K.D.Q.F. - Part 2
Deviation Actions
Literature Text
Chapter 1
Unleash Thy Fury, Kyūbi!
The chamber was dim and dank, certainly not the best place for a woman to bring new life into the world. Nevertheless it was a great necessity, as it was far from the village and if the worst should come to pass, the damage could be minimalized. The formal looking structure was originally an outpost that was used during the wars, but now was abandoned for years.
A young man ran his hand over a section of the wall, feeling the irregular and coarse stones used to build the outpost. The use of natural stones in lieu of more modern tiles suggested the cavern’s age and added to the natural feel of the chamber.
“Minato-kun, how are the preparations?” Sarutobi asked, taking a long draw from his pipe.
Minato grimaced at the question. The aged ninja observed the young man’s grim expression with a sense of dread. There was a lot that was riding on the shoulders of the Yondaime Hokage.
“The room is unclean and I hate that it has to be done here instead of a proper facility, but even I understand that we can’t take such a risk.” Minato’s eyes scanned the stone walls carefully, darting all over the place.
He had placed a number of barrier seals with fully charged containment features. Yet, even with all the secrecy and security he could not shake off the feeling of unease.
Sarutobi could see the anxiety in his successor’s face; it also seemed to cling to his body. If they were there on the battlefield, Sarutobi would have chastised the man for showing a lack of emotional control. Yet, the aged shinobi sympathised with the young man.
Here was a man whose wife was going to give birth to his first child. Sarutobi thought back to the birth of his first child, and the sheer terror that gripped him when Biwako went into labour. All those years on the battlefield didn’t prepare him for what he had felt, but somehow he had waited it out.
“Relax Minato,” Sarutobi said, clapping him on the back. “Everything will be fine, especially with Biwako assisting her.”
He was glad to see the tension in the man’s body leave, and instead find itself replaced with firm confidence.
Minato smiled. “Thank you Sarutobi-sama, for all the help and advice you’ve given me. I fear I may have been a nervous wreck without you.”
The old man laughed, his voice reverberating off the cavern walls. “I’d be worried if you were actually calm, and to be honest the feeling never gets easier no matter how many kids you have.”
Minato gave a small grin. “Was it like this when you had Asuma and Akio?”
Sarutobi nodded. “Oh yes, I was a total mess! I was freaking out in the hall hearing Biwako scream, and shout. And to make matters worse Danzō was right next me laughing his ass off.”
He took another drag of his pipe and blew out a plume of smoke. “But when it’s all over and you hold your child for the first time in your arms… It’s indescribable.”
Minato observed the old leader for a moment, taking in his features. Robust and slightly square-built the former Hokage looked to be in good shape. It was a testament to a man who lived through three wars, and survived to see retirement due to age rather than battlefield wounds. Sharp-featured and clean-shaven with the exception of a goatee, Minato regarded the man with a sense of wonder. He had no drooping flesh, but was wrinkled and his cheeks held a few liver spots.
“Hiruzen, Minato, the emergency medical equipment is ready.”
The two men turned around and were met with an elderly woman. She wiped her hands on an apron of sorts that overlayed a plain beige blouse. The only reason Minato knew she was elder to him and was closer to Sarutobi’s age was due to the gathering of wrinkles at the edge of her eyes. Otherwise her clean-cut face still held some semblance of youth and attractiveness.
Sarutobi immediately moved and placed a chaste kiss on her cheek. It was rare to see the old man show such affection in public. Minato felt that he was seeing an entirely different man; he had always envisioned Sarutobi as the epitome of a battle-hardened shinobi. Yet, before him for a split second were a loving husband and father.
“A good start, but don’t think you’re out of the dog-house just yet, you scoundrel.” She scolded with her hands on hips and eyebrow raised.
Sarutobi gave a shaky laugh and rubbed the back of his neck.
I knew forgetting our anniversary was a stupid mistake
Minato bit his lip in an attempt to hold back any laughter and grinned widely, shoulders shaking with mirth. He was greatly amused at the predicament the old Hokage found himself in. It wasn’t everyday you’d see the man be so thoroughly cowed.
“Good to see you Biwako-sama, how is Kushina?” Minato asked, quickly curtailing his instinct to laugh.
Biwako turned to Minato and gave a short nod. “Kushina-san is fine. I’ll be escorting her here with a medical aid.”
