Alright, so he is the continuation of Son Naruto!
If you're looking for a disclaimer I'm keeping it at the First Chapter ONLY!
Chapter 2
It's been 3 weeks since Naruto started training his strength under Gai. Goku had been upping his weights every few days, seeing how fast he managed to get used to them, and make it to 500 of each exercise.
Naruto was now wearing 700 pounds on each wrist and each foot. He was moving around easily, and still able to go around. He finished his morning exercises with Gai, and then went for lunch at Ichiraku's. After which, he went out to meditate, and then went for Goku's Bojutsu training with the Power Pole. He never went into its special pieces, since Goku saw that they were never alone. Teuchi and Ayame were both glad at how far he's progressed, but were worrying for his health.
Such is the case today.
-Ichiraku's Ramen Stand-
Naruto sat down on his usual stool. Teuchi Ichiraku was working on the Ramen he ordered, while Ayame was talking with him. "So, how's your training going?"
"Pretty good, Ayame. I'm up to 700 each. I've grown used to them pretty quickly. Apparently I heal a lot faster than anyone else." Naruto replied. "My body also adjusts to things really quickly, which I think is extremely helpful."
"You do realize you're not progressing like anyone else, right? The way you're going on is not normal."
"Given the training I'm going through, and that one thing I showed you, can you really say I'm normal?" Naruto asked.
"I suppose not. Not many others have one of those." Ayame replied.
Yes, Naruto now has his tail. He took Goku's advice and stayed indoors on nights of the Full moon. There hasn't been a monkey attack once. "I rest my case. I'm not normal. Never was. Never will be. A life of a Ninja, or a bounty hunter. Those are the only ways I can go right now."
"You know, you could leave the village. It's not like many people like you. I don't really want to see you hurt, but my father and I are alone in that regard."
"You've got the Old Man Hokage with you, but other than that and the ones that are usually around, but can't be seen, you really are one of the only ones here that I can trust. There's not many others that I can, but those I can, I won't abandon. Not even Jiji knows about that."
"You trust me more than him?" Ayame asked, thoroughly surprised.
"Of course." Naruto replied with a smile. "You're like a sister to me. He may be like a grandfather but you'd be closer, if I've got family right." His mood lowered when he mentioned family.
"Don't worry yourself too much, Naruto. You've got us. You're never truly alone."
'Thanks, Goku.'
"Don't worry yourself too much, Naruto." Ayame said, turning his attention to her. "I mean, how many others can go around with a smile on their face after what you've been through? I know I couldn't. They'd be no way I could."
"She's got a point."
"I'm with the monkey-boy here. She really does have a point. No normal human could ever put up with what you've been through."
"What did I say about calling me a monkey?" Goku asked.
"Like the kid, I call 'em like I see 'em. You look like a Monkey-boy, hence why I call you a monkey-boy. No other reason."
"You're crazy. I don't even have my tail right now."
"Of course. He does, though."
'Shut up, both of you. Or do you both want to go through that last punishment again?'
"Oh no."
"I'd sooner face Madara and lose control of my mind before going through that again!"
'Then shut up, and consider the conversation dropped.'
They were both silent after that. He smirked, which Ayame caught. "They giving you trouble again?"
"Only when they argue." Naruto replied. "At least I found one thing that guy hates more than the one person he utterly wishes to kill."
"Oh?" Ayame raised an eyebrow. "And what would that be?" A bowl of ramen was put in front of him and devoured.
"That's my little secret, since no one else would be able to do so." Naruto replied. Ayame pouted.
"Meanie."
"You know it's true." Naruto smiled at her. Another bowl got devoured there. "That's bowl 10. I should get going. I'll leave the money on the counter."
Ayame nodded, as he put the money down. "See you next time, Naruto!"
"You too, Ayame!" Naruto shouted as he left. He got to his training ground and went to meditate. Gai was there, and so was an ANBU. "Gai-sensei?"
"Hello, Naruto." Gai replied. "I'm afraid there's nothing more I can get from you. There's not much else I can train you in. Cat?"
The ANBU looked at Naruto. "Naruto, the Hokage wishes to see you."
Naruto nodded, but stood still. The ANBU walked up to him, sensing something off, but the moment the hand reached the body, it disappeared.
"He used the Afterimage?" Gai asked, thoroughly surprised. "Looks like Goku is not kidding around with the kid." The ANBU nodded, and left in a Shunshin.
-Hokage's office-
Sarutobi was working on paperwork when Naruto fazed in. "Hey Jiji. You called?"
"Ah, Naruto. Good to see you again." Sarutobi smiled. His smiled faded quickly though. "I have heard of your progress with Gai. Unfortunately, there is no one better than he is with what you were said to need."
"No need for that, Jiji." Naruto replied. "Is it okay if I leave the village, though? Goku does have more ways for me to increase my workout, since he's been upping my weights since I began."
"He has?" Sarutobi asked. "How much was it to start, and where is it now?"
"He said it started 50 on the first day, and is now 700. He did help me with my writing and reading, too."
Sarutobi nodded. "I'm a little worried about this though. What would happen if you run into something you shouldn't come across?"
"There's no real need to fear, Jiji. I've got 2 people that can get me out of a sticky situation. Both of them has done so, and no one's gone out yet."
"Two?" Sarutobi asked. "Don't tell me you've let that fox take over."
"Only when I need her help. Other than that, I've been myself. They say that I can learn better out side the walls than I can here, since people would stop me from learning, or just kick me out. I'd learn better out there than I would here."
Sarutobi thought about it. "How do you plan on living out there, then?"
