Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Sad Live Deserves More ❯ Chapter 3 ( Chapter 3 )

 

'God I don't want to deal with these people.' Naruto reluctantly opened to door to Tazuna's house and noticed his teams shoe's still missing. 'Well it is only mid-day; they're probably still out training. Good it just means I don't have to listen to the banshee wail about the greatness that is Sasuke.'

 

"Naruto is that you?" can the voice of Tsunami out of the kitchen.

 

"Yeah, where is everyone" after taking off his shoes he heads to the kitchen to get something to drink.

 

"Father and Kakashi are at the bridge and Sasuke and Sakura are out training. Are you hungry? I just started making lunch for me and Inari." said the motherly woman from were she was making rice balls.

 

As if on cue his stomach grumbles. With a slight blush he gives one of his patented grins. "That would be great, I just need to wash up."

 

"Well hurry up, lunch will be ready in ten minutes." 'He's a lot more sedated today. I wonder if something is bothering him.' "Naruto, are you alright?"

 

"Yeah I just got up extra early for training and am really tired." as if to punctuate his sentence he yawned as he headed upstairs to the shower. Making a quick detour he grabbed some clean cloths and headed to the bathroom. While shedding his dirty cloths and getting the water to temperature his mind goes to thinking what he's going to do. Seemingly on autopilot he enters the shower and the next thing he knows is Tsunami asking if he is sure he's ok. After realizing where he was and that he was staring at his rice balls he just brushes it off and eats. After thanking her for a great lunch he goes to his room to rest.

 

'Something is really bothering him. I wonder if Kakashi would know what it is. I'll ask him when he gets back later.'

 

The rest of the day is a blur to Naruto. Dinner was thankfully quite. It seemed that the other to genins were to tired to notice his withdrawn state and Kakashi just decided not to look a gift horse in the mouth. The night finally finds him pondering on the roof staring at the moon. Without ever turning around he asks "is it right to condemn one person to save the rest sensei? Does the need of the many outweigh the innocence of one individual?"

 

"That is a question I don't think I can answer." replied the shadowy figure behind Naruto. "Just remember, you have people who care for you. It is these people that make life worth living."

 

Feeling the breeze of Kakashi's shushin he decides to turn in. 'I wonder what Haku is doing?' was his final thought before sleep claimed him.

 

"Why are they chasing me again? All I wanted was to see what the festival was like." a five year old Naruto was currently running for his life. Sadly just like every time before he finds himself cornered in an ally getting the worst beating he's had yet. Just before Naruto losses consciousness he sees an ANBU drop into the ally and start to lay waste to his attackers. Struggling to see his savior he can't seem to focus and only sees a blurry white mask.

 

With a groan Naruto sits up and stretches his arms.

 

"You're not taking my mother!" 'That sounded like Inari.' Running downstairs he saw that first floor looked to have a bladed tornado run through it. Continuing out front he sees Inari charging two thugs with a kitchen knife.

 

"Good bye kid" said the shirtless one as he split the child in two only for it to poof into smoke. "What the fuck."

 

"Hey, what are two idiots doing." the thugs finally looked to the roof to see Naruto untying Tsunami with Inari. With a whisper he tells them to close there eyes this wont be pretty. Just at that moment the thugs looked to were they set down the tied up woman to find a clone that started to glow. "Bunshin Daibakuha" where the last words ether of the thugs heard before their lives ended.

 

"Inari, watch over you mom and go somewhere safe. I have to help my team." with that he was off. When he made it to the bridge he found that Sakura was protecting Tazuna and Haku had Sasuke at her mercy. He couldn't see through the mist but could feel Kakashi and Zabuza fighting. He heard a scream come from the dome and saw Sasuke go down. He was about to engage Haku when Sakura charged into the dome but on the way in left an explosive tag on the two mirrors she passed.

 

After getting to Sasuke's body she picked him up and set off the tags. The explosion didn't even affect Haku as she just started to riddle her new target with senboun. After Sakura fell Haku dropped her Makyo Hyo Sho and started walking towards Tazuna. Moving between the two Naruto takes a defensive stance.

