Second Life Begin Again (A Naruto Reincarnation Quest)

[Magoose]

Meanwhile: The Hokage at his Desk.

You smiled as you saw Kakashi's team try their best to take him on. It was nice fun to see someone else try the bell test instead of doing it yourself. There were many things that you were proud… and remorseful of during your tenure as a jounin instructor, the bell test was not one of them.

Kakashi grew that day if ever so slightly, having teammates by his side, and doing D-ranks again. You knew it made him less like the rule obsessed boy who had entered your care, only caring about the rules and the duty of being a ninja, and more like the child, he was supposed to be.

You had made many mistakes since that day… mistakes that you regret every night when you see Rin's blood-caked corpse from Kakashi's Chidori, or Obito… Kind, happy, cheerful, lovable, Obito, trying to kill you and everyone in the village, while claiming to be Madara Uchiha.

You were thankful that more people didn't die that night, and even though you mourned with Hiashi for the loss of his family and fellow clan members, Shiro and Neji, and so many others were still alive and needed him to be strong for them.

The fact that Shiro managed to prevent the clan from entering civil war, straightened Hiashi's act considerably.

Of course, that didn't stop you from sending over half a dozen ANBU to the clan compound to keep the peace, ones you were sure Shiro would not find like he always seems to do, was just your reasonable paranoia speaking.

After all, you needed the village unified if you were going to start your next project.

Danzo was still on the loose, and you suspected he was going to be trying to work with Obito to take control of the village.

It wasn't a theory that had much weight, but Orochimaru had been very talkative about Danzo's contingency plans, at least the few that were not destroyed when Danzo fled the village. Apparently, Danzo knew about Obito… and did nothing about him, placing his file under "Potential Assets."

Along with a group calling themselves the Akatsuki.

The names which, after you talked to Jiraya, sent him running to Rain.

You didn't try to stop him. It was something personal for him, and it was not your place to ask.

You had other things to worry about.

Naruto cooed and burped in his crib as he woke from his nap. He was quite a quiet baby if he had someone to give him his full attention.

And he always demanded full attention, either from you or his mother.

Unfortunately, it was your turn to watch Naruto. Kushina was exhausted from both a patrol mission at the wall and having to stay up for four hours to care for Naruto before she went to sleep.

You had expected her to remain retired from missions, but Kushina was adamant that until Konoha was 100% off crisis mode, she would make sure the village was safe for Naruto.

When that was going to be remained to be seen…

Thank Kami for shadow clones.

You made a shadow clone for your paperwork and smiled to Naruto. "Hey little guy, how's it going."

The little boy tugged at your hair… as always. "I know… it's just like your own."

"Uh… Lord Hokage." Oh no… You looked to the ANBU security guards in your office, lazing about in various places that were placed there when the office was designed. "Can we go to Team 7's test? Everyone in ANBU who isn't on mission is there… and there's a betting pool."

You sighed. "What are the odds for the kids passing?"

"26-1 sir." The guard stated. "Come on boss, I've got 10,000 Ryu on the kids passing."

You thought about it for a moment. "Am I still allowed to make a bet?" You asked.

"No sir, the betting was closed last night." The guard stated.

In that case. "Denied. And the Crystal ball is off-limits, so you can't watch it using that."

Your guards cried.

Serves them right for not allowing you to have a last-minute bet. You were the Hokage dammit, any time you can swindle your own men out of money through gambling, you would gladly do it.

Naruto made a sound and you smiled to him. "Oh looks like you have a stinky." You grinned.

It was time for some revenge.

AN: Enjoy.

 

[Magoose]

Team 7: Rescue

[X]Flee and Plan!: You need a plan, and that plan does not involve continuing to get your ass kicked. Best make a tactical retreat.
--[X]Rescue Futaba: You need to get Futaba out of that Genjutsu, before anything happens to her.

You and Itachi realized one thing as you began to run away. You needed a plan and you needed it fast.

"We need to grab Futaba!" You shouted as you kept your eyes on Kakashi, who was not giving any chase. In fact, he was leaned up against a tree, reading his book.

Why did you find it so infuriating that he wasn't taking any of this seriously? Was it your sense of pride, what little you had at least? Was it because you knew he could be a vortex of death that would do anything to protect the people underneath it?

Or maybe because you wanted to prove yourself to him, that you were no longer the child he needed to protect, and so that you could protect others.

You gritted your teeth and jumped back to Futaba's position, and both you and Itachi grabbed her and took her into the tree line, where you saw some of the mysterious and possibly anbu people follow you.

You would have to ignore them right now, after all, you were a bit busy with the whole… saving the team thing.

"Itachi, let me see her!" You ordered as Itachi set Futaba down.

You diagnosed her quickly. Her heart rate was stable, so she was not in any danger, her brain activity was that of a REM state, so she was traped ina genjutsu, but trapped pretty hard. It seems Kakashi was hoping she would see and get out of it.

She hasn't. "I'm going to need to send a small shock to her system, then, hopefully, she'll break the genjutsu." You said to yourself, as you channeled chakra to your hands, having the crackle of electricity from your hands.

"And if that doesn't work?" Itachi asked.

"We'll have to wait for Kakashi to break the genjutsu, or for it to wear off naturally." You stated. "Because she'll no longer have any higher motor functions."

"And why do you think this is a good idea?"

You sighed. "Because the alternative is being down a person against Sensei."

Wake up!: 1D100 => 92

The shock broke the genjutsu immediately. "I'm awake mom!" Futaba shouted. She then looked to you and Itachi. "Wow… that was a weird dream." She rubbed her head. "I was on a stage, playing guitar… in a bunny suit while you two and Kakashi-sensei were my band behind me. It was awesome."

Oddly specific genjutsu aside, you were happy she was not emotionally distraught or… damaged. "We need your head in the game Futaba."

"Well, he's above traumatizing us at least." Itachi japed. somewhere above you, you heard laughter.

"Well we need a plan." You stated.

