Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Tail of Two Bijus ❯ First Year, Part 1 ( Chapter 19 )

 

Early the Next Morning:

 

Yukiko had just finished her watch and decided to go wake the others up. She woke up Naruto first with a kiss causing Naruto to moan before slowly opening his eyes. He smiled groggily at Yukiko.

 

“Well, I certainly don't mind being woken up like that...”

 

“Good morning, Naruto-Kun.”

 

“Good morning, Yukiko-Chan.”

 

Naruto slowly got out of bed and went off to get changed and take care of his personal hygine. Yukiko went over to Sora and slowly woke her up.

 

“Sora? It's time to get up. We have to get moving soon.”

 

Sora opened her eyes slowly and looked up at Yukiko. Sora smiled and started stretching, leaving Yukiko to go wake up Jiraiya. As she approached Jiraiya, she could tell he was having a very plesant dream. She found out just how plesant when she got closer and saw a trickle of blood come out his nose. Yukiko contained her anger and shook Jiraiya roughly to wake him up from his 'fantasy'. Jiraiya woke with a start, mumbling something about cheerleaders. Yukiko walked away and started prepairing breakfast. Once Naruto returned, he helped her. Sora didn't want to feel left out, and used her knowledge of the surrounding area and what grew here to go and find some edible fruits and other things. Once Sora returned, she handed them to Yukiko, telling her how best to cook them, as some of the friuts gave nasty... side effects if cooked incorrectly. Yukiko took this in her stride and cooked everyone breakfast. Once it was done, they ate and broke camp before heading back the way they came.

 

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Two Weeks Later, Near the Entrance to the Hidden Mist Village:

 

Jiraiya stopped about 3 miles from the entrance to the village and motioned for everyone to stop as well. Once they did, Jiraiya turned to Sora and explained why they stopped.

 

“Sora, the reason why we found you initially was that the Mizukage sent us on a mission to find out why four squads of ANBU had dissapeared.”

 

Sora looked very guilty but Jiraiya kept going.

 

“We need you to stay outside the village for a while. Not any great length of time, just a few hours. Once we got back from this mission, I had planned on moving to the next village, so this is just convinient. If we brought you into the village, we'd have to explain your presence, which would most likely lead to your execution. Stay here and we'll come back as quickly as we can.”

 

Sora nodded, and Jiraiya looked to Naruto and Yukiko, who followed Jiraiya into the village. Once they had met with the Mizukage and made a cover story that the stage weather had drawn the attention of Akatsuki, the ANBU had attacked and had all fallen to the members of Akatsuki. Mizukage sighed, as this was not the first time it had happened.

 

“Well, Although my ANBU members are all dead, at least we found the cause. Tell me, did you actually engage with the members of Akatsuki?”

 

“We did, however, they were unable to beat us and retreated.”

 

“I see... It seems that hidden nins are even feared by Akatsuki... Well, good work. Please collect your payment from the mission counter. Is there anything else you would like to discuss?”

 

“Yes actually, Mizukage-Dono. We are on a strict training schedual, and I need to meet up with a fellow hidden nin on the way to the Hidden Village of Sand.”

 

“There's more than just you three?”

 

“Yes. It seems that most of us went into semi-retirement due to the fact that most of the world was at peace until about 13 years ago. With the resurfacing of the demon lords, it seems that hidden nins are needed once again.”

 

“Interesting... The Hidden Village of Sand is not exactly our closest ally, but please greet the Kazekage for me.”

 

“We will.”

 

“It was a pleasure having you stay in our village. If you ever wish to come back, please feel free to drop by.”

 

“Thank you, Mizukage-Dono.”

 

With that, Mizukage shook each of their hands and left them to pack their things and make their way to the Hidden Village of Stone. Once they were out, they went to the meeting place they had left Sora to find that she was still there dosing. When she heard people approaching she crouched into a ready stance. Once they came into visual range of her though, she relaxed. They smiled at each other before Jiraiya told her of their plans.

 

“We're heading to the Hidden Village of Sand. The reason why is that there is a certain kunoichi who I'm pretty sure had the ability to summon weasels. If memory serves correctly, Rokubi is a weasel, which would make it the perfect contract for you.”

 

“I... Get to summon weasels?”

 

Naruto could sense the disappointment in her voice and tried to cheer her up.

 

“Weasels can't be that bad. I mean Ero-Sennin summons frogs, and they're pretty cool.”

 

“Frogs?”

 

“Yeah! My dad was the only other person to recently sign the contract of the frogs, and he used it to call out the king of the frogs, Gamabunta while fighting the Kyubi no Kitsune.”

