The Atma Chronicles

By Narakusnoone

Disclaimer: I'm going to keep it short today. I don't own anything. That is all. Thank you. And Sorry for, you know, being away so long.

Chapter 39: I Thought I Just Told You Not To Fuck with Old People

(Matobe's Shack - 4:45 AM)

Itachi and Matobe arrived at her little shack at the northern most part of Wave so that she could get her house ready for more guests. She gave a little sigh as if reminiscing on times long before now, but, her musings could wait. After all, She lived long enough to see several kingdoms rise, and in some cases, was the reason that some of those kingdoms fell. In a way, that was what she thought she was doing really. She likened Gato to a king, a mad, greedy, heartless king, but a king none the less. It had been such a long time since she meddled in other peoples affairs and she was feeling somewhat nostalgic about the whole affair. But now wasn't the time to sort out her misgivings or thoughts about the upcoming fight for that matter. After all, She had already committed herself to this cause and like every cause she had taken up throughout her many years alive, she had every intention of seeing it through to the end.

Itachi saw the sad, yet determined look on her face and couldn't help but ask, "If I might be so bold, but, why?" there was a slight pause. "I mean why are you fighting? I mean, wouldn't it be safer with the rest of the civilians? And, no offense meant mam, but aren't you a little old to be taking part in such a fight?"

"Ah, sonny," started Matobe sounding like a common grandmother, "It's not just Wave that I fight for. I was alive when the first Empress, Kisaragi Kushina, united Wutai, and I helped put her on the Golden Dragon Throne and even served as the head councilor to nearly every ruler after her. I was around when Indra and Asura fought to see whose way was truly right. I was old when the Sage of Six Paths first found out about chakra. I've lived through several cataclysms that reset the world to much simpler and much more fearful times. From the fall of the Wutai Empire up until this point, I have tried to live a life of peace in the hopes that one day the land would stand united once more but," her face took on a very neutral expression, "I refuse to stand idly by and let more innocent people die at that living stains hands." then she smiled again. "Besides, like I said, I may be old, but my power is still formidable." she finished with a little chuckle. "But, I didn't think I'd meet the key to this lands salvation. To think that a Kisaragi still lives. Yet, it is only fitting that I follow him as I did his ancestors." she said more to herself than to Itachi

"What do you mean Lady Matobe? What Salvation?" asked Itachi.

"The Kisaragi yet live. The scion of the imperial bloodline walks out in the open growing stronger every day. I must insure that he survives this battle. Then, it is only a matter of time before he sits upon the Golden Dragon Throne as his forebears before him." said Matobe.

"But who is this heir? And naturally, you must understand that the Noble Lords of today will not take kindly to someone who could usurp their positions of power." said Itachi.

"They won't be able to do a thing." said Matobe matter-of-factly.

"Why not?" asked Itachi.

"Because, as long as the Kisaragi live, no other lord can or shall have true dominion over the lands they claim. And furthermore," she started, "The Gods promised the Kisaragi an eternal reign over Wutai until then end of all existence. The past five hundred years were simply a respite. That boy is the key to uniting the lands once more."

Then Itachi asked, "But, who is he?"

Just then, Naruto came into the shack and yelled out, "Alright Granny, we got everybody out of town! Now where do you want 'em?"

Matobe turned to Naruto with a serene smile on her face. "Such a nice young man."

Itachi on the other hand was staring at both Matobe and Naruto. Then he turned to Matobe and was about to ask a question when Matobe said, "Start bringing them in. There's plenty of room in the elevator." After Naruto went back outside, Matobe answered Itachi's unspoken question with a quick, "Yes."

"But, would the people really follow him, considering his, uh, condition?"

"If you speak of the Kyuubi, yes, they will follow him, Human and Ascended alike. He is the true king promised them by the Gods."

Itachi couldn't wrap his head around it. She as good as said that Naruto was an emperor and probably the greatest chance for peace that Wutai had, and the organization that Itachi worked for was out to kill him. And then he remembered something his mother told him. "Naruto is more special than you know. Not because of the Kyuubi mind you. It's because he has the capacity to love and forgive. He truly believes that one day, the people will change. I just hope that his faith and belief will be true one day. I believe greater things await him. When that day comes, I hope he has us with him. Because, I believe he truly does have the power to change the world." As Itachi pondered this, people started filing in.

Matobe started saying, "Alright everyone, start moving to the back closet. Don't worry dearies, there's plenty of room for everyone." several people were moving very fast considering the situation. But still, There were no real problems getting everyone in. "Is that everybody? Yes? Good! Going down!" she said as he got in the elevator and pushed a button on a panel.

The Elevator went down as fast a a bullet before stopping with slight jolt. Then Matobe said, "Thank you for choosing to ride Matobe's Dimensional Elevator Service, and allow me to welcome you to Hidden Bunker 4. There's food and drink enough down here to last a full year between all of you assuming you gorge yourselves silly, and you will also found a small armory in the back for those of you who feel brave enough to join the fight. I should also mention that this bunker is actually a pocket dimension of my own design. You will find that for every week you spend here, 35 minutes will have passed outside. I suggest you use that time wisely." she ended with a serious face before putting on another smile and saying, "With that said," The door to the elevator opened, "Welcome to your quarters for the time being and I hope you enjoy your stay." When the people got a view of the Bunker as it were, they were shocked and amazed at what they saw. The bunker looked just like the outside except it looked like an island floating in the sky. There was a salty breeze wafting through the air, There were gardens scattered throughout the place, and there were structures fit for housing large families and there more enough then all of them fill and live comfortably. "Alright dearies, go on. Find your place and stay here for, oh say, a year. By then, the flames of war should be temporarily extinguished." the people rushed out of the elevator and started running around looking for a place to go to considering how much there was to take in.