She turned to her husband, her visage serious. “Danzō-kun and Ishikawa-sama are waiting for you at the office, best not to keep them waiting.”
Sarutobi straightened and gave a firm nod to both of them. “I’ll head there now and send the squad immediately. Take care, Minato-kun.”
With his hand in a position of half the Ram Hand Seal, he vanished in a swirl of emerald leaves.
“I suppose you’ll be going as well, Biwako-sama?” Minato asked, readjusting his headband.
“Yes,” she said, making the same half-seal as her husband. “And for Kami-sama’s sake stop worrying! A man would die from the pain of child labour, but alas she’s born a woman.”
With that she too vanished amidst green leaves.
Minato walked to the entrance, stopping before the Torii gate. His hands flexed open before clenching them into fists, as he observed the setting sun.
Why can’t I shake off this feeling of terrible things to come?
“It’s time to go Kushina-san, best not to waste any more time.”
Kushina closed the door of her home and locked it, before following Biwako.
“Is Minato ready, Biwako-sama?” she asked, gently rubbing her swollen belly.
“He’s ready – nervous – but ready,” the elder lady replied. “The boy should really calm himself down. He needs to in order to ensure everything goes smoothly.”
Kushina grinned. “That sounds like him, but I’m sure he’ll compose himself when its time. He’s always been like that.”
They walked along the footpath towards a hidden exit leading to the outpost, passing by many shops and homes. The streets were quiet as many have just closed shop or returned from work. Most will get ready to enjoy the night and the activities available.
Biwako stopped walking when she realised that Kushina wasn’t following, but standing next to a lady that she had walked past. Walking up to them she then realised who she had passed by.
“Wow, he’s so cute.” Kushina gushed; she waved her fingers above the baby boy’s face garnering his attention. “Hello there little one, what’s your name?”
“His name is Sasuke.” The lady replied.
Biwako beamed. “Oh Mikoto-san, you named him after Hiruzen’s father?”
Mikoto returned her smile. “Yes, hopefully he’ll grow to be a strong and fine shinobi.”
Sasuke wiggled in his mother’s arms and gave a little cry, Mikoto gently rocked him in her arms to calm him.
Biwako observed the two women who were old team mates, if her memory still served her well. Kushina was sweet-faced, yet her temper was legendary. Her long red hair, a sign of her Uzumaki lineage, flowed straight and down to her waist. Mikoto was glowing, no doubt after the recent birth of her son. Her fine-featured face and shapely body was the envy of many women. Coupled by her status as the wife of Uchiha Fugaku, the head of the Uchiha Clan, made her a well-known figure in Konoha.
“You’ll be giving birth soon, right?” Mikoto asked, turning to Kushina. “Have you already picked a name?”
“Yes, I picked Naruto.” She answered proudly.
Mikoto nodded. “A strong name.”
“Kushina-san, we still have work to do.” Biwako stated, hoping to continue on their way.
The soon mother-to-be bowed and faced her old teammate one last time, leaning forward to whisper.
“By the way, does it really hurt?”
Mikoto smirked. “Oh, so there actually is something that scares you, Kushina?”
Before they could continue, Biwako took Kushina’s hand and dragged her away. Mikoto shook her head and smiled at her best friend’s apprehension.
Such is the rite of passage we women go through…
The Uchiha Clan had rejoiced at her son’s birth wishing her the best of luck. Many were thinking of Sasuke to turn out like his elder brother Itachi, who was quite a prodigy.
“As long as you’re strong, healthy, and happy, I don’t need anything else.” She spoke to the babe in her arms. Sasuke simply giggled at his mother.
“The details of your birthing are supposed to be a secret at least until the crisis is over. Until then it’s best to avoid contact with friends,” Biwako warned.
“H–Hai*, Biwako-sama,” Kushina replied, slightly scolded.
The elderly woman huffed in annoyance. “Also, we’re leaving the village secretly through a hidden passage. If you start to feel labour pains then try not to cry out loud.”
Kushina winced. “Oh…Right.”
A scream of pain rang throughout the cavern, even reaching the entrance where the ANBU (Dark Side) squad stood guard. One of the men shivered at the sound, eliciting laughs from his fellow squad members.
“Your wife is not yet due till sometime next year right?”
“Yeah, can’t imagine what the hell is going through Hokage-sama’s mind. Must be crazy assisting Kushina-san with her birthing.”
“Maybe you can ask him what it’s like after it’s over.”
