Second Life Begin Again (A Naruto Reincarnation Quest)

[Magoose]

A Heart of Light:

- [X]Learn New Taijutsu Style: You want to learn another Taijutsu Style, one that may help you in battle. 1D100 => 98+95=193

You and Neji were something entirely different once Hiashi began to train you. It was a strange thing to see… a thing to experience.

Hone was your gentle protective uncle, and out came a man feared by nations… if he were backing a team of other ninjas of course.

But you digressed.

He was a man of intense focus… intense training.

Intense everything.

He wanted to make sure that whatever happens… he would leave the clan in good hands...and Hinata would have a protector she could trust and rely on.

And you and Neji, exceeded his expectations…

No… You created higher expectations.

You began to see things that you thought weren't possible before.

Reward: You and Neji both learn Gentle Fist Defensive Stance (Kage rank): This is similar to the Gentle Fist you use but more focused on a defensive stance and posture. (+50 to defense rolls. A Chance to counter-attack if the enemy attack fails.)

You may now create a new Taijutsu Style Next turn

- [X]Byakugan Dodge Training: Uncle Hiashi thinks it's time you learn who to use the Byakugan in a way that will increase your speed… and the ability to pick out anything hard to see. 1D100 => 25+90=115

"DODGE!" Hiashi shouted as he threw knives at you. "You must see everything if you want to survive!"

You tried your best… and you did.

You could see all.

Reward: Kekkei Genkai Byakugan (Jounin Rank): The Byakugan gives a near 360º diameter field of vision, with a powerful range of vision, able to magnify up to cellular level on its targets or view great distances. Though you were born with it, you do not know how long your range is, as you are too young to use it properly. (You can see 360 around you, your current range is 20 miles. +30 to dodge rolls.)


-[X]Train Hinata: You are going to make Hinata feel safe. It would take some time… but you would have her feel safe… and able to protect herself.1D100 => 54+50=104

You looked ti Hinata and gave her a smile. "I promise you Hinata, you don't need to be afraid. This is to protect you."

Hinata believed you. And she listened to every word you stated.

"Do not fear… for even when I am not with you… I am here." You stated.

Hinata gave a nod. "Okay."

Reward: Hinata is now a genin Rank in the Gentle Fist Defensive Stance. She is becoming a little bit more confident.

- [X]Finally Together: Hiashi is finally going to unleash his masterstroke to unify… He's going to put the Free Bird Seal on his daughter and himself.1D100 => 90+60=150

It was a quiet affair, the ceremony. The Branch family could not believe what they were seeing with their own eyes as the seal went onto the forehead of Hinata, who was frightened by the whole ordeal but comforted by the fact that it would soon be over, and that she could go run and play.

The family saw the seal glow on Hinata's head and Hiashi smiled. "Do you believe me now?" He asked, quiet tears falling down his face.

All the pain that this clan had suffered would be in the past. There would be no more blood spilled. There would be no more Branch.

There would only be… one clan.

The entire branch… nay, the entire clan, bowed their heads. The Era of the Caged bird was over.

The Era of Unity… of a free bird has begun.

Reward: The Hyuga clan is now no longer about to be shattered by civil war. There will be no problems between them ever again.

The Brach family and Main Family have been disbanded.

The Hyuga clan reformed as one at long last… all of them together again. No seal, no force.

Just a family at long last, finally whole again.

- [X]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? 1D100 => 28+60=88

The run to the border was quite simple. You ran to the border, met with the dealer… and then left.

The man had red hair and you felt strange about him. "Ah… you're the buyer?"

"Yes," Futaba stated. "Do you have the Iron?"

The man nodded. "Fished it from the sea deary… now pay up."

She smiled. "Alright old man." She threw a large roll of Ryu at the man. "Now the Iron."

The large chunk of Iron was in a very large crate. "It's in the crate."

"Good." She looked at you. "Shiro, carry it."

