What If Naruto Betrayed By Sasuke And Sakura ||

What's up everyone? How are you all? Today we are back with another blazing Narut story. What if Nar betrayed by Sasake and Sakura? If you enjoy then please like, share and do comments and also check the description to Origal creator of this beautiful creation. Man, lunch sure was good today. Nar yelled out, "Thanks, old man. Your ramen always hits the spot." Nar said while laughing. Nar left his money on the bar and walked out of the ramen stand. Walking down the street, Narut decided to go see if he could find his teammates. After over an hour of fruitless searching, he was starting to get annoyed. Nar had checked Sasake and Sakura's houses, and neither was there. He had checked their typical training ground and even a couple of restaurants. He couldn't find them anywhere. He finally got lucky and spotted Kakashi sensei walking down the street, book in hand, of course. "Hey, Kakashi sensei," Nar yelled out. Kakashi looked up to see his most unpredictable jenn and running towards him. Kakashi sighed as that meant he would have to stop reading his Ichaicha and he had just got done with that mission too. Kakashi sensei, have you seen Sakura Chan or Sasake? I mean, I already checked their houses and everything. Sakura Chan's mother even said that she hadn't shown up last night. What if something happened? Nar exclaimed when he got in front of his sensei. Kakashi started giggling perversely as his mind went into overdrive at the information his Jennine just told him. Maybe Sasake finally decided to sample the offering, he thought lwdly. Unfortunately for Kakashi's fantasies, he remembered Orochimaru<unk>s parting words to him. Sasake [ __ ] will come to me. He will come seeking power. Slightly concerned, but still hoping for a perverted ending. Kakashi decided to check at a couple of discrete places to see if he could round up his missing students. First, he had to deal with his other student who seemed to be jumping around everywhere. Oh, yay! I have been silent for like 2 minutes. That is way along for Nar to sit still. Kakashi thought with a sweat drop. Don't worry, Nar. I will go search for them right away. Though, you know, you might not like the outcome. With those wise words of forewarning, Kakashi went off to hopefully find his two jennon, Nar looked at his sensei's bag in confusion. What the hell did that mean? Shaking his head at his strange sensei, Nar went off to continue his search. There were still some places he had not checked yet after all. Hours later, Kakashi was starting to get extremely worried. Worried enough to go tossunade to find his missing students. He had searched hours without a sign of them anywhere. No one reported to having seen them since yesterday. As Narut had said, Sakura's mother said that Sakura hadn't even come home last night. What really worried him though was that some of Sasuke's things were missing from his house. Kakashi knew that couldn't be good. Sununade sama Kakashi said when he came before his leader, I believe it pertinent to send out Shinobi to look for Sasuke Chiha and Sakura Haruno. Both seem to be missing with no one knowing of their whereabouts since yesterday. I have also confirmed that some of Sasuke's things are missing from his house. I believe the worse. Kakashi said with despair, was slightly shocked. She knew that Orochimaru had gotten his grip on the Uchiah's mind, but she didn't have a clue why a girl like Sakura would be with them. She almost thought they were off on a trrist, but Kakashi wouldn't have come in without ruling that possibility out. She pondered for a moment before making a decision. Kakashi, take Chunin, Shikamaru, and Jenn and Narut in search along the route to the land of rice. If they really have left, then we are way behind on getting them back. I want you gone in no less than 20 minutes, Sununade ordered. Hi, Sununade. Sama. Kakashi saluted before body flickering away. Sununade rubbed her hands against her eyes as this new disaster promised to be embarrassing for the village as a whole. To have the Uchiah leave the village and no one was the wiser would be a hard blow to Konaha. Many of the daimos had specifically came to the last Chunin exam just to see the boy. If the information got out that the boy left without anyone knowing about it, then Konaha would be a laughing stock to other nations. She decided to end her headache like she did all the others. She dragged her sake bottle from out of the drawer and proceeded to get drunk. Kakashi quickly rounded up the people Sunsunade assigned on the mission. Narut was there for sentimental value in hope to convince them to come back. Shikamaru was there for his capturing abilities as well as his brain. They left the village with 5 minutes to spare. Of course, Kakashi hadn't yet told Nar why they were going on an A minus rank mission. He couldn't stand to have that headache on his head right that moment. Nar wouldn't be happy with the news, to say the least. After traveling miles through the woods with no clue at where they were going, Naruto's curiosity finally got the better of him. Kakashi sensei Nar called out, where are we going and why did we have to bring Shikamaru along? Nar asked with a very confused look on his face. Well, Kakashi began. He just knew this wouldn't end well. Sama believes that Sasuke has left the village to search out Orochimaru. Our mission is to try and retrieve him. The only problem is that we are ours, if not a full day behind. Shikamaru is along with us because of his family's unique jutsu that will allow us to capture Sasake if we happen to run into him. Kakashi yelled out to a Nar who was dropping farther and farther back. Nar eventually came to a complete stop as he tried to process the information his sensei had just dropped on him. His mind went blank for a bit as he tried to wrap it around the idea of Sasake willingly going to some freak. Haha. Kakashi sensei. You must be joking, right? Nar pleaded when he caught back up to the duo. Kakashi and Shikamaru had not stopped when Nar did. Shikamaru was surprised himself. He didn't have any clue at why Sasuke would go to a missing nin, but for whatever reason, he knew that it was not good. I am sorry, Nar. All the evidence points towards Sasake leaving. Also, Kakashi slowed down his pace as he delivered even worse news to his student. It seems like Sakura went with him. As soon as those words left his sensei's lips, Naruto's world crashed. His beloved Sakura Chan had followed the Te to some freak. No, she couldn't have. Kakashi sensei, please stop kidding around. Nar begged with tears in his eyes. Sakura Chan and Te both would never do something like that. Right. Please tell me you are lying, Kakashi sensei. Nar yelled. Tears were flowing down his cheeks as he acknowledged within him that the girl he loved had betrayed the village had betrayed him just to follow the teame sas. Nar let the tears flow freely as he finally recognized the fact that he would never go out with Sakura. Now all that was left was to catch up with them and find out the ultimate truth. Nar suddenly sent a surplus of chakra to his legs as he sped up greatly. He was going to find the both of them. And Nar really didn't know what he would do when he caught up with them. As he agonized over these thoughts, more and more red chakra was flowing around his legs. Naruto's speed went faster and faster. Shikamaru was stunned. to find out Sasake had left the village was bad enough. But to find out that Sakura left with him and they both went over to a missing nin from Konaha. If he heard that story on the street, he would laugh it off as a good joke. This situation was utterly ridiculous. Shikamaru couldn't wrap his head around the fact that Sakura was that enamored of Sasake. The dude was a brooding bastard who hardly ever said a word. How any girl could betray everything they ever stood for for that was beyond his understanding. Nar, slow down. We are setting a fast pace anyway. You don't need to burn extra chakra to go even faster and leave us both behind. Kakashi yelled out. By now, Nar was already a good 100 yards ahead, and he seemed to just be pulling farther away. Kakashi sighed in frustration as Narut paid absolutely no attention to his words. He pumped extra chakra into his legs as well and just hoped that Shikamaru could keep up. The three sped off into the forest hoping to find the duo before they passed the border. After an hour of extreme running, they got their answer. They were too late. When they finally reached the valley of the end, the site that greeted them was of Sakura and Sasake along with four others standing on the statue of Materiha. The world which crashed earlier for Nar was shattered. He had initially hoped that everything was a big misunderstanding, but now he could see the truth. Sasake had left and Sakura had followed. His Sakura Chan who he had always adored. His Sakura Chan who he had always admired. His Sakura Chan who he had professed his love to. All of that was betrayed. All of his love and admiration and care was betrayed. For him, Sasake Uchiha Sasake Nar roared out and it was a magnificent roar backed by the Caillou's chakra. What would normally be a loud yell was turned into the roar of a beast. An angry beast that wanted only one thing, revenge. Sasake and Sakura looked back the way they had come in surprise. What confronted them was not an animal like they had first thought, but their sensei and teammate. Raising his eyebrow, Sasuke gave a condescending smirk at what he already considered his past. He was already beyond the losers of Konaha, and he wouldn't let them take him back. He finally had the opportunity he had always wanted. he could finally achieve the power to kill his brother. Shouldn't you losers be back in Kona chasing a kitten or something? Sasake asked condescendingly. Sakura at his side really just wanted to leave as she wasn't 100% comfortable with leaving the village yet. That feeling had only been reinforced when she met the escort for their trip. They had thrown a lot of scorn at her for being useless. Sakura's eyes narrowed though at the thought of her sascoon. She would get strong. She would surpass everybody except Sasake. She would be useful to her love. Sasake, Sakura, get your freaking asses back here now. Nar yelled out with rage. Shikamaru was slightly surprised. He had never seen Nar this mad. He was kind of expecting Nar to start either frothing at the mouth or just rush in and attack. Nar must be really shaken up to be this mad. I wonder though, what is with that red chakra that keeps gathering around him? HN the Doby thinks to order me around. As if, Sasuke yelled. I can finally get what I have always wanted. With Orochimaru's aid, I will finally get the power to destroy my brother. I will finally actually move forward instead of that stupid crawl I was moving at in Konaha. Sasake ranted. I mean, look, I started out so much stronger than you, but you kept getting stronger and stronger while I gained nothing. Not anymore. I will finally gain the strength that has always been my right and no one will stand in my way, Nar. No one. Kakashi's eyes widened at the rant of his student. He winced in pain at the message, but he was honestly surprised at just how bad the boy had gotten. Konaha should have actually done something for the boy instead of the Sandames, it will take care of itself plan. Hindsight showed that that was the worst possible plan the village could have taken. Leaving Sasake to himself after the massacre only ended up pushing him away from Konaha. Sasake Kakashi called out. He had to try even if he thought it would be hopeless. I am sure the Hokag can forgive you and Sakura if you come back now. If you continue attempting to leave though, I cannot guarantee what will happen. Kakashi warned. He really hoped that the two would give up without a fight, but he seriously doubted it would happen. The four with them also gave him pause. Orochimaru would only have sent his best. It also didn't help that Orochimaru<unk>s people looked perfectly rested while Shikamaru was probably almost out of chakra from the forced run here. Go tell your precious Hokag that we probably won't meet again. I am following my own path now, not Konahes. Sakura has elected to join me. Any last words to our past, Sakura? Sasake asked to his teammate. Sakura looked at the two people she had come to finally care about. She then looked to Sasuke who was her only love. She had told him she would do anything. She was going to follow that promise to the end. Kakashi Narutbaka Sakura yelled out, "This actually feels pretty good. I never knew talking down to people that had authoritative privileges over you at one point in life was so much fun. I am going to become powerful as well. Next time we meet, if we do, Sasake won't be the only powerful person. I will be a shinobi that will put fear into the hearts of others through my mere presence. Later, losers. Sasake had to laugh at the looks on everyone's faces. He knew that he made the right call in bringing Sakura along. She was totally devoted to him and she was totally devoted to strength. She could become a real asset later when he hunted his brother. She also had a unique way with words. All six suddenly left the statue they had been standing on and disappeared into rice country. Shikamaru saw Nar fall to his knees as the boy started sobbing. Then Kakashi came behind him and put his hand on Naruto's shoulder. Shikamaru could make out what appeared to be tears flowing from from his eyes as well. A team was torn beyond all recognition. The last words between people who had become almost family were words of hate and scorn. Kakashi who had problems in his past and Narudo who had problems throughout his life were both left reeling as their bonds with Sakura and Sasake were broken so easily by the duo. All the teamwork principles Kakashi had taught abandoned. All the camaraderie between them broken. Narut and Kakashi's world shattered. They left the valley of the end broken. What would come from this breaking would alter everything. Shikamaru could only look on at his friend's pain because ultimately they had arrived too late. Sasake and Sakura were already gone from Konahad territory and they had already torn Konaha from their hearts. A week had passed since Sasake and Sakura had left. A week of laying in bed and thinking of all the things they had done together. Reflecting on where it had all gone wrong, Nar was glad of the food baskets that were left at his door by Shikamaru and Shoouji, where he honestly might not have eaten at all. Nar was trying to literally rethink his whole life because obviously he had done something wrong. The one thing that Nar had absolutely concluded was that he was too weak. He had to get stronger. Nar didn't really understand what he was going to do. But the second thing he concluded was that he was going to beat the [ __ ] out of Sasake and Sakura. Whether he would attempt to bring them back to Konaha was very questionable. The thought of just killing them actually crossed his mind. If anyone knew that Nar thought of killing someone, they would immediately laugh. They would say that Nar doesn't even know what killing meant. They would be dead wrong. The shattering of his world and the breaking of everything he thought he knew had really changed Nar. The personal betrayal of Sakura to follow Sasake. Naruto's teeth started grinding at just the thought of it really put the betrayal of the village by both of them into perspective. The girl he loved spat on him. It was as easy as that. She had not only spat on him, but she had spat on her parents, friends, and every soul that depended her inside of Konaha. Sasake had done the same. Ninja were supposed to protect their village and the citizens of said village. Ninja were supposed to protect their fellow ninja. Ninja were supposed to protect the lives of the innocent. Sakura and Sasake ignored all of that to go to a freak who had been caught killing and experimenting on the people he was supposed to protect. After this realization on the third day in his room, the duo's betrayal hurt all the more for Nar. Nar was trying to put the pieces back together on his life. After they had arrived back in Konaha a week ago, they had gone to report their findings to the Hokag. She expressed her sympathy to both remaining members of team 7 and gave them a couple of weeks off. She had ordered Shikamaru to tell the other Jen in the news. Shikamaru had told him of how the others acted when he came to deliver a food basket on one of the days. The rookie seven were devastated. Eno supposedly hadn't been left her room in days, much like Nar himself. The others were despondent. They couldn't believe that people they considered their friends had left to join the same person who had just invaded Konaha. It was despicable. The duo totally ignored all the people crying and hurting from dead mothers, dead fathers, dead siblings, and a dead Hokag. Nar had already heard that Ka had thrown himself into training. The dog boy was already determined to make sure Sasake fell by his hands. Narut had also heard from Shikamaru that the shinobi of Konaha were pissed. The boy that many had put their hopes in to erase the stain of having an entire clan wiped out by one person by killing that one person had gone rogue. It left many people with bad tastes in their mouths. It only got worse when they found out that he had betrayed Konaha for Orochimaru. Nar found it somewhat funny that people were now calling the Uchiah as a whole a cursed clan. They said that nothing good came out of the clan and were glad it was gone from Konaha. Nar figured that it was mostly bitterness talking, but it was still ironic to hear. On the eighth day back in Konaha, Nar finally left his apartment. The first place he went to was Ichiaku's ramen. He definitely needed his comfort food at a time like this. Walking the streets to the ramen stand, Narut got the feeling that something was different within the populace of Konaha. He just couldn't put his finger on it, though. He banished it from his mind when he arrived at the ramen stand. Going in and sitting quietly wasn't his usual style, but he couldn't work up the enthusiasm to put on a big smile for the owner. Nar quietly told Ayame to keep the bowls coming. He was in the mood for a binge. After his seventh bowl of ramen, a small smile appeared on his face. After his 10th, the smile grew larger. After his 13th and last bowl, the smile was at its usual wattage as Narut had shoved all thoughts of Sasake and Sakura from his mind to enjoy the greatness of ramen. Nar pondered thoughtfully that ramen could easily be used in torture. Deny people ramen and they would flock to tell all they knew. What Nar himself didn't realize was just how much damage the betrayal of the duo had left on his mind. He was thinking of using Ramen in