 

“Your father?”

 

Naruto suddenly looked sad for a moment, before brightening up.

 

“Yeah! The Yondaime Hokage, also known as Yellow Flash!”

 

Sora's eyes widened at this. No one could have NOT heard of the Yellow Flash of Konoha.

 

“Yellow Flash was your father?”

 

“Yep!”

 

Sora gained a new level of respect for Naruto. He was the son of possibly one of the most famous people to ever walk the earth. Suddenly, something struck Sora.

 

“If Yellow Flash was your father, then you would know how to do the Hiraishin no Jutsu right?”

 

“Yeah, I do.”

 

“So why haven't you used it since I met you?”

 

Jiraiya answered for Naruto.

 

“If Naruto had used either of Arashi's trademark moves in front of anyone, it would have been a dead give away that we're not really hidden nins, but Konoha ninjas.”

 

“Oh...”

 

“Don't worry though, where we're going next, I can use both of them all I want!”

 

“The Sand?”

 

“Yeah! They're our allies, and since we saved Gaara, I hope the villagers will be nice to us, unlike in Konoha...”

 

Naruto and Yukiko looked sad for a moment before Jiraiya decided to get them moving.

 

“Come on you three, we're going. We'll stop and learn techniques from each other while we're travelling.”

 

“Ano, Ero-Sennin?”

 

“What?”

 

“Where are we going to get a hidden nin forehead protector for Sora from?”

 

“We won't find any places that sell them, so we'll have to ask the Sand to make us one. Ok you three! Next stop: The Sand!”

 

With that, the four of them hopped from branch to branch to get towards the docks and eventually make their way to the Sand.

 

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Around a Month Later, At the Gates of the Hidden Village of Sand:

 

The Chunin on guard duty was very pissed off. Today was supposed to be his girlfriend's birthday, and he had asked for the day off from guard duty, only to have his request turned down by the Kazekage. What made matters worse was that just as predicted, there was a rather large sand storm whipping about, making guarding even more unplesant. He grumbled and shifted from one foot to the other, readjusting his facial mask that was used on days like this to keep the sand from his eyes, nose and mouth. He looked up to stare out into the desert. He was about to look back down when he spotted something in the distance. He focused on the object and watched as it stedily grew larger. After half an hour, he could tell that the object was actually a group of people, walking directly towards him. He looked to the other guard on duty to see that he had seen it to. They both shifted slightly to get into a partial ready stance. After another half an hour, the figures were within shouting distance, had there been no sandstorm. After another five minutes, the figures were directly infront of them. One of the guards shouted to be heard over the din of the storm.

 

“Names and reason for visiting!”

 

The oldest one of them said nothing but pointed to his forehead protector. The guard who had asked them to identify themselves looked on in confusion, however the other guard's eyes opened wide in shock.

 

“Hidden Nins!”

 

Now the other guard's eyes opened in shock. Hidden Nins? Weren't they supposed to be the stuff of ledgends? However, the man who had realised what they were pushed a button on the intercom by his side.

 

“What is it?”

 

“Kazekage-Sama! We have four Hidden Nins here requesting entrance to the village!”

 

“Send them to me immediately.”

 

“Hai!”

 

The man nodded to them and beckoned them to follow him. They took to the rooves, and arrived at the Kazekage's office within about fifteen minutes. Once they got in, they took off their cloaks and placed them on a rack designed for that exact purpose. They were guided to an elaborate oak door, where the Chunin knocked.

 

“Come in.”

 

The Chunnin opened the door and led the four of them in. When Naruto saw the Kazekage he froze, as did Yukiko. They both called his name in unison.

 

“GAARA!”

 

Gaara turned around in his chair and smiled.

 

“It's good to see you again, Uzumaki Naruto, Yakushi Yukiko.”

 

Naruto and Yukiko froze. Did Gaara just... Smile? They were broken out of their thoughts by Gaara.

 

“Please take a seat. We have much to catch up on.”

 

They took their seats and smiled.

 

“Gaara, when did you become Kazekage?”

 

“Almost a week ago. Once we returned after the failed invasion, we found out a man by the name of Orochimaru had murdered my father and had taken on his appearance in the main matches of the Chuunin Exam. There was no one else available for the job, so I was elected. It seems that everyone is beginning to stop fearing me, ever since the Akatsuki attack a few days ago.”

 

Naruto and Yukiko hissed. Their friend had been severely messed with by both Akatsuki and Orochimaru. Suddenly, Naruto thought about something.

