Chapter 33

The third Hokage threw a scroll at Karma as soon as he turned around.

"What's this?" Karma asked as he received it.

"A summoning scroll. Your aunt told me you refuse to use the cat summons because you don't want to use cats like that. She defeated Orochimaru in exchange for me to give you this. The monkeys basically give you a partner, like my partner, Monkey King Enma. That's why they're so loyal." the Third explained. Seeing the lack of enthusiasm he added, "they can also transform into staffs with their transformation jutsu, Transformation: Adamantine Staff."

Karma finally showed some interest and unfurled the scroll. He did like weapons, since he hadn't needed them previously, he never used them, thus every weapon was a fun new experience for him. His only regret was being unable to carry every weapon around with him even if he did master them all. At least without using his actual abilities. Resolved to no longer be lazy, mastering his current weapons was one of his goals in training. One more weapon wouldn't make a difference.

He quickly signed his name on scroll and utilized the summoning jutsu to summon his monkey companion. In a puff of smoke, his companion appeared. It was a small red chimpanzee with black-markings around his eyes. He wore a light purple, sleeveless kimono-shirt with black fur trimmings and mesh armour underneath, secured with a bright purple belt and black wristbands. He also wore a black bandanna with a Konoha forehead protector on it and has a tuft of hair styled in a ponytail sticking out from behind it.

"Who is it? Which one of you is meant to be my partner?!" It yelled.

"Me." Karma answered. "What's your name?"

"Hmm. Don't you look a little weak? Though, maybe you're fine considering that sword and fan on your back..." it said. "Well, okay. I guess you're fine! My name is Enza, bow before the future Monkey Emperor!"

"Monkey Emperor?" The Third asked.

"That's right! Who are you, old man?" Enza asked.

"I'm the partner of Monkey King Enma." The Third smiled.

"Partner, we need to run away. That guy's too strong for me right now." Enza advised Karma as he jumped on Karmas shoulder.

"First, my name is Karma. Second, we don't need to run because he's not an enemy. Third, where'd you get your head protector?" Karma asked.

"Eh? We are a part of Konoha, I'll have you know! If I wanted to, I could even become Hokage!" Enza said.

"All right, don't say you want to be Hokage, you'll start to sound like a certain idiot I know. You're a good partner, let's go train." Karma smiled. "Thank you, old man."

"Wait!" The Third once again said. "Before you leave the village, and after you return, please take the time to tutor Konohamaru." He pleaded. "I know Naruto already said he would, and I intend to have him follow through even as he trains. For his dream of being Hokage, I hope that you both can help him alongside his actual tutor."

"Sure, but I won't help him a lot. I'll just tell him about how important mastery over chakra control is." Karma nodded. It was the least he could do since the old man gave him another sentient weapon for free. "When Tsunade arrives, tell her to teach Sakura and Rin though." Karma said as he left.

The Third Hokage didn't question how he knew Tsunade would be returning to the village. It was a given Yoruichi would tell him after her statement while fighting Orochimaru.

"By the way, Karma, who's she?" Enza asked, looking at Tayuya.

"My second in command, maid, and personal assistant." Karma answered.

"Why don't you also get her a partner then?" Enza asked.

"I don't think she'd even use it. She doesn't utilize weapons, other than kunai."

"Oh. So what are we gonna train?"

"Well, we should probably start getting used to coordinating with each other. We'll be practicing until we can tell what the other is thinking without a need for words before we ever practice you turning into a staff. I'll also be mastering my use of my current weapons, Chimamirekiba and Akufu."

"We have a lot to do then, huh?"

"Yup."

"Let's get this done the-" Enza started.

"I heard you have a new personal assistant, Master." Himari arrived in front of them and interrupted, looking upset.

"Yup, but don't worry Himari, you're still my guard and you can be my secretary or a second personal assistant." Karma replied. He had already expected this, since she had previously listed guarding him as one of her favorite things.

"I thought-" Himari started.

"I'm not replacing you. The thing is, when I leave Konoha, I'll need you to guard Ailane and the others." Karma explained. "I can't just leave them behind without a capable guard."

"You're leaving?" Himari asked.

"I will be after my 13th birthday. I'll have to leave to train, since I won't actually have any one to teach me how to improve. If I don't, I have a feeling those two weaklings will catch up." Karma explained and left.

After he left, Himari nodded to herself and went to a clothing store to get multiple sets of an outfit identical to Tayuya's made for herself. She wasn't gonna fall behind to a newbie. She also decided to renew her training. In power or reliance, she would be the best!

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Hokage Office, shortly after Karma left.

"Lord Hokage! Kakashi, Kurenai, and Asuma have been defeated and hospitalized!" Guy reported.

"What happened?" The Hokage asked.

"Two people, wearing black cloaks with red clouds on them. The S-Rank criminals, Kisame Hoshigake and Sosuke Aizen." Guy answered.

"Black cloaks with red clouds, huh? Damn. It's the organization Jiraya warned us about, the Akatsuki. Do you know their abilities?"

"Kisame Hoshigake utilizes the sword, Samehada and water release. Sosuke Aizen, has the Ketsuryugan and a sword of his own. However, the odd thing is that his Ketsuryugan has three lines in the center of the pupil, forming a sort of Y without the center connecting." Guy answered.

"Jiraya should be taking Naruto out, while Karma is safe with Yoruichi, but just in case, I'll send Anbu to watch over Karma, you go with Itachi and Shusui to protect Naruto. Their Mangekyo Sharingan should be enough to rival whatever that Ketsuryugan is, hopefully."

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Y

Something like that but with the tops a little more spread out, and the center being disconnected- 3 separate lines rather than an actual Y. If I could draw well, I'd make it the cover...

Last chapter should've been the first one in arc 3. It's a real short arc.