Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Tail of Two Bijus ❯ Breaking of the Seals ( Chapter 22 )
[ Y - Young Adult: Not suitable for readers under 16 ]
A/N: Hi Everybody! `Waits for the reply.' HI DOCTOR NICK! Today, I'm going to introduce the last of the OC demon containers, the container for Shichibi no Suzoku. I'm probably going to make it another female. Due to the demon being made of fire, I'm going to make it a red head. (In my world, Gaara has a fetish for red heads… he he he he) Well, I'll go over some stuff and things.
Yo! Sorry I'm late, I had to fight off a group of wild pidgeons on the way here. They were very dangerous and they almost pecked my eye out. ~ Kakashi. <3 the person who used that as one of their Kakashi excuses in their fic. You know, I turned up three hours late to a class yesterday and when I came in, I used that excuse word for word, due to the lack of any real excuse other than laziness. You know what? Either my acting was so good or due to the fact that someone even attempted such a corny excuse, the teacher actually accepted it! So whoever invented that excuse, please contact me, because from now on, you're my personal excuse generator. Lol, j/k...
BTW, I have a question. A fox calls a it's young a kit, a cat calls it's young a kitten, a phoenix would call it's young a fledgling, but... What would a Tanuki (Shukaku) and a badger call its young? If anyone can come up with either or both of the answers, please let me know.
Also, if you want to know where I draw about 80 percent of my inspiration on this site, I suggest that you look up NekoGuyFan's fic, 'Through a Dragon's Eye'. Very good fic of Naruto and OC character pairing. With the next chapter, she'll break the 100k word mark, so good luck NekoGuyFan, keep it up! Also, please check your mail Neko, as I sent you a PM. (Not quite sure if you've got it yet, as I'm not sure how to check for replies to PMs…)
This is going to be a mix between an intermediate chapter and a regular one, as I'm going to give you guys and girls a bio on the two OC demon containers and Gaara, because of that question I posted above. I'm going to start researching into it, because I'm going to start having Shukaku, Raiju (Rokubi) and Suzaku start talking to their containers. Since I already use 'kit' when the Kyubi is referring to Naruto and 'kitten' when Nibi is referring to Yukiko almost every sentence they say, it would look weird if I didn't do it with the other three. So please help me in my search for the answers!
Oh! And I just found out something BIG! Some of you are aware of the anime filler ark part where Naruto, Lee, Tenten and Neji went to Katabame Kinzan (you know, the place where the Kuroski family were in charge) Well, I was just researching some moves that Raiga had in an attempt to see if I could use some of them for Sora, and the first attack he uses is called Ninpou, Ikazuchi no Kiba. The translation up the top of the screen did not translate the word Ikazuchi, so I went looking for it's meaning. We were told in the beginning that Raiga was part of the Seven Shinobi Swordsmen, as was Kisame. Kisame is now part of Akatsuki. What does this have to do with the technique's name you ask? Well, I typed it into Wikipedia and I found out it meant thunder, but it was also the name of a Japanese WW2 destroyer. Want to know what its class of destroyer was? Akatsuki class. Coincidental? I THINK NOT!!!!!!!!!
Now for the reviews/comments:
Ki master: Ah, thank you. I am essentially doing this full time now, as Uni is becoming so stressful that I've started suffering serious physical side effects from the stress, namely, vomiting, coughing up blood (as well as black blood) complete loss of appetite, frequent headaches, insomnia and all around ill health. That's why I've essentially had to quit. If I kept going, it wouldn't have been long until I ended up in hospital. It's unfortunate that I can't keep it up, but I was also having frequent and vicious arguments with my parents and brother. However, I only started doing it full time at the start of this week, so like the first 19 or so chapters were done while I was still at Uni.
Katana Highbane: Well, although you didn't write a full review according to yourself, I still thank you for your kind words. It's reviews like yours that keep me going. Like Regal from Tales of Symphonia said when Lloyd complements him on his cooking, it's complements that make the form of art (whether it be writing, cooking, drawing, etc) worthwhile and enjoyable.
The vote was practically a no contest. 1 vote for B and 5 for A. So, Gaara is off on long service leave!
