Yugito Akkipuden Episode 24: Reunion
WARNING: All Jutsu are in Japanese with the English Version in parenthesis.
Author’s Note: The Mizukage has activated an unfamiliar jutsu type and ocean animals have appeared seemingly out of nowhere to do his bidding! Yugito and her group are in trouble! Can the Allied Forces make it in time with back up?!
~Kirigakure, Mizukage Mansion
Yugito, Seiji and Hayate were all ready to continue fighting the evil Mizukage. He had summoned four ocean animals, a great white shark, giant piranha, giant octopus, and a giant swordfish, without waving any hand seals. The giant animals he has summoned were gathered around him.
Yugito: We can do this, guys.
Hayate: Yeah. We can finish this with just three of us. Hmm.
Seiji: No…
Yugito & Hayate: What?
Yugito: What do you mean?
Seiji: I mean… I can take care of those animals and the Mizukage right now.
Hayate: How?
Seiji: He’s set it up perfectly for me. We’re surrounded by water. I can do a super electric discharge of Raiton and kill him along with those creatures.
Yugito: Wait, wait… A super electric discharge?
Seiji: Yeah. It only works if I’m surrounded by water. Since Suiton enhances the power of any Raiton it comes in to contact with, I can release an extremely large amount of Raiton and it will pass through the water, enhancing the lightning and undoubtedly kill anything in the water.
Hayate: Won’t that hurt us too?
Seiji: No. As long as you’re not in the water, you’ll be safe. Yugito, stay away from the water. Since Hayate’s Katon no Yoroi evaporates any and all water that gets near him, staying close to him is your best bet.
She nodded.
Seiji: Now, the only thing about this is it requires a massive amount of chakra to do. Since I’ve used my Raiton no Yoroi at max power, I’ve already used over half of my chakra.
Hayate: Seiji-kun… What are you saying?
Seiji: I’m saying… that using this technique will kill me from chakra depletion.
Hayate: What the hell?! Then don’t do it! We’ll find out some other way to beat him. You’re not sacrificing yourself for us. Hmm.
Seiji: I’m not sacrificing myself for you guys. I’m sacrificing myself for everyone, especially those that I care about the most.
Yugito: Seiji-kun, you can’t–
Seiji: Stop it!
He cut her off and she was quiet.
Seiji: There’s no time to think it over or argue about it. This has to be done here and now.
Hayate: Seiji–
Seiji (cutting him): Hayate, I’m doing this. Nothing you say is going to change my mind, so just stop.
Yugito (thinking): Seiji-kun… you’ve matured so much… Tamiko would be proud of you.
Seiji jumped into the water. As soon as he did, he scanned around and found the Mizukage and all of his sea animals.
Seiji (thinking): This is it for you… you and this war will end here!!
He did the “Rat” seal, “Ox” seal and the “Snake” hand seal.
Seiji (thinking): I’m sorry… Asuka-chan… Hrrrraaahh!!!!
Mizukage (thinking): Ugh! What’s that? What’s he doing?! Stop him!
The Mizukage point to Seiji and the ocean animals darted after him. Seiji spread out his arms and legs and assumed a star-like position. Lightning appeared all around his body and he began dispersing through the water.
Seiji (thinking): Denji Hōden!! (Electromagnetic Discharge)
The Mizukage’s giant animals got dangerously close to Seiji, but his water enhanced lightning passed through the salty water, electrocuting everything. Hayate and Yugito could literally see the lightning flowing through the water around them.
~Sunagakure, Village Elders Conference Room
All of the Sunagakure Counsel Elders, 15 of them, were gathered at a large round table. Each of them was dressed in a loose fitting outfit with a poncho-like top. A few of them even had a turban wrapped around their heads. Most of the group was in their upper 70s to early 80s. Rumiko, a man and one of the most respected counselors, stood from his seat.
Rumiko: May the consultation and selection of the Sunagakure’s next Kazekage commence.
He sat back in his seat. Yoshifumi, another well respected man, decided to start off the meeting.
Yoshifumi: I’ll start off with the candidates that the villagers have chosen. Let me make this clear that the candidates have not been informed that the villagers have selected them. *clears throat* First we have Fujiko. Next is Chikamatsu. After Chikamatsu, we have Takasu. After Takasu, we have Horigoshi. And last, we have Utada.
