Soulful Journey
Disclaimer!
First let me tell you that the idea for this story was sprung from The Nine Tailed Celestial Hero: Book 1 by Commander Kitsune. After reading the story I find myself having my one idea for the sorry so I have chosen to write my own Soul-fusing story. The original story goes to Commander Kitsune, I am only writing my own version, please do not sue me.
Summery!
After an attack on Naruto's life removes his soul from his body the Shinigami must find a new soul to prevent the Eight Trigrams Seal from overloading with Naruto's Chakra and the Foxes Yang Chakra and destroying the Elemental Countries. Running out of options the Shinigami turns to our world and finds a lost soul looking for a reason to live and offered him a chance to make a difference in a new world.
Chapter 1, entering a new world
It was snowing, a rare occurrence during the months of winter for New Mexico. I just stood there as a white blanket of soft, cold snow fell on the hillsides of Santa Fe's National Veterans Cemetery. I stood alone in front of the grave of my Grandmother and Grandfather. I had made it a yearly occurrence to visit them once a year. I had chosen to come today, December 18, to pay my respects to them on the anniversary of my Grandmother's death. After my Grandfather's death last year I was left alone in the world. My father chose to leave our life's the same year we lost my grandmother, and my mother had died in a car accident with my younger brother two years ago. After all the death that had surrounded me the past few years it was a wonder I've been able to find time to keep my studies up with all the therapy that the College administrators have forced me to attend.
Sighing I sent a final pray before turning around and walking to my car, my head to the ground. After about two minutes of walking I arrived at my car, as I rummaged through my pockets my keys I lifted my head only to stop dead in my tracks. The reason for my frozen state was what I could only guess was the Shinigami, floating above my car. I even pulled out my glasses from my pocket to verify that I was actually seeing the Shinigami himself.
"Aaron Todd Truman, at last I have found you." The Shinigami said to me. Now most people would freak out, wondering who this deity was and how they knew their name. I wasn't sure if I should count myself luck or not to be abnormal. "If you have not figured it out I am what your culture would call the Grim reaper, But I prefer the name Shinigami."
"If you are who you say you are than I'm guessing that my time in this world has come to an end and you have come to take me to the afterlife?" I said in a calm voice. Thanks to death being a part of my life for the past few years I would actually welcome death just to be with my family again.
"No, you time has not come to enter the Afterlife. I have come offer you a deal. A deal that will change your life if you chose to accept." The Shinigami said.
"What is this deal?" I asked. The Shinigami had actually peaked my interest, if this deal could change my life I could only hope it was for the better.
"With my job as the Shinigami I am tasked to collect the souls of the many alternate realities that exist. On my last trip to the Elemental Countries, the same Elemental Countries from your favorite Anime Naruto, I came across the soul of young Naruto Uzumaki Namikaze separated from his body, and without a soul to provide the will that is needed to keep Naruto's Chakra in control, and to reinforce the Eight Trigrams Seal that holds the Kyūbi's, the entire world will be destroyed and if the world is destroyed than it will cause to much trouble for me.. I would have returned his soul to his body if it was within my power. I can however fuse another soul with Naruto's body. That is where you come in. I need you to be that Soul." The Shinigami said.
"Normally I would ask if this is a joke, but the fact that you know my full name, something only my family and schools know, and one of my secret interests leads me to believe you Shinigami-Sama." I said to him with respect, adding the Sama from the little Japanese I've been teaching myself. "I accept. But there are a few questions I would like to ask. First I was wondering if I could have my existence from this world, and all my worldly positions sold. Next I would like all that money, plus the money I have in my bank account transferred into Naruto's room. The last think I would like to know is how old is Naruto?" I asked.
"It is possible and will be done for your first two requests, as for you last Naruto just turned 12 in the last year of the academy. You will take control of Naruto's life from before the start of the Anime series here in your reality. From there you can make your own history. But a for-warning, you may not know everything that is to come if you change the story line." Shinigami warned as he floated over to me.
"True, but then again where's the fun in knowing what's going to happen next? I have on final request. I was also wondering if I could get a Katana like White Tensa Zangetsu, abilities an all, minus the inner Hollow." I said to him.
