naruto ch 05

 

                                                                                                Chapter 05

 

 

Naruto slid into the hot water of the Furo and let the hot water relax his muscles. Several minutes later he heard a knock at the door and wanted to scream in frustration, instead he called out,  “What do you want?”

Confused as hell Sasuke stared at the closed door to the room where the soaking tub was located and swallowed hard, “Naruto…Can I talk to you? I mean really talk to you; I’m not here to argue with you or to throw a tantrum for not getting my way.”

Chuckling Naruto was not only surprised but amazed at the change in the teen, “Sure if you don’t mind maybe getting damp, I don’t plan on leaving until I am really wrinkled.”

Softly chuckling Sasuke slid the door open and entered before sitting on his heels near the edge of the in ground tub, closing the door behind him he glanced at the blonds eyes and did not find the usual contempt in them, only resigned sadness. Bowing his head slightly he smiled, “Thank you.” Looking away he blushed, “now that I’m here I don’t know what to say. I had this whole speech planned out and had several questions and hoped to ask for your help, now my tongue does not want to cooperate.” Chuckling he looked at the ceiling, “ironic isn’t it?”

Joining the chuckles Naruto lifted his hand above the water, “Ask you first question as you strip and join me for a relaxing soak.”

Slightly embarrassed Sasuke nodded his head as he moved to the bench and started to strip and fold his clothes; once he was naked he picked up the wooden bucket near the Furo and rinsed himself thoroughly before entering. Once he was sitting across from Naruto he looked at him, “Do you know how I can get stronger?”

Nodding his head slowly he looked deep into Sasuke‘s eyes, “I know several different ways. The real question is, are you still one the path of being an avenger?”

“No…And yes,” Sasuke did not blink as he answered truthfully, “I never gave it a lot of thought when Itachi told me I had to get stronger, and that I did not hate enough to be strong.” Holding up a hand he chuckled sadly, “I never really thought things through to realize he was playing me, setting me down the path he wanted me to go.”

Smiling happily Naruto nodded once, “And what would you give to have this power, to know how to get this power without ever activating the second level of your Sharingan? To have my help in altering your bloodline so you could have this power without ever stepping on the path to the second level…Mangekyou, what would you give?”

“Anything…Everything,” Sasuke leaned forward, eager to hear the answer.

“Before I give you your answer let me ask several things, and share with you a little history not many people know about my clan” Naruto kept the grin at the eager nod sent his way. “There is a reason why I am the last of my clan. Four generations ago the leader of the clan set aside the clan laws allowing individuals to marry for the first time, up until then it was only allowed to take lovers, at least three for the purpose of having children.”

Chuckling at the bug eyes Sasuke was sporting, Naruto watched him blush, “It is surprising how easily a clan can go from several hundred members to one in four generations. Tell me Sasuke, you said you wanted to rebuild your clan, what have you done so far about it?”

Leaning back, Sasuke could have thought of a million things to have asked of him and for him to answer, but this was not something he ever would have thought of, “N…no…nothing yet,” he blushed all the way to the water line, “I thought I had plenty of time to do that after I got strong and defeated Itachi. But now…”

“But now you know why he left you alive and you are wondering what to do,” Naruto finished for him. “I found out when I was six who my parents were. By the age of seven I understood my duties as the last of my clan, and that it was my duty, the duty above all others to make sure my clan and bloodlines did not die out.”

“That is why you don’t want to be a Shinobi anymore, or the Hokage,” Sasuke looked at Naruto in a new light.

“Part of it,” Naruto smiled as he stretched sore muscles under the water. “The other is if I am to take my place as leader of my clan I can’t stay in the village. I have to go to my mother’s country and take up my duties,” Running through a long list of hand seals Naruto called out as he hit his hand on the wood deck, “Silencing barrier Jutsu.” Seals ran across the top of the wood and across the walls. “Now that Kakashi can no longer eavesdrop we can continue.”

Seeing the shock as Sasuke quickly looked around before turning back to him to stare in awe, Naruto picked up where he left off. “I would love to stay a Shinobi, and even though I have to put the duties of my clan first for now, it does not mean I will stop training or becoming stronger. I need that to keep my clan safe as it re-grows to its former strength.” Pausing as he got back on track, “Now I was letting you know I knew five years ago that I had a duty to my clan I had to fulfill. One of the things I decided was to bring back the old laws, meaning I will have many lovers. I plan of at least four women that will be the mother of my children. I also plan to blood bond at least one maybe two appropriate people into my clan, their bloodline will strengthen my children.”

