Soulful Journey

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I do not own Naruto, or the original idea for this story. Those belong to Masashi Kishimoto and Commander Kitsune. I only own my mind.

Review Warning!

Because of the reviews that I have gotten that do not like this story and ask why I am writing it I chosen to answer that Question I chose to write a Self-insertion story over the face I always wanted it be like to be the main character of my favorite story, and Naruto is that story. You can say it's a bad story, you can flame it all you want but I will keep writing until my heart's content for those who like my story even if it's just one person.

Chapter 2: Dealing with school, again.

Waking up the next morning was tougher than I expected. I had spent all of yesterday learning how to use my new Chakra, which came by accident when trying to unseal all my new equipment. After everything was unsealed and put somewhere safe I started reading the books on Chakra and learning the three basic Jutsu, which was a must before Class today. At one point during the afternoon after learning the Transformation Jutsu I went out to the local grocery store and restock my apartment with food that would help nourish my new body. I also learned that it didn't take long to figure out the Substitution Jutsu and the Clone Jutsu, and I had the same issues Naruto had with the Clone Jutsu. During the night I had twice thought about what the Shinigami said about White Tensa Zangetsu, and twice I chose to wait till I had better control over my Chakra. Getting out of bed I slowly made my way to my shower before getting dressed, however I chose today to wear a white shirt and would be using my black coat once I was ready to go. With a newly restock fridge I was able to cook a small breakfast, Egg's and toast, before packing my backpack, pulling on my coat and making my way to the Academy. Since the Academy was also a part of the Hokage's tower it didn't take long to find my way. While walking through the main streets of the village I took in account that it took a second look at me before they realizes it was actually me before they started to glare at me. After a brisk twenty minute walk I finally arrived at the Academy and made my way to Iruka's classroom.

Sliding Iruka's door open I looked around to see that most of the class was already in their seats. The only ones not to arrive yet were Sakura, Ino, and Iruka-Sensei. Deciding it would be best to sit in Naruto's regular seat I made my way to the empty seat near Sasuke Uchiha, who was looking out the window, probably thinking about ways to get his revenge on his brother. As I sat down Sasuke turned his attention to me for a few seconds before returning back to the window. I sighed before pulling out a leaf that I had pick on my way to the academy and used Chakra to hold it in different locations as I waited for Iruka to arrive. I didn't have to wait long for something to happen when the door slid open again revealing Sakura Haruno and Ino Yamanaka trying to be the first one in the classroom so they could sit next to Sasuke. I tried to ignore them the best I could until Sakura walked up to me and decided to yell at me.

"Get out of the way Naruto-Baka! And what up with the outfit, if you're trying to be cool like Sasuke-Kun than you're pathetic!" Sakura shouted.

"Um, Sakura-Chan you do know that there's enough room for you to walk behind me to get to the empty seat right?" I asked her, dropping the leaf from my elbow.

"I said MOVE!" Sakura shouted again shoving my out of my seat and onto the floor, which caused most of the class to bust out laughing as I picked myself off the floor. Turning back to my seat I noticed that somehow Sasuke moved over into the middle seat and had Ino and Sakura on each side of him, sticking their tongues out at me. Sighing I picked up my things and made my way to the only available, which was in the same row as Kiba, Hinata, and Shino, in the center of the room. As I sat down Iruka-Sensei entered the room and most of the laughter died down.

"Seriously Naruto, what's up with the change of clothing? I would have though you would die before you changed out of that orange monstrosity." Kiba said.

"Let's just say my I've seen the light and leave at that." I said before Iruka called the class to order.

"Welcome back Students to your final year of the Shinobi academy, this year will focus on putting the finishing touches on your skills and knowledge before you take the Graduation Exam, where if you pass you will be given your new Sensei's who will continue your training. Now before we can continue with your education we must gauge how much of an improvement you have made over the course of the break. First we will start by testing how much information you've been able to retain." Iruka said pulling out a pile of papers from his deck, at the sight of the tests most of the class, including me, to groan. "You will have one hour to answer as many questions as possible. If you finish before the hour is up simply turn you test over and I'll be by to pick it up. You may begin as soon as you have your test." At this time Iruka had gotten to my row and handed me four tests. I took one and passed the rest to Shino. Looking down at the test I started reading the first question, when realization hit me. I DON'T KNOW ANY OF THIS SHIT! Sighing I spend the next hour answering the few questions that I could, which wasn't a lot, before occupying my time with the leaf concentration practice with my pencil. I knew that tonight I would be visiting the library to try and fix the gaps in my knowledge.

"All right times up. Put your pencils down and pass you tests to the end of the row." Iruka said after the one hour allowed time passed. Taking the tests from Shino I added my test to the pile for Iruka to pick up. "Now we will test your proficiency with the three basic Ninjutsu taught here at the Academy, we'll start in alphabetical order starting with Shino Aburame." Iruka said after he returned to the front of the classroom. Next to me Shino stood and walked to the front of the classroom to perform the Ninjutsu. Once Shino left I took this chance to look at Hinata, who was looking at me out of the corner of her eyes. Once I caught her looking at me she focused her attention back to the front of the room with a blush on her cheeks. Smiling I turned back to the front of the room to in time for Shino to perform the Clone Jutsu.

