Path of a Ninja Arc:
Chapter 3~Getting School and Getting Stab are Both Painful ~
Disclaimer: I don't have an S-class jutsu to own Naruto, so I do not own Naruto or other random reference
A/N: After this chapter there might be two or three more arcs until we enter a new one, we just have to see. This is also a Naruto/Hinata but that going to happen until a little later on, though I not really sure how good I am at romance part when it come up so I guess we have to wait and see.
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Demon and other uber being
In Naruto's Apartment
After an evening of being painfully bludgeon by boots of death for hours Naruto woke up the next morning bruise and sore as he enter the kitchen to be greeted by Nanashi, Crow, and Cloud.
"Good morning champ, hurry up and eat breakfast so that I can take you to school on my way to work," said Nanashi while sitting down and reading a newspaper.
"Naruto nii-chan you better work hard when you are in school if you want to be as cool and amazing as your oniichan now," Crow lectured.
"Arf! Arf! Bacon," Cloud barked.
"Isn't it a little early for all this craziness," Naruto deadpanned as he made some instant ramen for breakfast.
"Nope," all three of them said together.
"So what are all three of you really going to do today," Naruto asked.
"Well while you are in class I will try to find heaven on earth also known as the hidden kunoichi hot spring," said Nanashi with a nosebleed, "then we will continue your training."
"What about trying to find that princess of your?" Naruto asked.
"Oh she waited for 100 years, a few day won't matter that much," Nanashi answered.
"She didn't wait for 100 years baka," Naruto muttered.
"I'm going to check on how my old clan is doing and then join you in class half way through," Crow said.
"You're from a clan, what is it like?" Naruto asked.
"It pretty much like any other clan, all the elders has a major stick up their ass," Crow said.
"And I'm going to class with Naru-kun and blow air behind people's ears for fun," Cloud added.
At the Academy
Once again Naruto failed the exam given with question that no one in class could have answered and teachers continued to sabotage or plain out ignored him. Naruto was eating his moldy old bread alone with Cloud when they met Crow again.
"So how was your day so far?" Crow asked.
"No one tried to kill me so okay so far," he stated. "How about you, how was your day?" Naruto asked.
"Fine, the elders still have a stick up their butt. What's up with your lunch?" Crow inquired.
"It was the only few thing anyone is willing to sell me," Naruto stated.
"It seem like we have to teach you how to do the Henge no Jutsu (Transform Technique) to fool people so you can buy better things," Crow pondered.
"Thank that will help out a lot," Naruto said.
"No problem, we better head back to class and see what we need to fix for you in your training," Crow said.
As they enter the building people spotted Crow on Naruto's shoulder.
"Hey! You are not allowed to bring wild animal in here," said the teacher.
"It's not a wild animal, it my ninja bird," Naruto responded.
"Yeah right," the teacher said back.
"It true, Kiba's family have ninja dog so it possible for me to have ninja bird," Naruto replied back.
"Fine," he responded angrily and muttered "stupid demon brat," under his breath.
"I bet it is lame and can't do anything at all," one of the students said.
"Do something," Naruto whispered to Crow.
Crow went and picked up a pen and drop it front of a dark hair girl with white eyes with a tint of lavender. When Naruto look at her, she blushed for reason he couldn't understand.
"See I am an awesome bird trainer," Naruto bragged.
After class was over all of his classmates were being pick up by their family members, Naruto, Crow and Cloud spotted Nanashi motioning them to follow him. After walking for a few minute they ended up near the edge of a large forest.
"So how was your day," Naruto asked.
"I found the holy land the hidden kunoichi hot spring is truly heaven on earth. I feel fulfill in my afterlife and now I can move onto the great beyond with no regret," said Nanashi with anime tears flowing from his eyes and a spotlight shinning on him as an angel version of him left his body as it ascending to heaven even though he already dead and therefore a spirit himself.
"Is he using Nise no Genjitsu on us?" Naruto asked with a sweat-drop.
