Ch4

Note: I'm not sure if I mentioned this in the previous chapter or not, but Kaito's house is not in the lightning village. It is a bit out ward in a hills close by, but still part of the lightning country. Sorry if I didn't put that down.

"Speech"

'Thought'

Restored Faith

A teenager walked down the road whistling a familiar tune. To both sides, it was enclosed by a wall of rusty fences. One would wonder what was still keeping them up, considering the crumbling bolts and nails that poked its head out on the hinges and the crispy metal with poke-a-dot hole as its decoration, it was a miracle that it was still staying up. A small girl was singing joyfully as she bounced a ball up and down on the pavement.

A sudden crack was heard in the ally which was quickly followed by the screams of the metal as it bent it's way down, breaking away from it's bindings. Kaito's eyes widened as he dashed to the girl. With the sudden excitement, he forgot to contain his chakura. He knocked the piece of metal high into the air but at the same time, blowing the young girl a short distance away. A man in the distance came around the corner as the girl slided to his feet. Looking up, he shouted after finding the dumbfounded teen with his fist raised into the air, "You did this!"

"Yes, but I was just…" he stuttered.

People began to gather as they heard the commotion.

"You hit this girl?" the man asked in disgust.

"Well no, I mean yes, but I wasn't…" he tried to explain as he watched uneasily at the girl who was crying in pain after hitting her arm upon the hard pavement.

"There you go, he admits it! You punk, why don't you pick on someone your own size!" the man shouted with anger as he held the girl in his arms, rubbing her arm.

"Hey, isn't that the kid with that weird bloodline limit?" someone in the crowed murmured.

"I think it is. Damn freak of nature, he thinks his better than all of us," the murmur continued. Kaito took a few steps back, looking back an forth at the chattering that went on.

"I didn't…"he whispered, "I was trying to…"

"A monster is what he is," a woman's voiced sounded through, piercing painfully into the boy's ears.

"Yea, and picking on little kids, how horrible,"

"I'm not…" he murmured.

"His a monster,"

"I'm not…" he continued to back away, hitting himself upon the rusty wall.

"A monster!"

"I'm NOT!" he shouted. Just then, the metal sheet he had hit up into the air fall back down to just behind the crowed of people with a loud crash.

Screams went up into the air as people scattered for their lives. "Run for it! His attacking!" they warned.

Kaito dashed away into the woods. The same woods he had gone to since he was a boy. It was the silence he loved, silence that had become…his sanctuary.

"Hello?" a voice sounded through the trees, startling the angry teen.

"Who's there!" he demanded.

A blond haired boy, roughly his age walked out with a smile. "Hello, I am just a Genin from Konoha." The boy answered.

'Oh, right. This forest is shared between the country of fire and lightning.' "What do you want?" he said with a slight tinge of annoyance.

"Hey, I didn't mean to startle you. I just saw you all alone here with a sad expression on your face so I came to see if you were alright," he said backing away.

Kaito opened his eyes realizing his rude tone. "I'm sorry, I didn't mean to say that so roughly. It's just that things haven't been going to great for me lately and I was in a pissy mood," he apologized.

"It's fine, what were you doing out here all alone?" he asked.

"This is where I come to get some piece and quiet," he replied, then shifting his glance at him he added quickly, "But it's nice to have someone to talk to too form time to time."

"I see," nodded the young man.

"This place's quiet lets me cool down and practice my jutsu and stuff." He smiled.

"Practice your Jutsu huh, speaking of which, my teacher just taught me an awesome new jutsu. Wanna see it?" said the blond haired teen proudly.

"Sure," Kaito replied interested at what he had to show.

"Alright, I'm still not every good at it but I can sort of get the basics of it," he said licking his lips as he held his palm out as though he was holding a ball.

'Amazing, his focusing all his chakura into that hand!' a glow began to appear, 'Wow, is that…his chakura? It's spinning…not in one but all directions.'

The blond's eyes opened wide then cracked an, "uh oh."

The next thing he knew, Kaito was shoved back by an enormous gust of wind as he landed heavily on his rump.

