Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ quixotism ❯ chapter 13 ( Chapter 13 )
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By: littleolmee 
Face off in Konoha. Chapter is betaed.
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Shounen / Romance / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 08.31.2006 | Updated On: 08.31.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 5.4K | Visits: 620 | Status: Completed
Face off in Konoha. Chapter is betaed.
Anime/Manga: Naruto Fan Fiction | Genre(s): Shounen / Romance / Hentai | Type: Continuation | Uploaded On: 08.31.2006 | Updated On: 08.31.2006 | Pages: 3 | Words: 5.4K | Visits: 620 | Status: Completed
Blanket disclaimer: I do not claim any rights to Naruto or any characters associated with the anime/manga. They are the property of Masashi Kishimoto. I do claim rights to any and all original characters that appear in this story.
A/N: There will be cursing, adult situations including slash pairing (boy X boy) and hentai (boy X girl). If you are offended by such things, not of age to be reading such material, or are not wanting to read spoilers then please push the back button now.
ADDITIONAL A/N: This chapter contains a character death if you are bothered by such things or not of age to be reading a story of this rating that contains adult content then please push the back button now. Also before you make an assumation about the ending check for the hint at the bottom.*hint, hint* Thanks to everyone who has reviewed.
A big thank you to Jaded Lady who betaed this chapter. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help.
'thinking'
"talking"
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The morning sun slowly rose into the sky warming everything it touched. The sky was a pale shade of blue that morning with many high wispy clouds that did nothing to block out the brilliance of the sun. Inside his bedroom, Naruto scrunched up his face as the rays touched him through his window. Wrinkling up his nose he turned rubbing his face into his pillow as he yawned. Blinking his eyes, he raised his face to take stock of his bedroom and the weather outside his window. Smiling up at the sun as it welcomed him to a new day.
He stretched and laid his head back on his pillow. Pulling his legs under him he left his top half stretched out for a moment longer savoring the feel of his head cradled on his pillow. The sounds of his kitsune friends scurrying around alerted him that he had little time left to enjoy his bed, pushing himself up on his knees he stole a few extra moments to enjoy the morning.
He always enjoyed this time of day, the feel of the sun warming everything it touched with its bright cheerful light, the sounds made by the animals and people getting up to start the day. It also gave him time to think with a clear mind about all the things that had happened in the last few days.
Naruto sighed happily, thinking about the new level he and Sasuke's relationship had reached. As for himself he hadn't really been interested in that sort of step with anyone before, but the fact that it was Sasuke that wanted to be with him made him happy. He liked being close with Sasuke and if this was the direction Sasuke wanted their relationship to go then Naruto was all for it. Sasuke was very important to him and the addition of the touching and kissing between them felt nice.
Naruto snickered thinking how the girls would feel when they found out Uchiha Sasuke saw none of them as compatible, but outcast Uzumaki Naruto was. Neither had run out to tell anyone about the change between them. Sasuke was a private person after all and it wasn't like he was a girl who needed to boast it to the others that Sasuke had touched him. He wasn't ashamed by it or anything, but being ninjas if they let it be known they were close like that it could show a weakness that someone could exploit against them.
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After Sasuke had touched him the first time things had been a little strange afterwards. It had taken him longer to get himself back under control being he was not use to human touch in that manner. He was almost afraid to think the overload of sensations he would have had if he hadn't had the kitsunes touching him casually before that.
Slowly Sasuke drew his body off of him; his overly sensitive flesh sliding against the other boy's body caused Naruto to hiss at the sensation. Sasuke quickly asked if he was all right and his concern for him made his heart swell.
Lying beside each other, both on their backs they worked on calming down from the experience. Rolling over on his side Sasuke propped himself up to look down at his new lover. Reaching over he ran his fingers through his blonde spiky hair admitting how drawn he felt toward him. Sasuke wanted their friendship to be more, explaining how what they had done would be between them only and promised they would take things slowly to give them both time to adjust to the new intimacy they were sharing.
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Smiling at his memories Naruto pushed himself out of bed and gathered his clothes so that he could get ready for the day's mission with his teammates. A lot of the higher ranking ninjas had been sent out on assignments in the last several days, an influx of high ranked missions had been received, leaving mainly Genin to take care of things around the village. Tsunade-baba had been on edge because of all the requests; she even had to take the Jounin's out of their Genin teams to help cover everything.
Even most of the Chuunins had been taken out of the village to do missions. Only the Chuunins that had regular jobs inside the village, like Iruka-sensei who taught at the academy or those like Sakura that did shifts at the hospital, were still around the village. That left the Genins to handle the D rank missions around the village on their own. It was all right though; Team Seven didn't really need Kakashi to tell them the best way to pick trash out of the bottomland anyway.
Having finished with his morning routine Naruto quickly found some breakfast. After saying his good-byes to the kitsunes he made his way to the bridge to meet Sasuke and Sakura so they could go get their daily missions from the Hokage together.
Unlike how things usually went the three junior members of Team Seven set a time to meet at the bridge and together came into view and met almost simultaneously. Kakashi-sensei had been sent out on a mission that was too highly ranked for them to accompany him two days ago. Since the evening after he told them he would be gone they had agreed upon a time and to meet at the bridge. This was their second day and both days had been like clockwork. Within seconds they would all meet at the bridge, from any direction you could see the team members walking toward each other till they stepped onto the bridge. After a quick greeting to each other the three friends would head for the tower to get their jobs for the day and head out to work and today was no different.
Making their way to Hokage tower Sasuke shifted his eyes around taking in the large amount of visitors the village had that morning. Knowing most of the higher ranked ninjas were out of the village made him a little jumpy. Those left could hold their own if there was any trouble but, something about the way the hair stood up on the back of his neck bothered him.
As the tower came into view, a loud explosion rocked the tower, blowing a hole in one side. Naruto gasped as he watched in horror as the side of the tower exploded. "Baba!" He shouted as he bounded off toward the tower at full speed passing many who were too stunned to move. Regaining his bearings, Sasuke reached back tugging on Sakura's wrist giving chase to Naruto. Moving quickly Sakura followed as they trailed after their impulsive teammate. "Naruto, wait up we don't know what's going on!!" Sasuke yelled boosting more chakra into his legs.
