata toward Tsunaku who drew his katanas.)

Tsunaku Senju: Hidden Leaf Style Spirit Art: Air Wheel Dance!

(Tsunaku, using his Air Style chakra into his katanas, spins midair and slashes off the Rancor in half, causing it to be purify and faded away. Tsunaku turn to face Nagatoku and Naho. Tsunaku put his katanas away.)

Tsunaku Senju: Dr. Tsuda. And I take it you are Lady Naho. (Tsunaku greets.)

(Nagatoku sighed in relief that backup came. Naho nods. Upon looking close at Tsunaku, noticing his natural good looks, Naho had an astonished look with blush on her cheeks.)

Naho Nagashi: (He's so hot!) Oh, yes, I am. And who might you and your companion be good sir? (Naho asked.)

Tsunaku Senju: (smiles) I'm Tsunaku Senju, my lady. And the boy beside me is my Third Brother, Tsunazuchi Senju. (Tsunaku said.)

(Nagatoku was mildly surprised by this but got over it. Naho was confused by this.)

Naho Nagashi: Senju? But I could've sworn Lady Tsunade was the only Senju left? (Naho wondered.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: We're her sons. The four of us to be exact, my lady. Greetings, Dr. Tsuda. Your adopted daughter is nice, I could tell by her scent. (Tsunazuchi said with a little sense of affection for said Uchiha.)

(Nagatoku looked confused by this. Tsunaku face palmed at the impression his brother was trying to make. Tsunaku sensed a battle occurring in the same floor back to where the others were.)

Tsunaku Senju: It's Lady Nobusaki, Tsunaga and Tsunamizu. They're currently engaged with Rancors. They're sending reinforcements as we speak. (Tsunaku stated.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: We gotta get back to them. (turns to Nagatoku and Naho) stay close to us. We'll get you out of here. (Tsunazuchi said.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: Very well. Lead the way, Young Masters. (Nagatoku said, addressing Tsunaku and Tsunazuchi with honorifics.)

(Back to Nobusaki's group, a couple of Rancors charge in on Nobusaki until she cast a Genjutsu via her Senkagan that each step the Rancors took they combust in flames.)

Nobusaki Oda: Fire Style: Fire Gun Jutsu!

(Nobusaki shot down another Rancor with her Fire Gun Jutsu. Tsunaga pierce through three of the Genjutsu trapped Rancors and Tsunamizu sliced down the two Rancors in his way with his kusarigama. A Rancor charge in for the kill but luckily Tsunamizu dodged it. Tsunamizu used the chain in his kusarigama to restrain the Rancor in its place.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Watch this. (Hand Signs: Horse Ox Bird Rat Bird Dog Hare) Snow Style: Freezing Trap Jutsu!

(Tsunamizu cast a jutsu as from the chains wrapped around the Rancor began to cover the Rancor into solidifying snow. The Rancor yells freezingly, barely able to move at its normal pace. Soon, Tsunamizu swings his kusarigama and…. SLASH! Cuts down the Rancor. As a dozen Rancors surrounded Tsunamizu.)

Rancor #5: You are surrounded, little one. You possess such powerful Chakra within you. It will be quite the delicacy to have.

Tsunamizu Senju: Hmm, I also wonder what Chakra would taste like. Bet it would be sweet or sour or spicy or bitter. (Tsunamizu mustered unconcern.)

(This got the Rancors a bit confused by the boy's lack of fear as they charged at once toward Tsunamizu who jumped high in the air and used his kusarigama to tie up the dozen Rancors in surprise.)

Rancor #5: What the!? B-But how did he-

(Soon the Rancor didn't finish as Tsunamizu cast the Freezing Trap Jutsu again and immobilized them in their places. After slaying off their portion of Rancors, Nobusaki and Tsunaga were surprised and amazed by Tsunamizu's cunning and resourcefulness.)

Tsunaga Senju: Would you look at that. (An impressed Tsunaga exclaims.)

(Nobusaki smiles at this. Even when he is serious, Tsunamizu didn't let go of his cocky grin on his face as he cast a new jutsu.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (Hand Signs: Tiger Hare Monkey Dog Ram Dragon Hare) Snow Style Spirit Art: Avalanche Bomb!

(Tsunamizu creates a giant avalanche of Snow Style chakra in the form of a bomb that obliterated the screaming Rancors. But the jutsu didn't stop there as it created a crater through the floor and drowning down any Rancors that got caught in the Avalanche Bomb.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (exhaling tiredly) N-now that's what I call bringing down the A-Bomb.

Tsunaku Senju: (chuckles lightly) That's the spirit, Tsunamizu. Impressive wielding of hand signs you did. (Tsunaku praised.)

(Tsunaku was seen with Tsunazuchi, Nagatoku and the carried Naho. While Tsunaku and Nagatoku were impressed by the display of Tsunamizu's Jutsu, Naho didn't stop blushing at the sight of Tsunamizu's face.)

Naho Nagashi: (Wow. Another handsome boy. Are all Senju boys really this hot. Perhaps since they are Lady Hokage's sons.) (A lovestruck Naho wondered.)

(Tsunazuchi on the other hand…)

Tsunazuchi Senju: And yet you gotta be careful by the amount of Chakra you used to cast that Jutsu. (Tsunazuchi scolded.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (closed eyes) (awkward) Jeez, nice compliment you got there Third Bro. (Tsunamizu said sarcastically.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: I'm not just talking about your own exhaustion. I'm also referring to your carelessness with collateral damage. Your "A-Bomb" made a huge hole here. (Tsunazuchi stated, pointing to the direction of the new hole that is now 12 feet long to the bottom.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: Now that is a long way down to be a few stories tall. (Nagatoku commented.)

Tsunaku Senju: Okay, I know there is a lot of improvements needed but- (Tsunaku paused.)

(Tsunaku sensed a couple of Rancors approaching them in instant speeds. They roar haughtily. Just as the third Senju Brothers got into fighting positions… reappearing before them were a Senkagan activated Nobusaki and a serious Tsunaga, with a stain of Rancor blood on his cheek.)

Nobusaki Oda: Tsunaga! Be prepare! (Nobusaki commanded.)

Tsunaga Senju: Of course. (Tsunaga affirms.)

Nobusaki Oda: (Hand Signs: Tiger Dragon Ox Bird Tiger Monkey Dragon)

Tsunaga Senju: (Hand Signs: Snake Rat Dragon Monkey Snake Dragon)

(As both Nobusaki and Tsunaga wield their hand signs, a special chakra nature was being channeled, one that is descended from Fire Style as crimson red lights were glowing.)

Nobusaki Oda: (arms stretched out) Blaze Style: Ascending Flame Cannon!

Tsunaga Senju: (right arm pointing at Rancors) Blaze Style: Descending Viper Flame!

(They both fired their respective Blaze Style chakra ninjutsu at the Rancor horde during the launch, they merged into a new cooperation ninjutsu that has taken on a dragon-form of Blaze Style flames as it reached the dodging Rancors, the new jutsu began to heat up the surroundings of the slowed down Rancors, much to their shock as they could not move. Nobusaki and Tsunaga clapped their hands simultaneously.)

Nobusaki & Tsunaga: Blaze Style Spirit Art: Great Dragon Combustion Wave! (They declared in unison.)

