Thank you for your reviews guys. So here is the new chapter.
All you guys are worried about how the 3 year time skip will be done. I will tell you this Naruto will do some very important missions and will be trained by someone important and it's not Jiraiya.
Naruto will meet up with Kisara after he gets much stronger. The moment he meets her he will already been through a lot and the two will discuss important things.
Now that was the future here is the present and enjoy this chapter. I hope you keep reviewing as it makes me feel good XD
Italics means the person is thinking or flashbacks...
Bold is a demon or god talking...
Bold and Italics is Music…
Enjoy...
Moving on
1 week later
Konoha - Council room
Uzumaki Naruto and Nara Shikamaru both stood in front of the Hokage and the council.
Naruto stood tall in a professional manner as he remained stoic, ignoring the glares that were sent his away.
The Uzumaki saw that all of the clan heads were looking at him. The parents of the children he saved all looked at him with respect and acknowledgment. He was sure their children told them about him.
He then saw the council elders look at him with a bit of disdain and next to them was the man he met in passing at the Hokage tower. From what the Uzumaki researched his name was Shimura Danzo.
Naruto looked at both Tsunade and Jiraiya who hid their faces with a professional look but had a hint of worry in them.
Tsunade looked at the council and her eyes landed on Danzo and his two partners then at the civilians.
Her eyes narrowed remembering what Jiraiya told her, when she became angry at him for not disbanding team 7.
Flashback
"You better explain Jiraiya" Tsunade scowled she put her hand on her head while Jiraiya waved at her.
"Think about it hime. If we disbanded team 7 now what do you think will happen" Tsunade sighed she hated Jiraiya about that. Why can't he just think like her for once?
Sighing she let him explain "get on with it Jiraiya" the fourth's teacher nodded "if we had disbanded team 7 it will cause a negative reaction that will affect Konoha" he frowned making Tsunade narrow her eyes "you mean the council" Jiraiya nodded.
"Yes the girl when I saw her looked mentally unstable since the Uchiha left. Disbanding the team will be the breaking point" Tsunade sighed. She really hated fan girls.
"The girl's mother is part of the council" Tsuande said making Jiraiya nod. Tsunade was really smart when she needed to be.
"Yes Haruno Sakuya is well known in the civilian council. If we hurt her daughter which she rightly deserves by the way." Jiraiya nodded as Tsunade agreed "that woman's influence will cause a minor stir within the court." Tsunade sighed Jiraiya made sense.
"Sensei changed Konoha for the worst. If we handle things to harshly people will doubt you Tsunade and hurting Sakura will…" Tsunade interrupted "Danzo" she spat his name with venom.
Jiraiya nodded looking serious "yes, causing a stir like this is what he wants. We need to handle things carefully and bring Konoha back to how it was.
Tsunade sighed "but we can't let that team function what will happen now that Naruto is hurt" Jiraiya nodded sadly "I agree the team will be disbanded" now Tsunade was interested.
Jiraiya smiled "let fate handle it after all Naruto is the rookie of the year and a Chunin"
Tsunade's eyes went wide and then she laughed.
End of flashback
Tsunade looked at Naruto.
Konoha's future depended on his growth, she knew he will benefit the village to great things. With her as the Hokage he will have the equal rights he surely deserved.
The council commenced with Nara Shikamaru telling his events with the retrieval of Uchiha Sasuke.
Naruto listened carefully as now the attention turned towards him. He then watched the Nara bow and leave as he silently gave him good luck.
Senju Tsunade as the Hokage chose to go first, "Chunin, Uzumaki Naruto. Nara Shikamaru explained his charge of the retrieval of Uchiha Sasuke which was viable. Now we would like you to give us your experiences during the mission?"
Naruto with serious expression nodded "As you wish" Tsunade and Jiraiya frowned at his change of attitude.
"I set out from the village during the morning to catch up with the retrieval team in order to swiftly provide assistance, in which I was ordered to do." Naruto stretched the last part out to the council "After picking up a trail. I came upon Genin, Akimichi Chouji who just finished dealing with his opponent. I quickly foresaw that the Genin was leaning on the tree heavily damaged. Once I analysed him I found out that he used a last resort pill that had allowed him to win, but it was life threatening. So quickly using a Kage Bunshin, I sent him away to be healed thus went on ahead"
Tsunade nodded as Chouji's father looked to agree. Koharu spoke up next "This much was revealed by young Chouji's report and by the Anbu that found Jirobo's corpse following the mission. Now proceed, Uzumaki."
The Uzumaki didn't look to show any expression but just nodded ""throughout my chase I found Genin, Hyuuga Neji in the middle of fighting his opponent. From what I analysed I saw that Neji's opponent was a long range user which became difficult for the Hyuuga." Hiashi nodded with a stoic expression.
Naruto carried on with his report "I quickly intervened when Neji struggled. Quickly distracting him, Kidomaru landed on the floor and was angry with me, not knowing his attention was away from Neji. That was his mistake as Neji used the element of surprise to end him swiftly" Hiashi nodded
The Uzumaki now became silent which made Jiraiya tell him to carry on "proceed, Naruto" he nodded and carried on.
