Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ Naruto Dragon Champion ❯ The Dark Lady - Part 2 ( Chapter 29 )

Naruto The Twin Swords

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Chapter 24

Part 2

The Dark Lady…

( ): Thoughts

((“ ”)): Holy Talon's voice

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In Konoha…

“For the last time….why did you attack Konoha and the ninjas here?”

“I will tell you nothing!!!!”

Ibiki turned as he and several of the ANBU Interrogation Squad turned to see Tsunade and Shizune arrive and the Jonin gave his report.

“Nothing so far Hokage-sama, these people don't seem to know much….whatever this seal is….there seems to be no way I can break it at the moment.”

“I see….but what have you got from their weapons, gear, even their armor?”

“They are from a town at least a day and a half away from Konoha though that trip can be done if they had marched all night….which apparently these men did, not much more at the moment though since they aren't budging on the matter.”

“Hmmmm….very well, keep the men here until we can figure out what is our next plan.”

“Hai Hokage-sama….”

As Tsunade and Shizune left the Interrogation chambers and out of the prison for the moment they wondered how they would respond to this crisis, on a professional level….they couldn't dispatch male ninja to fight this threat as Naruto warned them of the Succubus Maiden's ability to seduce and dominate men with her magic or her charms. However, they also knew that Naruto warned them that as long as that Succubus Maiden was out there….there was no doubt she would be launching attacks on Konoha with whoever she could seduce and control to her cause….normal town guards could be handled to a degree….but not that many at once….but skilled ninja were another matter. The thing that bothered Tsunade was that fact that this Succubus Maiden had the time….she could very well summon a massive army that could be sent time and time against Konoha until the village was exhausted and with the reconstruction going on at the moment….they were severely underpowered.

The Hokage wrestled with the idea for some time and decided to go and see what else they could to increase security for the village. The knowledge that this lone demonic woman could send large forces of innocent men she had enslaved against them troubled her greatly. A few groups they could handle and restrain, but an entire army would prove difficult to fight against. As she made her way to the tower, she could already tell that Naruto himself was getting ready to encounter and face this threat, though how he would beat someone like this Succubus Maiden was something that was yet to be answered at the moment.

However….much to Tsunade's annoyance, a certain pair of Council members were there to pester her yet again, along with a few others of the Council….who she knew had little faith in Naruto. She sat down on her chair and then faced them all.

“What is it this time?”

Homura was the first to speak.

“We have heard reports that a band of our village's Chuunin were attacked by a band of guards from a town and some were wounded….that was a serious mistake….what would the other villages and nations say if they found out that Konoha has an internal problem and we can be attacked by anyone at this point and time?”

“You are the Hokage Tsunade-hime….what seems to be the problem that some town guards would attack Konoha?”

Tsunade gave a slight growl and replied.

“There's a lot more at play than just a random attack….this attack was staged to draw someone out from the village.”

“Who?”

Tsunade sighed and gave the Council members and the two elders in question a very pointed glare.

“You already know who I am taking about.”

“Naruto Uzumaki?”

“Correct….the target for this little raid was to draw Naruto out of the village. He is the target, not us.”

“Is it Akatsuki?”

Tsunade knew enough about Akatsuki from Jiraiya and her own forays out in the world and knew that Naruto had been targeted….but she knew that Akatsuki were no longer the ones who had a vested interest in Naruto alone at the moment. Death Fang had a very strong and vested interest in Naruto's growth as well….and for it's own reasons. She recalled seeing that evil sword and she had to admit that despite her abilities and her confidence in herself….challenging that evil living weapon by herself would have been the most reckless and foolish things she would do. She wondered if she would reveal the information to the Council members, namely the information concerning Death Fang and it's dark plans for the ninja world at large. She had a feeling that this was crucial and risky at the same time….but they already know about Holy Talon and Naruto's status as Dragon Champion, so it would have to be that they knew about the other sword.

“Akatsuki is not the only force that is after Naruto….something more ancient and evil is after Naruto.”

“What do you mean?”

Tsunade sighed and wished she had Naruto here to talk about the matter….however….her wish was granted as Naruto….being a Chuunin was also arriving in the office to ask permission to do a recon assignment…

“Tsunade-sama….I need to…oh, is this a bad time?”

And to further add weight to the whole situation….Jiraiya came later, his cheerful and leery grin replaced by a serious look the very second he spotted Homura and Koharu in the room, as well as some of the Council members who he knew were not very receiving on Naruto's case…Tsunade was not sure how Naruto would receive the fact that she needed to share the information that concerned Death Fang….as the two walked in….Jiraiya spoke.

“Is there something going on?”

Tsunade turned to Naruto and spoke seriously to him.

“Naruto….I need to ask your consent for something….”

Naruto frowned and could tell that Tsunade's question was a very serious one and he needed to know just what was it that Tsunade wanted to say that she needed his consent to say in the first place and he decided to find out.

“What is it Tsunade-sama and why do you need my consent?”

“Because what I am about to say….involves the rival of that sword you carry….as much as I don't want to say it….it's time that the truth comes out on this matter. I know that you have a lot to deal with….but I have to prepare Konoha for a possible attack….”

Naruto was quick on the uptake and understood the situation, Death Fang was a big threat to everyone in the ninja world and it would not hesitate to unleash another attack soon. The guards who were mentally dominated by Death Fang's new minion who they had in prison at the moment were living testament of that truth. He knew that both as a ninja of Konoha and as a Dragon Champion, as well as a soon to come Hokage, he had to defend the village from all threats and he wanted to make sure that no harm came to the village while he was alive. If the truth came out….then Konoha would be better prepared. He turned to Holy Talon who was on his back at the moment and spoke through the mental connection with his friend and ally in battle.

(Should I yet Tsunade tell the Council?)

((“It was bound to happen eventually Master Naruto, I do not see what can be done at the moment to hide it….however….they must not mention this information to others from this room, lest all things can get really bad for everyone involved.”))

Naruto nodded as well and then spoke to Tsunade.

“Go ahead Tsunade-sama. I have to get going and get ready.”

Tsunade gave a slightly sad look at Naruto as he left the room for the moment and she focused her attention on the Council members and then to further make her day difficult was the arrival of Danzo into the room in question at the moment, she never liked him and knew that the feeling was mutual….as Naruto passed Danzo she swore she saw the bandaged man look at Naruto and Holy Talon in a way that alerted her to something that she knew was asking for a great deal of trouble at the moment, this made her decide to keep a firmer eye on Danzo.

As soon as the room was settled, she told them all she knew of the sword that was Holy Talon's only known rival….Death Fang, the Council listened and many of them were unaware that such an evil weapon existed and this point and time, Tsunade and Jiraiya, as well as Shizune told the Council what they had seen this sword do….or rather, the minions it commanded to attack other locations and what it did to the land and the people living in it. They mentioned the town that was attacked by the Wraith Knight and what happened and their first meeting with the evil sword's image.

“I've never seen anything like it in my many years of being alive…..that sword was pure evil in all fashions….”

“You sound as if you fear this sword Tsunade-hime.”

Tsunade looked at Danzo and although she couldn't see his expressions at the moment on his face….she knew for a fact that he was mocking her, but despite her anger, she had to admit that she was in truth wary, and as much as she hated to admit it, afraid of Death Fang as she recalled the corruptive touch it had on the lands before it and what it could do to it's enemies even without it's master using it's limited but vast and dark powers….and the kinds of minions this evil blade could command.

“That's because….I am afraid.”

Danzo for the first time opened his uncovered eye in surprise…and so did Homura and Koharu….this was the first time they had heard that Tsunade was afraid of anything….she was a Sannin and one of the strongest medical nin in the known ninja world, that and her immense killer strength made her more than a match for any normal ninja….and to hear that she feared this weapon more than anything was rather….unexpected.

“I am afraid that if it can do these evil things to the world without a master commanding it, then I shudder at the thought of anyone in our world being able to claim such dark power. Death Fang's power is not of this world as is Holy Talon's and both swords are truly alive and can think for themselves in battle. That and they possess the knowledge, skills, and powers of previous champions and the powers of their creators….these weapons are not to underestimated for ANY reason.”

“We should hunt down and destroy Death Fang before it becomes a threat!!!”

Tsunade turned to the Council member and spoke.

“There's two problems with that idea….the first is that we do not know where this weapon can be found, Death Fang is not the kind who would tell you where to find it, it could be anywhere in our world, and for all we know….it could be in any of the great countries and we could create serious situations if we go there to the other countries without reason. The second is that no weapon or jutsu we have can come close to harming those weapons….Death Fang and Holy Talon are not of our world, and are made by Dragons and living weapons themselves, and you already know that no weapon can harm Holy Talon….even Orochimaru's Kusanagi cannot even come close to harming or scratching Holy Talon….Death Fang is no different and would not be destroyed by normal means…there are only two things that can harm or destroy Death Fang, the first is Holy Talon as Holy Talon is Death Fang's only known rival in power and ability, and the second is the power of the Dragons themselves….only they can destroy either sword.”

Tsunade then looked at all members of the Council who were in the room at the moment and looked at them all, and finally Homura, Koharu, and Danzo at the moment and spoke seriously once more.

