Post by Jarome on Aug 4, 2009 23:29:53 GMT -5
This story takes place during the beginning of the Naruto series.
Prologue
Michizuru Uzumaki has gone through many ordeals in his life, the person he is and the choices he's made have led up to his hardest choice; Will he return to Konoha? Over the years he's become a respected ninja in the Hidden Cave Village, a village located under the Land of Fire, the buildings carved into the rock itself to provide support and two large gates at each of the four entrances, each guarded by a team of Special Forces ninja. By earning this respect of the village he was named the successor to the Anakage title by his mentor and adoptive father.
Chapter 1: The Choice
"Michizuru, you have a message from Konoha." Someone knocked on Michizuru's door before coming in. "It's marked with the seal of the Hokage." He handed the message to Michizuru and left.
"Well I haven't heard from them in awhile. Why would they possibly be contacting me for." He released the seal and opened the message and read it; "Michizuru Uzumaki, We are pleased to inform you that you're brother, Naruto Uzumaki will be graduating from Ninja Academy this year. We understand that you may not want to endanger him by using you're real name. So if you decide to return please send us a reply with the name you will be using. Third Hokage."
"So Naruto is finally graduating. How old would he be now? Twelve, yeah that sounds about right." Michizuru tossed the scroll onto his desk and walked to the door. "Of course if I go I'll have to pass on being Anakage of this village. I'll have to talk it over." He left his room and made it to the Kage's main building. The building was the largest in the caves and was carved into the side of the cave wall, spanning the entire height of the cave. As he neared the building he could notice medical nin rushing into the building. He picked up the pace and followed catching one of them. "What's going on?"
"The Anakage has collapsed. It looks like he was poisoned." The medical ninja replied as he continued to the Kage's chambers. Michizuru followed but was stopped by the head medical ninja. "There's nothing else we can do. The poison has already spread throughout his body." He said as he looked at Michizuru. "Seeing as how he made you successor, it's your call now." He let Michizuru pass. He rushed to the former Anakage's side and watched as he passed. "Well, it looks like all I can do now is decide what is best for this village." Keeping his emotions to himself, he stood and turned to the other Jonin in the room. "I have received a message from Konoha stating for me to return and I plan to do so." He paused at the many startled faces in the room. "Today I plan on naming a successor, in my place, to lead this village. Gather the villagers and meet at the foot of this building in one hour." He walked over to the desk and sat behind it.
Over the next hour Michizuru looked over the possible candidates to take over the position for him when he leaves. After some deliberating he had narrowed it down to two people. One was a teammate of his, while the other was a member of the village's special forces. In the end he made his choice just as one of the Jonin he talked to earlier had walked in. "The villagers have gathered as you requested." "Thank you. Have these two meet me on the roof." Michizuru stood and handed the Jonin two files and beckoned him to leave while Michizuru went to the roof.
Michizuru stood atop the roof and was looking out at the village. He watched as the villagers were talking among themselves. He turned when the Jonin returned with the two ninja he requested. "Thank you for coming, Kai Aruni and Akiko Urimatta. I wish it was under better circumstances." Michizuru walked towards the two with a saddened face. "The Anakage was murdered earlier today and I have to leave for Konohagakure. I will try to get help from their ANBU forces to aid us." Michizuru turned and walked towards the barrier that blocked off the edge of the roof. "And with that I have named one of you as my successor. This will go into effect immediately after I leave." The two looked at each other and back to Michizuru while Akiko spoke. "We understand and will do everything we can to find his killer." "I will alert the special forces of this as soon as this meeting is over." Kai spoke after Akiko was finished. "We will bring his killer to justice."
"Again, I think you both." He than spoke out to the whole village. "I wish this meeting was under better circumstances, but about one hour ago the Anakage collapsed do to poisoning. He has named me successor, but I am declining the position to seek help from our friends in Konoha. Taking my place I have chosen one of two ninja." He looked out at all the faces of the village. Some were crying while others were making their anger noticed. "Now without further delay, I present to you the new Anakage... Akiko Urimatta." Akiko looked to Michizuru in suprise. "Why me?" She asked as she walked up next to Michizuru. "Why not him? After all he'd be better suited for the job." "The reason I chose you is because you better display the qualities of a true Kage. Yes he has these qualities as well, but comparing your files with his I came to the conclusion that he is not yet suited for this task." He returned to addressing the village. "Beginning tomorrow she will become the new Anakage. Do well to help her out." Michizuru finished and left the rooftop. He passed by Kai and spoke to him. "I'm trusting you to help her out." He said as he left through the stairwell.
