Sorry for the delay, I just been really busy, but I found some time to put this chapter out. Hopefully the next one will come out faster.

Disclaimer: I don't own Naruto, or anything by Kishomoto.

Chapter 3 New Bonds

"Well, to put it bluntly, I'm an Uchiha" Naruto said calmly. Everything went silent after that.

Itachi merely stared him, his face expressionless. Shisui had an amused look on his face. After a few seconds of silence Shisui started chuckling lightly. "You don't say" Shisui said through chuckles.

Naruto's left eye twitched. Was he mocking him? You assume I'm an Uchiha because of my sharingan but how do you know my sharingan are not implanted?" Naruto asked.

"Ah, a sharp one I see. Well, to answer your question, we would have known about it. If a member of the clan died or lost an eye we would be made aware of it. All eyes from deceased members are collected and accounted for. Besides the Hokage and the clan would have to approve on a sharingan eye transplant first" Shisui stated matter-of-factly.

Naruto nodded his head "Fair enough, but we live in a world of lies and deception. The fact that, me, an Uchiha was not accounted for by the clan is proof of that" said Naruto seriously.

Shisui had a surprised look on his face. Itachi raised an eyebrow, he was deeply intrigued by Naruto's answer. This was not how a normal seven year old spoke.

Naruto noticed that both Uchihas were staring at him once again. He sighed. "They want an explanation...of course they do but should I tell them?" Naruto debated himself. He sighed, considering they already knew he was an Uchiha, it wouldn't hurt to tell them.

So Naruto began to tell them what he knew of his heritage, excluding the fact that he was the Yodamine's son, but he had a feeling that they already knew this.

As Naruto was telling his of lineage, Itachi's expression hadn't changed but internally his mind was racing. He knew who Naruto's parents were and that Kushina was of the Uzumaki clan, who were related to the Senju, but the Uchiha as well...this was stunning.

He was not aware of this piece of information. Itachi knew the importance of learning history, it had a variety of uses. Even information that seemed minuscule at first glance could be of great importance latter. It could give a shinobi a huge advantage on the battlefield. Or it could be used to gain a political advantages over others.

Yes knowledge was power, it is why Itachi made sure to learn as much as he could about his ancestors. To find out that he was not aware that his clan married into another at some point, was surprising to say the least. That meant there was family line they had both Uchiha and Uzumaki. That information would definitely be noted of great importance but as far as he knew the clan had no record of this.

Shisui was thinking the same thing and he deduced that this must have been kept secret on purpose.

"And Naruto here, Is someone who is from that family line who is able to awaken the sharingan" he thought in fascination.

"I see, but tell me Naruto, where did you obtain this information from? I'm sure Lord Hokage didn't tell you this?" Itachi pried.

Naruto clenched his fist."No, I learned it from someone else, someone I trust... more than anyone" he replied. "They don't need to know" he thought.

Shisui raised an eyebrow but Naruto kept silent he realized he was not going to say anything more.

Itachi had a good idea who Naruto was talking about. Truth be told, he was aware that Naruto was being looked after and trained by Musashi. He couldn't get close enough without Musashi detecting him, so he failed to learn of Naruto's sharingan.

"So your an Uchiha then. So tell me, how much do you know about our clan?" Shisui asked curiously. Itachi was also curious about how much the boy knew about their clan.

Naruto observed them for a moment, he decided to be frank with them. "The Uchiha are a clan that rivaled the mighty Senju since before the founding of the village. Together with the Senju, they founded the village hidden in the leaves.

The Uchiha clan is recognized as one of the four noble clans of Konoha. The Uchiha are a clan of warriors, you could say that fighting is in our blood. The Uchiha excel in all forms of combat, but their main strength lie in fire style ninjutsu. And of course.."

Naruto eyes changed from sapphire blue to blood red. "The sharingan"

Itachi remained silent, but he was surprised how well informed the young blonde was. Shisui was grinning from ear to ear.