 

"Haku I can't let you kill him. I cannot condemn these people to be the slaves of Gatou." ' I got to find a way to knock her out. From what I've seen she uses ice as a weapon. Bunshin Daibakuha is out of the question because I refuse to kill her.' as the two where staring each other down looking for a way to end the battle the mist suddenly dissipated to reveal Zabuza being restrained by a bunch of nin dogs and Kakashi preparing Chidori. Helplessly Naruto watched as Haku slipped from the mirror next to her to the mirror by Zabuza taking the Chidori to her left breast. Jumping back to avoid Zabuza's sword Kakashi lays the dieing brunette down.

 

Naruto ran to her side ignoring the fact that Zabuza was still up. "Haku why did you do that? Please don't leave me."

 

"Naruto, I had to protect what was precious to me. I would give anything to stay with you but my time has come."

 

Time for Naruto seemed to stop and go black. "Do you wish to save this person?" the voice was deep and foreboding. His vision returned and he found himself before a huge iron gate with a piece of paper holding it shut with the word seal written on it. Looking further into the cage two crimson eyes can be seen.

 

Standing tall and looking the breast straight in the eyes Naruto realized what was before him. "Your Kyuubi aren't you? What do you get in return because I know you wouldn't do this for free?"

 

The great beast laughed. "Your not as stupid as you look, brat. Plain and simple I want out. But this seal would kill both of us if it were to be released."

 

"What's the point if it kills us both?" thoroughly confused he tilting his head to one side and frowned which Kyuubi couldn't help but notice the very fox-like gesture.

 

"As I was saying before you interrupted me, brat. If you were to modify the seal it would let me pass on to a new life. But to do this you have to father a child." Kyuubi's feral grin made Naruto shiver.

 

"I would never sacrifice a child like what was done with me!" his eyes flaming with determination.

 

Laughing once more the great beast lowered its head to Naruto's level. "You miss understand little one. The child wouldn't be a sacrifice. It will be me. You and this Haku I assume will be my parents, and it will be you job to protect me till I can take care of myself. But for this to work I need you to accept my power and become a demon. In return for agreeing to this I will give the same power to this Haku. She will become a demon just like you. The wound that is now killing her would become no more fatal then a mosquito bite. These are my terms do you accept?"

 

"When we become demons what will happen to us?" worry etched on his features.

 

Rearing back in an impossibly loud laugh Kyuubi smiled down on his jailor. "Ahhh I see that you are worried that you will become what I was. Fear not, for not all demons are bloodthirsty killers, some are even protectors, but usually they just keep to themselves. But to answer your question you will heal at an incredible rate and live for a very long time, in other words you will become immortal. It is up to you what you do with the power."

 

The fire had returned to Naruto's eyes. "I accept on one condition."

 

"Oh and what is this condition." Kyuubi couldn't help but ask, but already knowing what it was. Living in someone's mind for fourteen years you get to know his or her thought pattern.

 

"I want your word that you will not harm those precious to me. They are few and far between but they are all I have." Standing as straight as possible and speaking with confidence Naruto prepared for a long debate but would not give in. what happened next surprised him.

 

With a chuckle that mad Naruto's blood run cold Kyuubi replied. "Agreed. Now when you return you need to cover the seal with you blood and mix blood with Haku. Blood must be able to flow between the both of you. When this is done push my chakra into both her and the seal. I warn you this will be painful but do not pass out. If you do before I'm done we all die. Now go time is of the essence."

 

Seeing the sight of Haku beneath him once more he quickly gets started. Stabbing a kunai through his hand he covers his stomach with his blood and puts his bleeding hand over Haku's wound, pushing as much of the foxes power into both as he can.

 

While this is happening Gatou appears on the bridge with a small army of thug with him.