(Upon which, the Great Dragon Combustion Wave covered the hallway in a fiery combustion of red flames engulfing the Rancors until they were purify enough and faded away. Once it was over, the hallway was melted, rather quite literal, as solid concrete was liquidity from the intense heat from the cooperation ninjutsu. Tsunaga was amazed by the effect of his and Nobusaki's Jutsu unleashed. Nobusaki, though expressionless, was pleased that the Rancor reinforcements were taken down with no damage on themselves.)

Tsunaga Senju: That felt good. Channeling out my anger I mean. (laughs lightly) I didn't know I had this kind of fire power within me. (Tsunaga commented.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Fire is neither good nor bad. It is how you use it that declares its usefulness and reliability. (smiles a little) Still, I am pleased to see you have a good head on the battle and only attack Rancors to lure them into our trap. Impressive move, Tsunaga. (Nobusaki compliments.)

(Tsunaga secretly blushes in embarrassment from the compliment. Normally Tsunaga ignores what others would say about him and his brothers if it was bad comments but when it comes to praises and accomplishments, he's not arrogant to let it get to his head but is happy to have earn them. Tsunazuchi was impressed by what his brothers possess in Chakra Natures.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (First, Tsunaku discovered his Air Style, the descendant nature of Wind. Then, Tsunamizu can use Snow Style, the descendant nature of Water. And now, Tsunaga has unlocked his Blaze Style, the descendant nature of Fire. Then…. I'm the only one who hasn't tapped into my descendant nature.) (A realized Tsunazuchi thought.)

(Nagatoku bows respectfully at Nobusaki.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: Lady Nobusaki. I am honored that you came to my rescue. Please accept my apologies for allowing enemy forces to succeed in the first place. (Nagatoku said.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: (smiles kindly) Think nothing less, Nagatoku. You are an important villager of the Leaf Village as much as the shinobi who venture out to protect it. (serious expression) The fact you still live must mean my intuition about the Rancors were true. It's not random hunts for soul consumptions anymore. (Nobusaki said.)

(At the mention of the Rancors got Nagatoku serious as he knew the seriousness in her tone.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: Yes. I gathered that much. The fact that I saw some Rancors removing their human disguises, got me to finally believe their existence to be a valid truth. (Nagatoku answered.)

Tsunaku Senju: What did you learnt about the Rancors, Dr. Tsuda? (Tsunaku asked.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: Well, nothing new that you heard from my kidnapper Gosunkugi but currently they are moving the scientists they have in this building to an undisclosed location away from the Land of Fire. They're experimenting on humans to undergo Rancorfication, using anyone they get their hands on. (Nagatoku informs.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Anyone? (Tsunamizu mustered.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: Villagers, politicians, law enforcers. In fact, they haven't even come close to catching and experimenting on shinobi or samurai yet. (Nagatoku adds.)

(Tsunaku, Tsunaga, Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu frown differently at this news. Naho looked concerned for her new companions as she heard screams of pain and agony from her cell. Nobusaki glares at the Rancors for the deaths they have cause.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: Lady Naho here caught a Rancor with its disguise partially removed and got locked her up in the same cell as me. (Nagatoku added.)

Tsunaga Senju: (arms crossed) Being the grandniece of the feudal lord does have its advantages. Wouldn't want to have the entire Land of Fire as an enemy by devouring the Fire Daimyo's relative. (Tsunaga exclaimed.)

(Naho blushes in awestruck, being charmed by Tsunaga's good looks as well. Naho had a goofy smile with heart eyes.)

Naho Nagashi: (Sir Tsunaga may look like a brutish warrior at first glance, yet he is truly charming and considering.) (Naho thought.)

(Reality, however, can be a harsh teacher as the oblivious Tsunaga added another factor.)

Tsunaga Senju: Plus, would the wife or son of the feudal lord make a better hostage than a mere relative. (Tsunaga stated.)

(This caused the white eyed Naho to go depress and hang her head down by this comment. Soon more heavy pressure of the Rancors appeared as the group of seven notice this.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Much as I want to debate on the low and high values of hostages, we need to escape from now. (Tsunazuchi stated the obvious.)

Tsunaga Senju: What? I ain't gonna let a bunch of Rancors scare me off-

Tsunaku Senju: No, Tsunazuchi's right. We found Dr. Tsuda and the evidence we needed to verify the Rancors' return. (Tsunaku said.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Plus we also saved a noble lady from the Rancors' clutches to boost. And a fine young lady of blooming beauty if I may add. (A joyful Tsunamizu adds with a compliment.)

Naho Nagashi: (sighs lovingly) (blushes) Oh, you're too kind sir Tsunamizu. (Naho said, flattered.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Indeed. We have achieve liberating our scientist and collecting evidence to their reemergence. We must return to the village and report our success. Nagatoku, stick close to me. Tsunaku and Tsunazuchi will act as your rear guards. (Nobusaki commands.)

Tsunaku Senju: (smiles) Of course, ma'am. (Tsunaku replied.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Affirmative. (Tsunazuchi replied.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Tsunaga and Tsunamizu, here are your orders. (Nobusaki commands.)

Tsunaga & Tsunamizu: Yes ma'am! (They answered respectfully.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: You two, keep Lady Naho safe and well protected as we find the opening for our escape. I will search a weak point in the wall using my Senkagan to locate it and create the opening. We will leave this nest of the masked spiritual beasts alive. No one is to die here. That's the one order I will not have you disobey. Am I clear? (Nobusaki stated.)

(Despite the demanding and cool stare from her Senkagan, the Senju Brothers firmly nods with brave and determined expressions, with each of them having no intentions of dying. Soon, Nobusaki's team arrive lower floor, two Rancors charged in until… SLASH! SLASH! SLASH! Tsunaku swings his katanas and Tsunaga uses his sais to stab and slay their Rancor opponents with ease. Another Rancor appears and charge in until Tsunazuchi mustered the confidence and courage to carefully charged and stabs the Rancor through its forehead, purifying it away.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: That was close. (Tsunazuchi expressed while facing his team.)

Naho Nagashi: Look out, there's one behind you! (A worried Naho yelled.)

(Tsunazuchi didn't look but a lurking Rancor move quick as he was on the verge to devour him… SWOOSH! Using the same naginata-based Earth Style jutsu, Tsunazuchi swinged his naginata and cuts the Rancor's head in half. The falling head didn't touch the ground as it turned to dust and the rest of the body purify away.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (sighs relief)

Tsunaku Senju: I see you've been improving on your Hidden Leaf Style: Landslide Blade, brother. Nice timing. (Tsunaku compliments after slashing off another Rancor his way.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Thank you, Tsunaku. I suppose slow and steady does prevail. Still, thank you as well, Lady Naho. You managed to save us all with your quick reflexes. (Tsunazuchi said.)

(Naho shrugs it off with a smile, humbly taking the compliment to heart. Tsunazuchi touches the technical column and using the same special type of chakra sensory jutsu via the circuitry of the building. Tsunazuchi spotted some Rancors marching off, some vanishing with the captive scientists. Suddenly, Tsunazuchi spotted the blurry sight of an unknown entity appearing and vanishing into thin air, slaughtering the Rancors that came in its way.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (gasped)

Nobusaki Oda: What happened? (Nobusaki asked.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: According to my Circuit Detection Jutsu, the path ahead of us is mostly clear of Rancors, but I noticed an unidentified figure entering the building. It had movements at a rapid pace, I didn't catch a glitz of what they look like. (Tsunazuchi reports.)

