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"Thinking to oneself, either out loud or in their head"
Regular person talking / 2nd Person Talking
(Character thinking in his own head or talking to someone else like Bijuu)
(Biju/summons talking to someone in their mind)
((Biju/Summons talking to someone out loud))
I made some changes to this chapter and hopefully my changes will be less confusing and you will be able to understand what character is the one talking.
*** REWRITE / CHANGES MADE AND UPDATED ****
Chapter 3: Training complete, Time To Go Home
'6 months later, in Ashina's office stands a blonde hair teen with whisker marks. Gone is the naïve Konoha shinobi and standing in front of the Uzukage is a more mature blonde knucklehead. Standing at 6 feet tall wearing a long black sleeved shirt (similar to his old shirt in Shippuden minus the orange) zipped all the way to the top giving him an open high collar with the Uzumaki Crest on both his left and right shoulder, black pants that go all the way down to his ankles, wearing geta sandals like Jiraiya, with a large scroll strapped to his back just like Jiraiya, stood Naruto standing at attention in front of his grandfather.'
(Ashina: He has changed a lot over the 6 months that he has trained with me. He has become very powerful with no equal and will be the one to succeed me as Uzukage.)
Ashina: I am very pleased with the training that you went through Naruto-Kun. Most people would take years of training to be able to pull off what you did in the 6 months of training that you went through.
Naruto: Thank you jiji, I mean Ashina-Sama! I can't take all the credit though. I have to thank Kurama and my clones as well. If Kurama never fully cooperated with me allowing us to become a team, I would have never been able to produce as much clones on my own as I was able to with his additional chakra that allowed me to get YEARS worth of training in only six months.
(Naruto: Thank you Kurama, you've always been there for me since the beginning. You are the closest I've had to family over all of my life and have been my best friend. I couldn't ask for a better friend!)
(Kurama: No need to get all sentimental on my kit, you know I'm not one for all that mushy stuff, but I do have to agree with you, you are my best friend!)
(Naruto: See Kurama, that wasn't so hard to say, now was it!? Hehehe)
(Kurama: Damit, you see why I don't say stuff!? I'm going to sleep, wake me when it's time to go)
Ashina: Given your facial expressions, I assume you were talking to Kurama-San just now, right? And no need for the formalities, we are family Naruto-Kun, Ashina, Gramps, or Jiji is just fine!
Naruto: Thanks Jiji, and yes I was. I was just thanking him for always being there for me and helping me with my training. After all these years we've been stuck together, we've come to understand one another and have an unbreakable bond. Thanks to the training you gave me with seals, I was able to change the one that I have keeping him locked inside of me.
Ashina: I'm glad you have someone like him to guide and assist you in your travels and future battles to make sure the world is a safe place for everyone. Once you accomplish your mission, what do you plan on doing?
Naruto: If it okay with you Jiji, I would love to return to the Whirlpools and help rebuild this place to its former glory when you guys come out of your comas. In the 6 months that I've been here, I found a place to call home and a place where I truly feel I belong!
(Ashina: From what Kurama-San told me how he grew up, mistreated, judged, called a demon, spit on or beat up and a few attempts on his life by his own village… it is no wonder why he said that. No one here judged him at all and only seen him as Uzumaki Naruto. I'm glad he's found a home here in the whirlpool!)
Ashina: I couldn't have agreed with you more Naruto-kun and look forward to the day we reunite again. I am glad that you feel that way about our Village. Here, take this scroll. There's a few things in there for you as gifts from an old man that will help you.
Naruto: What is it grandpa?
Ashina: When you return to the past, open it then and find out. Do not open it until then, understand?
Naruto: Yes, but why can't you just tell me what's in it Jiji? A straight answer one of these days won't kill you, you know?
Ashina: Hahaha, true, very true Naruto-Kun, but a straight answer today isn't in the cards. Maybe next time we see one another, I'll give you straight answers…. maybe!
'Naruto: Sweat drops' Great jiji…. Just great…
Ashina: Naruto-kun, I must leave you now and prepare the seal. Be sure to eat and rest for tomorrow, because tomorrow your destiny begins!
'With that, the Uzukage walked away to prepare the seal.'
'Outside the Uzukage's office, Naruto starts to converse with Kurama'
(So Kurama, what would like to do? Want me to let you out of the seal for a while so you can stretch your legs and maybe hunt for a bit? I know you really don't like people food and you rather catch it yourself).
(Sure kit, let me out for a bit)
(How big do you want to be, and please don't say with all Nine-Tails. I don't want to cause a panic that will interrupt Jiji while he is making the seal).
(Got to ruin all the fun…. Fine, one-tail will do)
'Naruto slams his hand on the floor yelling:'
"Summoning Jutsu: Summoning of Kitsune, One–Tail"
((Awe… it feels good to stretch my legs kit, thanks. Did you want me to hang around with you for a bit or is it cool if I go straight into hunting?))
