Shinobi Quest #29

Shinobi Quest #29

This quest takes place within the lands of the Five Great Shinobi Nations (aka Narutoverse) starting roughly around the beginning of the original series. The world of this quest remains similar to the original, with slight but notable differences in certain areas, based upon the passage of time from a single slightly altered event.

(It’s a goddamn Naruto Quest, you bastards. Have fun, participate, and write in when you feel inclined. Most of the outcomes of this quest will be determined by you, the players. Critiques and questions are always welcome, as my knowledge of the weeby shit is not all encompassing.)

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Last thread, Tsuki Norihime met up with her teammates Nori Uzumaki and Hinata Hyuuga in the academy library to discuss the upcoming chunin exams- and how they should be approached. After a bit of back and forth, you decided that cheating was the most likely solution.

After a bit of sudden inspiration, you tracked down the team InoShikaCho, using your excellent memory to recall Choji’s favorite restaurant.

By playing some hardball, you able to get Shikamaru and Ino’s agreement to assist your team in the exams, with your team returning the favor in the next section.

Your mind cleared of worry, training was your next priority. After working yourself to death with Team Guy, being pounded into the dirt by TenTen, and chasing the Hokage across the rooftops of Konoha, you were able to shore up many of your perceived weaknesses. You took the final week off from formal training, instead opting to teach yourself more techniques, from the basics to some new Lightning release techniques.

With two days before the exams begin, we rejoin our Shinobi heroine outside the academy library…..

Sweet

YAAAAAAY!!

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Should an altered version of Frank's mask be Tsuki's ANBU mask?

Go away Kaguya we have little girls to impress

The morning sun warms your face as you step outside the Academy. You returned the books, seeing as you weren’t going to have time to study them any longer- and a proper lady honors her promises…. even if it’s just to return some books.

You have some time to yourself- Konoha has been getting busier than ever lately- the exams bringing in the crowds as usual, but with more villages joining this time than ever before, your village was fit to burst.

No doubt business was good- it usually was this time of year. You amuse yourself with such idle thoughts, potential profits to be made- before a ruckus catches your attention.

You cannot quite make out it’s source- so utilizing your newly learned Body Flicker, you quickly scale the academy building.

You’re quickly able to see what all the noise is about- the shinobi from the Land of Wind have arrived- later that you thought they might. However, while this was likely to be unpopular, you cannot imagine it would be causing this much of a ruckus.

Do you go investigate?

1. Yes, I’m curious.
2. No, I have better things to do than concern myself with those desert bandits.

>2. No, I have better things to do than concern myself with those desert bandits.

>1. Yes, I’m curious.

>1. Yes, I’m curious.

>1. Yes, I’m curious.
They seemed like swell enough people when we saw them.

>2. No, I have better things to do than concern myself with those desert bandits.
Yo Wargle how ya feelin?

>1. Yes, I’m curious.
Time to laugh at foreign savages

>1. Yes, I’m curious.

>1. Yes, I’m curious.

I ate, which is good. Started storming as I made my way back inside the house, so I had to dry off.

Well at least you are okay heat didn't kill ya yet either.

Alright, time to go look at some dusty banditos.

Writing.

But did you dry off in STYLE?

It's a sign. The gods demand Kiba.

Guys

Should we be overly flirty with Gaara?

To provoke him playfully?

>Implying Kaguya isn't just a little girl needing to be impressed inside

I say have a stare down if he stares at us.

no

>provoke him playfully
Since Gaara doesn't know what playfully means, sounds like a great plan, sure.

Why? He doesn't even seem like the type to handle jokes now much less flirting. Would probably try extra hard to kill Tsuki.

Nah. We gonna stellar that bastard if he gets uppity! Let's see how he reacts when his protective sand is on permafire!

Holy shit guys im so excited to beat the shit out of Gaara. Or anyone really, i just want to fuck someones day up.
Is everyone more excited for the second test or the third? Second test was always more interesting to me because it lead itself to more interesting situations who know what we may run into in the Forest of Death.

