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- (Thinking to oneself, either out loud or in their head)
- ((Kurama Talking))
- 'Narrator talking'
- Regular person talking
- Hokage Talking
A/N: If you are still reading my story, thank you. To those of you who are new, welcome! Recap from Chapter 9 has Jiraiya and Tsunade finally trying to see if things can work out between them as a couple. For those that asked about pairings, here is my first pair that I am writing into my story. As the story progresses, there will eventually be more. Who, I still don't know yet at the moment. With that said, here is my next chapter. Enjoy!
Chapter 10: Scroll Revealed
'Next day in the Hokages Office'
Hey Granny-Tsunade! How was your date with Ero-Sennin last night?
(How the hell did he know we went out on a date!?) My date? What are you talking about Naruto?
(Looks like she doesn't want to admit it, but the glow and smile says it all. I'm glad they are able to be together this time around!) Nothing Granny-Tsunade, nothing at all.
So what are you doing in my office this early Naruto, couldn't sleep or something?
Oh, I came early because I wanted to get your approval to start training with the others, this includes both you and Jiraiya as well.
What's the plan as far as the training goes Naruto? Being Hokage, you know that I don't have the luxury of training all day, but you can train the others as long as they don't have any missions.
Well, the training is going to be a surprise. Once everyone is gathered together, I will explain everything and give everyone the option to train or not. However, I will tell you this, I was planning on training everyone similar to how I was trained, but after going over something that was given to me before coming back, the training I originally planned changed.
As far as missions and taking up your time goes, leave that to me. I will have my special clones do their missions and cover the Hokages desk while you train.
You? You think you can cover this desk Naruto? Don't make me laugh!
Granny, you do remember who I said my teacher was that sent me back don't you? Let's just say that I am over qualified for the position.
(Damn, he does have a good point. Well it won't hurt I guess, if anything I won't be too far away that I can't hurry back to the office and do damage control.) You have a good point Naruto. Okay, I'll let you do my job while we all train. As far as doing the missions for the others, you think you will be able to manage it all with your clones?
Granny, I would be able to missions for all the shinobi you have under your command if I wanted to! But I won't, so don't get any ideas!
(Damn Naruto, just how strong have you become?) Fine. When would you like to start the training?
Have the rookie 9 and Guy's team meet at training ground 7 in an hour. That should give you enough time to locate everyone and them to get there.
Okay, no problem. One more thing. What were you given that had you change your mind with the way the training is going to go?
'Flashback to Naruto's apartment'
Now that I am finally alone, I guess now is as good of a time as any to see what Jiji left me in that scroll.
"Enters Sage of Six Paths Mode then starts the hand seal sequence. 100 hand seals later, cuts thumb and places his blood over the seal that is in the middle of the scroll. The scroll glows with a bright orange glow and starts to convert to the seal in the center. With all the orange light focused in the center of the scroll, it forms into the Uzumaki Clan symbol then disappears as if it was never there and the scroll opens."
That was pretty climatic. Jiji was always one to be flashy with his seals, but being the Seal-Master that he is, I don't blame him. It was pretty smart of him to allow the scroll to be opened only with using the chakra of my Sage of Six Paths Mode knowing that I am the only person who can do it. The hand seals and blood seal are bit over board though if you ask me. Let's see what he left me…
Dear Grandson,
If you are reading this, then the seal worked and you should be back in the past prior to the start of the war. I hopefully the Hokage and anyone you reveal the truth to believe you and you are able to get them to assist you in making our world a peaceful one!
If you open the scroll more, you will see seals listed by each of the major villages. When you get a chance, look into the other villages seals, you will know what to do with the information that is in them. For the time being, focus on your villages seal. This will make things easier for you when it comes to training your friends. Once you open it, you will know what I mean.
The seal at the bottom of this letter is something your partner and I created especially for you. I hope you like it. Kurama can get into the specifics with you once you start to train with it on your own.