Reaching the tower, they found their teammate starring up at the door way, his fist clenched in rage. From within the tower Uchiha Itachi emerged, in his arms he held their Godiame, lying limply in his arms. Growling Naruto called out to the older Uchiha. "I had heard you were dead, you bastard." Shaking his head Itachi replied. "It seems rumors of my death have been exaggerated. Hello, little brother . . . I was surprised to hear they allowed you back in Konoha after you left so disrespectfully." From beside him Naruto could feel the anger rolling off of Sasuke in waves, it reminded him of the day Sasuke left to go to Orochimaru, the memory of that day made him shiver.
Grinding his teeth to contain his anger Sasuke replied. "What happened was not my doing, it was Orochimaru's. You're one to speak about returning to ones home after leaving disrespectfully. You dare to show your face after what you did?" Snubbing his brother Itachi continued as if his brother's words were meaningless. "Still so weak Sasuke . . . blaming others for all that is wrong in your life. You are not worth my attention I am here for Naruto-kun." Seething at his brother's dismissal of him, Sasuke hid his face under his bangs. "I'm not worthy?" Sasuke asked, his whole body shook in rage. "I'm not worthy!" Raising his head to look at his brother he continued. "From what everyone told me I listened and followed the last thing you said to me that day you left. I snubbed this village to gain power. You're right I was your foolish little brother, foolish for ever listening to you and wanting to follow in your footsteps. Do anything for power, isn't that what you did brother?" Crossing his arms over his chest Sasuke snubbed his older brother. "Not anymore, I'll do things my way."
"Do as you wish Sasuke." Turning his attention to the blonde boy beside his brother Itachi spoke. "Uzumaki Naruto, you will give yourself up to me or this village will pay, starting with your Hokage." At that Itachi handed Tsunade to one of his assistant he had behind him and raised his hand. At his signal what everyone had taken as simply visitors turned on the Chuunins and Genins that had assembled at the tower. "As you can see Naruto-kun I have the advantage this time." Itachi remarked raising his chin up so he could look down on the Leaf ninjas in front of him.
Naruto gasped realizing what he said was true, basically the Jounins and Anubs were gone on missions leaving only Chunnins and Genins without senseis in the village. Looking around at the men surrounding them now it did seem that they were out manned. Naruto bit his lower lip trying to figure out what to do, He knew that if he gave himself to Itachi he would try to use his powers against the village. If he didn't, then he'd be held accountable for what happened in the eyes of the villagers. Turning to look at Sasuke for answers Naruto gave him a questioning look.
In the past Sasuke had only been interested in his own selfish interests and his need for revenge. Remembering what others had told him about his lost past, how he had only been concerned with his revenge against Itachi, Sasuke knew to follow the same path again would lead to his ruin. This time he wasn't willing to throw away what he had gained.
It was true; his life before waking in Konoha's Hospital when he was seventeen years old had been spent living as Itachi told him to. He had lived as an avenger, hating Itachi for what he had done with every fiber of his being. He spent every day of his life training for the day when he could kill his own brother.
It had taken him a long time and the freedom he had gained when he thought Itachi was dead to figure it out, but right now the truth was slapping him in the face. Sasuke's life had been spent trying to become what his brother was. Sasuke hated the man Itachi had become; this was the man that had killed his family without feeling.
Now was the time for Sasuke to prove what had happened while he was under the evil Sennin's control really had not been his fault and make right his wasted years. Sasuke knew he had been given a precious gift few were ever given, a second chance at a clean slate and he wasn't going to waste it. Sasuke pushed his hatred of his brother out of his mind when he saw Naruto's look. He realized that the blonde boy was more important than any amount of revenge. Itachi would pay for what he did to their family. Sasuke swore he would see him pay, but it would not be at the expense of what he had created with his best friend. He would never allow Itachi to take what he held precious away from him again.
Looking to Sakura he could see determination burning in her eyes, turning back to the rest of the ninjas behind them Sasuke smiled when he saw that they had already assumed fighting stances, they were prepared to fight as well. Nodding to them Sasuke turned, pulling out some weapons as he prepared himself to fight. Not for revenge or honor of his clan, but to protect his village, his friends, and the most precious person in his life.
Watching as his teammates took up arms to fight Naruto turned to the others behind him. He was shocked to see them all, even the young first year Genin was willing to fight to protect their village. Turning back he pulled out one of his kunais as well.
"What is your answer?" Itachi asked once again, ready to signal to the awaiting criminal ninjas he had brought with him. His answer came from both his brother and Naruto.
Activating his Sharingan Sasuke answered first. "Naruto is a loyal shinobi of Konoha, together we will all fight to protect our village and our comrades against those who would wish ill to them. It is when there is something important to protect that a shinobi's true strength emerges." His response was followed by the rallying shouts of those behind them agreeing with his words. "Nhee, hee, you heard them, jackass . . . fuck off!!" The blonde added.
"Hn . . . meaningless words." Itachi sneered back to his brother.
Falling into a fighting stance Naruto shook his head at the elder Uchiha. "Those words aren't meaningless, but I won't waste words on you. You want power? I'll show you power, Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu." Naruto called out filling the area with copies of himself. "We won't let you hurt our people. Better give us Tsunade-baba right now or you face us in battle."
Examining his nails on one hand during their words in an incredibly bored fashion Itachi reached under his cloak and drew out a sword. "As you wish." He replied signaling for the fight to begin.
It was true the criminals did seem to have the advantage, seeing as those present were lower-ranked ninjas, but Konoha's shinobis had their hearts into the fight. When one is fighting to protect something that is held precious the will to fight can make amazing things happen.
