The next day...

Naruto and the others finally made it to Luca the next day. After they got off of the boat, someone said:

"Maester Mika is here!"

"Mika? Maester?" asked a confused Naruto.

"Maester Mika is the leader of all the peoples of Spira. He's come all this way from Bevelle, Yuna's birthplace. This tournament that you see, Naruto, is being held in honor of him and his fifty years as Maester," said Lulu.

"Fifty years? Shouldn't he, oh I don't know, be dead by now?" asked Naruto.

"Naruto! Watch your mouth!" cried Wakka.

"Let's all go see him!" cried Yuna as the party ran to go and meet Maester Mika.

Finally, as the party arrived to meet Maester Mika, he showed up in Luca on a big vessel that had the symbol for Yevon it.

"I can't see a thing!" complained Naruto while Wakka shushed him.

Maester Mika along with Maester Seymour Guado appeared as they exited the boat.

"People of Spira, I thank you for your generous welcome. Rise, Maester Seymour, and all of you as well. I present to you the son of Lord Jyscal Guado who passed away about a fortnight ago." said Maester Mika.

"I am Seymour Guado, and I'm honored to receive the title of Maester." said Seymour as he continued talking.

""Who does he think he is?" I thought to myself. Why, when he first looked at Yuna, he kind of reminded me of Orochimaru for some reason. On top of that, he almost reminded me of Sasuke. Why? Because like Sasuke who was popular, Seymour was also popular, too! Gosh! Seymour made me sick! I then declared him as my rival when he first looked at Yuna." ~ Naruto.

"Hey! Naruto! Bow your head!" whispered Wakka to Naruto as he nudged him.

"Why should I bow my head to that jerk? Sasuke was way cooler than him, and I would never in all my life bow my head to Sasuke, or Seymour! Believe it!" ~ Naruto.

Naruto then looked at Yuna who was blushing madly because of Seymour.

"Yuna? Are you okay?" asked Naruto.

"Yeah. I'm fine," said Yuna.

"Yuna, did you see the way that Seymour guy stared at you? It's like his eyes were like snake eyes!" exclaimed Naruto.

Two hours later...

Wakka was explaining the Blitzball tutorial to the Besaid Aurochs and Naruto who was bored.

Naruto then yawned and said:

"Boring."

Just then, Yuna, Lulu, and Kimahri came through the door and found Naruto.

"Naruto! There you are! We've been looking all over for you!" cried Yuna.

"You were?" asked Naruto.

"Yes! Someone said that they found Sir Auron in a cafe!" cried an ecstatic Yuna.

"Wait. Sir Auron? The Sir Auron?" asked Naruto.

"Mm." said Yuna as she nodded her head as Naruto remembered what Dona said about him.

Flashback...

"And if I recall correctly, it was said that Sir Auron was given the Curse Mark by a man called Orochimaru, was it not?" asked Dona.

"Sir Auron?" asked a surprised Yuna.

"Yes. I believe he was looking for a boy named Sasuke Uchiha. Have anyone of you heard of him?" asked Dona.

They all shook their heads.

"The names Sasuke and Orochimaru. They sound so familiar. Why I can't I figure out or remember who they are?" asked a confused Naruto to himself.

End of flashback...

"Naruto, let's go," said Yuna as Naruto snapped out of his trance.

"Huh? Oh. Yeah, right. Let's go, Yuna," said Yuna.

"Naruto, wait," said Wakka as Naruto looked at him.

"How long will it take you?" asked Wakka.

"Like about ten or fifteen minutes," said Naruto.

"Well the game starts like real soon, so come back quick, ya?" asked Wakka.

"Alright! You better believe it!" said Naruto as he gave Wakka the thumbs up.

Just then, as Naruto exited the Al Bhed Locker Room, he saw a trio of Al Bhed.

(Note: The Al Bhed Trio is Kakashi, Sakura, and Sasuke in disguise, people!)

"Um, excuse me, but we're looking for an old man. He's thirty-five years old, and his name is Auron. Have you seen him?" asked Naruto.

There was silence.

"Oh-ho-ho, I see. The silent ones, eh? Well, anyway, I'm Naruto Uzumaki... and I'm looking for a man named Auron. Have you seen him?" asked Naruto.

