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Naruto was sure he had heard that particular scream before. As soon as the memory hit him, he began paling. Ebisu, sensing Naruto's discomfort, asked "I take it you know them?"

"Once I went on a morning run to be faced by a weird man and a smaller clone in green leotards hugging each other saying something like this. It was also accompanied by a strange Genjutsu I couldn't break at all."

Ebisu frantically nodded his head. "That is one of the strongest Genjutsus ever. I have no idea how they create it. It is so effective; people have gone to PTSD for it. I believe the Konoha military hospital has a special ward to take care of this disorder." Student and teacher shivered and prepared themselves. "However Gai, as in the older man you mentioned, is also one of the best Taijitsu users in Konoha. Hardly two or three people can match him in pure Taijitsu and most of them have already passed away. I pulled in an old favour and got Gai to help you find a good Taijitsu style."

Naruto was really happy. Even though he had disrespected Ebisu-sensei, he still did so much for him. He looked like he was almost at tears. "Ebisu-sensei, you did so much for me. You even gave up your perverted book signing for me." At this Ebisu's eyes were twitching. "I don't know how to thank you. Other than Jiji, Iruka-sensei, and the Ichiraku's no one ever did anything even close to this for me."

Even when he was fighting the war trying to stop Madara, a small part of Naruto, the part of him born from years of being ignored and hated, never wanted the war to finish. During the war, he was the hero of the United Shinobi Forces. He was afraid that if the war ended, people would go back to ignoring him. He knew it was irrational but it still haunted him. Even after an entire life, the thirst for acknowledgment just didn't die from the boy. H was really touched by Ebisu, and Ebisu could see that in Naruto's eye.

Ebisu rarely took of his shades. He was very touchy about them and was never seen without them. So Naruto was surprised when Ebisu suddenly removed his shades and looked at Naruto. His eyes were deep black in colour.

"Naruto, you are my student, even if I did take you in a bit reluctantly. Being your Sensei meant i should impart knowledge and skill not only in your ninja skills but also to your overall development. I could most probably stuff you with Academy style Taijitsu but that would hinder you future growth that is why I invited Gai to work with me. Now stop looking like you are going to cry and start working" He said in almost stern voice, but it still had a tone of gentleness to it.

"Though if you want to repay me, achieve your goal of being the Hokage as you keep proclaiming. Then I could tell everyone that I trained a Hokage. You could also start listening to my instructional lectures." He started.

"The first one is a sure thing BUT NO CHANCE I'M LISTENING TO YOUR BORING LECTURES." Naruto shouted jubilantly.

Gai had slowed down when he saw that Ebisu and Naruto were both taking a few steps towards a better teacher-student relationship. He could feel that both could now trust the other better. He knew that such a bonding was very important and practiced it very often with his precious protégé Lee. Somehow most of the spectators seemed overcome by the green of youth when they saw his and lees youthful "Hug of youth™".

When he reached the pair he said, "Hello, Ebisu, is this your student who needs to fan his flames of youth into full power?" Naruto went straight back to paling. This was going to be one heck of a training session.

(Author Art: Timeskip No Jutsu)

Some 5 hours and a youthful training session later

Naruto slumped onto a stool at the Ichiraku's. He felt weak. It was indeed true that Gai was one of the toughest taskmasters in Konoha. That man had no mercy when it came to training. But Naruto was somewhat frustrated that nothing came about the whole ordeal.

(Author Art: Flashback No Jutsu)

"Is this your student who needs to fan his flames of youth into full power?" Gai asked.

"Yes, Naruto here needs some help on the Taijitsu section of Ninja Arts Gai. Academy style just does not seem to suit him. This is your specialty, so help me find a good Taijitsu style for him" Ebisu asked.

"It is indeed glorious to see a student willing to work hard and achieve his springtime of youth. I, the sublime green beast of konoha Maito Gai shall strive to prepare him for his spring time of youth." This was followed by a horrid genjutsu which consisted of the waves crashing and sun setting into the sea behind Gai.

Gai asked Naruto and Ebisu to spar so he could gain some understanding on Naruto and his preferred battle style. Naruto and Ebisu soon started sparing. The difference in their fighting style was obvious. While Ebisu used strict positions and attacks with pin point accuracy, Naruto's fighting consisted of throwing his arms around and praying to god that it hit the opponent.

However both fought like experienced veterans, as if they had met these moves before and had countered them before also. While that was expected of an experienced Shinobi like Ebisu, Naruto fighting in such a manner confused Gai. Why! Naruto's base instincts and experience level seemed higher than Ebisu's. However Naruto also seemed to overstretch his arms and body constantly, as if he was moving a slightly bigger body. This along with the better far more advanced and disciplined skills of Taijutsu resulted in a win for Ebisu about 20 minutes later.

"Yosh that was a most youthful meeting of Youth." 'That doesn't even make sense' both Naruto and Ebisu thought.

Soon Gai got serious. He had Naruto try out various stances and movements from many styles. Some felt somewhat more comfortable than the academy style, while others were just as worse. However no style seemed to match Naruto, this went on until the evening and Gai had other duties to meet. So he took leave and left promising to come the next day.

(Author Style: Flashback No Jutsu Kai!)

Hours of kicking while standing in weird poses definitely was not in Naruto list of favourite things to do. But if it helped him protect his precious people he would roll with it.

"Welcome back my boy, you seem tired. What happened this time?" Good old Teuchi asked him.

" 'Youth' happened to me old man" Naruto muttered. He saw Teuchi grimacing and coming near him.

"Naruto, are you feeling all right? Do you want me to go get you some painkillers? I know for a fact that being in their 5 mile radius is a sure head-ache-starter." Naruto had to laugh at that.

This went on for some time till he remembered the time. It was almost 7! And he had promised to meet Kurenai by 6. Damn he was late. Naruto paid for the meal and ran at top speed to the training ground. As soon as he landed he found a tree growing around him, encircling him and tying him up.

'Damn! Kurenai-sensei must be seriously angry! I can't even make the ram sign to dispel the damn illusion" Naruto panicked.

The tree went on growing till a red eyed woman with long untamed black hair which would make her look beautiful and deadly at the same time grew from the tree. "I think I told you to come by 6 didn't I? Or are you in agreement with that chauvinist Ebisu and are helping him?" Her voice was cold. Very cold.

"I-I G-gai –S-sensei training" Naruto managed out. He was tired from all the training with Gai and had just run through half of the village in an effort to reach here as fat as possible.

As soon as the G-word was pronounced Kurenai understood the situation. It took some time for almost anyone's mind to cope up PGSD (Post-Gai-Stress-Disorder). She herself and most of her generation had grown up with him and was immune to the disease but not everyone was that lucky. The world seemed to shatter as Naruto saw himself in the training ground and Kurenai standing in front of him.

"This time since you are coping up with a rather …traumatic incident, I will forgive you. But I hate only perverts and Chauvinists more than people who can't keep their time. And before anything else laet me ask you something."

If the mood earlier was deadly this was pure hell. He knew a wrong answer would mean a very very painful time for me. Such was her current demeanor.

"Tell me, what are your intentions regarding my Hinata-chan" she commanded.

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