"I've got a few ways. I have to do this solo, so this would be like the ultimate survival. If I don't make it, then the village will be happy. If I do make it, I'll be stronger because of it."
"If it puts your life at risk, then I'm can't say I'd agree with it."
"That's what I've been doing these past few weeks Jiji." Naruto stated. "Gai-sensei's training is like torture. Yet, I've gone through it all, and he's even said that there's nothing else he can do. It's up to Goku now, and he thinks I'm close to being where I should be. By all accounts, I should be dead. Yet I'm still here. Do you know why?"
"Because the Villagers are ignorant?" Sarutobi muttered.
"That would be a reason, if they made much contact. They didn't. I left before they could even catch me. There is little most of them can do. Leave them to their ignorance, and it will grow. However, if they were actually looking, they would see that if I truly wanted them to die, they would already be dead. You know that as well as I do." Naruto said, shocking the old Hokage.
"Is that really the truth, Naruto?"
"I could punch through the wall right here and now, and not even hurt my hand. What does that say?" Naruto asked.
Sarutobi thought it over for a few moments. "Alright, but I'm having an ANBU come with you."
"Cat did manage to get on Nimbus last time we tried. I didn't take her to Kami's lookout, but we did go for a ride." Naruto stated.
"Cat get in here!" Sarutobi shouted.
"Sir?" The ANBU asked.
"Were you really able to ride the Orange Cloud?"
"Yes sir, I was." The ANBU admitted. "I'm surprised it let me ride, considering what I've done in my life."
Sarutobi nodded. "You will be leaving with Naruto on a journey outside of the Village. This is a long term mission. You are merely there to escort him, and protect if necessary. However, you are to remove your mask for this."
The ANBU removed her mask, showing a beautiful face. She had purple hair, and was still in her ANBU uniform. "You will also be assigned a codename."
"There's no need for that Jiji." Naruto stated. "I'd be fine calling her by her real name, and it would be better if we did, since the more observant ones would think it was a cover for something. I don't think it would be a good idea for a cover, as it will likely be blown."
They both looked at him, and realized what was going on. The woman thought about it, as well. "Actually, I agree with him. It would be better like that." The woman stated.
"Alright then, Yuugao Uzuki. You and Naruto are to leave at once." Sarutobi stated.
They both nodded. "I'll meet you where I came back from the lookout the first time around. We're heading out on Nimbus. He's faster." Naruto fazed out.
"Try not to lose him, Yuugao." Sarutobi stated.
"I'm one of the few that can find him wherever he is." Yuugao replied, as she used the Shunshin to leave.
-10 minutes later-
Naruto was behind the Hokage Monument, ready to go. He was in Goku's old Gi, Power Pole on his back.
Yuugao had just shown up. "Are you ready to go, Naruto?"
Naruto nodded, without even looking at her. "Nimbus!" The cloud flew in and stopped in front of Naruto. "We've got a long way to go for what we're going to do. The first place we're heading to is a jungle of sorts. Goku said there would be Monkey's there, and Kyuubi did say the best places for that would be Water Country, or one of the Surrounding Islands."
"Why a Jungle?" Yuugao asked.
"You'll find out when we get there." Naruto replied as he jumped on. Yuugao got on behind him, but was surprised when something was wrapped around her abdomen. "This has something to do with why we're heading to a Jungle." When Naruto said this, Yuugao looked at it and saw it was a tail.
A Monkey's tail. "No one but Ayame knows about it, so don't tell. Nimbus?" They flew off.
It was a full 30 minutes before they came up to an island surrounded by Whirlpools. "Kid, this one."
'Are you sure?' Naruto asked.
"Yes. It could prove useful to go to that one in particular."
'Why is that?'
"I wouldn't try to get more out of her. It would be pointless"
"Nimbus, right there." Naruto pointed to a clearing on the island below them. It responded and went into said clearing. Yuugao and Naruto jumped off. "We'll be a few weeks at least, Nimbus. No sense wasting time waiting for us. Thanks." The cloud squeaked and flew off.
"Are you familiar with what this Island is?"
"Not really." Naruto admitted. "I don't have a name, but they both agree this is a good place to be for what I need. And that is to get rid of a weakness of every Sayian." The tail waved. "This tail, normally, is a weakness. I have to get rid of it as a weakness. That's where the monkeys come in."
It was at this point a monkey landed in front of him. However, this monkey had red-orange fur. "Who are you? Why are you here?"
"Uh..." Naruto didn't think that far ahead.
"Wait. I sense Uzumaki Blood in you." The Monkey said, earning a confused look on Naruto's face.
"Well, my name is Naruto Uzumaki, but how can you tell?"
"I have been around for 50 years, and saw the elimination of the Uzumaki Clan. It appears one survived and had a kid. That kid would seem to be you. However, you do not have red hair."
"What does that have to do with anything?" Naruto asked.
"It's from his father. His father is not an Uzumaki. His mother is." Yuugao stated. "He does not know of his heritage, as the leader of his home village has made a law stating no one is allowed to speak of it. Even this much is pushing it."
The monkey looked at her, then turned back to Naruto. "Naruto Uzumaki. You will be wanted in front of our leader. He will be overjoyed that an Uzumaki is alive."
"Truthfully, I came here to work with the monkeys around here to get myself used to the tail I have. When grabbed, I lose a lot, if not all, of my strength. It's as if I lose it all as long as it's grabbed." Naruto stated. "I'm not against learning of my clan if I can." Naruto's eyes then widened. "That's why the Fox wanted me to come here."
"Fox?"
"The Kyuubi no Kitsune. She said this one would do, but she didn't say that the Uzumaki Clan was here." Naruto stated. "She's the one that suggested this island in the first place."
