There Is More to Learn

As you guys should know, these years will go fast for Naruto. The most important parts are coming up, however. There is something that happens within this chapter that is vital to the rest. Pay attention friends. Thanks to those who reviewed.

Naruto sat on his bed reading a story that his godfather had sent to him. The Utterly Gutsy Ninja was from Jiraiya, a man who taught his father. It had been a whole year, he had just turned six, and he was finally done with Chakra control, for he could now create his water chakra into skates. That was how well he was in chakra manipulation.

He now knew the hand seals of 40 water style jutsus, but he only mastered 38 of them so far. Still he promised Pein and himself he would keep practicing. He knew 30 wind style techniques, and he mastered them all. He could honestly say that wind was his best release so far, but he still had three more to go.

He and Sasuke had grown closer to the point where their rivalry had to be thought hard of. While, he was only six, Naruto had grown urges to protect Sasuke from harm. One time, he had a dream about kissing Sasuke and told Pein all about it.

The jounin said that's what was expected. Sasuke was not family, yet he was Naruto's best friend. Pein told him not to think about it too much until he got older.

Thinking of Pein, Naruto smiled a little. While Pein was one of the village's top ranked Jounin, he always had time for Naruto. Which was why Naruto was getting better and better with controlling his new power.

Of unexpected occurrence, Naruto found out that he could fly, teleport without using chakra or energy, and use his hands to rip apart the earth and create shockwaves.

And there was something else entirely different that he had yet to conquer.

Still, Pein informed him that there was more to come and he'd just have to be patient. He also said that Naruto was getting more powerful by the day.

The two tailed beasts holder ignored his thoughts as his bedroom door was pushed open slightly. In crawled Gaara, drooling all over Naruto's floor.

"Seriously, Gaar?" The six year old questioned in amusement.

Gaara only smiled as Naruto stood and picked him up. "Where are our parents?" He questioned. Gaara only stared at him. "Guess we'll have to search."

The only people present in the house were Kushina, Minato, and Pein. The other boys were in the academy, which Naruto would be starting in a few weeks.

"Tou-san, Kaa-san!" Naruto called, wincing as Gaara pulled at his hair. Opening their door, the blond frowned. They weren't in here.

"Big brother!"

Nothing.

That's when he heard the voices. Coming from his mother's study. Tiptoeing closer, he gave Gaara a shush gesture. To which the two year old patted Naruto's mouth.

Naruto walked closer hearing the voices of his parents.

"Are you sure you saw what you saw?" Minato asked quietly.

"Minato...I wouldn't be making this up. He was flying. He's our son-"

Gaara, at his parent's voices, made an excited noise, causing Kushina to stop.

"Shh." Minato hissed. Naruto felt his father stand and sat Gaara by the door quickly. He didn't fully have it, but he'd have to try.

"Prophecy Sage Art: Non-Seeing Technique"

It was whispered and when Naruto clicked his fingers, Gaara's green orbs showered with confusion. When his tou-san opened the door and stared directly at Gaara, Naruto breathed in relief.

With this jutsu, Naruto was a better shinobi than the ANBU. Nothing or no one could sense him. The only thing that could sense him was the rinnegan. He was surprised it worked. Now he would have to see how long it would hold.

Minato lifted Gaara, who was still looking around for Naruto. "Gaara, what are you doing? I thought Pein was watching you."

Kushina sighed in relief and froze when she looked down the hall. "Pein what are you doing down the hall just watching Gaara?"

Unbeknownst to the hokage and his wife, Pein didn't look stricken because of what he heard. In fact, he heard nothing. His eyes travelled to what his parents saw as an empty spot next to their door.

What he was so confused about was why his younger brother looked scared to death, shaking as if he heard the most horrible thing ever.

"Pein?" Kushina called again.

The rinnegan's child looked away from Naruto and shook his head. "I was looking for Gaara. I just got here."

"And where's Naruto?"

