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Chapter 2 – Not so good morning…

Several hours later Naruto was woken by someone entering the room. He noticed that he felt groggier than he should have. More than likely under some sort of genjutsu or spell. He smelled Myne's scent and heard his stuff being rummaged through. It sounded like she had grabbed his old clothes, the new armor, and the bag of money. After looking for more, but finding nothing. She left without disturbing Naruto anymore. Naruto went back to sleep, since he knew what had happened. He got up in the morning and pulled his original jumpsuit he had hidden under his pillow and put it on. He then put on his headband. He then decided to take off his jumpsuit and put it, headband, and kunai pouch in a seal on his leg and put on his under garments that he got from Erhard. He looked around the room and found it empty of any of his belongings or much of anything that wasn't from the inn. He looked out the window and saw soldiers from the castle moving into the inn with spears. He sighed and walked out of his room. He walked up to one of the soldiers and said, "I've been robbed."

The soldier exclaimed, "Shut up! You're under arrest!" They then attempted to get his hands and take him into custody.

Naruto angrily replied, "I will come, but if you attack me. I will take all of you down. Do not touch me." He then released a major amount of killing intent. Most of the soldiers fell to their knees. He then said to the man in front of him, "I've been robbed. You say I'm under arrest. I will come with you, but as the Shield hero I will not be dragged through the town like a common criminal. I only have the cloths on myself and my room is empty. If you find anything in there later. I will know it is a plant and I will come after you. If you want to try and take me, I can just make you and you team go away… or… I can just come with you… your choice."

The soldier grunted a response, "We accept your terms." Suddenly the pressure on the soldiers released and they rose. Some moved forward, but the man in front of Naruto shook his head and guided Naruto down to the wagon.

Naruto was walked into the main chamber, while the guards kept their spears on him, but they kept their distance. Naruto looked around and asked, "So I'm brought before the king, in my under ware for a crime that I've not even been told about and to top it off. I've been robbed." He then looked over at Myne who appeared to be shaken and was hiding behind Motoyasu. He also noticed his chain mail armor on Motoyasu. He added it up and then said, "So how does my armor feel Motoyasu. I sweated in it all day yesterday."

Motoyasu looked confused and replied, "What do you mean you cad? This was a gift from Myne."

Naruto scowled and Myne whimpered. She then cowered even farther behind Motoyasu. He then read the room and saw the same look from all those years ago. The King finally exclaimed, "Silence, you filth!" Most the room flinched, but Naruto looked defiantly at the king.

Naruto growled and thought, 'So this is their game. She is blaming me for something. More than likely rape or at least assault. Great. This isn't going to go well.'

The king then cradled his head and said, "Myne, I'm sorry to ask you this my dear, but would you mind repeating your testimony for us again?"

Myne appeared to hyperventilate and began to explain, "It happened last night. The Shield Hero force his way into my room. He was stinking drunk. He grabbed me and pinned me down! He said something like 'the night is still young.' And the next thing I knew, he was tearing all my clothes off. Somehow, I managed get away and ran down the hall. I found Motoyasu-sama happen to be staying at the same in. I explained it to him."

Motoyasu then explained, "If she hadn't had me wait until dawn to call the knights. I would have gladly cut you down myself."

Naruto growled and replied, "That never happened and even with your toothpick you wouldn't be able to beat me. I went to bed and then to sleep. I was robbed. I also don't drink. It is against shinobi rules. I would say that you're a fool, but you're a worse fool than I've ever been. My room was stripped of everything that wasn't the inn's."

The King then stood and exclaimed, "To think that the Cardinal Shield Hero would commit the greatest sin in this country."

Naruto raised an eyebrow and asked, "You aren't even listening… Sin?"

The aid replied, "In Melmormarc, even attempted sexual assault is punishable by death."

The King the exclaimed angrily, "If you weren't a hero! You would be executed at once!"

Naruto's whisker marks became darker and his eyes became slits. He then exclaimed darkly, "You would execute someone on charges only! Sounds to me like there is a tribunal of fools. I need to have a liar tell the truth." Myne stuck out her tongue and pulled down her lower right eye lid. "I've been wronged and hope you figure out what is going on before you make a big mistake." Two spears cross in front of Naruto. He grabs one of the spears and beaks the pole with little effort. "I also bet you have manufactured proof, since my room was baren and without anything when I left! I'll bet your guards found something of hers. I'll bet you twenty silver! Any takers?"

A guard walked in front of Naruto and bent down. He then explained, "While conducting a search of the Shield hero's room we found… um… this strewn across his bed." He lifts a torn negligee. Naruto looked at the guard who was sweating as if it was summer in a desert. There were gasps from around the room.

