Hey there everyone. You see my computer was destroyed a little while after I made the first chapter of this story, resulting in me not being able to update. I just recently got a new computer so I'll be much more able to continue my work.
Anyway, I do hope you enjoy this new story I bestow upon you. Thanks for everything, Cherry3.14 (ha-ha, get it?)
Naruto the Get Backer Chapter 1
"Well, what's the worst that could happen?"
Sarutobi looked at the grinning form in front of him. He signed, looking down at a picture on his desk of him kneeling down by an energetic looking blonde haired boy with equally energetic blue eyes that seemed to sparkle even in the darkness. "He could grow up to be another you." Sarutobi stated bluntly.
Midou Ban looked at Sarutobi with a cocky expression on his face, his eyes shining behind his smooth purple glasses. "And that would be bad, why?"
Sarutobi sighed for probably the fifth time today. There was no way out of this was there?
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"Hm, hm, hm." A young blond haired boy hopped around the large hidden village in which he resided in. He was humming a tune that had always stayed with him for an unknown reason. He can't remember where he heard it from, or who even sung it to him in the first place, but ever since he was just a baby, it's been stuck in his head.
He was six now. Ready to go on with a new chapter in his life. Joining the ninja academy. Sarutobi-jiji had lent him some money so he could apply for the academy, and he actually passed the entrance exams, which weren't very hard in the first place.
He was excited for his first day in the academy. There was so much that he could learn, so much potential. He was going to try his best to pay attention and learn everything he could. He wanted to be the best in the world, for his parents, wherever they were.
He was an orphan from birth. He lived with the Sarutobi family home, since no one else would take him in. Technically since he was adopted by the Sarutobi family, a lot of people treated him with respect. He didn't like it though. They never paid any attention to 'Naruto', just the darn 'Sarutobi-sama' crap.
That's another reason why he wanted to be the best. So people would pay attention to him and see his power.
He turned the corner into the courtyard of the ninja academy, only to stop abruptly. There was a man standing there, blocking the way to the building. He was tall and had 'crazy' brown hair, that went almost everywhere. He had on thin rimmed purple glasses. He was smoking a cigarette, very much like 'Asuma-nii', Sarutobi's son who took the spot of Naruto's older brother.
Naruto tilted his head to the side, looking at the stranger in his blue eyes which were similar to him, but had this… snake like feel to them. There was a grin on the strangers face.
Finally having enough, Naruto had to ask the question that scratched at his mind. "Are you my sensei?"
The man chuckled and walked toward Naruto. "Well, yes and no. I'm your sensei, but I'm not part of the academy." This only confused Naruto more. The stranger kneeled down next to Naruto. "I'll be training you outside of Konoha. I'm going to be giving you… special lessons, if you will."
Naruto stared up at the stranger incredulously. "Special… lessons?" He asked suspiciously. He didn't fully trust this guy yet.
The man chuckled. "Don't believe me. Just ask Grandpa over there." The man pointed at something behind Naruto. Naruto turned to see Sarutobi behind him, decked out in his full Hokage gear.
"Sarutobi jiji-chan!" Naruto said excitedly, his eyes showing mirth.
Sarutobi sighed, yet again. "Only Naruto and Konohamaru are allowed to call me Grandpa, Midou-san." Sarutobi said threateningly, walking over to Naruto and patting him on the head.
Midou Ban laughed, standing up from his crouched position. "Ah, don't be a stick in the mud Sarutobi. After all, it was my brother that started calling you that in the first place."
Sarutobi pinched the bridge of his nose. "Don't remind me. I was never able to keep you two 'Get Backers' in line."
Midou chuckled, reliving old times. "Anyway, we need to focus on Naruto right now."
"Agreed." Sarutobi nodded, before bending down to Naruto's eye level. He looked at Naruto with a stern expression. "Naruto, I'm going to tell you a special secret okay? And I need you to promise me that you won't repeat it to anyone. Promise?" Naruto nodded, all of the promises that Sarutobi made him keep were usually about serious things, so Naruto toned down his usually hyper self. "Alright, now before I begin, let me start off by say that you will be going with this man for training before you enter the ninja academy."
Naruto's eyes widened. He reframed from speaking out though, because he knew this was serious business. He didn't want to say anything that would make Sarutobi mad.
"This man is a special case however. He is the only one who can teach you how to use your bloodline. The Jagan eye."