“This little raid was started by one of Death Fang's minions….sent to test and see Naruto's growth as a Dragon Champion….the sword seeks to see what sort of Champion Naruto will be in the near future which is why it sent this minion….a seductress demon named a Succubus Maiden to use whatever means needed to draw Naruto out, and this attack with those mentally dominated guards is but the first….”

“What do you mean by that Tsunade-hime?”

Tsunade continued….

“This minion could seduce and dominate a large number of men and could use them as a totally dedicated fighting force, the guards were just the first. If she wanted to she could send an entire army of mentally controlled slaves to attack Konoha….she has the time to spare and the power to do just that. Naruto says that as long as she remains alive….the men she controls will remain under her spell for as long as possible. With the manpower we have and the reconstruction going on, attacking this female minion of Death Fang and her controlled forces head on is a very dangerous and foolish idea, and she could very well turn our own ninja against us, if she captures them and manages to control their minds….then she could very well turn ninja against ninja.”

Jiraiya was not silent for long as he also spoke as well.

“This attack was but the first….the Wraith Knight that nearly killed Naruto was able to slaughter an entire town and a bandit camp….and brought the slain back to life by using this sword to contain the souls of all it had killed and using those dead people…men, women, and children as attackers, no matter how many times Tsunade, Shizune and I struck them down….they came back up again, and when we attacked the Wraith Knight in it's own home turf….the land around it was dying….everything in the land was dead….the water was discolored, stagnant and filthy, all plants were dead and lifeless, trees were reduced to dead skeletons….and so were all manner of animals and birds….even the air itself in the area felt sick and dying. Naruto was able to defeat the Wraith Knight using Dragon Fire, the Rasengan which I taught him, and Holy Talon….that was when I and the others saw Death Fang for the very first time….and I have say….I shudder at the thought of anyone I know being chosen to become the wielder of that sword.”

Tsunade nodded as she recalled the sight of the corrupted valley that was the location of the former bandit camp and how Naruto was able to heal the land and the results afterwards.

“Naruto managed to heal the valley and the lands around it but seeing the devastation told Naruto to take his training a great deal more seriously at the moment, and he has proven to be able to succeed, especially making it to be a Chuunin. The attack on Suna a few months ago was also made by Death Fang who used it's summoned minions the Reapers to make the attack happen at the time. The Reapers are deadly foes and are not to be taken lightly by anyone and it was only through the combined efforts of Gaara and Naruto was the Reaper leader defeated. Now this….this is something that we have to be ready for, This sword wants to bathe this entire world in fire and destruction….it cares little for our politics and ideals….it only wants us to either die….or be nothing more than slaves for it's amusement. Naruto and Holy Talon are the only ones who can stand up to this evil weapon and that is something no one here can change.”

The Council were silent about all this at the moment….and Tsunade and Jiraiya couldn't blame them for the silence….after all….this was a lot to take in at the moment and the two Sannin knew that at this moment….they were getting a very accurate idea on what exactly was going on at the moment and what forces were on the move in this situation. As the two looked out into the windows of the Hokage Tower….they wondered what they would do now.

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In Naruto's home…

Naruto looked over all the information that Holy Talon gave him and it looked very grim as this was one kind of foe that he had no idea about….unlike the Wraith Knight he faced before….who used slain villagers as servants. The Succubus Maiden used living people who were innocent of any wrong doing and that would weigh heavily on him…he could not risk attacking just yet until they got enough details to make a right decision regarding the situation with the Succubus Maiden at the moment.

With that in mind, he got out and took Holy Talon and used a summoning spell…and in moments a pair of Falcon Rangers appeared and they were ready for battle…the two spirit warriors bowed before Naruto and one spoke.

“What would you have us do Champion?”

“I need you to track down any trace of the Succubus Maiden in the area in Fire Country….keep me posted whenever you can.”

“Very well Champion….we will do what we can in this mission that you have given us.”

With that….both Falcon Rangers left Naruto's home and headed off into the nearby forest and Naruto knew that their skills in stealth and woodcraft would allow them to evade most if not all pursuers…these warriors were a much better choice for scout and recon as they were already spirits and could not be easily influenced by others and the powers of Chaos as well. He only hoped that their would be successful in locating the exact location of the base of operations of the Succubus Maiden before she made new attacks on Konoha or any of the outlying towns in the Land of Fire….knowing that she could seduce and control men easily made him worry about the idea of an entire army of people who were under her control attacking Konoha at the current state it was in….they had quality ninja….that was an absolute fact and he knew that he was among the quality ninja as well as the others who were close to him….but quality alone was not enough….they needed not just quality ninja, jutsus, weapons, and more….they needed information, resources, time, alliances with others, contacts and more. Naruto's months of learning all he could from Holy Talon's vast archives of information on various matters had given him a much deeper understanding of the world he lived in through more unique point of view and how to deal with key situation.

As Naruto thought over the various matters before him at the moment, he decided to go out on a patrol for the time being as he was relegated to guard duty at the moment and he was moving out to meet with Kakashi, Sasuke, and Sakura, for the time being….pending the situation before Konoha….all ninja not on missions were to be on guard duty around the village and as a Chuunin, he was expected to take that duty for the time being.

As he arrived in the ninja assembly hall….he was greeted by a number of Konoha Chuunin who were also going out on patrol for the time being. The Chuunin were greeting him while some ignored him, Naruto didn't mind that for the moment and sure enough….Kakashi arrived with Sakura and Sasuke in tow….

“Hey Naruto….going on out on patrol?”

“Hai….with the situation this bad….we're going to need to be on guard….how's the sword I gave you Kakashi-sensei?”

Kakashi took the sword from his back and replied to Naruto's question at the moment…he recalled the day Naruto had taken up learning how to craft a sword for his free time when he was not yet promoted as a Chuunin, figuring that he should learn how to craft blades by himself when not using Dragon Fire, both dwarf smiths agreed to tutor him and he bought the quality metal needed to make his first practice blades. It had been touch and go for the time being as he had no idea on how to make a sword by hand….but it proved to be very helpful indeed to pass the time and to further build up his physical strength and abilities.

Flashback… A month and a half earlier…

Naruto sweated as he worked on the final touches on his first sword of the day. The blonde ninja placed away his sharpening stone and looked the newly crafted katana over…seeing if there were any flaws on the construction of the sword. He saw none and smiled as his teachers in the art of being a blacksmith looked on with approval. Rumkil and Thorell looked the blade over and tested it with their own hands and noted the balance, the edge, and the weight and the two nodded.

“A good blade this one is laddie…a bit different from the ones we make…but good all the same…”

“You've taken yer first step as a blacksmith and ye did good too. There's more to learn however but you've made progress.”

“Thanks…now I need to test this out, and I know just the person who can test this for me!”

Naruto took the sword and the sheath that he had been able to make in conjunction with the sword and headed to the meeting place where he and the others would meet up with Kakashi….but before he took a little side trip for a moment to get some much needed things to see just how well his sword can do in battle.

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Later…

“So let me get this right Naruto…you want me to test this blade on this?”

Kakashi asked as he pointed to the large block of stone and nearby was a thick bar of solid steel. The Jonin had gotten back from a mission when the blonde Genin presented him with the newly finished product of his training, he admitted that the blade looked good and had good balance…but now Naruto was asking him to subject such a piece of work to this? Sakura, Kin, and Sasuke looked on as well…the Uchiha was nearly reaching full recovery at the moment and he was curious what the blonde was up to this time.

“Yeah Kakashi-sensei…I want to see how this performs.”

“Naruto-kun…are you sure about this?”

“There's no way that thing can cut stone and steel dobe.”

Sasuke said with a smirk…wanting to see Naruto's reaction to being stung. It had been a while since he had been on a mission since being allowed to leave from the hospital.

Naruto merely grinned back and replied.

“And if it does cut through stone and steel then you're going to wish you never said that Sasuke, Believe it!”

Kakashi sighed and knew that Naruto was serious about the whole thing and took out the sword and admitted that the near silent hiss of the sword from the wooden sheath told him that the blade was smooth and well sharpened. He struck at the rock first but to his shock and that of both Sasuke and Sakura…the sword didn't chip or shatter at all…but cut through the stone with a nearly effortless arc…the cut halves of the stone fell apart and the cut was clean and smooth…the Jonin felt the cut stone and marveled at the utterly flat and smooth feel of the cut. He was impressed indeed and decided to look at the blade and was further impressed when he saw no damage to the blade…the edge was as sharp as ever and no signs of tear, and chipping were there…not even a crack on the sword was there at all.

He then tried the steel bar and to his surprise and amazement the sword sliced the bar cleanly in half…just like it had done the stone block…he looked at the edge and saw no dulling, chipping, or cracks…he then turned as he felt something coming at him and he saw the sword slice a water-melon in half with the same effortless grace that he had just cut the stone and steel with. The fruit fell down in a cleanly dissected pair.

“Wow…”

Naruto was smiling all the while…the blade was not yet perfected as he still thought that more improvement was in order for his forging. But he was happy with the results and smiled at his Jonin sensei and to his team-mates…

“I guess that means my work's a success! Can cut stone, steel and still be sharp enough to slice fruit!!”