"Then you should thank her." The Monkey said. "And I believe we of the Lava Monkey Clan would thank her as well."
Naruto nodded. "Alright, then. Let's go!" They jumped through the trees, the monkey using his tail to swing from time to time, Naruto following suit. "Quick question, Naruto. Why do you have monkey tail?"
"Something happened a few weeks ago, and I was turned into something known as a Sayian. The tail is a result of it, as all Sayians have one. A Sayian is born with one, but since I wasn't born a Sayian, I wasn't. Half of my blood is from my true parents, and the rest is Sayian."
"Sayian, huh?" The monkey mused. "I assume you have some idea of what a Sayian is?"
"Not much, but I have a Full Blood Sayian teaching me a bit. His name is Goku."
"Oh, I've got to find out more about that." The monkey was suddenly extremely happy. "Goku is a Legend among all Monkey Clans. Summoning or not. We all know of him. If he is guiding you, then I believe we can find out what he would want us to do with your little tail problem. I'm sure we'd be happy to help."
Naruto smiled at that. "Thanks."
"No problem." They continued jumping and, in Naruto and the Monkey's case, swinging for about 5 minutes before they came up to an area filled with Tree houses. A Volcano seemed to be nearby. "Here we are. Hey, Gondayu!"
Another monkey landed in front of them. "Why do you bring outsiders here, brother?"
"The kid here is an Uzumaki." The older Monkey widened his eyes. "He appears to be no more than 6 Human years old, but there is more to this one Uzumaki, aside from the fact he does not have the Uzumaki physical traits."
"What do you mean?"
"Take in his scent it smells of an Uzumaki, does it not?"
The older one took a few sniffs. "Interesting." A few more sniffs. "Both of them? They even hooked up and had a kid. Why am I not surprised?"
"What are you talking about, brother?"
"You remember the Blonde one that came to warn the Village before it was razed by all those ninja? He has the faint smell of that one, as well as young Kushina. I'd wager they both had a kid, and this is that kid."
"Blonde?" Yuugao asked. "The only blonde that came around like that was our Yondaime Hokage, and he's been dead for years now."
"Which explains why it's faint. However, his hair style resembles that same blonde. But why is it I smell a lot of Monkey on him?"
"That's because half of my blood comes from my parents. The rest is Sayian Blood." Naruto replied, causing Gondayu to widen his eyes again. "But that means... Kid, get on my back. You must talk with our elder. We need to find out about your predicament."
Naruto was hesitant. "There is no reason to fear just yet. I know you are not lying, but the Elder has final say."
Naruto nodded, and got on. "Gonba, take his companion to the guest rooms of our place. That will do for now. Make sure everyone knows not to attack her, as she came in with an Uzumaki."
The younger monkey nodded and turned to Yuugao. "Follow me, please."
"I am sorry, but I must accompany Naruto. I may have come with him, but there are two reasons I did. One is a favor since his mother was a friend of mine, and yes she is Kushina Uzumaki but the other is because the leader of our village wants him to be safe."
"I take it you are most likely an ANBU then, if my calculations are correct." Gonba stated.
"You would be right on that. He has no true family with him, and being a Jinchuuriki has done him more bad than good. At least he has found a separate family, but I still need to protect him. Neither Kushina, nor the Hokage would forgive me if I let him die."
"I doubt there is any need to worry just yet. Just relax. There are few people that can get here without getting lost. Few make it, but they pass out, due to walking for too long. Some of them never woke up."
Yuugao looked apprehensive, but nodded. They went up to a hut in the trees and went in.
-with Naruto-
Naruto was standing next to Gondayu. There was a Gorilla-like monkey of Red-Orange fur in front of them. "Gondayu, who is this?"
"Elder Gondaba. My brother Gonba has found an Uzumaki in the forest. However this one is a lot better than others. He has Sayian blood, and Uzumaki blood. I managed to sniff them both out, while Gonba only sniffed out the Uzumaki blood."
The Gorilla looked at Naruto. "State your name."
"Naruto Uzumaki." Naruto didn't show fear. "I take it you're the big guy around here?"
"Not big on manners are you?"
"Never knew my parents. My village doesn't really like me that much due to the Kyuubi no Kitsune being sealed in my stomach, but at least I'm still alive. That counts for something, right?" Naruto replied.
"Show some respect!" Gondayu scolded.
"Gondayu, shut up." The gorilla stated. "Naruto Uzumaki, I sense you tell the truth. I have one question. Do you wish to live there?"
"Yes, I do."
"Why is this?"
"Because if I just run away from them, I prove only that I am a coward. If I kill them like I could, then I am only making myself out to be what they call me. A demon. I intend to prove them wrong."
"How do you plan on doing this?"
"My dream." Naruto stated. "My dream is to become Hokage. That is the ultimate way to prove them wrong."
"Are you aware of what that entails?"
"Not entirely, but I can learn." Naruto admitted.
"Alright then, one last question. What do you know of your heritage?"
"Little, if any. The current Hokage, he acts like my grandfather. I never knew my parents, and I have found out that both of them are dead. Only recently have I found out anything about either of them, and that was when I came here. I didn't even know there was an Uzumaki Clan until I was already on this island. I did hear of a law stating my Parents are not to be talked about, and that it was for my own safety, but I'm not sure why."
The Elder was silent. It didn't look like he was doing anything for a full minute. "I see. That may be why you have the name Uzumaki, as well. Most would consider it a coincidence. We, however, know otherwise. It is your father's reputation that would put you in danger. I am also aware of what he is capable of. This law you spoke of may affect your village, but it does not affect us. We have seen one of his Jutsu, and I know that only one has ever used it. You have his scent. There is no other person it could be." He looked to the one beside him. "Get me the book that Iwa Ninja left behind."