"Sound logic, for a human. Alright say good-bye to this life and I'll see about the Katana." The Shinigami said before taping the hilt of his blade to my forehead. I felt my eye lids get heavy as a feeling of sleepiness over took all other feelings.
When I opened my eyes I knew right away I was no longer in my own world. For one I was laying inside what appeared to be like a boiler room, the second give away was the fact that blue Chakra could be seen running through the pipes that lined the walls. Standing up I noticed that there was about five inches of water that lined the floor. I instantly know that this was Naruto's, and my new, mindscape. Looking back at the ceiling I noticed that one of the piped actually glowed red rather than blue. 'Kyūbi!' I thought as I started to follow the pipe. Eventually it lead me to a large room that had a giant gate with a paper with the Kanji for seal on it, which surprised me that I could read it, since I hadn't started learning Kanji back in my old life. Slowly I came to a stop ten feet away from the gate when a giant furry hand shot out in an attempt to grab me. Because I knew the Kyūbi would try something like this I just simply stared at hand as it retracted into the cage as a pair of blood red eyes open with slitted pupils as he looked down at me.
"You are not the one I was expecting to find as my container." The Kyūbi said to me.
"That's because thanks to the stupidity of village in believing that Naruto is in fact the reincarnation of you his soul was separated from his body. I have been chosen by Shinigami-Sama to take the place of Naruto's soul." I said to him.
"The Stupidity of this village is unheard of. So you're the new soul that I must deal with in this prison of a Seal?" Kyūbi asked me.
"Aaron T. Truman at your service Kurama, and yes I know your true name along with everything that happened the night Naruto's father seal you into him." I said with a smirk with Kurama's eyes widened.
"How is it that a mere ningen like you, knows of the name given to me by the Sage of the Six Paths?" Kurama asked me.
"Because I am from a different world, one in which this world is a popular Manga/Anime series, one of which I am a big fan. Do not ask more on that subject." I said.
"Fine not that I care anyway. Now leave, your presence bores me." Kurama said as his eyes and I felt him try to throw me from the mindscape. Holding my ground I was able to stay put.
"Listen Kurama, I want to make a deal with you." I said to the giant fox.
"What possible deal could you make that would interest me in the least?" Kurama asked, opening one of his eyes.
"A deal that will show the world the power of the great Kyūbi no Yoko, and help us both get revenge on Madara Uchiha for what he has done." I said, hoping to peek his interests. Apparently is work too because he opened his other eye. "The deal is we work together, either as partners or as sensei and student your choice, to grow stronger. I know what Madara has planned for the nine tail beasts and I fear that I won't be able to stop him without your support. If you're willing to help me than I will make your living in here more bearable, and I'll make sure you never become his puppet again."
"And what if I don't accept this deal?" Kurama asked.
"I can make your life in the seal a living hell. This is my mind, and I have full control on the settings. Plus I know you don't want to become that man's Puppet again. So take the deal and we'll both live happy." I said.
"Ha coming from a ningen like you, now that's something, but you are right, I want my revenge on that man… Fine I'll tell you what, if you are able to somehow impress me in the next year than I'll consider your deal. Until that time leave!" Kurama said trying to force me out of the mindscape again.
"Alright, I'll show you that I am worthy of being your Jinchuriki." I said before letting myself be forced out of the Mindscape.
"Aaron T. Truman, you seem to be much different than anyone I have ever met. Let's see what you can do." Kurama said before closing his eyes.
The next time I opened my eyes I was staring at a white ceiling and the hum of a few machines near me. 'I must be in the hospital, ha a first for me.' I thought as I tried to sit up but for some reason I couldn't move my arms. Sighing I went back to looking back at the ceiling, which I could see clearly without the need for glassed for the first time in years. I knew that I didn't have a lot of time before the Old man would be coming by. I decided to use this time to think on what to tell Sarutobi when he arrived. If I told him about the fusion between my soul and Naruto's body than it could cause a lot of trouble for me in the future, but at the same time if I didn't tell him and my mouth says something that I didn't want to be said it would make him suspicions of me. I didn't have much time to think because I heard the door slide open and a set of foot prints walking over to my bed.
Turning my head I was surprised to see the Sandaime standing there beside me. I was surprised by the way he looked; unlike when I watch the serious back home he didn't like an anime character but like an actual human.
