Chapter 4
"I can't believe I had to spend nearly half of my money on that ramen last night. How was I suppose to know that those bowls of ramen would be so expensive?" wondered Yoshi during a walk around the village by himself.
"I might as well forget about it, it's not that important. And since it's still early, I've got all day to get in some freetime before my training in the afternoon. But what should I do first?"
While he was trying to think of something, Yoshi was unaware that he was being followed by someone who was hiding in the shadows.
"Hmm, maybe I could try practicing my speed and agility a little. After seeing how fast Kakashi was during the first training session, he moved so quick that even Sonic couldn't keep up with him. Alright, I better get started."
Leaping on top of the nearest building, Yoshi began to navigate across midair, leaping from one rooftop to another with great velocity. Various villagers, mostly girls, all watched him as he went along. Meanwhile, the unknown follower continued to tail him.
"You know the old saying, practice makes perfect."
"Hey you!" called a voice from below.
"What the-?" asked Yoshi while looking around just as he took another leap. But he failed to look where he was going and ended up slamming into a wall before falling down to the ground. Yoshi quickly leaped to his feet.
"Who said that?"
"It was me."
Yoshi turned around to find himself staring at a young boy who looked like he was at the age of 12. He had spiky dark brown hair and black eyes. His attire consisted of a pale green jacket, a long blue scarf, and a pair of long pants.
"Who are you suppose to be?"
"I'm Konohamaru, the grandson of the Third Hokage. Your name is Yoshi, right?"
"Yeah, what about it?"
"You're the reptile I've been hearing about for days. I'm calling you out, dino boy."
"Dino boy, that name is getting old, seriously."
"You think that you're so tough, well I want you to prove it."
"And what are you gonna do about it?"
"You'll see, I'll show you what I'm capable of."
Yoshi took the time to think for a while. He was being antagonized by a 12 year old kid he had just met. Afterwards, he did the first thing that came to his mind.
"Hahahahahahaha, you are hilarious. You honestly believe that you can measure up against me?"
"I don't think, I know."
"Really, what could you possibly do?"
"You're about to find out."
Naruto was walking up ahead when he suddenly spotted the scene from afar, and he knew exactly what Konohamaru was about to do.
"Oh no, Konohamaru's about to use the Sexy Jutsu. Yoshi might not be able to handle it, I gotta put a stop to this." thought Naruto before he began rushing straight for them.
"Well come on, make your move kid." Yoshi goaded.
"Ha, prepare to be swept off your feet." retorted Konohamaru.
"KONOHAMARU, DON'T DO IT. IT'S NOT THE RIGHT TIME." yelled Naruto in an attempt to prevent it.
"Was that Naruto?" wondered Yoshi as he turned his head.
"YOSHI, CLOSE YOUR EYES. YOU AREN'T PREPARED FOR WHAT YOU'RE UP AGAINST!"
"What are you talking about?"
The very moment he heard Konohamaru yell *TRANSFORM*, he looked back at him only to see a small cloud of smoke.
"Heh, is that all? What could you have possibly turned int-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-t-WHAT THE HECK?"
Yoshi was in a state of shock with his eyes wide like dinnerplates as he that Konohamaru turned himself into a beautiful and nude woman right in front of him. The young 17 year old dino was at a loss of words as his entire body turned red with embarrassment. Konohamaru then changed back to normal and started laughing at him.
"HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA, I can't believe you actually fell for my Sexy Jutsu. You are so predictable, HAHAHAHAHA." he said while laughing.
However, Naruto came storming up to him and bashed him on the head.
"WHAT THE HELL IS WRONG WITH YOU?, YOU SHOULD KNOW BETTER THAN TO USE THE SEXY JUTSU TO SCARE HIM LIKE THAT!" scolded Naruto.
"Hey, I didn't mean to. I was only joking around."
"Well don't do that again. Like I told you before, that stuff is beneath you. Try learning to behave more better and stop living in the past so much."
"Yeah, I know."
After a few seconds, Yoshi finally snapped out of his traumatized state.
"WHY ON EARTH DID YOU DO THAT, WHAT WERE YOU THINKING?" yelled a furious Yoshi.
"Sorry Yoshi. I never meant to scare you, it was just a harmless prank."
"It's okay. But next time, I'd appreciate it if you wouldn't flash me like that."
"That's fine by me. And besides, even though it was a harmless prank, I really did want to see how tough you are."
"As weird as this is, where did you even learn a silly jutsu like that?"
"That's easy, Naruto taught me how to use it."
"Oh he did, huh?" asked Yoshi while glancing at Naruto.
"Uh haha, I kinda invented it myself when I was a kid back then." said Naruto with embarrassment.
"And I take it that you often used this jutsu as a kid?"
