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Updated June 14, 2015

Chapter 1: Personal Training

Later At Konoha Hospital

When Naruto woke, he blinked as he found himself in front of a large golden cage that seeming to span endlessly in every direction with a sealing paper that read 'Seal' over the gates.

The Kyūbi growled, "Well look who finally decided come back to visit."

Naruto looked at the fearsome Kyūbi no Yoko, "Well last we talked wasn't the best of conversations since you only threaten me mindlessly and no I'm not calling you a mindless beast."

The Kyūbi growled lightly, "Seem you learned a great lot from Ashina."

Naruto nodded, "Yes I'm eternally grateful for his teachings and advice I will miss them dearly."

The Kyūbi lowered himself laying his head on his paws, "So he has finally pass away he must have had a great amount trust and belief in you."

Naruto smile with determined gaze, "Yes and I won't let him down. I'll do best to accomplish my dreams and restore my clan."

The Kyūbi slightly nodded its head, "So why have you come back."

Naruto smirked, "Well for one I might have a way to retrieve your other half but it will take some time."

The Kyūbi brow rose if even possible, "Really, you have a way to make me whole again."

Naruto shook his head, "I have a jutsu that might help but I still need to study it over and become strong enough to use it."

The Kyūbi nodded, "You just might be my most interesting host yet but don't think we are friends because I have a slight interest in what you might achieve."

Naruto smiled, "Ashina-sama said that Mito-sama told him once the best way to defeat your hate is to fill my heart with love. I plan on taking all your hate and getting rid of it."

The Kyūbi laughed vindictively, "You think you can ever change me think again runt."

Naruto eye-smiled giving the Kyūbi a thumbs up, "It's a promise Kyūbi and I always keep my promises so until next time."

The Kyūbi shook its head in annoyance, "Get out of here runt it seem one of your classmates is coming."

As Naruto disappeared from his mindscape, the Kyūbi thought 'Uzumaki Naruto show the world and me what you can do and I might just come to respect you.'

Naruto opened his eyes in a hospital bed frowning 'What happened...Oh yeah; I shielded Ino and got hit in the head'. He saw a glass vase with White Asiatic Lilies, Yellow Roses, Blue Delphinium, and Purple Monte Casino and fruit basket beside his bed and smiled slightly.

The door to the room opened and a platinum blonde-haired girl looked in, "Naruto, are you awake?"

Naruto smiled, "Yea Ino, I just woke up; how're you feeling you didn't get hurt did you?"

She shook her head and he smiled, "I'm glad you're ok, I was running from some Jōnin with huge bushy brows when I noticed you were in danger so I reacted as quickly as possible."

Ino blushed slightly bowing, "Arigatō Naruto if you hadn't grab me who knows how hurt I could have gotten."

She approached his bed to give him some Purple Lilacs with Lavender Stalks in a slim purple vase suddenly stopping seeing the glass vase of flowers, "Wow someone must really care about you to bring a Bright Blue Skies Bouquet and fruit basket."

Naruto brow rose, "Honestly I just woke so I didn't even notice them but would have thought you brought them."

She shook her head turning to him staring wide eye while reaching a hand towards his cheek rubbing it slightly and screaming "Kawaii" as he purred into her hand. Naruto eyes shoot wide immediately realizing his mask was missing searching desperately for his facemask finding it in the beside the fruit basket putting it on.

"Is something wrong Ino?" Shikamaru asked confused at the opened door as some other classmates walked in.

Naruto winked at Ino still staring him putting a finger to his lips. Ino slightly stuttered, "N-No nothing's wrong I…I…I thought I saw a spider."

Naruto looked as everyone gathered around his bed; the guys all had a surprised look while the females all had the same expression as Ino before except she was now blushing still imagining the scene from before.

Naruto confused looked to Shikamaru asking, "What the hell is going on Shika?"

Shikamaru responded, "Troublesome, you got your ears pierced?"

Naruto remembering He gotten a pair of sapphire stud earrings highlighting his bright cerulean eyes, which were now mesmerizing the girls; he had gotten them early after getting his new outfit. "Oh I had it done earlier today and thought these looked awesome."

Naruto then jumped out of bed to look for his clothes noticing the guys averting their eyes while Ino, Sakura, and Tenten who had just walked in with Lee had pink tinted cheeks; he sigh, "What now?"

Lee uncomfortably pointed out, "Your gown is open showing your frog boxers."

Naruto explain irritably as he urgently searched for his clothes vainly. "They're toads and I fucking hate hospitals."

Then he noticed his black shinobi sandals with some clothes and a note 'Your clothes or 'orange monstrosity' as the nurses called it were bloodstained so they threw them away. I brought you these I hope they fit well, a friend'. There was a tight red short-sleeved shinobi shirt with an Uzumaki crest embroidered on the back and tan pants. Naruto thought 'Maybe the same person that brought me the flowers and fruit basket got me these clothes but I wonder who'.

After getting dress, he walked out the bathroom asking, "So everyone came to visit me?"

He received a series of nods while Shikamaru answered, "Ino wouldn't shut up about how you heroically saved her while sacrificing yourself."

Ino angrily spat, "What was that Shikamaru?"

Shikamaru just shook his head from his spot against the wall mumbling 'Troublesome blondes'.

Naruto nodded leaning towards Ino's ear whispering, "You're one of few people to see my face since I was 6; so let's keep it our little secret." Ino blush deepened nodding, "Well I'm all better now so I'll see you guys around, Ja ne." As he grabbed his gifts and get-well cards waving over his shoulder before jumping out the window.

