"There are nine levels of power..." (Speech)
"Rin, Kyo, Toh, Sha, Kai, Jin, Retsu, Zai, and Zen." (Thoughts)
"This is the Silent Way of the Mystic-Knights, the Moonlit Path of the Shadow-Warrior,
the Invisible Assassins of Feudal Japan, the NINJA." (Bijuu or higher Deity)
This is the story of Uzumaki Naruto, the True Shinobi. (Narration)
True Shinobi
Six weeks later...
The once brilliant blue eyes of Naruto had lost some of its light over the last six weeks. Then again, learning the truth behind the Shinobi world will do that to you. Though he grew well beyond Rookie of the Year, Hell even Gennin, he lost the once innocent and pure mindset he once had. Evangela made sure Naruto was dressed in proper Shinobi uniform; essentially the same thing everyone else wore expect the Uzumaki swirl was stitched on the back of his black overjacket. The first week, Angel taught him the Silent Way and boy did he learn that fast. Failure to stay concealed resulted in him being tied down and pummeled by Angel's Jinton: Youkai Kobushi. It took six days for Naruto to learn the Silent Way and Angel couldn't be more proud. After he learned the Silent Way, Angel began teaching him the basics of fuuinjutsu. Naruto had trouble when it came to penmanship, but could make the fuuins for explosive tags. Then she had him work on accuracy with throwing knives, which Angel made herself. Angel would send him on Pseudo infiltration missions into Konohagakure where he would sneak into important buildings and either sabotage or collect information on them. Getting caught was NOT an option. He had to admit, it felt good getting back at those who wronged him. For an entire week any shopping building that kicked him out or overpriced him had parts of their buildings destroyed, their stock mysteriously disappeared, or vermin were found nesting in their stores.
No one once saw the one responsible and no one had seen Naruto since he left with the new clan. Many were convinced he was responsible, but the Sandaime made it clear that without evidence he could do nothing to charge Naruto. Not even the Sandaime could see Naruto using his crystal spying orb. Over the two weeks of Angel's training, the two grew closer. Naruto found out that Angel likes blondes; he still can't look at her without blushing. Her favorite color was purple, her dream was to become a legend like her mother, who was known throughout three of the Great Shinobi Nations as "Bullseye Evie" and her pet peeve was chauvinistic men. Naruto told her what little he knew about himself and she giggled at hearing his addiction to ramen and asked if she could join him for a bowel. He never did take her up on the offer, seeing as he hadn't been to the village except to infiltrate it.
The next two weeks Naruto trained with Dontez... Train was a weak word to describe what he experienced. Living hell was a better phrase, as Dontez sought to increase every physical aspect of Naruto. Strength training included doing sit ups while tied upside down to a tree until his muscles ripped; thank Kami everyone was efficient at medical jutsus. Push ups with a boulder twice his size on his back and more boulders would be added once he got used to the weight. Gravity training using a huge gravity fuuin placed on the ground he walked on; his bones would break and then be repaired mysteriously quick. Speed training consisted of having a parachute on while running through one of Roland's fuuton jutsus. Endurance training... No more like a beatdown... Everyday before bed... Naruto never thought he'd be glad the villagers beat him whenever they could; it gave him tough skin. The final week was spent teaching Naruto the "Nine Levels of Power" and even though he was no where near mastering it, his progress was impressive for a rookie. Naruto memorized all the levels and could use three of the handsigns physically and just one mentally. Once Naruto's training was complete, Dontez taught him all about information gathering and even showed him the Henge no justu so they could go to Brothels. Naruto was surprised at the fountain of information you could get there; of course he never took any of the ladies up on their "offer." It was at the Brothels that Naruto's innocence was greatly wounded. He learned of all the darkness in the Shinobi world, how men were forced to kill for profit. How women were used for their bodies for the sake of the mission. He tried to delude himself into thinking the old man would never send people out on such missions, but the stories he heard destroyed that. Dontez figured the sooner he learned, the better off he'd be. Naruto learned quite a bit about Dontez, how he loved to use taijutsu and nintaijutsu. How he was nine years old, how he loved chocolate and once maimed a guy for taking one of his bars; Naruto made a mental note never to do that. Dontez was a bit of a pervert, but not overly so and his only fears in life were his parents.
