Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ The Last Order ❯ A Price Once Paid, Cannot Be Returned ( Chapter 4 )

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, but any OC's, techniques or anything else that hasn't shown up in the manga or anime is mine!”

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All three teammates jumped into the surrounding brush, or at least two of them did.
Apparently Chiba had improvised. He took out a small bamboo pole, about the size
of a straw and jumped into the river, using the bamboo to breath.

Meimei was to his left, preparing to hurl shuriken at him while Eidatsu had jumped
out of the brush and slid into a fighting position.

“Hmm? You're not going to use stealth?”

Hardening his stare, Eidatsu did something none expected him to do.

He used logic.

“You most likely knew where we were. You're a ninja, and you said that ninja shouldn't be specialized in something, and thus, you must have decent recon and tracking abilities.”

Narrowing his eyes, Naruto thought back to the files he read. `According to the records, he was the dead last. Hmm…I won't underestimate him.'

“You're most likely going to hold back on us, since we are only genin, and so we stand no real chance against you.”

Smiling at the orange haired boy's insight, Naruto wondered, “I can feel Chiba radiating anger, probably from Eidatsu saying he can't beat me. Meimei is in heat…and wondering why I'm hiding and my strength…I've got a good bunch…'

Suddenly, droplets of water rained down from the sky as Chiba descended upon Naruo with a kunai in hand. Grabbing the young man's wrist, Naruto flung him towards a tree where Meimei jumped out of the brush and started using hand signs.
 
“Atohen no Shinkirou (Mirage of the Past)”

Naruto widened his eyes when he heard the girl say the b-rank genjutsu. Thinking on his feet, he countered with a genjutsu of his own design.

“Ninpou: Oni no Badi! (Ninja Art: Body of the Demon)” yelled Naruto, easily using an A-rank self made genjutsu. Then, in the eyes of his students, his body exploded into bats before it materialized behind Meimei. But this didn't mean he escaped Meimei's genjutsu.

When the young girl turned around, to Naruo it was like seeing a ghost.

The Atohen no Shinkirou, based on your efficiency with it, pulled someone that you cared for from your memories, and morphs the users body in the victim's eyes, to resemble the person.

Judging by her report, Meimei could only go back within 1 or 2 weeks at most, so when she turned around, Naruto thought he was seeing Sayuri.

Suddenly, Naruto remembered the day he first met her.

Flashback no Jutsu

An 18-year-old Naruto was walking down a plain old dirt road. He had recently obtained his second Juusan Oni Blade. Apparently, it was called the Wise Man of the Mad. He figured out that it was in the Forbidden City, trapped inside one of the pillars of the Rashamon gates. It was one hell of a bitch to get out. Now, he was traveling as a mercenary, wielding two seeable blades while the Oni blades were sealed inside his cloak.

Seeing a house in the distance, he picked up his pace. Maybe this was an inn, he was tired. But upon closer inspection, he found out, that while it was am inn, it was on fire, and a number of figures were standing outside it.

Shushining closer, he hid in a tree and watched an exchange.

“Alright you bitch, hand it over. We told you this would happen if you didn't give the sword to us!” yelled a giant man, who was wearing amour plates around his body. He seemed fat, and many residents that escaped with their lives were watching with fearful eyes.

“No! This blade belongs to my aniki! He told me to watch it while he was out!” shouted a petit woman as she held the sword closer to her body.

Angry at her stubbornness, the giant backhanded her, sending the lady flying across the field. The members of his gang, which stood behind him, all laughed when she tried to stand up.

Drawing his sword from his waist, the bandit, to Naruto's eyes, was preparing to kill her.

“Well, if you won't give it to me, I guess I'll just have to kill you for it…”

Bringing it down in an arch, the closed her eyes, awaiting death. When she heard gasps escape from the mouths of the former residents, she opened them to see a blond haired man blocking the giant's sword with the back of his hand.