"Well you certainly did your homework" Shisui said.

Naruto sighed and spoke quietly, "I can't deny that this makes me proud to be an Uchiha...but-

Naruto's eyes hardened. "I also know that the Uchiha have grown arrogant, and blind. Their desire for power has clouded their minds."

Itachi and Shisui both were taken back by Naruto's anger.

Naruto continued, "They refuse to acknowledge others, as they see it as a challenge to their superiority. The clan has developed a simple minded ideology, and it is being forced upon the next generation of Uchihas," Naruto said bitterly.

"Their arrogance has made them blind to their weaknesses...they think there untouchable. And most importantly, the clan has forgotten why they founded the village along with the Senju. It was to create peace, and end the power struggle. Yet now they are trying to gain power for all the wrong reasons. Their interest don't lie in the prosperity of the village, but only what they think is best for the clan."

Naruto closed his eyes and sighed. He looked up at Shisui's awe struck expressions and Itachi's slightly widen eyes. Naruto smirked. "Now don't look at me like that, after all you both feel the same way right? " Naruto asked with a raised brow.

"This kid, no way!" Shisui thought.

Itachi narrowed his, he wanted to further test Naruto's perception. "what do you mean?" he asked with mock bewilderment.

Naruto looked Itachi in the eyes then into Shisui's, before casting his gaze back to Itachi. "Your eyes...the way you both looked at the two Uchihas before, with distaste and even sorrow?" Naruto asked while tilting his head.

Shisui and Itachi shared a look. This mere child, left them truly astonished, a feat not many could accomplish.

It was then that Itachi realized something. Naruto was more than just "sharp" as Shisui put it earlier. No, Naruto was a on a different level. For a mere a boy to see what an entire clan of elite shinobi couldn't... it was truly mindboggling. Naruto was no ordinary Uchiha, he was an idealist, it reminded him of himself. That thought made Itachi smile a true smile, something Itachi only gave his brother, these days.

But to think this boy was hidden all this time, that did not sit well with him, and made him worried to about who else knew of this.

Shisui looked at Naruto closely, there was something strange about him. Something that made him believe, that this boy would one day be very important to the shinobi world one day. For the better or worse...

Itachi saw something else in Naruto. Just as Naruto read his emotions through his eyes, he mirrored it, and saw hidden pain and hatred in the boys eyes.

"You certainly are different then the other children Naruto, but there is more to you, isn't there?" Itachi questioned. Naruto look at Itachi curiously.

"They say through a person's eyes, you can see their soul, do you know what I see in your eyes?" Itachi asked.

Naruto remained quiet, but flinched from Itachi's intense gaze. "I see sorrow, pain, and even hatred."

Itachi could tell Naruto was strong mentally, but he was still child who suffered through dramatic experiences. He wanted to see how Naruto would react.

"You say these things, about the clan, but you still feel hatred because they have not accepted you?" Naruto eyes widen and he took a step back. "Itachi what are.." Shisui was cut off by Itachi

"Have you made peace with yourself ?"

Naruto froze "What is he saying?" he thought frantically. Naruto took another step back and glared at Itachi, "You don't know anything about me!" he yelled.

Shisui saw that Naruto was uncomfortable and put on Itachi's shoulder.

"That's enough Itachi." Itachi looked at Shisui's face and saw his growing anger. But Itachi's own expression didn't change. Shisui could see that Naruto was slightly afraid. Something about Itachi's words had must have hit sore spot in the boy. He decided to change the subject.

"Naruto, you were pretty brave standing up against those police force members, how about we teach you a thing or two. After all who would be better qualified to teach an Uchiha then another Uchiha?" He asked with a disarming grin.

Naruto looked at them both and shook his head. "I'm not interested, besides I'm busy" he said in a harsh tone. Naruto slowly walked off, stopping to look back at them once before continuing on his way.

