Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Heaven & Earth: The Uzumaki Saga ❯ Chapter 2: Tears Of the Son, Sins Of the Father ( Chapter 2 )

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Heaven & Earth: The Uzumaki Saga

Chapter 2: Tears Of the Son, Sins Of the Father

"I never got to know my father. He died saving me, protecting me and my mother. I come here everyday to pray for him, and talk to him."

On a hill, a young boy about 7 years old stood at his father’s unmarked grave. Everyday he would run out to it and sit there for hours, trying to recall all his vague memories of him. The small boy had short golden hair; he had a birthmark on his face that looked like whiskers. His blue eyes shining, as he gazed upon the grave. Talking to his deceased father, telling him about everything that goes on in his life, and how he wishes he was here.

"Naruto~! Let's go home~!" Called his mother.

"I'm coming~!" He called back. "The sun is setting and I have to go now. Okaasama (mother) is calling for me. I'll come visit you tomorrow if it doesn't rain! See you tomorrow, chichiue (father)."

Little Naruto ran back to his mother, who picked him up and they went home. They stopped by Ino's Flower shop, and saw Ino working the counter, while Shikamaru was playing Go with some kids in the back. His mother talked with Ino for a bit and Naruto went to look at the flowers. After a short while they parted, on the way home, they stopped by the Ramen shop to have dinner. Naruto ordered his favorite miso ramen with pork; his mother smiled and ordered the same.

"Did you know that your father always loved to eat ramen? You take after him very much!" His mother spoke softly, as she scratched his head.

The young boy jumped up, and looked at his mother, "Really? Did he eat it everyday?"

She smiled lightly, and nodded her head. "Everyday."

At this news he was very happy, and had a great smile on his face. Then a very familiar face stopped by, it was Iruka, he came in and sat next to Naruto and talked to his mother about the past days and how his father used to be friends, almost like family. After dinner and small talk with Iruka, they left the ramen shop. They arrived at home, and Naruto went upstairs to take a bath and get changed for bed. His mother smiled again, and spoke to herself. "So energetic."

After he took a bath and got dressed, his mother came up to tuck him into bed.

"Mama. Tell me about papa again. Please?" The little boy asked and yawned.

She sat at his bedside, and ran her hand through his hair. "Well, he was like you; energetic, active, always happy and hungry. He would always train to be strong."

"Strong enough to become Hokage?" The boy asked eagerly.

"Even stronger! Did you know that he was even offered to become Hokage?"

Suddenly excited he had up. "REALLY!?"

"Yes. But he turned it down-" She put him back down, and calmed him down.

"WHAT!? Why!? Why would he do such a thing!?" The boy pouted a little.

"Because he found happiness with me and you." After saying "you" she poked him in the nose playfully, and smiled.

"Oh." The boy understood.

"Did you know that when you were really little, he would always have you by his side? Back when we lived in the Village of Clouds, he would always take you to the same mountainside, and show you to the world. And whenever you were sick, he would stay by your side until you got better. He found great strength whenever he was with us."

The boy laid there, quietly in awe. "How...did he die?"

His mother smiled, took a deep breath. "Well..."

============[Flashback: 5-6 years ago]============

Two weary travelers had stumbled into the Village of Clouds. One male, who had wild golden hair, and blue eyes, while his companion, a female with long pink hair tied back and dragon eyes (green eyes), both around 22-23ish. It had looked as if they were traveling for days. Also the woman was pregnant, I was surprised that she was even traveling like this. A simple couple, which looked to me as if they were about to collapse out of pure exhaustion. That was when I took the liberty of being a Samaritan.

"Hey, are you two okay?" I asked, and tried to assist them.

"Excuse me sir, but is this the Village of Clouds?" The man asked me kindly.

"Hah." I chuckled slightly and smiled. "Yes, you've reached the Village of Clouds and Dreams. But now, please, let me help you. You may stay with me for the time being. Come, please."

I took them into my home, and tended to them. They tried to thank me, but I nodded it off, and said, "No, it is my honor to help those in need. Please you are guest in my home. It may not be much, but you are welcome to stay here."

"Who are you, kind sir?" Asked the woman.

"My name is Aoyshima Masato. I used to be a samurai, until my clan met an untimely end. I came to here to gain a new start. And so I've become an artist, and somewhat writer of my time. Who might you two be? And where did you come from?"

"My name is Uzu..." He paused for a short moment. "...Saito Makoto."

"And I am his wife, Azami." Replied the woman after her husband.

At first, I didn't believe him, but I could care less, because people, all over the world come here for new identities. So I didn't bother getting the truth out of them, they would tell me their tale another time.

"Hmm! So, Makoto and Azami, what brings you here to the Village of Clouds, and with a little one, I presume on the way?" I asked proudly.

"Well good sir, we've been traveling for quite some time, and had trouble getting through the Village of Earth, as you can see my Wife's condition. We'd like to thank you again for helping us."

They both bowed gracefully, but I bowed my head in return respectfully. "Well, as I said before, you are welcome to stay in my home for the time being. Perhaps, I may help start you off with a job I have. I am in need of some help..."

And thus we became good friends. They had their first child, soon after they had arrived. I believe they named the boy, Kazuo (First born son). A couple years had past, and we had grown onto each other, then one day he came to me and revealed the truth. The truth, and why they had left their home. They wanted peace, and a new beginning, and that there was too much damage that they could not return. Little did I know that they were the damage that caused the chaos. But here in the Village of Clouds, they lived very peacefully and happily. They even made me Kazou's godfather and guardian.