"Yes! He's somewhere in the Luca cafe! You will find him there!" said Sakura.

"Sakura, what are you doing?" whispered Sasuke.

"Just play along, Sasuke," said Sakura.

"Well, okay, thanks for the help. What are your names?" asked Naruto.

"I'm Kurasu. This is Daisuke, and this is Hatashi," said Sakura referring to herself, Sasuke, and Kakashi.

(Note: Those are nicknames for Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi because they're in Spira looking for Naruto, so they're disguised as the Al-Bhed so they could capture Yuna to get more information on Naruto's whereabouts.)

"Anyways, I'd better get going. It was nice meeting all of you," said Naruto.

"Nice meeting you too," said Sakura.

"Oh, and about the game, you're not going to win because you're suckers! Ha! Come on, Yuna. Let's go," said Naruto.

"Right!" cried Yuna as she Naruto exited the Besaid Aurochs Locker Room.

Just then, they saw a crowd that was interviewing Yuna.

"I'm sorry, please let me through!" said Yuna as she grabbed Naruto's hand and said:

"Let's go, Naruto."

Yuna then sighed and said:

"I hope we don't get separated," said Yuna.

Just then, Naruto whistled.

"Huh? What was that?" asked Yuna as Naruto giggled.

"You try to whistle! Put your fingers in your mouth like this." sad Naruto.

"Like this?" asked Yuna as she tried putting her fingers in her mouth.

"Nuh-uh. Not like that. Like this. Then, you just blow!" said Naruto as Yuna tried to whistle but to no avail.

"It's not working, Naruto," said Yuna.

"Practice! Hey, I know! Use that if we get separated. And then, I'll come running, okay? Well, I guess we'll have to stick together until you can do it, of course," said Naruto.

"Roger!" cried Yuna as she and Naruto continued their search for Auron.

At the cafe...

As Naruto and Yuna went inside the cafe, the two of them realized that Auron was not there.

"Yuna, he's not here. What should we do?" asked Naruto.

"Hmmm..." said Yuna as she started asking people where Auron was.

1 hour later...

Naruto was pacing the floor while waiting for Yuna.

"Come on, come on, where is she?" asked Naruto to himself.

But what Naruto didn't realize was that Yuna... was kidnapped by the Al Bhed!

"Naruto? Naruto!" cried a voice.

"Yuna?" asked Naruto as he went outside only to find Lulu waiting for him and Kimahri.

"Where in Spira have you been?" asked Lulu.

"Lulu, where's Yuna? It's already been an hour since I last saw her and I don't know where she is!" cried Naruto.

"Naruto, you idiot! She's been kidnapped by the Al Bhed Psyches!" cried Lulu.

"What? Kidnapped? But how?" asked a shocked Naruto.

"In exchange for her safe return, the Al Bhed Psyches want the Besaid Aurochs to lose," said Lulu.

"Well, if it means for me to save her, then I will! Believe it!" cried a determined Naruto.

"Let's go!" said Lulu.

"Right!" cried Naruto as the trio (Kimahri, Lulu, and Naruto) headed off to go and save Yuna.

Meanwhile, back at the Al Bhed Ship...

While Naruto and his friends were off to find Yuna, Kakashi, Sakura, and Sasuke had taken Yuna to the boat.

"All right, lady! Where's Naruto?" asked Sasuke.

"I don't know where he is!" cried Yuna.

Sasuke then poked Yuna on the head with his sheath and said:

"Don't lie to us! Now tell us where Naruto is!" cried Sasuke.

"But I'm telling you! I don't know where he is! All I remember is looking for Sir Auron, and then next thing you know, I get separated from Naruto, and then I end up here, so I don't know where he is!" cried Yuna.

"Sasuke, wait, maybe she's telling the truth," said Sakura.

Just then, they heard Naruto's voice shouting:

"YUNA! WHERE ARE YOU?"

"Naruto!" cried Yuna.

"Wait. I'll handle this," said Rikku as she got out the Monster Ball Machine, climbed in, and was about to defeat Naruto and his party members.