Till the world is a peaceful one, know that the village and I am with you in spirit and know you will succeed and we will all be reunited again.
Until that day comes.
Your Great, Great Grandfather
Uzumaki Ashina, Uzukage
(More determined than ever before) Jiji and the rest of the villagers believe in me. I won't fail, that's a promise Jiji! Let's see what Kurama and Jiji made.
"Uzumaki Seal: Release!"
(Mouth drops to the floor) Wow!
((Is that all that you can say kit? Me and the old man worked hard on that!))
I'm… I'm just speechless Kurama. It's… it's beautiful. I never seen anything like it!
((Create a storage seal on your wrist to hold onto it kit. When you get a chance to start training with it, I will go over the special features it has. Just so you know, this weapon was made with the intent to pass down to your children, your children's children, etc. you get the point. Now go over the seal that is listed as "Land of Fire" to see what's been left. We'll talk later kit.))
Before you fall asleep Kurama, thank you, thank you from the bottom of my heart. This truly means a lot to me. When I start the others training, I will let you out of the seal to introduce you to everyone and so you can roam around and do as you please. Get your rest Kurama, and thanks again!
((Any time kit. Talk to you later.))
'End of Flashback'
(Glances down to the seal on his wrist and smiles) Let's just say it's meant to be a future heirloom and things that you can't even imagine. The heirloom, you'll get to see when we start our training, as far as the rest, you will get what I mean once everyone is gathered and I reveal a few things to you and the rest of the group.
(He's being pretty tightlipped with everything. Fine. I'll play your game Naruto.) Tsk. Fine Naruto. Get out of my office so I can send out the summons for everyone. See you at training ground 7 in an hour.
See you then Granny-Tsunade!
"Jumps out the window and heads to the training grounds"
(I swear, Naruto and Jiraiya better start using doors. Coming and going through windows is getting old!)
'Training Ground 7, an hour later'
Okay everyone, not sure if Granny-Tsunade mentioned to any of you why I asked you all here or not, but the reason is because I plan to take over everyone's training starting today. No offense to any of the Sensei's that are here, but in order to be prepared for what's to come, this must be done.
"Everyone starts to laugh at Naruto except for Jiraiya, Tsunade, Kakashi and Shikamaru."
(Naruto, I know you just got back from training with Master-Jiraiya, but even though you trained with a Sannin, I doubt you can train us all. I guess it's best that I reserve my judgement for now. Troublesome blondes thought Shikamaru.)
(I knew this was going to happen, damn you Naruto for always giving me a headache!) EVERYONE, SHUT THE HELL UP AND LET NARUTO EXPLAIN THINGS! I DO NOT WANT TO HEAR A PEEP FROM ANY OF YOU UNTIL HE IS DONE, IS THAT C-L-E-A-R?
"Everyone immediately stands at attention and all yell HAI HOKAGE-SAMA at the same time."
Good! The floor is yours again Naruto, said Tsunade. Don't go into too much detail like you did with some of us. Also, I want a demonstration with the Jiraiya and the rest of the Jonins to get your point across.
("sweat drops" I almost forgot how scary Granny-Tsunade can be.) Thank you Granny-Tsunade. As I was saying, I am going to be taking over your training for the time being. I am going to prepare you all for the upcoming battle and turn you into a first response strike force. The training I plan on doing for all of you is going to be different as far as techniques go, but the physical portion is all going to be the same. Guy/Lee, I know you are both fast and even faster without your weights, but after the physical training you and everyone else does with me your current speed will be almost like a jog. I will give you all an option. You can decide to take my training and be part of my response team or not. However, if you do decide to take on my training, know this will be something that you have never experienced before in your life. Also, whoever decides to train with me will become masters of their family jutsus and your elemental affinities. Please hold your opinions and decisions until after my demonstration with Jiraiya and the Jonins is done.