The Monkey left and was back in seconds. "Here it is." He nodded, and went through it to a certain page. "Come here Young Uzumaki."
Naruto walked up to him, few traces of fear. "There is no reason for you to fear. Not anymore." Naruto nodded and looked at the page. "This is the one we believe to be your father. Looking at it now, I can truly see the resemblance."
"That's supposed to be the Yondaime Hokage." Naruto stated. "You're saying he's my father?"
"I see no other reason to think otherwise. You look like him, and you smell like him. Though you are younger, I have little doubt you are his son. You also give off the scent of the last Princess of our Island. Kushina Uzumaki. However, since there is no other Uzumaki, as far as we know, it leaves you alone as an Uzumaki. Kushina was supposed to be the next one in line as a ruler of this island. However, when she was on her deathbed, and we were too far away, this one man got to her, and took her away. Treated her wounds, and they left. I haven't heard from her since." Gondaba told him.
"Do you think you can teach me of my Clan while I work on getting rid of the Sayian Tail Weakness?" Naruto asked.
"I do not see a problem in that. However, your friend will have to leave."
"I'm not sure she'd be willing to. She has orders from the Hokage. She has to be around to protect me. The only reason I was for it at all was the fact she could ride the Nimbus cloud, and I'd need someone on the outside when I go into the Hyperbolic Time Chamber. Otherwise I would have come alone. I've got Goku and the Kyuubi with me. I'm good on company, but neither of them were allowed to say anything."
"Goku? As in Goku Son?" Naruto nodded. "Well, that explains the Power Pole. We do know of his style with it, and also his fighting style without it. The Monkey Summons, the Tundra Monkey Summons, and us, we all know of his accomplishments. We stick with the Uzumaki Clan, the Tundra Monkeys stick with the Koori Clan, since they have an Ice-based Bloodline, and the Monkey Summons tend to follow the Sarutobi Clan."
"Jiji did say his surname is Sarutobi."
"Then he would be following Enma. We follow the Yonbi, hence why we are the Lava Monkeys. We will teach you the ways of the Uzumaki Clan, help you get rid of your Tail Problem, and at the end of it all, if you wish to sign with us, we will also give you a seal that you can charge Chakra into. We can modify it to allow the usage of Ki. It will signal us if you wish to sign our contract. We will Reverse Summon you at that point. Some of our members cannot use Chakra, but are able to use Ki, and they can use Jutsu with it. It is a lot more powerful, and the cost would usually be the same. Learn the ways of Ki, and through it, the ways of Chakra. We can teach both."
"Thanks!" Naruto beamed at the elder. "You won't regret this."
"I know I won't. In fact, I'm happy an Uzumaki is here. We will be teaching you more than you can think. However, your friend is not allowed to see your training sessions. She can be there to learn of the history, but other than that, she cannot be there."
Naruto nodded. "Okay. I'll have to let her know though."
"She may be around to protect you, but we can handle that. If the Whirlpools around the island don't get them, getting lost in the Jungle almost always do."
Naruto nodded at the elder. "Gondayu, take him to your home. Also, get his friend and take her there as well."
"My brother has already done so, Elder Gondaba." He turned to Naruto. "Come with me, Young Naruto."
Naruto nodded, and got on his back. They took off. 'That kid will be our saving grace. He will let us know there is another out there that can help.'
-the next day-
Naruto and Yuugao woke up, and Naruto went outside to do his morning exercises. 500 Push-ups, 500 Sit-ups, and 1000 Squats. After that, he started stretching his legs, which is the scene Gondayu found him.
"Stretching your legs?"
"Oh hey, Gondayu." Naruto said. "Nah, I just finished my morning exercises. Being a Sayian and going through what most normal humans would call torture on the body for 3 weeks, you get used to it."
"Do I even want to know what you do for morning exercises?"
"Not likely." He paused. "You want to hear it anyway?"
"Why not?" Naruto went into the regular routine. "Aside from the laps, since I can't do that here, that's what I already went through. I've been doing so with weighted clothing, so you know."
"How much?"
"Curious?" A nod. "700 pounds in 4 places. That would be... 2,800 pounds total."
"You're a stamina freak, you know that?"
"Goku and Kyuubi say that often. We think it's because of Kyuubi that I can though. The reason being she's the reason I heal so quickly. And with me being a Sayian... well, you could probably figure it out there."
Gondayu nodded. "Well, get ready, because it's time for you to work on the tail problem."
Naruto nodded. "Alright, let's go." They both left for another hut, which seemed to be a training room of sorts. The main difference is, there were no target dummies. "What's this place?"
"This is where we'll get you to relieve yourself of the tail problem. It's quite simple, actually. You just need to figure out how to move while your tail is being gripped."
A hand grabbed the tail the moment he got to the center of the room, and he was paralyzed. "Well, it seems your curiosity got the better of you. You'll be in here for 3 hours. Try to move before then. If not, it will let go on it's own, and the door will open. I told the operators about the level of your weights, and they adjusted it so you could not break it unless at 50% strength. That's your final goal. First, move. Second, destroy the hand. We'll be doing this every day until you get it done. It immune to Ki blasts, and even an S-rank Jutsu cannot destroy it. Only a physical attack can. Good luck."
3 hours went by, and he could only move slightly. It was slow going, too. When it released his tail, it immediately went back into the floor, and he fell flat on his face. He got up after a few seconds, and walked out of the room, Gondayu was waiting for him. "Pretty good progress, if I do say so myself. Normally that would take days, even weeks. Is your strength completely back yet?"
