Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Jinchuuriki Nine ❯ Part 2 Chapter 2 ( Chapter 13 )

[ T - Teen: Not suitable for readers under 13 ]

A/N: Just to let you all know, I have NOT abandoned this fanfic and will NOT abandon it. I don't usually get angry about someone insinuating that I am, but I haven't been in the best of moods because of what happened. I have read fanfics that have taken up to 1 year to update. Hmm, I had a small amount of writers block for future chapters so did the only thing I knew of to get inspiration. Took a Notepad to TAFE so whenever I get an idea, I quickly write it down. Reminds you of Jiraiya don't it? Well, that was where I got the idea.
 
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Part 2 Chapter 2
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`What a Jerk'
 
Tsunade silently prayed that whatever changes Naruto went through, that they were for the better. While Sasuke wasn't as strong as she was yet, he was still a formidable foe for even most of the Jounin in the village.
 
“Crap, where is Jiraiya when you need him”
 
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Konoha Training Grounds
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“We have our sources. You can come peacefully, or we will take you by force”
 
Chouji silently glared at the two while Shikamaru looked back and forth between the 3 people.
 
“What does the Akimichi clan have to do with the Gobi, and what is it?” Shikamaru asked trying to kill time before reinforcements arrived. They really stood no chance against these two.
 
“You know Shikamaru, for someone so smart you're being unusually ignorant. The Gobi is also known as the Five-tailed beast. The Jinchuuriki to the Gobi has been kept hidden somewhere in Konoha and that is what we need to know. As for what it has to do with the Akimichi clan? Well, only the Hokage's and Akimichi clan heads know about the Gobi being in Konoha. Chouji is the son of the clan head and so we need to ask him a few questions” Naruto finished and smiled when he heard a small squad landing somewhere east of where they were fighting.
 
“But that doesn't explain why the Akimichi know” Shikamaru stated, getting a little anxious for an answer. But his tension eased when he noticed the squad of ANBU arrive.
 
However, Naruto just continued. “The Akimichi clan know because-”
 
“If you say one more word, I'll stick this Chidori through your heart, dobe” Naruto turned his head a bit to see Sasuke standing behind him, Chidori in hand.
 
“Greetings, Hokage-sama” Naruto said sarcastically when he felt Sasuke's hand close in on his shoulder, holding him in place.
 
“What's wrong? Are you angry that I accomplished your dream?” Sasuke grinned as his grip tightened, but instead of seeing the blonde squirm like he thought he would, Naruto smiled. Ryouta, who had been watching everything from the sidelines, decided to have some fun. Activating his curse seal, Ryouta's hair grew back to his shoulders as well as his eyes becoming a navy blue. Blue chakra emitted off his body and he started developing what appeared to be gills on the side of his neck. Naruto started laughing which caused Sasuke to growl in frustration.
 
“You idiot! Here I am about to kill you and you're laughing?”
 
“Kill me? Oh, I won't be dieing just yet” Then in a bright yellow flash, Naruto reappeared back at the three-pronged kunai. One of the ANBU in the vicinity immediately recognised the technique.
 
“The Flying Thunder God Technique, but only the Fourth Hokage knew that. How could the demon be able to use-”
 
“Do not call him a demon. He is the container for the demon and nothing more” Tsunade had just appeared behind the ANBU with Kakashi following soon after. Sasuke stopped the Chidori as Naruto cursed inaudibly. Now he was cornered by two Hokage, five ANBU, a Jounin and two Chuunin. This just wasn't his day. He made a hand gesture to Ryouta who smiled and jumped back. Before anyone could notice, he was already performing hand seals.
 
“Water Style: Water Dragon Jutsu”
 
A large dragon made of water erupted from the river near the training ground and soared into the air. One of the ANBU jumped in front of the Konoha ninja and yelled back at them whilst doing hand seals at the same time.
 
“Stay still, I'll handle this”
 
The dragon appeared to be aiming for the ANBU squad so without thinking, the ANBU announced his jutsu.
 