What do you do:

[]Allow Itachi to Plan: Itachi can come up with a new plan. Hopefully, one that will not involve getting trapped in a genjutsu.

[]Ask Futaba for a Plan: Futaba has an idea, and it seems pretty bold. But you don't really have better options. Itachi, however, does not like it.

[]Plan yourself: You need to get an idea that isn't stupid. (NOTE: IF YOU CHOOSE THIS OPTION, YOU MUST WRITE IN YOUR PLAN BELOW AS A WRITE-IN!)

AN: Enjoy

 

[Magoose]

Team 7 Finale: Finality.

[X]Ask Futaba for a Plan: Futaba has an idea, and it seems pretty bold. But you don't really have better options. Itachi, however, does not like it.

You nodded as you took a deep breath. "I like it."

"I don't." Itachi said quietly. "Your plan is too-"

"Simple for you?" Futaba stuck her tongue out at him and ooohed at him. "Well we need this to be simple so everything can fall together." She said quietly. "You ready Shiro?"

"Yes." You replied.

You liked this plan. It didn't involve getting thrown like a kunai at Kakashi to punch him in the face. At least you would stay on your feet while fighting him.

"Alright pretty eyes, let's get started." Futaba replied as she gave a salute and disappeared in the bushes.

"Are you pretty eyes, or am I pretty eyes?" Itachi asked confusion replied.

"I think pretty eyes refers to our Dōjutsu." You stated.

"No I mean, are your eyes prettier than mine or the other way." He asked.

"Yes, my eyes are prettier than yours." You replied bluntly. "Now let's get moving."

Itachi was left dumbfounded and could do nothing but follow you to Kakashi.
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You and Itachi strode out of the forest of the training ground and getting ready to battle Kakashi.

"Oh finally, you showed up, I was beginning to worry that you had given up." Sensei stated as he looked at a timer. "You have five minutes."

Range, Fists, and Eyes:1D100 => 88+20(Good Plan)=108 vs 1D100 => 10+30 (Jounin Reflexes)-10 (???)=30

Kakashi's eyes widened as you ran forward, Your Byakugan activated, and your hands glowing with electrical chakra. Itachi than threw kunai and shuriken, sailing past you with pinpoint precision while Kakashi began dodging them like they were snowflakes.

Only it allowed you to get close to him, not to lunge at the bells, but to disable his arms… or rather, the hand that held Icha Icha.

Kakashi finally noticed what you were truly doing.

Icha Icha… OW MY HAND!:1D100 => 84+20=104 vs 1D100 => 14+50 (Taijutsu skill)-10 (???)=64

Your hand struck the hand of your sensei, and then, in a puff of smoke, disappeared.

A Clone! You were fighting a clone!?

And onto the ground, was the book, Icha Icha Paradise, and the ticking timer. You opened it to see it was a signed limited first edition. Possibly worth millions to the right buyer.

And he just gave it to a clone?

Well, Kakashi was a strategic genius, but this was just carelessness with a valuable piece of property.

"Well, you actually managed to beat my clone… with not even a thousandth of my chakra." Kakashi-sensei stated. "I'm actually impressed." He was holding Itachi in an armbar. "Now hand over the book of Itachi gets a broken arm as a parting gift from me."

You smiled, noticing Futaba giving a thumbs up and throw something high in the air.

"You see sensei… I'm not going to do that." You stated.

"Don't you want to achieve your objective… give me the book… and I will only fail one of you." He said coldly.

Futaba's Accuracy: 1D100 => 83

You held up your other hand and caught the light and opened it. "I know what this is Kakashi… and I know it's value to you." Kakashi's sole eye widened slightly. "Let him go, and I won't burn this book."

"And your objective?" He asked.

"Even if we fail, we will have proven something to you." you stated.

"And what would that be?" He asked.

Damn, he had a good poker face. The mask certainly helped.

"You were careless enough to think it was me and Itachi who would battle you." you stated.

The genjutsu broke, and Futaba was smiling.

Bell Retrieval: 1D100 => 79 vs DC:80

Itachi sprung from the brush, and you charged, while Futaba wrapped her legs around Kakashi-sensei's.

Dog pilling onto him, you all fumbled around, trying to grab the bells before the timer went off.

BRIRRRRINNNNNNNGGGGG!

Everyone stopped moving… even the people watching you had leaned in close, with bated breath.

The bells were on the ground, Itachi's fingers, oh so close to them, but just that far gone.

"Huh… you got the bells away from me… that's a first." Kakashi muttered as he saw the bells on the ground.

"Did we pass?" Futaba asked.

Kakashi looked at the three of you laying on him… and you saw his eye roll and his face morph into a smile.

"After lunch." He stated.
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After Lunch, Kakashi took you to the Memorial stone. "Why are you taking us here?" Itachi asked.

You knew why. "Let me tell you something. Some advice I wish I got when I first became a ninja." He sighed, and you saw him beginning to… not cry, but something else. "Those who break the rules, or fail the mission are Trash… But those who abandon their comrades… are worse than trash." He paused and looked to you three and he smiled. "You saw that teamwork and a good plan brought you over the top of insurmountable odds." He smiled.

Pass Roll:1D100 => 30+30(Steller Teamwork)+20 (A Brilliant plan)+??? (The Bells are away)+??? (Reminds Me of… Them)=200

"Team 7… you passed. Report to the Hokage tower at 0800 tomorrow for assignments, missions, and training." Kakashi stated.

You felt joy, but you let out a cry of victory with your friends.

Reward: You are now a genin of Team 7. You can now do D-rank missions, for most new genin teams are forbidden from taking higher missions until they are deemed ready by the Hokage and the sensei in charge.

New Actions Available.

Allies formally gained: Itachi Uchiha, and Futaba Sanada.

Teamwork stat added into your sheet. Set to 50/100.

If stat gets to 100/100, all combat rolls with your team will have a +50, in addition to any bonuses provided.


AN: Enjoy.

