Naruto – The series
Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto
A/N: Ok, this will be an angst fic, I like writing angst fics! This one will be dark as well, by the way, I love writing dark angst fics!
"This is when someone's simply… talking.."
This is when someone talks when angry/enraged.
This when someone is thinking.
This is when someone's having a mental image of someone or something who's or what's doing something awkward.
The opening sequence of a lifespan is often divided into several paths. But it's not up to the individual, the owner of his or her own lifespan, which path he or she is going to take. Life is not what you make of it; it's what others allow it for you to be. But in this case, the individual has a past already written for him by birth. A past that is unequalled. Because of it, the boy has far less paths to run down in his own lifespan. But the decisions have already been made by bystanders as the individual goes through life. The crossroads have already been passed and he will never cast a look upon them ever again. Because of that which was bestowed upon him, he was destined to live a life where he was the burden for everyone…
Friendships were present, but were forced, or based on trust, which was destined to decay. What was needed to break that, proved to be too much. Where insanity beckoned, the boy was destined to grow. His own existence has a great share of bad experiences. Forlorn friendships, betrayal and hatred, he had received all that and more. He walked in his old villages, being stared at, by gazes that pry, they yearn for his death, but he could not comply. He no longer had hope and decided to fade away, but there was enough pain to live another day.
There is a downside to everything, common knowledge, but for him there was nothing but a downside. Still, he lived, filled with darkness and despair, with one lingering thought…
Wouldn't it be nice if everyone would just die?
Fading Away
Chapter 01
A man slowly drank some water from the river and it was apparent from his drowsy eyes, he had just woken up. He splashed the water in his own face and yawned afterwards. Slowly he turned around and walked back to where he came from. He yawned again as he put his clothes on. A black cloak covered his body, he wore worn out shoes and a blank headband, what was on there was completely erased.
The sky is grey today… Somehow, it makes me feel a little happy…
The rain clearly reflected the sad nature of the young man, aged about 19. He moved towards a village, not a Shinobi Village, but simply a village, where no Shinobis lived. They young man was a Missing-nin, and a much feared one at that. Rumours had spread throughout the Shinobi world that a Missing-nin was slowly eradicating every Shinobi Village. But which Missing-nin was that strong?
Uzumaki Naruto had run away from his village to lead a magnificent life like this. The life of a Missing-nin was truly wonderful. There were no obligations and people from normal Villages hired him to do normal jobs. He lived in these villages, but trained himself as hard as he could when no one was watching. Driven by the hatred that he received and the loneliness that gave him more power, Naruto had grown and was able to use all of Kyuubi's Chakra, but at a prize. The Kyuubi was now completely a part of Naruto, inside Naruto, Naruto himself had weakened the seal on the Kyuubi, to allow more power inside his body, but the Kyuubi also gained more control over Naruto's body.
But it didn't matter as of late, since Naruto was Kyuubi and Kyuubi was Naruto, it wouldn't take long before they were one, but both with keep their characteristics, within one mind, body and soul. And when that would happen, the Kyuubi seal on Naruto's stomach would disappear and Kyuubi or Naruto would be no more. Naruto himself had improved so much already, but now with the Kyuubi power, he was truly unstoppable.
Never ever, since his life as a Missing-nin, had he encountered Leaf Hunter-nins. He had figured the Leaf didn't really care about his leaving. But boy did they care when Sasuke left the Leaf Village.
The Kitsune brat can die for all they care… It's better this way…. they probably think.
Naruto's left eye twitched as he turned the doorknob of his 'home', he stayed here for the time being, a little house in this village. He once in a while saw Inari walk through the streets of this village. He actually loved this village and he was thankful for the fact that Inari and Tazuna didn't recognize him when he had first arrived in this village. They still didn't know it was him, even though the whiskers on his cheeks were kinda obvious…
"Uzumaki Naruto-kun."
Naruto's eyes widened. No one in this village knew his real name, which could only mean, the one who just spoke was a Leaf Hunter-nin or just somebody who was looking for him. It would be the first time in 5 years that one had approached him. It has been five years since he left the Leaf Village. Naruto narrowed his eyes and turned around.
Three persons and he knew all three of them. The first he recognized as the true master of the Sharingan, Uchiha Itachi… The other was his Akatsuki partner, Hoshigaki Kisame and the third was a man of his age… Gaara..
What the hell are these guys doing here?
Naruto shifted his glance from Itachi and Kisame to Gaara. In appearance, the older two hadn't changed one bit, Gaara had grown a bit taller and still had the red tattoo on his forehead. Itachi, this time, didn't have his Sharingan activated, which seemed very weird. And then there was Kisame, the very tall man, whose face resembled that of a fish.
Gaara, he's the same as me… I wonder how strong he is compared to me…
"What do you want? Don't think you can handle me, you're only with three people." Naruto grumbled as he stared at them.
To be honest, I don't know if I can handle the three of them…
"Don't act so cocky, brat! Anyways, we're not here to kill you." Kisame calmly stated. "We're here to ask you something.."