torture for God's sake. The thought of killing the duo was also very prevalent in his thoughts. Nar passed all this up as just a common occurrence. But was it really? Leaving the ramen stand, Nar ran into the one man he had wanted to find. Leaning against a pole that helped support the stand was Jeriah. One of the members of the sanin said to equal if not surpass Orochimaru, Narut knew that if he ever wanted to take on Sasake or Sakura, he would need the teachings of someone powerful. Jeriah was that guy. Aro Sennin, Nar said softly when he stopped in front of the man. Please, please take me on as your apprentice. Teach me, please, Nar asked with all the courtesy he could muster. Jeriah looked at the young boy who had been a loudmouth just a couple weeks ago. Now, now Jeriah did not know what way Nar would go. It seemed that the betrayal of his friends had done what war could not. It had changed him. Jeriah wondered if Nar would ever smile and laugh with all his heart again. Jeriah himself knew what it felt like to be betrayed. It still hurt him to this day. Nar, I know how you feel. Jera started. Orochimaru was once my best friend, my brother. We had worked together for years. When he betrayed Konaha, it was like my heart was shattered. Jeriah stopped to collect his thoughts. He wanted Nar to see just how close their situations were. I tried to bring him back. You know how I tried. Sadly, nothing worked. Sighing. Jera looked at the Hokag mountain. When he continued, his voice was even quieter. Orochimaru disappeared for a few years, and the next time I saw him, he tried to kill me. Me, his best friend, snort, or so I thought, at least. It took me a few more years after that to realize that Orochimaru had no friends anymore. The only thing that interested him was power and jutsu. Jery turned to look at the boy he would call his apprentice. Nar, the pain you feel at their betrayal is probably worse than mine when Orochimaru betrayed me. Unlike me, both of your teammates betrayed Konaha. But more importantly, they betrayed you. It hurts, doesn't it, Nar? The pain of shattered bonds. People who were once friend, once family, gone by their own will. It hurts. Jeriah put his hands on Naruto's shoulders. He looked him directly in the eye before continuing. The question is, "What will you do with that pain? Will you lash out? Will you betray others? Or will you turn that pain into power? Will you work day in and day out to become stronger?" His voice gaining strength and power. Jeriah continued with passion. "Yes, you will not give into that pain. You will not give into that hurt. You will overcome it, and you will get stronger and stronger and stronger. Nothing limits you, Narut Uzuaki. Become the best. Take this pain as a lesson. Take these feelings and never let them come into your life again because you're so damn powerful. Who would betray you? Nar looked at the man in front of him. Tears in his eyes, smile on his face. Nar looked at the man in front of him. Arrow Sen, you truly are an amazing person. One day I want to be as powerful as you. I will take your advice and I will use this experience to help me along. I will not stop and I will not let up. I will become strong no matter what. Nar hugged his new sensei. Aeros Sen, thank you. Nar whispered while giving the man the biggest smile and hug he possibly could. Jeriah just smiled. This was truly a feeling he had been missing most of his life. The feeling of being hugged by one who could be considered a son. Jeriah knew he hadn't been hugged like that since Manado was 13 and had just seen his first taste of death. Jeriah's words that day had quite possibly set Minato onto the path of greatness, just as he hoped his words this day would set Nar onto the path of greatness. Pulling Nar back out to arms length, Jeriah gave the kid a once over. Nodding his head, he started laughing. "Okay, kid. Time for some training. I want you to go pack what you will need for an extended absence from Konaha. You and I are going on a training trip." Jeriah yelled proudly. We will be gone a couple of years, about two and a half to be exact. Over those years, I promise you that I will turn you into one of the strongest shinobi Konaha has ever seen. Just you wait, breath, Jeriah said happily. Meet me at the gate in an hour, ready to go. Smiling happily, Jeriah walked off to make sure all the small details were taken care of with sununade. Nar rushed back to his apartment with a smile on his face. Aeros Sen was a true inspiration. With Aeros Sennin's aid, Narut had gone from a moody boy with way too many thoughts on his mind to a happy kid. Still with some overreaching issues that was ready to get some serious training. Packing his bags in a hurray, Nar focused mainly on underwear and socks. He knew that many of the supplies could be bought in different towns, but it would be better to wear his own underwear and socks at least for a while. Nar had splurged slightly when he bought them after all. The end result had been that they were extra comfortable. Looking around at his apartment, it struck him as an incredibly lonely place to be at. He was actually glad to be leaving for a while. It was time for a change of scenery. The last thing he saw before closing the door was the photo of Team 7. Sakura's smiling face and Sasuke's brooding look both brought a frown to his face. They were gone and Nar believed that they were never coming back. It hurt, but he would move on. He would move on. Locking the door, Nar left his apartment. He just hoped it wouldn't be too dusty when he came back. He raced over the ichi to make sure he bid them goodbye. He would miss their delicious ramen. People just didn't make ramen like Ichiakus. Something about the place seemed to just promote good taste. Oi, Ayame, old man, I came to say bye. I am going to be leaving for a couple of years, but when I come back, I will kick some serious ass. Nar told the two with a smile. That's nice and all, Nar, but who will pay for Ayame<unk>s pretty clothes at home without you here? Tui Mock exclaimed, I don't see how we will ever make it without your insatiable appetite for my fine cooking. Tui said with a laugh. Nar laughed along with the old man and Ayame. It felt good to laugh. He hadn't really done any laughing in over a week. He waved goodbye as he jogged away. Making his way towards the gates, Nar again felt that something was different about the citizens. Usually, they seemed to ignore him or whisper behind their hands. But today, today was different. Nar just couldn't really figure out how. Nar found himself the first one at the gate. Arrow Sen hadn't made it yet, but Nar figured he wouldn't be much longer. He wasn't Kakashi. that reminded him he hadn't seen Kakashi since the report to Bon. He hoped his sensei didn't go into some kind of emo depression or anything. The duo's betrayal was painful, but Nar was going to use it to get stronger. Simple as that. Once more affirming his resolution, Nar looked up to see Jeriah walking towards him with his scroll on his back. Looking at his teacher from a distance, Nar noticed something he really hadn't before. Arrow Sen was freaking tall. The man was a giant. Nar really hoped he started growing. He would look like an absolute shrimp when they traveled together. Ready to go, Arosen. I want to start my training as soon as possible. I will become strong. I will protect the people of Konaha. Nar said with passion, Jeriah had to admit that he liked this new Nar slightly better, though the old one wasn't bad either. Nar now seemed to think a little more before blurting out anything and everything that entered his mind. He also seemed to be a bit or maybe a lot more serious. Jeriah looked around at the citizens who had overheard Nar and were smiling at the boy. He didn't think Nar noticed, but the boy was going to be in for a surprise when they got back. The citizens were finally starting to acknowledge him. Let's go, Brat. I will even start your training as we walk. I bet you're going to be more powerful in no time. Jeriah's voice drifts back to the citizen's ears as the two leave Konaha. It wasn't for another couple of minutes until their backs, one giant-sized and one shrimp-sized, disappeared from view with Kakashi. Kakashi was in his house, curled up in bed. He hadn't left since he got back. Cradling his knees in his hands, he was just rocking backwards and forwards. If anyone was around, they would hear the words, "I am a bad sensei. I am a bad sensei," repeated over and over and over. Kakashi was having some slight problems. It would take him the full two weeks had given him off to break out of his funk. Once he finally broke out, he realized that being emo wouldn't really help the situation at all. Kakashi eventually decided with the help of a nice cheap psychiatrist that becoming even stronger would be the best thing that he could do for himself at the time. Kakashi went into training with a vengeance. He was going to get his students back if it killed him. Back with Narut and Jeriah. Nar grinned happily as they were walking down the road. Aeros Sen truly knew how to put him in a good mood. Nar was determined. The time spent on this training trip would truly define him. He was going to create, adapt, and flat out copy with his own little flare. Of course, any jutsu as he thought would truly help him. He was going to become so fast and good that he would leave Sasake in the dust. Nothing would be able to stop him. He was Narut Uzumaki. Damn it. future Hokag. And when he got his hands on Sasake and Sakura, they better start praying because in him they would find no mercy. Miles outside of Kona had two men were walking. Well, it would be better to say one man and one small child. Narut Uzuaki had just started the first training exercise his sensei had given him. The exercise was one of the basic of basics with a slight twist. All Nar had to do was keep 35 leaves stuck to his body while walking and then running. Easy. Or so Nar first thought. Nar was having a little trouble with the exercise. One thing was that every time he pushed chakra to his legs to keep up with Arrow Sen when they started running, it immediately made every single leaf fall off of him. The other problem Nar was having was that he was having trouble keeping all the leaves on his when he was just walking normally. It was quite vexing. Aeros Sennon Nar called out. I actually understand how this will make me better because my chakra control could use a tad bit of training, but isn't there some way I can speed this up? Nar logically asked. Jara almost did a double take when he heard the boy not whining for new jutsus. Yes, it will be a little difficult getting used to how Nar is acting now. Well, Nar, I am sure there is a way. How about you think of one? Jeriah magnanimously offered. He couldn't keep the grin off his face at the angry look Nar threw him. "Thanks a lot, Aeros Senan. Always so helpful," Nar griped. Nar went back to attempting the exercise while they continued onto the town they planned to stay for the night. It took them another 5 and 1/2 hours to reach it because of their slow pace. Consequently, it was dusk when they reached the cozy little town. Surprisingly, Nar had made good progress on the chakra exercise. He could at least hold all the leaves on him while walking. Many still fell off though when he started applying chakra to different parts of his body in large quantities. Getting into their room for the night, Jeriah decided to run over the training schedule he planned for Nar to learn over the years with him. Pulling out his notebook previously used for his porn ideas. Jeriah went over all his notes before sitting down. He gestured for Nar to sit across from him on the opposite bed. Nar, I think now is a good time for us to go over what you will be learning in your time with me. At Naruto's serious nod, Jeriah continued, I am planning to shore up all your basic skills first thing. That means I am going to get your tai jutsu up to stuff as well as make sure you can dispel Jenjutsu. I am going to pound into your head strategy and tactics. No more rushing straight into things. You will have a plan at all times and you will have a backup plan at all times. Jeriah told the boy in front of him. I am also going to teach you how to customize your reengon to fit your needs. You might not have noticed, but people can dodge your reengon because of its small size. With your chakra reserves, I believe that size can be doubled. Hell, maybe even tripled or more. Last, I am going to try to teach you how to control the fox. When you get back to Konaha, you will easily make Chunin or higher. Jeriah's got a huge grin on his face. So, what do you think of my awesome plan? He asked excitedly. Nar thought of all his sensei had just told him. It sounded tempting to take the route arrows Senn had laid out for him, but Nar couldn't shake the feeling that it wouldn't be enough. He would need more power and knowledge than that to beat Sasake. Hell, even Sakura would be getting a lot stronger. He couldn't just master the basics. He had to master the basics and then master the hard stuff, too. He couldn't be weak anymore. It's not enough. Aeros Senan Nar stated with conviction. What you just told me will not be enough. Sasake already is faster than me. Plus, he has all that elemental stuff. Sakura already has much better chakra control than me. They already surpass me in the things that you want to teach me. I have to push my training farther and faster than both of them combined. Nar declared with his hands baldled up at his sides. Jera was quite surprised that the training plan he had worked on for a week was so quickly shot down. He was also surprised at the look in Naruto's eyes. It was a look of strength. Jera had seen glimpses of that look from Nar before, but this was the first time he had seen it so strong. When Nar had told Sununade that he would learn Rengon in a week, this look had been in his eyes. When Nar had faced down Kabuto, this look had been in his eyes. Nar wasn't backing down. Rubbing his chin thoughtfully, Jeriah pondered on what to do. Nar wasn't budging on a different training plan. I could let the boy use shadow clones for some of the basics. That might work or destroy his brain. One or the other. H that would definitely solve the whole speed problem, but the question is, should I do it? Finally reaching a decision, Jeriah decided to do it. I mean, what's the worst that could happen? Jeriah went on to tell Nar of the cage Bunchin's prime purpose. Nar, the shadow clone jutsu is not really meant for combat, though you have done a good job using it as such. The main purpose for shadow clones is for information gathering. Jera explained, "Nar listened to his sensei, fascinated. He never knew that he was using his main jutsu wrongly. Kind of hurt his feelings that no one had told him how to properly use it, though. Tuning back into his sensei after his slight inner musings, Nar was further fascinated at just how amazing the shadow clone jutsu was. You see, Nar Jera said, "Shadow clones were used for information gathering solely because whatever a shadow clone learns, the original learns as well. Using this feature along with your rather large chakra reserves, I believe it is possible to train via shadow clones. This path should cut out any whining you wanted to do because you're not training fast enough. Jerya said with air quotations, Nar smiled slightly at his sensei's antics. I do have to warn you though, this method of training is very dangerous. Worstcase scenario, your brain melts from too much information. Jeriah warned, "That's why the number of clones you use will be limited until I deem you ready for more. You are never to use this method while I am not with you. You understand, Naruto? Jeriah asked in all seriousness. Who knew what would happen if the kid decided to send a thousand clones to a library with each one getting a different book? Jeriah shuddered slightly at the horror of that image. I understand, Aerosin. Nar whispered softly. Nar did understand. Aerosen was trying to help him get stronger. If the method of doing so happened to be dangerous, then that was the price to pay for power. Nar was determined to gain power no matter the cost. Aerosen, I also think some of those elemental jutsus would be really good for me to learn. Those along with a great increase in speed should greatly help me. Nar said then a complicated look came over his face. I am not sure. Nar started. What exactly I am going to do to Sasake and Sakura stopping and taking a deep breath. Nar continued, but I know it will not be good. They betrayed everyone and that I will never forgive. Nar got off the bed and started pacing. I will become stronger. This I promise. Using that strength, I will protect Konaha. If someone betrays it, I will destroy them. This is my new Nindo. A Nindo of protection. A Nindo to stop betrayal. And if I have to do that by making an example of previous betrayers, then I will do so. I will do so. When I become Hokag, I will create a Konaha so powerful that no one will ever betray her. Nar told his sensei with no wavering in his voice and no wavering in his heart. He was committed. Jeriah looked at the boy in front of him. The same boy who had been a loudmouth prankster only months ago. The same boy who had previously proclaimed his desire to be Hokag for acknowledgement. This boy was now seeing the true ninja world. A world of gray with hardly any black and white. It was kind of sad. Jeriah had to admit, but it also meant that there would be no breakdown later in life when Nar realized the true state of affairs in the world. Jera got up and walked to Nar who had stopped pacing. Reaching out his hand, Jeriah patted the boy on the head and he said, "I will help." No more words were needed. Both sensei and pupil were in agreement. Next day, Jeriah had initially planned to stick around and do a little research. After last night's conversation, though, he decided to really push on Naruto's training. This led to the two leaving early in the morning after a quick breakfast. Going at full speed, Jeriah led Nar to a little clearing that was tucked deep within Fire Country, a spot overrun by nature and quite a ways distance from any nearby town. It was a spot perfect for a few months of extreme training before going on their way again. Dropping his bags, Jeriah said. Here we are, Narut. This is the place we will be staying for the next couple of months. I plan to have all of your elemental training as well as most of the basics covered by the time we leave this clearing. I hope you're prepared, Jeriah said with a creepy chuckle, because you're about to get 247 personal attention from a sen. Nar got a slightly bad feeling at the chuckle. Arrow sen didn't sound sane. I am sure it will be fine. I mean, what is the worst thing that could happen? Naruto's training began, and he