"Sorry, I still need work," apologized the Konoha rookie.

"Wow, that was amazing! How did you do that? Wicked!" exclaimed Kaito as he bounced back up.

"Well, you start by collecting chakura on your palm. Then you put a round layer of chakura and concentrate everything you have to the inside of the layer and make it spin in all directions, then you..oh I think I said too much, heh heh," he laughed and stuck his hands in his pocket.

"Man, that was an awesome jutsu, it looked really cool," he said raising his hands, "Yo, show me it again man!"

"Alright, let's see," the blond haired boy readied his hand once more.

He began to focus but was quickly broken by another older man's voice. "There you are you little brat, what did I tell you about going off alone!" the voice shouted.

"Yeep, busted!" the boy said turning to face his tooter to see the grinding teeth and the angry glare.

"I told you, this half is part of the lightning country. Even if we are allies, it does not mean you can just wonder around like that," the man lectured as he dragged the protesting teen's arms back out through the trees.

"Come on Jiraiya-sensei, you worry too much. I'm gonna be the next Hokage someday and when that happens, I'll go where I want to when I want to and there will be nothing you can do about it!" he pouted.

"Ha, you as hokage huh, that's something I'd like to see," laughed his teacher.

Kaito watched the too leave as he scratched his head. Then with sudden realization as he extended his arm, "Wait, I didn't catch your…name," 'His gone…'

A woman looked up toward the bars where the wind glided through, blowing softly upon her hair. Glancing back at the sleeping baby, she stood up and moved to the sound nervously. The sun is yet to beep its glow from behind the mountains though it's light crusted over the rise and fall of the terrain, transforming the pitch black sky to shade of blue. 'Who could that be at this hour?' she wondered as she grasped the handle of her door. She noticed a flickering orange glow from the crack of her door, her eyes widened. Carefully, she placed one year upon the door, keeping her hand on the knob. A mob of people's growling was heard from behind.

Jumping back, she dashed for her baby. 'Kaito, I didn't think you could actually do it… What ever happened to you…' she thought as a single drop of tear fell from her cheap upon the baby's forehead.

"Where is she!" a man slammed against the door in rage, "Her husband killed my brother and I shall have my revenge today!"

"Here, Here!" another villager shouted in agreement.

"Break the door down!" a woman called.

"Yea, enough waiting around, we can't let the woman, nor that monster she calls her son be left alive! If we do, that brat may grow up one day and become another Kaito!" said a man, forcing his way to the front.

A roar of agreement echoed through the trees which was quickly followed by a heavy blow against the door.

Yoriko looked back and embraced the young one in her arms slightly tighter. Reaching the second floor window, she took a few steps back and with a thrust from her legs, she kicked the window and broke through as she curled the baby under her chest to prevent it from harm.

The villiger's eyes turned to the source of shattering glass. "There she is! Get her!" they pointed. Narrowing her eyes, Yoriko dropped two small balls. Upon contact to the ground, it exploded into a cloud of smoke. A few coughs rose throught the crowed and when the sound stopped, she was gone.

(Few Month Passes)

"Kaito, Wake up! Time for us to go for our next target," a short man nudged the sleeping figure violently.

Kaito rose swiftly as though he had been awake the entire time. "Very well, what next?" he asked.

"In the country of mist, I hear there is a very interesting item. It is known as the wave striker, an almighty sword forged many years ago. They say one slash can cut through a path across an ocean. Though I do not believe in such fairytale myth, the sword is made of an unknown material which makes it nearly indestructible, remember, this is still part of your test. Your last and final test, it shall decide your outcome. Do this successfully and you shall be eligible to join our clan," he said coldly.

"Sounds interesting enough," Kaito replied with confidence and motioned to the door of their crib.

"One more thing," Samegi called, Kaito glanced back, "Kill who ever that gets in your way." He said with a smirk.

Kaito lowered his brow and looked down pensively for a split second before giving a silent nod as he walked out the door.

