Naruto of the Shinju

Chapter 8: Gradual Change

Mizuki was dead and Iruka woke up on the hospital with the Third Hokage on his side. He wasn't aware that his student altered his memories so that he wouldn't let the Hokage know what he had seen the night Naruto killed Mizuki.

"So, that's it?", the Third Hokage asked.

"Yes. Naruto now knows the truth. I've even told him that I do not hate him but when I saw him earlier this morning, it seems he's changed", he replied.

"Speaking of which, where is he by the way?"

Toneri singlehandedly stopped the war concerning the Gelel Stone. He had killed Haido and took Temujin under him, as per Byakuya's orders or Naruto's. To prevent information leaking about the Legend of the Gelel Stone, Naruto took the book and burned it, leaving memorized information in his head, how to use it, how to properly draw its power. Seeing the Gelel vein, he absorbed all of its power. He ordered Temujin to create a Space-Time Hole using his blood to absorb some of the Gelel remnants so that no one would know of its existence.

"I do not know how to thank you for making me aware of the truth that Haido is the one who killed my parents. I couldn't thank you enough", Temujin spoke to Naruto.

"Then, in exchange, would you be willing to be a member of our clan?", Naruto asked.

"I shall serve you with my life. From now on, my unwavering loyalty towards you knows no bounds".

"Very well, I'll give you your first mission. Given that you have the Gelel Stone inside of you, I've heard that Hoshigakure has a special meteorite that gives off special chakra to anyone who takes hold of it. I've been given intel by Fuka and Sora surrounding the conspiracies in that village, including a particular individual named Sumaru. I want you to befriend that man and make him a member of the Otsutsuki Clan. Understood?"

"Yes, Byakuya-sama", Temujin replied.

"I'll be going back to Konoha. Toneri, take Temujin to Hoshi. I want the mission to be successful, without failure".

"You can always count me on that", Toneri replied smirking.

Naruto returned to his apartment in Konoha using his Yomotsu Hirasaka. He was now ready to take a photo of his ninja registration. As he was finished, he gave them off to the Third Hokage and then he asked, "Where's your forehead protector?"

"I've decided not to wear them for now. I want them to be as good as new when I would wear it in the day of the Explanatory", he explained.

"Very well".

As Naruto was about to leave, a young child attempted to attack the Third Hokage, only to stumble down the floor.

"Problems just keep showing up", the Sandaime thought.

"Konohamaru-kun", Ebisu said as he entered the room.

"You did something, didn't you?", Konohamaru asked, pointing his finger towards Naruto.

"Do not blame me for some things I haven't done. It's your clumsiness that made you drop off the floor", he replied.

The Sandaime's eyes widened with surprise as Naruto's words were blunt and a little harsh. He thought that maybe it has something to do with Mizuki telling him the truth.

"So, the demon brat is here", Ebisu thought.

"Those eyes, again and again. I will teach you a lesson one day", Naruto thought.

"Don't you know that this child is the grandson of the Hokage? Don't you dare belittle the child", Ebisu exclaimed.

Naruto stared at the boy, and the boy thought, "So, he was the same as the others".

"So now, you know the truth, won't you hit me?", Konohamaru challenged.

He didn't expect what happened next. Naruto slapped him. "Like I care!", he shouted. Then, he stormed out of the room.

"Konohamaru-kun", Ebisu exclaimed. "That kid… Konohamaru-kun, do not go near that kid. He's a bad influence on your part. As I said, the greatest path to being Hokage is to listen to me."

When he turned around, Konohamaru wasn't there.

"Konohamaru-kun!"

"It appears that he went off to follow Naruto", the Third said.

"WHHHHAAAAAAAATTTTTT!"

"That was the 20th ambush as of now. I hope Naruto won't teach him anything stupid", he thought.

As Naruto was walking the streets, he sensed that someone is following him. When he turned his back, he saw Konohamaru covering himself with a cloth.

"I know you're following me, and your disguises are entirely poor. Speak, what do you want?"

"Haha, you are indeed different. I don't mind becoming your follower!"

"Forgive me, but I don't have time for stupid kids like you"

"Boss! Please, I want to be Hokage sooner. I bet you have awesome techniques underneath your sleeve. I want you to teach me those".

"Hokage? Don't be ridiculous. Do you know what it means to be Hokage? Being Hokage is boring; you don't have the fun to roam around whenever you want. Besides, it's a boring position. Plus, those who become Hokage are always killed by people. Now, do you understand?", Naruto said in an air of dominance.

"Y-Yes", Konohamaru stammered.

"Now, go back and do not follow me, or else, I will punish you", Naruto said smirking.

Feeling fear, Konohamaru ran off and Naruto was now alone.

"You may come out now".

"Master, I've got the information".

"Spare no time. Speak everything fast, Purple Zetsu".

"You are the son of the Fourth Hokage. His name is Namikaze Minato and your mother is the descendant of the Uzumaki Clan, Uzumaki Kushina. She was the previous container of the Nine Tails, and the first container is Uzumaki Mito, wife of the First Hokage. I have copied all the forbidden jutsus in the Scroll of Seals, and you may access them later."

"Do you know anything what transpired about the Uchiha Clan Massacre?", Naruto asked.

"Uchiha Itachi killed his entire family, sparing only his little brother for the purpose that Sasuke would kill him later, and that he would be revered as a hero of Konoha. Itachi was ordered by the upper echelons of the Konoha Council because it would be a reason to stop the coup 'd'état of the Uchiha Clan, aspiring to overthrow the Hokage and take control of the village by unleashing the Kyuubi inside you, because Fugaku himself was confident that he could control the Kyuubi using his Mangekyo", he added.

"Thanks for the information, Purple Zetsu. Now, you must spy on other ninjas as well. Give me valuable information about their strength and weaknesses".

"As you wish, my Lord".

Flashback…

Mizuki was dead and Naruto has altered Iruka's memories, making him safe. He hypnotized the Jonins who took Iruka to leave him alone in the forest and they did as he ordered. As they disappeared, he ejected a purple substance from his mouth and it formed into purple humanoid shape with red eyes glowing.

"My name is Zetsu, my Lord", it said.

"I'll just call you Purple Zetsu for now. One day, you would be human just like them", Naruto answered.

Done with the Eighth Chapter. If Kaguya has Black Zetsu and White Zetsu, Naruto has Purple Zetsu. Unlike Black Zetsu, Purple Zetsu is quite stronger, and has some abilities are as yet unknown. I don't want to spoil anything here because Purple Zetsu will be extremely important in one of Naruto's plans. So, this is the little information. Sorry for any typos or mistakes. See you again on the next chapter. Bye!