“Earth Style: Mud Wall Jutsu”
 
The earth beneath them moved slightly before mud shot up from a particular spot and soon turned hard, making a giant wall in front of the Konoha ninja. The ANBU fighting jumped on top of the wall and watched as the water dragon was on target. However, the Dragon suddenly split in two, one aiming for the wall and the other at Chouji and Shikamaru. Still being injured, Shikamaru stumbled when he tried to get away. Chouji quickly turned around to help his friend but was caught in the jutsu also.
 
Naruto pushed chakra to the souls of his feet and ran over the top of the water that had formulated at the training ground. Running over to Chouji so he didn't drown, he picked the Akimichi up and tossed him to Ryouta. Turning around to make his escape, Naruto stopped when he noticed Shikamaru struggling to keep afloat. Sighing, he picked him up and tossed him into the forest, where there was dry land.
 
“Ninth, let's leave before more ninja arrive. We have the Akimichi; let's get back to the base”
 
“You go ahead Third, I have something I need to take care of” Ryouta nodded and ran off before anyone could follow. The Konoha ninja jumped atop the Earth wall and glared at Naruto, who stared back at them with an expressionless face.
 
“We never did get to have a fight, did we Uchiha? Well, this is quite the treat then. It isn't every day that I allow someone to fight against me when I go all out” Sasuke jumped down from the wall and walked across the water towards Naruto. Quickly activating his Sharingan before Naruto could react, he jumped forward and started doing hand seals.
 
“Fire Style: Phoenix Flower Jutsu:
 
Naruto dodged with ease as the balls of fire passed through the air and into the water behind him, sizzling at contact. The tension grew when Naruto accidentally laughed, causing Sasuke to get even angrier. Naruto just sighed and started hand seals.
 
“Wind Style: Burning Evaporation”
 
The water beneath them started slowly depleting and the Konoha ninja noticed a severe change in heat. Sasuke jumped back to in front of the wall but not before he copied the technique used.
 
“The water is slowly turning into a mist around us, except this mist is hotter then most fire. We have accomplished what we set out to do, and now I bid you farewell” Naruto gave a lazy wave to Kakashi up on the wall and vanished in a giant swirl of leaves, leaving an injured Sasuke trying to get out of the thick, hot mist all around the Konoha ninja.
 
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Outside of Konoha
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“You took a bit longer then expected” Ryouta stopped when he heard Naruto behind him. Turning around with the Akimichi still on his shoulder, he threw Chouji to Naruto, who caught and faced Ryouta.
 
“I was having fun, Third. Beside's Gaara and Ayaka aren't expecting us for some time. Let's get back to the base” Naruto finished and Ryouta de-activated his curse seal before the both of them continued running.
 
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Back inside of Konoha
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“Someone, get rid of this stupid mist!” Sasuke still couldn't find a way to drop the jutsu that Naruto cast and was burning beyond belief. Kakashi and Tsunade were both trying various incantations while Shikamaru looked on in amusement. Finally, they all gave up on trying to release the mist and started walking back to the town square.
 
“We'll have to let the jutsu end by itself which could take a while if you take into account all the water in that vicinity. However, we have more important things to worry about, brat” Tsunade glared at Sasuke who started limping beside Kakashi.
 
“Is this about why Naruto took Chouji? Because if you know something you will tell me” Tsunade sighed and began some various hand seals as the air around them got heavier. Sasuke looked to Tsunade for an answer but she just continued to glare.
 
