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Chapter 10: And so it Begins...
Hey guys, how are you? Not much to say other than asking for an apology for the delay; I was busy. So without further ado, here's the next chapter.
"I hear voices in my head, they council me" - Human Speech
'They understand, they talk to me' - Human Thought
"Of course I talk to you, like there's anything else to do" - Biju Speech
'This idiot's a dumbass' - Biju Thought
Mokuton: Mokuryū no Jutsu (Wood Release: Wood Dragon Technique) - Jutsu
Quote of the Day:
Sometimes you must hurt in order to know, fall in order to grow, lose in order to gain because life's greatest lessons are learned through pain. ~ Pain (Nagato)
Disclaimer: I Akaryu no Ikari 5212 do not own Naruto, trust me.
Chapter 10: And so it Begins...
One Year After Academy Years Started
Uchiha Clan Compound – Konoha
"Greetings Itachi" a voice said from the darkness in an alley.
"Likewise... Madara. I presume you want my answer?" Itachi replied.
"Yes... We've delayed it for a year now" was the 'Madara's' reply.
"I need a little more time to see how things play out" Itachi requested.
"Very well, you have two months. Remember, time is of the essence" the darkness replied ominously, an eye opened to reveal a lone Sharingan shining in the dark. At that moment a swirl surrounded the eye and all traces of the man's presence vanished.
"He will be a difficult opponent if we happen to cross paths" Itachi the closed his eyes for a moment, opening them to reveal his Mangekyō Sharingan before deactivating it the next moment. Stepping into the dark alley, Itachi broke down into a flock of crows and left the area.
=====OFR=====
With Naruto, Mea and Nana
It was around mid-day and Academy hours had finished minutes ago. Speaking of the Academy, it was a welcome experience with some nuisances here and there.
The three residents of the Uzumaki Estate had interacted the most with the clan heirs in the class. They knew of Sasuke, a boy who liked to train and get closer to his brother and idol, Uchiha Itachi. He liked his family and sweets. However a problem for him, which Naruto was fortunate enough not to share, was fan-girls. The bane of all existence, Sasuke was constantly pestered by them; so much so that he was forced to hide in the bathroom for entire one hour long half day breaks.
In fact, Sasuke's annoyance was reason enough for Kiba, heir to the Inuzuka Clan due to his sister's decline, to malign him as 'gay'. Inuzuka Kiba, a loud and brash boy with a superiority complex, so much so that he always tried to prove that he was the 'alpha', though he always failed, badly. Once, Kiba had the gall to hit on Nana and Mea, needless to say that Naruto's wrath was one thing Kiba feared that day.
In contrast there was Hyuga Hinata, heir to the Hyuga Clan though the status was in doubt due to her lack of confidence. She was everything Kiba was not, shy, timid, kind and unfortunately for Naruto, a stalker. Yes, Naruto was somewhat annoyed of her following him, though his ire paled in comparison to his two female companions. The first few days, it seemed like coincidence that they were in the same area, but later on Naruto was slowly reaching the limits of his patience, so much so that he had to actually use his mind to tactfully; wanting to hide his capabilities by not using the Shunshin (Body Flicker); get out of her Byakugan's range, which he had estimated. 'Another problem I have to deal with' he thought.
Then there was a person Naruto actually liked to be around a bit. Aburame Shino, heir to his respective clan. He was quiet and usually did not talk more than necessary, although he was fond of explaining and describing everything, a quirk Naruto could live with. Unfortunately, his silence left him with very little friends, Naruto, Nana, Mea and Sasuke being the only main ones.
Then came Yamanaka Ino and Haruno Sakura, heir to her clan and daughter of a Civilian Council member respectively. These two were similar in every way excluding the fact that they were on each other's throats on matters involving 'their precious Sasuke'. They were both annoying if you asked Naruto. They only focused on dieting and appearances, neglecting their Shinobi training, other than books smarts, the only leverage Ino had over Sakura was that she was a clan heir and had naturally superior reserves than other Academy Students, and her Clan Jutsu.
Onto two more of Naruto, Sasuke and the girls' friends, Akimichi Choji and Nara Shikamaru, heir to their respective clans. Choji had a naturally larger physique due to his clan's blood, a sensitive point for him, and Shikamaru was a genius, highly intelligent and even surpassing some of the adult Nara. Choji was a kind person who was friendly with everyone who was his friend, although he didn't take kindly to a comment on his weight. Shikamaru was lazy, a pure slacker who'd rather watch clouds and sleep than go for a bath in the morning.