Shun: Ah… The late Kazekage’s own son. From what I’ve heard and witnessed, his prowess are equal to or even exceed that of his father’s.
Sei: I have heard the same. But there is an issue with him becoming Kazekage; his age.
Arisa (female): Nonsense. Kazekage Gaara was a year younger than Utada before he became Kage. Age is not a factor in this conference.
Kichibei: I agree. Age isn’t a factor, seeing as how Kazekage Gaara was age 15 when he was elected as Kazekage.
Reiko (female): But what about the other candidates? What information do we have on them?
Ryuichi: I’ve witnessed Chikamatsu’s skill. He’s highly advanced in Fūton. Truly a formidable Shinobi worthy of the title “Kage”.
Kichibei: I think Utada would reign victorious over Chikamatsu on a rather childish level. His Fūton is powerless to Utada’s sand as the wind would slice his sand, yet the sand would “regenerate” and continue to attack him.
Mami (female): My grandson, Horogoshi, is skilled in his mind. He could easily outsmart Utada and Chikamatsu.
Yoshifumi: Don’t be foolish, Mami. And do not underestimate Utada’s intelligence. Yes, he’s our youngest candidate, but he is one of the wisest.
Toshio: Takasu and Fujiko shouldn’t be candidates in my opinion. Their competitors are far too strong for them.
Ryuichi: Agreed.
Arisa: Agreed.
Shun: My vote stays with Utada.
Kichibei: So does mine.
Rumiko: I do agree as well. Utada is my vote.
Toshio: What about you, Juro? Who is your vote?
Juro: I’ll pick Chikamatsu. He’s powerful, wise and an excellent leader with military experience.
Rumiko: All who vote for Utada, say “I”.
Eight of the fifteen said “I”.
Rumiko: Then it’s decided. Utada, son of the late Kazekage Gaara, will be our next Kazekage. This meeting is adjourned until further notice.
Everyone rose from their seat and everyone bowed simultaneously.
~Kirigakure, Mizukage Mansion
Yugito and Hayate were looking around and scanning the water around them. They didn’t see anyone in the water or the sea animals.
Yugito: He… He’s gone Hayate. He’s gone…
Hayate: He gave his life to save us… He is the hero that saved us and put an end to the Fifth Great Shinobi World War. Urgh! I’m out of time!
Yugito: What do you mean?
His Phoenix Mode armor began to fade and then disappeared. He was back to his normal self. The salty water quickly engulfed them and the two were drifting uncontrollably through the Mizukage’s jutsu.
Yugito (thinking): Ugh! This water is so thick that it’s hard to even hold your breath! The water must last even if the user is dead.
All of a sudden, the water’s density grew to extremely dangerous levels, levels that would instantly crush and kill ordinary people. The extreme pressure was beginning to crush Yugito’s chest, forcing oxygen to escape her lunges. She looked a few yards away and saw Hayate struggling for his breath as well. Yugito wrapped both hands around her neck, desperately trying to hold on to whatever breath she had left.
Yugito (thinking): Urgghh! I can’t hold my breath much longer! And Hayate! He’s over there struggling! No… No!! I won’t lose another one of my friends, especially the one I love!!
She began forming the red and black chakra cloak around her body again. She began rapidly sprouting tails. The Mizukage’s salty ocean water was being forced away from Yugito’s body. She sprouted an eighth tail and the Nine-Tailed Fox began to really manifest itself, developing flesh and muscles all over its body. It let out a heart-stopping roar and smashed a gaping hole in the wall, releasing all of the water into the village. The sound of the impact caught the attention of Matatabi, Gyūki, and every Hakai Guntai troop they were battling.
Gyūki: What the hell is going on?!
Matatabi: Whatever it is isn’t good!
Yugito closed her eyes and began to fall deep into her inner psyche. Once she opened her eyes, she was on her knees and she could breath. She stood and was standing on ankle-deep water, using her water walking technique. In front of her was an enormous metal fence that was barred as if it was a prison gate. She walked over to it and tried to look inside. As she was looking, a very large, red eye opened out of the darkness. Yugito flinched and backed away from the fence.
Yugito: What the… Where am I? Am I… inside my mind?
???: The daughter of Naruto. You aren’t much to look at.