"I then told Neji to go back to Konoha since he was exhausted, giving him a soldier pill he went on his way. I again went on ahead and stumbled upon fellow Chunin Nara Shikamaru and Sand Shinobi, Sabaku no Temari. They already had things handled. So leaving it up to them as Sabaku no Temari went to help her teammate and Genin, Inuzuka Kiba in which I appreciated."
Inuzuka Tsume nodded "alright that adds to what Chunin Nara has said" Homura said which made Naruto frown a bit. Jiraiya and Tsunade looked a bit sad that they didn't trust Naruto.
"Carry on Uzumaki" Tsunade motioned.
Naruto nodded "I then decided that it was time to get on right to it. So I increased my speed and then landed in front of the Sand Shinobi, Sabaku no Gaara who was facing another opponent that goes by the name of Kaguya Kimimaro. I then found out that this was not a kidnapping. Uchiha Sasuke left on his own accord as Genin, Rock Lee already was engaging combat with him"
The civilians scowled as they didn't believe that answer even if the report was true.
"I then decided to tell Sabaku no Gaara to go ahead and help Rock Lee as he recently got out of the hospital. Leaving me to face Kimimaro myself"
A civilian council member stood up it was Namatane Hiko's son "So you let the last Uchiha escape. Explain boy!"
Naruto just gave a blank look "Were you at the battle" the Uzumaki questioned making the man blink and Jiraiya smirk slyly "excuse me!"
Naruto's eyes narrowed "unless you were at the battle in which you were not. Then you would know that Kaguya Kimimaro was a fearsome opponent with a powerful bloodline limit"
Danzo nodded agreeing with the blond Chunin "Indeed the Kaguya clan were a bloodthirsty tribe. Proceed Uzumaki"
Naruto resumed "I let Gaara go after Lee and Sasuke, the minute there was an opening because I believed that with the Sand Shinobi's abilities he can surely assist Lee. The battle was tough as I decided to go all out in order to win. In the end that was almost not enough"
Haruno Sakuya spoke up now getting Tsunade to narrow her eyes.
"Yes the battle resulted in a forest full of bones and a great destruction like a massive explosion engulfed the area, which I might add also destroyed a portion of the forest. Mind explaining that Chunin Uzumaki" Sakuya spat Naruto's title with venom.
Naruto just looked at her and then dismissed her making the woman fume.
"The battle was rigorous, the Kaguya's hardened body and his bones resulted in me using my technique as a last result. The clash tested his ultimate defence to my great offense"
Hiashi spoke next "yes that technique you displayed in the Chunin exams, mind explaining how you made it" he wanted to know more about it and believed he would get his answer.
Naruto just stood tall knowing what the Hyuuga head wanted "I displayed it at the exams and already explained it to the Sandaime Hokage. So I believe what you are implying is something I cannot give you. I too have secrets to hold to my chest which is necessary for my person."
Haruno Sakuya scowled "You have to answer us Chunin. You are a ninja for this village and you must answer us when we will it"
The Uzumaki looked at her with an impassive look "I don't have to answer to you. Hokage-Sama already knows the technique so telling you is unnecessary"
Sakuya became irritated "that brat" she was about answer when Tsunade interrupted "council woman Haruno will stay put and be silent. You are out of your bounds" Tsunade commanded sternly making the woman shut up and sit down not wanting what happened to Hiko happen to her.
"It's your fault the last Uchiha escaped" A council man pointed as people nodded. Naruto was silent as he knew they were going to point that out. They needed a scapegoat and as usual it was him.
"Surely you cannot believe such nonsense you spout." Danzo looked at the civilians who looked shocked that he disagreed with them.
Koharu and Homura looked at Danzo thinking on what he was planning. Tsunade and Jiraiya now had their eyes narrowed.
"Uzumaki" Danzo spoke getting everyone's attention including Naruto.
"Putting everything aside as you did what was expected as a Shinobi of Konoha. You saved your comrades and fulfilled you mission. It was a shame your grades were held back, you are truly the rookie of the year.
Naruto now lost his composure and had his eyes wide. He was the rookie of the year and beat Sasuke.
"Damn it!" Jiraiya and Tsunade scowled while Danzo smirked unknowingly to everyone "so they didn't tell him yet"
"So they did hold me back" Naruto frowned this made him think of Kisara and he clenched his fists.
"But I must ask you. What was that huge red light" Danzo questioned.
Tsunade, Jiraiya and Naruto were prepared for this has they had chat in the office.
Flashback
Naruto looked shocked as he blinked at the two Sannins before him.
"I know that's hard to take. But its true Kyuubi was released from the seal." Jiraiya asked with a serious expression "tell me what happened that day."
Naruto was still shocked but he was thinking about a different thing. He was remembering when Kisara stabbed his stomach. Naruto's heart still ached and will forever ache until he meets her.
Trying to regain his composure as Naruto shook Tsunade touched his shoulder sympathetically.
"I know it's hard telling us this to what happened yesterday but please tell us Naruto"
The Uzumaki licked his lips and nodded "when I fought Kimimaro and defeated him using the Teikoku Kō Kyō Han Shō" both Sannin nodded "I was drained from my chakra and then…" Naruto remembered that day again.
Naruto felt Kisara hug him as she whispered in his ears "thank you for accepting me Naruto-kun" Naruto just froze pushing him back a bit she smiled.
"You have earned this" suddenly Kisara smirked murderously her eyes glowed dangerously and then Naruto felt something stab him on his stomach.
