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Koukon/Haruka:

 

"C'mon brother, hurry up! We're going to get our teams assigned today!" Haruka shouted towards her older brother, jumping around with excitement. As she said, today was their big day. She hadn't been happier in her whole life. Her brother, however, was taking his time to walk over to the ninja academy.

 

"I'm coming, I'm coming..." Koukon assured his younger sister. The day before had been a long, tiring day, and he didn't quite have his sister's energy.

 

"So, do you think we'll end up on the same team? That would be so cool if the two Yougan siblings could work together!" She exclaimed.

 

"Yeah, sure, I guess it's possible..." Koukon muttered. He had no clue how his sister managed to graduate in the same year he did, given how lazy she'd been when it came to the academy. He felt kind of embarrassed that the two graduated in the same year also, since he was a year older. Was he behind, or was she ahead? Either way, it made him feel pathetic. The two continued on their way to the academy, and eventually made it to the classroom where they'd be given their assignments.

 

"Wow, it's packed in here..." Koukon was surprised to see so many people in the classroom at once. The students, their new teachers, even the Hoakge, Naruto, and his wife, Hinata, were there to congratulate the newly graduated students. Their teacher, Sakura, walked up to the front of the classroom and cleared her throat.

 

"Welcome everyone! Welcome to this year's graduation ceremony!" She greeted the group. No reply, the students were too busy talking to each other. Sakura was clearly annoyed by this. "Hey, everyone, shut up and look up here! Aren't you at all excited to graduate!?" She shouted. The Hokage looked a little scared. Koukon remembered that Naruto and Sakura were once on a team together, he wondered if he had to deal with her short temper at all back then. Sakura straightened up when the room went silent. "Once again, welcome to this year's graduation ceremony! Today, we'll be announcing the new teams, so please, listen for your name!" She announced to the crowd, her mood completely changing from the way it was before.

 

Kage:

 

The leader of the new Akatsuki looked down at the rest of his group, marveling at this collection of S rank criminals he'd amassed. It won't be too long before I've reached my ultimate goal... He smiled to himself. Not that anyone else could notice, his face was always hidden. He'd just finished a long meeting, and was pleased to be able to know he had followers. "You are all dismissed." He announced to the group. He then approached Rinne Tensei. "Rinne Tensei. I'm entrusting you with a very important mission..." He told Rinne. Rinne had always been one of his favorite members, due to his power. If there was anyone in the organization he'd entrust with such a mission, it was him.

"I have summoned the Akatsuki here to discuss our plans for the future but mainly on how to deal with that fool of a Hokage, Naruto Uzumaki." said Rinne to his fellow Akatsuki members whilst still being seen perched up on his throne like seat.

"It's already begun. You're far too late. I have completed the Ten Tails. All I need now is Rikudo Sennin's tools," Kenma said as he started to walk away. "You're as good as dead if you cross me again," Kenma said to Zalor as he gave off an dangerous intent to kill. Kenma disappeared with body flicker and reappeared in a prarie. He then looked upwards. "The moon is as good as mine as well," Kenma said.

Zalor growled darkly and looked at Naruto. She had to stop the kid. He was her problem now.

 

"Just because I was exiled from this village, doesn't mean I don't remember our friendship. So you should remember also." Zalor growled and disappeared, appearing in the akatsuki meeting.

 

"Rinne, Kage. We have an emergency." Zalor said, still in her bijuu mode.

Hmm? what is it?" said Rinne using telepathy to Zalor elsewhere whilst seeming a little disturbed more or less.

She looked at him then Kage.

 

"The Juubi has a host and is whole again. The Sage of Six Paths is back." Zalor said aloud.

Kenma watch the sun slowly go down. The moon began to lightly show in evening sun. Kenma patiently waited for night to come. Because that, is where he is strongest. No one could stop him when the moon was out.

Zalor went to say something else, but her bijuu mode turned off.

 

'G-Gobi? What's going on?!' She thought to him. Gobi growled darkly, which was un-natural for him. Zalor blinked and put her hand on her stomach, where her seal is. She looked at Kage and Rinne.

 

"I need your help! So if you want to help me, meet me at the sound!" Zalor growled and disappeared. She appeared in the sound, Orochimaru's old hideout that has long since been abandoned, except one person. Zalor walked inside and walked into the last room. She opened it and saw Kabuto, Orochimaru's servant. Zalor walked over to the cell he was in and sliced it open with her katana. He looked at her and smirked.

 

"What do you want with me, hm Zalor Senju?" He said.

 

"I want you to use Edo Tensei and bring all the kages back." Zalor said. "It's an emergency."

 

"And why would I do that?" He asked. Zalor glared.

 

"The Sage of Six Paths is here. And he has the Juubi." Zalor said. Kabuto blinked, shocked. He got up slowly and nodded.

 

"Fine... I'll help you. But in return, you'll give me your Uchiha dna." Kabuto said. Zalor nodded slowly. She wasn't. Kabuto smirked.

 

"Well now, let's go." He said and walked out, Zalor following quickly.