Finally, there was Kurama Yakumo, technically head of her clan due to her parents' death but not in a leading role due to being underage and lacking leading experience. She was a special case which had a frail body, though slowly practicing and exercising she was getting over it, though her will to be alone was as hard as rock, her demeanor cold and indifferent. She did not want friends, she merely 'required associates' as she put it.
Anyway, the reason Naruto was spared from fan-girls was the fact that parents had told their children not to associate with him, though his looks made it hard not to. The main reason was that one day Nana just happened to be a little loud about the fact that Mea hit her in when they sleeping; while she was on Naruto's other side mind you; which did not escape the class, which turned beet red at the seemingly 'intimate' relationship, according to what a child knew, the three had hence everyone knew not to meddle with their bond, especially when Naruto made it clear by ushering his wrath upon Kiba; although a certain Hyuga heiress was still not persuaded to stop chasing after the blond.
Enough about the others, they could all be discussed in detail some other day. Currently our favorite blond and his female companions were coming back home from another day at the Academy, nothing special happened. They were walking in complete silence enjoying each other's company and for once, not teasing each other into submission.
Some changes were an obvious increase in height in the now nine year olds. Nana and Mea's hair having grown and Naruto's budding side-bangs growing until they were on level with his nose, his spiky hair growing a little longer, or would it be taller?
The year had been spent with Academy time in the mornings, Naruto and Mea training at the Uzumaki Estate and Nana training with Mikoto. They spent a bit more time with Sasuke and everything else was fairly normal.
They were currently heading home, expecting their mother figure to be waiting for them as promised, Sasuke going to train with his father. "Honestly, Kaa-chan can go overboard with her teasing" said Naruto, remembering Mikoto's stunt with Itachi around a year ago. This obviously elicited giggles from the girls who then noticed that Naruto had moved a considerable distance ahead of them and quickly ran towards him. Luckily there was no Hinata today.
=====OFR=====
Uchiha Clan Compound - A Shrine Near Main Konoha
'My progress with the Karasu Kaitai no Jutsu (Crow Dismantling Jutsu) has been quite good, soon I'll be able to use it in battle like Okaa-san.'
Itachi had come to investigate some natural herbs on an indoor C-Rank mission to get some quick money. Having finished his task, he was about to leave when he sensed a presence. "Good day Danzo-sama, may I ask why you are here?"
"You know as well as I do Itachi, why I'm here. You are aware of the tensions between the Uchiha and the village, no? In fact you were the one who gave us knowledge of the coup they have planned; I commend you for that. You should also know that Hiruzen will not hesitate to eliminate the clan should they get out of hand, and when that happens, your precious brother will also be killed." Danzo said.
"What are you implying?" Itachi replied, his tone getting an edge to it.
"Oh no, no need to be so hostile, I am merely pointing out a 'what if' scenario which can be avoided...if you do as I say." Danzo waved off Itachi's threat.
"And pray tell me what that might be?" Itachi was seriously getting a bit annoyed.
"The next time you hand us your report, I will suggest that you should kill the clan while saving two, namely your brother and the Jinchuriki's associate; do not ask how I know that. You should do as I say, I'll do my best to cover your trails and give you a way out of the village, and so will Hiruzen when he accepts."
"You're serious?! I-I...need to think about it."
"Very well, you have until our next meeting. Until then, farewell." Danzo said that and left, walking towards the village leaving Itachi alone.
'So much pressure, the fake Madara wants me to do the same. Now what do I do? Sasuke and Nana will have to be left alive no matter what. I fear to think what will happen to Naruto if Nana dies.' Itachi sighed as he thought that.
=====OFR=====
Hokage Office - Konoha
"...I see, that is the best solution available. However do reconsider; you will forever be maligned to manipulating your own kin." Hiruzen replied.
"Don't be foolish Hiruzen, using the Genjutsu is only a temporary solution, who knows when the Uchiha will rise to strike again. They have done so once, who's to say that they won't once more?" Shimura Danzo countered.
"Forgive me for my rudeness Danzo-sama, but I think that my Kotoamatsukami (Distinguished Heavenly Gods) will be more effective than killing the clan. We Uchiha have our uses, that much is undeniable" Shisui replied.
"I agree with the youngster here. Why not give him a try Danzo?" Hiruzen inquired.
"Very well, but if it fails then we kill the clan." Danzo of course lied through his teeth, maintaining his stoic demeanor throughout. 'I'll have to harvest Shisui's eyes, his Mangekyō will be more useful that way.'