“It's a simple privacy jutsu. I'll tell you most of the details in my office but for now, I will give you the quick run through. You know that there are nine tailed beasts in all correct?” At Sasuke's nod, she continued, “Well, at the time of the Great Shinobi Wars, every Hidden Village was trying to capture them for their own gain. Konoha happened to capture one. The one we captured was the Gobi, or Five-tails. The Hokage insisted that nobody but future Hokage and the council are to know. To seal the Gobi, we needed a container and it was elected that an Akimichi would be an ideal choice. With their strength and the Gobi's chakra, well, it was a good fit. Some Akimichi knew of this, one of which was Chouza Akimichi, the clan head. It was decided that future clan heads should know as well, so that brings us to why Naruto wanted Chouji”
 
“You're not a very good Hokage. Your `quick run through' gave me every bit of detail I needed” Sasuke only just managed to disappear as Tsunade's fist connected with the air where he was previously standing. Quickly muttering “Release” Tsunade continued into Konoha with Kakashi.
 
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With Naruto and Ryouta
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“Ninth, he's coming around” Naruto turned around to see that indeed, the Akimichi was beginning to wake up. Naruto quickly created a couple of shadow clones in case it proved difficult to restrain Chouji. Chouji became more alert as he came back to consciousness and realised that he was surrounded by 5 Naruto's and the man that snuck into Konoha with him. Sighing, he figured he might as well tell them what they wanted.
 
“So you two are after the Gobi aren't you? Well there isn't much use in hiding it. What do you want to know?”
 
“First of all, where is he? I lived in Konoha for more then 13 years and heard not one thing about him” Naruto got into fighting stance when Chouji moved slightly but eased as he limped a bit.
 
“I want to know how you know all you do. The Gobi container was moved 5 years ago and is now in a secret basement under the Hokage Stone faces”
 
“Well, that makes sense. Since you aren't putting up a fight, I guess I can tell you how I know. You see, I have a contact who knew of its whereabouts before it was moved. As for who he/she is; I don't think I'll tell you that” Naruto nodded to Ryouta quickly and he ran off north. Chouji looked at Naruto questionably but remained silent when Naruto spoke.
 
“I can't really stop you from telling anyone what you have heard here today but I hope you keep this information to those whose loyalty has been proven. I think you know who im talking about” Chouji thought for a bit till he realised what Naruto was talking about and nodded. Saying a quick goodbye to Naruto, Chouji stumbled off back to the Leaf village. Naruto ran off north where he knew Ryouta would be and came to a stop next to Ryouta in front of a tree. The both of them activated their curse seals and began doing a set of hand seals in unison. After they were finished, the ground shook violently and a set of stairs unearthed in the middle on the clearing. The two of them followed the stairs down and into a rather large furnished room which consisted of a few long lounges, a few bookshelves and a large table with various scrolls on top. The both of them sat down on a lounge and deactivated their curse seals.
 
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Akatsuki Hideout in River Country
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Nine people sat at a table impatiently awaiting the arrival of someone who most would call an annoyance. Tobi was late, yet again for another important meeting and Zetsu was arguing with himself about Tobi being capable of subordinate level. Pein decided to start without Tobi and spoke to Akatsuki.
 
“Only 2, maybe 3 of you know why we are here. After many years of planning, I have decided now is as good a time as any to start. The civil war in Konoha is at a kind of stalemate, and the Hyuuga clan do not like this. They have formed an alliance with the Tsuchikage and have the full power of the Stone village at their command. As you know, we are always looking for ways to fund our cause and the Hyuuga/Stone alliance has hired us to aid their takeover of Konoha. This also works in our favour since our spy's in the Leaf ANBU have obtained information about the Gobi”
 
“So, we're finally going to get one?” Tobi had just walked in the room and immediately sat down with his feet on the table. Sasori growled in frustration.
 
“You know that I hate people making me wait” Sasori aimed Hiruko's tail at Tobi but he dodged it with ease.
 
“Sorry Mr. Sasori” Tobi crossed his arms and looked at Pein who gave a cross between a nod and a bow.
 
“In 1 week's time, we will be infiltrating Konoha and creating a path for the Stone shinobi to get through. However, this alliance ends the moment we find the Gobi”
 
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Once again, I apologise for how long it took for the chapter to be posted. Lots of assessments and assignments I have to do at University this week. Not to mention working a ton. So if it takes another week to update, don't worry. I will NOT abandon this fanfic.