Chapter 20 A forgotten friend.

In the crater laid a metallic twin tailed fox. But then the metal on the creature seemed to retract onto its back into some weird pack on its back allowing a clear view of it. "It looked like a very young red forest fox a very rare sight but at the same time I had a feeling like I've know this fox for a very long time. On it's neck was a collar with a tag on it that said Kody. Reading this caused my head to hurt like hell. Making me grab my head in attempt to dull the pain.

Naruto's P.O.V.

I saw Seth holding his head screaming in pain. I don't know what was causing it but I knew I had to act quickly and I got him out of the crowd of thugs. Gato was dead cleaved in two laying in a pool of blood.

Seth's P.O.V.

Images of me and that fox were flashing before my eyes voices of promises. But there was a third person thought it was more like a ghost behind that fox in all those images until the fox vanished.

Naruto's P.O.V.

Seth looked very shaken like he'd seen a ghost or something. Whats going on with him. "KODY!" he yelled before he turned into smoke and broke free from me. I watched as his smoke self rushed to that fox and picked it up before rushing back and collapsing next to me. "Hey Guy's Sasuke's alright." I should care about what happens to him but I'm more worried about Seth.

"Runaway!" I saw one of the surviving mercenaries yelled as he jumped off the bridge. "Yosh run from the unifying power of youth." I heard Lee yell.

"Yeah stay away from our village." Inari finished. Soon all of the mercenaries had fled and the villagers had cheered knowing they freed their land. We stayed until the bridge was done though Seth hadn't woken up and he was still holding onto that fox like it was his lifeline we couldn't separate him from it we had to carry him home but at least with help from Guy and Lee. But funny thing was Lee was hitting on Sakura all the way. I wounder what did they name the bridge after this. Anyway once were arrived back home me and Crash had taken Seth to the hospital. He was still unconscious.

The a doctor had taken him to a room and started to analyze what was going on with him. "Well I found the problem. His mind is processing suppressed memories. But on the bright side it's almost done he should wake up any minute." "Okay well that's good to know I thought I was carrying a dead body on the way back. Also did you get anything from that fox he won't let go?" "Yes actually it apparently used to be human. I'll tell you more about it later."

"Uh, my head I feel like I tried to run through a brick wall." "You're finally awake." I said hugging him. Crash had come from behind a curtain along with the doctor. He reminded me of Hinata maybe their related. "So everything seems in order you'll be cleared to go in an hour. But recommend that you get plenty of fluids and sleep." "But wait, what exactly happened?" "Let's just say your mind got overloaded from a misdone genjutsu." "Oh okay then. Also I have a question, why is there a fox on me?" Crash cringed I knew I had to speak up."I'm not really sure. But you did call him Kody. Why is that?" His eye's went wide as if he was remembering something. "He was a missing friend and a loyal companion. It hurts too much to go into further detail." He said. "You know how about I take you two out for ramen on me once we get out of here 3 bowls each." Crash offered trying to change the subject. So after waiting an hour or 2 we finally left. Heading straight for Ichiraku Ramen I was think about what flavors I was going to get but, there was another thing. It's like he's lived a second life but a large part of it… Nahh. Maybe some ramen might help clear his head. I wonder how Kakashi is going with the registration?"

Else where…

Kakashi and Guy were having a competetion. It was a simple game of rock paper scissors. Just as Kakashi was about to throw rock he sneezed making him throw paper instead letting guy beat him. Evening the score once more for the 100th time.

Inside Seth's mindscape…

Rex was playing the flute he carved from a branch. It wasn't perfect but it didn't sound horrible it actually sound authentic as he played a song that drifted along the wind. There was a small rustle coming from a bush. This caught his attention so he stopped playing. "Come on out I know you're there no need to be afraid." afterwards a small twin tailed fox that had armor partially covering its body jumped out of the bush. "Long time no see Seth." the fox said. "I'm sorry to say this but your talking to the lieutenant." "Wait Rex? How did you… Where are we and where's Seth?" Rex had let out a small chuckle. "Were in his mindscape. Surprised me as well but I got used to it. Now this place is a home away from home. Well I have to send you back to your body you need to wake up." Rex then did some unknown hand signs before a flash occurred leaving only Rex who decided to work on the jutsu he's been trying to finish.

Outside the mindscape Kody was starting to wake up.

At first he tried to stretch out while letting out a small yawn showing off his fangs. But he couldn't he had arms wrapped around him. "So Seth you never did answer my question where did you meet your fox friend?" "I really don't remember all the details of it. At most I remember was I had saved his life." "If you want to know you could just ask me." Kody had said scaring the group other than Naruto who was going cool and Seth who had a strange sense a dejavoo. "You can talk?" "Of course I can talk I've been able to talk sense I was 3. Now before you ask any more I want to know who are you." "I'm Crash the teach of these 2 and this here is Naruto." "Okay then . Nice to meet you. I'm Kody. And now i'm going back to my usual hiding spot." the fox said before scurrying up onto Seth's head and curling up in a position that made him look like a hat. "Guess

we're not going to get any more out of him for a while." "Okay I got one question. How the hell, are you so accepting of a talking fox?" "I've seen a lot of shit so this one around the low end of the scale." Was Crash's response "I just think it's awesome." Naruto had said.