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The Legendary Sage of Konoha Returns, Chapter 15;
Naruto: Yeah I know... and I understand you all too well. I'm so glad I could get this chance to talk to you guys...
Naruto had been able to talk to the Edo Tensei freely for a while, as Kabuto had been absent from his body for about half an hour straight since he let the Edo Tensei have their conscious back.
Madara: So that's what happened to Tobi huh... I can't believe you ended up defeating him and sealing the Jubi inside yourself... Tobi was the elder son of the Sage of Six Paths himself... I still can't believe it.
Minato: I'm so proud of you son! I knew you would be able to master the ability of the Kyuubi at some point, but this?? Not in my wildest dreams, you even have Rinnegan now?!
Naruto: Gehehe... Well...
Tobirama: So it's been sixteen whole years since we were summoned by Orochimaru last time then, meaning that there has been a break from the war for a couple of years then. Or has the war lasted this long?
Orochimaru: No... The war temporary stopped after that battle were the Jubi got beat back, Madara sealed, and Tobi forced to retreat. About four years later, the fighting continued as Naruto faced off against Sasuke at the Valley of the End. From there onwards, people assumed Tobi was beaten for good, and temporary peace happened. Tobi however, teamed up with Kabuto once more later on. I guess the outcome of that was another war breaking out.
Minato: Naruto... you perfected the Reaper Death Seal... I didn't even know that was possible.
Naruto: That's not the only thing I've been able to mast-...
Hiruzen: Kwahahaha, if I knew that was possible, I would have made sure to dealt with you back then, all those years ago... Orochimaru.
Orochimaru: Heh, like you would have been able to do so old man... I see that this Suigetsu guy gave the scroll to Kabuto eventually... After I used it last time to summon you guys, I handed it over to Sasuke. I guess he must have given it to Suigetsu at one point, but I don't understand how and why??
Naruto: ...
Kushina: Naruto, you mentioned that you had two children, right?
Naruto: Yeah...
Minato: Yeah now that you mention it, he did! So how old are they, and what did you name them??
Naruto: The oldest is Jiraiya, he's twelve years old... The oth-...
Jiraiya: Ohhh?? You named your kid after me?! Gwuahaha, that's something I guess.
Naruto: Yeah, ehehehe... and Hinata and I just got a newborn child together, right before this war broke out... Hinata suggested we named her after you, mom.
A bright smile formed on his face as he started to scratch his back.
Kushina: You did!! Hihi, guess that means you have one son and one daughter then, how nice.
Minato: Hey wait a minute... You named your kid after your mom and Jiraiya-Sensei?! What about me!
Naruto: Ehehehe, I didn't think it meant that much to you dad...
Minato: Heh, well not really, but still.
Naruto: *Grind* I'll make sure that when Jiraiya gets a kid in the future, he'll call him Minato for sure!
Minato: Oh really?! Hehe, would be cool if he became Hokage then!
Madara: *Yawn* This is boring...
Hashirama: Hey watch your tongue, this kid has been absent his parents for all his life after all...
Madara: Parents are just obstacles in the path towards manhood after all. Just imagine what would have happened if our fathers didn't...
Tobirama: Didn't what?!
Madara: Never mind...
Orochimaru: I'm still surprised that Sasuke decided to team up with you in the end... What made him change??
Hashirama: Oh yeah, so that kid actually turned good in the end... I guess my story-telling actually made an impact th-...
Tobirama: No, brother, it was obviously this kid who did the trick.
Naruto: Actually, getting the chance to talk to you all about anything and everything is great, but...
Hashirama: ...
Tobirama: What is it kid?
Naruto: This is an opportunity I can't let slip, as there's something I've been meaning to ask, something I have been trying to find the answer to for many years. The will you entrusted in me, Jiraiya-Sensei... Finding the Key to Peace. I'm still not sure... I still haven't found the real key yet... But maybe you guys have something that could help me...
Jiraiya: Naruto...
Naruto: The 1st... What do you think is the key to peace?
Hashirama: The key to peace huh...
Tobirama: There will never be any peace, as long as the Uchiha is around...
Madara: What did you say?
Hashirama: Tobirama! Enough already!
Naruto: ...
Hashirama: Controlling the land with Benevolence and Love... that is the key to peace...
Naruto: The 2nd?
Tobirama: Hmm... Strict Control and Supervision, that is the key to peace...
Naruto: 3rd?
Hiruzen: Long term Stability and Guidance Naruto... That's the key.
Naruto: Hmmm... Dad?
Minato: Acknowledgement and Bonds of Honor and mutual Respect son... But if anyone will find it, I believe it will be you...
Naruto: Mom?
Kushina: Oh you know I'm with your father on this one.
Naruto: Hehe... Ero-Sennin?
Jiraiya: I've already entrusted my will to you Naruto... And I know you will find the key, if you look deep into your heart.
Orochimaru: You're a fool Jiraiya, do you really believe that this kid will find the key to peace? There is no such thing as true eternal peace...
Naruto: ...
