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Naruto began to struggle against her death grip on his wrist "And if I refuse…?" He inquired, his eyes narrowed into slits. "So you are saying you don't want training on how to become an even better killer? You don't want deadly jutsus that can I cut a man in half, within seconds? If that is the case, then I will just leave and you'll never see me again 'till the Chunin exams."
The container seemed to perk up at the words 'deadly jutsus' much to the Kunoichis delight. She could give him one thing the Kyuubi could not. Or would not actually. "One question…" Anko perked an eyebrow. "Yeah? What is it?" "When do we begin?" A cunning smile spread across her face as she released the boy from her grip, dropping him to the floor carelessly. "Oh and one last thing…"
She whispered before leaning down and in one flick of the wrist, pulled the kunai from Naruto's hand, pushing the kunai blade up and slicing open a small area of his hand causing a bit of blood to drop onto the fine metal of the kunai. Naruto hardly flinched but only glared up at her before firmly making his hand into a fist as some of his crimson blood dripped between his fingers.
Anko seemed to disregard the seething blond and licked the blood off the kunai with an even wider smirk. "Catch ya later kid!" She exclaimed before vanishing in a cloud of smoke. The young blonde-haired male waved the smoke away and coughed a bit, heading towards the bathroom as he had originally planned. After Naruto had finished up with his shower, he quickly crawled into bed and fell asleep within minutes.
Of course he wasn't sleep; he was yet again having discussion with the Kyuubi. Naruto appeared within the dark waters, right in front of the cage that sealed the Grand Fox. His optics flicked up to meet the stare of the Kyuubi as he moved to his feet.
"So I see you were attacked, I noticed when you had to use some of my chakra to increase your defenses." "Yes…It wasn't exactly a fun experience but thank you…If it weren't for that then I'd probably be dead now."
"Don't thank me child. I only do it because if you die then what am I to do? I was not doing you a favor, it was more like self-preservation. You just happened to benefit from it."
Naruto only smirked and nodded his head "I understand. I do not expect any favors. Not as if I have done anything for you after all besides maintain your existence. But did you see that lady who appeared in my apartment?"
Kyuubi ignored the comment he made and responded to his inquiry. "I did. She is not who she seems Naruto. She isn't just some typical Jounin." "Trust me, I could tell when she licked some of my damn blood." "Not what I mean you clueless child. You sense her aura didn't you? There was certain malice to it. She may be a very good teacher for you."
Naruto ignored the fox's dig and shrugged. "I suppose we will see. However, I have a question. What do you think of those two swords I bought?" "Well, if you learn how to use them properly then you will have a clear advantage in any sort of fight. Even if another ninja is using one. If you are on par with their level of swordsmanship then you will be have the edge still due to the extra sword."
Naruto smirked ever so slightly as his dark blue eyes were illuminated by a dangerous sparks. "Then that will be my main goal. I want a more suitable weapon than a kunai." The Kyuubi only smiled a bit, bearing his fangs "Now I wish to discuss something else. I want you to make friends."
There was an eerie silence between the two as Naruto instantly deadpanned. "You want me to befriend, the people who have downplayed me for the past hellish years of my life? The people who call me a 'demon' or tell me to 'Go be swallowed by the Kyuubi'? I know you are a demon but have you lost your mind?"
"I suppose I should word that better…You don't have to actually be friends with them. Just get them to like you. It is crucial to my plans. That is why I want you to start wearing something other than that black cloak. It makes you seem way to malicious. Who knows, you may actually find someone who you could be friends with. Or not. I don't care but I want you to get them to like you."
Naruto seemed to be seriously contemplating the request before punching the water in frustration. He really didn't want to do this…But it was required. "Fine…I won't enjoy it but I will…What will I get in return?" "Hmm, how about even more strength and speed? And before you ask, no jutsu. Just be satisfied I am rewarding you."
Naruto scowled and seethed before letting out a sigh and folding his arms. "Fine, whatever. I suppose that'll do, but what is your plan?" He inquired curiously "Oh trust me, you will see. This plan will benefit us both. But I can't say yet, it may jeopardize the plan if you try to do things that you think will move the plan along." "I swear I won't! Please just tell me!"
"Why look at the time, you must be getting up and heading to the Academy." The Kyuubi said with a wide smirk. Naruto suddenly shot straight up, his dark cerulean eyes widening and his breathing was abnormal, short and quick. "Damn fox…" After getting prepared Naruto was about to walk right out the door before he looked over to the couch where his black cloak laid "Damn fox…!" He swore again louder than before and slamming the door shut to express his extreme displeasure.
Many villages were shocked to see him only wearing a solid black T-shirt and a pair of baggy navy blue ninja shorts instead of his typical black cloak. However, with this they seemed to notice how dark his eyes had gotten. They were once bright puddles of sapphire that were depthless like the ocean, now they were like sapphires that were filled with hatred, malice, bitterness, and a slight edge of deadliness.
Naruto soon arrived at the Academy and did his best to hide his dark aura that seemed to surround him and make his eyes a little less hateful. Naruto slowly stepped in, seeing the kids off into their own little groups. Most girls were fawning over Sasuke, who shot him a piercing glare when he entered the room. Naruto shrugged it off and noted that he probably would not be making friends with him.
He had no chance of being accepted if he went right in and tried to act as if he belonged. So instead, he went off to the side and leaned against a wall, his hope was that people would come to him. He suddenly felt a tight grip and burning feeling in his stomach, most likely the Kyuubi.
