.::The Legend of The 12 Paths::.
Note : Greetings. This is my first time ever to produce a fan fiction. Dedicated to all Naruto fans. Please don’t hesitate to give me any form of feedbacks. Grammatical error if there is any. Since this is a pilot episode, it's quite short. If I receive good feedbacks, the upcoming episodes will be slightly longer. Anyways, thanks and enjoy reading!
Introduction : The story takes place 20 years after the 4th Shinobi World War.
~ Chapter 1 : Tears from heaven ~
The arial view of Amegakure shows a dark and dismal sky looming over the village. As a chilling breeze rolls through the village, the highest tower* of Ame comes into the scene. A figure hidden in the shadows is seen climbing the stairs of the tower. The scratched Rain headband distinguishes the figure as a shinobi. As he comes into light the expression on his face shows seriousness.
*The tower was previously known as Pain’s Tower
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Arriving at the highest pillar of the tower, the Rain shinobi approaches a doorway at the end of the stairs. Apparently the doorway is only lined by purple curtains, with no doors. There’s something majestic about the curtains that would leave any visitors in awe with the sight of it. He approaches the doorway, ponder for a second, and finally make his way through the tall curtains.
Rain shinobi : (with serious but soft tone) Everything… has been prepared.
??? : (silent) …..
The mysterious person referred by the Rain shinobi is sitting outside on the balcony, where the ex-legendary leader of the village, Pain used to sit and summoned rain. From behind, all that can be seen is a vague, pale figure, dressing in the traditional Akatsuki robe with no red clouds on it. Hearing the rain shinobi’s confirmation, his posture changes, and he slowly rises both of his hands up in the air, his palms facing upwards. A portion of his lower face is revealed, with his lips chanting a strange but silent language. A few seconds after that, rain starts to drop heavily on Ame no Kuni (the land of Rain).
??? : (turns back, showing his lower body part) Well.. we should not waste any time, then.
Rain shinobi : Yes.
??? : (his lips showing faint smile) I will be visiting the shrine before taking my leave.
Rain shinobi : I thought you wish to leave soon?
??? : Can’t you see? The heavens are crying. Their souls need amendments.
Rain shinobi : ....very well, then. Let's go.
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Both of them leave the room. Scene changes to the shrine, where thousands of flowers decorate most of its inner part, a remarkable work previously done by the late Lady Konan to place the body of her comrades, Yahiko and Nagato, and now is a place for hers too. As they enter the shrine, the incorruptible bodies of the Ame orphans can clearly be seen, resting on a bed of flowers. The exquisite fragrance of the paper flowers filled the atmosphere.
??? : Tadashi, wait for me outside.
The Rain shinobi, known as Tadashi nods and leave the mysterious person alone in the shrine.
??? : (showing his back) Now, can we have some private chat before I leave, like we used to have…Lady Angel?
??? : (his lips visible now) I will never forget all your love and teachings, nor will I disappoint you anymore.
(His tone slightly increase) I….. I will become stronger and undefeatable like Lord Pain used to be! (the scene shows Nagato & Yahiko’s bodies) I will annihilate our enemies …my enemies! ….and they will pay for what they’ve done to us.
There’s an exquisite calmness in his voice, however. Hatred which is not controlled by emotions.
??? : I will play my true role as you entrusted me with, as a leader(short pause; whispering) ..without fear!!
Seems to be finished with his words, he leaves the shrine with gentle steps.
??? : (Stops walking and turns around) Till we meet again… with victory in my hands!
As he said so, Tadashi approaches at the shrine entrance.
Tadashi : Ken-sama.
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Lightning struck as Tadashi mentioned the mysterious person’s name. His upper face is now revealed. Anyone from 4th Shinobi World War generation who sees him for the first time would be very shocked with his close resemblance to someone who played a major role at the end of the war. Black eyes, black hair, that look of nobility.
Ken : Now, any latest information on the Five Nations before I leave?
Tadashi : Yes, Ken-sama.
Ken : Good, let’s hear it out.
Tadashi : The Five Kages will be attending the tournament at Konoha, it has been confirmed. We learned this intel from Konoha’s ANBU under direct supervision of the Rokudaime (Sixth Hokage). They were on their way to Sunagakure when we intercept them.
Ken : (Grin) Tell me more.
As they walk past the shrine to the bridge connecting the shrine to the central village, the scene takes us back to the skies. Heavy downpour in Amegakure. Tears has fallen from heaven. A new chronicle is about to begin soon..
-CHAPTER 1 : THE END-
p/s : Next chapter ~ The 5 Kages of the new era revealed!
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