“Your blade is screaming in pain. It doesn't want top be used like this, that it doesn't.” (Add Kenshin SAVE THE DAY Music)

“And you are you little runt?!” bringing his blade up once again, he prepared to smash the blonde.

“Break free of your chains white angel, and spread your pale white wings. Bestow you blessing as a curse upon this pitiful mortal as he blood is sent to Rashamon. First Dance: Dance of the Moon!” yelled the black and white cloaked yellow man as he cut his palm, spreaded the blood on the back of his blade, and lined it up against his elbow.

Whispering to the girl, he said, “You'd best move.”

Jumping at the giant, who was just now bringing his blade down, it looked as if Naruto passed right through him! Dust flew everywhere as the giant smashed barren ground.

“Ha! It didn't even hurt the boss!” yelled the gang grunts, before they noticed blood spewing from the humanoid giant as he fell to the ground.

“The Dance of the Moon delivers four slices in less than 5 moments. Only two types of steel can survive using it. He was dead before he knew it.” said Naruto as the blade he used, shattered into a million pieces.

Dropping the hilt, Naruto walked over to the girl who was clutching the blade, staring wide at him. The grunts had run away at the realizing the death of their boss, and residents went back to salvaging what could be salvaged.

Smiling at her, Naruto asked, “Hello, what's your name?”

Hesitantly, she answered.

“Seishi…Seishi Sayuri…”

That was love at first sight…

End Flashback no Jutsu

He later found out the bandits heard that Sayuri's aniki owned one of the Juusan Oni Yaiba, and the bandits had wanted to take it. Her brother later came back, and left his sister to him. But they had made a promise, a promise to meet each other again…

He narrowed his eyes when the genjutsu finally wavered, and Naruto quickly dispelled it. But, he knew something was wrong when he didn't see any of his students. Closing his eyes, he searched for them as he felt them on the edge of his senses. No, they couldn't escape the Byakko.

Eidatsu was keeping watch as Meimei caught her breath. That jutsu took a lot out of her. Chiba had rushed off, saying he didn't need help, but the day Eidatsu abandoned Meimei, was the day Kami-sama was proven real. He felt a chakra presence enter the clearing, and expecting it to be Chiba with his head held low, he lowered his guard.

“I told you, you wouldn't stand a chance against him alone.”, said the midget, “But you never listen, do you?”

“Now, I have no idea who you're talking about Eidatsu.” rang a voice from the shadows.

Shock entered all of the young man's senses, for he knew Chiba never called him by his name. Panicing, he jumped back to Meimei, who was readying herself for combat.

Stepping out of the shadows, Naruto smirked. `Well, looks like Eidatsu understands without knowing it. And so does Meimei…'

Taking a step forward, he noticed a kunai flying at him. Letting it graze his cheek, he wiped some of the drawn blood onto his palm and summoned the Kichigai no Tetsujin (wise man of the mad).

Wiping the blood on the blunt side of the blade, he recited the poem, while drastically holding back his strength. “Break free of your chains white angel, and spread your pale white wings. Bestow you blessing as a curse upon this pitiful mortal as he blood is sent to Rashamon. First Dance: Dance of the Moon!”

Charging at the thrower of the kunai, which was Chiba making a distraction for his teammates to get away, clenched his eyes, waiting for the worse. He knew that what he just did betrayed all his clan's beliefs of keeping yourself alive, no matter what the cost. At first, he thought his teammates lives meant nothing, but he had no idea what made his change of heart. He knew he would never be able to fulfill his dreams now, he only hoped his teammates wouldn't be stupid enough not to continue challenging this man. He was just too good!

Chiba held only one regret though…he'd never be able to kill that man. The one who took everything from him…

However, when he heard the clashing of metal the black haired boy opened one eye slowly.

“Remember what I said to you the first time we met Chiba-teme. I'll never admit loss to you. Not until I die first.” said Eidatsu as he held his kunai in front of the heavenly blade strugglingly.

