64A/N: Lol, I'm starting a 3rd long fic, I know I know, but this one I promised a good friend of mine. This fic is dedicated to her and all you readers that have stayed with me so far.
I'm making this either a NaruSaku or a NaruOC or both. :P
But we'll see as we go along. This is my first try at making such an important OC. Kinda shaky and risky, but we'll see, lol.
The OC is sorta portrayed after my friend, not fully so, only certain parts.
Oh yeah, my friend's name is Krisk, so be sure to thank her if you ever meet her somehow, lol.
This fic is sorta AU and not really OOC, I can't explain, because it somewhat affects the past and the future. The present is a bit of both. You'll see.
So let's begin. Hope you enjoy it! XD
Disclaimer: I do not own Naruto, never have, never will.
I, Destiny
Chapter 1: Betrayal
Escape…that is the only thing on his mind right now.
"HE'S GETTING AWAY!"
"GET HIM!"
Hatred, anger, disbelief have all been buried to the back of his head. Right now, none of them matter and will only serve to cloud his judgment.
He needed to get out of here, his home, his supposed home…
He needed to get away from his friends…ex-friends…
The ANBU were on him, kunais raining down upon him, and it was only with a swift and timely execution of kage bunshin that allowed him to quickly change his direction and add a slight boost of speed to successfully dodge the attacks and obtain a greater lead.
It was chaos, for everyone was glaring at him in hatred, just like years before he became what he was today…only for a different reason…
It was a nightmare, for everything turned upside down in just one night, things he couldn't even believe himself that were currently forcing him to run like a refugee.
It was pandemonium, because the very ones that he trusted, were the very ones that caused this whole thing.
To be honest, he didn't blame them. If he had been one of them to see the mess left behind by the culprit, he would have given chase right away and asked questions later too.
The worst thing was…he can't prove that he's innocent…and he doesn't want to. There is something big going on here, something that could change the whole fate of Konoha and maybe even a few other major villages…and he was going to find out what it is.
He had to…for the sake of his friends…for the sake of her…
Naruto gritted his teeth, he knew it was her. It had to be. It was clearly her handiwork and right now, she was the only one with that kinda ability to take on a Sannin.
Besides, he had caught a slight glimmer of her silhouette that night, and those piercing gold eyes were proof enough. The way she looked at him…
The routine of an assassin…
Number one, blend in with your target's environment.
Number two, know his/her habits.
Number three, execute the deed without flaws. If succeeded, be sure to take out any witnesses in the next three days.
Naruto was a witness.
She knew him from head to toe, literally.
She knew every single one of his fighting style.
It was now the third day.
Which means I'm in deep shit…
He had to hand it to himself, to be able to withstand such excruciating pain from having to stare at your friends, seemingly emotionless and not answer a single one of their questions, any question that could have easily proved his innocence.
The look on their face when he pleaded guilty cannot be done justice by the mere use of words. The hurt, the pain, the utter shock that he could have done something as cruel as that was evident in their expressions.
When faced with their roars of outrage, all he could do was laugh bitterly. What else can I do?
He was at the wrong place at the wrong time. He spent the evening alone. He lives alone. No one knows what he does when, except of course a few of his close friends. Shikamaru was away on a mission that day and has yet to return.
Kiba was out on a field trip with Akamaru to gather some herbs, one of their usual outings. Shino was with him to see if there were any new specimens of insects.
Tenten and Ino were out on a shopping spree.
Chouji was having barbecue again.
Neji and Lee were sparring at the Hyuga Mansion, with Hanabi and Hinata sipping tea whilst pointing out flaws for them.
Sasuke was eating dinner at a local restaurant and just so happened to be absent.
Sakura was working overtime at the hospital, checking up on all the patients one more time and making sure they're getting the correct medication and treatment.
That was it. No one knew where he was that night. Inoichi was called to enter his mind for information regarding the assassination, yet was unable to find anything, for Naruto has locked all vital information in Kyuubi's cage, yes, with the bijuu protecting it.
Over the years, Naruto has slowly learned the pros and cons of Kyuubi's chakra, and slowly allowed his body to adjust to the much increased intensity of his chakra if he were to 'borrow' some of his tenant's chakra.
He trained himself to handle that extra bit and more, he made a deal with the Kyuubi. Since they're both in this world, might as well cooperate. All of Naruto's secrets, he trusts Kyuubi and of course, Kyuubi's stuff he knows as well. Where's the catch for the demon you say?
It's pretty simple. Anyone that dares even ask about these stuff, Kyuubi can have some…"fun" with them. In Naruto's mind of course. But sometimes, extra killing intent does wonders.
He was alone that night…with no alibi…so technically, he could have made up anything, and got away with it! But no, he didn't, he pleaded guilty.
His friends couldn't believe it, they felt betrayed and yes technically, he did betray them. And to say it was for the greater good was kinda lame, so he couldn't be bothered explaining.
