See first chapter for Disclaimer and warnings.
This chapter is re-written. The original chapter three I didn't like as it was rushed. So I added this. Meaning this part is all new.
I apologies in advance for any out of character (ness). And misspelled words
Chapter 3
Enter Purvey Sage!
A thud lightly echoed in the small clearing. A few minutes of silence before another 'thud' fallowed.
The wind had died down from the morning, leaving a small breeze to come now and then.
'Thud.'
"Argh !" The Kuni hit the tree with more force the last few that it went in deeper, all the way to the hilt; leaving just the small circle visible.
Naruto growled in an attempt to rid his frustration and anger. It did little to help. All he wanted to do was find Sasuke and punch him in the face for being… for being….
For being Sasuke!
Ever since the sound/sand invasion and the Orochimaru incident Sasuke had gotten even more distant. Not counting what took place earlier that morning.
Which was really strange… Sasuke telling him anything, especially about his clan was, if anything suspicious.
It left an odd, weird feeling that worried him. And he couldn't figure out why!
To him Sasuke was his best friend (and rival) and he wanted Sasuke to be able to confide in him and for whatever reason, as of late the more Sasuke pushed him away the more it hurt. Just another thing he couldn't figure out.
And his training was suffering because of it; he couldn't concentrate which made the whole thing a waste of time.
Letting loose a small sigh as he kicked up some dirt, Naruto straightened.
A low sound emitted in the distance, and with a glance up towards the sky Naruto found it to be a bird.
What he wouldn't give to have no worries, like the birds. The most that concerned them was food and their babies. Idly he wondered what it would be like to fly…
A rather wasteful and pointless thought…
His thoughts were interrupted when his stomach growled, rather loudly too.
"Ha…" He wrapped his arms around his stomach in an impossible attempt to stop the noise.
"How could I forget to eat breakfast… Oi …It's no wonder I'm starving!"
A bright grin stretched across his features as he spun around and bolted towards his favorite eating place.
"Ichiraku Ramen here I come!"
~88~
"AH! That hit the spot!" Naruto uttered as he placed his second empty bowl on the counter. He brought up an arm to wipe his face; the grin still on his features from earlier.
"Thanks for the food old man!"
The shop owner turned to the blonde with a smile on his face, "No problem Naruto! Glad you enjoyed it!"
Before Naruto could say anything else a small bell sound chimed. The white curtains to the stand parted to reveal a rather elderly looking male. Who strangely enough still looked slightly young… for his age. He had a large scroll on his back and two red lines trailing down his face from his eyes. And on his forehead was some kind of head protector with the word oil etched into it.
"So this is where you've been? Looks to me that Ramen is all you eat!"
A small gasp emitted from Naruto as his eyes widen, his arm came up with his index finger pointed at the white haired male; "Purvey Sage!"
The grin on the white haired male was replaced with a frown in an instant, "Don't call me that! Sheesh."
After staring stupidly for a few minutes Naruto dropped his arm and blinked, "What are you doing here? Shouldn't you be working on those purvey books of yours?"
Scoffing the dubbed 'purvey sage' crossed his arms, "It's called research."
"Yeah yeah." Naruto waved as he turned back around, debating on a third bowl.
Jiraiya entered the Ramen stand and took a seat next to the small blonde.
"How would you like to come with me Naruto?"
Naruto's head snapped to the side to look at the other, a slightly startled yet curious look on his face, "Ha?"
A small chuckle left the older male as he briefly closed his eyes, "You see there's this woman I have to find. And I thought you might be interested in tagging along?" He finished while opening his eyes.
A scowl broke across Naruto's face and he crossed his arms in a huff.
"Forget it! I don't want to watch you be a pervert to some women! I'm not going!"
Scratching the back of his head, the elder male sighed before grinning, "I could train you along the way!"
Jiraiya's words instantly got a reaction. A bright, elevated grin fixed on Naruto's face and his eyes sparkled.
"Really?"
"Would I lie to you Naruto?"
The blonde's lips twitched and before he could reply Jiraiya continued "Don't answer that. Yes, I'll teach you something… awesome."
Not waiting to hear anymore, Naruto flung himself off his seat, ecstatic. "I'll go pack my bags! Be right back!"
Jiraiya blinked at the blonde's enthusiasm as he dashed away. Sighing he uttered to the stand owner "He's such a knucklehead." With a shake of his head he bid 'goodbye' to the other male and left the stand.
The white curtains swayed slightly before stilling…
~88~
Wow… Not being a fan of Sasuke anymore and not overly fond of Naruto sure makes it hard to write them. It comes so much easier in my head…
Much shorter then I like. But hey it's something.
