"Orbing can be very powerful if mastered to its full potential. At the beginner level, the wielder can summon elemental items such as fire, wind, water, and earth. As the wielder begins to become familiar with summoning orbs with elemental items, they can begin to summon complex materials such as people who've passed away (see chapter 5 for: Summoning the Dead and How to Do It), creatures from other universes (see chapter 3 for: Summoning Creatures Outside Iyatora), and creating worlds of their own (see chapter 6 for: The Creation of Worlds Through Orbs). All the while, the wielder must remember that it takes energy to manifest these items into the orbs and must be cautious on how often they use it."

Naruto stared blankly at the scroll Jiraya gave him before groaning and pulling his hair. "I don't fucking understand this! How did that shitty old man expect me to understand this?!"

"Maybe he underestimated how much of a dumbass you are."

The snarky remark caused Naruto to stop walking and turn around slowly, his eyes narrowing into dangerous glints

"What the fuck did you say, duck butt?"

That comment caused Sasuke to unsheathe his sword and point it at Naruto.

"Say that again and I'll kill you."

Hinata sighed. Why were they fighting so much?

"Moni is just a few miles ahead of us," chimed in Hinata and saw the sun dipping below the mountains. She nodded. "It's best if we camp here tonight." They were walking ever since the morning and haven't rested. Even she was feeling worn out by the nonstop trekking.

"No, we keep going," commanded Sasuke, sheathing his sword and beginning to walk. "Like you said, Hyuuga, it's just a few miles ahead. We can get to Moni before midnight if we keep going."

"Hey, we're tired! Let's rest up!" shouted Naruto, glaring at Sasuke's retreating form.

"Let me remind you that you won't drag me down. You lot can camp out here. I'm going to Moni."

Naruto was furious. He never met anyone as arrogant as Sasuke. He had no right to talk to them like trash. Who the fuck did he think he is? Only because he was the heir to his clan did not mean he can step all over them. Especially Hinata! Naruto bets she's way stronger than that duck butt of a man!

"Hey!" screamed Naruto, making Sasuke stop. "Don't you fucking look down on us!" Naruto ran towards him, fist raised up high, and swung it towards the back of Sasuke's head.

Sasuke easily caught it, however. Naruto did not look away as Sasuke stared him down with the Uchiha Clan's signature Sharingan.

"Let me remind you, Naruto, that I not only have the Sharingan but I also have Danger Sense. I can feel when an impending danger is coming towards me. You will never be able to land a hit on me." He chuckled, humor in his tone as he said the next part, "I doubt you can ever beat me in a fight to begin with."

"Stop it, you two!" Hinata didn't really like arguments much less when her master was involved. It was her duty to protect Naruto. She had to stop this before it gets out of hand. She grabbed Sasuke's wrist that was holding Naruto's fist and squeezed hard. "Let go of him."

Sasuke tried his best not to wince and let go. "Looks like you're just a weakling being protected by his familiar."

If there was one thing Naruto hated was taunting especially if the person doing it was trying to make the other person feel small. Naruto hated that kind of bullying tactic. The arrogance leaking off of Sasuke made his blood boil.

He was fed up with it.

Naruto opened his mouth to talk back when Hinata grabbed his wrist. It wasn't a tight hold like the one she used on Sasuke but it was gentle, her fingers caressing his skin.

"Naruto, it is best if you just let it go."

Sasuke rolled his eyes and continued to walk down towards Moni. "Whatever. I'm going ahead."

"Hinata, I really hate this guy," sighed out Naruto, his body slumping.

"I know I can tell." She sighed out as Sasuke kept walking. "Don't let his words get to you."

Naruto turned to look at Hinata who was staring at Sasuke. She had a faraway look and she was frowning subtly.

"If you don't let them affect you, it won't mean anything."

She was right in a sense. But he also couldn't let go of the fact that Sasuke was walking all over them either.

"Thanks Hinata but I feel like I'm going to beat the shit out of this guy if he says something stupid again." Naruto chuckled. "Which, most likely, will happen very soon."

Hinata smiled and let go of his wrist. There was still a lot going on in her mind ever since leaving Jiraya's temporary home. She needed to let it go but the news shook her to the core. She had to keep going for Naruto, however. She'll have time to think about this during the night.

"I supposed we follow then." With that, she began to walk too.

Naruto stared as she walked ahead of him. She was distracted ever since leaving Jiraya's home. Since the little outburst she had, there was tension between the two. A wrench in their barley born friendship. He missed her small talks so much. She was the only thing he was familiar with in Iyatora. He didn't want to lose her.

He touched the spot where she held him only seconds ago. He began to walk behind her.

Oh how he missed her voice.


Moni was the capital of Acha and resided between Acha and Espia. According to the maps given to them by the Uchiha, Konoha was located just above Espia, in the region called Osmen. Moni was a tourist and popular city and was gifted the nickname, "Travelers City". Since it is a capital and acts as a checkpoint to cross to Espia, a lot of merchants and residents from all over Iyatora have to pass through here. The officials decided that might as well make some profit out all the people coming in and out and opened up shops with the latest technology, hotels that offered wonderful views, clubs and bars that thrived with interaction, and architecture made with marble, gold, or silver.

Naruto didn't really think such a city existed in Iyatora. But he was completely wrong.

"Do you have your identification, sir?"

