Oy Gaki, you sure do make finding you difficult. I see you hit the scene like a Thunderbolt, Tsuna-Hime told me about the Inuzuka heir. Tch! Damned mutt. Hahahaha! Shut up Gaki, don't let Tsume hear you talk about her son like that. So what's up Pervy Sage!? Naruto virtually bellowed out, Ash was picking at his ear after that high pitch assault. Geez Naruto, tone it down people in the next village can hear you bro. Yeah, that was rather loud Naruto. Pikachu added from Ash's shoulder, ok ok I get it. Sorry about that he said scratching the back of his head and neck. What did the toads have to say to you Sensei? Well gaki, this part is actually directed to you Ash-kun. How would you like to become a student of Mount Myoboku? You and Naruto would be going with me for a short time to the home of the toads. There is a few things you both need to know about. The toads will have to tell you themselves. They have a message for me? The old timer said a boy like a thunderbolt would come and bring change to our world and his. Ash Ketchum, I believe you are that special boy. A chosen one for your world, much like my knucklehead here. I think they are our best bet brother, I believe we landed in the right place. Ash looked at his first partner, if you're in then so am I Pikachu. You're going to need to draw a little blood, like a small cut. Enough for you to be able to sign your name and palm print. Hmmm that's an odd ritual for summoning toads. Jiraiya nicked his thumb and went through the hand seals for the Summoning Jutsu. A toad bearing a really big scroll appeared in a puff of smoke, and unrolled it. There was a blank spot right after Naruto Uzumaki.
As odd of a ritual as this is, it's required to become his student. Possibly learning some obscure technique to help get us home. It's a small chance but one I'm willing to take. When Ash finished signing the Toad Contract, his blood sizzled on the scroll. Lighting up in the same blue as his aura sphere. That's interesting, I've never seen something like this before. He rolled up the scroll and the Toad returned to Myobokuzen. Now we wait a few minutes and you will attempt to summon your first toad. Naruto will you try to summon another toad? Wincing he moved a few feet away to attempt the summoning jutsu again. Ash moved over to the opposite side of Jiraiya. Going through the same hand seals he tried once. Then a second time without using his Aura. On the third try, he finally used his Aura and went through the handsels. Summoning Jutsu! The first try produced a black dot that cause him to frown. Pikachu was unsure but suggested that he try using a bit more Aura than this. Just as Jiraiya Sensei said the exact same words. Using the five hand seals and pushing his Aura simultaneously Ash tried one more time. Summoning Jutsu! In a puff of smoke there was a jet black toad with small satchel, a bright yellow belly, and bright orange back. Heya gaki, I'm Gama-Shiro and it appears as if I will be your familiar among our clan. Shiro-Chan long time no see! Yo lecher! Peep any hot babes lately?
No, no, been a bit busy for any good research. Ash grabbed a pokeball off his belt, Greninja; I choose you! Woah! You're a big boy and that's some chakra pool you've got buddy. Thanks I guess, Greninja answered awkwardly. You'll have to get use to them being around Greninja. Naruto, Jiraiya Sensei, and now I can summon them. This pointing at the small toad is Gama-Shiro, he's perfect for messaging and infiltration.
Right then Naruto released an absurd amount of Aura or Chakra. Summoning Jutsu! When the chakra smoke cleared there was Naruto on top of Gama-Tora. Tora! How are you old friend? Jiraiya did you summon me here? For what reason? You know I am very ungraceful. Um excuse me, Gama-Tora San, I summoned you! Me, Naruto Uzumaki ya' know!? Ahhh you must be the new summoner, Shiro-Chan you're here too? Heya Tora-Chan, yeah Ash-kun summoned me here. Motioning towards Ash with Pikachu on his other shoulder. Hello Tora-San, I'm Pikachu and this is my brother Ash. He is your newest summoner, Jiraiya's latest student. Ash Ketchum, the pokemon trainer, Tora said acknowledging Ash. The great elders have much to say to you. I hope I can answer any of their questions Gama-Tora, I look forward to working with you. I hope you two don't get freaked out, but the rest of my team needs to know who you are as well. Everybody; Come on out! Goodra, Talonflame, Hawlucha, and Noivern materialized. Hey guys I am going to learn the Shinobi Arts from Jiraiya Sensei. I signed the Toad Contract. This little guy and this big guy are Gama-Shiro and Gama-Tora. Ash continued, this is Hawlucha, Noivern, Talonflame, and Goodra. You've already met Greninja and Pikachu. This is my entire team and now we have the Toad clan of Myobokuzen to back us. Sensei? I'm glad we ran into you when we did. I don't believe I would have the same welcome anywhere else.
