The Sacrament of Reconciliation

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Chapter 5 Praises and Truths


Wearing a ton in weights while practicing Taijutsu increasing his speed, strength, and accuracy, Naruto embraced training with Itachi with open arms. Two years passed since departing the Hidden Leaf; two years after the death of his Sensei. The blonde excelled in all aspects of Ninjutsu, Fuuinjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, and Kenjutsu. Hokage became second to saving the world from destruction, finally realizing purpose beyond the Land of Fire, beyond the village he swore to protect.

“Naruto-kun, Hokage-sama expects our arrival within seven days time. It appears my ancestor plans to attack within a year, and there is much to discuss before war ensues.”

Those words struck something deep within the younger shinobi. This would be his first war. A war fought by many, conquest resting on the shoulders of one. He briefly wondered who the hell came-up with that ratio. “Scroll from Tsunade-obaa-chan? I saw her summons last night.”

“Ever observant, Naruto-kun.” The raven’s words washed over the other offering semblance, from his longing for comfort. He missed his friends dearly, but what he needed was more than his friends could grant.

Decided, Naruto and Itachi left Wave Country two days later.


-Border of Fire Country-

“So, you are a summon that has served my ancestors for centuries, and because I accessed a hidden gate of chakra you appeared. I summoned you?”

The little creature bowed and nodded tendering his master a fanged smile.

“Itachi-sempai, were you aware of him?” Unsure what to make of this, discovering two years ago his father was the fourth. Now dealing with dead ancestors, and dragon summons is overwhelming. “How was it possible to summon you without a seal, and blood?”

“Blood by Clan Dragon you are a member of the.”

Both shinobi’s blinked wondering if what the other said was correct. “Come again,” spoke the blonde pulling the raven out of his brief stupor.

“Clan Dragon the of descendant a are you.”

‘Kyuubi, some help here.’

‘He is a young dragon kit. Some male dragons speak their sentences in reverse until they reach the age of two hundred and fifty. You descend from a Clan that was established by dragons, which is why you were able to summon him through flaring your chakra.’

‘I never flared my chakra, Kyuubi.’

‘He said you opened a chakra gate. You must have subconsciously, opened the gate.’

‘His way of speaking is very confusing.’

‘Creativity coupled with logic is key here, Kit.’

‘Arigato.’


“What is your name?”

The little dragon puffed out its chest exhibiting strength and pride “Ryuu.”

“Very original,” muttered the blonde.

Itachi knew Ryuu was very powerful, a summon never summoned themselves, and if the dragon his size did could mean only one thing. “How many moons have passed since your birth, Ryuu-san?”

A fanged smile greeted Itachi, “New moons nine-forty hundred two.” He beamed, acumen and force were to awaken once reaching his two hundred and fiftieth year. Becoming a powerful summon for Naruto was his dream.

“Welcome Ryuu-san.” The Uchiha gave the dragon a small smile. The genius, knowing they would need any, and all help in this fight against Madara and, Pein as well as the Bijuii currently under their control, would not refuse nor pre-judge allies.

Perching himself on Naruto’s shoulder the trio continued through the dense forest toward Konoha.

“I will teleport into the main house of the Uchiha District with Ryuu, while you report to Godamine-sama as planned.”

“So will I. Directly after meeting with Baa-chan.” Eyes shining with mischief, Naruto turned to the new addition, “Protect Itachi-sempai, Ryuu.”

Puffing-up his small chest the little dragon gave his superior a serious face, “Life my with.” The payback wide smile Itachi gave the blonde caused mental deflation. Bad things followed that look.

“I am counting on you, Ryuu.” He turned from his companions strolling casually towards the village gates.

*****

“Laziness is very un-becoming of a shinobi.”

Shika gave his fellow a ninja a cool look, “Says the guy who wore orange during a mission requiring stealth.”

“Insults, insults glad to hear you missed me. I missed you guys, its good to be home.”

“Good to have you back troublesome blonde. The Hokage’s waiting.”

Naruto gave the genius a wave over his shoulder, while walking briskly to Hokage Tower. He had many questions for Ryuu about his ancestry, and new chakra gate. Standing before traditional mahogany wooden doors he paused hearing muffled voices the beyond the three inches of separation.

“…you mean the body awoke, and tried to escape killing two ANBU guards in the process.”

‘Sounds like Kakashi.’

“The body was taken by one of Jiraiya’s Toad summons, and delivered to the Bureau. I attempted to perform an autopsy when the eyes suddenly opened.”

“Where is it now?”