"Now that the matter is settled, you are dismissed" the Hokage granted Shisui's unsaid request.
Shisui left in a swirl of leaves leaving behind Hiruzen and Danzo, the latter leaving after a 'farewell'.
"Kami, my work is getting harder by the day" Hiruzen sighed, he was doing that a lot lately.
=====OFR=====
Uzumaki Training Ground - Konoha
"Not fast enough" Mikoto said as she dodged Naruto's Ittōryū Iai: Shishi Sonson (One Sword Style Draw and Re-sheath Technique: Lion's Song). Naruto had no particular name for his Kenjutsu Style so he just called it ‘Ittōryū’, seeing that he had another sword which he was getting close to unlocking and hence developing a ‘Nitōryū’ to utilize it; Naruto was ambidextrous so a dual-wield was no issue.
Sheathing Aka Shometsu (Red Annihilation), Naruto used a Shunshin (Body Flicker) to move into the trees.
When Naruto, Nana and Mea returned home, they found some snacks sitting on the table with some juice and a note. Naruto picked it up and read it. Apparently, Mikoto wanted to take a test of Mea and Nana's progress, and invited Naruto into the mix. After that it was a three on one fight again Mikoto, the children currently losing.
Regrouping with the girls, Naruto thought up of a plan on the fly and decided to share it. "Listen up, in the fight I had with Shisui-sensei I used a Chakra Blocking Seal with a one kilometer radius, right now I want to make one with a five kilometer diameter. I want you, Nana-chan to distract Kaa-chan until me and Mea-chan manage to make the seal, and it shouldn't take more than three minutes with Kage Bunshin (Shadow Clones). Once she's trapped, she should take about four minutes to escape as opposed to Sensei's one. Here's the important part, you" he looked at Nana, "will be at the centre with Kaa-chan while distracting her. Since you already know that the seal will be activated, you will have a perfect opportunity to take care of her while she's surprised, probably a second. In that time, I want you to try your best to grapple Kaa-chan. It should take me and Mea-chan about six minutes to reach you, three to contact her if she manages to get out earlier. We'll help when we arrive. Remember, this is our last shot at securing the target and we can't do anything much other than this so make this count."
"Hai" Nana said, as she jumped tree to tree to fulfill her assignment.
Naruto and Mea formed a few clones and left using the Shunshin (Body Flicker).
With Nana
Spotting Mikoto, Nana immediately used a Katon: Gōkakyū no Jutsu (Fire Release: Great Fireball Technique), which the elder of the two dodged by jumping above it and landing on another branch.
"Nice surprise attack, too bad I'm just too good" Mikoto joked.
'I have to use Jutsu while I can so I tire her out.' the young female Uchiha thought as she jumped into the sky and formed a clone.
Fūton: Daitoppa (Wind Release: Great Breakthrough)
Katon: Hōsenka no Jutsu (Fire Release: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique)
Multiple supercharged fireballs flew at Mikoto. Inwardly pleased with her work, Nana noticed that the last Jutsu had put a considerable dent in her reserves; although she could still go on for a lot more.
Mikoto broke apart into a flock of crows and moved towards Nana, the crows attacking Nana before reforming into Mikoto behind her.
The younger Uchiha then back flipped in the air, jumping using Chakra, landing behind Mikoto before jabbing her back with a Chakra Enhanced Fist.
When Mikoto crashed into a tree, which cracked under the force of the impact, both females noticed a lack of access to their Chakra. It was flowing but they were not able to use it, it was as if it were blocked.
Nana understood that the seal activated and quickly moved to grab Mikoto who, as Naruto expected, was a little surprised at the sudden change.
Unfortunately for Nana, Mikoto regained her bearings rather quickly due to having had a similar past experience with a certain red-haired teammate. The fact that she saw the glow of the sealing array, forming a circle with a hundred meter diameter, around them was a factor in confirming her suspicions.
Mikoto blocked the punch Nana attempted to deliver and countered with one of her own making the girl stumble.
Preparing to vacate the area, Mikoto turned around...only to have her legs pulled by Nana making her fall face first onto the ground.
With Naruto and Mea
"Let's hurry into the seal Naruto-kun, we need to get to Nana-chan ASAP" Mea said urgently earning a nod from Naruto.