"Ah Naruto-Kun your awake. How are you feeling?" Sarutobi asked.
"I can't move my arms Oji-San, other than that I'm fine." I said, and I was surprised to find that it was actually my voice that came out of me, and it seemed the Sarutobi wasn't surprised with the change in voice from when Naruto's soul occupied his body.
"That's to be expected; the doctor said you should be up and about soon. You were always a fast healer." Sarutobi said as he helped me sit up.
"What happened to me Oji-San? I can't remember a thing?" I asked.
"The reports that I received said that you were attacked by a drunken Mob during the Festival yesterday. ANBU units found you after the mob had dispersed. I am sorry this had to happen to you Naruto." Sarutobi said with sadness in his voice. Yesterday's festival, he must be talking about the Kyūbi festival that celebrates the Yondaime's victory of Kurama.
"Oji-San, I-I know about the Kyūbi." I said my head down looking into my hands. I heard the old man running through a few hand signs before a wave of Chakra flowed through the room. If I was to guess I would think that Sarutobi had activated a sound barrier.
"How did you find out?" He asked me as he took a seat in a chair near my bed.
"I met with the Fox while I was knocked out. He first tried to scare me but when that didn't work he tried to get me to release him from the seal, but as you can see I didn't." I told him.
"Is that all? He didn't try to offer you a deal of some kind?" Sarutobi asked in worry.
"That's all, once he knew I wouldn't release him he grew bored of my presence and kicked me out of my own mind. Kinda rude if you ask me." I said as Sarutobi's features softened.
"Naruto you must promise me that you will never accept any deal that the Kyūbi offers you. You cannot trust it."
"I promise Oji-San," 'But you never said anything about him accepting my deals' I added in my head. "I just want to know why you never told me." I asked.
"First you need to understand that The Yondaime wanted you to be seen as a hero, but the village thought differently. After I released to the public that the Yondaime had seal the fox in you the village was in an uproar calling for your death. I knew I had made a mistake in trust that the village would uphold the Yondaime's final wish. It was then that I passed a law that prevented anyone from speaking about the fox. I had hoped that the law would prevent the younger generations from learning of your status as a Jinchuriki and allow you to live a normal childhood, I see now that even that has failed." Sarutobi said.
"It's alright Jiji; you were just trying to look out for me." I said with a smile before an idea popped into my head. "Jiji do you think you could help me with something?" I asked.
"I'm not sure how much help I can give you Naruto-Kun. I can't be seen showing favoritism." Sarutobi said.
"Well because of the Fox being sealed with in me I'm usually thrown out of most stores, and those stores that do let me in either give me their lowest quality items and/or over charge me. Would it be possible for you to come with me and help me buy some new equipment?" I said recalling memories from Naruto's past experiences.
"Hmmm, I think I can do that. Think of it as my way of apologizing for the hardships that you've had that you've had to face. I'll come by your apartment tomorrow morning and we'll head out to do your shopping." Sarutobi said with a smile as he stood up.
"Thanks Jiji! So when can I get out of here?" I asked wanting to leave the Hospital. I watched as Sarutobi lowered the sound barrier and opened the door and calling one of the hospital doctors over and talked to him. I used this time to test my motor reflexes in my arms, and found that I had no issues with over extending, or under extending like I thought I would after being placed in a small body. I turned my attention back to Sarutobi when he started walking back towards me.
"Well the good news is you're free to leave whenever you're ready. The bad news is that the doctor says he wants you to take it easy today, that means no training Naruto." Sarutobi said.
"Finally I can go get same Ramen! Dattebayo!" I yelled to keep up the appearance of the hyper-active knucklehead.
"Now if you'll excuse me, I have some paperwork I must take care of. I will see you tomorrow Naruto." Sarutobi said with a smile and a chuckle after seeing me returns to my former hyper-active self.