The two Uchihas watched Naruto walk off in silence. Once Shisui saw that Naruto had left he turned to Itachi. "Itachi what was that?" He asked irritably.

Itachi was silent for a moment, then looked at him and sighed "He needed to hear it" Itachi said simply.

"Huh, Itachi what are you talking about?" Shisui asked curiously, Itachi was not a easy man to understand.

"You saw it to Shisui, Naruto is suffering inside." Itachi replied."Well of course he is, You told me about Musashi's death and all other things he had to deal with," Shisui said while giving Itachi a strange look as if he didn't understand where Itachi was going with this.

Itachi shook his head, "The problem is that he hasn't found his identity, he is confused. He still young and can be driven down the wrong path despite what he believes in. Someone like him... with such insight and talent can be become dangerous, it only takes one slip," Itachi explained.

Shisui sighed, "right his uncles killer, no doubt he would want to avenge him," Shisui said sadly. Itachi nodded.

"And given what we learned about Naruto today, I have an idea of who might be involved in Musashi's death," Itachi said mysteriously. Shisui thought for a moment, then his eyes widen, "you're not thinking about him are you?" Shisui asked apprehensively. Itachi gave him a knowing look. "Yes, but we have no proof. In any case we should keep eye on Naruto" Itachi replied.

"Oh don't worry, I think he will come find us, after all who could turn down this face" Shisui said pointing at his face. Itachi just stared at him blankly. Shisui noticed he would not be getting a rise out of Itachi, and just started to walk away grumbling about stoic bastards. Itachi followed behind shortly with a small smirk, oh yes, he secretly liked to piss off his friend.

Shisui suddenly grinned remembering the genjutsu he put on the two Uchihas earlier. Itachi noticed his expression and raised an eyebrow, but then shook his head rather not knowing what mischief Shisui was thinking about.

With Yashiro and Inabi

Two police force members arrived at the scene and looked at the unconscious Yashiro and Inabi in shock. They quickly shook them awake, "Hey wake up who did this to you?," they asked franticly. The two of them both woke up holding their heads, trying to remember their attacker. They both gasped in horror, "Naked green beast!"

With Naruto

Naruto made his way out of the forest and into the streets of Konoha. Truth be told he didn't really consider what Shisui said,he just needed to get a away for moment. As mature as he was for his age he is still a kid...he needed time to think. It all happen so fast, from getting up to train, to getting attacked by those Uchihas.

Then there was Shisui and Itachi...they were interesting to say the least. He hid his surprise well when he was interacting with them, but inside he was deeply intrigued and somewhat intimidated. Those two were unlike any other Uchiha he'd met. From what he gathered Shisui was laidback, but not cocky. You could just tell by looking at him...he gave a vive there was definitely more to him, he reminded him of Musashi.

As for Itachi... he was mysterious, he gave very little away. His gaze was intimidating and his demeanor was that of indifference. It would be hard for anyone to understand what he was actually thinking.

But Naruto knew better to believe it was indifference, no he was analyzing you, looking through you, it was unnerving. He witness this first hand, Itachi saw right through him. He didn't feel comfortable talking about his past. He hated that Itachi could read his hidden emotions so easily.

Naruto shook his head, he didn't want to think about it anymore. He continued on his path through the village. It was now late morning, and there was heavy foot traffic in the streets. He walked through the crowds of people, his face covered by his brown hood.

He had no true destination, and he didn't need one. He could hear the loud voices of people conversing in the street,and the laughter of children. He saw some kids tossing a ball back and forth. He noticed that they were about the same age as him. It was strange, he couldn't really picture himself doing things like that.

He grew up fast...perhaps too fast.

He stopped right in front of a small park. He heard voices coming from behind a tree with a small swing hanging from its branch. He kept hidden but close enough to see.