Using an initial Chakra enhanced dash, something Naruto hadn't factored, they made it a quarter kilometer into the seal and dashed on. In about two minutes, they were a little over halfway to the centre of the seal when they saw Nana and Mikoto exchanging blows in the distance. Mikoto managed to knock Nana to the ground, stunning her for a while, so she dashed towards the end of the seal, only to find herself facing Mea, who prepared to hit her with a lariat.
Mikoto dodged and slammed Mea through a tree with a powerful punch to the gut, however she felt a few fingers grazing the bells on her waist so she sidestepped to avoid Naruto's surprise attempt at the bells from behind.
Mikoto had decided to take a bell test today to see the children's progress and till now, she was amazed at their progress and unnatural teamwork. They would give any Jounin a run for their money, and with luck even manage to defeat them.
Seeing the three dashing at her, she quickly jumped and grabbed Mea and Nana's heads and hit them against each other, knocking the tired girls out. Naruto tried another surprise maneuver from behind Mikoto but was interrupted mid-process as Mikoto turned around and hit him in hard in the gut sending him spiraling into a tree, rendering the last child unconscious. Even without Chakra, Mikoto was capable of a lot of damage.
Catching her breath, Mikoto grabbed the children, deactivated the seal, and moved the trio to a bed. She was extremely proud of all three of them.
=====OFR=====
The Final Valley - The Land of Fire
"It's been a long time since I came here" the Uchiha no Bōrei (Ghost of the Uchiha) mused as he stood on his statue's head, "Hashirama, last time we met you beat me. Now, I wonder, who would win?" Madara looked at his rival's stone head as he said that.
"Madara-sama, I have some...unfortunate news" Zetsu rose up from the ground, the Black half speaking. Upon receiving a gesture to continue from his master, he said "Your grandson's teacher, your brother's descendant, is a target of Shimura Danzo."
"So his time has come? A pity I won't be able to save him without do setting fire on my plans, or dying. At least he was able to make my successor fertile soil for me to work on." Uchiha Madara was many things, but emotional he was not. Though his brother's blood had completely died, well not yet, he was not one to throw a tantrum over the inevitable; although hadn't formed any bond with the young Uchiha.
"It seems that there are only two months left until your Chakra stabilizes, although it will only be half as potent." White Zetsu, despite his lighthearted attitude, knew when to be serious.
"A small price to pay for an extended life, even though I am only limited to Taijutsu at the moment. From the way matters are progressing, I would give it until then that the clan is wiped out." Madara did not particularly 'care' about his clan. "Let us move back to the new hideout."
=====OFR=====
Time Skip - One Week
Trees - Konoha
Uchiha Shisui had made his decision. He was ready. He had just reported to the Hokage, and to protect his village he was about to commit a sin against his clan. In his standard Uchiha garb he moved out of the Anbu Headquarters after one final
indoor mission, which renewed his faith in protecting his home.
'Naruto, I will protect your future. I was unable to save Kushi-sensei but I will NOT fail you.' Shisui jumped to a tree and moved on as he thought that.
However fate had other plans...
=====OFR=====
Root Headquarters - Konoha
"I see you have made your decision Uchiha Shisui. Fū, Torune, prepare an ambush and a kidnapping squad." Danzo had no time to waste, his subordinates knew that and they quickly moved out.
Yes, fate indeed was about to put in a cruel twist...
*Hides in a corner* Please don't kill me for this cliffhanger (This is a cliffhanger, right?).
Anyway, I'm sure you guys wanted to read more but I think I'll let the suspense build up; remember I initially planned to complete these scenes. Besides I'll upload the next chapter quick, no worries there... Actually, I want you all to make pseudo predictions of the next chapter, the one who is most accurate gets a cookie and a special mention in the next chapter as well, remember I'll upload faster than usual.
Another thing many of you may notice so I’ll quickly point it out now; yes, I took Naruto’s sword style from Roronoa Zoro (One Piece). I might re-name it later but I won’t use only techniques Zoro uses, I’ll make some of my own as well.
Also, remember that your reviews give me a greater motivation to write and also another perspective of a situation. You can just write something like what you liked, disliked, and what you both expect and want. I'll consider all your opinions and, as long as it is possible within reasonable conditions, implement then in the story.
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Jutsu List:
Ittōryū Iai: Shishi Sonson (One Sword Style Draw and Re-sheath Technique: Lion's Song): B/A Rank: Offensive:
Placing the sheathed sword upright and listening to the "breath" of his opponent, the attacker rapidly unsheathes, attacks, and re-sheathes their sword. An interesting note is that Naruto does the technique back-handed as opposed to from the waist with a standard grip on the sword. The effectiveness of the slash depends on the user’s skill to maneuver the blade in such high speeds and the power depends on the user’s ability to form a clean cut with proper power; these factors affect the quality of the Technique.
