Chapter 20: Not Him!
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Naruto finds who has captured him and he has no grasp on his chakra, once again.
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Start date, January 1

Naruto curled his nose, smelling something foul on him. It was ointments that were placed over his wounds and burns. He tried to move, but found he was cocooned in blankets, again. He opened his eyes and found it was dark. He looked to his sides, and made out a small room. He got out of the blankets and sat up. He let out a sigh, finding no window in the room, and he was still in just a pair of shorts. He got up, a bit unsteady as he walked to the door. He flexed his right hand, frowning at how tender it felt. He reached back and found his hair was bound and braided. He opened the door enough to see through the small space he made. He saw no one and slipped through. He closed the door, letting only a soft click sound. He walked quietly, looking down the hall. He strained his ears, trying to find if someone was beyond the hall. He sniffed, finding a familiar scent. The hairs on the back of his neck stood on end as he made his way out of the hall. He froze in his tracks, his eyes widen. Moran sat in a chair, looking over a scroll, next to a fireplace. A table set in front of the man. Naruto moved backwards, but was stopped by the man's voice.

"Naruto-kun, you are very tricky. Now why don't you come here and sit down." The man looked up and gave him a smile. "You won't be able to escape, there are ninja posted outside. Now come here and sit."

Naruto moved forward, ready to defend himself. He moved close to the fire and crouched down. The man shook his head and looked to his right.

"Mike, get something for the boy."

The red headed man walked in and set a bowl down on the table. He left the room, casting a glace behind him, before disappearing in the next room. Naruto did not move to get the bowl, making Moran snort. He picked up the bowl, stirring the contents and brought a spoon full up, eating it. He sat the bowl down, closer to Naruto's reach. Naruto took the bowl and moved farther back. He looked at it and curled his nose, it was oatmeal. He ate it, while Moran went over the scroll again.

"I will be taking you back to Fang. The lord is not very happy with you. I would like to know how you got me to pass out, but I guess it can wait. The vile you got, was to knock you out for a few days, but I guess you figure what it was."

"How did you know I was here?" Naruto asked hoarsely

"The boy that escaped the train, I figured it was you. I took a guess of your path to get to Moon and from the thief that was reported in a little village not from here, helped me to know I made the right decision. I am amazed; the burns on your body do not look too bad. I suspect the cuts you received from the widow are healing as we speak. You are able to walk and run with that wound of your leg. I doubt I could handle the pain. Now, we will be leaving after you get dressed and take some medicine. The doctor told me you have a fever and an infection."

"My village knows you kidnapped me."

Moran stood up and let out a laugh.

"I don't see how they would know. Rumors are going around about a boy who disappeared off a train. That someone broke out of the hold of Lord Fang and a theft of clothes for a boy was taken. I doubt anyone will figure it was you. Now come along and I promise I won't break you legs."

Naruto set the bowl on the table. He did not know what to do, but wanted to escape now. He tried to mold his chakra and found he had no grasp on it.

"Do I have another seal on me?"

"Yes, it will take time for me to get it off. You've been out for two days. I lost the illusion when he put the seal on you."

Moran walked to Naruto and grabbed him by the arm. He made Naruto stand up and pulled him into the kitchen. He was given some clothes, jacket, and boots which he quickly donned. He watched Moran as he poured a liquid in a cup. Naruto curled his nose at the smell. The man walked to Naruto, handing him the cup.

"Drank all of it." the man ordered

Naruto took it and drain it. He shook his head as a wave of drowsiness came over him. He let out a yawn and sent a glare at the man. He flinched when the man grabbed him and swung him over his back. Naruto tried to fight to keep awake, but his head fell and he lost the battle. Moran walked out of the building, with Mike opening the door for him.

"Sir, did you see the mark on his arm."

"Yes."

"Transportation has been arranged. We will take the train to Fang. I got a private car." Mike said

"Good. Make sure you get the medicine he needs and sleeping drafts. I don't want any trouble from him. Don't forget the sedatives."

Mike nodded and took off. Moran walked through the semi empty streets. He steeped up on a wooden platform as the sun was beginning to rise. He saw many of his subordinates getting on the train. He entered into a train car and found the private room. He laid Naruto down on a bench seat and sat on the other. He looked Naruto over, smiling.

"You are very skilled, but your luck ran out."

End date, January 1

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