Sasuke nudged him on the side and he nearly dropped the book he had in his hands. His palms were sweating and he looked everywhere else besides the goblin looking officer looking at his identification. Apparently humans from the realm Earth are not welcomed in Iyatora and they could be sent back and their memories will be erased. Naruto was a man with a quest and the Uchiha—though reluctantly—created a fake identification for Naruto.

He was never a good liar after all.

"Alright. Keep the line moving, feller!"

Naruto breathed a sigh of relief and moved past the body guards towering over him and into the city.

"Let's get a hotel and rest for the night. Around noon, we'll leave and arrive at Espia's checkpoint same time tomorrow." Sasuke passed Naruto, purposely bumping into his shoulder, and walked towards the nearest hotel.

"I'm going to fucking kill him."

"I think something is bothering him." Hinata stood next to Naruto and motioned for him to follow after Sasuke.

"What do you mean?" Naruto quirked one brow.

"Well, it sounds like he has a lot of anger."

"He's redirecting it to the wrong people," snorted out Naruto.

"Maybe he doesn't know how to express his emotions."

"Let's see…" Naruto cupped his chin in thought. "Anger, douchebag, ass…no I think he's been expressing those really well."

Hinata couldn't help but giggle a little.

"I think he just has layers to him."

"Layers?" Naruto smiled widely. "Like Shrek?"

Hinata turned to him, brows furrowing. "Shrek?"

"Yeah! It's a national treasure! Does Iyatora not have Shrek here?" Naruto grasped his chest, eyes closed in mock pain. "I am disappointed!"

Hinata full on laughed. "Your pop references from Earth are rather odd," she giggled out.

"When we get back, I'll show it to ya! It's going to be so much fun, ya know?" He playfully bumped his hips with her and, after a moment of hesitation, she did it back.

"But like I said," she continued, as if they didn't have a giggle fit just a few seconds ago, "maybe there's more to him than we think."

"You're too nice, Hinata."

They finally caught up to Sasuke and he sighed out, "Took you guys long enough," and walked inside the hotel, slamming the door behind him.

"Way too nice," Naruto grumbled out, following a smiling Hinata into the hotel.


"Hinata, can I talk to you for a bit?"

She turned, following Jiraya inside the house. Naruto was currently under the shade of one of the trees taking a quick nap before leaving to the Uchiha's estate.

"What's wrong, Jiraya?"

He gestured for her to sit down and he sat across from her.

"Hinata, I have to tell you this because you'll be in more danger if I don't say a damn thing." He rubbed his face and he finally looked like his age. Old and tired. "There's an organization called The Akatsuki and they're after you."

She didn't flinch from the news. However, the name did sound somewhat familiar. "Jiraya, I'm used to assassins tracking me down because of who I am." She looked outside the window, elbows resting on her knees, and her hands cupping her face. "I'm used to assassination attempts, kidnappings, and all the other horrible situations I was taught to invade every single one of them since I was a child." She turned to look at him once more. "Thank you for telling me." She stood up, assuming the conversation was over, but Jiraya gestured for her to sit back down.

His lips were formed in a straight line and his brows were furrowing.

There was more to it, then.

"The Akatsuki," he began once she sat back down, "is an organization that would go to extreme lengths to accomplish their goal." His heart was racing. He didn't know whether to tell her the news or not. "They…" He coughed. She didn't have to know now. She'll be too distracted if he told her this news. There will be time for it later. "They are dangerous and strong. Unbelievably so. I don't know if they're after just your eyes or something more…" The implication made her shudder. "So be careful. Don't let your guard down. And remember, don't initiate the fight.

"They can easily kill you."

Moni was always busy but there was a certain time when the restlessness settled down and one was given a moment to breathe. That's why Hinata was walking down the street during the wee hours in the morning. The sun has yet to rise and the air was still crisp and cold. A few carriages, cars, and what not passed her by and there weren't many people out and about except the few who are preparing to open up shops. It was during this quiet time Hinata decided to try to distract her from the news Jiraya gave her. She just felt like there was more to the warning Jiraya told her. As if he was holding back from telling her something.

She's been so distracted ever since then and she felt terribly bad crying in front of Naruto the other night. He just wanted to help but what did she do? She almost had a mental breakdown in front of him and ran away to boot! What kind of familiar was she if she becomes worst enemies with her master?

But the way he looked at her…so caring and concerned. She stopped walking, pressing down on her chest.

"We can't be friends," she whispered. "Why am I feeling this way?"

She knew better than to get close to someone.

"Well, aren't we lucky?!"

The loud voice echoed off the empty street and Hinata turned around to see a young, blond man whose hair was tied up in a high pony tail. His bangs were covering one side of his face and he had a large smile. He wore a jacket that had red clouds on them and her eyes widened.

"Hinata, you can spot The Akatsuki easily."

"We found the Hyuuga!"

"Good," seethed out another person who stood beside the blond man. He was a bit shorter, his bloody red hair was wild, and his green eyes stared her down.

She suddenly felt a wave of killer intent hit her and she took an involuntarily step back. "Wh-what?" she stuttered out.

"They have red clouds sewn in their clothes. And when you see that, Hinata—"

"My name is Deidara!" The young man pointed proudly to himself and then to his companion. "His name is Gaara and we are—"

"—going to drag you back," Gaara finished through gritted teeth, a wild smile on his face.

"Run."