“Yeah sure, if Kushina-san hasn’t killed him yet.”
“Ever wondered who the father is?”
“No one knows. Kushina-san’s always refused to speak of him. Makes you wonder, huh?”
Kushina gripped the small handles on the platform as another scream rang through the chamber. She clenched her teeth and took short quick breaths before pushing once more.
“It hurts, damn it!”
Minato jumped every time she screamed. His hands were clammy and a few beads of sweat were present on his forehead. It was getting really hard to focus on the seal and repair it.
“I’ve never seen Kushina in so much pain. Is…she alright?” he asked, shakily.
“She’s fine!” Biwako shouted. “Just worry about the Kyūbi’s seal. Make sure it’s stable.”
Kushina’s head titled back and she cried out in agony.
“But, she’s–” Minato started, but Biwako wouldn’t let him continue.
“Women are far stronger than you ever realise,” she declared with pride.
Suddenly the young man felt a surge of the Kyūbi’s Chakra. The midsection of the seal was now a large black circle.
Damn it! The Overseal Design is fading. Come on, I’m the Hokage for Kami’s sake! You can do this.
Minato quickly began weaving his fingers in complex patterns, his fingertips glowing with Chakra. The black circle became a little smaller but still refused to return to its original state.
The Chakra Channels are breaking and some are even being redirected. I’ll focus on realigning the redirected Channels first, before repairing the broken ones.
Minato’s Chakra flared in response to his urgency. His hands were a flurry of movement; his face was a mask of concentration.
“Taji, get me some more hot water, and also some oil as well,” commanded the elder woman.
Taji, an Iryō-nin, quickly returned with the requested items. Placing them nearby, she moved towards Kushina and once again checked her status. Biwako dipped her hands in the hot water before dipping her hands in some oil.
“Her vitals are still strong, Biwako-sama.” Taji informed.
“Good, with a little luck we might pull this off.”
The ANBU squad was unaware of the intruder that had slipped past the small detection barrier. The intruder had made short work of them, utilising his unique abilities. He gripped the last squad member by the throat and slowly choked him till his body was limp. He dumped the body into the small moat around the entrance, before once again checking his surroundings. He walked towards the stone walls and simply phased through it as if it didn’t exist.
As he reached the inner chamber he silently observed the scene before him.
The Jinchūriki is still in labour, which still gives me ample time to remove the additional seals littered across the room. Removing them should allow for the seal to weaken even further.
The seals that he slowly began to remove were designed to supress the Bijū’s Chakra. Specifically the Kyūbi’s as it was linked to its Chakra Signature.
Hiruzen sat in the Hokage’s office reading the patrol routes and stationary guard positions. Looking up he observed the two men in the office with him.
Shimura Danzō, his old childhood friend, weathered-faced with wrinkles and square-shouldered, he was still looking good for the head of the ROOT ANBU Division. He was wearing ANBU standard black fatigues with armour plates around his forearms and shins. His Jōnin vest was probably loaded with explosives.
Ishikawa Shinichi, the Kageken (Shadow Sword), was as usual wearing a face mask which obscured his face from the bridge of his nose down. His left eye was covered by an eye-patch made of cloth rather than the standard leather which are more common. He too, was wearing the same uniform as Danzō, with the exception of fingerless gloves that Danzō didn’t use.
“To be honest Sarutobi-sama, there isn’t anything we can do that could improve the situation.” Ishikawa said, pulling his gloves tighter around his wrist.
Hiruzen looked to his friend and received a nod to confirm his statement. The old man sighed in resignation.
“I just can’t shake this feeling of unease. Like a string pulled tight till the edge of breaking. The slightest breeze would cause it to snap.” He said rubbing his neck and shoulders to ease his tense body.
Danzō moved towards the window and gazed outwards. “My agents and any spare ANBU are scattered across the village, ready to evacuate the villagers to the shelters in a moment’s notice.”
“Exactly,” Ishikawa reaffirmed. “We’ve even given them an extra stock of pills for back-to-back Shunshin (Body Flicker) manoeuvres. Of course, that will only be necessary if the threat actually reaches the village walls.”
Hiruzen gave them both a firm look. “Unlike the Shodaime (First) we’ve never truly encountered a Bijū. They’re beings of pure Chakra and are known to be an unstoppable force when enraged.”
The two men gave him a salute before making their way to the door, and preparing for an all-night stakeout.
