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Naruto has surpassed me. It's hard to believe that kid who I found painting the Hokage Mountain turned out to be such a fast learner. He's fourteen and almost better than I was back in my ANBU days. I think the part I have in telling his story is over, it's time for him to write his own book.
At Naruto's Apartment
Naruto hears a knock at his door and goes to answer it, "Jiraiya I'm surprised you got here so quick."
The Sannin smiles before saying, "Well I heard I have a new student, so I figured I'd make a good impression." Looking over the blonde's apartment the Toad Sage nods and says, "You're going to have to say goodbye to this place for a few years."
Shocked by that the blonde Chuunin says, "So we're going on a training trip now?" Jiraiya nods and Naruto sighs, "What will I be learning exactly?"
Jiraiya says, "I'm going to teach you everything I know, and you're going to learn about the world at the same time. One day I want you to take over the title as Toad Sage."
Naruto shakes his head, "No, I don't want to follow your path." The Sannin's face crinkles, "I'm not done." Jiraiya relaxes a little and motions for the blonde to continue his story, "I will learn everything you want me to, but that doesn't mean I will follow in your footsteps. I don't want to be the next Fourth Hokage or Jiraiya of the Sannin. I want to be Naruto Uzumaki."
The Sannin is amazed at the maturity of the boy and feels a great deal of respect well for the blonde, "Well I have to say I'm impressed. I'm glad you want to be known as an original, not a copy. However, that doesn't mean you won't use what I teach you. I'll tell you this, there's a lot you don't know yet about me or the Fourth."
Chuckling dryly the blonde says, "I figured that much, so when do we start?"
Jiraiya gets up, "Tomorrow we leave at 500 hours sharp at the main gate. Pack what you need and say your goodbyes for now." In a puff of smoke the Sannin leaves Naruto to his thoughts.
The Next Day at the Main Gate
Naruto has both of his sealing scrolls at his belt and a full ninja pack ready to go for a trip, "So shall we go?" Jiraiya nods and the two leave the village for the next two years…
Author's Note: I realize this chapter is very short, but I'm going to do a time skip as of now. Naruto is going to come back to the village when he's sixteen and a lot will change in that time. Stay tuned…
End Chapter 13 and Journey to Jounin Arc