 

[Magoose]

Akatsuki Recruitment (Attempt One) Rolls:

Tsunade Roll:1D100 => 97 (Rolled to Resist:1D100 => 73)

Tsunade has joined the Akatsuki, and not even the sudden arrival of the other Two Sanin could have caused her to change her mind.

Shizune Roll:1D100 => 52 (Rolled to Resist: 1D100 => 91) (Survival Roll:1D100 => 75)

Shizune almost died if not for the timely and sudden intervention of Jiraya and Orochimaru. Unfortunately, they could not bring Tsunade back home... And labeled her a missing-nin.

Danzo Roll: 1D100 => 54 (No Resistance)

He showed up and made tea… and helped drive off Jiraya and Orochimaru.

Kakuzo Roll:1D100 => 83 (Rolled To Resist:1D100 => 42)

Kukuzo joined Akatsuki...

He brought Hero water!

Sasaroi:1D100 => 75(Rolled To Resist:1D100 => 69)

Sasori has joined the Akatsuki.

Hidan:1D100 => 81 (Rolled To Resist:1D100 => 76)

Hidan has joined the Akatsuki, with the stipulation to try to convert people to Jashin.

??? Roll: 1D100 => 96 (No Resistance)

A man calling himself Obito Uchiha joined the Akatsuki.

No one knows if that is Obito Uchiha, or an imposter trying to ride on the Infamy he created.


AN: Enjoy the first recruits of the new Akatsuki.

 

[Magoose]

Meanwhile with the Rest of the World: Post Graduation Rumor Mill!

Konoha:1D100 => 98

Minato has lifted the state of Emergency from the Kyuubi Attack. The other villages suspected that something went wrong with Konoha, but seeing that the village was largely untouched, and just had some renovations done, they saw that Minato declaring a state of emergency was just him cleaning house.

The kage are vaguely impressed that in a few months the potential crisis they heard rumors about but could not verify was true… and that all enemies had been dealt with.

Of course, the massive bounty placed on the head of Danzo Shimura for almost every crime known to man certainly makes other nations both impressed, and weary.

Reward: Minato has finessed his way into a stranglehold on authority in Konoha, placing sole Blame on crimes and illegal operations on Danzo.

The Other villages see Konoha as the usual top village… at this point in time.

Iwa:1D100 => 53

Iwa does the usual posturing that it always seems to do.

Reward: The Status Quo continues. Seriously, nothing truly interesting happened.

Suna:1D100 => 76

Suna has struck a line of good fortune. It seems in their territory, there is a very large, and very hidden deposit of gold under the desert, fifty miles west of the village.

While their financial woes are not totally solved, the new gold supply has granted a very lucrative investment and had given hope to the village, along with being able to attract nobles to their village with the promise of gold.

Reward: Suna struck gold… literally.

Their financial situation is not entirely perfect, but they are on the road to stability and growth.

Kumo:1D100 => 54

Kumo's diplomats have a new stop on their journey…

Rain.

Reward: The diplomats have skipped Konoha, and are instead going to Rain instead. Yay?

Kiri:1D100 => 78

While there is turbulence within the village, thanks to the quick work of Mei Termi and Zabuza Mamochi, Yagura continues to reign as 4th Mizukage. And while they lost two of the Seven Blades, the village is still standing, and still chugging along on Yagura's reforms.

Reward: Mist has not collapsed into anarchy thanks to two teenagers. Yagura's reforms and plans are continuing to work their way through the village.

Rain:1D100 => 90

GOD HAS SPOKEN! THEY WILL JOIN FORCES WITH THE NINJA OF KUMO TO DEFEND OUR INTERESTS!

Reward: So there is an alliance of convenience between Kumo and Rain… and Rain certainly got the better end of the bargain. For the next few turns, Akatsuki gains a +10 to ??? Rolls.
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Jinchuuriki Rolls (Note: Naruto, Gaara, and Fu are disqualified due to being too young at this point in the timeline)

Killer Bee:1D100 => 72

Killer Bee has taken Yugito to the Island Turtle, to train her in her Jinchuuriki abilities.

Reward: Bee has taken Yugito to train at the Island Turtle.

Utakata:1D100 => 53

Utakata has really done anything special. Sure he got better with his bubbles, but he is really just trying his best to stay out of everyone's way.

Reward: Utakata has… really done nothing of note.

Han:1D100 => 33

One thing led to another, and it made him begin to Run again. His village was at peace, but some crazy bastards with cloaks tried to recruit him into an organization to bring peace to the war.

He wasn't interested in being a mercenary, or coming with them.

They trashed his favorite bar.

Reward: Han is being hunted. He's on the run at the moment, heading towards the Land of Waves.

Roushi:1D100 => 50

Han gave him the warning to head underground.

He never doubted the boy's warning, but he knew that whatever was happening, was serious.

Well. there is one place he could go… but they hate him there.

Reward: Roushi does underground to ???. The Akatsuki are ignoring him, and it is unknown if he succeded in getting underground.

Lord Fourth Yagura:1D100 => 13

Yagura, the Fourth Mizukage, was critically injured by the Seven Swordsmen Kasime, and Jugo.

All three have fled to the mainland, with bounties in the tens of millions hanging over their heads.

The Mizukage however, is in a coma and recently promoted Jounin Mei Terumī and Seven Swordsmen Zabuza Mamochi has seized control of the government to maintain order.

Reward: Yagura is not in a good place, and is no longer in control of his government.

Yugito:1D100 => 80

Yugito is at the Island Turtle to Train with Killer Bee.

She thinks she is getting the hang of it, but still has a ways to go.

Reward: Bee has taken Yugito to train at the Island Turtle.

She's getting better at controlling the Two-Tails.

Kushina:1D100 => 57

Kushina is exhausted. She is a mother who wants to do her best, both to be a good wife and a good mother to the two men in her life. Every day is a challenge and one that she always faces head-on.

Too bad it's a challenge that will never stop until Naruto is older.

