Chapter 4. Naruto's last few months in Gensokyo and his heart-breaking battle against a Youkai.
By RedCommandoQoun.
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Naruto spending time with his new friends along with Koishi and his second meeting with Cirno.
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After Naruto had met Reimu and Marisa, Naruto and Yukari went back to their mansion as Naruto had a lot of fun with his friend, and now he was thinking about it when was the last time he had spent some time with his first best friend Koishi.
But Naruto also knows that he will have to fight his rival again, but he can manage as there is some time left before he has to leave with his mother Gabriel to Heaven.
As Naruto and Yukari got to the Dimensional Mansion, they were soon greeted by Ran as she welcomed them in, as she prepared hot baths for the two of them but Yukari decided to let Naruto bathe with her, in her own hot bath.
Which made Naruto agreed as he would bathe with his mother time to time, but the only difference here was it was his Bachan he will be bathing with, so he didn't mind while Ran didn't also mind.
For she and her master would also bath together all the time, Ran then said to them. "I'm afraid that the water would get cold, if you two wait too long." Ran informed them.
"Thank you for reminding us, let us take our leave then Naruto-Kun." Yukari said to Naruto, as Naruto nodded as the two of them went to the bath house of the mansion.
Both Naruto and Yukari have towels covering their private parts, but Yukari's chest was a lot larger when it wasn't covered by her clothes, Naruto didn't bat an eye as the bust size of his Bachan and mother was similar.
And also, he wasn't a pervert and respected the privacy of women and girls alike, but then Naruto was suddenly pulled in by his Bachan, into her chest while they were in the Hot bath.
For Yukari then said. "What a nice time to take a hot bath after such an eventful day, Am I right Naruto." she said to Naruto, only to see failing his hands in the air trying to get some air.
As he was stuck between the big mounds of Yukari, while trying to avoid being drowned in the boiling hot water, Yukari blushed a bit that his Naruto-Kun was about to be killed.
After Naruto got out from the mounds as he thought that he would die such an embarrassing death, imagine on his grave death by Breast he would be bloody laughing stock.
But thankful fate was merciful on him as he takes deep breaths, while Yukari could laugh at her Naruto-Kun as Naruto ranted at his Bachan for trying to kill him.
While having a blush on his face that he could easily be stuck by some breast, while Yukari just teased him throughout their time in the Hot bath.
Though both of them laughed in the experience as Naruto chased down Yukari around the bath.
Yukari just teleported around through her portals, as she teased him even more for Yukari the Gap youkai acting like a child Infront of Naruto.
As it was first time Yukari had acted this way before, not even Infront of Ran or her old friends in Kyoto and it was only Infront of Naruto that her Inner child has been reawaked, for Yukari she knew that these moments are the most precious things in the world and she will cherish for the rest of her life.
After they had finished chasing each other down, they decide to relax in the hot baths for a while as Yukari drank some Sake in the hot bath a red blush appearing on her face due to the booze, as she gave some to Naruto, which he accepted and drank it in one shot.
The both of them laughed and cheered like drunks on a hot day; while singing songs as Naruto would soon realize he would develop an alcohol addiction due to his Bachan Introducing him to drinking.
But it would be his future self that would handle that problem, as he was living the time of his life along with his Bachan as life couldn't be even better.
The Next Week.
Naruto was training in the Garden of Suwako as he was let by his Bachan to train where ever he wants, as he decided it would be here.
Along with that as Jiraiya would be training on how to use Senjutsu was a bonus too, as he was there meditating but then he sensed a familiar rival coming towards him.
As it was heading towards him at lighting speed, for it was about to hit him but he managed to block it created a brutal shockwave inside of the Garden destroying the plants, as Suwako and Jiraiya went out to see the commotion.
Only to see Naruto grinning along with Cirno, as they started a round two of their battle Jiraiya and Suwako could only shake their heads that the battles those have had, as it would always end in Naruto winning.
But every time Naruto would beat her, Jiraiya and Suwako as they would always predict her loss while Naruto wasn't even winded when facing the Ice fairy, though he tries his best to focus in every battle.
For this time, it was another win as Jiraiya and Suwako would always gamble on Naruto as they would always get their money back, from the other Youkai who bet on Cirno as they lose their money.