The final two weeks, Naruto trained with Roland and for once their was no pain involved. Roland's training consisted of chakra theory, manipulation, finding his nature manipulation and researching poisons, medicines, psychology, history and Kage Bunshin. Naruto discovered he was a wind manipulator, but before he could learn any fuuton jutsu, Roland made it clear he needed better chakra control. The Alexandros clan had a different idea on chakra than the Shinobi Nations. According to Roland, their were seven man chakras: Root, Sacral, Solar Plexus, Heart, Throat, Brow and Crown. Each chakra had a corresponding organ and a color: red, orange, yellow, green, sky blue, indigo and violet. Roland found it both annoying and infuriating he had to teach Naruto to read for two weeks, but once he learned Naruto used Kage Bunshin to read various books at once. Roland also taught Naruto meditation; which bored Naruto for the first few days, but after a while Naruto really enjoyed it. He could escape to what was called the peace of his mind and unknowingly worked on his chakra control. His chakra would dance around him in waves and Roland would compliment him on it. Through meditation, Naruto could use only the Root chakra; unknown to him, the Kyuubi made it difficult for him to use the lower (Root, Sacral and Solar Plexus) chakras. After meditation, Roland would have Naruto work on shaping his chakra. When Naruto said it was impossible, Roland made drills, knives, spheres, and even monarchs out of chakra. Naruto could only make squares, triangles and circles out of his chakra, but considering the deadline they had, it was great progress. Apollo was pleased with Naruto, he was more than ready. Roland was the calmer version of his brother. He preferred meditating and walks in nature as opposed to fighting, though he was no slouch in a fight. Roland loved scents and animals also seemed to flock to him; which he enjoyed. Naruto was at peace whenever he was near Roland, which made the two great friends.
"Alright guys *Angel glares at him* and girl, today is the day you enter the Academy. Now I don't need to tell you not to show off your skills. You are to be invisible, if you can get people to underestimate you that's even better. Since I'm sure you'll know everything the Academy has to offer, you are allowed to sleep in class, but I believe using your time more wisely would be more beneficial. You can take scrolls with you, I recommend "Ninja Secrets" and "Ninja Mind Control" for reading. After the Academy, you will continue your training under your parents, Naruto that means starting today Amira and I will be training you in our kekkei genkai." Apollo says all four kids salute their leader and make their way away from the campsite. Once they were a mile away in the opposite direction of the camp, Angel had everyone hold hands as she Jinton: Shunshin the group in an alley not too far from the Academy. The group of four walk to the Academy as slowly as possible.
"Can you believe this shit?" Dontez asks infuriated. To think they had to subject themselves to this bull!
"Relax Dontez, it's only for four years... Oh kami it's for four years..." Roland says, realizing just how long it would take to graduate.
"Please, once they see what we can do, we'll be out of there in a week tops!" Naruto says with valor. Though he was forced to mature quickly, Naruto kept his personality in tact, something Angel was happy about.
"You remember what Apollo kun said. Showing our skills would draw even more than attention to us. I mean we already have both Root and Anbu tailing us." Angel says, whispering the last part so only her group could hear. Naruto had to scoff at the supposed Anbu level Shinobi, their concealing was so poor compared to the Silent Way. He doubted the technique they used was anything more than suppressing their chakras and using a ninja cloak to disguise themselves. It amazed Naruto how much he learned from his clan in just six weeks. Once the Academy was in sight, the group could see all the children with their parents excited to be there. All excitement drained from the parents as the infamous Alexandros clan walks past them. They sent glares at the "demon lover" clan as the group sent KI back at them that made the parents flinch. Once the group was out of hearing range, the parents made sure to tell their children to stay away from the group. The group looked at the rosters and were glad that they were put in the same class; something the Sandaime must have had a hard time arranging.
"I'm going to have to thank Jiji after school." Naruto thinks to himself. Once they're in class, they sit in the back as to not draw attention to themselves as more children fill into the class. Naruto recognizes quite a few of them from his infiltration of their clans.