couldn't be happier. From sun up to sun down, every hour except lunch was filled with training. They finished around 6:30 every day and had dinner afterwards. The creek was used to gather water as well as for bathing. Dinner and lunch were often animals that were caught either through traps or hunting. Jeriah made sure that the first few days were spent specifically on survival. That meant Nar had to set up their camp, catch their food, cook their food, create bedding, and ward off predators. Easy stuff for Ninja, right? Of course, Jeriah had to add the whole keep send attached through chakra everywhere part. Nar got the hang of it, though. He was also glad that Arrow Sen was showing him the finer points of cooking with only field ingredients. How this leaf did that and that leaf tasted like this were only a few parts of the intricacy of field cooking. After the whole crash course on everything survival lasting three days, Jeriah had Nar summon 10 clones. On the fourth morning, two clones were assigned each topic Jeriah wanted to go over. One set of clones went over tactics in battle. Another set went over strategy and war times and peace. Another went over economics while yet another went over chakra control. The last set of clones was assigned to learning basic knowledge on anything Jeriah thought of at the time. Of course, Jeriah had his own clones teach Naruto's clones, while Jeryo personally pounded physical training into Nar. Sit-ups, push-ups, squats, running, pull-ups, tai jutsu, muscles, and speed were all done by the originals. All day long, the sounds of physical exertion could be heard from the clearing. The only time they stopped was during infrequent water breaks. Jera was determined to get Nar to a basis of low tunin within a month. Knowledge, power, speed, and ability were all wanted within a month. Jeriah and Nar were both intent on this goal. Jeriah was very insistent on a better taijutsu for Nar. He explained his reasoning on the sixth night. Nar, your shadow clones are very versatile. If you learn how to henge them at the right times, you would automatically be very dangerous. If you set up a trap with hanged clones before the enemy even arrived, I don't see how you couldn't take down most people. That is why I am teaching you how to better incorporate your shadow clones into your tai jutsu. Jeriah got an excited grin on his face before continuing. I mean, think of it. You could hinge into weapons or pieces of the landscape that could fool even the most observant ninja. Of course, you would have to be on the lookout for sensor type ninja, but those are decently rare. Hell, with your reserves and intuition, I wouldn't put animals outside your reach. Learning how to henge into multitude of animals would surely take enemy ninja by surprise. Jery told an excited looking Nar while chewing on a bird. I never thought of any of that. Aro Senan most of that sounds really cool thought. Nar told the man with an animated grin. Jera was glad to see Nar so excited. The times the boy truly got happy nowadays weren't very often. I am your sensei after all. I do have to think of what to train you. Jeriah replied with a smile. What I just listed were mainly trap purposes. You also have to consider creating shadow clones to block attacks. Creating clones to help you dodge an attack, especially in the air. Creating clones behind the enemies. I have personally seen you create hundreds of clones scattered throughout an area and some were 50 ft or more from you. By the time you leave me in a couple of years, I will have you creating one clone 50 ft away from you. I am sure that any of these applications will be very helpful in combat. Jeriah then pointed to Nar who was seated across the fire from him. Jutsu are nice. The more you have, usually the more versatile you are. But there are some jutsu that the deeper you dig, the more you find. Cage Bunchan is one such jutsu. Now, Jerya shouted while getting up. Let's get to sleep, he said with a smile. Nar's sweat dropped at the scene. What was the point of yelling like that to just go to sleep? The month passed quickly for Nar. All day every day was spent training. He would make breakfast in the morning, eat, summon a clone to hunt for lunch and supper, summon 10 other clones to go off with Jeriah's clones. Train with Jeriah. This included anything from getting the crap beat out of him to just working on muscle strength. Eat lunch, train more, eat dinner, sleep. It was fun. The second month came along and Jeriah was proud to say that Naruto's physical abilities were all at least at low tunin level. His trap abilities though, Jeriah just had to shake his head. Nar seemed to take to traps like Uchiha did to fire jutsu easily. I guess it is a hold over from his pranking days. Jerya decided to start what he wanted to teach Nar for the second month. All that was left to do was have the kid discover his elemental affinity. Good thing I have some chakra paper for seal work, or I could have been in a slight bit of trouble. Jeriah went over to his bags, which he had hardly touched since they arrived, and searched through them until he got what he wanted. Pulling the chakra paper out, Jeriah called Nar over from finishing up his breakfast. Okay, Nar, we are going to be doing things differently this month. I think you are around a low tunin in physical ability. Of course, with your high jutsu level, you could probably take on highle tunin using the fox. You could probably fight off Junan. None of that is the point, though. Nar snorted at hearing that. It was really easy to get arrows sent in off subject, and that was with no girls in sight. Sad. What I was saying was that this month will be devoted solely to elemental affinity with some physical training as well. Jera clarified. To learn your affinity, I brought you some highquality chakra paper. Enjoy, he said with a smile. Nar looked at his sensei for a second before shaking his head. The man could be really absent- minded at times. Does he actually think I have any clue what he is talking about? I can guess what elemental affinity is, but what are they specifically? Stupid Aerosen. Um, Aerosen, you mind explaining to me just what the hell you are talking about? Nar asked in exasperation. Jeriah's eyes widened a little. He had completely forgotten that Nar was still not very knowledgeable about a lot of things. Naruto's new demeanor really gave off the feeling of some intelligence. Jera was already forgetting that the Nar from a month ago had absolutely no intelligence. The Nar in front of him was already turning into a competent shinobi. Jera was quite proud. Whoops. Sorry, Jeriah said while rubbing the back of his head in embarrassment. Elemental affinity is something that everyone has. It is either fire, water, earth, lightning, or wind. You will find it much easier to learn jutsu of your specific element. That is not to say that you can't learn other judsu, just that it will be harder. Jeriah then started expounding on the elements and chakra paper. You see, each element has a weakness and a strength over a different element. The chakra paper comes into the picture when a shinobi wants to learn what their element is. All you have to do is push your chakra into the paper and the paper will do one of five things. Fire burns, water wets, earth turns to dirt, lightning crumples, and wind cuts. Here you go. Jeriah handed Nar the paper he had got out. Nar took the paper with slight trepidation. He really didn't want some weak element or fire. He had seen enough fire from Sasake. Placing his chakra into the paper, Nar waited for the paper to react. Dun duh dun duh dun duh. His heartbeat seemed to fill his ears. Finally, the paper reacted. It was wind. Is wind good? Holding out the cut paper to Aerosen, Nar had to ask. Is wind any good, Aerosen? He really hoped the answer was yes. A bad element would undoubtedly ruin his day. Jera smiled at his student. He really wanted to lead Nar along, but he figured it would be too mean. Sigh. The things I do for kids, shakes his head. The wind element is sometimes called the battle element, so I figure that it is perfect for you. Just remember that wind cuts. That is what it does. It is your responsibility to determine what it cuts and how it cuts. Remember that in life. Nar looked confused before nodding. He would remember the words. Jera went over to one of the many trees surrounding the clearing they were in. He picked up a leaf before heading back to Nar. Handing the leaf over, he could easily see Naruto's very confused look. Your first exercise on mastering your wind element is for you to cut this leaf using only your chakra. To do this, you are going to want to split your chakra into two. Then grind the two together until they are both extremely thin and sharp. Lastly, apply that chakra to the leaf. I will allow you to summon 100 clones for this exercise. Let us hope you can get it in a week where we can move on to the second exercise. Begin, Jeriah stated calmly before walking back over to the remains of breakfast. He decided to clean up for once. Nar looked at his sensei before shrugging and summoning his clones. If he had a week to cut a leaf, then he would do it in 4 days. I will show everyone my power. I will move faster and farther than any other who has come before me. I will master wind manipulation to a degree that others can only dream of. I will show Aeros Sennon that I will surpass his expectations at every turn. Arrow Sen believes in me. I will not let him down. Nar began his wind training. Before the month was out, Nar mastered both exercise, cutting a leaf and cutting a waterfall. And before he even knew it, two months had passed since the two had left Konaha. They were finally leaving the little forest clearing they had stayed in for 2 months. It kind of annoyed Nar because he felt like his training was just getting good. He would trust an arrow senant though and hope that the next place they stopped would be even better. "Okay, Brat, everything is packed up and all traces of our presence have been erased. Let's go." Jaria comically yelled while swinging his arm forward. So saying he took off at a full run. Nar was caught completely by surprise considering his sensei never liked to run. Nar quickly took off in pursuit. Catching up, Nar adjusted his pace to match Aeros and speed. The two traveled comfortably together as the miles passed under them. They soon ran out of trees and had to race across the ground. 3 hours after noon was when they finally reached their destination. The town they arrived at was beautiful, to say the least. Nar had honestly never seen anything like it. Wow. Nar breathed in excitement. Arrow Sen. This place is amazing. It is so beautiful. Nar whispered while looking around in awe. The town truly was a pretty sight. Built on a cliff overlooking a lake. The city had many canals that formed into waterfalls as they fell into the lake. Most of the people seemed to travel by boat and the sparkle of the lake and waterfalls could be seen clearly from the entrance. It truly was a beautiful sight. The two walked into the town of Aquava, hailed by many as the most beautiful town in Fire Country. They walked many myriad streets along with a few foray over the water until they reached a respectable looking inn. Walking in, Narut could immediately see why Aeros Sen thought of this place. Most of the servers were absolutely beautiful. Trust Aeros Sen to find the place with the most beautiful girls, Nar thought while shaking his head rofully. Once they reached their room, Narut had to ask why they were here. Besides the pretty girls, of course, Arrow Sen, "What are we doing here?" Nar asked curiously. "I mean, I don't exactly see this as the place to do a lot of training." Jeriah smirked. He just knew that his next training plan would totally blow the kid's mind. Jera had devised this plan once he learned how quickly Narut mastered his wind affinity. There happened to be a total of 14 waterfalls falling down into the lake below. Jeriah's plan was to have Nar, without any clones, cut all 14 at the same time. The sheer quantity of chakra necessary for such a feat would kill almost any person who tried. For people like Narut and Jeriah, however, it was possible. The only thing Jeriah could foresee making this exercise not work would be the huge distance between all the waterfalls and the fact that Nar could only be in close proximity to one. This whole exercise was designed to force Nar to create wind chakras so sharp and powerful that it would basically be an a minus ranked jutsu in its own right. If Nar used any shape transformation on such powerful wind chakra, Jeriah shook his head, chuckling, then that Jutsu's power would most likely be a high a rank or low S rank. We're here because I want to be. Jeriah told his apprentice with a smile. At seeing Naruto's slight pouting face, he had to laugh. Haha, kid, you had to have some faith in me. What did you think? I came here only because of the girls. Jera asked rhetorically. At seeing Naruto's nod, Jeriah developed a slight sweat drop. Well, you're wrong, Brat. The exercise I am going to have you do is basically waterfall cutting, just on a gigantic scale. Jeriah started smiling evily while rubbing his hands. You, my fine apprentice, are going to be on the lake below. Your job cut every waterfall. At the same time, without clones, Jeriah started cackling when he saw the look of horror on Naruto's face. Nar was now sure Aeros Sen was batshit crazy. There was no way that he could do that. Nar had seen how large and separated those waterfalls were. It would be impossible for him to cut them all at once. The chakra requirements alone might not even be possible for him. Nar starting thinking of any way he could convince Aerosin to see reason. Then he stopped. He closed his eyes before mentally berating himself. What the hell am I thinking? This is the perfect opportunity. This can easily be my first step in showing Aeros Senan just how powerful I will become in wind. This will be my first step to truly becoming stronger. I will master this exercise in no time. Nar opened his eyes to give his sensei his answer. Jera was moderately surprised, though he really shouldn't have been, at the resolve he saw in Naruto's eyes. Nar was ready to start trying to cut all those waterfalls. I guess I should give it to the kid. I mean, hell, I wasn't really expecting him to be on board with this. I mean, he would have good reason to not do it. I was drunk when I thought of this training. Jery thought with an inner embarrassed chuckle. I am ready, Aeros Senon. Time to take my wind affinity to the next level. Nar shouted out, "There is still some daylight left, so let's get our butts down there and start training." Nar then ran out of the hotel, heading towards the edge of the city. Jera sighed. He had forgotten just how time-consuming it was to have an apprentice. Jeriah slowly followed after his student with his head hanging. He had so been looking forward to making nice with all the ladies, too. Nar arrived at the edge of the city with arrowen and nowhere in sight. Looking down at his task, Nar gulped. That's one damn big waterfall, and I have to cut all 14 at the same time. Nar whistled. No time like the present, I guess. So thinking, Narut jumped down to the water below. Cushioning his impact with chakra, he immediately sent more chakra to his feet to stay at top the water. I guess I should summon one clone per waterfall and tried to work my way down from there. Nar mused out loud, putting action to his words. Nar summoned 13 clones while he did the last one by himself. Once all the clones were in position, Nar signaled the start of the exercise. It took only a few minutes for each clone to get warmed up and split their waterfall, but none of them could figure out how to extend their reach to include the others. Nar sighed at seeing the result. He was just glad he had already learned how to split waterfalls, or he really would have had a hernia when Aeros Sen had told him about this training exercise. Nar quickly dismissed the clones when he could tell that they weren't getting anywhere on solving the problem. Taking in their experience, Nar sat down to meditate on a way to split all waterfalls at the same time. Diminishing the number of clones until only the original remained didn't seem to be the way to go. That would only leave for Nar himself to keep increasing the chakra and quality of his wind cutting until all waterfalls were cut. Nar bit his tongue, perturbed. To take that path would require a long time, shaking his head rofully. Well, that's why it is called a training trip, I guess. Nar began again. This time, he was by himself in front of the waterfall that was the closest to another. Summoning his chakra to his hands, Nar began splitting it apart and then grinding it together. Satisfied that his chakra was suitably turned into wind chakra, he placed his hands before the waterfall. Nar pushed the gathered chakra in his hands towards the waterfall. It cut through it, keeping the chakra flowing. Nar tried to extend the reach by gathering more chakra and turning that into wind chakra as well. Pushing past his limits, Nar could see that his idea worked sort of. He could see that the other waterfall was cut, but barely any of it was being cut. Jeriah looked down on his student from the top of the cliff. He had to hand it to the boy. Nar was seriously trying to cut 14 waterfalls at once. Nar was also finding out the difficulty of extending chakra away from the body at great distances. It didn't help that this whole exercise was just a nature manipulation with no hand signs or any other aid to help make the chakra extend farther. Everything was totally dependent on Naruto's skill with wind chakra. Jeriah just hoped the kid could do it. Hell, Jeriah knew that he sure couldn't do this exercise. Jeriah watched until the sun went down. He was going to call it a day when he noticed that Nar was basically asleep on his feet. Another tapping his head while pondering the right word. Advantage of this training was the huge chakra cost. Naruto's reserves would probably be even larger as he continued trying to get this exercise down. Naruto's control of his chakra would also be much higher. After all this, it was like two birds with one stone. I am such a genius. Jery congratulated himself. Nar woke up the next morning in bed at the inn they were staying at. He had no remembrance of coming back here, so he figured that Arrow Sen must have brought him back after he collapsed from his training. Shrugging it off, Nar ran down to get some breakfast. He couldn't wait to get back to training. Arriving in the dining room, Nar saw that his sensei was already pigging out on the food. After observing basic manners, Nar too began eating. finishing as quickly as possible. Nar was about to run out the door before Aeros Sen called him back. "Brat, make