Now for the Bios:
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Name: Saito Sora
Age: 13
Birthday: October 29th
Bloodtype: B
Height: 5' 1”
Weight: 92 LBS
Affiliation: Formerly of the Cloud, now a Hidden Nin.
Rank: Formally a Genin, currently has power equal to a Special Jounin.
Trademark Techniques: Raiton: Raizou Ikazuchi wo utte (Lightening Type: Lightning Strike), Raikyuu (Lightning Ball. [Imagine Chidori + Rasengan in appearance, not in strength though.]) Eventually, Chidori(as a training stage), Rakiri & Oodama Raikiri (Oh come on, they're so close to Raiton jutsus that I just HAD to include them, plus they're like the epitome of Raiton jutsus. This is one thing I'm not backing down on. [It will be called Raikiri when she uses it because of her natural affinity for lightning. Chidori is an A rank technique, while Kakashi's Raikiri is considered an S rank technique Oodama Rakiri will probably be considered SS rank{Is there such a thing?} Basically, as with Naruto's Oodama Rasengan, Sora must use Rokubi's chakra to form it, while using a shadow clone to help stabilize the immense power output. Apparently, Sasuke calls it Chidori because he can't achieve the same level of power that Kakashi can when he uses it.])
Known Techniques: Raiton: Rairyuu no Tatsumaki (Lightening Type: Lightening Dragon Tornado) Raiton: Raigeki no Yoroi (Lightning Type: Lightning Armour) Raizou Soso (Lightning Funeral... I think... In dedication to Raiga and his fetish for funerals.) Kuchiyose no Jutsu (no explination needed) Tajyuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, Demon Mimicry Ninja Technique: Full Body, Dead Demon Seal (lvls 1 - 6)
Preferred Fighting Style: Kenjutsu + Ninjutsu (uh huh, she uses swords, although according to me, they were lost/destroyed before Naruto found her. She'll get another pair before she leaves Suna.)
Aquaintances: Uzumaki Naruto, Yakushi Yukiko, Sabakyu no Gaara, Yamamoto Hotaru, Jiraiya, Uchiha Itachi, Hoshgake Kisame.
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UPDATED PROFILE:
Name: Yakushi Yukiko
Age: 13
Birthday: October 10th
Bloodtype: AB
Height: 4' 7”
Weight: 83 LBS
Affiliation: Formerly of the Snow, now the Leaf
Rank: Officially Chunin, although has power somewhere between Special Jounin and Sanin.
Trademark Techniques: Kuchiyose no Jutsu, Tajyuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, Chakra Scalpel.
Known Techniques: Death Type: Soul Syphon, Kuchiyose no Jutsu: Taitou za Bachiatari, Mokuton Hijutsu: Jyukai Koudan, Moku Bunshin no Jutsu (Wood Clone Technique), Mokuton: Moku Juheki (Wood Type: Wood Locking Wall), Mokuton: Shichuka no Jutsu (Wood Type: Four Pillars Wooden House Technique [HELL YEAH!!!! NO MORE OUTDOOR CAMPING!!!!], Muzi Bunshin, Suiton Daibakufu no Jutsu, Suiton Suiryuudan no Jutsu, Suiton: Suijinheki, Suiton: Teppodama (Water Type: Gunshot), Acid Bomb, Acid Cannon, Healing Type: Grand Healing Technique, Death Type: Drain Life, Death Type: Drain Chakra Healing Type: Healing Wind, Demon Mimicry Ninja Technique: Complete Body, Dead Demon Seal (Lvls 1 & 2)
Preferred Fighting Style: Ninjutsu.
Acquaintances: Uzumaki Naruto, Uchiha Sasuke, Haruno Sakura, Hatake Kakashi, Nibi, Saito Sora, Sabaku no Gaara, Yamamoto Hotaru, Jiraiya.
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Name: Sabaku no Gaara.