Yugito: Hm?! You know my name?
???: Of course I do. I’ve been inside of Naruto’s body for 43 years. Everything he knew, I know. He constantly thought of… “his little girl”.
Yugito: Then… You must be the Kyuubi.
Kyuubi: Yes, I am.
Yugito: I hate to bother you, but I’m in trouble.
Kyuubi: I know. You’re fighting the man that killed your mother. He’s a tough opponent, yes?
She nodded.
Yugito: I thought that me and my friends could take him… I really just wanted revenge for her... And now I got me and my friends into the worst kind of situation and I can’t get us out…
Kyuubi: That’s not entirely true.
Yugito (confused): Huh?
Kyuubi: You see that seal on the front of this fence?
Yugito looked up and saw the seal that seemed to be keeping the gate closed.
Yugito: What about it?
Kyuubi: If you rip it off, I can kill the Mizukage for you. I’ll make him suffer and you’ll get your mother’s revenge.
Yugito: Rip off the seal? But won’t that free you?
Kyuubi: Yes, but it will only be temporary. The seal will rebuild itself and I will be restrained again.
Yugito: Hm… How can I trust you?
Kyuubi: I was with Naruto for a very long time. He’s the best man I know. He’s taught me a lot about honesty and I’d never lie to his own flesh and blood.
Yugito felt weak all of a sudden and fell to her knees.
Yugito (crying): Please… I just want to save my friends… My mother was killed at the hands of the Mizukage and I just want to avenge her.
Kyuubi (inviting): Then come on. Rip this seal off and I’ll make all of you anger and pain go away. I’ll even save your friends.
Yugito began slowly levitating to upward to the seal that was placed high on the metal fence. With hesitation, she slowly began reaching out for the seal.
Kyuubi: There you go. Freedom from your pain and anger are just moments away.
Just as her fingers were about to touch the seal, a hand came seemingly out of nowhere and slapped her hand away. The Kyuubi hand a flashback to Minato stopping Naruto from removing the seal in the battle against Pein.
Yugito: Ow!
Yugito looked to her right and saw her mother, Hinata, standing before her. Her eyes grew wide and she rushed into her arms while crying.
Hinata: Now what the heck do you think you’re doing, Yugito?
Yugito: Mom… I… How…?
Hinata: Come this way. I’ll explain everything.
Kyuubi: Damn you, Hinata!! The Mizukage killed you for a reason! Hrrgghhh!!!
Hinata: Just ignore him. Come on.
Hinata led her away from the Kyuubi. She put her hand over Yugito’s eyes for a few moments and when she moved her hand, they were in a different venue. It was light pink, light green, yellow, and white mist all around and sparkles scattered around. Yugito looked down and they seemed to be standing on thin air.
Yugito: Where are we?
Hinata: We’re in a happy place I was able to find in your subconscious.
Yugito: Really? So many colors…
Hinata: Ha ha. That’s your brain. Here, have a seat. I want to talk to you.
The two sat down and Hinata sat with both of her legs going to the left. She placed her right hand on a space to her right to keep balance. She was wearing a navy blue skirt that stopped just above her knees and had slits going down the sides of her legs, a symbol of her confidence and self-esteem boost over the years. She also had on a lavender shirt that was sleeveless and had a cream colored scarf around her neck and she let hang down over the right side of her chest. Aside from her attire, she cut her hair so that it isn’t waist-length anymore. She’s shortened it to about shoulder blades and he bangs still reach to about the same spot on her shoulders. She also still wore her usual black, low-heeled sandals.
Hinata: You’re father set this up by the way. Once the Kyuubi tried to pressure you to freeing it, or when you sprouted eight tails, I was suppose to talk to you and calm you down.
Yugito: Really? Dad did this? He really is the number one Dad. But what did you want to talk about, Mom?
Hinata: Before I get to that, I’d like to catch up a little bit.
Yugito: Catch up?
Hinata (giggling): Yes. I haven’t seen you in three years, you know.
Hinata closed her eyes and happily smiled at Yugito. She couldn’t help but to smile back.
Yugito: How are you in my head right now, though?
Hinata: You’re father managed to seal some of my chakra away in a scroll. Once you were born, he activated the scroll which implanted my chakra from the scroll into you.
Yugito (thinking): Wow! Thanks Dad!