sure to leave 10 clones here. We can't have you slacking off in other areas while you practice your wind affinity, can we?" Jeriah asked with much enthusiasm. Naruto's eyes widened for a second until he started smiling as well. Yes, he was going to gain much skill in wind chakra, but he was also going to be getting stronger in other areas at the same time. He really loved Shadow Clones. Two months, one week later. Haha. Nar panted. He had to smile. He had finally done it. After a full day of trying, he had finally done it. Cutting 14 waterfalls at the same time by himself. Complete. Breathing in and out deeply to catch his breath. Nar looked to his side to see Arrow Sennon walking up to him. He was clapping. Well done, Brat. Jeriah called out. You finally did it. I have to admit to being slightly impressed. Jeryu praised. Nar smiled up at his sensei. Aeros Senan didn't give out praise lightly. The man was a wonder to be around. But praise was always welld deserved with him. That's why it was always a joy to be Aerosen's student. Thanks, Aeros Senan. Now we can move on to my next training, right? Nar asked curiously. He had to admit to being glad that he could cut something like 14 waterfalls at the same time, but he wasn't exactly sure how that would help him when it came time for a real fight. Ah, but first, Jeriah yelled in excitement. You have to realize what this training was for. I want you to come up with your anjutsu using the wind manipulation you just learned. You come up with the idea. I will teach you the necessary shape manipulation if it is needed. Though, I should also say that the reengon is the ultimate shape manipulation. It is also an incomplete jutsu. If you added your wind chakra to the reenon jeray tempted, Nar snorted at his sensei's obvious hinting. What arrow sen was mentioning wasn't a bad idea. It just wasn't what his recent training needed. Nar knew that he had been training his wind affinity for long distances. The reengon wasn't a long-d distanceance shape manipulation. He needed something new, something different, something powerful. Ah, that could work. Nar thought excitedly as the perfect idea came to mind. But it would be quite difficult and I would definitely need some harsh shape manipulation training. Nar thought with a sour look on his face. I could always use shadow clones for this one though. Nar thought with a brightening outlook. That look instantly went back to dark when he realized just how many shadow clones he would need. Nar groaned. I can already feel all the mental pain from burst clones. Arrow sen. Nar shouted out, "I have just the idea. Though I am going to need your help on learning how to do the shape manipulation, right?" At seeing Aerosin's nod, Nar immediately headed back to town to collect their things. They would need a different environment to work on this jutsu. Jeriah followed along with a perplexed look on his face. "When did I become the follower? I am supposed to be the sensei here." Jeriah thought with a pout. Once they got out of town and were on the road, Jeriah just had to know where Narut thought he was going. For all he knew, the kid was going to walk around randomly until he spotted a nice place. Yo, brat, where the hell do you think you were going? Jera squawkked as he saw Nar start speeding up. Jera really wasn't in the mood for running. Nar looked back to see Arrow Sen running to catch up while scratching his butt. Nar started choking with laughter. It was an amusing sight to be sure. Finally gaining control of his laughing, Nar saw that Arrow<unk>s Senant had caught up with him. Nar decided to explain some of his thought process. Well, for my idea to work, I am going to need a lot of room. It would also be best if there are no obstructions. My idea is a long range kind of thing. Since I am using wind chakra, anything in my way will be cut, Narut explained. Jeriah looked at the boy in front of him with an eyebrow raised. Nar was awfully to think that whatever was in his way would be cut. Then again, if what Nar had told him about his final solution to cutting all those waterfalls was true, then Jera could possibly see Nar cutting most anything from his path. Nar had ultimately decided that he literally couldn't cut all 14 waterfalls at once with his current level of wind molding. That was why Nar decided to go back to the basics of molding wind chakra. Nar theorized that if he could make the quality of wind chakra better, it would be easier to cut everything. It turned out that the boy was right. Nar had worked long weeks on getting his chakra to grind together to a finer and finer line until finally he unleashed his result. It was quite a disturbing scene as Nar was using around 800 clones, all of which were sitting down and focusing only on wind manipulation. Jeriah would have sworn that he would never ever see Narut Uzumaki still like that for such a long time. To see 800 of him doing it. Scary. Sounds like the desert would be a good place for you, Brad. What say we head to Suna? If my recent informants are right, then you will be getting quite the surprise when he arrived there. Jeriah said with a secretive grin. Nar narrowed his eyes as he stared down his sensei. Arrow Sen wasn't talking though, so he eventually gave up trying to stare him down. It always annoyed him when Arrow Sen decided to get all hush hush. Sighing, Narut continued walking. The desert of Suna sounded just as good as any other place. At least there he would be able to visit Gar. Master and pupil sauntered off to the desert. 6 days later, Nar had to concede his idea to go to the desert. Bad idea. It was freaking hot in the desert. Not only that, Nar was definitely not wearing the right kind of clothes to be traveling in over 100 heat. That was why he had already gotten rid of the upper part of his orange jumpsuit. The annoying thing was that Aeros Sen had thought Nar was keeping up with it while Nar thought Aerosin was keeping up with it. The end result was that there was no more top to the orange jumpsuit. Nar was stuck in his orange pants and a black shirt. Let's not forget Nar grumbled to himself. Aerosen just had to completely bypass Suna and take us deep into the desert. We're<unk> in the middle of freaking nowhere, Aerosen. Nar suddenly shouted, "I thought we would at least go to Sagakir and visit Gar." Jeriah looked back at his suffering pupil. He smiled. The brat wanted to go to the desert. Well, he damn well was going to give him the desert. Before Jeriah even thought about taking him back to civilization, Nar was going to have a whole new level of physical fitness. Tut tut, Nar, you didn't want to come to the desert to work on your judu, remember? Jerya asked sweetly. Nar was going to kill him. He could already see Ba Chan's reaction. Where is that pervert? She would say. I would reply, I killed him. She would look shocked and then ask why. He annoyed me would be my perfectly logical. She would go into deep thought for a second and then look up and say, "Perfectly understandable. Yes, Nar could see it all now." He started laughing maniacally. Jeriah became slightly scared from the evil laughing Nar was doing. The boy really needed to tone down the whole bad guy vibe he had going. "Oh well, I can always beat it out of him out here." Jara developed his own evil laugh. Okay, Nar, we are here. Jeriah exclaimed while thrusting his arms outward. Nar looked and looked, but all he saw was sand. He did not like where this was going. For the next couple of months, we are going to be camping right here. While your clones are doing whatever shape manipulation you want to learn, you and I will be doing a totally insane workout schedule," Jeriah said with a smile. Nar really did not like where this was going. Of course, in this heat, it would be totally understandable that any exercise you do will tire you out more than you are used to. I promise you right here and now, anytime you drop from exhaustion, I will immediately double whatever we are doing at the time. Jeriah warned, "Hey, he was a nice guy. He at least gave the boy warning." Nar looked at his sensei. He looked at him some more, a little more. Then he looked out at their new training area, then back to his sensei who was still smiling. He leaped a few tears before bowing his head in imagined pain. Nar just knew that this wasn't going to turn out good. Two months in, two month, two glorious months of physical training in a freaking desert. Nar, while admitting to the effectiveness of the training, was still ready to get the hell out of there. So what if he could use his chakra to help keep him cooler? So what if he could use chakra to walk on sand instead of sinking? So what? It was freaking hot. Jera watched his student with an indulgent smile. The brat was in a mood again. One thing that annoyed Jeriah about Naruto's new attitude was that every now and then Nar would just start getting all uppidity. Nar used to never get uppidity. Now someone could almost set their watch by it. The only good thing was that it was quite easy to break him out of his mood. All one genius sensei had to do was offer a little extra training. Didn't matter if Nar was acting out because of the training. Nar would always snap out of his moods at the opportunity of training. Controversial, yes. Did Jeriah care? No. Jeriah himself was getting tired of the desert, but he figured it would a couple more months until they left. Nar still wasn't up to his standards with his tai jutsu and physical conditioning. Though, from what Nar had been telling him, his jutsu was almost complete. After Jeriah had given him the basics in chakra manipulation, Nar had started developing his new jutsu in private. Of course, Jeriah could have easily snuck over and saw it, but he figured that allowing Nar this freedom would do the boy good. It would also give him a surprise whenever Nar completed it. Jeriah liked surprises, especially big Ed ones. Nar huffed as he finally finished the last semi-impossible task Aeros Sennin had assigned him that day. This time all he had to do was dig a hole using only his hands in sand without chakra. Suffice it to say that Nar almost rebelled before common sense took over. Aerosen had to have some purpose in making him do all this in 100 heat. Nar wasn't yet ready to believe that Aerosin was just making up stupid exercises as he went along. Yet Nar had to concede that there were some good things that came along with all this bad training. One good thing was the rock-hard six-pack Nar was now sporting. Another good thing was that Naruto's muscles clearly now had a lot of definition to them. Nothing too bulky, but an amazing mixture of finesse with strength. Aerosen had worked hard to make sure Naruto's muscles became just right. Nar also had to concede that the training had given him a huge addition to his stamina. Being able to run all day in sweltering heats had to be a good thing. It was a good thing it didn't take Nar long to get that down because Aeros Sen had kept his promise of doubling whatever he was doing if he failed. Instead of 1500 push-ups, Nar had ended up doing 6,000. He had failed trying the 3,000 as well. Along with all the physical strengthening, Naruto's chakra control had also risen. Aeros Sen had made sure to teach Nar several inner chakra flows that aided in keeping cool in hot weather. Nar had made those exercises prime points of interest. Of course, Arrow Sen had waited a whole month before even mentioning the possibility of keeping cool with Chakra. Nar had blessed the man out that night. Overall, Nar definitely saw a rate of improvement, and it made him giddy. He could tell that he was getting stronger. He could feel it. His new jutsu was almost ready as well. Nar figured a couple more days and he would have that jutsu ready for its first real test. Oh, was Arrow Sen going to be surprised when he found himself as a nice, happy test subject. Heading back to camp for the day, Nar couldn't help but remember the very first impossible exercise arrow Sennin had given him to increase his strength. Flashback. You want me to what? Nar shouted in disbelief. The old pervert had finally got insane. Did the man not realize that it was hot outside and they were always outside, so how could he not realize it? Nar just had to walk up to his sensei. Reaching up, Nar peered in both eyes, checked his pulse, and tried to see if he was running a fever. Maybe some kind of disease would explain Arrow Sen's sudden madness. Nar could only hope. Jeriah had been getting more and more ticked at every action his student had taken to see if he was sick. Did the brat not want to get stronger? And isn't my training the best in the world? Were two questions going through Jeriah's mind? Finally getting enough of the charade, Jeriah nailed Nar on the head. Falling down, Nar crashed into the sand. What the hell was that for? Aerosen. Nar indignantly yelled. First the pervert goes insane and now he is hitting me. What next? Nar thought in exasperation. The thing that caused the whole episode was quite simple in explanation. The hard part came in actually carrying it out. Their first real day out in the desert was the same day that Jeriah started Naruto's physical training while their clones were off doing clone stuff. Jeriah had unsealed a strange looking weight from his supplies. Taking the weight, Jeriah had tied a rope to it and put it on the sand. Naruto's job, pull the rope. Nar had wisely decided to see how heavy the weight was. Trying to pick it up, Nar found a slight problem. He couldn't budge the thing. Try all he might. Nar couldn't move it at all using his arm strength. After finally giving up after his 16th attempt, Nar had looked over to see Arrow Sen laughing at his efforts. That wasn't very nice of him. Come on, brat. The thing doesn't weight that much. All you had to do is drag it through the sand in a lap formation. I already drew out the lap size for you. Aren't I a nice sensei? Jeriah asked quite sarcastically. Nar looked to see how big a lap he would have to run. And then he did a double take. His eyes widened for good measure. What he was seeing wasn't a lap. It was a freaking marathon disguised as a lap. Arrow Sen. I can barely move that thing. What do you mean that it doesn't weigh much? And how many of these laps do you want me to do anyway? Nar yelled in annoyance. Jeriah smiled. Oh, only a 100 laps for now. Then with a nonchalant air, he said, "And that weight is only 2,000 lbs. I have much heavier weights waiting for you once you get this exercise down." Nar fainted. He awoke after only a few seconds, but the sheer audacity of Aeros Sen's training plan shocked him too much. Nar now knew that he was going to die out here. Arrow Sen had gone crazy and was trying to kill him. That's the only thing that made sense. Oh, and no chakra whatsoever. This is all you kid. Now get to running. Jeriah yelled out with a light slab to Naruto's back. Nar turned around to look at his sensei. Jeriah could easily see the desire to kill him in those blue eyes. He chuckled. Die, Aeros Sen. Just die. Nar ground out. Wants me to carry thousands of pounds sliding through sand without chakra. Nar grumbled. He slowly made his way to the weight to begin his torture. End flashback. The next day dawned hot just as pretty much every day in the desert had dawned. Nar got up, fixed breakfast. Aerosen was too lazy, and then began training. Nar had decided that a week's time would be enough time to fully develop his new jutsu. He couldn't wait to show it off to Aerosin. Going through the warm-ups Arrow Sen had devised, Narut quickly picked up pace. An hour each morning had been set aside for warm-ups. They were specifically designed to make sure every single muscle was in use and ready for the strenuous use Arrow Sen had waiting for them. Finishing with vigor, Nar moved on to what came next in his daily routine, sparring. Summoning 100 clones, Nar signaled for them to attack. This spar was another idea of aerosins. The clones simulated the same conditions of being attacked by multiple enemies. Them being shadow clones though allowed Nar to beat them using only one hit. The numbers more than made up for this and Nar always got a good workout fighting against himself. Nar finished with the clones and went back to the camp. Sweat was running down his face as he grabbed a towel from among the bags. Looking over, he could see Aerosin getting ready for today's training. Nar summoned the now 16 clones to work with Aerosin's clones. If he wasn't mistaken, today's schedule was history, jutsu theory, chakra control, jenjutsu recognition, tactics, stealth, and the other four were trying to learn how to create a storage scroll. Aeros Sen, what torture do you have planned today? Nar called out. Jera walked over to his student when he saw that the boy was through with his morning exercises. Nar sure had come a long way from the little pipsqueak he had used to be. Now the boy was gaining confidence and muscles. Nar was also starting to finally grow. Jera had to give himself props though because Naruto's mind was finally beginning to develop. The kid couldn't have used his mind if it killed him 6 months ago. Now the boy was already thinking steps ahead of his opponent. Stuff like that could make a teacher so proud. Jeriah wiped off a fake tear. I was thinking of allout taijutsu sparring today. I still see some areas in your taijutsu that need work. If you leave holes in your tai jutsu like you have, then any competent tunin will eat you alive. You're just lucky you have never gone up against a competent tunin. Jerya said, "But I beat nei." Nar indignantly commented, "Everyone always says that hyugas are amazing at taijutsu. If all that is true, then I shouldn't have holes in my tai jutsu, especially after all the training you and I have been doing, Narut claimed. Jerya nodded right along with his students reasoning before saying, "True, true. All you say is definitely true. But you have to consider that you won mainly through luck and the kaobi." He kind of dominated you when it came to the actual taijutsu part of your fight. Though I will admit that you have gotten much better in taijutsu. You just need a little tweaking to become even better. Jeriah then walked off while waving for Nar to follow. Nar followed Arrow Sen until they reached the area they usually used for sparring. It was only a short distance from camp because whenever Nar finished training, he automatically had to crawl his way back to camp. It wouldn't do for him to crawl a long way. After all, Aeros Sen was kind enough to not beat him until he couldn't crawl at all. Oh, Nar had to take his positives wherever he could when it came to training with Aerosin. Nar started out the fight by summoning four clones. The clones quickly set off against Aerosen while Nar stayed in the back. Each of the clones were quickly destroyed, but not before Nar was able to tell what level his