Monsters with souls

21- the trials begin

Warnings:  This is a fan fiction crossover featuring Naruto and Bleach.  In no way shape or form do I own the series and/or its characters.  This story however is an original idea that I have had for a while now and decided that it is time that I got around to writing it.  Some of the characters may seem a bit OCC so please don’t hate me for it!

Key Guide: “regular speech”, ‘thinking to ones self’, *mental speech*, (author notes), bold - Kyuubi & Shirosaki speaking, italic - attacks/jutsu, -spirits/hollows speaking-, [translation], =zanpakuto speaking=, ~Hogyoku speaking~

Chapter 21- the trials begin

Both Ichigo and Naruto went towards the hokage tower to hopefully find their captain and teammate.  They wondered how Haku was adjusting to the leaf village.  With the chunin exams coming up, things were going to get rough.  They quickly turned the corner to have Naruto smack into someone quite literally.

“Hey watch where you are going!  You almost ruined my outfit and could have seriously hurt me.” growled a voice that Naruto didn’t recognize.  The Jinchuriki looked up to see a guy in a black cat suit wearing kabuki makeup.  Strapped to his back was a mummy.  Naruto noticed the sand headband that he and the female he was traveling with was wearing.  Naruto slowly got up to his feet.

“Sorry about that.  But trust me it would be a definite improvement from what you look like.” replied Naruto.  Kankuro grabbed Naruto by the collar of his jacket threatening to punch Naruto in the face.  Suddenly a small rock came flying at the two ninja.  Ichigo stopped it with his bare hands.

“Stay out of this Uchiha.  This is between the guy in the cat suit and Naruto.” stated Ichgio as he crushed the stone in his hands not turning to meet Sasuke’s glare.  “And you slinking around next to Sasuke.  Don’t think for one moment that I don’t sense your presence.”

“Kankuro…… That’s enough.  We don’t need you to set a bad example for our village.” replied a red haired kid with black eyeliner surrounding his eyes.  Ichigo could feel that this red hair kid was very similar to what Naruto was (not in the soul reaper sense).

*Shukaku.  The one tailed raccoon.  A sand spirit.  This boy is his host.  Out of all of us Biju, he was the most blood thirsty.* Kyuubi stated as Kankuro let Naruto go.  Sasuke looked shocked that Ichigo could sense Gaara’s presence.  Gaara shifted into sand as he appeared besides Temari and Kankuro.

*He is aware of our presence King.  I know that he can sense that Naruto is like him.  But he is unsure of you and what you are.* added Shiro.

“Go on and report back to our sensei.  I wish to talk to these two in private.” replied Gaara.

“But Gaara…….” stated Kankuro earning an evil glare from the sand Jinchuriki.  Both Temari and Kankuro left without a further word.

“That includes you as well Uchiha.  You shouldn’t be here anyway.  Shouldn’t you be with your team?” questioned Naruto as Sasuke slunk off mumbling something underneath his breath.

“All right Shukaku, you best not be starting any trouble in my village.” Naruto stated but it was Kyuubi talking as Kyuubi’s features replaced Naruto’s.  Gaara’s sea foam green eyes changed as they looked similar to Shiro’s except he had a diamond pupil with four small dots.

“It’s good to see you again Kyuubi.  Of course I wouldn’t dream of doing anything to anger you.  But we are under orders to attack your home.” Gaara replied in a voice that wasn’t his own but rather Shukaku’s.  Gaara grabbed his head sharply shaking it.