Naruto nodded. "Then let's go to the next part. You'll need to learn the history of the Uzumaki Clan. We have all of it, even some things that no other Ninja village knows." It took 5 minutes to get there. Yuugao was already in the room when Naruto walked in.
"I see you're still alive." Yuugao said. "That's good."
"They did say that I'm one of them... to a point at least." Naruto replied.
"Alright, you two. Pay attention." The one in front of them started telling them about the founding of the Uzumaki Clan, and their village. Naruto was soaking it up like a sponge. He was so interested in it all, he analyzed every word that was said. This went on for 4 hours. "And that is the beginning of the Uzumaki Clan's village. We will pick it up tomorrow."
Naruto and Yuugao were led out. While Yuugao went to Gondaba, Naruto went to train him in Chakra and Ki manipulation. He could pull off Ki techniques with ease, and hit everything dead center. They tried getting him to use Chakra, but he still had a bit of problem with it, so they went to train him to control it with the Tree climbing exercise. He was good for his age, but that was only because he was already meditating every day so since Goku showed up. Then there was lunch. No one was surprised with how much he ate, being familiar with either Sayians, or seeing his eating habits first hand.
He took to meditation before his next lessons, which were with Goku. They were with his Power Pole. He learned them easily back in the village, but now it was time for its specialties, and implementing them. He was still good, but not perfect. A few came by and watched him practice for the hour. He looked ready to pass out at the end, and started to meditate again.
That was his first day.
It was like this for a week, and then the lessons switched up to something else. It included Basic Physics, Math, Foreign Languages, even dead ones. Naruto still soaked it all up like a sponge. After 2 weeks of this, it was the day before the night of the full moon. Naruto and Yuugao were given the day off to relax.
Naruto and Yuugao were in what would seem to be a Natural Hot Spring. "How have things been on your end, Yuugao?" Naruto asked.
"Pretty good, Naruto. What about your other lessons?"
"I finally got the Tail problem solved. I can move around easily, and still pack a punch without any delay. Chakra Control, I've mastered Tree Climbing, and even started sparring on a couple of the guys, on them. I think I'm good there. Yesterday's spar was a little hectic, though. A tree fell down due to the fact I missed my mark and hit it."
"Jutsu?"
"I've got Kawarimi down, and I don't use handsigns. Clones, I suck at. Goku taught me the Multi-form Technique his friend could use, and I've got Shadow Clones down pat. I showed them my True Transformation Jutsu, too. Needless to say some of them were surprised that Elder Gondaba had a twin before I transformed back. He laughed at that little joke. I'll admit I did, too. Aside from that I don't have anything, since we haven't gone for any others." Naruto stated.
Gondayu came up to the same Hot Spring and got in. "Hey guys. Sorry about coming in, but this is the one for middle Class, of which I'm a part of."
"I've got no worries." Naruto said.
"You've seen me with less on." Yuugao admitted with a blush.
"Maybe so, but that one was an accident."
"I know." Yuugao replied. A thought came to her. "Why did you give us the day off?"
"Tonight's the Full Moon." Naruto looked into his eyes, and saw the hidden message. Yuugao was still clueless.
"I get it." Naruto stated.
"I'm glad. It was Elder Gondaba's request you take today off."
"I should thank him. He even taught me of my father. Not much, but enough to know what he's like. I can't say I hate him for turning me into a Jinchuuriki, though. I mean, I never blamed the villagers for their Ignorance. How could I blame him, when he likely had no other choices, and no time to think of anything else?" Naruto asked.
"Easily, but it's that same mindset that made the Uzumaki feared. Their Willpower is far beyond anything. However, given what you've got right now, we believe it necessary to build up a resistance to poisons and toxins. Things you'll likely need to be resistant or Immune to. If you're immune to all of the lower level poisons, you can survive the tougher ones. However, Starting tomorrow, we'll be doing that early in the morning, and give you the rest of the usual 3 hours to get used to it, and allow your body to get rid of it on it's own. The Kyuubi is not allowed to help with this, as she would normally interfere. Make sure she knows this. Classes will get you to learn how to interpret any and all seals. You'll need to learn about them. Even though your Uzumaki Blood will help, it will do nothing if you have no way to apply it or understand what each piece means."
Naruto nodded and sighed. "You know, I kind of miss Ayame."
"Anyone else you miss, Naruto?" Yuugao asked.
"Her father, Jiji, even Dog. Other than that, no one comes to mind. I tend to feel some kind of connection to Dog, even though I haven't seen his face. I can't seem to make it out."
"He could be one of your father's students. You never know."
"Would I be able to pick that up without knowing anything about it?" Naruto asked.
"Kit, Dog goes by the name Kakashi. I was sealed into your mother and forcefully removed. You know that. She would've known his team, and by proxy, so would I."
'Thanks Kyuu.'
"Don't mention it. I also won't interfere with them unless it gets out of hand. These monkeys trust Uzumaki. You know this. None of them seem to have any ill will towards you. The slightest dislike for you is actually for Yuugao. Mainly because she's an outsider."
"Gondayu, I have a question."
"Ok shoot."
"Do the Lava Monkeys have any trust for an outsider that isn't an Uzumaki?"
"Not really, but they can become trusted. What brought this about?"
"I have been feeling a bit of hostility, and so has Kyuubi. We do think it's been directed at Yuugao, though."
"That's what you're worried about?" Gondayu asked. "It's only because she's not an Uzumaki or a Lava Monkey. There's no other reason for that. You shouldn't worry though. She came in with you and that does count for something. I even told the Elder what she told my little bro. I can see why she would want to protect you, aside from her leader's order."