I don’t understand this shouldn’t be happening. The seal is breaking down faster than I can repair it. The Overseal Design was just starting to return to its original state, and then it suddenly shatters.
A bead of sweat crawled down the side of Minato’s face as he furiously worked to keep the seal from falling apart. Kushina was panting as she tried to gather herself for another push.
“I can see his head! Come on Kushina, one more try!” Biwako exclaimed.
Minato was at his wits end. The seal was breaking and more of the Kyūbi’s Chakra raged. Kushina gripped the hand bars in the platform and screamed through clenched teeth. A moment passed before the first cries of a newborn child rang through the chamber.
Minato’s face was one of incredulity, eyes wide, mouth open. “He’s born,” he whispered.
“Water quickly!” Biwako commanded.
Taji did as she was ordered, and in a few minutes the baby was warmly wrapped in a cloth bundle as its cries still continued.
“It’s a boy!” the elder woman declared smiling down at the babe in her arms.
Minato laughed and wiped the tears that streamed down his face. “I’m a father today!”
Biwako carried the child and moved along the platform towards Kushina. Minato moved to get a closer look, but was scolded by the woman.
“The mother should see the child first, it’s only right after going through so much pain to bring him into this world.”
Minato rubbed the back of his neck and laughed half-heartedly, feeling properly chastised. Biwako brought the child next to Kushina, who turned to get a better look at her baby. Tears freely flowed down her face as she gazed upon her newborn son. His cries sounded like music to her ears.
“Naruto… I finally get to meet you,” she whispered.
Biwako moved towards the small tables at the other end of the chamber to check the child with Taji to make sure he was in perfect health.
Minato gently held Kushina’s hand. “Are you ok?” he asked, to which his wife slowly nodded.
“Thank you, Kushina.”
She smiled warmly at him.
Minato stood straight and hit his fist against his open hand. “Yoshi!* I know you’ve just gone through childbirth, but I’ll seal the Kyūbi immediately to save time.”
A scream rang through the chamber and two bodies fell to the floor. Naruto’s cries sounded fearful alerting both parents to danger.
Minato turned and saw the bodies of the two women lie still, with their blood quickly pooling.
“Biwako-sama! Taji!” he shouted.
“Yondaime Hokage, Namikaze Minato, step away from the Jinchūriki,” the masked intruder demanded. His hand was above the child’s face as if prepared to grasp his head and twist it.
Minato and Kushina looked at him but could find no distinct feature beside the unique mask that he wore, as the rest of his body was obscured by a hooded cloak. The markings on the ceramic mask were tribal in design, and to add further confusion it only had one eye-hole to see out of. Neither parent knew of a person who had only one eye, or stylised themselves as such. Neither thought it could be Kakashi, he was too young and the body size didn’t match.
“If you don’t get away from the Jinchūriki, this child’s first minute of life will also be its last.”
How did he pass the detection barrier? Who the hell is this guy?
Kushina let out a cry of pain as small scripts of archaic writing crawled along her body. The black circle that was the main part of the seal bulged out like a gigantic blister.
“Kushina,” Minato exclaimed, his voice panic-stricken.
The Kyūbi’s seal is still yet to be repaired. It’s still degrading and will release the Bijū if I don’t fix it soon.
“My, my, it seems you don’t really care about the brat,” the masked man suddenly slipped a kunai into his empty hand.
“Wait! Stay calm!” Minato pleaded, raising his hands in calming motion.
The man laughed. “Speak for yourself, Minato. I am very calm.”
He immediately drew his hand back and prepared to ram his kunai through the child’s head.
“Naruto!” Kushina screamed, unable to move from the platform.
Minato vanished, suddenly reappearing right next to the man. He placed a single finger on Naruto’s forehead, and in a flash they both vanished only to reappear next to Kushina. All the masked man had in his hands was the cloth that the baby was wrapped in.
If I didn’t place a Hiraishin (Flying Thunder God) Seal on Biwako and Taji, if he wasn’t standing right next to their bodies I wouldn’t have made it in time.
“Well, I must hand it to you Kiiroi Senkō (Yellow Flash) you do indeed move fast,” the invader praised.
He formed a half Ram Hand Seal and gathered Chakra.
“But let’s see if you can handle this.”
He threw the cloth towards Minato which spouted puffs of smoke and sparks.
Explosive Seal Tags!
Minato vanished in less than a heartbeat taking the explosives with him appearing in a small shed next to a clearing. He leapt forward as the explosion blew the shed to pieces, rolling to soften his landing and keep Naruto safe.