Im a sucker for a tournament so part 3 has always been my favorite

I don't think Tsuki could compete with the heavy hitters in the Third Round. I'd probably rank her 4th in these exams, taking Stellar Style into account.

Just find a group, have shikamaru shadow bind them, then combination jutsu to take them out in one shot, rinse and repeat, both our teams get the scroll needed. Assuming second test is the scroll test in the forest of death.

We have a small time period between second and third tests right? Get swole!

We can beat Sasuke, at least. Neji...meh, it depends on who runs out of chakra first, his rotation or our starfall. Rock Lee, we can kite like a motherfucker with afterglow and lightning. Sai we'll need a Stellar Dragon Bullet to punch through his defenses, legit worried about killing him.

Gaara, depends on how his sand reacts to being glassed.

Wow guy what a kill joy
We are Tsuki Fucking Norihime
There is literally no reason we wont at least get to the finals, and ill be damned if your shit attitude fucks us over.

See this guy got the idea
We'll be fine

His sand shit should be earth and wind right? And stellar is fire and lightning. We may have an edge against him.

How good is sand in isolating heat?
I mean If he sandblocks all our attacks we could try to bake him inside his shell.

Might as well go take a look- the Sand Shinobi seemed an alright sort before, if a bit dour. No reason for an uproar, right?

You quickly make your way across the rooftops towards the Village’s entrance. To your surprise, not only are there crowds of civilians here, but several Leaf Shinobi- high ranking ones, as well. Several Jonin are stationed across several rooftops- although they seem to just be observing, rather than attacking. You spot one you recognize- Genma Shiranui. You make your way towards him- maybe he can explain what’s going on.

As you land on his rooftop, he greets you.

“Nice to see you, Tsuki-chan. You probably heard the clamoring, right? Well, come take a look- seems our friends from the Sand brought some friends of their own.”

His voice is even, but he doesn’t sound particularly happy, either.

Peering over the top of the roof, you spy lots of Sand shinobi- to be expected, of course. You even spot the Kazekage’s daughter, Temari, among them.

There are other shinobi with them, though- ones you don’t recognize.

Four of them, to be precise. Wearing strangely patterned outfits, they aren’t particularly distinguishable from one-another, but as whole they sorely stick out among the Suna-shinobi they accompany.
You don’t even recognize the headbands they wear- though they most certainly are shinobi headbands. A single musical note is engraved in center of all four headbands.

….a musical note?

“The Land of Sound.” Genma says, rather unceremoniously.

Stellar would turn it to glass, user.

And I doubt regular fire would do much.

Funnily enough, gaara is actually the least intimidating opponent in the exams. His defence is worthless against our offence, and we're fast enough to dodge his offence. Taking out Gaara is a cinch with Stellar release.

Whereas someone like Sasuke is a horrible unending nightmare. HE'S A TAIJUTSU SPECIALIST TRAINED BY MIGHT GUY WITH AN ACTIVATED SHARINGAN!
He's fucking Neo, unless we blow up the whole stadium we're not going to be able to TOUCH him!

>Whereas someone like Sasuke is a horrible unending nightmare.

But he's shit tier.

That's why we took Hinata as a teammate!

/sarcasm

Neji
>Has a good defense against Stellar Style, once he gets in close, we're done.
Sausage
>Even stronger physically and faster than canon, his larger fireballs have the potential to match up with Stellar Style, physical Lightning Style has the potential to kill us close range
Lee
>Wasn't originally in my top 3, I don't doubt we can beat a fellow genin who can only use taijutsu
Sai
>His ink doesn't deal well with ninjutsu, especially Lightning Style, gg Sai
Gaara
>Stronger defense than Neji, ranged offense as strong as Sausage and even faster He can also just shatter the glass if it's his sand
I never said we couldn't go to finals, we definitely can
Why do people think that Gaara couldn't just crush the glass or even manipulate it? He can do it to ground without his chakra in it, why not sand with his chakra in it? His sand also blocked Amaterasu, which burns hotter than Stellar Style.

sound scrubs

>his larger fireballs have the potential to match up with Stellar Style

Also, I think you're highly underestimating everyone there.

