Hey guys, back again with Chapter four. Hope you guys like the story, but I'm still not getting any reviews. I need them to know what I need to change. So please, after this, REVIEW!
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Hokage's Office-2 days later…
Tsunade sat there again, at her desk. She was currently working on the endless stack of papers that need official authorization. She had been at it since early in the morning, and it was now close to noon. She stamped one last sheet, and sat back in her chair. She let out a heavy sigh, and her shoulders drop. She began to recount the last couple days.
Flashback-2 days ago…
Tsunade watched as Naruto went back to sleep, actually looking peaceful. Her eyes were brimmed with tears. They began to pour down her face, staining her features. Her shoulders shook as she sobbed, only to feel a strong embrace. She thrusted her face into Jiraiya's chest, and let out all her emotions. For once, Jiraiya didn't try anything perverted, and allowed Tsunade to release. He held her close to him, becoming her support. After a while of just standing there, Jiraiya offered to take her out to dinner, to clear her mind.
For supper, Jiraiya took her out to one of the fancier restaurants in Konoha. Tsunade was actually quite surprised at how kind and caring Jiraiya could truly be. It was not unwelcomed though. They ordered food, and had a good time. They joked around, and reminisced of old times. Not once did they bring up Naruto's situation, for they wanted to avoid more hurt. Jiraiya told the Godaime Hokage about all his ventures around the hidden villages and the continents themselves. Tsunade didn't even hit him for saying some perverted comments, she merely chuckled along.
Tsunade then talked about politics and such. Informing the toad sannin what he had missed when he left for his last reconnaissance mission. Jiraiya chuckled along, making a crack on her job a couple times. Tsunade now knew why the white-haired man refused the job; the endless amounts of paperwork. No matter how much they did, there was always some left. It was one of the only things in life, a Kage-leveled ninja couldn't completely vanquish.
The night was very fun, and at the end, Jiraiya walked Tsunade back to her house. He told her that he would see her the next day. She smiled and agreed. She had even given him a hug and a kiss on the cheek.
End Flashback…
Tsunade smiled at the little memory. That night meant a lot to her. Not only did she find out Jiraiya actually had a side of him that thought of more than naked women, but she was reminded of why they were close in the first place. No matter the situation, he would always be there for her, and vice versa. Their teammate, Orochimaru, may have abandoned them, but they stuck together and always would. She swiveled around in her chair, looking at the window that showed all of Konoha. She looked down at the village, not just any village but her village. She looked up at the sun, and expected Jiraiya to come see her soon. He had told her something the day before.
Flashback- 1 day ago…
As promised, Jiraiya showed up at the Hokage's office in the morning. He wished Tsunade a good morning, and they smiled at each other. They talked about the night before, and saying that they had fun. Tsunade even offered to do it again sometime, to which Jiraiya immediately agreed upon. After a little bit of idle chit-chat, Jiraiya's face took on a serious look. The female Hokage knew that when Jiraiya had this look, he was not playing around at all, and that he meant business.
"Listen, Tsunade-hime. I know it's probably a sore subject to talk about, but I need to check Naruto." Jiraiya said, looking the slug princess in the face.
"Why? We've done all sorts of medical tests on him, and nothing seems to be the matter. The only thing is his chakra exhaustion." She replied.
"Yes, but what happened yesterday. That fell under the studies of Fuuinjutsu, which is my expertise. Yours and the medical-ninja's techniques wouldn't show it. I need to personally conduct an exam on the brat."
"Fine, but you have two hours to do it, and you must present to me anything you find. Is that clear, Jiraiya?" Tsunade asked her old teammate.
"Perfect, Hime. I appreciate it. I'll go and check him tonight, around eight o'clock. When I'm in there, I cannot have any distractions.
Both Sannin agreed to the terms laid out. They smiled, and Tsunade pulled out the bottle of Sake. They both poured a small dish for it, and filled it. After a couple drinks, just enough to ease the stress, Jiraiya told Tsunade he needed to go do something. Before she could reply, Tsunade watched as the toad summoner disappeared via shunshin. She sighed, and went back to her daily fight with the evil paperwork. Cursing herself for ever taking the job, Tsunade began reading and stamping the pile. She would occasionally have to shred up a paper, meaning it had been declined.
End Flashback…
Tsunade sighed, and turned her chair back around. She cracked her fingers, and resumed her paperwork. After a couple minutes into the battle, Tsunade felt the distinct signature of Jiraiya jump in through the window.
"We have doors for a reason." Tsunade said in a stressed tone.