Age: 14
Birthday: January 19th
Bloodtype: AB
Height: 5' 2”
Weight: 104 LBS
Affiliation: Sand
Rank: Kazekage
Trademark Techniques: Sabaku Kyu, Sabaku Soso, Futon: Mugen Sajin Daitoppa, Futon: Renkudan
Known Techniques: Sabaku Fyuy, Ryusa Bakuryu, Sabaku Taiso, Sabakuro, Saiko Zettai Bogyo: Shukaku no Tate, Suna Bunshin, Suna Shuriken, Kuchiyose no Jutsu (Not just yet, but soon), Demon Mimicry Ninja Technique: Complete Body, Dead Demon Seal (Lvl 1 only)
Preferred Fighting Style: Ninjutsu
Acquaintances: Baki, Temari, Kankuro, Yondaime Kazekage, Uzumaki Naruto, Yakushi Yukiko, Saito Sora, Yamamoto Hotaru, Jiraiya.
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Name: Yamamoto Hotaru.
Age: 14
Birthday: September 3rd
Bloodtype: O
Height: 4' 9”
Weight: 93 LBS
Affiliation: None, technically a Missing Nin, will be a Hidden Nin.
Rank: Official rank unknown, although she has power equal to a Tokubetsu (special) Jounin
Trademark Techniques: Katon: Hosenka no Jutsu, Fire Type: Wings of the Phoenix, Healing Type: Phoenix Tears.
Known Techniques: Katon: Goukakyuu no Jutsu, Katon, Ryuka no Jutsu, Katon: Karyudan, Katon: Karyu Endan, Katon: Kasumi Engo no Jutsu (Fire Release: Covering Mist Technique), Healing Type: Pure World Resurrection, Healing Type: Phoenix Feathers, Healing Type, Kiss of Life, Tayjuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu, Demon Mimicry Ninja Technique: Complete Body, Dead Demon Seal (Lvls 1 to 7)
Preferred Fighting Style: Ninjutsu.
Acquaintances: Uzumaki Naruto, Yakushi Yukiko, Saito Sora, Sabaku no Gaara, Jiraiya.
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Legend:
'...Thoughts...'
“...Speaking...”
“...TWO PEOPLE CASTING THE SAME JUTSU...”
'...Biju Thoughts...'
“...Biju Talking...”
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A Tail of Two Bijus:
Chapter 19:
The Breaking of the Seals:
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The Next Morning, in Naruto and Yukiko's Room:
Naruto was half way in between waking up and dreaming. He was having a rather pleasant dream of what his birthday would be like this year. Just as he cut the cake and saw the knife come out dirty and leaned in for his kiss, he felt a short sharp pain in his navel and heard an audible CRACK. Naruto was startled out of his dream and back into the real world. When he opened his eyes, he saw that Yukiko was also sitting up, with a look of pure horror on her face. Naruto became wary, but sensed no enemies present. However he soon heard in the back of his mind a very familiar voice.
`Oi kit. Come down to the cage. There's something you should see.'
Naruto immediately went into his time warping state that happened every time he visited his tenant. When he got there he saw the fox looking rather smug.
“Hey Kit. Look at the seal.”
Naruto did so and saw nothing unusual.
“So? I don't see anything wrong with it.”
The demon laughed.
“Look closer.”
Naruto stepped right up to the seal and looked at it. To his horror, he saw a small crack in it.
“Know what that means, kit?”
“The seal… Is weakening…”
“Exactly. I guess even the oh so great Yondaime Hokage can't keep me contained forever. It seems that I'll be free of this cage soon enough.”
“Heh, I won't let you free.”
The demon just laughed.
“You may be strong brat, but you aren't even at your father's level, and he had to sacrifice his life to seal me away for 14 years. What could you possibly hope to achieve?”
For once, Naruto didn't have an answer. The fox had a point. Pressing his advantage, the fox decided to strike a nerve.
“And once I get free, guess what my first target is?”
Naruto looked at the fox in pure anger.
“Konoha? You bastard!”
The fox sneered.
“That's right. You should be happy, considering how badly everyone treated us there. I'm carrying out the vengeance you were to weak to implement.”