"Very good Shino, you may return to your seat, next Chōji Akimichi." Iruka called.

"Good Job Shino." I said once he re-took his seat. The only response I got was a nod of acknowledgement. "Listen Shino I have a question, your clan is able to communicate with insect correct?"

"Yes, why do you ask?" Shino asked me.

"I've been having issues with some Insects moving into my apartment, and was wondering if it would be possible for you to relocate them, rather than me killing them." I said to him.

"It is possible, and a wise choice. I will need to prepare a habitat for them; I will let you know when I can get them." Shino said.

"Thanks Shino." I said before turning back to the front of the class again to see Sakura perform the Transformation Jutsu, transforming into a perfect replica of Iruka-Sensei, before using the Clone Justu.

"Good, next Hinata Hyuuga." Iruka called once Sakura was finished and started returning to her seat as Hinata made her way behind Shino and me to the front of the classroom.

"Good Luck Hinata." I whispered as she passed me. It took immediate effect on her because a blush ran across her face. Once she was at the front of the room Iruka instructed her to perform Substitution, Transformation, and Clone Jutsu's. While she was flawless in the first two jutsu Hinata was only able create one Clone, and not the three that Iruka wanted.

"At least you gave it your best shot. Better luck next time, next Kiba Inuzuka." Iruka said. As Hinata walked back to her seat I noticed that she looked sad, thinking she had failed. Once Kiba was called I focused most of my attention on keeping my leaf under my chin until I was called.

"Now Naruto Uzumaki." Iruka called. Sighing I got up from my seat at made it to the front of the room. "Alright Naruto just like the others I want you to perform the Substitution jutsu on my chair." Iruka said. Nodding I went through the five hands signs before my body was enveloped in smoke, and I felt my chakra exchange my place with the chairs. "Good, now the Transformation Justu." Smirking at the aspect of pulling a prank I formed the Ram hand sign before being enveloped in a cloud of smoke. When the smoke cleared I revealed that instead off the Transformation Jutsu I had used Naruto's Patent,

"Sexy Jutsu!" I said in a sexy feminine voice blowing a kiss at Iruka, which caused a bloody nose that caused him to fly back. Oh the look on his face when I transformed into a naked female version of myself with pig tails. Transforming back into my original form I laughed, "Ha you fell for my Sexy Jutsu!"

"CUT THE STUPID TRICK AND PERFORM THE CLONE JUTSU!" Iruka yelled with tissue up his nose. Taking a deep breath I went through the hand signs and uses as little Chakra as I could to create three Clones. However when I called out the jutsu only one cloud of smoke appeared, and when it cleared out a poor excuse for a clone was laying on the floor, half dead. Looking at the Clone nervously I turned back to Iruka, who's left eyebrow was twitching. When the rest of the class saw the clone they all started laughing at me. "That's pitiful Naruto…" Iruka said shaking his head. Dispersing the Clone I made my way back to my seat as the laughing died down. "Alright last we have Ino Yamanaka than we will break for lunch." Iruka said as Ino made her way to the front of the classroom and performed the three jutsu flawlessly. Once Ino was finished Iruka released the class for lunch and everyone vacated the classroom to eat lunch and catch up with their friends, or in Sasuke's case try to eat in peace without his Fan club interrupting him. I made myself at home in one of the trees on the academy grounds before pulling out my lunch, which was my attempt of making Sushi. Taking a bite of my lunch I immediately wished I hadn't. The taste was so nasty that I started chocking and fell out of the tree, and nearly taking out Hinata, who was sitting on a bench, in the process.

"Naruto-Kun! A-A-are you a-alright?" She asked as I stood up from the bush that was around the tree.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Note to self, learn how to cook better, ttebayo." I said pulling leaf's out of my hair.

"W-W-why were y-you in that t-tree?" Hinata asked poking her fingers together.

"Huh? Oh I thought I would eat my lunch in it. And let's just say my first attempt at creating Sushi wasn't very successful." I said smiling.

"I-If you w-want Y-you can h-have s-some of my lunch." Hinata said, a blush growing on her face as she pulled a large Bento box from her backpack.

"Are you sure? I mean I wouldn't want to take away from your lunch." I asked surprised by the size of the box as I took a seat next to her.

"I-I'm sure. I-I usually m-make t-too much f-for me anyw-way." Hinata said opening the Bento box to reveal a rather large amount of rice, cooked chicken, and boiled vegetables.

"Wow that looks delicious. Thank you for sharing your lunch with me Hinata, ttebayo!" I said with a big smile on my face, and apparently that was her limit because she turned bright red before fainting. I was able to catch her before she fell off the bench and hurting herself. "Hinata, are you alright? Hinata? Come one wake up." 'Damn and she was doing so well.' I though as I picked up Hinata's Bento Box and laying Hinata on the bench.

"What the hell did you do to Hinata!?" I heard Kiba yell behind me. 'Crap why now?' Standing up I turned around to see Kiba and Shino walking up to me. 'I guess they were friends before becoming Team 8.'

"I didn't do anything Dog Breathe! Hinata just offered to share some of my lunch with me after my failed attempt to make Sushi when she suddenly got sick." I said defending myself.