"Ha..uh" Naruto gasped as he slowly looked down, he saw Kisara plunge her hand in him.
"Kis…kisara" Kisara had her hair covering her expression as suddenly Naruto glowed red and he screamed in pain as he never felt pain this bad in his existence.
Not knowing what to say Naruto lied professionally as he mixed Kisara and Kimimaro's moments up.
"Thinking I defeated him. I was tired and weakly got up and wanted to go to Gaara and Lee right away. Suddenly a bone shot out from the ground getting my attention in which Kimimaro placed himself with. Getting surprised Kimimaro used this opening and stabbed me with his bone sword on the stomach." Naruto had a sad and concentrated look and was rubbing his stomach "I then felt weak and my vision faded as suddenly a great fire rushed me and I blacked out"
Tsunade and Jiraiya watched the blonde deeply analysing him finding no lie they nodded "Naruto let me tell you more about the seal" Jiraiya said as the Uzumaki still looked at his stomach.
"The seal was designed for you to use the Kyuubi's power" the Uzumaki's eyes went wide "you are human except that you had another chakra for your disposal" Jiraiya finished but then looked sad "unfortunately the Kyuubi was an unknown factor and a very powerful entity. Its chakra was too much for you and the seal" this was the only explanation Jiraiya could think of that made sense.
Naruto was silent "S…so I don't have the Kyuubi" Tsunade nodded "yes, although Kyuubi left some of its chakra. That little bit will just heal you until it runs out. When it runs out I don't know."
Naruto nodded as Jiraiya put his hand on his shoulder "Naruto we are going to keep what we talked about a secret. Understand" Naruto's eyes went wide. They were going to keep this a secret!
Tsunade like she read his mind spoke "Imagine if we did tell them. People might hate you more, they could even blame you for its escape" Naruto nodded as he actually was to blame since he released her in which he will never tell.
"So Naruto if people ask you tell them that it was the seal reacting since you were stabbed" Naruto nodded.
End of flashback
"I don't know as I was stabbed by the Kaguya and fell unconscious" Naruto droned. Danzo nodded but didn't believe it. He will investigate this matter though.
Before people asked any questions which Tsunade noticed she nodded at Naruto "You are dismissed Chunin Uzumaki." Naruto bowed and left the room. As the door closed shut he heard an uproar in the room.
Naruto sighed as he entered Ichiraku Ramen. Just sitting down on his seat, Naruto went into his thinking mode.
Suddenly two figures sat next to him in which he didn't notice.
Ayame can upon Naruto and looked happy but suddenly frowned when she noticed the two individuals.
They were Haruno Sakura and Hatake Kakashi.
Kakashi smiled as he ordered his ramen with Sakura. Ayame reluctantly listened and did the order.
Naruto just ignored the two.
"So Naruto how is being a Chunin like" Kakashi eye smiled as Naruto drank some water.
"Fine, life isn't any different" Naruto deadpanned. Kakashi sighed knowing that he had a very big bridge to rebuild.
Sakura was just silent.
"Being a Chunin is a lot different than a Genin. It goes to show that you climbed up the ladder." Naruto nodded to what Kakashi was saying. He recalled the day he was arrested on how the Sandaime told him it was going to be difficult for him.
"As you can see its going well for me at the moment" Naruto answered making the man nod.
"Good. I just want to tell you that team 7 will still meet up at the usual time next week" Naruto raised his eyebrow and put his cup down when he finished.
"Really? You still on about meeting up" Kakashi was bit surprised while Sakura's eyes went wide.
"What do you mean" Kakashi asked making Naruto shake his head "I thought that since Sasuke is gone we couldn't be a team. You know, two man cell isn't applicable" Kakashi sighed while Sakura had a downcast expression.
"I know what you mean, but we can still train and Hokage-Sama still allowed it since we are an exception." Naruto looked a bit amused now "training. We still doing those chakra control exercises you always tell us to do. Frankly Kakashi times change and people move on. We as a team pale in comparison to team 8."
Kakashi looked a bit sad. That was true since all the teams especially team 8 grown in strength whereas team 7 never trained as team.
"You are right but I intend to train you two fully from here on out" Naruto's eyes went wide "seriously" Kakashi smiled and nodded.
Naruto eyed the man and could see that he looked very happy. It was really genuine. This made Naruto think. He had a lot of thinking to do since Kisara left after all.
Sighing Naruto told them what he intended to do. "Thanks Kakashi. But I have to decline that offer" Kakashi and Sakura now became shocked while Ayame listened intently.
Kakashi looked sad a bit as he now knew the extent of damage he caused. Sakura started to shake.
"Mind explaining Naruto" Naruto smiled warily "to put it simple Kakashi, it's over for me"
Kakashi looked intently at Naruto who carried on "I trained myself the whole year while the three of you were a team. Simply put I never learned anything with you and now I don't need it anymore."
Kakashi's eyes went wide as the Uzumaki carried on "Sakura and Sasuke were your students not me. I was just the dead last which made the extra weight for you all to be a team. You all never needed me and I didn't need all of you. Sasuke leaving shows that you have nothing left Kakashi and now you focus on us." Naruto pointed at Sakura now "Sakura never learned anything but at the time she never needed to but I did. Now the time for us to learn has come. but for me it came too late." Naruto looked at Kakashi now who was a bit distraught while Sakura looked sad. Ayame listened in as she was frowning.
