Disclaimer: I don't own 'em. But my own characters. (Sora & Gimpy) And this story.
This my first attempt at fan fiction. Be gentle…. hides
Summary: Takes place four years after the rescue for Sasuke. Of course he gets rescued. Everyone is at least Chuunin and Anbu rank/training. Naruto is sent to the future with a jutsu mess up… Created by Kabuto and Orochimaru. Rated PG-13 to R. And soon to be rated M for later chapters, but I will get to that later. Pairings: Hinata/Naruto, Sasuke/Sakura…. Everyone will be a little OC… Sorry.
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On with the story.
Chapter One – Introductions and Information
Silence seeped into Konoha that May evening. Crickets could be heard deep throughout the immense vastness of the forest. On the other side of the village, the shattering of wood could be heard. Along with depilated breathing.
A mop of blonde shag hair could be seen swaying back and forth with midnight breeze. Whispers of nothingness flittering across the nighttime skies. Sweat glistens on the bronze skin, toned masses of muscle seen flexing with every hit. The Puberty fairy was very nice to Naruto these past two years. Instead of being a short loudmouthed shinobi, he towered at six feet, one inch tall. Very lean, not bulked muscle like a body builder. But an athlete, specifically a runner if you would picture. He even changed clothing styles. Finally took Ero-sennin's advice that "Orange was too loud for a ninja." Instead he opted for a blain black shirt with his Clan's spiral (in silver) and tan/khaki cargo pants. Got to have pocket space for his kunai and shuriken. Now a Chuunin sporting the very "unfashionable" green vest. Of course, Naruto didn't care either way; he was one step closer to achieving his life's dream. To become the villages number one ninja, the Hokage. So far, everything was going great. He has his Father figure Iruka, his teacher Jiraiya, a sister-like companion Sakura, and he had his brother Sasuke. Whom he had to fight tooth and nail for. True to his word, he did break al his arms and legs to bring him back home. Little by little Sasuke opened up to his friends and family. He still wanted to avenge his Clan for what his Brother did. But that was temporarily pushed to the end of his to do list. For now, he will continue to grow and get stronger for his important people. Everyone has grown in the past four years (A/N: ages 16 and 17), mostly Chuunin status and some Anbu candidates. Tsunade herself apprenticed one of the two most unlikely Genins. Precision chakra control and the will to never give up. Hyuuga's were the best choice for Medic-nins. Trying to change herself little by little, Hinata was very proud to call herself a Hyuuga. No longer a mediocrity in the eyes of her Father and Clan. She gained a little confidence on her journey towards being the heir to Hyuuga. Breaking away from her teammates, she sorely missed them. Kiba and Shino were taking missions and hoping to become Jounins soon enough. She had to study solely under Tsunade and Shizune. Hinata grew out of her meekness, mostly. She no longer stuttered or blushed uncontrollably. But, she was still in love with out obnoxious blonde dobe. It grew from simple admiration to full blown love. He's still oblivious to Hinata's affections. Sakura still slugs him from time to time to beat some sense into him. Through Sakura and Hinata's training, they have developed a friendship and of course, Hinata has confided into Sakura. Even though Sakura is no longer Naruto's object of affection, she tries to steer him in the right direction. As many chance Sakura sets up to get those two together to boost her confidence, Hinata always chickens out.
Neji was allowed into the Head family after proving himself worthy in the Chuunin exam. Hiashi even lifted his cursed seal. Encouraged to try out for the Anbu and help Konoha rebuild its forces. Another candidate is Rock Lee. Still the epitome of Gai-sensei. Lee still chases our pink-haired kunoichi. Sakura has learned to lighten up on Lee over the years, at least until she can pawn him off onto some other unsuspecting kunoichi. Tenten works with her weapon master father, in the shop and on the training grounds. Also a candidate for Anbu.