>Why do people think that Gaara couldn't just crush the glass or even manipulate it?

Because it's glass.

Glass that's infused with his chakra. Glass which is made out of sand.

Amaterasu doesn't behave like normal fire, actually.

Superspeed + lightning jutsu is his weakness. Sasuke would have killed him in one hit if his arm was an inch longer. Tsuki's stellar techniques don't melt glass, they DISINTEGRATE MATTER! There won't be any sand left!

OH GOD MY BLOOD IS BOILING
I'M NOT ANGRY I JUST WANNA START THE FIGHTING ALREADY
THIS BUILD UP US GIVING ME GAS

It's not sand anymore. It's just glass.

Stellar Fire and Ameterasu black fire cancel each other out.

People canon Neji had a stat total of 21 for the exams and he was considered a monster and a favorite to win. We have 23 we are stronger than most would expect but I doubt Wargle left the others at canon stats.

Calm down, faggot.

Quests go in the quest board.

That 5 point system always seemed pretty restrictive, Bleach's system of stats (out of 100) is better. Or at least a system out of 20 or so.

I'M SORRY I'M JUST SO EXCITED
But really though its gonna be great to actually go out and wreck shop. I mean think about it until now we've been fighting super powerful rogue ninja and shit. This will be the first time we get to fight against our peers and i'm just so excited to make an outstanding first impression

Flashbacks of the monsters you saw in the Land of Rice fill your mind-

“FOR LORD OROCHIMARU! FOR THE LAND OF SOUND!.....”

You shake it off; now is not the time.

Of the four of them, one is distinctly taller, and looks to be an adult- likely their “jonin leader” if you had to guess.

The man looks straight up to the building you’re standing on with Genma, and smiles.

Eerie.

As the parade of Shinobi continues, a litter arrives marked with the symbol of Sunagakure. Likely, Rasa, the Kazekage- although he didn’t really strike you as the type to ride a litter, especially if his kids are amongst those walking in the front. Interesting.

“Lord Fourth received a missive yesterday-” Genma continues, gesturing to the shinobi below.

“-That Otogakure, the Village Hidden in Sound, has formed a formal alliance with Sunagakure. As a result, they will be traveling to the exams, as all minor Shinobi nations are invited to attend, as per the Fourth’s rules.” His voice is rather dispassionate, but still not angry.

“So they worked within the rules. We can’t simply expel them?” you inquire.

“This “Otogakure” has not acted against us in any way- and has been recognized by at least three of the other great nations as legitimate. To expel them would be an international incident.” Genma explains.

“That, young Tsuki, is why we’re keeping watch over them. The Fourth certainly doesn’t trust them, but we’ll need to see how they behave.” he finishes.

You….

1. React poorly to this information.
2. Don’t show emotion.
3. Ask about any other last minute developments you should be aware of.

It's fine mate. It fits the setting.

>2. Don’t show emotion.
>3. Ask about any other last minute developments you should be aware of.

>2. Don’t show emotion.
>3. Ask about any other last minute developments you should be aware of.

Just file everything you hear away for later. Get all the information.

>3. Ask about any other last minute developments you should be aware of.
Or rumors of the test itself?

2. Don’t show emotion.
3. Ask about any other last minute developments you should be aware of.

>2. Don’t show emotion.
>3. Ask about any other last minute developments you should be aware of.

>2. Don’t show emotion.

>2. Don’t show emotion.
>3. Ask about any other last minute developments you should be aware of.

>2. Don’t show emotion.
>3. Ask about any other last minute developments you should be aware of.
Cool, calm, and collected.

>2. Don’t show emotion.
>3. Ask about any other last minute developments you should be aware of.

"At least we're watching them."

>Three of the other Great Nations
Let me guess, Orochimaru-sympathizing Sand, Jingoistic Stone, and Power-hungry Cloud?
>2. Don’t show emotion.
Except maybe pout a little

It's fine.