sensei was using on this fight. Aeros Sen had three levels whenever they trained together. One was easy mode. This was the level usually reserved for learning new things about taijutsu. The second level was oh [ __ ] level. This level usually left Nar crawling back to camp at night. The third level was the glorious torture level. When Aeros Sen fought him at that level, Nar had almost died. It was good that Aeros Sen had only fought him at that level once. Of course, Aeros Sen just happened to be using that level in this fight. Giving up on his deliberations and his slight panic, Nar rushed in while summoning more clones for quick substitutions. Jumping high in the air, Nar started falling above Aerosen. Summoning two clones, one near him while the other was slightly to the side of him. Nar had the clone besides him throw him off his intended trajectory. The other clone grabbed Nar from the air to throw him at Aerosen at high speed. Good brat. Good. Jeriah yelled out excitedly. Do this kind of thinking in all your fights and you will have an advantage. Just make sure to think about every move you make. Jeriah quickly sidestepped the falling Nar before punching the boy straight in the stomach. Hard spitting out blood after rolling through the sand. Nar tried to create a new tactic. Damn, I know there is no way I can even get close at my current level. Should I try out my new jutsu? No, it's still not ready yet. And this is supposed to be Taijutsu only with clones. What should I do? Nar narrowed his eyes in thought as he looked at his sensei. Running in a circle around Aerosin, Nar analyzed his sensei from every angle. Before he could even think of a plan, Aerosen disappeared from his vision. Nar realized that his sensei was about to attack him. So, he ducked quickly, praying that his guess right. He only realized he was wrong when he found himself on the ground from another punch to his stomach. Dry heaving, Nar tried to stand up as it felt like his insides were collapsing. Hem blur, Nar ground out before bending over and throwing up. The sound that throw up made on the desert sand was not very appealing. Nar managed to raise himself to one knee as he spat to clear the taste from his mouth. Arrow Sen wasn't holding much back. You need to think faster, Narut. An enemy isn't going to give you all day to think of a plan. Jeriah cautioned, "The boy could be really good on his feet if he would just learn how to balance battle and thinking." From what Jera had observed, Nar could be really good in a fight if he was pushed to his limit. Once he tried to use his brain though, Nar overanalyzed everything and ended up making a blunder. Moving as fast as he could, Nar made a beline straight at his sensei. I just need to get close enough, Nar thought frantically. My shadow clone's limit is 7 ft from me. I know that distance is growing, but 7 ft is the farthest I can do right now. Nar was betting everything on summoning a shadow clone behind Aerosin while the original fought him headon. Jeriah looked on as his student rushed him in what seemed to be a suicide charge. Jera knew that the boy had a plan, but he wasn't sure just what Nar had planned. Oh well, I will just beat him before he can enact his plan. Jeriah thought with a smirk. Jeriah rushed his student. Naruto's eyes widened as he saw his sensei heading towards him. Gulping, Nar quickly made the seal and calling out his shadow clone. Nar knew that he had already given his plan away, but he was still going to try it. The two met in a fierce taijutsu battle. Jeraya quickly gained the upper hand, but Nar was managing to hold on fairly well. Jera was only mildly surprised though when a shadow clone attacked from behind him. Yes, Narut definitely has a hole in his taijutsu. Jeriah thought sourly, dispelling the clone with a kick backwards. Jeriah caught the punch heading towards his face. Nar, not one to give up, went for a leg sweep after he saw his plan collapse and his fist caught. Arrow Sen jumped over the sweep and then used the caught fist to flip Nar over. Nar landed on his back as an explosion of air left his lungs. Panting, he tried to get back up, but Aeros Sen hadn't let go of him. Nar knew that was a bad sign. Jerya smiled down at his apprentice. The boy was coming along well. Naruto's tai jutsu was around a high tunin level. What Nar really excelled in though was his physical strength. Of course, it could not compared to Sununade's chakra enhanced strength. But what could? Jeriah had known from the very beginning that one of Naruto's future advantages would be his physical strength. Ever since the boy was able to run laps with a 2,000 lb weight tied to him on only the third day, Jeriah had known of Naruto's abnormal strength. No normal person should have been able to do that. Nar was lucky. The Kaobi sealed inside of him healed him. Building muscles was basically breaking down the tissues within muscles. And when they healed, the muscles would be stronger. The Kaobi inside of Nar automatically healed those torn tissues much faster than nature intended for those kinds of things to heal. This resulted in Naruto's physical strength increasing at a great pace. Jeriah hadn't exactly mentioned this information to Nar though. It's always better to keep kids in the dark. That way they don't become too arrogant. Jeriah thought happily. Jera delivered a chakra enhanced kick to his student s midsection. Nar needed to learn how to deal with pain after all. Too bad. Looks like I kicked him a little too hard. The poor boy has passed out with blood dripping down his chin. How sad, Jeriah thought mockingly. After a couple minutes of unconsciousness, Jeriah started kicking Nar awake. They weren't very hard kicks, but most people usually don't kick kids who have just passed out awake. Thus, Nar woke in even more pain than when he passed out. Ga Aeros Sen, do you have to be so merciless? Nar asked with pain lacing his voice. Nar had to speak in a whisper because of the pain racking his body. He knew that if he didn't have the Kaobi, then he would most likely be bedridden for weeks. The fox had its uses every now and then. So, what is my hole? Aerosen? Nar asked impatiently. He wanted to have that hole fixed up as soon as he could. It really annoyed him that he could be beaten so easily, even if he was fighting against a sen. You didn't recognize it? Jeriah asked, surprised. He was sure the kid would recognize it. He had made the mistake right at the very end, too. Oh, well, you need to learn how to use the cage bunch without the hand seal. I could easily tell your plan at your last attack because I could see your hand sign. Same as when you took to the air. Your hand sign allowed me to pretty much know exactly what you were planning to do. Learn how to do the cage bunch without hand seals and your tai jutsu will be that much harder to beat. Jeriah lectured, turning back to camp, Jeriah threw over his shoulder. You're summoning a clone away from you. That was pretty good for a brat like you. That was probably the best thing you did the entire match. Jeriah could almost feel Naruto's happiness at getting a little praise. He just had to burst Naruto's bubble. though you forgot about your clones you summoned at the beginning of the match for substitution. Naruto's face fell as he realized he could have avoided a lot of damage by remembering them. Make sure you get some rest. We still have a whole day of sparring at this level. You have 10 minutes, Jeriah shouted out as he sat down at the camp. Nar just panted in frustration. Aerosin could be such a freaking pain. One week later. Okay, Aeros Senan, time to show you my newest jutsu made by yours truly. Nar said excitedly. He couldn't wait for his sensei to oo in awe at his awesomeness. Nar and Jeriah walked deeply into the desert for Naruto's demonstration. Nar didn't want to mess up their training ground because he really had no clue how much longer they would be staying in the desert. This spot looks perfect. Aro Senan, you ready to see a never-before-seen jutsu? Nar was really excited. He hadn't been this excited since he first learned the shadow clone jutsu. I mean, this is a jutsu that I created. Ya ya Brad. Jera lazily said he didn't show it, but Jeriah was very interested in seeing what his student had come up with. With that highquality wind chakra and the sheer reach and power of it, Nar should at least have an A minus rank jutsu. The only thing that would prevent it from being a rank would be if Nar tried to do something stupid that had no fighting purpose. Thinking about it, Jeriah could see Nar doing just that. Please, oh God, let the boy have not screwed up. Jeriah prayed fervently. "Here we go!" Nar shouted before raising his hands. Jeriah was surprised and very pleased at Naruto's creation. The jutsu was very efficient. One of the best things about it, in his opinion, was that it did not require hand seals. That would obviously be a plus in any engagement. The cutting ability of the jutsu was also very amazing. Yes, the jutsu could be very, very good. Jera was proud. Good, good, Narut. I admit to being amazed. No odd at your jutsu creation ability. I won't call this jutsu complete just yet, though. Jeriah warned. At seeing Naruto's confused face, Jeriah hurried to explain. You will need to increase the numbers as well as the speed before it is complete. You have mainly focused on the cutting ability and the shape manipulation and it is very good in those regards. Now you need to work on speed and quantity. Once you get those down, I would probably consider this jutsu a high a low-rank jutsu. Congratulations Nar. Jeriah said with a proud smile. Yada. What are we waiting on? Aerosen. Let's get working. Nar cried out. Jera smiled as Narut ran back to their designated training ground. Nar was different ever since the duo left. He was much mature, much harsher. The boy didn't laugh or good off much anymore. So, Jera was glad to see the little kid in him peek out, if only just a bit. Nar was only around 14 after all. Don't forget your physical training, Nar. Jeriah yelled out as he ran to catch up with his blonde student. Both started laughing as they made it a race back to the training ground. At least at this point, both master and apprentice were enjoying life and their pursuit of power. Nar was so happy. Tears were literally rolling down his face. Arrow Sen had finally told him that they were leaving the desert. It was one of the best days in his life. Though time spent in the desert heat eventually came to be common, Nar was still ready to seek out cooler clims. Thus, he was glad they would only be under a desert sun for a few more days. Aeros Senan had mentioned something about stopping at Sagakir before making their way back into the land of fire and beyond. 3 months since he had first shown Aeros Sennon his new jutsu. That made a total of about 5 months in the desert. 5 months? Yes. Nar was very glad to be getting out of the desert. Aeros Sen, we can finally see Gar right? Nar asked curiously. I can't wait to see how he has turned out. Looks thoughtful. I mean, at one point he allowed his demon to rule him. Nar said with confusion in his voice, but now I think that Gar will be his own person. I mean, Nar said while laughing after I defeated him. I believe that I really saw him rethinking his life. Jeriah looked at his student. He almost couldn't keep the grin from his face. Oh, is Nar in for a little surprise when we reach Suna? He he I can't wait to see the boy's face. Hm. We will see Narut. You never know, Gar might not have changed like you want him to. You should be prepared for him to still be a murdering maniac. Jera said with a straight face. He was not going to ruin the surprise for Nar. That would be mean, Jeriah smiled. I guess. Aerosen. I guess. Nar said sadly. Nar didn't want to admit it, but he had to face reality. Gar could still be the murderer he was during the Tunin exams. I hope not though. I hope that Gar has changed, but if not, let's be off, brat. Jeriah yelled out from the other side of their camp. He had started heading out while Nar was lost in thought. Jeriah saw Nar look up suddenly before jogging towards him. They set out together, leaving behind their campsite of 5 months. Jeriah knew that the sand would destroy all traces of their stay in a matter of hours. "Aro Sennin, don't you have a spy network?" Nar asked curiously after walking in silence for 20 minutes. Jera arched an eye at his student before answering. Yes, why do you ask? You have never seemed interested in my work before. Well, most of the times when I think of your work is when you are doing research, Nar said while making air quotes. Jeriah let out a perverted chuckle at his students gestures. I was just wondering how you were keeping up with your spies if you were always training me. Nar asked. Nice observation there, Brad. Jeriah said with a smile. His godson was getting smarter every day. I actually have a simple solution, though. I issued orders to all my spies to place their reports in a certain location. I then placed a delayed summoning tag in each place that is good for 15 summons. At a certain time, those tags go off summoning a toad. The toad gets the report, leaves behind the payment, and then I summon that toad later. This way I keep up with everything going on and I train you without any distractions. Good plan, right? Jerya asked with obvious pride. Nar had to admit that it was a good plan. He was especially happy about the no distractions part. Nar could just tell that he wouldn't have gotten any training if Arrow Sen had to always be off getting his reports. Yes, I believe it is. If only you could use that brain of yours to actually get a girl every now and then. Nar lamented with a sigh. Yep. It's too bad that you're still a virgin. What? Jeriah yelled. What the hell did you just say, Brat? Nar turned to look at his sensei with an innocent expression on his face. All I said was that you should use the brain in your head to get a girl instead of using your other head. Nar said with an innocent look. The other thing you said, Narrower Sen was still yelling. Damn. The man sure can yell loudly. Nar thought while rubbing his ears. "Oh," Narut muttered with a light bulb going off in his head. "The part about you being a virgin?" he asked with a curiously. Jera was about to kill his student. The damn boy was mocking him. Did Narut really think that I, super pervert of the world, am still a virgin? I am a damn sen. I am a sage. The ladies flocked to me. Boy, Jeriah whispered dangerously. If you so much as think that again, I will make sure to train you so hard that you won't be able to move for a week. To think that I, Jeriah, am a virgin, the very idea is preposterous. The ladies flock to me. The girls swoon around me. I am the sage of Mount Myoboku. Jeriah sama. Jeriah shouted out loudly. I am a man who has tasted the pleasures of many women, and all have come back begging for more. I am no virgin. Nar's sweat dropped. His teacher was weird. The rest of the trip to Sunna was done in silence. Reaching the village, they were stopped at a big cliff by a couple of Sununa Shinobi. Nar and Jera showed their papers and they were allowed into the Sagakir. Walking through the streets of Suna was a new experience for Nar. For one thing, he had never seen such uniform buildings. All the buildings were built exactly the same. All of them were designed for maximum efficiency as well as blending with the environment. It was kind of depressing. At least in Konaha, there was a huge difference in style throughout the village. The people in the streets were different, too. Many of the smiles that the people of Konaha habitually had were not present here. The people seemed to be in a hurry everywhere, and most weren't paying attention to their surroundings except for their destination. I guess that people here are just more realistic, Nar pondered. He made a note to ask Aerosen later. Looking around, Nar was curious at where they were headed. Arrow Sen seemed to be going to the big round building which Nar assumed to be the cage's place. That confused Nar because he had thought that Konaha and Suna weren't on that level of alliance yet. Suna had helped invade Konaha less than a year ago. Now Aerosen, arguably the strongest in Konaha, could waltz into the Case Cage's office. Aerosen, what are we doing here? Nar asked in confusion. He really didn't understand why they had even come into Sunna. It seemed pointless. Of course, he wanted to see Gar, but Gar could still be a crazy maniac. "Patience, brat. Learn it," Arrow Sen said sharply. Taken aback, Nar looked at his teacher in shock. "That was rude." Walking through the case cages building, Nar could see a couple ninja shadowing them. It didn't really worry him since, well, they were about to meet the case cage. Any village would have precautions in place just in case, especially when someone as powerful as Aerosan showed up. Case cage sama jera sama is here with his apprentice. A secretary called into the room they were standing before. Nar was getting slightly nervous. He was about to meet one of the supposedly five strongest ninja on the continent. The secretary opened the door fully for them before going back to her desk. Nar followed his sensei into the room. Looking around, Nar had to say that the room was pretty bland. There was no real adornments in the room. It felt like the room had been stripped bare, except for the essentials. A desk, chair, two couches, and a bookcase were the only thing occupying any space. There wasn't even a rug to add any color to the room. Seeing the case cage staring out the window, Nar gulped. Firming his resolve, he stepped to Aerosen's side. He wouldn't back down in front of anyone. Thinking about it though, he wasn't really sure why he was nervous about meeting the case cage. He never showed any real respect to either of the Hokag that he had known. Shrugging it off to think about another time, Nar followed his teacher's example and gave a slight bow. Then Nar received the surprise of his life. Well, aides from Sakura and Sasake betraying him. The man who turned to look at him and Aerosin was none other than Gar. Naruto's eyes bugged out. He couldn't believe it. The same Gar that had killed so many people from Suna. The same Gar that was a bloodthirsty kid who allowed his Buu to control him. Nar smiled. Gar had changed. Hello Nar Uzumaki. Jera of the Sen. Gar spoke in his monotone of a voice. Hello Case Cage. Sama arrow sen said hello Gar Nar said he couldn't keep the smile off his face if he tried here he was gar a person he really wanted to consider his friend case cage a ginuriki who rose up from being hated to reach the position of ultimate authority and respect it was Naruto's dream lived out he couldn't stop smiling gar looked at the blonde boy in front of him Nar had grown muscles were now evident where before there were none