Making his way toward Naruto, Itachi fought as he made sure the assistant he had given the jar to was close so when the time was right he could enact the jutsu. Feeling Itachi's chakra behind him Naruto finished off the ninja he had been fighting and turned to face him. Standing before the smaller boy with an air of superiority, Itachi spoke to him again. "So we find ourselves at odds once again Naruto-kun." Smirking Naruto reached up to rub the sweat out of his eyes nodding to the lost Uchiha. "So it would seem. You know I won't let you hurt them. I'll fight to my last breath before I let you take this village or use me to hurt them." Itachi huffed at Naruto's vow. "So you would willingly give up your life for these ungrateful ants?" Grinding his teeth Naruto shook his head. "How can you say that? Don't you care about anything but your own want of power?"
Narrowing his eyes the Akatsuki member gave the Jinchuuriki a disapproving look. "What of you? Your wish to be Hokage, you can surely see these others are only stepping stones to take you closer to your own goals." Naruto gasped, cocking his head at the ex-Konoha shinobi, he would never understand how someone could see others in that way. "You just don't understand, to me all these people are precious . . . “ Itachi interrupted him. "How could they all be important to you? Many of these villagers have hated you since the day you were born. Yet you lie and claim to care about them?"
Naruto could feel the power building within him, he had seriously hoped their last fight had been the last time he would have to face those from the Akatsuki. Finally he was home and happy for the first time in many years with how things had been going. He knew he couldn't let Itachi hurt any of his precious people or those ninjas who fought with him to protect their village. "I don't lie, I might care more for some than others, but even those that hate me for what was never my fault I can't hate them in return. I understand now, they were too busy wallowing in their own hurt to see the wrong they did. So yes, I will give my life for them. Did you think my want to be Hokage was for selfish reasons? What is the role of Hokage if not to be the peoples willing sacrifice? For me it's nothing, I've been that since my first breath."
Naruto formed Kage no Bushin again, sending out his clones to strengthen Konoha's forces while he raced forward using his kunai to block Itachi's sword. "It would seem Naruto-kun that while you were missing that year you have gone through changes. Why waste your talent here in this village? These people who caused you all your pain, for you to protect them now is foolish. Come with me and I can show you true power." Snorting as he put more strength behind his kunai Naruto continued to avoid looking into Itachi's eyes. "It's true, I've gone through some changes and many have caused me pain but, none of that is reason enough for me to go insane and follow blindly after you." Breaking away Itachi huffed at the insult. "Though you have eyes that can see still you are blind to how the others see you. You won't be seen as anything but the Jinchuuriki." Narrowing his eyes, Itachi continued. "So be it then, if you wish to play the role of the hero then go ahead. I assure you though, you will not be able to save yourself."
Pushing off the ground Itachi used his chakra to run up the side of Hokage Tower to the roof, his assistant following him as well. With a determined look Naruto pushed his chakra into his feet pursuing his enemy up the wrecked tower landing not far from him, crouching down as he landed to avoid several shuriken that had been flung at him. "Maybe Itachi, it's only in our blind beliefs that we can see the truth." He taunted as he watched Itachi begin a set of hand signs for some unknown jutsu. Finishing the hand signs for the jutsu Itachi aimed it at Naruto only for the technique to dissipate and fail.
Sending a barrage of shurikens at the two enemy nin's, Naruto was able to hit the clay jar the one had been holding. "You're too late Itachi, the two separate beings that were once housed in this shell are gone, all that is left is me. I told you I am the living heir of Kyuubi."
Itachi eyes widened as he evaded the shurikens, what the younger boy had said was true there was no longer a demon housed within his body, he was the demon. "You put your life up when you are no longer a man but, now the demon? Do you think any one of these people will accept you now?"
Shaking his head slowly Naruto stated. "You say I'm not a man but, what makes a man? It's not how he starts out. The choices you make show your humanity. It was always my destiny to protect this village now destiny is calling, so I will do my part. I'll use the powers given to me to save others, happily I'll sacrifice all for them." He answered as he rushed forward with kunai in hand to face Itachi and his assistant.
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Sasuke was finally able to finish off his opponent when the man was startled by a powerful jutsu being cast on top of Hokage Tower. Lucky for them these men were not well trained, with Naruto's clones they had not lost any Konoha ninjas as of yet. Heading up the side of the tower, Sasuke went to help his precious person in facing his brother. Reaching the top, he found Naruto fighting Itachi and another ninja. "Katon Goukakyuu no Jutsu." Sasuke called out hitting the man behind his brother.
Pushing away from Naruto to avoid the fireball, Itachi whipped around matching Sasuke's Sharingan with his own Mangekyou Sharingan. "You will die today Sasuke." Itachi murmured, as they fought using their clan's skill.
Rushing forward to help his friend Naruto was blocked by the missing-nin that Itachi had brought with him. The man was badly burned, but was able to hold Naruto back while the two Uchihas fought lost in the world created by their clans' eyes.
Knowing he needed to get Sasuke from his brother's gaze Naruto leapt back to give himself room to maneuver. First he would have to finish off Itachi's henchman. "Yosen Rendan." He called out making several clones to help him finish the man off. The five clones he had created surrounded the man. One of his clones rushed forward to punch Itachi's assistant to keep him busy while the real Naruto used the back of another clone to propel himself upward, somersaulting high into the air. The rest of the clones moved in crouching low so as to land a sidekick to the enemy nin's chin, knocking him up where he and the real Naruto could meet. Coming out of the somersault Naruto brought the heel of his foot down hard to strike the man in the face. By the way the man bounced when he hit the roof of the tower and the limpness of his body it was obvious he was out cold.
Warmth spread throughout him as one of the many tidbits of knowledge the Kyuubi had pressed into his mind came forward. Understanding flooded through Naruto as he reached into his robe and pulled out his toy dragon. "Omocha Ryuu no Jujutsu." As the creature grew Naruto directed it to stand between the two brothers breaking the connection. As his creature ran to do his bidding Naruto closed his eyes raising his two forefingers to his forehead gathering his power to transform. "Kyouninnin no Jutsu Ninmenjuushin."
Naruto's dragon reared up facing Itachi roaring in his face. Jerking back both brothers released their connection. The beast laid itself on the ground between the two awaiting Naruto's further orders. The feeling of the gathering power behind Itachi drew both Uchiha's attention.
