Falling for the General's Son Remaster
So the reason why I am doing this remaster for clarification is that while I love my original, I have to admit there are flaws to it, namely in detail or the quick pace. I want to slow it down, explore Naruto and Sasuke more, explore Menma and Minato more. There is so much more to the story than what I originally wrote. BTW, I do not own Naruto or I'd be rich.
Chapter 2: Sparring
It's been a week since basic training began and Naruto is feeling the burn. Sasuke has fulfilled all of the rumors that have been spread about him. Sasuke has worked the recruits to near death.
To the surprise of Sasuke the recruits are holding strong except for Choji. He is weak and is falling behind. Sasuke has been doing everything he can to make him work harder to at least catch up to the others but to no avail.
The frustration was notable to the recruits as well. Every single time Choji managed to fail, Sasuke would work them harder. He extended their runs, forced more workouts and yelled at them all. For Naruto, this was nothing new. His father did this to him all the time throughout his childhood. Naruto was compassionate though and to see Choji being treated the way he was annoyed him.
He knew he needed to help Choji to get Sasuke to back off. Naruto just didn't know how to get him motivated while also keeping a low profile. The last thing he wanted was Sasuke to take notice of him. Said Sergeant was currently with his brother talking about his annoyances.
"This kid is going to drag my perfect record down. I can't get him to catch up to the others. Sure it's only been a week but he is just that far behind." Sasuke complained to his brother.
"Choji you say. I know him, his father is a well respected martial artist. Choza Akimichi is well known for his many fights but he has long since retired. I imagine Choji is trying to live up to that name. If he can't be motivated I suppose I could always have him moved to another Sergeant's training." Itachi explains.
"No, I will find a way to motivate him. Maybe for once being rough isn't the way. He seemed to respond to this other kid, Naruto Uzumaki. Perhaps that is the answer to getting him motivated. However I can't show myself as nice so I will have to persuade Naruto to do it but without him knowing that it is what I am doing."
"That is ambitious Sasuke. Did you say Uzumaki?" Itachi asks.
"Yea, blonde kid, easy on the eyes. He is very well disciplined too but he is defiant."
"You have always had a thing for the defiant types." Itachi teases. "Anyway Sasuke, I spoke to Tsunade. She is going to talk to Kushina so hopefully this will be your last thirteen weeks as a drill sergeant."
"Thanks Itachi. I appreciate it." Sasuke parts ways from Itachi and goes back to his room in the barracks. The recruits are relaxing for the afternoon. Sasuke decided to be merciful to them for a little bit. Though this is just a guise to lull them in for a brutal training exercise.
Sasuke walks into his room and gets himself something to eat. In a few minutes he will be giving the recruits a surprise.
(Naruto POV)
This is odd. Sasuke has let us off for the day. I've never heard of a drill sergeant giving his recruits the day off. Is he up to something? I look around for Kiba. He seems to be eating with Choji and this other guy Shikamaru. He is a lazy individual but smart as hell.
All the other men are chatting around or stuffing their faces. That's another thing. No drill sergeant would just feed their recruits. I remember what he said to us all. "You've all worked so hard this week. Here is a nice treat."
Oh damn, this is a trick! As if he was waiting for me to think that, Sasuke walks into the mess hall. "Alright ladies. It's time for my special training, well known as the suicide run!" Sasuke proclaims. God no! Menma told me about this special run that Sasuke created. He always does it on really hot days but that is only the half of it. Sasuke has a special outdoor arena where the run is. Since he started it five years ago when he was given the position at age 18, there have been a few fatalities on the run.
Father allows it because this run tests the limits of the recruits. This run could kill some of us. Last year no one died but today is hot and I'm worried about Choji. Not to knock the guy but this could kill him due to his weight issue.
"Bring water. You will die if you don't have it. This run last for an hour. This is about endurance. You will run for one hour. If I see fatigue in any of you, I will make thinks even harder on you. You have five minutes to get to the suicide arena." Sasuke finishes before walking off.