Uzumaki Compound

Naruto discovered a special Uzumaki Hyperbolic Training Chamber or U.H.T.C. a portal similar to the one he meet Ashina inside the clan's dojo. He was sitting inside another dojo room on a cushion with a special Training Scroll that Ashina created and copied Tajū Kage Bunshin scroll.

Naruto reading smiled softly and thought, 'I'll restore my clan and make the Uzumaki name respected and feared again,' as he opened the Tajū Kage Bunshin scroll.

Tajū Kage Bunshin is a B-rank Kinjutsu of Kage Bunshin created by Nidaime Tobirama Senju. It distributes the user's chakra among every kage bunshin evenly. A unique characteristic is that any experience the kage bunshin gains during its existence transfers to the user once it disperses making the technique ideal for reconnaissance and spying. The seal for Tajū Kage Bunshin is the same special bunshin seal of Kage Bunshin with index and middle fingers of both hands crossed. Unlike the Kage Bunshin, it doesn't focus on a specific number of kage bunshins.

Naruto smiled and thought, 'So if I focus on a specific number of kage bunshin I'll only create what's necessary; I'll be top of my year in no time I guess I can begin to train. If I can gain the experiences of my kage bunshins that'll help in learning information quicker since a kage bunshin transfer all gained knowledge and memories when they disperse to the user. I can create a special training method to produce faster results. I'll have a kage bunshin disperse every 30 minutes providing me and the other kage bunshins its knowledge so we don't make the same mistakes allowing me to learn quicker and become accustom to the information influx. It won't make me physically stronger but that's why I'll work on training my body while my kage bunshins work on training my mind and chakra.' He then opened the Training Scroll.

First task is you'll always wear the Restriction Seal staying at Level 1 that restricts half your abilities but all physical, taijutsu, kenjutsu training rise to Level 2 which will leave you with civilian chakra level. The purpose for this is to strengthen your body at your weakest becoming physically stronger without chakra.

At the bottom of this scroll are four seals with the kanji for one, two, three, and four above them. One is a physical, reflex, and chakra control training regime to help you improve your body. Two is Kenjutsu training and three are two sets of books to help you improve your mind. Four is the next scroll in the series but only opened when you completed everything in the first three seals because the next series builds on knowledge gained from the current task.

He unsealed the three scrolls and opened the physical training scroll reading it.

Every morning you will have to complete all physical and reflex exercises as well as yoga, stretches and meditation to prepare your body physically and mentally.

There's a pair of 5 lbs. weighted gloves that have seals on them to teach the proper hand seals. You are to make the 12 hand seals in the following order

Tori (Bird)

I (Boar)

Inu (Dog)

Tatsu (Dragon)

Ushi (Ox)

Tora (Tiger)

Mi (Snake)

Ne (Rat)

Uma (Horse)

Saru (Monkey)

U (Hare)

Hitsuji (Ram)

If you mess up then your hands will get a small shock and will be numb for a minute. When you do all twelve-hand signs 20 times in a row in 4 minutes then you pass this level.

The physical training requires you wear a 100 lbs. weighted body suit that add 50 lbs. every time you complete ten 4,000 sq. km laps in less than 20 minutes. I figured you weigh 100 lbs. right now so once you completed the training it will be triple your body weight. It changes from all black trimmings, black with white trimming, black with green trimming, black with blue trimming, and finally black with red trimming.

Then complete these exercises in four minutes 500 handstand push-ups, 500 sit-ups hanging upside down while holding 100 lbs. training ball, 500 pull-ups with 100 lbs. ankle weights, 500 squats while holding 100 lbs. training ball above your head.

There is a metal rod to hold a punching bag in a seal at the bottom of this scroll. What you will do is hang the punching bag up and send chakra into the seal on it until it glows blue. Once you do that then you start doing punching combinations of right then left. If you can punch the punching bag 500 times total in 4 minutes then the bag will get heavier and go from weighing 100 lb. to gaining another 50 lbs. each time. After 5 minutes, you will have to send chakra into the seal again and start kicking in an attempt to get your kicking strength up.

Reflex speed is a vital part of a shinobi's life. Reflexes will save you almost as much as physical strength and chakra. Even the slightest improvements in your reflexes can have astonishing results in your fight.

There are three phases of speed:

Reaction Time is the perception of an attack, or rather the interval between stimulus and the beginning of response.

Response Time is the time it takes to choose an appropriate response to the initiation of the actual movement.

Movement-Speed is simply how fast your body moves getting out of the way of trouble, etc.

These two exercises should greatly improve your reaction and response time.

The first I've included 300 color coded rubber balls. They are all black but when you charge chakra, they will turn red for catching, blue for dodging, or green for striking forcing you to recognize as you react. You will close your eyes charging chakra into the ball then throwing them at a wall opening your eyes at the sound of it hitting the wall to respond accordingly. You can increase difficulty by increasing your velocity, standing closer to the wall, switching catch/throw hands, and starting to face away from wall throwing ball over your shoulder turning around while progressing closer to the wall.

The second exercise is mostly a coordination builder but is fun so I chose to include it. It will improve your timing, accuracy, and responsiveness quickly without seeming tedious at all. While standing in a room with numerous makibishi covering the floor kick a small balloon around with the purpose to not letting it touch the floor or else you lose; the principle is to last longer each time. You can increase difficulty by including natural objects like chairs, stools, tables of various sizes and shapes.