Naruto

Naruto looked around the village. The Sage of Six Paths had returned, in a new form. He was out to destroy his village. And Naruto had lost Kurama. How could he stop this new threat? He decided to gather the village's jonin again. The ones that weren't on a mission, at least. They could discuss plans with him. He also thought about what his previous assassin had last said to him. Was she really who he thought she was...? The only way to find out was to find her. He had no clue where she was, though...

 

After holding a meeting with the other jonin, he sat in his office, awaiting news. He'd asked a few sensory ninja to try and find the Akatsuki woman. He needed all the help he could get, and she was clearly willing. He'd also sent messengers to find his old classmates and tell them of the upcoming battle.

 

Kage

Kage sat still, deep in thought. Hm... This has taken an interesting turn. We could even use this as an opportunity to do recon, and possibly come closer to exacting our goals... He thought, then looked at the other members. "You all have a new assignment. You will join me in going to the Sound Village. We will help Zalor there." He announced to them, then left. Zalor... You're being very helpful in helping us accomplished our goals... He smirked while he headed for the Sound village.

"Im going elsewhere." said Rinne towards Kage, as Rinne seems to have something else In mind for this unexpected predicament concerning both the Sage of the Six Paths and the Ten Tails.

Edited June 23, 201312 yr by Iamkingdomhearts1000

Zalor followed Kabuto outside and he formed one handsign and a single coffin came from the ground. It opened and revealed...

 

"...Orochimaru." Zalor muttered and walked over to his body. She placed her hand on his neck and his eyes opened. She backed away and he smirked.

 

"Ah... Zalor-chan... How long has it been since we last saw each other?" Orochimaru asked. Zalor's face remained emotionless.

 

"Over 15 years, Orochimaru." She said. "But now, I need your help."

 

Orochimaru smirked and walked out of the coffin.

 

"And what do you need my help with?" Orochimaru asked.

 

"The Sage of Six Paths is back. He is going to destroy the ninja world." Zalor said. Orochimaru stared at her then looked at Kabuto and nodded.

 

"It seems we must get the bodies back. I know where they are." Orochimaru said. Zalor nodded.

 

"I also need three special people." She said. Orochimaru blinked.

 

"And who might those be?" He asked. Zalor smirked.

 

"Obito and Madara Uchiha. And Hashirama Senju, my great, great grandfather." Zalor said. Orochimaru nodded.

 

"I already have them, Orochimaru-sama, Zalor." Kabuto said. Zalor nodded.

 

"Already one step ahead." She said and Orochimaru jumped away, Zalor and Kabuto following.

Kage

 

Kage stood outside Orochimaru's old hideout. "What a desolate place..." He muttered. He could sense that Zalor was inside. He entered, trying to make his way through. After a while, he found Zalor with two men; seemingly Kabuto and Orochimaru. He decided to follow from behind, not particularly caring enough to hide his presence, but staying back to avoid being caught.

Orochimaru looked at Zalor.

 

"It seems we have a follower." He said. Zalor nodded. She knew it was Kage.

 

"Kage. Your the leader of the new akatsuki. There's no need to hide yourself." Zalor said calmly, not looking at where she sensed him.

Kage

 

Kage nodded and approached the others. "Is this Orochimaru? Did he not die years ago?" Kage asked Zalor. "Or... Kabuto... This is the doing of the forbidden Edo Tensei technique, is it not?" He asked her, hiding a slight smirk. This was turning out to be interesting...

"Seems like you've created quite a stir in the Ninja World," Juubi said. The full moon shone brightly in the night and Kenma sat there  in the middle of the prairie meditating. "I see that. I wouldn't be surprised if they became allies," Kenma said as he viewed the actions of his enemies through the moon. "Thanks to you, I am able to use the moon as well," Kenma said as he viewed the meeting with the Leaf Jounin and Naruto. He also saw the Akatsuki's movements and Orichimaru. "You can't hear them though," Juubi replied. "Don't need to. I can deduct what their plans might be," Kenma said a he viewed one Akatsuki member who was coming towards him. "Looks like we have a visitor," Kenma said as he got up and awaited for the Akatsuki member.

 

"Shadow Clone Jutsu," Kenma said as one clone appeared. "Go get Koukon. I want to give him a chance to join me," Kenma said as the clone departed.

Kabuto nodded and so did Orochimaru.

 

"Kabuto revived me." Orochimaru said.

 

"I was locked up in the hideout." Kabuto answered. Zalor looked at them.

 

"We need to get to the other base, quickly." Zalor said and looked at Kage. "You have jutsus that could be of use."

 

"Yes... Let us get going then..." Orochimaru said and we started jumping again.

 

"There she is!" A voice said. Zalor looked and saw a ninja of konoha. She stopped.

 

"Hm. What is it you want?" She asked. Ino stepped forward.

 

"The Hokage wants to see you." Ino said. Zalor glared.

 

"There's no time for that." She growled and continued jumping, not caring if the leaf ninja were going to follow her. The other hideout was only a few more minutes away.

Edited June 24, 201312 yr by TJwolf123

"Hey! Zalor!"