Naruto cries were the only sounds to be heard as the ringing in his ears subsided. He checked his son and relaxed as he found not a single scratch was on him.
“Thank goodness, he’s not hurt.” he whispered, silently thanking all the gods he knew.
He flinched when he noticed that a sharp piece of wood had pierced the side of his shin. He pulled it out observing the blood on its tip. He threw it away quickly.
I was forced to use Hiraishin to get out of there. His target was Kushina, and he was successful in separating us. I have to hurry, there’s no time to lose.
With a small pulse of Chakra he vanished into thin air, before the wood piece hit the ground.In a clearing atop a small rock was Kushina. Around her was a lake with tall spires of stone that stood straight and formed an irregular semicircle. Her hands were bound with strings of Chakra reinforced with Fuinjutsu (Sealing Techniques). The strings were actually visible as they appeared to be floating lines of ink and symbols.
She leaned forward gasping for breath, her knees almost buckling beneath her.
“What do you want?” she demanded, raising her head defiantly.
Where is Naruto, is he safe?
She felt another surge of pain, but refused to cry out in front of the enemy. The solidity of her seal was degrading even further; the proof was the small vein-like lines of cursives. They had now reached her shoulders and were proceeding down her arms slow-paced, while other strands of scripts reached her cheeks.
“I’m going to tear the Kyūbi out of your body, and destroy Konohagakure (The Village Hidden in the Leaves).”
Kushina’s face was one of horror. Her pulse raced, blood pumping through her as her senses kicked into a state of almost hyper–awareness.
“Minato’s teleportation technique allows him to instantaneously warp to predetermined locations using premade formulae,” he stated, with a sense of strange familiarity.
He then pointed to her stomach which displayed the seal that held the Kyūbi within.
“He made sure to incorporate such a formula into your seal, to always be able to reach you, to protect you.”
He chuckled at his own snide remark.
“But now,” he declared, spreading his arms wide. “I’ve put some distance between you, and the prison that holds Kyūbi is now weakened due to childbirth.”
He lightly hunched forward with his hands in front as if grasping victory.
“Do you realise just how long I’ve waited for this moment?”
A shooting star crossed the starlight sky leaving a short-lived trail of light to mark its path.
“Ah, a shooting star!” a small child exclaimed excitedly.
His father smiled down at him.
“Did you make a wish?”
The child paused, before throwing his hands in the air out of frustration.
“Argh! I knew I forgot something,” he whined.
His father ruffled his son’s hair affectionately.
“You’ll do better next time.”
In an alleyway two house-length away, a pair of cats sang to one another seeking comfort in each other’s company. Walking past them were two young teens. Their metal headbands were inscribed with a spiralled leaf, signifying that they were Ninja.
“Can’t we just do Jan–Ken–Pon* again?” whined one of the teens, running his hand through his grey-coloured hair.
“What, no way! Come up with something more exciting, Kakashi,” counter-whined his companion, punching the air in front of him.
“Don’t we have an early tomorrow to prepare for, Gai?” Kakashi asked, hoping to avoid facing off his friend in yet another spar.
Gai looked shocked at the prospect of not facing off against Kakashi.
“Don’t use a mission as an excuse,” he exclaimed, pointing at him accusingly.
Suddenly Kakashi stopped, his body tensed, senses flaring into a higher state. Gai paused at his friend’s abruptness, observing him with curiosity.
“Gai… Do you sense something off?” he questioned, head swivelling left and right.
Gai’s previous exuberance melted into calmness as he scanned his surroundings looking for any perceivable threat.
“Now that you mention it, I have noticed a lot more security.”
Kakashi nodded in agreement. “They’re ANBU and yet they aren’t bothering to cloak their presence. That in and of itself means something strange is going on.”
Within the Uchiha Clan Complex was a young boy holding his baby brother in his arms. He gazed solemnly at the full moon feeling a chill down his spine.
“What is this feeling?” he whispered to himself.
The baby suddenly whimpered and started to cry, prompting him to gently hush and console his brother.
It’s a strange night. Of all the times for Mom and Dad to be out.
He gently rocked the baby hoping to calm him.
“Everything will be alright, Sasuke,” he said, comfortingly. “Your big brother will definitely protect you.”
Minato placed his son down gently onto the bed. The shack was designed to be a resting place for Ninja after using the training grounds.