Hmm you're probably right gaki, but you don't have to worry about that. You're with us and we will do our best to keep you around, for a long time to come. Tell me Ash, what do you know of the Sealing Arts. Huh? Like that king that sealed himself into that artifact? Oh? So you have some encounters with sealing then. Jiraiya said, yeah a few times but I have a feeling you mean more than just that. Correct! Jiraiya said, Shinobi Sealing Arts are something different. My greatest student Namikaze Minato, was able to master an obscure branch of the sealing arts. Space-Time Jutsu, his signature technique was known as Flying Thunder God. With it Minato was able to negate high level jutsu. Transport large items and people but mostly he moved himself instantly. From one kunai to another so long as his sealing formula was on it. Anywhere so long as the seal is there. Ash repeated silently, the implications of this branch of knowledge could take him. Naruto jumped off of Gama-Tora landing next to Ash and Jiraiya. So what's next Pervy Sage!? Dammit gaki quit calling me that!? Jiraiya we are being called home, I'm sure Ma' or Pa' will reverse summon the three of you soon enough. Naruto, Ash, welcome to the Toad Clan he saluted by thumping a fist to his chest. A gesture the boys returned immediately. He smiled as they puffed out of existence. What do you think Shiro-Chan? About those two? Hmm, I like them both! Ash-kun's energy is very interesting it feels like the egg does. So you noticed that as well, did you Shiro-Chan? Yes Tora-Chan I definitely did, there are changes on the horizon.
Those boys are gonna be at the forefront of them. Come now let's tell the elders what we've seen and sensed so far. When the chakra smoke cleared they were racing to tell Ma' and Pa' about their newest summoners. Lord Fukusaku, Lady Shima! Well gaki.. You two are going to work hard once we get to Myobokuzen. Best get your supplies stocked up before we get summoned away. Jiraiya took the boys to a Weapons Shop and got supplies for both of them. Ash was inspecting the Senbon Needles he took for himself. Feeling their weight in his palms and over his fingers. Naruto was inspecting the Kodachi he purchased. He restocked his cache of Kunai and Shuriken as well as Ninja-wire. Ash found a set of throwing knives. The same length as kunai, but an even weight down the length. There was a request to have more made with chakra conductive metal. Something one of the messenger toads would pick up when ready. Shikaku Nara wrote out a scroll with the techniques he learned. As well as few he had not learned yet. Shadow Ball and a variant that he thought of to complete during his training. Shadow Kunai and Senbon, adding to the depth of my own move pool. Ash thought offhandedly as they took stock of their supplies. Hokage-Sensei, Shizune, and Hana all provided me with lots of Medical knowledge. All in all, I have plenty of knowledge and information to keep me busy. Something I intend to discover is if my aura can be used to split into corporeal clones like Naruto. Oy gaki! One step at a time, None of us know how you got here or how to get you home. Meanwhile we figure that out, we'll make sure you live long enough.
The concept of shape manipulation that was shown to Ash. Shikaku and Choza gave him lots of ideas. Right about then Shikamaru and Choji walked into the field. Jiraiya-Sama both boys bowed to the Toad Sage. Shikamaru was keen on learning different ways to manipulate shadows. Hey buddy! Look my Sensei is back, Naruto and I are gonna be leaving the village for a while. Don't worry though, Shikaku-San and I made plans to share shadow techniques. The ones I can get to work, likewise, whatever you can get to work you're welcomed to. If I am to stay in Konoha on a permanent basis. I'd like to work with anyone that can use techniques I bring. Obviously this will not apply to a lot of Shinobi.That's ok though, If we were all the same things would stagnate and get boring. Ash said to Shikamaru and Choji, both of them cracking a smirk in agreement.