"Look. I'll do whatever you want. Just don't kill Naruto or my friends," said Yuna.

"Alright, look, if Rikku wins the battle, then you will stay with us until you tell us where Naruto is. But, if she doesn't, then you're free to go. Okay?" said Sasuke as he looked at Yuna with a smile.

"Thank you," said Yuna as she hugged Sasuke.

After the battle...

Afterward, The Monster Ball Machine was destroyed knocking Rikku unconscious. Yuna then punched Sasuke in the face for kidnapping her.

"Sasuke!" cried Sakura.

"Yuna!" cried Naruto as he ran to hug her.

"I'm so glad you're okay! Are you alright?" asked Naruto.

"Yes. I'm fine. Thank you, Naruto for saving my life," said Yuna.

"Hey, don't thank me. Thank Lulu and Kimahri. They were the ones who helped me find you here," said Naruto with a smile.

"I hope you hurt them," said Lulu.

Yuna then giggled and said:

"A little."

Yuna then looked at Sasuke's unconscious body as Naruto walked halfway inside the ship and dragged Sasuke's legs to outside as the door closed. As Naruto was dragging Sasuke by the legs outside, Sakura was shocked when she found out that Naruto was still alive as she saw him.

"Naruto," said a speechless Sakura with her eyes widened in shock as the door slowly and automatically closed.

After Naruto dragged Sasuke's legs outside, Sasuke woke up.

"Naruto?" asked Sasuke.

"Who are you?" asked a confused Naruto.

Sasuke then got up and said:

"Naruto, it's me, Sasuke!" cried Sasuke.

"Who's Sasuke? I don't know a Sasuke. I know a Daisuke, but not Sasuke," said Naruto.

"Naruto, you don't remember me?" asked Sasuke.

"No. No I don't," said a still confused Naruto.

"Naruto, you don't remember the guy Sasuke that used to call you an "idiot" and a "loser?" You don't remember him?" asked a shocked Sasuke.

"No. And I like I said: I don't know anyone named Sasuke," said Naruto.

"Um, do you two know each other?" asked Yuna.

"I know him, but he doesn't seem to know me! He's making it seem like I'm a complete stranger to him. Naruto, do you remember this picture?" asked Sasuke as he gave the picture of Squad 7 to Naruto.

Naruto's eyes then widened in shock as he looked at the picture then looked at Sasuke.

"What's this feeling? It's a feeling of loss. As if even I don't know this person. I feel like I share a special bond with him," said a confused Naruto to himself.

"Naruto?" asked Sasuke as Naruto looked at him.

"Are you okay?" asked Yuna.

"I'm sorry. I don't remember you," said Naruto to Sasuke.

Sasuke was shocked.

"Naruto, how could you not remember me? We were in Squad Seven together. You know, as in me, Sakura, and Kakashi? Do you remember the time that you wanted me to come back to the village after I had gone to Orochimaru to kill Itachi, and then three years later I came back? After all we've been through, you don't remember any of it?" asked a shocked Sasuke.

"No. I'm sorry. I don't remember. But for some reason, I feel like there's a bond between us. No, a special bond." said Naruto as he looked at Sasuke.

"Naruto," said Sasuke as tears started to fall from his eyes as he fell to the ground, sobbing.

"Naruto," said Yuna to herself as she looked at Naruto.

"The game!" cried Kimahri.

"Oh!" said Lulu as she tossed the lightning ball as it showed Wakka playing blitzball with the Besaid Aurochs while going up against the Al Bhed Psyches.

"Thirty seconds left! The Aurochs are launching an all-out offensive! A long passe from Letty! It goes through! Oh! He shoots! Goooooal! Unbelievable! The Aurochs win the match 3-2!" cried Bobba, the announcer.

"Alright! We won! Go Wakka!" cried Naruto.

"Hooray! We did it! We're in the finals!" cried Yuna.

"It's not the most graceful win, I suppose. Why, if it was Chappu, he'd still be alive." said Lulu.

"Chappu? Who's Chappu?" asked Naruto.

Lulu then scoffed and said:

"You wouldn't want to know."

"Anyway, let's continue to look for Sir Auron!" cried Yuna.