 

A familar voice spread through the woman's ears as she saw a crimson blur jump from the group of ninja behind them, then vertically up and stand between her and the way she was going. Arms crossed, and stern eyes pinned to not only Zalor, but Kabuto and Orochimaru as well, the man spoke:

 

"Remember me? We have some unfinished business... and oh yeah... hi there, Kabuto Yakushi. Snake Jerk. My name's Kinatama," the red clad ninja cracked his knuckles. "Looks like I was right about you. You're not from the Sand at all. Instead... you're with these pack of traitors."

Edited June 24, 201312 yr by Firaga Sensei

Zalor growled and Orochimaru stepped forward.

 

"If you want to fight, save it for later." Orochimaru said, licking his lips with his long tongue. "We have some business with the new sage of six paths."

 

Zalor glared.

 

"Back off Kinatama. The Sage of Six Paths is the only one I want to fight." Zalor growled and took out her katana and stepped in front of Orochimaru. "Get out of my way..."

 

Zalor said, closing her eyes for a moment.

 

"Before you get killed." She opened them to show her eternal mangekyou sharingan.

"Pfft, you think I'm scared of you?! I'm too PISSED to be SCARED!" Kinatama roared, ripping his shirt off and pounding his fists together.

 

"Chakra Release: Level Three!"

 

With that, the Hottoyoi's muscles grew huge, his eyes now colored a deep red like his pants, his entire body pulsating with blue chakra that flickered around his body like lightning, while the bun in his hair went loose, letting his spiky blonde hair flow out and pulsate along with the rest of his body.

 

Damn... skipping a level like this does not help the strain I get whenever I use this power... He thought, feeling every single one of his giant muscles screaming at him in protest. But, that don't matter; I've trained too hard for this. And I can't let fools like these guys look at me like some green Genin...

 

"I'm sick of traitors like you and the snakes getting past me! I let my guard down for one moment, and the next thing I know, that pissant Ryu is the next Sage, Naruto's lost Kurama, and now, you're off with these two pieces of garbage! You think you can make me look like a joke?!"

 

Kinatama flexed out his chest and loaded his body to spring out on the three. While he did so, he went through hand seals and loaded his right fist back, as the bark of the trees around the rour flung off the branches and trunks and melded together on Kinatama's fist, creating a giant glove around his hand.

 

And with that, the Crimson Bull sped forward. "Earth Style: Stone Spear!" He yelled, thrusting his fist towards Zalor, his entire body focused in one direction.

Edited June 24, 201312 yr by Firaga Sensei

(You're back, sensei! )

 

Kage looked at the Konoha ninja who had just entered. First, the messenger woman. Now, some kid? He decided to sit back and watch... It was time to test the strength of Zalor, Kabuto, and Orochimaru...

Zalor closed her eyes, but the hit never came. She opened them to see Kinatama wrapped up in Orochimaru's binding snakes.

 

"I said we can fight later." Orochimaru said simply. "If you want to fight so badly, fight the Sage of Six Paths." He hissed.

 

Zalor put her katana away and looked ahead of Kinatama.

 

"Let's get going." She said and walked past Kinatama. "I have no time for you."

Kinatama felt one of his temples blare.

 

"Get the HELL OFF ME!" He yelled, ripping off Orochimaru's snakes with sheer force.

 

Kinatama felt his morality drift away from him as he teleported in front of Zalor and grabbed her by the throat.

 

"You're not getting AWAY!" He screamed, planting his free fist into her stomach and then bringing his head back before slamming it against Zalor's, sending the female Jinchuriki back.

"You leave me no choice..." Zalor said and went right through Kinatama, using Obito's jutsu. She looked at him and growled.

 

"Burn." She said, using amaterasu to make a circle around him. She growled and looked at Orochimaru and Kabuto.

 

"Let's go, now!" Zalor growled and jumped from tree branch to tree branch. She went into her bijuu mode, all black instead of grey. Kabuto looked at Orochimaru and they nodded and followed Zalor.

Kage nodded and followed Zalor, Orochimaru, and Kabuto. "That child... Who was he?" Kage asked Zalor. "You seemed to be acquainted already... Looks like you made quite the name for yourself back at Konoha." Kage smirked underneath his hat. It seemed as though Zalor still held affection for her own home... Not that it mattered.

"YOU'RE NOT LEAVING UNTIL I BREAK ALL THE BONES IN YOUR BODIES!" Kinatama yelled, jumping out of the circle of Amaterasu flames and towards the group of three.

 

"Kabuto! Orochimaru!" He roared, appearing right in front of the two. "I'm taking you two out first! You're both traitors of the Leaf! I'm gonna stop you before you cause my village any more heartache!" Kinatama grabbed both Kabuto and Orochimaru by the sides of their heads and smashed them together, then, with the aide of a quickly made clone, side kicked them back and launched the snake pair into the forest.

 

"Now then..." Kinatama's gaze then slowly shifted back to Zalor, eyes burning with hatred. "Your turn."

Kage turned to face Kinatama. I might need to join in if Zalor needs the help... He thought to himself. What a disappointment. I thought someone like this would be no problem for a Senju with the abilities of the two original Bijuu. He stood in the shadows of a tree and watched the battle, ready to jump in if the need arose...