-Two Days Later-
Jiraiya was sitting on a boulder watching the boys run a few drills. Naruto! Drop that left shoulder about an inch. Ash, stop hesitating so much! This isn't your world, here that hesitating will get you hurt at best. Killed at worst, I value my apprentices too much for that. Now, again! Their packs already resting next to their Sensei's belongings. Inuzuka-Sensei, nice of you to join us. Ash greeted as Hana emerged from the treeline. Inuzuka-San, will you be joining us for the first leg of their journey? Correct, Jiraiya-Sama. Lady Hokage has tasked me with Ash's medical studies. Hana grinned menacingly at Ash and by default Naruto. I hope you're ready she said, the ambient temperature dropped 2 degrees with every word she spoke. Even Jiraiya got a little chill from her warning to them. Just like that the pressure disappeared, good! I can see you interact and train with your pokemon often. Sensei, are we expecting a visitor? Oh? Are you boys sensors? Jiraiya thought as he too felt the incoming summoning. Haiko, Jiraiya said after the chakra smoke cleared. Ohhhh, long time no see pervert. I tell ya' I get no respect, Jiraiya grumbled. Ash, Naruto, this is Gama-Haiko, I assume you're our guide to Myobokuzen? Haiko was the size of a regular dog. Yo Naruto greeted, Hey there Haiko-San, Ash said Pikachu greeting from his shoulder. Haiko looked at Greninja, a toad? He asked, are you a pokemon like the mouse? Greninja nodded at Haiko in the affirmative. Hawlucha greeted Haiko next and soon Gama-Haiko said it's nearly time Jiraiya. We should gather soon, the elders are preparing the transportation technique.
Shinobi-San you are not a summoner of Myobokuzen. Allow me to put a seal on your hand, that will allow us to transport you to and from. We are aware of your ninken, could you summon them? They will need to be marked before we can proceed. Do not be concerned, the mark will dissipate when your business with the toads is complete. Since you will be training one of our summoners. Ok everybody; Return, 5 crimson flashes had Ash's pokemon disappeared. A few moments later they were standing in a circle touching hands. Ok! Let's get started, slamming his webbed hand on the ground, Reverse Summoning Jutsu! In a puff of chakra smoke, they were off to Mount Myoboku. Upon arriving the first thing that happened was being ushered to where the elder sat. Ash Ketchum Jiraiya-chan tells us you come from the realm of Arceus-Sama. Correct Great Elder, I am from the pokemon world. Excellent! We have waited an entire aeon for someone from your realm to appear. We for some time though this egg would never bear life. In the last few weeks we have been proven wrong. Greninja let himself out of his pokeball. Attracted by the toads and the egg itself. Hey Ash Pikachu said from his shoulder. Only this time every one heard him clearly. You think Greninja is acting a bit odd? Hey short circut, leave me out of your observations, Im trying to focus right now. It was about then that Ash realized. Everyone, toads included were staring at them. NO WAY!! They can really talk, that wasn't Kyuubi's translation. Pervy Sage, Grandpa Sage, you heard it too, right? Greninja spoke up, this place is saturated in chakra and aura. The strongest of it is emanating from the egg itself. It feels familiar but, something is different. It's doesn't feel right, the elemental energy feels off. Jiraiya focused on the egg for a few moments, feels like earth and water chakra to me. Ground/Water variant? Greninja asked looking at his partner. How familiar does it feel Greninja? Like its a Froakie egg, interesting Jiraiya said. Perhaps since Arceus-Sama used both energies, then both energies will be required to help it hatch? Would both of you help Ma' out? Ash was contemplating the idea Sensei put forth. It did make sense. Even though this world is chakra heavy. Arceus-Sama comes from my realm which is saturated in aura.