Prologue
Michizuru Uzumaki has gone through many ordeals in his life, the person he is and the choices he's made have led up to his hardest choice; Will he return to Konoha? Over the years he's become a respected ninja in the Hidden Cave Village, a village located under the Land of Fire, the buildings carved into the rock itself to provide support and two large gates at each of the four entrances, each guarded by a team of Special Forces ninja. By earning this respect of the village he was named the successor to the Anakage title by his mentor and adoptive father.
Chapter 1: The Choice
"Michizuru, you have a message from Konoha." Someone knocked on Michizuru's door before coming in. "It's marked with the seal of the Hokage." He handed the message to Michizuru and left.
"Well I haven't heard from them in awhile. Why would they possibly be contacting me for." He released the seal and opened the message and read it; "Michizuru Uzumaki, We are pleased to inform you that you're brother, Naruto Uzumaki will be graduating from Ninja Academy this year. We understand that you may not want to endanger him by using you're real name. So if you decide to return please send us a reply with the name you will be using. Third Hokage."
"So Naruto is finally graduating. How old would he be now? Twelve, yeah that sounds about right." Michizuru tossed the scroll onto his desk and walked to the door. "Of course if I go I'll have to pass on being Anakage of this village. I'll have to talk it over." He left his room and made it to the Kage's main building. The building was the largest in the caves and was carved into the side of the cave wall, spanning the entire height of the cave. As he neared the building he could notice medical nin rushing into the building. He picked up the pace and followed catching one of them. "What's going on?"
"The Anakage has collapsed. It looks like he was poisoned." The medical ninja replied as he continued to the Kage's chambers. Michizuru followed but was stopped by the head medical ninja. "There's nothing else we can do. The poison has already spread throughout his body." He said as he looked at Michizuru. "Seeing as how he made you successor, it's your call now." He let Michizuru pass. He rushed to the former Anakage's side and watched as he passed. "Well, it looks like all I can do now is decide what is best for this village." Keeping his emotions to himself, he stood and turned to the other Jonin in the room. "I have received a message from Konoha stating for me to return and I plan to do so." He paused at the many startled faces in the room. "Today I plan on naming a successor, in my place, to lead this village. Gather the villagers and meet at the foot of this building in one hour." He walked over to the desk and sat behind it.
Over the next hour Michizuru looked over the possible candidates to take over the position for him when he leaves. After some deliberating he had narrowed it down to two people. One was a teammate of his, while the other was a member of the village's special forces. In the end he made his choice just as one of the Jonin he talked to earlier had walked in. "The villagers have gathered as you requested." "Thank you. Have these two meet me on the roof." Michizuru stood and handed the Jonin two files and beckoned him to leave while Michizuru went to the roof.
Michizuru stood atop the roof and was looking out at the village. He watched as the villagers were talking among themselves. He turned when the Jonin returned with the two ninja he requested. "Thank you for coming, Kai Aruni and Akiko Urimatta. I wish it was under better circumstances." Michizuru walked towards the two with a saddened face. "The Anakage was murdered earlier today and I have to leave for Konohagakure. I will try to get help from their ANBU forces to aid us." Michizuru turned and walked towards the barrier that blocked off the edge of the roof. "And with that I have named one of you as my successor. This will go into effect immediately after I leave." The two looked at each other and back to Michizuru while Akiko spoke. "We understand and will do everything we can to find his killer." "I will alert the special forces of this as soon as this meeting is over." Kai spoke after Akiko was finished. "We will bring his killer to justice."
"Again, I think you both." He than spoke out to the whole village. "I wish this meeting was under better circumstances, but about one hour ago the Anakage collapsed do to poisoning. He has named me successor, but I am declining the position to seek help from our friends in Konoha. Taking my place I have chosen one of two ninja." He looked out at all the faces of the village. Some were crying while others were making their anger noticed. "Now without further delay, I present to you the new Anakage... Akiko Urimatta." Akiko looked to Michizuru in suprise. "Why me?" She asked as she walked up next to Michizuru. "Why not him? After all he'd be better suited for the job." "The reason I chose you is because you better display the qualities of a true Kage. Yes he has these qualities as well, but comparing your files with his I came to the conclusion that he is not yet suited for this task." He returned to addressing the village. "Beginning tomorrow she will become the new Anakage. Do well to help her out." Michizuru finished and left the rooftop. He passed by Kai and spoke to him. "I'm trusting you to help her out." He said as he left through the stairwell.