the naive was also gone from his eyes. Gar idly wondered what had taken that look from him, but he could take a pretty good guess considering Konaha no longer had any uchiha to its name. Something else Gar noticed about Nar was an aura of competence surrounding him. He had been particularly powerful when they had fought. But Nar had never given off the feeling of competence. The feeling Gar had experienced back then was more along the lines of sheer stubbornness. You have changed, Narut Uzumaki. For the better, I believe. Gar stated slightly surprised. Nar looked at Gar curiously. You have changed too, Gar. For the better, I know. Gar slightly smiled at the blond's words. It felt good to know that all of your hard work was acknowledged by the person who understood you the most. While it is nice to see you both, may I ask why you are here? Gar questioned. It was not every day that Jeriah of the Sen showed up at the door. It was too bad that Jeriah was also known for bringing bad news when he did show up at the door. Jeriah watched in amusement as the two boys slowly sniffed each other out. He had gotten a good mental kick from seeing Naruto's surprise, but he soon got down to business. From the reports he had read, both of the boys had tried their best to show each other their ninja way. Nar had come out on top and completely changed the red hair kid. Impressive. Even more impressive was Gar's rise to K's cage. After that change, the boy standing before him in the case cage hat was truly an interesting kid. He had to be only around 15 as well. Truly impressive. I am here to warn you of a threat in person. The Akatsuki is a group of S-ranked missing nen. We have confirmed that Itachi Chiha and Kisameho Shagaki are both members of this group. We don't know why, but their goal is the collection of all nine Biju. That means that they are aiming for the genturi. Jery clarified in his most serious voice. Nar had only ever witnessed this voice a couple of times. Once was when Aeros Sen was fighting Orochimaru. I am just warning you in advance. In about 2 years, they are supposed to really start moving against the Genturi. I would advise you to beef up defense as well as prepare yourself for this ordeal. One of the reasons I am training Nar is in preparation for their attack. Jeriah said Gar looked at the man in front of him. Jeriah had delivered alarming information. His reputation of being a man of bad news seemed to be accurate. Not allowing the surprise to show on his face. Gar said, "Thank you for the information. Sunna will be ready if they decide to attack." Putting the issue aside for further discussion by his top officials. Gar looked to his guests once more. Ah, Aeros Senan sighed. Now that the serious stuff is through, let's<unk> get down to my other request. Tell me where the baths are. I need to do some research. Aeros Senan loudly shouted. Nar sighed while shaking his head. His sensei would never learn. The man could be a complete idiot whenever it came to his research. Nar could tell Gar was getting agitated at the man's antics just from the way the sand was swirling around him. Maybe that was just agitation from their earlier talks. No, it was all Aerosin's fault. Oh, before I head to the baths, I did have one question. Is there any way you can give Nar the K's no ya jutsu windb blade? Seeing the case cages look of disapproval, Jeriah hurried to explain. You don't have to worry about Nar actually using the jutsu. Cough much because I am hoping Nar can convert the jutsu into his own little thing. Since I did give you that amazing information, don't you think it would be fair to give us something in return? Jerya said quite playfully. Gar looked at the idiot, pervert, legendary ninja in front of him. He could see Narut Uzuaki off to the side with his face in his hands. Uzzuaki was clearly embarrassed by his sensei's acts, as he should be. For Jera of the Sen to just ask for such a highlevel jutsu from Sunna like that, it was preposterous. The wind blade was a treasured technique of Suna to just give it away. Gar had to admit though to temptation. Nar had changed his life. Naruto's light had shown him the way. Without Nar. Gar knew that he would have kept on killing until someone finally killed him. With Naruto's path before him, Gar had changed. Now the village trusted him. Now the village had nominated him as cage. Jeriah of the Senin had given him vital information as well. Gar decided that a test was in order. If Nar could defeat Baki, then Gar would allow Baki to teach Nar the jutsu. Basically, if Nar wanted it, he would have to seize it. Smiling to himself, Gar knew that his plan would show him even more of Nar Uzumaki. Uzumaki seemed much more powerful now, and Gar wanted to see that strength, the strength of someone who protected. Gar wanted to see just how much it helped. Gar became a cage with that strength. Nar had to become at least a Junan level ninja with that strength. Okay. Gar finally said, "There are certain conditions, though." Jeriah's eyes narrowed when he heard there would be conditions. Things never turned out good when there were conditions. Nar must seize the jutsu from the one who wields it the best. Nar must defeat my old sensei in combat. If he does, I will allow Baki to teach the jutsu to him. The fight will be tomorrow at 11:00. My siblings and I will be the only ones watching. It will take place at my personal training ground. My sister will meet you tomorrow at 10:30 to show you the way. Do not disappoint me, Nar Uzuaki. Gar said still in his monotone while dismissing them. Nar shuddered in excitement. If this Baky was Gar's old sensei, that would mean the man was a Junan. Nar knew that he was good, but he wasn't sure if he could defeat an elite Junan. He he I will just use this situation as a means to grow stronger. I will not lose this battle. I really have no clue why Arrows Sen thinks I should learn this judu, but I will win this. Through this battle, I will be one step closer to getting strong enough to reach my goal. Through this fight, I will get stronger." Nar was positively giddy at the prospect of trying out his strength. Nar smirked as he left the Case Cage's office. He couldn't wait to truly test his new jutsu for the first time. Arrow Sen said it was battle ready. Nar would see if that was the truth tomorrow. Time to show the world what wind chakra could really do in the right hands. Next day. The next day came quickly for Nar. He had spent the last night going over some strategies that he could use in the fight today. Aerosen hadn't been very helpful though. The man mainly suggested to not get hit by any wind jutsu. Aeros Sen had also given the okay to test out the new jutsu. Though Nar couldn't wait. Tamari walked to the hotel her brother had sent her towards to pick up Jeriah of the Senin and his apprentice. She didn't really know why Gar was putting on this match, but it didn't make sense to her. Why was he willing to give up such a powerful judu to people from Konaha? It didn't make sense. Jeriah's apprentice is probably some arrogant bastard anyway. Gar should have given me the opportunity to learn the K's. No ya over some stranger. Tamari thought scathingly. She arrived at the hotel with 5 minutes to spare. Seeing no one waiting for her made her slightly annoyed. The least the two could do was come meet her at the door. Tamari walked inside the hotel to the front desk. "Hello," Tamari said politely. "Can you tell me which room Jeriah and his apprentice are staying in?" she asked. The owner of the inn was in shock. In front of her was the beautiful sister of the case cage. Of course, Tamari Sama, I would be happy to. They are staying in room 34. Is there anything else I can do for you, Tamari Sama? The owner asked with much flattery. Tamari thanked the woman and told her that she didn't need anything else before walking away. Sometimes she really couldn't get used to the villagers complete attitude change. Just a year ago, the woman would have answered with a scared tone because people thought her brother must be with her if she was near. Now, everyone was always nice and tried to do everything they could to get on her good side where the case cage would hear of them. It was almost sickening how fickle the villagers thoughts were. Tamari arrived at the door and knocked. After waiting a few minutes, the door finally opened and Tamari was surprised to say the least. The person in front of her was none other than Narut Uzumaki. The same boy that had defeated Gar during the invasion. No wonder Gar allowed him to try to gain that jutsu. Tamari thought wonderingly. Nar opened Gar<unk>'s eyes to the world. Without Nar, Gar would never have risen to where he is today. Nar. Tamari exclaimed, "You are the student of Jera of the Sen." Nar looked at the pretty girl in front of him. If he remembered correctly, this was Gar's sister, Tamari. She used wind jutsu during the tunein exams. "Yeah," Nar chuckled. "The old pervert has been training me for a while now, Tamari, right?" Narut asked. "Yeah," Tamari said. She then rushed up and gave Nar a hug. It was a big hug with her arms wrapped around him as far as they could reach. "Thank you," Narut Uzuaki. "You saved my brother." Tamari whispered into Naruto's ear. Nar was shocked. He could honestly not remember getting a hug like that from a girl anywhere near his age range. Of course, Ba Chan had hugged him good, but she was like really old. This was a girl only a couple years older than him. He hugged her back. No problem. I am glad that Gar had changed. Nar said with a smile. He truly was glad. It made him glad to know that a person who was so like him had changed with his words. It made him glad to know that Gar was no longer a killer. Now Gar was a protector. After a couple of seconds of peaceful feelings while hugging, Jeriah just had to break it up. He couldn't let such a great opportunity pass him by. After all, throwing his arms around both kids, Jeriah shouted, "Yes, let us all love each other." By the power of hugs, will all the world bow!" Nar couldn't help it. He started dying out laughing. Haha. The ridiculousness of his sensei was just too damn much. A sen, one day someone is really going to destroy you because of your sense of humor. The stupidest things just come out of your mouth. Nar thought with tears coming from his eyes. Aeros Sen truly was something. Tamari just looked at the man who was supposed to be one of the strongest in the world. After seeing Nar break into what looked like painful laughter from the stupidness of his sensei, she was sure she was really starting to worry about the sanity of one of the world's strongest men. Who the hell says [ __ ] like that? Tamari thought inwardly. Nar finally calmed himself down enough to push Arrow Sen off of Tamari and himself. His fellow blonde did not look amused. Arrow sentence humor took some getting used to and medication. "Well, now that the comedy show is over, how about we get going?" Nar loudly asked. Seeing Tamar's quick nod, they both left before the pervert could get up. Running outside, Tamari and Nar made quick work to the training ground. Jeriah was still on his ass. "Damn kids," he grumbled. "No respect. What is wrong with hugs and love for the world?" He asked the world at large. Unfortunately, he found no answer. Deciding to finally get up, Jeriah made his way to the lobby to find some directions. He had absolutely no clue where the training ground was located. You finally arrived, Tamari. Nar Uzuaki. Gar stated, "The training ground Tamari had led Nar to was slightly different than many of the other training grounds in Sunna. The one they were at actually had a small spring. This allowed the occupants to practice water walking as well as any Sweden jutsu they had. Also in the training ground were trees. Due to the desert region Suna was located in, trees and water were absent at many of the training grounds. A personal training ground for the case cage and family did have some perks. Nar looked around already trying to think of ways to use the environment to his advantage. His inability to utilize Sweden jutsus and his utter lack of many jutsu really did not allow this though. Oh well, looks like it's just me and this guy. Time to show just what my chain jutsu can do. Nar thought happily. Nar and Baki each took their place in the training area while Garuro and Tamari stood off to the side. Gar looked between each contestant before signaling them to begin. Nar and Baki shot off at each other. Nar knew that someone selected to be a sensei over the case cage's own children would be better than him. There was no doubt in his mind of that fact as he charged the older man. Baki would have the experience, speed, and jutsu library that were all better than his. Nar knew this. That was why he did what he did. He charged straight on. Naruto's right fist was blocked by Baki's forearm. His sweep was jumped over. Baki turned his jump into a spin that aimed his elbow right at Naruto's head. Ducking quickly, Nar responded with an uppercut to the chin. This was dodged, too. Trading blows for a couple minutes quickly left Nar with one thought. He was definitely outmatched. Baki was just better than him. Everything he did was either blocked or dodged, while Nar himself had already taken a couple of glancing blows. Nar did take satisfaction in the fact that none of those blows had been full body blows. Aeros Sen's training was paying off in spades. Nar was at least keeping up with an elite Junan. Jumping back quickly, Nar began gathering his chakra. Baki sensing the chakra spite jumped back to assess the danger. Nar smiled. The man was not going to know what hit him. Nar raised his arm, molding his chakra into a physical shape while grinding his chakra to the sharpest edge he could. Nar unleashed his new jutsu. K's nochen chain of the winds. Nar yelled. Out of his handshot, what Nar liked to call pure wind chakra given form with a color of sky blue. Out of Naruto's hand came a chain of wind chakra. Link by link forged from the sharpest wind chakra Nar could produce. The K's nochen was a jutsu designed for supreme flexibility. The chain could reach great lengths as well as grow larger with more chakra. Nar had devoted months to pure shape manipulation to be able to forge the chain, and he had spent even more time honing his ability to make it accurate and fast. The chain reached Baki with great speed. "What the hell is this?" Baki yelled out. He didn't know what it was, but he knew that it wouldn't be safe for him to touch it. Smiling slightly at the challenge before him. Baky swiftly body flickered away. Nar Uzu Maki was becoming interesting. Well, more interesting. He had defeated Gar after all. Nar smiled. Baki had just fallen into his plan. The Junan appeared to his right, rushing towards him at full speeds. From Naruto's extended chain came a new chain branching out from the base. Baki was only steps away from Nar. He tried to roll away, but he was not quick enough. The chain pierced Baky's right arm. Baky's arm was now bleeding freely as he stood up and assessed the damage from the jutsu of Narut Uzuaki. Oh, did I forget to mention that if these chains touch you, you will be cut. Nar said cheerily. Baki grimaced in pain. A freaking kid had just injured him. So what if Nar was Jaraya sama's apprentice? The kid was only 14 or so. Well, Narut Uzuaki, you have gotten me interested. Care to tell me about that jutsu of yours? I had to say that I have never seen anything like it. Baki called out. Nar smirked. I will pass, Mr. Elite Junan. He said, I am not stupid enough to tell you the secrets of my judu, which I am going to use to beat you. Nar said in a singong voice. Nar heard Baki let out a short laugh before rushing back in. Nar smiled in joy. He might very well be outmatched if their duel turned into a slugfest. But Nar was going to win with his very own jutsu. He decided it was time to get serious. Bringing up his other hand, Nar called another chain. This chain flew towards Baki while Nar manipulated the other chain into aiming for Baki as well. In midair from the base of Naruto's palms, many more chains spiked out around the central chains. Now racing towards the Junin were 10 chains of concentrated wind chakra. Baki tried to sidestep using his speed, but Naruto's control erased that advantage through sheer versatility. All the chains quickly followed Baki's every move. The Junin was now trapped. The Junin was now cut. Chains had pierced through multiple parts of Baki's body. Baky was down for the count. Narut Uzu Maki wins. Gar stated with a tinge of passion. The match he had just watched had assured him of his decision. To protect one's precious people truly gave one the power to grow stronger, stronger than any others. Gar smiled. Tamari was shocked. Her sensei had just been beaten by a kid. She could barely even touch her sensei, but someone younger than her had beaten him. Gar could beat Baki, but he was well, he was Gar. Following that logic, Nar could technically beat Baki since Nar had beaten Gara. But still, Jeryas smiled with pride. He had gotten to the training field in time to see the ending where Nar pulled out multiple chains. The jutsu was something to see. Nar might not have known it, but he had almost recreated his mother's jutsu. Nar used wind chakra, though, whereas Kasha used her unique chakra abilities. Jeriah smiled. his godson was getting stronger. As agreed, Narut Uzuaki Gar said when Narut walked up to him, Gar had already sent Konuro to get medical attention for Baki. The man seemed to be bleeding pretty badly. You will be allowed to learn the K's no ya. I hope you use it well. Gar stated before walking away. Nar figured he had cage duties or something to perform paperwork or something like that. Scratching his head in confusion, Nar left the training ground with Tamari talking excitedly in his ear. "Jeriah looked on with pride." "Nar was growing up. "Are you sure about this?" Aerosen? Nar asked suspiciously as he and his sensei looked down from a top a cliff at the city below. "Of course I am, Brad." Aerosen said with a grin. Nar wasn't convinced. His sensei was acting weird again. Currently both Shinobi were standing above the city of Hida in the land of frost. After Narut learned the K's no yea in Suna, the two had traveled back through fire country to the land of hot water. It was in the land of hot water that so many things started going wrong. It just so happened that Aeros Senan just had to satisfy his addiction during the all female day at the local hot springs. This resulted in Naruto's utter humiliation because he had to drag Aerosin out of the hot springs as the ladies were beating him up. The ladies just happened to be naked at the time. So running out of an all-female hotring with a naked man who had the words pervert painted all over him while his own nose was bleeding badly really did not make Nar