"Kakashi. Thanks for the offer. I will be there for the missions but for the training I'm going to decline." Naruto sighed as he poured another drink.
"Do you want to know why" Naruto spoke drinking the drink in one go. He now looked serious as Kakashi and Sakura nodded
Naruto narrowed his eyes as he glared at the two shocking them a bit. "Because I'm nobodies second choice"
Kakashi and Sakura's eyes went wide while Ayame smiled.
Kakashi didn't know how to reply to that. Team 7 may function but Naruto refused to be his student and since he was a Chunin he was eligible to do that. It hurt him to see his teacher's legacy refusing him like this.
"Naruto…we changed this time. We are going to be stronger" Naruto eyed Sakura who looked troubled "I…I'm going to be stronger"
Raising his eyebrow at the sudden change the Uzumaki asked "why the sudden change Sakura. You never trained and now you do"
The pink haired girl bit her lip and looked down as she gripped her trousers "I…I'm going to get stronger. Then we can get Sasuke-kun together"
Naruto's eyes went wide "you do know who is training with right" Sakura nodded "and you know that it will be difficult"
"I…I know Sasuke-kun is much stronger than me but I'm not going to give up" Suddenly Sakura raised her head to face Naruto who became surprised. She was very determined which made Naruto think about his promise.
He promised to never give up in finding Kisara no matter the cost. She may be much stronger than him but he made a promise. From what he saw in Sakura, they both had something in common.
They wanted somebody back into their lives.
Naruto smiled as his face softened "it would seemed that me and Sasuke weren't the only ones that moved on eh Kakashi" the man nodded as he smiled
Naruto suddenly got up and smiled at Ayame making her nod as she started to pack his ramen.
"I have a busy schedule and when you do become stronger Sakura and by any chance you get your chance to go after Sasuke. I might just be your back up." Sakura's eyes went wide.
"Kakashi just don't mess this up like you did me" Naruto whispered when he went close to him making the man nod gravely "I won't and I'm sorry Naruto" the Uzumaki just ignored the man's apology since he didn't need it and was about to leave.
"Naruto wait!" Sakura screamed making him stop on his tracks.
"I…I'm sorry about what I said" Sakura apologised deeply as she put her head down.
Naruto had his hair covering his face. This made it hard to read his expression.
"Don't apologise Sakura. You don't have to" Sakura's eyes went wide when Naruto slowly turned his head he looked cold to her "because we both know you meant it" Sakura gasped as she looked to cry.
"Sakura just concentrate on your goals okay." He then turned his back and was about to leave.
"Just so you know I never saw Sasuke or you has my friends" Kakashi now looked shaken while Sakura had tears in her eyes.
"Sasuke will try to kill me so your goal will be difficult." He then looked at her in which she looked back "but your goal is something worth fighting for. That is something we both have in common so don't apologise."
Sakura closed her eyes and started to think deeply. She now knew that even though she wanted Sasuke-kun back, she had to bring Naruto back as well. She will have to work hard to regain his trust and this time be his friend.
Kakashi had a downcast expression as thought of the same thing. Team 7 was dead but he will have to work hard to bring it back to life again.
Naruto just then walked off once he got his ramen from Ayame who came out of the back.
Naruto's apartment complex
Naruto walked up to his apartment to see Ryoma standing there.
"Hey, Naruto I need to speak with you about something" Naruto sighed "about the damage Ryoma. I'm sorry about that"
Ryoma sighed remembering when Naruto and Kira's apartment was trashed. He knew that they had problems but felt that Naruto was old enough to handle it.
"It's not about that." he then smiled "mind that I come in" Naruto raised his eyebrow and opened his door and went inside with his landlord.
The two individuals now were at the living room. Ryoma looked at Naruto with a serious expression in which Naruto noticed.
"Naruto…I don't know how to say this" Ryoma chuckled as he scratched his head "you and I are friends but I can't live as your landlord forever I…
Naruto suddenly smiled as he nodded "you are leaving right" Ryoma's eyes went wide under his sunglasses as he took them off.
"Yes Naruto I am" Ryoma smiled showing his brown eyes.
"What are you going to do" the Uzumaki enquired making the man nod.
"I became your landlord so that you can adjust. Now that you are, I'm going set out on my own" he then pulled out a card in which he gave to Naruto
Looking at it Naruto saw it was a business trade card. Getting confused he looked at his friend who smiled.
"Naruto that's a business card, I plan to make a business" Naruto's eyes went wide "really what?"
Ryoma smile went wider "A club" Naruto sweat dropped "a club" making the man nod "I always wanted one"
"Where is it going to be?" The blond asked
"It's going to be in water country" Naruto's eyes went wide "you know that place is in civil war right"
Ryoma sighed "haven't you heard" Naruto just blinked making the man sigh "the civil war is over and people are looking to rebuild" Naruto's eyes went wide. The bloodline civil war was over.
"It's a great opportunity that I cannot waste" Naruto sighed "alright when you are going to leave"
Ryoma looked sad now "Right now" Naruto's eyes went wide as he couldn't believe what he just heard.
"Now! You are leaving now" Ryoma nodded "I should have left a while ago but I waited for you. I can't waste any more time Naruto" the Uzumaki became sad now.