Chuckling at the shocked look on Sasuke’s face he snorted, “Don’t worry Sasuke; I’m not considering having you inducted into my clan as part of the agreement to tell you how to get stronger.”

“I was worried for a minute, not that I would go back on my word, “Sasuke let out a whistle of relief before grinning.

“I am telling you all of this so you have an idea of how much planning goes into resurrecting a clan near extinction,” Naruto leaned his head back and closed his eyes. “I still have at least half a year before I am well into puberty and can father children, which gives me plenty of time to find at least one if not two candidates that have the qualities I am looking for. Not the least being at least Chunin level Shinobi, they need to be able to protect my children by my side. Or if the worst would happen they would need to be strong enough to raise my children until they were old enough to take my place as leader of the clan.”

Thinking about it Sasuke nodded slowly, “Makes sense. More so than…” shuddering as he thought about it, “Fan-girls.”

Nodding his head Naruto smiled, “Sucks to be you,” calming down from his laughter, “it is going to be a problem for you, and it could be a way out of the fan-girl scene if you take a page out of my clans book and choose three or four people to be the mothers of your children. You would have to choose them carefully so they would strengthen you bloodline gifts, but it might calm them down if you tell them you will not be marrying anyone, instead you are re-introducing an ancient law of your clan.”

Grinning evilly Sasuke chuckled, “The village council will bend over backwards to make sure that happens. They would do all the work for me if I brought it up.”

Nodding in agreement Naruto stared at Sasuke for a minute as the dark haired teen spun several fantasies in his mind, “I hate to burst your bubble, or in this case your fantasy land. But could you trust the choices the council comes up with to be loyal to you and your clan?”

“You have a point,” Sasuke sighed, “You have given me a lot to think about.” Staring at Naruto for several moments, “you mentioned something about being able to alter my Kekkei Genkai, my bloodline limit. Is this one of your bloodline gifts?”

Pausing to try to phrase it right so he would not let out to much, Naruto opened his eyes so Sasuke could see the truth in his words, “It was one of my mother’s skills, not her bloodline limit per say. She left me literally rooms full of notes of techniques along with instruction on how to do this. She knew I would have to rebuild my clan and wanted me to be prepared to succeed. It will take me several months to redesign your bloodline so that the second level is not possible, along with increasing the abilities of the first level.”

Leaning forward so he was inches away from Sasuke's face his expression was serious, “Itachi set you to the path of an avenger so he could eventually steal your eyes and complete the third level. And until you reach the second level he will never allow you to fight him. He needs you to activate the second level. Until then you have time to gain in strength and surpass him, he will always be at a disadvantage as he needs you alive until you activate the Mangekyou. That is his weakness, and that is what will give you time to not only restart your clan but get strong enough to eliminate him.” Leaning back and closing his eyes Naruto cracked his neck, “The only question is, will you have the patience to wait another three years before even planning on going after him?”

Opening his mouth to agree Sasuke closed it and sat back and thought about it, really thought about it. While thinking on the blond’s words he watched him climb out of the Furo and sit on his heels as he soaped up and washed thoroughly before using some of the water to rinse off with before getting back in the tub. Once Naruto was back in he took a moment to follow Naruto’s actions before looking over at him, he was watching him clean up while waiting for an answer, “I think I can do it. Knowing why Itachi was pushing me so hard to become an avenger, the best thing for me to do would be to take my time, if I do that he will become frustrated and he will make mistakes I can take advantage of.”

Nodding Naruto smiled as Sasuke climbed down into the Furo and sat down, “Very true, anything to piss him off is a good thing.”

Laughing Sasuke nodded in agreement, “So what do I have to do to gain your help?”