“Naze, dobe?! I gave you the perfect chance to escape!”

“I remember the saying that was etched into the wood of my apartment by the prvious inhabitant. `Those who disobey orders are trash, but those who throw away their comrades are lower that trash'. I won't leave you behind Chiba, even if you leave us behind. Now Meimei-chan!”

As quick as she could, the young girl charged at Naruto who realized their plan. Reaching for the bells, she barely missed them when Naruto jumped back.

Sending the Tetsujin back into the cloak, he smiled at the panting group. “I'm surprised guys and girl. I thought you'd never under stand the meaning of this test. My team nearly failed it. Does any one here understand the meaning of it?”

“Teamwork, Naruto, teamwork.”

Arching a brow, Naruto saw Kakashi step out from behind a tree.

“I was wondering who was there. I never bothered to check once I got here. So Kakashi-san, daijoubu-ka?”

Pulling his nose out of his newest book, Icha Icha Assassins, the cycloptic nin asked, “Hm? You say something Naruto?”

Sighing, Naruto turned back to the confused team seven. “Well, Kakashi is right. This was about teamwork. There was now way you could, alone, get even a single bell. If I was going all out, Chiba would be dead, and Eidatsu would find himself without his head.” He explained.

Closing his eyes, Naruto walked over to a tree and leaned against it as Kakashi put his book in his pocket. “Those words you said Eidatsu, were the words of Konoha's 4th Hokage, Namikaze Minato.” Looking up towards the fourth's face, Naruto gave a small smile with sad eyes. “But I know people who don't listen to that…Kakashi, your father was the Konoha no Shiro Kiba (White Fang of Konoha), correct?”

Wincing slightly, Kakashi gave a small nod. “Un…he saved his comrades instead of completing a mission.”

Completely closing his eyes, Naruto said, “If it weren't for Kakashi's father, Konoha would still be sending out ninja left and right, not caring if they fell, and would thus still be under a dictatorship by the lord of the Fire Country.”

“But enough with the negative stuff, team seven starts taking on missions tomorrow!” said Naruto to the wide eyed team, beaming his bright smile.

Cheers echoed through the training ground as Meimei and Eidatsu jumped for joy, while Chiba just gave a small happy smile, before laughing with his teammates.

After the recently made team seven, only Naruto and Kakashi remained on the field.

“Would you like to go to the graveyard, Naruto?” said Naruto to his former student.

“Un…but…I just wish I knew why…why did she have to die…Sayuri…” said Naruto, barely above a whisper as a tear ran down his scarred face.

Kakashi could only look at his mourning as he put his book away. Such a thing didn't need to be out during a moment.

 

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Naruto's hotel room

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Laying down in the rented bed, Naruto couldn't help but notice the missing warmth the was next to him. All he felt was cold. Nothing was there, not anymore…

 

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Naruto's mindscape: Juusan Oni Yaiba's Chambers

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Opening his eyes, Naruto took in his surroundings. He was in his mindscape, but it was the door of the Juusan Oni Yaiba instead of Kyuubi's water ways.

 

Standing up, He saw three figures looking at him.

 

One had angel wings, a black tanktop and pants, gold bracers, and a swan around his shoulders looking at him intently as the chain around it's neck led to the angel's left arm. His hair was short and brown, and his right eye was gray while another was black

 

Another was a shinigami look alike (Look up his image)

 

And another was a plant like woman, with emerald green eyes and nails like thorns. An elegant dress covered her features, as she looked at him with a apathetic look.

 

“May I ask, why the entities of the Juusan Oni Yaiba have called me here?”

 

The angel, spoke first. “We have called you here to explain our price, as you most well know.”

 

“Now, now, Syaoran-san, don't spoil all the fun.” Called the entity of the Kaika.

 

The one known as Syaoran, who was the entity of the Tetsujin, glared at the plant like woman. “You want him to commit suicide? Really, I thought you had more compassion, Flora.”