Madara: Hashirama and Tobirama are wrong... Love and Control alone can't bring peace. Power and Hatred, creating Fear in the people's mind and to rule with Iron Will is the key... As long as the people don't dare revolt, there will always be peace... When people don't pursue foolish ambitions...
Tobirama: Are you for real? There can't be love and hate at the same time! As long as those two co-exist, there can never be peace!
Hashirama: My brother is right... You once had the same vision as I Madara... You can't create fear in the heart of the people, that's never going to work...
Naruto: The Moon Eye Plan...
Thinking long and hard about what the eight Edo Tensei said, Naruto could not come up with a reply.
Kushina: Son... Come here for a second.
Naruto then proceeded to walk over to Kushina, and as he stepped within her circle, Kushina went on to place her hand on his shoulder, giving him a smile of confidence; Minato and Jiraiya, standing beside her, did the same.
Kushina: We all believe in you Naruto, and no matter what happens-...
Minato: ...You will always be our son.
Jiraiya: Ehehehe, they're right, you hold the key to peace in your heart Naruto...
Hashirama: We entrust our will to you as well, to find the key... The Will of Fire is strong in you, perhaps the strongest I've ever seen.
Tobirama: He's right... You're the only Hokage left alive after all, and the only one among us who can still find the key to true peace., From what I can tell, you might even rival my brother with your current skills. Though one can never get too much knowledge, and you're still young and got much to learn... When and if you get to the same age as Hiruzen, maybe you can look back at the history of Konoha, and tell your legacy who was the greatest of them all.
Hiruzen: We all believe in you!
Minato: Now, Naruto... My son. Now that we've had our chance to talk, you really should try to seal us away while you still can.
Kushina: Your father is right, as much as I want to stay longer to talk with you, the user of this technique might return any time, and when he does, it might get even harder for you to seal us.
Hiruzen: Indeed, you should do as they say, there is no time to get sentimental now; we are dead after all...
Naruto: I can't...
Minato: What do you mean you can't?
Tobirama: Don't you know any Fūinjutsu (sealing techniques) kid?
Hashirama: Don't be naive, of course he do! He's an Uzumaki after all, right kid?
Naruto: Yeah... I do, it's just that I've already used them and they still needs reload time before I can use them again...
Minato: Damn, for how long?
Madara: Hate to break up your eye-wetting moment guys, but he's back...
Hashirama: !!
Quickly turning around, they all soon discovered that Kabuto's mind had returned to him.
Orochimaru: Kabuto... Finally about time you showed up. Now you can tell us why you've summoned us...
Kabuto: ... Heh, I heard that last one Tobirama... I might even let you see for yourself if you behave, *Smirk.* The reason you've all been summoned... Is to fight Naruto of course! I did need someone to distract him for awhile after all, while I...
Orochimaru: ...
Minato: You bastard.
Slowly opening his eyes again, Kabuto looked at them with a menacing look.
Kabuto: So, what did I miss?? *Smirk*
Naruto: Kabuto...
Kabuto: Actually, I wasn't meaning to return so soon, I actually have business elsewhere to take care off, before I return to deal with Kakashi. And after that, then I'll give you my full attention again Naruto-Kun...
Naruto: What do you mean?!
Kabuto: In case you haven't noticed, Sasuke has already won his battle with Suigetsu, and the rest of your allies have already caught up with him... Kehehe, how foolish of them! If you had bothered to take a look, you would have discovered that Sasuke and the rest must have realized their foolish mistake, not guarding the head-quarter, as they have already begun retreating back there to help your allies out.
Naruto: !!
Kabuto: *Smirk*
Naruto: The head-quarter?! What are you-...
Kabuto: Heh, I was actually heading over there myself now... The head-quarter stationed shinobi is actually putting up a decent fight you see... But you don't need to worry yourself about it, as your focus should solely be here!
Tobirama: Wait, we're not finished with you yet yo-... ?!
As Kabuto's mind slipped away once again, the eight Edo Tensei then charged at Naruto and his four Sage Clones at full speed and with the intent to kill. However this time, it was different; this time, the Edo Tensei still had their personality intact.
Naruto: Shit!!
Tobirama: What is happening, my body??
Hashirama: It is being controlled like the time we were summoned to fight Hiruzen... Though we still have our conscious.
Tobirama: But the mind of the user is somewhere else now, how can he be at two places at once and still control us? Are we set on attacking automatically or something?!
Madara: Heh, you worry too much.
Minato: Naruto, watch out!
Appearing right behind him, ready to strike, Minato screamed out to him as it seemed like Naruto wasn't paying attention at all. Just barely being able to dodge Minato's Rasengan, after hearing his father calling out on him, Naruto quickly jumped back to gain some space, only to find Jiraiya intercepting him from behind. Just as he was about to hit him, Naruto disappeared, as he reappeared elsewhere.
Jiraiya: !!
Naruto: *Pant...*
Minato: This technique... It's the Flying Thunder God! But it's different from mine... Naruto, did you manage to grasp this technique without the use of seals??!
