naruto: blessed by the gods.

chapter 14: naruto's grand entrance

Outside the gates of the compound wall a set of drums could be heard as if a parade was passing through... but in reality it wasn't a parade..these drums were the kind you normally heard before a dramatic war against All odds of being outnumbered was about to happen...it was a military drum March. The drums sounds echoing throughout the valley as naruto and his family approached and by The time They reached the compound an army of shadow clones could be seen All playing The drums to a specific beat the drums of war... that's what it was..and everyone knew it.. however they didn't expect that such a dramatic entrance could be performed Alone. When the drums stopped playing naruto stepped out of the crowd of shadow clones and said.
" We're here to help you with your protection detail of the priestess miroku and princess shion... we're the shinobi team from konoha...my name is naruto uzumaki namikaze... but you may call me.. the song bird of konoha..or song bird sama is fine." The guards just dumbly nodded and said.
"Please... right this way song bird sama... lady miroku and princess shion are expecting you." Naruto and his family walked through the gate and looking around naruto noticed that there's a lot of people using a bow and arrows and sword as weapons of choice... but it's not what they were doing that bothered him..no. it's how their form and accuracy was all wrong..he couldn't take it anymore...he had to teach these people the proper way to handle a bow and arrows before they died in battle from lack of proper training and said.
" Hey Mom.. I'm going to observe The archery users and sword users around here if that's ok with you guys???." And one of the guards Said.
" Of course you may song bird sama.. please follow me and I shall show you to our instructor." And naruto said.
" Thank you..and I hope he's a decent shot..I want to see how good EVERYONE is with a bow and arrows and sword.. If I'm not impressed with what I see... I'll be more then happy to teach your soldiers the proper form of using each weapon to it's full capabilities." The guard nodded and naruto followed him into the dojo and out back to the firing range as naruto looked around the gate guard said
" Greetings everyone..we have a special guest today..may I introduce you to naruto uzumaki namikaze. The song bird of konoha.. he's quite interested in seeing what you are capable of doing with a bow and arrow and sword.." everyone bowed before him and said.
" Greetings naruto sama.. please allow us to demonstrate how skilled we are.. Captain taruho." Shion's personal body guard Then showed up and said.
" Greetings naruto sama..I have heard from nobunaga sama that your an impressive and very skilled Archer... would you like to challenge me to a shooting match???." And naruto Said.
" I'd be happy to taruho San. Three shots per person sound good for you???." And taruho said.
I accept The terms of the challenge..is it okay if I go first???." Naruto motioned for taruho to go first and watched as he fired All three shots and hit the target Wich he noticed was at least 100 yards from where they stood. Naruto Then looks down range and said.
" That's pretty good.. but I can do better... increase the range of The target...500 yards away....and the second one...1000 yards away...and the final target.... another 500 beyond the second one... that is a total of 2000. Yards between each targets distance.." taruho was shocked!!!. No.. more like... speechless!!!. He then gathered his thoughts and asked.
" Are... are you insane!!!. Nobody here can make a shot like that!!!. Not even me!!!. And I'm The best there is!!!." And naruto said.
" I can.. just watch and see."  After the targets were set up at the distances naruto requested he then took up his stance as he grabbed an arrow from the quiver next to him and drew back. Making sure that his grip on the bow and arrow was tight and his body properly aligned with the target he took a deep breath and focused on the first target he then exhaled and as he did he released The arrow and everyone watched as the arrow flew down range and they heard a loud (thunk!!!). Indicating that he has Hit the target..the same thing happened with the target at 1000 yards...and again with the target at 2000 yards... taruho was even more speechless now. Slightly recovering from his shocked state he asked.
" How... exactly did you...do that... naruto sama.... something like that... should be... impossible!!!." And naruto said.
" What I did isn't impossible taruho San... I've been practicing with a bow and arrow since I was five years old...and a sword since I was seven...I'd like to see everyone's skills with a sword now please." And taruho said.
" Umm... sure..this way naruto sama... I'll be your sparring partner." Naruto sizes up taruho observing his form as he and naruto took up their posision on opposite sides of the dojo and naruto said.
" The challenge is simple... first blood wins!!!. And please don't hold back. I'd be disappointed if you did." Taruho then took up The basic samurai kenjutsu stance and naruto had gotten into his gripping his sword with one hand and take up a phoenix style kenjutsu stance said.
" You can make The first move taruho san.. remember that first blood wins." Taruho nodded and said with confidence gripping his sword tightly with both hands.
Then I will do my best to not disappoint you but I hope you are ready." He then charged straight towards naruto and thinking naruto couldn't dodge it went for a straight forward thrust into the shoulder but what he didn't expect to happen was that just before he had gone to stab naruto naruto had already planned three if not four moves ahead.. naruto and taruho didn't notice it but off to the side lines shion her mother miroku and naruto's family were watching with heavy interest..after miroku was told about their mission details and who is protecting them they decided to go and see what naruto was up to.. miroku in a moment of interest watching the fight said to Kushina.
" Your son is very good with a sword... however..I sense that he's not using his full skill set is he???." And Kushina said.
" Sadly no he's not..if he did...taruho would be dead and in a body bag right now... he's holding back because he wants to observe. Not defeat his opponent.. not Kill them."