 

"So, the demon of the mist is defeated, your nothing but a little chibi devil. Luckily I was never going to pay you. See, missing nin are so much easier then Ninja from villages to hire because after a missing nin is done you just have to kill them while there weak. Double pay to the man that brings me Zabuza's head."

 

With a quick look at each other Zabuza and Kakashi nod "Kakashi I see no reason to fight you now, but I still haven't killed anything yet. Say, first one to kill Gatou wins?" it's at this point been everyone stops. Not because what Zabuza said but because they can feel the chakra that is coming off Naruto at this time. They look over to see a double helix of chakra spinning around the two teens.

 

"Zabuza we need to end this now!" Quickly flying though hand seals he calls out his technique. "Katon: Karyu Endan" but Zabuza was right with him with a call of "Suiton: Suiryudan no Jutsu" together the two dragons laid waste to Gatou's army. The end of the onslaught had eradicated three fourths of Gatou's forces. Zabuza charges in while Kakashi jumps into the air throwing five shuriken and whips threw a few hand seals shouting "Kage Shuriken no Jutsu" as the five metal stars become fifteen killing a dozen thugs. Zabuza reaches the hoard and proceeds to split four men at the waist with per swipe of his massive sword. As he continues his onslaught he gets struck many times by spears, katana, and a hand axe. During this Kakashi rains death upon the hoard this shuriken and kunai.

 

Fear fills Gatou's eyes as he sees Zabuza burst through the line of thugs in front of him and screams. He try's to run away only to have his left arm cut off then his right leg. Gatou lay as a bloody mess on the floor screaming in unimaginable amounts of pain. Zabuza lifts his sword high and cuts off Gatou's head then bends down to pick it up as Kakashi finishes the last five remaining thugs. He sees Naruto still over Haku so he starts his final steps towards the two knowing that he's about to die from all his wounds.

 

"It looks like I win Kakashi." Chuckling he tosses the head to Kakashi. Slowly making it over to the other jonin he notices Naruto breathing deeply and covered in blood, but the thing that astounds him is he can see Haku's wound has been healed. Knowing his life is at an end he walks over to the boy. "Take care of her boy or you won't be able to find a place to hide from my vengeance." with that said his knees gave out and he falls to the ground.

 

"You have my word Zabuza, Demon of the Mist," said Naruto with such determination in his eyes that Zabuza grinned.

 

"I'll hold you to that." and then Zabuza passed from this world to the next.

 

"Kakashi, go help Sasuke and Sakura. They're in a near death state." slowly getting to his feet caring Haku bridal style.

 

"Right, are you aright. I mean is he...."

 

"He's still sealed. I just kind took his chakra to heal Haku. I mean it heals me so I figured it'd heal her too. I'm just lucky I was right. But now I need to get her to a bed and then get some sleep." with that he started on his way to Tazuna's home. By the time he was half way through the village he saw Tsunami and Inari rush over to him.

 

"Are you ok Naruto?" he smiled when he heard Tsunami's motherly tone.

 

"Yes I'm alright. I just need rest. Gatou's dead and your father is fine. They're just helping my teammates." after that short decree he continued to the house with Tsunami and Inari right behind him. He set Haku on a bed and turned to Inari "Could you go see if the others need help."

 

"Ok Naruto, you can count on me!" and out the door went the boy happy to help his new idol.

 

Sitting in the other bed in the room he turned to Tsunami. "Tsunami, I want you to take care of Haku for me. She's not like other people and wouldn't want her secret known. I trust you to keep her secret." with that he finally gave in to the pain and exhaustion.

 

Tired and cramped Naruto finds himself staring at the ceiling. "Get up we have things to discuss!" the voice was familiar. Looking around he finds he's in a room that looked like his apartment. On careful inspection he found a cage not unlike the ones at the Inuzuka dog kennel on one side of the main room. His eyes nearly popped from his head when he saw what was in it. There sitting looking at him was a two tailed fox the size of a pit bull.

 

"Kyuubi, is that you? What happened to you?" he walked up to the cage.

 

"Well, it took nearly all my chakra to change both of you. I now have just enough to maintain this form." The beast growled out.

