Hello there everybody! Sorry its been a while since I posted and updated the story I've been busy with college and if you read my profile you would know that currently college will interfere with the posting and updating with this story so for that I apologize and hope you understand. So first off I would like to start off with just wow. I never expected for this to gain such a large amount of people so quickly especially since this is my first fic, so for that I have to say thank each and every single one of you!

Next up I want to let you guys know that I plan to show you Naruto's development into the Harbinger of the Sith that I promised you by end of this fic and continue it in the second part which will pick up after this one especially since I wanted to do a trilogy just like how the movies do it. Now speaking of the movies I saw and loved episode 7, even though it had some problems but I will say that it really gave me some ideas so for one thing that I will let you know right now is that this story, as in the Trilogy, will meet up with some stuff from Episode 7, but that is all your getting out of me for the moment.

As for some things that will happen in this series like if I'll incorporate some aspects of the previous canon, I will inform you that I am reviewing some of the content as to see which parts I want to incorporate into it and real quick expect a bounty hunter to show up in the future.

Now then I will warn you real quick that there is slight bashing in this but it's only because of a certain character that I have implemented, and there will be hardly any bashing in this story if not none after this chapter, unless it is appropriate with certain characters that I feel is necessary in certain situations.

Disclaimer: I own nothing but my own OC's within this work, everything else minus the story belongs to their proper owners such as Jump, Vizmedia, Masashi Kishimoto, and Disney. I only support the official release of these works!

Chapter 2: The First Assignments

Six years have passed since Naruto began learning under Sidious, and in those six years Naruto had begun growing into a powerful new apprentice. With the help of his teacher Naruto learned many valuable skills that would help him when his master finally dies and leaves him the empire to run. These skills pertained to political diplomacy, military commanding, and lastly the overall faith in the dark side. Well for the most part he was still learning more material, as well as refining some of those skills still this moment. However, young Naruto was still a force to be wrecking with, and many of the small fleet had seen it first hand.

Their current location was an abandoned island that once held Naruto's former clan before it was destroyed in the Second Shinobi World War. Although this location became ideal not long ago there was a problem with what was there. A rouge shinobi who held ties with the Uzumaki clan had refused admittance to the island and had summoned a large creature that started to kill of the men that were there. It was the new apprentice who had killed the man as well as the beast and proved why he was chosen to be the newest apprentice. With his training still continuing his power was still growing and Sidious couldn't help but snicker at his luck at finding such a powerful new apprentice.

Currently him and Naruto were in the command center of the Nazaro which was landed a little further away from the remains of the destroyed village. They were not alone though as the rest of Sidious's staff were also there and they knew best not to antagonize the boy as they were not to keen on displeasing their emperor as well as dying. Naruto was remaining quite during the meeting as he was taught and analyzed each and every piece of detail that was being mentioned as though he would need to know on the spot.

"And all of the supplies are accounted for and are being held in the temporary storage zones that we've allocated on the island." Captain Regger informed as he finished reading of the current status reports off his datapad.

"The new security measures are almost completed and they should be up and functional in about two more days." ISB General Adendoni added to the list.

"Good, soon the island will be ready for the base's construction and then gentlemen we will be ready to commence further plans." Sidious commented with satisfaction. This had been some of the best news he has heard in a while, especially since the difficulties in finding an adequate location to much longer.

"And unlike the last location we wont have to worry about anyone noticing us while we are still building the base my Lord." Admiral Laster stated.

"That last location wasn't very pleasant espeicially since we were forced to leave due to unexpected volcanic activity, and not to mention the natives there were rather unpleasant and had to be dealt with."T.C-O Rolam added to the previous statement.

"Well gentlemen unlike last time we should be more than good with this location considering hardly anyone would dare come to this place." Sidious threw in making all the other men agree, because he was right after all. "Now then, I believe that Captain Barca has some interesting information for us to see."

"Yes your Lord-ship, I have information on a group of people that could help us in building the base as well as supplying us with some much needed resources." Captain Barca began as he began programming the holo-computer to show the images of the group of people that had the information on.