 

“Enough of your petty bickering. Just explain it to the boy so I may sleep.” Said the ghost like entity of the Bure-ka Naraku, Yamikaze.

 

“Hn, very well Yamikaze. Naruto-san, as you know, for each of the Juusan Oni Yaiba you collect, you must pay a price.” explained Syaoran, “You've paid mine and Yamikaze's prices, so all that left was Flora's. Now, she wanted Sayuri, to add to her garden of souls that power her blade. So don't go killing yourself, just because you think you're parted from your dear wife. All you have to do is learn the secrets of the Deddo Kaika Hana. I've nothing more to say.”

 

Feeling the pull of being thrown from his mindscape, Naruto let tears of semi-happiness run down his face.

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Unknown Location: Same time as the traing ground sad moment
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A figure sat on a rock as he flipped through the Konoha news when a certain article caught his attention.

“Uzumaki Sayuri, married to Uzumaki Naruto, is murdered 5 days ago…” murmured the person as their fist clenched the paper.

Throwing it to the ground, the man stood up before grabbing a wrapped package, and setting off towards Konoha.

“I trusted you with her, Naruto…”

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Konoha: Two weeks after forming of team seven
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“Black Rose is in position…”

“Fox-lover-that-loves-pie is in position…”

“Why the hell did we let Eidatsu come up with the code names again?”

“Just say yours!”

“Fine…Boy-with-stick-up-ass-that-is-emo is in position…”

“Alright…when I give the signal, we attack…” said `Black Rose' as she pulled out a kunai.

“1…2…3!”

“HHHHHHHIII IIIIIIISSSSSSSS!!!!!!!!!!”

“Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow, Ow! Get it off!” shouted Eidatsu as Naruto appeared in the clearing they chased the target to.

“D-rank mission: Capture old Tora, complete with minor injuries…”said Naruto as he sweat dropped at Eidatsu claw scratched face.

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Mission Office
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As team seven walked through the door, a bitg fa lady came and took the cat, she took the cat, it wailed like a bat. A big fat lady came and took the cat, she took the cat, it wailed like a bat. (This is a form of an old nursery ryme my father old me when I was little...)

 

"OHHHH! YOUR TOO OLD TO BE WANDERING OFF LIKE THAT, MY PRECIOUS TORA!" said the gry haired wife of the fire lord as she strangle-huggeed the cat, while it futily tried to escape.

 

"You know, I'm beginging to see why the cat ran away...and I sympathize for it..." said Meimei as she stared at the odd scene. (I felt that belonged somewhere else...)

 

"3...2...1..." As soon as Naruto finished counting down, that cat keeled over dead.

 

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"NO!!!! MY PRECIOUS TORA!  SHE IS DEAD!!!!" wailed the fat old lady as she dropped the cat to cover her crying eyes.

 

As soon as Tora was dropped and landed on the ground, she used her 29th life to try and escape again. (Author-sama is being nice to the cat.)

 

After looking for the cat again, they found in Iwa by using a tracking device...Tora. And Iwa didn't let Konoha nin inside...oh, well.

 

 

Flipping through a list of D-Rank Missions, Tsunade called them out. “Now, we have weeding Mrs. Fubuki's garden…Fixing Mrs. Fubuki's roof…cleaning the village river…Walking the Inuzuka dogs..-“

 

“NO! Give us a real mission Tsunade-baba!”

 

Dodging a punch from the steaming blonde, Naruto talked again, “I'm tired of these baby missions! Academy students could do these and increase village funds while genin went on C-rank Missions! So, gimme a mission worthy of my team's awesome skill!”

 

“Fine! Gozu, I'm giving you a C-Rank Mission to Kirigakure! They're still in their civil war, and the Mizukage has requested protection! Apparently, an assassin has been hired to bring him down.”

 

Taking up the mission before she could change it, the Byakko pulled his team out of the office and hurried to their homes.

 

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