After Naruto had won, he went to Cirno to heal her injury, as Cirno said to him. "I'm letting you heal me, you Baka! Because you won our match and I can't heal myself." she said to Naruto while facing away from him.
Naruto just laughed at the actions of Cirno, as he knew that she would never give up her pride and honor to say thank you to him, but he doesn't mind as it was what friends do.
After healing Cirno up she bid him farewell and to see her next time in their battle showing more fire in her eyes, as she would train even harder to surpass Naruto and become once more the strongest of the strong!
The Next Day.
Naruto was still with Jiraiya learning the ways of Senjutsu with him, while also talking with his friend Suwako, but then he saw a green haired girl and he instantly knew who it was.
"Hey there, Koishi come out it's been such a long time since we played, and I would like you to meet my friend Suwako!" Naruto called to her, as she appears Infront of Naruto.
And hugs him out of nowhere, which confused Naruto as he said to her. "What is this all about, Koishi-Chan?" Naruto said in a bit of wonderment.
"I want to say, is to thank you for all the wonderful memories that we have created and I want you to promise me, that we will meet again or you will remember me when you grow up." Koishi said in a somber and quiet tone of Voice.
Naruto hugged back and said to her. "I promise Koishi-Chan, our friendship will last for years and I will still remember you till I grow up; I will return to you and play once the games we have today." he said to Koishi, while having a sweet moment with her.
As she shed a single tear while whispering to herself. "I finally found a friend, that would remember." for they a share moment with each other, as Naruto knew there was a curse around Koishi and he would someday find a cure, for his best friend.
And he swore to himself that he would be strong for all of them and he would be damned, if he let them die for him as what had happened to his mother.
The Next Week.
Naruto soon was in the Hakurei Shrine along with his friends Reimu and Marisa, as they played game together while he showed off some of his tricks that he had created.
While a friend of Reimu's mom was watching them, as Naruto show them tricks and giving them a good laugh with his jokes, he really was a shining beacon of light.
"Hey Reimu want to play a game of tag?" Naruto asked his friend Reimu, as Reimu thought about it and replied to him. "Ya, I was starting to get bore on the game we were playing." she said to him.
Marisa just nodded, as Naruto then spoke again. "Then it's settled we will be playing tag!" as Naruto then instantly tagged Marisa and said to her. "Tag your it!" Naruto said in a playful tone as he ran away quickly as possible.
Reimu ran away from Marisa, as Marisa expression became devious, for she was now the catcher and she will have her revenge on Naruto on their last games, it was her time to shine.
Marisa then quickly went to work to try and catch her two friends, as Naruto was in the trees giggling to himself as he thought to himself. 'That was such a smart move on my part, as I know that Marisa may be the second smartest person in our group, but I'm much smarter!'
While Reimu was hiding behind a tree far a bit from Naruto, as Marisa then bust out an Object shape like an Octagon as she cast her spell card. "Love colored-Master Spark!" for a massive beam blast through the nearby forest that was half as large as Naruto's final flash.
As when Naruto saw this, he thought to himself. 'What is Marisa thinking is she trying to kill us!' Naruto thought as sweat drop down on his forehead.
The same thing was with Reimu, as she never knew her best friend would do that kind of thing, for Rumia looked wide eye by the destruction caused by a four-year-old.
But what shocked the three of them excluding Marisa, was Marisa continued to fire blast after blast until the surrounding forest of the Shrine was all gone, as the only one standing on the ashes of the forest was Naruto Reimu who was burnt to a crisp but still alive.
All the while Marisa laughs like a kid that had finally won the game, as she has a triumphant smile on her face, while she was jumping up and down with joy.
While Rumia then rushed at Marisa and scolded and bonk her in the head, but Marisa just tongued Rumia as she clearly didn't feel bad on what happened to Naruto and Reimu.
As Naruto just healed himself and Reimu and was clearly pouting likewise with Reimu, Naruto then approached Marisa and said to her. "You were cheating, Marisa you used a spell card and that was against the rules!" he said to her.
While Marisa retorted back. "Well, Ya you weren't happy that I was cheating I saw you cheat when we were playing your made-up card game of Uno, and you mostly won all the games!" Marisa said with a victorious smile on her face.