Naruto barely managed to catch his breath, as from where he landed, he got immediately attacked as Hashirama came from the side with his Wood Dragon.
Hashirama: Watch out kid!
Naruto: That's not the only thing I picked up.
In his hand, Naruto and his four remaining sage clones had formed five different element Rasenshurikens, as they all threw them towards each of their Edo Tensei from five different directions; only to disappear and reappear with the FTG, catching and throwing the shurikens even more times, smashing and tearing up the place.
Minato: Rasengan?? No... You've actually manage to... Rasenshuriken eh, I'm impressed, and with all five elements too!
Naruto: Heh!
Using the FTG to buy him some time, Naruto ventured inside his mind once more, as the face of the Jubi met him.
Naruto (In thoughts): Okay, I think the Reaper Death Seal is ready now...
Jubi: Then go ahead and use it, don't stop here to talk with me-...
Naruto (In thoughts): That is exactly it... To be able to pull this off, I need more than your chakra this time around!
Jubi: Heh... Very well, I shall lend you my cooperation and real strength for a little while... Let me see what you can do... Let me see if you're really able to match the Sage of Six Paths himself...
Naruto (In thoughts): I knew you would soften up eventually, *Smirk.*
Jubi: Heh, smart ass...
Kurama: Now go Naruto!
Naruto (In thoughts): Right!
Returning back to reality, Naruto decided to use the consciousness of the Edo Tensei to his advantage.
Naruto: Father, mother, Ero-Sennin, previous Hokages! I have a plan to make this work, but I still need some time.
Orochimaru: You really are set on doing this... Don't expect me to give you a hand though.
Madara: Yeah, why should we bother to help you?? I'm not one of the good guys after all...
Hashirama: Ahh, you always had to be a jackass, didn't you Madara...
Madara: Hey, who are you calling a jackass?!
As Naruto and his clones landed on the ground again, they all smashed their hands together as they began concentrating while the Edo Tensei continued to regenerate from the Rasenshurikens.
Minato: Whatever you have planned out son, you better act fast!
Kushina: We believe in you Naruto!
Jiraiya: And whatever you do, make sure you'll go out with a bang!
Naruto: Heh, don't worry...
With a smile of confidence on his face, Naruto had almost finished charging up his techniques as all of the Edo Tensei had fully regenerated and began to charge at him again.
Hashirama: And whatever you do, make sure you'll end this for good!
Tobirama: It's not like we can be summoned through Edo Tensei for a fourth time brother...
Hashirama: Stop this user, end this jutsu, and seal us away for good! And whatever happens, don't let him revive the Sage of Six Paths...
Hiruzen: If that happens, I'm afraid even you might not be able to stop Kabuto.
Naruto: I will try my best!
Minato: Don't try son, just do it!
Naruto: Right dad!
As Naruto had finished charging up his technique, the Edo Tensei were close to him as they all fired up a technique.
Hashirama: Mokuton: Kajukai Kōrin (Wood Style: Deep Forest Bloom )!
As Hashirama performed the technique, several trees began to break out from the ground as a dense forest began to grow in the gigantic, wide-open room of the hideout. Several pollen then sprouted out as the room began to get filled with toxic air.
Hashirama: Don't breath in the pollen, it will render you unconscious!
Naruto: !!
But before Naruto managed to come up with a plan, Hashirama followed up with another technique.
Hashirama: Mokuton: Mokujin no Jutsu (Wood Style: Wood Golem Technique)!
A large statue-like formation of wood appeard under Hashirama as he jumped on top of its head, Tobirama then also followed up with a technique of his own.
Tobirama: Kokuangyo no Jutsu (Bringer-of-Darkness Technique)!
The environment around Naruto and the Edo Tensei suddenly went pitch black, as Naruto was not able to see what he had around himself.
Naruto: This is not good, this is not good at all... If I breath in that pollen, it will all be over... I'll have to use my sensing skills as well as the extent of the Rinnegan!
Hiruzen: Shuriken Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique)!
Minato: Watch ou-...
Naruto: Ugh!!
Out of nowhere Minato stroke at Naruto with a kunai as he snared his shoulder, causing some blood to spill.
Hiruzen: No time, the shurikens!
Activating the FTG once more, Naruto quickly teleported himself away, but as he reappeared, he sense that all of his clones suddenly were gone.
Naruto: Shit, the clones... Then I'll have to do this without them! Shiki Fūjin (Reaper Death Seal)!
From behind Naruto, the Death God appeard!
Naruto: I'll only be able to get one with this one, but it's better than nothing...
Still trapped in the pitch black environment, Naruto tried using his sensing skills as he felt Hiruzen's Shurikens flying at him yet again. He quickly used his speed as he jumped over some tree-roots an ran across the floor, hiding behind a tree. Just as he stopped, he felt Hashirama coming in as he sent attack on attack vigorously after Naruto.
Naruto: Shit!!
Barely managing to dodge, Naruto started getting trouble breathing as he had caught on to some of the pollen and began to cough heavily, coughing up some blood in the progress.