 

"So that means all that chakra is now mine and Haku's?" Perking up a little Naruto smirks.

 

"Hahaha, no. It was used to change you into demons. Doing this used that chakra and I can't get it back. The Seal was designed to take my chakra for you to use, but without a body I can't make more. But it doesn't matter because it wouldn't carry over to my new body anyway so no real loss. You and Haku have the same amount of chakra as before, all be it a little more potent." Naruto could see that it still bothered the fox, and so tried to change the subject.

 

"So what did you want? I feel like shit and if I have the choice of conscious or unconscious I'd go with number two." he looks over at the door to his bedroom with longing.

 

"Listen brat, I need you to take a trip when you get back." Seeing that he had Naruto's attention he continued on. "Near Konoha is a chasm. I need you go to the bottom. There you will find a pagoda. Just swipe some blood on both posts and walk beneath it. This was the Kitsune den in fire country but now should be empty. In there are the teachings of the Kitsune's. You will need to study these teaching to awaken your tails."

 

"Tails! You said nothing about tails. How do I hide that from the villagers? Haku, she would be hated just like me!" Fearful of the actions of the villagers when they find out he falls onto his couch and covers his face with his arm.

 

"Be quiet and listen!" Seeing Naruto sit up and look back towards the cage he grins. "You do not have them now because you haven't earned one yet! And by the time you get one you will know how to hide it so there is no need to worry. One of the first lessons is the art of Kitsune Illusion! We Kitsune's are masters of illusion!" As he said this, his eyes narrowed and he grinned with a look of pure mischief.

 

"But I suck at genjutsu!" Once again falling back onto the couch.

 

Snarling his gaze hardens and his words drip with venom. "Do not confuse our power with the humans pathetic attempt to copy our grand art. We Kitsune pride ourselves on the fact that our illusions are an art form. Human genjutsu is sloppy and weak. Even a Kage would be hard pressed to dispel one of our minor illusion."

 

"Why are you being so helpful? You are supposed to be one evil mother fucker!" Peaking out from under his arm he looks to the fox.

 

Laughing for the first time since calling him here Kyuubi can't help but smile. "And I am. But why should I piss off the one who is going to be protecting me through my 'childhood'. I'd rather your be in a good mood."

 

Naruto smiles seeing Kyuubi lighten up a little. "Ok, I can see your point." Then a thought hit him. "Um Kyuubi, will keep your memories when you get reborn?"

 

"That I do not know. It's not like I have done this before. I don't think anyone has done this before. What would you do if I do forget?" Bowing his head the fox looked at the ground. Naruto could fell the anxiety coming from the fox.

 

"Don't worry. We'll care for you like any other child we raise." the softness in Naruto's voice threw Kyuubi for a loop. "Not many get a second chance Kyuubi. I just hope you won't throw this one away." Naruto peered out from under his arm to see the fox trying to look away and decided to spare the beast his pride and move to a different topic. "You said the Den would be empty. Why is that? Where did the others go?"

 

Taken back by Naruto's words it took the fox a while to respond. The memory of what happened quickly sobered him up. "A long time ago the Kitsune clan was attacked by the Orochi clan. They nearly wiped us out. All that remanded of the Kitsune's was Miko my sister and I. We never saw eye to eye so we split up. I stayed in fire country and last I heard she has in snow country. But now that you and Haku are Kitsune's the clan can be reborn."

 

"But demons are immortal how did they die?", Naruto's attention now fully on the fox once again.

 

"Immortality is not invulnerability. This is a fact you would do well to remember. But for now it's time for you to wake up."

 

Rolling over in bed he opens his eyes to find Haku still sleeping in the other bed. Both his and her clothes where folded up and placed next to the beds. Naruto quickly puts on his orange pants and his black under shirt. Looking down on Haku once more. With a small smile he bends down and kisses her forehead and exits.