Feeling the she won the argument against her best friend, as Naruto gathered up some courage and replied back to her. "N-No I wasn't that was all part of the game I swear, and you're just making that all up, so you can justify cheating our game of tag." Naruto grinned as he saw the angry face that Marisa was making.
But Marisa was about to say something to Naruto they both got a slap on the back of their heads, as they looked up to see a furious Rumia as she spoke to all three of them. "What were you thinking Marisa, you could have killed your friends and you Naruto you should be more responsible for your actions, as Marisa thought using more extreme tactics was right so you are also in the wrong, while you Reimu you should have stopped your friends from arguing." Rumia lectured them all.
Naruto could only look at her with a bit of shame and guilt same with Marisa, along with Reimu as Rumia sighed and spoke again as she said to the trio of children. "Promise that you won't do anything reckless again." Rumia said to the three of them while placing her two hands on Naruto and Marisa.
As all three of them said at the same time. "We will." Rumia the hugged them as she come something to lighten up their moods as she said to them. "How about I make us some Ramen, but first you three go clean up as I will be making my special Ramen today!"
Naruto, Marisa, Reimu cheered as they were going to have a good meal today as they go back inside of the Shrine to clean up and change, as Rumia cooked up her special Ramen.
After cleaning up the three of them sat at the table waiting for the Ramen, as the Ramen soon came in hot as Rumia gave the three their bowls, as all four of them said "Thanks for the food!"
They dug into the food as Naruto slurped up the noodles while eating up the pork cutlet, as he mixed the egg into the soup which adds more flavor to the food.
After eating the bowl dry Naruto soon asked another, as Rumia gave it and soon enough he finished it and this when on for a while.
As their meal came to a close as Naruto was full Aswell as Marisa and Reimu, for the three children then fell asleep on the table due to how much they ate.
Rumia could only shake her head at what they did, as she carried the three of them to their bedrooms Aswell as wiping out the remaining food out of their mouths.
While tucking them to sleep as she walked out of their rooms, as she said to the three of them. "Good night, Naruto, Marisa and Reimu may you have sweet dreams." as she closes the door and relax in the living room.
While enjoying some Sake, in her free time as then Miko returned from her mission in killing wild Youkai that were attacking and killing Humans.
As Miko greeted her friend while still wearing a mask, as she said. "So, how was your time with kids?" she asked while drinking a shot of Sake.
"Well, it was great besides the nearby woods of the Shrine being cut down by Marisa's outburst, I would say it was great, but can I ask why is Yukari's apprentice here too?" Rumia asked Miko
Miko thought about it as she replied to her friend. "I guess Yukari finally knows how it feels to have a child or a little kid by her side, and also another friend for Reimu." Miko said to her friend
Rumia couldn't believe her friend but if it keeps Reimu behave and company, I guess it wouldn't hurt but she could feel that there was different about Naruto, eh no shit she knew from what limited Info that she has.
That Naruto was the son of a women called Gabriel but she doesn't know what beings they are, as she could sense they weren't humas or Youkai, and the only thing she could sense from Naruto was a being and Aura of pure light.
She would have to research about that at a later moment, but for now Naruto was a friend and she wouldn't mind if he stayed for a bit, as she was starting to like him.
A Month later.
Naruto was alternating in staying with his Bachan and living with Jiraiya-Sensei and the Hakurei Shrine, as Miko and Jiraiya taught him a lot of new things in order to become stronger.
As for Naruto he mostly spends his time playing with Reimu as Marisa went home with her big brother, while Naruto and Reimu was there to spend time together and bond with each other.
Along with Rumia who has made a strong bond with Naruto and was happy that there was another person in the shrine to keep her company, along with Reimu life was peaceful.
But then it was the festival in the Human village, as Reimu wanted to go there for Rumia and Miko agreed while inviting Naruto along.
Naruto too was excited to see fireworks, as Rumia was holding the hand of Naruto while Miko it was Reimu. As Rumia had long blonde hair Aswell a Red bow on her hair while having a white and black dress.
As for Reimu and Miko it was red and white Hakurei Shrine outfit, while for Naruto he was wearing a white suit with a Golden neck tie in the middle, along with white pants.