Naruto: *Cough, cough!* I need to get rid of this darkness, or I'm doomed!
Widening his search, Naruto managed to localize Tobirama, hiding in one of the trees, as he leaped of at immense speed, causing the floor to crack under him from his take-off spot.
Naruto: Got you, aghhhhhhh!!
Tobirama: I'm right here kid!
Smashing both his arms onto Tobirama's shoulders, the Death God stuck his arm through Naruto's stomach, as it started to pull Tobirama's soul out of him.
Tobirama: Heh, well done kid... You truly are an amazing Hokage after all...
Pulling the soul completely out off him and sealing it within the Reaper Death Seal, Tobirama's body fell to the ground as it changed back to the previous person's appearance, as the darkness came to an end.
Naruto: *Pant, pant* That was in the last minute of the technique, *Pant, pant* I barely managed to pull it through correctly without getting my own soul sealed away, *Pant, Pant* No wonder I'm exhaus-... ?! The pollen! *Cough, cough!*
Falling to the ground in pain, gasping for air, Naruto noticed Hashirama approaching as he barely managed to get out of the way, racing towards the top of the largest tree he could find to get some fresh air, as the rest of the remaining Edo Tensei quickly followed.
Naruto: *Pant, pant* Here I shou-...?!
Appearing right beside Naruto in his Perfect Susanoo, Madara slashed his Susanoo sword at him, destroying the foundation Naruto had his feet on, blasting him away. As he was still mid-air, he was hit by a direct attack from Hashirama's Wooden Golem technique as he was smashed far and wide through the air.
Naruto: Ugh! Damn, it can't be...
Before he managed to get the situation under control, Madara appeared in front of him.
Madara: Katon: Ryūen Hōka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Dragon Flame Release Song Technique)!
Naruto: ?!
Receiving a direct hit, Naruto fell rapidly to the ground as his clothes had caught on fire and fire-balls shout in all direction from the impact. Crashing hard towards the ground, Naruto let out a loud grunt as he barely managed to get back up on his feet, after laying there for a few seconds.
Naruto: Ugh... *Pan-t, paaan-t* I-...
Jubi: Naruto, get your act together!
Naruto: !!
Speaking to him from within, the Jubi shot a massive source of chakra into and through Naruto, as he started beaming in all sorts of colors.
Naruto: *Grinds* Thanks, now let's end this with my new technique!
Firing up a Rasengan in hand, while the Edo Tensei came charging in at him all at once, Minato reached out to him, questioning his plan.
Minato: Naruto!! A simple Rasengan isn't going to cut it this time!
Naruto: Don't worry, this new technique of mine isn't just a normal Rasengan I assure you... And it's not a Wind Style: Rasengan either!
The color of the Rasengan was completely white on the outside and pitch black at the core.
Jiraiya: That's the Naruto I know!
Madara: Ying-Yang Element...
Hashirama: Give us your best kid, before this fight gets the better of you!
Naruto: I call it, the Super Deadly Reaper Seal Rasengan!
*The battle reaches its final stage!!*
* Will Naruto be able to overcome the Edo Tensei? Find out, Next Time! *
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Fun Facts & Author's Note:
1: Phew, finally released the last chapter of the "triple release special!" Damn, that took longer than I thought, haha... I did have a break though, but overall, doing the final touches with coloring, etc, takes more time than one would think. The reason I decided to do a triple release, when I initially said it would take some time before I released chapter 13, was mainly because of the last manga chapter, which forced my hand. I think I can say with confidence now, that I'm safe from the manga doing something I had planned before I got time to show it to you guys xD The next chapter will finish this part of the fight, and I'll release that one some time after I come home from the trip with my class in two weeks' time, so stay tuned until then!
2: The next chapter is the shortest chapter I've done since my very first three chapters or so (about half this size), but I promise that its content should still hold ground. I won't be able to continue on chapter 17 before I get home, so when I release the next chapter, it may take some time before chapter 17 is out, though I can't say for sure right now.
3: Chapter 13 - Looking back, I can now say that the fact that I decided to give Akashi a background story, as well as him dying in the fight with Sakumo, was a good decision. Not only was I able to flesh out his character some more, but I also managed to "give" Kakashi EMS, which I think is a cool twist.
Chapter 14 - As this story has progressed, I've often heard people complain about me not killing off people (same as people complains to Kishi about too), and I heard it even stronger when I had Naruto revive Sasuke, Killerbee and Gai. Going from a dead count of 1 good guy (Kitsuchi), this chapter really went on a killing spree, as the count was close to 20 canon characters. Personally, I think it was the right way to go with this chapter, to show the impact of the war, but at the same time, I guess this shocked a lot of people, no?
Chapter 15 - I originally had planned for a longer conversation between the Edo and Naruto, but in the end decided that it was better to pick up the pace a bit. That's also one of the reason why the next chapter is really, really short by my standards.
4: That's all I got for now, so thumbs up if you enjoyed this chapters, as well as the two others, comment with your thoughts, and take care until I get back! As always people, have an awesome day
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The Legendary Sage of Konoha Returns, Chapter 15;
Entrusted with the Will of Fire:
Naruto: Yeah I know... and I understand you all too well. I'm so glad I could get this chance to talk to you guys...