Back with naruto and taruho. taruho.
Naruto was still just standing there and hadn't moved an inch since the match had begun. Taruho however was getting very tired and said.
" What's the matter song bird sama???. Why haven't you attacked me yet???. Are you scared of me???." Now naruto could handle being called many things but when you call him scared or frightened... well...then things start to get very very bloody. Naruto Then said.
" You want me to come at you with everything I have???. FINE... but if you get injured it's your own fault. Remember.. your the one who asked for this." Naruto Then Drew his swords emerald dragon and diamond phoenix.. Kushina noticed this and she said.
" Uh oh!!!. THIS could be a very bad thing... naruto never pulls out both of his stone blades unless you want to die and have struck a heavy blow to his pride."
And miroku said.
" Surely it can't be that bad lady Kushina.. can it???." And Kushina said.
" Just watch and your going to see what I mean... when naruto's chakra is channeled into the blades... They LITERALLY come to life... gaining a mind of its own and only naruto's able to control them...dear Kami I hope he's not going to go that far." 

Back with naruto and taruho.
Naruto had just channeled his chakra nature into his blades and spread his arms out wide like a set of wings and stood will one leg behind the other..he then vanished in a blur of speed as the wind kicked up around him and anything that was within ten feet of him was cut to shreds and Kushina said.
" Everyone get out of here now!!!. We're in danger!!!."

Naruto was moving so fast that taruho couldn't even see him!!!. It's like he was moving so fast even The human eye couldn't keep up... taruho then noticed that everyone had left and went outside.. a loud screeching bird call could be heard coming from around naruto's body as The wind surrounded him and out of the thin air appeared a green phoenix.. taruho then got down on his knees and knew that he's been defeated as naruto crossed his swords like a pair of scissors and said.
" Do you yield???. Taruho San???." Taruho couldn't speak he was to afraid right now of The blades at his throat and so he nodded yes and naruto said.
" Good... your not a total disappointment... but we're going to be working relentlessly for the next few days to improve everyone's skills... taijutsu sparring begins tomorrow morning at Dawn... I hope you have some skills with physical training... good day.." naruto Then sheathed his swords and walking past miroku stopped halfway out the door and said.
" Your troops aren't all that bad with a sword... but not great either... Their skills with a bow need improvement as far as long range is concerned... I will have my work cut out for me that's for certain. I'm going to bed now.. have a nice evening." And so with that being said naruto went back to the main compound and went to his room so he could get some sleep. He had a long day ahead of him that's for sure...and he needed All the sleep he could get and he would definitely put them through hell. But it would All be worth it in the end.