“Wow! That is one amazing blade Naruto-kun!”

“I have to admit Naruto, this is a fine blade…it has the same cutting power as both Chidori and Raikiri, but in a solid form…you did well.”

“Thanks Kakashi-sensei…it's not the best yet but I'll improve my skill on making blades and other weapons like it more later on. In the mean time you can have it for free as a gift.”

“Thanks I can find a good use for this on my missions.”

Kakashi said as he sheathed the sword into it's sheath and then held it close to him…this was the first time he had gotten a gift from Naruto and he had to admit that it was an impressive one to say the least.

Naruto then turned and grinned at Sasuke who was looking wide eyed at the blade.

“I guess that means you were wrong eh Sasuke? If you want I can..”

“No thank you…”

Sasuke then stalked off and Naruto was not liking this one bit at all. Sasuke was acting rather weird at the moment and he turned to face Kakashi and Sakura.

“What's eating him…I was going to say I could make him a blade like that one too. Oh well…I guess that means I can get down to making a sword for Zabuza next…hopefully it meets his approval since I have no idea what sort of sword I have to design for him at the moment. But I know for a fact that it would have to be in the same caliber of that sword he used to have at the moment. Well then…I have to get going Kakashi-sensei, Sakura-chan!”

End of Flashback…

Kakashi saw that Naruto had made a sword for Zabuza as well and he wondered how Zabuza found his new sword at the moment, for now however, he decided to answer Naruto's question on how the sword performed.

“It's doing all right….I have been using it for some time and it's performing well….why do you ask?”

“Just checking….I don't want that sword to break early since I still need to test out my skills in making a much better sword at the moment. I might even get to making blades like that one for the village in my free time….I have been getting better as a blacksmith after all.”

“Not a bad idea….you could be a weapon-smith in your free time in the village and the blades can make can go a long way from here.”

“Thanks….we should get going.”

Kakashi nodded as they all got together and the rest of the ninja were heading out at the moment, and there was Zabuza, Kin, and Haku at the moment with them, the newly formed team still lacked another member to complete their cell but for now….Zabuza was content to have this time….Kin's use of sound to disorient opponents and to distort their vision was handy, as well as Haku's skills as a Medic nin and his skill at disabling foes, plus his Kekkai Genkai made him invaluable, plus he was his adopted son. The new Leaf Jonin led his team alongside Kakashi's own as they all went on patrol at the moment.

The former Mist Seven Swordsman wondered how the town guards came here…and from what he understood, they were attacking Konoha ninja….and that was something that confused him at the moment as he and his team moved out for their own mission.

Unknown to them all….a certain Chuunin was keeping track of Naruto…

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For days since the attack, the Chuunin held in thrall by the Succubus Maiden kept an eye on Naruto and was recording everything that he saw and was making sure to watch for any known and hidden weak points in Naruto's abilities. When he was alone he delivered his report when the seal of domination appeared on his neck and his eyes glowed faintly and in the moment….all the information he had gathered pertaining to Naruto's life and weak points were sent to the Succubus Maiden.

In her home base….the demon female in question relished the imagers being sent by her spy and studied carefully her prey…she had to admit that Naruto was certainly a very attractive sort….though he was not the kind she normally expected of Dragon Champions, she had been told about his physical descriptions by her master and creator Death Fang….but she had to admit that he was certainly a good looking one. For now she kept track of the movements of her prey through her spy.

Normally when the seal was active it would emit a signature of Chaos Energy that Holy Talon could sense….so the Succubus Maiden only used smaller but no less powerful portions of her Chaos Energy to make the seal function for the time being, thus evading detection from the Holy Dragon Sword. She had halted the attacks for the time being in order to lower the sense of security in Konoha and let them think that it was just a freak occurrence at the time. However….it seemed that band of ninja from Konoha, including the Dragon Champion himself were not so easily fooled and were more intent on the patrols and with greater intensity as well.

For now however….she looked for any key weaknesses and people that she could use to her advantage in luring out the young Champion….and she found some promising prospects that could be helpful….but she knew that in order to effect their capture….she had to plan things out carefully at the moment and she knew that if she wanted to lure the Champion out…..she needed more than one spy….she needed more people to lay down the ground work and time was on her side….

“Hmmmm….I am going to need more help to get this done.”

The Succubus Maiden however had no idea at the moment that a pair of eyes were busy watching her town…The Falcon Rangers had been moving about in the towns in the Land of Fire and were able to notice the lack of women in this one and they watched over the place for the time being and were gathering all the needed intel before they would send the message back to Konoha to Naruto.

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Midday…

Naruto was not on duty at the moment and had decided to go to the Ichiraku for his lunch and as soon as he got there…Ayame was happy to see him and well as Teuchi. Naruto himself was happy to see their familiar faces and he sat down to take an order for a nice hot bowl of ramen this time he had more than enough money to pay for it.

“I'll have the large beef and chicken ramen today!!”

“All right Naruto-kun….hold on.”

Teuchi went back into the kitchen to get the order made for his stand's best customer and this allowed his daughter Ayame some privacy with Naruto for the time being and she planned to have the chance to chat with Naruto, she had always been fond of the young teen, but now her feelings towards him were changing….she knew that despite being a lot older physically….she was still five or so years older than Naruto and while it was true that Naruto was by ninja law and tradition no longer a kid, she wanted to make sure that she was able to do this without embarrassing herself in the process.

“Naruto-kun….how is it being a Chuunin?”

“It's pretty different from what I am used to….but the pay is nice and I get a lot more respected now….and the missions are certainly a lot different than when I was still a Genin, I still can't believe at times that I even AM a Chuunin Ayame-san!”

“I am happy for you though Naruto-kun….oh yes….here's your order!”

Ayame handed the bowl down as Teuchi gave it to her and the way Naruto looked hungrily at the ramen and then took a good long smell of the odors made her smile a bit more….he might have grown up a lot, but deep inside he was still the same young Naruto she liked a lot since he had come to their stand every chance he got after his days in the Academy and when he was still a Genin. She had grown very fond of him in those years….but now the feelings had become something deeper and stronger…

Unknown to her and even Naruto at the moment, the converted Chuunin was watching the whole things….recording the emotions being displayed by Naruto towards Ayame, and then the emotions Ayame displayed in Naruto's direction and as the memories were being filed away for further use of his mistress….for now….he had to record everything…

Naruto continued to visit and hang out with his comrades as the converted Chuunin spy recorded all that he was witnessing at the moment and saw Sakura and Naruto chatting and he could see the emotional connection that the two had with one another, yet another viable bit of information his mistress could find useful in her plans. The spy then observed as Naruto continued his daily routine and his training as well….he noted the affection shown by the white eyed and dark haired girl who was training with him, as well as the affections being directed at the blonde Dragon Champion by a blonde haired girl with short hair and yet another with black hair that was long, the two would often chat with Naruto at times and that was yet another thing of interest to the spy of the Succubus Maiden.

Naruto was not aware of it at the moment as the seal was hidden and as the blonde Chuunin worked with the others, the spy was able to gather data on two more people who showed affection towards him and that was enough to set things in motion. Konoha was allowing new workers into the village to effect the reconstruction but unknown to them….the Succubus Maiden had other plans at the moment as she sent out a number of covert agents and they were quickly informed of the plan and were also already given the tools needed to effect the attack she had in mind from within Konoha itself..

It was then…nearly three weeks after the attacks that the Succubus Maiden decided to play out her plans to snare the young Dragon Champion and see how well things would turn out….and maybe when it was all over….she could have her fun.

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The ninja patrolling the borders of Konoha were suddenly able to spot a large number of town guards heading this way….and this time, they were in a much larger and better armed force than the previous bunch….and this time it seemed to be a very serious attack, the group wondered just what was going on yet again and quickly they engaged the town guards who quickly fought with them. The ninja did their best to fight off the town guards as a member of their unit retreated to inform Konoha of the incoming attack.

Naruto was currently training in the home he lived in when he got the message that another attack was coming….and this time it was a lot more serious. Naruto wondered however on the delay of the attacks and as he made his way to the battle field alongside several of the other ninja….he shared that same sentiment with Holy Talon.

(I don't get it Holy Talon, this Succubus Maiden could have just seduced and dominated a large number of men and overwhelmed us by now with a whole army considering her abilities and skills….why did she wait too long and attack only now?)

((“She's planning something….I have a feeling that what she lacks in the love of overwhelming forces…she makes due with subtlety, Succubus Maidens are not above fighting openly and relish bloodshed as any of Death Fang's agents as you already know….but they are intelligent as well, there's something in play here Master Naruto….we must be careful….let we be caught off guard.”))

Naruto arrived and met up with Kakashi and Sasuke….who told him that Sakura would be on her way after she had finished a few tasks for the Hokage…

Sakura was about to move out when her danger senses kicked in and she got ready and found herself suddenly surrounded by a number of men, one was a ninja who silently tossed a ball at her….which suddenly exploded in a blinding flash of powder….Sakura was so surprised that she had no time to fully react to the situation and the powder was able to hit her senses and she suddenly fell to the ground unconscious….the men took her away and they quickly fled the scene…

Konohamaru and his friends however saw the whole thing as they were moving about….Konohamaru had no idea what was going on but quickly rushed to inform Ebisu of what was going on at the moment.