Naruto had been able to talk to the Edo Tensei freely for a while, as Kabuto had been absent from his body for about half an hour straight since he let the Edo Tensei have their conscious back.
Madara: So that's what happened to Tobi huh... I can't believe you ended up defeating him and sealing the Jubi inside yourself... Tobi was the elder son of the Sage of Six Paths himself... I still can't believe it.
Minato: I'm so proud of you son! I knew you would be able to master the ability of the Kyuubi at some point, but this?? Not in my wildest dreams, you even have Rinnegan now?!
Naruto: Gehehe... Well...
Tobirama: So it's been sixteen whole years since we were summoned by Orochimaru last time then, meaning that there has been a break from the war for a couple of years then. Or has the war lasted this long?
Orochimaru: No... The war temporary stopped after that battle were the Jubi got beat back, Madara sealed, and Tobi forced to retreat. About four years later, the fighting continued as Naruto faced off against Sasuke at the Valley of the End. From there onwards, people assumed Tobi was beaten for good, and temporary peace happened. Tobi however, teamed up with Kabuto once more later on. I guess the outcome of that was another war breaking out.
Minato: Naruto... you perfected the Reaper Death Seal... I didn't even know that was possible.
Naruto: That's not the only thing I've been able to mast-...
Hiruzen: Kwahahaha, if I knew that was possible, I would have made sure to dealt with you back then, all those years ago... Orochimaru.
Orochimaru: Heh, like you would have been able to do so old man... I see that this Suigetsu guy gave the scroll to Kabuto eventually... After I used it last time to summon you guys, I handed it over to Sasuke. I guess he must have given it to Suigetsu at one point, but I don't understand how and why??
Naruto: ...
Kushina: Naruto, you mentioned that you had two children, right?
Naruto: Yeah...
Minato: Yeah now that you mention it, he did! So how old are they, and what did you name them??
Naruto: The oldest is Jiraiya, he's twelve years old... The oth-...
Jiraiya: Ohhh?? You named your kid after me?! Gwuahaha, that's something I guess.
Naruto: Yeah, ehehehe... and Hinata and I just got a newborn child together, right before this war broke out... Hinata suggested we named her after you, mom.
A bright smile formed on his face as he started to scratch his back.
Kushina: You did!! Hihi, guess that means you have one son and one daughter then, how nice.
Minato: Hey wait a minute... You named your kid after your mom and Jiraiya-Sensei?! What about me!
Naruto: Ehehehe, I didn't think it meant that much to you dad...
Minato: Heh, well not really, but still.
Naruto: *Grind* I'll make sure that when Jiraiya gets a kid in the future, he'll call him Minato for sure!
Minato: Oh really?! Hehe, would be cool if he became Hokage then!
Madara: *Yawn* This is boring...
Hashirama: Hey watch your tongue, this kid has been absent his parents for all his life after all...
Madara: Parents are just obstacles in the path towards manhood after all. Just imagine what would have happened if our fathers didn't...
Tobirama: Didn't what?!
Madara: Never mind...
Orochimaru: I'm still surprised that Sasuke decided to team up with you in the end... What made him change??
Hashirama: Oh yeah, so that kid actually turned good in the end... I guess my story-telling actually made an impact th-...
Tobirama: No, brother, it was obviously this kid who did the trick.
Naruto: Actually, getting the chance to talk to you all about anything and everything is great, but...
Hashirama: ...
Tobirama: What is it kid?
Naruto: This is an opportunity I can't let slip, as there's something I've been meaning to ask, something I have been trying to find the answer to for many years. The will you entrusted in me, Jiraiya-Sensei... Finding the Key to Peace. I'm still not sure... I still haven't found the real key yet... But maybe you guys have something that could help me...
Jiraiya: Naruto...
Naruto: The 1st... What do you think is the key to peace?
Hashirama: The key to peace huh...
Tobirama: There will never be any peace, as long as the Uchiha is around...
Madara: What did you say?
Hashirama: Tobirama! Enough already!
Naruto: ...
Hashirama: Controlling the land with Benevolence and Love... that is the key to peace...
Naruto: The 2nd?
Tobirama: Hmm... Strict Control and Supervision, that is the key to peace...
Naruto: 3rd?
Hiruzen: Long term Stability and Guidance Naruto... That's the key.
Naruto: Hmmm... Dad?
Minato: Acknowledgement and Bonds of Honor and mutual Respect son... But if anyone will find it, I believe it will be you...
Naruto: Mom?
Kushina: Oh you know I'm with your father on this one.
Naruto: Hehe... Ero-Sennin?
Jiraiya: I've already entrusted my will to you Naruto... And I know you will find the key, if you look deep into your heart.
Orochimaru: You're a fool Jiraiya, do you really believe that this kid will find the key to peace? There is no such thing as true eternal peace...
Naruto: ...