 

He was greeted at the foot of the stairs by an airborne Inari rapidly approaching his person. Bracing for the hit he manages to keep them both standing. "Hey Inari, it wasn't like I was dead."

 

Looking into the main room he saw that everyone was at the table. Sasuke was his normal brooding self. Sakura was staring at Sasuke. Tsunami was drinking some tea with Tazuna. Kakashi decided to look up from his book at this moment. "Hey Naruto, how you feeling?"

 

"Great sensei. So, how long was I out?" Came Naruto's cheerful reply.

 

"Only about a week. The bridge will be done in two days. We'll have to head out once it's complete." as if to signal the end of the conversation he trained his eye back to his book.

 

"Damn it! God damn I hate chakra exhaustion! Kakashi-sensei we need to talk." not staying for a response Naruto walked out the door. Knowing this was coming Kakashi just followed. When Naruto stopped they where in a clearing in the woods. He turned to look Kakashi in the eye. "Haku is coming with us." seeing his sensei was about to disagree he continued. "She will be accompanying us to Konoha under my protection. This is non-negotiable. When we arrive in Konoha you, Haku, and me will have a meeting with the old man. All you need to know now his he is still sealed and I am fully in control of my own actions." Done with his speech Naruto headed off back to the house.

 

"Naruto, I will allow this, but she's your responsibility. Oh, and it nice to finally see you." not even acknowledging Kakashi's statement Naruto continues to the house.

 

When he entered the house it was strangely empty. His instincts screamed that there was danger. Quickly running up the stairs and into the room where Haku is resting what he sees makes blood run cold. There standing above Haku is Sasuke prepared to strike her with a Kunai. Before the Uchiha knew that Naruto entered the room he found himself flying through the window. His senses returned to him when his body was submerged into cold coastal waters of wave country. Resurfacing he looks up to the window he just exited from to see his blonde teammate glaring at him. By the time the Uchiha made it to shore Naruto was waiting for him.

 

"Why?" To Sasuke this Naruto was an unknown. His eyes bore a coldness that made him shiver. His posture was rigid and unwavering but ready to strike. This Naruto wasn't about bright smiles and lofty dreams. No this Naruto was the picture of what it is to be a shinobi. He was cold, calculating, and ready to bring a swift death. To bad Sasuke's pride and ego didn't see the warnings for what they were.

 

"She is an enemy and deserves no mercy. She should have died at the bridge with the rest of the scum." his sneer was short lived as he felt a kunai at his throat.

 

"She gave both you and Sakura mercy but doesn't deserve it? I dear say you owe her your life. I watched your fight. She had absolute control over you and it terrifies you. Not even your precious Sharingan could save you could it? How does it feel to be at your enemy's mercy so completely? But you the coward you are would strike at someone that cant strike back. Sasuke, if you learn one thing from this encounter know that I will not tolerate an attack on Haku. Next time you will not walk away in one piece." As the Naruto in front of him turned back to the house the one behind him gave him a chop to the neck knocking him out. Looking up to the roof Naruto calls out to the figure standing there. "I trust you saw that sensei?"

 

"Yes I did. I will talk to him when he wakes. This won't happen again." Kakashi jumped down to retrieve the unconscious youth.

 

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So Yeah

 

Hello all! I meant to get this out quicker but I find battle scenes are really hard to write but I will try and get better! And know that suggestions on how to write battle scenes would be of great help. My brother actually helped out with the bridge massacre.

 

I appreciate your reviews and am totally surprised when I didn't receive a huge amount of flames. I though the Herm subject was not going to be received well but I'm glad I'm wrong!

 

Now I think allot of you didn't get the coffee thing. It was a question about how dark you want the fic to be but I had some sudden inspiration and have decided.

 

As for length I'm shooting for at least 100,000 words by the end. I got plot to take it well into those numbers.

 

As for the lemony content it stays. You seem to think its good so I'll continue.

 

As for power level, by planning out the plot a little I've decided to make him realistic in terms to the situation. (I'm well aware that what I just said can be interpreted many ways. That's why I said it :-)