"First up is the Master Carpenter from Konoha known as Kanna. He is the son of a carpenter, who was the master carpenter thirty years prior and has since then been one the most renowned carpenter in all of The Land of Fire. He is very supportive and loyal to the village of his origin and that can be his weak-point if it were to be exploited." Captain Barca read off allowing for the men in the room to take note of the last bit of details before moving on.

"Next up we have the Master Bridge Builder Tazuna of the Land of Wave. Currently his home country is in dire straights due to a tyrant taking control of its economy and has been trying to finish the bridge that would help connect his country with the rest of the Elemental Nations. He currently only has two family members alive that are documented in the local archives that were accessible." Barca explained.

"Next up we have a man named Raiga Kurosuki who currently controls the Katabami Gold Mine and a former member of a group of skilled swordsman known as the Seven Shinobi Swordsman of the Mist before defecting from the Kirigakure. Now because he is in control of the town people are leaving and this would be a great opportunity to gain the town and the gold that town can produce." Barca finished.

"So currently we have two candidates for construction work and a way to obtain gold, is that all?" Commander Vash asked.

"At the current moment that is all that our spies have sent us, however, there is a chance that there is still more candidates that will be sent over this way." Captain Barca stated as he set his datapad back down and took his seat.

"So three different ways to start off then, hmm, interesting." Sidious started before he began to go deep into thought. He then looked over at his young apprentice and a thought began to emerge. " Now what do you think my young apprentice?" All the men in the room instantly set their eyes on the twelve year old that stood next to the Emperor awaiting for his response wondering if he would choose the correct choice.

"From what I understand it will take a large amount of income to not only supply the army but also to build the base here on Uzushiogakure, so looking at it from that point of view it would appear that the mine would be ideal, however, it would not be for the best to start off with." Naruto began getting looks of approval in the eyes of the men of the room. "The Land of Waves ,however, would be ideal because we would gain the bridge builder as well as all the money that was horded by the tryrant."

"That would be a fine choice indeed my young apprentice now then you know what you must do then correct?" Sidious asked getting a nod of confirmation from his apprentice. "Good then see to it then, I will be making this a priority mission, so see to it that all three objectives are in Imperial hands."

"It will be done, my master." Naruto acknowledged as he turned and left the Command Center and prepared to disembark on his mission.

"My Lord, forgive this sudden outburst but is the boy truly ready for field assignments?" Captain Kraine blurted out much to Sidious's annoyance.

"If you doubt the student then that means you also doubt his teacher." Sidious responded catching Kraine off-guard who quickly retracted his previous statement and begged Darth Sidious for forgivness, who in turn just waved it off and gave him a warning ending the incident then and there. "There is no need to worry about my young apprentice being unable to complete such an assignment, after all he's been training for such missions as these for a while now."

Meanwhile Naruto was already on his way to the shuttle that would be transporting him across the shinobi world assisting him on his missions from today on. Along the way Naruto saw the squad that would be assisting him, Echo Company led by Company Commander Crow. Echo Company was Naruto's personal death squad that the Emperor assigned him two years prior and has since gotten to know each and every member.

Crow was a serious and loyal soldier that takes his job seriously and brings his past experience along to assist Naruto in deciding actions on the field. Blue the company executive under Crow who in Naruto's eyes was to uptight and very stubborn, but is still very useful especially in the field where he shows his true talent as the brain of the company's tactics, something Naruto was still lacking in. The remaining five members consisted of Thane the groups sniper, Marcus the groups explosive expert, Knotts the groups combat medic, and Rush and Tricks. The last two were some of Naruto's personal favorites because they just like him secretly liked to have fun and cause mischief, something Naruto still has a hard time trying get rid of but also still holds onto.

Walking towards them Naruto saw as Echo Company stood at attention with Crow in front. "Commander is the company ready?" Naruto asked as he came to a halt in front of him and the company.

"Yes sir, my men are ready to move at your disposal young master!" Crow answered as he and his men awaited Naruto's call. Naruto though still felt uncomfortable hearing himself be called someone's master. He didn't particularly like the idea of owning someone and that was where the differences would begin between him and his master. Unlike his master Naruto plans on changing the Empire once his master finally does die. In his heart he knows that his master wouldn't approve of his ideals, so for now he would be patient.