“I'm not weak! I never wanted vengeance! If you do anything to Sasuke, Sakura-Chan, Kakashi-Sensei, Iruka-Sensei or Ojisan, I'll-“
“You'll what? You'll be long dead by the time I even get to Konoha. The second I get free, you die.”
Naruto slumped. He'd been totally and utterly defeated. He had to find some way of strengthening the seal. The fox read him like a book.
“Try all you want, you'll never strengthen the seal. Since this seal has only started cracking, I'd say it'll be fully destroyed on your 14th birthday. I'll tell you what. I'll make you one last deal. I won't help the seal break until midnight on October 10. I'll give you all day to spend with your precious Yukiko-Chan.”
The fox said the suffix in such a way so as it was physically impossible not to notice the amount of scorn attached to it. The fox sneered.
“Now go away, I'm going to plan what to do once I get free. Go enjoy the last few months of your life, if you can.”
The fox sent Naruto back to the real world with a fit of evil laughter that would put Orochimaru to shame. Once Naruto woke up, he looked at Yukiko. Yukiko was smiling sadly at him.
“4 months…”
“Is Nibi's seal cracking too?”
“Yes…”
Naruto pulled Yukiko into a tight hug. At that point, their door flew open and Sora and Jiraiya burst into the room.
“What was that spike in charka? Are you two ok?”
Jiraiya noticed the two looking at him with the look of someone who was staring death in the face. Finally, Yukiko spoke up.
“The seals… Are breaking…”
Both Jiraiya and Sora's eyes widened. Jiraiya however, didn't believe them. He walked up to Naruto.
“That's impossible. Every seal Arashi ever created was fool proof. Not one of his seals ever failed in their tasks. Let me see it.”
Naruto focused some charka. Slowly, the seal began to appear. However, instead of the entire seal being the usual black colour, one small part of the pattern was blood red. Jiraiya had no choice to believe that Naruto and Yukiko were telling the truth. He sighed and stepped back. At that point, Gaara appeared in a swirl of sand in the middle of the room.
“What were those charka spikes?”
Gaara waited for an answer, however none were forthcoming.
“Well?”
Finally, Jiraiya answered.
“Their seals are breaking.”
Gaara's eyes widened.
“Breaking? Will that mean that Kyubi and Nibi will be free again?”
Naruto nodded.
“How long do we have?”
“About 4 months.”
“4 months to live? Can we fix the seals somehow?”
Naruto sadly shook his head.
“If my dad could only manage to seal Kyubi for 14 years at the cost of his life, it's unlikely that I could do much better…”
“You're giving up?”
“No. I'm going to research it, however I don't think there's a solution. I'm going to consult my `Seal Eye', and see if there is.”
Naruto activated his `Seal Eye' and began sifting through the knowledge of seals that suddenly flooded his brain. He specifically focussed on the Shikifujin. Gaara nodded and turned to the door.
“I will have my medical staff consult our records and knowledge of seals. If they find anything, you will be informed immediately. Good luck.”
Naruto nodded, and began focusing again. Everyone besides Yukiko decided to leave him to do his work in peace. Yukiko engaged her own Bloodline Limit and looked at Naruto's seal, trying to see if she could spot anything wrong with it. After several hours, Naruto disengaged his `Seal Eye' and half heartedly punched the floor.
“God damn it. There's nothing my current level of `Seal Eye' can tell me about what is happening. According to it, this should be physically impossible… I don't know what to do…”
Yukiko disengaged her Doujutsu as well.
“I can't make any sense of it either…”
Naruto gave Yukiko one of his cover up grins.
“Well, might as well enjoy ourselves…”
Yukiko smiled sadly and got up, grabbing Naruto's hand. Naruto went out the door after her.
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At Gaara's New Found `Second Home' (The Ramen Stand):
Gaara was with Sora, both of them trying to enjoy the Ramen, however, the news of their friend's impending deaths was hampering their attempts to enjoy their meals. The old man running the store noticed this and turned to them.
“Is something wrong, Kazekage-Sama?”
Gaara didn't look up when he answered.
“Yes.”
“Want to talk about it?”
“I wish I could, but it's a secret that is best kept from everyone. If people were to find out, the world would be thrown into chaos.”