He wanted us all to eat so this run would weaken us more. I even fell for it. This is psychotic. What the HELL is wrong with Sasuke? I wonder if dad will do anything if I die from this. Probably not, Menma is the favorite.
I follow the guys and go to the arena. I've never seen it before but now I can see why it is so hot. Besides being super hot out today, the arena is like a green house. It's a large glass dome that traps heat inside!
Sasuke is waiting for us. He is shirtless. He is sweaty. I am fighting a hard on. "It's time ladies. You will run the course for an hour. I will be watching carefully. Do not piss me off or you will suffer." Sasuke says.
Everyone starts running the marathon. This arena is ridiculous. There are hills, hurtles, and climbing all throughout the area. To go for an hour will be tough.
We all run and Sasuke just watches us. It doesn't take long before I have to rip my shirt off. This heat is ridiculous. I grab my water bottle from my belt loop and take a swig as I run. This entire run is draining. Everyone is panting and dripping with sweat. It'd be sexy if this wasn't torture. Each lap I take I look at Sasuke who is reading a book. It pisses me off!
I look at my watch and we're only on minute twenty-five! I keep running as hard as I can. Everyone is holding strong. They're still going even though this must be killing them.
I keep going and drink the last of my water. This has been a rough run and I must have done a hundred laps. I check my watch. Two minutes left. Finally. I am so tired. I wonder how Kiba and Choji are doing? My question is soon answered. I see Choji ahead. He is on the ground. Sasuke is standing over him. He has one of his feet on him.
"Get up fat ass! I told you to finish and show no fatigue! What did I say you trash?! I will make you suffer if you show weakness!" Sasuke yells at him. I won't let him do this! This is just wrong!
"Get up!" Sasuke kicks him. I've had enough! I quicken my pace and run towards Sasuke. "I said get up!" Sasuke lifts his foot. He is going to stomp on Choji. I quicken my pace and tackle Sasuke before he can.
(Sasuke POV)
"I said get up!" Damn this weakling! I don't want to do this but you will learn. I go to stomp him but I am soon knocked to the ground by some unknown force.
I compose myself and look at why I am on the ground and now dirty. I look up and see sapphire orbs looking down at me. Naruto! I see fear flash in his eyes. This at least indicated this was a foolish attack of passion. Still, I will not allow anyone to cross me like that.
I shove Naruto off of me. He flies backwards and falls to the ground. I get up and walk over to him slowly. "Get the fuck up now idiot." I say in my coldest tone. Naruto stands up.
"So you want to fight?" I ask him.
"No . . . I just didn't want you hurting Choji anymore. You could kill him! I will take his punishment for showing fatigue but leave him alone!" Naruto yells at me with resolve. How touching. This just may inspire Choji to shed his weakness. I really don't want to punish Naruto. I understand his anger.
"Do you think you are going just walk away with something as simple as running for another hour on this course? I don't think so Naruto. You have so much more pain ahead of you. Attacking a superior is a severe issue and the punishment is vicious." I give a sharp look at the others. "Hit the showers you little bitches! Naruto run the course!" I need to break him! If this run and what is to come doesn't do it then I'm not sure what will.
For the half an hour I watch this boy run. He holds strong but I know he is fading. It is time to end this. "Enough Naruto. Get over here."
Naruto stumbles over to me. He then proceeds to throw up in front of me. Gross. I grab a water bottle from a cooler. "Drink up." Naruto takes the bottle and drinks the water quickly.
"You've got guts Naruto but you are an idiot. You don't challenge an officer. Your punishment will be tomorrow and it will be public to the entire base, including the General." Naruto seemed to pale at hearing about the General being there.
"Hit the showers and rest." I say to Naruto. He slowly walks away. I follow behind him soon. I need to shower. I wasn't expecting to be in the heat this long.