"Bye Jiji!" I shouted as he left. Once the door slide close I released a sigh and threw the sheet off of me grabbed my clothes and slowly made my way to the bathroom to change. Once I had the orange Jumpsuit and green goggles on I looked in the mirror. It was amazing seeing me as Naruto. I ran a hand through my blond hair just because I could. Looking down at the jumpsuit I knew that it would be the first thing to change, but for now I was hungry and I always wanted to try Ichiraku Ramen. Recalling through Naruto's memories I left the hospital and made my way to Ichiraku's ramen stand. As I walked through the village I was amazed by the appearance of the village. While this world was not as technologically advanced as my old home, the architecture was better than any adobe houses that I come accustom to seeing in New Mexico. As I was looking around I noticed the glares that were sent my way. I just sighed, shoved my hands in my pocket and continued to walk. To me being glared at was better than being completely ignored, at least they knew I was alive, though many wish I, or rather Naruto wasn't. It took ten minutes until I say the familiar, or at least familiar to Naruto, shack that was like a second home to Naruto.
"Welcome back Naruto-Kun!" The young Ayame Ichiraku said as I entered the shack. From what I could tell by Naruto's memory Ayame was kind of like the protective older sister he never had.
"Hey Ayame-Nee-Chan! Can I get a bowl of Miso Ramen please?" I said as I took a seat at the bar.
"Coming right up!" Said Teuchi who had his back turned to me.
"So what have you been up to Naruto-Kun?" Ayame asked trying to start a conversation with me.
"Well training mostly, but I have to put that on hold for today after yesterday's accident." I said trying not to worry them too much.
"What accident? Are you all right?" Ayame asked. I smiled at her concern, Back home I only had a younger brother, so I was the one to worry about him. But here I had someone that worried about my wellbeing, and it was nice to know that Naruto had someone that truly cared for him.
"Yeah I'm fine; I've always been a fast healer so there's no need to worry about me." I said giving them a genuine smile.
"Well that's good to hear, now eat up; the first one's on the house, think of it as a birthday gift since we missed you yesterday." Teuchi said placing a bowl of ramen in front of me.
"Awesome free ramen! Itadakimasu!" I said before breaking apart a pair of Chop sticks and started scarfing down the ramen like Naruto would. While I was scarfing the food down I was able to savor some of the taste and knew for a fact it was the best ramen I have ever eaten, and I knew that in the future I would need to start slowing down my eating, and reducing the amount of ramen I at. I knew for a fact that Naruto's body was malnourished and needed a balanced diet. After a few minutes I set my chop sticks down and drank the broth. Setting the bowl down I sighed in relaxation. The Ramen was delicious and I could eat more but I knew I needed to get to Naruto's and see how much damage my house would be in. "Gochisosama, sorry I can only stay for one bowl but I need to get home after being in the hospital all night. I'll make sure to come by soon!" I said as I hopped off the stool.
"Bye Naruto-Kun, don't be such a stranger!" I heard Ayame call out as I exited the stand. I smiled as I ran through Naruto's memories again and found the location of his apartment. It seemed that Naruto lived in the top floor of an apartment that was only a five minutes' walk from Ichiraku. When I finally arrived as Naruto's apartment I pulled out his key from a small secret pocket in his jacket and opened the door. Turning on the light I was welcome to the sight of scattered Ramen cups, dirty dishes and cockroaches. I shivered as I watched them scurry around. 'Man Naruto was not one for cleaning. And looks like theirs some damage done to the house and furniture, nothing that can't be fixed.' I thought as I made my way through the mess of the front room and into the bed room. Once I turned one the light I was surprised to find a few things on my bed. The first thing I was a white Katana in a white scabbard, the guard had four metal prongs that bent to the sides, and at the end of the hilt was a short length of chain. Attached to the White Tensa Zangetsu was a note, most likely from the Shinigami. Behind the sword was a medium sized box. Curious that the Shinigami had to say I pick up Tensa Zangetsu and pulled of the note that read:
Aaron,
Because you are doing this favor for my I have chosen to return the favor by doing what you wanted me to. Your existence in your old world has been erased; all memory of you no longer exists. As it is I have sold every last piece of personal effect. I also took out all the money that you had had in your bank account and combined it with the money earned from selling all your things. After that I was able to convert the money into ryo, which as you know is the currency used by the world your now live in. I have placed the total sum of the money, plus a little extra to help you along in the box, it took a lot of work converting the currency so you better be grateful. Also in the box is a scanner for use on anything that you are unsure of in this world. The scanner also doubles as a phone to contact those in the afterlife you with to speak with again, or talk to for the first time like Naruto. I've put a seal on it to that only you are able to see and use it, keep it on you at all times. I have also left a gift for you from your old room, I hope you enjoy.