If the first statement shocked Naruto, then the second practically gave him a heart attack. Him? With a bloodline? He didn't even know he had a family outside of the Sarutobi's. "What do you mean bloodline jiji?"
Sarutobi smiled at Naruto, trying to keep him calm because of what he was about to say next. "It is the Midou clan bloodline. They have two actually. One is the Snake Bite, said to give the user a 200 kg grip, though it is in constant effect so one would not really count it as a bloodline. The other, is the Jagan eye. It is more commonly referred to as the 'Evil eye'. Midou-san may explain it to you as I still do not fully understand it." Naruto turned to the stranger named Midou. Wait, Midou? Does that mean he was a relative of his?
"You see, Naruto. The evil eye cast an illusion on your target, just by looking them in the eye. The illusion however only lasts for one minute. Also, you can only use it three times a day, and only once on the same person every 24 hours." Ban gave a short explanation of the eye. Naruto seemed awed.
"Wow… despite its limitations, the eye seems incredibly useful." Naruto said, sounding older than a six year old. In truth he was extremely smart for his age, living with the Sarutobi's made sure of that.
Ban grinned at Naruto. "Oh, it's more than useful, trust me. It's save my ass more than a thousand times."
There was a tick mark on Sarutobi's face. "Ban." He said his first name threateningly. "Let's not curse in front of the six year old Midou." Sarutobi scolded. He looked back over to Naruto, who in turn looked over at him. "In short Naruto-kun, Midou-san is the only one who can teach you how to use the Jagan and Snake Bite, considering besides you, he is the only remaining Midou left." Naruto's head dropped at that.
"So it's true, my mother and father are dead." At that statement, even Midou's head was down. There was a cold wind, and Midou's cigarette put itself out. He picked it out of his mouth and threw it aside. Walking over to Naruto and Sarutobi, putting a hand on his shoulder. Naruto looked up at him, only to see a kind smile on his face.
"Don't worry Naruto, your mother and father may be gone, but I promise that I will take good care of you." Ban said sincerely. Naruto started to tear up. He jumped on Midou, hugging his legs.
"Thank you, Ban-chan!" Naruto yelled. Ban stiffened, his eyes widening. He hadn't heard someone call him that since…
Images started to flash through his mind. Images of a blond haired teen running toward him with a short teal haired woman. 'Ban-chan!' A distant voice called.
Ban shook his head. 'I can't start thinking about them now! I gotta be here for Naruto.' Shaking his head once again, he smiled at Naruto. "Don't worry about it kid."
Naruto sniffed, before letting go of Ban. "Ah!" He called, as if he had just realized something important. He pointed at Ban. "If your last name is Midou, than how are you related to me Ban-chan?!" Naruto asked.
Ban put a finger to his chin and looked up to the sky as if he was thinking something. "Well, I guess you could say I was your uncle."
Naruto grinned and tilted his head. "So than you're Ban ji-chan!" Naruto stated more than asked.
Ban laughed at Naruto's enthusiasm. It was just like him. "I guess so. Just call me ji-chan from now on."
"Un!" Naruto grunted, nodding quickly once.
"Well now, onto business." Everyone looked over to Sarutobi. "Naruto, you are going with Midou-san to train until you reach the age twelve, which is when you will return to become a gennin."
Naruto's eyes became wide as saucers. "You mean… ji-chan is going to train me until I become twelve?"
"That's right." Said Ban. "I will be taking you around the world for six years, and train you in everything that I can."
Naruto grinned. This was like a dream come true. Not only did he finally find out that he had a family, but his uncle was going to take him on a training trip for six years, going around the world. It was too good to be true. "When do we leave?" Naruto asked, grinning.
A pack was thrown to him. Naruto grabbed it and looked over to Ban, who was smiling. "Right now."
So how was it? I know its short and all, but it's only the first chapter. Anyway, I hope you all enjoyed this. Please be kind with your reviews. Constructive criticism is fine, just not too harsh. Don't be a flamer, that's annoying. If you're going to say something bad about the story, then tell me why it's bad and how I can fix it.
Anyway, there will probably be a little bit of OC concerning the Get Backers characters. I am only a little ways into the anime, but I just love Ban so much that I had to make this. Anyway, Naruto's character will be slightly modeled after him, since he is going to be spending six years with him.
Ja ne! (Hope I got that right)