Naruto's form wavered in powerful purple chakra that flowed off of him. The power waves caused everyone else to stop their fighting to watch as before their eyes the once short blonde ninja transformed into a humanoid demon. His hair grew longer, and flowed all around him from the breeze created by his power. His eyes turned a bright blood red, glowing with the chakra power that was housed within him. His ears elongated and become pointed, his already longer than normal canine teeth became sharper and you could see them peeking out from under his lip. His nails became talons, and from behind him sprang forth nine golden foxtails.
Naruto could feel the weight of Itachi's gaze on him, smiling contently with the knowledge that he could stop this madman's plans and save his precious people Naruto slowly open his eyes. "Here you go asshole. This is what you wanted, right? Here I am, the Yondaime's legacy, the child created from his secret love, the human sacrifice of Konoha. Look upon the living heir to the great Kyuubi."
Naruto's form wavered his blood red eyes blinked away tears that had formed in them as his eyes meet Sasuke's. "Sasuke . . . .” He called out to his friend. "I really do cherish the moments we shared, what you gave to me was worth waiting a lifetime to experience with you." The look in his friend's eyes and tone of his words told Sasuke all he needed, Naruto intended to give his life to protect their village.
Sasuke felt in that moment like someone had knocked him in the gut, reaching out towards the one person he knew that he couldn't live without, Sasuke breathlessly whispered, "no." Taking a deep breath Naruto signaled to his chakra creation. Raising up the being wrapped around a still shocked Sasuke and drew him away from his brother.
Naruto broke eye contact with Sasuke, if he didn't his determination would waver from the devastated look on his face. Smiling one of his vulpine grins more directed at the younger Uchiha than the older Naruto said. "I can't let him hurt you or anyone else, it's my ninja way and what am I really if I don't follow that truth?" Pushing chakra into his legs, Naruto pushed off of the roof, seeming to almost float within the power radiating from his form. "Hoshi no Tama." As the words passed his lips between his hands began forming a small glowing marble. The marble size ball seemed similar to his Ransengan technique, but this ball of power was much smaller and made the Ransengan ball look like a Genin technique.
Gritting his teeth in frustration of how things were turning out Itachi began to form the Amaterasu in his Mangekyou Sharingan eyes. "Fine, if you wish to throw your life away for these insignificant people then that is your choice."
Finished forming the ball of glowing power Naruto drew his hands back, preparing to push the marble size ball of energy toward Itachi to finish him off once and for all. "Don't try to tell me this village, these people aren't worth fighting for, without them my life is meaningless." The small blonde shinobi turned humanoid youkai yelled tears that had gathered in his eyes slowly overflowed and ran down his cheeks. "Take my life if that's the cost because I will win no matter what."
Pushing all the energy he had gathered toward Itachi as the black fire of the Amaterasu was released, both fighters watched as their power met. Itachi's eyes widened as the small marble neutralized the fire, shifting his weight to move he was shocked to find Naruto had teleported himself behind him before he could.
Wrapping his arms and chakra tails around Itachi, Naruto pooled his chakra into his feet to anchor himself to the spot so Itachi would not get away, holding him in place as the energy hurtled towards them. Looking over his shoulder at the smaller boy Itachi screamed at him as he struggled. "Are you insane? You will die with me."
Naruto wished he could stop the tears running down his face but, he didn't have the power to stop them, bowing his head to hide his face in Itachi's back he tried to block out the sounds of Sasuke's cries of horror as the power pushed into them.
Within the blinding light Itachi's life flickered out of existence, and Naruto changed back into his true human form. He could feel himself flickering out of this reality as he fought to open his tear soaked eyes, but inside his mind the calm presence of Kyuubi whispered to him. 'It is time to rest, peace awaits for you now. Tenkan Jitsu.'
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Sennin: A wandering hermit or wiseman. These individuals have decided to wander outside the boundaries of their respective villages for their own personal reasons. Many retain their village affiliation, so are not considered missing nins. People who obtain this unofficial title are very skilled in various jutsus and have a strength comparable to that of the Kage of a village.
Genin: Rookie/lower ninja. Acquire forehead protector and are grouped in teams of 3 with a Jounin sensei.
Chuunin: After at least 8 missions genins can be nominated by their Jounin sensei to participate in the Chuunin selection exam. Chuunin perform C to B rank missions. Acquire military jacket /vest.
Jounin: Level after Chuunin, elite ninja's, can take on Genin teams, do A and S rank missions. Perform other positions in village.
Godaime: term used when refering to the 5th person to hold the title of Hokage; the 5th leader of Konoha
shuriken: throwing star
kunai: throwing knife
Sharingan: copy wheel eye (doujutsu-bloodline limit of Uchiha clan) capability to read and defeat all types of nin,tai, and genjutsu can copy almost any technique seen.
Mangekyou Sharingan: kaleidescope copy wheel eye
Amaterasu: light of the heavens; cast by Mangekyou Sharingan, powerful black flame is created which can burn through anything
Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu: multiple shadow clone
Yonsen Rendan: four thousand hit combo. Alteration of the lion combo (Shishi Rendan) combines multiple shadow clone skill (Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu) which includes an extra kick at the end.
Omocha Ryuu no Jujutsu: This is something I made up, basically it translates this way; Omocha: toy, Ryuu: dragon, Jujutsu: magic, sorcery, incantation. So together it would be toy dragon magic. (This would be a skill Naruto learned from the kitsunes, it would be considered a Hijutsu because normal humans would be unable to copy it nor would someone with the Sharingan be able to copy; it's kitsune magic.)
Kyouninnin no Jujutsu Ninmenjuushin: Same as above, basically translates to: beast in human form using magic of human fears or putting it more clearly, a beast in the form of a human using magic to use a human's fears against them. Give or take a word. Kyou: evil, fear. Ninnin: person. Jujutsu: magic, sorcery, incantation. Ninmenjuushin: beast in human form. If someone who has more knowledge of the Japanese language wants to give me a better translation then it would be welcomed.