~End Theme
WARNING: All Jutsu are in Japanese with the English Version in parenthesis.
Author’s Note: The Mizukage has activated an unfamiliar jutsu type and ocean animals have appeared seemingly out of nowhere to do his bidding! Yugito and her group are in trouble! Can the Allied Forces make it in time with back up?!
~Kirigakure, Mizukage Mansion
Yugito, Seiji and Hayate were all ready to continue fighting the evil Mizukage. He had summoned four ocean animals, a great white shark, giant piranha, giant octopus, and a giant swordfish, without waving any hand seals. The giant animals he has summoned were gathered around him.
Yugito: We can do this, guys.
Hayate: Yeah. We can finish this with just three of us. Hmm.
Seiji: No…
Yugito & Hayate: What?
Yugito: What do you mean?
Seiji: I mean… I can take care of those animals and the Mizukage right now.
Hayate: How?
Seiji: He’s set it up perfectly for me. We’re surrounded by water. I can do a super electric discharge of Raiton and kill him along with those creatures.
Yugito: Wait, wait… A super electric discharge?
Seiji: Yeah. It only works if I’m surrounded by water. Since Suiton enhances the power of any Raiton it comes in to contact with, I can release an extremely large amount of Raiton and it will pass through the water, enhancing the lightning and undoubtedly kill anything in the water.
Hayate: Won’t that hurt us too?
Seiji: No. As long as you’re not in the water, you’ll be safe. Yugito, stay away from the water. Since Hayate’s Katon no Yoroi evaporates any and all water that gets near him, staying close to him is your best bet.
She nodded.
Seiji: Now, the only thing about this is it requires a massive amount of chakra to do. Since I’ve used my Raiton no Yoroi at max power, I’ve already used over half of my chakra.
Hayate: Seiji-kun… What are you saying?
Seiji: I’m saying… that using this technique will kill me from chakra depletion.
Hayate: What the hell?! Then don’t do it! We’ll find out some other way to beat him. You’re not sacrificing yourself for us. Hmm.
Seiji: I’m not sacrificing myself for you guys. I’m sacrificing myself for everyone, especially those that I care about the most.
Yugito: Seiji-kun, you can’t–
Seiji: Stop it!
He cut her off and she was quiet.
Seiji: There’s no time to think it over or argue about it. This has to be done here and now.
Hayate: Seiji–
Seiji (cutting him): Hayate, I’m doing this. Nothing you say is going to change my mind, so just stop.
Yugito (thinking): Seiji-kun… you’ve matured so much… Tamiko would be proud of you.
Seiji jumped into the water. As soon as he did, he scanned around and found the Mizukage and all of his sea animals.
Seiji (thinking): This is it for you… you and this war will end here!!
He did the “Rat” seal, “Ox” seal and the “Snake” hand seal.
Seiji (thinking): I’m sorry… Asuka-chan… Hrrrraaahh!!!!
Mizukage (thinking): Ugh! What’s that? What’s he doing?! Stop him!
The Mizukage point to Seiji and the ocean animals darted after him. Seiji spread out his arms and legs and assumed a star-like position. Lightning appeared all around his body and he began dispersing through the water.
Seiji (thinking): Denji Hōden!! (Electromagnetic Discharge)
The Mizukage’s giant animals got dangerously close to Seiji, but his water enhanced lightning passed through the salty water, electrocuting everything. Hayate and Yugito could literally see the lightning flowing through the water around them.
~Sunagakure, Village Elders Conference Room
All of the Sunagakure Counsel Elders, 15 of them, were gathered at a large round table. Each of them was dressed in a loose fitting outfit with a poncho-like top. A few of them even had a turban wrapped around their heads. Most of the group was in their upper 70s to early 80s. Rumiko, a man and one of the most respected counselors, stood from his seat.
Rumiko: May the consultation and selection of the Sunagakure’s next Kazekage commence.
He sat back in his seat. Yoshifumi, another well respected man, decided to start off the meeting.
Yoshifumi: I’ll start off with the candidates that the villagers have chosen. Let me make this clear that the candidates have not been informed that the villagers have selected them. *clears throat* First we have Fujiko. Next is Chikamatsu. After Chikamatsu, we have Takasu. After Takasu, we have Horigoshi. And last, we have Utada.