Naruto-Kun, surely after your training with Master-Jiraiya you have gotten stronger and your Flames-of-Youth are brighter, but do you really think you can take us all on, asked Guy.
Guy, underestimate Naruto and it will be the end of you said Kakashi as he was walking towards the training ground lifting his forehead protector revealing his sharingan.
("Narrowing his eyes" Kakashi-Sensei must know something everyone else doesn't about Naruto. I'm sure the Hokage and Master-Jiraiya knows, but since being here and watching Naruto, there is something off about him, you can see it in his posture. Even though he looks like he is just standing there normal, if you really pay attention to his body language he is ready to defend or go on the offense at any given moment. Then, there's his eyes. They seemed more hardened. Just what are you hiding from us Naruto, thought Shikamaru.)
"Saying in his nice-guy pose" That's my internal rival for you! Always cool with the hip attitude! Come then Naruto-Kun, show us your flames of youth, said Guy as he walked out to the training ground following Kakashi.
Sigh… Kurenai, ready to get this over with, asked Asuma.
(Hokage-Sama, Master-Jiraiya and Kakashi are taking Naruto serious. "Looks over to Naruto with narrowed eyes." What are you hiding Naruto, thought Kurenai.) Asuma, I suggest you take this serious or we might be made to look like fools from someone who is still a Genin said Kurenai.
(You to huh Kurenai. Guess I'll take this serious then. I don't need a Genin to show me up, especially the one who was considered the dead last thought Asuma. "Throw's away his cigarette and pulls out his trench knives") Right. Let's go Kurenai.
"Naruto does a few stretches to warm up before the fight"
Naruto, come here real quick asked Tsunade.
What's up Granny-Tsunade?
Do not hurt any of them too bad. Remember, you are trying to recruit people not bruise their egos to the point they won't want to train with you, said Tsunade.
Don't worry Granny-Tsunade, trust me! "Smiles his foxy like grin and walks out to follow the rest."
'On the training ground with Naruto and the Jonins'
Okay everyone, before we start here are the rules, said Naruto. "Holding up one finger" Rule one, you can use anything in your arsenal, and Jiraiya please use Sage-Mode.
Why do you want me to use Sage-Mode Naruto? Are you trying to make an example out of me and pay me back during out time when we were training, asked Jiraiya?
No, nothing like that Sensei. Once we fight, you will understand. Plus I want both Fukasaku-Sama and Shima-Sama to see said Naruto.
"Jiraiya narrows eyes at Naruto." Fine Naruto, I'll summon them.
'Back with the others'
Hokage-Sama, you know something about Naruto that we don't, don't you, asked Shikamaru.
(Damn Nara's, even though they are a bunch of lazy asses, they are too observant for their own good.) Yes Shikamaru, but don't worry. I shouldn't have to tell you because I know you are going to observe this fight with more interest so you can try to figure Naruto out, but don't try. Just watch. More will be explained after the fight, said Tsunade.
"Shikamaru gives the Hokage a sideways glance then turns back to the fight without saying a word."
Shikamaru, you really think there is something different with that baka Naruto, asked Ino.
"Shikamaru doesn't reply to Ino either and is keeping his eyes on the fight to be sure not to miss anything."
(Neji, Lee, Shino, and Hinata all think at the same time, I better watch this fight if Shikamaru is worried.)
'Back with Naruto and the Jonins'
Before we get started, are there any additional rules you want us to know Naruto, asked Kakashi.
Just one more thing Kakashi-Sensei. Come at me with the intent to kill! "Smirks and gets into his Taijutsu stance"
End of Chapter 10
A/N: Sorry for ending things there. I want to start the next chapter going over the fight only. I know this chapter is labeled as "Scroll Revealed" and I went into what was in the scroll but not in full detail because I wanted to save that part for when everyone decided to train with Naruto or not. I will also disclose what his grandfather and Kurama made for Naruto during the chapter I am dedicating to their training. Till then, ja'ne!