"Why do I need to carry it?" You asked.

"Because your stronger, and I'm paying you, now mush." She stated.

Reward: You have helped Futaba bring the Iron she wanted and will now forge an unbreakable Yari Spear.

- [X]Fly me To the Moon: You look at the Last Pilot… at you, and smile. "Do you want to fly?" 1D100 => 91+60=161

You Dreamed of Metal Armor… a second skin surrounding your soft fleshy shell.

"I know you're scared… but you need to open your eyes."

(Continued in: Fly Me to the Moon)

- [X]The First C-Rank: Kakashi now considers you ready for a C-Rank… Let's go find out what it is shall we! 1D100 => 85+40=125

"Ahh… what to choose." Kakashi stated. "You know what kids… I'll let you pick."

(Continued in: The First C-Rank)


AN: Enjoy.

 

[Magoose]

Fly Me To the Moon:

You awoke to the sound of metal churning in your mind as you watched the pilot and Atlas work on something extraordinary.

"What are you doing?" You asked.

"A gift Shiro." The pilot stated. "A true gift. That only we can provide."

You walked forward and saw Atlas had an open cockpit. And it was empty with two empty chairs. "You wanna fly?" He asked.

"Fly where?" You asked.

"To the moon of course? It's the only place that really anyone I think would ever want to go to." Shiro stated.

"But how?"

"I will be the one who helps you…" Atlas boomed.

"Now get in the damn Robot buddy, times wasting." Shiro stated as he smiled, jumping into the front seat of Atlas. "Jump!" He ordered.

You nodded, jumping into the back seat of the canopy, and marveled of the buttons and lights that were flashing all around you. "Put on the helmet, that will protect your ears, and so we can communicate." Shiro ordered.

You nodded, placing the large helmet over your head. It then quickly shrank to your size and you were frightened. "Alright, here we go!"

You close your eyes, terrified. It was so high… and you were so scared.

"I know you're scared… but you need to open your eyes." The Pilot stated.

Everything felt… still but you saw the world move in a blur. Everything went by so fast that… you didn't know what to really say… or think. You just marveled at the change of scenery. How the sky blackend and stars light up the sky.

You flew farther… and farther above anywhere you had ever known.

"How does he look?" Shiro questioned.

"Starstruck." Atlas stated. "Just like you were the first time."

You looked out the window to see the world above… and then the stars.

They were so bright and pretty… impossibly so. Than the window seemed to dim, the glass becoming a darker shade. "Alright… you wanna stay here, or head to the moon?" Shiro asked.

You nodded, not really understanding the question.

Atlas flew and Shiro brought the robot down and onto the surface. "Take it in bud." Shiro stated. "Take it all in."

"Can we go out there?" You asked.

"Sorry kid, but even if it's a memory, I don't know if that's a good idea." Shiro stated. "But I can do the next best thing."

Atlas' hand went down and he showed a rock. Shiro smiled. "Alright, back to the planet we go." He paused. "Shiro, take the stick."

You froze. "What? I can't-"

"Yes you can." The pilot stated. "Take the stick and bring us in."

You grabbed the stick and brought it forward, the jolt forward kept you.

And you flew down… and down and down to earth.

And your eyes opened, the dream over.

But something strange was beside you. A rock, pure white, cold to the touch was there.

Was everything a dream… or was it real?

Reward: ???. you have a strange stone, gained from a dream… it is unknown how it got there, or if it is even real.

Atlas and Shiro's ??? is beginning to ???

A Disturbance from another world has been felt.

AN: Enjoy.

 

[Magoose]

The C-Rank: Choices

Kakashi smiled under his mask as he stood before you at the Office. Minato was waiting next to him as well, and he was smiling wide like a man who had seen many of the ninja off himself.

"Hello, my cute little genin," Kakashi stated as he waved. "As you can see, the Hokage is meeting us personally with this mission. "As you can tell, we have the choice of missions for our First C-rank. And since I really have no idea what to choose, I'll let you vote on it."