Greninja help us out, in a triangle formation, pokemon, shinobi, and aura guardian alike began to channel their powers. Ma' was channeling Natural Energy this mix of energies is exactly what the egg was missing. The egg itself began pulling strongly from both Ash and Naruto. Both boys at one point fell to one knee each. Breathing heavily as their energy reserves were nearly depleted before the little one began to give the energy back, only mixed. Both boys' reserves climbed almost immediately. Kurama was old enough to have been alive when this occurred. For in his oldest memories, before father used them for the sacrifice. Kurama was a naturally occurring two tailed fox. I remember Arceus-Sama appearing in our world. The sheer power that saturated the realm for an entire week. So, this is the result of that week so long ago. How interesting indeed, the Kyuubi thought as he watched the proceedings through his container's eyes. The feeling of Aura through his own chakra after so long was like senjutsu chakra, but already mixed smooth and full of life. Ash was reeling and his whole body stung, as his reserves tripled almost instantly. Then grew steadily for the next fifteen minutes. His chakra was the same color as his aura. The power he was most comfortable with. He could feel the pulse of the egg's aura. Naruto was in brand new territory he could feel the strange yet familiar feeling of aura mixed into his chakra. He could feel the chakra pulse from the egg. If what he understood is correct Ash and he just became a sort of kin. Kinship through Chakra and Aura respectively. Besides that he's also my sibling student to Jiraiya Sensei.
Wow this is intense, Ash thought as the process continued. It was at this point that the pain spiked and Ash shut his eyes reflexively. When he opened them again, he was in a dank, dimly lit sewer. As he walked towards the source of light he hear the rumble of a large creature. The size of Arceus at full power, something was wrong with it. It felt unbalanced and at war with itself. Ashura Satoshi Ketchum, The Chosen One.. Welcome to the mindscape of the Child of Prophecy, and my prison. Normally I would relish in frightening the life out of you. But even I, am am not foolish enough to cross Arceus-Sama. That is a fight I couldn't even fathom at half power. I would barely survive at full power and I am not to proud to admit that. But enough of that, the young one, about to enter the shinobi world. That is what is important right now. With those words, the strange looking Froakie materialized in the mindacape. Naruto finally gor his witts about him, HEY FUR BALL!! What the hell do you know about the God of Pokemon!? And how the hell do you know my Ash-Nii's name fox? You and I aren't exactly cool right now, ya' know? What's your angle Kyuubi? Hey guys look it's the tadpole! He's cool lookin' ya'know!? Ash finally focused on the shiny Froakie. He had dark teal colored skin blue kunai shaped rocky protrusions on his outer thighs, both legs. The frubbles were only present on his chest and collar bone area. He had eye protection I the form of rocky protrusions over his eyes. It looked like the top half of goggles or a helmet.
The teal gave way in a fade of color that looked like bubbles. From dark teal to rock gray. He looked like he would grow well Ash mused. Almost as if he simple introducing himself to us. He made eye contact with Naruto, and hopped over to him nuzzling his leg. Would you look at that!? It seems Froakie chose his own trainer. Good! It'll be Naruto's job to teach Froakie chakra use. He can learn how to become a powerful Greninja from watching. Kyuubi-San, I assume you're quite ancient, I have some experience with older creatures. What is it you know about this child? Ash questioned the building sized fox. This creature was beautiful, ominous, like the power of nature itself. He didn't want to anger it but he wanted to know what to expect with this Froakie variant. It's not every day you see a Water/Rock Type Greninja. It's definitely going to change the dynamic of its battle prowess. Naruto, Ash got his host's attention, it appears as though Froakie has chosen its trainer already. I cannot get in the way of such a natural thing. I will teach you everything you need to know about being a trainer. I have a ball I can donate to the cause. It's the only empty ball I have on me, I don't want you to catch him with it! I want you to study it and create an alternative with sealing. This is Froakie's natural world, he should be caught in a ball made here. Naruto looked down at Froakie and a grim determination fell on him. An innocent new creature is trusting me with his life. I won't fail! He clenched his fist, the large nine tails looked down at his container in approval, extending a tendril of Bijuu Chakra towards the infant. The Froakie looked at the chakra and then at the fox directly, Nii-Sama. I look forward to growing with you, please take care of me. Froakie bowed at the Kyuubi, the Kyuubi looked at the infant and his container.