However….Sakura was not the only one who was about to kidnapped…

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Naruto panted as he held Holy Talon and was now over the incapacitated bodies of the guards that were attacking Konoha once more….he knew that sooner or later, the Succubus Maiden would strike swiftly and soon….but he was not expecting such a brazen and powerful assault….the Town guards that were attacking the village were better equipped than the last bunch….and they were moving in a much larger force this time….something was up…

Kakashi looked about and shook his head.

“That was a very serious but ultimately weakened attack….what is this Succubus Maiden planning….could she be probing our defenses?”

“I think so Kakashi-sensei….either that or….”

“NARUTO-SAN!!!!”

Naruto and Kakashi turned to see none other than Konohamaru, Moegi, and Udon, along with Ebisu heading right for them with a look of worry….Konohamaru and his friends topped and were panting hard….apparently they had taken on a very fast run to get here and that was what worried Naruto and he wanted to know why his young friend Konohamaru would willingly risk it all to come here in a battle-zone.

“What's going on Konohamaru? Why the heck are you here?”

“It's….Sakura-san…..she's….she's been….”

Naruto's blood ran cold at that and he was instantly worried.

“What happened?!”

Moegi spoke…and she too was tired…

“It was….a band of people….they kidnapped….Sakura-san….they ambushed her….”

Ebisu nodded and spoke to Naruto.

“Konohamaru-kun and Moegi-san speak the truth Naruto-san….Sakura was kidnapped on her way here to support you and the others when she left from the Hokage Tower after training….she was ambushed by agents who were in Konoha somehow and taken before it was discovered…and Naruto-kun….she was not the only one….”

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In the Hokage Tower…

Tsunade could see the anger Naruto had as he read the letter that she had handed to him when he came to the Tower and she couldn't blame him for the anger he was showing….she was not the only one as Ginji, Hazumi, Inochi, Teuchi, and Hiashi were there….also showing great concern and anguish at what was transpiring. Naruto tossed the letter aside and shouted…

“THAT WITCH!!!!!”

Kakashi looked at the discarded letter and picked it up as he and Sasuke looked at what was in the letter to make Naruto swear in such a fashion at the moment, and it didn't take long for them to find out what had made Naruto very angry… In the letter were the words.

`Dear Dragon Champion….Naruto Uzumaki….

I do hope you don't mind me not introducing myself in person, my name is Solana, and I am a Succubus Maiden….the same one who had sent those guards a few days before and the one who unleashed this little attack on your beloved village….I must admit that your people are indeed skilled….but very lax in their security….I was able to send in a number of my agents into the village to get the lay of the land….but I doubt that you care for the details…

Well then, let me get down to the point….while you and your fellow….ninja I think is the term here, were fighting my pets….my own covert agents managed to capture a number of people from your precious village and many of them are the ones you have a good tie to….I must admit that you are quite attractive as my spy has sent me images of you via the seal of domination I placed on him. And now I offer you a simple choice….

Come to my abode and when you do…I will allow you to fight for them….defeat me and they will go free….and just so you know….you have three days to make your move, if you are not here in time….then I will have to entertain myself in a fashion, and these people looked VERY tasty to me….I can let my pets have their turn if you know what I mean….have fun making your choice my dear…

Oh….and don't be late….'

Naruto gritted his teeth as he clenched his fists as well as he thought over what would happen to the people who were kidnapped….and he knew that this demon woman would not hesitate to carry out her threat and the thought of Sakura, Hinata, Ino, Tenten, Ayame, Kin, Kurenai, and even Anko being violated by that sadistic demoness and her pets was making him even more enraged…

He calmed himself as best he could and looked at the people there who's family had been taken from their homes and vowed to free their loved ones….no matter the cost.

“I will free them myself…”

“Naruto….”

The blonde Chuunin then turned to Tsunade and spoke seriously.

“I have to do this Tsunade-sama…I am the only one who stands a chance against that evil witch, no other ninja or weapon can harm her except Holy talon and me….I have to do this.”

“You'll need help….”

“I know….but we're in a bad situation right now….besides….she might kill Sakura and the others if I don't go alone….”

“Dobe….what makes you think she won't kill them anyway?”

Naruto turned and spoke to Sasuke evenly….keeping his temper cool and objective….he had to as he was facing a team-mate and not an enemy. Kakashi could see the tension between the two and was thankful that Naruto had matured enough to keep a level head at the moment and didn't lash out at Sasuke, showing restraint and focus on the tasks at hand.

“What choice do I have Sasuke….if I stay here….she will do Kami only knows what to Sakura-chan and the others she kidnapped and she would keep on sending more of those men she has under her spell to attack us, and if I go….there's a chance I can free them and defeat that witch in her own game.”

“And if worse comes to worse?”

“I said before Sasuke and I will say it again….as long as I strive to become Hokage….I refuse to die….no matter who it is I face….”

The others looked on as both Sasuke and Naruto looked at one another seriously and Sasuke gave a snort and moved away and Tsunade could see that there was tension between the two ninja but she too was impressed as Naruto showed good maturity in that situation at the moment and she then spoke.

“All right Naruto….consider this situation a special S-Ranked mission that only you can deal with….depart as soon as you can….and be careful.”

Naruto saw the worry and fear there in the blonde Hokage's eyes and nodded.

“I will….”

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Naruto was back in his home compound as his two Falcon Rangers had given their report….it seemed that while the attack on Konoha was still going on…the two spirit warriors had been able to locate the town where the Succubus Maiden was hiding….as well as the possible location of the town's female residents and the newly captured Konoha Kunoichi at the moment….Naruto was thankful for the information and quickly made his preparations and as soon as he was sure that he was ready to leave….he left his home and made his way to the gate…

When he got there, Ebisu was waiting and with him was Kakashi and Iruka….the blonde Chuunin was surprised and hoped that his father figure Iruka Ebisu and Kakashi were not planning on challenging the order of Tsunade to stay behind and guard the village….even Jiraiya was there and he was hoping the Pervy Sage was not going to try and join him….he shuddered at the thought of the Succubus Maiden getting her hooks on the perverted ninja….the last thing he wanted was to be fighting the perverted ninja who was a Sannin and in the prime of his life nevertheless…

However….Jiraiya proved to be a lot more intelligent and deductive than he had pegged the man for as he spoke for himself and the others.

“We're not coming with you Naruto….we merely wished to see you off at the gates….listen….this might sound corny….but be careful and don't trust that woman…ever…”

“I know…”

“Listen….keep in mind that you have only one shot to get this all right….don't fumble at the end….”

“NOW he tells me….take good care of the village Pervy Sage….”

“Don't worry I will….”

Naruto smiled at the Sannin and saw that he meant those words…and that made him see that despite his perversion and antics at times…the ninja sage was all right. He then turned to Kakashi and Iruka, the two nodded and Iruka took out a bag filled with smoke pellets and even some hidden explosive tags….

“Use these well Naruto-kun.”

“I will.”

Kakashi then spoke to his student still in a very serious and strong way…

“You've grown up Naruto….but this fight will not be easy….keep your mind sharp and don't reveal more than you have to…remember….don't show off your full abilities and jutsu until the right moment comes your way….understand?”

“Got it Kakashi-sensei!”

Naruto moved out and Holy talon spoke solemnly…

((“I should have known this was a trap….she must have somehow lessened the power of the seal to evade my senses so she could get her agents into Konoha….we need to help improve the security of Konoha.”))

(How?)

((“We can create special sensors in the gates which sense the presence of Chaos Energy….these can make sure that no agent of Death Fang can just walk into the village….but for now we have to hurry….that Succubus Maiden might very well try something on the women she had her agents captured.”))

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In the town…

“Uhhhhh…..what….”

Sakura opened her eyes and was confused and disoriented for a few minutes and slowly her consciousness came back to her. As soon as her memories came back….she tried to move her arms and found herself being chained to a wall with her hands and feet. The pink haired Kunoichi looked about and to her surprise….there were others with her as well…

“Hinata?! Hinata?! Are you all right?!”

The white eyed Hyuuga heiress managed to wake up….the last thing she recalled was heading out to meet up with Kiba, Akamaru, and Shino and she had some treats for Akamaru that the young puppy loved to eat as a gift for the efforts he, Kiba, and Shino gave to help her develop her skills as a Kunoichi but somehow she had been approached by several men and then before she could react….one of them attacked her….forcing her to move away and defend herself but it was a trap as another man who was hiding nearby fired a ball at her that exploded like an explosive tag….and she lost consciousness.

However she was already waking up and at first she was confused as she was in a place that she had no idea about at the moment, but the moment she saw Sakura and found herself being held in chains and unable to escape at the moment she was very shocked and afraid but was happy to see a familiar face.

“Sakura-san!! Where are we?!”

“I don't know….wait….Ino?!”

