Of pirates and gods Chapter 1: The new journey, a naruto fanfic

Sasuke was at the wheel of his boat, thinking of the treasure they were after. The fountain of youth, one of the worlds most infamous legends. An old woman told him of it, and that it was very much true that it existed, just that no one ever found it and lived to tell the tale of it. He thought back to their meeting.

-Flashback-

His crew walked inside this large old drinking tavern for booze and wenches for a good time. He on the other hand just wanted some rum to take back to his quarters. He needed to map out their route for the next island. As he is about to return to his ship he see's this old hag sitting at a table in the corner. He looks at the old woman dressed in dirty raggedy clothes. She stares at him and holds her hand out in front of her to motion him to go to her. He hesitates for a minute but decides to see what she wants out of curiosity.

"Tell me my dear lad, what does ye look for in life?" She asks him

He tilts his head slightly "I look for wealth, health, fun, and a long lasting life to sail the seas."

"Long lasting life eh? Have you ever thought about finding the fountain of youth?" She asked with a gleam in her eye

"The stream that carries the water of life? That's just a myth, an old legend that foolish pirates sail the sea's looking for in vain" He stated

She smiled, "Ah my young lad, it does exist, but those who've seen it never lived to tell of its true legend"

"Then how do you know it exists?" He had asked her

"Because I've seen the guardian of it. She is as beautiful as Nature and merciful as the storms, she guards the fountain with her life. Kills anyone that tries to steal even a drop of it." She had told him

"Then if you've met her, why are you still alive?" He asked her

"Because my intentions were never to use the fountain, and I had proved my worth to live when I offered her some of my life force in exchange for me to lives." She answered

"But doesn't that shorten your life? What's the point? If you are going to die sooner then why not just let her kill you?" He asked curiously

"Because she only took a year off my life, it was enough to show her that I never intended to steal from her and I get to live longer than dying at the hands of the guardian." She explained

"So she has some mercy to her?" He asked

"She see's into the souls of men, not hear what they think, but feel what's in their soul. The good, the bad, whether you are innocent and worthy enough to live or you are as dangerous and greedy enough to kill others for the sake of selfishness and power, in which case she kills you. She has never let anyone live except for me because those who come seeking the fountain only come out of greed and power. For letting me live I am grateful to her for." She told him with a small smile

He pondered that for a minute "This guardian, she is an immortal?" He questioned

"Yes, she is the goddess of water, life, and beauty, who chose to guard one of the god's most sacred treasure's."

"So there are more sacred treasures than this fountain that hold the water of life?"

"There are about 10 of the most sacred items that the gods will kill to keep protected. This one is the only one I know for sure that exists."

"How do I know you are not lying? You could just be telling me a off set of the legend just to send us pirates out for nothing but a myth?" He questioned sounding a bit irritated.

"I have this" she pulls out a small pouch from her pocket and takes its contents out. "It's not the waters of life, but it has magical qualities to heal injuries or sickness. A gift that was given to me by the guardian. Here, you can have it, as a gift. An old lady like me doesn't need that anymore." She told him with a smile.

He took it and looked at the small clear container. It looked like clear liquid with a faint pink glow to it and what looked like very small light pink flower petals.

"Thank you, how do you use it?"

"If it is a wound you are trying to heal, simply put a drop on the injury, if it is a sickness then put a drop on the tip of your tongue."

"He looked at the vial, "So all it takes is a drop to heal?"

"it was made by the guardian herself, it is very potent, so yes only a drop is needed, but I ask you to use it only if you need it, because one day you may only have a little left and it wont be enough" She warned.

He narrowed his eyes at her, but nodded and put the vial in his pocket "Alright, how do I find the fountain?"