 

“Ano, Gaara?”

 

“What is it Naruto?”

 

“Since you have Shukaku sealed inside you, you can't sleep right?”

 

“That is correct.”

 

“Well, I have a bloodline that gives me mastery over both hand and carved seals. If you let me see your seal, I'm sure I can come up with a way that will let you sleep in peace.”

 

Gaara looked like he didn't believe what he had just heard.

 

“I'm sorry?”

 

“I can fix your seal so that you can sleep whenever you want.”

 

Gaara now shoed a rare emotion that practically no one had seen outside when he went on a killing frenzy. Joy. Pure undiluted joy.

 

“Naruto's very good with seals. He managed to dispel a seal that required three unique hand seals to open a safe that was in my old apartment that no one else in the world could open, and it only took him several minutes to find all the hand seals.”

 

Gaara practically leapt out of his chair and stood in front of Naruto. Naruto smiled and activated his 'Seal Eye'.

 

“Please show me the seal, Gaara.”

 

Gaara hastily removed his shirt and concentrated his chakra. Slowly, a seal appeared on his navel. Naruto concentrated. He shook his head in amazement.

 

“Gaara, whoever made that seal was taking a huge risk.”

 

“What do you mean, Naruto?”

 

“I'm surprised you lasted longer than a second when that seal was put on you. It's the most messed up seal I've ever seen.”

 

“What's wrong with it?”

 

“Well, it's hard to describe unless you're a medical doctor or you have the 'Seal Eye', because I can't think of a way to explain it in words other than that the seal is barely containing Shukaku's chakra from essentially turning you into a living exploding kage bunshin.”

 

Everyone's eyes widened. Gaara was now desperate.

 

“Can you fix it?”

 

“I should be able to, however I will need a week at least.”

 

“Take as long as you need. However, I need to know if there is any chance that I will... Explode... As you put it...”

 

“I can't see it happening unless Shukaku attempts to fully merge with you with your seal as it currently is. But it seems Shukaku is trying to do exactly that, and I'd say has been for a very long time, possibly since he was first sealed inside you.”

 

Gaara frowned. It was the closest thing he showed to fear.

 

“Don't worry Gaara, you're a precious friend, and I won't let you die. Give me a week and I'll have it fixed.”

 

“I'm a... Precious friend?”

 

“Yup. I always knew you were a good guy deep down, but your childhood just suppressed that.”

 

“I see... Well, is there anything else you wish to discuss before I have you assigned to your quarters?”

 

Yukiko spoke up, remembering the real reason they were here.

 

“Ano Gaara... Our friend here-”

 

Yukiko nodded towards Sora.

 

“-Is the Jinchuriki of the Rokubi, the king of the weasels. I seem to remember that Temari had a contract with the weasels. Would it be possible for Sora to sign the contract?”

 

“I cannot give you a yes or no to that, however I will talk to Temari and see what I can do.”

 

“Arigato, Gaara.”

 

“You are most welcome. Now, I will call in someone to lead you to your rooms.”

 

Gaara put his shirt back on and went to an intercom on his desk and pressed the talk button.

 

“Kankuro?”

 

“Yes, brother?”

 

“We have some very important guests who need to be shown to their rooms.”

 

“Ok, I'll be right there.”

 

The intercom clicked off and Gaara waited. Soon, a knock on the door sounded.

 

“Come in.”

 

Kankuro walked in and stopped dead when he saw who these 'VIP's were. Naruto grinned and waved.

 

“Hey, Kankuro!”

 

“Naruto? Yukiko? It's good to see you again!”

 

Kankuro smiled and led them out the door to their room's in the Kazekage's mansion.

 

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That Evening, in Naruto and Yukiko's Room:

 

Naruto had quickly unpacked when he first arrived and straight away opened his father's box that he carried at the bottom of his backpack. He instantly immersed himself in his father's theories and deductions on major seals. When it was dinner time, Yukiko had to come and drag Naruto to the table, while he continued to read it. When they sat down at the table, Naruto barely noticed Temari and Kankuro glaring at Naruto's obvious 'I couldn't care less about you' attitude. Eventually Temari had had enough and grabbed the scroll out of Naruto's hands. Naruto shot Temari a glare before Gaara interrupted.

 

“Give it back.”

 

Temari and Kankuro just gave their brother a look of confusion.

 

“What?”

 

“I said give it back!”

 

Temari slowly handed the scroll back to Naruto who immediately immersed himself in it. Yukiko sighed and explained.

 

“Naruto's trying to fix Gaara's seal.”

