Ryo The Illusionist Naruto Fanfiction - Chapter 19 The King And His General Parte 1

He met Hyuuga Hana the wife of hiashi the head of Hyuuga clan when their daughter Hyuuga Hinata was just 1 year and 8 months old, both Hana and Ryo met in the park, Hinata was the only one person other than Sasuke who played with Naruto.

Ryo liked Hinata so pure so innocent so kind heart, it’s hard to imagine she is Hiashi’s daughter

He always smiled looking at her

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Today, Naruto was 2 years old, it was his birthday, Ryo brought him in front of the memorial stone

He points towards the names on the stone

“Naruto… that’s mama and papa”

“Mama…Papa…stores”

Ryo smiled and gently patted little naruto head, “They are not stones, they are angels who live in stars…. they loved you Naruto… they wanted you the most in the world”

Naruto curiously tilted his head looking confused

Ryo laughed and shook his head, “How about this Naruto, bow 3 times to mama and papa and uncle will take you to Ichiraku Ramen”

“Yeaaaa”, cheered naruto as he immediately bowed to his parents and drag his uncle to ramen store

‘Minato Kushina I will bring naruto here on his every birthday, please rest in peace knowing that he will grow up knowing that none of you abandoned him and I will always protect him’

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Hinata was 2 year old when She lost her mother, due to child pre-mature birth she ran away from home that day…she was crying, it was Ryo who hugged her when he was on his way to home after some grocery shopping…he hugged her and calm her down…..He took her home and she kept on hugging Ryo’s arms for hours before Hiashi finally took her home

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It is spring, the flowers have bloomed and the weather is warm and moist.

So peaceful and quiet.

“No, it’s mine! Mine! Mine!”

“Naruto Sasuke Please Calm down this old man is trying hard to rest ya know”

“MINE!”, said Naruto

“No, it’s mine!”, said Sasuke

“Mah, mah, everyone calm dow- Naruto don’t throw that!”, said Kakashi

“MINE!”

Ryo sighed, so much for rest

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Summer is hot and blazing and the sun is always there with a single cloud.

Ryo sipped the cold tea carefully and bit into the delicious dango.

“YAY! POOL!”

“Naruto, don’t jump into the lake without your floaties!”, said Kakashi

“Nii-chan come!”

“Naruto, I don’t really like water remeb- woah!”

Splash.

Clapping.

“Yay! Nii-chan wet like Pakkun!”

The dog mentioned sighed and un-summoned himself, but not before saying, “Kakashi, you owe me.”

“WAH! RAMEN FELL IN!”

“Please don’t cry anymore.”, said by Kakashi

Ryo sighed and walked up and stepped onto the surface of the water before taking a deep breath as he began to sink. Molding the water around him into a bubble he ventured into the deeper part of the lake a reached for the stuffed dog and absently pulled out the water from the toy stuffing.

When he arose from the lake, Naruto hugged him tightly around the waist and cheered with joy.

“Look Nii-chan! Ramen is safe!”

And proceeded to have a water fight with the Sasuke and Hinata.

Splash.

Ryo glared menacingly and the whimpering form of Sasuke and smiled.

It was on.

Internally he sighed, so much for keeping dry

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Autumn is his favorite season with its bright red leaves, cold yet warm weather and soft winds.

Today, Naruto is 3 years Old they come back from the visit to Minato and Kushina

Only if it wasn’t for Kyuubi festival

“Uncle, why do they come here like that?” Naruto asked peering down from the balcony at the mobs of drunken civilians.

“Because they’re idiots.” This was shishui.

Ryo ruffled Naruto’s blonde locks with fond affection, “Because Naruto, they need something to hate because what they do hate they cannot hope to reach.”

“But why me,” Naruto says and stares at him with big blue eyes, Minato’s eyes.

“Don’t listen to what they say Naruto, they’re idiots,” Kakashi said, jumping down from a tree branch in full ANBU uniform.

“Nii-chan! And Tree-Man!” Kakashi ruffled Naruto’s hair and the teenage beside him stiffened at the nickname.

Ryo laughed softly, “It’s Tenzo-san, Naruto, Tenzo.”

Naruto shook his head, “Tree-Man is Tree-Man.”

Ignoring Tenzo’s protest, Kakashi carried Naruto’s sleepy form back into the room and greeted shishui with a nod.

“Sensei, why do they hate Naruto so much he is so pure and cute how come they don’t see it?”

“Shishui since you are my disciple… so I am telling you an S-rank secret but you must be kept a secret alright. You cannot tell anyone no matter how much you want to, this is a secret alright.”