Karasu Kaitai no Jutsu (Crow Dismantling Jutsu): B Rank: Supplementary/Defensive/Offensive:
This Jutsu is similar to the Karasu Bunshin no Jutsu (Crow Clone Jutsu) in that it uses crows as a medium to form a body. The difference is that instead of making another body, a clone, the user breaks apart their own body into a flock of crows. This Jutsu can be used for travelling short distances and to ‘dodge’ or rather get out of the way of lethal blows by breaking apart. The crows are also capable of attacking a target and cause minor damage.
Omake - WWE: Naruto Edition
Naruto and Shisui were having their last spar, Naruto's test. Shisui was tracking Naruto after having escaped the rather explosive trap set up by his crafty student.
Shisui was jumping from tree to tree when he heard a female voice from a speaker, "Out of nowhere." This left Shisui a bit confused...
... For his student's surprise attack. Naruto appeared from in front of Shisui and grabbed his neck with his elbow facing opposite Shisui's neck. RKO Naruto said as he slammed Shisui into...a wrestling ring, which mysteriously appeared.
"The Viper, Naruto Orton, in control. You don't waste this opportunity; you pound the other into the ground." From the announce table, Mikoto was speaking while wearing a headphone, Mea sitting beside her.
"Yes Mikoto, it seems that Naruto Orton will take the WWE Elemental Nations Championship from Triple S (Shisui)."
Shisui stood up and had a bewildered expression on his face as his body moved against his will to catch Naruto's head between his legs as he then jumped and slammed Naruto into the ground, Pedigree, he voiced, flowed by a "What the heck?!"
"Textbook reversal" Mikoto voiced.
"Orton may lose the title to The Game" Mea added.
He then moved against his will as he pushed Naruto's shoulders on the ground and pulled up his right leg, accomplishing the former by putting his torso on the Legend Killer.
"The Game, for the pin!" Mea exclaimed.
"1!" Nana, the referee, started the count after moving in position to confirm that Naruto's shoulders touched the floor.
"2!" She hit the ground a second time.
Naruto forced Triple S' grip on him loose and lifted his shoulders, thus stopping Nana's count.
"... And The Viper breaks out!" Mikoto exclaimed.
Ignoring the pain of the last attack, Naruto quickly stood up and hit Shisui with a right hook. Followed by a left jab, a right chop, a kick with the left leg which left Triple S stunned for a second, and finally a full-power lariat with the right arm, slamming Shisui into the ground.
"He almost broke his neck with that lariat" Mikoto commented.
Quickly moving to the edge of the ring, Orton performed a springboard dive and jumped from the ropes, on The King of Kings.
Quickly dragging his adversary to the centre of the ring, Naruto mocked him by using his own move against him.
"That Pedigree not only hurt him physically, his pride must be in jeopardy." Mea voiced.
"Orton for the pin!" Mikoto exclaimed.
"1!" Nana hit the ground.
"2!" She continued.
Suddenly from the ringside appeared to interrupt Nana, the Beast Incarnate, Itachi Lesnar. Interrupting the count successfully thus ending the match unsettled, the Itachi with muscles like he was on steroids lifted both Triple S and Naruto Orton in a bear hug.
"I don't think this is going to end well" Mikoto said.
Lesnar then lifted the two and slammed them head-first into the ground while arching his back backwards.
"Did you see that?! The Game and The Viper got knocked all the way to Suplex City!" Mea shouted.
"Oh I know... Wait, he's taking mike. The Beast wants to say something!" Mikoto said incredulously.
Looking down at the unconscious pair one last time, the over-buffed Itachi began "The Legend Killer will be slayed, The King of Kings will be dethroned, the Beast Incarnate shall take what he rightfully deserves. The WWE Elemental Nations Championship BELONGS TO ME!"
And with that his theme song got played though speakers which appeared out of thin air.
"A bold statement, let's see how The Viper and The Game will take this" Mikoto said.
"Whatever happens it's bound to be special" Nana replied.
Lesnar smirked and left the ring, leaving destruction in his wake.
... And my first Omake, tell me what you think and if you want a sequel to this. Also, if you don't know of the moves, I recommend that you watch small online videos you can find everywhere.
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