Ascent of a Lunar Maelstrom [Naruto/Exalted]

MerelysSoul · Aug 11, 2014

"Who am I? I am the Lunar Exalt and Jinchūriki Shinobi of Konohagakure no Sato. My name is Uzumaki Naruto and this is how it all began…"

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(Naruto POV)

It was raining, I could feel it even if my body was numb. Was this how it ends, in failure? Not being able to stopped that black haired bastard Sasuke from going to that monster Orochimaru. Not being able to keep my promise to Sakura-chan, that I would bring back him. Sounds about right, after all, our former teammate just proved that he was superior. Even with the power I have, he still won.

"I'll handle him. This guy is mine. Get going! Hurry!" Chōji...

"Now get going. I will be right behind you." Neji...

"Kiba! Akamaru!"

"Now Naruto!" Shikamaru ...

"Well what are you waiting for. Go! The thumbs-up, Naruto, Remember. You gave it to Sakura. You made her a promise. Do not worry, I can finish this one. I promise." Lee...

Were their sacrifices all for nothing? All because of my own failure? After everything, I am still the Dead Last of this generation. The Loser who failed the Genin Exams three times because he couldn't do a simple Bushin. Only able to become a shinobi after being tricked by a traitor and learning about my burden.

"Naruto... only you... My only wish... Please... bring Sasuke back!"

"I will bring Sasuke back for sure. This is a promise of a lifetime!"

Sakura-chan, I am sorry, I couldn't keep my promise to you. You truly care for Sasuke, more then you will ever care for me. To be honest, if it would truly make you happy then I will step aside for you to be with him. Even if I don't think the bastard deserves you especially after this, after hurting you. Guess I will never become more than a friend and a teammate.

"There's no question that you were special... Unfortunately, you're not quite as special as I am."

"So you're special, huh?, you won't be so special when I'm through with you!"

Sasuke, guess you were right about you being more special. After all, you are an Uchiha, one of the founding clans. Blessed with those damned red eyes, the Sharingan. Having the love of the village and everyone's attention, including Sakura-chan's. Even our Sensei liked you the most, giving you special treatment.

"My name is Uchiha Sasuke. There are plenty of things I dislike, considering there is almost nothing I do like. It is pointless to talk about "dreams"...That's just a word...But one thing I have is determination. I am going to restore my clan and there is a certain someone who I have sworn...to kill."

"My only goal in life... is revenge."

Is revenge truly the only thing important to you? Your brother's death the only thing that you desire? Don't our team and everyone in Konoha mean something to you? Doesn't Sakura-chan's love mean something?

"Just shut up for once! What the hell do you know about it?! It's not like you ever had a family in the first place! You were on your own right from the beginning, what makes you think you know anything about it?! Huh?! I'm suffering now because I had those ties, how on earth could you possibly understand, what it feels like to lose all that!"

Yeah, I am an orphan with no name. My parents are either dead or have abandoned me because of what I hold. Jiji would always diverted the question when I brought it up so I guess it is the latter. Nor would anyone try to adopt me. After all, who would want the Kyūbi host for a child after what it has done to the village. Parents would take their kids away whenever I tried to play with them and the adults would avoid me like a plague. Sometimes, I pretend to be the secret love child of my favorite person, the Yondaime Hokage, to make the pain go away.

The rain keeps falling as I couldn't move my body, I was in too much pain and completely exhausted. Why? Why couldn't I finally defeat the bastard? Even with the power of the mighty Kyūbi, he still defeated me. Am I just that weak? Was this Fate truly showing me that I am nothing, not to Sasuke and others? If so then I guess it is time to finally give up-

"NO!"

A part of me couldn't accept that. Refused to accept that. This smallest of sparks was still alive, burning even in such a pitiful state. As if to defy everything that Fate threw at it.

"I will become Hokage!"

That was my dream, wasn't it. A dream born out of desperation to be noticed, to recognized as Naruto not the Kyūbi. They won't let me in the end become Hokage because of my burden, won't let a demon take the hat. Even if I could, how can I if I couldn't save Sasuke from himself. No, it is only a dream, one that would never become real.