Naruto jumped, but held onto his jutsu. "He's in the forest of death waiting for me. We're actually going to train there today." Pein said casually.

It was a message for Naruto to leave now.

The horrible news was, Naruto had never moved with the non-seeing Jutsu. Thus, he had no idea if it worked in motion.

"Isn't that a little dangerous for his age?" Kushina wondered in worry.

"Well. He's actually going to take a leap of faith."

That was Naruto's code to try at least. And the world froze when he squeezed his eyes shut and lifted his leg, ready to open them and meet his parents' horrified faces.

But, there were no gasps or screams. So he opened his eyes to see Pein smiling discreetly. Naruto bolted down the stairs and out of the house, letting go of the jutsu and letting out a breath he sure as hell knew he was holding.

He ran from the mansion, sheepishly laughing at the odd looks the guards gave him.

As the Namikaze walked through the village, many citizens gave him odd looks. Due to holding two tailed beasts, Naruto had gotten more wary looks from others. Pein was right, if they learned more of his 'God' power, they would try to kill him. They would fear him more than they already did..

Naruto could only trust few now. Even his mother sounded afraid when explaining what she saw of his power.

He could only trust Gai-sensei, since the man would occasionally treat him to ramen and train with him in taijutsu when Pein had a mission, Pein, Gaara, and Sasuke.

"What about me?"

Naruto stopped and turned around, Staring into the dark eyes of his best friend. "Nothing" He answered, because Sasuke already knew.

"Where are you going then?"

Naruto smirked and walked closer to the now shorter boy. "Where are you going?"

Sasuke 'hned' and crossed his arms. "I was going to train with my father, but I suppose since we'll be starting the academy in a few weeks, I'd go and eat first. Care to join me?"

"Now you're talking my language, Sasu."

The Uchiha smiled genuinely. That was some smile to Naruto; it reminded him of all their good memories and how different Sasuke was from his clan. Sasuke was something else and Naruto realized that he really liked that smile and he couldn't go a day without seeing his friend smile like that.

And then he realized he was only six and dismissed the grown up thoughts. "So, Ichiraku's ramen?"

"No" Naruto replied. "We go there all the time. Besides, I think it's about time I try your glorious cabbage and onigiri with seaweed."

Another smile. "Really?"

"Really" he mocked. Sasuke smiled even wider. Itachi loved the food and Sasuke, who adored his aniki, wanted to love it with him.

"Come on then." the Uchiha motioned for his friend to follow.

"I haven't seen you in so long, Dobe. Tou-san has been helping me get ready for the academy and Kaa-san has clung to me." Sasuke stated as he sat across from the blond.

Naruto sighed. "Gaara is the same, he's even worse. He seriously doesn't stop crying until I walk into the room. And Pein keeps pushing me past my limit."

Sasuke sighed. "Now that I look, you do look a bit tired."

"Yes. But, I'm grateful. Mother has been shopping with Aunt Mikoto, so I hold most responsibility to Gaara, he just chooses me."

The Uchiha smiled softly. He wouldn't dare laugh before the villagers.

This could be seen as weird if they were just anyone; two six year olds speaking like grown men, believing they knew the world so much. But, these were sons of Uchiha Fugaku and Namikaze Minato.

"So how have you been?" Naruto asked.

"I'm tired myself-"

"Hello, Sasuke-kun. May I ask what you would like?" A waitress interrupted the pale boy. Both children noted how she avoided Naruto's mismatched eyes and his being altogether.

"We'll both have some cabbage and rice balls with seaweed inside." He stated hardly. The woman nodded and walked away.

"But, yes" Sasuke continued. "I have really been just keeping up with training. All that other stuff. You know."

Naruto sighed. "We really need to relax before we start the academy in a week. Ooh, how about tonight, we can just sit by the pond and relax, no training, no clingy baby brothers, nothing."

The raven pondered for moment. "Okay. When?" He asked excitedly as the waitress sat their food down.