For the Ino-Shika-Chou, they are heavily working with their family's kinjutsu. Ino still helps out with her families flower shop and has made up with Sakura. They still have rivalry be it friendly or not, no one can usually tell. Especially the boys of the Rookie 9. Shikamaru helps out his old man tending to the deer and spends his free time between could watching; arguing with Ino. He would never admit it, but he's always liked Ino, possibly loved. Unless he grows a backbone she'll never know. Or is the feeling mutual? After the mission rescue for Sasuke, Chouji has put some of his weight back on, but its more muscle now. Being five foot eleven inches tall and about 175 pounds. He gave up his scarf and switched his shorts for long track pants (dark blue) and opted for a white tank top, now wearing his hiti-ate on his right bicep. He now has a new fan club, much to Sasuke and Naruto's surprise. He was really never interested in that sort of thing. Instead he started to date the waitress at the Yakinuku Restaurant. Even though he frequents this particular establishment, Sora always had an eye on him. Despite being a portly teenaged shinobi, she loved "big" guys. Being beautiful despite her attitude, she is a genuinely nice person. With long curly red hair and medium brown eyes, legs that go all the way up and "nice rack". She was everything any male wanted. She gave Ino a run for her money. Coming from a shinobi family but decided to be a civilian and work in her Ant's restaurant. She came familiar with Chouji and he, her.
-Back to Naruto-
Panting heavily, Naruto collapsed onto the ground. He had been training all day and mostly all night. Reflecting on the past four years and how much he and his friends had grown. Naruto had everything he could ever want, except someone waiting for him at home. He'd long given up on Sakura and instead trains harder to replace the empty feeling in his soul. Late at night, while awake in bed, he'd wonder on who could love a monster like himself. For the Kyuubi being sealed in one's self wasn't exactly appealing when it came to the opposite sex. But it did have its advantages, such as; all five senses heightened and stamina out the ass. Ideal lover, but he couldn't bring himself to seek out others for fear of rejection. Of course he had a fan club that rivaled Sasuke's and Chouji's. But they only wanted the person that he portrayed to be, not the person inside.
Thinking over the available list of kunoichi who he felt closest too, he decided he might give it a try after all. Sakura was a definite out; Ino was too much like himself and he could only stand her for very few amounts of time. He couldn't understand how Sakura could be best friends with her. Well, that would be the same relationship he and Sakura had. Naruto decided not to pursue that train of thought. Then there's Tenten, but he saw her making oogly eyes at Lee when they were training. So she was axed off. Next he thought of Dog boy's team. "Hinata!"
Hmmm, he thought. She has grown the most out of the Rookie 9 and Gai's team. Even though she was weird in the beginning, but now he had come to respect her as a fellow ninja. She has grown into quite a beauty. Still quite short, standing at five foot three inches tall. Her hair had grown a little past her shoulders. A lovely blue-black color. She shed her large winter coat and Capri's for a long black-sleeved tight fitting mesh shirt with a black spaghetti strapped top. Her Capri's replaced with very short red running shorts with the Hyuuga Clan symbol in the bottom corner of the leg. No longer wearing blue sandals, now wearing thigh high black boots. Hinata was quite a vixen. The puberty fairy was also kind to her, busty and curvy in all the right places. If Naruto thought about her a little longer he would have a red waterfall shooting forth from his nose that would put Ero-sennin's to shame. He thought how he was going to approach her. When he thought about her in the past, Naruto always saw her in the background smiling and encouraging him on. Maybe, she would give him a chance? Wouldn't know until he tried, right?
With that thought Naruto slowly stood up and began his trek home. Sweat still cascading down his face, he raised his hand to wipe it off. Looking up at the night's sky, he decided to put his plan into action. First, he'd talk to Sakura and Sasuke. Walking slowly through the slumbering town, Naruto glanced from side to side looking at the buildings. Reading the occasional sign or two until he reached his favorite Ramen joint (A/N: how do you spell it?) to get his evening meal. Sighing, he sat down with a thud.
"Ah! My number one customers, Naruto, what'll you have?"
Naruto looked up and smiled faintly and replied, "One misu and pork ramen please."
The old man nodded and went to work on his order.