I remember that everyday Makoto would take little Kazou to the mountaintop, and show him to the world, and speak of the land they had come from. Until...that night. I was to take care of little Kazou while his parents had to leave town for a short while. I remember it all so clearly, it was on the third night, there was a storm. I had just put him to sleep and went to the small shrine room, to pray. Suddenly...

*CRASH*

I heard a great crash inside my home. The door was broken down, and two shadowy figures stood at the entrance. One rather large pale skinned man with short hair, and a giant sword at his side, while the other was a mid-sized man, with long black hair, but what really was appealing was his eyes. They were red with some type of pigmentation to them. Both of them were wearing black and red cloaks.

"We're here for the child." Said the Red-Eyed man smoothly.

"I don't know who you are, or why you are here, but I won't forgive this intrusion!" I had my katana at my side, ready to draw forward. But I had no idea what I was in for. Before I knew it, I was already on the ground, clutching my stomach.

"How...Shinobi...I'll kill you..." But as I tried to get up again, I was immediately knocked aside again. Little Kazuo crying, and I tried to get back up, but then I was stabbed in the shoulder. "AARRGGHH!!! No!! KAAAZZUUOOO!!!!"

They left a scroll sitting by my bloody face, and they were gone. I laid there bleeding to death, just as Makoto and Azami came to pick Kazuo up and saw me lying there in my own blood.

"MASASTO-SAN! Hold on!" Makoto jumped to my aid.

"Bastards...*coughing blood*...took Kazuo...I tried, but too powerful..*cough*...shi-shinobi...uhh." And I fell unconscious. The next thing I remembered was Azami tending to my wounds, and Makoto was sitting by my side.

"What happened?" Makoto asked, he saw the scroll and picked it up.

"Two shinobi, in black and red cloaks, came, one was a tall pale skinned man, and the other was mid-sized with long black hair, but it was strange, he had red eyes..." And just as I said red eyes, Makoto jumped up and his face expression changed. "Someone you know?"

Makoto looked at Azami, and then Azami had a look of dread on her face.

"I'm sorry about Kazuo. It's my fault. I should've died." I said gravely.

"No. It's not your fault. You did what you could. It's our fault. We brought this upon you." Azami replied.

"Forgive us Masato-san. It may be time for us to leave this Village also. But not after we get our son back. You should recover in 4-5 days. Until then get some rest."

Makoto and Azami began to leave, but I tried to stop him.

"Wait!" They stopped. "If I can't help you, at least take this." I hand him my katana. "It's been in my family for generations. Its blade is high in spiritual energy. I wish to hand it down to you now. This is my gift to you. For being my friends, and my family."

"Thank you Masato-san...for everything." Makoto bowed respectively, and that was the last time I ever saw them again.

------------[INTERMISSION]------------
"Let's all go the snack bar! Let's all go to the snack bar! Let's all go to the snack bar~~!! To get a tasty treat!"
------------[END OF BREAK]------------

============[Present Time]============
"And that is the story of your godfather, Aoyshima Masato!" She finished her story, and made a big smile.

"Mom!? What about father!?" Little Naruto pouted.

She covered her laugh with her hand, and teasing her son a little. "Hehe. I'm just kidding; I'll get to it. But you should know that your godfather was a great and kind person. Well back to the story..."
============[Flashback]============

You're father knew that you'd be kidnapped sooner or later, that was why we left Konoha, and sought refuge in the Village of Clouds. We never thought that the Akatsuki would go to such lengths to find you. You where a very special baby, did you know that?

"What are we going to do...our child..." Azami began to worry.

Makoto took hold of his wife, and held her close. "Don't worry. I'll bring him back. I swear it. But for now, I want you to return to Konoha. It's the only place where you will be safe-"

"No! I want to go with you!" Azami spoke out.

Makoto took a firm grip on her, and looked straight at her. "I lost you once. I won't lose you again. I want you to be safe, and wait for our return. Promise me you won't interfere."

Azami looked away with distress. But Makoto shook her softly once. "PROMISE ME!"

"I..I promise. But you have to promise me that you will come back alive and well!" She said, outright and very content. Makoto gave a stern smile, and nodded his head. "I won't go alone. I will send word to the Nara and Inazuka clans."

He embraced her one last time, and she left for Konoha, back home. Somewhere in the shadows, a figure stood on a tree, overseeing Makoto and Azami. He had overheard their conversation, and disappeared. Makoto sensed that they were being watching, but not by someone hostile...his presence almost seemed...familiar. He threw off the notion and began to prepare for the search for his son.

After a few days, he sat at a cross in the road. Just then two Shinobi had arrived there. One had dark brown hair tied off at the top and had a face that looked as if he were going to fall asleep. While the other was very lively, he had wild brown hair everywhere, and had a type of face paint on his cheeks, and was accompanied by a white wolf.

"It's been a long time hasn't it?" Said the lazy one.

The Lively one had a serious tone on his face, and his wolf went to brush up against Makoto. "You're still looking good, eh? Akamaru still remembers you."

"Tell me something. You disappeared without any word or reason, didn't even care to say goodbye to us. Not even a letter or notion!?" Said the lazy one.

"You wouldn't have understood, Shikamaru." Makoto spoke, and he scratched the wolf's ear.

The Lively then spoke. "Oh? And rejecting the position of Hokage? Wasn't that your dream?"

"It was. But I found new life, I've found inner peace with Sakura now. And you, you still haven't settled down with anyone yet huh, Kiba?" Makoto replied.

"Bah! Still, it's good to see you, Naruto." Shikamaru then smiled.

Kiba too in had a big grin on his face. "I knew he wasn't dead! And Akamaru always missed your presence!"

"And how are you Shikamaru? Still married to Ino?" Makoto said sparingly.