"Wow Baa-San, you have some amazing power." said Naruto with an impressed look on his face.

"Oh posh young-in. This is easy stuff for Witch of the Black." said Matobe. Itachi made a choking cough. "Dear boy, what ever is the matter?"

Itachi looked at Matobe with an amazed look. "You're The Witch of the Black? The woman who taught Ootsutsuki Kaguya the art of Magic? The one called the Immortal Sorceress?" he looked down. "My mother told me stories about you. She said that your power was equal to a Biju and that your combat prowess was that of an unbeatable master." he looked at her again. "You could kill anyone of us. Why did you wait this long to fight back?" She cast a looked at Naruto and waved her hand and suddenly, he looked as if frozen in time.

Then she turned to Itachi and said, "Your mother knew the answer, and I'm sure you know the answer too." said Matobe with a cryptic smile. "I don't fight for Wave. I fight for the Emperor, as I fought along side his ancestors. Look to the seas that surround us for the first sign."

Then she waved her hand in Naruto's direction and he blinked a few times before he shook his head. "Sorry. I guess what's coming is getting to me, cause I blanked out for a sec."

"Nothing to worry about child. All warriors face such moments before a mighty fight. Just remember what you fight for." said Matobe.

"Your right Granny. I'll Face this head on come out alive and Stronger! Believe It!"

"That's the Spirit. Before we go back up, There's something I want to give you, Naruto." She pushed the button on elevator and took them up to her Treasure Room. She went in and stomped her Cane to turn on the lights. " Then she said, "Wait here." as she walked into her hoard. A few minutes later she came back holding a white Cloak with Orange Flames on it With Three Kanji in it that read 'Lord, Retainer, Guardian.' "This Naruto Belonged to The last General of the Empire. He was also Husband to the last Empress. This Sacred Coat was Blessed by the True Gods themselves. Wear it, and it shall surely protect you." Naruto took the coat and was amazed. He put it on and found it fit him perfectly. "That Coat was part out the Royal Battle Armor. Wear it with Pride."

"Thanks Granny! I'll take real good care of it!"

"And Here's something for you." She said to Itachi. She threw him a Kodachi. " That's the legendary Aoshi. One of the Original Seven Swords when it was held by the Traveling Ronin, before the foundation of Mist, each sword bearing the name of its owner. It was said to be the best balance of Offense, Defense, and Speed. Plus it is a Godslayer. Use it well."

"Thank You Lady Matobe."

They got back in the elevator and went back to the top. As they stepped out, they saw the cabin surrounded by 50 thugs armed to the teeth. One of the Mercenaries Gato Hired was with them. Sam Ashkelon. "Where are they Old Woman? My Demonic senses tell me that their trail ends here. Now out with it!" Yelled Sam.

"You two go on ahead." said Matobe. "It's high time I show these Whipper-Snappers Why they should Respect Their Elders." Naruto and and Itachi didn't have to be told twice. They ran as quickly as they could and broke the line before running towards their destination.

"Let Them go!" Said Sam. "Our Priority is the peons that Gato is paying us to exterminate." All the thugs snickered and turned back on Matobe. "Now, One last time. Where are they? Tell us and your death will be swift and relatively painless."

Matobe took a deep breath and released slowly before turning her attention to the thugs and said, :what naughty children. I must not let you go without punishing you." suddenly it seemed that the wind picked up around her as she said, "You dare to think because I am old that I am easily taken by death. But, In Truth," she said with Power behind her words now, "I am far greater than you. I am Power!" she said as a violent storm suddenly assaulted the area. "I am the Wind!" A Great gale blew through knocking them all to the ground. "I am Water!" A stinging Rain began to fall that actually was hurting them, some of it even breaking skin. "Lightning!" Huge Bolts of Lightning started falling from the heavens cutting through trees and the very ground as if it were tissue paper. "FIRE!" The Wind Rain and Lightning stopped but now the sky above turned burning red as flames started falling at a fast pace burning all in their path. "I Am The Witch of the Black! Herald of the Coming age. And you, You are but weak wretches in my sight. Buy by all means, come at me. Meet your destiny. You can't run. I won't let you." she Finished with a battle ready look on her face. The worlds Oldest, and most powerful sorceress was back with a vengeance. The thugs thought that with their numbers they could take her though. So they rushed her. She raised her cane, pointed at them and yelled, "Missile!" Suddenly and large Bolt of energy shot from came, as it got closer she Yelled, "Split!" suddenly the energy bolt became a hundred, scattering them about the rushing hoard .It hit the thugs and knocked them back a good twenty feet and left them on the ground in pain. "Well Nephilim? Are you going to fight me, Or what?" she asked Sam.

"So you know what I am. Good. Then I don't have to hold back. Today is the day you Die Old Woman!" he yelled as he rushed her.

Surprisingly, she rushed towards him with just as much speed and as they met there was a huge shockwave. Sam Had his Sword Trying to cut Matobe but, She was holding him off with her cane as if it was nothing. "So Hot headed aren't you? Force Wave." she said as she held an open palm at Sam. Then he was hit with an invisible force that knocked back fifty feet. "You Still Have No Idea Who You Are Messing With. Very Well. Let Me Truly Show You." As she Rushed him with a warriors look in her eyes.

And Cut! Expect the next Chapter either late September or Early October.