Shun: Ah… The late Kazekage’s own son. From what I’ve heard and witnessed, his prowess are equal to or even exceed that of his father’s.
Sei: I have heard the same. But there is an issue with him becoming Kazekage; his age.
Arisa (female): Nonsense. Kazekage Gaara was a year younger than Utada before he became Kage. Age is not a factor in this conference.
Kichibei: I agree. Age isn’t a factor, seeing as how Kazekage Gaara was age 15 when he was elected as Kazekage.
Reiko (female): But what about the other candidates? What information do we have on them?
Ryuichi: I’ve witnessed Chikamatsu’s skill. He’s highly advanced in Fūton. Truly a formidable Shinobi worthy of the title “Kage”.
Kichibei: I think Utada would reign victorious over Chikamatsu on a rather childish level. His Fūton is powerless to Utada’s sand as the wind would slice his sand, yet the sand would “regenerate” and continue to attack him.
Mami (female): My grandson, Horogoshi, is skilled in his mind. He could easily outsmart Utada and Chikamatsu.
Yoshifumi: Don’t be foolish, Mami. And do not underestimate Utada’s intelligence. Yes, he’s our youngest candidate, but he is one of the wisest.
Toshio: Takasu and Fujiko shouldn’t be candidates in my opinion. Their competitors are far too strong for them.
Ryuichi: Agreed.
Arisa: Agreed.
Shun: My vote stays with Utada.
Kichibei: So does mine.
Rumiko: I do agree as well. Utada is my vote.
Toshio: What about you, Juro? Who is your vote?
Juro: I’ll pick Chikamatsu. He’s powerful, wise and an excellent leader with military experience.
Rumiko: All who vote for Utada, say “I”.
Eight of the fifteen said “I”.
Rumiko: Then it’s decided. Utada, son of the late Kazekage Gaara, will be our next Kazekage. This meeting is adjourned until further notice.
Everyone rose from their seat and everyone bowed simultaneously.
~Kirigakure, Mizukage Mansion
Yugito and Hayate were looking around and scanning the water around them. They didn’t see anyone in the water or the sea animals.
Yugito: He… He’s gone Hayate. He’s gone…
Hayate: He gave his life to save us… He is the hero that saved us and put an end to the Fifth Great Shinobi World War. Urgh! I’m out of time!
Yugito: What do you mean?
His Phoenix Mode armor began to fade and then disappeared. He was back to his normal self. The salty water quickly engulfed them and the two were drifting uncontrollably through the Mizukage’s jutsu.
Yugito (thinking): Ugh! This water is so thick that it’s hard to even hold your breath! The water must last even if the user is dead.
All of a sudden, the water’s density grew to extremely dangerous levels, levels that would instantly crush and kill ordinary people. The extreme pressure was beginning to crush Yugito’s chest, forcing oxygen to escape her lunges. She looked a few yards away and saw Hayate struggling for his breath as well. Yugito wrapped both hands around her neck, desperately trying to hold on to whatever breath she had left.
Yugito (thinking): Urgghh! I can’t hold my breath much longer! And Hayate! He’s over there struggling! No… No!! I won’t lose another one of my friends, especially the one I love!!
She began forming the red and black chakra cloak around her body again. She began rapidly sprouting tails. The Mizukage’s salty ocean water was being forced away from Yugito’s body. She sprouted an eighth tail and the Nine-Tailed Fox began to really manifest itself, developing flesh and muscles all over its body. It let out a heart-stopping roar and smashed a gaping hole in the wall, releasing all of the water into the village. The sound of the impact caught the attention of Matatabi, Gyūki, and every Hakai Guntai troop they were battling.
Gyūki: What the hell is going on?!
Matatabi: Whatever it is isn’t good!
Yugito closed her eyes and began to fall deep into her inner psyche. Once she opened her eyes, she was on her knees and she could breath. She stood and was standing on ankle-deep water, using her water walking technique. In front of her was an enormous metal fence that was barred as if it was a prison gate. She walked over to it and tried to look inside. As she was looking, a very large, red eye opened out of the darkness. Yugito flinched and backed away from the fence.
Yugito: What the… Where am I? Am I… inside my mind?
???: The daughter of Naruto. You aren’t much to look at.
Yugito: Hm?! You know my name?