For he was forced to wear this by his Bachan and Mother, and it was their only condition for him to attend the festival, and when he worn it his mother and Bachan gushed over him.
The two of them looked at him with stars in their eyes as he was so cute to them, as he felt embarrass and shy in the little suit he worn, but decided to worn it anyway.
While for Rumia and Miko when they saw him, they all said to Naruto. "You look quite Handsome in that cute suit of yours, Naruto." Rumia and Miko said at the same time, while petting Naruto on the head.
Which made Naruto blush as he complemented by his other Bachan which he called the other older women, and whom have earned his respect and admiration.
As when they arrived, he could see the stares they pointed Miko which were mostly of distrust and fear in their eyes mostly pointed at Miko, for Naruto didn't know why.
Naruto and also Rumia noticed this too, while Miko was getting jittery and feeling anxious of all the stares directed at her, but was soon comforted by Reimu.
Miko felt a bit more relaxed in presence of her own daughter, but as they continue to be stared at which was too much for Miko to handle as she said to the others. "Sorry, Rumia, Naruto, Reimu I guess we will have to watch the fireworks at the Shrine."
Which made Reimu feel disappointed but Naruto and Rumia, knew it was for different reasons as they didn't want to speak it out loud, lest for Reimu to know Aswell the wrath of Miko on them.
For they soon returned back to Hakurei Shrine, as they watched the fireworks as both Naruto and Reimu were in Awe, while Rumia and Miko had a heartfelt conversation with each other.
Though Naruto heard it all over the fireworks, as he smiled seeing Miko's face finally official breaking the physical and Imaginary mask that she has Infront of her best friend.
As Naruto decided to focus on the fireworks, but Reimu got distracted and followed a butterfly around while trying to catch it, but accidentally trip and broke her nose.
She soon rushed to Rumia for help but Rumia's expression change into that of horror and deep within her a growing darkness was growing, as she smells the blood coming out of Reimu's nose.
For her stomach growled out with hunger and greed, as she turns to look at Reimu she could only see food to eat her Youkai instincts were saying to her. 'Kill her and finally fill the darkness within you!'
Naruto and Miko could sense the darkness within her, which she rules over as the Youkai of the man-eating Youkai of Darkness, it has been a long time since she has eaten any Human flesh or human for that matter.
Rumia not wanting to hurt Reimu or Miko or even Naruto for that matter ran away into the forest, as Reimu cried out for her, wondering why was she running away.
While Naruto and Miko knew it was due to something deeper, as Naruto and Miko let her go even deeper into the woods for her own safety and theirs.
As for Naruto he decided to take his leave from the shrine for Miko gave him permission, for it was a sober and solemn day for the four of them.
Naruto soon was greeted by his Bachan Yukari as she said to him. "How was the fireworks, was it good." Yukari said in a cheerful tone.
Hoping his little Naruto-Kun had managed to have some fun, as Naruto put up a fake smile.
As he spoke to his Bachan. "It was great, Yukari-Bachan but I'm really tired so I will take my leave, and rest in my bedroom." Naruto said to Yukari, as Yukari sensed something wrong with her Naruto-Kun as she would have to get to the bottom of this.
A Week later.
It was a week later after what had happened to Rumia, as Yukari gotten all of the Info, she needed for she when to Rumia in the woods, as her eyes were everywhere.
For she then gotten there to see Rumia in a worse state, as her cheeks bones were seen while her eyes still have the light of Hope and determination.
While Yukari just fanned herself while holding her Umbrella as she spoke to her. "I know, that you are starving due to you not eating any Human flesh or people in a long time, Aswell trying to deny your Nature." Yukari said in a serious tone.
"I won't any Human flesh or people, I don't want to be like I was before not for Naruto or Reimu." Rumia said weakly while having a happy smile on her face, remembering those two kids.
As Yukari then snapped as she rushed at Rumia while choking her with one hand, while yelling at her. "DON'T GIVE ME THAT EXCUSE, IF YOU DON'T EAT ANYTHING YOU WILL GO BERSERK, IT MAY BE HARD FOR YOU AND MIKO TO SWALLOW BUT YOU CAN'T DEFY YOUR OWN NATURE, IF YOU DID YOU WILL GO OUT OF CONTROL LIKE BEFORE!" Yukari shouted at Rumia.