Shikamaru grinned, and scratched his head. "Well..."

"Him!? HAH! You should've seen this guy! He was caught red-handed cheating on Ino with some other foreign woman! She threw him out for two whole months! But she took him back, because of the children, and that he was good father." Kiba laughed out loud.

"So you have children?" Makoto spoke.

Shikamaru grinned, and replied. "Yes, two. Ino named the girl Chizu, and I named the boy after Chouji. And YOU! You animal, at least I don't move from woman to woman like a hound!"

The three friends all gave a hearty laugh, and returned to business.

"So what is it that makes you call for us again, hmm?" Kiba asked.

Makoto's face turned grave, almost as if he was going to weep. "My son was taken from me."

"The Akatsuki!?" Shikamaru immediately spoke.

Makoto nodded, and explained more. "They will never stop hunting me, or the demon I possess. And now I fear that they might have captured my child to get me. They left this..."

Makoto took the scroll out, and opened it, to their eyes revealed a letter written in blood...

[Fox Demon,]
[We require your presence, here in Edo.]
[If you want your child returned, then come to us.]
[You have 4 days.]
[Signed, Mugetsu]
[P.S. Do feel free to bring guests with you, we know you will.]

"They gave us complete directions, but it's a trap, and they want me to know it's a trap." Makoto spoke.

Shikamaru looked intently at the signed name. "...Mugetsu. That name, I've heard that name before." He a little harder, then it hit him. "My god, if it is who I think it is, Naruto, you may be in some serious trouble."

"Who is this man Shiakamru?" Kiba asked.

Shikamaru took a deep breath, and began to explain. "Mugetsu, is a missing-nin who was outlawed for using the forbidden art of Necromancy. He used live experiments, and turned them into monstrosities. He's also known to alter people's minds, and make them go insane. He was finally sought after, ever since he operated on himself, and when on a killing spree. The man is purely obsessed with making bigger, stronger, ferocious super soldiers. He bears the mark of Madness on his back." He paused for a moment, and continued. "He wants your demonic power, Naruto. He wants to free the demon, and make it his servant. He wants to harness your power for his own, and perhaps make multiple copies of you. And now that he works for the Akatsuki, he has limitless supply of strong able bodies."

"I cannot ask you to go the entire way with me-" Makoto said.

Kiba then scratched his nose, and interrupted Makoto, "Big bad strong enemies? Walking straight into a trap with the odds of not returning?" He paused, and then he had a very big grin on his face. "Well? What are we waiting for!?"

"Tch. This is my price for being best friends with you. How utterly troublesome." Shikamaru said, but he too had a grin on his face.

Makoto put his hands on their shoulders. "Thank you. You truly are my family."

Just as the trio set out on their journey, just in the distance that same shadowy figure was watching them. Keeping an eye on them the entire time. Thus the trio set out to the area specified by the letter they had.

------------[Back in Konoha]------------
Azami had arrived, and made her way to Ino's place. When she entered, Ino dropped what she was doing, and rushed over to see her long lost friend.

"Sakura! You've come back!" Just as she was running to go embrace her, she then folded her arms, and gave a very serious face. "Where have you been!? You left without word, without even saying goodbye?! You had all of us so worried!" Then her face expression changed to an more relieved tone, and she hugger her. "You could have at least written a letter."

Azami was glad to see Ino too. "I'm sorry. But we wanted to leave our past and start anew. You look well! And happy-" She paused suddenly to see two little faces peeking out from the door behind Ino. "Oh? And who is that?"

"Mama!" A little girl and boy came running out and hid behind their mother, looking at the stranger.

Ino placed a hand on their heads, and smiled. "This Chizu, and Chouji. My little ones."

"They're very cute." Azami smiled, and then looked at the boy. "...Chouji?"

Ino smiled very wryly. "Shikamaru wanted to name him in honor of Akimichi Chouji. Children this is mama's best friend, Auntie Sakura."

The two children shyly bowed, then went to the back room to play. Ino took Azami inside, and they sat down. Ino then got some tea, and they began to catch up with each other. Then Azami told Ino why she had returned to Konoha.

"My god, so they are still hunting after the both of you?" Ino said with surprise.

"Yes." Azami then began to cry. "They took my little Kazuo."

Azami began to explain everything, why they left Konoha, all of their travels, moving from one place to another, and now she had to return.

Ino tried to comfort her, and cheer her up. "Don't worry, Shikamaru and Kiba will help him. I would have gone too, but the children. They will come back; Naruto will come back. You know how he is when he makes an oath."

Sakura then wiped her tears away, and smiled lightly. "Thank you Ino."

"And hey! You guys still have your home. Shikamaru and I have been holding it for you and maintaining it hoping you'd come back someday! And you can always count on us being here for the both of you. You and Naruto are family to us, and our ties to each other can never be cut! Never!"

Sakura smiled, and they continued to talk...
------------[Back to the Trio]------------

They traveled for about 2 days when they came upon a small compound, in a mountainous area, filled with trees. At first the compound was almost camouflaged by the surrounding foliage, but as they got closer, they could see it. They were like ruins, broken down fortified walls, broken pillars that still stood up, patches of moss covering up most of the walls. They made their way to the front gate, or what appeared to be the front gate. At first they did not enter, surveying the front courtyard from the front gate. It was quiet, almost too quiet. They knew something or someone would jump out and spring at them as soon as they entered, so they decided to continue inside. Just as they reached the broken fountain in the center of the courtyard...

"If there were anytime to strike, it would be now." Shikamaru broke the silence. And the three of them stood there for a good minute or two. Nothing happened. And so they continued walking, but as soon as they were about to reach the front door, Akamaru picked up something.