Now that Sasuke was relaxed and truly thinking through things instead of reacting, Naruto nodded, it was time to make the offer, “First you will need to start training in the chakra building techniques which includes weight training for stamina.” Seeing the nod he continued, “Second, it will take me several months to complete the redesign of your bloodline. You will need to keep it a secret I have the ability to do this,” getting a nod in agreement, “no later than two months from the day I leave the village to go to my home you will show up and I will do the procedure. You will be expected to stay at least three months as I start your intensive training, it will help if you have the first of the mothers of your children with you so you can conceive your first heir during your stay. Finally the third thing, after the birth of your heir you will come back with how ever many of the mothers of the next generation of your clan so you can spend your nights doing your duty, and you will stay until you have mastered what you need to, too kill Itachi. When that day comes we will plan the trap to bring him to you and I’ll have my people keep anyone from interfering so you can remove the stain of honor to your clan.”

Way past embarrassed, Sasuke nodded his head, “I agree. Two things though?” waiting until he had Naruto’s attention he smirked, “How the hell am I going to find you if you leave?”

“Besides my best friend Shoji, you will be one of the few I tell where my home is,” Naruto sighed, “Though it won’t take the council long to figure it out, but you will have one of the few unlimited passes through my borders.”

Smirking at the thought of what type of power that would give him over the council, Sasuke asked his second question, “Are you willing to give me access to the scrolls you removed from the vault?”

“I don’t have them right now, I sent them along with my parent’s home back to where I’ll be living,” Naruto got out of the tub and looked at his skin, “Yep well and truly wrinkled.” Laughing as he moved over to the towels and started to dry himself he spotted Sasuke following him, “To answer your question, not only will I let you read them, I’ll have copies made so you can add them to your own clan library. After all part of your training will be to take advantage of the weakness of your bloodline, once you can do that it will give you an edge over Itachi.”

Dropping his towel Sasuke stared at Naruto as if he had two heads, “How the hell did you move your parent’s house?”

“My dad was a genius when it came to Fuuinjutso, seal masters never came close to achieving his level of expertise,” Naruto boasted proudly. “He created a sealing set that could do a reverse summon, unlike the summoning scrolls they use in the Chunin exams. He layered his house and the immediate grounds with sending seals. I activated them the morning of the Genin exams, thus moving my house to its new location. The scrolls are inside the blood vault, it was all a part of my parent’s preparations. My father lived by the adage prepare for the worst…Expect it to get worse yet.”

Sasuke frowned as he rolled that over in his mind, it sounded so familiar, “I’ve heard that somewhere before. Though I can’t remember, all I remember is it was someone famous.”

Nodding, Naruto traced his finger down the wall looking for the release seal, “My father was famous, too bad most of the village disrespected his wishes and marred his memory with hatred and greed.”

Curious about that statement Sasuke tilted his head, “Who was your father?”

It was going to come out soon enough Naruto thought, so might as well, “Namikaze Minato, the Yondaime Hokage.”

The clattering of Sasuke dropping his Kunai pouch while the contents spilled across the floor was deafening, “Your father was the Yondaime? And they treat you like they have been?”

Nodding his head sadly Naruto shrugged, It really doesn’t matter in the long run, it’s not like the village council will recognize I’m his son. And with my duties to the Uzumaki clan, that my father agreed his first born would be heir to, it’s not that important. My parents moved most everything of value to the location of my new home anyway.” Finding the seal he was looking for he molded some chakra into his finger and dropped the silencing barrier, “we’ll talk later.”

Watching the seals disappear Sasuke nodded and slid the door to the side and noticed the steely glare directed their way by Kakashi-sensei.

“I Suppose there was a reason for that seal to be used?” Kakashi glared at Naruto who did not back down.

Nodding his head slowly Naruto firmly brought his working persona out, “Yes…you have been given as much information as I planned to let you know. Everything from now on is something you, the Hokage, nor the corrupt council needs to know.” Stopping when Kakashi jumped up and blocked his way Naruto glared at him.

“How powerful are you Naruto? Truly now,” Kakashi asked as he readied himself for battle if needed.

Appearing behind Kakashi faster than the man could blink Naruto touched a Senbon to the back of the man’s neck causing him to shiver, “Don’t test me Kakashi.” Putting the Senbon back in the hem of his shirt he smiled, “I reached the level of elite Anbu on my tenth birthday.” Ignoring the man Naruto walked towards the steps, he had a mission to complete now that it was getting dark. By morning Gato would be penniless. Soon after he would be dead, then he could go home.

