I have been hearing strange voices in my head since the past week.
It keeps telling me to go find Tazuna
And so I decided to go find him.
I am Kyukon.
I was originally from Earth, then I was reincarnated as a Konoha civilian but died during the Kyubi attack.
But for some unknown reason, I also got resurrected in my current body.
A small guy whose skin color is darkish and looks red.
A unique skin color even for this world.
I look like I have been tanned a lot, but it is my current body's natural color.
I couldn't use chakra in my last body, and that is the same with this body, so my dream of becoming powerful never fulfilled.
I am 21 years now and am 3 years older than Naruto and gang.
In this world, body growth is a little bit slow compared to Earth, so it takes around age 21 to reach one's maximum height.
As the voice kept telling me to go find Tazuna, I had already decided to go find him.
After three days of searching, I finally found Tazuna in a bar.
I entered the bar and sat next to Tazuna.
"Hey, minors are not allowed." - Tazuna
"I am not a minor." - Kyukon
""You aren't? I wonder what you do with this small body of yours." - Tazuna
"I am an engineer, I tell people how to build structures with a solid base." - Kyukon
"Oh ho, why not you come with me to my village, the Land of Waves?" - Tazuna
"For?" - Kyukon
"I am working on a bridge project." - Tazuna
'Hehe, I got the perfect excuse to get protection from Konoha. I just have to tell them I came here to find someone who could help with construction, and he just wants to make sure of his safety.' - Tazuna's Thoughts
"There is no ongoing conflict about the project, right?" - Kyukon
"None, none." - Tazuna
We decided on a fee after that.
I had done civil engineering when I was on Earth, so I could definitely help with the bridge and earn some money.
Tazuna and I agreed that I would be paid after 6 months, so I negotiated and increased the price a little bit.
"So, when do we depart?" - Kyukon
"Tomorrow morning at 8." - Tazuna
After that, I left the bar.
Went home to pack my stuff.
Right now I am working in a ninja weapon shop, so I have to tell the owner about my absence as well.
(Next day)
I told my employer about my absence and he wasn't that happy with it.
Maybe I will find myself replaced when I return from the Land of Waves.
I reached the Konoha gate where Team 7 was already waiting.
"Are you the guys who will act as our bodyguards on the way to the Land of Waves?" - Kyukon
"Yes." - Kakashi
After that, we had to wait 15 minutes for Tazuna to come.
Then we proceeded towards the Land of Waves.
(Next Day)
I am tired from all this walking as I have never done this in my entire life.
But I have to keep my guard up, as if any ninja attacked me, I am gone for sure.
After a few hours of walking, the first attack happened, and nothing out of the ordinary occurred.
Kakashi didn't inquire much from Tazuna after the first attack.
(Next day)
After just walking for 2 hours, we reached the area where we were supposed to board the boat.
After seeing the boatman all cautious of the surroundings, Kakashi finally asked for the reason.
"Is there any reason behind why those ninjas attacked us?" - Kakashi
After that, Tazuna finally explained the reason behind those ninjas.
When we reached the other end of the river, we again continued on our way.
We walked for a little bit and were attacked by Zabuza.
Everything was going smoothly.
But I noticed something.
Tazuna had given a mission to protect him and not us.
I was betrayed as everyone focused solely on Tazuna's protection.
Something unexpected happened. The losing Zabuza stabbed me with his big sword and kicked me into the river.
I lost my consciousness and was drowning.
Author's Note -
An adult story not to be taken seriously and just for enjoyment
Open for suggestions but keep them related to naruto series only