???: Of course I do. I’ve been inside of Naruto’s body for 43 years. Everything he knew, I know. He constantly thought of… “his little girl”.
Yugito: Then… You must be the Kyuubi.
Kyuubi: Yes, I am.
Yugito: I hate to bother you, but I’m in trouble.
Kyuubi: I know. You’re fighting the man that killed your mother. He’s a tough opponent, yes?
She nodded.
Yugito: I thought that me and my friends could take him… I really just wanted revenge for her... And now I got me and my friends into the worst kind of situation and I can’t get us out…
Kyuubi: That’s not entirely true.
Yugito (confused): Huh?
Kyuubi: You see that seal on the front of this fence?
Yugito looked up and saw the seal that seemed to be keeping the gate closed.
Yugito: What about it?
Kyuubi: If you rip it off, I can kill the Mizukage for you. I’ll make him suffer and you’ll get your mother’s revenge.
Yugito: Rip off the seal? But won’t that free you?
Kyuubi: Yes, but it will only be temporary. The seal will rebuild itself and I will be restrained again.
Yugito: Hm… How can I trust you?
Kyuubi: I was with Naruto for a very long time. He’s the best man I know. He’s taught me a lot about honesty and I’d never lie to his own flesh and blood.
Yugito felt weak all of a sudden and fell to her knees.
Yugito (crying): Please… I just want to save my friends… My mother was killed at the hands of the Mizukage and I just want to avenge her.
Kyuubi (inviting): Then come on. Rip this seal off and I’ll make all of you anger and pain go away. I’ll even save your friends.
Yugito began slowly levitating to upward to the seal that was placed high on the metal fence. With hesitation, she slowly began reaching out for the seal.
Kyuubi: There you go. Freedom from your pain and anger are just moments away.
Just as her fingers were about to touch the seal, a hand came seemingly out of nowhere and slapped her hand away. The Kyuubi hand a flashback to Minato stopping Naruto from removing the seal in the battle against Pein.
Yugito: Ow!
Yugito looked to her right and saw her mother, Hinata, standing before her. Her eyes grew wide and she rushed into her arms while crying.
Hinata: Now what the heck do you think you’re doing, Yugito?
Yugito: Mom… I… How…?
Hinata: Come this way. I’ll explain everything.
Kyuubi: Damn you, Hinata!! The Mizukage killed you for a reason! Hrrgghhh!!!
Hinata: Just ignore him. Come on.
Hinata led her away from the Kyuubi. She put her hand over Yugito’s eyes for a few moments and when she moved her hand, they were in a different venue. It was light pink, light green, yellow, and white mist all around and sparkles scattered around. Yugito looked down and they seemed to be standing on thin air.
Yugito: Where are we?
Hinata: We’re in a happy place I was able to find in your subconscious.
Yugito: Really? So many colors…
Hinata: Ha ha. That’s your brain. Here, have a seat. I want to talk to you.
The two sat down and Hinata sat with both of her legs going to the left. She placed her right hand on a space to her right to keep balance. She was wearing a navy blue skirt that stopped just above her knees and had slits going down the sides of her legs, a symbol of her confidence and self-esteem boost over the years. She also had on a lavender shirt that was sleeveless and had a cream colored scarf around her neck and she let hang down over the right side of her chest. Aside from her attire, she cut her hair so that it isn’t waist-length anymore. She’s shortened it to about shoulder blades and he bangs still reach to about the same spot on her shoulders. She also still wore her usual black, low-heeled sandals.
Hinata: You’re father set this up by the way. Once the Kyuubi tried to pressure you to freeing it, or when you sprouted eight tails, I was suppose to talk to you and calm you down.
Yugito: Really? Dad did this? He really is the number one Dad. But what did you want to talk about, Mom?
Hinata: Before I get to that, I’d like to catch up a little bit.
Yugito: Catch up?
Hinata (giggling): Yes. I haven’t seen you in three years, you know.
Hinata closed her eyes and happily smiled at Yugito. She couldn’t help but to smile back.
Yugito: How are you in my head right now, though?
Hinata: You’re father managed to seal some of my chakra away in a scroll. Once you were born, he activated the scroll which implanted my chakra from the scroll into you.
Yugito (thinking): Wow! Thanks Dad!
~End Theme