Tsunaga Senju: Just what we need, another ally the enemy could rely on. (Tsunaga said sarcastically.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: I'm not so sure. This new enemy is unbalanced and aggressive. So much that it even killed Rancors in its way. Plus, what I sense from this enemy wasn't completely Rancor Energy, but it is Chakra from a living human as well. (Tsunazuchi added.)

(This got the rest of the team curious to want to know what Tsunazuchi meant by that statement. Nobusaki spotted the opening in the wall before them. Using her Senkagan, she located a spot in the wall that was breakable, much to her delight.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: I found our exit. (Nobusaki said.)

(After saying that, more Rancors appear behind them in two corners. Nobusaki placed her palms on the wall and Blaze Style Chakra radiated as intense heat was burning and covering the wall in a circular shadow.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: I need time to make our escape. Keep the doctor and Lady Naho protected in the meantime. (Nobusaki ordered.)

Senju Brothers: Yes ma'am. (They complied together.)

(Tsunaku slays a total of 7 Rancors, Tsunaga stabs 5 Rancors while evading and striking them one by one, Tsunazuchi waited and cuts down 3 Rancors and Tsunamizu strikes down 4 Rancors. The defeated Rancors turns to dust and purified. Just as another horde of Rancors were coming a hail of claw-like nails were firing straight through the hall, killing off any screaming Rancors caught in the crossfire.)

Tsunamizu Senju: What's going on here!? (A confused Tsunamizu yelled.)

(Not wanting to take a chance for a powerful counterattack, Tsunazuchi began to wield hand signs.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Tsunamizu, wield your hand signs. We need to build a powerful defensive position here until Lady Nobusaki is finished making our exit. (Hand Signs: Ram Dog Ox Snake) (Tsunazuchi shouted cautiously.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Oh! Gotcha ya, bro. (Tsunamizu replied confidentially.)

(The unidentified being, responsible for the Rancors' being slaughter waved his arms out charging a spirit Chakra sphere filled with Rancor energy as his claws extended out and placed on the Chakra sphere.)

?: Ninja Art: Flying Claw Bomb! (The high tone voice exclaims.)

(The being fires his Flying Claw Bomb jutsu at them. The powerful Rancor-powered jutsu was making its way toward the Lead team until Tsunazuchi slams his hands on the floor and spit out earthen material across.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Earth Style: Mud Wall!

(Tsunazuchi used the material and creates a long and sturdy earth wall that blocks the hallway. Knowing the Flying Claw Bomb was 10 meters to hit the Mud Wall, Tsunazuchi turns to Tsunamizu.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Quickly, Tsunamizu. (Tsunazuchi hurried.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Water Style: Water Wall!

(Only a few seconds as the Mud Wall was crumbling down, Tsunamizu spits out a stream of water from out of his own Water Style Chakra as the Water Wall surrounded Tsunamizu, his brothers, Nobusaki, Nagatoku and Naho as the Flying Claw Bomb destroys the Earth Style: Mud Wall… BOOOMMM! Once the jutsu was over, the Water Wall died down as well, leaving them unharmed just as Nobusaki finished burning a hole through the building wall.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: We have our exit secured. We need to evacuate now. (Nobusaki said.)

(Nobusaki carries Nagatoku on her back while Tsunaku carries Naho on his back.)

Tsunaku Senju: Brothers, it's time we head back to the vi- (paused)

(ZING! Tsunaku sensed something familiar from this enemy much to his surprise.)

Tsunaku Senju: Tsunaga, can you sniff off this chakra signature? I have a feeling we know this enemy. (A serious Tsunaku realized.)

(Knowing that Tsunaku isn't playing around, Tsunaga listened to his big brother and used his Chakra scent smelling jutsu.)

Tsunaga Senju: (sniffing) (realizing) You're right. I know this scent. (Tsunaga realized.)

(The smoke clears out and gripping on the broken wall only to break it effortlessly with the rubble in his hands reduce to dust. The enemy is revealed to be coated in black material armor with his hands in the form of clawed hands, the left side of the kimono he wears was ripped, both his long hair and beard were wilder and unkempt, his grey eyes now red but with the sclera black and the mask in the form of a weasel. This Rancorfied man was none other than…)

Senju Brothers: Gosunkugi!? (They shouted in shock.)

(At the mention of his name, the Rancorfied Gosunkugi growls as his Chakra Pressure, enhanced with Rancor powers, was radiating out of his body, enraged by the ones he believe are the source of his transformation.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: You did THIS to me! Take a look at your handy work. I will reduce you Senju freaks to dust for this! (screaming vengefully) (An enraged Gosunkugi screams.)

(The Chakra Gosunkugi was releasing was intense, the Senju Brothers and their commander and two rescues could feel it physically.)

Tsunaga Senju: I've heard of the Killing intent being the manifestation of one exuding pure killing intention on their enemies enough to paralyze them in fear and visions of their deaths, but this is unreal. His Rancorfication is further strengthening his killing intent to newer levels, making the air nearly unbearable to breathe. (An uneased Tsunaga shared.)

(Thinking to what Gosunkugi meant when he shouted at him and his brothers at fault for his Rancorfication, Tsunazuchi figured out what he meant.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Oh no. (Tsunazuchi realized.)

Tsunaku Senju: What's wrong, Tsunazuchi? (Tsunaku asked.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: I think I know what Gosunkugi means. Lady Nobusaki, you still have the scroll I handed you. The one with the Rancorgen. (Tsunazuchi asked.)

(Nobusaki check herself and found the scroll containing the Rancorgen inside.)

Nobusaki Oda: Of course. But why would you ask something you know to be true unless… (realized) the other canister! (Nobusaki mustered.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: The Rancorgen Lady Nobusaki is carrying isn't the only one I found, there was a second one. I must've left it with our Shadow Clones in the carriage…

(A flashback show the Rancorgen falling off of the destroyed carriage and upon hitting Gosunkugi's head, the glass broke and the ooze of the Rancorgen splashes out and covers him.)

Tsunazuchi Senju (off-screen): The force of the Rancors' attack on our decoys must've been powerful enough to crack the glass in the canister and when the Rancorgen spill out on Gosunkugi, it must've altered his spiritual essences, changing his appearance that granted him Rancor powers. After all, that's what Rancorfication means. (Tsunazuchi stated.)

(The flashback ends after the screaming Gosunkugi began to Rancorfy.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: As of now, Gosunkugi is possibly the first human to survive undergoing Rancorfication and seems to be in control of himself. (Tsunazuchi finished analyzing.)

(They saw the seeming self-controlled Gosunkugi yelling in his double tones and unknowingly firing a Zero in the left. They just stared at him in disbelief.)

Tsunaku Senju: Well, almost in control. (Tsunaku admits.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Be that as it may. We need to get these two out of harm's way before his rampages brings this building down. (Nobusaki ordered.)

(Nobusaki, with Nagatoku, fled out of the building.)

Tsunaku Senju: She's right. We can worry about defeating Gosunkugi once we get Dr. Tsuda and Lady Naho away to safety. Let's go, brothers. (Tsunaku said.)