"Yeah I know, but what's the fun in that?" Jiraiya asked, rubbing the back of his head.
Tsunade merely grunted as her reply, and waved towards the chair across from hers. Jiraiya took the offer, and sat down. He made himself comfortable, and just watched the Hokage do her thing.
Tsunade could feel Jiraiya's eyes burning a whole into her head, just by staring. She signed her official signature on a paper, and stamped it. She then looked up, and pushed the papers to the side. She rested her elbows on the desk, and had her chin resting on her closed hands.
"Let's cut to the chase. What did you find out?"
Jiraiya smirked and huffed at the princess' comment. He sat back in his chair, and his eyes hung heavy. The old man had not slept at all last night, because he had to conduct Naruto's exam, and then study up a little bit more on things that could help him.
"So official today, Hokage-sama'' Jiraiya said, using the term 'Hokage-sama' very loosely.
"Get. On. With. It. Now." She said each word with sadism lacing in with her words.
"Fine, well I found out, that the black chakra isn't Kyuubi's." The old white-haired man said.
"It's not Kyuubi's! Then who the hell's is it?!" The blonde woman asked loudly, demanding an answer.
"I'm getting to that, but first allow me to recap on what happened last night."
Flashback-night before…
Jiraiya walked through the hospital hallway quietly, his feet making absolutely no noise. He came upon a room with two ANBU standing guard.
"Is this Uzumaki Naruto's room?" Jiraiya asked the masked ninja politely.
"Hai, he is in here, Jiraiya-sama. We are informed to allow you into this room, and nobody else. Is that correct, Jiraiya-sama?"
"Yes, yes it is. There is to be no one allowed in this room without my permission." The aged old man replied to the younger ninja.
Both of the ANBU nodded and saluted to the Sannin. Jiraiya walked into the doors, to see Naruto the way they had left him. He seemed to be sleeping peacefully for the most part. Jiraiya walked up next to him, and noticed that the Shiki Fuuin seal was still present, along with all the modifications. The seal expert pulled out a scroll, and unraveled it. He bit his thumb and wiped it over a kanji for 'books'. With a puff of smoke, and a small pop, a small pile of books were on top of the scroll. Jiraiya picked up the first book, and looked at Naruto's seal, and he began matching up seal to seal. This continued on for about twenty minutes.
"Okay, I think I get it now…" Jiraiya muttered to himself.
From that point on, Jiraiya began to research every seal on Naruto's stomach, and examine everything that would possibly give any kind of hints as to what had happened with Naruto, and what was going to happen to the young blonde. He had all different kinds of books lain out for him to go through. They ranged from ancient seals, to seals that have newly been created. This process had taken a long time, and time was something Jiraiya didn't have much of. Two hours to decipher a seal that the Yondaime Hokage created was no easy feat, even for the elder ninja. Minato Namikaze had been taught by Jiraiya himself, and had even surpassed him in sealing.
Jiraiya grunted, and looked up at the clock. He realized he only had about thirty minutes left. He sighed. He hadn't figured out much. He looked at the blonde, who was still out cold. He figured Naruto would be out for another two days, at least. After this thought, he pulled out a notebook, and began scribbling down all that he speculated about Naruto's new condition. By the time he had finished writing down everything, he only had ten minutes left. He packed up his things, and sealed it inside a scroll. He then walked out of the room, and nodded towards the ANBU, who returned the nod.
End Flashback…
Tsunade nodded politely at the person who was once her teammate. She hadn't even been informed of what her knuckled-headed blonde had, but she knew it wasn't good. She folded her hands, and rested them underneath her chin.
Jiraiya just looked at Tsunade, not saying anything. Thoughts were flying through his head; he didn't know how he was going to inform the Hokage of this. He was still trying to understand the whole complexity of the situation.
"Tsunade. I don't know how to explain this easily, so I'm just going to come out with it. That thing, that was …"
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In the hospital…
The room that held young Naruto Uzumaki was the same as always. The blonde was unresponsive ever since the last incident, which was two days ago.
The unconscious blonde had a visitor, one who had visited him everyday since he had been in the hospital. His sensei, Kakashi Hadaka, was standing beside Naruto's bed. He had made it his goal to become closer to all of his students. He had been doing personal training with Sakura for the past two days, helping her learn some genjutsu that would benefit her. Sasuke was still being contained by ANBU, so seeing him was out of question. Even though the blonde was asleep, he made sure to stop by at least once a day.