"Wait seriously?" Itachi stated, completely confused.

"Yes," Kakashi stated. "Is that a problem?"

"Nope." Futaba stated.

"I just trust your judgment when choosing this mission. That is all." The Hokage stated.

What is your mission?:

[]Couriors Mile: "The Laws of the Nations are simple… You don't fuck with the people who deliver your mail. Our mission is simple, run this package to the Land of Iron, and deliver it to the Daimyo within ten Days. We'll be running the entire time. The opposition, enemy rounin, and local bandits." (Begins: The Couriers Mile Arc)

[]Bandit Slaying: "Local bandits are rallying under a Man who calls himself the Burned Dragon. Our mission is to kill him and find out how he was rallying support so quickly and financing his forces. Bandits are troublesome… but they are still just bandits." (Begins: The Honest Hearts Arc)

[]Bodyguarding: "This mission is a simple one. Escort a nobleman to the Land of the Moon, and make sure he reaches his destination safely. He's on the run from some debt collectors, but he assures us that they are just strong men, and not a ninja. He requested to make one stop, a poker Tournament in the Land of Waterfalls... If you want to Bring money to gamble, pack it up. It's one of the few nations on the continent where anyone with money can play." (Begin: Dead Money Arc)

[]???: "We are going to Kiri, to meet with a man calling himself Jewels. He said that the rest of the details would be given when we got to him. But be prepared for anything." (Begins: A Tale of Pirates and Ninja Arc)

AN: Enjoy.

 

[Magoose]

The C-Rank: Dead Money Part 1: A Client and Casino

You nodded and looked at the Bodyguarding mission. "I say we bodyguard." You stated.

The rest of your teammates nodded. "Alright then." Kakashi stated. "Let's take the bodyguard mission."

Lord Hokage nodded. "Send him in."

The doors swung open and the man walked in. "Apologize for my tardiness Ninja-san… I've had to make a stop." The man wore robes of a priest, a brown garb that covered much of his body, but you could tell it was a disguise his real identity. He smiled as he looked at you, your team and Kakashi-sensei. "Kakashi Hatake I presume?"

Kakashi's eye narrowed before he nodded his head. "Yes."

"Excellent." The man started clapping his hands in enjoyment. "My name is Shu, at your service… or rather, you are at my service for the remainder of this mission." He smiled. "We must move to Waterfall sir, there is a poker tournament we must get to before we get to the land of the moon."

Kakashi sighed. "We were tasked to bring you to the Land of the Moon, not go on detours."

"I'd read the contract again than Lord Hatake." You immediately saw Kakashi freeze in place, but he did nothing else to show any sign of distress. He was surprised.

"Why did he call sensei that?" Futaba asked.

"Kakashi is the Clan Head of the Hatake clan," Itachi stated. "He has the title of Lord to any of his subordinates or retainers… or for inclined individuals."

"We should get going," Kakashi stated, distress and worry in his voice. "I hope you brought money, we're about to go to the gambling capital of the mainland."
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Shu was rather annoying, boasting about how once he wins the tournament, he would be able to pay off his debts and live free.

"I am going to pay a hefty bonus of course." He stated quietly. "I promise you that."

"How did you get a debt like that anyway?" Futaba asked.

Shu smiled. "I had a run of bad fortune… my parents passed leaving me with something precious. I was a fool back than, and I gambled it away… now I'm trying to get it back."

His smile frightened you. "And ninja bodyguard?"

"A sign of wealth and status, of course, can't get into a poker tournament unguarded." He stated.
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You were halfway through your journey when you noticed something was off. There was a caravan nearby, within sight of the Byakugan. There were following on the road nearby. You had told Kakashi that, and he nodded.

He had prepared himself for battle, and quietly told you all to get into a triangle formation. The Caravan was going to converge at a fork in the road. But with a civilian with you, one that wanted to walk with his own two feet, you couldn't avoid it.