"Woof!" Akamaru barked, his ears perked up, and he began to give a low growl. Kiba immediately pushed Shikamaru and Makoto inside and closed off the door.

"Kiba what-!?" Shikamaru said as he was pushed in. From the other side, they heard all a loud rumble, and the ground began to shake. Kiba spoke from the other side of the door. "GO NOW! I will take this one. Let's Go AKAMARU!! GOROUGA~!"

"KIBA! NO! Get out of there! Let us out!" Makoto shouted. But there was no response, it sounded like a big fight, a great monster's roar, and Kiba/Akamaru's howling attacks.

Shikamaru closed his eyes, and sighed heavily. "Let's go, Naruto. He can take care of himself."

"But-"

Shikamaru calmly spoke. "He will be alright, Akamaru is with him. He would want us to continue." But inside he was telling himself: (You crazy bastard. You better be okay when we get out of here.)

And so now Shikamaru and Makoto continued into the ruins. It was like a labyrinth, a great maze that turned left and right, but there was a definite path to follow. As they moved deeper and deeper into the ruins, they could see that each level was being rebuilt, almost renovated. And finally they came to a great hall, lit only with ten torch fires, on ten pillars. The room was big enough to fit a small army. It was dark, shadows flickering with the light, and then the silence was broken again...

"Huhuhhuhahahhahahaa... HAA HAAA HAAA HAAA!!! You honor my presence, kitsune (fox). OooOOhh! And it's bought a friend! I'm sure that other beast boy, has met Gulga. Gulga likes to stalk his victims, and then strike. The thing is, he can be like a ghost, but attack more fierce than any known beast!"

Although they could not see him at first, his voice was shrill, and had the tone of darkness, madness, insanity, but it also had a noble tone to it, like how an artist speaks to his audience. Then they saw something reflect from the light, something shine, like a triangular blade, a chakram with three large blades on each side. Then they heard a chain rattle arcorss the ground, being pulled at.

"Are you Mugetsu? Where is my son." Makoto spoke sternly.

"Come closer."

They moved slowly towards the shadow-covered man.

"Clooossseeerrrr. hehehe hee."

They moved another couple of fee closer almost standing just in front of the throne. And they saw a figure. A thinly man, with tattered magenta pants, and black boots with gold lining, his frivoled shirt or lack of one, was torn and shredded, only hung form his waist. Although he was thinly his body was fit, and very ripped, you could see self-inflicted scars due to madness. His face was very pale, and his eyes very fine, and showed a certain level of nobility, but his hair was everywhere, wild and unkept. It nearly covered his face, and was long enough to go down his back. In his right hand, he held a single rose in his right hand and held it up just above his face, looking at it majestically. While in his left hand he held a type of chakram, connected to a long chain, falling to the ground and then wrapping itself around his arm. He stood upright, with such nobility, and looked at the blood rose as if it were a work of art from God himself.

"Beautiful isn't it? All natural, and fully bloomed. It reminds me of my long lost wife, so precious and delicate, just...like...my...love." Suddenly the rose began to wilt in his hand as if it was being touched by death, and then it turned to ash.

"Where is my son." Makoto asked again.

"I used to be a noblemen, and I was a great artist. I had the perfect wife, who loved me. But she became ill, and died in my very arms. I lost all-purpose in life, and in art. But Master Mugetsu brought me back to life! He said he could bring back my wife, if I let him experiment on me. And so...I let him. Now I feel alive! He gave me new life! And now I create new works of art, but I need paint, red paint, only the finest red paint...I need blood! Heee heee heehee... I need only one body. The Kitsune may pass, but you.."

The crazed man, brushed his hair back with is right hand revealing his face. His expression entirely different, now his eyes were sunken but wide open, and his smile was much more sinister.

Makoto looked at Shikamaru. "Shikamaru..."

"Go. I will follow shortly." Shikamaru spoke without any hesitation.

Makoto hesitated for a moment, but nodded to Shikamaru and walked pass the crazed man quickly. Just as he left, the crazed man then introduced himself.

"My name is Basara, and I'm going to enjoy painting you! Hee Hee Hee Hee... You will be my one-hundredth canvas! The master gave me such a glorious power, allow me to demonstrate, so that it will be a fair battle." He stepped off the throne, and into the shadows, the next thing that happened, was that he was engulfed into the shadow. And appeared in different areas of the hall. "You are in my element. It's pointless to fight! All I can give you is either a quick swift death, or a pain of 1000 deaths..."

Shikamaru simply smiled, stepped forward, and off to the side to lean against one of the pillars. "I hate to disappoint you, but it is you, who is at a disadvantage."

"You mock me?! Hee hee hehe... So be it, 1000 deaths it will be." And as Basara fell into the shadows, something happened. "What!? What's going on!? Why can't I move!?" All but his head was sticking out from the area he tried to disappear into. "What trickery is this!?"

"You may have the power to use the shadows at your will..." Shikamaru began to walk towards the throne and sit lazily on it. "...but I CONTROL THEM!"

"NOOO!!! NOOOOOOOOO!!!!!!" Basara screamed in anger and fear, and attempted to struggled desperately.

---

Makoto made his way down another sub-level, it was like a great cavern, lit up by some enchanted seals on the walls around. It was dim, and there was a path that led onto large stepping-stones across an underground lake. Just as he made his way across there stood a tall pale man.

"So the fox has made it this far hmm?" His voice echoing across the lake. "Well I should be honored to be the one to take you down!"

"Give me back my son, and you will walk away alive." Makoto spoke angrily.