Kakashi was in for a surprise, when the monitor which showed Naruto's vitals began to grow stronger. The young ninja's body began to twitch, and his eyes flickered. He couldn't believe his student was finally waking up. Naruto had never been passed out this long, he was glad he was awake.
"unnn." Naruto groaned, still trying to wake up.
The one eyed jonin gave Naruto a little tap on the shoulder, which seemed to do the trick. The cerulean blue eyes opened completely, and blinked a couple times.
"Ne…Kakashi-sensei?" was the response that came out, which still seemed half-asleep.
"Hai, Naruto. How are you feeling?"
"Tired….and hungry. Really hungry." Naruto said, now awake. His stomach growled after this statement, further emphasizing the statement.
"Well, I would be too. You've been out for the past three days. Let me tell the nurses you're awake. We need to get you some new clothes too, you're old ones were destroyed.' Kakashi stated.
Naruto frowned at that information; those had been his favorite clothes. He merely nodded at his sensei, and watched as the one eyed man left the room.
He attempted to remember the things that had gone on for the past couple days, but everything was so foggy and unclear. He groaned as Kakashi and a nurse walked in, and began doing a routine to make sure he was fully cleared.
"Ano, could you do me a favor?" Naruto asked, looking at the nurse.
"What is it?" The nurse replied towards the blonde.
"Could you not tell Tsunade-baa-chan about me waking up? I'd like to surprise her myself…" Naruto said, trailing off.
The nurse looked at him for a couple moments, deciding on whether or not she could, or would, do it for him. After thinking it through, she nodded at the blonde, but told him he needed to go see her in the next three hours. Naruto nodded excitingly and gave her his word. After they were all cleared out, Naruto and Kakashi both left the hospital.
"Okay Naruto, we should get you some new clothes. I'll buy them." Kakashi said, giving him an eye smile.
Naruto looked up at his teacher and smiled happily. He didn't know what happened to his sensei, but he liked it. He agreed though, he needed different clothes. He was currently wearing the hospital kimono, all white with a white obi.
The two shinobi began walking down the streets. Naruto was the recipient of quite a number of stares, and general sneering. Kakashi felt bad for what his student had to go through, but knew Naruto was tough. They ended up in front of a store that sold clothes to ninja.
"This is where I get all of my clothes. C'mon, let's go." Kakashi said his voice was now his more laidback tone.
Naruto rushed into the store like a small child in a candy department, being followed in by a chuckling Kakashi.
'Obito, Sensei. I promise I'll be the teacher you both would want me to be.'
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In the containment facility…
Sasuke Uchiha was in his containment seal. After he had spilt his guts to Ibiki and Anko, he was taken here. They told him that he confessed to; attack on a fellow ninja, treason, and attempt on defection. They informed him that he would be in lockdown for the next couple days, until they could figure out what to do with him.
The young Uchiha wasn't really concerned with that right now. He was sitting on his small cot. His back was up against the wall, and his knees were brought up to his chin. His arms wrapped around his legs, and he had a slight look of insanity in his eyes.
'I can't believe it. I let him get away again. He killed mom, dad, and everyone else. He made my life a living hell. They let him back into Konoha! Why! He could be anywhere. He might use…it again. I won't let him! I'll kill him!'
Sasuke's thoughts were now only focused on Itachi. The mental torture Ibiki had put him through worked perfectly. He made him get angry by praising Itachi, which would no doubt cause him to be easier to crack. He then used a little bit of physical pain to disorient his thinking, in conjunction with the lies and drugs. By the end, seeing 'Itachi', which was nothing more than an Ibiki clone that used henge, caused Sasuke to completely break apart. The threat to be put inside Tsukiyomi again caused Sasuke to snap inside the head, which from there was easy to get information.
Anko was a little bit sad after the little session. She didn't get to play enough with Sasuke was her complaint. She barely got started, only using Boa Constrictors and threats with the kunai. She was severely disappointed she couldn't use her knife.
Ibiki was thoroughly happy with the interrogation. Not only did he get the information that he was assigned to get, but he also got to harm the ego of Sasuke, and the Uchiha Clan. It was one of the things he could be most proud of. He hated anyone who believed that just because they hailed from a great clan, they were all high and mighty. He was pretty sure he showed Sasuke otherwise.
"I will get out of here." Sasuke said to himself. He had spent the last two days stuck in the cell, and had resorted to talking to himself. He could feel himself delving deeper unto the brink of insanity, where it would swallow him whole. He fought for his mind though, holding on to any little shed of sanity he could get, no matter the cost. It seemed to be a fight he could not win, for each day he seemed a little more gone. They knew he was a liability, but they didn't know what to do. The two councils, the ninja and civilian, would have a hearing about this. The ninja council would typically have more say in cases involving ninja, but because Sasuke was a genin and it was not a time of war, the civilians had the same authority as the ninjas, and most of the civilians would vote to keep the Uchiha as a ninja.