Myne blushes and then screams in faux shame. Motoyasu puts his arms out to defend Myne and then exclaims, "You animal!"

The King then explains, "The proof seems rather undeniable."

Naruto curled his fist and blood began to leak out of it. He then said, "Like I said, manufactured. Strewn? How can I sleep? Also, you and your men are such hypocrites. As I said, my room was empty of everything except for what the inn provided. I only had these undergarments. Your guards manufactured this evidence and understand what was said. And I told you what was going to happen and even placed a bet on it. I knew that you would frame me!" He then pulled out the twenty silver and threw it on the ground in front of Motoyasu, except for one. Holding a single coin and then saying, "Lucky for you I can't use this as a weapon I would use it to bang some sense into you." He then flicked it at the Spear Hero. It hit the man right in the center of the forehead. The Spear Hero stumbled back. "You stole my stuff. Even lost a bet against me. So, I'm going to train without you, and I know, I know. You're going to make me a pariah. Go ahead! I've been there, done that before! Blamed for something I didn't do! You guys don't know me and assumed the worst, I bet. Well too bad, I don't have anything left to bet with since they have it. You want to know what? You have no idea what you're up against. I'm sure that you've done something that you shouldn't have and there will be political repercussions." He pointed at the Spear Hero, who was nursing a lump on his forehead. Naruto continued, "I don't drink. You stole my stuff or were tricked into receiving it. Check my room for the clothes I came here in and my tools. I bet you don't find them. Because I don't have them here on me. Better yet! I'm out of here! Blame me for what was it? Attempted rape?... Good luck with that! I've never touched a naked woman in my life. I'm still a virgin! I'm 15. I bet she is older than me and was trying to get me to drink last night and I turned her down. I bet it is against the law in your worlds for a woman of her age to have sex with someone of my age. Isn't it? This is what I get for spurning her well so be it! I'm out of here!"

Ren then exclaimed, "I guess he thinks a hero can do whatever the hell he wants too and get away with it." The point Naruto made seemed to be lost on the heroes. The point that most countries in their modern worlds had rape laws dealing with underage consent.

Motoyasu then exclaimed, "This world is not some consequence free playground for you! Know your place scoundrel!"

Naruto then said slowly, "Playground?! Your world was all peace and love! Mine was death and war! Don't talk to me about consequences."

The aid then said, "I knew it. It was a mistake to summon all four at once."

A noble exclaimed, "Exactly, we shouldn't have summoned the shield hero at all."

Another noble replied, "Who could have known that he would have been such scum."

Naruto growled and thought, 'This is about the shield. They appear to hate the shield. Why should I help this country? The nobility all seem to be against me.' He then said, "Fine send me back to my world! Summon another shield hero or whatever. I'm not running, but why would I want to help those that seem to want to not stop the waves of catastrophe? Or is it just you want to stop the shield hero?"

Itsuki asked, "How can you think of abandoning your job?"

Motoyasu then said, "I say, let the coward run on home. Who wants to fight alongside a rapist? Good riddance."

Naruto shook his head and exclaimed, "You really don't get it do you? You've been taken from your homes and forced to fight in a war that you're not ready to fight. This little girl is playing games and sowing decent. You don't know about life and death struggles… at all. I do. I've had to kill. Have you?"

The King exclaimed, "Enough! We can't send you back. We can only summon a new hero once all four heroes meet their end. You can go home if you fight off all the incoming waves. Then you MIGHT be able to go home."

Motoyasu asked, "But sir, does that mean we'll have to fight alongside a criminal like him?"

Naruto exclaimed, "Screw you! Toothpick boy!" Naruto chuckled darkly and then exclaimed, "I'll figure out how to handle the waves my way! Also, there is no way you can imprison me. I can get out of any prison you make, so I'm leaving."

The king sighed and replied, "That is fine, but news of your crime has already spread amongst the people. That is your punishment. You should never expect to lead a decent life in this country."

Naruto then turned and began to walk out. He then felt his right arm being pulled back. He turned to see an angry Motoyasu. Motoyasu said, "Hey! Wait a minute!"

Naruto growled and replied, "A minute? I have little offense and you want me to waste my time with your pleas to listen to your ideas of what you think I've done? I've done nothing wrong, while she" he pointed at Myne, who cowered from the angry glare. He continued, "Stole from me and framed me for rape or attempted rape. My adopted mother would squash me for even thinking of doing that, let alone the girls I know. I'm terrible with girls. I was an outcast for my whole life and you!" He looked at the king and continued, "I will help you with the waves, but you interfere with my training I will squash your men and possibly your kingdom. Now let go before you lose your arm." He looked down at the arm and the air became oppressive. Motoyasu shakingly let go.

Naruto walked off and Motoyasu shakily exclaimed, "Yeah, walk away you criminal!"