"I don't know, but it is better to not to ask," Crow responded.
"So what useful thing have they been teaching the kid?" Nanashi asked.
"Nothing the thing they taught is either useless or going to get him kill in the field," Crow said causing Naruto look downcast at that.
"Don't look so down we will beat everything we know into you and make you a great ninja even if it kills you," Nanashi said.
"Something tell me that you mean that in a literally sense," Naruto deadpanned.
"Anyways let's go get you some tool of the trade and maybe find a weapon for you to master," Nanashi said.
"How, no one would sell me anything in this village unless it is in bad condition and if they do it is highly overprice and I'm really short on money because I also have pay for the other overprice necessity," Naruto said bitterly.
"That why I came up with a great idea of going into The Forest of Death to scavenge some stuff that past ninja lost or no longer have any use for but my advice for you is to ignore any dead body you see," Nanashi said in an excited tone.
"How is going into a big scary forest with death in it name a good idea, it is kind of oh I don't know suicidal," Naruto said a little bit unease about the grinning Nanashi.
"But that what being ninja is all about doing stupid stuff that can get you kill," said a cheerful Nanashi which cause Naruto stare at him.
"You don't have to worry I can still use jutsu to handle anything that come our way," Nanshi sighed. "Beside we are having you train with the Shinigami no Okurimono by using it to not only be aware of any danger that nearby but also talk your way out from being eaten by any carnivores animal you will encounter because the Shinigami no Okurimono allow you to communicate with animal on a spiritual level."
"What if they want to eat me regardless of what I said?" Naruto asked.
"Well you can always run away, anyway let head out," Nanashi said.
"I going to die and he going to kill me," Naruto muttered over and over again as they head into the forest.
In The Forest of Death
After wandering around the forest Naruto collected a decent set of kunai, shuriken, ninja wire and a quality ninja pouch.
"Arrr, Matey! We got some booty to dig up," a hyperactive Cloud said.
"Look like we got you some decent set of ninja tools but can't seem to find a weapon you can specialize in," Nanashi commented.
"Yeah I know, hey Ero-seishin I was wonder about something," Naruto said.
"Hmm you give me a nickname. I like it, it really reflect me perfectly I'm so proud," said Nanashi.
"Of course you are, you stupid perverted ghost," Naruto muttered.
"Anyway what do you have on your mind?" Nanashi asked.
"Well we kind of deep in the forest and I was wonder if you know how to get back when we done here?" Naruto asked. Nanashi just stared at Naruto and then look away ignoring the question.
"We're lost aren't we?" Naruto deadpanned.
"We can't leave until we find you a weapon Naruto-kun," Nanashi said ignoring Naruto's question.
"Don't worry Naruto-kun I can fly above the tree to see where we have to go in order to get back," Crow reassured Naruto.
"So you guys are looking for a weapon for the little one there, if that true then I know where one is," said a new voice.
They turn around and saw a small human shape being made out of wood wearing a flower hat with branch like antler sticking out of it head, moss and leaf cover clothing and it was holding a large leaf like it was an umbrella.
"Hi, I'm Naruto and this is Crow, Cloud and Nanashi but he a pervert so I just called him Ero-seishin…" "And proud of it," Nanashi shouted. "…so who are you," Naruto asked.
"My name is Tree and I am one of the many spirit that affiliate itself with plant life that tends to inhabit the forest and as I was saying if you are looking for a weapon I know were one at however if you can wield it or not is up to you," Tree said.
"Really, so will you show us where it is?" Nanashi asked.
"Yes, if you help me with my task," Tree said.
"What kind of task," Naruto asked. "Man this feel like an RPG doing mini-quest to get a rare items."
"Planting stuff, we plant spirits like places with a lot of vegetation, so doing such task helps us a lot," Tree said.
"Well at least I don't have to slay a dragon," Naruto said.
"Hmm instead of doing that, why don't you just become one of Naru-kun familiar, then you can have him do thing for you when he not busy like he does for me," Cloud said.