"Did you give any of your Sushi?" Shino asked.

"Hell no, I wouldn't wish anyone to taste that stuff, not even Sasuke-Teme." I said.

"Then she should be fine." Kiba said.

"How can she be fine?! She just fainted for no reason!" I said freaking out.

"Hinata's always been like this Naruto. Why is that? It's because she's shy. The aspect of you sharing lunch with her was too much for her." Shino said.

"Why would me sharing lunch with her make her faint?" I asked, but before either Shino or Kiba could answer me Hinata started to stir on the bench. "Hinata! Are you alright?" I asked her as she sat up.

"H-hai, I-I'm s-sorry f-for…" "Hey don't worry about it. I'm just glad you're feeling alright." I cut her off, smiling. Hinata's blush came back in full force.

"If I may interrupt, I believe it wise to start eating your lunch before class starts again." Shino said.

"Oh man, he's right. Come on Hinata lets have some of that delicious looking food." I said. Nodding Hinata moved some of her food from Bento box into my freshly empty one. After thanking her for the food I took a taste and found it to be the most delicious thing I've ever had. For the most part the four of us ate in silence, until Shino asked a question I had hoped wouldn't come back up.

"Naruto you had said that had "seen the light" would you care to elaborate?"

"Huh?" I asked with a look of confusion.

"H-he m-means c-c-could y-you explain w-w-what h-happened t-to m-make you c-change your outfit. T-to tell t-the t-truth I-I'm curious t-too." Hinata whispered next to me.

"Aw come on, even you think it's strange that I changed clothes?" I asked Hinata acting hurt. When I saw her blush red and look away I knew I had to cheer her up. "I'm joking, smile, it's good for you." I told her before turning to Shino and Kiba. "If you really must know I had an accident on my birthday that ended me in the hospital. When I woke up I decided that enough was enough and take my Shinobi career seriously, and I started with two new style of wardrobe. The one you see now and one with a black shirt and White coat." I told them.

"I-I think t-the n-new o-outfit l-looks good." Hinata whispered again. I turned to her and smiled when the bell rang for us to return to class. Looking down at my bento box I saw that I hadn't eaten all of the food Hinata gave. Not wanting to waste the food I ate it all as fast as I could. Smiling I put my bento box in a scroll before standing up and offering my hand to Hinata to help her up, which she took with a blush. Once Hinata was on her feet and the others put their bento boxes away the four of us made it back to the classroom just in time for Iruka to start the afternoon classes.

"Alright, now that everyone has had their lunch we will finish evaluating your skills with two final tests. First we will evaluate your accuracy with Kunai and Shuriken before seeing your proficiency in Taijutsu. Now if you will all follow me and Mizuki-Sensei to the training field we will begin." Iruka said before leading the class to the training fields. The training fields were quite impressive for the academy; there were several dummies and training posts for target practice, and a circle drawn in the ground for Taijutsu. Once the entire class was outside Iruka, along with his assistant Mizuki, the Teme turned to use to explain the next test. "Alright everyone listen up. Next we will test your accuracy and proficiency with Kunai and Shurikens. One by one you will take ten of eat and aim for the dummies. I will score you based on the locations of each hit, like before we'll start with Shino." Iruka said. As Shino went up to perform the jutsu I took this time to talk to Hinata.

"Hey Hinata, I forgot to say this earlier but good job on the Ninjutsu test." I said to her, which made her blush and poke her fingers together.

"B-but I f-failed the Clone J-j-jutsu, I could only create one Clone." She said her voice filled with sadness.

"At least you were able to one I, on the other hand, wasn't able to even that." I told her. When I saw her smile a little bit I knew this was the time. "Say Hinata, I was wondering, what would you say about us training together?" I asked.

"Y-you w-want to t-train? W-w-with m-me?" Hinata asked surprised by my question.

"Well yeah, I could really use a friend to help me train, and we're friends, aren't we?" I asked her. I saw her eyes widen and her blush deepen, and for a minute I thought she was going to faint.

"Yes! I-I-I mean I w-would love t-t-to be y-y-your f-friend a-and t-train w-with you N-Naruto-Kun." Hinata said stuttering more than usual.

"Great, than after school you want to train together?" I asked that's when her smile turned into a frown.

"I-I w-wish I c-could b-but M-my father w-will be e-expecting m-me h-home a-after school." Hinata said looking down.

"That's alright, maybe tomorrow or over the weekend?" I asked.

"I w-would l-like that." She said nodding. I smiled and nodded back as Hinata was called to the test, where she was able to hit the target nine out of ten with both Kunai and Shurikens. Once she returned I congratulated her before I turned my attention to watch how the other students threw their weapons. Picking up on their styles I would hope improve my own. Finally came Sasuke's turn, and I watched as he threw all ten Kunai at the target, and all ten hit dead on, same with the Shurikens.

