Disclaimer- I do not own Naruto; if I did Kisame would have a lot more battle scenes.

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Previously in Vice Versa: A Naruto Tale—

'By the way Ryo who was the girl, I didn't know you had kids." said Jiraiya.

"Oh, she's not mine. Her name is Yuki and she is the sole survivor of the Uzumaki clan."

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"What!?" both Sensei and apprentice yelled.

"Yeah she's the sole survivor of the Uzumaki clan, why?"

'Because my last name is Uzumaki!" shouted Naruto.

"What?!" yelled Ryo.

"What do you mean by survivor, what happened?" asked Jiraiya.

'Well," said Ryo, "I don't know much but after Yondaime's family left the village to join Konoha there was a huge civil war. Arashi's family was high and mighty and had many followers who supported them and then there were others who hated them and used this as an excuse to have them banished. After a while it turned out to be a civil war." Ryo took a breath.

"One day Arashi's followers decided to lead a full on assault against his enemies. Everyone was killed in the process. There were children, such as Yuki, that were kept safe but others were killed." Ryo finished.

"So that's why Arashi was so sad that day." muttered Jiraiya.

'That's not all," said Roy, "After that the Rock blamed Arashi for the loss of one of their most elite clan's and launched a full on assault on the leaf just to try and kill Arashi. It turned out to be quite the opposite."

"So your saying that Yuki, and Naruto are the only true Uzumaki's left?" asked Jiraiya, "And that it is the Uzumaki Arashi's fault that the second great Ninja War Occurred?"

"Well, them being the only true one's left is something I don't know. Yuki can't activate her bloodline yet and I'm guessing that Naruto can't either. Only a true 'pure-breed' Uzumaki can activate his/her bloodline limit."

"Wait, you mean I have a bloodline limit!?" Naruto shouted.

'Maybe." replied Ryo.

'What is the bloodline limit called, and what are the abilities?" asked Jiraiya.

"Well," started Ryo, "The blood-line limit is called ten chi boost (Heaven/earth boost). It allows the Uzumaki using it to have their entire physical attributes boosted ten fold."

'Wow." Was all Jiraiya could say.

"Wait a minute what am I doing, I haven't even introduced myself yet. My name is Ryo Simaki, also known as the kenjutsu master. What's your name?"

'My name is Naruto Uzumaki, also known as the successor to Jiraiya of the sennin."

"Successor huh? Well you are one of two that held that title, you should be proud." said Ryo.

"Believe me I am." said Naruto.

'Well Jiraiya, Naruto, come on in so we can discuss this favor."

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Naruto had been in the house for 1 hour and he was already at distaste. The house was worn down and the food was stale. The water was muddy and the air was stuffy like being in an old attic. Naruto had nothing to do but listen to Jiraiya and Ryo's conversation.

"…and so that's why your brother owes me a favor." finished Jiraiya.

"Hmmm, that's interesting. Anyways lets get down to business, tell me the terms of the favor." said Ryo.

"Well," started Jiraiya, "I want you to train Naruto for two years, or less if he finishes early. It's quite obvious that I want him trained in kenjutsu. Also I'd like you to try and get Naruto to access his bloodline limit, I believe it will help."

"Alright, but before I except I want to know Naruto's abilities."

"Naruto had great taijustsu," said Jiraiya, "His ninjutsu skills are great as well. He is lacking in the genjutsu area and kenjutsu as well. I'd say that his best jutsu is his Rasen Shuriken."

"Interesting. Well all is agreed my brother's debt is paid back and Naruto will receive two years of training. Will you be staying the night?" asked Ryo.

"No I need to do some research." Said Jiraiya as he vanished with a puff of smoke.

'Hey Ryo-sama, can I ask you a question?" asked Naruto.

'Sure Naruto ask me anything." Said Ryo.

"If you're such a great kenjutsu master why do you live in this dump?"

'Well, I think that people that have a lot of money should use it for better causes than nice houses. They should use the money for donating. Also I used to live like this so it's habit."

"Oh."

'well Yuki will take you to your room."

"Alright." Said Naruto following the small girl upstairs.

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Naruto followed Yuki upstairs to the second floor. It was actually a lot nicer upstairs than down. As he walked Naruto noticed pictures covered in dust.

"Excuse me." Said Yuki.

'Hmm?" said Naruto.

'I heard Ryo-kun say that you were an Uzumaki, is that true?"

'Yes I'm one-hundred percent Uzumaki."

"Wow I thought I was the only one."

"I didn't even know there was an Uzumaki clan until today."

'By the way what is this house?" asked Naruto.

'What do you mean/" said Yuki.

'Well even thought Ryo-sama doesn't like showing of much he could probably do better."

'Actually, this is the Uzumaki clan house."

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A.N. - Well that was an interesting chapter. I think there will be three more chapters on Naruto's past then we get into Naruto warming up on Konoha again. Until next time my faithful readers.

Ranting Corner:

WARNING SPOILERS BEYOND THIS POINT.

I'm going to have to say that this week's chapter leaves me somewhat mad, but somewhat overjoyed. I'm freakin' mad that we never found out what Itachi wanted to talk about, but I love that Sasuke and Itachi are going to fight. I'm rooting for Sasuke to get his ass kicked. That's just me of course. I think that Naruto Manga Chapter 367 will be a keeper!