Madara: Hashirama and Tobirama are wrong... Love and Control alone can't bring peace. Power and Hatred, creating Fear in the people's mind and to rule with Iron Will is the key... As long as the people don't dare revolt, there will always be peace... When people don't pursue foolish ambitions...
Tobirama: Are you for real? There can't be love and hate at the same time! As long as those two co-exist, there can never be peace!
Hashirama: My brother is right... You once had the same vision as I Madara... You can't create fear in the heart of the people, that's never going to work...
Naruto: The Moon Eye Plan...
Thinking long and hard about what the eight Edo Tensei said, Naruto could not come up with a reply.
Kushina: Son... Come here for a second.
Naruto then proceeded to walk over to Kushina, and as he stepped within her circle, Kushina went on to place her hand on his shoulder, giving him a smile of confidence; Minato and Jiraiya, standing beside her, did the same.
Kushina: We all believe in you Naruto, and no matter what happens-...
Minato: ...You will always be our son.
Jiraiya: Ehehehe, they're right, you hold the key to peace in your heart Naruto...
Hashirama: We entrust our will to you as well, to find the key... The Will of Fire is strong in you, perhaps the strongest I've ever seen.
Tobirama: He's right... You're the only Hokage left alive after all, and the only one among us who can still find the key to true peace., From what I can tell, you might even rival my brother with your current skills. Though one can never get too much knowledge, and you're still young and got much to learn... When and if you get to the same age as Hiruzen, maybe you can look back at the history of Konoha, and tell your legacy who was the greatest of them all.
Hiruzen: We all believe in you!
Minato: Now, Naruto... My son. Now that we've had our chance to talk, you really should try to seal us away while you still can.
Kushina: Your father is right, as much as I want to stay longer to talk with you, the user of this technique might return any time, and when he does, it might get even harder for you to seal us.
Hiruzen: Indeed, you should do as they say, there is no time to get sentimental now; we are dead after all...
Naruto: I can't...
Minato: What do you mean you can't?
Tobirama: Don't you know any Fūinjutsu (sealing techniques) kid?
Hashirama: Don't be naive, of course he do! He's an Uzumaki after all, right kid?
Naruto: Yeah... I do, it's just that I've already used them and they still needs reload time before I can use them again...
Minato: Damn, for how long?
Madara: Hate to break up your eye-wetting moment guys, but he's back...
Hashirama: !!
Quickly turning around, they all soon discovered that Kabuto's mind had returned to him.
Orochimaru: Kabuto... Finally about time you showed up. Now you can tell us why you've summoned us...
Kabuto: ... Heh, I heard that last one Tobirama... I might even let you see for yourself if you behave, *Smirk.* The reason you've all been summoned... Is to fight Naruto of course! I did need someone to distract him for awhile after all, while I...
Orochimaru: ...
Minato: You bastard.
Slowly opening his eyes again, Kabuto looked at them with a menacing look.
Kabuto: So, what did I miss?? *Smirk*
Naruto: Kabuto...
Kabuto: Actually, I wasn't meaning to return so soon, I actually have business elsewhere to take care off, before I return to deal with Kakashi. And after that, then I'll give you my full attention again Naruto-Kun...
Naruto: What do you mean?!
Kabuto: In case you haven't noticed, Sasuke has already won his battle with Suigetsu, and the rest of your allies have already caught up with him... Kehehe, how foolish of them! If you had bothered to take a look, you would have discovered that Sasuke and the rest must have realized their foolish mistake, not guarding the head-quarter, as they have already begun retreating back there to help your allies out.
Naruto: !!
Kabuto: *Smirk*
Naruto: The head-quarter?! What are you-...
Kabuto: Heh, I was actually heading over there myself now... The head-quarter stationed shinobi is actually putting up a decent fight you see... But you don't need to worry yourself about it, as your focus should solely be here!
Tobirama: Wait, we're not finished with you yet yo-... ?!
As Kabuto's mind slipped away once again, the eight Edo Tensei then charged at Naruto and his four Sage Clones at full speed and with the intent to kill. However this time, it was different; this time, the Edo Tensei still had their personality intact.
Naruto: Shit!!
Tobirama: What is happening, my body??
Hashirama: It is being controlled like the time we were summoned to fight Hiruzen... Though we still have our conscious.
Tobirama: But the mind of the user is somewhere else now, how can he be at two places at once and still control us? Are we set on attacking automatically or something?!
Madara: Heh, you worry too much.
Minato: Naruto, watch out!
Appearing right behind him, ready to strike, Minato screamed out to him as it seemed like Naruto wasn't paying attention at all. Just barely being able to dodge Minato's Rasengan, after hearing his father calling out on him, Naruto quickly jumped back to gain some space, only to find Jiraiya intercepting him from behind. Just as he was about to hit him, Naruto disappeared, as he reappeared elsewhere.
Jiraiya: !!
Naruto: *Pant...*
Minato: This technique... It's the Flying Thunder God! But it's different from mine... Naruto, did you manage to grasp this technique without the use of seals??!