Hoshi no Tama: star ball. One theory says that the kitsune "reserves" some of its magic in this ball when it changes shape. Taken from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Ransengan: ninjutsu that focuses a set amount of chakra into the palm of the users hand.
Tenkan Jitsu: convert reality-kitsune magic. Tenkan: convert or divert, Jitsu: reality
A/N: There will be cursing, adult situations including slash pairing (boy X boy) and hentai (boy X girl). If you are offended by such things, not of age to be reading such material, or are not wanting to read spoilers then please push the back button now.
ADDITIONAL A/N: This chapter contains a character death if you are bothered by such things or not of age to be reading a story of this rating that contains adult content then please push the back button now. Also before you make an assumation about the ending check for the hint at the bottom.*hint, hint* Thanks to everyone who has reviewed.
A big thank you to Jaded Lady who betaed this chapter. I can't tell you how much I appreciate your help.
'thinking'
"talking"
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The morning sun slowly rose into the sky warming everything it touched. The sky was a pale shade of blue that morning with many high wispy clouds that did nothing to block out the brilliance of the sun. Inside his bedroom, Naruto scrunched up his face as the rays touched him through his window. Wrinkling up his nose he turned rubbing his face into his pillow as he yawned. Blinking his eyes, he raised his face to take stock of his bedroom and the weather outside his window. Smiling up at the sun as it welcomed him to a new day.
He stretched and laid his head back on his pillow. Pulling his legs under him he left his top half stretched out for a moment longer savoring the feel of his head cradled on his pillow. The sounds of his kitsune friends scurrying around alerted him that he had little time left to enjoy his bed, pushing himself up on his knees he stole a few extra moments to enjoy the morning.
He always enjoyed this time of day, the feel of the sun warming everything it touched with its bright cheerful light, the sounds made by the animals and people getting up to start the day. It also gave him time to think with a clear mind about all the things that had happened in the last few days.
Naruto sighed happily, thinking about the new level he and Sasuke's relationship had reached. As for himself he hadn't really been interested in that sort of step with anyone before, but the fact that it was Sasuke that wanted to be with him made him happy. He liked being close with Sasuke and if this was the direction Sasuke wanted their relationship to go then Naruto was all for it. Sasuke was very important to him and the addition of the touching and kissing between them felt nice.
Naruto snickered thinking how the girls would feel when they found out Uchiha Sasuke saw none of them as compatible, but outcast Uzumaki Naruto was. Neither had run out to tell anyone about the change between them. Sasuke was a private person after all and it wasn't like he was a girl who needed to boast it to the others that Sasuke had touched him. He wasn't ashamed by it or anything, but being ninjas if they let it be known they were close like that it could show a weakness that someone could exploit against them.
. . . . Flashback . . . .
After Sasuke had touched him the first time things had been a little strange afterwards. It had taken him longer to get himself back under control being he was not use to human touch in that manner. He was almost afraid to think the overload of sensations he would have had if he hadn't had the kitsunes touching him casually before that.
Slowly Sasuke drew his body off of him; his overly sensitive flesh sliding against the other boy's body caused Naruto to hiss at the sensation. Sasuke quickly asked if he was all right and his concern for him made his heart swell.
Lying beside each other, both on their backs they worked on calming down from the experience. Rolling over on his side Sasuke propped himself up to look down at his new lover. Reaching over he ran his fingers through his blonde spiky hair admitting how drawn he felt toward him. Sasuke wanted their friendship to be more, explaining how what they had done would be between them only and promised they would take things slowly to give them both time to adjust to the new intimacy they were sharing.
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Smiling at his memories Naruto pushed himself out of bed and gathered his clothes so that he could get ready for the day's mission with his teammates. A lot of the higher ranking ninjas had been sent out on assignments in the last several days, an influx of high ranked missions had been received, leaving mainly Genin to take care of things around the village. Tsunade-baba had been on edge because of all the requests; she even had to take the Jounin's out of their Genin teams to help cover everything.
Even most of the Chuunins had been taken out of the village to do missions. Only the Chuunins that had regular jobs inside the village, like Iruka-sensei who taught at the academy or those like Sakura that did shifts at the hospital, were still around the village. That left the Genins to handle the D rank missions around the village on their own. It was all right though; Team Seven didn't really need Kakashi to tell them the best way to pick trash out of the bottomland anyway.
Having finished with his morning routine Naruto quickly found some breakfast. After saying his good-byes to the kitsunes he made his way to the bridge to meet Sasuke and Sakura so they could go get their daily missions from the Hokage together.
Unlike how things usually went the three junior members of Team Seven set a time to meet at the bridge and together came into view and met almost simultaneously. Kakashi-sensei had been sent out on a mission that was too highly ranked for them to accompany him two days ago. Since the evening after he told them he would be gone they had agreed upon a time and to meet at the bridge. This was their second day and both days had been like clockwork. Within seconds they would all meet at the bridge, from any direction you could see the team members walking toward each other till they stepped onto the bridge. After a quick greeting to each other the three friends would head for the tower to get their jobs for the day and head out to work and today was no different.
Making their way to Hokage tower Sasuke shifted his eyes around taking in the large amount of visitors the village had that morning. Knowing most of the higher ranked ninjas were out of the village made him a little jumpy. Those left could hold their own if there was any trouble but, something about the way the hair stood up on the back of his neck bothered him.
As the tower came into view, a loud explosion rocked the tower, blowing a hole in one side. Naruto gasped as he watched in horror as the side of the tower exploded. "Baba!" He shouted as he bounded off toward the tower at full speed passing many who were too stunned to move. Regaining his bearings, Sasuke reached back tugging on Sakura's wrist giving chase to Naruto. Moving quickly Sakura followed as they trailed after their impulsive teammate. "Naruto, wait up we don't know what's going on!!" Sasuke yelled boosting more chakra into his legs.