(Back with Yoriko)

Sweat poured from her head as she made her way swiftly through the forest. She had been on a constant run, each time she tried to escape from the border, she was discovered by guards. She had been living in a world of hiding as many seeked her day and night. When she finally escaped from that danger zone, it felt as though the world has been lifted from her shoulders. A sign up ahead caught her eyes as she jumped off from her route upon the branches to the sign below.

"Now Entering The Country of Mist"

"I think this may be a good place to start over," she said to the baby in her arm as he snuggled into her chest. She smiled gently, then taking a deep breath, walked across the border.

The trip she started in the morning had now come to night. The calls of the owl can be heard strong against the silent darkness. Her eyes spotted a familiar glow from the darkened abyss. 'The light of a house, perhaps they will let me stay.'

(knock Knock)

The door creaked open as an old man walked out, sticking his walking stick out front with a bent back as he made his way out. "Yu..Yuriko!" he gasped, "He ma, Yuriko's home!"

Yoriko was stunned at the man's reaction then took notice of another old woman making her way to the door as fast as her old bones could carry her. "Yuriko? Is can't be you!" she called happily.

"I'm sorry dear sir, buy my name is Yoriko," she smiled sadly, "I am a wonderer, here hoping to…seek a new life and wish for you to let us stay for the night," she explained.

"Oh, I see.." the old man looked down painfully, "we?"

"Yes, my son and I," she said revealing the baby she cacooned in her arms with sheets.

"sure, please come in," he invited.

(Inside)

The elderly woman looked up and squinted her eyes as the three made their way down the wall to the tatami room. "My dear, you look exactly like her," she awed.

"This Yuriko, who might she be?" asked Misaki.

"She is our grand daughter," the old man answered, "We…have not seen her for years which we have lost count of." They enter the Tatami room"That is her right there," he points to a photo.

Yoriko's eyes widened with shock, it was almost as though looking into a mirror. The same hair color, same cheek bone, even the same glimmer in their eyes.

"She is a Kunoichi," the old man continued, "The best in this country. She had been declared a heroin in numerous occasions as she saved us, the people, in numerous times. Now, the only thing we have to remember her by is that sword," he pointed under the photo. There, lay a blue sword. It's crescent shape curved eloquently from the handle to the sheath as a few sparkles of gold and silver peeped it's way through the intricate wrapping on the handle.

Yoriko could not help but ran her fingers against the sword with all it's radiance. "May I?" she asked.

"Be my guest," replied the old man.

Setting her baby down gently on the floor, she took the blade in her hand. It was unusually light for a blade. As she pulled the sword from it's sheeth, the metal reflected the dim light of the room so well that it nearly made it look like it glowed itself. A brilliant wave ran down the edge of the blade, fusing smoothly to a straight point.

"Do you polish this often?" she asked.

"Not at all, we have never done anything to the blade since the day she brought it to us," replied the old man.

"Astonishing, simply remarkable," she said with envy.

"She told us it is the blade that had been part of this country since it began. A wise shinobi made it from some sort of rare crystal to slay a demon. Lengend says that he sealed his chakura within the blade before he passed away and the one who shall tap into that power shall be invincible," the old man explained.

"Fascinating," was Yoriko's one word reply of amazement.

"But that is just superstition, besides, it is said that it takes a great amount of energy to tap into that power and no one has been able to do it so far. Not even the best of our shinobis," the old man replied.

(Knock Knock Knock)

"Could that be more travelers?" the old woman said looking to the door. She pushed the door open slowly. Two figures stood before her, darkly cloaked, tall and broad. Yoriko peeped her head from the room after returning the blade to its original position.

The man pushed himself in and moved to the room in the back. "What do you want!" the old man demanded.

"I seek the sword," he replied.

'That voice, could it be…' Yoriko squinted her eyes, trying to take a better look at the man's face but against the darkness she could not see any clear features.

She jumped out, pulling a Kunai from her leg pocket and readied it in a defensive position. "I can not allow you to do that!" she said firmly.

The man twitched at her voice slightly, 'I know that voice,' he thought but dismissed the thought be remembering his objective. "Do not test me, or you shall perish," he chuckled.