Naruto barely managed to catch his breath, as from where he landed, he got immediately attacked as Hashirama came from the side with his Wood Dragon.
Hashirama: Watch out kid!
Naruto: That's not the only thing I picked up.
In his hand, Naruto and his four remaining sage clones had formed five different element Rasenshurikens, as they all threw them towards each of their Edo Tensei from five different directions; only to disappear and reappear with the FTG, catching and throwing the shurikens even more times, smashing and tearing up the place.
Minato: Rasengan?? No... You've actually manage to... Rasenshuriken eh, I'm impressed, and with all five elements too!
Naruto: Heh!
Using the FTG to buy him some time, Naruto ventured inside his mind once more, as the face of the Jubi met him.
Naruto (In thoughts): Okay, I think the Reaper Death Seal is ready now...
Jubi: Then go ahead and use it, don't stop here to talk with me-...
Naruto (In thoughts): That is exactly it... To be able to pull this off, I need more than your chakra this time around!
Jubi: Heh... Very well, I shall lend you my cooperation and real strength for a little while... Let me see what you can do... Let me see if you're really able to match the Sage of Six Paths himself...
Naruto (In thoughts): I knew you would soften up eventually, *Smirk.*
Jubi: Heh, smart ass...
Kurama: Now go Naruto!
Naruto (In thoughts): Right!
Returning back to reality, Naruto decided to use the consciousness of the Edo Tensei to his advantage.
Naruto: Father, mother, Ero-Sennin, previous Hokages! I have a plan to make this work, but I still need some time.
Orochimaru: You really are set on doing this... Don't expect me to give you a hand though.
Madara: Yeah, why should we bother to help you?? I'm not one of the good guys after all...
Hashirama: Ahh, you always had to be a jackass, didn't you Madara...
Madara: Hey, who are you calling a jackass?!
As Naruto and his clones landed on the ground again, they all smashed their hands together as they began concentrating while the Edo Tensei continued to regenerate from the Rasenshurikens.
Minato: Whatever you have planned out son, you better act fast!
Kushina: We believe in you Naruto!
Jiraiya: And whatever you do, make sure you'll go out with a bang!
Naruto: Heh, don't worry...
With a smile of confidence on his face, Naruto had almost finished charging up his techniques as all of the Edo Tensei had fully regenerated and began to charge at him again.
Hashirama: And whatever you do, make sure you'll end this for good!
Tobirama: It's not like we can be summoned through Edo Tensei for a fourth time brother...
Hashirama: Stop this user, end this jutsu, and seal us away for good! And whatever happens, don't let him revive the Sage of Six Paths...
Hiruzen: If that happens, I'm afraid even you might not be able to stop Kabuto.
Naruto: I will try my best!
Minato: Don't try son, just do it!
Naruto: Right dad!
As Naruto had finished charging up his technique, the Edo Tensei were close to him as they all fired up a technique.
Hashirama: Mokuton: Kajukai Kōrin (Wood Style: Deep Forest Bloom )!
As Hashirama performed the technique, several trees began to break out from the ground as a dense forest began to grow in the gigantic, wide-open room of the hideout. Several pollen then sprouted out as the room began to get filled with toxic air.
Hashirama: Don't breath in the pollen, it will render you unconscious!
Naruto: !!
But before Naruto managed to come up with a plan, Hashirama followed up with another technique.
Hashirama: Mokuton: Mokujin no Jutsu (Wood Style: Wood Golem Technique)!
A large statue-like formation of wood appeard under Hashirama as he jumped on top of its head, Tobirama then also followed up with a technique of his own.
Tobirama: Kokuangyo no Jutsu (Bringer-of-Darkness Technique)!
The environment around Naruto and the Edo Tensei suddenly went pitch black, as Naruto was not able to see what he had around himself.
Naruto: This is not good, this is not good at all... If I breath in that pollen, it will all be over... I'll have to use my sensing skills as well as the extent of the Rinnegan!
Hiruzen: Shuriken Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shuriken Shadow Clone Technique)!
Minato: Watch ou-...
Naruto: Ugh!!
Out of nowhere Minato stroke at Naruto with a kunai as he snared his shoulder, causing some blood to spill.
Hiruzen: No time, the shurikens!
Activating the FTG once more, Naruto quickly teleported himself away, but as he reappeared, he sense that all of his clones suddenly were gone.
Naruto: Shit, the clones... Then I'll have to do this without them! Shiki Fūjin (Reaper Death Seal)!
From behind Naruto, the Death God appeard!
Naruto: I'll only be able to get one with this one, but it's better than nothing...
Still trapped in the pitch black environment, Naruto tried using his sensing skills as he felt Hiruzen's Shurikens flying at him yet again. He quickly used his speed as he jumped over some tree-roots an ran across the floor, hiding behind a tree. Just as he stopped, he felt Hashirama coming in as he sent attack on attack vigorously after Naruto.
Naruto: Shit!!
Barely managing to dodge, Naruto started getting trouble breathing as he had caught on to some of the pollen and began to cough heavily, coughing up some blood in the progress.