"What about this place. Who's going to be the landlord" Ryoma smiled "I got that covered. A friend of mine will look after you and this place" Naruto just nodded
Suddenly Naruto felt a hand on his shoulder. Looking up he saw Ryoma who smiled. "Naruto…remember when we met" Naruto nodded remembering that all too well.
"You changed my life…don't you think it's time you change yours as well" Naruto's eyes went wide.
"I won't be gone for good. You can always find me" Naruto still pondered as he blankly nodded "I know Ryoma, thank you for everything" the man smiled "Naruto you are like family to me if you need anything, anything at all you know where you to find me"
Suddenly they heard someone whistle loud.
Ryoma looked at where the whistle was coming from "That's my queue." Naruto now smiled at the man he considered family as well "good luck Ryoma and don't hesitate to call me as well" the man nodded as he put his glasses and left "don't worry Naruto I will." Suddenly he stopped once he opened Naruto's door to go outside.
Turning around slowly Ryoma spoke seriously "and…Naruto don't forget to remember where you came from"
Naruto looked serious now "I won't I promise" Ryoma then heard the whistle again and smiled wickedly "see you later Naruto!" he then quickly left.
All Naruto heard was Ryoma swearing at someone making him laugh.
The Uzumaki just stood alone as what Ryoma said resounded in his mind "don't forget to remember where you came from"
Clenching his fist Naruto became stoic as his eyes glowed due to the sunlight.
"I won't Ryoma…you can count on it"
Uzumaki Naruto decided it was time to move on as well. He looked at the time which was 12.30 he smirked.
This could not have come at a better time. He quickly took a bottle of water and left his apartment.
Hokage office
"Yo…hime" Jiraiya smiled as he sat on the window.
"Can you take the door just this once Jiraiya?" Tsunade's eye twitched looking at her teammate who chuckled "you know hime that's not my style" Tsunade smiled as she shook her head.
"So hime how is the paperwork" Jiraiya smiled as he looked amused to see Tsunade giving him a scowl.
"I don't want to talk about it. Dammit! Now I know why Sensei is always hassled" Jiraiya chuckled.
"Anyway hime I just want to let you know that I plan to let the kid stay here" Tsunade nodded as she understood on what he meant.
It was Jiraiya's job to check up on Naruto's seal and train him to use Kyuubi's chakra. However since the fox was gone there was no need.
"Besides we both know we need the kid to stay here with our plan and all" Jiraiya looked serious which made Tsunade nod.
Their teacher Sarutobi wanted Naruto to be a great asset to the village and to do that first he needed to stay in the village. After all he was already held back once and leaving with Jiraiya will make people that Naruto knew move up in rank while he didn't.
"So what are you going to do" Tsunade asked making the frog Sannin smile "why I will stay here of course. I want to see the kid grow?" he chuckled "and we both know that whenever the is something fun happens Naruto is always the source."
Tsunade chuckled "It's going to be a long and hectic journey eh Jiraiya" the man nodded "that's right hime"
Tsunade got a bottle of sake now and poured herself and Jiraiya a drink.
"Then lets drink to it" Tsunade saluted as the Yondaime's teacher nodded and took his cup and together with his teammate done a toast.
"To the brat!" the both yelled as they laughed.
In the middle of Konoha, Naruto for some reason wanted to beat up two people as he gritted his teeth "someone is talking about me and I don't like it"
Gai's dojo
Maito Gai sat in the middle of the dojo room as Naruto entered wearing his required uniform.
"You're on time" Gai spoke sternly making Naruto nod
"Good that's what I expect for one to learn the 8 gates" Naruto now sat on the floor in front of Gai.
"Now for the required period to learn the 8 gates is one week. In one week I will see how many gates you can open and that's when I know it's your limit. You do not go beyond that limit until I tell you understand" Gai looked serious as his face had a grave expression making Naruto nod.
Gai nodded back and then started the session "for the first lesson, let me tell you about the 8 gates." Naruto nodded
"The Eight Gates are eight specific points on a person's chakra pathway system. They limit the overall flow of chakra within a person's body." Gai lectured as he carried on "the basis for the idea of the chakra gates comes from the body's limits on the functions within it. This makes the body much weaker, but it keeps the body from expiring too soon."
"In order to avoid this one has to undergo intense training. To open these gates allows the user to surpass their own physical limits at the cost of extreme damage to their own bodies."
"Do you get me so far Naruto" the Uzumaki nodded as he absorbed everything.
"Now let's get into detail to what these 8 gates are" Gai got up now as he started to walk around Naruto who still sat.
"1st is The Gate of Opening, this is located in the brain. This gate removes the restraints of the brain on the muscles so 100% of their strength can be used whereas normally, a person can only use 20% of their muscles' strength to keep them from disintegrating. Unlocking this gate allows the user to use the Front Lotus." Naruto nodded as Gai moved on.
"2nd is The Gate of Healing, this is also located in the brain. This gate forcibly increases one's physical strength and temporarily re-energizes the body."
"3rd is The Gate of Life, this is located on the spinal cord. It allows the user to use the Reverse Lotus. The increased blood flow turns the skin red.
"4th is The Gate of Pain, this is located on the spinal cord. This gate increases the user's speed and power in result it may cause muscle tissue to tear up."