There was a girl with dark blue hair and fare skin. She had pale eyes, and wore black training clothing. Naruto recognized her instantly, how could he not? The Hyuga clan is one the most prestigious clans of Konoha, therefore the daughter of Hiashi was well known in the village.

This was Hinata Hyuga, heir to Hyuga clan.

Surrounding her were three young kids, who seemed to be harassing her. What confused him was that he could tell by the way the three boys carried themselves they had basically no shinobi skill at all. Yet the Hyuga heiress was on the floor, helpless as they barraged her with insults.

"Wouldn't the heir to the Hyuga clan be better trained than this?" he asked himself.

The thought of her not being trained yet was unfathomable. Clans always train their own at young ages, noble clans even more-so.. So it was not that she was too weak to beat the three pathetic nuisances, but perhaps she couldn't do it...mentally.

Naruto shook his head, "mental weakness can be just as bad if not worse than physically weakness."

He was trained well enough to know that in a real battle hesitation could be the difference between life and death. He knew she was young and this wasn't really serious combat situation.

"Perhaps I should cut her some slack," he mused, but quickly shook that thought away. "The shinobi world is to cruel to be soft. She is a clan heir, no doubt she will be forced to become a shinobi...she can't continue this way."

He saw one of the boys come forward and kick her on her side. "Please stop" Hinata breathed out in barely a whisper, through her tears. Naruto sighed and shook his head. Suddenly he moved in what seemed to be only a blur to the other four.

Hinata closed her eyes, then opened them when she heard three thumps. She looked down in shock at three boys laying on the ground, holding their heads in pain.

She slowly looked up and her eyes widen when she saw Naruto looking at her with his azure-blue eyes. Naruto looked down at her with an emotionless face.

Hinata instantly blushed at his gaze, but was confused to what just happened. She then realize that it was the blonde haired boy in front her that helped her.

"H-he m-moved s-so q-quickly" she thought.

She took a closer look at him and her blush deepened, her head lowered. "He so handsome," she thought while blushing. Naruto said nothing and just tilted his head as he watched the shy girl's expression change from shock, to confusion, then, to embarrassment.

After a moment he spoke. "Are you hurt?"

Hinata shook her head "N-no" she whispered.

"Good, but next time you might not be so lucky, you need to stand up for yourself," he said bluntly.

Hinata avoided his gaze and spoke shakily ,"S-o-r-r-y I-" before she could finish another person appeared and made himself known.

"Hinata-sama are you alright?" the newcomer asked with worry laced in his voice.

Naruto turned his head and saw a man with brown hair that was spiked backwards. He had the same pale eyes that Hinata has.

"A Hyuga" Naruto mused.

"K-Ko, your here!" Hinata said in surprise.

"Who did this to you? Was it him?" Ko asked with a sneer while pointing a accusing finger at Naruto.

Naruto merely looked at him with a blank face.

"N-no, Ko, it was these three boys" Hinata replied weakly, but when she looked she saw that the three kids had already run off.

"Tch, well no matter, as long as your safe. We best be going now," Ko said strictly.

"Okay" Hinata muttered in a dejected voice. She wanted to thank the blonde haired boy and try to talk with him more, but Ko wouldn't have it and griped her by the hand.

Hinata was being led away by the hand, then she suddenly stoped walking.

"Huh? something wrong Hinata-sama?" Ko asked with a raised brow.

"I-I d-didn't ask him his name" she replied, but when she turned around he was already gone.

She sighed sadly and allowed Ko to lead her away. "Don't worry, you don't need to associate yourself with someone like that" Ko said with authority.

Naruto left quickly after Ko arrived. He had nothing else to say to the Hyuga, and he really didn't feel like dealing with Ko, who obviously didn't appreciate his company.

Feeling a bit tried he decided to go back to his apartment and get some extra rest. As he walked he thought about why he had helped the hyuga girl. It wasn't any of his business and besides, people sometimes have to learn lessons the hard way right? Like he did.