Chakra control consists of three stages:

The Leaf Concentration exercise requires you stick a leaf on your forehead, too much chakra and it will blow off, not enough it will either fall off. Once you can do it on your forehead you will then begin to work on your fingertips of both hands. When you can stick a leaf to your forehead and fingertips on both hands, you pass.

The Tree Climbing exercise requires you to walk up a tree with only the soles of your feet. You should start with running first to get a momentum. If you use too much chakra, you will blast off and will slip off if too little. Once you can walk up and down for an hour then add leaves to your forehead and fingertips on both hands. When can walk up and down with leaves on forehead and fingertips on both hands for an hour, you pass.

The Water Walking exercise requires you stand on top of a water surface. If you use too much chakra, you will blast off and you will sink using too little. Once you can walk on water for an hour then add leaves to your forehead and fingertips on both hands. When you can walk with leaves on forehead and fingertips on both hands while going through your taijutsu katas for an hour, you pass.

You can never become too good for chakra control practice. The more chakra you have the longer you need to practice. When you are able to complete all chakra control exercises, all physical exercises in required time limit and reflex training then you will be ready for the next training tier.

Naruto thought 'Cool' as he unsealed the next scroll.

You might also look into getting a close range weapon. I've provided two specially crafted swords and sword care kit; one is an iaitō with red cloth wrapped in traditional diamond pattern Tsuka (handle) with an Uzumaki crest engraved black scabbard. The other is an ninjatō chokutō weighted approximately .98 kg with 70 cm long high carbon chakra steel folded 10 times for superior strength and flexibility that comes with a full length Tang which greatly enhances the strength of the sword. This sword is strong enough to cut through a thick bamboo tree with a single strike yet sharp enough to slice paper. The Tsuba (guard) is a high quality alloy Uzumaki crest design secured by two Seppas (spacer). The Habaki (blade collar) is a one-piece brass construction. The Tsuka core is wooden with a red silk ito in traditional diamond pattern tightly wrapped over genuine Ray skin Samegawa. Two Uzumaki crest Menuki (ornament) are on each side of the blade. The saya (sheath) of the sword is hard wooden with an Uzumaki crest engraved on black high glossy finish. A red cord Sage-O ties around the bright white gold Kurigata (knob) of the scabbard

In addition to your regime is 500 sword swings each hand with the iaitō provided against the punching bag when the bag weighs 250 lbs. you pass; this will help you adjust to the weights better and increase your taijutsu and kenjutsu speed and power.

He unsealed the next scroll and scanned the titles.

Now as you know there's no such thing as useless knowledge. You never know when you could save the life of a friend or family by knowing the human body or facing an enemy who uses water jutsu what element you can use to stop them. You never know when the seal at the bottom of a scroll could be a trap and instead of a storage seal, it is an exploding tag. You would never know if you can eat the plant, you found in the forest or use it as a poison or medicine. The books below will help you learn. I have included books that are important to be knowledgeable in first; these will greatly help you on your road to being a great Clan Head and Hokage someday.

I've included Chakra Paper to test your for your affinity as you will start learning about nature manipulation. All you need to do is send chakra into the paper and the results will either be split in two for Wind, ignite and turn to ash for Fire, become wet/damp for Water, turn to dirt and crumble for Earth, or wrinkle for Lightning. Naruto held the paper between his index and middle and sent some chakra to it. Surprisingly it split in two.

Naruto cheered, "Yatta, I got wind as my affinity but I should try to learn the other affinities too so I can use them."

Uzumaki Clan Laws

Konoha Laws

Politics

Business & Economics

Once you are familiar in the first set of books then you can move on to the second set, which consists of:

Shinobi Rules & Etiquettes

Taijutsu: Uzuken (the Swirling Fist)

Kenjutsu: Iaijutsu (art of mental presence and immediate reaction) & 12 Seitei Iaido Katas

Kenjutsu: Kendo Shikake-waza (Strike) & Oji-waza (Counter Strike) Katas

Nitojutsu: Go Rin No Sho (The Book of Five Rings)

Sword Care Handbook

Chakra Nature Manipulation

Stealth & Infiltration

Sabotage

Tracking & Sensory

Intelligence & Counterintelligence: Espionage & Interrogation

How to Play Shogi & Strategy

Plants, Herbal Medicine & Poisons

Basic First Aid

Anatomy

Eight Points: Silent Kill & Assassinations

Shinobi Field Survival Guide

Naruto frowned and thought, 'Alright, that's a lot of books but using that special training method will help. I'll create a kage bunshin to read the first page then have it create a kage bunshin that will read back the page from memory. If it misses one word then the original kage bunshin must start over and read the page again before creating another kage bunshin again who will read what it remembers. If it remembers every word on that page then they'll fold the corner of that page slightly to mark it as memorized. The kage bunshin will move to the next page repeating the process until it runs out of chakra for the day. The next day I'll create a kage bunshin starting from page one create another kage bunshin to read back what it remember from the day before until it messes up or reach where the last page marking starting the process over again from that page. I might as well get started I only have about a month until team assignments to complete my task list'.

Naruto shouted "Tajū Kage Bunshin" and 150 kage bunshins appeared.

That night Naruto limped into his bed thinking 'This training is sadistic'.