"Don't you know I know that, that I can't stay with Naruto and Reimu it's heart breaking! For they have filled the Void whom I have yearned to fill ever since I became a Youkai!" Rumia shouted at Yukari.
As she continued. "And I promise to myself to never ever eat a person ever again, for the three of them!" Rumia said with tears rolling down her eyes.
Yukari then let go of Rumia as she spoke in a final tone to her. "I can't let you go out of control again, you will wreak havoc throughout Gensokyo and I can't let you do that, so I had to bring with me that will certainly do the Job." Yukari said to Rumia.
Rumia looked towards Yukari to see Miko and Naruto stepping out of the back of Yukari, as Rumia could only look on wide eye on the two loved ones, that had filled the emptiness inside of her and they were here to kill her.
"Was all of our friendship and bond that we had created ALL FOR NOTHING!" Rumia screamed out to the two of them, Miko wearing a mask to hide her emotions while for Naruto was nothing but a blank face.
As Yukari soon left through her portal while Rumia's expression and Aura changed to nothing but pure rage and absolute darkness covered the surrounding forest, Aswell an oppressive Aura was put on both Naruto and Miko.
For Rumia looked at them with nothing but empty and dark eyes, as she began to laugh manically while holding her head, as she said to herself repeatedly. "THIS IS NOTHING BUT A DREAM." but as she glanced up to Naruto and Miko.
She could sense a slight twinge of fear coming from him, as this made Rumia smirk for she spoke with a dark and creepy smile at Naruto. "Come to me, N-a-r-u-t-o-K-u-n." Rumia said the words slowly.
Which send shivers through the spine of Naruto, as it was his first time in facing a powerful Youkai besides his Bachan, and most painful of all it was one of his loved ones for he had to cast his tears to face this opponent Infront him.
As he asked Miko along with his Yukari-Bachan to let him join, for he wants to see with his own eyes and he would want to say a final goodbye to a person who had cared for him a month, with all the love equal to his mom and Bachan.
Flashback.
Yukari was about to leave but was somebody was pulling on her dress, as she looked behind to see Naruto as he said to her. "Please, Yukari-Sama I would like to come with you." Naruto said in a begging tone.
Which surprised Yukari as Naruto would never use Sama along with her name, it means he was serious as Yukari then said to Naruto. "Okay, Naruto I will let you come but only you and I along with Miko can know of this." Yukari said in a serious tone.
As Naruto nodded and the both of them soon entered the portal and went through it to meet up with Miko, for she was wearing a mask while being surprised that Naruto had come.
For she then asked Yukari. "Why is Naruto-Chan over here?" Miko questioned Yukari.
Yukari then replied to Miko. "He begged me to let him come and he would like to fight along with you too." she said to Miko.
Miko could only nod as she spoke to the both of them. "Come with me, I have a plan for Rumia just I had expected would happen anytime." Miko said in a deadly and serious tone.
For they went inside of a building on the outskirts of the Hakurei Shrine, for there they planned for two days and it accumulated to this.
End of Flashback.
Naruto soon came back to the present as Rumia had crazed look in her eyes, while Miko said to him. "Steel your mind, Naruto for this battle will be your test and how far your training has come with me and your sensei Jiraiya." Miko said in a cold and serious tone at Naruto.
As Naruto nodded and looked forward to face Rumia, for the power of Darkness was all consuming and all powerful and it was only Naruto who had the power to counter, Rumia as he was the Angel of light.
For Rumia then went and rushed at Naruto aiming for his heart, as her nails had almost pierced the heart of Naruto but was stopped by Miko, as she was holding the hand of Rumia.
With a stare that would make a man piss in fear but Rumia face that with her own stare of deranged look on her face, as Naruto looked on with complete fear and shaking with pure and absolute terror on his face.
While some blood of Miko had been splashed on his face, as Miko stopped it with her hand though some nails stabbed her skin.
As Rumia licked some blood off her face that was also splashed on her face, for she began to laugh again as it started like giggle and full on manically laughing. "hahahahahahahahahahahahaHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!" for she pulled her other hand and tried to stab Miko with it.