At his nod, Ryo told him the guarded secret regarding the Kyuubi and watched his eyes became as hard as steel.

“I’ll protect Naruto, I promise.”

Ryo smiled, “I know you will, you and Itachi both”, with that Shishui goes inside while Kakashi come back outside

Ryo goes back inside not before releasing a mighty killing intent towards those drunkards

“Kakashi tenzo deal with them, because if I do, there won’t be a pretty ending”

“YES COMMANDER”

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A peace treaty to be signed on the date which coincided with Hinata Hyuuga’s third birthday. The treaty was soon revealed to might be nothing more than a cover when the person who was the Head Ninja of Kumogakure at the time who was in Konoha to sign the treaty attempted to kidnap Hinata in order to obtain her Byakugan and its secrets. The shinobi was killed in his attempt by Hinata’s father, Hiashi Hyuuga

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Sarutobi Hiruzen had just received the demands from the Raikage. Just a few days ago he had been informed that the ‘head ninja’ was dead. Dead at the hands of the head of the Hyga clan. The title of head ninja wasn’t accurate; it was really a meaningless honorific to grant additional weight to the diplomat of Kumogakure. Nonetheless he had been here to sign the formal peace treaty. The fighting had ended a bit over three years ago when Iwagakure had been forced to surrender by the Yondaime.

And now he was dead and the Raikage was demanding the head of his “murderer.” Kumogakure claimed that he was murdered and that there was no abduction plot. That this was an insult from Konoha and that unless they gave up Hiashi’s head they would declare war again on Konoha.

“It isn’t just because the Yondaime is gone. The kybi attack devastated our village and they sense weakness.”, Said Hokage to Ryo

“What do you think of this situation?”, asked Hokage after telling him of the entire situation

“I hate wars…they kill, last war took everything from me but…as their general, it’s my duty to protect my comrades…I know you feel the same way…let’s just do it this way, you make the decision, whatever the outcome I shall bear the consequences along with you”, Ryo looked at the old man with determination, “Lord Hokage…I will stand with you till the end of the world, the only question is do you trust me to share the consequences with me?”

“I already told you didn’t I, I absolutely trust you, Very well let’s bear the consequences of this together” smiled Lord Hokage

“I would like nothing more”, Smiled Ryo

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Hiashi was heading to his office now. His three advisors were already here and they all waited in silence. The Sandaime knew their council. The village was weak. It was still reeling. Their General was Overwhelming Strong but in the end, he still is one man who cannot do everything alone in a war

It wasn’t as simple as that. The Hyga clan was one of the most powerful of the many clans within Konoha. They were also considered the noblest and unlike the Uchiha, they had the goodwill of the populace behind them. Their courtly manners and aloof attitude seemed so much more palatable than the conceited and arrogant Uchiha.

Hiashi entered and despite the situation, no sign of worry marred his face. He bowed to the Hokage.

“Hokage-sama. I have been informed of what the Raikage has asked of us. If it will protect the village I will let them take my head. I have no regrets. My daughter will be safe and I will have done my duty.”

Hiruzen had seen many shinobi die for their comrades. It was honorable. It was noble. It embodied the very Will of Fire. Perhaps he had seen it one too many times. Perhaps it was the tragedies that had hounded him over the last three years.

Minato. Kushina. His beloved wife. And so many others. And then after the tragedy of the nine tailed fox attack, it continued to pile on. His own student was found conducting experiments too horrible for words. Hashirama’s dream of peace seemed so far away now. His hand trembled.

He could feel the eyes of Danz on him. He was watching, always watching and looking for any weakness. But it wasn’t with the frailty that Sarutobi’s hand was trembling in.

It was the rage.

Sandaime looked at Ryo who smiled and wordlessly tell him, “I shall bear the consequences with you”

Everyone in the room stumbled back as the Hokage’s killing intent flared to a level that had not been seen in over a decade.

“No.” His voice was iron.

“I have had enough. For decades our village has pushed for peace. The Shodai gifted the other villages with the bij. And for what? For treachery and war to hound us. For the jackals to try to tear us down and destroy what we have built.”

His thoughts raced one after another. He would not give them Hiashi. He would not bow to petty tyrants and a Raikage nearly half his age.

“They would seek the death of one of my shinobi. They would seek the death of a father who acted as a father ought. They would seek to cow us? No more will we seek peace at any cost. If the Raikage wants war we will give him war!”

Danz looked at the Hokage in alarm. The roles had been absurdly reversed. Hiruzen was the one who called for peace when Iwa was on its knees while Danz called for them to be finished. And now it was the peace-loving idealist calling for war at the wrong time.

