A New Master

AN: Someone mentioned in a review their concerns of Naruto being too powerful for his Ninjutsu, which is not the case, shadow clones, one hit their done, and with no Kyuubi he can't make many. They are not a threat to skilled opponents. Rasengan need to get close, which I'm going to say most martial artists prefer. Beside that he doesn't have any attack Ninjutsu besides the basics, which won't help him much taking his opponents down. And the Rasenshuriken is a killing technique, which goes against Ryozanpaku's way of Katsujinken, the saving fist.

Chapter Two:
Naruto

Naruto walked outside, he needed a place to meditate and clear his mind. Seeing a tree in the corner of the compound, he walked over and sat at the base of the tree and began to meditate. He began to focus him mind, feeling the way the wind moved, the grass rustled and experienced Nature the way only a Sage could.

He began to spread his senses across Ryozanpaku's compound, noticing a few people inside what he guessed were their rooms and Elder and Apachi still drinking tea in the main room/hall. Seeing images of his friend's return, the last images if them he had in their dead state, he fell deeper into his meditation, falling into the spirit of the tree around him, immersing himself in the nature of tree.

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When Naruto awoke from his deep meditation, he felt all the presences of the compound gathered in the hall where he left Elder and Apachi. Standing up and wiping the dirt from his clothes, he walked over to the hall, and after removing his shoes, entered.

It appeared Naruto came back at dinner time, as everyone was sat around eating food, most seemed not to notice him, such as Apachi who ate with a pace Naruto himself would have trouble matching, even when eating Ramen.

"Ahh Naruto, you was gone for some time, are you ok?" Asked the Elder, placing his rice bowl down and attracting the attention of the others to his presence.

The closest one sat to him was an extremely well built man, with tanked skin and a scar across his nose. He has short dark blue hair with a longer bang handing over his face. With a leather jacket, blue jeans and bandages around his wrists, he reminded Naruto a lot of a common thug.

Next to him was a short man, dwarfed by the rest of the males around him, with a hat on his head and short spiky brown hair, from what he could see. With a with a thick mustache and a green eastern kimono (Chinese, but that's the Narutoverse name for such an outfit) he looked largely average.

Across from him was a beautiful woman, with long raven coloured hair in a ponytail and a rather short purple kimono with fishnet underneath on her chest and stockings on her left. A sword was laid at her side. She actually reminded Naruto of models showing the newest styles of kunoichi clothes he saw on magazines back home.

Next to her was Apachi and across from him was a man with messy brown hair and a well groomed mustache, he was wearing a white Hakama. Sat at the end of the table was the Elder, Hayato.

However, the immense pressure he felt with them all looking at him was unnerving, he was never a good sensor, except when in sage mode, but from years of fighting S-ranked ninja he gained a sixth sense when powerful people was near, and this pressure was insane...

The more unnerving thing was they were just looking at him in curiosity, and nothing hostile. Naruto was a little intimidated by the though of these people's pressure when they're ready to fight.

"I am fine, just the some past memories resurfacing and the fact I may not be going home. It hit me by surprise and needed some time to sort myself out." Answered Naruto.

"Memories, no matter how powerful the person, they can topple the mightiest of all." The Elder was rather grim in his response and each of the people seemed to have flashbacks of their own painful memories.

"But now is not time for such unhappy thoughts, please sit and eat." The elder indicated to end of the table in front of Naruto, where food was already set for him.

As Naruto sat down, Miu came into the room. She walked over and sat across from the Thug looking man. She gave him a smile and a wave as she sat down.

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After the meal was ate, with Naruto being introduced to the new people. Shio Sakaki, the thug looking man, and a Karate master. Kensei Ma, the short man in the green outfit, a master of Chinese kenpo. Shigure Kousaka, the kunoichi styled woman, a master of weapons. And finally Akisame Koetsuji, the man in the Hakama, master of jujutsu.

Miu was cleaning up, removing the dishes and taking them to where Naruto guessed the kitchen was and Naruto was about to offer to help before the Elder began to talk.

"So Naruto, thinking over what you said this morning, and talking to the others, we decided if you wanted to, you can stay here till you get to your feet, and either leave to make your own way in the world. However if you want you can join Ryozanpaku." The Elder explained, the others once again looking at him making Naruto feel slightly uncomfortable.

"Thank you for the offer, and thank you for the generosity. I of course would help with anything I can during my stay." Naruto paused, considering on the next part of his response. "But may I ask, what is the purpose of Ryozanpaku?"

"Ryozanpaku is a dojo of Martial Arts, Specifically for Masters of Martial Arts who follow the path of Katsujinken, the saving fist."