Ino Yamanaka was there as well….and she too was starting to wake up from her own kidnapping attempt by the Succubus Maiden's agents in Konoha….she was minding the Flower shop owned by her family when a number of men came into her shop and she was wary of them at the moment and before she could respond to what was going on at that point and time the men had thrown a ball that exploded and the cloud that covered her that was made from the powder inside the sphere knocked her unconscious.

Ino was finally awake and as soon as she was able to get her wits back in her mind she spoke to the two others who were already wide awake at the moment.

“Hinata?! Sakura?! What happened….where are we?! What the heck is going on here?!”

“I don't know….all I know is that I was leaving to help Naruto-kun, Sasuke-kun, and Kakashi-sensei on a routine patrol when a bunch of people came up to me and tried to attack me for no reason and then I was hit by some sort of ball that exploded and released a powder that knocked me out and all I know is that I was here….”

“The same thing happened to me too….”

“Same thing here….some guys came into my family's shop and….oh my God….Kin?!”

Kin also recovered. The former Sound Kunoichi was planning to head out and meet with the others of her current team and as soon as she left the room of Naruto's former home. But she found herself facing a small band of men. She was surprised and tried to talk to them and find out just what was going on here and what they were doing in Naruto's old home….when they didn't answer her questions….she felt like she was intentionally being ignored and was about to move….however…she spotted one reach for a knife and she got her Senbon ready and was about to fight when another pair appeared and then they threw out a sphere that released some sort of paralysis powder as she lost consciousness.

As soon as she got her bearings, she was shocked to find herself chained and unable to escape….for a moment, she had thought that Orochimaru had somehow captured her and she was to be tortured for her actions, and she was not going to let them succeed, but the surroundings were not that of Orochimaru's lair….rather it seemed that she was in some sort of town house….the second she spotted Ino, she was shocked to find a familiar face who was very much in the same situation as she was at the moment, and even more so when she spotted Hinata and Sakura.

“What the?! How did you guys get here….who captured us and why?!”

“I don't know….wait a minute….Ayame-san?!”

Ayame opened her eyes and was shocked to find herself being chained….she had been busy with delivering some food orders to the workers in Konoha's restoration work and left the ramen stand to do the job while her father was busy working for some customers there. She was on her way and took a quick short cut that she knew of when she noted she was being followed and when she turned she was tackled by another from behind and before she could scream a cloth covered her mouth and she smelled something that sent her to sleep in that instant…

She was shocked to see Hinata, Sakura, Ino, and Kin with her,….and also chained to the walls on the other side.

“What the heck is going on here?!”

“Ayame-san….how did you get here?!”

“I was delivering food to the workers in the restoration of Konoha when some guys followed me and when I tried to see who they were….someone else jumped me….I tried to scream for help but I was stopped when someone covered my mouth….i think there was some sort of paralysis medicine in the cloth because I lost consciousness afterwards… “

“Oh Kami….Tenten?!”

Tenten was awake and she too was shocked to see her fellow Kunoichi chained as she was at the moment. She had been on her way to the training field when she was suddenly attacked by a band of men….she got ready to fight but was shocked not to see ninja but ordinary people armed with short knives and sticks….her confusion was enough to allow a hidden group of men who were there to ambush her and she was suddenly hit by powder that was also able to knock her unconscious.

As soon as she was awake and discovering her fellow Kunoichi as well as herself as prisoners at the moment, she was shocked.

“Wha…..Sakura?! Ino?! Kin?! Hinata?! Ayame-san?! Where are we?!”

It was then that they saw Shizune, Anko and Kurenai waking up as well….the women were busy working earlier in their respective posts….Kurenai was busy working on some important reports and was going to meet with Anko to grab something to eat in a restaurant….and Shizune was taking a break from her duties as Tsunade's secretary and all three of them were on their way when they were able to see the Chuunin move out….they were about to move along as well but then they were suddenly surrounded by several men who were armed with weapons….what surprised them was the fact that the men were civilians and were supposedly none combatants….all three of the female Jonin were getting ready to fight but several more attacked and then they fought back….avoiding fatal attacks in order to find out why these people were attacking them.

It was then that some of the men took out spheres that exploded and released some form of power….similar to a smoke bomb….but it turned out to be paralysis powder and all three of them were knocked out cold….and now they were here.

It was then that the Kunoichi was greeted by the arrival of a band of the town's men and there between the two men was a woman who was dressed in a fashion that was considered totally immodest and the woman was utterly seductive….but the Kunoichi could sense something was unnatural about this person before them at the moment and when they saw the horns….they KNEW that she was not human…

The woman smiled at them all and replied seductively.

“I do hope you are all in good condition….I hope my pets were not rough in capturing you all….”

“Who are you?!”

Solana then turned and replied to Sakura's question with a very cheerful voice…

“The name is Solana….I am the Succubus Maiden who sent those guards who I have under my control to attack Konoha previously…”

“WHAT?!”

Kurenai glared at the demonic woman and spoke and knew that with her arms bound, there was no way that she could use her Genjutsu and even if she could….something about this woman was not human and there was a chance she could be resistant to Genjutsu…

“Why did you kidnap us?”

“To lure someone out of course….”

“Who would that be?”

Solana smiled and she spoke in a very simple tone…

“You ALL know him….after all, he is a very interesting young man….and he is a Chuunin I believe….and he carries a very unique sword….Naruto Uzumaki I believe.”

“WHAT?!”

The reaction was universal for all the Kunoichi the very second when they heard this demonic woman was after Naruto. They had no idea why she would be after Naruto of all people but the way she acted was something that was really unnerving for them all and the thought of this demonic woman getting her claws into Naruto was making their blood boil as they had no idea what this woman would to Naruto the very second she got her claws into him. Hinata was the first to speak.

“What could you want with Naruto-kun?!”

Solana grinned and replied.

“Why….I want to meet him as was asked of me by my Master…and when I do….I am going to have some fun with him before I kill him.”

That served to only infuriate the Kunoichi and they were struggling to attack the woman who laughed at their struggles and she replied.

“Don't bother trying to break free….those chains are fused into the walls and are enchanted not to break and shatter, unless that wall they are connected to is destroyed and they can unleash a powerful surge of pain inducing energy….”

All the Kunoichi screamed as arcs of energy flooded their bodies and they couldn't help but stop their struggles as they tried to recover from the massive shock and pain that had shot deep into their bodies as Solana relished their struggles and she spoke.

“Good….show me your fire….I like that in anyone….even women for that matter. The reason my Master sent me to find and deal with Naruto is simple….he is the owner of my Master's only rival in power….and I think some of you have met my Master before….after all….it was he who unleashed the Reapers on that quaint village in the desert known as Suna I believe…”

The Kunoichi were shocked and then realized that she was referring to that evil weapon that had appeared after Naruto and Gaara had defeated the leader of the Reapers….and Solana nodded without any hesitation.

“That is correct….Death Fang created me to deal with Naruto….and if you excuse me….i think he is already here….bye, and don't worry….if you all would like, I can let you see me have my way with him, I liked having an audience anyway.”

The Kunoichi saw red as they tried to free themselves as the thought of that Solana raping Naruto was something that they were NOT in the mood to see that happen at this point and time and even if the chains that held them once more covered them in great pain they tried desperately to free themselves…much to Solana's amusement at the moment.

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In the Town Square…

Naruto arrived in the area and was surprised to suddenly see a number of men surrounding him and they were armed and they charged right at him and Naruto took Holy talon and fought them head on at the moment, the ninja used non lethal strikes and since the men were not truly evil, they were not harmed by Naruto's attacks at the moment, however it was then that he was facing none other than Solana herself as she removed her hood.

“You….”

“My….you ARE a handsome one aren't you?”

Naruto wasted no time and quickly attacked Solana….however the woman was not easily frightened as she moved aside and managed to evade some of Naruto's attacks and then as she removed her robe….she revealed her form and even though Naruto was not keen on it….even he had to admit that she was an attractive sort….however he was focused on the matter at hand and spoke to the Succubus Maiden that he was facing at the moment.

“What have you done to the ones you kidnapped?!”

“Oh, you mean those lovely ladies who seem to have the hots for you Naruto? They are alive….I must congratulate you for being here so prompt, and punctuality is rare nowadays.”

“Enough talk!!! What have you done to them?”

“They are alive and safe….but now I get to have my fun…entertain me Champion!”

Solana took out her sword and Naruto attacked quickly and the two traded slashes and thrusts with their swords and they each countered one another with blocks, evasion moves and more, Naruto had to admit that this woman was no ordinary foe as she was able to evade his blows and he stopped to try and focus on letting her make the first move….and he was not disappointed as she turned and attacked with her own attacks and they crossed blades and she then did something totally unexpected…she leaned forward…

And licked Naruto's cheek!!!”

Naruto was shocked by that action and he backed away and looked at the Succubus Maiden who merely licked her lips and smiled seductively.

“What the heck was that for?!”

“Oh…just wanted to see how you taste….and you taste nice….despite the Dragon Fire in your veins at the moment…I am going to have a lot of fun with you.”