"Excellent job Sasuke you may retrieve your weapons, next Naruto Uzumaki." Taking a deep breath I made my way to the dummy, but not without hearing a 'good luck' from Hinata. Taking out my new Kunai I begun to throw them one at a time, with only five hitting the location of the heart, and bulls eye, before doing the with my Shurikens, which I had an easier time handling which meant I miss only three times. "Well that is an improvement over last time. Retrieve your weapons and return to the class, Next Ino Yamanaka." Iruka said. Once I had retrieved my weapons from the dummies I returned back to the kunai back to my holster attracted to the back of my obi, and my shuriken into the holster on my leg. After Ino was finished with her turn Iruka directed us over to Mizuki, who would be testing us in Taijutsu. Mizuki began with the girls, pitting many of the Uchiha fan-girls against one another, Hinata also had to face one of these Kunoichi rejects, and won. Ino and Sakura, the presidents of the Uchiha fan-club, were forced to fight each other. That fight ended in a double knock out. Once the girls were finished Mizuki turned to the boys, Shino fought Chōji Akimichi and lost due to The Aburame clan fighting style focused on the use of their bugs, while the Akimichi clan were heavy on Taijutsu. Next Kiba had to fight the ever lazy Shikamaru Nara and won due to Shikamaru's laziness. After that Mizuki had the rest of the boys fight before I was pared together with Sasuke. Once we were in the middle of the circle Sasuke gave me a smirk like he had already won the match.

"Give it up dope, you can change your clothes, but you're still the dead last." Sasuke said slipping into his family's Taijutsu style

"I'll show you Teme that the Naruto you knew is gone." I said taking my fight stance, which was just the basic fighting horse stance. When Mizuki started the match Sasuke charged at me before throwing a punch. I was able to block the punch with my left hand before throwing a punch with my right. Seeing this coming Sasuke grabbed my fist before connecting his knee with my stomach. Falling to my knee as I tried finding my breath Sasuke connected his foot to my head causing me to fall over and hit the ground, hard.

"You're right Dope, the Naruto I knew is gone, and replaced with a much weaker one." Sasuke said smirking as I slowly stood up.

"Don't get so over confident Sasuke-Teme, I'm just warming up!" I shouted before charging at him before jumping and delivering a roundhouse kick to the head. While Sasuke was able to block the kick it was able so send him back a few inches. Using my forward momentum I flipped over Sasuke bringing my other foot down on his head, which sent him to the ground, before jumping away. Apparently everyone was stunned at what I just did because everyone was quiet, even the Uchiha Fan-girls. Standing back up, Sasuke glared at me before running towards me, a fist formed in his right hand ready to strike. I ran at him as well but with a new idea in mind, as we got within range Sasuke threw his punch at my face, which I was able to dodge and continue right past him. Once a few feet away and sure Sasuke had turned around I had jumped backwards and grabbed Sasuke by his head and pulling him down to the ground before jumping back up. That was not enough for Sasuke, he quickly got up before delivering an uppercut to my chin before I could get too far away, sending me flying backwards, but he wasn't done. He then sent a kick that connected with my side and another to my chest. When I was one my back I felt Sasuke grab me by my coat and ready to deliver another punch to my face.

"Alright that's enough. The winner is Sasuke Uchiha." Mizuki said calling the match. Smirking Sasuke threw me back down before walking out of the circle. Groaning I got up and made my way to the class as well. I wasn't expecting to win, not be a long shot. Not only do I not know any Taijutsu styles, but the one Naruto knew was nothing more than a drunken fighter, yet another thing to fix, great. "Alright everyone return to the classroom, Iruka will be waiting for you there." Mizuki said. Returning to class Iruka had told us that he was very proud of the progress we had made over the break and was looking forward to our last year of the academy before releasing us for the day. Once I was out of the Academy, and since Hinata wouldn't be training with me today I made my way to Ichiraku to have a few bowls of ramen, than off to Eiji's shop to see if his library had any book's or scroll's on Taijutsu. I had a few styles in mind but I needed to see what Eiji had before I could choose.

"Ah, Naruto I wasn't expecting you back so soon. What brings you back to my shop?" Eiji asked as I walked into his store.

"Hey Eiji, I just came to see if you had any books or scrolls on Taijutsu." I said to him as I walked up to the front desk.

"Sorry Naruto, I don't have anything on Taijutsu, I sold my last on a few days ago." When I heard this I was bummed out. "Actually wait here." Eiji said disappearing back into his office. When he came back out of his office he was holding a very old-looking scroll. "This is the only Taijutsu scroll I have. After the Kyūbi's attack I was forced to take it off the shelves." He said handing me the scroll. "That scroll teaches the Fox style of Taijutsu. The style focuses on ambushes, speed, and power. I think it's the perfect style for you."

"Thanks Eiji, How much do I owe you for the scroll?" I asked pulling out Gama-Chan.

"Seeing as how that the scroll has been doing nothing but collecting dust since the attack twelve years ago it's yours." Eiji said surprising me.

"Really? Thanks Eiji-Oji-san!" I shouted.

"Think nothing of it, just promise me you'll become the best Genin, and you'll recommend me to all your classmates." Eiji said chuckling.

"You got it Eiji-Oji-San! I'll see you later." I said as I put Gama-Chan away and ran out of the shop. I continued to run until I reached my apartment. Once inside I placed my backpack and the Taijutsu scroll on my coffee table before plopping down on my couch. Well at least I made it through my first day of ninja school, and hopefully the rest of my time at the academy would be better. Sitting up on the couch I spotted the scroll that old man Sarutobi had given me yesterday. Curious about what he had given me I had opened the scroll and begun reading it.