Reaching the tower, they found their teammate starring up at the door way, his fist clenched in rage. From within the tower Uchiha Itachi emerged, in his arms he held their Godiame, lying limply in his arms. Growling Naruto called out to the older Uchiha. "I had heard you were dead, you bastard." Shaking his head Itachi replied. "It seems rumors of my death have been exaggerated. Hello, little brother . . . I was surprised to hear they allowed you back in Konoha after you left so disrespectfully." From beside him Naruto could feel the anger rolling off of Sasuke in waves, it reminded him of the day Sasuke left to go to Orochimaru, the memory of that day made him shiver.
Grinding his teeth to contain his anger Sasuke replied. "What happened was not my doing, it was Orochimaru's. You're one to speak about returning to ones home after leaving disrespectfully. You dare to show your face after what you did?" Snubbing his brother Itachi continued as if his brother's words were meaningless. "Still so weak Sasuke . . . blaming others for all that is wrong in your life. You are not worth my attention I am here for Naruto-kun." Seething at his brother's dismissal of him, Sasuke hid his face under his bangs. "I'm not worthy?" Sasuke asked, his whole body shook in rage. "I'm not worthy!" Raising his head to look at his brother he continued. "From what everyone told me I listened and followed the last thing you said to me that day you left. I snubbed this village to gain power. You're right I was your foolish little brother, foolish for ever listening to you and wanting to follow in your footsteps. Do anything for power, isn't that what you did brother?" Crossing his arms over his chest Sasuke snubbed his older brother. "Not anymore, I'll do things my way."
"Do as you wish Sasuke." Turning his attention to the blonde boy beside his brother Itachi spoke. "Uzumaki Naruto, you will give yourself up to me or this village will pay, starting with your Hokage." At that Itachi handed Tsunade to one of his assistant he had behind him and raised his hand. At his signal what everyone had taken as simply visitors turned on the Chuunins and Genins that had assembled at the tower. "As you can see Naruto-kun I have the advantage this time." Itachi remarked raising his chin up so he could look down on the Leaf ninjas in front of him.
Naruto gasped realizing what he said was true, basically the Jounins and Anubs were gone on missions leaving only Chunnins and Genins without senseis in the village. Looking around at the men surrounding them now it did seem that they were out manned. Naruto bit his lower lip trying to figure out what to do, He knew that if he gave himself to Itachi he would try to use his powers against the village. If he didn't, then he'd be held accountable for what happened in the eyes of the villagers. Turning to look at Sasuke for answers Naruto gave him a questioning look.
In the past Sasuke had only been interested in his own selfish interests and his need for revenge. Remembering what others had told him about his lost past, how he had only been concerned with his revenge against Itachi, Sasuke knew to follow the same path again would lead to his ruin. This time he wasn't willing to throw away what he had gained.
It was true; his life before waking in Konoha's Hospital when he was seventeen years old had been spent living as Itachi told him to. He had lived as an avenger, hating Itachi for what he had done with every fiber of his being. He spent every day of his life training for the day when he could kill his own brother.
It had taken him a long time and the freedom he had gained when he thought Itachi was dead to figure it out, but right now the truth was slapping him in the face. Sasuke's life had been spent trying to become what his brother was. Sasuke hated the man Itachi had become; this was the man that had killed his family without feeling.
Now was the time for Sasuke to prove what had happened while he was under the evil Sennin's control really had not been his fault and make right his wasted years. Sasuke knew he had been given a precious gift few were ever given, a second chance at a clean slate and he wasn't going to waste it. Sasuke pushed his hatred of his brother out of his mind when he saw Naruto's look. He realized that the blonde boy was more important than any amount of revenge. Itachi would pay for what he did to their family. Sasuke swore he would see him pay, but it would not be at the expense of what he had created with his best friend. He would never allow Itachi to take what he held precious away from him again.
Looking to Sakura he could see determination burning in her eyes, turning back to the rest of the ninjas behind them Sasuke smiled when he saw that they had already assumed fighting stances, they were prepared to fight as well. Nodding to them Sasuke turned, pulling out some weapons as he prepared himself to fight. Not for revenge or honor of his clan, but to protect his village, his friends, and the most precious person in his life.
Watching as his teammates took up arms to fight Naruto turned to the others behind him. He was shocked to see them all, even the young first year Genin was willing to fight to protect their village. Turning back he pulled out one of his kunais as well.
"What is your answer?" Itachi asked once again, ready to signal to the awaiting criminal ninjas he had brought with him. His answer came from both his brother and Naruto.
Activating his Sharingan Sasuke answered first. "Naruto is a loyal shinobi of Konoha, together we will all fight to protect our village and our comrades against those who would wish ill to them. It is when there is something important to protect that a shinobi's true strength emerges." His response was followed by the rallying shouts of those behind them agreeing with his words. "Nhee, hee, you heard them, jackass . . . fuck off!!" The blonde added.
"Hn . . . meaningless words." Itachi sneered back to his brother.
Falling into a fighting stance Naruto shook his head at the elder Uchiha. "Those words aren't meaningless, but I won't waste words on you. You want power? I'll show you power, Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu." Naruto called out filling the area with copies of himself. "We won't let you hurt our people. Better give us Tsunade-baba right now or you face us in battle."
Examining his nails on one hand during their words in an incredibly bored fashion Itachi reached under his cloak and drew out a sword. "As you wish." He replied signaling for the fight to begin.
It was true the criminals did seem to have the advantage, seeing as those present were lower-ranked ninjas, but Konoha's shinobis had their hearts into the fight. When one is fighting to protect something that is held precious the will to fight can make amazing things happen.
Making his way toward Naruto, Itachi fought as he made sure the assistant he had given the jar to was close so when the time was right he could enact the jutsu. Feeling Itachi's chakra behind him Naruto finished off the ninja he had been fighting and turned to face him. Standing before the smaller boy with an air of superiority, Itachi spoke to him again. "So we find ourselves at odds once again Naruto-kun." Smirking Naruto reached up to rub the sweat out of his eyes nodding to the lost Uchiha. "So it would seem. You know I won't let you hurt them. I'll fight to my last breath before I let you take this village or use me to hurt them." Itachi huffed at Naruto's vow. "So you would willingly give up your life for these ungrateful ants?" Grinding his teeth Naruto shook his head. "How can you say that? Don't you care about anything but your own want of power?"