She's getting tired… and wants a day off so that she can relax.

Reward: Kushina wants a day off, and Minato is too busy to help at this very moment.

New D-Rank Missions are available.

AN: Enjoy!

 

[Magoose]

The Day:

You opened your eyes and got ready mentally. You knew that the life of a ninja was constantly training and preparing mentally for anything.

You just hoped that, whatever happened, nothing too boring would occur.

You got dressed and placed the headband on your side, trying it through the belt loop on your pants, and sighed. "First day."

You walked out into the kitchen, where Uncle Hiashi was reading over some reports of clan expenses. "Uncle." You said quietly as you started to eat breakfast.

"Shiro." He said quietly, the awkwardness between the two of you was palpable. "Good luck today."

"Yes, sir."

The silence continued to reign between the two of you before you asked. "I heard you have begun teaching Neji in the Gentle fist? Do the other members of the Branch approve of that?"

"I have already offered my services to others who wished to learn, they refused." He replied.

It was going to take time for the healing to truly come about. "They'll come around soon sir." You stated.

"I fear I won't see it in my lifetime." He stated.

"I don't believe that sir." You replied. "They think it is far too good to be true that change is occurring in front of them. The only thing that will make them believe in it being for good, will be consistency."

Hiashi sighed. "And Hinata...what if-"

"She will Hiashi. She may be young, but she has a kind heart." You stated. "You have shown her love for her family through your actions. Maybe in the future, she will emulate that."

You thought you saw tears in Hiahsi's eyes. "You are wiser than you let on…" He stated. "Don't you ever believe otherwise."

"Yes, sir." You put down your chopsticks and stood up and bowed to him. "I will see you tonight, uncle."

"I will see you than… Gen-." Hiashi paused, bowing his head. "Nephew."
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Kakashi was waiting at the training grounds, with Itachi and Futaba waving at you.

"Good... This is the first day of the rest of your lives." Kakashi stated.
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Turn Begin

Training Actions: These are Actions that improve your skills as a ninja (Remember, you have a +40 roll bonus to your training rolls):

(Choose 3)

[]Spar: You want to fight one of your teammates, to get a feel for their abilities against you. (increases Teamwork)

[]Train Taijutsu: Your training continues. You will be a master of your Taijutsu, and hopefully, it will be great.

[]Train Ninjutsu: You need some more ninjutsu in your arsenal, Kakashi-sensei compiled by giving you one.

[]Train Teamwork: Kakashi wants to see some of the Teamwork he's been hoping you have been practicing in your spare time.

[]Train Genjutsu: Your genjutsu skills are lackluster… in fact, they are almost nonexistent.

[]Train Elemental Jutsu: Since you have lightning, Kakashi is braking out a few older scrolls that belonged to his father. Something about training yourself to become lightning.

[]Recive a Medic Certificate: Now that you are a ninja, and have received medical training from the academy, the Hospital needs to do some paperwork with you, to make you a certified combat medic. It's just a formality, but they do need it for record-keeping and assignment post genin or sensei career.


Social Actions: These are actions to spend time with your friends and teammates (You have a +10 roll due to the Last Pilot).
(Choose 3)

[]Fly me To the Moon: You look at the Last Pilot… at you, and smiled. "Do you want to fly?"

[]The Megas: Your eyes glowed red. "Um, Atlas… what's going on? Why are my eyes glowing like yours?"

[]Wander the Village: You want to wander the village. You're old enough to find your way home after all.

[]Spend Time with Hiashi: Uncle Hiashi… why are you looking at me like that? Is something wrong?

[]Care for Neji: Your brother may be raised by your aunt… but you will not accept being away from your brother. You need to begin to truly teach him the way of being a genius… without the whole… clan dispising you for being a cripple.

[]Care for Hinata: Hinata is a quiet baby… but she needs more care than what Auntie Hana can provide.

[]Help Others: You will go to the Hospital and demand they set up a psych ward. There are several people within these walls that are lacking psychological help.

[]The Brother: You were asked by Itachi to help take care of his little brother Sasuke.

[]The Tip of the Spear: Futaba is requesting your help… something about looking for some meteoric iron at the border of the Land of Fire and the Land of… Where are we going again? Wave?

Missions: These are missions handed down from the village from clients and the village itself.
(Choose 1)

[]D-Rank: Civil Services: You need to do your civic duty, like clean up trash, trim lawns, maintain and rebuild training grounds… It's nice and Relaxing.

[]D-Rank: Lab Clean up: So Orochimaru needs some assistance cleaning the blood of his equipment… Try not to faint or puke, otherwise, he might experiment on you for dirtying up his lab.

[]D-Rank: The Fence Job: Wait… so someone is paying 10,000 Ryu… to have his fence painted in an hour. What a lazy bum.

[]D-Rank: Farming for Dummies: Apparently, Kakashi owns some property outside the village, owned by his clan, and a farmer he hired is caring for it. He put you up to help his Farm. He's also playing the maximum contract. Great.

[]D-Rank: Babysit Naruto: Kushina has asked ou all to babysit her son so she can get a day off. Why do you have a bad feeling about this?

[]D-Rank: Cat Problems: The Fire Daimyo's cat is loose again… now you have to find it without killing it. Shouldn't be that hard?

[]D-Rank: Hospital Shifts: Since you know Healing Palms and are a ninja, you can intern at the hospital without having to go through the painful and time-consuming training period. Apparently, someone put a good word in for you.

AN: Enjoy, and please vote in Plan format.

 

[Magoose]

The Last Goodbye:

(Jiraya POV)

You hated this place… the mournful silence, the ever downpour of rain as if the gods themselves are weeping for the souls of this place. The dead were going to walk the very earth, and have nothing but the mud, the water, and the clouds to greet them.

Those children you mentored… they were not children anymore… and they were not the children you mentored. They were consumed by violence, and death.

Why? That was the only question that mattered to you.

Why would she come here?