"Yeah, pretty much."
"I figured. Anyway before all this happened, I was just trying to find something to do in order to pass the time until my training later on."
"Why not just relax at the Hot Springs like you said before?"
"As much as I want to, I don't think that would be a good idea Naruto. Because of my newfound reputation here, various girls are almost always after me, asking for my autograph and whatnot. Even at the hot springs, girls would ask me to bathe with them."
"Whoa, that's quite a reputation. I'm surprised that they don't try to peek at you."
"Now there's no need for that to happen."
"Well, I'll catch you guys later, so long." said Konohamaru before walking away.
"Oh, by the way Naruto, have you seen Sonic and Charizard?" asked Yoshi.
"The last time I saw Sonic, he was with Ino at the Dango Shop."
"I should have known that he'd be off with her somewhere."
"As for Charizard, I haven't really seen him."
"I'm sure he'll turn up eventually, he always does."
"Okay. Well, I was on my way to the Ramen Ichiraku to grab a bite to eat. Wanna come along?"
"I can't refuse an offer like that when it comes to ramen, believe it."
"Alright then, off we go."
Yoshi formed a big and eager grin on his face as he and Naruto headed off for their destination.
"I don't know why, but Yoshi and I just might have a lot more in common than I believe. But something about him seems odd, only I don't know what it is." thought Naruto.
Meanwhile at the Dango Shop...
"Mmm, the glorious taste of dango. It really makes my taste buds go wild." said Sonic after taking a bite of some freshly made dango while sitting at a table across from Ino.
"I see that you really like it." said Ino whom was eating some dango of her own.
"So tell me Ino, what made you decide to invite me to for this occasion?"
"I just wanted to get to know you a little better. You know, to find out more about you."
"Who am I kidding, he is so cute. For someone who's not human, he is quite handsome. After all, why else would I ask him to come to the Dango Shop with me?" thought Ino.
"If I can be honest, I've never really been asked out to lunch by a girl before. I'm not saying that this is a date or anything. It's just that it rarely ever happens to me."
"Hehehe you're so silly. Out of all the guys that I've met throughout my life, you're the most different in personality and appearance. I find that interesting."
"What am I saying, there's a lot more about him that I believe to be interesting. I should just stop beating around the bush and go for it. But then again, I don't wanna scare him away."
"I'm not gonna lie, Ino is more prettier than any girl I've ever met. The way she smiles, talks and laughs just makes me happy. She's more beautiful than Amy, even more good looking than Rouge for that matter." thought Sonic.
But they were interrupted from their thoughts by Sakura's sudden arrival.
"Hey, mind if I join you?" she asked.
"Sure, it's okay."
Sakura then sat down next to Ino.
"So, how's your day?" asked Sonic.
"It's fine, no problem. Except something's been going through my mind all day, I can't stop thinking about it." said Sakura.
"What is it you're thinking about?"
"It's Yoshi."
"What about him?" asked Ino.
"I have no idea what's going on. Lately I've been getting this warm feeling in my heart everytime I see him or hear him. Even when he's near me, my heart beats like a drum."
It didn't take long for Ino to form a sheepish smile on her face, accompanied by a childish giggle.
"Oh my god, I know why you act so weird around him."
"What are you talking about?"
"Duh, it's obvious. You have a crush on him."
"Uh, uh what's makes you assume that?"
"Look at yourself, you're blushing like crazy."
"I-, I am not." she said defensively while turning away to hide her blushing face.
"Well this is a discovery." commented Sonic.
"Admit it, you're in love with Yoshi." goaded Ino.
Pretty soon, Sonic joined in.
"Come on Sakura, just say it. You know that you can't hide it forever."
"I've got nothing to hide."
Sakura was running out of excuses. She knew they wouldn't stop trying to tempt her into admitting her true feelings towards Yoshi. She was aware that she could not keep her secret for too long. It was only a matter of time before she could pluck up the nerve to confess to Yoshi how she feels about him.
"Just fess up, do you love Yoshi or not?" demanded Ino.
At this rate, she couldn't take it anymore.
"ALRIGHT IT'S TRUE. I'M IN LOVE WITH YOSHI. I'VE LIKED HIM SINCE THE DAY WE FIRST MET, ARE YOU HAPPY NOW?" she yelled.
But she immediately covered her mouth after realizing that her outburst she had attracted the attention of everyone in the Dango Shop.
"Oh, sorry about that." she apologized.
"See, now was that so hard?"
"Sort of."
"If you care about him, you should tell him."
"You just don't get it. I've been wanting to tell him since day one, but I could never bring myself to say it. I can't help myself though. He's just so cute, so sweet, and so compassionate that I can barely keep myself in control. Sometimes, I just wanna hold him in my arms and squeeze him, and nuzzle him, and even-."