"I'm not gonna run away and I never go back on my word, that is my nindō! My ninja way!"

The spark was starting to grow. Never giving up and keeping my promises, that was my path. No, it still is. I won't just lay here and let myself die. If I was going to die then it was going to be standing up. Slowly, the spark started to become a flame.

"I am going to bring back Sasuke!"

Trying to move my hands, I could only do slight movements. Yes, I am going to keep my promise or die trying. Even if it is mostly likely going to be the latter. Anything else would make everything so far truly worthless. The sacrifice of my friends made for him to get here meaningless, every single one of them. If the Shinigami itself wants my soul then I won't give it without a fight.

"I am Uzumaki Naruto! Just who the hell do you think I am?"

My strength was returning as I was forcing myself to move. Even it means taping more from my tenant, I would succeed with his promise. I will protect those I consider precious and become Hokage. Nothing was going to stop that, not as long as I continued to live.

Suddenly I felt a great surge coursing through my body. It was if I was being reborn anew. Every muscle in my body was rejuvenated and my chakra was completely restored. In my mind, I saw a vision of the most beautiful woman I had ever seen.

Her hair was silvery-white, like the moon itself, and was long enough to reach her hips. Those silvery eyes seemed to pierce into my soul. Pale skin that truly held no flaws covered by a black dress with white spots, like the night sky. The look she gave me stunned me, it was the loving look that I saw mothers give to their children.

Uzumaki Naruto, you have stubbornly struggled your way throughout your entire life to prove your own existence.

Even now, your determination and resolve still shines against despair and sorrow that threatens to devour you whole.

She sounded like mother softly and kindly talking to their children. A motherly goddess that he wanted his own to be.

You have become one of the Exalted Hosts. A Hero granted great power to change everything to fulfill your dreams and desires.

Not just any Exalted but one of my own. For you are now a Lunar Exalt, Chosen of the I, Luna, Goddess of the Moon.

The now-stated Moon Goddess reached down and touched my forehead as I felt a symbol burn in my skin. It was a Crescent Moon made from a silver-like substance.

Be known that you are of the Changing Moon Caste also known as the Children of the Shifting Moon. Become the Silver Mirror, forever in a state of constant flux.

Go Forth, my Protean Champion. Show them the majesty and the fury of the moon, and of your own existence. Never falter and surrender, my son.

That last word hit me hard as tears began to fall. Before I could speak, a flash of light appeared and everything when white.

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(Sasuke POV)

Damn that blond former teammate of mine and his annoying nature. He just had to stick his nose into this. Doesn't he understand? As long as Itachi lives, I will never find peace. Especially when he threatens every attempt I make. That is why I must do this and walk into the darkness.

"You are weak. Why are you so weak? Because you lack … hatred."

Itachi, you were right. I lacked the hatred needed to defeat and end you. But now, I will attain that hate and finally avenge the clan. Even if it means selling my soul to someone like Orochimaru, retribution will be mine.

"Did you know... This place is called "The Valley of the End." It's the perfect stage. Right... Naruto?"

"I only share one bond - that of hate with my brother. Naruto... Come! Let me break those bonds!"

Yes, in order to attain the level of hatred I need. I must break the bonds that I share with others, those bonds would only get in the way. After I finished you off, I will return to the village and reforge those bonds. But as long as you still live, I must not get attached for you will target those important to me. Simply to hurt me more.

"I have woken up...don't you see..? That guy who dreamed of a happy future full of peace and friendship... he was the one who was asleep. That's why I left the village, that's why I've gone in search of power..it's not the future I've dream of anymore...only the past.. that's where my dream lies."

'You know what they say, don't you Naruto...When two Shinobi are powerful enough...They read each other's thoughts, simply through an exchange of fists. Without ever uttering a single word...Get it. You've always been naïve...Naruto. Tell me...Do you know my thoughts? Can you tell what's on my mind?!"