Something fishy has been going on for a while within Konoha's council and Naruto was determined to find out what is going on. And as much as he expected something drastic, he did not expect this, and once again, he was put on the defensive.
Jail, on a whole, sucks. Food sucks, water sucks, bores you to death, no space, shitty toilets. Pathetic, he might really have to talk to…oh right, he can't.
Throughout the two days in jail, he kept thinking of possible people involved with this, and sadly, anybody could be involved. He didn't want to suspect his friends, but well, none of them have proper alibis too…
It was a great blow to not only his ego, but his reputation. Naruto had tried so hard over the years to gain respect from the villagers, little by little, bit by bit. He was ANBU for one year, ANBU captain for one year, Hunter-nin for one, elite jounin for one, special jounin for one.
Twenty-one years old Uzumaki Naruto, nicknamed Shinku Arashi (Crimson Storm) has a large amount of completed A and S rank missions under his belt, and has gained trust of almost every single shinobi he has worked with. He is one of the main reasons Sunagakure and Konohagakure continues to maintain a good alliance with both sides helping each other at times necessary.
Of course, he is also the reason why Akatsuki's plans have been continuously foiled. This has been ongoing battle for a long time, and the only notable victory against Akatsuki was the retrieval of Sasuke and the defeat of Orochimaru. And even now, though Naruto would never admit it, he was contemplating whether saving Sasuke was a good idea…
See, the arrogance and his cocky attitude only seemed to increase after Sasuke came back to Konoha. He was an unbearable nuisance at first, until Naruto confronted him and told him to knock it off. It wasn't pretty. Both fought, with Naruto winning. Naruto wasn't using his full strength but Sasuke didn't need to know that.
And from then on, he reined in his stuck-up smugness and not-so-humbly apologized to those he offended, but really, given his strength and place as the Uchiha heir, the others didn't dare go against him. With the council constantly babying him, tending to his every needs, pft, it's no wonder Sasuke gets an ego elevation.
Worst thing was, Sakura didn't seem all too happy either. She wasn't used to this Sasuke and often frowned at his antics. It often made him rethink his decision in getting his brother back…because this wasn't…the Sasuke before. It's as though he has changed into another person…
Yes, but that was to be expected as well he supposed. You can't expect him to not change a single bit when he was being trained by someone as psychotic as Orochimaru.
So bearing that thought in mind, Naruto didn't really think deeper about that. However, Naruto wasn't really sure what Sakura was relieved about, the fact that Sasuke is alive, or the fact that Sasuke is back.
Sakura's changed over the years, she has really matured into a respectable woman, thinking before acting and able to analyze any situation clearly first before taking the correct actions.
Uzumaki Naruto, Haruno Sakura and Uchiha Sasuke were said to be the new generation of Sannin, however none of the three made any notion to support or refute this claim, so this has been passed off as a rumour.
Naruto sighed, So I'm a traitor now…
What really hit him hard was Sakura's last words to him as she opened the jail door for him, I know you didn't do it…I know it…
He was extremely moved and thankful that he still had one teammate he could risk to trust on an occasion like this. Sasuke however merely raised an eyebrow at his capture and there it was, that damnable smirk appeared. He thinks he's superior, hmph, superior my ass…
Naruto rolled his eyes as more ANBU surrounded him, "Jeez, don't you guys have anything better to do? I'm in a hurry here!"
The one wearing a cat mask merely shook her head, "We are to exterminate the thread on sight, forgive us…"
Boar roared, "Why ask for his forgiveness! This is a traitor we're tal…URGH!" In a flash Naruto has held him by the throat and slammed him into the wall, "Now you shut your big fat mouth up so no one else would realize you're a pain."
Naruto ignored the looks of fear on that ANBU's face and proceeded on his way, readying a rasengan in his right hand.
"Katon: Gokakyu no jutsu! (Fire Element: Grand Fireball Technique)" was all he heard before he quickly dodged to the right, barely evading the ninjutsu.
"Hey, hey! Watch it!" yelled Naruto as he quickly increased his speed, rushing towards the village gates.
"Is this the best he can do? Get him men!" yelled what Naruto supposed was the ANBU 'captain'.
I pity idiots…I really do.
Naruto maintained his speed, yet his left hand formed one hand seals, before blasting a Renkudan (Air Crashing Missile) back at the group, forcing them to spread apart and giving another slight advantage in his escape.
The gates were coming up, he could see them big and clear. Ah, the gates, never been more happy to see them.
All the konoha nin after him were surprised to see him so relaxed. There were at least fifty jounin right there, waiting for him to drop into their 'trap'. They knew this was the most likely escape route and set up an ambush here. And sure enough, here he came. But why did he seem so nonchalant?
