Chapter 10: A Month of Training
A/N: Ok guys I finally got the next chapter done for you. Sorry that this one took longer then most but I got distracted a lot and when I was writing it took me awhile to envision this chapter. This is one of the longest ones yet and I'm pretty happy with it. Also sorry to the Sasuke fans I know I said that this would have some SasuHaku in it but I just couldn't find a way to fit it in. Though it will happen eventually I promise. So with out further adieu, I present chapter 10 enjoy.
Kiba got out of the hospital the next day and the whole family went to pick him up. They brought him home and he congratulated Naruto on making it to the final round. "I am so sorry for hurting you," Naruto apologized for the umpteenth time that day. "I've already told you it's fine. I asked for your best and you gave me it," Kiba responded exasperated from the numerous apologies. "Yea but still I feel awful," Naruto said. "What do I have to do to convince you," KIba asked. Naruto just shrugged so Kiba grabbed him and pulled him into an embrace. "I forgive you. Now do you believe me," Kiba asked relishing being this close to his secret crush. Naruto nodded and returned the hug.
"So whose gonna train you for the month," Kiba asked. "I don't know, Kakashi-sensei said he's teaching Sasuke so that kinda leaves me without someone," Naruto said. Just then Tsume walked in and said, "I think that I have someone for you but it's your choice." "Who is it," Naruto asked. "Jiraiya of the Sannin," she said. "Are you serious?! Why would he agree to train me," Naruto yelled. "Because he owes it to you for never having been there," Tsume said. Naruto still looked confused until she said, "He's your godfather." Naruto's excitement deflated at her words. "Are you serious," he asked. "Yea I am. He was your dad's sensei and Minato made him your godfather," she said. "So why was he never there," he asked bitterly. "He's been on a long term mission spying on a group called the Akatsuki," she said.
"What's so important about them," Naruto asked. "They are after you. Well they're after Kurama but they have to go through you to get to him," she explained. "He's been out there protecting you from them while blind from the protection you needed in here," she added. "How do you know all of this," Naruto asked skeptically. "I talked to him already," she said. "I want to meet him please Mom," Naruto asked. "Funny you say that because he's already here," she said. Just then a man with shoulder length white hair and two facial marks walked in.
"You must be Naruto," he said. "Yea and you must be Jiraiya. Don't you also write those perverted books Make-out tactics and Icha-Icah paradise," Naruto asked. "Yes I do," he said proudly. "Well then I will call you Pervy Sage," Naruto declared. Jiraiya looked like that sentence really hit home with him. "I am not a pervert. I'm a super pervert get it right," he said. "So why are you training me again," Naruto asked. "To make up for the time I wasn't there. Tsume informed me of some of the things that happened to you and I wanted to make up for it," Jiraiya said.
"Fine I'll let you train me on one condition," Naruto said. "Anything," Jiraiya said. "No perverted-ness allowed around me," Naruto said with an evil smirk. "NOO! You cant, please anything but that," Jiraiya pleaded. "Nope that's my condition. If you want to train me I don't want to hear about your perverted stuff," Naruto said. "Fine no pervy-ness. Happy," Jiraiya grumbled. "Good so when do you want to start training," Naruto asked. "Right now," Jiraiya said. They left for the training ground and arrived a few minutes later.
"Ok the first thing that I am going to teach you is water walking," Jiraiya said. "I already know that one," Naruto said and demonstrated by walking across the river flawlessly. "Ok then next I'll need you to sign this in blood," Jiraiya said taking out a giant scroll. "Sorry that's a summoning contract by the looks of it and I'm pretty sure you can't sign two at the same time," Naruto said. "Wait you already have one? Who let you sign one," Jiraiya asked dumbfounded. "Kurama," Naruto said then demonstrated by summoning Zorro.