But he knew something in him just told him move and intervene. He remembered Musashi always told him "You can't do everything by yourself, relying on others, when you need it, is not a weakness."

He sighed, he tried to remind himself this every day.

He broke his thoughts when he realized he arrived at his home. Naruto walked up to the door of his apartment, and noticed his neighbor Maso, was there resting against the rail.

He gave him a nod which, the man returned. Naruto walked up to the man, "well?" Naruto asked in a flat voice. The man let out grunt then grinned "quiet as a mouse, you got the heavy stuff ?" he replied.

Naruto looked at the man, then pulled out a scroll from his side pocket. He unsealed two bottles of booze, and handed them to Maso. The man grinned and took the bottles. "Thanks," Naruto muttered. Maso chuckled and said "no problem kid, looking after your place for a few hours is worth every sip."

That was their system, Naruto would give Maso exported booze, and Maso would make sure no would tamper with his home.

He was not so worried about people targeting his home because what he was, but more so random drunks and criminals breaking in. His apartment, was located in a poor part of the village, break inns were common here.

Apparently this was the only apartment the Sandaime could provide him. It was sad really, but he didn't need pity.

He entered his apartment and laid down on his bed. His apartment was furnished with the bare minimum, a bed, nightstand, table, and two chairs.

He didn't mind, he barely spent any time here anyway, nor did he get visitors. He called it a apartment fitting a shinobi.

But he was lying to himself if didn't admit he dreamed about living in a home with a family...his family.

He laid on his side and looked at the only two pictures he owned. One was of his father and his pregnant mother. His uncle had given him this picture. The other was of course him and Musashi. Musashi had his hand on his head and wore a big smile on his face, as did he. Naruto closed his eyes and sighed. He was thinking about Itachi and Shisui.

Could he trust them? Somehow he felt he could, they were different. Those two intrigued him, he felt he needed to see them again, despite his own mental defenses telling him not to get to close. He had no intention of spilling his guts to them, but he wanted to see them again...learn more about them. He knew what he would do.

Next Day

Naruto hoped across the roof tops, he was searching for two particular Uchihas.

He honestly didn't know where he could find Itachi or Shisui, they were hard people to find. He hadn't seen them before, so memorizing certain hangout spots like he did for others was not a option. So he decided, his best bet was to head over to the Uchiha district.

You would think this would be his first place he would check. But it wasn't because he knew he couldn't just enter the compound, and he knew asking about them, could bring trouble.

Seeing as he couldn't locate them, he decided to watch the compound from afar, and hope they would appear soon.

He sat on a tree branch adjacent the compound . He was still wearing his hood covering his face, and no seemed to be paying him no mind.

He sat in silence, watching various clan members, some shinobi, other civilians enter and leave the compound. He did notice how the Uchiha compound was located away from the other clan compounds. Before he could continue his thoughts, he felt a small group approaching.

As they came into view, Naruto eyes widen slightly when he saw who they were. The man walking in front had shoulder length black hair and black eyes. He wore a blue kimono, with the uchiha symbol on the back, and grey pants. He had similar features as Itachi.

This man was Fugaku Uchiha, leader of the military police force, and head of the Uchiha Clan. He had a stern look on his face and walked with an aura of authority and arrogance.

Standing to his left was Itachi, who had a stoic look on his face. On Fugaku's right was a boy about his own age, with raven hair, and black eyes. He wore a blue Uchiha clan shirt and had a smile on his face. This was Sasuke Uchiha.

Holding his hand was a raven haired woman, who looked to be in her early twenties. she had fair skin, long black hair, and black eyes. She wore a brown blouse, with a purple skirt, and blue shinobi sandals. She was smiling down at the boy, but her body seemed tense, as if she was worried about something.

Naruto looked at them in curiosity. "Could this be Itachi's family?" Naruto asked himself. He looked at them closely and saw they all had too similar features to be just cousins, or fellow clansman. He knew who the clan head was, but he never knew his family. He then realized that Itachi was his son.