"When training is done. We can stay there all night if you want."

"Yes!" Everyone looked toward them. Sasuke glared with a blush as Naruto put his hands in the air, as if trying to calm everyone.

"Please, everyone. No need to worry. Although he may be a very odd Uchiha, he has a good mind. I can assure you that Sasuke is more like his moth-"

"Stop that, Dobe" the raven hissed, but he was smiling.

"Sorry" Naruto mumbled. He plucked at his food. "Let's eat this."

Sasuke watched as Naruto took a bite of the onigiri. "Oh, by the sun God. This is great. I'll take your advice any day now."

"You take my advice all the time." Sasuke argued, his real personality coming out more.

"Of course, Sas. You're the smart one." the pale boy smiled again and began eating. He smiled happily, humming at the taste and kicking his feet a little.

Naruto squinted his eyes. He had really missed this. He hadn't had a friend to speak with in a long while. Sasuke was so calm yet so exciting. While he had the strength of his father, he had the personality of both parents. Caring, sweet, arrogant, bitter, feisty, and unconsciously needing protection.

"What are you staring at, Ruto?"

"I was just thinking about how you act more like your mother instead of your father."

The latter raised a dark brow. "So do you."

"No, I don't know what sense I'm speaking in. I think you act like yours more than I act like mine. Sasuke, you're almost girly." the taller boy deadpanned at him. "It's okay. My brother looks girly, he doesn't act it though."

Sasuke just shook his head at his friend's silliness. "Girls are weird."

"Yeah, but not our moms." Naruto stated. "I didn't mean to offend you, honest. It's just I really like your personality. You're so different and that's why you're my best friend."

"Hn" the raven smiled.

Naruto ran quickly to the forest of death. Although he could use no energy by just teleporting into the ground, he wasn't allowed to use any power until Pein deemed him strong enough.

When the blond made it, he breathed heavy as Pein gave him a disapproving look.

"You're an hour late. And I left my jounin meeting early for you. I should kick your ass. Kami Naruto, I was worried sick."

Naruto looked away with a blush. "I was having lunch with Sasuke."

"Then that means Sasuke is getting his ass kicked too by Fugaku. Now get over here."

Naruto complied by walking closer to his brother.

"This'll be a long training day. Because you have vast amounts of chakra. We're starting with earth jutsu, so you'll have to focus on your head chakra."

"Once you master your earth release you will have the ability to change the strength and composition of the earth from being as hard as metal to as soft as clay."

"That sounds so cool. Then I would really be a prodigy." Pein chuckled. The boy didn't even know he already was.

"You will also be able to manipulate dirt, mud, and rock. Earth release is strong against water as well."

"Is that because earth naturally absorbs water to the point it becomes muddy?"

"Hai. Now watch my hand signs, bro." Ram → Dog → Rat → Bird. A tunnel hole showed up in the ground. Naruto was ecstatic.

"How far does it go, aniki?"

Pein smiled, glad that the child genius did not know too much, thus making training with him more fun. "It depends on how much chakra you put forth. Try it, but don't use much chakra."

Naruto complied after practicing the hand signs over. Only a small hole formed, not even big enough for a foot to fall through. Pein sighed, realizing that Naruto was thinking in terms of another shinobi's chakra.

"I am not giving up yet" the boy mumbled. He did it again, adding more chakra. The hole was slightly bigger but not as big as his older brothers. This time Pein snorted, practically counting down for the frustration.

Naruto growled. "Ahhh!" he screamed and did the hands signs angrily. The ground rumbled and a large hole formed, making Pein trip by moving backward too fast.

"Naruto," he scolded. "You can't get frustrated every time you don't do something well the first time. How will you react when an enemy is taunting you? Will you great angry and make the wrong move, thus not only jeopardizing the mission, but the lives of your comrades?"

Naruto put his head down. "But, I thought the mission mattered more than our lives." He was confused.