 

Temari and Kankuro's chopsticks dropped from their hands.

 

“WHAT?!?!”

 

Gaara's eye twitched.

 

“Keep it down.”

 

“Sorry...”

 

Gaara turned back to Naruto.

 

“How's it going Naruto?”

 

Naruto looked up and scratched the back of his head and smiled sheepishly.

 

“Ah hah hah... Not too good...”

 

Everyone sweat dropped. Eventually, Yukiko sighed and whispered in Naruto's ear. Naruto started blushing and rolled the scroll up, before slipping it into his pocket.

 

“Um... Sorry I was ignoring you... I was kinda... Absorbed... In trying to fix the seal...”

 

Temari snorted.

 

“Absorbed is a bit of an understatement.”

 

Naruto grinned and got back to eating. Soon enough friendly conversation started up again. Eventually, Yukiko tried to broach the subject of the summoning contract with Temari.

 

“Ano, Temari... You have a summoning contract with the weasels, don't you?”

 

“Yes I do. Why?”

 

“Well, while we were in the Lightening Country, we managed to save Sora from Akatsuki. She is the container of the Rokubi, who happens to be a weasel, and we were wondering if you would let her sign the contract...”

 

Temari's face showed an odd mix of emotions. Eventually, a smile broke out.

 

“Well, it seems someone else appreciates the power of the weasels. Well, it's a bit late now, but why don't you come to my room tomorrow, Sora?”

 

Sora smiled.

 

“Sure. What time?”

 

“10 am if it's fine with you.”

 

“Sounds good.”

 

With that, everyone got back to their meals. After another five minutes, everyone finished their meal. They engaged in some more small talk before they decided to retire for the night.

 

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The Next Morning, in Naruto and Yukiko's Rooms:

 

“Yukiko awoke slowly, noticing that she wasn't in the arms of Naruto. She opened her eyes and saw that Naruto was sitting on the floor, bleary eyed and still reading the scrolls. Yukiko sighed and got up. She walked over to Naruto and checked on the progress.

 

“Naruto, did you stay up al night doing that?”

 

Naruto looked up and gave a tired smile.

 

“Yeah…”

 

“Have you made any progress?”

 

Naruto stopped smiling and looked very serious.

 

“Yes and no.”

 

“Care to explain?”

 

“Well, no, I haven't found a way to fix the current seal. However, I think I have found a way to fix it…”

“What do you mean?”

 

“Um… We have to remove the seal and reseal him…”

 

Yukiko's eyes widened.

 

“But… That will kill him!”

 

“I know. That's why I need your help.”

 

“What do you need?”

 

“I'm theorising that if Gaara somehow focused all his charka into the inner coils around his stomach, and tried to force the Shukaku's charka to stay in his core for a small amount of time, just enough for me to reseal him, I might be able to put Shukaku in a proper seal”

 

“That's extremely risky. How do you want me to help?”

 

“I need you to try and teach Gaara to focus his charka into his inner coils, and preferably try and solidify them or something…”

 

“Like a charka clot?”

 

“Pretty much, yeah.”

 

Yukiko's bows furrowed.

 

“I guess I could do that, however, forming charka clots in such a vital area is essentially like forming a blood clot in the heart, meaning a heart attack of the charka system.”

 

“It's the only way I can think of doing it. Gaara has to try and overpower Shukaku for a few seconds while I do the new seal.”

 

“What type of seal will you use?”

 

“A double four element seal.”

 

“Isn't that the…”

 

“Shikifuujin? Yes, however, I can use what my dad created as the predecessor to the Shikifuujin, since Shukaku is already inside Gaara.”

 

“Ok…”

 

“So, will you do it?”

 

“Yes, I'll do it.”

 

“Thanks, Yukiko-Chan.”

 

“No problem, Naruto-Kun.”

 

Yukiko took a change of clothes and walked into the bathroom and took a shower. After she got out, Naruto decided to go take a shower. After he got out, he decided to go visit Gaara and tell him what needed to happen.

 

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Shortly After, in Gaara's Office:

 

Gaara took Naruto's findings rather well, or so it seemed. Inside, he was very fearful as to what could happen, although he didn't show it.

 

“Are you sure there is no other way?”

 

“There might be, but I don't know with this level of the `Seal Eye'.”

 

“I see. Well, I will learn how to clot my charka coils from Yukiko. Once I have, tell me when you're ready.”

 

“Ok.”