"Right!" cried Naruto as the quintet exited the boat and back into the city of Luca.

Later that day...

After the blitzball game was over, Wakka told Yuna that he was qutting Blitzball to become Yuna's full-time guardian. Just then, Auron appeared.

"Sir Auron!" cried Yuna.

"Naruto, I would like to talk to you alone," said Auron.

"Wait, how do you know my name?" asked Naruto.

"Just come with me and I'll tell you," said Auron.

Meanwhile, with Auron and Naruto...

"So, you're Auron, huh?" asked Naruto.

"Yes," said Auron.

"You know something about Orochimaru, don't you?" asked Naruto.

Auron then nodded his head.

"Okay, then tell me everything you know." said Naruto.

"Okay. Well, about ten years ago, I was one of Braska's guardians on his pilgrimage. But then we came across him; Orochimaru. And then he gave me something called The Curse Mark. And after Braska died, Orochimaru kidnapped me, and I was forced to become his servant. But when I found out that he was going to use my body as an experiment, I fled. So I've been living in Zanarkand for two years now," said Auron.

"Wait, about this Orochimaru guy, how long have you been with him?" asked Naruto.

"Well, I've been with him for almost ten years. But I've actually been with him for eight years. But Naruto, if I show you my Curse Mark, you have to promise not to tell anyone. Especially Yuna," said Auron.

"Wait, how do you know his name?" asked Naruto.

"Well, when I first saw Sasuke come into Orochimaru's lair four years ago, we kind of shared a special bond. He was like a son to me. But then, when he found out that he was also being used by Orochimaru as an experiment, he waited for you and Sakura to come and rescue him. Sasuke may not remember me, but we share similar pasts with Orochimaru," said Auron.

"Auron, show me your Curse Mark," said Naruto.

"Very well. But remember: do not tell anyone. Especially Yuna. Sasuke already knows that I have the Curse Mark, but not Yuna," said Auron as he showed Naruto his Curse Mark that was given to him by Orochimaru.

Naruto's eyes then widened in shock.

"Auron," said Naruto as he was shocked.

"Hmm?" asked Auron.

"How do you know about me?" asked Naruto.

"Your name is Naruto Uzumaki. Your favorite food is ramen. You are seventeen years old. You are also the same age as Sasuke, Sakura, and Yuna. You are the son of the Fourth Hokage of Konoha, Minato Namikaze. Your catchphrase is "Believe it!". You have the Nine-Tailed-Fox inside of you. You are also the teammate of Sasuke Uchiha and Sakura Haruno. And your dream is to become the greatest Hokage. But Naruto, I must also tell you one other thing," said Auron.

"What is it, Auron?" asked Naruto.

"Do you remember that day that you, Sasuke, Sakura, and Kakashi came across Sin?" asked Auron.

Naruto's eyes then widened in shock as he started to remember the day that he got separated from his friends as they were on their way to find and kill Sasuke's older brother, Itachi.

Flashback...

Just then, a storm came and lightning flashed in the sky.

Just then, Naruto accidentally bumped into the pole that held the sail as it fell on his head as he was thrown overboard.

"MAN OVERBOARD!" shouted Sasuke.

"NARUTO!" shouted Sakura as Naruto fell into the water and disappeared without a trace.

End of flashback...

"What about it?" asked Naruto.

"You came across Sin. But, I must also tell you one more thing," said Auron.

"What?" asked Naruto.

"Sin is Orochimaru," said Auron as Naruto's eyes widened in shock as he started to remember Orochimaru.

"No. I don't believe you," said Naruto quietly.

"What?" asked Auron.

"I SAID I DON'T BELIEVE YOU! HOW AM I SUPPOSED TO BELIEVE THAT YOU'VE KNOWN THIS OROCHIMARU GUY FOR EIGHT YEARS AND THAT YOU HAVE HIS CURSE MARK, AND THAT HE'S REALLY SIN?" shouted Naruto.

"Naruto, you will find out soon enough. Then, when you reunite with him, you'll know what I'm talking about. Naruto, come," said Auron.

"Huh?" asked Naruto.

"I'm going to offer my services to Yuna. Are you coming?" asked Auron.

"What if I say no?" asked Naruto.