Only those that have really worked with Naruto would know the reason for this. In a team, Naruto can be the most serious person ever, but when it's just himself or even when he's partnering with one of his best friends, he prefers to keep a calm and free attitude towards his situation so as to let his mind properly analyze any surprises that might come his way.
"Alright…time to rock! Fuuton Ougi: Tenrai Fuujin! (Wind Element Master Arts: Divine Wind God)" There it was, the technique he was renowned for, the second and enhanced version of the Hiraishin, wind elemental manipulation at its finest, the Tenrai Fuujin!
There was no sound, no signal, no nothing and he disappeared. It was a mere moment when everyone was prepared for him, and it was another when the front gates were totaled, blasted off their hinges in out hit, and finally, it was all over when Naruto's laughter was heard far, far away.
The sheer disbelief shown on their faces was expected, because Naruto rarely even used that jutsu unless one, the enemies are worth it, two, the numbers against them are overwhelming.
Asuma sighed, "He's got away. So that is the Tenrai Fuujin."
The jounins gritted their teeth, "How could we have let the traitor get away?! This is just a re-repeat…"
They were silenced when Sakura arrived on scene, "I DARE YOU TO SAY THAT. I DARE YOU!" Her anger was evident. How dare they compare Naruto to Orochimaru? Or even Sasuke?! Outrageous!
Koharu and Himura were some of the first in the council to arrive on scene. They were holding a quick meeting so as to decide what to do with the traitor and how to get some more information off him.
That was part of the reason why there were so little guards tonight. Most were guarding the politicians of the village. Sakura used this opportunity to let him go, but of course, no one knew that. Ino made sure of it. She wasn't the chief of the interrogation department for nothing.
Koharu took one look at the damage and shook her head, "Looks like we should have listened to Danzo after all Himura, look where your hesitation got you."
The old man suddenly seemed so very tired, his defeated stance showed it all. He turned towards Asuma, "Did he really escape by himself? Are there any eye witnesses?"
Before Asuma could even speak, Koharu interrupted, "Of course there weren't, we all know what he is famous for."
Himura chuckled bitterly, "Shinku Arashi…Shinku Arashi…"
Suddenly, a smug voice rang through the area, "Ah, so he did escape. Now my dear elders, looks like the worst case scenario has occurred after all." Those bandages, that cane, that annoying look on his face, here was the commander of Ne (Root), Danzo.
Sakura narrowed her eyes, "And what were you suggesting Danzo-sama? Trying to get him executed for something that isn't even proved?!"
Danzo slowly turned his gaze on her and everyone could feel the tension involved, "He himself pleaded guilty young lady. Do we need more proof?"
Said pink-haired kunoichi could only clench her fists as she glared at the Ne commander, her eyes filled with outrage and fury.
Koharu quickly stepped in before a fight broke out, she had experiences of Sakura's temper before and does not want more trouble that might divide the village further to occur, "Enough! We shall retreat to the chambers and think of a solution to this…threat…"
Danzo's gaze did not leave Sakura's for a single moment, his stoic voice replied, "I don't see the point of this council meeting then. It's clear enough. Uzumaki Naruto has betrayed us, betrayed Konoha! That alone is enough to give him an S-rank status…"
SMASH! Sakura's fist lodged itself firmly on the wall of the building beside her, "You cannot be serious…" Over these few days, distress, anger and the hurt caused by this event has put her at the limit. Her emerald orbs were blazing with fury, ready to wreck havoc on this worthless piece of crap.
She knew Naruto was innocent, because there was no way someone like him killed her. If Sakura were to name one person that she could put her entire faith in, it was Naruto. And yet he…
Danzo merely ignored her actions and turned to the two elders, "Now, I'm sure we've seen enough. Give the orders. And ANBU and Ne can get started. He is a highly dangerous threat that needs to be eliminated immediately! What else is there to think about?!"
Himura sighed, "Alright, do it. Uzumaki Naruto…is…hereby ranked as…a S-rank nukenin…to be killed…on sight."
"HAI!" in a flash, two teams of ANBU gave chase and one group of Ne followed them. An eerie smile slowly grew on Danzo's face, "Well then, I shall take my leave. I wish you luck in solving this…problem."
Sakura bit her lips, wanting to use the pain on her lips to snuff out the hatred in her heart. This…this monster! How dare he?! Naruto…you better be safe…
In the forests…
Naruto didn't stop, his senses were screaming at him to be careful. He knew her ways, just like she knew his…
His eyes scanned the surroundings, not willing to let any detail pass him by. It was a great risk, and he might regret taking it later on…but right now…he had no choice.
He was sure that the last trick he pulled would have forced Konoha to brand him as a missing-nin. Naruto snorted, From soon-to-be Rokudaime to nukenin in a mere ninety hours. I must be looking to make a record or something…
Just then, he heard it. His feet instantly held onto the ground a tad longer, just to give an extra boost in the leap that was about to occur. His ankles cooperated with the balls of his feet, rotating slightly to the left, before the channelled chakra did its job.
