Meeting the Three

Over the next few weeks Amatsu had the same routine everyday. He would get up eat breakfast and see Kushina off to academy. Then he would spend his time practicing fuinjutsu. In particular he would see what he could all combine together to create a new seal. He has created several and while most of them are useless, he did create a good one he calls 'Seal Breaker'. Just like the name implies, when it passes over another seal it will destroy the seal. He has practiced different forms of application and the best form is he is able to throw the seal like a shuriken. After he practices his fuinjutsu, he would spend the rest of the day practicing kenjutsu with Sakumo.

This morning though was the exception. Today is the day he meets with the Third Hokage to begin learning ninjutsu and genjutsu. After breakfast Mito escorted him to the Hokage building. When they arrived the office of the Hokage they entered to see the Hokage getting up out of his chair.

"Ah just on time, we will head over to the training field. Lady Mito I will have someone send him back this afternoon" Hiruzen said with a smile on his face.

"That's fine, try not to get tripped up Hiruzen. Amatsu dearest, have fun." Mito said while smiling as she turned and headed out of the room.

"Shall we go to the training field? And remember feel free to call me Grandpa, even Grandpa Hokage if you would like." Hiruzen said with a smile on his face.

'Wow, I like that I get to learn from him but damn does this guy like to force stuff on people. This is the whole 'will of fire' thing.' Amatsu thought to himself. He just smiled and said "After you Lord Hokage" He noticed a slight change in Hiruzen's face, but he quickly reverted back to his calm look as he walked out of the room followed by Amatsu.

After a short walk they arrived at a training field. As they approached the center of the field Amatsu noticed three figures in the distance. As they got closer and closer, Amatsu realized who they were. They were the future three Sannin. Of course he knows Tsunade as she comes around often and visits them at home. The other two are Orochimaru and Jiraiya. While he was never a fan of either of them, but at least one of them is useful.

"Listen up you three, this is Amatsu Uzumaki. Tsunade already knows him obviously, but you two do not. He is apparently a very quick learner according to Lady Mito. As I am busy I will have you three help train him. Amatsu these two are Orochimaru and Jiraiya. Ask Orochimaru if you have any questions regarding ninjutsu and any theories about them. Jiraiya can help you in stealth techniques. Tsunade is gifted in medical ninjutsu and is especially adept at chakra control. Well I have some paper work to do, I will leave you in the capable hands of these three." explained Hiruzen before flickered away.

'Wow, just wow. That bastard actually just passed me off onto these three freaks. I mean really, Tsunade is a gambling addict, Jiraiya is a pervert, and well Orochimaru is a pedo.' Amatsu thought to himself.

"So, Little Matsu who do you want to learn from first?" asked Tsunade as she is the most familiar with him.

Amatsu thought about it and since he was going to move forward with his plans now is a good time to get a follower. "I would like to learn from Orochimaru." he said with an innocent smile.

While this shocked all three of them it was his decision,

"Ok! Well Orochimaru, Amatsu, you two have fun! I'm going gambling!" said Tsunade with excitement as she waved and walked way.

"I am off as well gotta go research!" Jiraiya said as he vanished.

This left just Amatsu and Orochimaru just staring at each other awkwardly. After everyone left Amatsu used a sealing jutsu to silence the area, so no prying ears can hear.

"Orochimaru, I chose you for a specific reason. I know about your ambitions." Amatsu said with a slightly evil smile on his face.

Orochimaru's body jolted for a moment, he did not understand what this little boy was saying. How could he know anything about him, he's only known him for a few minutes. Before he could reply Amatsu spoke again.

"Authority, power, and knowledge. You only want those to find that which will help you overcome what you fear most." Amatsu said this while beginning to release some of the Conqueror's Haki towards Orochimaru.

Orochimaru wasn't sure if it was because of the fact that he was being told things that only he himself should know or if it was because of the cold tone Amatsu was using. Either way his body was getting heavier and heavier. His body was beginning to sweat a cold sweat.

Amatsu continued "You fear death. But it is not really death that you fear is it. It is really the nothingness that comes after death that you fear. You have no idea what death is like and since you can not understand it with all your knowledge and talent, you fear the very existence of death."

At this point Orochimaru is on all fours on the ground sweating profusely. He has never felt fear like this. He can hardly breath, it is impossible for him to stand, and he is barely able to keep looking at this little boy in front of him.

Amatsu walked over to him slowly, as he got closer Orochimaru began to feel more and more terrified. His body was trembling as he watched this small figure getting closer and closer. Orochimaru felt as if he was looking at death.

Amatsu stopped right in front of Orochimaru and looked down with an evil, yet innocent smile and said "I am DEATH!" This sent shivers down Orochimaru's entire body causing him to collapse on the ground.

After a few minutes Orochimaru woke up and looked at Amatsu who was sitting in front of him poking him with a stick he found. "What do you want?" he asked. Orochimaru was never one to back down so easily, but this kid was not someone he could mess with.

"Simple, I want your knowledge, power, and authority. You will do what I need you to do and I will ensure you can never die. Well, that is unless you betray me that is." Amatsu said with his innocent smile to sell the deal. "So what do you say?"