Naruto nodded. It was explained to him already. "Are you sure they won't try anything?"
"If they haven't yet, they won't." He paused. "I wouldn't put it past some of them to pull a fast one and prank her, though."
"They already have." Yuugao said. "It was your brother."
"He's a prankster. Nuff said." Naruto and Gondayu chuckled.
"When it comes to Jutsu, what else am I going to learn?" Naruto asked. "I know sealing, but what else?"
"I can't say. We'd need your affinities for that." Gondayu admitted. "Until we get there though, there's no reason to worry about it. We'll get there when we get there."
Naruto nodded, and just walked around, aside from Exercising a bit. He went to bed early that day, because of the Full Moon problem.
He stayed there for a full 3 months after that. During that time, Naruto had become close to a seal master, the only thing he needs to do now is create 5 seals on his own, and he's there. He learned to Walk on water with both Ki and Chakra. He learned how to fly, tail or otherwise. He learned of his affinities, which were Fire, Earth and Wind. As such, he gained access to Lava Element, with the potential for Dust, but he currently has no training there. He even has a Few wind Jutsu, since he managed to cut through Lava itself with Chakra alone. He has near mastery over all 3 of his elements, along with mastery over Lava.
Yuugao and Naruto were ready to leave. "Naruto, before you leave, remember one thing. That seal I placed on your shoulder Blade, that will allow you to let us know when you wish to sign our contract. I would not suggest it unless you actually become a Ninja, and only summon if there is no choice otherwise. Or if you run into another summoner. We'll be watching over you from here on out." Gondaba stated.
"Thanks, Gondaba. I owe you one." Naruto said.
"You are an Uzumaki. I owe you nothing for that reason alone. It's what family does. Yuugao, make good on your promise."
"I intend to, sir. There is no reason not to." Yuugao replied. "Besides, if I didn't go through with it, then I would never be able to face his mother when I see her again in the afterlife."
"Alright then. Since the Full Moon ended last night, now's as good a time as any to get going." He looked to the Sky. "Nimbus!" The cloud came down to him. He jumped on, and Yuugao got on after him.
"Kit, head to Sunagakure. They could help with Wind Jutsu."
'Alright.' "Nimbus, full speed to Sunagakure." Naruto said, before they flew off.
-sky-
Naruto sighed in contempt. "I wonder what Sunagakure is like."
"I don't know, but at least we aren't going to Iwa. They hate your father." Yuugao stated.
"Kyuubi did say that Iwa is the only place where the Dust Element is implemented. The current Tsuchikage can use it as well. They won't take kindly to me being in the area, and as such, I won't be learning anything along those lines. I'm glad to know I've got a summon lined up for when I need it." Naruto replied.
"The longer we're out of the village, the more I think the Kyuubi isn't as bad as we are lead to believe. She has been doing nothing but helping so far." Yuugao admitted. "I still wonder if she's trying to trick you into something."
"Glad to know someone thinks I can actually be nice. I'm just mild tempered." Naruto chuckled.
"Mild tempered?" Naruto questioned. "You couldn't come up with anything else?" He asked, seemingly to no one. Yuugao knew it was the Kyuubi he was talking to.
"Don't blame me for that. At least you're not a disgrace like most humans. I help out because I want to, and I kind of feel sorry for what happened since I couldn't control myself. You know of the story already, but Yuugao doesn't."
"I know." Naruto paused. "Is it possible for you to show her like you did me?"
"Show me what?" Yuugao asked.
"What happened before Kyuubi attacked." Naruto stated.
"It is possible, but she'd have to come to me. We'll take care of that once we return to the lookout. After you're done with your Elemental Training, we're heading to the Lookout, so make sure she gets a book."
"You got a book on you Yuugao?"
"No, only Dog carries his book wherever he goes, and it's the smut that perverts read."
"Icha Icha Paradise?"
"You know of it?"
"That's kind of how I came up with the Sexy Jutsu in the first place. I knew a lot of guys were perverts, and I managed to get a few looks into it and saw enough before I was kicked out. I'm surprised how much I remembered. The result was the Sexy Jutsu, and, by proxy, the True Transformation Jutsu. Sexy Jutsu is my own Jutsu, and it was made to be an Anti-pervert Jutsu. The first of it's kind, I might add. The second installment of Anti-pervert Jutsu is something I have yet to use, and don't plan to use unless I come across a pervert that stands after the Sexy Jutsu. I just hope you don't have to see it."
"You're not old enough to read that kind of stuff."
"I know, but I needed some way to get the perverts off my back. That did the trick. I never went back. I saw a little too much, if you ask me." Naruto admitted. "Looks like we're here."
"That we are. Land on the south side."
'Alright.'
"Nimbus take us down over there." He pointed to the south side of the village, and they jumped off. "Thanks. I'll call you when we're done."
They walked up to the guards. "Halt! State your business Konoha Ninja."
"I'm here with the kid. We've away from the village on a training trip for a few months, since we believe the village itself will do nothing but stunt his growth. Since Sunagakure is filled with Wind element users, we thought maybe you could help him out."
"We may be allies, but you must have a pass before you can enter." The guard said. Yuugao got out the All-access pass she had on her person.
The guard inspected it, and nodded. "And the kid?"
"Not a ninja, and therefore, doesn't need a passport." Yuugao replied. "He's only 6 right now."
"And you're already teaching him Jutsu?" The guard asked.
