Naruto: The Monkey King

Chapter 5: Search For Tsunade



Naruto smirked triumphantly as he looked at his fallen opponents, reveling in his victory.

Suddenly, a giant clay bird swooped down, seizing Naruto in it's giant beak before soaring away.

Ha!!! A voice Said

The bird exploded, engulfing Naruto in the blast.

"Deidara" Itachi and Kisame thought

Deidara and Sasori appeared before Itachi and Kisame.

"Haha! The almighty Itachi Uchiha finally meets his match," Deidera laughed, while Kisame silently acknowledged Deidara's intense disdain for Itachi.

Itachi regarded Deidara with a calm demeanor. "Enjoy this while it lasts," he said stoically.

Sasori suggested they leave Naruto to him and Deidara, speculating that Naruto must be fatigued from their battle. However, Itachi corrected him, revealing that Naruto hadn't used any jutsu in their battle.

"In our battle, Naruto didn't once use a single jutsu," Itachi explained to Sasori.

Deidara questioned how the freak(Naruto) could wield such power without using jutsu, to which Naruto responded confidently, "That's because I am a god," his voice echoing from a distance.

Deidara and Sasori braced themselves as a giant shadow loomed over them. Itachi and Kisame observed a colossal hand approaching

Deidara and Sasori looked up to see their impending doom.

"Is this the power of a god," Deidara murmured moments before the hand crushed them without mercy.

As the giant hand vanished, there was no trace of the Akatsuki members.

Naruto chuckled as he surveyed the scene. "Looks like they got away," he remarked

Jiraiya spotted the colossal hand and swiftly made his way to the location, concern etched on his face. Meanwhile, Sasuke, having also witnessed the massive hand, hurried towards Naruto's position.

Upon arriving, both Jiraiya and Sasuke were taken aback by the devastation wrought by Naruto's battle with the Akatsuki. Naruto rested amidst the aftermath, seemingly unfazed by the chaos surrounding him.

Approaching Naruto, Sasuke inquired about Itachi's whereabouts. Suddenly, a crow emerged from Naruto's mouth, locking eyes with Sasuke and ensnaring him in a genjutsu.

As the genjutsu took hold, Sasuke heard his brother's voice, echoing hauntingly in his mind"You Are Weak Because You Don't Have Enough Hate"

He was plunged into the horrors of his family's massacre, forced to relive the traumatic events repeatedly.

Amidst the turmoil, Gai appeared with a swift Dynamic Entry, catching Jiraiya off guard and delivering a direct hit.

"Gai...?!" Jiraiya exclaimed, caught off balance by the unexpected attack.

Chuckling, Gai apologized for his hasty action, mistaking Jiraiya for an enemy in his rush.

"You didn't do it on purpose?" Jiraiya retorted sarcastically, trying to regain his composure.

Naruto interjected, calming the situation and redirecting their focus to Sasuke's well-being. Jiraiya, acknowledging Sasuke's compromised state, emphasized the urgency of rescuing him.

"Itachi probably used the same jutsu he used on Kakashi," Gai speculated, highlighting the seriousness of the situation.

Recognizing the need for skilled medical aid, Gai emphasized the necessity of finding a top-tier medical ninja to assist Kakashi and Sasuke.

Jiraiya concurred, realizing the gravity of the situation and suggesting the involvement of one of the legendary Sannin.

"It looks like we need her after all," Jiraiya concluded, prompting Gai's widened eyes in realization.

Confirming their plan, Jiraiya instructed Gai to escort Sasuke home while he and Naruto embarked on the mission to find the esteemed medical ninja.

With resolve in their hearts, Jiraiya and Naruto prepared to set out on their next endeavor.

With Tsunade

Tsunade, an avid and very unlucky gambler, hits a winning streak, indicating to her that something bad is about to happen, and as such she tries to flee the city. Her assistant, Shizune, asks Tsunade if they can go and see the local landmarks first, to which Tsunade reluctantly agrees. As Shizune admires an ancient castle, with Tsunade repeatedly asking her to hurry up, the castle collapses, and from the rubble emerges Orochimaru and Kabuto riding a giant snake. Unhappy to see her old teammate, Tsunade refuses to heal Orochimaru, deducing what his ailment is from his appearance alone. After Kabuto states that only Tsunade can help Orochimaru, Tsunade inquires how he got the injury, recognising it as being far from an average wound. Nonchalantly, Orochimaru explains that it was nothing more than his own carelessness when he was killing the Third Hokage, the revelation of which shocks Shizune and Tsunade.