Naruto

Iruka has told me about your problems with the Clone Jutsu and I believe I know the reason and the solution. The reason for your problem is that you have too much Chakra and not enough control for the simple Clone Jutsu. While this can eventually be fixed with enough time and patience, sadly you don't have the time to get all of your chakra under control. This is why I am allowing you to learn this new type of Clone jutsu, the Shadow Clone Jutsu. The seal on the bottom of the scroll holds a second scroll with the instructions for the Shadow Clone. Good Luck Naruto.

The Sandaime Hokage.

After reading the scroll my eyes widen. Sarutobi had given me the Shadow Clone jutsu! Amazing, and completely not how the story line for Naruto was supposed to go. But I didn't care; Shinigami-Sama said that this was my life now. Unsealing the second scroll I got to work on learning the Shadow Clone Jutsu.

~X~X~X~X~X~X~

The few days flew by very fast and it was finally the weekend. And with the weekend meant training with Hinata. During the past week I had done my best in the academy, learning all that Iruka had to teach us, but I was still having problems with learning and using the Fox Style, and losing every time to Sasuke didn't help me. With the help of my newly learned Shadow Clones I was able to finish the leaf concentration practice, and by finish I mean covering me with leafs and keep them there for a long time with my clones trying to distract me. Today with Hinata's help I would hope to perfect the tree climbing exercise and improve on my Taijutsu, while helping Hinata overcome her shyness. It was also during the week that my friendship with Hinata, Kiba, and Shino grew with each day.

When I woke up this morning I quickly got my morning shower done and dressed in my pants and black shirt. Just as I was about to start making breakfast a knocking came to my door. Looking at my clock I realized that I had slept in and Hinata must already here. Opening my door I saw Hinata blushing and poking her fingers together.

"Good morning Hinata." I said

"G-good m-morning Naruto-Kun. A-are you r-ready t-to train?" She asked as she continued to poke her fingers together.

"Sorry Hinata, I kind of woke up late and was just about to make breakfast. Would you like to come in and join me?" I asked fully opening my door to allow her in. Hinata nodded as she walked into my apartment. Closing the door I made my way back to the kitchen. "I'm not much of a cook, but I hope I can cook something you will like." I said as I started cooking some eggs, sausage, and hash browns. While I was doing this Hinata was sitting on my couch nervously poking her fingers together and a blush on her face. Once I was finished cooking the food I set the table for the two of us. "Come on Hinata, Breakfast is ready." I said bringing Hinata out of her thoughts. Once she was seated at the table I served her some of the food before placing what I wanted on my plate and sat down. Smiling at Hinata I picked up my fork I slowly started eating as Hinata nervously tasted her eggs. And I don't blame her for being nervous, especially after many of the food I made over the week. Once she tasted the eggs her eyes widen before continuing to eat.

"This i-i-is v-very good N-N-Naruto-Kun." Hinata said as she continued to eat.

"I', glad you like it Hinata. Truthfully I was worried that after all my failures of making lunch you wouldn't want to try my food." I said rubbing the back of my head smiling before going back to eating. The rest of the time we ate in silence, and once finished I went into my room where I wrapped my feel and legs in the bandages, and pulled my white coat on, and attacked Tensa Zangetsu to my obi. Today would be the day I learn what the sword can do. Walking back out of my room I saw Hinata still in my kitchen actually cleaning the dishes. "Hey Hinata, you didn't have to do that you know." I said to her.

"B-but you m-made me b-b-breakfast, I d-didn't w-want y-you to think I-I was t-taking a-advantage of you." Hinata said as she finished the dishes.

"But you're not Hinata, plus you shared your lunch with me every time my lunch was a fail, so really it's I who owes you. Well not that your finished you ready to go?" I asked her grabbing my backpack.

"Hai N-Naruto-Kun… Um, N-Naruto-Kun wh-where did you g-g-get that k-katana?" Hinata asked. Damn, I completely forgot to think of a cover story for Tensa Zangetsu.

"This is my um… my Zanpakutō Tensa Zangetsu. During the break I… um I unlocked my Kekkei Genkai. This sword is a representation of my soul. Now come on we have training to complete!" I said grabbing her by the hand, opening my door and rushing out of my apartment. I did my best to avoid the main road of Konoha so that Hinata wouldn't have to see, or receive the glares from the villagers. Eventually we made it to the area where Naruto usually did his training. Once we arrived I let go of Hinata's hand and tried to catch my breath, and allow Hinata to recover from fainting thanks to me holding her hand. When I saw her start to come back around I dropped the leafs that I had on my body. "Welcome back to the land of the living Hinata. You had me worried there for a minute."

"S-So w-what d-do you w-want to s-start t-training f-first?" Hinata asked blushing in embarrassment. Putting my finger to my chin I began to think.

"Well… do you know any Chakra Control exercises?" I asked turning to her.

"I-I-I know t-two the t-tree c-climbing and w-water w-walking e-exercise." Hinata said.

"Tree climbing exercise? How is climbing a tree supposed to help with Chakra Control?" I asked sounding confused.

"Y-you have to u-u-use your c-chakra to s-stick your f-feet to the t-t-tree." Hinata stuttered.