“You’ll be safe here. Just wait here, Naruto.”
He covered the babe with the blanket provided and softly ran his fingers across his child’s head.
“Daddy has to go and rescue Mummy.”
He turned around and knelt down to the ground. Biting down on his thumb hard enough to easily draw blood, he swiftly performed a number of Hand Seals before slamming his palm on the floor. A puff of air swished by as a small toad appeared. Its coat was predominately red with blue markings, and upon its back was the Kanji* for “Gold”.
“You summoned me, Minato,” the toad spoke, his tone demanding to know the reason for being called.
“Kushina has been kidnapped by a masked individual. Even worse is the seal that holds Kyūbi at bay is severely weakened since she just gave birth. There’s a high risk that it could break at any moment, thereby unleashing the Bijū.”
Minato fished around in his pouch and grabbed a single tri-pronged kunai. He handed slipped it into his leg holster and stood up.
“You’re kidding me, right?” the toad’s yellow-black eyes widened, he did not expect such an emergency.
“No,” Minato responded. “I need you to inform Sarutobi-sama about this immediately. He’ll be in the Hokage’s office.”
The toad nodded and made a move towards the door, but he was interrupted.
“Don’t run all the way there, we’re too far. Reverse summon yourself back to Myōbokuzan (Mysterious Tree Mountain), and from there summon yourself directly to Sarutobi-sama.”
With the proper instructions given, the toad clapped his hands and vanished into thin air. Minato looked back at his son before he teleported out.
Hiruzen tapped his pipe to rid it of leftover ashes. He had been waiting for quite a while and the stress was slowly building in his shoulders.
Danzō and Ishikawa are supposed to report back every hour, on the hour. They should be here any second now.
True to his thoughts they did appear. Danzō from the door, and Ishikawa from the window.
“Anything?” he queried, only to receive a negative response.
He relaxed slightly, but immediately assumed a fighting posture when a toad suddenly materialised on the desk before him. Realising that it was a messenger toad, he calmed down, as did his two companions. The toad looked worried and the three men prepared themselves for the bad news.
“Minato sent me. Kushina has been kidnapped by an unknown assailant, and the seal could break at any second. He’s most likely where the enemy is now and probably in combat.”
The toad stared at Hiruzen for a moment before turning to see the two others that were in the room. Danzō and Ishikawa stood straight and in attention.
“Your orders, Sir?” Ishikawa asked.
“I’ll mobilise all forces and prep the ill-informed to suit up for combat. I’ll also alert the village through the sound system,” he ordered, putting his helmet on and strapping it tight. “You two are to prepare for direct combat.”
Danzō and Ishikawa disappeared in a burst of Chakra-enhanced speed. The toad sensing that its job was done also vanished.
Hiruzen turned on the microphone on the desk and flicked a switch that would sound the alarms throughout the entire village. He licked his lips in preparation to hand out his orders.
Kakashi and Gai drew their kunai as soon as the alarms went off village wide. Their heads swivelled left and right searching for the threat. They paused when they heard the Sandaime’s (Third) voice from the speakers.
“Konoha, we have a Code Red Alert! This is not a drill. I repeat, this is not a drill! We have a Code Red Alert! All non-military personnel are to be evacuated to the emergency shelters immediately! All military personnel, if capable, are to speed up the evacuation via back–to–back Shunshin! These are your priority orders until further notice!”
The two teens nodded before rushing into various buildings. They shouted for everyone to move out into the open, where ANBU and ROOT forces were grabbing people and using Shunshin to speed the evacuation process as ordered.
There was multiple officers shouting orders to off-duty Ninja and directing them. Kakashi looked at the one closest to him who kept shouting “Women and children first!”
“Gai,” Kakashi called, who quickly appeared at his friend’s side. “Use the Gates if need be. We need to get as many people to safety. I’ll use my summons to assist.”
His compatriot nodded and suddenly he was a blur of movement as he transported individuals to the bunkers. Kakashi wasted little time biting his thumb to quickly bleed, before performing a series Hand Seals and slamming his palms on the ground.
“Kuchiyose: Ninken Butai! (Summoning: Ninja Dog Unit)”
In a violent gust of displaced air and group of eight dogs of varying sizes appeared.
“Alright guys we have a dire emergency. I need you all to transport as many people to the bunkers as fast as you can. We don’t have much time as I’m not sure exactly what threat has caused this village-wide alert.”