Focusing back on the company in front of him awaiting his command Naruto replied,"Then lets move out, we have three objects that my master wishes to obtain as soon as possible if we are to complete this base on schedule." Making his way towards the hanger with Crow leading the rest in two rows. Anyone who saw them coming quickly moved out of the way and many more watched as they saw the young apprentice preparing to disembark with his personal death squad. Whether Naruto would admit or not he was becoming very uncomfortable with so many eyes on him but he tried not to show it.

With the shuttle insight Naruto began to pick up the pace a little trying to get out of sight as soon but not as conspicuously as possible. Crow took noticed but did not say anything but rather picked up the pace as well causing him and the rest of Echo Company to match Naruto's. Thanks to their current pace they made to shuttle in less than a minute and boarded the ship to commence their mission. After each of them took their seat and the piolets were given the go to take off the Lamba-class T4a shuttle took off in the direction of the Land of Wave where the first objective was located at.

Now seated Naruto began to calm himself down after feeling such anxiety just from walking across the hanger with all of those eyes watching. "Don't worry kid try and ignore them and you wont get all flustered." Rush told him as to help him out.

"If that doesn't work then get creative with ways that do the opposite, laughter is better in the eyes of the insane after all." Tricks suggested only to be hit in the head by Rush.

"You idiot, he doesn't need them to start thinking that he's insane! They need to see that he is worthy to be called a leader!" Rush exclaimed.

"That's right he's the emperor's apprentice and yet he still suffers from stage fright, how unbecoming of the future leader." Blue blurted out.

Rush and Tricks were about to say something but Crow beat them to it. "That's enough Blue you were the same way back when you left on your first assignment as well." Crow stated causing Blue to mutter something incoherent before remaining silent. Crow then got up and moved over towards Naruto. "Don't worry kid there are many times your going to feel nervous and have that anxiety, but it does become better as you keep doing it." Hearing that it becomes easier did seem to help his self a little bit, it didn't help the fact that he let his emotions get the better of him again, and in front of all those Stormtroopers!

Leaving Naruto to his thoughts Crow moved up to the cockpit where the piolets where at to see how long it would take them to reach Wave country. "It will take about thirty minutes before we get there due to a storm front that has moved into the area." One of the piolets answered receiving a nod from Crow before going back to focusing on flying the shuttle with the Co-Piolet.

"So how long till we reach the location?" Marcus asked as he waited for Crow who was in the middle of sitting back down to answer.

"The piolet said that it would take about thirty minutes to reach the location because of a storm that moved in so until then the best I can say is relax because we might not be getting any of that once we land." Crow stated to men who each took this time to do different things while waiting. Naruto was still trying to get past a strange feeling that he was having, as though something was about to happen and he didn't know what.

-Location: Land of Waves-

Team Kakashi had just arrived at the Land of Waves with their client not to long ago, and were now training for their next fight against Zabuza of the Seven Swordsman and his cohort. Kakashi was watching his team attempt the tree walking exercise, so far the only one to succeed at it was the only girl on the team Sakura. The only reason for that was because of her small chakra reserve compared to the other two genin. Sasuke was getting better at it, while the other member of the team Sai seemed to be the next one to be finishing up.

Kakashi didn't trust Sai not one bit, he knew all to well why Danzo had placed on his team. He had been after Sasuke for some time now, but until a couple years ago Sarutobi, the Third Hokage, had been protecting him. That changed after Sarutobi wounds from Naruto's captor finally took his life, and left Danzo to take the seat of Konoha's Fifth Hokage. Ever since then Konoha has become a much more darker and dangerous place than what it was like earlier.

Kakashi had always wondered what would have happened if his sensei was still around, how much different would everything have been. If Obito were still alive what would he have done about the situation. Kakashi quickly got rid of those thoughts as he tried desperately to forget the past and focus on the present, although since this mission began he had been thinking a lot more about his sensei's son and what he must be going through right now if he was still alive.