(Understanding the situation, Tsunaku, with Naho, left followed by Tsunazuchi, Tsunaga and Tsunamizu.)

[Business District, Hikyo – Land of Fire]

(Leaping in the air, Tsunamizu looked back with a confused expression.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Uh? You think out of all the forms his Rancorfication would make for him would look like a snail instead of a weasel? (Tsunamizu said.)

Tsunaga Senju: Oh, you would think that… IF YOU WERE AN IDIOT! (A hysterical Tsunaga yelled.)

Tsunamizu Senju: But his nickname is The Nail. (Tsunamizu counters.)

Tsunaga Senju: And?

Tsunamizu Senju: Look you don't understand science. (Tsunamizu commented.)

Tsunaga Senju: OH AND YOU DO!? (Tsunaga yelled back.)

(They gasped but managed to dodge another nail-related Jutsu coming from Gosunkugi. He spread out his arms as his claws glows without casting any hand signs.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Ninja Art: Flying Nail Missile!

(Afterward, Gosunkugi forms multiple nail-like projectiles rocketing off toward the Leaf team. Using her Senkagan, Nobusaki countered and tracks the Flying Nail missiles before she began to cast hand signs.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: (Tiger Dog Monkey Bird Dog Dragon) Oda Style Ninja Art: Burning Bullet Storm!

(Nobusaki fires multiple fire bullets from her palm, shooting down the Flying Claw Missiles accurately. Explosions were created from jutsu collisions. Civilians and law enforcement officers heard the battle before them.)

Hikyo Citizen #1: What's going on?

Hikyo Citizen #2: It is some kind of fireworks display?

Hikyo Citizen #3: Fireworks? At this time of the year?

(The sound of the battle was noticed by the citizens of the capital as police officers and soldiers gathered around, securing the premises.)

Hikyo Police Officer #1: It must be a battle. (The officer believed.)

Hikyo Police Officer #2: A battle but who's causing it? (Another added.)

Hikyo Police Officer #3: It's coming from the Kazan Building. Over there! There's someone in the top floor. (An officer yelled.)

(Leaping off the building was Gosunkugi. He landed on the ground with no damage done to him, but the impact caused a shockwave that made the police and soldiers falling down briefly. Slowly they got back up as the police forces saw before him the Rancorfied Gosunkugi.)

Hikyo Police Officer #1: What the!? Is that the infamous thief Gosunkugi?

Hikyo Police Officer #2: What happened to him. What's that black stuff over him.

(One officer stare carefully as he saw the weasel-shaped mask Gosunkugi and could feel the murderous intent from him.)

Hikyo Police Officer #3: This sounds crazy but something about his appearance and the power he's radiating, it's almost like he's become a Rancor? (The officer surmises.)

Hikyo Police Officer #4: A Rancor? Don't be absurd. There's no such thing as Rancors. They're an old bedtime story parents tell their children to behave or else the vengeful spirits from the darkness will come to eat you…

(The police officer didn't finish as he got struck by a Rancor-enhanced Chakra beam from the tip of Gosunkugi's clawed finger. That officer was caught by his colleague in time. Some officers drew their swords or spears, standing by to attack.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (laughing menacingly) An old bedtime story, you say. (Gosunkugi retorted.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: I had an earlier occasion with four little brats that cause my little cursed powers, but now with you in my mind, I am feeling quite vengeful enough to make you feel a terror from the depths of hell. Just as I'll send, ya all there. (Hand Signs: Dragon Tiger Bird Clap Hands) Ninja Art: Flying Nail…. (Chakra and Rancor energy were charging and forming into a red ball and fires off ten miniature versions of the spheres.) Fire Storm!

(Without warning, the jutsu in the form of these ten Rancor Chakra sphere extended and bursts out a large range of exploding fires to cover the streets in flames. From the rooftop they stand, the distance shows multiple smokes coming from bottom and flames burning brightly. Citizens were screaming and panicking amidst the chaos. The Senju Brothers were shocked beyond their comprehensions.)

Tsunaku Senju: This is horrible. (Tsunaku mustered.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: Those brave men. They didn't even stand a chance. (Tsunazuchi commented.)

Tsunaga Senju: What do you expect? There haven't been any Rancors popping up among the living for over 40 years. Must've forgotten how to combat Rancors over time. (A serious Tsunaga said.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Those poor people. Weaselnail is wreaking havoc on the capital. (Tsunamizu exclaims.)

Tsunaku Senju: Yeah, that's why… (paused, looks confused) Wait what? (Tsunaku said.)

(Soon the others, with confused expressions, turn to Tsunamizu on what he just called Gosunkugi.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Weaselnail? (Nobusaki repeated.)

Tsunamizu Senju: Well, his Rancor form looks like a weasel, and his moniker is the Nail, so I thought-

Tsunaga Senju: Alright, we get it. (Tsunaga expressed.)

(Looking at distance and sensing the pain and screams of the citizens below. Hearing such despair and grief from the people, Tsunaku, with an angry grip, made a serious expression on his face. He knew what he must do. What he want to do and that is to answer their cry for help and save them. Nobusaki noticed Tsunaku's pause.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Tsunaku?

(Soon Tsunaga, Tsunazuchi, Tsunamizu, Naho, and Nagatoku notice Tsunaku's standing.)

Tsunaku Senju: I need to go down there. (A serious Tsunaku said.)

(Tsunaga, Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu looked flabbergasted by Tsunaku's statement.)

Tsunamizu Senju: What!? (A surprised Tsunamizu mustered.)

Tsunaku Senju: Gosunkugi is down there. And all those people are suffering because of what he's doing. Of what we did. (Tsunaku expressed.)

(Tsunaku turns around to face Nobusaki as he reached for a decision.)

Tsunaku Senju: Please, ma'am. Let me go down there and defeat Gosunkugi. We're partially responsible for not only his Rancorfication but the damages he's causing. (Tsunaku requests.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Tsunaku, I understand your desire to help the people, but we must remember the mission takes priorities over-

Tsunaku Senju: Over saving lives. Over cleaning up the mess we've made. Sure, complete the mission will guarantee good pay and reputation. So, they never think about the consequences of their actions and the effect it has dealt out to others. I refuse to let innocent people suffer at the hands of evil. I will answer to their pain, fear and cries for help. That's… That is my Ninja Way. (Tsunaku declares fiercely.)

(This astonished Tsunaga, Tsunazuchi, Tsunamizu, Nagatoku, Naho and even the usually calm Nobusaki were surprised and speechless by the brave and determined conviction Tsunaku has. Tsunaku closed his eyes.)

Tsunaku Senju: [Jutenku, please give me some of your Chakra. There is a Rancorfied enemy running amok in the capital. I want to stop him before any innocent people get killed.)

(Scene shows a back scene before a green color spark of fire was lit as it is shown to be the Green Chakra of Jutenku.)

Jutenku (voiceover): Of course, Tsunaku. This will be a difficult challenge but as long as you and I sync our Chakras together, nothing can stop us. Ready yourself! (Jutenku said.)

