Naruto: Legacy of the Sand

Chapter 11: An Unexpected Truce and Origins

It has been two hours since the end of Konoha's invasion as Naruto's Sand family, along with Kaze, were at the main gates being sawed off by Hiruzen, but Naruto and his family aren't the only ones leaving Konoha, as Tsunade is leaving with Naruto and his family along with Shizune and Tenten while Kushina is also leaving to be with her son as she is taking her Uchiha family with her and even Fu is leaving with them as she didn't want to leave Sora's side Tsunade welcomed Fu with open arms after everything she has done to help to make Fu her third apprentice "I am sad to see you all go, but it is the right choice you've all have made." Hiruzen said as the others bowed respectfully, as he did to them. "I enjoyed every moment in this village, Hiruzen-sensei," Tsunade said as Kushina nodded in agreement. She felt happy to finally have left the village after everything had happened, "Now you all better get going before Minato shows up and changes his mind." Hiruzen said as everyone else nodded and bid him farewell Hiruzen, but before the group left, they heard, "WAIT!." everyone looked back and saw Sakura with Hinata and Hanabi. They came up to the group and stopped as they caught their breath. "We're... We're coming with you." Sakura said as Gaara used his sand to make chairs for the trio. The ground was puzzled. "Are you sure? What about your families?." Temari asked as Hinata spoke up. "We don't care about our families. We aren't staying with a family that seems alright to have their member die," she said. Hanabi nodded in response because she disliked how their clan worked. "And I've told my parents, they agree that Konoha wasn't safe," Sakura said as she panted softly. Then Gaara approached her and picked her up in his arms, carrying her like a princess, causing her to blush. "Oh, my Gaara... You sure do know how to make a girl blush," she said as Gaara smiled at her and then carried her. Kaze approached both Hyuga girls, and he picked up Hinata like a princess as she blushed the most and was about to faint.

Tenten approached Hanabi and turned her back to her as Tenten kneeled, offering her back. "Want a piggyback ride Hanabi?." Tenten asked as Hanabi smiled brightly and hopped on her back, wrapping her arms around Tenten's neck and her legs around Tenten's waist. "You bet you're the best for piggyback rides," Hanabi said with a smile and nuzzled her head against Tenten's back. Tenten got off her knee and started walking. The others followed, too, as they bid farewell to Hiruzen again and took their journey back home, but from within the trees, Hoshi was watching them and stalking her prayer as she wanted that power from Naruto, Kaze, and Gaara. Still, she is bidding her time to do so and doesn't want to mess up her new plan after wandering the group that had set up camp all day. The only ones who went to bed were Hanabi, Yuki, and Yuma, while the others stayed up chatting. Then Tenten heard something snap. She quickly got up and ready her nunchucks while talking to Fu. She also stood up and turned to the others. "HEY! Someone is coming!." she said as the others got up and joined them. Kushina went to Hanabi, Yuki, and Yuma's tent and stayed with them to protect them. At the same time, the others waited and saw who was coming towards them, but it was an unexpected visit from Hoshi. As the group kept their guard up, Hoshi stopped where she was and crossed her arms. "I'm not here for a fight. I'm here to talk with the Kazekage," she said. Everyone was a little stunned by this except Naruto and Gaara. This sudden situation made them feel like something was off, and Rasa stepped forward. "What would you like to disguise about?." he said as Hoshi looked at him. "Not here." she started, then pointed to the placed-out medium bolder and two rocks on each side. "We talk over there. I'd imagine you'd bring someone with you. I understand that," she said as she walked over to the setting, sat on one of the rocks and waited patiently for Rasa. Then Rasa looked at Kimba. "We better see what she wants," he said as Kimba slightly nodded and followed Rasa over to the bolder. As they approached, a few of Hoshi's shinobi fled the scene so they didn't think it was a trap. Rasa sat on the other rock, looking at Hoshi with a preteen girl beside her. Kimba stood beside Rasa.

"Alright, what is it you want, Hoshi?" Rasa said while Kimba crossed his arms, remained silent, and listened. "Oh good, straight to the point." Hoshi started, and then she took a piece of paper and showed it to Rasa. "I went to see the Sand Daimyo a month before Konoha's invasion, and I need your permission to let me and my people take over and live in the ruined city of Roran," she said as she crossed her arms and waited for Rasa's response, Rasa looked over the papers, and it's genuine as he sighed as he noticed that Hoshi wishes to have a truce. It didn't look good as it had been ordered from Sand Daimyo himself, and Rasa had to accept one request. "I shall agree that you and your people will have Roran." Rasa started, as he didn't like to say what came next. "Now, what is your request to have this truce?." he asked as Kimba noticed Rasa's mixed expressions and hoped it wouldn't be a request they wouldn't like. Then Hoshi cleared her throat, getting Kimba's attention as Rasa tried to prepare what she had to say, "I would like blood samples from two of your sons and Kaze." Hoshi said as the young girl beside her smirked and crossed her arms while Rasa and Kimba had mixed facial expressions. "Ugh... Fine..." Rasa started, then looked at Kimba. "Please bring Naruto, Gaara, and Kaze here," he said as Kimba had no choice but to agree and went to get them. While waiting, Rasa looked back at Hoshi and had his arms crossed. "While we wait, I would like to know what you and your clan are," he said. Hoshi smirked as she cleared her throat, and the girl sat on the ground with her legs and arms crossed. "This is going to be fun; Mother's story times are best." the girl said, surprising Rasa a little now, knowing the girl is Hoshi's Mother, " We are the Celestial Guardians. We are a mystical and powerful race hailing from a distant galaxy known as Astra Prime. We are a species of beings with celestial energy flowing through their veins, granting them immense powers and abilities beyond human comprehension." Hoshi started as her daughter rested her head on her Mother's left thigh. At the same time, Rasa listened carefully, "We Celestial Guardians are ethereal beings with luminous, iridescent skin that shimmers like the night sky—we posse elegant, elongated features and our eyes that reflect the vastness of space itself. Glowing, intricate patterns of constellations adorn their bodies, symbolising our connection to the celestial realm. Our presence exudes a sense of otherworldly grace and power." Hoshi said as they were interrupted by Kimba, who had returned with Naruto, Gaara, and Kaze.