"Can you show me?" I asked curious on how it actually worked. Nodding Hinata started focusing Chakra to the soles of her feet before walking up the tree. "Sugoi, Let's get started! Ttebayo!" I shouted before focusing chakra to the soles of my feet before running up the tree. I didn't get more than a few feet off the ground before I was blasted off the tree landing on my back.

"Naruto-Kun!" Hinata shouted as she jumped down to the forest floor and I pick myself up.

"What happened?" I asked shaking the cobwebs out of my head.

"Y-You used t-to much Chakra." Hinata said to me.

"Alright let's try this again!" I said focusing less chakra to the soles of my feet before giving it another running start. This time I was able to get a foot higher before I slide off the tree and landed on my head. "Ow, that hurt!"

"A-are you alright Naruto-Kun?" Hinata asked again.

"Yeah, I'm fine. Guess I didn't use enough Chakra that time." I said rubbing my head.

"T-this time l-let me u-use my Byakugan t-tow-watch your C-Chakra." Hinata said before running through a few hand signs before the veins around her eyes bulged out, the tell-tale signs of an Active Byakugan. "A-Alright N-Naruto-Kun, t-try to focus your Chakra." Nodding I did as she said and focus my chakra to the soles of my feet. "T-too much Naruto-Kun, b-bring y-y-your Chakra d-down." Nodding I lowered the level of my Chakra. "Now you're t-t-t-to low." Slowly I began to increase the amount of Chakra. "R-Right their Naruto-Kun, t-that s-should be g-g-good."

"Alright let's try this again!" I said before Hinata stopped me.

"W-Wait Naruto-Kun, y-you need to g-get used t-t-to the f-feel of the C-chakra first." Hinata said. Nodding I focused on how the Chakra felt on my feet. "N-now r-release the Chakra a-and t-try getting t-the s-same amount a-again." I did as she said and released the flow of Chakra before trying to focus the Chakra back onto my feet. "A-almost N-Naruto-Kun, j-just a t-tad t-too much C-Chakra." Nodding I released the Chakra again, took a deep breathe, and tried again. "That's i-it N-Naruto-Kun! Y-you g-got it." Hinata said.

"Yatta! Now am I ready to try and climb the tree?" I asked which got me a nod. Taking out a Kunai I turned my attention to the tree. "Alright, let's get wild!" I shouted before running up the tree. I was actually able to pass my previous two attempts and continue up for a few more steps before my Chakra slipped and I felt myself falling. Using the Kunai I made a mark on the tree before jumping off and landing on my feet. "Wow, will you look at that, I got higher up." I said.

"G-good Job N-Naruto-Kun!" Hinata said. I got too caught up in the excitement that I ran up to Hinata and wrapped her in a hug.

"And it's all thanks to you Hinata-Chan! Hinata-Chan? Oh not again…" I said looking at a fainted Hinata in my arms. Seems the hug, and me adding –Chan to her name was too much. Laying Hinata against a tree again I smiled at how peaceful she looked. Why Naruto focused so much on Sakura and never noticed Hinata was beyond my comprehension. Turning around I created the seal for the Shadow Clone Jutsu and created ten clones of myself. "Alright I want you four to focus on what Hinata-Chan has shown us. You four will continue on the leaf concentration practice, just because we mastered it doesn't mean we can stop working on it. You two will focus on Kenjutsu. Use Tensa Zangetsu in a spar against one another, and under so circumstance are you to run Chakra through the blade. Understood?"

"Hai Oyabin!" The clones said with a solute.

"Good, now spread out!" I said giving the single. And with that the clones disappeared into the forest, and just in time too because behind me I heard Hinata begin to steer again. "Hey Hinata-Chan, you alright?" I asked.

"H-hai, I-I'm s-sorry I-I'm s-so weak…" Hinata whispered her voice full of sadness. If I didn't do something soon to cheer her up she might start to cry.

"Hey, you're not weak Hinata-Chan, not by a longshot. I don't know where that your weak but you need to stop it." I said squatting down and putting my hand on her shoulder.

"B-Bur Ota-Sama a-and the E-elders s-say…" "Screw what they say to you. Let me guess, they think your weak because your kind?" A nod was my reply. "Tell me Hinata do you know why the villagers hate me?" This time shook her head. 'It's now or never. I hope that a young Hinata still accepts me.' "In the academy they told us that twelve years ago when the Kyūbi attacked the village the Yondaime Hokage gave his life in battle to kill the demon. What would you say if I told you that we were lied to by the older generation?" I asked.

"B-but i-if w-we were l-lied t-to t-then w-what happened t-to t-the K-Kyūbi?" Hinata asked. Taking off my coat and shirt, which caused a large blush to crawl over her face, I started to focus Chakra into the seal on my stomach.

"Because the Kyūbi is a living mass of Chakra the only thing the Yondaime could do was seal it, and only a new born babies Chakra coils could withstand the sealing process. Did you know I was born on October 10th?" I asked already knowing the answer. I watched patiently as Hinata processed the information before her eyes widen.

"Y-You h-have t-the Kyūbi s-sealed i-inside you!" Hinata said in realization.

