Hey, welcome to the new addition to WaL. Although this chapter didn't go exactly to plan since fonts apparently don't transition from word I hope you imagine it when the time is right. So far only got one vote for the affinities. Oh well, I don't own Naruto but enjoy.
Whiskers and Lightning chapter 7
The Raikage sat in his desk staring at a box and letter that he had received many years ago addressed to Naruto for when he made genin. It was from the leaf and had a blood seals on them. Not that it had deterred him from getting the most advanced Fuinjutsu masters under his employ onto it, but they said there was no way it could be undone. The Raikage had even taken a blood sample from Naruto but it seemed it had to be fresh blood which brought the question as to what was worth securing to this degree?
He didn't like being underhanded as it just wasn't the way he liked to work, but for the leaf to send something so 'innocently' didn't seem right to him. Also why wait until he was a genin? Let the cloud train him and then have him trigger a reverse summoning jutsu? Not on his watch. He was going to let Naruto open it today, but he was having precautions made.
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B, Samui and Naruto had gone out to celebrate. Now that he was a genin and out of the academy he didn't have to wear the uniform any more. Though most did anyway. Naruto didn't want to though so they had headed to the shops, but had taken over an hour to get everything Naruto had asked for. Who knew that he would be so picky when it came to clothes?
He started out in normal outlet stores however unconsciously found himself outside a shinobi supply store. Being a militarized nation they had a decently wide selection. Known to somewhat be in the Raikage's favor the owner himself had come out to help Naruto find whatever he needed, pleasing walking money usually worked out well and he was a businessman after all.
B had told Naruto that money was no object and not that he didn't believe him, but he didn't feel right spending too much so tried to limit himself as he walked around closely tailed by the owner. He started with his torso since headgear wasn't really something he suited, but he was keeping his mask as he felt like it was part of him now. He bought a black muscle shirt which was tight fitted. It had light blue markings all across it giving an electrical effect due to the contrast. Partially over that was a light metal armor akin to what the black ops of each country wore except it only covered about half his chest due to the gaps made to increase manoeuvrability. This too was black with matching blue trimmings which were non-reflective to light as per special request.
Next he had purchased black skinny jeans to the recommendation of the owner. He didn't believe him that he could maintain any sense of mobility in them, but after trying them on he was genuinely surprised to find they were completely un-hindering. He bought high laced combat boots which were black and switched out his shin and arm guards for new black and blue ones matching the armor.
After seeing himself in the mirror in the store he made one more request. He got the handles of both his swords to be made blue. With that getting done he stood next to B. Looking at the two it would seem they had a similar sense in clothes it was only the colors that varied greatly. The owner came out and told them the blades would be ready tomorrow so with that they paid and left. The glint in the man's eyes as he totalled it all up was a little amusing. He was trying to hide it but his eyes betrayed him. The way he looked at the total almost salivating was a little strange, but he had been nothing but patient through the whole ordeal so they didn't had thanked B with a hug and they left towards the kage building since they had been told to come in a few hours after the exam ended via messenger.
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They were let in immediately when they arrived and couldn't help, but notice a strange array spread across the floor of his office.
"Yo big bro, whatcha want us fo?" be rapped to A who decided to ignore him and talk to the blonde, "Nice outfit kid, now come here and stand on this seal I have something which is meant for you." Naruto did as asked but held a questioning look on his face. Of all people to give him something he didn't expect it to be the Raikage. And what was up with the seal?
Naruto was handed the letter first but when he tried to open it he found it was stuck, "Blood seal", A helpfully supplied. "Oh." Said Naruto before biting his thumb and wiping it across the strange pattern on the front. It opened immediately. Needless to say Naruto picked out the piece of paper and started reading. When he was done he closed his eyes before turning to the Raikage with a face contorted with rage, "This is not funny", His tone carried nothing but a thick hate. "Why have you done this?" If it was anyone else he might have attacked them but he knew better than that. Taking on a kage wouldn't do well for him. His eyes started to almost swirl with a mix of blue and purple. At that the Raikage thought explaining sooner than later would probably be for the best.
He had never seen Naruto angry in all the time he knew him so seeing him starting to shake with fury with what seemed a hint of pain was more encouragement than he needed, "Sent here from Konoha. It came a few days after you arrived and I have no idea towards what either that or the package contains."