The pale man gave a hearty laugh. "Ha ha ha ha!!! I'm afraid it is YOU who will not be walking away! But first, formalities, I am Hoshigaki Kisame. We've met before, when you where younger, but that wretched Sanin got in our way. Now, it's time to repay for such humiliation."

With one hand, he withdrew his sharkskin sword, and it hit the ground with a great boom. Still wrapped in its bandages, Makoto knew what lied beneath those bandages, sharp blades that could shred skin like paper. And he had great power, just to swing such a sword with only one hand. Makoto prepared himself for a fight, and they squared off. Kisame only sidestepped slowly, while Makoto was shuffling keeping his guard up.

From the very start of the fight, it was like a mismatch, one was ridiculously powerful and outclassed, while the other was only semi-powerful but skilled. Thus Makoto charged Kisame...

"UUURRRAAAAHHHHH!!!!!" Makoto rushed in with a multiple Explosive Kunai attack. But Kisame simply blocked all of them with his sword. Just then Makoto was up on Kisame and attempted to do a combo attack, but Kisame simply blocked each kick and punch with one arm. Makoto backed off, a little tired, but still good to fight.

"Is that all you've got? You disappoint me, kitsune." Mocked the mighty giant.

Makoto began to concentrate, and think of all the techniques that were effective, but against this monster, it was no use. So he attempted to try his ace card. He calmed down, and began to concentrate...suddenly his hand began to glow, chakra began to gather to his hand, and spin into a vortex. Kisame stared at him, curious as to what useless attack the kitsune had, but he braced himself for this new attack. The ball in Makoto's hand began to spin faster and faster, and the flow of chakra was beyond any measure.

"EAT THIS! Rasaegan!!!" Makoto charged with all his speed and was upon Kisame in an instant!

But Kisame simply blocked the attack with his Sharkskin sword, and the Raseagan's power just absorbed into the sword. Makoto's only super attack gone in an instant. Now Kisame had him by the throat, and lifted him up face to face. The large Mist ninja had a great grin on his face, enjoying the dying breath of Makoto.

"It's a shame you didn't just come with us peacefully back then. Now Master Mugetsu is going to have to operate on you, and we'll no longer have any use for the brat." Kisame said, mocking Makoto, but after he spoke about his son, suddenly Makoto broke free!

He jumped away, regained is composure, closed his eyes, and clenched his fists. "You shouldn't have said that." And suddenly Makoto began to glow violently red.

"Oho! So the demon still has a little left in him huh!?" Kisame showed no fear, for he would simply absorb the Chakra and it would all be over.

Makoto opened his, now red eyes, and charged Kisame with even greater speed! Kisame swung his sword at Makoto, and Makoto caught it with one hand! Just then the bandages all ripped away! and the Sharkskin sword was ripping at Makoto's hand! He was writhing in pain, but kept holding on.

Kisame then smiled, and taunted him again. "It's useless don't you see! Just give it up, don't make me kill you."

And the sharkskin sword began to work its tricks, instantly absorbing Makoto's demon chakra rapidly. You could see the red chakra being sucked into the sword, and the sword began to grow even more violent! Makoto could feel the life being sucked out of him, and he fell to one knee still holding onto the sword. His eyes were fading from red, and slowly turning back to blue. Makoto's life flashed before his eyes, Shikamaru, Kiba, Ino, Masato, Azami and Kazuo. Suddenly he found new strength! His chakra intensified by almost hundred fold! He then regained his strength, and looked up to see Kisame face-to-face, and then gave a sickly smile.

"You want power? THEN TAKE IT ALL!!!! RRRRAAAAAARRRRRRGGGGGGGHHHHH!!!!!!" Makoto began to give a cry of anger and power! Chakra kept flowing into the Sharkskin sword, feeding it and feeding it. Then Makoto began to stand up. Kisame tried to pull the sword away, but Makoto's grip was even greater. Then Kisame used two hands to try and free the blade from the demon, but it was useless to do so. Kisame then tried to use all his known jutsu(s) to shake him off, but even while Makoto's Chakra was being drained, there was a strong barrier protecting him! When suddenly, the sharkskin sword could take no more, and in that instant it exploded and shattered! Kisame was knocked back onto the door he was guarding. He was nearly paralyzed for a moment, and his vision was hazy. But he could see what was happening in front of him. The entire underground cavern was engulfed in Red Chakra, and he saw that it was being absorbed now. All of the chakra returning to its master very rapidly. He still couldn't move, but he could still hear and speak.

Makoto stood there with open arms, letting the chakra return to him. All of it revitalizing him, returning him to full power. "A close friend told me that when a wolf's cub is being threatened, it will defend it to the death. You just picked the wrong Wolf to mess with."

And with those words, he regained all of his chakra, and began walking towards the paralyzed Kisame. Suddenly nine red chakra tails shot out from Makoto's back, all waving around wildly. The pure energy emitting from him began to spark, and it seemed like sparks traveling around his body. Kisame suddenly felt a new emotion, something he had never felt before...fear and terror that comes before death.

"Stay-Stay away! You-You DEMON!!!" Kisame was frantically shouting. He tried to get up, but his body wouldn't obey him. His eyes opened wide open with fear and terror, he was overpowered, outclassed, and now...

*Fade to black*
(Just kidding! I wouldn't do that to my readers!)

Makoto's chakra tails picked Kisame up, and pierced each of his arms and legs against the wall. The pain was excruciating, and it burned more than any fire. "This is for Azami!"

Just then, Makoto began to charge up another Resaegan. This time, instead of bright blue, it was fiery red. It glowed violently red, and he charged him and hit him dead center on his heart. The Resaegan entered his body, and it fell silent. "That was for Kazuo."