"Yamanaka Ino, age eight, member of the Yamanaka clan that specializes in infiltration and information gathering. They also led the village in psychological warfare, though Ino spends most of her time on fashion and trying to impress the Uchiha. Shinobi skills are nonexistent, though she has great knowledge on poisonous flowers." Naruto thinks to himself as he observes Ino argue with a girl with pink hair. Their screaming is rather loud and obnoxious, but Naruto is able to channel them out.
"Haruno Sakura, age eight, comes from a civilian family, her mother is a member of the civilian council. Her Shinobi skills are at civilian level, but has a mind ripe for learning. Unfortunately, she wastes that potential fawning over the Uchiha. It seems everyone female, but one is obsessed with the Uchiha." Naruto evaluates. Gazing around the room, Naruto notices an Inuzuka glaring at him.
"Inuzuka Kiba, age eight, member of the Inuzuka clan who specialize in taijutsu alongside their animal familiars. Kiba's animal familiar is named Akamaru and although the two show great skill, Kiba's pride is unjustly high. Ninjutsu is nonexistent and is vulnerable to genjutsu." Naruto evaluates. Naruto suddenly feels something crawling on his arm, upon further examination, Naruto finds a Kikaichu. Instead of crushing it, Naruto picks it up and sends it back to its host.
"Aburame Shino, age eight, member of the Aburame clan. Infiltration into the clan home was unsuccessful due to their connection with insects. Skills currently unknown, but has great potential for espionage and infiltration." Naruto evaluates, making sure to keep an eye on the Aburame. Shino looks over at Naruto once his Kikaichu returns and nods to him; Naruto assumes it's his way of saying thanks. Sitting next to Angel, is Hyuuga Hinata. Before his adoption into the Alexandros clan, Naruto remembers seeing her following him and watching him train. It confused him, until his kaa san told him what it probably meant and honestly, he thought she was cute. She just needed to gain more confidence in herself, but from what his infiltration of the Hyuuga clan district showed him, it wasn't the girl's fault. For a clan that brags about their "all-seeing" eyes, they were really blind when it came to seeing potential. Infiltrating that clan was the hardest mission Angel ever gave him, but after watching Hinata whenever she was away from the clan; he couldn't help but chuckle when he realized he stalked his stalker. Naruto learned they have a blind spot and utilized said flaw to spy on the clan. Naruto noticed Hinata would steal glances his way before shying away with a blush; even Angel thought it was adorable as she giggled.
Looking around, Naruto notices a boy fast asleep in front of him.
"Nara Shikamaru, age eight, member of the Nara clan who are master strategists. Has an IQ ranging over 200, but hides it so he doesn't have to work." Naruto evaluates. Next to Shikamaru, eating a bag of chips is Akimichi Chouji.
"Akimichi Chouji, age eight, member of the Akimichi clan who can enlarge their bodies to giant proportions making them fierce in taijutsu. Due to the Akimichi using their weight for their jutsu, Chouji is self conscious about his weight and calling him fat will result in a highly pissed Akimichi; not a nice thing." Naruto evaluates. The final student, who had the most potential, was Uchiha Sasuke. The boy was brooding as every girl in the class, minus Angel and Hinata, were swooning over the last Uchiha.
"Uchiha Sasuke, age eight, sole survivor of the Uchiha clan. Has not awakened his Sharingan, but has above average skills in all areas of Shinobi skills. Above average ninjutsu, average genjutsu, decent taijutsu and is the first Basan summoner. Trains intensely, most likely to avenge his clan by killing his older brother Uchiha Itachi." Naruto evaluates. Once he is finished scoping out the potential, he pulls out the "Ninja Secrets" scroll and begins to read. Angel pulls out a blank scroll and begins to practice a fuuinjutsu, Dontez pulls out a comic and reads it and Roland meditates. Before long, two Chunnins walk into the classroom as everyone gives them their attention.
"Greetings class, I am Umino Iruka and this is my assistant, Mizuki and we will be your instructors for the next four years. By the end of the program, we will select those that show enough skill and promise to become Gennin and from there only you can tell. Now let's get started with role call." Iruka says with excitement. Too bad the rest of the class didn't feel so excited. As Iruka went through the names of everyone in the class, Naruto read his scroll.