Then at the Chosen One, and then once more at The Child of Prophecy. There is hope for the future yet! I am satisfied by this knowledge. Carry on, Kyuubi folded himself into a tight ball and lay down to sleep. Shortly after he kicked them all out of the mindscape. That last touch of Kyuubi chakra did it, when the boys came to the egg began to Crack and Ash stepped back Shima-Sama jumped backwards herself. Watching as the egg flashed brightly and coalesced into a small toadling. He had rocky protrusions and teal/gray skin, his chakra was distinctly Water and Rock. It was the most odd chakra the current toads had ever felt. Gama-Maru-Sama knew this Aura was powerful and not just the new born. But the Chosen One and now The Child of Prophecy too had the same powerful Aura flowing through him too. It appears as though Ash has taken to chakra through Naruto. Shima mused, you ever felt anything like it Pa'? No Ma' can't say that I have. Jiraiya-Chan what do you make of them? Froakie jumped over to Naruto just as he had in the mindscape and nuzzled his leg. Naruto picked him up, welcome to the world my Poke-Son! Papa! Froakie called out as it hugged the proud Naruto. Hey Naruto, Ash tossed the empty pokeball at him. Make him a proper ball Naruto! Right! He said, as he caught the ball. Inuzuka Hana had never seen such a creature before, nor this odd form of hatching. Suddenly she was in full Veterinarian mode but, Froakie pulled a pair of kunai made of stone from out of nowhere! It was clear he was not going to allow himself to be looked at for a while. He had great colors of camouflage for a variety of terrains. I wonder if his clones will be solid like Naruto's are?
Ash thought, as he watched the little one keep Inuzuka-Sensei away from himself. In the meanwhile Naruto, let me show you how to open a basic aura-bond with Froakie. They spent the next few minutes going over the process. Pointing out the right way to knead his Aura, so it would work. This is strange Naruto thought, it's like having to gather the energy for a Rasengan. Like having to do three things at one time, while gathering the energy for a Rasengan. Once he figured that part out, Naruto went to his signature technique SHADOW CLONE JUTSU! In a massive cloud there were 500 Naruto clones. 100 of you go with Jiraiya Sensei, 100 of you go with Inuzuka-Sensei and Ash. 100 of you focus on the Rasengan exclusively. 100 of you will work on chakra control exercises. 100 of you will work on Taijutsu kata, no sparring. He unsealed a bokken and bo, while holding them he summoned another 100 clones. 50 of you will work with the bo, the other 50 with the bokken. Jiraiya wasn't very killed with a sword but, as a student of the Shinobi No Kami. He was a monster with a bo-staff, he made a pair of clones to assist the weapons wielders. Of the 100 clones that went with Ash and Hana-Sensei, one of them decided it would teach Ash the Shadow Clone Jutsu. With the arrival of the Froakie and Ash being here they spent 6 months smoothing out Naruto's techniques. While teaching Ash how to use the chakra he now had access to.
Because of the merger during Froakie's birth. Ash's current chakra pool allows him to comfortably make 10 clones. That's with simple chakra control added, when they get into advanced chakra control. Ash would prove to be quite formidable indeed. Hana mused, as she watched the young man gain understanding, and with that greater skill and prowess. At the 7 month marker the boys were gathered up and they group moved on to the next leg of their journey.
-Ruins of Uzushiogakure-
How beautiful Ash said, it reminds me of Alto Marè back in my world. The aura here is so powerful, the chakra readings are insane. The Uzumaki must've been quite powerful indeed he mused. Quite right gaki, Jiraiya said as he clapped Ash on the shoulder. This is your ancestors homeland Naruto, Kushina was born right here. Ka-Chan.. Naruto whispered, Ash and Jiraiya landed a hand on his shoulders we're right here with you Naruto. Hana watched as dimensional traveler and Jinchuriki found connection despite being from different worlds. Ash was a voracious learner, he has a variety of techniques available to him making him an unpredictable opponent. She was skeptical at first when accepting this assignment. Because Ash was technically not a Shinobi of the Leaf. Upon Ash's learning of the Shadow Clone Jutsu, Jiraiya sent word to Hokage-Sama and she sent back a headband for him. Because of the extenuating circumstances of his arrival to Konohagakure. Ash Ketchum was currently on a A-Rank mission to train his current team in the use of Aura. His grasp of the basics of Medical jutsu was refreshing. As both Naruto and Ash had begun to learn Fuuinjutsu from Jiraiya-Sama. While in Uzushiogakure Ash kept his entire team out. Greninja had the island scouted in days. Talonflame had the best view of the island. He used the former Kage tower to perch and keep watch. Hawlucha circled the island every 4 hours weaving through the trees. Making a mental map of their surroundings. Froakie was stuck to Greninja whenever he was present. However no matter how much he was interested in it's final evolution.