He cursed himself for not knowing this before hand...he always liked to be informed. He hated being left in the dark about potentially important information , it made him feel uneasy.

He noticed they all had different expressions on their faces, he could feel the tension, and it was a bit awkward. But he still couldn't help but think they looked good together.

"Is this what a true family looks like?"

He shook that thought out of his head, and suddenly noticed someone shunshin next to them. It was Shisui, and he had a small smile on his face.

"Heh, I finally found you guys!" he said in a mock greeting.

The rest of the Uchihas seemed somewhat annoyed, but two of them were silently happy that his presence broke some of the awkwardness.

Shisui suddenly looked across the street and locked eyes with Naruto, and grinned. Naruto stared back at him with a blank look, but inside he was relieved he had finally found the Uchiha duo. Shisui walked over to Itachi and whispered in his ear, "told you he would come find us," he said cheerfully. Itachi glanced in Naruto's direction and gave a nod.

"Go on a head, I'll catch up latter," Itachi whispered to Shisui. Shisui nodded and appeared in front of Naruto.

As Shisui left to speak with Naruto, Fugaku narrowed his eyes as he watched Shisui converse, with the cloaked figure that he deduced was a child based on the persons height. Mikioto had a curious look on her face, while Sasuke looked confused.

Sasuke decided to voice his confusion to his brother, who was the only one who's facial expression hadn't changed."Nissan, who Shisui talking with, I can't see his face?"

The rest of the family all turned to Itachi also wanting to know. They assumed that since he and Shisui were conversing that, he would know. Itachi sighed, "just a new friend" he said simply. They waited for Itachi to elaborate, but when they saw he wouldn't they decided not to pry. But Mikioto did notice the small smile on Itachi's face. Fugaku still had a suspicious look, but said nothing.

With Naruto

Naruto saw Shisui whisper to Itachi and he was curious, he wondered what he was saying. Suddenly Shisui disappeared from view. Naruto felt a slight breeze blow past him, then Shisui appeared in front of him.

"Body flicker? His speed is ridiculous!" Naruto thought in awe.

Shisui looked at Naruto joyfully and spoke "So you came back, I knew you would squirt." Naruto looked at him neutrally but his eyebrow slightly twitched at being called squirt, "Yes I have," he replied simply. They stood there in silence for a moment. Naruto felt a little awkward not knowing what to say. Shisui saw this and decided to take charge.

"Well come on, I want to see how skilled you are," he said with a smirk and walked away. Naruto just nodded and followed him. A few minutes later they arrived at the same training ground Naruto was training at the previous day.

They stood across from each other on the open field, the grass flickering in the wind. Naruto was eager, despite knowing this was only a spar and that his opponent would hold back. He knew Shisui was strong and he hadn't sparred with anyone stronger than him his since Musashi.

Naruto hide his eagerness with a stern face and took a defensive stance. He stood still and waited for Shisui to move first. Shisui observed Naruto's stance, "Hmm, looks like he's waiting for me to make the first move" Shisui grinned.

"Okay then, let's begin!" he shouted enthusiastically. Shisui suddenly shot forward in a blink of an eye and appeared in front of Naruto with his fist cocked back. Naruto blocked the punch with his left arm and sent a right hook towards Shisui's mid section.

Shisui leaned away from the punch and grabbed his arm, and tossed Naruto across the field. Naruto landed in a handstand and pushed off the ground with a flip and charged Shisui. Shisui had his arms crossed and his body relaxed as he watched Naruto approach. As he approached he noticed Naruto's eyes morphed into single tome sharingan, causing him to grin.

"Come on Naruto!, If you manage to get a hit on me, I might show you one my own technique," Shisui taunted, trying to motivate him. Naruto started to get annoyed at Shiusi's speed.

"No I will land a hit, I'm better than this, If I can't do this, I'll never get stronger!" Naruto thought with determination.