"Can I really do that?" Tree asked.
"Yeah, I'm Naru-kun familiar and he play game with me because he promise to play with me when he can," Cloud said.
"I thought it was because you won't leave me alone," Naruto deadpanned.
"Same thing," Cloud innocently replied.
"Okay I don't mind, from now on I am your familiar and I will assist you in any way that I can," Tree said.
"Okay I fine with that," Naruto replied.
"Yeah a new friend to play with," Cloud cheered.
"Follow me and I will show where the weapon is at," Tree said as he began to walk away. After about an hour of walking they came to a clearing in the forest. In the middle of it there was a staff as black as night sky stick out of it.
"There it is. It was forges out of a dark ore that fall from the heaven and ashes from a very ancient and mystical tree so no how much damage it receives it will repair itself back to its original form. Legend said it once belong to a great warrior that was able to defeat his enemies even after he been long dead. All there is left to do is place your hand on it and be judge," Tree said.
"Yep definitely feel like an RPG," Naruto said as he walk up to it and place his hand on it, then everything went black.
"You seek to wield me but in order for that to happen I must see into your heart to see if you are worthy to wield me," said a female voice. He looks around for the source of the voice but found nothing and could only see him, the staff and the blackness around him. "You bear a great burden and face a lot hated and loneliness yet you don't let it taint your heart but deal it head on. You seek strength for recognition that is not a bad reason however it is not the best reason either but you still young and still have a lot of time to live and grow. Stubborn, not very bright, ramen obsessive…"
"Hey don't dis the ramen" Naruto exclaimed.
"…but possess a strong will and a pure heart, well as pure as it can be in a world like this. For these reason I deem you worth to wield me but if you become my master I ask only one thing from you and that is to always hold on to the strength and will that you have in your heart that you currently have right now," the voice finished off.
"Okay," Naruto said. The blackness seem to fade and Naruto return to where he was with the staff in hand but at the head of the staff there was a light blue blade made of chakra sticking out of it now. Then a seal appear on Naruto right hand and his new scythe disappeared into it.
"If you ever need to wield me called me by the name you earn me, Mugen no Sora (Endless Sky) for the potential you possess is as endless as the sky above you, beside all the hero do it when they take out their kickass weapon," the voice told him.
"Hmm a scythe not a bad choice, kind of symbolic considering you are an agent of death and it look badass," Nanashi said.
"So the soul of that scythe decided to choose you to be it master right?" Tree asked.
"Yeah I also made a promise with her when she chooses me and hopefully I won't disappoint her in the end," Naruto said.
"Her huh, so how does she rate on a scale of hotness?" Nanashi asked with a lecherous grin.
"Naru-kun and scythe-chan, sitting in a tree K-I-S-S-I-N-G," Cloud singed.
"Cloud-kun it is not like that and Ero-seishin keep your perverted thought to yourself, beside I haven't sees her only heard her voice," Naruto said.
"You haven't seen me yet," Mugen no Sora whispered.
"Aw, but you're my student and as my student I am supposes to pass everything that I know on to you including my perverted ways," Nanashi pouted.
"Not happening," Naruto responded.
"Hey guy it is kind of getting dark so I think now will be a good time to head back" Crow said trying to stop their arguments.
"Yeah the kid needs his sleep for tomorrow since it is the weekend and we got all day to torture him," said Nanashi.
"You enjoy my pain too much you sadist," Naruto grumbled as they headed back.
The Next Day at a Random Training Ground
Nanashi had Naruto started working on his chakra control by doing the leaf concentration exercises however due to Naruto's short attention span it wasn't going well until Nanashi literally beat it into him to the point he does it naturally. Next he began on the tree climbing exercises and after a few minute where Naruto only got a foot or two off the ground Nanashi called for his attention.
"Now that you gotten better on using you chakra, well somewhat better than before I can now tell you what I plan for your training," Nanashi said.