With a unified bark they split up and assisted with the mass evacuation.
Kakashi saw an elderly woman on a balcony of an apartment.
It’d take too long for her to make her way down to the street level.
Leaping up towards her in a single bound he lifted her into his arms.
“Hold on tight, Bā-san (Old Lady). I’m taking you to the shelter.”
With a pulse of Chakra he blurred out of sight towards his destination.
Within the confines of the seal the Kyūbi was pinned to a sphere of rock with all her appendages nailed with stone, and wrapped with chains to keep her restrained. She felt the seal weakening since Kushina was in labour, and now she felt as if freedom was close at hand. The once solid sphere was now molten lava which oozed down and loosened her chains.
The masked man had other things in mind than simply letting the Bijū free. As soon as the Kyūbi felt a presence within the psychological realm of the seal, she thought nothing of it. It wasn’t the first time someone other than her jailor wanted to see her, but she then saw his eye. His crimson eye, the three tomoe’s* swirling as they ensnared her in chains of a different form.
Outside the seal Kushina was cloaked in the Kyūbi’s Chakra. The Chakra bubbled and popped, its consistency resembling a gelatinous substance.
“Now come forth, Kyūbi!” the masked man yelled as he made a half Ram Hand Seal.
A mass of Chakra flooded from Kushina’s abdomen, rising into the air. The mass of energy was thrice the size of a mountain before it condensed into clawed hands and feet. Gale force winds flattened and broke a few trees as nine tails unfurled themselves in a grand show.
The body and shape of a fox with nine tails, yet it also could stand on its hind legs with anthropomorphic ease. It roared to the moon, a sight which it had not laid eyes on for two generations.
“And now to move to the next part of the plan,” he said, walking away from the clearing.
“Stop,” Kushina ordered, having only the strength to raise her upper body. Her body burned in pure agony as she tried to stand, but found that she could not.
The man turned around with a look of astonishment.
“My, my, you Uzumaki Shinobi are quite exceptional. Even having a Bijū extracted from you doesn’t kill you. It’s even more impressive considering that you’ve just given birth.”
The Kyūbi tilted its head down and stared at her menacingly. It was clear that the beast was trying to resist the man’s influence.
“You were the Jinchūriki of the Kyūbi, it seems only fitting that he be the one to kill you.”
With its hand raised in the air, claws gleaming in the moonlight, the Bijū sought to strike down with all its might. Kushina could do nothing but watch as the shadow of the creature’s hand eclipsed her. When its hand stuck the stone top she was on, it caused a shockwave that resulted in the stone spires shattering. The lake water splashed up and outwards, obscuring the surrounding area.
“Well it looks like you’re as quick as your nickname, but your too late.”
On a treetop a little distance away from the Kyūbi, Minato held his wife close to his chest.
“Minato, is Naruto safe?”
He nodded. “Naruto’s fine and in a safe place for now.
Her entire body relaxed at his answer. Knowing her child was safe was the greatest relief.
“Minato, he’s going to attack the village. We have to stop him.”
She gripped his shirt trembling from the full presence of the Kyūbi. Turning his head slightly, he glared at the man who attacked his wife; his eyes shimmered with restrained vengeance. With a pulse of Chakra he vanished, leaving the man and beast alone.
Back at the shack he placed Kushina next to Naruto on the bed. She gently caressed his small head. Tears flowed down as she cuddled herself to his tiny self. Minato’s fists clenched tight enough to almost draw blood, his frame shaking with fury at the situation.
He turned around and withdrew a scroll from his pocket. Opening the scroll revealed a seal that released a flak jacket and a short sleeved white haori*. He placed the jacket on first, quickly zipping it up and checking the small chest pockets for the extra equipment stored inside. After verifying his pockets he slipped on the haori which had red flame motifs along the bottom, and on the back were a string of Kanji that read “Yondaime Hokage”.
“The village has already been alerted through a messenger toad,” he stated tying the straps of the haori together.
“I’ll be back in a flash, Kushina.”
“This is the Kyūbi we’re dealing with! You can’t take it head on, not like the Shodaime! (First)”
Kushina’s warning made him pause. Minato was terrified. Nothing he had ever faced before could have prepared him for this. The war was a paradise compared to the utter chaos of the current situation.
“True, but we can stall for time. It’s the least we can do until the preparations to reseal it are ready. For now, stay here with Naruto.”
With his mind made up he vanished into the night.