Taking a quick look at the sky Kakashi could tell that a storm was brewing and he needed to end the training a little early today. Looking back at his students he decided it was time to call it a day. "Alright everyone time to rap it up, that'll be all for today we'll pick it back up tomorrow." Kakashi announced as his students finished up and came with him back to Tazuna's house. On their way back they took note that the approaching storm was starting to pick up and as such they picked up the pace, however, at the same time Kakashi could have sworn he saw something fly over the ocean but couldn't tell due to the storm.

Elsewhere, the shuttle had reached the Land of Waves and was in the middle of landing in a hidden LZ. Once they were given the green light Naruto and Echo Company got up and waited as the shuttle door opened up for them to head over towards Tazuna's home. "According to the information the spies gathered Tazuna's residence is about a click from this location." Thane explained as he pointed in the direction that they must take to reach the target's location. They then began making there way over to Tazuna's home where they can start the negotiations that were required if they were to get this great bridge builder on their side.

Tazuna was feeling a little annoyed at how one of the shinobi that was hired to protect him was verbally assaulting everyone in the room with a fake smile. What's worse was that the only girl on that team wouldn't quit shouting and so he was left with a severe headache that he usually doesn't get unless he was hangover. All that he wanted was some peace and quiet after a long day of work on the bridge. He was getting so agitated that he was preparing to go off on the next person that bothered him, and that's when it happened a knock on his door signaled that someone was outside.

Curious and agitated Tazuna wondered who it could be at this hour and not to mention that it was currently storming outside to. Kakashi exchanged a look with him before they both turned to Tsunami walking over to the door to answer it. Once she was at the door she asked, "Who is it," before opening the door only to see a strange young boy with a cloak in front of the door.

"Excuse me, but is the residence of the famous bridge builder Tazuna?" Naruto asked her politely.

Surprised at first that a young boy no older than the ones that were currently occupying the house right now to protect her father was looking for him. "Yes it is, but may I ask why it is that you are looking for him?" She asked him.

"I have been sent by my master to offer him a job once he is finished working on the bridge that your country desperately needs and in return I have been instructed to assist in his protection." Naruto calmly answered as he awaited a response from the older woman who was a little surprised before she looked over at her father and Kakashi who were listening in. Kakashi nodded that she could let him in as well as her father and so she moved out of the way for Naruto to come in.

When he did two things happened one was that Naruto instantly recognized Kakashi's forehead protector, and at the same time Kakashi quickly paled as he looked on what he could consider a younger version of his late sensei. Naruto for his part became very nervous as he was not expecting to deal with anything Konoha related until later on, so he quickly tried regain focus and turned towards his target.

"I presume that you are Tazuna correct?" Naruto asked the older man who nodded a yes. "Then I can give you the message on behalf of my master." Naruto then pulled out a small device that disk shaped and held it up to Tazuna's view before activating the hologram projector. What happened next surprised everyone in the room as a small 3-dimensional image of a cloaked elder appeared from the disc.

"Greetings I am Darth Sidious, Emperor of the Galactic Empire, if you are receiving this message then my apprentice has reached you and has explained that we are looking for you. It has come to our attention that your skills are of the highest recommendation and so I hereby ask you to please accept this offer that is presented to you and in return you will gain both a large pay as well as protection provided to you and your people by the Galactic Empire. If there are any other questions please consult my apprentice and have a good day." The message said before turning off and was put up by Naruto.

"You, what the hell was that you just pulled out?" Sasuke asked causing Naruto to look over towards him with the best neutral expression that he could muster at the moment.

"Its a small hologram projector that is meant to show objects, communication, and message holding. It is a standard piece of equipment that commanding official has access to in the Empire." Naruto answered, and Kakashi took note of the last part.

"Give it to me." Sasuke demanded surprising both Naruto and Kakashi. " Obviously your a nobody that's trying to act strong, so it makes since that someone strong should have one of those." Kakashi was a little worried about what this could lead to especially if this person was in fact Naruto and the person who fit the description of the Third's attacker is his master then Kakashi was a little hesitant to respond.

"And that is why you'll never get one." Naruto replied calmly albeit with a bit of venom behind it. "I can already tell that you are full of yourself and arrogant, not to mention that your mind is clouded in a darkness that almost is as close to mine." Sasuke was annoyed that this nobody who randomly showed up thought of him as weak.