Pein crouched to Naruto's short height and sat a hand on his small shoulder. "Look, Naruto. Those who break the rules are scum." The boy nodded, consuming the information. "But, those who abandon their friends are worse than scum." The boy's eyes widened.

The older boy had learned that from Kakashi when he was younger.

"But what if we fail the mission?"

"You try your best to finish the mission, but you must stay by your comrades not matter what. Do you know what the will of fire is?" A shake of the head 'no' and the jounin continued.

"It is the will to protect others. It is sacrificing your life to keep others safe. You must never forget this, Naru-chan. It is the way of the ninja as a whole."

"My ninja way is to never give up, aniki." Naruto whispered. Whispering made him think of the conversation of his parents and he looked around frantically.

"Aniki?" He whispered in fear.

"What's wrong?"

"They know. They know that I have different abilities."

It was quiet for a moment and Pein held up his hands. "Sage Art: Sight Sound Barrier." Around them, a purple like dome formed. While it didn't look like much on the inside, on the outside nothing could hear or see them. Pein told Naruto that he had spent years working on it after learning from Jiraiya.

"They must have saw our training. Now we have to be very careful, Naruto. Now we must work harder in conquering that power of yours. Let's begin!"

They worked on Naruto's earth jutsu for hours on end. While, they were not particularly important, most of the ones he worked on were defensive.

Before Pein began on Naruto's light jutsu, the ten year old would give Naruto a few lessons on his prophecy abilities.

"Fly for me, Naruto!" Pein commanded.

The latter straightened out and slammed his palm against his chest. "Prophecy Sage Art: Gravitational Defiance."

Naruto lifted himself off the ground. He and Pein found out that he only needed to control this ability, not make hand signs out of it. It took some time, because first they had to understand it. It took less time because Pein was a fast reader.

He moved around a bit, using his shoulders as the absolute force. Pein nodded in approval, but added something. "Perform a wind jutsu while in the air."

Naruto nodded and did a few hand signs. "Wind Style: Air Bullet" Naruto drew in a breath and punched his stomach, applying more pressure. When he blew out a ball of air, Pein slid back.

The rinnegan child nodded. "Nice. Come down and perform your teleportation to me."

Naruto slumped to the ground with a smile; he was just so happy that he was getting stronger. "Prophecy Sage Art: Single Movement technique." While he loved the technique, he never got over the dizzy feeling as he slid into the ground and appeared two feet before his brother.

Pein smiled and squeezed his nose. "You still breathing, otouto?"

The Jinchuriki inhaled and exhaled deeply, nodding his head.

"Then you and I know you're alive. I want you to create a shockwave that goes all the way to Kumo. Not a dangerous one, just make everyone dizzy."

Naruto breathed a bit. He would have to send the shockwave a bit so that he wouldn't destroy the whole forest.

Breathing deeply, Naruto put a palm to his chest, feeling his energy around him. The horns of his head grew out and his blue eye became a slit as his yellow aura glew around him.

"Prophecy Sage Art: All World Destruction."

The jutsu was whispered and even when whispered, it was so powerful. The blond boy stomped his foot on the ground lightly, so very graciously.

And the world around him turned up. Four trees in the barrier sprang up and the grass became barren.

Pein nodded and Naruto, ever so softly, opened his palms wide, as if he were to universally pull something, and pushed them outward.

A yellow ring formed around him and moved outward, growing larger and larger as it distanced. A few trees sprung up, but Naruto gave little power, so it didn't do much damage.

Pein smiled, giving Naruto the okay to let go of his power. When the boy did, he sat down immediately, waiting for his lesson of the light release.

The orange haired jounin sat before him, unsealing a few scrolls that looked worn down.

"Those with Namikaze blood have the advantage of skin changing and light assassination."

"What do those do, aniki?"

"Well, skin changing is exactly what it sounds like. You will have the power to change into a dragon, boar, fox, snake, bear, or wolf. These are the only animals and they each have one hand seal to make it possible.

