Chapter 2

I'm back! Welcome everybody to chapter to chapter 2 of 'Ninja of Mochi'. In this one, will be the last chapter before cannon. So, in other words, next chapter we get the main story. And I don't know what to say now, besides, let's go to the story!

Legend:

"Talking."

'Thinking...'

Chapter 2: The Monster Awakens

Naruto evaded another attack from the kendo sword that Danzo was using to train him. He was blindfolded and was ordered to dodge the incoming attacks. So far so good.

"Is that all you got Sensei?" Naruto asked and Danzo smirked. In a swift motion, he smacked the kendo sword across Naruto's stomach making him fall to the ground.

"Don't get arrogant boy. That attitude in a battle will be what kill you. Even with your haki and devil fruit." Danzo scolded and Naruto nodded.

"Yes, Sensei." Naruto panted out.

Danzo nodded with a stern look "Good. Let's call it a day. I'll let you go early due that today is your birthday."

Naruto stood up and looked at his sensei "Thanks Sensei."

"Also, I want to give you something." Naruto raised a brow as Danzo took from a scroll a box of donuts. "Happy birthday."

Naruto grinned showing his sharp teeth "Thanks!" He quickly snatched the box out of the elder and stared at it with hungry eyes. Danzo rolled his eye at the sweet tooth of his apprentice.

"And remember, don't get in any trouble with someone that looks at you funny." Danzo ordered and Naruto snapped his tongue "What was that?"

"Nothing. Thanks Sensei!" Naruto said as he rushed back home, ready to eat his sweet gift.

Danzo shook his head. His student is strong. Both physically and mentally. That's why when someone mocks his mouth, he goes back to intimidate them or simply beat them up. He got in trouble for that already, even if Kushina is happy that he takes a stand for himself.

But that doesn't change the fact. A ninja that lets himself move by emotion instead of duty isn't the best type of ninja. Starting tomorrow, their training will change.

*Namikaze Estate*

"I'm back!" Naruto screamed as he closed the door behind him and stared at the box of donuts that Danzo gave him.

"Naru! Happy birthday!" Kyoka screamed as she hugged Naruto. He managed to lift the box of sweets to avoid any harm to them.

"Hey Kyo. Happy birthday to you too." Naruto said smiling and Kyoka looked at him with a big goofy grin.

"Hey, I have you something!" She went upstairs and not after one minute, she rushed down with a white scarf. She handed it to her brother. "Here! Happy birthday!"

Naruto grabbed the scarf and noticed it was soft and comfy. That, and that it was maybe too big. He wrapped it around his neck, but due to the size, it also covered his shoulders and part of his chest.

Naruto tugged the neck of the scarf and pulled it up until it covered up to his nose. Kyoka was looking at him with a nervous look "Do you like it?"

"It's perfect. Thanks." Naruto said and Kyoka beamed at his words as Naruto looked to the floor "I don't have anything for you."

"Don't worry 'bout that!" Kyoka assured him "You can come with me to play at the park. With the scarf no one will notice your mouth, so you won't feel bad about it." Kyoka explained and Naruto looked away.

"I don't know..."

"Pleaseeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee." Kyoka begged with her hands together. Naruto watched her from the corner of his eye before sighing.

"Fine. But I don't know if I will play." Kyoka jumped of joy and Naruto placed the box of donuts on the kitchen table. Kyoka went to grab Naruto hand and drag him to the park where her friends should be waiting for her.

*Park*

"Kyo! You're late!" Ino screamed at her that only laughed it off.

"Sorry Ino. I just bring Naru with me today. Hope you guys don't mind." Kyoka said happily as Hinata, Ino, Sakura, Shikamaru and Chouji looked at the Namikaze making him uncomfortable.

Shikamaru shrugged "I don't mind. I was just going to watch the clouds." He yawned as Ino went to nag him for being lazy.

Naruto looked at each one of them and saw that they don't know him just like he doesn't know them. He smiled under his scarf. Maybe he can make some friends now.

It was a fun afternoon. Kyoka and Naruto were going home to prepare themselves for the Kyubi Festival. They celebrate their birthday going together to the festival or staying home with their family. They had done that for years now.

"It was fun. Thanks for inviting me." Naruto said to his sister that grinned at him.