But Miko then pulled Rumia's hand away and blocked the other hand from hitting her shoulder, as she bust out seals of the Hakurei Shrine along with her Ying Yang Orb, while Naruto could only watch helplessly at the sidelines.
Miko then called out to him and said. "Don't just stand their Naruto, and help me with our plan that we created together!" Miko ordered Naruto.
Naruto nodded steeled himself at the battle at hand, and when in placing his flying Raijin Kunai along with seals to seal up Rumia for good Aswell for another purpose.
As Miko battled Rumia throughout the forest while Naruto fired blast after blast at Rumia along with light attacks and spears.
Pinning Rumia down, while Rumia destroyed it with her darkness and began to release tendrils of Darkness as she sends them forth to attack Naruto and Miko.
Some hit Naruto with tremendous force while some were sharp enough to cut to the muscle, for Naruto sustain some Injuries.
While Miko faced the full might of the attack as she sustained almost fatal Injuries, but she stood standing as she shouted at Naruto again. "Come on, Naruto we are almost done with the Ritual!"
For Naruto nodded again with more determination and flame in his eyes, and when on the offensive and began attacking Rumia with all of his might as he shouts out. "Lucky 9 Golden Eye, Awake!"
The legendary eye of light and luck awaken as Naruto used this to his Advantage, for he matches Rumia's strength with his light just barely, for he hadn't have much experience using it in battle.
Matching the Dark tendrils with his own Light tendrils as his light fought over the darkness, but he starting to tire from the constant back and forth.
But that all came at a head as Miko then shouted. "Spell card, Ying Yang purification!" while hitting Rumia with the Ying Yang Orb, for Naruto soon teleported at the same time and calling out with his own attack too. "Holy Light!"
For the two attacks hit Rumia as when the attacks disappeared, she was gone while for Miko it took a lot from her, as she was losing blood fast which Naruto couldn't help with his healing.
"D-Don't L-Leave me, Miko-Bachan think about Reimu!" Naruto cried out to Miko as he was holding her, gripping on as they had finally did it.
Miko the caressed the cheek of Naruto and reassured him as she spoke. "Promise me, Naruto-Chan that you will protect Reimu and Rumia for me." as the light in her eyes when away.
For her hand when limp as Naruto held it dearly, while it was at the month of December on the twenty-fifth as it was the saddest day for Naruto.
Even with all of his power Naruto couldn't even save his love ones, and this time it ended with their death for he resented his own weakness and vowed even more to be stronger and powerful.
So, nobody in his family or loved ones would die on his hands, for it was snowing as Naruto buried the body of Miko deep within the forest, while making a sign and a cross over her while praying for her soul wherever she was.
Naruto pulled himself out of the battle his legendary eyes would always be awaken, for this battle has open his eyes and it would never close once more.
For he had a lot of Injures most namely on his legs and arms Aswell on his chest, and some on his face for he pulled himself up and created a portal towards Yukari Mansion.
When Yukari saw him, she rushed towards him to heal him, Aswell calling out for Ran to fix his wounds as Yukari knew the mission was a success.
But it came with a heavy cost, but a cost well paid for in blood she thought grimly as she walked towards where Naruto was currently being placed in.
10 Months later.
We could see Naruto and Yukari going up to Reimu who was sleeping on the stairs of Shrine waiting for both Rumia and Reimu, as she soon woke up as she saw both Naruto and Yukari as she spoke to them. "Naruto where is Rumia and Mama?" Reimu asked innocently at Naruto.
Which Naruto couldn't bear to stare directly Reimu, but did it anyway as he said with a fake smile and happy tone. "They are alright, but you will have to look towards Yukari-Bachan to see them again!"
As Reimu nodded and turned towards Yukari and soon met by an erasing memory spell, for Yukari erased all memories of Reimu's mother and Rumia Aswell for Naruto, but not for Marisa.
Afterwards both Naruto and Yukari left Reimu inside of the shrine, as Naruto left with tears in his eyes for the year has ended and he and his mother would be picked up by his uncle Michael.
For he will miss Gensokyo of all the memories he has shared, and even the bad ones but at least he knows Reimu and Marisa will be in good hands with his Yukari-Bachan.
To Be Continued!