A Week Later

Naruto yelled, "YES, I did it." as the hour timer rang signaling he passed the Water Walking exercise.

Naruto finally passed the first tier's training requirements thinking 'I feel stronger than ever and my chakra feels easier to control'.

Naruto then pulled out the second tier's training scroll reading.

Congratulations, you have completed the first tier of training reaching around High Genin level. Now onto the next tier of lessons included in this scroll are several jutsu scrolls for you to read.

You need to master all the basic academy techniques performing them smokeless and seal-less instantaneously. You need to also work on your shurikenjutsu throwing shurikens, kunais and senbons; I advise using Summoning: Lightning Flash Blade Creation I have provided an illustration of the seal below. It provides quick and emergency access to weapons. I've included instructions and tips for improving your accuracy, distance, speed and power.

The physical training requires running ten 4,000 km laps in less than 10 minutes wearing the Uzumaki Training Seal (Resistance & Gravity Hybrid Seal); it multiplies the force of gravity adding 5 mph wind resistance consisting of 20 levels; I provided an illustration below.

Complete double your repetitions from the previous level of one-handed handstand push-ups, sit-ups hanging upside down holding a 200 lbs. training ball, pull-ups with 200 lbs. ankle weights, and squats while holding a 200 lbs. training ball in four minutes each. Complete double your repetitions from the previous level of the punching, kicking and sword swings exercises. Once you can complete all physical exercises with required time limit you've passed.

The next stage of chakra control is an advance form of Leaf Concentration, which requires you to balance heavier objects on your fingertips the same way you did a leaf you can start a small pebble moving up to a kunai. Once you can balance a kunai on all fingertips, you've pass.

Naruto realize there was not an advance reflex exercise thinking 'The first exercise I can use the color-coded rubber balls from the last reflex training then create 100 kage bunshins that get three balls. They can circle around me channeling chakra into the balls throwing them with the same principle in the previous exercise. After the kage bunshins run out of balls, they will keep resetting around me until I have responded correctly to all balls. When I can respond accurately to all 300 balls then I've pass' smiling in satisfaction of the exercise he created.

Here's a few very useful supplementary jutsu that I believe will greatly enhance your abilities

Shunshin: D-rank (Hand seal: Ram)

Hidden Mist Technique: D-rank (Hand seal: Tiger)

Temporary Paralysis: D-rank

Naruto suddenly remember the seal on the scroll that he got from Itachi after graduating from the Academy; pulling the scroll out his pouch and unsealed another scroll.

Soon you'll be assigned to your Genin squad so I've included three scrolls; a personal A-rank jutsu I created as gifts for finally graduation the Academy and two Uchiha Katon jutsus. You can just create some kage bunshins to assist on mastering them. You will need to learn your affinity before attempting the Katon jutsus but you can always learned Katon nature manipulation. I wish you the best of luck.

Bunshin Daibakuha (Clone Explosion): A-rank

Katon: Great Fireball Technique: C-rank (Hand seals: Boar, Horse, and Tiger)

Katon: Phoenix Sage Fire Technique: C-rank (Hand seals: Rat, Tiger, Dog, Ox, Rabbit, and Tiger)

Naruto thought 'Well I'll let my kage bunshins work on mastering my ninjutsu repertoire for the rest of the day while I scrounge the library for more jutsus to supplement my repertoire' as he created 150 kage bunshins to master his current repertoire. He Henge into a non-descriptive Chūnin he had seen walking the village and headed towards the library.

Konoha Library

Naruto searched for several jutsus ranging from D to C-rank especially Doton and Suiton for his newly acquired affinities through elemental manipulation exercises having already mastered Fūton and Katon and beginning to work on Raiton.

Naruto had to stop himself from laughing hysterically thinking 'I'm probably the only Genin to master four elements and on my way to completing the last. Thank Kami for the U.H.T.C.'.

After grabbing the last scroll, he scanned his choices once more.

Doton: Double Suicide Decapitation Technique: D-rank

Doton: Hiding Like a Mole Technique: C-rank

Fūton: Air Bullets:(Hand seal: Bird)

Fūton: Gale Palm: C-rank (Hands clapped together)

Fūton: Great Breakthrough: C-rank (Hand seals: Tiger, Ox, Dog, Rabbit, and Snake)

Suiton: Mizurappa (Wild Water Wave): C-rank (Hand seals: Dragon, Tiger and Hare)

Suiton: Waterfall Basin Technique: C-rank (Hand seals: Boar, Dog, and Ram)

Suiton: Water Bullet: (Hand seal: Tiger, Ox, Tiger and Rat)

Suiton: Water Prison Technique: C-rank (Hand seals: Snake, Ram, Horse, Hare, Ram, Horse and Hare then Hands spread in front palms out)

Suiton: Water Whip: (Hand seals: Rat, Dog and Ox)

Satisfy with them he slipped into an alley discretely releasing the Henge and headed towards the clan compound.

Friday before Team Assignments

Naruto then unsealed the next scroll reading.

Congratulations, you finally completed the scroll I develop for you so I'm confident that you'll be able to handle a Chūnin level opponent, stall for help or at least escape.

I advise continue using the Restriction Seal at level 1 at all times to downplay your abilities especially until the Chūnin Selection Exam and beyond unless in extreme danger but be swift in your battles as your opponents will not hesitate to eliminate you. As always Level 2 for all physical, taijutsu and kenjutsu training also continue using the Uzumaki Training Seal to train but remember to release the seal before missions and after every level for a week to adjust to the strength and speed increases.

