Naruto jumped from tree, training with Jiraiya had its up side, but also it's down side. People were after him, and all he could right now was run away. He had used most of his charka learning to master the rasengan. Right now he was being chased by two members of the Akatsuki, he couldn't remember their names, but he does remember seeing them before.

Running deep and low into the forest he had lost track of Jiraiya a long time ago, he only hoped he was okay. Getting lower until he touched the ground, he continued running as fast as he could. Hearing them above him, he gave a quick glance and saw the black cloak with red clouds. Looking forward the ground seemed to give way and Naruto fell onto the ground with a hard thud rolling for a long time. As he came to a stop, he didn't move, the motion that made he seem alive was the slow shallow breathes he took in.

The two Akatsuki members seemed lost, when they lost track of Naruto. Nothing, not even a tiny trace of charka that would have been left behind, they sighed. Looking around for the orange wearing man, they couldn't find him anywhere. Giving up, they returned back to town, waiting for another opportunity to catch him.

Hours later

A grunt was made noticed by an injured blonde, looking around, he couldn't remember anything, not even who he was. Seeing the trail the he fell from, he started his trek back up it.

Finally reaching the top, two kids walked by, "hey, can you help me? I'm lost." Naruto asked, a little frighten by his sudden appearance, they took him to a near by village. He thanked them, and continued on by himself into the village. Looking down at his dirty clothes, he felt around for a wallet. Finding his frog bag, he went to the nearest store and bought clothes.

Now dressed in a tight black shirt, baggy black pants, and a black coat with red flames on the end, he paid for it and continued on his way. He talked to people, but no one seemed to know who he was. Getting a map, he found his way to another town and did the same until sundown. Climbing a tree he slept.

With Jiraiya

He frowned; he looked the entire day, and nothing. No one had seen him; he had to retire to the hotel room he paid for. Pulling out paper, he sent a letter to Tsunade, explaining what had happened, and to send back up. Off the letter went hopefully reinforcements would be there by sun rise.

Naruto

Waking the sun in his eyes, he jumped form the tree. He was sore and he didn't know why, but he felt more energized. Frowning at his dream last night, he heard muffled voices and blurred out bodies, but he still couldn't remember anything past that. Only one thing stood out, inky black hair, somehow it was important. Walking to the trail, he continued on it walking slowly. He didn't seem to be in a rush, and he didn't feel like it, so he took his time. Although he truly did want to know who he was, nothing pointed him in the right direction.

The small town seemed very peaceful; he smiled and continued into it. Talking to a few people, they seemed to shoot him down, like he was stupid, but one person helped him.

"I think I remember some people from your village coming by before, it was a long time ago though. They were kids then, I think the village was the leaf village, Konoha," smiled the girl with long black hair.

"Thank you, ma'am, you are one step closer to helping me," he said bowing and walking away. Taking out his map he marked Konoha and found the quickest path to the village. He saw people jumping from the roof; he lifted the hood on his coat the hide. Although he wanted to know who he was, he didn't want to be caught and put in jail or something like that. Leaving he continued on his journey.

Leaving the village quietly as he came he traveled by the trees, using their height as an advantage. His heart pounded in his chest as he neared a river. He couldn't tell if the pounding was a good thing. About to turn away he the inky black hair man from his dream laid near the edge of the river.

Jumping down with great precision five feet next to the black hared man, the other man jumped up anger present in his face. Naruto looked confused and bowed, "Can you help me?"

Surprise evident on his face, "What do you need help with?" lower his guard a little.

"I have lost my memory, and I don't know who I am. I remembered you from a dream I had last night. You seemed very important, I was hoping you could take me where I live," Naruto smiled pulling out the map that marked Konoha.

He was shocked; Naruto seemed honest that he didn't know what was going on, it was the perfect chance to get away from the raping bastard Orochimaru, "yeah, I'll take you, but you have to help me escape,"

Naruto smiled, "thank you!" bowing again, they took to the trees and were gone.