'Ah! Not like I am some fucking social butterfly!' He thought with an annoyance. "That wasn't me you baka. You are just hungry; remember you didn't eat last night." A bead of sweat rolled down the formers neck as he sighed, looks like he would have to tough it out until lunch. "Want some food?" A voice said, coming from the row above.
Naruto gazed over and saw a big boned child who had chestnut brown hair and another kid who had solid black hair that was tied back into a spiky ponytail. Naruto nodded slightly, a bit shocked since he doubted anyone would give him food, even if they had some to spare. "Uh…yes….Thank you." He said taking the offered bag of chips and began to tear into them.
Once he was finished with said bag of chip he pitched the useless wrapper out of the window "So what are your names?" Naruto inquired as he gazed up at them. "I am Akamichi Choji! That's Nara Shikamaru." He said motioning to his friend who had his head down already. Naruto moved up to their row and took a seat next to them "I am Uzumaki Naruto. Nice to meet you."
He said calmly and flashed a fake smile. Thankfully Choji wasn't exactly bright as he smiled back. "Oh cool! I saw you beat the Uchiha kid. Nice job on that by the way, I think he needs to be knocked down a peg or three." "What was that?" a voice came from behind.
All three males turned around to see the young Uchiha glaring down at them. Choji seemed to gulp in slight fear and Shikamaru let out an annoyed sigh while Naruto seemed undaunted by the angry aura rising from the Uchiha. "He didn't say anything, it was me." Naruto said, figuring it may score some friend points with the kid. Plus he did not fear the Uchiha and already knew how he felt towards him.
Sasuke only snarled more "Stay out of this before I show you the true power of my clan. I am talking to this loser." Naruto scoffed, he wanted to make a joke about how most of the Uchiha got wiped out by only one member but that may go a bit too far. "I'll send you to the nurse again" Sasuke hopped down next to him, now all the girls had gathered around and watched with anticipation
"Try it you little blonde dem-" He began but was soon brought down another row by Naruto who lifted him from his legs and threw him over the row of desks, now growing irritated. Sasuke growled and slowly got up and glared daggers at Naruto. Just then Iruka walked in and stared between the two children and decided to play it off. The two always seemed to glare at one another.
Naruto took a seat, as Sasuke begrudgingly walked back to his seat "Thanks for that Naruto…You saved my ass…" Choji whispered as Iruka began to lecture. Naruto gave a simple nod and smirked, things were going very well thus far.
By the time lunch rolled around everyone went their separate ways, Naruto going to relax somewhere; no longer desiring food. He sat down at a bench within the Academy and seemed to just relax until he heard a poof behind him. He suddenly saw a dango stick go flying by him, and then another. He didn't dare move and noticed that the person behind him threw dango sticks at the wall in front of him that perfectly outlined his body.
Once done he turned around and looked to Anko who had a wide smirk on her lips "I saw what you did to that Uchiha brat, nice work. Show him whose boss eh? Anyways there is someone I want you to meet later. Come by the outside of the Village." "But-" "No buts! No time to go get me some more dango!" She exclaimed before disappearing in a cloud of smoke.
Naruto sighed, crazy woman…The rest of the school day went normally, Choji, Shikamaru, and himself all became slightly better friends and he met Ino who gave him a stink eye…Naruto exited the Academy only to be met by Sasuke who was standing by the entrance and holding a kunai firmly in his hand 'I want a rematch…"
Naruto sighed; he had somewhere to be why did he want to be difficult now? "Listen, I would rather not get in trouble for this-" Sasuke didn't even allow room for debate as he took off directly at Naruto letting out a piercing yell "I suppose since you made some friends then I'll give you some extra speed…" Kyuubi whispered to him inside his head. Naruto smiled and did not try to counterattack and merely out maneuvered him with his now far superior speed.
By now, he saw that Choji, Shikamaru, Ino, and Sakura were watching not too far off in the distance. The two girls wanting Sasuke to teach him a lesson while Choji cheered on the blonde-haired male. Shikamaru seemed to find it too much trouble to show any support. Naruto smiled as he jumped right over a lunging Sasuke who landed face first into the dirt. "Here is some extra strength, finish him."
Naruto suddenly felt power surge through him as he moved with Chunin level speed and planted both hands on the ground and moved his one leg up and sent Sasuke in the air just as he returned to his feet. Sasuke went flying up and tried to gain control of his body and noticed Naruto had no intention of striking him with his fists at that time. Sasuke snarled and landed then took off while holding his jaw.
"You fucking demon! Die!" He screamed as he drew his kunai closer to him. You could easily see Naruto grow even more angered and stopped the kunai stab with one hand and then delivered a devastating left hook that connected to the bridge of his nose and sent the Uchiha flying back into a tree; completely knocked out. Naruto swiftly ran off, not bothering to hear the banter from the girls or the praise from his newly made friends.
He managed to make it to the outside of the village at a record-breaking time, dashing past numerous civilians. He soon was able to sense Anko a bit out and moved to meet her. Within minutes he saw Anko standing, half way covered by the shadows. She only smirked "'Bout time, I'd like you to meet our newest Academy student. I …saved her I guess you could say." Naruto raised an eyebrow and soon saw a girl emerge from the shadows next to Anko. She had bright vermillion hair that flowed beautifully down her shoulders and seemed to frame her face incredibly with one strand coming down to cover the bridge of her nose. She had hard and dark brown eyes, which were like Naruto's except for the color. They were filled with the same kind of hatred and malice and edged with the same deadliness. She looked to be exactly Naruto's age and the same height as well.
"This is Tayuya. She is the other person I am training along with you."