"5th is The Gate of Limit, Increases the user's speed and power. This is located in the abdomen.
"6th is The Gate of View, Increases the user's speed and power. This is located in the stomach."
"7th is The Gate of Wonder, per above this is located below the stomach. This gate will turn you into an almost unstoppable powerhouse"
"8th is The Gate of Death, this located at the heart. Releasing this gate uses up all of the body's energy. It makes the heart pump at maximum power and exceeds the power of every other gate. Opening this gate assures the user's death shortly after.
"Together they are the 8 gates" Gai now sat on the floor again "any questions Naruto"
Naruto listened intently as he nodded and asked one important question "can you use techniques when you are using the 8 gates" Gai shook his head negatively "impossible. The 8 gates is the ultimate form of Taijutsu using Ninjutsu will kill you because of the amount of chakra that is leaked out thanks to the 8 gates"
Naruto frowned as looked crestfallen "okay do we start learning it now" Gai nodded as he got back up "Yes we have time. I will see how many gates you can open when the training is over" Naruto nodded as he got up with Gai.
Gai then walked forward towards outside "Come Naruto lets begin"
Naruto smiled as he walked after his teacher. He will have to show his determination.
The sun was setting as Naruto huffed and fell to his knees. The area looked to be damaged.
"That's enough Naruto. Rest up" Gai commanded as he looked a bit proud and stunned.
In just 5 hours was all it took for Naruto to open the first gate and Gai was impressed. It took Lee 1 whole day to open it. The blond Uzumaki took his pointers to heart and really went at it. However in result he became exhausted.
Gai knew this would be an interesting week. "Okay Naruto go home, it's getting late"
Naruto nodded as he huffed and regained his bearings.
Konoha Shopping district
Naruto walked slowly looking a bit damaged in Konoha's shopping district. He was in deep thought to what Gai-sensei was teaching him.
"It is impossible to use Ninjutsu or any kind of techniques when you use the 8 gates"
Naruto's face scrunched up. What was the use of learning the art if he can't use his techniques especially his Teikoku.
Naruto sighed. He will have to worry about that after he learns from Gai.
As Naruto walked he went past a hotel in which he accidently bumped into someone.
"Oh sorry, I didn't see you there" Naruto apologised to the person who smiled and nodded "It's okay Naruto. Anyway how are you?"
Naruto didn't look at the person but the voice sounded familiar.
He looked and his eyes went wide "Temari" the woman known as Sabaku Temari smiled.
Naruto smiled as he hugged her in a form of greeting which she took gladly "I'm fine I thought you were gone" Temari who got out of the hug nodded "we had to do some protocol and are leaving tomorrow" Naruto nodded
Temari smiled as she with Naruto walked to the hotel in which he noticed was fancy on at that.
"Naruto why don't you come inside, Gaara and Kankuro are not in" Naruto looked at Temari who he sensed wanted to talk to him.
"Alright Temari lead the way" Temari brightened as she leaded Naruto inside the hotel.
Inside Temari's hotel room
Naruto sat on the couch as Temari poured him a drink in which he thanked.
Sitting down next to him Temari smiled to herself as she chuckled.
Naruto noticed and wanted to ask what she was happy about when Temari already spoke.
"It's Gaara" Naruto noticed she looked happy "he slowly turning back to who he was back then"
Naruto nodded "is the village still fearing him" Temari nodded sadly but brightened up a bit "Yes but he is taking it pretty well as he just ignores them now"
Naruto smiled "what do you mean he is slowly going back to normal"
The Sabaku nodded "he is slowly connecting with us. The first thing he did was apologise of course we accepted his apology and also apologised ourselves" Naruto nodded things looked to go so well.
Temari looked at him now "he respects you, you know" Naruto became a bit surprised "I didn't do anything" Temari shook her head "yes you did. You stood up to Gaara and changed him" Naruto suddenly chuckled surprising Temari.
"Temari…that wasn't me" Temari looked to disagree when Naruto touched her lap softly and looked at her in the eye in which she looked back.
She was so immersed in Naruto's Azure coloured eyes which glowed in the dimmed hotel she stayed in.
He smiled which shook her as she liked his smile.
"Temari that was all you." Suddenly Temari gasped as her eyes went wide. Naruto carried on speaking "it was you that stood up to your brother. It was you that showed him that you loved him. It was all you not me" Naruto nodded as he still smiled "I was just by your side. Gaara knows this and I know it. So don't thank me Temari. Thank yourself and I should be the one to thank you for saving my butt out there" Naruto chuckled.
Temari was awestruck as she remembered what happened. She couldn't believe Naruto was telling her it was all her not him.
"Naruto" Temari smiled remembering the moment they shared. She with courage grasped his hand which was on his lap and caressed it getting his attention.
Naruto looked at her then looked at her hand. When suddenly he went falling back on the couch as Temari hugged him.
"Tem…Temari" Naruto looked shocked as the girl tightened her embrace "N…no Naruto if it wasn't for you…if it wasn't for you" Naruto heard the girl stutter when he smiled and hugged her back, getting her surprised. She shook a bit and then just rested as she accepted Naruto's hands on her body.
The two laid there on the couch "it's okay Temari things will better for you now. Let's just show Gaara that we are there for him."
Temari nodded as her eyes had tears in them somehow she knew Naruto knew she was crying.