"Kakashi, we're going to be meeting with an unknown caravan at the fork," you stated. "I don't like this."

"I know." He stated.

"You think they're debt collectors?" You asked.

"No, most debt collectors travel in small groups, not caravans," Kakashi stated. "Prepare yourself."

You nodded and looked to Futaba and Itachi. "Kakashi makes the first move."

Your two teammates nodded and prepared themselves.

The caravan almost reached you but you felt something was off.

Awareness: 1D100 => 14+70=84 vs ???

Team Awareness: 1D100 => 12+50=62 vs ???

Kakashi Awareness:1D100 => 3+60=63 vs ???

Ambush successful, Combat rolls debuffed. Teamwork buffs are disabled.

Defending against Attack (Shiro): 1D100 => 6+30+5=41 vs 1D100 => 92+???=140

Defending against Attack (Itachi): 1D100 => 25+30=55 vs1D100 => 96+???=144

Defending against Attack (Futaba): 1D100 => 11+ 20=54 vs 1D100 => 78+???=128

Defending against Attack: (Kakashi): 1D100 => 23+50=73 vs 1D100 => 82+???=130

"Sorry kid, but I need some extra hands for this job." Shu stated as you felt your world went limp, gas entering your mouth as his hand covered your face. You had seen him move, but he looked like he was trying to cover his face in fear. "And well, I cannot resist Kakashi Hatake himself helping to pull off the heist of the century."

Your team fell, darts puncturing their skins with a speed that Kakashi barely had time to notice. But it seems that Shu had another ninja on his payroll… because he fell to the ground.

"Load them into the back, we need to make up lost time." Shu stated.
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You awoke in front of a painting of a fountain… a fountain with a woman on it.

And a large towering casino above you.

Welcome to Jade Siren Casino! Was above the gate, with large neon letters.

Who do you wake up with:

[]Kakashi: He seemed out of it, but you were going to check to make sure he was okay, and heal him of any injuries. "Don't touch his neck!" A voice called out. It was from a radio!

[]Itachi: The Young Uchiha was clearly in pain as he covered his eyes. "Good Good, the seal for his eyes works… Get up we have to get you prepared for your big debut in the gambling world."

[]Futaba: Futaba was standing up, her face red as her hair. "Great, he stole my Yari… what the heck am I supposed to do with this?" She looked to you and immediately hugged you. "Your okay!"

[]An Unknown Iwa Nin: The blond teen was… very angry. "Quiet you little brat, and listen, and you will survive!"

[]An old woman in a Kimono: She looked at you with her dead, red eyes, and a silent whisper crawled into your head. "Are you Hyuuga... Are you from Konoha?"

[]A very… Strange man in priest garb. "JASHIN WILL HAVE YOUR HEAD FOR THIS TREACHERY!"

[]Alone: You were left with... a strange device on your arm. "Your awake... good, good..." The voice came from it, imitating from a speaker. "It seems my plan got a little disrupted by the security. Listen to me, and every one of your companions will make it out of here alive. I have a plan."

AN: You should have seen this coming.

Welcome to the Jade Siren Casino, home of the greatest Poker Tournament in the world.

 

[Magoose]

So the guy who paid me to start this quest, who's contract I completed asked me to do a few more arcs for this quest.

And I may continue it, but there are going to be a few (slight ant one major) retcons if that is going to be the case.

And one really major piece of crazy sauce to be revealed next update.

 

[Magoose]

Dead Money Part 2: The Woman with Hair of Fire

The Old woman looked at you with her dead red eyes. Standing over you like an angel from heaven without the wings.

Her face was wrinkled but still youthful. Her hair flowy, if not straightened by some other layer of water or makeup. But you could see the chakra within her body… more chakra than you've ever seen in a single person, even in a Jinchuuriki. She was a monster.