Hopefully, soon, you would find out. And bring her home.

The sounds of footsteps behind you put you on edge, but the smell of snake both relived you from the worry of an ambush and infuriated you. "What are you doing here Orochimaru?" You asked.

"This is a team affair." He stated, his voice somehow calmer than before. Angrier.

"And you didn't bring Sensei?" You questioned.

"The old man deserves to be with his wife, for what little time he has left," Orochimaru stated. "I didn't want to trouble him with this news."

"I thought you said you didn't want to come? That it was a waste of time?" You replied.

Orochimaru sighed. "We were there for her through all her troubles." The image of Dan, and Nawaki flashed through your mind. "We'd be shoddy teammates if we weren't there for her now."

He walked up to you and placed a hand on your shoulder. "Now come on Jiraya."

"You know… I always suspected you would be the one who would defect, on your quest for immortality." You stated.

Orochimaru gave a smile. "Shut up Jiraya… It seems the village has far more to offer me than it did under Sarutobi… Plus with Danzo gone, there's no more threat of dying."

"For that, I think we can both agree." You stated.

You both started walking towards the Rain village. "Remember when we used to blame Danzo for everything that went wrong during my pranks?"

"How could I forget… funniest time we ever spent time together." Orochimaru stated. "That, and seeing you getting the shit kicked out of by hundreds of women."

"They don't understand the true literature I write!" You complained. "And how I am lovingly describing their bodies with my prose."

"Keep telling yourself that."
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Tsunade was waiting for you, along with Shizune… a battered and tortured Shizune.

Your eyes narrowed and you felt the wrongness of this situation. The wrongness and the evil that reeked from this wretched place just kept reminding you of Hanzo, and his near-unstoppable onslaught.

You hated this place… and what it turned people into.

There was a person standing beside her, but cloaked in shadow, and hiding beneath a hat, it was impossible to tell. Though he looked like an old man… and while you didn't want to make an assumption on a traitor… it wouldn't be wise at this moment.

"Tsunade," you stated your teammate's name firmly. "What the hell have you done?"

Tsunade looked terrible. The genjutsu that she always wore, a mirror of beauty and strength had faded, showing how old she had become. She looked so old… so tired of everything that had destroyed her life. Her hair grey as mist, her eyes sunken, her skin, covered in scars.

She said nothing, but she looked down at Shizune. "Take her home Jiraya. She doesn't want to be here." Her voice sounded robotic, like the life was gone from it, sucked away, as she finally snapped, and cursed the world for keeping her alive.

Orochimaru was silent, but he walked forward and scooped the girl up. She was shivering and you could see the wounds that she suffered, healed… but not by Tsunade. She would need a medic to be sure she was not infected.

"What happened to you Tsunade?" You asked.

The man must have said something, as she sighed and looked back to him. "Be quiet. The only reason I haven't killed you is because Pain forbade it."

She turned back and looked at you. "I'm tired Jiraya. I'm tired of this world taking things away from me. I'm tired of seeing the same damn thing happen, over and over again."

"Than just stop… come home, and just… stop. There is nothing scary about taking a rest when you feel you've done enough."You replied empathetically. You knew what she was talking about.

"I can't…" she paused, and tears fell from her face, mixing with the rain. "They can bring them back… these people can bring back Dan, and Nawaki from the dead, and make them stay alive. And for them, I can't leave. They can finally see a world at peace. Grandfathers dream will be a reality."

You were floored. It was impossible. "Tsunade… they are lying to you, what they promise is impossible. "

Orochimaru seemed intrigued, but instead, he just said this. "It requires sacrifice Tsunade. Nothing comes in this life for free. You may lose a part of yourself… a part you cannot get back."

Wait… when did Orochimaru gain a conscience? Who was this person and what have you done to your snake bro?

"You think I don't know that Oro? Are you so blinded by your own mission for immortality that you don't care about anything but yourself?" She stated.

"No… I merely realized the risks I would have to take in order to achieve it." Orochimaru stood up straight. "And you Tsunade… you were the best of us… a person who is far better then she believes. You are not a person willing to kill, murder and destroy to get what she wants. You are not that person."

Tsunade sighed before she nodded. "Maybe you don't know what person I am, and neither do I." Her choice was clear. "Leave… this is your final warning before I come and kill you both."

You frowned… before you saw the necklace in her hand. "Hand over the necklace then."

Her eyes widened. "What?"

"If you don't believe in your grandfather's dream or legacy… stop holding onto his legacy." You stated.

The pain flashed in her face, and her face morphed through anger, sadness, and finally regret. The necklace flew across the sky and you caught it. "Leave."

You nodded. "Very well."

Orochimaru followed beside you as you both walked.

"I didn't think she had it in her to defect." He stated. He was sad… maybe… you couldn't read him right now.

"I didn't think she would either… guess things changed more than we both thought." You stated.

AN: Enjoy my drunken writing that may somehow fit into canon. Maybe... I'm tired.

 

[Magoose]

Gemini:

-[X]Train Ninjutsu: You need some more ninjutsu in your arsenal, Kakashi-sensei compiled by giving you one. Rolled:69+50= 119

"This is a Barrier Jutsu." Sensei stated as he made the handsigns for it, and he created a very large barrier of lightning. "I learned it at a Taijutsu tournament providing bodyguard assistance for one of my friends. This is the lightning release wall. It uses electric currents to repel attackers. If they make contact with it with metal or flesh, they will be electrocuted."

He showed the hand signs again. " You try it now." He ordered.

You did and a wall of lightning appeared around you...though you felt a little drained. "Good," Sensei stated. "Don't move, or you might electrocute yourself. Stop channeling your chakra, and then it should dissipate."

You did as he said and the cracking electricity stopped, and you took a knee. "Tired?" He asked.

"Yes, sir." You replied.

"It's a B-rank Jutsu… the fact you managed to do on the first try without hurting yourself is pretty good." He sounded impressed. "Now rest, you deserve it."