"I'll have you know that I am one of the last of the great Uchiha clan, and a prodigy like no other! I alone am stronger than anyone else in my graduation year and as such am stronger than the rest." Sasuke declared getting a confused look from Naruto.

"If your clan was so big then why did I never hear anything about it when I was being taught about the most powerful people in the galaxy?" Naruto asked while at the same time countered only to receive a death glare from Sasuke. It was at this point that Sakura came in.

"Who are you to say that Sasuke is weak you stupid idiot!" she yelled at him.

Naruto was starting to get annoyed at this bunch as he was quick to respond. "He's weak because he is arrogant and his mind is to clouded in what I can only guess is a lost cause." It was at this point that Sasuke was getting beyond pissed as he quickly stood up and sent a death glare with some killer intent behind it towards Naruto who was a little surprised at the rage that was coming off of him, however, he himself was starting to let his better judgement go out the window as he returned fire at Sasuke who at first flinched before falling to the floor in a cold sweat. By this point everyone was being subject to Naruto's power and all the genin were on the floor in seconds.

"I normally don't like getting aggressive with people, but there are some cases where I can't stand people and they soon learn why I am stronger than them." Naruto mentioned towards Sasuke before noticing the Kunai that was by his neck that was being held by Kakashi who was ready to settle everything here civilly.

"Now, now not the best way for a messenger to act in front of client now is it?" Kakashi started before he found himself being held by something as his arm began moving back on its own, and a dark feeling began sweeping over everyone.

"I don't like it when someone puts a weapon by me," Naruto started as he turned to face Kakashi who was greatly surprised as he stared at the darkest and coldest eyes he had ever seen, but what made it worse was the slits that appeared and the redness of the pupil that had just confirmed who it was in front of him. "especially when its Konoha scum like you!"

Before anything else happened the feeling dropped as Kakashi felt the power that held him disappear and watched as Naruto returned to normal before returning his gaze back towards Tazuna who for some reason along with Tsunami didn't even feel a change in the room the entire time. "Please forgive my rudeness my lack of attention towards you, do have any questions?" Naruto asked the bridge builder.

"Uh, ok. What exactly did you mean by offering protection would be my first question?" Tazuna asked as he looked past the boy in front of him to see that the group that he had hired was mostly a wreck due to what the boy in front of him had just done not seconds ago.

"I have been ordered to protect you along with my personal group of soldiers should you accept as well as deal with the local problem that you are having after the bridge is completed." Naruto answered. Tazuna was beyond surprised at what Naruto had just said and was starting to think that he had a death wish.

"You mean to tell me that not only would you protect me while I work on the bridge, but also that you will also deal with Gato if I just accept this job?!" Tazuna questioned. He was dumbfounded that such an offer was being thrown at him, but considering that in exchange they wanted his help with a job that he will be paid for and the entire country could benefit from, he was lost for words.

"We do not lie when it comes to business Tazuna-san, but we do deals very differently than what most people do, especially since we are looking for skilled craftsmen." Naruto replied. " If you wish to think it over you can and I will be back tomorrow to hear your answer if you wish."

Tazuna was indeed a man who wouldn't shoot an opportunity like this down, however, from what he was hearing this deal was almost to good to be true. There was that chance though that everything he had just been told was true then that would lead him to believe that it was to good again. "Before I accept this offer I would like to know why would we be getting the most out of this deal and not the other way around."

"Its simple we wish to gain support from you in the future for when we need help with future projects, not only that but seeing the state that your people have been living in is very close to how I use to live and so my master wishes to help improve our ties with another nation as well as to lend them support as well." Naruto explained, although most of the stuff he through in there weren't exactly the reasons why the deal was what it was, but it was meant to gain more sway in the man's judgements as well as for Naruto's own peace of mind, after all those were true feelings that he had.

Tazuna was deep in thought as he processed everything, everyone was awaiting an answer including Kakashi who was surprised at what he had just seen Naruto do and say. The thoughts of also knowing what Naruto meant by understanding how they were living. 'Was life that terrible for you Naruto?' Kakashi mentally questioned.