Naruto: *Cough, cough!* I need to get rid of this darkness, or I'm doomed!
Widening his search, Naruto managed to localize Tobirama, hiding in one of the trees, as he leaped of at immense speed, causing the floor to crack under him from his take-off spot.
Naruto: Got you, aghhhhhhh!!
Tobirama: I'm right here kid!
Smashing both his arms onto Tobirama's shoulders, the Death God stuck his arm through Naruto's stomach, as it started to pull Tobirama's soul out of him.
Tobirama: Heh, well done kid... You truly are an amazing Hokage after all...
Pulling the soul completely out off him and sealing it within the Reaper Death Seal, Tobirama's body fell to the ground as it changed back to the previous person's appearance, as the darkness came to an end.
Naruto: *Pant, pant* That was in the last minute of the technique, *Pant, pant* I barely managed to pull it through correctly without getting my own soul sealed away, *Pant, Pant* No wonder I'm exhaus-... ?! The pollen! *Cough, cough!*
Falling to the ground in pain, gasping for air, Naruto noticed Hashirama approaching as he barely managed to get out of the way, racing towards the top of the largest tree he could find to get some fresh air, as the rest of the remaining Edo Tensei quickly followed.
Naruto: *Pant, pant* Here I shou-...?!
Appearing right beside Naruto in his Perfect Susanoo, Madara slashed his Susanoo sword at him, destroying the foundation Naruto had his feet on, blasting him away. As he was still mid-air, he was hit by a direct attack from Hashirama's Wooden Golem technique as he was smashed far and wide through the air.
Naruto: Ugh! Damn, it can't be...
Before he managed to get the situation under control, Madara appeared in front of him.
Madara: Katon: Ryūen Hōka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Dragon Flame Release Song Technique)!
Naruto: ?!
Receiving a direct hit, Naruto fell rapidly to the ground as his clothes had caught on fire and fire-balls shout in all direction from the impact. Crashing hard towards the ground, Naruto let out a loud grunt as he barely managed to get back up on his feet, after laying there for a few seconds.
Naruto: Ugh... *Pan-t, paaan-t* I-...
Jubi: Naruto, get your act together!
Naruto: !!
Speaking to him from within, the Jubi shot a massive source of chakra into and through Naruto, as he started beaming in all sorts of colors.
Naruto: *Grinds* Thanks, now let's end this with my new technique!
Firing up a Rasengan in hand, while the Edo Tensei came charging in at him all at once, Minato reached out to him, questioning his plan.
Minato: Naruto!! A simple Rasengan isn't going to cut it this time!
Naruto: Don't worry, this new technique of mine isn't just a normal Rasengan I assure you... And it's not a Wind Style: Rasengan either!
The color of the Rasengan was completely white on the outside and pitch black at the core.
Jiraiya: That's the Naruto I know!
Madara: Ying-Yang Element...
Hashirama: Give us your best kid, before this fight gets the better of you!
Naruto: I call it, the Super Deadly Reaper Seal Rasengan!
*The battle reaches its final stage!!*
~ End Chapter 15.
* Will Naruto be able to overcome the Edo Tensei? Find out, Next Time! *
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Fun Facts & Author's Note:
1: Phew, finally released the last chapter of the "triple release special!" Damn, that took longer than I thought, haha... I did have a break though, but overall, doing the final touches with coloring, etc, takes more time than one would think. The reason I decided to do a triple release, when I initially said it would take some time before I released chapter 13, was mainly because of the last manga chapter, which forced my hand. I think I can say with confidence now, that I'm safe from the manga doing something I had planned before I got time to show it to you guys xD The next chapter will finish this part of the fight, and I'll release that one some time after I come home from the trip with my class in two weeks' time, so stay tuned until then!
2: The next chapter is the shortest chapter I've done since my very first three chapters or so (about half this size), but I promise that its content should still hold ground. I won't be able to continue on chapter 17 before I get home, so when I release the next chapter, it may take some time before chapter 17 is out, though I can't say for sure right now.
3: Chapter 13 - Looking back, I can now say that the fact that I decided to give Akashi a background story, as well as him dying in the fight with Sakumo, was a good decision. Not only was I able to flesh out his character some more, but I also managed to "give" Kakashi EMS, which I think is a cool twist.
Chapter 14 - As this story has progressed, I've often heard people complain about me not killing off people (same as people complains to Kishi about too), and I heard it even stronger when I had Naruto revive Sasuke, Killerbee and Gai. Going from a dead count of 1 good guy (Kitsuchi), this chapter really went on a killing spree, as the count was close to 20 canon characters. Personally, I think it was the right way to go with this chapter, to show the impact of the war, but at the same time, I guess this shocked a lot of people, no?
Chapter 15 - I originally had planned for a longer conversation between the Edo and Naruto, but in the end decided that it was better to pick up the pace a bit. That's also one of the reason why the next chapter is really, really short by my standards.
4: That's all I got for now, so thumbs up if you enjoyed this chapters, as well as the two others, comment with your thoughts, and take care until I get back! As always people, have an awesome day
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