But something that you noticed was that your range, the range you had become so accustomed to, was… gone. You could only see a few dozen meters in front of you, before your eyes quickly shut off, pain lurching onto your temples as you rubbed them.

Then you heard her voice. "Are you a Hyuga? Are you from Konoha?" The woman's mouth did not move, but you could hear a motherly voice speak.

"Who said that?" You asked, feeling panic and your heartbeat rising.

"I did dear." The woman smiled. "Do not be alarmed, it is just a genjutsu allowing me to speak to you."

You frowned, looking at the woman before asking. "Who are you? And why did you ask what village I was from?"

The woman frowned. "Because the other two that your employer brought were very rude to me, even though I tried to tell them that I was trying to help them escape this place alive."

"That can't be the only reason?" You stated.

The woman nodded, before showing a broken, battered Konoha headband. "Let's just say I'm a friend of Konoha and leave it at that."

"My name is Shiro Hyuga… and I am from Konoha." You stated as the woman helped you to your feet. "Something is wrong-"

"Yes.. the range on your eyes, the feeling of uneasiness in your head, a feeling of… emptiness?" the woman replied cryptically. She then revealed a vial, full of a bloody piece of… something. "Tumor, a small one in your skull. You're very young to be having such terrible things happening in your body. Did something happen to you? Were you experimented on?"

You didn't reply. The woman shook her head. "Ah… I take it the other souls in your spirit may have been trying to help you." Ice ran through your veins. "It matters little what they belive was right to help you live in this world, you are still a child, and need to grow before getting to your full potential."

"How?" you asked. That was a secret only you knew about.

"Takes one to know one, my dear." The woman replied knowingly, giving you a wink. "My name is Ayako."

Finally, the confusion was broken. "Ah, good, he's awake." The voice of your client stated. You turned to see a radio waiting on a bench where the two of you were near. "Pick up the damn radio woman!" Ayako did. "So mute, I take it you found out what was wrong with our safe cracker? Put him on!"

"Safe cracker?" you asked as Ayako handed you over the radio. "You're out of your damn mind if you think I'm going to work with you?"

"Oh but I did hire you for a job, and you will complete it." your client stated.

"To protect you from bandits, not join you in… whatever this is." You replied in anger as you looked around, activating your eyes, getting a large electrical shock, forcing you to turn off your eyes.

"Well, I'm sorry to say but, the seal on your neck says otherwise." You looked down to see a large seal going down your neck and shoulders. It was long, intricate, and above all else… it looked dangerous. "As you can tell, you, the old woman, your team, and a few others are here at the Jade Siren to help me retrieve what is mine."

"Yours?" You asked. "What the hell are we even here for?"

"That is not for you to know… do as I say, and you'll live long enough to find out." your client replied.

You growled in anger. "What did you do?"

"The Seal? Quite simple, it links you to the rest of the team. That team is going to get me into the casino."

"What the hell is the Jade Siren?" You asked.

"You don't know?" The client scoffed over the radio. "By the gods, I must have taken the wrong team… The Jade Siren is a tomb, a casino built over a treasure within it...no one knows what it truly is… but I want it." There was a pause. "Now, shut up and listen. Find your team, and get them here, the rest of the plan will fall into place."

"Why don't you do it?" You asked.

"I have to prepare for my part of the heist… you have to do the grunt work, gather the team, and I will explain the rest of the plan when they are here. Now get going."

"How do we find them?" You asked.

"Look at your wrist," Shu stated. "And you mute, stay here, we have things to discuss."

Static was your only response before you looked back to Ayako than down to your wrists.

"Speak the name you wish to find." The instructions read. Carved into your arms were the names of your team, and new coworkers for this mission.

You were going to question how he managed to do that on your tiny arm… but you suspected asking questions at this moment was going to be a very bad idea.

Who do you go find First?:
[]Itachi
[]Kakashi
[]Futaba
[]Deidara
[]Hidan

AN: Enjoy.