"Thank you…Naruto…I will never forget this" Naruto smiled as he soothed her hair "it was nothing"
It was now night time as Naruto was on his way to his apartment and stopped as he saw the first person who started teaching him standing at the complex entrance. She had her back turned from him.
"Kurenai-Sensei" hearing Naruto call her name made her turn around.
"Naruto" Kurenai smiled softly as she didn't speak with him for a while now.
Naruto walked up to her as he smiled "how you been Sensei" Kurenai nodded "I have been well Naruto" Kurenai's eyes looked the other way a bit in which Naruto noticed.
Naruto being a boy who raised himself didn't know the meaning of comfort space. So he just walked closer to her and with both hands took hold of her shoulders surprising her.
"Na…Naruto" Kurenai was stunned to see Naruto this close to her.
"Kurenai-Sensei…what's wrong" Naruto spoke seriously making Kurenai move her head at the side "I…just need some time to think" Kurenai bit her lips at that stupid excuse.
Naruto slowly looked at her which to Kurenai she felt time turn still.
"Alright Sensei" Naruto nodded as he let her go making the Yuhi sigh in relief.
She didn't notice Naruto looking a bit apologetic "I know why you're here Kurenai" Kurenai's eyes went wide now. Did he know why she was here? How can she know when she didn't even know why she was here?
"I'm sorry" Naruto apologised as he looked down a bit. This surely surprised Kurenai "wha…what"
Naruto carried on speaking as he didn't notice Kurenai's surprised face.
"I'm sorry for not seeing you. I can't make up an excuse saying, I was busy or I had problems with my team, because just recently I met Gai-Sensei and trained with him. I didn't see you because I forgot. So I'm sorry" Naruto apologised once again.
Kurenai was shocked. This was the first time she truly became surprised. Naruto was genuinely apologising to her in something that was not his fault. He thought she was here because of that.
She looked at Naruto who had soft genuine expression. She wondered to herself there and then. Was she slowly seeing Naruto's true façade? Something he truly showed to nobody only but himself. Was the name people called him false or was the rumours false as well? She remembered what happened at the hospital when he was about to shed in tears and how it hurt her immensely.
She suddenly felt happy now, happy that she had the privilege to see him like this.
Suddenly as if there was no sense of comfort space between them, Kurenai now was the one who grabbed him by the shoulders getting his attention.
She smiled now as she was close to his face "Naruto don't apologise, because you have nothing to apologise for" Naruto looked to disagree "but…" suddenly Kurenai hushed him by putting her index finger on his lips which surprised the blonde once again.
"Shhhh…please Naruto just listen okay" Kurenai smiled softly making Naruto nod.
"I was also busy as well alright" Naruto nodded again.
Kurenai now let go of him as she walked to the nearby bench and sat down. This indicated Naruto to do the same who did as well.
She looked at Naruto closely especially seeing his Chunin vest "congratulation on becoming a Chunin by the way Naruto" Kurenai smiled making the Uzumaki smile back "thank Sensei"
"Naruto I need to tell you something" Kurenai said as she looked at his apartment complex in space.
"What is it Sensei" Naruto queried
"I and my fellow colleagues stumbled upon Uchiha Itachi and…"
"Hoshigaki Kisame" Naruto interjected with a serious expression as well getting her surprised.
"I met the two when I was with Jiraiya. We were getting his teammate Tsunade to be Hokage" Kurenai nodded still surprised to see him being sent on such an important mission.
"What happened" Kurenai asked a bit worried as she looked at him.
Naruto smiled "I fought the man while Itachi was occupied with Sasuke" she nodded as she knew Sasuke ran after the man in anger.
Naruto now looked embarrassed "I managed to handle myself well….but if it wasn't for Jiraiya I would have lost" Naruto felt angry at himself remembering that fight, next time they meet things will be different that he can promise.
Kurenai saw his ashamed expression and touched his lap and rubbed it softly "don't be mad at yourself Naruto" she smiled at him and then felt the same thing he felt "I…I didn't stand a chance against Itachi myself. My genjutsu was useless against his Sharingan" she became down
Naruto nodded but saw her really looking hurt. He then touched her hand that was touching him and caressed it.
"Tell me" he spoke softly as the two made eye contact. Seeing his soft worried eyes made Kurenai tell him everything.
Her loss against the Uchiha, her insecurities and finally how pathetic she felt, Naruto listened to everything with a straight face.
Kurenai desperately tried to control herself but didn't need to as Naruto hugged her.
"Na…Naruto" Kurenai became surprised feeling him on her once again.
"It's alright Kurenai. We both have to get stronger and next time it will be different" Kurenai just nodded as she held him.
"What if it won't" Kurenai let her insecurities control.
"It will Kurenai" Kurenai didn't looked to be accepting it when Naruto carried on "I know all about the Sharingan's power with Genjutsu" Naruto remembered Itachi's battle with Sasuke and from what Jiraiya told him about the older Uchiha.
"Kurenai do you know why I think that it will be different" Kurenai nodded wanting to know.
Naruto let her go and sat down closely to her "because I always said to myself if someone can become great so can you" Naruto smiled getting Kurenai's eyes go wide.
"There is nothing in the world that can stop somebody if they set their minds to it" Naruto nodded as he carried on while the woman next to him listened intently.