happy. Nar made a swift retreat from the country. Nar then mercilessly beat Aeros Senan until only black and blue was showing for humiliating him like that. It helped that his sensei was still unconscious at the time from the beating the ladies gave him. They were currently in the land of frost. A couple weeks earlier, they had received a letter from Baan. She knowing the general area they were in through the toads wanted them to make contact with a ninja clan about an herb they cultivated. Of course, that problem soon spiraled out of control because Aerodyam Sennin had to feel up the wrong woman. Now, they were on the run from the ninja clan they were supposed to be asking a favor of because the woman Arrow Sen felt up was the head of the ninja clan. Life was so not fair. So, you're absolutely 100% positive that the Curo clan lives in that town. If you're wrong, it will probably mean that we will be attacked again. Narut thought about it a few minutes before muttering. I guess that we will be attacked if we go down there anyway because of your grabby hands. It's not my fault, Brad. I am a super pervert. I can't not proposition a beautiful woman if she is before me. Aerosin cried out with perfect reasoning to him. Nar just shook his head. His sensei was one of a kind. So, what's the game plan this time? Aosen. Do we go in there with jutsu ready or do we sneak in? Nar asked after getting serious. Having ninja coming out of the woodwork to attack them was becoming annoying. It was also cutting into his training time. The stupid lady had even put a bounty on them. Why are you asking me? How about you go and do it yourself, Mr. Hotshot? Aro Senin said indignantly. Nar turned around to look at his sensei incredulously. He is the one who got me in this mess, and now he won't even take responsibility. The sheer gall of the man. Sometimes Nar wondered what made him respect his sensei so much. Then he saw the man in action and all his misgivings were put to rest. Shaking his head, Nar slid down the cliff into the town below. He would be polite. It couldn't hurt to try at least. Jeriah looked on as his student used his advancing chakra control to perfectly slide down a cliff. The boy was coming along well. Nar had become a solid A-rank ninja in the year and two months Jeriah had been training him. Though Naruto's progress had slowed as they passed through Fire Country, Jeriah figured that it was more because of all the stops at various towns along the way. After spending an additional 3 weeks in wind country for Nar to learn the K's noa, Jeriah had then spent another couple of months helping Nar make the jutsu his own. as they traveled through Fire Country. It seemed that Nar had a particular talent at shape manipulation. If he could envision the jutsu, he could pretty much make it. It was a nice talent to have. Jeriah had used even more time to boost Naruto's physical strength as well as chakra control. That was actually the real reason they were in the land of hot water in the first place, to make sure Naruto's chakra control was up to the level Jeriah figured it should be. Jeriah just got a little distracted by bounty and s placed in front of him. I mean, seriously, who could blame me? Jery chuckled to himself. The monetary bounty placed upon them did give him more opportunities to train Nar, though. That was the only reason he hadn't already forced the Kuro clan head to rescend the bounty. Naruto's practical experience with his new jutsu was advancing at a timely rate. Nar was becoming even more skilled at maneuvering his chain jutsu in actual combat situations. The boy's chain jutsu could decimate lower level enemies with ease. Wincing slightly at the memory, Jeriah couldn't help but reflect on Naruto's first time to use it in real combat. Naruto's first kills weren't pretty. Flashback one month ago. It was a week after the unfortunate incident in the land of hot water. Jeriah still had some of the bruises from that time. Too bad Narut wouldn't give him the time to rest. Why can't the youth understand the pains of their elders? They should obey their elders, and when their elders say rest, they should listen. But do they do this? No. Jeriah lamented. They were about to pass into the border of the land of frost. Snow was already covering the ground as they moved farther into the colder climate. Jeriah had at least convinced his hard-headed apprentice to walk at a sedate pace instead of the faster ninja pace Narut wanted. You can't go everywhere in a hurry after all. Jera had told him, "Sometimes you just have to enjoy the time spent getting there." Jeriah slowly raised his head as he detected a chakra source coming their way. He narrowed his eyes before grunting in annoyance. Whoever was coming was weak. If they want to fight, I guess I can just leave it to Nar. Ooh, maybe it is a beautiful woman. Then I won't care if she is weak or not. Jeriah thought excitedly. His hopes were crushed though when an ugly male shinobi came jumping out of the trees in front of them. Damn it. Tears were shed at his bad luck. Jera quickly stifled a chuckle at seeing Naruto's look. The boy really needed to lighten up and develop a sense of humor. Nar doesn't have to stare at me like I am crazy every time I get a little teary eyed. I mean, I have great reasons for every time I shed a manly tear. Jeriah snorted at his own thoughts. He then looked back up at the suicidal ninja that was still rushing them. Couldn't the man move any faster? Sighing. He decided he better get this over with. Nar. Jera called. His students head turned to look at him. This one's all yours. Show me something good, brat, Jeriah said with a thumbs up. Nar grimaced slightly before moving out. Nar started out with Taiutsu. Jeriah just shook his head in shame. The fool couldn't keep up with his godson at all. This wasn't even a challenge to Nar. Nar then planted the idiot's head into the ground. And it didn't seem like Nar would be letting him up for a while. Might as well move in and see why he attacked. So why did you just attack us out of nowhere? Jeriah asked curiously. Nar lifted the man's head out of the ground where he could answer. Spit. I ain't telling you [ __ ] you piece of [ __ ] the man so nicely said. Jeriah got a little ticked. One thing he couldn't stand was people spitting at him. Another thing he couldn't stand was people with no vocabulary. I mean, can't the man say something besides [ __ ] It tended to make him angry. Using his right foot, he delivered a splendid kick to the man's head that knocked out a few teeth. Bending down, Jeriah got into the man's face. Listen here, you little fool. Tell me why you suddenly decided to attack a sen and his apprentice and I may decide to not feed you to my toads. Jeriah said in a very commanding voice. The dude shot himself when he heard who he was attacking. Jeriah was even more disgusted. The idiot in front of him didn't even know who he was attacking. Talk about stupidity. Jeriah then whipped around. He just sensed even more people coming their way. This time there seemed to be three of them. Sigh. What is with today? With my luck, all of them are going to be ugly men bent on attacking us, too. More are coming, Jeriah warned his student. Jeriah saw Nar grinned slightly before heading out to take the new foes headon. That slightly worried Jeriah. Nar was becoming much too battlehappy for his taste. I know the kid wants to push his powers more and more to prepare for when he takes on Sasake and Sakura, but there are limits. He shouldn't just rush into every battle to increase his experience and power. Jerya saw Nar engage with the enemy nin this time. Nar went in with his jutsu leading. Jera gulped. This would not end well. Nar had never really used that jutsu on people weaker than him. Nar technically knew how sharp the jutsu was, but in reality, well, this was going to become bloody. Chains of wind flew from Naruto's right arm as he pointed it at one of the enemies. The enemy didn't stand a chance. The jutsu punched right through his chest and out to the other side. Jera sighed in sadness as he saw Naruto's body tense up in shock. This almost cost him as the enemy Nin kept up their attack. Nar finally broke out of his shock, but his next move almost sent him right back into it. With his jutsu still active and piercing the dead nin, Nar moved his arm to attack the ninja on the right. This caused the chain stuck through the dead ninja to move right, almost completely bicting the already dead body. Blood flew everywhere. The jutsu also caught the ninja on the right at shoulder height. The man was caught blindsided and he was cut in half. The ninja on the left faltered only for a second at his comrade's deaths, but Nar was able to use that against him. His chain bent to the left and circled around Nar before it impaled the man through the heart. All three attacking ninja were dead. The ninja they had captured earlier had also pissed himself. Jery just sighed. He just knew it was going to be a long night as he could already hear Nar throwing up. Jery turned around, patted the downed ninja on the head, extracted the information he needed, and then went to take care of the emotional wreckage that happened to be his student. Jera was right. It was a long night. Flashback end. Nar reached the bottom of the cliff and headed into the city. He was looking around for someone to give him information when he suddenly stopped and sweat dropped. It was obvious where he was going. The Curo clan, in their wisdom, had Shinobi posted all around their building. It was like they were afraid or something. Why would they be afraid? Nar thought sarcastically. They only got the news that Aeros Sen was coming after them for trying to kill him. Nar walked up to the door. The ninja looked like they were about to attack, but Nar only knocked on the door. Politeness: Thy name is Nar. The door was opened by a servant who led Nar in. The servant led him into a room off the main hall. Naruto's eyes slowly rose as he went through the house. The place was freaking loaded. Various works of art, fine furniture, and other symbols of wealth were everywhere. Guests that explained the big bounty on their head. After waiting a few minutes, someone finally showed up. Nar was just glad that it was the clan head. At least the woman is beautiful, Nar thought. I can almost see why Arrows Sen felt her up. No bad Nar bad thoughts. Shaking his head, Nar got back on task. I guess my description has gotten to them by now since they seem to already know who I am. Ah, Mrs. Amelia Curo. Pleasure to meet you. Nar said genially, "Jeriah sama's traveling companion. It is nice to meet you as well." Amelia replied back, "At least the boy in front of her knew some manners. She had never been so humiliated than when that damn pervert had groped her ass. It wasn't until later that she found out just who she had put a bounty on. It worried her even more when most of the people who attacked the Senate and his companion ended up defeated, and some even ended up dead. Now, all she wanted to do was sort out this huge misunderstanding. Narut Uzuaki, Mrs. Nar clarified. Now, let's get down to business. My sensei and I would greatly appreciate you getting rid of our bounty. It has caused us some trouble and is really interfering with my training. If you get rid of the bounty, no harm will come to you and your clan," Nar said still with a genial air about him, though it did slip slightly when he mentioned trouble. Amelia gulped. Not only had she put a bounty on a sen, she had also put one on his apprentice. The boy in front of her was probably some kind of super ninja himself. She wanted to cry at the unfairness of life. I think that sounds like a great idea, Mr. Uzumaki. I would be more than happy to consent with your request, Amelia said with guarded relief. It didn't seem like Jeriah and his student were going to utterly destroy her life after all. She had been worried. I would also like a sample of a herb your clan cultivates. I believe a small sample of the Coroyan leaf would be fair compensation for the trouble you have put us through, don't you? Nar asked with a smile. A very innocent smile, that is. Amelia shook slightly. The boy in front of her was slightly creepy. She was starting to get the feeling that he really didn't like her. She couldn't really guess why, but some of the dead ninja had been said to be literally biseected. Maybe the boy in front of her had been responsible because Jeriah usually was not attributed powers that bisected people. The power to summon 100 ft toads and turn an entire country to mud. Yes. But the power to cut people in half. No. Ninja were funny that way. Of course, Mr. Uzumaki. Amelia gushed nervously. She really didn't want the boy in front of her to kill her. Getting up quickly, Amelia rushed from the room to the herb garden in the back. Digging up a small plant, she gently placed it in a pot before writing down the instructions on how to care for it. She was going to do all she could to save her ass. Ninja, who had their name mentioned when people talked about the strongest in the continent, usually had a lot of blood in their history. Amelia was sure that Jeriah was no different. She would not let her clan be destroyed, even if that meant she had to acquies with Jeriah and his students demands. Hurrying back into the room where Narut Uzumaki was waiting, she handed him the pot, he took it from her hands carefully before making hand seals, Amelia tensed and got ready for anything, but she was surprised to see a small toad appear. Narut Uzu Maki handed the pot to the toad, and the toad then disappeared. "Thank you for your help, Mrs. Amelia. I am glad this issue got sorted out before more blood was shed." Nar said before heading to the hallway. Amelia then led him to the exit from there. Stopping at the door to the outside, Amelia said, "I have already signaled my clan to remove the bounty on you and your sensei." "I hope you have a safe trip and remember the Curo clan for its helpfulness." "This was all just a big misunderstanding in my books," Amelia said with a strange smile. Her S still had phantom aches from that perverts. Powerful as anything he might be, but that didn't excuse him from being a pervert. Thank you again, Mrs. Amelia. I must be going now, Nar said with a final wave goodbye. That was easier than he thought it would be. The woman was scared stiff of him. Arrow Sen's name by itself was enough to send the weaker Shinobi and Shinobi clans running. Interesting. I wonder if my own name will scare people at some point in the future. Nar pondered. Nar made his way out of the town. He was extremely glad to have gotten that mess sorted out. Because of all that trouble, he had to kill for the first time. Well, it was more like he learned the true power of his wind jutsu. Wind cut and the human body was very cutable. Nar grimaced as he remembered the blood that splashed everywhere. Quickly shaking his head to suppress the memory. Nar noticed his sensei waiting for him up ahead. Everything is settled. Aerosen. The Curo clan agreed to get rid of the bounty and they expressed their sincere apologies for their screw-up. I also already sent Ba Chan her herb through the toads. Nar reported. Jeraya grinned. His student was learning. He had accomplished all their goals without even getting into a fight. All this diplomatic stuff would be good experience for when Narut reached the seat of Hokag. Hokag were only one part fighter. The other part was diplomat. Nar was growing in both areas. Jeriah was proud to say. That's good brat. Jera said happily. Now we won't have anyone on our tails. As we go to your next training spot, Narut was interested. The last real training spot they had used was the desert. Where was Arrow Sen taking him now? The mountains. We are headed to the mountains of the land of frost. There you will pit yourself against the cold itself in a fierce struggle for survival. You will be deprived of food, warmth, and clothing. Will you survive or will you perish? Let us go and find out. Arrow Sen yelled out melodramatically. Nar's sweat dropped before tears leaked down his eyes. I was joking. I didn't really want to go to the mountains that have recorded temperatures of below zero. F. Nar yelled out from the comforts of his mind. Nar moped as he followed his sensei into the next hell arrow Sen had planned for him. But look on the bright side, Nar. I have an awesome idea for a new jutsu. Jeriah said to lift his students spirit. Nar just cried even more. It is probably something pervy. Nar lamented. Nar walked on despondently as the land gradually sloped up and the temperatures dropped. He just knew that he was going to hate this. Yo, Narrow Sen inhaled. How was your night out? He choked out before bursting out laughing. Nar looked at his sensei. His eyes narrowed. His nostrils flared. His S were hard. It was below zero F. And Nar only had a loin cloth to cover his nudity with. Arrow Sen had had the most brilliant idea. It went something along the lines of let's throw Nar out into the freezing cold snow in the mountains without any clothes on. To toughen him up was Aerosin's excuse. Nar wasn't buying it. I really hate you, Aerosen. I mean, I really hate you. If it is the last thing I do, I will make you suffer. Nar growled out. Aerosen just smiled. Oh, how Nar was going to enjoy wiping that smile away. Plans started rolling in the devious mind of Narut Uzuaki. I do this for your own good, Brad. Remember that with my training, you will get better in no time. That's why you will be on your own for the next 6 months. While you're out there, I want you to work on your futon abilities. I will also be visiting you periodically to spar and test your capabilities. Jeriah explained while getting serious. Last night and the day before were both just warm-ups for the real thing. Narut knew Aeros Sen was going to start throwing him out into the snow all by himself for months at a time as the actual training. It was Aerosin's idea that the cold would shape his body into the fittest it could possibly be. I mean, what better way to develop strength than to throw your entire being against the freezing cold? Nar thought contemplatively. He still wasn't too sure about the whole idea, but he was starting to warm to it. Jeriah himself was a tad bit worried. Even with Chakrid to help stay warm, only using the lightest clothes in freezing weather could kill even the toughest shinobi. He just had to believe in Nar though. The boy would pull through. It was the only thing that Nar would allow. So Jeriah would place his faith in his student. If Nar didn't pull through, Jeriah just shook his head. He didn't even want to imagine whatsade would do to him. Nar nodded his head to his sensei. Arrow Sen might come up with the stupidest cliche ideas for training, but Nar had to admit that they sure worked well. He knew that living in the snow