I head back to my room and use my shower. I can't help but think of Naruto. As stupid and infuriating as he is, I must admire his tenacity. I should probably put clothes on but that is too much of a hassle. I am just going to sleep naked.
(Next day, Sasuke POV)
It is morning. God I hate morning. I need to wake those asses. Training until 10:30 and then Naruto is punished at 11:15. I don't know what I will do, probably just a standard workout and humiliation thing. Time to do this. I quickly dress in my uniform and get out there.
(Normal POV)
Sasuke wakes up the recruits and gets them out to their training. He makes them do their run and the usual hell cycles. The training goes until 10:30. Sasuke goes back to his room to eat. The recruits do as well.
Naruto feels anxious over what is to happen. While he is afraid of the punishment he is more afraid of his father knowing about it. The General will be watching and Naruto knows his father will not be happy.
Sasuke makes his way to his brother. He had things to discuss about the upcoming punishment. Sasuke gets to Itachi's office and goes in. "Brother, have you decided on the punish . . .ment . . . General!" Sasuke quickly salutes his superior.
"At ease Sergeant. I was just speaking with the Lieutenant about that very thing. This Naruto Uzumaki attacked you. What punishment would you dish out?"
Sasuke rarely got nervous about anything but the General is legendary. Minato Namikaze's presence alone commands respect. "Sir I . . . I would recommend increased training as I usually do to rule breakers." Sasuke says calmly.
"I see, but I have read you have done this twice to young Naruto. He isn't getting it. So I think a whipping is most appropriate. You, his drill sergeant will do this." Sasuke tried to remain and look cool. He couldn't show his appalled belief in what the General is suggesting.
"Yes sir." Sasuke says as Minato smiles and walks out of the office. "Itachi, a whipping? This isn't right. He was wrong to do what he did but a whipping is a little harsh." Sasuke says.
"You're right but the General has the last stay. So just try to be quick and thorough."
Sasuke shakes his head. "I don't care if he is a great hero from yesteryear. He may have stopped our country from being torn apart but that shouldn't give him the right to dictate this kind of punishment!"
"Sasuke! You will do as ordered . . . and you will show respect." Itachi scolds.
(Sasuke POV, 3o minutes later)
I don't want to do this. I can't whip someone. I am waiting in our general assembly area outside. This is where graduation will happen. It looks like the officers set up the post to tie Naruto to. The entire base is present. The officers bring Naruto out, he is shirtless. They tie him to the post.
I walk towards Naruto and bend down to face him. "Bite down on this Naruto . . . it will help. I will try and be quick . . . I'm sorry. I didn't want to do this." Naruto looks at me with eyes of pain. He bites down on the object.
I walk back to position and hold out the whip. I close my eyes and hesitate. Forgive me. "In regulation of military conduct code 115, I Sergeant Uchiha will be giving a punishment of ten lashes for the crime of assaulting a superior officer." I say. I hear boots walking towards me, their echo on the cement.
"That's all well and good Sergeant but I feel I should do this given I am the General." No way! The General. He would never deal out a punishment like this. Why is he?
I whisper to be respectful to his position. "With all due respect sir, This is my duty." Minato gives a nod. "Oh I know, I think the punishment will mean more if it comes from the General." I nod. "My whip sir." Minato waves me off.
"I have my own unique whip. Go sit with the other officers."
I go over and sit next to Itachi. Minato holds out his whip. "For the crime of assaulting an officer and being disobedient to military regulations, I General Namikaze will give as punishment, twenty-five lashes." My eyes bulge at his words. That is excessive.
"What is he doing? This isn't right." I say to Itachi. "Don't question it. He is the General." I shake my head. I can see a pained look on Naruto's face. It's almost like he is crying.
Minato begins his punishment and starts whipping Naruto. His whip is frayed on the end. It looks like metal imbedded on the whip. I can only see it because light glistens off of it.