Naruto made it as far as the market only to be intercepted by Erhard. Naruto raised an eyebrow, but still scowled at the man. Erhard exclaimed, "I heard what you did to that girl in your party."

Naruto continued to stare the man down and then said, "She never accepted my party invite. We need to talk elsewhere."

Erhard let him down and saw from his demeanor that the boy was innocent. He waved him to follow. Soon after they entered Erhard's shop. He then said, "Talk."

Naruto then said, "You can come out sensei."

Jiraiya appeared leaning against one of the posts. He then said, "The boy's still a virgin and wouldn't harm a girl unless they were an enemy. I watched her break into his room and steal his stuff. His clothes from our world, the suit of armor you sold to him and the bag of silver."

Erhard looked at the man in surprise and asked, "Who are you?"

Naruto growled and said, "No theatrics. We are limited for time. I need to get out to the meadows and train, I'm still level 2, but just barely."

Jiraiya nodded and replied, "I am Jiraiya, one of the Sannin, the sage of Toads, the teacher of the Fourth Hokage and this brat. Shinobi of Konoha. At your service." He turned to Naruto and said, "I got about one silver for the remains of the balloons you left me."

Erhard rubbed his bald head and said, "I… I don't know what to say. What can I help you get?"

Naruto then replied, "I need two capes with hoods and some boots for each of us. Some clothes for me. That should do it. We will figure the rest out later."

Erhard nodded and returned with a couple pairs of boots and two folded bundles. He then said, "I can give this to you as a loan. Since she stole from you."

Naruto shook his head and replied, "How much?"

Erhard seemed struck aback and replied, "twelve bronze pieces for the lot."

Naruto nodded and Jiraiya laid the coins on the counter. Naruto then said, "I want our relationship to be fair and true."

Erhard laughed and replied, "Works for me. Anytime you need something come here and I'll do what I can."

Jiraiya put the boots in his pack and put the brown cloak on. He covered his head and said, "I'll meet you outside the castle in the woods." He handed Naruto his pack and then vanished out the door.

Naruto put on the outfit, green cloak and then put on the boots. He watched Erhard put some items int his pack while he got dressed. He smiled widely and then said, "Erhard, I'll be back." He then left the building. He walked down the street ignoring all the glares and then left the castle.

He finally met up with his sensei after a entering the woods. The pair began to slaughter balloons and Naruto watched his experience points climb quickly. The pair spent the night out in the woods. The pair entered the curtain walls separately. Naruto watched a man get some money for balloon pieces. He then came up to the vendor and Naruto asked, "How much for this?" He put a wad down.

The man looked down greedily and replied, "A bronze piece for the whole lot."

Naruto frowned and replied, "You gave that man 2 bronze per piece and there are at least 200 pieces here. You wouldn't be trying to steal from me? Or would live ones get me a better price?" He pulled the cape away to reveal several balloons comped on to Naruto's side."

He then pulled the vendor under his cloak and the vendor quickly replied, "You win!"

Naruto let the man go and then said, "I only want to be treated fairly and not be cheated. Now spread the word around that I want to be treated fair or the other merchants will get bite marks too."

The man paid Naruto his 2 silver and then replied, "Of course I will spread the word around. I wouldn't want any alleged crimes to come in between business." Naruto nodded and walked off.

Naruto left the merchant and then noticed an apothecary store and some of the plants growing from in a planter inside. He continued out to Erhard's and entered. He then looked at an old wooden shield. He waited, but then left the store after writing a note. He left and went out of the curtain walls. Erhard found the note on the counter and read it. He sighed and shook his head.

Naruto met Jiraiya at the camp inside the forest and the pair prepared a meal. Naruto fed his shield the bones of the fish after they ate their meal. He received the Fish shield. In the morning he found the same plant that he saw in the window of the apothecary. He plucked one and dropped it into his shield. He had already opened orange shield, now the yellow and leaf shield appeared on his upgrade tree. He had already mastered the small shield. He then said, "Leaf shield." The shield then changed into a leaf. He then picked some of the plant that he was looking at and suddenly the shield glowed and a display appeared saying, 'Gathering Skill +1' He noted that the plant quality was improved by the shield. He then began to forage for more of these plants while Jiraiya went after more balloons. He gained experience while collecting herbs. He later went back into the town and into the apothecary shop.

The Apothecary exclaimed, "Wow, this is really great stuff! Where did you find these?"

Naruto replied, "In the forest right outside of the castle. Didn't you know?"

The Apothecary replied, "Sure, but I've never seen anything of such high quality. I was certain it wasn't much more than average." He then placed the money on the counter.

