New Beginnings
He couldn't do it anymore. Dammit! It was too much. Even as he walked away, he could still hear the words that hurt him, from his friends no less. Yes, he had heard the words time and again, but it was different. He trusted them, with his life, with everything that was physical. But never, not once, did he trust them to understand. Naruto Uzumaki was not one to back down, he knew better. The village taught him that.
Tears stung his eyes as he made it to his apartment, his chest heaving because of his deep calming breaths. He couldn't do this, because, dammit, it fucking hurt. He wouldn't hurt like this again. Never again, he vowed in his mind. Turning around abruptly he marched to his bed grabbing the duffle bag he'd stolen when he was younger, out from under it. He began stuffing almost all his clothes in it, his orange jumpsuits.
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He was wearing the seventh, one for each day of the week. He smiled, for the first time since he left his teammates, as he zipped up the bag and proceeded to throw it back under his bed. A new beginning, he decided, he wouldn't let Sasuke let him be a fool, he wouldn't let Sakura hit him. Yes, a new beginning.
Turning around, he realized he would need to buy clothes, when suddenly he smirked.
'I'm a ninja. Why should I have to buy clothes when I can easily get a five finger discount?' He could hear the fox laughing. I guess its time to start "Training"
Tomorrow, Kit. For now sleep.
Who asked you, Fuzzball?
Because I cant heal fatigue, you ungrateful brat!
I know that but I'm not tired.
Trust me, tomorrow, your sensei is planning something. Trust me on that.
So? It has nothing to do with me. You should know that. He hasn't actually taught me anything since our mission in Wave.
Hai, I know. I'm talking physical training. But if you like I can start your other training.
Other Training?
Silly Kit, yes, Ninjutsu, Taijutsu, Genjutsu, Fuinjutsu, and if you like Kenjutsu, maybe if I'm in a good mood I'll even teach you demonic ninjutsu's.
At what price?
None, now before you get your tails in a knot, hear me out.
Okay…
I will not have a weak container, whether it be your fault or another's. I refuse, I know you're a lot smarter than you seem, in fact it is only because I am sealed inside you that I know this. Eventually your mask of stupidity must go, and along with that it may was well being your lack of knowledge and talent. Yes, Kit, you have much potential it would horrible should it go to waste. So I will make something of it, of you.
How long have you been planning that? Naruto fumed at the ancient voice in his head. Because I know damn well you've been quiet lately and I know that not even you could come up with a speech like that on the spur of the moment. Although kudos on how well it was put together.
Thank you kit and, YOU UNGRATEFUL LITTLE BUG! WHAT THE HELL I'M TRYING TO HELP AND THIS IS THE THANK YOU I GET!? NOT ONLY WILL YOU LEARN THOSE I'M GOING TO SHARE A VAST KNOWLEDGE OF HUMAN PHYCOLOGY IN THE PEANUT SIZED BRAIN OF YOURS! YOU'RE GOING TO HAVE A MONSTER HEADACHE WHEN IM THOUGH WITH YOU LITTLE MEATBAG!
Right, Sorry. Um, I'm gunna steal some Sake and then you can get started.
Good, you'll need it.
Gulping at tone in Kyuubi's voice he grabbed his frog wallet, and headed out. On the streets, he ducked into one of the ally ways and did a simple henge; he now had short black hair pulled back in a ponytail, a teal shirt, and jeans. He quickly walked out. Going to the nearest liquor store, he nearly had a heart attack.
Kakashi was standing there buying sake was well and talking to Gai. He knew he couldn't steal now, one ninja was one ninja too many, he couldn't do anything with two, especially them, without giving up who he really was. Sighing to the inevitable, he went to the back and grabbed seven of the not-so-cheap kind, it wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst either. He went to the counter to check out, only to realize he had to stand behind the two Sensei's, instead of panicking he stood behind them with a humble look all the other villagers had when around Ninja's, that weren't him. He hadn't meant to eves drop, really, but his name caught his attention.
"-Naruto, I guess I should've saw it. I mean even though Umino-sensei liked him doesn't mean I do. Kid doesn't even try. Sometimes I wonder the real reason he became a ninja."
"Well not even Naruto's youthfulness can be that dimmed. I haven't seen his youthful flames, but even young Neji can be reached. Naruto must be in there somewhere."
"Sure Gai, listen the kid isn't worth it. Obviously he'd try harder if he was. I'm thinkin of going to the Kage to tell him to switch him on to some other team. The kid is selfish, kiddish, immature, and always ready for a fight. Its ninja like him that make good ninja die early because of their mistakes. I know. I lost a lot of good comrades' because of actions like that. God, Gai, it's a wonder the kid hasn't died yet."
"Yes, my rival, some would agree and say this village is better off without him. I for one would not disagree. The child is a danger to us. On the battlefield, on missions, and at home, there is no reprieve from such unyouthfullness."
"I agree, Gai. I agree."
Maybe if you looked beyond your precious Uchiha, you would see me. But you don't, you never even try and that's what hurts the most. Even though the pain that twisted in his heart hearing those words, he wouldn't run, he wouldn't let them know. So he stood there and waited patiently until he paid for only two bottles of sake. He walked calmly to his building, and quickly undid the henge.
Sighing softly, he walked toward the kitchen area of his small apartment, carefully putting six of the seven sake bottles in a small opening behind one of the panels of the cabinet. Reaching for a small glass he glanced at the calendar, it wasn't until the sake burned its way down his throat that he realized that the next day was, what he dubbed, the "Look At" day. He poured another cup before closing the bottle and putting it with the rest. Grabbing the cup he walked over to the small bookcase that held a few scrolls he had managed to steal when he was still in academy and a few courtesy of shopkeepers. He still had the academy books, which the Sandaime gave him so he could go, not that anyone bothered teaching him. He grabbed the book on Chakra and began reading, trying to keep his mind of Kakashi's words, occasionally sipping the clear liquid.
‡Naruto's Mindscape‡
What do you want you crazy Fox?! Why the hell aren't I sleeping?
You are Kit, don't worry, tomorrow you'll feel fine. I can slow time down in here. Right down to the point that I can make three months in here just three seconds out there. Cool, huh?
So I'm not going to get much sleep tonight am I?
Sure, you are. Just not tonight.
Thanks, stupid fur ball
Watch it meat bag. Listen, tonight will be particularly painful because I'm going to release my vast amount of knowledge into your brain. That's like trying to put an ocean in a teaspoon.
Watch it fox!
I'm serious. It will be painful, so time will be much slower in here so your mind will have time to adjust to the knowledge. Don't worry though; I'll take care of most of the pain. Tomorrow, as the day progresses, the knowledge I'll be giving you will be like dripping molasses.
So basically, you'll be starting now with a lot, and tomorrow will be a little, and tomorrow night will be a lot?
Basically yes, technically no
I'm confused.
Exactly
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Stupid Fox
Evil Kid