(Tsunaku's Chakra Network, which had his own Chakra coursing through his body began to draw out the green Tailed Beast Chakra of Jutenku as it spread out and fills Tsunaku's Chakra Network. A green shroud of Chakra radiates out of Tsunaku's body. Not giving in, Nobusaki brought out from her pocket a special sealing tag. Nobusaki swiftly charges in to place the seal on Tsunaku's forehead. Just as it seem that Nobusaki succeed in landing her tag on the young Senju boy, she was surprised that Tsunaku calmly moved away from getting hit. Her Senkagan staring back at the Jutenku-clad green eyes. Both jonin and unofficial ninja stare off serious at each other, unyielding to the other's demands. Tsunaga, Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu were staring the interaction speechless at how much willpower they both have.)

Tsunaga Senju: (As much as I would've like to see them fight each other, a part of hopes they don't and focus on that weasel down there. Still, that Nobusaki… she has so more power, skill, talent and knowledge and yet she has the wisdom, patience and self-control to be a great leader. No wonder why she was selected to become the Fifth Hoteru.) (Tsunaga thought all of that.)

Tsunazuchi Senju: (Lady Nobusaki… such strength, speed, skill and intelligence… Hard to imagine this is the role Tsunaku is aspiring to achieve one day. The one Title that is equal in power to the Hokage.) (Tsunazuchi thought.)

Tsunamizu Senju: (Jeez, the air is so intense. Lady Nobusaki is probably the only kunoichi in the village who is as strong and serious as mom.) (Tsunamizu said.)

(After staring hard toward each other repeatedly, having a battle of the minds, to better understand each other. Soon, the moment ended as Nobusaki saw Tsunaga, Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu coming to their brother Tsunaku's side, inspired to be as determined and focus on finishing the battle they began, unintentionally or not.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: (Sighs) I'm sorry…

(The Senju Brothers were confused by this statement, thinking that Nobusaki will force them to go back to the life, they remain vigilant for any surprise attacks. Instead, the frowning Nobusaki change her frown into a small smile.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: For treating you like helpless children. You follow orders well and despite your different personalities, you are quick to adept to your situations and develop quite the teamwork you've shown. You may be kids, but you're powerful kids. So much that I believe, you four should fight Gosunkugi and defeat him. I'll guard Lady Naho and Nagatoku with my life. All I am asking from you is to obey this direct order from me…. (Silence) (Silence) (Silence) (Silence) Don't Die! (Nobusaki said.)

(One by one, the Senju Brothers smiles confidentially at the approval Nobusaki gave them.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: Alright, brothers. If we are gonna do this, we'll need a plan….

[Main Plaza, Hikyo – Land of Fire]

(The streets was littered with broken roads, battered and beaten soldiers in the ground and fires spread. Laughing viciously was Gosunkugi at his apparent victory.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (laughing viciously) Come on! Is that the best the capital has. All the time I was screaming in agony, I didn't take in how much my own power would increase from Rancorfication. With this, I could take everything I'd ever wanted to have! And no one will stop me! (Gosunkugi gloats arrogantly.)

(Out of nowhere, an instant kick sends Gosunkugi a few feet away into a building. The grunting Gosunkugi got out of the building as his shattered Rancor skin began to regenerate and heal. Gosunkugi was enraged by this act.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Who dares…

(Appearing before Gosunkugi, was none other than the Jinchuriki Initial Mode Tsunaku covered in green Tailed Beast Chakra, sharped nails and wilder hair in a fighting stance.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Tch! Of course, you would be here. (Gosunkugi said rudely.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: That's right. I've come to finish what we started. (grabs the hilt) Time to get blown. (A serious Tsunaku exclaims.)

(The few townspeople that are hidden before the debris or building paused and saw the interaction between Tsunaku and Gosunkugi.)

Hikyo People: Who's that? Is that kid crazy or dumb? What is that around him. Is that Chakra? No, it's not some ordinary Chakra. It's green. Somebody's gotta do something about this. He's gonna get killed. (They each said in concern or disbelief.)

(Without wasting anymore seconds, both Tsunaku and Gosunkugi charged at each other. Gosunkugi lunges a multiple claw strikes while Tsunaku parries them with multiple and accurate sword strikes with only his right katana with easy. Tsunaku delivers a horizontal cut with a stream of air across Gosunkugi's chest, blowing the Rancorfied man away. Coming out of the debris, Gosunkugi grabbed a sword and aims it at Tsunaku.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Impressive moves you got with those pair of swords, boy. But you are gonna find that you ain't the only one with swordsman skills. (Gosunkugi said.)

(Unfazed, Tsunaku had a mock confused look on his face.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: I'm sure pickpocketing and a few wild swings barely qualifies as swordsman skills. (Tsunaku answered.)

(This enraged Gosunkugi from Tsunaku's smart remark, given his nefarious reputation. Gosunkugi unconsciously began to charge up a Zero toward Tsunaku until… a sickle and chain was thrown to ensnare him until Gosunkugi dodges it. Gosunkugi, however, did not anticipated was the green Chakra covered Tsunamizu above, Tsunaga on the right and Tsunazuchi on the left. Tsunaga thrusted his sais and hits Gosunkugi hard.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaga Senju: Sen…!

(The launched Gosunkugi barely saw Tsunazuchi before him as the latter swings his naginata and sent him flying in the air.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunazuchi Senju: Ju…!

(Tsunamizu battle cries as he raises his nunchakus, ready to hit Gosunkugi. However, Gosunkugi raised his head and fires a Zero, obliterating Tsunamizu completely. Gosunkugi chuckles cruelly but it was short lived upon seeing the real Tsunamizu flipping himself while holding his nunchakus and the one caught in the Zero was a Shadow Clone. BAM!)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: Clan…!

(Tsunamizu's hit sends Gosunkugi flying down screaming. Running from his spot, Tsunaku charges with his twin katanas covered in Chakra. Tsunaku jumps into the air high and upon reaching Gosunkugi reels in his katanas and… SWIFT SLASH!)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: Barrage!

(With a cross slash from his katanas, Tsunaku and his brothers completed their cooperation ninjutsu with their weapons, skills and teamwork in perfect sync. The slashes Tsunaku inflicts on Gosunkugi, caused him to bleed out from the open wounds.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (grunting painfully.)

(Gosunkugi's wounds began to slowly regenerate thanks to his Rancorfication. The Senju Brothers regrouped by Tsunaku's side. Tsunaku smiles proudly.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: Great job, my brothers. (Tsunaku expressed.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaga Senju: Couldn't just let you have all the fun to yourself, Tsunaku. Plus, you were right. (Tsunaga said.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunazuchi Senju: To become ninjas ourselves, we must owe up to our mistakes and take him down before he causes anymore pain to others. Or worse, him spilling blood of the innocent just to get to us. (Tsunazuchi added.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: Yeah! We can do this. We can be heroes! (An enthusiastic Tsunamizu said.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: This ain't about whether or not we're heroes. This is about to show them what true shinobi can do. (fighting stance) Even if the chances are against you, we won't run away, we'll fight until the enemy is defeated and captured. Are you with me. (Tsunaku said.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaga Senju: (chuckling eagerly) I sure am.

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunazuchi Senju: Of course.

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: Righteous.