"What can I say? I'm a fast learner." Naruto told him. "You wouldn't believe that I came close to mastering Earth and Fire along with Lava elements in 3 months. I've found that Wind is the easiest for me to use, though, but I have some problems with it. I have nothing to learn along those lines."
The guard looked at his face, and didn't find any hints of a single lie. "Welcome to Sunagakure. Do be careful of what you do."
They both nodded and walked in. Yuugao turned to Naruto. "I'll look for an Inn. You see if you can memorize the village. Find a friend of sorts. If you can't find one in Konohagakure, then maybe you could find one here." Naruto nodded. "Just try not to get in trouble."
"First, I'm gonna see if I can sell some of my Explosive Tags. They will help a bit. I'll also find a Book store, and let you know about it later. You'll need a book for when we reach the Lookout." Naruto replied.
Yuugao nodded and walked off. Naruto walked toward a crowded area and found a Shinobi Supply shop.
"Welcome." The owner said. Naruto went up to him. "Can I help you?"
"Yes, I'd like to see if I could sell some Explosive Notes here. I'll need some money, and I'd show you a couple of them before I do sell them, so you know I'm not trying to rip you off." Naruto told the man.
"Let's see them, then." Naruto took a few and put them on the counter. There were a total of 3, and the man gasped.
"This seal formula... There's only one Clan that has ever gotten this advanced in Seal Making." The man mused. "What's your name, kid?"
"Naruto Uzumaki. I take it you recognize the seal formula as that of the Uzumaki Clan?"
"That I do. I just thought they were eliminated in the last war."
"My mother survived it, but now she's gone, and I've taken her place as one of the last remaining Uzumaki." Naruto replied. "I've got maybe 2000 of these things, all of the same, or better, quality as the ones I'm showing you now. These are actually some of the first ones I got right. They only got better as I went along."
The owner nodded. "Unfortunately, I wouldn't be able to buy half of them with my current wares at stock price. I'd be willing to buy 500 of them for a large sum."
"How much?"
"15,000 Ryou for 500." The owner replied. "That's a little below the last time I saw them, but most have forgotten that particular seal formula, and only an Uzumaki can understand it. I only recognize it because of the fact it is a style unique to the Uzumaki."
Naruto thought for a moment and nodded. "You've got a deal." Naruto unsealed enough to get 500, counted them while going through them. "500 Explosive Notes, Uzumaki Style."
The man got out the money and handed to him. "It's good to know the Uzumaki aren't completely out of it. As an added bonus I'll also add some Ink and Seal Paper."
"I'm good enough to use regular paper for those, and not lose any power or control. I've even tested them out on both. The type of Paper does not matter with my skills. It would with any other, but the ones that are on normal paper, they have an extra piece on them. That adds to the blast and doesn't make it lose control." he put two side by side. "This one is on normal Paper, and this one is on Seal Paper. Note the difference. Try them out if you want. You'll see they have the same effect."
The man nodded. "I'll do that. Thanks."
"No problem." Naruto walked around and heard something that made his blood run cold.
"Demon!" Naruto turned to the source of the voice and saw a few kids picking on a small red head. Naruto saw what was going on and got in the way. "Get lost!"
"What are you doing protecting that, that thing?" One of the shouted at Naruto.
"You are obviously one of the ignorant ones." Naruto told him calmly. "What I see isn't a demon. I see someone who is misunderstood because of a burden he doesn't wish to bear."
The Red head looked up at Naruto, tears in his eyes. "Now get lost, or before I do something I might regret." He scowled at them, and his eyes turned Red with black slits.
The kids saw this and ran. "If they run from me sending my Youki to your eyes, and not even give off any Killing Intent, they are nothing but a bunch of cowards."
'Thanks Kyuu.'
"I'm helping out because the one you just helped out has Shukaku with him."
Naruto turned to the Red head. "Hey, what's your name?" Naruto's voice was gentle.
"G-Gaara."
"Hey, Gaara." Naruto smiled. "You look like you need a friend." Gaara looked a little surprised.
"No one wants to be friends with me. I'm a monster."
"No, your not." Naruto told him. "The true monsters are those that are mad with power. Those who kill for no one but themselves. Monsters not only enjoy the kill, they do so simply because they can. No reason other than that. There are other reasons to kill. Ones that don't make you a monster." He paused. "I could be your friend, you know?"
"Why would you?"
"Because I'm like you. A Jinchuuriki. I'm not a monster, so neither are you." Naruto told him.
Someone came running up to them both. "Please, stay back!" The man called towards them.
"Yashamaru?" Gaara asked.
"I don't know who you are, but it would be best if you stay away form him. Others get hurt just by being close to him." The man told Naruto.
"We're brothers of circumstance." Naruto told him, shocking him. "I came here to train my element, and I ran to him. I swear, it's like civilians hold nothing but ignorance and fear to what they don't know anything about. It doesn't matter where you are."
"If you're like him, then why haven't you gone crazy?"
"Uh, I'm an Uzumaki. We're too stubborn for that kind of thing." Naruto shrugged. "Honestly, aside from that, I could easily connect with him better than most. I could help him out in ways that no one else could."
"Yashamaru, I'd at least like one friend that doesn't fear me. He doesn't."
"You know, Gaara. I could help you with a safe outlet for what goes on in your life. I use it all the time, and no one dies from it."
"Really?" Gaara beamed at him. "What is it?"
Naruto whispered something into his ear. "You want to go and do that?"
"Only if they try something. Kitsune are natural pranksters." Naruto told him. Gaara caught what he was saying, as did Yashamaru.
"You hold the Kyuubi?" Yashamaru asked. Naruto nodded. "I also know a lot on sealing, being an Uzumaki. If I could, I'd like to check the seal keeping Shukaku at bay. Something tells me it's not as powerful as it should be. If it's not, a Jinchuuriki would never be able to sleep."