Naruto, you have always been alone, since the beginning. In a way that has made you stronger then most. You struggled and grasped your way through life, without the help of the village. Without a family to guide and protect you, you forged ahead with stubborn abandon. For a simple purpose of being noticed, to be seen. I wonder sometimes about the kind of family you have, who could have given birth to someone like you. Whoever they are or were, they weren't ordinary people.

"I will acknowledge that you are strong. Because.. You are someone who knows the same pain of loneliness that I do. And.. That pain makes a person stronger."

"Naruto, you are one of the people I want to fight the most."

It because you were strong that I wanted to test myself against you. Despite being the dead last of the academy, you started to grow faster than anyone. Somehow, you tapped into some hidden potential that allowed you to come so far. Was it finally the strain of solitude or perhaps was it the bonds you made? Like now, the bond we shared, the one that drove you here to this place in order to stop me.

"Naruto... Just what exactly are you?!"

Even now, I can't seem to make the final blow. Why? Is it that our bond was still there after all that I did to break it? Even now, you seem to be the most annoying person I ever met. Almost like a little brother… that one word brother. Could it be that we have become like that? Funny, compared to my real one, you are somewhat better. Not that I would ever tell you that but I have a feeling I don't need to.

"I never want to see another important person die in front of me again."

Looking back down at you, I could see the slightest movements you were making. Stubborn to the end, right Naruto? Honestly, I wouldn't expect anything less from you. Your resolve and determination is far greater than most will ever realize. More movements, as if you were trying to force yourself to get up despite your current condition.

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(Regular POV)

Sasuke jumped away when he felt the change. "What…"

In front of him was none other than the blond, his eyes shining stronger than they ever were before. Around the tattered remains of his black and orange tracksuit was a silver aura. His forehead was a Crescent Moon made from silver. "I am Uzumaki Naruto and I am the Changing Moon. Hope you are ready, Teme. Cause here is round two."

The Uchiha took time to recover as he took a pill to restore his body and chakra. "Fine by me. It seems like I need to beat you down again."

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MerelysSoul · Aug 11, 2014

Character Sheet (WIP)

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Name: Uzumaki Naruto
Exalted Name:
Exaltation Type: Lunar
Caste: Changing moon
Totem: Fox
Tell: Fox Whiskers
Motivation: To become the Greatest of Hokage
Battle Theme:
Virtue Flaw: Curse of the Crocodile Mother
Anima Banner: http://www.iwallscreen.com/stock/white-nine-tailed-fox.jpg
Anima Power:

A changing moon can spend 10 motes to craft an illusion that appears of any one person they know. The Trick last for a scene, and comes complete with voice and smells. The imagery is accompanied by the by the perception of trustworthiness, lending bonus dice equal to the character's permanent Essence to any social action that such an aura assists. If the Lunar's anima banner activates at any level, however, its light pierces the illusion, and his tattoos may become visible. This dispels the illusion, but bathes the Changing Moon in an array of ever-shifting shadow and sliver light that makes him difficult to see clearly. Add the Lunar's Essence to the difficulty of any effort to discern his identity by sight, assuming that the investigator did not see him before the activation of anima banner.
Once the Lunar expends 11 or more of Peripheral Essence, this anima activates automatically without cost. Since the Changing Moon's anima is active at this point, the anima effect automatically results in shifting light and shadow.

Attributes:
Physical - Secondary
Strength:00
*Dexterity: 0000
*Stamina: 00000

Social - Primary
*Charisma: 0000
*Manipulation: 00
*Appearance: 000

Mental - Tertiary
Perception:000
Intelligence:00
Wits: 0000

Abilities-
Archery:
Martial Arts:00
Melee:00
Thrown:
War:
Integrity: 00
Performance:
Presence:00
Resistance: 00
*Survival: 000
Craft:
Investigation:
Lore:
Medicine:
Occult: 0
Athletics:000
Awareness:00
Dodge:00
Larceny:00
*Stealth:000
Bureaucracy:
Linguistics:
Ride:
Sail:
Socialize:

Specialties:
Melee (Knifes):00
Integrity (Future Hokage): 00
Presence (Broken People): 000
Occult (Ninjutsu): 0

Merits/Flaws:

Advantages:
Backgrounds

Virtues:
Compassion:3
Conviction:2
Temperance:1
Valor:5

Virtue Flaw:Curse of the Crocodile Mother

The character is overwhelmed by the realization that there are those who will want to hurt the ones she cares for. She will defend her wards vigorously, even laying her own life on the line. The Crocodile Mother will do everything in her power to stop anyone or anything that actively tries to harm those in her care. Those who move too close to her wards or who otherwise act threateningly or disagreeable will be warned to cease their behavior, lest she will attack them outright to nullify the perceived threat.