(His wounds healed, Gosunkugi was further infuriated and charges toward the brothers, which prop them to charge forth as well. Gosunkugi strikes at the evading Tsunaku with his clawed fists. Gosunkugi unknowingly used his Rancor force that struck Tsunaku down, got hit by Tsunamizu but backhanded away. Tsunazuchi charges in for a decisive blow at Gosunkugi who vanished out of the way. Tsunazuchi gasps. A few seconds later, Gosunkugi reappears behind Tsunazuchi, as the silver haired Jinchuriki turned his head, Gosunkugi charges his right fist as it is radiating in red aura as three spikes generated from his three fingers.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Take this. Three Razor Nail Fist! (Gosunkugi yelled.)

(Gosunkugi roars fiercely as he lands the vicious Three Razor Nail Fist at Tsunazuchi, stopping him at his tracks.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: No! (A worried Tsunamizu yelled.)

(Tsunazuchi said nothing, standing still at his position. The chuckling Gosunkugi was satisfied that he took down the smartest Senju brother.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (smiling sadistically) He won't be alone. Rest assure, boy. You and the rest will be joining your brother in the afterlife. After I had my fun with the rest of-

(SLASH! Out of nowhere, Tsunazuchi moved and instantaneously swings his naginata, delivering a sneaky and wicked blow on Gosunkugi's chest.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (screaming painfully) (covers bleeding chest) H-How? How did you…?

(Silver lights were glowing and circulating around Tsunazuchi's neck. It is not only shining, but hard and undented like the most enduring metal. The fierce glaring Tsunazuchi had unlocked the descendant nature of Earth Style.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: Tsunazuchi! You did it! (A happy Tsunaku said.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunazuchi Senju: I did? Did what, exactly? (Tsunazuchi asked.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: You finally unlocked your descendant nature. You have awakened the Metal Style. (Tsunaku explained.)

(Realizing that to be the one logical reason he is still breathing, Tsunazuchi focused and coats his arms in Metal Style Chakra. As Gosunkugi raised his arms and thrust them to strike Tsunazuchi, the latter dodges it launched a counter offense by landing a rough double blow at Gosunkugi's shoulders.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunazuchi Senju: (yells fiercely) Heavy Jackhammer!

(Tsunazuchi delivers a set of fifty Metal Style coated fists from both hands on Gosunkugi's face, slowly beginning to crack Gosunkugi's Rancor Mask as a few fists caused the right side of the Rancor Mask to break off before Tsunazuchi delivers a wicked kick that caught grunting Gosunkugi off balance and fell. Tsunamizu charged in and swipes his nunchaku strikes toward Gosunkugi, who recovered and palms him away and kicks the charging Tsunazuchi. Tsunaga charges forth with his sais until Gosunkugi jumped and lands on Tsunaga's back on his feet.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (laughing evilly)

(Awakening with newfound rage from Gosunkugi's mockery, Tsunaga breaks free of his hold, charging up his Blaze Style Chakra and charged toward Gosunkugi's left feet by…. STAB! STAB! STAB! SNAP!)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaga Senju: Triple Flame Stabbing Strike!

(The three blows Tsunaga inflicted began searing flame powerful to break through the Rancor coated feet. Gosunkugi grabs his feet.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (screaming painfully)

(Tsunaku and Tsunamizu, held their arms together and spins rapidly using their Air Style and Water Stye respectively.)

Both (Tsunaku & Tsunamizu): Whirling Vortex Rush! (They yelled in unison.)

(Using their Air Style and Water Style propellers, Tsunaku and Tsunamizu lands a decisive blow that not only inflict pain on Gosunkugi but forced him through two buildings. Gosunkugi breaks free of the wall and reappears before the Senju Brothers.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (screaming furiously)

(Gosunkugi claps his palms together and summons a powerful shockwave that shattered the windows of certain shops and homes and with a force strong enough to the Senju Brothers away while spinning to land on the ground. Tsunaku saw how injured his brothers got because of Gosunkugi. Tsunaku frowns sadly while gripping his fist at this. Tsunaku got up and began to run toward him.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Missile Nail Shower!

(Gosunkugi aims his fingers at the charging Tsunaku and began to fire multiple nail projectiles at him. Seeing this, Tsunaku turns and began to run and evade any nails aiming at him. Some of the nails almost got Tsunaku but he narrowly dodges them. As he continued to run, he spotted a mother and son who didn't clear out of the area. Tsunaku gasp silently. Tsunaku paused and turn to protect the cowering mother and son. Grinning wickedly, Gosunkugi fires his Missile Nail Shower jutsu at Tsunaku once again. Unsheathing his katanas, Tsunaku began to parry the nails aim at him, protecting the mother and son, much to their surprise.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: (screaming fiercely)

(CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! CLANK! Hearing the stalemate, Tsunaga, Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu got up and saw, much to their amazement and shock, was deflecting off the nails all on his own.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: Elder Bro Tsunaku! (A concern Tsunamizu yelled.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaga Senju: Come on! Our brother needs our help. (Tsunaga said.)

(Both Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu nodded. The mother and son were still staring at their savior's continuous parry against Gosunkugi's jutsu, they did not notice the two Tailed Beast Chakra Arms, courtesy of Tsunamizu. Once they were within his reach, Tsunamizu gently placed them down.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: Hey. You both alright? (Tsunamizu asked.)

(Despite the beast-like appearance of his transformation jutsu, the mother and son saw the kind and friendly aura in the smiling Tsunamizu. Somewhat, the mother smiles sadly.)

Mother: Yes. We're fine. Thank you, young man. (The mother asked.)

Boy: Uh-huh! (The boy added.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: That's good to hear. Can you both walk? (Tsunamizu asked.)

(The mother and son got back on their feet and felt no strained muscle or pain.)

Mother: Yes. (The mother answered.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: Then you better get to safety. My brothers and I can handle this. (Tsunamizu suggested.)

(The mother nodded in agreement as she carried her son and ran off to the battle. Tsunaku continues his parry against the Missile Nail Shower until… RUMBLE! Tsunazuchi cast another Earth Style: Mud Wall.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: (gasps surprised)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaga Senju: Don't worry, Tsunaku. We got your back. There's no way that Gosunkugi's jutsu gonna penetrate through this wall. (Tsunaga stated.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunazuchi Senju: Ah? Tsunaga. I wouldn't celebrate too soon. (Tsunazuchi said worriedly.)

(After Tsunazuchi points at the direction of his worry, Tsunaku and Tsunaga saw some parts of the Mud Wall was starting to break apart by the Rancorfication enhanced nails. Getting over the initial shock, Tsunaga got serious.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaga Senju: That's what you think! (palm on wall.) (Hand Signs: Ox Tiger Dragon Rat Bird) Fire Style: Magma Flow. (Tsunaga exclaims.)

(Tsunaga casted a multiple set of fire streams all over the Mud Wall that took the form of lava that not only patched up the openings but disintegrates the nails after they were got in the Magma Flow jutsu. The Missile Nail Shower continued raining on until it finally stopped. All Senju Brothers looked confused by the moment of silence.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: Do you think he's finished? (Tsunamizu asked.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: No, but you will. (Gosunkugi exclaims.)

(Hearing his voice, the Senju Brothers looked up and saw Gosunkugi charging up a sphere of while generating sharp nails. Knowing a powerful jutsu will hit them, Tsunaku turned to his brothers, who looked back at him. Tsunaku shows them certain hand signs, as the others were uncertain, they could pull it off, but one serious yet confident look from Tsunaku's face, tells them that they could do it. As Gosunkugi charges up another Zero, he added Fire Style Chakra nature into it. After a short tutorial, the brothers were ready.)