As a final gesture of faith I have gotten you the White Tensa Zangetsu for your use. To learn about the abilities that the blade has all you must do is run Chakra through it as you pull it from its scabbard. This will download all its techniques to your brain. Use the blade wisely.
Shinigami
P.S. Do not tell anyone other than the Kyūbi and the Hokage, if you must, about your soul fusion. If you need help with convincing the Hokage then the Scanner has a function that will allow a message from me to be played. Until we meet again Aaron Todd Truman.
Smiling I set Tensa Zangetsu down on my bed and opened the box, pick up the scanner first. It reminded me of the Denreishinki used by the Shinigami of my second favorite Anime/Manga Bleach. Opening the scanner up the screen brought up two different options, Scan and Phone. Choosing the Phone setting I saw not only was my family was in the contacts but also the names of many of the lost souls from this land, such as Minato, Kushina, and Naruto himself. Closing the Scanner I slipped it into my pocket before smiling like a mad man at the gift the Shinigami had left me. Pulling out my old Radio I then saw a second part of the gift, which was a giant CD case that held all the music that I had back on my Laptop. Choosing that it might be best to hide this stuff till later I remover the rather large envelope from the box and place the CD's and my radio back into. Turning back to the Envelope I opened it before peering inside, only for my eyes to widen at the large amount of money that was inside.
'Damn! How much money did he give me?' I asked myself before closing the envelope and hiding it back in the box. 'Ok I'm really going to need to learn some seal to hide this stuff.' I thought as I picked up White Tensa Zangetsu. As I pulled the blade from its scabbard I could feel the power that it was giving off. Too bad I had no idea how to control Chakra, but that would soon change with the help of a certain Hyuuga who I knew would be more than happy to help, and start a friendship with me.
'A Magnificent blade you have their Ningen. But are you capable of wielding it?' I hear Kurama say to me from within his cage.
'I'm sure I'll be able to once I get control of my Chakra, but until then I'm gonna have to keep it here in my room. Hopefully Hinata will help me with this.' I thought back to him before putting White Tensa Zangetsu back into the Scabbard and then sliding the sword and the box under the bed.
'Not that it's any of my business but what's your plan now?' Kurama asked me.
'Well now I'm going to call my Family and Naruto before cleaning the house. If you mean what's my plan on trying to impress you? First I need to "Re-learn" how to control my Chakra, plus learning a few jutsu to help pass the Genin exam in a year. Now if you'll excuse me I have people to talk to.' I thought before sitting on the bed and pulling out the Scanner. For the next few hours I talked to my mother, brother, grandmother and grandfather before calling Naruto and his family to explain what was going on their earth. By the end of it all I was so emotionally drained that I was just ready to fall asleep, but I had thinks to do. Forcing myself off the bed I spent another couple of hours cleaning Naruto's, now my, apartment. Once I was done I collapsed onto the bed and let sleep take me.
When I woke up the next morning I had noticed that the sun was just beginning to peer out from behind the tree lines in the east. Whipping the sleep from my eyes I went to the closet and dresser and grabbed a new set of clothes before making my way to the shower. After a thirty minute shower I made my way to the kitchen to find what Naruto had left to eat. What I found was not good, mostly Instant Ramen, sour milk, and rotten fruit. Sighing I threw away the fruit and milk before making myself one of Naruto's instant Ramen. 'I hope Sarutobi gets here soon. I don't think I can handle eating just ramen for the next few days.' I thought as I ate the ramen. Once I had finished a few cups of ramen I threw the trash away just as someone came knocking at my door. Rushing to the door I opened it only for no one to be there Looking around I finally spotted it, a small box sitting at my doorstep.