Minato keeps up the assault on Naruto. The object I gave Naruto fell out of his mouth. Blood is pouring from his back. The whips continue and with each hit Naruto lets out a scream.
Minato finishes his whips and walks away from the assembly area. I make my way over to Naruto. There are officers there getting ready to take him to the infirmary but I am going to do that. "As his commanding officer I will take him to the infirmary." I help Naruto stand and support him.
I take him to the infirmary and get him down in the bed. "You will be out for a couple days. Tsunade here will help you. You'll still be in pain but you should be up and training again in a couple of days." Naruto doesn't speak.
"I'm sorry Naruto. Just rest." Naruto closes his eyes. I walk out.
(Naruto POV)
"For the crime of assaulting an officer and being disobedient to military regulations, I General Namikaze will give as punishment, twenty-five lashes." Dad! Why? I thought Sasuke was going to do this. Did he lie on purpose? Tears well up in my eyes. I am crying? God I don't want to cry. Why are you doing this to me dad?
I feel the first lash from the whip and it hurts so much. The pain is unreal. Dad hits me again and again. I end up dropping the bite guard Sasuke gave me. I can feel hot warm blood flowing down my back.
Dad finished the whipping and I just collapse against the post. I hear officers walk up to me. They untie me and are about to help me up when I hear Sasuke. "As his commanding officer I will take him to the infirmary." I want to cry again. Thank you Sasuke. I know protocol and he isn't required to take me anywhere.
Sasuke helps me up and guides me to the infirmary. He helps me lie down on a medical bed. . "You will be out for a couple days. Tsunade here will help you. You'll still be in pain but you should be up and training again in a couple of days." He says to me. I want to thank him but no words come to my mouth. I just feel so tired right now.
I close my eyes and fall asleep. When I next wake up it to hear Grandma Tsunade talking to dad. "You could have killed him you idiot! How could you treat your son this way?"
"He broke the rules and he got punished." Dad says to granny. I say granny but she is super young for that title. She is like 55 and due to medical herbs she retains a youthful look.
"Punishment? What the sergeant was going to give him would have been punishment but you decided he had to be whipped and then increased it from the ten lashes Sasuke was going to do to twenty-five! He lost a fair amount of blood. Thankfully his back and nerves are ok. You could have paralyzed him!"
"He is fine. My son needs to learn respect and not tarnish my name!"
"How the hell is he going to do that under an assumed name?!" Tsunade yells back.
"Just drop it Tsunade. I am leaving. Let Naruto know that this was for his own good." I hear dad leave the room. "Hey granny . . . don't be mad at dad."
"You're dad is a jackass. You need to sleep. I'll up the pain killers."
She pumps me full of morphine and I fall back to sleep. I wake up the next day and see flowers next to my bed. Mom. Thanks. I am able to move and the pain is dulled thanks to the drugs. I want to get back to training.
"Granny! Give me drugs so I can get back to training." Tsunade came into the room. "No you brat. Sasuke's orders are for you to heal before going back. He demanded at least two days of infirmary care." Damn Sasuke.
(Sasuke POV)
It's been three days since Naruto went to the infirmary. He should be back today. We've begun sparring. The recruits are shitty to say the least. Surprisingly enough Choji is actually doing well. He isn't the best but not the worst.
Kiba so far is the best with Shikamaru being the second best. I continue to watch the recruits fight. I hear the door to the sparring arena. I look and see Naruto come in. He walks over to me and salutes. "Ready to report in sir. I am training ready." I return the salute. "At ease recruit. Grab a partner and begin sparring." Naruto relaxes and finds Kiba.
I watch the two fight and Naruto is doing well. He has good form and despite his injuries he is keeping up with Kiba well. I definitely didn't expect this.
Naruto ends up pinning Kiba to the floor. I walk over to them. "Good job. Never would have thought someone with your injuries would win. Keep up the good work. You all need to follow recruit Uzumaki's example."
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Alright, chapter 2 is up. Some changes