“Respectfully Kakashi-sensei, what you did not hear was and is between to clan leaders, and not really important to the mission,” Sasuke added his own glare towards his sensei before walking past him.

 

Crossing another roof Naruto finally found the offices of Gato shipping company, landing near the skylight he watched the comings and goings of those in the warehouse before he was satisfied he knew where the main offices where. Pulling a Kunai out of his pouch Naruto slit the sealing stuff holding the glass in place and carefully slid it to tone side. Glancing at the putting like substance he wanted to giggle as he could not come up with anything better to call it than sealing stuff. Using his chakra to walk across the ceiling upside down Naruto waited until the coast was clear before walking down the wall to the roof of the office section, peaking into the window he smiled seeing Gato was not in before sliding open the window and jumping into the office quietly.

Placing two his perimeter seal across the front of the door he moved over to the desk and got to work digging through the filing cabinets.

Four hours later and several stacks and bank books spread out on top of the desk Naruto slipped a stay-a-wake pill into his mouth and crunched down on it. Feeling the rush of energy as the concentrated caffeine concoction hit his blood stream he got back to work.

Several hours later Naruto had finished bankrupting Gato, everything needing transferred had been done, and as soon as the banks opened the accounts would be emptied. Not to mention the several hundred million Ryo and assorted bulky valuables he had found in the hidden safe now safely tucked away in one of his sealing scrolls. Rolling up the other sealing scrolls with the deeds to the companies and properties he had signed over to the townsfolk and merchants Naruto removed and rolled up his defensive scrolls before placing his trap in Gato’s chair. Once the man sat down he would be poisoned and dead soon after.

Hearing the sound of Gato approaching Naruto quickly jumped to the ceiling as he unrolled a concealment cloak to cover with and waited silently for the man to come in and die.

 

Gato opened the door and glared at his underlings, “Take two of the thugs with you and bring me the daughter of the bridge builder. I need insurance in case those damnable ninja freaks fail.” Slamming the door shut when his men took off he grumbled, “Damned ninja, they better win the battle today.” His laughter turned to cackling, “Not like I’m going to pay them for their service. Once they take out the bridge builder I will have won and my men can take out the ninja.” Sitting down in his plush chair he winced as he felt something prick his ass before freezing. Panicking as he was unable to move he almost had a heart attack as he noticed the ceiling move before one of those ninja he had been cursing dropped from the ceiling.

Nodding in satisfaction at the panicked look, Naruto went to the window and glanced out and saw the two men that Gato had ordered to kidnap Tazuna’s daughter. A quick flick of the wrist and both men were face down on the cement with Shuriken embedded in their head, quite dead. Turning to face the evil monster behind the desk, it was almost fascinating to see the poison do its work, closing his eyes and looking down at his feet he knew it was almost over, soon he could forget about all the people he killed during this mission and he could relax and do something that had to do with life instead of death.

When the man’s breathing had stopped Naruto looked up, his work was almost done. Grabbing several plastic bags with one hand he placed them on the desk before whipping his arm holding the Kunai through the corpse’s neck. Not wanting to be sick he used the bags to capture the head before putting it in a burlap sack and rushing out the window.

Rushing across the rooftops he turned towards the bridge, intending to get there before the fight started, and if not at least before anyone was seriously hurt.

Scowling as he heard metal clashing against metal Naruto put on a burst of speed and jumped down between the two factions fighting, “ENOUGH…THERE WILL BE NO MORE FIGHTING HERE!!!”

Surprised Kakashi backed off several steps, eyes not leaving his opponent, “Glad you could join us Naruto,” voice dripping with scorn, “Mind telling me why you’re late?”

Naruto nodded his head as he threw the contents of the bag between the two fighting Shinobi, “Finishing my mission.” Turning his back on the two stunned men staring at the head, he walked towards the others, “Without a client Zabuza’s mission is over. Without any way to exact payment because I bankrupted the creep first he has no reason to fight.”

Stepping between the opening in the mirrors Naruto saw Sasuke slumped on his knees, several Senbon sticking out of his pressure points, looking up at the masked figure of Haku he sighed as the young man froze and bowed to him, “The fight is over.”

Stepping out of his mirror Haku pulled his mask off and smiled sadly, “I’m afraid Naruto-sama that my orders have not changed. I have been ordered to remove your comrades as a threat, so Zabuza can kill the bridge builder.”