Naruto did NOT like the way she was acting and got ready but Solana sprung her trap as he was suddenly surrounded by tendrils of Earth that lashed out at him from all angles and Naruto was forced to fight off the tendrils with Holy Talon, but while he was able to slice down the tendrils, several more managed to restrain him and it was then that he was brought to his knees and Solana smiled at him and then she cast a spell on a nearby building and the walls fell down and there in the ruins were none other than the ones Naruto had been sent to rescue…

“NARUTO!!!!”

Naruto turned and saw them and they were hurt and he glared at Solana who smiled viciously at him.

“You lied….you said they were safe!!!!”

“They are alive after all…besides, they tried to escape from those chains and since the chains are designed to inflict pain if they try to escape….then it's not entirely my fault….but enough about that….time for me to see just how strong you are…”

Naruto barely had enough time to react when she leaned own and bit him on the neck….in a moment, Naruto cried out as Solana's venom began to flood his body as the tendrils of earth that held Naruto moved him to a prone position on the ground and Solana smiled as she placed her weapon aside and straddled the blonde ninja at the moment and the other Kunoichi looked on in horror and anger as the woman was seducing Naruto right in front of them!!!!

“LET HIM GO!!!!”

Solana turned and snorted.

“Why should I? I suggest you ladies just sit back and enjoy the show…”

The Kunoichi tried to escape once more but screamed in pain as the chains once more reacted to their movements as Solana licked Naruto's face and then began to kiss him….intent to have her way with Naruto before she ended his existence with either her powers of her weapon, but for the time being….she was going to enjoy this.

Sakura and the others could watch as Solana began to remove Naruto's clothes and then reach his armor and she decided to remove her own garments though magic and they couldn't help but see that Naruto was slowly losing the will resist Solana's actions as his grip on Holy Talon began to loosen….they couldn't stand it anymore and shouted to Naruto.

“NARUTO!!!! DON'T GIVE IN!!!!! AAAAAAUUUUUUUUGGGGGGHHHHHHHH!!!!”

Solana turned and laughed manically as she was now naked and spoke to the women as they writhed in pain.

“Don't bother….he is slowly being transformed by my spell and venom….soon he will be mine to play with Holy Talon will lose it's hold over him….so stay there and enjoy the show…”

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In Naruto's mind…

Naruto tried to fight the glowing purple haze that was trying to blind him….but then he was feeling some sort of pleasurable tingle flowing on his body where the mist was touching and sure enough the pleasure began to invade his senses and blinding him….he tried to fight it but his reasoning was being affected…

(What the heck…..i….)

((“Master Naruto….you must resist!!!! That is her poison in your system, you must not surrender to the sensations!!!”))

Naruto heard Holy Talon's voice and he tried to fight it as best he could….yet it was not easy….it felt so good….then he saw a face appear before him and then a female body as well, and she was naked before him and before he could do anything she was hugging him and doing Gods only knew what to him….Naruto felt his body give in….until.

“NARUTO-KUN!!!!”

He turned and saw Hinata, Sakura, and all the others being held prisoner and being tortured and he then felt something in his hand and turned to see Holy Talon in his hand at the moment and he felt that the pleasure was mixed with evil, vile evil and he slowly fought on and countered the attempts of the mist to control him and he saw the woman before turn into Solana with her horns and wings on her back…and wielding none other than Death Fang itself.

He reacted and quickly fought off the mist and finally faced Solana and the two traded blows with one another and Naruto finally managed to land a blow on the mental image of the naked Succubus Maiden and felt his body fighting once more.

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Sakura, Hinata, Kin, Ino, Ayame, Tenten, Kurenai, Shizune, and Anko watched as Naruto suddenly glowed with a pure silver energy and that forced Solana off of him and she leaped back and re-summoned her clothes to her side.

They watched as the tendrils holding Naruto were destroyed and he got up and wiped the blood from his lip as he faced the Succubus Maiden once more….after breaking free from her spell and they were relieved that Naruto had managed to fight the enchantment that the demoness had placed on him when she had restrained him with that spell of Earth….but they were worried at the moment as Naruto readied Holy Talon at the moment as he was already exhausted at the moment and they knew that the witch knew it too.

They tried to free themselves from the chains to help Naruto but every time they did….arcs of pain filled their bodies as the chains held them tight to the wall that was used by the Succubus Maiden to restrain them as they watched her try to control Naruto.

“My….you were able to free yourself from my enchantment, what a shame….and I was going to have a lot of fun playing with you….nevertheless I should have expected that of a Holy Dragon Champion.”

Solana smiled however as she took out her sword and it extended itself to match Holy Talon in the length of the blade and she readied herself.

“However….you are still a novice and I will enjoy beating you to death….then I can have my way with you….”

“What the hell are you yapping about?!”

“Once I take you away from Holy Talon….then I can have my fun…and I'll even let your lady friends watch as I have my way with your dying carcass before you die and join the dead.”

Naruto gave the Succubus Maiden a look of utter revulsion and shouted at her.

“YOU ARE ONE SICK FREAK!!!!!”

“YOU LEAVE NARUTO-KUN ALONE!!!!!”

All the Konoha Kunoichi and Ayame shouted in wrath as they heard the sickening plan of the Succubus Maiden to deflower Naruto as he was dying and the idea of Naruto being subjected to such a degrading and disgusting act filled them with great anger and the desire to get free despite the pain they were feeling at the moment. Solana turned and laughed at them….

“My you ladies ARE feisty….maybe I should let my pets have their turns with you all first so we can give the battle between me and your hero some more drama….I always heard men perform better when they hear the cries of the people they care about…”

The men who were kept in reserve appeared and were now ready to heed the commands of their mistress as Solana gave them their orders for the time being.

“Gentlemen….show these lovely ladies a good time….and don't be gentle… give them ALL you have….”

The men nodded as they made their way towards the Kunoichi and Ayame and the women already had a VERY accurate idea what they were about to be subjected to and that was the most horrible thing that any woman could endure at these circumstances. They tried to escape but with the chains injuring them and draining their strength, escape was becoming even harder for them, and Naruto was quick on the uptake on what the men were going to do to Kin, Sakura, Hinata, Ino, Tenten, Ayame, Kurenai, Shizune, and Anko under the control of Solana and it turned his stomach and he growled at Solana.

“You sick witch!!! Leave them out of this!!!!!”

“Why should I? At least it will motivate you to fight better and more fiercely….besides, I happen to like seeing a man and woman go at it….though I wonder if those girls can handle servicing that many men….why don't we find out?”

Solana's smirk however was suddenly shattered as a gust of wind came out of nowhere and sent the men she had under her command flying backwards and then the two turned to see that the men under Solana's control were knocked out and there came several figures….six wearing an ANBU uniform and a certain pair of blondes…one wielding a fan and the other wearing a certain set of armor and carrying a pair of arm blades.

Temari placed aside her fan and growled at the Succubus Maiden.

“I don't know who or WHAT you are….but I will not let any woman suffer this fate!!!”

Tsunade then turned and slammed a hard fish into the summoned wall and her superhuman strength shattered the wall and also the power source of the chains and this allowed her to rip the chains off the Kunoichi and they were happy to be free though their injuries stopped them from moving all that much….Tsunade then turned and spoke to Naruto.

“Deal with her Naruto-kun….we've got it here.”

“Right!!!!”

Naruto then got ready to fight Solana who's face was now in a scowl….but she then shrugged her shoulders and spoke to her soon to come foe.

“I guess I won't have this much fun as I thought….very well, let's dance you and I Champion….”

Naruto growled and recalled the fact that because of that converted Konoha Chuunin several of his closest friends were in danger and were almost about to be subjected to a horrible, degrading, scarring, and humiliating experience for any woman….and all because of this creation of Death Fang….this demoness who thrived on pleasure while subjecting others to her will….he was not just going to defeat her….he was going to make sure that she would never harm or enslave anyone ever again!

(I will destroy her for this!!! Are you with me Holy Talon?)

((“Always Master Naruto….time send this hell-spawn back to her home in the darkness!”))

Naruto roared and attacked as Solana charged in and they got ready to fight one another to the end….Naruto summoned his Dragon Fire and was covered white and gold flame as Solana revealed her own powers as black flame appeared on her hands and bat like wings come out from her back and clothes harmlessly and her canines grow longer and she was ready as her sword glowed with purple vein-like cracks on them.

Tsunade was able to heal both Sakura and Shizune and all three of them healed the others as best they could as Temari and the ANBU squad acted as security to defend Tsunade, Sakura, and Shizune as they healed the others of their injuries….they wished to join the battle….but this was a foe Naruto had to defeat on his own….

The question that plagued their minds however was…can he?

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Naruto lashed out with several slashes and thrusts at the Succubus Maiden….intent on finally ending her threat to the world and his attacks came close to slicing the Succubus Maiden in half but she had used an illusion technique similar to the Kage Bushin Naruto normal used and then her wings dove into the ground and then erupted in front of Naruto and he was forced to flip backwards as the living wings became like spears and lashed out at him…

“Nicely done Champion….but this fight is FAR from over!”

And the words of the Succubus Maiden proved true as she unleashed a number of lightning spheres at Naruto and that attack forced Naruto to use a spell to defend himself.

“EARTHWALLL!!!”