Naruto had gone to a tavern with Jiraiya, but they sat separately. Jiraiya sat in the corner and Naruto up at the bar. Naruto ate his food, but sighed. He then thought, 'The food has had no taste since that day I go so angry. Erosenin says it will pass, but I'm not sure. The food just doesn't have any taste.'

Three dregs of society walked up to Naruto and one said, "Oh great shield hero. We'll join your party if you want."

The second chimed in, "That's right thank your lucky stars." He then put his hand on Naruto shoulder.

Naruto was fuming inside, but said in a monotone, "Ok, how about we discuss the terms up front?"

The second responded, "Sure thing."

Naruto then explained, "Your pay will be performance based. Catch my drift?"

The first replied, "Nope, not a clue." The trio laughed.

Naruto explained, "It means you will be paid according to the loot we get on our quest and since I'm the leader I get at least 40 percent. I'll split up the rest amongst you guys at my discretion. If you do nothing, then you can expect to be paid nothing."

The first exclaimed, "What the hell! That could mean if you get a wild hair up your ass. We could get nothing. Keeping it all for yourself."

Naruto replied, "I promise to pay you if you do your job. Assuming you can." He got up and walked towards the door.

Jiraiya was impressed with how far the boy had come, but saw the anger brewing below the surface. He wasn't sure how to fix this. He shadowed the foursome down the street. The second then suggested, "How about we go pick up some equipment… Boss man."

Naruto angrily replied, "Buy your own equipment. I have nothing to gain by doing that for you." He then stopped in front of the trio with his back facing them.

The first then said, "Forget the party crap and just hand over your money!"

Naruto closed his eyes and reached into his cloak. He then said calmly, "Now if you only had started off with that. You could have saved us a whole bunch of time."

The second laughed and said, "Yeah, right. Who knew it would be so easy?" He reached out his hand and Naruto turned and put a balloon on the hand. While pushing the man back.

The first thug drew a knife and swung it at Naruto, while the third did similar to the first. Naruto blocked the first and kicked the third in the chest. When the knife of the first impacted on the shield. The shield glowed brightly. While the fight was quick for the thugs. Naruto was bored with this fight since they moved so slow compared to him. Naruto growled and watched as the trio retreated as fast as their legs could carry them.

Naruto stepped on the returning balloon and then kicked it. "Little offense and total defense. I'm in a terrible loop. I need more help."

A voice came from behind him, "Looks like you could use some help." A shady man in a top hat came around a corner with a large smile. He then continued, "It's clear you don't have any or at least not much. What luck I have exactly what you need."

Naruto scowled off in the distance and replied, "If you're offering party members then I don't want any."

The man joyfully replied, "Party members? No, no. What I'm offering you is a service you'll find more convenient."

Naruto looked back and asked, "And what is that?"

The man happily asked, "Interested, are we?"

Naruto sighed and replied, "Leave me alone."

The man laughed and said, "You've got that look in your eyes that I just adore. You're every bit the rumors said you'd be."

Naruto was not interested and asked, "Rumors? So, then you know who I am?"

The man smiled and replied, "Of course I do. Brave Shield Hero sir. If my offer interests you, then follow me. And we can discuss it further." He then led Naruto to a large tent further across town. Jiraiya followed at a distance with a smile. They entered the tent and the man said, "Right this way."

There were cages galore filled with monsters and creatures that looked like monsters. Naruto asked, "So what are you offering?"

The man laughed and replied, "Can't you tell by just looking? They're slaves my boy."

Naruto shook his head and said, "No way."

The man turned and spread his arms as if to show the entire area. He exclaimed, "Yes way! I run a slave trading business."

Naruto asked, "What would make you think I would want to own slaves?"

The man replied, "Oh, I don't know. The fact that they could neither lie, nor betray their master. We keep all of our slaves in line by putting them under the effects of a curse. A strong seal-based curse. Things that can take their very lives. What do you say?"

Naruto growled and then sighed. After a minute he then replied, "Alright, show me what you got?"

The man then said, "I knew you had what it takes to be a most wonderful patron."

Naruto looked around and noted, "Some of them don't look human."

The man replied, "I can assure you they still are… technically."

Naruto looked at the man with a raised eyebrow and asked, "What do you mean?"

He replied, "While they have monstrous appearance, they are still human." He began to explain the difference between beast-men and demi-humans. Naruto noticed a cough and saw a girl with dull eyes in the cage as he passed. The man continued, "Here let me show you my best."

A/N: Now for the flames to come out of the wood works LOL… I did fix a little typo in the last chapter and thanks to my son for catching it in the first hour this story was out. Yes, at level one Naruto could take out all of the other heroes right now, without using the shield. One clone each and a Rasengan, but you will find that there are limitations to what he can do. I know following the storyline for Shield hero. Not ready to stray too far off from the base storyline just yet.

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