Kisame coughed up blood, and Makoto released him from the wall. Kisame fell to his knees, and now he was looking up at Makoto. Makoto drew forth the katana given from Masato, and held it up high above Kisame's head. "And this...is for Masato-sama!"

With those words, he made one swift downward stroke, and it was over. Makoto swooshed the blade to wipe the blood off, and sheathed it. As he began to walk past the door, the body and head began to disintegrate, and turn to ash. Now was the hardest foe he would have to fight...

"Hmm. This is where it truly ends." Spoke a male with long black hair, in a black and red cloak.

Makoto knew this man well. The very person that his old rival swore to kill.

"Uchiha...Itachi."

"So you remember me hmm?" Itachi showed no face expression. He was calm and cool, but he showed reserved power. Makoto knew well that he was a Sharingan Master, almost unbeatable. "I will offer you this once. Join us peacefully."

Makoto scoffed, and replied. "Or?"

"There is no OR." Itachi replied back, and then revealed his sharingan. Makoto tried to charge him before he could use any jutsu, but it was too late. "Tch, too slow. MANGE SHARINGAN!"

Makoto was now trapped in Itachi's Advanced Bloodline technique, the dreaded Mange Sharingan. He remembered that Sasuke was affected by it, and was deeply affected by it. He didn't know what horrors he would expect. All round him, it was black; all he could hear was the sound of Itachi's voice. "You are now trapped in my world. Here, I am God, I am the Devil, I am the bringer of your Nightmares. Until you succumb to my control, you will suffer all of your worst fears and nightmares repeatedly."

Just then Makoto witnessed Azami being raped and murdered, over and over. Next he witnessed his friends being tortured and murdered slowly. Then he saw anyone and everyone he ever loved or held close to him tortured and murdered. Then he witnessed his little boy's death, over and over and over. Makoto, screamed in pain and suffering from this mental attack, when suddenly he heard another voice...

"You can fight it, NARUTO! It's not real!" A familiar voice inside his head, he could almost hear it. "Don't give in to him! You have friends by your side! Never forget you have family, who will always fight for you!"

Just then Makoto try and fight off the Mange Sharingan. Suddenly chakra began to leak into this Nightmarish world! Suddenly Kyuubi entered the world, and shook off Itachi. Who was now backing away from Makoto, and lost his control over the Mange Sharingan! Makoto tried to get up and fell to the ground, but was caught by someone. Makoto weakly looked up and saw the last person who would come to his aid.

"You…" Makoto tried to smile, but nearly passed out. The man who came to his aid, also had Sharingan! "…Sasuke."

"Hey, don't die on me. I've come to help you. HEY! Get a hold of yourself!" Sasuke shook Makoto and tried to get him back on his feet, before Itachi recovered. Makoto got up but was very weary.

"How? Where?" Makoto was confused, but also glad to see him.

Sasuke pushed him away, and shouted. "Talk later! Go to your son. NOW!"

"Thank you, my friend." Makoto moved as quickly as he could, and was now in the final room.

Itachi finally recovered and saw who it was that came to the demon's aid. "Tch. Hello brother. Are you still too weak? Or have you come to finally finish the job?"

Just then Itachi charged Sasuke with great speed, but Sasuke fought back at equal level! This was the first stage, the physical battle, each testing who was the better fighter! Next was the second stage, battle of ninjutsu, who can counter whom, and counter beyond counter. Here Itachi taunted Sasuke, "You can't beat me here. But show me what you've got little brother!"

"Oh, I have a surprise for you. Let us play a game brother!" Sasuke taunted his brother back.

"A game? Foolish brother, are you still clinging onto the past? I should've just killed you back then." Itachi scoffed off the idea.

"What's the matter? Scared you'll lose to a simple game?" Sasuke egging Itachi to play.

"Fine. Let's see what you've got." Itachi just agreed, but little did he know what he was in store for.

"Try to keep up." And with those words, Sasuke began to make hand symbols. All in a simply pattern, just one after another, and Itachi took the bait, he began to read his moves. Now both of them, where making symbols simultaneously. This kept on for a good 1-2 minutes. When finally Itachi grew tired of it...

"Tch. Is THIS the best you can do? Just making me create hand symbols!?" But as Itachi tried to stop...he couldn't stop his hands. His whole body would not obey him anymore! "What!? What did you do to me?!"

"Muhahaha!!! What's wrong brother? Don't like my game?" Sasuke laughed and mocked his brother.

Itachi sense that he walked right into Sasuke's trap, coolly asked, "What is this jutsu? What have you done to me? And why can't I stop?"

"A simple game, dear brother. I created this jutsu especially for you! The ultimate weapon against Sharingan." Sasuke explained, because now he had the upper hand.

"Ultimate weapon...against Sharingan?" Itachi was beginning to shake, but inside he was very curious.

"Yes, if you haven't felt it yet, your chakra is now constantly flowing to your hands. The jutsu is a bomb, a chakra bomb. There are only two ways to walk away from this, dead or alive. All you need to do is pick a finishing seal to stop the bomb. There are only two ways. One will free you from the bomb, and your chakra will dissipate, while the other, will set it off. Choose wisely brother." Sasuke said this, but in actuality, there was a dark secret to this jutsu. The only way to start it is for a host to start it. Meaning now Sasuke was also at risk.

Itachi saw this flaw, and laughed. "But you are also a player of this game too, brother. The answer is simple, I will see the right seal when you do it."

Sasuke then gave an even greater mischievous smile. "I hate to disappoint you, brother, but even I don't know the final seal."

