Once I was confident I had gotten far enough from Konoha I stopped and pulled out a map. To truly get a grasp of where I was I needed to find a town. So I keep running throughout the night. At my normal speed without using Ninja Run I ran at about 300MPH which wasn't bad at all. I need to conserve my energy until I know where I need to go.
It wasn't until dawn broke that I reached a small town. I won't even bother with the name. According to the map, from here Uzushiogakure is located just off the coast of the Land of Fire. That's… a long run. It will take time for me to get there. I received a few weird looks from the town's populace. Probably since to them a kid walking around with a big-ass map is a strange occurrence.
Not that I care really. It doesn't matter what they think. I could crush them all! No… bad thoughts, need to focus. I need a way to get past the Fire Country borders. I will also need a boat with a crew. Shouldn't be too hard with my spells. Speaking of, I used Control to get a room at the local inn. The innkeeper tried to refuse me unless I could call my parents. Well, now I get a free room, bitch!
I was just about to settle in when I heard a commotion downstairs. Apparently, some bandits are causing a ruckus in the lobby… I should correct that. Making my way downstairs I saw five bandits. I hit them all with a quick Observe. They aren't even Genin level… oh well. Might as well get rid of them considering I'm trying to take a nap. One of the bandits spotted me and sneered,
"Get lost kid!" he growled, trying to look intimidating. With a grin, I pointed at him and whispered, "Enrage." the bandit grabbed his head and groaned as my spell hit him. Suddenly he shot up and rushed one of his companions stabbing him with a short knife. In the confusion, I hit another nearby bandit with an Enrage. The other inn patrons watched in horror as the two bandits affected slaughtered their own and eventually each other.
Wiping my hands I went back up to my room with a smile. Let them clean it up. I just want to sleep…
I was having a pleasant dream when suddenly I was rudely awakened by the innkeeper. Apparently one of the bandits got away and their leader wants some answers. He doesn't believe his "loyal troops" could turn on each other. Did I mention he's killing people? Oh, well he's killing people… time to put a stop to that shit.
I made my way outside and spotted the leader. Not that he was hard to find. I figured the 6-foot fat guy waving a sword around and barking orders must be the leader. I hit him with an Observe and was surprised at what I found,
Rioshi (the Obsidian Blade)
Level: 19
That sword of his must be something special… it's too bad he's a lower level. It would have been a treat to gauge myself against a worthy opponent. With a sigh, I hit the man with a Control forcing him to attack his bandit group. They fought valiantly against the man but his sword made quick work of the men. In the end, I still had him under Control so I asked him,
"Rioshi, why do they call you the Obsidian Blade?" dazed he replied in a dull monotone,
"Long ago I was a great swordsman. I learned everything from the samurai of the Land of Iron. I stole this sword when I was on a job in Kirigakure. The blacksmith who made it told me it was his greatest creation but it would be forever unfinished. This sword has served me well over the years. I let go of the ways of the samurai that day. I became my own man with my own set of rules."
I stopped him right there. I could care less about his life story. I'm just interested in the sword. I made him hand it to me,
Ping! You have gained a legendary item: The Obsidian Blade!
Description: This mysterious blade holds many secrets. But one is known...it remains unfinished.
Damage: 1200 x STR
Boosts:
+50% chance to break armor
—Unbreakable
—Forever Sharp
It was a large katana made from some kind of black metal. Pulsing my chakra through it I confirmed that it was chakra metal. The blade was long for a katana, maybe just over 3 feet or so. The hilt was about 13 inches. Thanks to my STR I can easily wield the hefty sword one-handed. Looking at the still-dazed Rioshi I pointed my new sword at the former bandit leader and asked him,
"Do you regret the path you took?" Rioshi gave me a lopsided grin,
"No," he said. "I have lived my life beyond the silly rules of the samurai. I have raped, killed, and stolen whatever and whomever I pleased. I regret nothing, child. But I feel if you kill me...you'll learn to regret it." I gave him a sneer in return,
"Not fucking likely." I growled driving the sword into his gut. He fell in a heap, blood pooling around his body as he choked and gurgled his last breath. Breathing hard I turned and saw the townspeople who all stared at me in shock. I would be too, to be honest. Seeing an eight-year-old girl kill a grown man in cold blood. I laughed at them. Laughed at the ridiculousness of it all.
A slow clap broke through the murmurs of the crowd. Pulled out of my little bout of madness I turned to see who the fuck was… oh shit.
Orochimaru(the Snake Sannin)
Level:?
"Kukuku..." a low chuckle escaped Orochimaru's lips as he approached, "A good show child. But it seems the audience disagrees..." his voice was silky smooth as he spoke.
I had to play this very carefully. One wrong step and it's all over before I've even begun. I looked to the crowd and silently cast Control over each of the townspeople.
"Kill yourself," I whispered. One by one the townspeople picked up the weapons of the fallen bandits and proceeded to slit their throats. I watched Orochimaru who stared at the death around him in what seemed to be disinterest,
"Well?" I asked the snake sannin, "What do you want, Orochimaru?" the townspeople were inconsequential to my plans. For now, I need to worry about impressing Orochimaru enough so that he doesn't kill me outright. After a few moments, the sannin spoke,
"So you know of me? Strange that a child would know my name… tell me. Who are you? And what is a child with such power doing out here?" he asked me these questions pacing around me. I kept him in my sights, keeping the sword at the ready. I thought about my answer for a moment,
"Power such as mine doesn't belong in Konoha. Those peace-loving fools would rather hide me away than use my abilities to conquer. As for who I am… you may call me Haruka." I tried to give him the impression that Konoha tried to suppress my power. Orochimaru smiled,
"Well, then Haruka-chan. How would you feel about joining my cause?" his question had my mind racing. This is a wonderful opportunity to train under one of the strongest players in this world. But will it hinder my plans?
"I… will join you. But only if you do one thing for me." it was a gamble asking for this but Orochimaru simply raised his eyebrow,
"And what do you require of me?" he asked. I relaxed and rested the Obsidian Blade on my shoulder,
"Take me to the center of Uzushiogakure. There is something I must do in order to enhance my power." I gave him this one request. I even told him the truth as to why I needed to go to Uzu. Now… the moment of truth. The snake sannin raised an eyebrow,
"Why Uzushiogakure? It is completely destroyed," he said. I shook my head,
"It is not the village I seek but the strongest whirlpool within its lands." Orochimaru gave me an amused look and chuckled, "Very well. I will assist you in your quest… after you swear your allegiance to me." that last part his voice changed. It was like the air was knocked out of my lungs. That son of a bitch… he's trying to intimidate me with killing intent. Gamer's Mind gave me a taste of it before it kicked in. I smiled at the snake sannin,
"You can't use such tactics on me, Orochimaru," I said. "If you don't want to help me then kill me. You can try to capture me but I won't make it easy on you." and there it was. My offer laid down on the table. I would be worried about the whole situation… I should be worried. But I'm not. And I have a very good reason for that,
"Kukuku...you're a bold child. But I would be a fool to not recognize such gifts. I will help you on your journey." LUC is a wonderful thing, isn't it?