“Ibiki placed him inside a chakra re-enforced sealed cell. As an additional precaution his body was secured in a chakra re-enforced straight jacket. The jacket will drain his charka if he attempts access.”

‘Time to stop eavesdropping.’

Rap, Rap, Rap

“Enter”

“Hokoge-sama.”

“Brat”

Twitch

“Old Hag, and I just tried to offer my elder respect.”

Twitch, twitch

“Old Hag, elder how would you like D-rank missions for six-months, gaki?”

Blonde brows disappeared under his Hitai-aite.

“I would prefer Lee and Gai-sensei singing Karaoke.”

A choking sound drew attention to the occupant resting lazily opposite side of the room. “Are you sure Naruto? I have experienced Gai and Lee, and I would suffer D-rank missions.” Naruto eyed the silver headed ninja considering his words.

“I would still take Gai and Lee over D-rank.”

“Masochism? Very well Naruto, Ja.”

“Not sure about you Baa-chan, but Kakashi’s grey smoke poof is getting pretty old.”

“Brat you do realize that you will become old one day as well. Enough. How was training with Itachi?” Eyeing the young man before her noting his sharp orbs, lean muscles, lack of orange attire she leaned back impressed, motioning for him to continue.

A poof and a scroll was tossed captured with Tsunade’s skilled hands. “Itachi-sempai provided a detailed account of my training regimen, and what I have mastered.”

Upon inspection she identified most jutsu’s learned consisted of A and S-rank adding to his arsenal of B-rank. His accomplishments further solidified him as successor to her title.

“You never fail to surprise, gaki. Excellent, and your achievement brandishing the katana quite the feat. ANBU will be proper placement once the war has ceased.”

“Arigato, Baa-chan, but I have to get back to Itachi. We have to discuss Pein and Madara.”

“I want you both here tomorrow at 20:00 am there is a scroll left by Jiraiya from your father.”

“Until tomorrow, ne.”

“Until then, brat.” Solid wooden closed indicating his departure as a gust of wind signaled his vanishing.


-Uchiha Compound-


“Returned already?” The raven appeared studious pouring over scrolls littered across the zataku.

“Baa-chan wants us in her office tomorrow at 20:00 am, and I was looking forward to sleeping in, since I barely rested while traveling.”

“Naruto what do you know of Rikurou Sennin?”

“Not a thing. Why?” He tossed Itachi a perplexed look.

Closing the scroll he released a deep sigh before speaking, “The Bijuii’s history is shrouded in lies fearing people will learn the truth, Naruto-kun. I benefited being part of Akatuski more than I would have elsewhere. The organization provided access to records, jutsu’s, and information otherwise forbidden even to ANBU Captain’s. Rikurou created the ninja would Naruto. Legend has it that he descends from the heavens having born the Eight Immortals that later transferred their powers into pure chakra spirits, the Bijuii. They are known as Tools of Power; you house the strongest of them Kyuubi.

Through research I discovered Rikurou Sennin is the first Sennin to exist, and you are a descendant. The necklace you wear did Jiraiya-sama or Godamine-sama ever tell you the history behind that crystal? I will assume from your silence, no. Shodamine was able to control bijuii by infusing his chakra into that crystal since Rikurous’ blood flows through his veins, granting the ability to control the Tailed Beasts. However, someone stole Kyuubis’ Hono no Tama, which houses a quarter of his Life Spirit.

Madara took the Tama, absorbing it inside his body. The object gave him power over Kyuubi leading to the attack on Kanoha. By absorbing the orb the malice tainted the Kyuubi, but your father was a brilliant man Naruto. He divided Kyuubi’ spirit via Yin and Yang. I was unable to locate documents pertaining to Kyuubis’ dark chakra, but nothing points to where the chakra was housed. I need you to ask Kyuubi-sama if he recalls anything from that night he was sealed.”

Itachi watched as Naruto slipped into a trance induced state indicating he, and the fox spirit were communicating.

‘Kyuubi, did you hear the conversation?’

‘Aa, Kit, I heard. Your father houses my dark chakra. Remember I am immortal, essentially I cannot die. The shinigami realized what I was and cancelled the jutsu, but your father is cursed, alive but cursed.’

‘You knew my father was alive and never told me?’

‘That was his last wish before he vanished, and my dark chakra began to spread throughout his chakra pathways, blending and mixing. I would never cause you intentional pain, Kit.’

‘I understand, its time we find him.’

‘Aa, I will require both yin and yang to fight against Tengu.’

Blinking resting his eyes on the Uchiha the blonde shinobi thought about the Fourth being alive, and whereabouts.

“Itachi, my father is alive.”