The old man sighed.
“That bad? I take it by the way your acting that it has something to do with Naruto-San and Yukiko-San?”
Gaara nodded.
“Yes, but its best left at that.”
“Fair enough. I won't press you for more.”
The old man went back to cleaning. He heard two people walk into the shop and turned to greet them, but noticed it was the two people they were just talking about.
“Naruto-San, Yukiko-San, welcome. Would you like a bowl of ramen?”
Naruto shook his head.
“No thanks, Ojisan. I just came to talk to Gaara.”
“I see.”
Naruto turned to Gaara.
“Gaara, what did the council say about the proposal?”
“Gaara looked up and smiled.
“They gave a conditional agreement.”
“What are their conditions?”
“Their first was that I send a report back to the village twice a month with my approximate location and condition of health. Their second was that if Suna or Konoha are forced into an act of war, I am to return immediately and take command over Suna's forces. Their third and final condition is that if any reports are confirmed that Akasuki are moving within the Wind Country's borders, I am to return home.”
“Just three conditions, eh? Shouldn't be too hard to deal with.”
Gaara nodded.
“When are we leaving, Naruto?”
“We were planning to leave in a little less than four months, however...”
“I understand. When is the new time?”
“We're not sure, but we want to be out of here no later than three weeks from now.”
Gaara nodded. Sora looked at Gaara.
“Ano, Gaara?”
“What is it Sora?”
“Um… I specialise in Raiton Jutsus, however to achieve my full potential, I require two specially made swords.”
“Specially made?”
“Yes. I had a pair before I was chased out of the Cloud, but when I was chased out, they were in my apartment, and I did not get a chance to retrieve them. The swords are specially made to harness Rokubi's powers over lightning.”
“I see. I doubt we can make swords such as those without the schematics.”
“I always keep the schematics close to me, as they are very powerful swords.”
“Then I will introduce you to the town's main blacksmith, and he should be able to make the swords for you.”
“Ano, no blacksmith can make the swords from just any materials. I will not talk about the required materials in public, as they are a closely guarded secret of the Cloud.”
“Very well. After we finish this meal, I'll take you to the blacksmith and you can discuss with him how to make them.”
“Arigato, Gaara.”
“You are welcome.
After the two finished their meal, they went to pay the owner who waved them away.
“It's on the house.”
Gaara nodded and Sora smiled.
“Arigato.”
They walked outside to where Naruto and Yukiko were waiting. Gaara turned to them.
“Sora needs some specially made custom swords, so we are going to visit the blacksmith. Would you like to come?”
Naruto nodded and took Yukiko's hand. All four of them walked towards the village's best blacksmith.
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Half an Hour Later, at the Edge of Suna:
As the four approached, they smelled smoke fire and metal. They also heard the clanging noise of a blacksmith at work. When Gaara opened the dor, the smith looked up.
“Kazekage-Sama! To what do I owe the pleasure of this visit?”
“I am leaving in three weeks with my friends for a two year training trip. One of my friends requires a pair of swords made.”
The smith smiled.
“I assume since you came to me instead of going to a weapons store your friend wants a custom made pair of swords?”
“That is correct. However, these are not a normal pair of swords.”
The smith frowned.
“Not normal? What makes them special?”
Gaara turned to Sora.
“Sora, I think you could better explain the properties of the swords to the smith.”
Sora nodded and looked at the smith.
“I'm sure if I mentioned the sword's names, you would recognise them.”
“What are the swords called”
“Fujin and Raijin.(lol, they're both words for thunder)”
The smith's eyes bulged.
“Fujin and Raijin? They're supposed to be legendary swords that were only ever made once in the Cloud for their best warrior. I couldn't possibly reproduce them…”
“Even if I gave you the schematics for them?”
If it was possible, the smith's eyes bulged even more.
“You… You have the schematics? If you have them, I would be honoured to make them!”
Sora smiled and pulled a scroll out of her backpack and handed them to him.
“How much do you want for the creation of them?”
The smith looked up and smiled.