Nodding once as he looked out of the mirror towards the two curious Ninja that were listening in, “Then you will have to choose.” Stepping towards the young man he smiled as he raised his voice, “Haku…I pledge my blood…my life…my line to yours. You shall be as my own,” twisting his head at the Senbon falling from lifeless fingers from the shock his words brought he held out his hand and cut it with his kunai. “My blood to your blood Haku…”

Shocked, Haku froze, he wanted this so badly, but he was Zabuza’s tool…wasn’t he. Letting the mirrors melt he looked over his shoulder at Zabuza for direction.

“Answer him Haku…” Zabuza yelled as he put away his sword and stepped around Kakashi. “The Daimyo himself is offering you more than being a retainer. He is offering you everything, don’t mess this up…TAKE IT.”

Nodding Haku slipped his shaking hand into his Kimono’s sleeve and pulled a Kunai out and slit his hand before grasping Naruto’s bloody hand, “My life to your life, my blood to your blood…my body is yours my lord.” Dropping his head he smiled, “Family…more than I could ever dream off.” Remembering how Naruto told him he was beautiful he blushed, maybe just maybe he would get what he desired.

Leaning forward and kissing Haku on the forehead as he lifted the teen’s chin he smiled as he let him go, “If you would remove the Senbon from my future apprentice.” Naruto’s eyes danced in laughter at Kakashi’s expression as he walked over to the two.

Sakura rushed over to Sasuke’s side, very confused, “How…Why…What’s up with Naruto and why is he being called Daimyo, he is not related to the Daimyo of Fire Country.” Glancing at Kakashi she whined, “Sensei, Naruto is only a Genin like us right? He can’t have an apprentice can he?”

Staring at Naruto who once again surprised him Kakashi sighed as he shook his head. Glancing at Naruto he asked once simple question, “Why?” seeing the raised eyebrow he pointed towards the severed head.

Shrugging Naruto was coming close to a decision on another matter, “Because the best way to achieve our mission with the least amount of bloodshed was to remove the threat. To remove the threat all we had to do was kill one man. Without Gato there is no threat, with no threat I can finally resign and go home to take up my duty.”

Nodding his understanding Tazuna was pale as he gazed at the severed head, “But what will keep his people from taking over where he left off?”

“Take over what?” Naruto smiled as he took out a scroll, “Before his demise he found out that he was a penny less pauper, all his businesses have been deeded over to more deserving folks, and the gains he had made from less than legal activities disappeared.” Shrugging as he came to a decision he gazed up at Zabuza, “there is nothing to rebuild from, so there is nothing to fight for or a reason to stay around.”

Moving over so he was standing looking up at the mist ninja Naruto nodded, “Momochi Zabuza, there is a great injustice happing in the land of the mist, particularly in the village hidden by the mist.”

Nodding as he grinned, Zabuza looked at Kakashi, “I think I like him.”

Hiding his laughter Naruto smiled, “Inside this scroll is more than enough money to do what you planned to do. During your journey if you come across those being persecuted from having something extra send them my way with a note.” After Zabuza took the scroll with a shaking hand he pulled something out of his pocket and held it out, “The only choice you have to make is if you free your country and village as a missing-nin or wearing this.”

Kakashi’s breath being drawn in actually whistled as he looked at the black Hitate with an orange spiral in the center.

Taking the Hitate with a shaking hand Zabuza grinned as he looked at Haku who had moved to Naruto’s side, letting his eyes rest on the symbol he knew what he had to do. Hesitantly he handed it back and shook his head, “I want that with my whole being, with every fiber that I am, I so want that.”

Naruto tilted his head to the side as he took the symbol of his village and country back.

“I will come back and take that back from you after I have earned it,” Zabuza snapped to attention. “After I have freed my birth country I will return and stand in front of you proudly. And once I have proved myself to you I shall kneel so you may place that symbol on my head.” Bowing his head he stepped back before looking at Haku with a smile. “Remember Haku, you are no one’s tool. I forgot that for a while, but once I can stand before Naruto with pride in myself once more…make me proud of you. Protect what you now have with everything you have.” Stepping forward he hugged haku tightly before stepping back. With a final nod and a glance around the bridge he walked back towards the village, he had a country to free.