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In the clothing store…
Naruto walked out of the changing room, and walked around to look for Kakashi. He saw the man looking at new clothes as well, and called to him.
"Oi! Kakashi-sensei! How's this look?"
Kakashi looked over at the blonde, and nodded.
Naruto no longer wore his orange jumpsuit, but he couldn't completely get rid of the color. The young blonde was now dressed in a black male's kimono, tied off with a dark orange obi. On the back of the neck, was an orange swirl stitched in. Naruto also wore a dark orange shirt underneath the kimono, which was opened towards the top. The sleeves hung past his hands, covering them from view to everyone.
"The new look suits you Naruto, but where are you going to keep you supplies?" Kakashi asked his student.
Naruto chuckled and turned around. He already had a new black ninja pouch attached to the back of his right hip.
"Okay, now what about kunai holsters?"
If possible, the grin on Naruto's face grew even bigger. Nudging his head down, Kakashi looked at his hands, which now held kunai. Kakashi's face looked a little confused.
"Kakashi-sensei, these sleeves are huge, I can fit a holster in each arm!" He yelled his enthusiasm was pumping full on now.
Kakashi gave an approving grin, and told Naruto to bring the clothes and pouch up to the front counter. The owner of the store gave Naruto an evil grin, about to refuse serving him, until he felt a shower of killing intent. He shakily looked at Kakashi, and had second thoughts. He allowed Naruto to purchase the suit, with disdain.
The teach and student walked out of the store, with Naruto offering thanks to Kakashi many times, with the Cyclops jonin just waving him off saying it was no big deal.
"So, Kakashi-sensei, what are we going to do now?"
"Well Naruto. I have an idea. I decided I was going to help you, Sakura, and Sasuke with one thing to specialize in. Sakura chose genjutsu. Sasuke will have to choose once things are cleared up. Is there anything you'd like to learn?"
Naruto looked at his sensei in awe. He couldn't believe what was happening. First he offered to buy him clothes, now he was offering to give him training into something that he could specialize in.
"You mean it sensei!"
"Yes Naruto. What do you want to choose?"
"You know…I've always wanted to have a special weapon…"
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At Kurenai's house…
Sakura stood outside Kurenai, the genjutsu mistress', house. She took a deep breath, and knocked on the door. After a couple minutes of no answer, Sakura began to turn around to leave, only to hear the door open. She turned her head around to see Kurenai.
"Hello Sakura-san, is there anything I can do for you?"
Sakura turned her whole body around, so that she was facing Kurenai. She nodded her head towards the older kunoichi and bowed.
"Hai Kurenai-san. I was wondering if I could speak with you."
Kurenai could see no reason as to why she couldn't talk with Sakura. Kurenai nodded her hear back, and stepped away from the door.
"Yes you may, please come in."
Sakura smiled and walked into the woman's house. It was a fairly nice sized house, not too big not too small. Kurenai led Sakura into her living room, where she offered the pinkette a seat, to which Sakura accepted.
"Can I get you some tea, Sakura-san?" Kurenai asked, pointing to a small teapot that was on the little table in the middle of the two females.
"That sounds great. Arigato."
Kurenai set down two small mugs side by side, and then picked up the teapot. She tilted the kettle into each cup, letting the hot tea fill just below the brim. Once she finished filling both of the cups, she handed one to Sakura. She picked up her cup, and took a small sip.
"So Sakura, what is it that you'd like to talk about?"
"Well," Sakura began, before taking a small sip of her tea. Once she swallowed, she began speaking again, "I was wondering if you could start teaching me genjutsu when you aren't busy."
Kurenai was slightly taken aback with this question. She looked at Sakura strongly, sizing the girl up. Sakura didn't flinch, but just made eye contact with the jonin.
"Why is it that you wish for me to teach you the art of genjutsu?" Kurenai asked.
"Kakashi-sensei told me I'm a natural genjutsu-type and that I have excellent chakra control needed for it…I also don't want to be a burden."
"A burden?" Kurenai repeated. Her red eyes looked confused as she heard this statement, not fully understanding what it meant.