"Strange…" I said out loud as I picked up the box and closed the door. Opening the box I was surprised to see a small container. Opening the container I knew right away that this was the same healing ointment that Hinata had gave Naruto in the Chūnin Exam. 'Looks like Hinata remembered my, I mean Naruto's birthday. Man if I keep going between calling things mine and Naruto's I'm going to drive myself insane. Maybe this would be the perfect chance to use Method Acting to truly become the Character.' I thought as I put the ointment in my room for now. Pulling out my box again I pulled out a large amount of Ryo to be used today while shopping. Once I stuffed the money into Naruto's Froggy wallet another knocking came at my door. When I opened it this time I was welcome but the smiling face of old man Sarutobi.
"Good morning Naruto-Kun, I hope you had a pleasant night of sleep after yesterday's excitement." He said as I welcomed him into my apartment.
"I slept great Oji-San that was once I got this place cleaned up." I said closing my door.
"Yes, I can see you did a thorough job in cleaning your apartment, which is a surprise, usually you never clean." He said looking at me a little suspicious. 'Crap!' I thought, I was not expecting him to grow suspicious of my actions so soon, I need a cover and fast. That's when a brilliant idea struck me.
"Well after learning about that the Kyūbi is sealed in me I thought it would be best to take my Shinobi life seriously, especially if I'm going to be taking that hat from you." I said with a tooth smile. This caused a chuckle to escape from his lips.
"It's good to hear you're going to be taking you're Shinobi Career seriously. I do hope this mean that there will be no more pranks on the villagers." Sarutobi said to me with a bit of hope in his eyes. I couldn't help but smirk at this.
"I might decrease the amount of pranks I pull but I have an image to keep up." I said which only made the old man in front of me to shake his head.
"Just try not to cause too much trouble alright Naruto?" He asked me.
"I'll do my best Jiji!" I said smiling bright at him.
"Alright, now let's get this shopping done; I know the perfect place to get you some new equipment." Sarutobi said opening the door to my apartment. Smiling I ran back into my room and grabbed the green goggles from the nightstand, put them on, and ran back to Sarutobi. Smile he lead me through Konoha to a two-story store near the Hokage's Tower. Walking inside I was astounded by the appearance of the equipment. 'Wow, this is every kid's wet dream.' I thought as I looked at all the weapons that lined the walls.
"Ah Hokage-Sama a pleasure to see you again. And I see you've brought someone with you." The man behind the counter said. Running through Naruto's memory I found nothing, meaning I had no idea who this was.
"Yes, this is Naruto Uzumaki, Naruto I would like you to meet an old friend of mine Eiji Fujimura. He's the owner and blacksmith of this shop. He usually outfits most of the Jonin and ANBU of the village, and is one of the few in the village who view you as a hero." Sarutobi said.
"Hokage-Sama, you mean he finally knows about…" "The giant fox in me? Yeah I know." I finished off for him. He just smiled before speaking again. "Well it's about time, so what can I help you with?" He asked.
"Well I was hoping to get a new wardrobe and some new equipment, if it's possible." I said.
"I think it's possible. How about this I'll have my daughter help you with the wardrobe and basic equipment while I talk with my old friend." When I nodded he turned around and called out. "TENTEN!" My mind froze, was this the same Tenten that was on Team Guy?
"Yeah Ota-San?" Tenten asked as she walked down the stares from the second story of the shop. Looking at her I knew right away that it was. She had the Buns and everything.
"I would like you to take Naruto here and outfit him with a new wardrobe and some books if he wishes." Eiji said to her.
"Alright Ota-San, come with me Naruto." She said walking back up the stairs. I bowed my respect to Eiji and ran up the stairs following Tenten. Once upstairs I was welcomed to the sight of clothing racks on one side of the store and a mini library on the other. "So I guess failing the Genin exam forced you to take your Shinobi career seriously?" Tenten asked me. That's right Naruto had tried to pass the Exam's early with Tenten's class.
"Not really, actually it was an accident during the Kyūbi festival that landed me in the hospital that did it for me." I told her.
"Well whatever the reason is I'm just glad to see someone willing to take things seriously. So where would you like to start?"
"A change in Wardrobe would be much appreciated." I said looking down at Naruto's old jumpsuit. Why he choose Orange is beyond me.
"Well did you have anything in mind?" Tenten asked as she lead me to the clothing side of the store. Putting my finger to my chin I started thinking.
"Well first I would like a new pair of black sandals to replace my old one. I would like same black loose pants that stops about halfway down my shin and has several pockets I can use to hold scrolls in." I said as Tenten nodded.