"I know about Uchiha Itachi. Not very well but I knew him on my first day of the academy" Kurenai's eyes went wide now as Naruto told her his story.
"I met him class, he was from a family who expected great things from him. While I was a boy who was expected to fall" Naruto chuckled to himself "when I saw him I saw nothing special because while he got high grades in everything and getting everyone in awe. I thought to myself that I could do the same. I never did prove that theory though since I got kicked out of the class for misconduct" Naruto sighed "I managed to take the final exam wanting to show it but I failed" Naruto looked down as he thought what he was saying to her didn't make sense. Looking determined now he looked at Kurenai "but you know what! I still held that believe because I carried it with me all my life. If I fall to the ground I just get back up and try again until I get it right." Naruto looked at Kurenai in the eye "Do you understand what I'm saying to you"
Kurenai absorbed everything as she got a glimpse of his struggle in the academy.
She told to herself that he didn't fail because of his ability but because he was being held back. What he said to her about his belief however reached her. She didn't know Naruto thought that.
She nodded when Naruto smiled "so you can use Genjutsu as well right. Then all you have to do is get a Genjutsu that the Sharingan can't beat" Naruto looked serious now.
Kurenai couldn't believe what he just said. If he didn't tell her his story she would dismiss what he just said as childish. But what Naruto said was true.
"There is nothing in the world that can stop somebody if they set their minds to it" Naruto's voice rang in her head
Kurenai clenched her hands she was now determined. She wasn't going to let these missing ninjas take him away. Take him away from her.
Now nodding she made up her mind no matter how long it takes she will create an unbeatable Genjutsu that can even defeat the Sharingan.
"Alright Naruto I will not give up" Naruto smiled and nodded as then Kurenai touched his hand. She looked shy for some reason to Naruto
"Naruto…do you want to train with me sometime. I want to see where my level is" Kurenai became a bit shy all of a sudden but she suddenly felt Naruto touch her back. Looking at him her eyes became wide.
Naruto was smiling brightly as he nodded "it will be my pleasure Sensei" Kurenai felt happy now as she smiled and squeezed his hand "thank you Naruto"
Naruto smiled and the two just sat their enjoying each other's company as today they had a goal they desperately wanted to achieve.
One week later
Maito Gai's dojo
A figure wearing black and white uniform left a training ground which looked destroyed. He was walking away from a man wearing a green spandex. The bowl haircut man looked surprised very surprised to say at least.
"I see you around Sensei" the figure that left said as he looked a bit roughed up. His blond hair covered his face.
Maito Gai watched his student Uzumaki Naruto walk away in shock. The boy learned it. He learned the 8 gates.
He managed to open 5 gates in 5 days. The day he opened it was explosive.
When Gai watched Naruto explode he believed that the 8 gates weren't for him as it massive it was like watching a Biju.
Quickly using his own gates Gai put him unconscious as Naruto was hurting himself trying to open more.
That was his limit Gai decided. 5 gates was his limit. So the next two days Gai taught him how to control himself when he opens all 5 gates. The Taijutsu master repeatedly ordered Naruto to do chakra control and train his body until he became sick of it.
What Gai didn't know was that Naruto learned a new thing about his Teikoku thanks those exercises.
When it was time to open the gates, it was still powerful as Naruto still had too much chakra. Gai deduced that having too much Chakra was not the boy's fault and it cannot be stopped by just doing chakra control exercises.
Gai just accepted it and just deemed him ready to use the gates. the man ordered Naruto to keep doing chakra control exercises in which the blond promised he would do.
He now watched Naruto leave and thought to himself.
"That boy's going to be great" Gai smiled proudly
The village of Konohagakure was abuzz. People seemed to enjoy the day. In fact they had the right to as the in Hokage office Tsunade was serious as she had a file in her hand.
Looking at Jiraiya she smirked "this is a mission we cannot afford to fail" the frog summoner nodded "I agree hime"
Tsunade sighed as she looked at the file deeply "the council are stressing me to send an Anbu team" Jiraiya nodded "I know how they feel of we got this person's recognition it benefit the village greatly"
Tsunade nodded "you sure she is really is…" Jiraiya nodded has he looked serious "Kakashi told me he and his team, when they were young protected her once, only to escape with her out of the country"
Tsunade nodded as she still looked at the file "Hime, who are you going to send for this mission" Jiraiya asked
Tsunade smiled and looked at Jiraiya with a twinkle in her eye "well is it time for that brat to prove he is Chunin" Jiraiya smiled "Hime, I'm glad you are the Hokage" Tsunade laughed with Jiraiya joining her.
"I need a drink" she smiled as she threw a file back on the table.
The file contained the picture of Yukie Fujikaze the famous actor.
Naruto while he walked home shivered and felt angry once more "whoever that is…." He scowled for no reason in a threatening voice. He was scaring the people who moved away from him.
Things were going to be interesting for the Uzumaki.
Guys the next chapter is done and let me tell you this. I done the snow country mission a lot differently than canon. It will be fun as I enjoyed writing that chapter very much as I laughed a lot.
Also Naruto isn't evil guys, it's just that he's been through a lot and it was hard for the blond to take in. I hope I done the Team 7's scene to what you expected. Naruto will not be friends with them as they were never his friends to begin with. Kakashi and Sakura will have to earn his trust but the blond doesn't care as he has his own problems to think about.
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