All: (Hand Signs: Snake Hare Rat Snake)

(The Brother slam their hands on the ground together, channeling their Chakras together as it molded and changed color from blue to a deep green.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Take this, you miserable runts! Ninja Art: Burning Nail Breath!

(Gosunkugi exhales a large stream of fire and nails directly at the Senju Brothers in the ground. The flames seemingly engulfs them. Gosunkugi grins evilly that he got his targets until…. Several small trees overgrew enormous and withstanding the flames. The protected citizens were astonished upon seeing growing trees before them and not getting burn into smithereens.)

Hikyo Citizen #1: What's happening? Where did those trees come from?

Hikyo Citizen #2: Wait, look! Those tree… they aren't burning.

Elderly Hikyo Citizen: (eyes bulged) No way. I know that ninjutsu. (The old man realized.)

Hikyo Citizen #1: What's wrong?

Hikyo Citizen #2: You know what's going on, old timer?

Elderly Hikyo Citizen: It has been 80 years since I saw it but there's no mistaking it. That jutsu that is overcoming the flames of that enemy is Wood Style. (The old man stated.)

Hikyo Citizens: (Gasping shockingly)

Hikyo Citizen #1: Wood Style? B-But… that's impossible. (The man said.)

Hikyo Citizen #2: Exactly. Only the First Hokage and First Hoteru of the Hidden Leaf Village would use that Kekkei Genkai!? (Another added.)

Hikyo Citizen #3: And yet, these trees aren't burning down so easily. Could it be possible that…

Hikyo Citizen #4: They're Senju! It must be! I saw on one of them, the back of their shirts had the Senju clan crest. (The woman concludes.)

(Everyone were astonished at the fact that the four boys with the green chakra shrouds and beast-like feral appearance were in fact Senju Clan members. The dust dispelled, revealing the serious glaring Senju Brothers have survived the assault of Gosunkugi's Ninja Art: Burning Nail Breath. Gosunkugi growls in frustration that he didn't kill them off like he hoped it would.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunazuchi Senju: It seems our combined Wood Style: Tree Gathering Shield survived the assault with losing only 35.4 percent of its defensive power. (Tsunazuchi expressed proudly.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: Yeah! (confused look) Yeah? (Tsunamizu said.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: It's Tsunazuchi's way of saying… we did it and ready to fight back. (Tsunaku simplifies.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaga Senju: Face it, Gosunkugi. Despite your newly developed Rancorfication, trickery and cunning, you are not our match in battle. (A glaring Tsunaga shouted.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Just you wait, you bratty freaks. This ain't the end of it. I won't stop at killing just people of Hikyo. (smirks evilly) My next victims will be the families of the scientists I kidnapped, or invade the Hidden Leaf Village, killing your fellow villagers, every man, woman and child. Working my way up to finally kill the Hokage, your mother by decapitating her head off. (Gosunkugi threatens unremorsefully.)

(As Gosunkugi said his threats to the Senju Brothers, they were enraged by these threats, most of all Tsunaku who made an anger look on his face.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaku Senju: DON'T threaten our village, Gosunkugi! (eyes glows briefly) Don't threaten our family! (Tsunaku shouted angrily.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (laughing wickedly) This is reality, boy. In this ninja world, only the strongest survive, pillaging and plundering from others weaker than you, fearful of you is the way of life. Only those with true power dictates how the world will work, how lives are valued by their strength. Sentimentality and compassion are only delusions for the weak to cling to because they are powerless against men like me. Now I have the power of a Rancor, the power of anger is….

(Gosunkugi didn't finished as a powerful air pressured punch made its way and launched a vicious impact on his left shoulder, blowing a hole on both his front and back. No flash was blow apart, but the wound was bleeding with the shocked Gosunkugi spilling blood from his mouth and through his mask's mouthpiece. With his head down, Tsunaku began to channel a spiral of air around him.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: (What… was that!? He… didn't even cast a hand sign and the punch he threw managed to break through my Rancor skin. What kind of Tailed Beast does he have inside him!?) (Gosunkugi wondered painfully.)

Tsunaku Senju: Sentimentality and compassion aren't a WEAKNESS! (Tsunaku shouted.)

(White chakra with green outlines was being drawn out from Tsunaku's body. Tsunaga, Tsunazuchi and Tsunamizu were confused and surprised by this rapid increase in power coming from their elder brother. The air was building up so fast, it forced Tsunamizu and down to the ground while Tsunaga and Tsunazuchi covered their eyes with their forearms.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunaga Senju: Tsunaku? (A confused Tsunaku asked.)

Tsunaku Senju: Not only would you threaten the people you kidnapped, but you would dare to harm their families, innocent people as well. (Tsunaku yelled.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunamizu Senju: What's happening to him? (Tsunamizu asked.)

[Jinchuriki Initial Mode] Tsunazuchi Senju: I… I don't know. For once, I don't have an answer for this? (Tsunazuchi shouted.)

(Seeing this seemingly moment of distraction, Gosunkugi prepares for another mouth-based jutsu. In a sudden second, Tsunaku vanishes and reappears before the shocked Gosunkugi. Getting it out of his system, Gosunkugi lunged a strike at Tsunaku, but it was parried and Tsunaku threw a palm that fired a powerful stream of air, sending him flying and crashing down to the ground.)

Tsunaku Senju: The people living in the Hidden Leaf Village are innocent and loving toward their families. I won't let you make them suffer by taking away their previous loved ones! And the same goes for anyone here in the capital! May they fear or hate me! I will protect them all! (Tsunaku continued.)

(More green chakra was being drawn out as Tsunaku's feral state was gone, but the Tailed Beast green Chakra hasn't dissipated. Ignorant to this, the recovered Gosunkugi smirks wickedly, unbeknownst to him, his next words will determine his fate.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Oh! Is that right. Let's see you protect them once I unleashed a barrage of my Missile Nail Barrage at this distance. (Gosunkugi dared as he aimed his arm at the fearful citizens he spotted.)

(Seeing this, reminded Tsunaku of the laying and struggling soldiers and law enforcers in the ground and seeing some of the scared faces in the children, with some staring to cry. Tsunaku's teeth clenched at this thought. Slowly, Gosunkugi aimed his arm toward the scared civilians charging up a Missile Nail. Within his mind, Tsunaku saw a vision of a past event where multiple Senju Clan Leaf ninjas were killed in battle by a red cloaked entity as he slaughtered and decapitated another male Senju Clan Leaf ninja with a sick smile on his hidden face. The man morphs into the Rancorfied Gosunkugi as he imagine him pulling off his jutsu and killed the civilians. This vision ended. Tsunaku finished struggling as he reopened his right eye, a white light shines, signaling a new transformation.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: Bye, bye. In the end, you are a bunch of insignificant whelps who got the rotten luck of being killed by someone like me. (Gosunkugi said mockingly.)

(Just as Gosunkugi fired his Missile Nail Barrage at the civilians, when suddenly… BOOM, in an instant, Tsunaku reappeared and thrusted Gosunkugi' aim upward as his Missile Nail Barrage was fired up toward the sky instead, saving the civilians' lives. A shocked Gosunkugi to turned to see an emotionless Tsunaku who raised his head, revealing a white glowing eyes glare staring at him.)