"Sup Naruto what do ya need," Zorro asked. "Oh I just needed to prove to Pervy Sage that I already have a contract with the foxes. Zorro meet Pervy Sage, Pervy Sage meet Zorro," Naruto introduced. "I've never heard of a fox summons before," Jiriya said. "That's because Kurama has never let anyone sign it before," Naruto said. "Whose Kurama," Jiraiya asked confused. In response Naruto pointed at the seal on his stomach. "You mean the Kyuubi," Jiraiya said. "Kyuubi is his title his name is Kurama. All of the tailed beasts have a title and a name like the one tail is the Ichibi but his name is Shukaku. Though the tailed beasts don't like to be called by their title it's just no one ever asks them if they have a name," Naruto explained.
"Oh uh sorry," Jiraiya said rubbing the back of his neck. "So you can talk to him then," Jiraiya asked. "Yea and get this he's actually really nice. He didn't want to attack Konoha the reason he did was because he was being controlled by a masked man with powerful sharingan going by the name of Madara Uchiha," Naruto said. "Hmm I'll have to tell my spy network to keep an ear out for anyone posing as him," Jiraiya thought outloud.
"So anything else you wanted to teach me or was that it," Naruto asked. "Well there was one other thing but it will take awhile to get the hang of it," Jiraiya said. "What's it called," Naruto asked. "It's a powerful jutsu created by the fourth Hokage called the Rasengan," Jiraiya said. Naruto was disappointed that again it was something he already knew. "Sorry Pervy Sage but I already can do that one too," Naruto said and again demonstrated by forming a Rasengan. "Well aren't you an advanced student. How long did it take you to learn it," Jiraiya asked. "Three weeks," Naruto said simply. "That's amazing! It took Minato three years to create it," Jiraiya exclaimed.
"Wow I didn't know it took dad that long to create it," Naruto said. Jiraiya tensed at how he had addressed Minato. "So you know then. No one told me that you knew who he really was," Jiraiya said. "Of course Mom told me when I was seven," Naruto said. "Ok then since you know then I want to get to know you a little better being my students son and all," Jiraiya said. "Fine ask your questions and I'll answer if I feel like it," he said.
"Ok question 1, what is you hobbies," Jiraiya asked. "Training and eating ramen," Naruto said. "Question 2, anyone special or anyone you like," Jiraiya asked suggestively. Naruto blushed and looked away. "Ooh there is someone who is it," Jiraiya pressed. "It's nothing he probably doesn't like me back," Naruto said now with a huge blush. Jiriya was caught off guard by the word "he" but quickly recovered. "So it's a he good for you. Now who is it," he asked. "Promise not to tell him," Naruto requested. "I promise," Jiraiya said. "It's Kiba," Naruto sighed.
"Oh you should ask him out. I saw the way he looked at you and I can tell he really likes you and not in a brotherly way," Jiriya said. "You really think so," Naruto asked still not convinced. "Hey whose the expert on this subject," Jiraiya asked. "You are," Naruto said. "That's right now tomorrow be here at noon because I'm gonna teach you about seals. In the mean time work up the courage to ask him out," Jiraiya ordered. "Ok Pervy Sage I will," Naruto said. "Good now get outta here and think on what you'll say," Jiriya said. "Ok I'll do that," Naruto said then ran off.
An hour later Naruto ran home from where he used to hide to tell Kiba what Jiraiya had said. He ran inside and found Kiba relaxing on the couch. "Hey Kiba how ya doing," Naruto asked. "Great actually. I feel a lot better and congrats on finding someone so strong to teach you," Kiba said. "Thanks. Um... there's something I need to tell you," Naruto said looking nervous. "What is it," Kiba asked. "Can we go out back and talk," Naruto asked. "Sure," Kiba said so they went and sat on the patio.
"So do you remember back after the Wave mission when I was taunting Sasuke about liking Haku and he got me to think if there was anyone that I liked," Naruto began. "Yea I remember," Kiba said. "Well I did think and the only name and face that would come to me was you. I didn't believe it at first but at the chuunin exams when I came to in your arms I realized that I did like you as more then a friend or brother. So I was wondering if maybe you like me back," Naruto finished.