Partial Control: While the character will still try to stop disagreeable or threatening behavior, she will not initiate physical violence to do so. If her wards are physically attacked or otherwise obviously threatened, she will protect them, but she will not lay down her life for them.

Limit Points: [] [] [] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Intimacies:

Essence:000
Personal: 17/17
Peripheral: 46/46
Committed (Personal): 0
Committed (Peripheral): 0
Committed (Total): 0

Willpower:7/7

Soak:
Bashing: 5
Lethal: 2
Aggravated:

Health:
-0 [ ]
-1 [ ] [ ]
-2 [ ] [ ]
-4 [ ]
Incapacitated [ ]
Dying [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ] [ ]

Combat:
Join Battle: 6
Dodge DV: 5

Punch: Speed 5, Accuracy 7, Damage 2B, Parry DV 4, Rate 3. Tags: N
Kick: Speed 5, Accuracy 6, Damage 5B, Parry DV 2, Rate 2. Tags: N
Clinch:Speed 6, Accuracy 6, Damage 2B, Parry DV 3, Rate 1. Tags:N, C, P
Knife: Speed 5, Accuracy 7, Damage 4L, Parry DV 3, Rate 3. Tags: T

Join Debate:6
Dodge MDV: 7
Parry MDV: 3

Knacks:

Charms:

Jutsu:

Kage Bushin no Jutsu "Shadow Clone Technique"

Tajū Kage Bunshin no Jutsu "Multiple Shadow Clone Technique"

Rasengan "Swirling Sphere Technique"

Henge no Jutsu "Transformation"

Oiroke no Jutsu "Sexy Technique"

Kawarimi no Jutsu "Body Replacement Technique"

Kuchiyose no Jutsu "Summoning Technique"

Weapons:
Kunai (Knife)
Melee
Speed 5, Accuracy +1, Damage +2L, Defense +0, Rate 3, Tags:
Thrown
Speed 5, Accuracy +0, Damage +2L, Range 15, Rate 3, Tags: T

Unarmed
Clinch
Speed 6, Accuracy +0, Damage +0B, Defense +0, Rate 1, Tags: C,N,P
Kick
Speed 5, Accuracy +0, Damage +2B, Defense -2, Rate 2, Tags: N
Punch
Speed 5, Accuracy +1, Damage +0B, Defense +2, Rate 3, Tags: N

Armour:

Experience:
Current: 2 xp
Total acquired: 30xp

MerelysSoul · Aug 11, 2014

Re: Ascent of a Lunar Maelstrom [Naruto/Exalted/Toaru]

Other Information

Silversun17 · Aug 11, 2014

Re: Ascent of a Lunar Maelstrom [Naruto/Exalted/Toaru]

okay, chaning moon caste. someone explain this for me so i know how to handle the stunt.

MerelysSoul · Aug 11, 2014

Re: Ascent of a Lunar Maelstrom [Naruto/Exalted/Toaru]

http://tentacledvitriol.wordpress.com/2010/05/18/exalted-lunars-changing-moon-caste/

Here is some information for you to help. Kinda going to be working on the CS and all that.

Alexander · Aug 11, 2014

Re: Ascent of a Lunar Maelstrom [Naruto/Exalted/Toaru]

What Charms/Knacks do we have? I suppose our Animal Totem is a Fox?

Larekko12 · Aug 11, 2014

Re: Ascent of a Lunar Maelstrom [Naruto/Exalted/Toaru]

It should be a frog.

MerelysSoul · Aug 11, 2014