"Try me," She replied with a smirk.

Without warning, the figure of the man disappeared from their eyes. It was pure instinct when Yoriko felt a presence to her back as she jumped up with a spin kick. The cloaked man blocked it easily and held two fingers to his lips as he chanted a phrase. With one final mumble he shouted, "Raiton! Rairyu…" It was then he saw the woman's hair slide from her face to reveal her identity and caught himself. "yo…Yoriko…" he gasped.

She landed lightly with a surprised look upon her face, "Kaito…what are you…"

He turned his head bitterly, "I came to get the sword," he said quickly and walked into the room. Eyeing the sword on the stand he motioned for it. His reach was stopped by a figure of a woman, glaring with eyes mixed with anger, sadness, and nostalgic love. "Stand aside, Yoriko," he ordered.

"No, I can not let you take this sword, it is not something for you to have," she stood her ground. 'At least, not the you right now…' she thought sadly.

"I will not as you again Yoriko, stand aside!" he ordered, this time slightly raising his volume.

"I will not!" she answered.

The old couple stood and watched as they quivered with fear, both for themselves and the brave woman that was sticking up for them's lives. Even though they wanted to ask about who the man was and how is it that he knows her, they kept their mouth shut.

"This is a test to see if you're eligible to join our clan. It is your last and final test. Kill all whoever that get's in your way," the words of Samegi echoed in his ears.

He raised his hands and focused his chakura to the palm. A orb appeared in the center as streaks of blue swirled inside rapidly. He narrowed his eyes and pulled back his hands.

"Are you really going to do it?" Yoriko said.

His eyes popped open and he bit his lips. "Move..Aside..Yoriko!" he demanded once more and lowered his body, ready to thrust.

"Have you really gone so low as to kill me? Well do what you must but I want you to remember this…I still love you," she said and shut her eyes.

Kaito looked at the woman's face, relaxed and unafraid. His eyes took in her beauty that they hadn't seen since the day of his leave. He shifted his weight forward, the woman's face tensed, with one final sigh, he closed his palm. The baby looked intently at the scene before him, even he seemed to be able to see the sorrow within the two's heart as he frowned underneath his wrappings.

"Kaito…" Yoriko whispered as she opened her eyes, then showed a relieved smile. 'Thank you,' she said in her mind to the heavens, 'for restoring my faith.'

Without a word, he turned and walked speedily to the door.

"Kaito!" she called. The door opened and he dashed out.

After retrieving her thoughts, she ran after him, hoping to get a few last words before he leaves. Her steps came to a quick stop when she found the man she seeked, standing with his back to the door, glaring at a dark small figure before him.

"What's the meaning of this Kaito? I told you to get the sword!" the small figure pointed back to the house.

"And I have chosen to refuse," he said.

"You refuse and you shall never be allowed to return to our clan," the figure snarled.

"The hell with your clan, I don't care anymore," he shouted.

Yoriko stood at the foyer, confused about what she was seeing.

"Fine, then I'll get it," Samegi shifted to the side, "and while I'm at it, I think I'll have a little fun too," he added seeing the woman peeping through the door.

Kaito's eyes widened then jumped infront. "I won't let you do that!" he declared.

"Oh really?" he smirked as he flicked a small pellet toward the house.

Kaito's eyes shot open. "Get down! He shouted as he dashed for the house.

(Fshooot)

A trail of fire erruped from the tiny pellet and engulfed the house. Yoriko backed away from the front door then ran for the first thing that came to her mind. "Naruto!" she screamed.

End…

I decided to end it here because it's getting late and this will still go on for a while.

Only 1 review? I didn't think chapter3 was that horrible(cries) If you think this story lacks in something the please tell me so that my future chapters can be better for you to read.

Thank you MelanieStar for you generous review

Next Chapter will be final chapter about Naruto's dad. If there are confusing areas of the story where you find that it isn't connecting, that is because I plan to make it all connect on the next chapter. I hope you liked this one and will look forward to the next as well