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AN: it been nearly 3 weeks since last chapter, I wasn't planning on it taking that long, but my Beta was busy and couldn't edit this chapter sooner. So, sorry for the late update, here is chapter 2. Hope you like it.

Thank you all for the reviews, favorites and alerts. Chapter 1 has 5 reviews, 410 views, 25 favorites and 20 alerts. Lage numbers, I never thought it would get that much. Thank you very much. I hope this chapter will get just as much.

Enjoy!

Chapter 2: Konoha again.

A month has passed since the start of the Chunin Exam in Konoha, and today is the finally test: a battle tournament. For this day alone, the gennins have been given the whole month before to train and improve their strength, and to also give time for people from all over the world to come and watch them. This is a day that will not be easily forgotten in anyone's minds.

"So I did come back in time for the final exam? Arceus, this is so unbelievable, but thanks none the less, Celebi," murmured a blond boy quietly while he sat in the tree branch next to the stadium's door. The boy dressed in a black undershirt, a short body jacket with long sleeve that was zipped up all the way, its colors was an orange that get lighter as it went up like a flame, same color pants, and black and brown combat boots. A sky blue belt that held several red and white balls came as well with a dark blue headband tie around his right hand, and dark finger-less gloves to complete his look. This boy is none other than Uzumaki Naruto, our beloved gennin and Pokémon trainer.

One month ago in this world, Naruto was thrown into the Pokémon World by the legend Pokémons, and in that world, he met the Pokedex holders, learned many things from them, in both battle and life. Over a year has passed in that world before Naruto had met the divine Pokémon Celebi for a trip back to his home world. It had been a hard decision to make though.

Although Konoha would always be his home, the Pokémon World also became a home to him. Naruto had grown to love that world, especially Kanto; he loved the peaceful feeling in its air, loved the people, who at first had been a little weary of him, but had grown to trust and respect him. More than anything else are the Pokedex Holders and their Pokémon, who had been (and still are) his closest friends. They are the ones who shared his adventure, who taught and cared for him like a brother and sister would, who accepted and forgave him for his many mistakes. Unlike the people of Konoha, they are his family. With them, he felt that he belonged; it was a nice feeling, one that he longed for all his life.

That's why Naruto had been hesitant to come back, he didn't want to be alone again, didn't want to lose the bond he had with everyone. But Red and everyone had shown him later how silly that fear had been. The bond between them was an unbreakable one, even if they were a world apart from each other's, they would always be family and friends. As long as Naruto did not forget this, then there was nothing to worry about. Naruto had accepted their good luck and farewell before allowing Celebi to bring him back to Konoha, where only a month had passed.

That being said, Naruto had spent last night in his old apartment, surrounded by his Pokémon and sobbed his eyes out. Because standing alone in his dark, cold apartment for the first time after living with others for so long, Naruto could not help but break down once more. The feeling of loneliness was so overwhelming and suffocating that if not for his Pokémon, Naruto probably would not be able to get back up again.

Now, the next day, Naruto had calmed himself down and ready for the life in Konoha again. This time, he was a different person, a better person, one who will no longer stand for the ridiculous abuse logic of Konoha, one who will carve his own way through the world whether or not Konoha would like it.

"Watch me; I will make all of you proud. That is the promise of a lifetime, Dattebayo!" said Naruto to the sky as a wide grin broke out on his face, his right hand clutching tightly around a necklace under his jacket. This necklace was made by Blue from the two feathers that Naruto has with him when he first came to their world, and the Earth badge that was given to him by Green after their last battle. Even though Naruto lost that match, Green still acknowledged him as a worthy opponent and finally gave him the badge. It was one of the happiest days in Naruto's life, along with the time he got his Pokedex and the day Iruka gave him his headband.

Speaking of his old academy teacher, the man was walking down the part to the stadium with Ebisu. Naruto grimaced at seeing the second man, their last meeting had not been likeable, and he wonders if Ebisu held any grudges to him. He hoped not, Naruto did not want to have to avoid the man just because of some meaningless grudge from years ago (to him at least). Beside, Iruka is one of his favorite teachers and Naruto had missed him a lot, not meeting said man now because of Ebisu is just stupid. With that thought, Naruto quickly give himself one look over to make sure everything is okay, before jumps down from the tree and runs to Iruka.

"Iruka-sensei! Over there!" shouted Naruto.

Hearing Naruto's shout, the two men stopped their talking and looked up, and at once, both of their jaws dropped.

"N-Naruto? Is that really you?" asked Iruka in disbelief.

"Silly Iruka-sensei, of course it is me. Who else would have this handsome face?" laughed Naruto as he came to a stop in front of both men. He gave Iruka a quick hug. "Did you miss me, Iruka-sensei? You don't know how much I've missed you. And hello to you too, Ebisu-san."

Being spoken directly to by Naruto, slapped Ebisu out of his shock, he quickly said.

"Good to see you too, Naruto-kun. I have to say you certainly look much better than before."

"Yeah, I almost didn't recognize you at first. When did you change? And did you grown taller too?" added Iruka.

"Oh? You realized it too, Iruka-sensei? It took Red-senpai days to realize I've grew, and it was only because Yellow-senpai pointed it out for him… everyone else didn't even pay attention at first. You really are one of my favorite teachers, Iruka-sensei!" said Naruto with a wide grin on his lips. Then, he posed so that he showed his hand muscles when he put the sleeve up. "And of course I've changed. Can't you see all this awesomeness that is the result of very hard training?"

Iruka's and Ebisu's eyes widened a little at seeing his hand; Naruto had certainly developed lean, steady muscles.

"Wow! You mush have worked hard, Naruto," Iruka commented.

"Yup, Iruka-sensei," grinned Naruto as he let his hand down.

"Naruto-kun, can I ask where you've been training for the past month? You know, after the hospital…," asked Ebisu suddenly, attracting the other twos' attention. The smiles disappeared from their faces, for Iruka, it was because the word 'hospital' reminded him of the event between Naruto and Kakashi that Ebisu had told him; to say that he wasn't happy about it was an understatement. As for Naruto, it was because he had been waiting for this question, despite not wanting to answer it. Still, he was not the idiot child years ago any more and he had better control of his emotions now. So he forced the grin back to his face and answered.

"Ahaha, it's okay, Ebisu-san, that event doesn't bother me anymore. I've long forgiven Kakashi-sensei; I don't need him anyways. As for your question, forgive me but I won't answer. I made a promise that I will only tell my most trusted people where I have been the last month, and while I trust Iruka-sensei completely, I can't say the same about you. No offence, but I only just met you for… like… three times?"

"None taken Naruto-kun, I understand. Still, I hope one day I can earn that trust," Ebisu said and he means it, a little disappointed though.

"Thanks, I hope so too," Naruto said back. Then, with nothing more to say, they walked in to the stadium together.

Its much shorter than chapter 1, but I hope you like it none the least. Please review.