Keep up your physical regime increasing the difficulty and repetitions and perform Cliff Climbing to improve your strength until you can do it one-handed alternating hands.

You should do Waterfall Meditation to help improve your concentration, pain tolerance and composure while under distress.

The final chakra control exercise channel your mastered nature transformation into a leaf as quickly possible. You can also combine the other chakra control exercises to train.

Naruto remembered there was not anymore reflex training exercise thinking 'I'll start creating kage bunshins for sparring releasing my seals first then reapply the Uzumaki Training Seal allowing me to be slower. I'll engage in taijutsu only while targeting pressure points. I need to either dodge or block each of their attacks but if they hit me and I don't block or dodge then it counts against me; grazing hits count as a hit also so I need to be sure I make a clean block or dodge. Then I'll use my kage bunshins for kenjutsu while targeting the eight points that I learned about in that book that causes instant death while they target my eight points but if they hit me then that's a kill and I have to start over. I'll start with five of them and once I beat five without receiving a hit then I'll move up to 10, 15, 20 and finally 25 kage bunshins. Once I can beat 25 kage bunshins with taijutsu and kenjutsu then they can begin using all the shinobi arts while I use only taijutsu then kenjutsu. Once I can defeat 25 kage bunshins using all the shinobi arts while using only taijutsu and kenjutsu I've pass' satisfy knowing he would greatly benefit from learning to use his kage bunshins better defensively as well as offensively.

Naruto was sulking again over everything he learned since graduating the Academy now that he had to focus on other things than training. How the Sandaime, once a grandfather figure, was the Hokage keeping secrets from him. Although he clarified Mizuki's statement about how he was the Jinchūriki of the Kyūbi and his maternal heritage; he wondered what other secrets he might be holding 'Urgh…I need to get away to clear my head I'll sneak out the village tonight'.

Next Morning in Shukuba Town

Naruto saw village gates, after entering the village Naruto's stomach growled, 'Let's see if I can find something to eat.'

Naruto spotted a little diner and entered sitting down at a table when a slender yet shapely fair-skinned brown-eyed woman around 161 cm (5'3") approached. She had waist length purple hair with shorter bangs in a hime-style partially held by a white ribbon wearing a traditional white and purple miko outfit with a sash like belt and wooden sandals came over saying, "Hello my name is Asama Miya and this is my diner, are you waiting on someone."

Naruto said, "Well No but I'm Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto; I just came to town to do some shopping and thought I would get some breakfast."

Miya smiled, "Well you came to the right place Naruto-kun. Our specials are pancakes and eggs for 150 ryōs or our sampler platter with bacon, sausage, an egg, piece of toast, and a bowl of rice for 550 ryōs."

Naruto awkwardly said, "I'll try the sampler with a glass of orange juice Miya-san."

Miya teasingly slap his shoulder giggling, "You don't need to be so formal Naruto-kun I'll go make your order personally."

As Naruto nodded a female voice said, "Make that 2 please, separate tickets though."

Naruto immediately turned to his right seeing a girl in a Chinese style shirt, brown pants with brown hair in a pair of buns on her head similar to a panda. The girl said, "I'm surprised to see you here Naruto."

Naruto confused asked, "Do I know you?"

The girl sat down across from him saying, "No I guess not, my sensei was the eyebrow monster that scared you before you got hurt...how you are."

Naruto brow rose, "Fine I guess how you know my name?"

The girl said, "I heard the 2 Yamanaka's call you Naruto after you saved the girl. I was surprised to see you up shortly afterwards."

Naruto smirked underneath his mask, "What can I say, I heal fast."

The girl frowned, "I know I actually visited you in the hospital but I guess you don't remember me."

Naruto plainly said, "I guess not I hardly know you."

The girl glaringly pointed out, "You don't have to be a jerk about it."

Naruto gawkily asked, "Am I?"

The girl angrily said, "Yes, as soon as you saw me you lost your cheerfulness, and started acting aloof like I'm the last person you want to talk to."

Naruto frowned saying, "Well, you never introduce yourself. What are you doing here?"

The girl shockingly said, "Sorry I'm Tenten and my squad and I are on a mission. We decided to stop here for the night before investigating the area for reported bandits. I was just getting some breakfast before we left when I saw you and decided to see how you were but my mistake."

She stood to leave as if offended but Naruto sighed grabbing her wrist apologetically saying, "I'm sorry It's not you...I...I just got some personal issues I'm dealing with right now."

Tenten gaze locked with his seeing the deep-rooted hurt saying, "Want to talk about it?"

Just then, Miya returned with the food, and set them down turning to Naruto gleefully saying, "I hope you enjoy Naruto-kun, I made it especially for you."

Tenten brow rose while Naruto smiled cheerfully behind his mask, "Arigatō Miya-chan."

Miya rushed to the back blushing blissfully returning to managing the diner. Tenten looked at the scene and felt just a little jealous. "Naruto, do you always come here?"

Naruto shook his head, "This is my first time here."

Tenten looked over to the kitchen seeing Miya blissfully watching Naruto eat the breakfast that SHE personally made for HIM with heart in her eyes saying. "Well then Naruto I think you have an admirer."

He followed her line of sight towards the kitchen seeing Miya shyly avert her eyes. When she looked back, he waved and mouthed 'Arigatō for the wonderful breakfast' making her as red as his hair.