Naruto frowned. "Ask away… But I don't have all day, so make it quick!" He folded his arms and looked expectantly at them.
Gaara emotionlessly stared in front of him, basically at Naruto's home.
"You and Gaara, were destined to become Missing-nins, because of the demons inside of you. Both of you have become exceptionally strong, stronger than anyone could imagine. I assume the rumours about a missing-nin that's been destroying Shinobis-Villages are about you?"
Naruto nodded. "Yeah." Naruto glanced at Gaara, who was still staring straight ahead of him..
So, Gaara has grown more powerful as well…I wonder how he controls his demon…
"Naruto-kun. We have a problem, though. You know him, I believe. Orochimaru, I mean." Itachi said, calmly staring in Naruto's eyes. Although Naruto had become a lot stronger, Itachi still gave him a bit of the creeps.
"It seems he has taken his little brother's body, after all." Kisame piped up. "And Itachi here is pretty pissed. Orochimaru has mastered the Sharingan and he doesn't know whether he can resist the Mange-Sharingan or not."
"I am disappointed in Sasuke… We will need to get rid of his body." Itachi said, looking at the ground. Then, he gazed at Naruto again. "Don't worry, we don't pursue your or Gaara's power anymore."
"In fact, we don't work for the Akatsuki anymore." Kisame added.
Naruto chuckled. "Even if you were, it would be of no use." Naruto revealed his stomach. "The seal is slowly fading away.."
Itachi and Kisame both looked stupefied as they saw the very faint seal on Naruto's stomach. With clear signs that it was indeed slowly fading away.
This means he has almost complete control over the Kyuubi… which means he's stronger than Gaara as well…Itachi thought. Very impressive, Naruto-kun…
"We're going to hunt for Orochimaru, he's preparing an attack on the Leaf Village. This time, we'll be saving it. We want you and Gaara with us."
Naruto chuckled again. "You two can't handle him by yourself? And I thought you were supposed to be the most feared Shinobis of all."
Itachi and Kisame seemed unfazed by the comment. "Perhaps. Maybe you are afraid to return to your Village?" Itachi countered.
Naruto stared at Itachi for a few seconds. "Perhaps.. But I'll come along, it will satisfy me ripping Sasuke's body apart…"
I'm afraid of what I might do to that village as soon as I view upon it…
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"You and Gaara here… I wonder how strong you guys are…" Kisame wondered as walked beside Naruto. Itachi and Gaara were slowly following after them.
Naruto glanced at Kisame. "Heh.. I wonder how strong Gaara is as well.." He reacted.
"It was difficult to find you, to think you would live in a peaceful village like that. Gaara was a lot easier to find.. Have you not heard the rumours of from the Sand Village?" Kisame spoke.
Naruto frowned, he didn't really wanted to talk too much, and it seemed Kisame was a talkative person. "No.."
Kisame glanced over his shoulder, at the silent Gaara, before continuing. "Well, it seems Gaara has lost his sanity. You could very well say it's that demon you're seeing instead of Gaara. He has no personality whatsoever."
Gaara, who could overhear the conversation easily, didn't respond at it one bit. He just continued walking.
Naruto snorted. "That's good, isn't it? He has no weaknesses whatsoever."
I think I am the same as Gaara right now, with no weaknesses, perhaps no sanity, but I still have a personality.
"The two of you.. are quite likely among the strongest Shinobis.. When Orochimaru is killed.. we will be enemies again." Itachi stated. "Demons.. I wonder how strong you two really are.."
Kisame chuckled. "Well, we'll find out soon enough.. The Leaf does not know we are coming, how should we…. Enter?"
Naruto kept silent, as did Gaara, as always. Itachi shrugged, or it seemed that way. "We could simply enter. With the four of us together, they can not stop us. Even with the two of us they would have a hard time." Kisame suggested.
"Hmm, perhaps, I think it's best if we lay low until Orochimaru arrives." Itachi said wisely.
Naruto looked over his shoulder, at Itachi. "You have information about the Leaf Village?"
Itachi gazed back. "Are you interested?" It almost seemed he was amused.
Naruto nodded.
Best to know what might happen and who might attack us with which techniques..
"The strongest in the Leaf Village would be their Hokage, the legendary Tsunade. That says quite enough, doesn't it? She isn't that strong… Other than that, Jiraiya isn't really part of the village, it isn't sure whether he is there or not. Some of the better elite hunter-nins and elite Jounins might trouble us a little bit, because there are so many."
Naruto nodded. "As I expected.. So there aren't any new 'threats', are there?"
"How should we know? It's not like we pass by the Leaf Village every week or so." Kisame reacted. "You're not afraid, are you?"
Naruto snorted. "Afraid? I could rip you apart in seconds!" Naruto yelled.
Kisame snorted as well. "I'd like to see you try, short stuff!"
Both stood glaring at each other, while Itachi and Gaara passed them and simply continued walking.