Gaara and Yashamaru looked at him. "I can't sleep or I lose any control I have."
"Then I'd need to see the seal to figure out what's wrong. I may be young, but I know more about sealing than most adults. I even took the liberty of learning about Demonic Sealing, in case something like this came along. I'm glad I did." Naruto told them. "There's nothing you need to worry about for now."
"Why should I trust you?"
"Not saying you should." Naruto replied. "All I'm saying is that something likely to be faulty or missing with the seal, making it inadequate to seal off a lower level demon, much less the Ichibi. I'd have to see it to say what exactly is wrong with it."
Gaara looked at him. "I'll show it to you." Gaara lifted up his shirt, and showed it to him on his navel. Naruto looked at it and saw several things that were wrong. "Wow this seal is really messed up." Naruto sighed. "Gaara, not only is it missing 2 vital pieces, what is there is shoddy workmanship at best. Forget what I said about low level demons. This thing isn't fit to hold normal crow, much less a demon of any kind."
"What do you know? That was done by our best seal master!" Yashamaru said, only for Naruto to stare at him. "If this is the best Sunagakure has, then it's obvious Sealing is not your strong suit. In fact, it's probably the weakest suit you've got." His voice was level, but Gaara could tell he wasn't happy. "Lucky for you, I already know of a few that I could add to his seal. I cannot promise that it won't hurt, but I think it would be best if I do so. It's the Uzumaki style of sealing, and as such I'd need to perform it."
"You're coming with me to the one who sealed it."
"There is no need for that, Yashamaru." An old lady said, walking up to them. "I have seen what was going on, since I had just left the council room."
"I take it you're the one that sealed the Ichibi into him?" Naruto asked.
"How do you even know of it? You are not from this village."
"I've known about the Bijuu for a few months now, and I already checked the seal. I'll tell you the same thing I told him. It's not fit to hold a normal crow, much less a Demon of any kind. Bijuu are the highest level Demons."
"Might I inquire how you came to that conclusion?" The old woman asked.
"Considering the fact you're missing 2 important pieces, and what you aren't missing is shaky at best, it's no surprise he can't sleep. The seal itself is missing a filter for the mind, so the thing can't take over unless he wants it to. Then there's also a Chakra Filter. What is there, is so messed up, it will overpower him if he draws on any of it. What you did to him is not safe in the slightest. For you or him. The rest of what's need is messed up too badly, the best thing one could do is make an entirely new seal, and replace the one that's already there with the new one, and normally that would be the case."
"Then what is the case here?" the woman asked. "Enlighten me."
"Since I've already seen what's wrong with it, and I know of a few that can help, I'd place a second seal, one that is unique to the Uzumaki Clan, over the first, and connect them. Not only would it strengthen the seal, it would make it safer for all parties involved."
"Allow me to see it before you do anything." Naruto shrugged, and pulled out a scroll. It showed one in particular. "I took the liberty of examining several different Demonic seals, but only a few of them can be added on to another. The one I saw on him is similar to this one right here." He pointed to one of them. "As you can see, this one has some resemblance to the one on him, but the one he has is missing 3 things to make it completely stable. Now that I look at it, the last piece that I missed is a stabilizer. Without that, you've got something that will utterly destroy him, or his mind."
The old woman looked at it. Then back at Naruto, and back at the seal. "I must say, you truly are knowledgeable. I can clearly see where I went wrong with the seal. I would like for you to help out if you please. Maybe you can do better than I did, and we'd finally be safe."
Naruto looked at Gaara, who nodded. "If I don't have to listen to the thing, then I'd be happy to go through with it."
"It's going to hurt, Gaara. It will hurt a lot." Naruto said. "Are you really sure about this?" Gaara nodded. "Then we'll do this before I start training myself with Wind elemental Training, since I didn't get much out of it before I got here. With it being my best element, even with little training, I was told here would be a good place to be."
The old woman looked at him. "Then we'll do this as soon as we can. We'd need to correct a mistake in the village, and normally I wouldn't even bother. But seeing what I did right beside what it should look like, I can't say I'm happy about it, but you'd be better off doing so. Even at your age, your skills seem to be amazing."
Naruto nodded. "I know a place we can go." Gaara said. "No one ever goes there."
"You think you can get a sound barrier up?" Naruto asked. "I wouldn't be able to hold it because I'd have to focus on the sealing. If not for that, I'd do so myself. One cannot make a mistake with something like this."
"I can handle that." Yashamaru said. "Lady Chiyo, why is it you actually trust this kid?"
"Because I have seen what I did wrong with it, and realized what was going on. If not for the fact he has what it should look like, and I can see that my work was shaky at best, then I wouldn't even bother." The old lady replied. They all left the area and ended up in a cave.
-3 hours later-
Yuugao was looking for Naruto. "If he is dead, I'm going to have hell to pay."
Naruto then walked up to her. "Sorry I was out for so long, Yuugao. I came across the local Jinchuuriki. The seal that was used was so unstable, I couldn't bear to see it. I just fixed it, and I'm a little exhausted from it."
Yuugao nodded at that. "Uzumaki Sealing Pride, I presume?"
"That's my guess." Naruto replied. "Unfortunately, I'm not sure how much longer I can stand without getting rid of the weights."
Yuugao helped him back to the hotel, and he fell asleep.
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Chapter 2 complete.
I'm not going in detail to his training. In fact, aside from bonding with Gaara, there's not much else I'm going into during his visit in Sunagakure.
See you next time.