As Naruto continued to trade blows with Shisui he never noticed at the arrival of Itachi who was observing from a nearby tree.

Shisui was mostly on the defensive, blocking and avoiding Naruto's blows, wanting to gauge Naruto's skill. He noticed that Naruto's strikes, were getting quicker.

"This kid is fierce," he thought cheerfully.

Naruto jumped and sent a roundhouse kick towards Shisui, Shisui grabbed his leg, Naruto spun sent his other leg towards Shisui's head. Shisui block the kick with his right arm, he saw that Naruto was now open and kneed him in the stomach. Naruto hit ground holding his stomach in pain. Shisui grinned and said "not bad squirt but still no dice."

Naruto was still holding his stomach, and slowly looked up at Shisui with a smirk. Shisui rose an eyebrow, but his face quickly turned into shock as he felt a kunai pierce him from behind. He looked behind him and saw another Naruto holding the kunai.

"A shadow clone! At your age, that's some chakra you have their kid."

"Although I shouldn't be surprised," he thought knowingly.

Naruto smirk disappeared when he noticed Shisui's grin and Shisui disappear in a puff of smoke. "A shadow clone damn," Naruto inwardly cursed.

"You're not the only one who can use the shadow clone jutsu," Shisui boasted amusingly.

Suddenly six shurikens launched form the trees from both sides at Shisui. Shisui merely jumped back to avoid them, but Naruto took the opening to appear in front him, and went through hand signs.

"Futon Daitoppa (Wind Release Great Breakthrough)!"

"No way, elemental manipulation already!" Shisui exclaimed in shock. But before hit could hit Shisui disappeared in a body flicker. Naruto was panting heavily, and groaned when he noticed his attack missed.

Naruto slowly slid his left hand over the seal on his right arm. A small katana appeared in his right hand, and he took a defensive position. Shisui was surprised at the action, but his focused quickly shifted to Naruto's left eye, which now developed a second tome.

"This kid is incredible, a two tome sharingan at his age and his rate of growth is amazing," he mused.

Itachi looked on also in surprise "he's stronger than Sasuke," he thought, comparing his little brother who was about the same age.

Before Naruto could charge forward, Shisui put his hand up "That's enough, its fine, I've seen enough," he said in a gentle tone.

Naruto looked confused, "huh? what about-," but Shisui cut him off. "Oh, don't worry about it, I was never going to let you hit me anyway. That way I could force you to push yourself to the limit.

Naruto looked annoyed, he saw the reasoning, but couldn't help feel a little angry "jerk," he muttered. Shisui merely grinned. Itachi then jumped down from tree and appeared next to Shisui.

Naruto looked a little surprised, while Shisui smiled. "Well, what do think Itachi?" Shisui asked, knowing all the long that he was watching. Itachi looked at Naruto and spoke "That was very impressive Naruto, you are truly a genius."

Naruto tried to suppress it, but couldn't help but give a small smile. Being praised by Itachi Uchiha was no small feat after all. Itachi's face then turned serious "however don't let your talent get your head and become arrogant, you still have to train hard, and have long way to go," Itachi said seriously.

Naruto nodded, he knew this already. Then he suddenly dropped down to one knee, panting. His wounds and exhaustion catching up to him. Shisui laughed "you should go home and rest, let me carry you home," he suggested. Naruto just waved him off. "I'm fine, I could get there myself," he replied and began to walk home with a slight limp.

"Hm, prideful brat isn't he," Shisui said with smirk. Itachi smiled softly "Indeed he is, he's going to be interesting." As they watched Naruto's retreating form, they couldn't see the small smile on his face.

AN: Sorry if this chapter wasn't that good it, I wrote it quickly, because I didn't have much spare time. The early introduction chapters are the most annoying to write for some reason. Next chapter I might introduce Naruto into the academy. Don't be afraid to review or point out any mistakes.

Till next time.