"Katsujinken? Saving fist? Can you explain that more please, I am not sure I follow."

"Katsujinken, or saving fist, is one of two paths all Martial arts have in common. This path is about not using our Martial Arts to kill." Here Naruto actually began to sweat a little. While he might be able to take on one of them in a fight, he could not take them all on, and he didn't know how they would react to what he would say next.

"I am afraid it might be a problem for me." Naruto took a breath and saw the curiosity or understanding on the others face, thankfully young Miu was out of the room at the moment. "I have killed before."

What shocked Naruto next was the fact the Elder chuckled.

"May I ask what happened when you killed people? Why was you fighting them and so on."

"Well, most of the time it was defending those I cared about."

"And did you try more peaceful resolutions first?"

"Yes, I only had been force to kill a few times; the most recent was a madman who in the end caused thousands of deaths." The Elder nodded, in understanding or not Naruto did not know.

"Well, It is troubling, but all of us here have killed, whether accidently, or forced, as long as you swear to do all in your might to not use your skills to intentionally kill when in Ryozanpaku, the offer to join is still available." With that the Elder stood up. "Think about it, for now I will show you your room for the time being. " With that Naruto got up and followed the Elder.

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Nauto awoke the next day, opening his scroll he found a storage seal and applied some chakra, two large bags appeared, one near full and the other mostly empty. Opening the full one he took out a second outfit, identical to his previous. Placing his dirty clothes in the emptier bag and resealing the bags away, he got dressed.

Walking into the hallway, he entered the hall and noticed all but Kensei Ma and Shio Sakaki was sat around eating breakfast.

Sitting down to his previous spot at the end of the table opposite the Elder, he began to eat.

"So Naruto, today if you wish I can help you register as a citizen of Japan."

"Huh?" The Elder just chuckled at the confused expression on Naruto's face.

"Well without being a member of a country, any for that matter, its had to accomplish anything in this world. And honestly its rather easy to set sort out." The Elder popped some good into his mouth. 'After all, I am sure that guy in the required governmental department still owes me that favor' The Elde thought to himself.

"Erm sure, I was going to look around and explore, but if it's needed then I guess it's a priority. Thank you for helping me."

"It's ok; if you want I can show you a few key buildings on this fair city on the way." With that, they returned to their breakfast, eating in silence besides the few small talks.

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Naruto was in shock, after filling out all his information and signing up as a citizen of Japan, it tuned out he needed to go back to school. Well it was highly necessary but not legally required. Turns out being a badass ninja isn't much of a market. The Elder had to explain that as Sakaki takes jobs to what Naruto did in the past, but he also said it would help him find his own way, if he did not decided to say with Ryozanpaku.

So Naruto to pay for hi Education did something he never thought he had to do. He was going to resell the Icha Icha books created by his god father Jiraiya. He did leave him the rights to them in his will, so why not?

So he was currently at a book publisher, shown to him by the Elder who left him at the door, waiting for a meeting with someone about publishing his book.

"Mr, Uzumaki, Mr. Jakuren will see you now." Called the secretary, bring Naruto out of his thoughts. Walking up over to the desk, the secretary pointed to down the hallway to his right. "It is the fourth door down on the right."

Following her directions, and knocking on the door, he entered a simple looking office after the hearing enter.

Mr. Jakuren was non descript man with brown hair in a business suit sat behind a computer desk. Walking over to the chair in front of the desk, he sat down and waited.

"So, Mr. Uzumaki, what is this book you wish for this company to publish?"

"It's an Adult book written for by my godfather, who recently passed away and left his books in his will, I want to honor his memory and see them published." Typing something into his compute, Jakuren took his time to respond.

"Well, do you have a copy of one of these books for us to read? To see if there is any worth to publishing it." He seemed to pause at this. "I mean no disrespect, but this company is a business first and foremost."

"It's ok, even if it does not publish, I tried and have something to remember him by, but I think you would like it, the few he had read it surely did." Naruto pulled out a small orange book. This was the first copy of all Icha Icha, written by hand by Jiraiya himself. No publisher labels like any others.

"Ok, so Icha Icha? Hmm… it seems one of our executives has an interest in this book. If you don't mind retuning it seem we could process this request within a few hours."

"That would be brilliant… but please be careful with it." Naruto asked, scared at losing one of the last connections to his old world.

"We will, but may I ask, as you seem a little young, do you have a bank account for any money from sales to be forwarded to?"

"No, however It should give me something to do while I pass the next few hours."

"Fair enough, in the case of this story being accepted to be published, we will need this following info." With that he handed Naruto a small form. "you have been scheduled a new appointment t 2:30pm, is that ok?"