A few minutes passed it seemed as Naruto awaited a response from Tazuna. Said person was coming to a conclusion much faster than he had originally thought, although there was a reason. "Alright listen kid first off I need to know your name and then I'll tell you my answer." Tazuna stated.

Naruto was completely taken back as he was not expecting such a request from the man, but if it was to find out his answer then so be it. "Very well but first they must leave." Naruto stated as he indicated towards team Kakashi. "I will only give my name if they leave the room and are not within listening distance, my business is not with them and they have already caused a scene and so I would like to prevent another from happening." Naruto countered. Tazuna looked over at Kakashi who nodded and grabbed his team and went up the stairs to their designated rooms to allow the business proposal to continue.

"Now then please inform me of your name." Tazuna requested.

"Very well, my name is Naruto Uzumaki and I am the last of the great Uzumaki clan." Naruto answered Tazuna who was even more surprised then before.

"Your an Uzumaki?! But you don't even have red hair!" Tazuna blurted out.

"I do not know much of my parents except that my mother was an Uzumaki while my father was not, so one can assume that I got my hair from him and not my mother." Naruto answered.

"Wait a minute if your the last Uzumaki then what do you need me for, there's no reason for me to be involved with you unless-" Tazuna started.

"Unless I need your help in construction over at Uzushiogakure where my master and I will be in need of your expertise." Naruto finished.

"The reconstruction of Uzushiogakure, it almost seems like I'm in a weird dream of sorts. To think that after all this time a descendant would come and seek its reconstruction." Tazuna stated as part of his realization. "I tell you what kid originally I was going to refuse the job, but now I'll gladly accept the offer now that I know more about what I'll be doing and who for."

"Then as part of the agreement where you will begin receiving protection from us will follow suit immediately, and as for Gato do not worry he will not be a problem for much longer." Naruto assured him as he stood up and bowed in respect. "Now if you excuse me I must return to my men and inform them of the upcoming mission." With that Naruto had left the house and began making his way to the tree line, and halfway there he took out the ear piece that he had one.

It was then that the his men appeared from behind the trees and met up with him in front of the tree line before returning to the ship. " Talk about great acting, you pretty much said everything almost as great as a seasoned politician!" Tricks commented making Naruto grin.

"I have to hand it to you Blue, you may be stuck up, but you sure do know how to make people squirm and be warped around your fingers." Rush complimented only to be ignored. " What a stiff."

"Good job Naruto you did well, even though for the most part you were in the presence of Konoha shinobi." Crow started as he walked next to Naruto.

"One of them knows who I am even though I didn't reveal my identity to them, the older one with the gravity defying hair. He seemed to recognize me right at the spot and even more so when I let my emotions slip." Naruto replied.

"Then we will be more warry of him in the coming future but for now lets return to the ship and inform the Emperor of your success."

-End-

Well there you have it ladies and gentlemen the second chapter of 'The Last Apprentice' and I do hope none of you mind the slight bashing in this chapter, it will not be a constant thing in the story but rather it was orchestrated by Blue that Naruto say those things because why not. Anyway keep an eye out for that poll on Naruto's sith title and I am still taking any ideas that you guys have, and those that I either see the most or like myself will be in the poll, and the poll will probably have around eight to ten title to vote for if I get enough entries.

Besides that keep an eye out for the next chapter and don't worry I'm not going to abandon this fic, that would be stupid considering it's going to be a fic trilogy with 'The Last Apprentice' being the first of the three.

Also an update on who Naruto will be paired up with it is still open in the air as of right now, but there is still plenty of time until we will get to that point because right now is Naruto's 'growing' period and so he wont be focusing to much on love while trying improve himself and start serving the Emperor as his true apprentice. Also the pairing will not be NaruHina because as I said earlier the community needs diversity and that also goes for the Road to Ninja version of Hinata as well.

Anyways guys let me know how I did, as I said I accept any constructive criticism that you guys can offer, I will not accept flames as they contain nothing that could help me improve the quality of the story. So that's it from me so I'll see you guys next time. Peace!