For example if you wanted to shapeshift into a dragon, you would have to bite your thumb to draw blood and perform the sign along with a Namikaze hidden seal."

Pein opened the scroll and hel it up, which demonstrated a man performing the jutsu. "Our great great grandmother wrote these herself for you solely. She knew the prophecy would have them. I'm sorry I can't show you these because I don't have the release. It seems that you'll have to awe us."

Naruto nodded.

"And before you ask, no, the dojutsu nor anyone can see past that glow of light. Not even me. If attempted, they will instantly burn. 'Wow', thought Naruto. "The secrets are very vital to the people in the sun."

"The light assassination pushes a ray of sunlight onto your target instantly making them burn and turn to dust."

"Wow"

"I know. You are very special." Pein smiled at his brother. "But that does not mean you're superior. Everyone is equal."

"Is that all the jutsu light style gives?"

"No way. You can teleport, move as fast as the speed of light, shoot light beams or balls, create a flame aura around you to keep enemies away, light Sushin, and much more."

"I want to learn, I want to learn." Naruto was so excited. His prodigal status would mean everything if he knew how to do all the jutsus.

"Calm down, Otouto, this takes a bit of time."

"Congratulations, Naruto. I didn't expect you to get two jutsu nearly mastered in just three hours. The light beams, Hai. But skin changing, I believed, would take more than a year to get; at least a full three months.

Now execute both so that we may move on. I want three light beams on the tree over there and I want you to transform into a bear."

Naruto's hands were blocked by light as performed the hand seals. "Namikaze light Release: Light Ball jutsu."

Three yellow glows in the form of circles escaped Naruto's hands and hit the tree across from him dead on. He jumped up and down, then continued.

Shapeshifting was a bit harder. There was always a temporary moment of pain as Naruto transformed. He would feel his bones rub together when he became a snake, and all the stomachs of a boar hurt like hell. "Namikaze Light Release: Beast Transfer jutsu." He made sure to put bear sign last.

A large black bear appeared in front of Pein. "Brother?"

"Yes?" The jounin asked, seemingly very proud.

"When I did that, I could feel my bones stretching an my stomach. It hurt so badly for a second."

"Then until you can handle such, you are forbidden from using the jutsu."

"Hai. Do you think mother and father will let me go to the pond with Sasuke tonight. Do you think they'd ask about my flying."

"You'll just have to ask. And If they do ask, pretend you know nothing."

His father chuckled. "If I do recall, I remember you and him hating each other."

Naruto sighed. They had just gotten done having dinner and Naruto really wanted to go to Sasuke. The boy must have felt all alone. "Yes, but I learned that he's very nice and he knows I'm not arrogant. He's my best friend."

"Then go ahead. I'll have ANBU on your trail though to keep you safe."

It had taken a while, but the Namikaze had finally made it to the pond. The Uchiha was looking around.

"Sasuke! I'm here- aah" He had been so excited that he tripped over the grass.

Sasuke grabbed at his arm and led him to the edge of the pond where they both sat. "Baka" The Uchiha whispered so softly that the blond almost didn't hear it.

His brow was wiped and Sasuke laughed. "It takes skill to trip over flat surfaces."

"The grass had it out for me." and Sasuke laughed again, sighing after a moment. Both boys took off their sandals and rested their feet in the water.

"The stars and moon look very beautiful tonight." Right above us is the constellation Andromeda. It's beautiful."

Naruto smiled and looked up. "Really?"

"Yes. And the moon is shining. So bright that all the world has come out to see the commotion."

"Almost makes me want to stay young, this right here. We can stay at the pond forever and just hang around."

"I don't want to grow up either. My father was just telling me that when I grow up, I have to take care of the clan with Itachi and I have to marry a girl."

"You don't want to." Naruto stated instead of asked. Because when it came to Sasuke, the blond knew best. That didn't mean he was in the clear, because when it came to him, Sasuke knew even better.