The mysterious attacker phased through the walls of a house as he appeared in an empty alleyway. The sound of sirens blared all over the village and from his position he could see a multitude of people rushing to safety.
Fools, you are only delaying the inevitable.
He lifted his mask up enough to bite his thumb, before pulling it back down. Without any Hand Seals he slammed his palm down on the ground.
“Kuchiyose: Kyūbi! (Summoning: Nine Tails)”
A spider-web of scripts crawled along the ground, up and along the walls, and over any object in its way. Suddenly the buildings, objects and people that were touched by the markings were instantly crushed. The sudden displacement of air was so great that concrete walls cracked, wooden beams snapped, and any people that weren’t crushed by the initial effect were sent flying into the air.
“What the hell is going on?”
“What is that?”
“It can’t be…”
The Kyūbi released a deafening roar into the air and unfurled its tails, crushing the surrounding buildings. The summoner watched from afar at his work.
“Go, Kyūbi! Unleash your fury upon the world!” he declared.To be Continued...
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Explanations for Japanese culture and certain ideas/concepts that I have used, as well as words/terms/names used.
Hai – This is commonly translated to ‘Yes’, yet it also has a lot of other meanings based on the context. If one wishes to speak in a meeting it is acceptable to use ‘Hai’ as a way to not only call attention to yourself, but also to show that you have something to say, essentially that you have an opinion. Another example is if a person asked "Where is Naruto?" to find him in some crowded place, Naruto would reply ‘Hai’.
That is because in that context ‘Hai’ means ‘I am here’. ‘Hai’ could also be used for ‘Sorry’ or ‘Pardon?’ or ‘What?’, but in those cases it would be more common to use ‘Gomen[nasai]’, ‘Sumimasen’ , ‘Nani’ respectively. It is also used as a way to show the person speaking to you that you are listening to them and following their words, but the use of ‘Un’ is more commonly used in everyday conversation. Although ‘Un’ can also be used for ‘Yes’ or ‘No’ depending on the way it sounds. In terms of Hiragana/Kanji it can mean ‘Yes’ or ‘Ash [as in the grey colour]’ or ‘Lungs’.
Yoshi – This is a very common thing that is heard in manga or anime. When a character says this it is heard as ‘Yosh’. This is due to Japanese pronunciation, the "i" is not really sounded but must exist at the end of the word. In turn, this is due to Japanese lingual rules which dictate that words cannot end in consonants ("n" is the exception). It is an expression of excitement or enthusiasm, equivalent to saying "all right!" or "okay!" in English. An example would be, "Yoshi! Ikuzo!" which means, "All right! Let's go!"
Jan-Ken-Pon – This is essentially Rock, Paper, Scissors Japanese style. In the Japanese version both players chant “Janken Pon” to begin with at which they reveal their choice. If it is a tie then both players say “Aiko Desho” and immediately play again and again until a winner is determined.
Kanji – Kanji means Chinese letter or character. The script was invented by the Chinese and adopted by the Japanese around the middle of the 6th century AD. Kanji are ideographs meaning that the whole character conveys a meaning rather than just a sound (as in the case of hiragana and katakana letters).
Tomoe – A tomoe is a Japanese abstract shape, usually used as a necklace, (i.e. a swirl) that resembles a comma or the usual form of magatama. Tomoe are usually seen in a design of three known as ‘mitsudomoe’. It is a common design element in Japanese family emblems and corporate logos. The mitsudomoe can represent the threefold division of Man, Earth, and Sky in some cases of the Shinto religion. The one mitsudomoe version, Hidari Gomon, is the traditional symbol of the Ryūkyū Kingdom. The two-fold tomoe is almost identical in its design elements to the Chinese symbol which is commonly used to represent Yin and Yang. The three-fold tomoe is very similar to the Korean tricolored symbol. The negative space in between the swirls of a four-fold tomoe, forms the shape of a stylized swastika, which is fairly prominent in India. Some forms of the Celtic spiral triskele resemble small groups of tomoe.
Haori – A haori is a jacket worn over kimono. It is never meant to be worn as a top by itself, or crossed over in the front like a kimono. The collar is meant to hang straight down along your chest. It adds formality to an outfit. Haori were originally worn only by men, until it became a fashion for women in the Meiji period. They are now worn by both men and women. Men's haori are typically shorter than women's. Different versions were specifically made for armoured samurai and shopkeepers to wear.