And it will be cool to see Tsuki kick ass. I just hate the whole "I'M SO EXCITED I WANNA KILL SOMETHING" bullshit.

That really annoyed me, but I apologize if I've come across as a shithead.

>4. I'm told my mother was one of Orochimaru's experiments. I legitimately fear him coming to...reclaim what came of it.

Huh, just realized, Sausage doesn't have Chidori, since he trained with Gai. Unless he resented Gai enough to seek out ninjutsu training from his BITTER RIVAL.

Whoa man, almost missed it, glad to be here Wargle.

A ten-point system doesn't really fit a setting with power scaling like Naruto.

Hahaha yeah i see where you're coming from.
No hard feelings we are all in this together.

We should show no emotions but tell him too stay safe, something is up or is going too go down. I can feel it

Since Takeshi is no longer about do anons mind if I got for brutality actions against none leaf nin

Fuck I really hope Minato doesn't die against Orochimaru. Though I imagine that he would be able to seal in permanently with the Reaper Death Seal

No to little emotion, gathering information.

Writing.

Yes we do you sick bastard!

Not at all fuck those non leaf ninjas

Hell nah. That's get brutal up in this b

You're not due for a couple hundred threads, Madara.

Man I wish Mini would come back. Takeshi's ability to be a nice clam polite and kind kid while being the most ruthless cold blooded enemy killer was fun.

T. Buttblasted Sand Ninja

I forgot it was just sand and sound "ninja" carry on.

Well we are the daughter of an Arms producer and dealer and your other daddy is Danzo. If anything that personality trait suits Tsuki better than most.

Agreed. I do miss that quest, I'm planning on getting all tacti-cool up in here like we were during th chunin arc of that quest

We're also an Oujo-sama and act just like the daughter of a wicked rich arms dealer would.

We also have had a sensei die because one of the major villages was completely incompetent

You pout- just a little. Surely Minato knows these people are pawns of that man- Orochimaru.

But yet he lets them waltz in. Sure, international politics are at play, but surely the safety of the Leaf should come above all else, right?

“At least we’re watching them. Any other last minute things we should be aware of?” you say with as little emotion as you can.

“Hah, don’t sound so jaded, Tsuki-chan. We’ll keep them under control.” he says, chuckling.

“Although, you’re well studied, so you’ll probably appreciate this- we’re getting a visit from a living legend as well.” he says, smiling, but with the same tone as before.

A living legend? Few would qualify for such a moniker, except maybe the Third….

“Who, Genma-sensei? You’ve piqued my curiosity.” you ask.

“The Shinobi from Amegakure are being accompanied by their leader- the first time he’s left his home in recent memory: Hanzo the Salamander.” he says, looking for a hint of recognition on your face.

That name….

“Surely not. He’s the one who named the Sannin during the Second Shinobi World War. Surely he’s in no state to travel?” you inquire, curiosity overflowing. Nobody outside of Amegakure had seen the Salamander in over a decade.

“That’s what the letter says. We’ll just have to see, won’t we?” Genma says, the chuckle from before returning.

I can see this guy being chummy with Yoru and Danzo

>Hanzo the Salamander coming to our exams
Fucking bad ass I wish we could get him to teach us some shit

Sand is genuinely incompetent. Mist does it on purpose.

>HANZO IN THE HOUSE

...

Ok lets make him a smaller gas mask and give it too him assembled to show its not a trap, Say it's to make life easier rather than wear that giant old thing. Time to get to know Danzo's old compatriot.

God is Mist ever not a shit show?

The hell? Nagato do your fucking job!

And then Pain hears about how we got chummy with Hanzo and has Zetsu puree us for our kekkai genkai.
Hanzo and Danzo teamed up to go after the Original Akatsuki.

>Send the plant guy to fight the magic fire girl
That'll work out just fine

I wonder who Tsuki's favorite shinobi were growing up

...

Hanzo was still alive at this point in canon, he was just scared shitless about leaving his palace.
It didn't seem so bad under Mei

>Implying the plant man that go go through walls would fight us and not just Mayfly though our floor while we slept