"What about the shirt and possibly a jacket?"
"Well I have an idea for a jacket I would like, would it be possible to find a long-sleeved ankle-length coat in both black and white, and the end of the coats flare out in rags?" I asked thinking back to Ichigo and Hollow Ichigo's Bankai Coat.
"Hmm I think we might have what you're talking about, I'll go find the clothes, and finish off the outfit, while you go to the library and find any books that you might like." Tenten said walking off.
"Thank you Tenten!" I said as I went to the library. Looking through the shelves I was amazed by the volumes and volumes of books. First I choose a few books that would help me with controlling my Chakra and learning the three basic Ninjutsu for the Academy. Next I chose a book one elemental manipulation, kenjutsu, and Fūinjutsu. Each one to help me later on; carrying the books out of the library I welcome to Tenten holding a set of clothing.
"I found everything you asked for, plus adding in a few things I think you might like. Why don't you try this one set on?" Tenten said placing one set of the clothes in my hands, taking the books from me, and pushing me into the changing room, where I put on the clothes. Black sandals, with white bandages wrapped around my shins, black pants that lefts a lot of room for mobility and pockets for scrolls, and a black t-shirt that was mostly hidden by the white Coat. I had to admit I liked the look. Stepping out of the changing room I found Tenten holding two scrolls, which probably held the remaining of my clothes and my books, and a white Obi. "I noticed you had a Kenjutsu book so I thought you might need this." She said handing me the Obi.
"Thanks." I said as I tied the Obi around my waist.
"These hold the rest of your wardrobe, which has several copies of each outfit, and the books you picked out. Just give this to my father and he'll ring you up." Tenten said handing the two scrolls and a piece of paper which had a list of everything I had bought. Thanking her I return back to the lower level of the shop where Sarutobi and Eiji were currently talking like old friends. Both old men stopped talking and turn their attention to me when I reached the bottom of the stairs.
"Now that is an outfit fitting for a Shinobi." Eiji said as Sarutobi nodded in agreement.
"Well Naruto I took the liberty of finding you a good set of Kunai and Shuriken, plus new holsters. Is there anything specific you would like to add onto the list?" Sarutobi asked me.
"Actually there is. I've always been interested with Seals, even before finding out about You-Know-Who," I mentally had to laugh at the inside, "and I found a few books on Fūinjutsu, so would it be possible to get some ink, brushes, and blank scroll?" I asked as innocent as possible. I knew that Sarutobi would be suspicious about me trying to change the seal of the Kyūbi, but I could only do that with the Key to the Eight Trigram and Jiraiya had that.
"That can be arranged, but Naruto you must promise me that you will not change your seal!" Sarutobi said, his voice dripping with seriousness.
"I promise Jiji!" I said, Sarutobi then turned to Eiji and nodded before Eiji disappeared into his office.
"Alright, I've added the sealing supplies to these scrolls, which already held the other things that Hokage-Sama had chosen for you." I smiled before handing Eiji the paper that Tenten had given me before paying for everything. Once paid for I slide the third scroll into another pocket and followed the Hokage out of the shop, but not before promising to do all my shopping at Eiji's.
"Well Naruto, looks like you're ready for a new semester at the Academy. And you shouldn't have any problems with buying supplies, which reminds me, how did you come across all that money?" Sarutobi asked.
"Well because most shops with overcharge or don't allow me into their shops I've been saving the money that I get from my monthly allowance, plus I don't spend a lot on food since I only eat Ramen." I said with a smile.
"Naruto you really need to eat better food than just ramen. Do you want to stay the shortest in your class forever?" Sarutobi asked. When I looked down frowning he continued. "Promise me that you'll eat healthier from now on."
"I Promise Jiji!" I said smiling again.
"Good, now hear this should help you with the Clone problem you're having, and happy birthday." Sarutobi said handing me another scroll. "Now I need to get back to my office and finish the paper work. Take care Naruto-Kun." Before he left I ran and gave him a hug, which shocked most of the civilians, and ran back to my Apartment where I spent the rest of the day training and reading before going to sleep. Tomorrow was the first day of the final year of the Academy and I need to be ready for anything.
TO BE CONTINUED!