Noticing the expression on the two's faces, Orochimaru comments that all people die and reminds Tsunade of her two deceased loved ones. This observation enrages Shizune who attempts to strike Orochimaru, though Kabuto blocks the attack. After calming Shizune down and casually scolding Orochimaru for what he said, Tsunade punches the wall next to her, reducing it to gravel, and vows to kill him if he ever says it again. After repeating her refusal to help Orochimaru, Tsunade prepares to fight them in the event that they won't leave. Just as she is about to attack, Orochimaru offers to revive her dead brother and lover if she helps him, stopping Tsunade before she can act. Finally considering the offer, Tsunade asks what Orochimaru will do if his arms are healed, to which he replies that he will destroy Konoha.

Elsewhere, Jiraiya and Naruto have arrived in the city, and the two visit Tsunade's last known location. When they hear reports of a giant snake destroying a castle, Jiraiya recognises this as one of Orochimaru's acts, and as such rushes to the castle. Shizune, meanwhile, is infuriated by Orochimaru's proposal of destroying Konoha and tries to persuade Tsunade in helping her kill the weakened Orochimaru. Although Tsunade refuses, Orochimaru sheds some of his own blood to make sure she keeps her word, knowing that Tsunade suffers from a fear of blood. With Tsunade forced into submission by the sight of his blood, Orochimaru allows her a week to consider his offer, and he and Kabuto disappear.

After a while

Naruto and Jiraiya find Tsunade at a bar.

Finally, we've found you.Tsunade" Jiraiya smirk

Today I met with someone that brings back bad memories." Tsunade said

"Pervy Sage what did you do." Naruto

She isn't talking about me brat!!!" Jiraiya

"Your perverted tendencies is enough give someone bad memories." Naruto laughed

Jiraiya got mad but calmed down.

Well you don't meant me right?" Jiraiya asks Tsunade

"Not you I am talking about Orochimaru." Tsunade

Did anything happen?" Jiraiya ask

At this Shizune stare at Tsunade, but Tsunade glared at her.

Nothing much... Just a little greeting" Tsunade reply Jiraiya, but he could see she was lying.

"It is almost time for the reunion for the three Sanin." Naruto thought

Jiraiya... Why'd you come to see me?" Tsunade ask

"To tell the truth the village of the leaf... has issued a request for you to be the 5th Hokage" Jiraiya answer, at this Tsunade and Shizune eyes widen

Jiraiya continue "The third..."

'So, it's true the third is dead' Shizune thought

"It was Orochimaru's work. I heard, he told me" Tsunade cut in

So your answer is? Are you willing to accept?" Jiraiya ask Tsunade

"Impossible. I decline." Tsunade answer

"Then can you at least heal Sasuke and Kakashi- Sensei" Naruto

"Jiraiya who is this boy." Tsunade

"My new student Naruto Uzumaki." Jiraiya

" Minato's and Kushina's brat." Tsunade thought

"It's gonna cost you." Tsunade said to Naruto

"How much" Naruto

3 million Ryo" Tsunade

"Where the hell I am gonna get that kinda money." Naruto

"Not my problem." Tsunade

''How about this let's fight for it. If i win you become the Hokage. Of course you will also heal them" Naruto

"Kid are you sure she isn't one of the three Sannin for nothing." Jiraiya faked

He knew Naruto was powerful enough to handle Tsunade. Seeing as he dealt with the Akatsuki.

"And what do I get if you lose" Tsunade

"I will become your slave. I will do anything you ask of me. Your chores, fight for you anything." Naruto

"Naruto please reconsider." Shizune

"Fine I accept your challenge. I will even bet this" Tsunade said while pointing to her necklace.

"Then let's do this" Naruto said eager to fight.

"Battle maniac" The Nine-Tails said

"Let's fight tomorrow I am a bit drunk" Tsunade lied

''I will hold you to it" Naruto said as the stars in his eyes flickered

Tbc


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