"Hai. Each member of Team Seven is good at something. Naruto has his Kage Bunshin and his high chakra capacity. Sasuke has his Sharingan and taijutsu. Kakashi-sensei is a master of tracking and ninjutsu. Then….then there's me. I don't know anything other than the academy basics. Kakashi-sensei just began teaching me the basics of genjutsu, and while he is a good teacher, you'd be better."
Kurenai merely nodded, her way of telling the girl to keep going.
"I believe you'd be best to help me bring my potential out, and learn genjutsu. Please Kurenai-san." Sakura asked, her emerald eyes pleading.
"If I take you on as my student, do you promise to be serious? I take my job as a kunoichi quite serious, and I do not want to be wasting my time teaching a fan-girl. That means I will break you of your little thing for the Uchiha."
Sakura couldn't answer right away. After some serious thought, which took a couple minutes, Sakura sighed. She ended the silence with her answer.
"I promise to take the training seriously."
Kurenai nodded. "Then starting tomorrow, you will meet me here every other day, after your regular team training. I will then teach you everything I know about genjutsu." Kurenai replied, a smile coming onto her lips.
Sakura smiled a smile that could give Naruto a run for his money. She bowed her head low to the red-eyed genjutsu mistress, who would now be her second sensei.
"Thank you so much Kurenai-sensei, I promise to make you proud." She said, a single tear of happiness fell from her eye.
"You're welcome, Sakura-chan. I hope you will."
After this conversation was over, the two female ninjas began sipping at their tea and chatting about random things. Ranging from the ninja business, to boys, to shopping. They were having a genuinely good time just relaxing with each other.
After a while, Sakura noticed the time and told Kurenai she had to get back to her house. Kurenai bid Sakura a good day, and reminded her to see her the next day. Sakura smiled wide and nodded her head, telling her she would defiantly be there. Sakura began heading to her house in a great mood. She now had a teacher who specialized in the same thing she did, and this woman could bring her true powers out, that way she would no longer need to be saved by her teammates, and could finally fight side by side with them.
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In a weapon shop…
Kakashi and Naruto walked into a shop that the elder ninja often visited. Naruto's jaw slammed to the ground at the size of the store, and he was speechless when he walked in. There were rows upon rows of weapons. The walls had mounts and racks of weapons as well. They had everything from kunai to giant swords. Everything was grouped together; swords with swords, knives with knives, etc…
Naruto immediately went crazy, and began looking all over the store, picking things up, swinging, and just about every dangerous thing possible. He tried throwing knives, naginatas, and even a war hammer. Nothing seemed to catch his interest.
"Awww, damn it. Sensei! I can't find anything." Naruto said, slightly pouting.
"You just need to find a weapon that matches you. Something you feel comfortable with. Let's go look over here." Kakashi replied.
They walked over to a section that had a broad range of smaller weapons. Naruto went through them all, with no luck. He then walked over to a pair of kamas. They had all black handles, and wicked silver blades. He picked them up, one in each hand, and held them gently. He swung them a couple times, and smiled.
"sensei, I like these. What are they?"
"Well, they're called kamas. They are handheld scythes, meant for duel-wielding and up close fighting." Kakashi explained.
"I think they're neat, can I have them?" The blonde asked his one-eyed jonin instructor.
"Hai, you can have them. Are you sure these are what you want?"
"I..think so. They feel comfortable, and very natural to use."
"Okay then, it's decided. You'll have these. C'mon let's go." The silver haired ninja said.
The two walked up to the front counter. Naruto placed the kamas on the counter. This store owner seemed not to care it was Naruto, and told him the price. Kakashi brought the needed amount out and went to put it on the counter, before Naruto stopped him.
"Wait sensei. I'd like to pay half." He said, pulling out half the required pay.
Kakashi's one visible eye curled up, showing that he was indeed smiling. He put half his money back, and they both laid the money down. The cashier rung them up, and gave Naruto the holsters for the weapons. After a little bit of experimentation, the now kama-wielding shinobi slid his weapons into their sheaths. The holders were held on his back upside down in an 'X'. The handles crossed over each other, and handles were on either shoulder.
"Hey, Kakashi-sensei…" Naruto said, his voice trailing off.
Kakashi looked over at his pupil and asked him what it was.
"I just wanted to say thank you."
"It's nothing…I'm your sensei. I should've been one to you sooner, instead of being caught up with Sasuke. Seeing what happened between you two, it made me realize I needed to pay attention to you all. I'm sorry Naruto."
Naruto looked into his sensei's one eye and just stared at him for a couple minutes.
"You're telling the truth. I forgive you sensei. But if you ever screw up again…I'll have to beat you up." Naruto said, starting off serious, ending off his usual comical self.