"WHAT!?" Now Itachi was at a panic. "You fool! Then that means-"

"Oh yes, this was meant to be a Kamikaze Jutsu! Is that fear I detect, dearest brother?" Sasuke smiled greatly, and now it was either checkmate, or stalemate. Thus they kept making symbols, the chakra gathering and gathering, until it was almost visible. Then after another good five minute the both chose a seal! Sasuke choose an open palm seal, while Itachi choose an clasped hand seal.

"You chose...death, brother."

And Itachi's chakra bomb exploded right on top of him! It sent him flying back and up against a wall! Itachi's sharingan faded, and now Sasuke advanced upon him.

"I have another surprise for you!" Sasuke engaged his sharingan! Itachi saw it, he had finally mastered Sharingan, he had a full wheel on both eyes! And Itachi knew what Sasuke was going to do. "MANGE SHARINGAN!"

The area turned dark, and the last words Itachi heard from Sasuke was...

"Welcome to my world, bitch."

---

Makoto stumbled into a laboratory. There were giant test tubes, filled with a pale green liquid. But what caught his attention was that he saw people, inside these test tubes. He moved through the lab carefully, and slowly, looking all around, and observing all the oddities inside. Finally he reached a significant tube with someone inside. When he looked up to see what it was, his eyes became wide open. Just then a voice spoke out...

"It's like looking at a mirror isn't it? They are all beautiful works of art! And I created them all, each and every one." Said a weakly old man, in a white outfit. He looked like a mad scientist. His hair wispy, he wore round glasses, but he wasn't old. He still had the body of a middle-aged man, possible in his 40s. And his voice was still deep and strong, and had that tone of intellect. "I'm happy you came my dear boy. I'm so very happy. I'm glad you got past Gulga and Basara, they were my finest. But I never imagined that you'd get past Kisame and Itachi!"

Makoto looked at the man, Mugetsu began to walk towards him. "Stay where you are!" He stopped. "Where is my son."

"You're boy is alive and well. Unharmed. Go ahead call to him." Mugetsu spoke deviously.

Makoto called out to his son. "Kazuo! Father is here!"

"Papa! And a small boy came running to him from behind Mugetsu. Makoto took hold of Kazuo and checked him for anything wrong. He was okay, as promised.

"Why are you after us!? What do you want from us!?" Makoto asked the mad man.

Mugetsu moved away from Makoto and Kazuo, and stepped over to one of the test tubes and put his hand on it. "Why? Simple, that demon that lies within your abdomen! I wish to harness its power, the power of the demon! You have an interesting son, I must tell you. He has much potential to become like his father."

"What are you talking about?" Makoto asked curiously. "What did you do to him!"

"Me? I didn't do anything. But rather, ask the one that resides in that seal of yours! HAHAHAHA!!!" And the mad scientist laughed manically. "That little boy truly is a demon spawn-"

"SILENCE! Take a good laugh, because this is where it ends for you!" Makoto began to charge a Rasaegan.

"Hahahaha! I got all the information I needed from little...Kazou? A proper name, first born son, more like first born Demon-spawn! Hahahahaa!!!" Mugetsu continued laughing. "With his DNA, I can finally create my super soldiers! HAHAA!!! Now I have no use for you, the inferior demon."

As soon as he finished his words, a horde of clones stepped out of the shadows. Clones of Makoto! All of the clones began to move towards them, with their glowing red eyes, and artificial chakra streaming out. So Makoto picked up Kazuo, and ran for the door, but the door immediately shut.

"Then again, I can't let the original demon leave! It would be a privilege to make you MY PERSONAL SOLDIER!!! MUAHAHAHAHAAH!!!!" Mugetsu held a control that sealed the door, but it was on the other side of the Soldier clones.

Makoto charged his Rasaegan and tried to blow the door, but it was no use, they were sealed in. He had no choice but to fight. He put Kazuo down, and told him to stay close and behind him, the little boy nodded and held tightly onto his father's back, hanging from his shoulders.

"Kazuo, whatever happens don't let go of papa. I will protect you no matter what, and we will see mama again!" Makoto spoke to his son.

And thus Makoto charged into the clones fighting all of them! Luckily he could take 2-3 at a time, trying to fight his way to Mugetsu. But it was no use, there were just too many, he was outnumbered 100:1. Even with the power of Kyuubi, it was still too many! He was all bloody, his left arm was dislocated, and his right leg was hurt. Just then suddenly the door busted open and reinforcements had come! Kiba smashed the door open and Sasuke quickly jumped in to help fight off the clones!

"Holy shit...that's a lot of Naruto(s)..." Kiba said as he opened the door.

Sasuke shouted, "HEY COME ON! Let's get out of here! Shikamaru set explosives on specific points to blow the place!"

Kiba threw smoke bombs all over to cause confusion, and they all escaped as quickly as they could, but as Makoto turned to face Mugetsu, they had one final stare at each other that this was only the beginning. Then as Makoto turned away, Mugetsu shot a blow dart into him! Makoto pulled it out and continued to run.

Mugetsu yelled out echoing so that Makoto would hear. "It's not over! There is no place you can hide! There is nowhere you can run! There is NO ESCAPE FROM ME! MUAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAAA!!!!!" And into the darkness the evil laughter continued.

The three Shinobi and child rushed their way through the sublevels, and past the underground lake, and up the labyrinth, out of the compound where Shikamaru was waiting for them.

Shikamaru saw them and waited for them to clear the area. Once they were in a safe zone, he made his hand symbols and said, "End Game."

There were several great explosions coming from the Akatsuki compound, and it collapsed on itself, thus becoming nothing but ruin. The four shinobi and child stood there surveying what was, the Akatsuki compound. Although there were probably more of them out there, it only mattered that they got Kazuo back. Makoto turned to face Sasuke, with a discontent face.