"There are two kinds of strength, just as there are Yin and Yang. The outer, physical strength is obvious, fades with age, and is dissipated by excess. The inner strength is by far the more powerful of the two, but it must be developed through constant practice and study. The chakra is the life-force of the Universe, which flows within and through and around all things. It can be collected, cultivated, and circulated within the body to perform the will. But, not one in ten thousand will ever know the true chakra . This, like many transcendental subjects, cannot be adequately described in word or print. But, it can be experienced. The practice is known as Kuji Kiri, the Nine Cuts. The key to the Mind Gate. The purpose of any path of enlightenment is to "show the student his true face." If it does not do this, it has failed as a philosophy and is useless. The phrase comes from a tribal legend, when men first contemplated the nature of the universe." Naruto reads just as Iruka calls his name.
"Alexandros Uzumaki Naruto." Iruka says, everyone looks to the back to see the child their parents told them to stay away from. Naruto is too engrossed in his scroll to notice he's called. Irritated, Iruka calls his name again with a bit of ire in his tone. Again, Naruto is too engrossed as Angel elbows him in the side. Naruto notices everyone is starring at him and becomes annoyed he has been interrupted.
"Can I help you people? This is a classroom, I'm reading, what more do you want?" Naruto asks going back to reading. A tick mark can be seen on Iruke's forehead as he tries to calm himself.
"Why don't you tell the class what you're so engrossed in then Naruto?" Iruka asks hoping to embarrass him.
"The scroll is titled Ninja Secrets by Ashida Kim." Naruto says simply as he goes back to reading. Some of the students were curious as to where Naruto got the scroll, as they were sure it wasn't apart of the curriculum.
"I don't think I've ever heard of the author nor his work." Mizuki says.
"He probably made it up to cover for himself, as if he knows how to read." a student says as the class bursts into laughter. Naruto didn't care what they thought.
"He's a foreign author and the scroll was given to me by my otuo san, you're more than welcome to have this copy Iruka sensei as I have more copies." Naruto says once the class calms down. Iruka takes Naruto up on his offer and to his surprise, Naruto's words are true.
"I see you were telling the truth Naruto. Well I would appreciate it if you and your clansmen would pay attention in my class and wait until after class to read." Iruka says finding Naruto reading to be a good sign. Mizuki held back his feelings on the "demon", not wanting to break the law concerning him. Naruto, Angel, Dontez and Roland nod in agreement and give him their attention. Satisfied, Iruka continues role call.
"Alexandros Angel." Iruka calls as Angel says "Here." sweetly. The guys in the class, even Sasuke take notice to the girl as many of them drool and blush at her. Angel just waves at them sweetly as the guys fall even harder. Sasuke tries to hide the blush on his face, but the girls see it. The jealous fangirls send glares at Angel, who just unleashes enough KI to scare even Mizuki and Iruka as the girls cower.
"Alexandros Dontez." Iruka calls as Dontez just says "Yo!" Iruka sighs but continues.
"And Alexandros Roland." Iruka calls noticing how the two look identical except for their clothes.
"Here Iruka sensei." Roland says politely. Once roll call is over, Iruka begins to teach the class, breaking down the curriculum for the four years. The two years classes would be inside the building as they covered reading, writing, mathematics, science, geography, the Shinobi rules of Konoha, the basics of trap setting, handling ninja tools, how to throw and wield said ninja tools and hand signing. The final two years would consist of taijutsu, ninjutsu and genjutsu classes with separate classes for the girls concerning kunoichis. Naurto and Dontez shared the same thought as they slammed their heads on the table. The class looked at them like they were crazy.
"We have to spend eight hours EVERYDAY, including weekends, inside a building learning shit we already know?" Dontez roars mentally as he slams his head harder. It was going to be a LOOOONG four years...
And scene! Whoo another chapter down. Since no one reviewed I decided to just skip the training and summarize it. Next chapter, Apollo will train Naruto in their kekkei genkai! After that, another timeskip that will bring us to the graduation and team placement. I have to say, having 1,000 people read my story is really amazing! Now if only I could get more reviews... I mean 1,000 readers and only 4 people have something to say? Come on people.