 

Naruto walked out of the room, and told Yukiko to begin teaching Gaara to clot his coils using some lesser charka coils as examples. Naruto went up on top of the Kazekage tower and began writing intricate patterns of kanji on the floor. Gaara had requested two squads of ANBU to protect Naruto and make sure he had everything he needed. When he finished, he looked to one of the ANBU.

 

“Please get Gaara, I'm ready to begin.”

 

The ANBU nodded and disappeared in a puff of smoke. Several minutes later, he reappeared with Gaara by his side. Naruto and Gaara had a quick, hushed conversation before Gaara turned to the ANBU.

 

“What is about to happen could possibly result in my death. I will be in extreme pain, however you are not to interrupt at any time. Do I make myself clear?”

 

The ANBU nodded and stepped back. Naruto directed Gaara to lay down in the centre of the Kanji circles.

 

“Ok Gaara, give me a second.”

 

Naruto activated his `Seal Eye', and nodded.

 

“Please block your charka coils.”

 

Gaara nodded and closed his eyes. He soon started gasping and spasming. Naruto quickly pushed charka into his fingers an slammed his fingers into Gaara's stomach.

 

“Shukaku Unseal!”

 

Gaara now started screaming, trying desperately to hold Shukaku's power in, and keep it from making his body explode. Naruto quickly went through a short series of hand seals before slamming his hand back into Gaara's stomach.

 

“Double Four Element Seal!”

 

Naruto looked at Yukiko and nodded. Yukiko stood over Gaara and forceably unblocked his chakra coils. Yukiko turned to Naruto, who gave her a weary smile.

 

“It worked.”

 

Yukiko turned to Gaara.

 

“Gaara, it was a success. You should rest.”

 

“I can… Sleep?”

 

“Yes.”

 

“Ok…”

 

Gaara slowly closed his eyes and went to sleep. Naruto looked at the ANBU.

”It was a success. Please get the medics to look over him until he wakes up. If anything even remotely strange happens, call me immediately. Right now, I need to rest.”

 

With that, Naruto fell over backwards, a slight grin on his face, only to be caught by Yukiko. The ANBU approached Gaara and took hold of him, taking him to the hospital. Yukiko took Naruto back to his room.

 

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That Afternoon, at the Hospital:

 

When Gaara woke up, he saw two figures sitting by his bed. Once his vision cleared, he saw that the two figures were Naruto and Yukiko. Naruto smiled and spoke up.

 

“How was your first unhindered sleep, Gaara?”

 

“It was… Great… I like sleeping…”

 

Naruto and Yukiko laughed. Yukiko got up and smiled.

 

“I was asked to get a doctor when you woke up, I'll be back in a moment.”

 

Yukiko walked out the door and started a muffled conversation before a doctor came in and smiled.

 

“Kazekage-Sama, it's good to see you awake. How are you feeling?”

 

“Great. I want to go back to sleep.”

 

The medic chuckled softly.

 

“I need to do a few tests first, if you don't mind. Then you can sleep.”

 

Gaara nodded, and the medic took his blood pressure, checked his eyes and his temperature.

 

“It seems you've made a complete recovery, however I would like to keep you in here until tomorrow morning, just to be safe.”

 

Gaara nodded again, and closed his eyes.

 

“Sleep well, Gaara.”

 

With that, Gaara went back to sleep, enjoying it for the second time in his life.

 

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A/N: Yosh! Another chapter! 21 and a bit pages, this one was. Anyways, I also just realised my mistake on making Yukiko come from the Hidden Village of Snow. I've noticed that in the manga and anime, the two demon containers we know of (Three if you include Kisame as one) came from the villages that related to their Bijus. What I mean by this was that Kisame (assuming he's Sanbi) came from the Mist, Gaara came from the Sand and Naruto came from the Leaf (Fire Country) . Kisame/Sanbi has mostly water based jutsus, Gaara/Shukaku has mostly Sand and Wind based techniques (Sand is located in the Wind Country, remember) and Kyubi knows pretty much exclusively fire jutsus (Naruto didn't learn any fire jutsus before he left with Jiraiya, however, since he came back, I have no idea.) Therefore Yukiko should have either technically been either born in Konoha, or Grass, as although Orochimaru and Kabuto are known for using death like techniques I'm pretty sure that the Sound Village didn't exist twelve or so years ago, and both Konoha and Grass have Wood jutsus (I assume Grass has some kind of wood or wood like techniques, otherwise, why would they call themselves Grass? [remember, Nibi uses Shamanism as well as Necromancy])

 

Anyways, enough theorising. I'll see you next chapter. Until next time my avid readers!

 

Ja ne,

 

Specula.