"You mean that causing me unnecessary pain was not a part of your plan," Naruto deadpanned.
"No that part of the fun that come with training you, anyway from the look of it, it seem that you will most likely never be able to do a normal Bunshin no Jutsu (Clone Technique)," Nanashi said.
"WHAT!" Naruto shouted.
"I know, I know you need to learn that to pass to be a Genin that why we going to replace it with the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique) and I chose that technique for a reason. First off usually Kage Bunshin (Shadow Clone Technique) is dangerous to learn due to how much chakra need to make one, but because of your large chakra reserve you can make a lot with no problem but we will start off small. Secondly because you will gain the memory of the clone when it dispels it will be useful for training. Lastly it will also help make your reserve grow even more making you a chakra monster and on the plus side there will be more of you to torture," Nanashi stated.
"So I can learn a lot of thing faster," said Naruto ignoring the promise of torture.
"Yeah but you still have to work hard. Now once you are able to make Kage Bunshin (Shadow Clone Technique), I want you to make up to 9 clones to train with me. I shall up the number as time goes on. Once we get up to 9 clone I want two of them to train with me to master the Shinigami no Okurimono (Gift of the Death God) Kekkei Genkai and the jutsu that are based around it, another two to train in basic ninja skill with Crow-san, another two to learn some wind jutsu with Cloud-kun and Two to learn some earth and water jutsu from Tree-kun because you can't rely on one element only. As for the last clone he will continue chakra control exercises while you will train your body to build up your strength and speed. With the Kage Bunshin (Shadow Clone Technique) you can train all day while sending a clone to attended the academy," Nanashi said.
"Work for me," Naruto stated.
"Good let get this done so we can continue your personal hell," Nanashi said with a smirk.
After an hour of trying and Nanashi using the Nise no Genjitsu causing boots, chibi penguin and all sort of strange object to strike Naruto for motivation, he was finally able to master the Kage Bunshin no Jutsu (Shadow Clone Technique).
Omake:
~Gardening with Tree-kun~
In The Forest of Death
Because Naruto had some free time and with nothing to do we find him, with Crow, Cloud and Tree in the Forest of Death planting some exotic plants, Nanashi was off peeking at the hot spring once again.
"Thank for doing this task for me Naruto-sama," Tree said.
"Yeah and with you coming with us it is way safer coming here than before," Naruto said.
"Well since my kind are like the guardian of the forest creature tends respect us and leave those with us alone, it was kind of lucky you didn't die before," Tree stated.
"I know, so what kind of plant are we planting here?" Naruto asked.
"Just one of the many man-eating plants that are found within the Forest of Death," Tree responded nonchalant.
"I know you spirits don't have to worry about self-preservation, however I do and growing something that can end up eating me doesn't seem to agree with my survival instinct," Naruto said.
"Everything has a purpose in this world Naruto-sama it just turn out that this plant purpose is to consume mankind," Tree calmly replied.
"I'm not questioning its existence, I'm questioning my wellbeing here," Naruto deadpanned. Suddenly a strange blue teardrop shape creature appeared right in front of them.
"What the hell is that?" Naruto exclaimed pointing at the creature.
"It is a level 5 Slime kill it and earn some gold," Tree stated (A/N: Slime is from Dragon Quest so I don't own it). Naruto stared at Tree and then ask "Is that thing made out of gold?"
"No," Tree replied.
"Then how will killing it get me gold it doesn't make sense, this is not an RPG," Naruto stated.
"Since when does the ninja world make sense, they give kids as old as 12 the license to kill," Tree stated.
"And give them nice pointy sharp object to play with," Crow added.
"Hell they even let you live by yourself without any kind of adult supervision," Tree said.
"Okay I get the point I will go and kill it, beside I could use the money," Naruto sighed.
"Go Naru-kun used InferMost on it," Cloud cheered.
A/N: Public service announcement from Smokey the Bear 'Only you can prevent forest fire' anyway until next time Sayonara no Jutsu