When Tenten looked forward, Naruto was already pulling his mask back up finished with his food 'He ate so fast I didn't even see his face but by the look on Miya's face; he must be really cute'.

Afterwards, Naruto thought for a moment saying, "Tenten, what would you do if you found out that the people you thought you could trust have been keeping secrets and lying to you?"

Tenten said, "Well I guess I would find out the truth and then find out why they lied and decide what to do then. You could also find someone you could trust and ignore the ones who lied to you."

Naruto thought for a moment then said, "Arigatō, I guess I was being a lot like Sasuke-teme and sulking."

Tenten giggled saying in a teasing tone, "You're welcome, but you owe me a spar for being such an ass to me before."

Naruto nodded, "Yea sure as soon as you have some free time come find me." He put some money the table leaning and whispering huskily, "You wouldn't be trying to get me all wet and half naked would you because we don't have to spar for that?" He left smiling mischievously while waving over his shoulder leaving a stunned blushing Tenten "Ja ne." He walked further into town and found a clothing store.

As he walked in an extremely curvaceous brown-eyed young teenager in her late teens with violet hair tied up about 170 cm (5'7") tall was standing behind the counter saying. "Ah, welcome to Uzume Clothing. How can I help you?"

Naruto gazed at her blushing stammering, "I-I'm looking for some clothes. You wouldn't happen to make formal clan clothing that could be fought in would you?"

The young woman said, "Yes we do, are you a shinobi?"

Naruto said, "Yes, I just graduated but I also do a lot of activities and wear clothes out quickly."

The young woman said, "My name is Uzume Kazehana and yours?"

Naruto smiled rubbing the back of his head sheepishly, "Naruto, Uzumaki Naruto; it's nice to meet you. So do you think you could help me find some clothes? I've never had any formal wear since I've never needed it before."

Kazehana said, "Well you've come to the right place...though I think that most of our clothes will have to be customized for you since you want them as clan formal wear right?"

Naruto chuckled saying, "Yeah, I just found out recently I belong to a clan. So will you be able to help me?" Kazehana said, "Sure, how much clothing are you looking to get."

Naruto said, "An entire wardrobe."

Kazehana eyes widen walking to the door locking it causing Naruto to raise a brow and she said, "Well I want to show you that you made the right choice choosing my humble store for your service so I will give you my full attention Naruto-sama."

Naruto said, "Just Naruto, Kazehana-san; I'm not much for formalities unless required. People think they are supposed to be respected when they themselves haven't done anything to deserve such respect."

Kazehana smirked teasingly saying, "Well then you can just call me Kazehana; Naruto-kun."

Naruto blushed saying with a kind smile, "I am in your hands then Kazehana."

Kazehana said as they entered the back room, "Then please follow me to the back when you say entire wardrobe"

Naruto said, "I meant I want new everything. I realized that I don't have much clothing besides shinobi attire and I've decided it's time for a new start on life. So I figured the best place to start would be with my looks."

Kazehana said, "Sure, then I guess the best place to start would be to take your measurements and start with what's underneath first so if you would walk into the middle and strip down to your undergarments then I can take your measurements."

Naruto was taking off his clothes biting his lip. "Can I be honest with you Kazehana-chan?" Kazehana grabbing a tailor tape blushing at his well-toned body turned saying "Sure."

Naruto said, "I'm kind of embarrassed to say this but I don't know anything about clothes that and I don't know fashion either. I was just another poor orphan who lived off the small orphan allowance the village gave to those who were too old until a few months ago. All the clothes I have are what little I could actually get while paying for my rent, food, and supplies. I don't know really anything about clothes besides to get things that will last through a lot of wear and tear because I couldn't afford to buy a lot but that changed recently. My clan though now all but gone was once a clan from another country. It's basically up to me to decide the fate and future of my clan. I want to make my ancestors proud if I can. All I want is for the clothes to look good to honor my clan's heritage. Black is my clan's primary color but I will be incorporating red and aqua blue as well so I trust your expertise to help me."

Kazehana looking at Naruto sigh, "I see there's an old saying in the clothing business 'the clothes make the man'. What you wear shows others who you are. You're either a success or failure not only by the way you do things but also how you present yourself to others. If two people of equal skills wanted a job the employer would chose the one who is dressed more in line for the job they are applying. Does that make sense to you?" Naruto nodded and she continued, "Alright, then before we get started on getting you clothed; what does your clan stand for or what do you want your clan to stand for? What strengths and skills do you want to represent for your clan and yourself? Does your clan have a symbol or affinity toward something? What does your clan do?"

Naruto thought a moment saying, "Well my clan symbol is on my back and they were very family oriented excelling in fūinjutsu, kenjutsu, as well as excellent sensors with an affinity towards water being originally from Uzu no Kuni."

Kazehana nods "Hmm" as she grabbed a pencil and a notebook asking, "So what are your plans for the future of your clan? What will your clan do?"

Naruto who was standing in his a pair of toad boxers said. "I don't know yet."

He bit his lip asking, "What do other clans actually do? I...damn it; I must sound like an idiot."

He put his palm to his head and pinched the bridge of his nose. Kazehana giggled seeing this saying, "A little but you have a reason for not knowing. Well I guess I could tell you what I know hearing about clans from Konoha. The Aburame clan is a clan of bug users and renowned for the silk they produce. The Akimichi are among the best cooks in the world, while the Yamanaka raise and sell plants, herbs, and other plants that are used for poison or healing salves and I believe I heard the Nara have ingredients for potions but that's all I can think of, sorry."

