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Naruto's POV

The trip to Shrek Academy took him through the mountains. It was a less travelled path and one that few made alone. His journey while it took several week was an uneventful one.

When he eventually came out of the mountains and into a large town he felt relief. There would hotels and food he didn't have to kill himself. He was also three days ahead of schedule. The entrance tests for Shrek didn't start till tomorrow and they lasted a week.

He chose one of the smaller hotels in the center of the city. It was a cheap stay of only four copper a day. The room was small but it had its own bathroom and a comfy bed. Compared to sleeping in the mountains it was perfect.

With new students about to enter Shrek Academy the town was bustling with people. Parents were escorting their children around. Several children looked too old to be entering Shrek. Applicants had to less than 13 but have a spirit level of 21.

He chose food stalls rather than restaurants to eat at. It was cheaper and allowed him to see all that was around. The town itself was simple and had about as many people in it as the Village Hidden in the Leaves.

Once again he was thankful that no one knew him here. Back in his village people hated him. It wasn't until recently he found out why. He had the Nine Tailed Fox sealed in him. The same demon that attacked his village almost ten years prior. He hated how they were frightened of him because of some thing he had no control over.

With a shake of his head he moved through the town. His belly was now full with food he found. It only took him a few moments to make his way to the hotel. Outside of it one black haired boy, purple haired boy, and a black haired girl. They seemed to be arguing with the owner.

As he approached he heard the owner snarl, "That boy is the bastard son of the White Tiger clan. If we allow him to stay then they will stop staying here. We cannot afford to lose the business."

The purple haired boy questioned anger in his blue eyes, "We are apart of the Tang Sect and frequently come to this hotel. We come more often than the White Tiger clan. Can you truly afford to lose our business?"

Naruto inquired with a cold glare as he walked up, "You would be losing my business as well."

The four of them turned to look at him. Surprise filled each of their gazes as they were not expecting anyone to interfere. The owner of the hotel looked between them. Defeat was clear in his brown eyes.

The man snapped, "Fine he can stay here. If the White Tiger clan asks you forced my hand."

The three others let out a collective sigh of relief. The oldest boy with purple hair held out his hand and said, "I'm Bei Bei from the Tang Sect. The other boy is Yu Hao. Finally this is Tang Ya head of the Tang Sect."

Naruto shook the hand and replied with a smile, "Naruto Uzumaki. Nice to meet you."

The girl if his instincts were right was a Spirit Elder. One rank above Naruto. Bei Bei was also a Spirit Elder but was not far from Spirit Ancestor. Something was off about the youngest however.

He looked to be a year or so older than Naruto. At first glance he wouldn't seem to be anything special. His spirit power was that of a Spirit Master. A level 14 if Naruto wasn't mistaken. Much like the way he was there was a power untold just beneath the surface. Sealed to prevent full access to the power.

The look in the other's blue eyes told him not to say anything. Not that he would. It was not his secret to tell after all.

In the end their rooms were right across the hall from each other. Yu Hao had to leave almost immediately to register himself as a Spirit Master. It was obvious just as Naruto had beek that he was excited about his little bit of money that he would receive.

That night Naruto couldn't sleep as the excitement of the next morning was getting to him. Shrek was one of the academies in the world. It was rumored that only monsters graduated. According to Bei Bei only inner academy students can be considered true students of Shrek. That the course work for that was beyond imagining. If he wanted to be a retainer, he would have to shoot for entering the inner academy as soon as possible.

When morning finally came Naruto ate a simple breakfast of eggs and toast. Today he would face the entrance exam. The others were gone before he was even awake. Given what he had seen they would be at Shrek anyways. He hoped to see them again soon.

With his bag over his shoulder he made his way to the opposite side of town. Even from a distance he could see the walls protecting the school. Shrek was enormous. Just the grounds of the school spanned the over fifty miles. Each corner belonged to a different empires lands. At the same time however the school was independent. It belonged to no one empire.

It took him over an hour to reach the gates. When he did though there was a line of hopeful students. Each looking to become a member of the school.

Most of them were quite a bit older than him. If he had to guess they were barely meeting the below thirteen requirement.

From ahead of him he heard a shout, "Too old. Disqualified from entering."

Whoever it was began to cry like a little child. Naruto winced at the high pitched sound. It had been years since he cried. Why someone older than him would make such a sound was beyond him.

Then the line moved as the child was forced to leave. It continued like such. Students were either accepted or denied based on their power and age. Those that were accepted were given a student id badge. It was similar to the Spirit Master badge that each had. Naruto's own Spirit Master badge was in his too belt.

Finally it was his turn. An old man sat behind a table.

His grey eyes barely glanced at Naruto as he yawned, "Ten gold coins for the application fee."

That was practically robery but he didn't have much of a choice. He pulled ten of his coins from his tool belt. Without hesitation he dropped them into the jar. The man then held out his hand. Naruto knew the man wanted to check his power and age. Both were easily done by holding another person's wrist.

He dropped his wrist into the other's awaiting hand. There was a flash of surprise and incredulity in the other's eyes.

He shook his head and denied what was obvious, "That's not possible. You are only nine years old and yet have a soul power of 24. How?"

Naruto smiled showing his teeth as he answered, "Level ten when I was awakened. That and a good teacher. I have a letter of recommendation if that is needed."

Naruto shifted to use the hand not being held to call out his letter. The man released his hand and took it. It only took a few moments for him to read it. When he was finished the letter was returned and he was given a badge without another word.

There were choursed shouts of anger at his age. How he shouldn't be accepted at such an age. That he somehow cheated the test.

Naruto's anger flared at the words. He earned his right to be here. If they wanted to deny him the right then he would show his strength. Without a word or a second thought he pulled his rings forward. Línghún appeared on his shoulder as his gold and purple rings circled his chest.

Spiritual pressure increased causing the entire line to take a large step back in fear. His second ring was a purple ring. Something that shouldn't have been possible for someone his age. Yet the proof was staring them right in the face. No one could deny his right now.

Fan Yu's POV

A new year was starting. Students from all over the world would be trying to enter the academy. Fan knew that only a handful of them would make it.

The first years wouldn't be his problem unless they had a talent with weapons. Even then it wouldn't be until after the three month's mark. There weren't many that could make it as weapon specialists.

Then there were the students who wanted to be retainers. He was the Head of Spirit Weapon Facility and the Retainer classes. Fewer students had what it took to be retainers than Spirit Weapons masters. As it stood right then he didn't have any students for retainer classes and only one for weapons master.

He was making his way to the weapons facility when he felt it. Spiritual pressure that was greater than what a new student could normally possess. Even when one of the White Tiger clan's children was tested; he didn't have that much power. That boy was almost at level 30 and he just entered the academy. So who could this power belong to?

Then as quickly as it came th spiritual pressure began to dissipate ahsun. Almost as if he imagined it. Interesting... this person could be one to watch this year. Whoever they were.