“Normally, creating a pair of swords of this quality with such materials would come with a very high price, however, since it is for a friend of the Kazekage, it's free. Also, being known as the forger of such a pair of swords is payment enough. If knowledge were to get around, I would have a never ending supply of eager customers.”
Sora stiffened a little.
“Sorry, but I wish for you to keep the creation of these swords an absolute secret. These swords were created for my grandfather, who passed them to my father, who passed them to me. I would be very resentful if every second person had a pair of what is essentially my family heirloom. It's bad enough that I lost the original pair, meaning that there will be two pairs of them in the world.”
The smith bowed deeply.
“My apologies. If I had known these swords were used like that, I would not have made that suggestion. I will not speak about this conversation to anyone other than the four of you.”
“Arigato.”
The smith smiled as he looked over the plans. Finally he looked up.
“So you will be leaving in three weeks? I can have them ready for you when you leave. I will get to work straight away.”
“Thank you very much.”
The smith nodded and walked towards the bench.
“I will have to keep these schematics here while I make the swords. Once they are complete, I will return the plans to you with the swords.”
“Also, please do not make copies of that schematic.”
The smith looked hurt.
“Forgive the rudeness, but I am not the sort of person who would commit such a low act, as it would go against my morals and beliefs.”
“I understand, however, with schematics such as those, it is too risky to just assume people won't.”
“Completely understandable. If it puts you more at ease, I have forged a sword of almost equal rarity before when I worked in the Mist. You are the first people with this knowledge since the sword was created.”
“What type of sword was it?”
The smith shook his head.
“As I have promised you about the secrecy your swords, I promised the man to keep the identity of the sword a secret.”
Naruto decided to try a shot.
“Was the sword's name Samehada?”
A brief look of recognition flashed over the man's face before he could steel himself. Naruto shook his head.
“So it was Samehada. Let me tell you what that man is doing with Samehada now. He is killing demon containers with it. As possibly the last four demon containers alive, I think we have a right to know all of its capabilities and weaknesses.”
The other three nodded in agreement, but the smith sighed.
“I regret making him the sword, and I wish I could tell you, but a secret is a secret. Whether he is using it for foul purposes or for good, I cannot divulge such information. I am sorry.”
Naruto was about to try and force the smith to tell them, but Gaara shook his head.
“Let him be. At least we know now he is trustworthy with the secret of Sora's swords.”
Naruto hated to admit it, but Gaara was right. He spoke his mind.
“Just because Gaara has a point, doesn't mean I have to like it.”
“I understand, my apologies.”
Naruto let out a `hmph' and walked out. Yukiko followed him and Gaara walked out leaving the smith and Sora in the room. Sora got several cases out of her pack and handed it to him. She pointed to one.
“This box contains a large gem that must be smelted and quickly infused into Raijin during the moulding stage, as it's what gives Raijin its power to convert my demonic chakra into thunder.”
The smith nodded and Sora pointed to a second box.
“This contains bars of a rare metallic alloy which is needed to smelt into Fujin. This material must be used for Fujin, but not Raijin. The alloy is a mixture of Aluminium and Gold.”
The smith nodded. Sora pointed to the third box.
“This box contains bars of another alloy that must be used for creating Raijin. It is a mixture of Platinum and Silver. Please be careful not to mix the two boxes up.”
The smith nodded again. Sora pointed to the last box.
“In this box is another gem. However this gem is needed during the moulding stage of Fujin. This gem, if fused correctly, will let me harness real lightning instead of using charka.”
The smith nodded. He took the boxes and inspected the contents. He shook his head in amazement.
“What high quality ingredients… These will possibly the most challenging creations I have ever made.”
Sora smiled.
“If you need me for anything, please don't hesitate to ask.”
The smith smiled and got to work.
“I should be fine thank you. I'll be at the gates with the swords and the schematic when you leave.”
“Thank you again.”
“My pleasure.”
With that, Sora left the smith to create the legendary swords.
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A/N: Yay, another chapter out of the way. Sorry if this was a shorter chapter than my other ones (story wise), but I hope I made up for it with the bios and research. Catch you guys next chapter! Till next time, my avid readers.
Ja ne,
Specula.