He refused to leave Naruto's shoulder. Froakie watched as he made clones, created a sphere of energy that does major damage. This pushed the little one into learning Double Team and Water Pulse. Just a few days ago she was watching them balance on one finger, on a Senbon, on the lake. While forming Rasengan and Aura Sphere respectively. Wanting to protect his pseudo sibling Naruto really put his nose to the grindstone. Inuzuka Hana had to bite back a curse at herself. She had allowed at least some of the public rhetoric to affect her view of Uzumaki Naruto. For better or for worse Ash Ketchum has stirred up the village in a most interesting way. These boys are intelligent, quick on the uptake, and unfairly powerful. 2 weeks in to their time in Uzu, Naruto made his way through the remnants of thw village. As he made his way towards the center he began to hear voices. At first he assumed it was Kyuubi plating tricks on him. But after about 5 minutes, are you really going to continue to ignore the cries of your ancestors!? I see, so that's not you! As he said this he came upon the Uzukage Tower. One voice rose above the din of the others, come gaki it said. Come meet your destiny, you too little Froakie. With those words Froakie tightened his grip on Naruto's head. I don't like the way this feels papa, be safe. Extend your senses gaki, this building is riddled with seals. Good, good! Your tenant is correct gaki, but you are Uzumaki, you wouldn't have ever made it this far otherwise. However! Blonde hair? Are you related to Tsuna-Hime? That is a Konoha headband you bear. Is your Tou-San one of theirs?
Come gaki you're doing great, keep following it. Just as those words cleared he came into the Kage office. Wow! This looks a lot like Baa-Chan's office. Immediately he could feel the seals under the desk, behind two of the shelves. He looked straight up from where he was standing. Well isn't that interesting... there up on the ceiling above the Kage's desk. An intricate sealing matrix with the konji for Froakie, Frogadier, and Greninja as part of the matrix. In other words only an heir of the royal family, bonded to the pokemon stated in the matrix can open it. Naruto, the apparition said to him, your great ancestor visited many realms in his travels. One of the realms led him to the pokemon world. He was stranded in theory realm for nearly a decade. When he returned, it was with schematics and knowledge of building rudimentary pokeballs through Fuuinjutsu. When he returned to the clan, he appeared with his faithful Greninja by his side. All of his knowledge artifacts and adventures are sealed within that matrix. Froakie will be required to open the seal with you. Every Uzukage since he has known about this matrix yet none has risen. No Uzumaki has been able to meet all of the requirements. Until you.. My dearest Kushina's boy, you grandson are the true heir of the Uzumaki Clan. The Fuuinjutsu powered image of him dead grandfather bowed to him. I Rota former Uzukage of Uzushiogakure no Sato declare ymou the heir to reign of Uzu. Below you under the throw rug, there is another seal, you should open the seal to your left first Naruto-Kun. Slitting his palm he placed his hand on the seal.
The seal seemed to take a bit long to respond to his blood and chakra. Naruto was about to give up but his grandfather didn't say anything. He decided to wait a bit longer, after 2 minutes the seal matrix on the wall started to light up slowly. Revealing a seal that took up the entire wall. Out of the center of the seal a shelf slid out There were a number of scrolls. The 2 largest were the Uzumaki Scroll of seals. Followed by the Uzumaki Registry, holding the history of the clan. The village hidden in the whirling tides will forever live in you grandson. Rota-Jiji I'm sorry I never got to meet you in person. As am I young one, your chakra is powerful and your aura is very Uzumaki as well. I am proud of you, I know that your birthright will carry you to wherever you choose to go. Now then, Naruto-Kun seal the rest of the scrolls into the large scroll on the right, that one is empty. The Registry, The Scroll of Seals, the smaller scrolls there. The first 2 are Uzumaki Kenjutsu and weapons techniques. The next 2 are Uzumaki Taijutsu, grappling, throws and slams. The next one is the only scroll of Genjutsu usable by Uzumaki. You dear boy, as the heir to the Uzumaki Clan now will open the seal under that rug. Kyuubi bristled in his cage as Naruto smeared his blood on the seal. In a cloud of smoke the Uzumaki Masks appeared, along with a scroll to seal them away. Before you do that Naruto-Kun, grab the Shinigami mask please. Grandfather what are you doing?