He turned to Futaba and Itachi. "What are you two doing, I gave you jutus to practice, keep trying, I don't care if they seem hard. Keep trying."

Reward: Jutsu Learned: Lightning Release Wall: A barrier jutsu that creates a wall of Electricity around the user, and electrocutes anything that touches it. (-20 to the Enemy Attack roll. Enemy Wound Roll gains a +10. The enemy has a 1% chance of entering cardiac arrest if they touch this jutsu)

-[X]Train Teamwork: Kakashi wants to see some of the Teamwork he's been hoping you have been practicing in your spare time. Rolled: 23+50= 73

You and Itachi and Futaba nodded. You all moved in synchronized grace. Every movement planned and preplanned, to accomplish a single objective.

Take Kakashi's book away.

It failed… miserably. But you made him sweat. And that was something.

Reward: +10 to Teamwork Rolls. Teamwork now at 60/100. Nothing special or bonus unlocked yet.

-[X]Recive a Medic Certificate: Now that you are a ninja, and have received medical training from the academy, the Hospital needs to do some paperwork with you, to make you a certified combat medic. It's just a formality, but they do need it for record-keeping and assignment post genin or sensei career. Rolled: 29+50=79

The Flash was bright. "Congratulations Shiro Hyuga, you are now officially a combat medic of Konoha." The doctor said. "Once you're promoted… we own your ass."

"Really? I thought slavery was outlawed in Konoha." You stated.

The doctor looked like he was about to choke. "When you get promoted, you have to work in the hospital for six months, unless you get orders from the Hokage, or your master to continue other training. It's just a rule we have."

Reward: You are now a combat medic for Konoha. You carry a little more respect than you once did. Genin and chunin look to you as a pillar of strength, and will protect you with their lives… because you can probably bring them back from the brink.

-[X]The Megas: Your eyes glowed red. "Um, Atlas… what's going on? Why are my eyes glowing like yours?" Rolled:67+20=87

Your eyes were glowing red. "Atlas… what's going on… why are my eyes glowing like yours?"

Atlas gave a chuckle. "A gift my boy… a gift from me, to you."

"What is it?" You asked.

"There are things you cannot see, even now with your eyes. I will make sure you can see them… and in the future… even you will belive in something wonderful, can exist." He stated.

Reward: Gain Trait: The Eyes of Atlas: You now have the eyes of a machine… somehow. You see the world in a way that is both beautiful… and frightening. But your eyes can do things… that are impossible. (You no longer have a blind spot in your Byakugan. Unknown effects. Don't worry, for I am here.)

-[X]Help Others: You will go to the Hospital and demand they set up a psych ward. There are several people within these walls that are lacking psychological help. Rolled: 54+10=64

You looked at the genin, the old man who sat before you had just given his entire soul to you. He had broken down into tears as he told you the story of how he lost his friend.

A friend that he lost over forty years ago. He never felt safe to talk about how it almost destroyed him, and how almost everything fell apart in his life… and the only reason he didn't kill himself was that his duty to the village.

You listened. And you helped as best you could… Your best you felt wasn't enough.

But for everyone who came into the room you commandeered for your impromptu psych ward… your best was the greatest gift you could give.

Reward: You help people, and the ninja who came to you will never forget your kindness for listening to them and what little advice you gave would help them.

Actions are locked due to not being high enough rank.

-[X]The Brother: You were asked by Itachi to help take care of his little brother Sasuke. Rolled: 35+10=45

While you did help care for Sasuke, you didn't really spend time with him. He was playing with his best friend.

Naruto Uzumaki.

It was adorable.

Itachi and you just sat back and watched the two boys playing in the sandbox, while you both rested from a long day of training.

By the time the sunset, both boys were tuckered out, and you carried them home.

Failure? Hardly. You just got to rest a little.

-[X]D-Rank: Lab Clean up: So Orochimaru needs some assistance cleaning the blood of his equipment… Try not to faint or puke, otherwise, he might experiment on you for dirtying up his lab. Rolled: 72

Orochimaru had a very specific instructions. Do not touch the filled test tubes… they were filled with poisons that had no antidotes yet and he working on them.

But your team quietly got the lab clean while Kakashi-sensei watched Orochimaru like he was going to murder someone.

But nothing happened.

The Lab was clean, and you got paid.
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Turn Begin

Training Actions: These are Actions that improve your skills as a ninja (Remember, you have a +50 roll bonus to your training rolls):

(Choose 3)

[]Spar: You want to fight one of your teammates, to get a feel for their abilities against you. (increases Teamwork)

[]Train Taijutsu: Your training continues. You will be a master of your Taijutsu, and hopefully, it will be great.

[]Train Ninjutsu: You need some more ninjutsu in your arsenal, Kakashi-sensei compiled by giving you one.

[]Train Teamwork: Kakashi wants to see some of the Teamwork he's been hoping you have been practicing in your spare time.

[]Train Genjutsu: Your genjutsu skills are lackluster… in fact, they are almost nonexistent.

[]Train Elemental Jutsu: Since you have lightning, Kakashi is braking out a few older scrolls that belonged to his father. Something about training yourself to become lightning.

Social Actions: These are actions to spend time with your friends and teammates (You have a +10 roll due to the Last Pilot).
(Choose 3)

[]Fly me To the Moon: You look at the Last Pilot… at you, and smiled. "Do you want to fly?"

[]Wander the Village: You want to wander the village. You're old enough to find your way home after all.

[]Spend Time with Hiashi: Uncle Hiashi… why are you looking at me like that? Is something wrong?

[]Care for Neji: Your brother may be raised by your aunt… but you will not accept being away from your brother. You need to begin to truly teach him the way of being a genius… without the whole… clan dispising you for being a cripple.

[]Care for Hinata: Hinata is a quiet baby… but she needs more care than what Auntie Hana can provide.

[]Help Others: You will go to the Hospital and demand they set up a psych ward. There are several people within these walls that are lacking psychological help.