“Think about what you are saying. We lost a third of our shinobi to the kybi.”

Hiruzen laughed. All the inhabitations were gone. His vast intellect was already moving beyond this meeting to the steps he would need to take to assure this awful choice would never have to be made again. The sudden laughter coupled with the out of character response had everyone in the room starting to doubt the Hokage’s stability.

His eyes were bright and alive, more so than they had been at any time since the death of his wife.

The suffocating killing intent died down as Hiruzen eyed them with excitement.

“Every action I have made was always done with deliberation and toward the cause of bringing peace to the Elemental Nations. It has made me shortsighted. I had hoped that yesterday’s enemies could become tomorrow’s friends. I had followed in the footsteps of my predecessors. And now our village is on the edge of ruin and a target for thieves and usurpers. The time is now for Konohagakure to stand up for itself and show the entire world that we will no longer consent to be their target.”

“The time will present itself but it is not now.” Danz countered.

Hiruzen stood up. “I am going to show Kumogakure and the world that Konoha is done playing nice. Your objections are noted and dismissed.”

A look silenced Danz’s next statement. Hiashi allowed a look of gratitude to mar his perfect Hyga visage.

“Prepare your clan for war Hiashi. ANBU send a message and advise Uchiha Fugaku that I will be meeting with him in the hour. Tell Inuzuka Tsume that I will be at the Inuzuka compound in two. Have Namiashi Raid, Shiranui Genma, and Tatami Iwashi report to my office at once.”

The Hokage had not become known as the ‘The Professor’ simply by knowing a lot of jutsu. His keen intellect and ability to make rapid decisions was one of his greatest weapons. He believed this though he would also admit his high chakra reserves, skill in taijutsu, ninjutsu, fuinjutsu, and bukijutsu certainly didn’t hurt. And now he was using that decision-making ability to formulate plans.

Ryo smiled this is their Hokage, the second God of shinobi until unless this second god is present the village shall never fall to its knees

Danz made to speak again and Hiruzen spoke above him as he opened his mouth.

“I want a full report on what combat teams are available in ROOT. I also want any intelligence about Kumogakure on my desk tomorrow.”

Danz prided himself on his ability to compose himself as a shinobi. To not reveal emotion in the face of tragedy, turmoil or rage. At this point, it was taking all of his iron self-control to not scream at his childhood rival.

“Do not try my patience. I am the Hokage. I believe you want what is best for this village otherwise you would have been killed some time ago. My course is set and short of killing me there will be no halting my plans.”

Danz subsided and lowered his head. “As you wish Hokage-sama.”

The man knew when to fight and when to run. Sarutobi’s blood was up. Shades of his utter dominance on the battlefield had reappeared before his eyes. There was a reason he had inherited the title of Shinobi no Kami (God of Shinobi). Age brought him low but he still has someone extremely loyal who still have the capacity through force of will and sheer power to defeat his enemies?

The head of ROOT walked stiffly out of the office to do his leader’s bidding as he considered with a mixture of hope and trepidation what Hiruzen would unleash on the battlefield.

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Timing was the key. It was probable that the Raikage would send some quality shinobi to safeguard Hiashi’s body. They craved the Byakugan enough not to take chances. It would be his first taste of actual battle since the kybi attack three years ago. At the same moment he was dealing with them his declaration would be sent to every shinobi village across the Elemental Nations.

Konohagakure no Sato declares war on Kumogakure. Kumo has attacked under the banner of truce and targeted one of our most respected clans. Since they have chosen not to honor their status as guests we will treat with them in the same manner. No banner of peace, no request for parley and no negotiations will commence with Kumo. Unconditional surrender or the utter destruction of their village are the only options.

They have sowed the wind and will now reap the whirlwind. The Will of Fire burns brightly and will annihilate our enemies. Konohagakure needs no aid from our allies and friends, we alone will crush Kumo. All know me as one who has sought peace; I have no desire to turn this into the 4th Shinobi World War. However, should any ally themselves with Kumo they will share its fate.

-Sarutobi Hiruzen, Sandaime Hokage, Sensei to Densetsu no Sannin, Shinobi no Kami

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[As I said, I am gonna try an experiment with Action, Since everyone Hate Sandaime Hokage I will show you all just How badass can he be, The King and his general is not about Just Ryo, it’s Hokage And Ryo who will be Shining brighter than ever before]

[In the next few chapters, I will show you why this novel is called Illusionist]

[The War is just Starting Folks]