"That would be great, thanks."

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Naruto entered into a larger office on the top floor of the publishers building. The man he was appointed to meet was sat behind his desk reading the Icha Icha book, and by the look of thing was quit far into it already.

"Mr. Uzumaki, this book is simply fantastic; this company would be delighted to publish it." The executive said, putting down the book and turning to face Naruto as he took a seat.

"That is great to hear, I am sure my godfather would be extremely pleased." 'Especially by the fact his perverted book continues to grow, even after his death, In a new world none the less.' Naruto mentally grumbled to himself.

"Yes, well, the company is willing to offer 3000000 yen (roughly 32,450 USD) for the rights to solely publish this book and potential series, and offers you 35% of all profits made from the books." Naruto was trying to figure out if that was a lot of money or not, the only thing he saw being bought was a lollipop by the elder earlier. Using that as a base conversion rate to the Elemental Nations currency, he figured that it was quite a lot.

"That sounds agreeable. However I would like the book to be published in my Godfather name."

"Ok, we just need to keep this book to copy for publishing and we would then mail it to you. Speaking of which, you need to feel out these forms. Take your time." Naruto mentally groaned, as the man went back to reading the delightful little orange book.

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Naruto was currently on his way back to the dojo, after sorting out the publishment contract and forms to publish Icha Icha, he had gone to the local school to enroll. He was currently carrying a bunch of books, as having no prior school record, he must take a test to see if he would be accepted into school or not.

Upon entering the dojo, and his arms full, he decided to simply jump over the heavy door. Strength was not his body's greatest strength; speed and agility was. That and chakra gave him enough height to easily jump the 10 feet wall.

Walking to his room, he put his book down and sighed. There were ten books, ten very thick and boring books. Naruto sighed; there was only one thing to do in such a situation.

"Kage Bunshin no jutsu." And with that 10 clones filled the room, making it very cramped. "You know what to do." With that the clones grimaced, not liking this any more than the original. "If you manage to complete the books by tonight and pass the little test at the book, you will get a bowl of ramen." And with that the clones immediately began to work.

Naruto shook his head. It was a waste of money sure, feeding something that would be dispelled after, but it saves him lots of time and personal effort. Plus how much could 10 bowls of ramen cost. Naruto never did learn how much his eating habits costed him, and now he had to multiple that by 10.

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While his clones worked, Naruto went outside to work on his taijutsu, or martial art as its called here. This world seemed to not have chakra, at least not as Naruto had. He definitely felt some type of energy from the master, what he did not know.

He sat and thought on his currently style. While good it was not the best and with many weaknesses usually covered by jutsus. He did not want to use the few he hard available, as most seemed to be less effective or to fatal in this world, that and he knew if he was the only one with such power, those in power with greed will come for him to see if such power can be harnessed.

The Elemental Nations taught him that, Kumo wanting more bloodlines. Akatsuki wanting all the tailed beasts. They all desire the power they don't have, and would go to almost no end to get it. In some extreme cases like the Akatsuki there is no limit on how far they will go.

Clearing his heads of such thoughts, Naruto began to think of the taijutsu forms he knew of. The two that came to mind first was Strong Fist and Gentle Fist. Strong Fist, while possible with sage mode, seemed to be the worse to try and re-create. He felt the power of Apachi's hit and had no desire to try and match that power with his own. Plus he felt something was holding him back, however small it was, maybe it was the Katsujinken?

Either way, the Gentle Fist, while not functional with the Byakugan, could have some serious effects, and a basis for a ne form entirely. Nature Chakra, if not properly channeled causss the body to turn into stone, or more specifically a stone statue. That and the fact Chakra can cause immense damage to the internal component of a human body without being lethal or long lasting, had the basis for a Katsujinken style. Plus he can always use the Rasengan training to manipulate the chakra inside his opponent's body to cause massive damage should he ever need to.

So he had is form of attack, now he just needed to work out forms and techniques to truly bring his style up to par. This is going to be a lot of hard work.

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AN: there you have it, Hints of Naruto Martial Art/taijutsu style, and honestly this chapter was mostly setting things up so things run more smoothly in the future.

Originally Naruto was not going to sell Icha Icha to be published, but upon finding out you needed money to get into Japanese high school, or more accurately pay for it, I decided why not. I have no idea how publisher's work and if that money is accurate, but either way it's only a minor part to the story and Naruto will not become super rich of it. It will be there to help him when needs it honestly, I didn't think having a job and creating a new style was possible, in the time frame I want.

Please tell me what you think, Next chapter Kenichi is introduced and Naruto goes to school! Spoiler, he passes that test.