Fiddling with an unbroken set of chopsticks with his head down, he felt a hand placed on his shoulder. Immediately he looked up and turned his head to the side. A large gloved hand tat belonged to our illustrious Copy Ninja. Hatake Kakashi. Smiling under the mask and his one eye closed upturned. He removed his hand and took the vacant seat beside Naruto and pocketed his infamous Icha Icha Paradise. Naruto gave a legitimate smile and waved. Kakashi cleared his throat, as he was about to speak.
"A little late to be out, eh Naruto?" asked Kakashi while raising his one visible brow. Naruto's face fell slightly and shrugged while facing the table again.
Kakashi's face softened a bit at how Naruto reacted to his question. He knew Naruto didn't have any living family members to tell him what to do. Feeling a little pity and also out of duty, Kakashi always felt he had to keep tabs on him. It was Naruto's Father's dying wish that he look after his son until he was able to really fend for himself. And one day, he would tell Naruto of his legendary parents. Until then, Kakashi will look after the little kit for a while longer.
Kakashi pat Naruto's back and smiled at him when he turned to face him.
"How's training?" uttered the masked ninja. Naruto smiled and replied, "Training is going well, I've managed to perform Rasengan with one hand without a Kage Bunshin. Doubled my chakra reserves with stamina training and currently working on forming two Rasengans simultaneously." Kakashi nodded and smiled. "Sounds good, Naruto. Are you getting ready for the upcoming Jounin exam?" Naruto's face instantly brightened and exclaimed, "Yes, I am!" While his arm shot up and pumped his fist in the air. The Copy Ninja chuckled at the blonde's actions. At that moment, Kakashi reach into his pouch and pulled out an old worn out scroll. Naruto raised his brow and gave a puzzled look.
"Order's ready Naruto, here you go," Grunted the old man.
Naruto broke his chopsticks and yelled his greeting grinning from ear to ear. Kakashi watched him devour his ramen at a lightening speed. Engrossed and fascinated at the same time, he could never get why Naruto was so rapt about Ramen. Reminded him of his sensei, Yondaime, had an affinity for the noodle slop same as Naruto.
After three quarters through his meal, Naruto glanced over at Kakashi and mumbled, "What's the scroll for?" Kakashi lazily replied, "This is for you, it was entrusted to me by your Father until you were ready for it. Since the Jounin exam s coming up, I figured its time you'd learn your Father's jutsu."
Naruto's eyes were as big as plate saucers and his mouth fell pen spilling the remaining contents of his dinner. Kakashi's face grimaced at the display, but that's what he got for telling Naruto this important piece of information at dinnertime. Damn, he had bad timing, as always. Naruto recovered quickly and put down his chopsticks and turned in his seat to look at his former sensei.
Kakashi cleared his throat and put the jutsu scroll into Naruto's outstretched hand. Naruto looked at the old worn out scroll and reached into his pocket and pulled out some coins and paid the old man for his food. Told the old man his goodbyes and stood up with Kakashi in tow. Naruto walked to the park bench a few blocks down, sitting on it underneath the street light, he unrolled the scroll. Kakashi sat next to his former student quietly, watching him unroll it.
Naruto's eyes scanned the contents and his eyes grew very large again and his mouth dropped. The first line read:
Shunshin no Jutsu (Body Flicker) followed by instructions and prerequisites.
It was very harsh training, but to obtain this level of high-speed, he'd have to go beyond his limit and then some.
Kakashi smiled when he saw Naruto immersed in its contents. Finally, Naruto would get a piece of his past and his Father's legacy.
Scanning over the stances, Naruto read more instructions until he came to the bottom of the scroll. The old worn paper slipped through his fingers and floated to the ground. With Naruto staring straight ahead trying to comprehend what he just read. Shaking his head profusely, he leaned over to pick it up. Dusting it off, he reread the contents.
In small writing at the bottom dictated: Shunshin no Jutsu developed by Uzumaki Arashi, Yondaime Hokage. A small visible tear slid down his whiskeredface and onto the scroll.
(A/N:Cliffhanger…. R & R. Should I continue this?)
Crimsonails