Hunter of Assassins

Hunter of Assassins

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Naruto x Harem?

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''Normal Speech''

Inner Thoughts, Dialogue, Musical Lyrics, or reading passages from books and scrolls.

(Quick Notes and Messages or Echoes.)

(Dark over lapping echoes)

''Boss Summons, Demons, Dark beings speaking, Possessions, Demonic/Angry characters speaking as well as extremely Dark spells and Magic.''

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Story Start
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Naruto returned to his apartment and began cleaning and sharpening his katana. He waited for the call only for the honk of a vehicle to draw his attention. After many repeated honks he got up and peered through the window to see a limo waiting outside for him. Exiting the room he entered the room where Sylvia was waiting for him.

''The next fight has been arranged. You don't have a lot of time so I'll just tell you what you need to know. The 9th ranked assassin is currently... Dr. Peace.''

''Dr. Peace? Well that's a bit of an oxymoron if I ever heard one,'' he remarked as he peered out the window.

''Actually, a detective.'' Sylvia informed him. ''A dirty and unscrupulous detective with plenty of dark secrets about him. Illegal investigations... Illicit sales... Black marketing... He is your one-stop shop for marketing illegal goods. And on top of that, he is a trained assassin. He's been doing some work for the Mafia. And before you know it, he's up there, ranked 9th on the list. To be frank, he's good.'' she finished, looking up from her files to see Naruto's disinterested gaze to the outside. As a woman who spent a good deal of her sex appeal getting what she want this annoyed her a bit. ''You won't stand a chance against him. You're as good as dead.''

Naruto laughed at the futility of his statement. ''My Sylvia, please, do not add to the stereotypes of your hair color and say something so moronic. I'm a shinobi, an efficient killer whose techniques are more than capable of completely obliterating a human opponent.'' While he had to admit some of these Alternatives were gifted they were nothing compared to the likes of Nagato, Madara, or Kaguya. Those days where he was still naïve. It was funny how much had changed from when he was a teenager when he thought about it. In hindsight it was a good thing he didn't have his current mindset when dealing with Sasuke all those years ago. It would have made fighting Madara and Kaguya a real bitch. ''Just set-up the next price.'' he stated as Sylvia sent him a scathing glance.

''Alright. Please transfer 150,000 LB dollars.''

Naruto's head snapped up as he gave her an incredulous look. ''A hundred and fifty thousand?''

''Your entry fee, my overhead costs... Don't tell me that you were not expecting so many zeroes on that price or that I'm ripping off or some shit. We have an elite staff in the thousands. Personally? I think it's a bargain.''

''I'll get the damn money. Just have the fight ready,'' he remarked as he opened the door and leaved out of the car. It took Naruto all of two minutes for him to realize he could have just pilfered the items from the mansion of the last assassin he killed and sell to gain some money. So after doing just that he made his way to Destroy Stadium, the location of the next fight that Sylvia text him about.

Naruto entered the stadium as he was immediately mobbed by a bunch of guys carrying baseball bats and axes. Psychopaths, all of them he concluded before he started cutting them down. Crimson blood began staining the wall and floors as he went about defending himself. Dashing down a hallway Naruto used his right shoulder to plow through a crowd of mooks. The whole thing was just too one sided for him to put too much focus into so he began using Rasengans to begin tearing through walls and cutting out all the bullshit.

Naruto's cell phone begins ringing just as he was about to enter the field. Groaning, he answered it, wondering who the hell was bothering him now of all times? ''Naruto, hello? The moment you step onto the field, the fight begins. If you win, you will be ranked 9th. If you lose, well, there's no need to go into that. Need to pop a breath mint? Hit the restroom? Brush your teeth? When you're ready, step inside.''

''Thank you Sylvia for telling me shit I already know.''

''Is that anyway to treat someone trying to help?''

''It's nothing against you personally, but I don't want to spend any more time doing this than necessary.'' he answered her before hanging up. He continued until the find and finished hearing Dr. Peace sing, "The virgin child makes her wish without feeling anything". After he finishes, Naruto claps.

''Thank you. Mighty kind, mighty kind of you.''

Dr. Peace was definitely an older man, with black hair and dark clothing, grey in color with a western like theme. ''For a detective your singing voice isn't too bad.''

''It has always been my dream to perform in a stadium such as this. A gentleman from the Association told me I could have any stage I wanted today. How could I refuse such a kind offer?'' the man asked with a whimsical air about him. ''My ex-wife called me the other day and I met my daughter for the first time in ten years. We dined at a fancy restaurant... One of those that is impossible to get a reservation for. Then afterwards, karaoke.'' the man went on as Naruto let out a huff of boredom. Naruto was only half listening to the man in front of him. ''Unfortunately, the atmosphere was a facade. Not once did my own daughter look me in the eye. Oh, the food? Tasted like blood...''

''The taste of blood is something only killers who don't have the will to stop like us have Old man.''

''Sadly, I can't disagree.'' he added with dramatic flair. ''There's only one way to live. People like us... We're sharks attracted to blood. You smelled blood too, didn't you? Isn't that why you're here?''

''I'm nothing like you,'' Naruto remarked as he drew out his blood stained katana and winched. ''I...I fight with a purpose. I kill only those who are attracted by madness and have no hope of redemption. I fight for those I love. For every drop of blood I spill is to prevent a tear falling from another's eye by the hands of a monster. Say what you will, I'm fighting for a dream and for a purpose.''

''Then don't die on me too quickly. I want to gorge myself on this sense of fulfillment till I vomit.''

''I'll send you to the other side. Sleep eternally.'' Naruto said as he dashed forward, only to come to a stop and block a bullet shot off by Peace. Despite its gold coloring, it was obvious the gun was a modified magnum.

''What makes me different from these killers? I don't do it for the joy of it. I do it to protect those I love and to make the lives of innocent easier. I couldn't remain that same 12 year old kid or 16 year old idealistic anymore. So much time has passed, it feels like a dream. I gained intelligence but became more critical and cynical. Even so, I have and always will be Uzumaki Naruto. As long as I live I will carry out the promises I made.

Dr. Peace's long range combat style wasn't something he hadn't seen before. Though, his ability to reload his god was ridiculously super human. One, two, three...with a resounding crack another magnum bullet caused a crack in his Katana.

''Damnit,'' Naruto quietly swore as he shifted the blade into his hand and threw it forward to which Peace dodged and pulled out a second gun and began firing it rapidly. Naruto though, popped up behind Peace and use the blade, driving it through Peace's back and out through his gut. Dr. Peace quickly died, but not before saying some final words.

'Next song I sing, I know my daughter will love. Won't you, darling? Better practice my rap. Rap with me, Jennifer...'

''Congratulations.'' Sylvia's voice echoed through Naruto's ear. ''You are now ranked number nine.''

''As I said, no problem.'' he remarked as he looked down at the fracture Katana. ''I wonder if I should bother getting this repaired?" '

Sylvia's face lit up, smelling an opportunity in the bag. ''I know a woman who makes interesting weaponry.'' And pays me a small commission for each poor sap I send her way. ''Her name is Dr. Naomi and...''

''Just give me the address when you have the next fight arranged,'' Naruto hollowly replied, interrupting Sylvia. "I might decide to follow it. I'm more of a hand to hand fighter anyway so it isn't like this is that big deal of a loss." He finished as he began leaving the stadium.