for months would test his body to the limit. Not only would he have to use chakra control to stay warm, Nar would also have to find food and shelter. And if a blizzard came up, Nar shivered. Suffice to say that it will be very hard to live on my own in this environment. Come with me, Brad. Let's get you warm before I give you some last tips, Arrow. Sen said as he led him into the cabin they had been occupying. Nar sighed with relief as soon as he stepped in. The cabin was warm. After a day and night in the snow, warmth was a great feeling. After a couple of hours of rest and recuperation for Nar, Jeriah decided to give his last bits of advice. It was around midday and Jeriah wanted Narut gone by two. The mountain they were on was only the first in the range. Jeriah was going to make sure that his student went much deeper into the mountain range for Naruto's monthsl long sojourn. "Okay," Jeriah said with a clap of his hands. "First off, let me talk about your self-made jutsu. Your K's nochen is a jutsu of amazing cutting power. It has speed, versatility, and a really sharp edge. The only problem with that jutsu is that people can see it and possibly block it. Thus, I had you learn the K's no ya. Jera said in his best teacher voice, "The K's no ya is an invisible irranked judu that can also cut very well. It is a more mid-range short-range jutsu. Unlike your wind chains that are long range, its invisibility makes it almost impossible to block. You have two very powerful futon jutsu. Both are a ranked jutsu that kill things very easily. Jera said, "Seriously, killing was always a serious thing. I know you know all this, Narut, but a refresher never hurt anyone. These are dangerous judu, as you have already found out over your time with me. Your version of the K's no yea is more dangerous still." Jaraya breathed in deeply before continuing. The point is that in the wilds, you have no reason to hold back. Go wild. Learn everything you can about your jutsu by using them to the max. Try to cut through trees, rocks, hell, even a mountain. Learn everything you can. It might save your life one day to know just what you can cut through. During these six months, your body will change. It will become harder and stronger and taller. I have no doubt that Orochimaru will be using drugs and other substances on Sasake to make him stronger than he normally would be. This is my answer to that. The icy wind will tear at your skin. The freezing cold will burn you. Blizzards will chill you to the bone. Survive it, Jeriah yelled. When you come back, you will be stronger. I have no doubt. Explore your jutsu while you are out there. Narudo. Come back with a brand new jutsu that combines all the best of the K's no ya and the K's nochen. We will work on tai jutsu when I visit, but for the most part, I want your njutsu to advance to a higher level. One last thing, Narut Uzuaki, come back alive. Jerya said quietly. Nar looked at his sensei. He looked past the bravado and the words of wisdom. What he saw surprised him. He saw worry. Worry that he wouldn't come back. It felt nice to know that old Aeros Sen cared so much. Thanks, Aerosen. Nar said softly. Don't worry about me, though. I will come back stronger than ever. Nar then chuckled. You have spent the last month going over different chakra exercises with me to make sure my chakra control is high enough where I can survive hours on end even in the coldest weather. Nar muttered smartly. Jera smirked. It seemed his student had already figured out his game plan. The brat was growing more observant. Though I have to admit that it is not exactly hard to figure out that I would be throwing him out into the snow. I raise his chakra control and teach him to internally warm himself while outside snowfalls. Doesn't exactly take a genius. But the old Nar would have been clueless. Be all smart while you can, Nar. Because you're about to freeze your ass off, Arrow Sensei said with a smile. Nar grimaced before slowly walking towards his sensei and gave him a hug. It was purely for Aerosin's benefit after all. Had to reassure the man that I would be fine. Couldn't go off with Aeros and doubting me. Nar said to himself, Jeriah was surprised for a second. His godson really didn't do hugs very well. A genuine smile came over his face. No mockery, no perverseness, just a nice smile. Jeriah hugged his godson back. Have fun, Nar. Jeriah said. Nar looked back at Aerosin before leaving the cabin. They had shared a tender moment, but Nar had no doubt that when he came back, Aeros Sen would be trying to kick his ass again. Well, I better just get much stronger where he can't do that anymore. Nar walked into the snow and ice with a smile on his face. He was headed deep into the mountain range. Week later, "It's freaking cold." Nar yelled out to the world. "It's freaking cold. It's freaking cold. It's freaking cold." Could be heard back. Naruto's eyes widened. "Oh shit!" He could already hear the rumbling of the mountain. He looked up and he so wished he didn't. "Why me?" Nar sobbed comedically. An avalanche was headed for his position. Nar summoned all the speed he could before taking off. Flowing chakra through his legs increased the speed, but it still wasn't enough. The avalanche was growing bigger. It seems like it is time to get desperate. Nar had been running down a mountain path with a drop off to one side. The path circled the mountain and Naruto's goal had been to reach the top. He wanted a nice view. His goal was temporarily set aside though because of his stupid scream. Now his only option was to jump. He really didn't want to jump. But stupidity always has a price. Nar jumped. W Nar yelled as he flew through the air. Hm. What a wonderful time to know how to fly or at least glide like Tamari knows how to do. Nar thought in a brief moment of lucidity. After a couple of seconds of free falling, Nar landed hard. At least it was only snow he landed in or he might have broken his legs and ribs and arms. He landed sideways. I really hate Arrow Sen's training plans. Nar grumbled as he got out of the snow. I haven't seen anything resembling food in two days. I haven't even found a damn cave to rest in. I am eating melted snow, which isn't bad by itself, but I have no fire to melt it fast. Nar was in a really bad mood. At least the avalanche had stopped. Grmm or not? Nar looked up. Overshadowing everything was snow and it was falling fast. The tears came back. Why me? Nar asked the world. He didn't get an answer. He got up and started running. As fast and reckless as he could, Nar ran, jumping over obstacles and jumping off edges. Quickly saw him at the bottom of the mountain. He continued running. About half a mile away was another mountain which he was heading for. He figured that he could climb the other mountain and be safe. He was very lucky that he was right. Gasping for breath at his reckless charge, Nar stooped to catch his breath. That was not a fun run. He pllopped down into the snow with the only thought in his mind being rest. He woke up 2 hours later, the coldest he had ever been in his life. His chakra techniques didn't work very well while he slept. Quickly restarting his chakra technique, Nar waited a bit for his body to start warming up. He then looked around at his surroundings. He saw a lot of white, though he was glad to see that there were more trees higher up on the mountain that he had found himself on. Maybe he could find food. Nar started climbing. Climbing a mountain was a lot more difficult than it sounds, and it sounded hard enough as it was. If there was no trail up a mountain, then climbing by hand became necessary. This meant that one hand has to be placed in front of the other while the feet keep the balance. It takes great physical strength to climb mountains this way. Blood, sweat, and tears, not to mention the cold, will all come into play in the humongous challenge of mountain climbing. Or a person could use chakra to vertically walk up the mountain. Nar didn't want to do that, though. He was on a training trip for a reason. It took Nar about a day to reach the treeine. Step by painstaking step, Nar had climbed three-fifths of the mountain. He was starving, bleeding, and quite cold. He wanted meat. Nar set out to hunt. Night munch. Ah, how lucky. Nar exclaimed. Bird sure can taste good. Nar was sitting around a fire that had a staggering six sticks of wood to it. It wouldn't training if he just used fire to warm himself whenever he got cold. After all, he had to face the elements head on. Nar had found a cave a small distance away from the last of the trees. The place was perfect. Just outside of the cave was a ledge, and from that edge, the view was majestic. It looked out on a majority of the mountain range with what seemed like all the world in reach. The snow covering the mountains only enhanced the beauty. At night, the stars shone with a radiance Nar had never seen before. All things considered, he had found the perfect home for his foray into the mountains. This is a nice life. I almost wish I could forget my past, abandon the future, and live my life here under the stars. But only for a moment. I would get bored fast in a life without trials. Nar thought in amusement. He was laying on the snow under the starry sky. It was nice, but it could not last. He had finally found a place to stay. Tomorrow was the day his real training would start. Time to advance to the next level. Two weeks later, the morning dawned as the sun peaked over the mountaintops, and Narut Uzumaki was there to greet the dawn. He was sitting in a cross-legged position at the very edge of the ledge by his cave. Slowly spinning around him were chains. They came from the palms of his hands as he focused on increasing his control. As time passed, more and more chains appeared until Nar almost disappeared behind chains of wind. As noon approached, Nar opened his eyes. The color of his jutsu met his eyes. He couldn't even see the mountains or snow surrounding him, for the jutsu took up the space. Multiple chains of wind surrounded him from all directions. Nar smiled. Objective one, success. Nar had taken Aeros Sen<unk>s words to heart. Explore your jutsu and then create one that combines the best of both were Aerosin's words. Nar was going to do just that. He was going to make sure his chain jutsu reached infamy. One month later, "I love my genius," Nar said with a smirk. Nar was standing in a clearing with tree stumps and tree trunks all around him. He had just unleashed his jutsu, and the trees didn't exactly make it. Nar raised his arm as he walked towards the only tree he had left standing. Slowly, from halfway up his forearm, tiny chains of wind formed in a circle around his arm. They extended and combined until they reached 2 feet from his fingers tips. A chain sword was formed. Nar cut down the tree with a smile on his face. "Oh yes, I do love my genius," Nar said with a laugh. One week later, Nar was sitting inside his cave staring hard at the back wall. This particular wall bore the brunt of his annoyance. Nar just couldn't get the stupid application to work right. Everything time he tried to use the K's no chen from his feet, it just wouldn't work. Nar remembered Kakashi sensei saying that chakra channeling was hardest from the feet, but this was ridiculous. Even using hundreds of clones was having no real help. After having come up with a close combat version of his chain jutsu, Nar had figured that it would be cool to launch chains from his feet if the situation ever arose. It would definitely be surprising. What started out as more of a joke than anything quickly evolved to a valued project, which was starting to piss Nar off. He just couldn't get the damn thing to work. Okay, calm down, Nar. Maybe I am molding the wind chakra wrong. All the wind chakra I have used before has come from my hands. So it would make sense that I am doing it wrong from my feet. Nar thought logically as he tried to calm himself down. He really hated not being able to do stuff. I guess it's back to the drawing board then until I can get this down. Nar sighed as he walked out into the snow. Two months later, Nar was whistling happily as he explored one of the mountains he had never been to. Why shouldn't he be happy? Everything was going great. A month ago, he had finally figured out how to use the K's nochen from any part of his body. His physical conditioning was coming along well. He was pretty well accustomed to the cold by this time. Everything was going swell. Aeros Sen had even been by a few times and had seemed proud of his progress. He would have been doing even more training today, but his need for food had overruled his desire to train. Nar was finding out that a person couldn't stay in one place too long eating all the animals or the animals would eventually either leave or run out. Nar needed food. He was hoping for a bear or deer, but birds sounded just as good. Nar didn't even care what kind of bird anymore. He had pretty much eaten every kind that made their home in the mountains. Running through the snow, Nar looked at his surroundings. Rocks and snow with the occasional tree were all he could see. It was slightly depressing after the amazing view from his personal mountain. This mountain sucked. It could have sucked because he was at the base of the mountain whereas his mountain cave was at the top. But Nar chose to ignore common sense this once. I really wish I could just sense where the animals are, but I guess not all people are born lucky. Nar griped. I mean, I could just be like, find animal and then I would have my supper, lunch, and breakfast. Nar said excitedly. Then he remembered that he couldn't actually do that. He started sulking. Hunger does strange things to people. Looking up after coming out of his sulk, Nar finally found what he was looking for. Food. It was only a bird, but any food was good food when the times are tough. Nar quickly followed the bird on the ground as it flew through the air. Nar was going to get it when it flew closer to his position. When the bird came into better view, Naruto's eyes widened slightly. He had actually never seen anything like it. It kind of looks like a bat, just bigger. Nar thought quizzically. Oh well, food is food. He reasoned. Nar timed it just right and threw a canai at the bird right when it got closest to his position. He hid it, grabbing up his prize. Nar closely inspected it. He was right about the looking like a bat part. The bird had the weirdest wings he had ever seen. They extended from its back in the strangest pattern, and they weren't wings so much as sections of webbing. "Holy [ __ ] I just got an idea," Nar said with a grin. Two months later, "Yo, brat," Jeriah yelled out as he saw his apprentice coming into town. The last time Jeriah had went to test his student, he had told him to come into town in the land of frost when his time in the mountains was up. It was time to see the results of training. Jeriah had to admit to being impressed. Nar had no shirt on as he entered town and many of the girls were staring with slack. Ja. Jeriah chuckled. His godson was starting to get the girls. The girls did have something to be impressed about. Naruto's body had been chiseled into perfect shape. Rockh hard muscles could be seen just about everywhere a muscle could be. Jera couldn't be more proud as he saw one of the girls swoon when Nar asked her for some water. Nar was so going into his next book. Maybe under the name of Romeo or something along those lines. Samantha didn't have much going for her. She lived in a small village in the small country of the land of Frost. She knew everyone in her village and most were pretty boring. The only thing she really had as a positive in her life was her sharp eyesight. Thus, she was the first to see the absolute god walking into the village. Samantha's eyes widened to epic proportions as her heart started beating faster and a blush came to her cheeks. "He is gorgeous," she inwardly squealled. Golden hair that fell to his neck, abs of steel that shone in the sun. Biceps, oh, how she wanted to squeeze his biceps, pecs that looks amazing, and a body and face that had absolutely zero excess fat on it. And the best thing about the boy, he had no shirt on. Samantha was drooling. Samantha looked around to see her friends and neighbors and mom all staring at the blond-haired person walking into their village. What? No fair. I saw him first. She was so not sharing this dude. Then the man who actually looked younger than she first thought did something that almost caused her to hyperventilate. He walked towards her. He's coming towards me. He's coming towards me. He's coming towards me. Do I look presentable? Is my hair straight? Do I have something in my teeth? she thought while panicking. "Excuse me, miss. Do you know where I can get some water?" The blond-haired hunk asked her. Samantha did the only thing any sane girl would do in her position. She fainted. Nar's sweat dropped. All he wanted was some water. Oh well, looks like I will just go over to where Arrow Sen is waiting. I can already see him getting out his notebook to take notes on this scene. Sigh. Nar shook his head slightly as he walked over to his sensei. Yo, Aeros Sennin, Narut said tiredly. He hadn't gotten much sleep in the past two months. His newest jutsu had called to him whenever he tried to sleep. He just couldn't rest well until the jutsu was finished. Nar could happily and proudly say that his newest jutsu was most likely his best yet. It combined the K's nochen and the K's no ya perfectly. He couldn't wait to see Aerosin's astonished face. Nar Aeros Sen said with a nod. I can tell you're tired. So, how about you go rest at the room I have rented. I will spar with you in a couple of weeks so you can have some time to adjust to the serious climate change. Going from minus0 f weather to 50° higher must be difficult. Nar agreed gratefully. He wanted sleep and he was going to get it. Nar headed to the hotel Aerosin had pointed out to him while mentally going over a checklist of all he had accomplished over his time away from Aerosen. Checklist base skills rose check. Futon jutsu explored expanded adapted made better. Check. New awesome jutsu check. Ability to pretty much survive anywhere. Check. Chakra control increased. Check. Strength and speed rose. Check. Will to do whatever it takes to defeat Sasake and Sakura. Check. Nar went to bed with a smile that day. Whatever would come would come. He would be ready to face it head-on without running away or being scared. Nar was prepared. He had stared death in the face for 6 months. If he had made even the slightest wrong move on multiple occasions throughout his training, he would have died. Nar had come to no longer fear death, and that was a particularly lightening experience. Nar was ready. >> That's all for now. If you enjoy this video then please like, share and do comments.