[Jinchuriki Spirit Mode] Tsunaku Senju: No…. (fist reel back) they… (several air currents blow rapidly) AREN'T! (Tsunaku yelled.)

(Tsunaku released his fist and launched a powerful blast of Air Style Chakra in the form of a speeding gale that not only forced Gosunkugi off his position but inflicts multiple injures as well. Gosunkugi screams painfully. Gosunkugi continued being blasted off until he got smashed into a building wall. Slowly, Gosunkugi got loose but with a thirst for revenge.)

[Rancorfied Form] Gosunkugi: When I get my clawed hands on that redhead punk, I swear I'll…. Huh?

(Gosunkugi paused as he noticed the sight of multiple air currents blowing across the city, all leading back to Tsunaku who was generating not only the current but green Tailed Beast Chakra as well with more spiritual energy radiating around him. Tsunaku glares furiously at Gosunkugi, no longer able to restrain himself.)

[Jinchuriki Spirit Mode] Tsunaku Senju: (roaring!)

[Burning Leaf News TV Station, Hikyo – Land of Fire]

(Without warning or anticipation, Tsunaku's releasing a massive burst of Jutenku's green Tailed Beast Chakra from where he stands as he roars. It is so mass, that it could be seen from inside and outside of Hikyo. Everyone were covering their eyes from the raging storm. That also goes to Nobusaki, Nagatoku and Naho who arrived at the entrance to the Burning Leaf News TV station.)

Naho Nagashi: I don't understand? The news weather broadcast didn't say anything about a heavy windstorm happening tonight. (Naho yelled.)

(Nagatoku, while shielding his eyes from the raging winds, notice the serious look in Nobusaki, could tell something about the sudden appearance of this windstorm wasn't natural. Nobusaki briefly looked at Nagatoku before focusing back to the direction of the winds.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: I take it you notice that this isn't a natural weather phenomenon. (Nobusaki said to Nagatoku.)

(Nagatoku nodded. Getting deep into thoughts, Nobusaki, with her Senkagan, scan and search for the source of the wind currents blowing all over the capital city. Leading her all the way to see a green color Chakra pillar and the person inside it was a roaring Tsunaku. Noticing this, Nobusaki reopens her eye while gasping.)

Naho Nagashi: What happened, Lady Nobusaki? (Naho asked in concern.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: The winds, it's coming from Tsunaku. He's triggered the Jinchuriki Spirit Mode. (Nobusaki answered.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: The young lord has activated the Jinchuriki Spirit Mode. I didn't know he could master it at such a young age. (Nagatoku said surprised.)

(Nobusaki shook her head grimly. Nagatoku looked nervous at this response.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: He must've accidentally triggered the Jinchuriki Spirit Mode if Gosunkugi made threats that would endanger the village, his family or any innocent people. That boy is too kind and stubborn at the same time. (Nobusaki said.)

Naho Nagashi: Ah… I'm confused. What's the Jinchuriki Spirit Mode? (Naho asked.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: It is a legendary transformation that Jinchuriki with Ten-Tailed Beasts can use. It gives them the power, knowledge, wisdom and experience of every previous host of their Ten-Tailed Beast and amplifies the current Jinchuriki's abilities and Chakra to tremendous levels. Granting them the power to create whirlwinds, bend the very mountains themselves, raise powerful tidal waves and summon powerful volcanic eruptions. All without the need for hand signs. And that is only the physical aspects of the Jinchuriki Spirit Mode. (Nagatoku explained as several illustrations of four different past Jinchuriki of Jutenku preforming the acts with their eyes briefly glowing white before returning to their usual state.)

(Naho was astonished to have learnt the kind of power Tsunaku possesses. Nagatoku, thinking this information has frighten the noble girl, hysterically shrugs his hands.)

Nagatoku Tsuda: But Young Lord Tsunaku isn't a bad guy. From what I seen from the times I've met him and his family with the Hokage, he is an honorable, caring and brave young man. He wouldn't have activated the Jinchuriki Spirit Mode for nefarious intentions. (Nagatoku said.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda: Nagatoku, calm down. Lady Naho isn't afraid. She is more amazed than fearful. While it is true, there are a lot of merits of having a Jinchuriki master the Spirit Mode, there are some consequences as well if they have not mastered the required skills needed. (Nobusaki said seriously.)

Naho Nagashi: What kind of consequences? (Naho asked.)

[Main Plaza, Hikyo – Land of Fire]

(Nobusaki's right side changes the scene back to the main plaza and morph to An uncontrolled Jinchuriki Spirit Mode Tsunaku's left side, glaring angrily as the massive green Tailed Beast Chakra pillar rage on.)

[Senkagan] Nobusaki Oda (voice-over): If a Ten-Tailed Jinchuriki, who hadn't gain Tailed Beast Enlightenment, a more powerful version of Tailed Beast Control, activates the Jinchuriki Spirit Mode after experiencing a confrontation that makes them into a state of fear and anger so powerful, they are not only relentless but are in a berserker state they aren't in control of themselves. They become unstoppable forces of nature that will not rest until the instigator of their rage is dead. (Nobusaki finished.)

(Tsunaku stares off with his white glowing eyes, preparing for his assault against Gosunkugi.)

[Ningoden Ending 1 – Shadow and Shine]

Finally, after weeks of tolling I have completed this character. I apologize to my reader out there for taking so long without updating a new chapter but art isn't a machine. Creativity does take time to develop no matter how much you want to push it. Still for those who are patient and understanding, I thank you for waiting this long. By now you want to know the name of this arc. I promise I will tell you the title soon, but until it you are gonna have to wait a little longer. I have been going through some changes in my life. I have started to work out five days per week now and I am slowly getting stronger. Plus there's Dynasty Warriors Origins and it is so awesome.

Also, yes, they did it. They rescued not only Nagatoku Tsuda, Naomi's adopted father but Naho as well. In case you're wondering, Naho is that anime only character from the Konoha Past Arc episode where she was saved by Sasuke where she was to be escorted by Team 7 while she went on an inspection around the Land of Fire but at the end of episode, she became fearful of Sasuke. Well I brought her back. I didn't know how old she was or what her relations with the Fire Daimyo was so I had to improvise after all it is fanon, and Nagashi which means flowing, is from the term Nagashi somen which is a Japanese dish of thin wheat flour noodles that are served flowing through a bamboo trough filled with water. You know trying to keep up with the foods name inspiration of characters and all. Just trying to add more worldbuilding of the names of possible noble families and clans in the Land of Fire in addition to the Hidden Leaf Village.

As for the descendant natures, they are chakra natures that aren't kekkei genkai but chakra natures that are connected and evolved from the five basic chakra nature. For instances, air is the descendant nature of wind, electric is the descendant nature of lightning, metal is the descendant nature of earth, snow is the descendant nature of water and blaze is the descendant nature of fire. Also I know it seems a be harsh to allow Tsunaku to experience a moment of fear and anger to trigger his most powerful transformation so soon, but this is how they live and learn as they say.

Anyway, thank you for your continued support, I look forward to hear or read your reviews and your thoughts on the series.