"First, you must Go to the island that bears the blood of beasts, there you will find a sacred chalice that the water of life will not disappear from. Made from the blood stones and gold from the king of gods crown, Then you must go past the sea of mans last voyage, and no matter how much it calls out to you, never listen to the song that sea sings. There's a reason its called man's last voyage. once you cross the sea there will be a land that looks small, but I warn you it is an endless land. Travel through the forest of that land, mark your way through so you don't get lost. Ignore the sweet voices that call out to you, they are traps placed to lure you to your deaths, much like the sea you will have to cross. There is a hidden passage to get to the fountain, among the waterfalls, behind the biggest one there is a cave, you must go past it without distractions, so you must not touch the gems within that cave, the gems have spells placed upon them that drive men mad. When you reach the end of the cave you must follow the path up to the small hill, on the top of that hill there is a pond next to an old Cherry blossom tree. That pond holds the water of life. Beware though, my dear pirate, for one that holds so much beauty, can be harsher than any man alive." She explained.

"I understand" He said and left back to his ship.

-End Flashback-

They had to resupply their goods at Jinjuri's Island before they left on their journey. It would take a while out at sea before they could reach land again.

"Captain, I was thinking about our next journey, and I was wondering if we are really going to set out for the fountain of youth?" Sasuke turned his head towards his quartermaster (second in command)

"Yes, ive had a talk with someone who has seen its guardian, you know I don't believe stories so easily, but I know that what she said was true, we will stock up in Jinjuri's island and then head to the islands where there it bears the blood of beasts." He explained. His quarter master was also his closest friend. And he could see uncertainty in his blue eyes.

"Do not fret, my friend. It is a treasure worth going after, yes? We all did a vote and we all agreed upon it. And its one of 10 sacred treasures of the gods, can you imagine having that much treasure? We will be set for life!" Sasuke looked at his friend

"Do you think we will really find it?" Naruto asked

"Aye! Now hows bout we set our course and start our journey!" Sasuke grinned at him

He grinned back, "Aye aye cap! Lets do it!"

After a few hours of sailing Sasuke decided to go below deck to check their supplies.

"Here Naruto, take the wheel, I have to go see what supplies we have left before we restock" He commanded and left him in charge while he went below deck. Before he went under he stopped and looked at one of his crew members.

"Neji! Go to the crow's nest and lookout for land!"

"Aye aye captain!" He yelled out in response and quickly did as he was told. Sasuke continued to go below deck.

He was thinking about the other 9 treasures. He didn't know what they were and the old had didn't either. How could he figure out what they were and how could he get it? And if they do come across the guardian, how will they get the treasure and leave alive?

Then he thought of something. Maybe he can capture her somehow, and use her to find out the other sacred items and to find where they are. How can he imprison a goddess strong enough to be a sacred guard? He will have to ask questions as soon as they get back on land. There has to be some way to capture gods.

A day and a half later they finally docked at Jinjuri's island. It took them a while, but they managed to restock the ship for the long journey. With his crew behind him, Sasuke went to the Sages Tavern in hopes of talking to the old man Jiraiya. A seadog that loves to visit this island in particular for its women and grog. (diluted liquor)

He walked through the stench filled room full of pirates who were three sheets to the wind. The bar wenches were walking around offering drinks and some of them offering up themselves for a good time.

He looked to his men and yelled out "Avast ye, me hearty's. Have a clap of thunder, some women and good rest! we leave at dawn!"

"AYE! AYE CAPTAIN!" He heard his men cheer. He walked up to the bar and called over the woman wiping the big mugs. "What'll ye have good sir?" She asked him sticking out her chest a bit.

He rolled his eyes, but continued to speak to her "I'm looking for a man called Jiraiya, He's tall with long white hair and is always grabbing on women. Has he been here recently?"

She frowned before answering him "Eh, that perverted old geezer is always here. He is occupying one of the rooms at the moment, if you want to pass the time sooner, I can keep you company, there are a few rooms available and even a special room I can take you there." She offered caressing his cheek.

He just looked at her with a neutral expression "No, I will wait for him out here with my men."

She huffed but turned away to go about her business. "Your loss" she murmured too low for him to hear.

Sasuke went to where all his men had been sitting and waited for a while until Jiraiya was finished with his business. He decided to have a few drinks and was watching his men all on one side of the old tavern singing one of their favorite chants

Naruto: "Yo ho, yo ho, a pirate's life for me.

Naruto and Choji: We pillage plunder, we rifle and loot.