"Yes I do, but a majority of the village doesn't see it that way. They see me as the demon itself, not the hero that the Yondaime wanted me to be seen as. I've been beaten, burned, thrown out of stores, forced to live alone with the glares from the villagers. But that doesn't stop me from trying to get stronger and prove the village that I'm not the demon that they think I am." I said in sorrow thinking back to how I got into this world. That's when I felt a pair of arms wrap around me. Looking down I was surprised to see Hinata hugging me.

"Y-You're n-not alone N-Naruto-Kun, not anymore." She said looking up at me.

"I know I'm not alone, I have the Hokage, The Ichiraku, Iruka-Sensei, Eiji-Oji-San, and now you." I said with a smile

"M-May I ask w-why y-your w-willing t-to s-share t-this with me?" Hinata asked after letting go of me and I put my shirt and coat back on. Sighing I plopped down on forest floor before looking up at the canopy.

"Did you know that you were my first friend?" I asked.

"N-no…" Hinata said in surprise.

"Well you were, and even though we've only been friends for a week I feel like I could trust you with my deepest secrets. But you have to promise me that you won't tell anyone. The truth about the Sealing is an S-rank secret, only the Hokage or I can reveal the secret." I said to Hinata.

"I-I promise N-Naruto-Kun." Hinata said.

"Good, then join me Hinata-Chan. Together we will show the village that we are not the weak heiress or demon that they think we are." I said holding up my hand to her.

"H-Hai, W-we w-will show t-them!" Hinata said taking my hand, blushing. That's when her stomach growled out in hunger she let go of my hand and started poking her fingers together while I chuckled.

"Sounds like someone's hungry, what do you say take a break and go get some lunch?" I asked standing up and holding my hand out to help her up. Nodding Hinata took my hand and I helped her up and we went to my favorite restaurant, Ichiraku's!

"Ah, Naruto! How's my favorite customer, and who's this young lady?" Teuchi asked as I opened the flap and allowed Hinata in before walking in myself.

"Hey Oji-San, This is my friend Hinata Hyuuga, Hinata-Chan this is Teuchi Ichiraku." I said introducing the two as me and Hinata took a seat at the bar.

"A pleasure to meet you Hinata-Sama, any friend of Naruto's is welcomed here. So what will it be today my boy?" Teuchi asked.

"I'll have three bowls of pork today old man, what about you Hinata-Chan?"

"I-I'll have one b-bowl of M-miso please." Hinata said poking her fingers together.

"Three pork and one Miso coming right up, so what have you been up to lately?" Teuchi asked.

"The usual, training my ass off so I can become Hokage and Hinata-Chan here's been helping me." I said wrapping my arm around Hinata's shoulders in a sideways hug, which ended up with her fainting on the bar. "Not again…"

"Is she alright?" Teuchi asked.

"Yeah, Shino said she was shy and I guess not use to hugs." I said as Ayame came out of the back.

"Dad what's going on…? Oh Naruto-Kun it's good to see you… What happened?!" Ayame yelled and glared at me when she saw Hinata passed out on the counter.

"Nothing Nee-Chan! I just gave her a hug when she fainted!" I said backing away from Ayame. If it's one thing I learned it's that you never anger the Ramen girl.

"Now Ayame-Chan calm down, there's no need to get angry." Teuchi said when Hinata started to steer. "See, she's coming around."

"Uh…" Hinata groaned as she sat straight in the stool.

"Welcome back again Hinata-Chan, you really need to stop doing that. You almost got me in trouble with Nee-Chan." I said teasing Hinata.

"I-I'm s-sorry Naruto-Kun…" Hinata said finding the counter top more interesting.

"Hinata I'm messing with you. I'm sorry about teasing you." I said putting a hand on her shoulder. When I saw her smile I knew she felt better.

"Alright you two love-birds that's enough. You're food's ready." Ayame said taking the food from her father and setting them in front of us. I quickly pulled my hand off of Hinata and both of us turned to our Ramen, both of us sporting bright blushes.

"Itadakimasu." We both said before breaking our Chop sticks and digging into our food. Like breakfast we ate in silence, but every now and again I would steal a glance at Hinata. Was I really falling for the Hyuuga? I mean Hinata's been the only girl, aside from Ayame, that I've tried talking too. Plus it's been years since I was in a relationship and I always so awkward around girls I liked. I was half way through my third bowl when we were interrupted by a branch member of the Hyuuga clan.

"Hinata-Sama, I apologize for interrupting your lunch but Hiashi-Sama wishes your return to the Hyuuga mansion." The Branch member said from behind us. Sighing Hinata turned to me.

"I-I'm s-sorry N-Naruto-Kun b-but I have t-to go. I-I'll see you m-Monday." Hinata said before paying for her bowl and leaving Ichiraku's. The branch member was about to leave when I stopped him.

"Hold on Hyuuga-San, would it be alright if I ask you a question or two?" I asked him.

"Yes Uzumaki-San but I do not have much time." He said.

"Does the branch house of the Hyuuga clan feel the same way about me as the rest of village because of my burden?" I asked.

"So you know about it?" He asked in return to which I nodded, "There are those in branch house that sympathies with you, feeling a kind of connection because of the seals we are forced to leave with. Some hate you for what happened during that night, while others believe you to be the hero you should be."