Narrowing his eyes the Akatsuki member gave the Jinchuuriki a disapproving look. "What of you? Your wish to be Hokage, you can surely see these others are only stepping stones to take you closer to your own goals." Naruto gasped, cocking his head at the ex-Konoha shinobi, he would never understand how someone could see others in that way. "You just don't understand, to me all these people are precious . . . “ Itachi interrupted him. "How could they all be important to you? Many of these villagers have hated you since the day you were born. Yet you lie and claim to care about them?"
Naruto could feel the power building within him, he had seriously hoped their last fight had been the last time he would have to face those from the Akatsuki. Finally he was home and happy for the first time in many years with how things had been going. He knew he couldn't let Itachi hurt any of his precious people or those ninjas who fought with him to protect their village. "I don't lie, I might care more for some than others, but even those that hate me for what was never my fault I can't hate them in return. I understand now, they were too busy wallowing in their own hurt to see the wrong they did. So yes, I will give my life for them. Did you think my want to be Hokage was for selfish reasons? What is the role of Hokage if not to be the peoples willing sacrifice? For me it's nothing, I've been that since my first breath."
Naruto formed Kage no Bushin again, sending out his clones to strengthen Konoha's forces while he raced forward using his kunai to block Itachi's sword. "It would seem Naruto-kun that while you were missing that year you have gone through changes. Why waste your talent here in this village? These people who caused you all your pain, for you to protect them now is foolish. Come with me and I can show you true power." Snorting as he put more strength behind his kunai Naruto continued to avoid looking into Itachi's eyes. "It's true, I've gone through some changes and many have caused me pain but, none of that is reason enough for me to go insane and follow blindly after you." Breaking away Itachi huffed at the insult. "Though you have eyes that can see still you are blind to how the others see you. You won't be seen as anything but the Jinchuuriki." Narrowing his eyes, Itachi continued. "So be it then, if you wish to play the role of the hero then go ahead. I assure you though, you will not be able to save yourself."
Pushing off the ground Itachi used his chakra to run up the side of Hokage Tower to the roof, his assistant following him as well. With a determined look Naruto pushed his chakra into his feet pursuing his enemy up the wrecked tower landing not far from him, crouching down as he landed to avoid several shuriken that had been flung at him. "Maybe Itachi, it's only in our blind beliefs that we can see the truth." He taunted as he watched Itachi begin a set of hand signs for some unknown jutsu. Finishing the hand signs for the jutsu Itachi aimed it at Naruto only for the technique to dissipate and fail.
Sending a barrage of shurikens at the two enemy nin's, Naruto was able to hit the clay jar the one had been holding. "You're too late Itachi, the two separate beings that were once housed in this shell are gone, all that is left is me. I told you I am the living heir of Kyuubi."
Itachi eyes widened as he evaded the shurikens, what the younger boy had said was true there was no longer a demon housed within his body, he was the demon. "You put your life up when you are no longer a man but, now the demon? Do you think any one of these people will accept you now?"
Shaking his head slowly Naruto stated. "You say I'm not a man but, what makes a man? It's not how he starts out. The choices you make show your humanity. It was always my destiny to protect this village now destiny is calling, so I will do my part. I'll use the powers given to me to save others, happily I'll sacrifice all for them." He answered as he rushed forward with kunai in hand to face Itachi and his assistant.
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Sasuke was finally able to finish off his opponent when the man was startled by a powerful jutsu being cast on top of Hokage Tower. Lucky for them these men were not well trained, with Naruto's clones they had not lost any Konoha ninjas as of yet. Heading up the side of the tower, Sasuke went to help his precious person in facing his brother. Reaching the top, he found Naruto fighting Itachi and another ninja. "Katon Goukakyuu no Jutsu." Sasuke called out hitting the man behind his brother.
Pushing away from Naruto to avoid the fireball, Itachi whipped around matching Sasuke's Sharingan with his own Mangekyou Sharingan. "You will die today Sasuke." Itachi murmured, as they fought using their clan's skill.
Rushing forward to help his friend Naruto was blocked by the missing-nin that Itachi had brought with him. The man was badly burned, but was able to hold Naruto back while the two Uchihas fought lost in the world created by their clans' eyes.
Knowing he needed to get Sasuke from his brother's gaze Naruto leapt back to give himself room to maneuver. First he would have to finish off Itachi's henchman. "Yosen Rendan." He called out making several clones to help him finish the man off. The five clones he had created surrounded the man. One of his clones rushed forward to punch Itachi's assistant to keep him busy while the real Naruto used the back of another clone to propel himself upward, somersaulting high into the air. The rest of the clones moved in crouching low so as to land a sidekick to the enemy nin's chin, knocking him up where he and the real Naruto could meet. Coming out of the somersault Naruto brought the heel of his foot down hard to strike the man in the face. By the way the man bounced when he hit the roof of the tower and the limpness of his body it was obvious he was out cold.
Warmth spread throughout him as one of the many tidbits of knowledge the Kyuubi had pressed into his mind came forward. Understanding flooded through Naruto as he reached into his robe and pulled out his toy dragon. "Omocha Ryuu no Jujutsu." As the creature grew Naruto directed it to stand between the two brothers breaking the connection. As his creature ran to do his bidding Naruto closed his eyes raising his two forefingers to his forehead gathering his power to transform. "Kyouninnin no Jutsu Ninmenjuushin."
Naruto's dragon reared up facing Itachi roaring in his face. Jerking back both brothers released their connection. The beast laid itself on the ground between the two awaiting Naruto's further orders. The feeling of the gathering power behind Itachi drew both Uchiha's attention.
Naruto's form wavered in powerful purple chakra that flowed off of him. The power waves caused everyone else to stop their fighting to watch as before their eyes the once short blonde ninja transformed into a humanoid demon. His hair grew longer, and flowed all around him from the breeze created by his power. His eyes turned a bright blood red, glowing with the chakra power that was housed within him. His ears elongated and become pointed, his already longer than normal canine teeth became sharper and you could see them peeking out from under his lip. His nails became talons, and from behind him sprang forth nine golden foxtails.