The look dropped from his face. His eyes returned back to blue and he seemed to just stare off into the wall. The letter was written from one Namikaze Minato. Addressed to his son. Naruto cried. There was nothing else he could do at that moment as his mind tried to comprehend what had just learnt. The letter wasn't too long and it looked like it had been a bit rushed, but it did make sense. His hair, him being a jinchuriki, the pieces were always right in front of him. Jinchuriki were commonly family members or close relatives to kage. A precaution that was used to help maintain their loyalty.
Although feeling stupid he did feel strangely comforted. His parents had loved him. He wasn't just some abandoned unwanted kid unlucky enough to get picked out of the litter and slapped a demon inside. The letter repeated many times how much in the short time that they were around that they loved him. His old idol was his father.
Then out of the blue to the others in the room he started laughing. It was a normal chuckle at first but it turned sardonic quickly, "Fate is a bastard", he said mirthlessly. "-but now I know I'm not." It came out a little dry but he didn't care. Naruto tossed up between showing them the letter but decided not to. He settled for just saying his own his own summary. "Namikaze Minato is my father." This time his voice was lighter this time.
The room was silent as they all processed this. It didn't take long for A's mind to wander back to what was in the package, "Here this is for you also", A said handing him the package. He was hoping Hirashin and his other techniques were in there seeing as this was supposed to be handed to him when he reached chunin.
Naruto accepted it. If there was anything to prove the authenticity of the letter it would be the package he now held. Not that he was having doubts. He looked down at his thumb and had to bite it once again. After sliding it across the seal on top the wrapping seemed to slide off by itself leaving a beautifully calved wooden box. Naruto traced his fingers along the side and found it was strangely warm to the touch.
After a few moments his fingers found their way to the latches on the front and as they were lifted and the box opened. He pulled out the contents before deciding to read the letter first.
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My son, I leave to you my estate and all that comes inside. Use the key while your hand is cut and it should open. I know this can't make up for all the years me and your mother missed of your life, but I hope you find something of meaning in there to you. If you are wondering about Hirashin I let the technique die with me. You might not understand now, but I want you to thrive on your own merits. You are my son after all. The Rasengan however is also in this box just in case Jiraiya hasn't taught you it himself. I could never finish it but I have faith that you will do what I could not. The last thing in the box is a photo. I want you to remember us Naruto and also that we love you. And we always will. Namikaze Minato
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He put down the letter and pocketed both the scroll and the key. Searching the box again he found the final item. A picture of the fourth with a pregnant Kushina. He couldn't help but marvel at her beauty, fair skin and stunning red hair. He would have loved to have met them at least once. After a moment he put it away as well. Looking up he found all three other occupants in the room staring at him, "What?", was all he said as the three continued to stare. A was the first to speak, "What was in the box?" He said in a neutral tone. A didn't want to make the boy feel forced but he didn't want him to just walk away either, "A key with a note and picture, apparently I own an estate...in Konoha. Oh and something called the Rasengan."
'I guess it was too much to hope for.' A thought. The Rasengan's not bad though and I guess I'll have to send him to the chunin exams like I was hoping not to have to. It might just be in that estate somewhere the Raikage thought. Naruto noticed B and Samui had been awfully quiet while all these events came to pass and decided to see what was up. "Are you guys all right?" He asked turning to face them. Samui couldn't hold herself back any more, after watching Naruto cycle through a myriad of emotions she wanted to say or do something but she knew it wasn't her place. Now that he had talked to them she saw it as fair game.
As soon as the words left his mouth he found his face squished on her chest, "What do you mean are we all right?" She almost yelled. "How are you doing?" There was emphasis on the 'you' when she spoke, "I-I am fine." He said with a light blush. She still hadn't let go of him and didn't until B came up and put his hand on his shoulder. "Let's go bro, we'l eat and talk for a while yo." Naruto just nodded and said bye to A and the others followed suit.
Later that night Naruto couldn't sleep. Too much had happened and was on his mind. So he did the only thing he could to try stave his thoughts off. Reaching into the pocket of his jeans he found the scroll from earlier today. It was time Uzumaki Namikaze Naruto learned the Rasengan.
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I hope you all enjoyed how I made Naruto look. The reason I didn't put in Hirashin is because I don't want him to be unstoppable before he even reaches chunin. What fun would the battles be if they were all over in a second. Noooooooooooo fun. Plz review and drop any ideas or critique on me. The vote still on, until next time catch ya.