"Last question, what are the branch house's thoughts on Hinata-Chan?" I asked.

"Why the curiosity of our Heiress?" He asked with a smirk, on I thought I would never see on a Hyuuga. "We of the branch house support Hinata in everything she does. She is more like her Mother than the Main house wishes, but it is that side of her that wishes to unite our family. I'm sorry Uzumaki-San but I must be going." He said before bowing and leaving the ramen stand. Sighing I turn back to my ramen and instead of eating I started playing with it.

"Are you alright Naruto-Kun?" Ayame asked leaning on the counter.

"Yeah I'm fine; I just wish Hinata-Chan didn't have to leave. I was actually having fun training with her." I said.

"Sounds like someone has a little crush on the Hyuuga Heiress." Ayame teased.

"So what if I did. It's not like I could do anything about it. I'm the village demon, while she's practically loyalty. A relationship between us would never be accepted. Not until I show them that I'm not as they think." I said with a small blush on my face.

"Then you better hurry up and show the Village that their wrong about you so you can be with your Hinata-Chan!" Ayame said teasing again.

"Stop it Nee-Chan!" I said a bigger blush on my face before finishing my ramen, paying for the bowls and returning back to the forest where I found all my clones doing what they were told to do. From what I could tell the four I left on the tree climbing exercise were all able to climb the tree to the top and were now just walking up and down the trees. Forming the release sign I dispersed the clones learning Kenjutsu and received their memories. Good they didn't use Chakra. Next I dispersed the clones that were performing the leaf concentration practice before releasing the last group of clones. Amazing thing Shadow clones can do. Untying Tensa Zangetsu from my Obi I sat down in the grass before taking a deep breath before focusing Chakra through the sword and pulled from the scabbard before a rush of information ran through my head of all the abilities if Tensa Zangetsu. The first was of course Zangetsu main attack, Getsuga Tensho. All I had to do was focus Chakra into the blade before speaking the name and slashing at my enemy. Next was the enhanced Getsuga Tensho, which needed the use of Kurama's Chakra. Third was an enhanced speed and use of Shunpo whenever I had chakra to run through the blade. The last, and most interesting ability of Tensa Zangetsu was I could use Kurama's Chakra to create a hollow mask just like a vizard.

'Hey Kurama you get all that too?' I asked but apparently he ignored me so I sheathed Tensa Zangetsu and made my way home. Once I was at my apartment I was welcomed to the sight of old man Sarutobi drinking a cup of tea in my kitchen.

"Ah, there you are Naruto-Kun I was wondering when you would return." He said taking a sip of his tea.

"Hey Jiji, what are you doing here?" I asked as I closed the door and removed my sword from my obi.

"Well I thought I'd come ask where you got that blade." FUCK why oh why did this have to happen now.

"Would you believe me if I said I unlocked my Kekkei Genkai?" I asked only for Sarutobi to narrow his eyes at me. "Fine I guess I should tell you but can you put up a sound barrier?" I asked him, when he nodded and put up the barrier I continued. "First off I'm really Naruto Uzumaki, Naruto's soul died after the attack on him last week. My name is Aaron T. Truman and I was asked by the Shinigami to take over Naruto's body."

"And you expect me to believe you?" Sarutobi asked glaring at me.

"No, I don't. When Shinigami-Sama first asked me I was skeptical too. But you have to believe me. If it wasn't for me taking over Naruto's empty body the Eight Trigram's seal that Naruto's father Minato used to seal half of the Kyūbi's chakra would have started to break apart resulting in the end of this world." I said.

"H-how do you know all that?" Sarutobi asked in surprise.

"I'm not sure if I'm correct or not but I think that because there are several different universes that each one has a small effect on the others. The universe that I came from this universe was an anime that was very popular with a select group of people. After coming here and living Naruto's life I see influenced from Japanese culture back home." I said.

"We-we're just an anime?" Sarutobi asked sounding hopeless. I didn't blame him, if I thought my life was just a fake I would be devastated… Oh.

"No at least I don't think so. Like I said I'm not sure I was only twenty when Shinigami-Sama asked me to take over Naruto's life. The Katana was just something I asked him to give me to help live my new life."

"This is a lot to take in." Sarutobi said rubbing his temples.

"Would it ease your mind if I said that Naruto was happy in heaven with his family?" I asked.

"Y-you've talked to Naruto?"

"Yeah, Shinigami-Sama gave me a device that allows me to talk to those in the afterlife, both from my world and yours, if I needed any help." I said.

"At least Naruto is with his family. So is there any advice you can give an old man?" He asked.

"For now, only two things, the anime didn't start till Naruto's third attempt at the graduation exam. For now call back Jiraiya and try to find Tsunade. You will need them in the future. I'll come back to you when my advice is needed." I said

"Thank you Aaron, You have given much to think about. I will see you around." Sarutobi said deactivated the sound barrier and leaving my apartment.

"Bye Jiji! Thanks for the visit!" I said. He gave me a smile before closing the door to my apartment. Sighing I took a shower, got dressed for bed, and drifted off to sleep.

TO BE CONTINUED!

Well here's Chapter two. The ending kind of sucks but please don't sue me. I await your reviews!