Both Naruto and Kisame snorted and followed after them, after glaring at each other for about five seconds.
I don't like this guy…
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"We stay here." Itachi said as he came to a halt. "If Orochimaru and his henchmen attack, we'll know."
Naruto observed his surroundings. Because the Kyuubi was slowly becoming him and vice versa, his eyes, ears and nose were very keen. He sniffed in the air. As the other three were slowly walking towards a cave, Naruto smirked.
"Oy, there's a bear in there!" Naruto paused and a grin came to his face. "Looks like we don't have to worry about dinner, ey?"
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Noises, and they were approaching them. Naruto had woken up from footsteps. He came out of the cave, after seeing that the others were still sleeping. He narrowed his eyes at the direction where the noises were coming from. He sniffed and frowned.
Unfamiliar smell…Yet, it feels like I should know it…
As he narrowed his eyes and looked pretty far in the distance, he saw who it was who was approaching him.
Kiba…That idiot… I will kill him here…He's useless anyway…
Naruto simply stood there waiting for Kiba and his now pretty big dog Akamaru. As Kiba landed in front of Naruto he found a grinning young man.
"Oy, who are you?" Kiba spoke up first, proving to Naruto he was still pretty much the same.
Naruto grinned and glanced beyond Kiba. "You're alone." He stated. "Have you gotten that strong that they send you alone to inspect on something."
Kiba frowned. "Answer the question!"
"Not yet. You know me from before, and I want to know some things first." Naruto stated as he narrowed his eyes at Kiba.
Kiba narrowed his eyes. "I don't take orders. Akamaru, let's just off this guy." He received an agreeing bark. Naruto simply smirked evilly.
Before Kiba moved, Akamaru was grabbed by a shadow clone, who was also holding a Kunai in front of Akamaru's face, ready to cut it off. Kiba swallowed nervously.
This guy's good…
"Now, then. Don't act cocky in front of someone who's stronger than you, idiot. Now, answer my questions or the dog dies."
Kiba narrowed his eyes nervously. "Fuh-fine…" He grumbled.
Naruto grinned as he began. "First, how did you know we were here?"
We? So there are more here…This guy seems to be strong, could well be a threat to our village. Gotta report this to Hokage-sama…
"The smell of blood. You guys have killed a bear."
Naruto raised an eyebrow. "That's pretty impressive.. Your nose is pretty good. On to the next question. Who's the strongest in the Leaf Village?"
Kiba frowned. "Our Hokage, of course."
Naruto chuckled. "You're serious?"
Still, Tsunade is pretty strong… Gotta be careful, I hate fighting medic Shinobi…
"Your Hokage… is still Tsunade, right?"
Kiba narrowed his eyes and nodded.
This guy… He might mean trouble…
Naruto released Akamaru and made his clone disappear. "Ok, now you can ask your questions. But I have to tell you, though, I will kill you here, so asking questions is pretty pointless."
Kiba's eyes widened and then dangerously narrowed. "You take me too lightly!"
Naruto chuckled. "Is that so?"
Kiba and Akamaru both got ready to fight. "First, who are you?"
Naruto grinned. "Uzumaki Naruto…"
That's when the time momentarily stopped for Kiba.
Naruto…
Naruto sighed. "You know, you are a worthless Shinobi. I know you're shocked and all, but you're dropping your guard…" Naruto sulked. "I guess I can't expect a serious fight here…"
"Naruto? What the… Why.. I don't get it…" Kiba let out puzzled. "Are you going to attack our village?"
Naruto shook his head. "No, not really. But I can't have you telling the Hokage that we're here…" With tremendous speed he performed a seal and Kiba found himself surrounded by hundreds of Naruto's. "You can't escape, unless you can teleport in half a second to the Hokage tower."
Kiba's eyes widened. "Akamaru…. I'm sorry…"
"Don't worry, they'll find your bodies…. Some day.."
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"Ok… it seems he's attacking today…" Itachi stated.
"How do you know?"
Naruto had told them a small group was approaching the Leaf Village. The four of them immediately went to see who they were.
"Let's just say I know that kid in the front. A walking corpse… named Kimimaro.. This small group will probably be eradicated in seconds, they're just decoys…" Itachi explained.
"Can you smell the others?" Kisame asked, whispering.
Naruto shook his head. "No, that Kimimaro reeks like a twenty-year old corpse! He's completely polluting the air.. I can't smell anything but him.." He whispered back..
Suddenly, Gaara performed a Jutsu. "Taiyuu Daisan no me.."
With the seals done, about a dozen eyes came floating around Gaara. Itachi didn't react, while Kisame smirked. Gaara sent all the eyes to different reactions, around the Leaf Village and he made one enter the Leaf Village.
"I will tell what happens."
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TBC
So, what did you think? Like the prologue? Of course I will explain what happened to make Naruto become a missing-nin and also, what made him change like this, so bloodthirsty. Anyway, I'm off updating my other stories now! Seeya!