(Blue)
I am so excited! I have been training for almost three months now, and the graduation test thing is coming up in two weeks. I am really nervous.
Being a ninja makes the fact that the Leaf Village is my home more real. I guess I never really thought about it that way, you know? The word "home" is such a strange word. On one hand it basically just means it's the place I live in. But on the other hand, it's more than that. The word just suggests some sort of connection- a life- in the area.
An important part of the being a ninja is the "Will of Fire." The concept of being willing to die for a place is so foreign to me. I don't even know where I've lived for about 90% of my life. It's exciting and nerve-wracking at the same time. It makes me feel apart of something much larger. As if maybe, just maybe, I have a chance at being accepted here.
Once I become a ninja (if I become a ninja), I promise I'll do what I can to defend this Village. I haven't felt it yet, but I will. I have to.
Letter from Naruto to the rest of the world:
Dear Everyone,
You know what? Screw all of you. Screw every single time I've had to stand up for myself because no else cared enough to. Screw every time one of you pushes me and then kicks me when I'm down. I hate you! I hate you all!
I'll destroy you one day, just you watch. Becoming Hokage? Ha! That's just a joke. Why would you guys let someone you all scorn and despise become your leader? I don't know what I was thinking. Why would I even bother?
What do I owe you? I tried, okay? Isn't it enough for you? I tried as hard as I could. I tried to be accepted. Can't you see I've had enough?
I'm just so tired.
One day I'll destroy this place. I'll use that fire you guys all seem to care so much for. I mean, come on, the Will of Fire? You treat me like a crushed can on the road that you just kick off onto the side of the road. Why would I want to protect you? I won't.
You'll all burn to the ground. I'll have you running in circles. You'll die trying to save your village using your damn Will of Fire. As if determination has anything to do with it.
I'll make you scream. I'll make you cry. Just like you make me do- Every. Single. DAY!
-Naruto