Naruto could feel the weight of Itachi's gaze on him, smiling contently with the knowledge that he could stop this madman's plans and save his precious people Naruto slowly open his eyes. "Here you go asshole. This is what you wanted, right? Here I am, the Yondaime's legacy, the child created from his secret love, the human sacrifice of Konoha. Look upon the living heir to the great Kyuubi."
Naruto's form wavered his blood red eyes blinked away tears that had formed in them as his eyes meet Sasuke's. "Sasuke . . . .” He called out to his friend. "I really do cherish the moments we shared, what you gave to me was worth waiting a lifetime to experience with you." The look in his friend's eyes and tone of his words told Sasuke all he needed, Naruto intended to give his life to protect their village.
Sasuke felt in that moment like someone had knocked him in the gut, reaching out towards the one person he knew that he couldn't live without, Sasuke breathlessly whispered, "no." Taking a deep breath Naruto signaled to his chakra creation. Raising up the being wrapped around a still shocked Sasuke and drew him away from his brother.
Naruto broke eye contact with Sasuke, if he didn't his determination would waver from the devastated look on his face. Smiling one of his vulpine grins more directed at the younger Uchiha than the older Naruto said. "I can't let him hurt you or anyone else, it's my ninja way and what am I really if I don't follow that truth?" Pushing chakra into his legs, Naruto pushed off of the roof, seeming to almost float within the power radiating from his form. "Hoshi no Tama." As the words passed his lips between his hands began forming a small glowing marble. The marble size ball seemed similar to his Ransengan technique, but this ball of power was much smaller and made the Ransengan ball look like a Genin technique.
Gritting his teeth in frustration of how things were turning out Itachi began to form the Amaterasu in his Mangekyou Sharingan eyes. "Fine, if you wish to throw your life away for these insignificant people then that is your choice."
Finished forming the ball of glowing power Naruto drew his hands back, preparing to push the marble size ball of energy toward Itachi to finish him off once and for all. "Don't try to tell me this village, these people aren't worth fighting for, without them my life is meaningless." The small blonde shinobi turned humanoid youkai yelled tears that had gathered in his eyes slowly overflowed and ran down his cheeks. "Take my life if that's the cost because I will win no matter what."
Pushing all the energy he had gathered toward Itachi as the black fire of the Amaterasu was released, both fighters watched as their power met. Itachi's eyes widened as the small marble neutralized the fire, shifting his weight to move he was shocked to find Naruto had teleported himself behind him before he could.
Wrapping his arms and chakra tails around Itachi, Naruto pooled his chakra into his feet to anchor himself to the spot so Itachi would not get away, holding him in place as the energy hurtled towards them. Looking over his shoulder at the smaller boy Itachi screamed at him as he struggled. "Are you insane? You will die with me."
Naruto wished he could stop the tears running down his face but, he didn't have the power to stop them, bowing his head to hide his face in Itachi's back he tried to block out the sounds of Sasuke's cries of horror as the power pushed into them.
Within the blinding light Itachi's life flickered out of existence, and Naruto changed back into his true human form. He could feel himself flickering out of this reality as he fought to open his tear soaked eyes, but inside his mind the calm presence of Kyuubi whispered to him. 'It is time to rest, peace awaits for you now. Tenkan Jitsu.'
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Sennin: A wandering hermit or wiseman. These individuals have decided to wander outside the boundaries of their respective villages for their own personal reasons. Many retain their village affiliation, so are not considered missing nins. People who obtain this unofficial title are very skilled in various jutsus and have a strength comparable to that of the Kage of a village.
Genin: Rookie/lower ninja. Acquire forehead protector and are grouped in teams of 3 with a Jounin sensei.
Chuunin: After at least 8 missions genins can be nominated by their Jounin sensei to participate in the Chuunin selection exam. Chuunin perform C to B rank missions. Acquire military jacket /vest.
Jounin: Level after Chuunin, elite ninja's, can take on Genin teams, do A and S rank missions. Perform other positions in village.
Godaime: term used when refering to the 5th person to hold the title of Hokage; the 5th leader of Konoha
shuriken: throwing star
kunai: throwing knife
Sharingan: copy wheel eye (doujutsu-bloodline limit of Uchiha clan) capability to read and defeat all types of nin,tai, and genjutsu can copy almost any technique seen.
Mangekyou Sharingan: kaleidescope copy wheel eye
Amaterasu: light of the heavens; cast by Mangekyou Sharingan, powerful black flame is created which can burn through anything
Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu: multiple shadow clone
Yonsen Rendan: four thousand hit combo. Alteration of the lion combo (Shishi Rendan) combines multiple shadow clone skill (Tajuu Kage Bunshin no Jutsu) which includes an extra kick at the end.
Omocha Ryuu no Jujutsu: This is something I made up, basically it translates this way; Omocha: toy, Ryuu: dragon, Jujutsu: magic, sorcery, incantation. So together it would be toy dragon magic. (This would be a skill Naruto learned from the kitsunes, it would be considered a Hijutsu because normal humans would be unable to copy it nor would someone with the Sharingan be able to copy; it's kitsune magic.)
Kyouninnin no Jujutsu Ninmenjuushin: Same as above, basically translates to: beast in human form using magic of human fears or putting it more clearly, a beast in the form of a human using magic to use a human's fears against them. Give or take a word. Kyou: evil, fear. Ninnin: person. Jujutsu: magic, sorcery, incantation. Ninmenjuushin: beast in human form. If someone who has more knowledge of the Japanese language wants to give me a better translation then it would be welcomed.
Hoshi no Tama: star ball. One theory says that the kitsune "reserves" some of its magic in this ball when it changes shape. Taken from Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia.
Ransengan: ninjutsu that focuses a set amount of chakra into the palm of the users hand.
Tenkan Jitsu: convert reality-kitsune magic. Tenkan: convert or divert, Jitsu: reality