[]The Brother: You were asked by Itachi to help take care of his little brother Sasuke.

[]The Tip of the Spear: Futaba is requesting your help… something about looking for some meteoric iron at the border of the Land of Fire and the Land of… Where are we going again? Wave?

Missions: These are missions handed down from the village from clients and the village itself.
(Choose 1)

[]D-Rank: Civil Services: You need to do your civic duty, like clean up trash, trim lawns, maintain and rebuild training grounds… It's nice and Relaxing.

[]D-Rank: The Fence Job: Wait… so someone is paying 10,000 Ryu… to have his fence painted in an hour. What a lazy bum.

[]D-Rank: Farming for Dummies: Apparently, Kakashi owns some property outside the village, owned by his clan, and a farmer he hired is caring for it. He put you up to help his Farm. He's also playing the maximum contract. Great.

[]D-Rank: Cat Problems: The Fire Daimyo's cat is loose again… now you have to find it without killing it. Shouldn't be that hard?

[]D-Rank: Hospital Shifts: Since you know Healing Palms and are a ninja, you can intern at the hospital without having to go through the painful and time-consuming training period. Apparently, someone put a good word in for you.

[]D-Rank: The Stars Are Out Tonight!: So… an Astronomer want's to get to the highest point in the Land of Fire, and hired bodyguards… to carry his shit. Wow. This is going to be fun.

AN: Enjoy, and please vote in Plan format.

 

[Magoose]

Life:

-[X]Spar: You want to fight one of your teammates, to get a feel for their abilities against you. (increases Teamwork) Rolled: 1D100 => 59+50=109

"So my cute little Genin… what would you like to do today?" Kakashi asked.

"We want to steal your mask." You said quietly.

Kakashi-sensei's eye seemed to frown. "Really, there isn't really much to see." He replied.

You disagreed, and the spar was awesome.
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You almost had it. You had your hand on his mask… but he just electrocuted you before you were able to pull it down.

You, Futaba, and Itachi together were left like crumpled garbage.

"Well, that was fun," Kakashi stated. "You almost pulled off my mask." He then gave a laugh. "Ahh, you know what, I'll show you all that's underneath my mask since you all did such a good job."

He pulled down the mask… to reveal another mask.

"Are you kidding me!" Futaba complained.

Well, you should have seen that coming.

Reward: Teamwork increased by 20. Teamwork now at 80/100. If you fail a dodge or attack roll, you automatically gain a free reroll from your teammates.

-[X]Train Taijutsu: Your training continues. You will be a master of your Taijutsu, and hopefully, it will be great. Rolled:1D100 => 75+50=125

Uncle Hiashi could only do one thing to help you. And that was to force you to live every moment in your life for the month in the gentle fist. He said that if you could master that.

And you succeded.

Reward: The Gentle fist is now at Kage Rank. There is no way that this style can be learned better.

Gentle Fist (Kage Rank): A taijutsu technique that inflicts internal damage through attacking the body's Chakra Pathway System, subsequently injuring organs that are closely intertwined with the area of the network which has been struck. The user surgically injects a certain amount of their own chakra into the opponent's chakra pathway system, causing damage to surrounding organs due to their proximity to the chakra circulatory system. (With the Byakugan, this character gains a +50 to attack rolls. If the enemy gets hit, jutsu's cannot be performed unless they pass a saving throw.)


New Action Available.

-[X]Train Teamwork: Kakashi wants to see some of the Teamwork he's been hoping you have been practicing in your spare time. Rolled:1D100 => 56+50=106

"Ahh… we have a cute little genin who thinks they are better at teamwork now… Show me." Kakashi stated.

You did, showing him an incredibly choreographed spar, just to show the amount of trust that you had for each other.

Reward: Teamwork at 100/100.

For all combat rolls with your teammates, you get a reroll. No matter what. Any fatal blow will turn into an injury roll as long as you are not ambushed.

-[X]Spend Time with Hiashi: Uncle Hiashi… why are you looking at me like that? Is something wrong? Rolled:1D100 => 91+20=112

"Uncle...what's wrong?" You asked.

Your uncle was looking into your eyes, as you noticed the glowing reflected off oh the knife he was using to prepare some incense. "Shiro… when did your eyes begin to glow like they are now?" His question was an order.

"A month ago sir." You stated.

He paused examining you closer. "I was wondering if the glow behind your eye was a side effect of the seal, an unintended side effect…. But, it is not. Only you exhibited such a glow." He stated. "Shiro… do you feel pain?"

"No sir." you stated.

"Good." He stated, and his face looked relieved as if he was about to ask something of you and he felt better, knowing that you were not in any way effected. "I am going to ask something of you, something you may not agree with… but it is for the good of the clan."

"What is it?" You asked.

"I need you to train Hinata when she's old enough." He stated. "The branch house… some of the more angry clan members... they want to kill her." Those words made you clench your teeth.

"Why don't you stop them?" You asked.

"I told you that I would not use the Caged Bird seal on this family again." He stated. "They are afraid, and my words nor your actions will not stop them."

"Why not just talk to them. Let them know you will listen to them." You stated.

"Because I don't think I can," Hiashi stated. "I can't talk to them because they are right."

You sighed. "Yes, you can uncle. They wish to harm their family, so you do not harm theirs… show them how hypocritical they are. Do not be afraid."

Hiashi sighed before he gave you a hug. "Thank you."

Reward: The potential Coup in the Hyuga clan has been headed off for the moment. Hinata's life is in danger from the more extreme elements of the Branch who wish to kill her to break Hiashi.

You have been tasked with training Hinata to protect herself.

New Action Available.

-[X]Care for Neji: Your brother may be raised by your aunt… but you will not accept being away from your brother. You need to begin to truly teach him the way of being a genius… without the whole… clan dispising you for being a cripple. Rolled:1D100 => 82+20=102

You sat down next to Neji, his face holding a smile as you ruffled his hair. "Hey buddy, how's everything going?" You asked.