"I can't believe I was saved by my eternal rival!" Makoto said.

Sasuke looked away, but then slightly smiled, and held out his hand. "How about being saved by a friend."

"Hah. I can live with that." And Makoto shook his hands, but the two men gave a manly hug, as they had now accepted each other as equals. Soon after, Sasuke left them on his own journey. Makoto looked at his companions and smiled gratefully for their help, then he turned to his son and picked him up. "Let's go home."

And the three men along with child, began their travel back home, back to safety, back to their normal lives, back to Konoha. As they returned home, Kiba went off back to his home along with Akamaru; Shikamaru was greeted by an angry, but extremely happy Ino and his two children; Makoto returned to Azami as promised, and she took hold of their little boy and held him for a long time. The two families began to walk back home, when suddenly Makoto, began to cough violently. Azami, Shikamaru, and Ino rushed over to him.

"MAKOTO! Are you okay?!" Azami gasped.

Makoto suddenly coughed up blood! "My body...*cough*...I can't-I can't feel. So cold..."

"Hey! Hold on! Sakura what's wrong with him!?" Ino spoke rapidly.

Azami began to check his symptoms, but it was all happening so rapidly, and she couldn't find any recognizable signs. "I-I can't find anything..."

"WHAT!?" Both Shikamaru and Ino gasped. Then Shikamaru ran off. "I'll go get Godaime immediately! Keep him alive!"

"Azami...*cough*..it's okay, at least I fulfilled your promise. *cough* I came back to you." Makoto spoke, but it was very faint and weakly.

"No, don't talk. Save your breath." Azami began to tear. "Don't leave me alone. Please."

"It's my time. At least, I got to spend my life with...*cough*..you." His voice grew even weaker. "Azami, there is something I need you to do."

Azami wiped her tears away and listened intently. "Yes?"

Makoto touched Azami's midsection, around her abdomen, and began making a type of seal. At first she didn't understand, but then once he did the spiral seal, she understood.

"You must...not let him free. You can't let anyone get a hold of him." Makoto coughed even more violently, blood dripping from his mouth. "Remember, that...I will...*cough*...will always love you both...HURKaaahhhh....."

"Makoto? Makoto!? MAKOTO!!! AAAHHHHHHHHHH!!!" Azami weep at the loss of her only true love. He passed away in her arms, with a smile on his face. She sat there crying her heart out, and little Kazuo came to his mother's side, and held onto her arm.

By the time Godaime and Shikamaru had arrived he was already dead. There was a funeral for him. Everyone attended, even Sasuke who had received news a few days later. Many people were there, all of the ANBU squads, the Special Jounins, all of his old teachers, and even Sand Village's Gaara, Temari, and Kankurou came to pay their respects. They placed a personal headstone out on a hill over looking Konoha, as he may view his beloved home.

============[End of Flashback]============

"...And that was the story of your father. You probably don't remember most of it, because you were so young, but he lived for us, and his legacy lives on within you and me." Naruto's mother finished. "Someday you'll understand his legacy, and you will become just as great as your father was."

Little Naruto sat there in pure awe. "Wow."

"Now, go to sleep, and we'll go visit him tomorrow again. Okay?" She spoke softly, and put the boy to sleep. She went back downstairs quietly, and looked out the window at the hill where the headstone was, and looked out into the starlit sky, and the full moon lighting the village. Just then, she put a hand on the window. "I miss you everyday. I named him after you in your honor. And I finally understand why you did what you had to do." She closed her eyes, and a tear fell down her cheek. Then she put her hand on her belly softly, and smiled. "Your legacy still continues... There's still room for one more..."

At the headstone, it began to glow, and the words read...

[Here lies...]
[Uzumaki Naruto]
[Loving Husband & Father]
[Hero Of Konoha]
[A true spirit of Hokage]
[May his spirit protect & watch over Konoha]

And the words disappeared...

The End…?

Epilogue:

A few months later, they go to visit Naruto's headstone...

Sakura called to her son, and had him sit down next to her. "Kazou."

"Yes, okaasama?" The boy asked his mother.

Sakura took a deep breath, and asked him, "How do you feel about having a little sister?"

To Be Continued...

Author's Note: Whoohoo!! Finally omfg, this thing was like 22 pages!? It wasn't as long as chapter 1, but it felt like I was writing this thing forever. Okay so how's that for a Demon Child Fic, huh? lol, nevermnd. Here are a couple points I want to explain again:
-Basara is from Samurai Spirits (aka Samurai Warriors game). I just made up some stuff to give him a background. But I did like the idea of Shikamaru going up agaisnt him. Since in the game, he uses the shadows to move around as his technique, I liked how Shikamaru just sits there, and finishes him off easily. His weapon if you can't visualize it, is like FF7 Yuffie's weapon, only it's attached to a chain. Or just look Basara up, and you'll see his weapon.
-Mugetsu is from Squaresoft's The Bouncer. Although instead of just a maniac, I decided to change him around to a mad scientist that is obsessed with getting the demonic powers.
-I felt bad about antagonizing Sasuke lately, so I decided to make him a good guy in my stories now.
-Also the name Aoyshima Masato is my own creation, just someting to get the Village of Clouds part moving. But if i had another pen name it would be Aoyshima Masato.
-Hope the name thing didn't confuse anyone. The ending was kinda obvious, but I wanted to keep it a secret until the end.

Okay so there you have it. Chapter 2 is done! If you thought that Naruto dying was a complete twist? Just you wait until chapter 3's surprise/plot twist, it only gets better I promise you.