A massive wall of pure Earth came out to shield Naruto the attack and a great amount of explosive force was heard as earth was thrown everywhere by the blast itself and that was enough for Naruto to quickly leap over the wall and unleashed a powerful blast of pure fire from his hands.

“DRAGON BREATH!!!!”

Solana moved away quickly from the incoming attack and fired a powerful arc of purple lighting that crackled and lit up the sky and hit a nearby building….quickly engulfing the place in fire in a heart beat and Naruto could see that even when not seducing the living daylights out of the opposite gender, Solana was more than capable in combat and the demon female knew that for a fact as she unleashes another bolt of the purple lightning that incinerated several houses and trees and she spoke to Naruto with a very seductive but malevolent and malicious smiled.

“How do you find my powers Champion? .You might be a Dragon Champion Naruto Uzumaki, but you still have a long way to go before you can take the place of the Champions of old…”

“You might be right….but I will be stronger!!!!”

Naruto unleashed a powerful arc of lightning of his own and Solana managed to block the attack with her own powers and the shock was enough to move him a few inches and she smiled a bit more.

“Of that I have no doubt….you have grown and you have talent….now let's see if that talent you have is enough!!!!!”

Solana then took to flight using her functional wings and as soon as she was airborne, she dived down with her wings protecting her and she was covered in purple lightning as she attacked Naruto.

“LIGHTNING STRIKE!!!!”

The Succubus Maiden smashed downwards and Naruto quickly responded with his own defensive action as he jammed Holy Talon into the ground and then used his Dragon Fire to create one of his chosen defensive techniques to stop the incoming assault from the Succubus Maiden as she came at him at a great deal of speed, due to his training and his hard work and lastly, his will to succeed….Naruto had cut his casting time to half.

“DRAGON SCALE DEFENSE!!!!”

The hexagonal shield activated and blocked the incoming attack and arcs of purple lightning came all over the shield and Naruto was able to hold it off and despite her best efforts. Solana couldn't break through the shield and was forced to back away for the moment as her wings moved away and she smiled even more as the shield moved away, she said nothing and launched a full attack with her sword and Naruto quickly blocked the attack with Holy Talon and the two changed sword blows….the sword that was wielded by Solana was damaged by Holy Talon like most weapons were and it was only the fact that Solana evaded most of Naruto's counter attacks that her weapon was on easily destroyed by his attacks at the moment. She smiled and then moved away but not before she landed and unleashed her shadowy wings once more and they stretched outward from her body and turned into spears as they surrounded Naruto….

“EMBRACE OF SHADOWY PAIN!!!!!”

Naruto quickly evaded the incoming spikes of shadow mass that Solana unleashed with nearly no effort as the spears tried to impale him from all sides at the moment, one managed to cut Naruto by the leg….Naruto forced the pain away from his mind at the moment and blocked more of the spears with Holy Talon, Solana unleashed several powerful arcs of purple lightning at Naruto, forcing him back yet again and Naruto then took the fight by firing several power arcs of pure Dragon Fire mixed with Chakra from himself to further amplify the power of the attacks he was unleashing at Solana.

“DRAGON CLAW FRENZY!!!!”

The energy blades slammed hard into the Succubus Maiden's wings and the explosions were enough to cover the area that she had been standing on no less than a few minutes ago….she moved out of the smoke and her wings were ruined and damaged and her expression was of pain and she was not looking as smug as she was no less than a few minutes before.

“You are going to pay for that Naruto….”

“I'd like to see you try and make me!!!!”

Solana grinned as her wings were reformed and she flew right at Naruto and unleashed her sword at him and used her flight abilities to attack Naruto from the air, forcing Naruto to fight in a very unorthodox fashion as the Succubus Maiden's flight abilities made it hard for him to effectively attack her and that forced him to be on the defensive the moment and she was taking full advantage of that fact as she pressed the attack on Naruto at the moment and the blonde ninja had to do think of another way to attack her. Solana then taunted him n mercilessly.

“I have the advantage in this fight Naruto….what are you going to do now?”

Naruto gritted his teeth and recalled that he still had some spare kunai and shuriken with him and he enchanted the weapons in time as Solana came at him for another attack, he blocked it and then rolled backwards….allowing her to fly above him and he quickly turns and fires three of the shuriken at the Succubus maiden as the weapons glowed for a few moments and were now ended with silver….the Succubus Maiden turned and Solana howled in pain as she was struck by the shuriken….one bit deeply into her right thigh, the other in her left shoulder and the other….above her left breast….the Succubus Maiden growled at the enchanted weapons burned her flesh and the screams of their mistress had the men in pain as well.

Solana roared and finally ripped put the shuriken that was burning her as Naruto's enchantments were designed to harm her as Holy Talon had told him via their mental link. The Succubus Maiden finally lost her cool and unleashed more bolts of purple lightning at Naruto…intent on frying them young man and reducing him to a broken heap before she had her way with him.

Naruto was forced back and he blocked the purple lighting bolts with Holy talon and held his ground and then decided to throw some more of his enchanted throwing weapons and did so with his kunai at Solana, but this time she was ready and waiting as she dodged the incoming attacks and unleashed another bolt of purple lighting but this time….it was aimed right at the others and Naruto saw that it was heading for all of them and without any hesitation he rushed towards them and quickly activated his defensive spell of choice.

“DRAGON SCALE DEFENSE!!!!”

The lighting slammed hard into the shield and the scale like shield held off the attack and when the lighting faded and Naruto moved the shield away and blocked the spears of shadow that Solana unleashed once more to skewer his comrades and the ones he cared about and he got wounded as the spears came back and cut him from behind….his armor that he had on protected his body at the moment but not all of his body was safe as he was wearing chainmail but the spears were able to cut through some of the weaker parts of it.

“AUGH!!!!”

“NARUTO!!!!”

Solana laughed and attacked Naruto as she charged with her sword and began to unleash a massive number of slashes and attacks, intent on severely wounding or crippling Naruto with her attacks at the moment and Naruto was forced to fight quickly and her attacks were fast and lethal showing that while she relied on charm, seduction, domination and more….Solana was a deadly fighter as she unleashes strikes of her sword that were hard for Naruto easily see as he was still recovering from the attacks that she had unleashed on him.

A powerful slash that Solana unleashed to slice off Naruto's head was blocked by him and he moved away and attacked with slash to Solana's mid section and she backed away and Naruto leaped into the air in a spin and unleashed a whirling series of slashes and forced Solana back even further as he landed on his feet and she charged….intent on impaling Naruto with her sword, Naruto however turned aside in a spinning motion….barely avoiding Solana's attack and then she followed suit and the two were back to back to one another and then they used their arms to block one another from attacking. Solana smiled as she spoke…

“My….you feel well built….I wonder how your skin tastes as well as how your muscles feel as well….”

Naruto was not liking this at the moment and tried to attack but Solana blocked his attempts and smiled once more and spoke in her usual seduction attempts.

“How do you find my body? Is it right for a woman my age? Do you want to touch me for a moment?”

“No thank you!!!!”

“Pity….but before I do kill you….I'll let you see me naked….whether you like it or not!!!”

Naruto leaped forward and so did Solana and both of them turned and unleashed slashes at one another and both their swords clashed hard into one another with a massive clang and this time Holy Talon was able to slice through Solana's sword and she moved away and then jammed her destroyed sword into the ground and chanted and pulled it out….using her own magical powers and the elements of the earth to re-forge her sword and she was now ready and back into the fight between her and Naruto at that moment as they traded slashes and thrusts at one another. Naruto dodged three stabs to his torso and he used Holy Talon's flat edge to knock the sword of Solana away and he struck with a powerful slash that nicked Solana's skin, wounding her, but she was not stopped easily as she leaped into the air and came behind Naruto and unleashed a powerful slash to the back of his neck….Naruto quickly moved forward and then recalled the explosives that Iruka had given him and he quickly reached for them in a hidden pocket and unleashed them quickly as he got up and Solana' charged at him once more and was intent on dealing with him once more.

“Now you are mine!”

“I don't think so!!!”

The smoke pellets came right at home as Solana was confused on how this was turning out and Naruto used the smoke to buy himself time and used the explosive tags to further injure Solana….the explosions sent Solana out of the cloud of smoke and she got up and Naruto finally revealed his ninja skills…

“KAGE BUSHIN NO JUTSU!!!!”

Solana was surprised to suddenly see several being who were equal to Naruto come right at her and there seemed to be a whole army of them coming at her and she retaliated with by unleashing her purple lighting and many of them were destroyed in puffs of smoke as she looked on and tried to locate Naruto.

“Where are you Naruto?”

Naruto then made his move as his last wall of Kage Bushin suddenly stopped and they unleashed a horde of shuriken at Solana forcing her to use her wings to shield herself from the oncoming attack….the shuriken bit hard into her wings and she shook them aside as Naruto unleashed his surprise as Solana was caught off guard….for when she moved her wings aside…there was Naruto with a sphere of glowing energy in his hand that suddenly was covered in pure golden lighting, Naruto had used the Kage Bushin to force Solana to defend herself so he and a Kage Bushin could close the gap and strike hard with this new variant of the Rasengan that he created with the use of Dragon Fire.