You can go hunt Kurama, that's fine. I was going to go grab some ramen anyways and then head to home to shower and rest. Tomorrow is a big day for us!
((Okay kit, go enjoy your food of the gods as you Uzumakis like to put it. I'll see you back at the house.))
(And just like that Kurama was gone. Hmm, now for that ramen! I think I will try everything on the menu this time since it will be a while before I can have real Uzumaki ramen. Hmm, I wonder if they would let me have the recipe so I can have old man Teuchi and Ayame make for me! Doesn't hurt to ask!)
'Naruto walks over to Kopan Ramen'
Naruto: Good afternoon Asami-san, your father isn't here today?
'Kopan Asami, light red hair that is shoulder length tied into a braid, light complexion with violet blue eyes, wearing a light grey dress with a white apron over the dress standing behind her families ramen shop. Somewhere down her family line she is related to an Uzumaki, but she is part of one of founding civilian families that moved to Uzushiogakure some time ago.'
Asami: Ahh Naruto-Kun, as always, it's a pleasure to see you! No, father is shopping right now for ingredients to try to make new types of ramen!
Naruto: Whoa, that is awesome Asami-san! I can't wait to see what he can come up with in the future, but since today is my last day here, can you please prepare me a bowl each of what's on your menu?
Asami: Of course Naruto-Kun, right away! While I'm making the ramen, would you like anything to drink?
Naruto: Sure, let me have one Hatakosen Pineapple and one Melon Ramune soda please!
Asami: Coming right up!
(Things are going to be a bit boring without Naruto here, but I know that I will see him again!)
'30 minutes later with 40 bowls of ramen finished'
Naruto: Thank you Asami-san, that was delicious! Say, you wouldn't happen to let me get one of your ramen recipes, would you?
Asami: What for Naruto-Kun? You trying to run my family out of business!?
Naruto: No, nothing like that. Since I'm going to be gone tomorrow, I was wondering if I could take a recipe back to Ichiraku's back in the Leaf Village until I see you guys again. I used to believe his ramen was the best, but then I tried yours and your fathers and I feel like nothing can compare anymore!
Asami: No need to try and butter me up Naruto-Kun. I'll let you in on a little secret, the Ichiraku family learned under my father in how to make ramen, when you get back, ask for the Asami special! They named it after me as a way to say thanks to my father.
Naruto: You mean to tell me he knows how to cook Uzumaki ramen and he never TOLD ME!
Asami: Calm down Naruto-Kun. He probably just forgot. From what you say you don't meet him until years down the road and the Ichiraku you know must be the son or something like that who trained with my father. It's safe to assume he just didn't remember, but I bet if you ask for my special, they will be glad to make it for you, in bulk!
Naruto: Thank you Asami-san, I will be sure to do that. I must be on my way now. Got to get my stuff ready. See you again soon once the world is a safe place!
Asami: I'm looking forward to it Naruto-Kun!
(Asami: If anyone can do it, he can! Naruto has this thing about him that makes people want to believe in him!)
'Next day, in the sealing room located under the Uzukage tower with Ashina'
Ashina: Naruto-Kun, are you ready?
Naruto: Never have I been more ready for something Jiji. This time, I have more to fight for… I have finally found family!
(Ashina: Well said Naruto-Kun. The past 6 months, you have grown on me, you seemed to have that effect on all our villagers. You are truly something special and I see you as a great leader one day!)
Ashina: Great, if you can go into kyuubi sage mode and give me a chakra shroud, please. I will need some of Kurama-San's chakra to get you back to where you need to go.
Naruto: Of course Jiji, touch my hand!
'Ashina has Kurama's shroud of chakra around him and starts the required hand seals. Two-hundred and fifty hand seals later, he slams his hand on the floor screaming:
FORBIDEN UZUMAKI SEALING STYLE: GOD OF TIME, REVERSAL!
'In a bright flash of light, Naruto was gone'
(Ashina: Good luck grandson, I hope to be seeing you soon!)
'4 years in the past'
(Naruto: Kurama, you okay? Ugh, I have such a headache)
(Kurama: Kit, I'm fine, but I suggest you snap out of it, and look where we are quickly. I'll heal the headache but get your butt into gear!)
(Naruto: Kurama, where are… we.. is that Gaara on the floor!?)
(Kurama: Yes, now hurry kit, you can save him without that old lady sacrificing herself this time)
'With burning determination in his eyes, Naruto was off to change the world!'
End of Chapter 3
With his training complete, Naruto's grandfather returns Naruto to the past. What awaits this stronger/calmer Naruto? And what's in the scroll that his grandfather left him?