When he heard Naruto's confession his mind shut down for a minute. When it rebooted and processed what Naruto had said he crashed their lips together in a passionate kiss. "Is that enough of an answer," Kiba asked after he ended the kiss. Naruto nodded not trusting his voice to work right now. "So does this mean we're dating now," Naruto asked when he regained his voice. "If you're okay with it then yes it does. You are now my boyfriend," Kiba declared. Naruto blushed at his forwardness and nodded his acceptance of the title.
"So where do you wanna go for our first date," Kiba asked. "Is Ichiraku Ramen ok," Naruto asked. "Yea it is perfect I know how much you love the stuff," Kiba said. "When do you want to go," Naruto asked. "How about now my treat," Kiba said. "Ok that sounds good I love free food," Naruto said with excitement. They left for the ramen stand discussing tactics to beat Neji.
"I don't know if I can beat him. He was the rookie of the year last year," Naruto said. "Yea well you and Sasuke are this years rookies of the year. Both of you are the one to beat," Kiba reassured. "Thanks Kiba you're a good friend," Naruto said. "Well I hope to be and even better boyfriend," Kiba said. "You're off to a good start," Naruto said. "Is that so," Kiba teased. "Yea it is," Naruto said. "Well thanks Naru you are too," Kiba said using Naruto's old nickname.
They arrived at the ramen stand and took their normal seats at the bar. "Hey you two what will it be today," the owner, Teuchi, asked. "Miso pork ramen please," Naruto ordered. "Same," Kiba said. "Alright coming right up," Teuchi said with a smile. His daughter Ayame brought them their orders with a smile as well. They both dug in when they received their meals. When Naruto finished his first bowl he ordered another one. The whole time they ate they stole quick glances at each other and smiled when they were caught by the other one. They both finished Naruto having eaten four bowls and Kiba having eaten three. They went for a walk around the village after Kiba payed.
"So how was training with Jiraiya," Kiba asked after awhile. "I don't really know we didn't actually do anything. The three things he was going to teach me I already knew," Naruto said. "So is there anything else that he can teach you," Kiba asked. "Yea he said he's gonna teach me fuuinjutsu," Naruto said. "Oh cool that should be really useful," Kiba said. "Yea I bet it will be," Naruto agreed.
"We should head back now it's getting late," Naruto said after two and a half hours of walking. "Ok I think you're right. Plus you have to get up early to go meet Jiraiya," Kiba said. They went back home and went to bed.
The next morning Naruto woke up and got ready in his training outfit. He went downstairs and made a quick breakfast then left to meet Jiraiya. When he got there Jiraiya was waiting for him but he wasn't alone. Standing next to him was Zabuza and his student Raven. "Hey what're you two doing here," Naruto asked when he got close enough. "They are here to help you learn kenjutsu," Jiraiya said. "Oh cool so you're going to teach me how to wield a sword," Naruto said. "Yep and you'll spar with Raven who is a master swordsman already. With a lot of hard work we can get you to an expert level swordsman by the end of the month," Zabuza said.
"Thanks for doing this for me guys," Naruto said. "Don't thank me yet. The training you'll be put through will be grueling," Zabuza said with an evil smirk. "Ok Naruto create 1000 clones and send 500 of them to learn kenjutsu and the other 500 to study fuuinjutsu," Jiraiya instructed. Once the clones got to their work Jiraiya told the original to work on his wind nature.
"Why do I have to work on that I'm already good at it," Naruto asked. "Because halfway through the month I'm gonna have you try something that not even your father could achieve," Jiraiya said. "What is that," Naruto asked. "You are going to complete the rasengan by adding your wind chakra to it," Jiraiya said. "Wait so it isn't already complete," Naruto asked. "Nope. Minato always planned to add chakra nature to it but he couldn't figure out how to do it. I think you can though," Jiraiya said. "Now get to work," he barked.
Timeskip 1 month
Today is their last day of training before the final round of the chuunin exams. Nothing of great importance happened over the break except for what happened with Gaara.
Flashback 2 weeks
Naruto had a break today so he decided to pay Lee a visit on a whim. He arrived at the hospital and went to Lee's room. When he got there he heard someone talking on the inside. He cracked the door and saw Gaara standing over Lee. Gaara's sand rose and was about to strike Lee dead when Naruto intervened.