"No problem, Naru! See that with the super scarf I gave you, no one makes fun now." Naruto patted her head as they walked home.

They turned in a corner where an older kid that likes to make fun of Naruto's mouth was waiting for them with a smirk. Behind him there were two of his friends.

"Hey Foxy. How are you doing?" The kid asked with a smirk as Kyoka looked between her brother and the bullies.

Naruto simply narrowed his eyes. He grabbed Kyoka hand and tried to walk across them when one of them grabbed his shoulder.

"Oi, it is rude to ignore." He warned and Naruto slapped his hand off and continue to walk with Kyoka. The other one got in front of him while the leader snapped his tongue.

"Rude as usual. Y'know, I am still sore from the punch you gave me." He said as he took a kunai from his pocket "My dad is a ninja you know. And I think he is the best. So, greatness is in my blood!" He exclaimed and Kyoka giggled.

"We are the kids of the Hokage. Besides, you can't use weapons. It is illegal." Naruto smiled liking how his sister reacted using the head instead with her fists and they continue walking. Naruto's haki warned him that one of the kids was going to do something, he turned his head to the direction and indeed, a punch was coming.

He grabbed his wrist, kick him in the stomach and threw him to a fence. The other one, released a war scream with his fist raised in the air ready to punch him. Naruto tilted his head and kicked his legs making him fall.

The leader narrowed his eyes and rushed to Naruto with the intention of stabbing him, thing that he already predicted. What he didn't is that Kyoka grabbed the bully arm trying to stop him.

Naruto turned around to see the bully push Kyoka to the ground and accidentally made her a small cut on the cheek.

Some drops of blood came from the wound as Kyoka touched it and flinched. She got hurt...

By his fault...

He saw red. He coated his fist in haki and in a blink, he was in front of the kid that looked at him with shock, not expecting for him to do that.

He punched him on the face sending him head first to the ground. He then coated his leg in haki and stomped on his stomach and pressed hard.

"Don't you ever, ever, get close to me or my sister. Understood?" Naruto asked and the kid nodded weakly. He got off the kid and walked to Kyoka that was watching with concern.

He bent down in front of her with a worried look "You okay?"

Kyoka nodded "Yes. Naru, what happened?"

Naruto helped her to stand up and both walked home in silence, none uttering a sound. At the doorstep, Naruto stopped "I'm sorry. You got hurt because of me..."

Kyoka looked at his brother and smiled "Don't worry Naru. I'm okay. Kind of scared of what you did, but okay! Look, the cut is almost healed!" It was true, the cut was almost cured due to the Kyubi chakra.

Naruto looked at her with a sad look "But still..." He closed his eyes and looked at her with a new fire in his eyes "Kyoka, I promise you, I will never lose again! From now on, I will protect you, and my back will never touch the floor in a battle." He declared and Kyoka looked at him with a perplexed expression before giggling.

"Then, I will become Hokage, to prove you, that I don't need your protection. Deal?" She asked as she stretched her hand to him. Naruto shook it.

"Deal."

*Next Day, Shimura Estate*

"I want to become stronger sensei." Naruto said to Danzo as they got into the training grounds.

Danzo gave him a curious look "And why now?"

Naruto tugged the neck of his scarf "To protect what I care for."

Danzo stern look turned into a smirk. "Then follow me." He said as they walked into the ROOT headquarters.

And done! That was chapter 2 of 'Ninja of Mochi'. Hope you enjoyed. Now, some few things:

Naruto liking donuts. It is an allusion to Katakuri that LOVES donuts.

Danzo won't brainwash Naruto, okay? He will just make him colder, like Danzo.

Naruto beating his bullies, same as the donuts, allusion to Katakuri that beat down the ones that made fun of his mouth.

Kyoka getting cut, When Brulee from got her scar, that was what triggered Katakuri become how he is. Here is the same.

And that's all! Remember to leave your Review that it helps my motivation, PM me for any doubt or suggestion, Follow and Favorite the story and me.

Till Next Time.

Roy D. Harper.

One last thing, I have the idea for sensei and team of Naruto in my head, but for this one time, you guys will decide the whole team and sensei. What are the requirements? Naruto and Kyoka can't be in the same team, and Kushina can't be their sensei, the best option in the Reviews or PM, will be the winner. Now we are done.

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