"No." the raven sighed and laid his head on Naruto's shoulder, yawning a bit. "I like the clan, but I don't want to lead it with Itachi and I don't want to marry a girl. Father says she has to meet Uchiha standards, so he'll choose for me."

"You don't want to marry a girl? It that because you act like one?"

"Naruto" Sasuke whispered, but it was light hearted.

"I know, I'm sorry. I'll tell you what, we can get married when we grow up. I'm sure a 'god' would fit his standards."

"Idiot. We can't get married." Sasuke stated softly and closed his eyes.

"Why not?" Naruto questioned, staring at the pale pretty face of moonlight.

"Because we're best friends...I think…..just because."

Naruto thought for a moment. If he couldn't marry Sasuke , then he'd had to find a girl that fit his standards as well. "I think I will ask that Sakura girl then. She's tough and pret-Ow!"

Sasuke ended up punching the blond's leg. And he packed one hell of a punch.

"You can't ask two people to marry you, dobe, and you already asked me."

The raven was the smart one so Naruto and his swelling leg gave no sign to point out what the Uchiha said earlier.

"Asking two people to marry you brings a bald head, you know?"

Naruto smiled. "So you'll marry me then, Sas?"

"I wasn't planning on marrying a girl anyway."

Earlier that day, Naruto and Pein talked about who he could trust. Pein said since he was getting better, he could let Sasuke see one technique of his, as long as the other boy promised to keep a secret.

"Hey, bastard?"

"Hn?"

"If I tell you something...If I show you something, do you promise to keep quiet?"

"Of course, dobe. Why would I tell something to someone else. I have no other friends; My brother is too busy in ANBU."

"I'm your friend" Naruto spoke in guilt. "And that's all that matters. Now do you want to see it or not?"

"Sure. What is it?"

"Do you remember that shockwave a year ago and I'm sure you felt one today right?"

Sasuke gave him a smile. "I knew it was you all along. Sure I never saw or heard it from you or your brother, but who else could have done it? They say you're a god."

Naruto was beyond shocked. "You knew?"

"Yeah. And I never said anything. How powerful is it?"

"Do you want to see? I'll only put an ounce of power in it."

Sasuke nodded and watched intently as Naruto glew a yellow color and horns in his hair. The Namikaze looked amazing and powerful.

"Prophecy Sage Art: All World Destruction"

Naruto pushed his palms outward, creating a shockwave that scared the world, but awwed Sasuke.

Sasuke was still wide eyed when the shock wore off. This made the blond become nervous. "I scared you, didn't I?"

"Are you kidding. That was the most amazing thing I've seen in my whole life. Even better than what Itachi's done."

Naruto let out a breath he was unaware of and sat back next to his best friend, who had accepted him way before he requested.

When Naruto performed his shockwave, he was unaware of what was happening countries away. Something-someone-had gotten enough power to rise again. To begin its sinister plans. To finish what it started. It had been disquieted. This being- whatever its appearance and identity may be, viciously smiled as the shockwave touched its face, not dizzying it at all.

It erected itself and smiled. "Naruto Namikaze" It whispered in a sinister voice. It knew the child; for it was related.

And with its body deformed, its words wretched, and mind unstable, the being pulled out a staff; Its only weapon.

"Thank you, Namikaze Naruto." It broke from beneath the earth. It had no true mouth to inhale the fresh air, but it never liked the fresh air.

"Because of you….I have returned."

It watched the child's yellow shockwave glow around him. Its staff was lifted and pushed back onto earth, absorbing the power around it.

A true body formed because of this power. And the being let out a gruesome smile, blood still staining its teeth from years ago.

"Because of you….this world will end."

I hope you guys liked that. I must say, I love these interactions between Naruto and Sasuke. But, I love the brotherly love of Pein and Naruto more.

Please feed me motivation by reviewing. I don't know whether or not this story if good, okay, bad, or awesome. I can't wait until it's over. :(