"It's going great. Uncle Hiashi says I might be good enough to spar with some of the older kids." He stated.

"Do you want to do that?" You asked.

"Yeah!" He replied excitedly. "Some of the elders are saying that I might be able to beat you."

You smiled. "I'm sure you will Neji." You then saw him pout. "What's wrong."

"Everyone says mean things about you, and every time I try to defend you, they just pick on me for being small." He said. "They say that you are a traitor."

You narrowed your eyes. "A traitor to what?"

"To the Branch… they say that you sold yourself out to Uncle Hiashi… and that the seal on your head is just a trick to make everyone accept him as the leader." He replied.

You nodded, feeling ashamed at the Branch clan at that very moment. Even after all Hiashi sacrificed… all he risked and all he tried to do to repair the damage that the clan had long-held… They do not see it as enough.

"Neji." Your tone shifted. "Do not visit the branch again… not until I tell you you can."

Neji nodded. "Okay… can we spar now."

You shook your head. "I'm sorry Neji." You placed a hand on his shoulder and looked him straight into his eyes. "Maybe next time okay. I promise."

Reward: Neji tells you things. Neji is considered a prodigy in the Gentle Fist.

The Branch is preparing something, and they consider you a threat to that plan.

New Action Available.

-[X]Care for Hinata: Hinata is a quiet baby… but she needs more care than what Auntie Hana can provide. Rolled:1D100 => 62+20=82

Hinata was smiling and you smiled back. You cradled her in your arms and felt anger… why would anyone want to harm a little girl who has done nothing but bring beauty into this world?

It filled you with anger.

But you knew you made a promise. She would be safe.

As you cared for her, you realized she knew who you were. And always made sure that you knew she felt safe with you.

Reward: Hinata is a cute baby, who needs to be protected at all costs.

Hinata instinctively knows that you are her protector, and will rush to you if she cannot get to Neji, her mother or her father.

-[X]D-Rank: Hospital Shifts: Since you know Healing Palms and are a ninja, you can intern at the hospital without having to go through the painful and time-consuming training period. Apparently, someone put a good word in for you Rolled:1D100 => 7+10=17

You awoke in a hospital bed. "Ow." you groaned. "What happened?"

You saw a ninja waiting on you. And your hand hands in cuffs. "Genin, I am requesting you stay calm, and please tell me what happened in surgery suite 5."

"Why am I cuffed?" You asked. "Did I do something wrong?"

"Because you nearly killed Hayate Gekko in surgury."

What... no, that wasn't possible... no, the poison in his system!

(Continue in: Malfunction.)

 

[Magoose]

Malfunction:

You awoke in a hospital bed. "Ow." you groaned. "What happened?"

You saw a ninja waiting on you. And your hand hands in cuffs. "Genin, I am requesting you stay calm, and please tell me what happened in surgery suite 5."

"Why am I cuffed?" You asked. "Did I do something wrong?"

"Because you nearly killed Hayate Gekko in surgery."

What... no, that wasn't possible... no, the poison in his system! "No no, he's going to die if I don't help him! The surgeon is wrong '' You shouted. "Take these off, please! Or he's going to die!"

"The doctor has already discovered what is wrong with Hayate, he's already administering the-" The ANBU stated, sounding shake, but you cut the person off.

"No, the poison Hayate is experiencing is not Glyphosate Poisoning, his damaged lungs are only part of the problem, not the source of it. He has been affected by nerve gas!" You shouted.

The ANBU stays silent. "You have been removed from the surgical suite for-"

"I don't care ANBU-san about what will happen to me for breaking the rules." You stated. "If you value his life as I do, you will let me out and let me help him."

The ANBU was quit, before the chains around the bed were sliced, freeing you. "Hurry."

You nodded and took off running across the hospital. You pushed through the staff, not caring except that a life was at stake, and you were going to save it.

You burst into surgical suite 5 and you roared. "STOP!" Everyone in the room froze as you waddled over to the surgeon in charge, before jumping and sending him flying into the wall, leaving behind a crumpled unconscious body.

You then turned to the group of nurses. You pointed to the first one near the surgical table "I need 500 cc's of Atropine now!" You pointed to another nurse, the closest one to the door. "We need a blood transfusion ready in two minutes, he might lose a lot of blood." You turned to the last nurse. "I need you to make an incision above his right lung, I'm going to drain the blood out of it and heal the wounds that the gas has caused."
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The surgery was a success… at least in saving Hayate's life.

The gas had damaged his lungs more than you were able to heal. It was thankful that the gas did not get to his brain in a higher dosage.

He may have a cough for the rest of his life... but it was better than the alternatives of prolonged exposure.

The break room was empty, save for you and the ANBU who were placed as a guard to you. You didn't need to activate your Byakugan to notice the five hiding within the vents to keep you from leaving.

The head of the Hospital walked into the room. Nonō Yakushi adjusted her glasses as she took a seat "Shiro Hyuga… I should have you stripped of your license, thrown into the stockade and removed from the ninja corps for blatant violation of the Hospital's rules and regulation, meant for your safety, and the patient's safety."

She sighed. "But, your actions today have caused me to reconsider those very… very steep punishments." She paused, pulling out a sheet of paper from her pocket. "Your sensei has been notified of your probation here at the hospital, you will only be able to do basic nursing duties and pediatrics for the next five weeks."

You frowned. "Yes, Ma'am."

"Dr. Katsuki has been removed from his position, on account of Malpractice, and will be going through disciplinary hearings in regards to his… actions today." Nonō stated.

She stood up and walked over to you, and placed a hand on you. "You did well… despite breaking the rules Shiro."

"I just did what I could to save a life." You replied.

"And I wish all my medics and doctors had your drive." She stated. "You are dismissed… go home, be with your family."

Reward: The Hospital staff and head respect you for what you did. You will be on probation for one turn (D-Rank mission unavailable)

Nonō Yakushi is handling the situation.