In what seemed like one second, Naruto narrowly evaded a whole barrage of rock blasts, his back barely scraping the ground as he made full use of the kinetic energy in the leap. The moment he landed he took out a kunai to block the katana that was on its way to swipe his head from behind.
His eyes closed, his breathing slowed down slightly, his tone however, held hints of disappointment and misery. The assassin didn't speak, but continued to try and overpower him. To be honest, both of them knew that Naruto wasn't going to die here.
The blond sighed, before speaking softly, "Why…Keina…?"
Her hand was shivering ever so slightly, her eyes were trying to find the hatred that was supposed to be there…her lips quivered…Her concentration was gone.
Naruto opened his eyes, before gradually turning his head. The assassin, Keina, gave a short gasp, before forcing the deadlock apart by deftly changing the direction of her chakra usage.
Those eyes…those golden eyes stared at him.
Was it anger? Was it despair?
Was it happiness? Was it joy?
Was it hate? Or was it love?
Only she would know…only she could know…
She gulped, trying desperately to control her emotions that were about to crumble right before him.
Cerulean orbs gazed at her softly, not showing much emotion. His eyes revealed nothing, her eyes revealed everything.
Naruto sighed, "It was you…I knew it…"
The golden eyes widened, with fear growing by the second. Naruto stood there, arms crossed, his stance full of weaknesses, as though wanting her to take advantage of it, but she didn't dare…
She didn't dare!
The assassin bowed her head, a huge dilemma fighting a ferocious battle deep in her soul. Heart or mind, which to listen to?
The blond eyed her closely, "Kei-chan…"
"Don't call me that!"
Her whole body was shivering, it was a complicated situation. Her heart is contradicting her mind and to be honest, she knew what had to be done, but she can't… I just can't…
She finally calmed herself down and returned to her usual calm appearance, that icy glare, that frown…How well he remembered them…
"Uzumaki…I have no orders to kill you…and you did not see me. Are we clear?"
It was but a whisper, yet every single word were like an arrow to his heart.
Naruto shook his head, before shrugging, "Oh well, if you want to do this all over again, be my guest…but Keina, what you're…"
"Silence! I don't need the likes of you to teach me what to do…" She seemed agitated, her mind repeating the same reason over and over again, forcing her to use hatred…use that little bit of fury left within her to give herself the strength to leave…
Naruto turned his head, before chakra quickly gathered in his hand, wind roared as he dashed through the air, charging right at the assassin. "Futon: Rasengan! (Wind Element: Spiralling Sphere)"
The female assassin gritted her teeth and waited for it, "Tekkai! (Steel Body)"
The rasengan hit her right on, grinding against her clothes, attempting to blast a hole through her petite torso…
The chakra slowly faded, as the hole did occur, but only on her ninja gear…not one line of injury appeared on her stomach…
She stared into his eyes, "Why? Why are you forcing me?"
Naruto laughed bitterly, "Because I am me…and I met you…and I owe you…"
Elsewhere…
The war has begun…can we win? Or will we lose? There's no turning back…This…is the end…And hopefully, we can all live to see it.
A white haired Sennin sat on his toad summon, Gamabunta, drinking sake out of his last bottle. His eyes were focused on the base ten kilometres ahead of him…right there on the other summit…
"Oi, Jiraiya!"
"Ah…my bad, I fazed out…now, let's get to business."
He stood up, flung the bottle away, and crossed his arms, "I will find you…Tsunade…I know you're not dead…"
"Hang on to your socks!" A mighty leap and they were off.
The sun was slowly setting in the west…
The information he received from his spies should help him clear his doubts…
According to Konoha, Tsunade-hime died in the night.
According to the ANBU, Godaime-Hokage was killed by Naruto…
According to Sakura, Danzo has something to do with this.
But according to his intuition…Tsunade is not dead…
Not when she was just about to name Naruto as her successor…
Not when she hasn't seen Naruto get married…
Not when Naruto is involved in this…
A confident smirk appeared on Jiraiya's face as he made his way towards the base, I did train a monster…you guys chose the wrong person to mess with!
Ok, so many questions, so many answers. Lol, I know you guys have a lot to ask, because frankly, that's what the prologue is here for. :P
And yes, first chap is shorter than the others, so don't worry, they will increase in length as we go. 3
But yeah, that is the basic setting. This way of betrayal is a bit different than ones that I've read before where he comes back to take revenge and stuff. I want to try this way. Hopefully, it'll all turn out alright. XD
So please, comment, give me your thoughts and suggestions, for the first few chapters are the most important ones of all. They determine the story's success.
I hope you've enjoyed my first try at a suspense fic with an OC playing a major role. As always, I thank all my readers, including my friends that I have dedicated this fic to.