She looked sheepish and he said, "No, that's alright. You've helped me more then you know so each clan has a certain skill that they are known for outside of combat."

As he looked down in thought and she said, "I guess I'm not that helpful."

Naruto looked at her saying, "No, you've been really helpful, I guess there is a lot I don't know about a lot of things but I have a few skills I could use as businesses ventures and I could broker some deals."

Kazehana interrupted him saying, "Well what do you do; I mean how you plan to support yourself. I mean you can't be a shinobi all your life can you?"

Naruto said "No, but being Hokage, the leader and strongest shinobi in Konoha, was a dream of mines now I just want to restore my clan to its previous prestige and become the world's greatest fūinjutsu, kenjutsu practitioner to ever live."

Kazehana said, "Well there's nothing wrong with that you trust me right."

Naruto said, "Sure, I told you I'm in your hands."

Kazehana smiled saying, "Then I think I know what to do with you."

Naruto said "Well, I've got nothing better to do so I'm all yours."

Kazehana said, "Well in that case let me get to work and why don't you tell me about yourself. Things you like, dislike, things you do for hubbies."

Naruto asked, "Why?" Kazehana said, "Well, because this is going to take hours and you're going to get bored as hell waiting for me to get done so I thought if you told me about yourself we could talk and get to know each other and that will help pass time."

Naruto said, "Well alright I guess." as he began to tell about himself, mostly the pranks and the few good memories.

Several Hours Later

Naruto stood where he had been for hours and was in pieces of different cloths while Kazehana had a needle and thread in her hand with the tailor's tape in her mouth when Naruto's stomach growled Kazehana giggled saying, "Sounds like the beast is hungry."

Naruto face went pale for a moment thinking 'No, she doesn't know, she's just joking about my stomach'. Then he asked, "Are you hungry also?"

Kazehana looking up said, "Yeah, a little though I can't stop now I'm…Whoa, how did you do that?"

As a kage bunshin suddenly appeared dressed in normal cloths and Naruto said "It's a jutsu I learned; It's a solid bunshin just tell him what you want and he'll go get you something my treat."

Kazehana said, "Well thank you, does it matter where at?"

Naruto said, "No but I'm not from here. I've only had breakfast at the little diner near the edge of town on the east side."

Kazehana said, "Ah, Miya's Cafe, yeah that's a good place; if you're sure you don't mind."

Naruto gave her a look and she giggled saying, "Right, I'll take salmon nanbanzuke with white rice and tsukemono with a glass of green tea."

Naruto said, "Take some money and get something I would like." The kage bunshin nodded grabbing Gama-chan and Shunshin to Miya's Café. After the kage bunshin left

Kazehana said, "You know; you have a lot to learn about women Naruto-kun."

Naruto said, "Really like what?"

Kazehana said, "Well for starters, women can be just as mischievous and devious as you can be 'King of Pranksters'."

Naruto said, "Oh talking from experience, do tell."

He smiled at her and Kazehana blushed and began to telling him a few stories. As the day moved on both Kazehana and Naruto both laughed and joked getting to know each other as she made his clothes.

As Kazehana cut the last thread on a shirt smiling sadly, "There we go all done finally."

Naruto smile faded a little saying, "Arigatō for everything you've done for me today Kazehana-chan, you don't know how much I will treasure this day."

Kazehana smiled saying, "Well first tell me what you think." She pointed toward the wall size mirror behind Naruto who turned looking at himself in the mirror.

Naruto saw himself standing in a red battle kimono with mesh armor underneath, black hakama, an aqua blue obi and haori himo, black haori with the Uzumaki clan crest on the back, white tabi socks and black setta sandals. Naruto smiled thinking 'I look so regal and sophisticated yet it feels comfortable like my shinobi attire'.

Kazehana seeing the look on Naruto's face said, "I'm glad you like it. If you really want to pay me for today, how about going and get us some dinner to show off your new clothes telling everyone I made them. Then come back and have dinner with me I'll clean up while you're gone.

Naruto bowed slightly saying, "Ok, I would be honored."

She blushed saying, "If I finish before you get back I live right upstairs and I'll give you the key to get back in the front door. I can make several more outfits like that but what I will do is alternate the color scheme where this one is primary black, I'll make another that's primary red and adjust the colors accordingly. I'll also put together funeral wear, several casual, tuxedos and swimwear to complete your wardrobe based on your taste and personality. Does that sound good to you?"

Naruto said, "Sure, that sound real good what you would like to eat?"

Kazehana said with a smile, "Surprise me. You know a lot about me; let's see how well you listened."

Naruto nodded giving her his classic thumbs up pose, Kazehana laughed pulling out a key handing it to him, and he said, "I'll be back shortly." After Naruto left, she quickly began to move around the area, she had been tailoring Naruto grabbing the notebook with the measurements she would need quickly running around the shop.

Kazehana's Apartment

It was 30 minutes later when Naruto walked up the stairs to the living area of Kazehana home and knocked on the door. When Kazehana opened the door, Naruto eyes widen slightly as he saw Kazehana had changed. She had her hair in a nice bun with two purple lily hairpins as well as put on some lip-gloss wearing a very short purple Chinese dress showing her cleavage and pierced belly button with a charm of the wind dragon with diamonds for eyes.

Naruto blushed saying, "Wow, you look lovely Kazehana-chan."