Naruto threw open the door and ran in tackling Gaara in the process. Gaara lost his focus so his sand dropped to the floor. Naruto threw Gaara and himself out of the door and slammed it shut behind them. He placed a barrier seal on the door to prevent Gaara from re-entering.
"Why do you protect him," Gaara snarled at him. "Because he's a friend and friends look out for each other," Naruto said. "Why do you want to kill him so badly," Naruto asked. "To prove my existence. No one ever looked at me growing up and no one wanted to play. The one friend I had, my uncle, tried to assassinate me when I was six. I killed him and everyone who tried to kill me after that. Afterwards people started to notice me out of fear and it proves I'm alive every time I kill," Gaara said. "NO! It only proves that you're a monster like they thought. I could have been like you but someone saved me and showed me the light. You're like me. You have a demon sealed inside of you. I can tell that you don't sleep because of the lines under your eyes," Naruto said.
"The voice doesn't let me sleep. It says if I sleep it will take over my body and not let me have it back," Gaara said. "That's probably due to a faulty seal. Let my master take a look he is a seal master. He can rid you of the voice," Naruto said. "Do you mean it," Gaara asked hopefully showing the little boy he truly still is. Naruto nodded his affirmation. He took Gaara to Jiraiya and explained the situation to him. Jiraiya agreed to take a look and found that it was an awful seal. He fixed it and Gaara was finally free form the voice. He could sleep peacefully now.
"Thank you for what you have done for me. I will repay you with the information that the Sand is working with the Sound in the invasion. You must be ready. I will not help them and I will convince my siblings not to help," Gaara said. "Thank you Gaara for telling us this. We will be ready for them. Also remember no more needless killing," Naruto said. "I know I understand," Gaara said then left.
They went to Sarutobi and told him the news. Now Konoha is on high alert for the rest of the exams.
Flashback ends
With his training Naruto is now adept at fuuinjutsu and an expert swordsman. Zabuza was right the training was grueling. He had a tattoo on his wrist that allowed him to store his katana. His katana was blood red with a fox wrapped around the hilt and a chibi Kurama hanging off the end. The figuine on the end was a gift form Kurama as a joke.
"Ok Naruto we will have to pick up training later. With another month you can reach master level in both fuuinjutsu and kenjutsu," Jiraiya said. "Now go home and get some rest. I'm sure your boyfriend is waiting for you," Jiraiya teased.
Naruto blushed at that. Over the month Naruto and Kiba had gotten the courage to tell everyone that they were dating. The reactions weren't what they expected. Sasuke didn't care, Sakura and Ino went fangirl on them, Hinata looked heartbroken but put on a brave face for them, Shikamaru just gave a "troublesome", Choji congratulated them, and Shino didn't say anything or give any response. All of their family had congratulated them as well with Hana also going fangirl.
"Ok Jiraiya. Hopefully next time we train I'll be a chuunin," Naruto said. "No hopefully needed. With all the that we've taught you it's a definitely," Jiraiya said. "Thank you Pervy Sage," Naruto said. He hugged him then ran off to get ready for tomorrow.
"You know he's jonin ranked skill level now, right," Zabuza said coming up behind Jiraiya. "Yea that's why I said it's a definitely," Jiraiya. "I feel sorry for his opponents," Zabuza said. "Yea so do I," Jiraiya agreed. "Well I'm gonna go do some reasearch. See you at the stadium," Jiraiya said. "Yep I've gotta go get some sleep," Zabuza said. They both left thinking the same thing, How strong will you get Naruto.
A/N: Well there you guys go. I finally got this chapter done for you with three hours of typing. The next update won't be for awhile so please don't be disappointed. I'll be busy helping my aunt move tomorrow then setting our pool up this weekend so no time to write. You can maybe expect the next one some time next week or so I hope. After next week updates will be far and few though because Marching band practice starts then. So until next time, whenever that may be, cya.