"Whoa, now that's going a little overboard." said Sonic.
"When exactly do you plan to tell him?" asked Ino.
"I'll do it when I'm ready. But until then, you are not to tell him about any of it." replied Sakura.
"I don't know Sakura, I think Yoshi has a right to know that you like him. I don't like keeping secrets from-"
He stopped halfway when he noticed Sakura giving him a frightening death glare while raising a fist in front of his face.
"Listen you, this is a serious. If you so much as even say one word to Yoshi about this, I will punch you into next year, got it?" threatened Sakura.
"Okay okay, I won't tell him. The last thing I need is to get punched again by someone other than Yoshi all the time. His punches are very dangerous when he gets enraged."
"I guarantee that my punches will be even more devastating if you tell him anything."
"Fierce tempers, a tendency to resort to violence. Yoshi and Sakura are a match made in heaven."
Currently...
"So you still looking forward to training this afternoon?" asked Naruto while he and Yoshi were eating at the Ramen Ichiraku.
"You know I am. I'm so excited that I just can't wait." responded Yoshi.
"I should warn you though, it's not gonna be as easy as last time."
"Don't worry, I'll be ready for it. After all, it's best to be prepared for what lies ahead."
"Heh, I thought so."
"And plus, it'll allow me to show off some more of my jutsus."
"After what I saw before, I definitely want to see more."
"You will, believe it."
"I really wish Yoshi wouldn't use my old catchphrase so much." thought Naruto.
After they finished eating, Naruto payed for their meals. After that, they left the ichiraku and went walking down path through the village. Yoshi observed his surroundings, noticing that he was being stared at by random girls, which made him blush and turn away.
"Hey, are you okay?" asked Naruto nudging his shoulder.
"Yeah, I'm fine. Just a little nervous with all these girls constantly staring at me."
"It's nothing to be embarrassed about, they think you're cute."
"I just can't go anywhere without some girls swooning over me."
As they continued walking, Naruto soon spotted Shikamaru up ahead talking to Temari.
"Hey Yoshi, there's some more friends that you should meet, are you interested?" suggested Naruto.
"Sure, I don't mind." said Yoshi.
"Great, follow me."
He then took off running.
"Hey, wait up." called Yoshi as he followed him.
As Naruto made his way toward them, he called out their names.
"Hey Shikamaru, Temari." Naruto called to them.
Shikamaru and Temari both took the time to turn their heads to notice Naruto rushing up, followed by Yoshi.
"Hey Naruto, what's up?" greeted Shikamaru.
"Nothing much. I just saw you two and decided to come say hi."
"Who's that reptile next to you?" asked Temari who was referring to Yoshi.
"Oh yeah, I almost forgot. I'd like you to meet my new friend, Yoshi."
"It's nice to meet you both." greeted Yoshi.
"Yoshi, these are my friends, Shikamaru and Temari."
"Oh, I see now. I've been hearing a lot about you for the last few hours that I've been here." mentioned Temari.
"Yeah, I guess it was obvious. By the way, I noticed that giant folding fan you have on your back. It's looks cool."
"I never go anywhere without it."
"And about the fact that everyone keeps talking about me. I'm just a 17 year old reptile who's only been living here for two weeks now, so yes I'm the first non-shinobi to ever use jutsus. I don't see why everyone is a making a big deal. If I even use the Transformation Jutsu, people will get worked up."
The very moment Yoshi formed a hand seal and said *TRANSFORM*, he soon turned himself into a human male like before, only this time he had a more attractive appearance.
"Oh boy, looks like I overdid it. I wasn't going for this sort of thing."
"I think it would be best to save your jutsus for training." said Naruto.
"Yeah, good idea. Anyway, it was great meeting you two." replied Yoshi before changing back.
Afterwards, he and Naruto walked off.
"That's the guy who everyone told me about. What a drag." said Shikamaru.
However, he noticed that Temari had a rather unusually happy and goofy look on her face as she watched them walk away.
"Hehehehehehe, interesting." she muttered while giggling.
"Hey Temari, are you okay?"
She quickly snapped out of it and looked back at him.
"I'm fine, just fine."
"We'll just pretend this never happened and move on."
"Agreed."
Chapter 4 is here.
I know there isn't any action in this chapter, but there will be in the next one.
I mostly made this one for the more comical elements. I hope you noticed the little SonicxIno moment I added in just to reveal one of the future pairings that'll be in later parts of the story.
Plus, the part that I included halfway near the end of this chapter was an example of how Yoshi's human form effects girls who witness it. Of course, he may have to be careful the next time that happens, he doesn't know how girls react when he uses it.
Anyway, later folks.