“TAKE THIS!!!! LIGHTNING STORM RASENGAN!!!!”

Solana was hit hard and the Rasengan covered in a massive sphere of destruction that was crackling with massive lighting energy and she was screaming in pain as she was sent all the way back and then Naruto followed up with his other attack as the Succubus Maiden was sent into the air by the blow that stuck her right in the chest and he used a brand new sword technique that Vane had taught him as he reached in his back and took out a piece of Orchaelium and created a secondary sword with his Transmutation and Enchantment powers as he faced the recovering Solana who was bleeding from burns all over her body and he shouted.

“NOW THIS ENDS!!!! TWIN DRAGON FANG DANCE!!!!!”

Solana barely had time to scream as Naruto unleashed several power slashes and thrusts in mid leap, using the dual wielding style to attack her as both blades cut into her body with lethal and amazing speed as Naruto attacked…slicing her arms clean off as well as her wings and she was covered in massive gashes and slashes as well and she screamed as she fell to the ground in a bloody heap before the Dragon Champion and Naruto finished her off with both Holy Talon and his spare sword in reverse grips and stabbed Solana right in the chest with both blades as they landed on the ground….Solana gasped as she felt her death coming….but she smiled in death as she looked at Naruto in a very impressed fashion….and she spoke gently, almost like a lover to Naruto…

“You were….impressive….you have truly proven, yourself to me….Naruto Uzumaki.”

Naruto moved away as he pulled both blades from Solana's body as she began to break into nothing but purple dust but she spoke her final words.

“You are going to be….a real challenge for….my master….grow stronger Naruto….grow stronger….”

As Naruto watched Solana faded off into nothing but dust he looked to see the men who stood up and were shaking their heads….trying to make sense of what they were doing….questions were everywhere as the men were now freed from Solana's control of their bodies and minds….and the Chuunin from Konoha was able to recover from Solana's grip was able to speak…

“Where…what….Hokage-sama? What's going on here, this isn't Konoha!”

“Naruto sighed and spoke to his fellow Chuunin…

“It's a LONG story….”

Tsunade helped Naruto and the men were finally able to find their wives, sisters , mothers, daughters, aunts, and other family members and freed them, the women were utterly relieved and were happy to see that the vile Succubus Maiden's hold on their loved ones was utterly broken and they were finally free from being held there for a long time. The mayor himself was able to finally embrace his family and hours later….he spoke to Naruto.

“You did us a great favor Naruto Uzumaki….you freed us from that demon witch's power and you gave us back our lives….you and the Hokage can be assured that we will never forget what you all have done for us and we will do our best to make sure it will never happen again….if there are more ninja like you in this world Naruto Uzumaki…then the world will be in greater hands than before….please, accept this amount that our town's many families and mine have gathered….this amount will never truly measure the gratitude we feel for your efforts to free us, and you are welcome to come here anytime you like as an honored guest.”

Naruto nodded and thankfully accepted the envelopes that contained a large amount of ryo in it…the Chuunin bowed before the mayor and then they all left.

It was not long for the freed Kunoichi as well Ayame and the others to return to Konoha and many of the Kunoichi bid farewell to head back to their duties….but Naruto was unaware that in the minds of the women he had just saved….there were thoughts on how to pay Naruto back for risking his life and more to save theirs willingly and without any hesitation on his part. He felt only a shiver go up and down his spine and the fine hairs on his body stand up as he headed home.

Holy Talon could sense the emotions being regulated by the women who were watching Naruto covertly and it couldn't help but mentally say to itself.

((“Master Naruto is going to be in for the time of his life.”))

Holy Talon then heard the Kyuubi growl…and not in a hostile way…

But in full agreement with the Holy Dragon Sword, and that allowed Holy Talon the chance to think over on the events that transpired…there was no doubt in it's mind that it's dark rival would hear of the death of it's agent by Naruto's hands….and it wanted to know just what it was going to do this time….

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In Death Fang's lair…

(((“So….Solana is dead….no matter….she has served her purpose to me….I am impressed Naruto Uzumaki….you will be a great challenge….I look forward to it when you and Holy Talon are at full power….”)))

Death Fang glowed malevolently and was now on the creation of yet another plan to further test Naruto, but it was then that it's eye was alert…

(((“Ahhh….it seems I have some unexpected visitors. Let's see how good they are…”)))

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“Are you sure that this is the place you sensed it?”

“Yeah….I am not lying, Itachi….something is down here….something very powerful and strong at the moment. Do you think that we can actually find this weapon that we saw back in Suna Itachi?”

“I do not know Kisame….but if what you sense is true….then this just might be the place….”

Kisame nodded and he moved a nearby boulder aside and made his way through ahead of Itachi, they had been busy with all the other members of Akatsuki looking for this sword that they had seen back in Suna. Pain, their leader had hoped to learn more about the sword they saw and how it could be used for Akatsuki's benefit…and since only Itachi and Kisame have seen the sword, they were tasked to seek it out apart from their mission to acquire the Kyuubi from Naruto himself as well.

It was when they were able to find a cave that they saw blood red light on nearby wall and the light reformed into words.

`So…you are the first to come here….let me see….if you have what it takes to claim me….'

Itachi closed his eyes and then opened them.

“It seems this is the place….”

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To be continued…

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Author's Notes:

Well, that should wrap it up this chapter, and for all the readers of Naruto Dragon Champion….this is one of the few remaining filler chapters and after the last two or four chapters…. comes the one chapter that I bet many have been waiting for is finally here….Sasuke's attack on Naruto and the act of Sasuke defecting from Konoha.

But there is twist to this little story….he still has the Cursed Seal and Orochimaru's attacks on his mind have taken their toll, but Naruto's attempts to get some sense into Sasuke have given Sasuke a much darker plan for killing Itachi. But for now….he makes his move to show that he has had enough of being relegated into sidelines by Naruto's growth as a ninja and now makes his desire to defeat Naruto plain to see….as he does something that Naruto may not forgive him for easily.

The next chapter….may or may not have a lemon….that depends on me so be prepared in advance and as to who is going to finally lose their virginity, it's obviously going to be a blonde Chuunin….but to who is he going to lose his virginity to….that is a surprise! Or maybe….he might not only lose HIS virginity….but so will a few others as well…who knows…

This is going to be a fun part for all the readers I hope and if you have ideas, suggestions or more for the coming action for Naruto, please send them my way if you like. And I KNOW you will.

But for the action part chapter afterwards….here is a trailer for you readers.

Enjoy!

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Trailer:

Naruto was shocked at this and he couldn't believe that Sasuke was the one who was doing is in front of him. Before the blonde Chuunin was Sasuke….using his Cursed Seal without any care at all and was ready to use his Raikiri and had the lightning covered hand and the seemingly enraged Uchiha glared at him with rage. Sasuke had called him out in the field earlier and he wondered what the Uchiha youth was planning….it was his improved training, hard work, and his training as a Dragon Champion that allowed him to escape the fireball jutsu the Uchiha threw at him. It had shocked him as to why Sasuke would attack him all of a sudden but he was quickly on the defensive.

“Sasuke!!!! Have you lost your mind?!?!?!”

“Shut up dobe….I have had it with you….I will defeat you….one way or the other….fight me!!!!”

Naruto tried to reason with his team-mate once more….hoping to resolve this situation before things got out of hand.

“Knock this off Sasuke!!! There's no point in this fighting here!!!!”

Sasuke however glared darkly and replied as he got ready to attack.

“Is there? You always wanted to beat me Naruto….here's your chance!”

“Damn it!!! I have no time to be doing this Sasuke!!!”

“Then make time dobe!!! I have all day!!!!”

Naruto managed to use a Earth Wall Spell to block Sasuke's attack with Raikiri and he managed to fight back and block Sasuke's following attacks and used his training to fight in an even keel with Sasuke….and despite the fact that Sasuke was using his best moves….Naruto's long training had given him a serious edge in combat than when he was still a Genin as he used the combat styles he had been taught by many people.

Naruto blocked a kick and quickly grabs Sasuke's leg and quickly blocks any other attacks and he quickly tosses Sasuke aside and blocks several shuriken hidden by the Uchiha that he throws at him…which bounce of Naruto's forearm guards that were made of Orchaelium. Naruto then decided to end this madness before things got really out of hand. He managed to lash out with several blows that to Sasuke's anger and shock, had bypassed his defenses and he was thrashed about by Naruto and sent to the ground reeling as Naruto quickly slammed him into the nearby tree and glared at him.

“Stop this right now!!! What the hell is wrong with you?!”

“SHUT UP!!!!!”

Sasuke managed to force Naruto away and the two got ready to fight one another once more as the area was now being soaked by rain from above at the moment. Naruto saw that Sasuke had finally lost it and as much as he wished that it didn't come to this….with all that was happening at the moment….he decided to get serious.

“You want a fight so badly?”

“You damn right I do!!!!”

“Fine….you want one Sasuke….come and get it!!!!”

Both ninja charged right at one another…

Just as a group of Konoha ninja came on the scene….and in the lead was none other than Kakashi…and the Jonin's reaction was very obvious.

“What the hell?!”