"Then every story must have an ending," said Auron.

"I don't care about your stories!" said an upset Naruto.

"Naruto," said Auron as he hugged Naruto in a friendly way.

"Look, it's aright. I know you're upset. But, if you don't want to come, then that's your decision," said Auron.

"Alright. I'll go," said Naruto.

"Great. Let's go," said Auron as Naruto nodded his head as the two of them went to go join up with the others.

Meanwhile... with Kimahri, Lulu, Wakka, Yuna, and Sasuke...

"What's taking them so long?" asked Sasuke as he was pacing the floor while waiting for Naruto and Auron to return.

"Maybe he and Naruto are talking about themselves to each other. I think I'll go look for them," said Yuna.

"Naruto!" said Sasuke as he noticed Naruto and Auron coming back.

"Sir Auron!" said Yuna.

"Yuna," said Auron.

"Yes, sir?" asked Yuna.

"I wish to become your guardian. Do you accept?" asked Auron.

"Auron," said Sasuke to himself.

"You're serious?" asked Wakka.

"But, why?" asked Lulu.

"I promised Braska that I'd become your guardian and to take good care of you," said Auron.

"You promised my father?" asked Yuna.

"Yes," said Auron as he looked at Naruto.

"Oh, and by the way, he comes too," said Auron as he pushed Naruto closer to the party.

"Uh, hi guys," said Naruto.

"Hi, Naruto," said Yuna.

"Wait," said Sasuke.

"Hmm? What is it, Sasuke?" asked Yuna as she looked at him.

"If Auron becomes your guardian, that means I have to become one too," said Sasuke.

"Well then, alright! Sasuke, Sir Auron, you're welcome to join us," said Yuna.

"So what's our destination? Where are we headed?" asked Auron.

"Hey! Naruto! Come with me!" cried Yuna as she led Naruto to the balcony that was overlooking the city of Luca.

"Hey, watch!" said Yuna as she whistled.

"You know, you got pretty good, Yuna," said Naruto.

"You sound sad, Naruto. Are you okay?" asked Yuna.

"Yeah, I guess," lied Naruto.

"Do you want to tell me what's wrong?" asked Yuna.

"I'd rather not," said Naruto.

"Oh, okay. But you know, it's embarrassing to say this myself. But summoners and their guardians are kind of like Spira's ray of light. You see, a lot of people in Spira depend on us. I learned to practice smiling when I'm feeling sad, you know? So don't worry, Naruto. I know that it's hard," said Yuna.

"Yeah. I understand. I think," said Naruto.

"Right! Now show me what you can do." said Yuna.

"Huh?" asked Naruto.

"Come on!" cried Yuna as Naruto tried to smile but couldn't do it as he laughed and said:

"Yuna, this is weird!"

"Okay! Next, try laughing out loud!" cried Yuna.

"What?" asked a shocked Naruto.

"Come on, Naruto, show me!" said Yuna as Naruto began laughing out loud.

"Naruto, I don't think you should laugh anymore," said Yuna as Naruto continued laughing out loud.

Yuna then joined him in laughing out loud as the two literally began laughing for real.

"That's too funny!" said Yuna.

"Hey, don't look at me, Yuna! It was your idea!" cried Naruto.

"Um,, thank you, Naruto," said Yuna.

"Huh?" asked a confused Naruto. "I want my journey to be filled with laughter," said Yuna.

"Mm," said Naruto.

"If we should ever get separated, then just whistle. And I'll come running. I promise," said Yuna as she looked at Naruto.

"Mm," said Naruto as Yuna chuckled.

"Well, let's go, Yuna!" cried Naruto.

"Mm," said Yuna as they turned around to find everyone staring at them.

"What? What are you all looking at?" asked Naruto.

"Naruto, what the heck were you guys doing?" asked Sasuke.

"Yeah. We were just worried that you guys might have gone crazy!" cried Wakka. Yuna then giggled and said:

"Sorry, everyone. Well then, aright, now, we will go to the temple at Djose. And guardians? Don't forget to smile!" as the party (along with Sasuke and Auron as Yuna's new guardians) left the city of Luca and headed to the Mi'ihen Highroad.