"Okay Naruto. I'll hold you to that, well we better head back to the Hokage's office, you must let Tsunade-sama know you're awake."
"Oh god, I'll have to deal with Baa-san, and probably Ero-sennin. Ughhh." Naruto said, his body slouched. He knew Tsunade would cry and hug him, and Jiraiya would say something.
With that said, the two began heading off towards Tsunade's office.
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In the Hokage's Office…
Tsunade's eyes were wide open as Jiraiya finished his explanation. She couldn't believe what she had just heard.
"A-are you s-sure, Jiraiya?" She asked, slightly stuttering in disbelief.
The large ninja, who sat across from the blonde Hokage, nodded. He then leaned forward, placing his arms on the table.
"Hai Tsunade-hime. I spent all night studying almost everything I could with what I knew with seals. There is no doubt." He said, his voice solemn and serious for once.
Tsunade's face seemed to show her age now. Her eyes were filled with so many emotions, all running at once. She then heard a knock on her door. She coughed into her hand, to clear her throat.
"Come in."
The door opened slowly, and when Naruto and Kakashi walked in, Tsunade jumped up.
"Naruto! You're awake!"
The blonde ninja rubbed the back of his head, and chuckled lightly. He walked up to the desk slowly, and nodded.
"Yeah Baa-san. I'm awake, I'm awake."
Tsunade ran around the desk, and grabbed Naruto into a bone-crushing embrace; courtesy of her inhuman strength that she possessed. Naruto's face began tuning blue, showing his lack of oxygen.
"Baa……san…..air….need." Naruto was able to manage out.
Tsunade realized that she was crushing her favorite blonde-haired genin, and released him. She put her hands on his shoulders, and took In his appearance.
"Naruto, where'd you get the clothes….and weapons?"
"Well you see, " Naruto began, looking at Jiraiya and nodding. The old man nodded back. "I've been up for the past two hours. Kakashi-sensei and I spent a little bonding time I guess. I wanted to get comfortable before coming to see you." He finished.
Tsunade smacked him over the head, which elicited a cry of pain from Naruto. Said teen rubbed his head, while mumbling several profanities.
"Itai! Damn you Baa-san. Why the hell did you hit me?!" Naruto yelled, still rubbing his now throbbing skull.
"Because. YOU'RE A BAKA!" She yelled.
Naruto sweat-dropped at the comment, he muttered something along the lines of 'old women' and 'stupid strength'.
"Anyway, Naruto, I'm glad you're alright." Tsunade said, pulling the boy into another hug, this one was less bone crunching.
Jiraiya decided now would be a great time to put his two cents in. He stood up, and laid a gentle hand on his students shoulder.
"You had us all worried Naruto. I even stopped peeping while you were in your coma." Jiraiya said.
Naruto couldn't help but laugh. He laughed so hard that he doubled over, gripping his stomach. He stood straight, and through laughs he began talking.
"You?...not….peep. That's….funny!"
Jiraiya then developed a small tick, right above his right eye. He raised the hand on Naruto's shoulder, and proceeded to smack the blonde himself.
"Gaki."
"Ero-sennin"
The two then looked at each other and smiled. Below the banter, the two truly cared for one another, and just loved to bother the other. It was there thing.
The four ninja joked around for a little bit. They sat down, and informed Naruto of things that happened during his hospital time. They told him of how they found him, Sasuke's interrogation, the whole incident at the hospital, and etc. Now was the time that they had to tell him about their findings on the new seal.
Jiraiya coughed into his mighty fist, which caught the attention of the other three ninja. The two sannin looked at each other and nodded. Jiraiya looked at Naruto.
"Listen. I researched your seal, and I found out what it is…" He said, trailing off.
Naruto picked up on the seriousness of the situation, and his smiled dimmed, until he had his full attention on the man.
"You did?" He asked.
"Yes I did. It took me all night, but I did find it."
"Well?"
"Naruto, I don't know how to put this easy." Jiraiya said.
"Then don't. Nothing in my life is easy…" Naruto replied.
"Naruto. That…that thing in you. It's a result of….Orochimaru's curse mark…"
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A/N-HAHAHA CLIFFHANGER NO JUTSU! Anyways, this is chapter four. I hope you liked it. Now please guys, I'm asking you guys a favor. A lot of you added this story to your favorites, and put an alert on it. But I still only have 3 reviews. Please people, review. I want to know what I'm doing wrong. So take the time to review. Thanks guys. Until next update…
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