Kazehana stepping to the side said, "Thank you Naruto-kun, won't you come in,"

Naruto nodded coming in and as he looked around saying, "Nice place."

Kazehana said, "Arigatō, Here let me take those." as she grabbed the take out plates and moved to the table.

Naruto remember Kazehana stories deciding to pull out the chair for her and she smiled sitting down said, "Arigatō."

Naruto said hesitantly, "You're welcome."

Kazehana questioned his awkwardness, "Yes, Naruto-kun?"

Naruto asked, "Why? Well what I mean is…"

Kazehana sighed saying, "I thought that it would be nice to have dinner with you. I think you're a rather handsome young man and I thought it would be nice to think of it as a date."

She blushed and he gulped looking at Kazehana saying, "I'm nothing special Kazehana-chan you on the other hand are a very beautiful and kind lady that any guy would be honored and lucky to go on a date with you including me."

Kazehana's eyes widen as her cheeks flushed from the sincerity in his words saying, "Arigatō then let eat."

As she blushed lowering her head Naruto said, "Sure" and he quickly pulled his mask to eat the sushi and onigiri before returning it to its previous state.

Kazehana stare wide eyed, "That was fast; why do you wear that mask?"

Naruto smiled leaning back in his seat, "It was a gift that I greatly cherish from one of my precious people so I always wear it."

Kazehana nodded and once she finished she threw the plastic plates away coming back into the room. She walked up behind Naruto wrapping her arms around his neck whispering, "Arigatō for a lovely evening but the nights still young."

Naruto looked confused as Kazehana gently took his hand saying seductively, "Come with me."

Naruto got up following her; seeing they were headed to the bedroom Naruto bit his lip, "I-I'm only twelve I never even kissed a girl."

Kazehana turned around pulling him closer wrapping her arms around his neck leaning forward pulling his mask down trapping his lips in a passionate kiss. She licked his bottom lip to receive entrance fully dominating his tongue with her own receiving a moan from him that pulsated throughout her whole body when she gently rub his right cheek.

After ending the kiss she looked at him licking her lips in anticipation responding, "I heard there's a shinobi catchphrase that goes 'Old enough to kill, old enough to drink and fuck'."

She mischievously smirked, "You purr when your whisker marks are rubbed."

Naruto hung his head following her into the bedroom, "Please keep it a secret."

She giggled nodding, "I'll never tell a soul."

The Next Morning

Naruto awoke feeling a weight on his chest and saw a mess of violet hair laying on his chest taking a moment on the events of the previous night thinking 'Your right Kazehana-chan, women can be even more deceptive and mischievous than any man'.

Kazehana awoke moving her head to his ear moaning, "Morning Naru-kun."

Naruto stuttered as she started to nibble at his earlobe, "M-Morning Kazehana-chan."

Kazehana pushed herself on top of him trickling her hand down his toned chest lingering on his abs for a few seconds before leaning towards his ear seductively whispering "Looks like the 'beast' has awaken too" as she put her hand into his boxer grabbing his manhood when mentioning the 'beast'.

Naruto groaned as he felt Kazehana's hands stoke up and down the 'beast' as she so called it. After some intense intercourse, Naruto was in the shower thinking 'Damn I've been seduced' as he bit his lip.

After getting dress in his new attire from the hospital, Naruto walked into the living room smelling breakfast and Kazehana came from the kitchen with two plates smiling sitting them on the table. She walked over wrapping her arms around Naruto shoulders engaging him in a passionate kiss. Naruto moaned pulling her closer causing Kazehana to moan as well.

Once they both broke the kiss, Kazehana said, "Breakfast is ready."

Naruto nodded sitting down at the table, they began eating, and Naruto blushed saying, "I've greatly enjoyed spending time with you Kazehana-chan."

Kazehana said, "I've enjoyed spending time with you as well Naruto-kun but don't speak as if we'll never spend time together again."

Naruto frowned, "Sadly it has to end; I have to attend the Academy tomorrow for team assignments."

Kazehana hung her head shamefully hesitantly saying, "Naru-kun that's alright; I expected it but to be truthful I've mislead and seduced you,"

Naruto confused asked, "What do mean Kazehana-chan?"

Kazehana said, "I'm actually engaged but you have to understand that I am being force to marry the shipping magnate, Gatō who handles my fabric supplier; because of a marriage arrangement forced upon my parents before their untimely demise."

Naruto frowned, "No one should be forced to marry someone they don't love; why don't you close shop and run away."

Kazehana responded, "Well it was my parents' last wish that I continue the family business so I want to honor it but I just get so lonely sometimes; I never meant to hurt…"

Naruto held a hand up, "It's quite alright, Kazehana-chan you provided me with the best night of my life." He then held her hand, "I want you to come to Konoha and start a new life under the protection of my clan."

Kazehana eyes widen, "You would do that for me Naruto-kun?"

He nodded and she said, "I don't know what to say or how to begin to show my appreciation."

Naruto respond with foxy grin, "It's my pleasure Kazehana-chan and I'm sure you can think of a few ways to show your appreciation. I'll leave you a few kage bunshins to help pack up your things; Do you have enough scrolls?"

She nodded smiling and they finished breakfast talking and laughing before bidding each other farewell as Kazehana handed Naruto the scroll containing his new wardrobe while he made a few kage bunshins to help Kazehana pack. They shared a passionate kiss before he pulled his mask on headed off to sneak back into the village.