Chapter 1
"Normal Conversation"
"Kyuubi or Summon Talking"
: Naruto Mentally Conversing with Kyuubi :
: Kyuubi Mentally Conversing with Naruto :
'Normal thoughts'
'Kyuubi's thoughts'
'Jutsu'
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It's early in the morning and people are still asleep or waking up and cooking breakfast. One thing's for sure though, no one was brave enough to go outside yet. After all, it was five in the morning and it's quite cold in Konoha during this time of the day despite its location.
The village's residences (numerous houses) were being lit and the village looked like a Christmas tree from afar due to the numerous lights. It was certainly a beautiful sight despite the darkness that covered the whole of Konohagakure no Sato.
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Anyway, most of our main protagonists, the members Konoha 11 and their sensei as well as a few others, are currently still sleeping. A few however are already up and about for their daily activities, a certain blue-eyed blond was still peacefully deep asleep.
And would be for about the next the next thirty seconds.
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: Naruto, wake up… : A gentle voice in our main character's head disrupted the said sleep.
: … :
: Kit, wake up! : The volume increased and was no longer gentle; after all, this creature was not, is not and will never be patient.
: Ngh… Five more… : Was the groggy reply.
: Wake up! Now!! : And, a resounding thud was heard throughout Uzumaki Naruto's apartment.
: What on earth was that for, Kyuu?! The sun is still hours away from rising! : Naruto rubbed his head in an attempt to ease the pain he had received from falling off of his bed. : Why'd you wake me up for anyway? :
: Happy birthday, brat… :
: … Oh yeah, that's today… But seriously, why'd you wake me up? I doubt it's just to wish me 'happy birthday'… : Taking a walk around his small room, he began his usual morning routine which began with a light exercise. routine
: Don't you want to do something other than training today? Something fun? : Naruto wasn't sure if he heard right but there was also an urging tone in his prisoner's voice.
: Like what? : The blond asked back uncertainly as he began to brush his teeth and wash his face [not at the same time].
: I don't know… We could sneak out of the village and have a swim, a run or even a picnic… Or we could just do all three and I'll give you a present… : Seriously, there was that urging tone again and Naruto had to double-take just to make sure that Kyuubi, the Lord of Demons, was the one who was urging him to have FUN.
: But… : Naruto argued. There was just no way he could get out of the village without anyone noticing.
: There will be no 'buts' coming from you, mister. : Now that was definitely weird. After all, her voice sounded much like a mother lecturing her child. : Besides, it'll get you away from this damned village even if only for a day and if you're cogitating about your 'training', you could just skip it. After all, that mask wearing dimwit of a teacher isn't teaching you anything I can't… :
: You're willingly train me? A mere human who happens to be your vessel? Train the child of the man who sealed little 'ole you? Teach Konoha's number one knucklehead of a ninja who doesn't know when to quit? And -- :
: Alright! I get it now shut up! : Naruto chuckled as Kyuubi growled at the back of his mind. : I'll willingly train you despite who and what you are. I'll HELP you become the strongest mortal alive. :
Now Naruto would have leapt for joy but, that happens to be the knucklehead Naruto who also happened to be nothing more than a mask of deception. Instead, Naruto just smiles and began cheering wildly in his head, Kyuubi banging hers on the bars of her cage.
: Wait… : Naruto and Kyuubi both stopped at the same time. : What if someone sees us training? Wouldn't that be a lot of trouble? :
Kyuubi thought for a moment before she spoke again. : Don't worry… I'll keep an eye out. Like always… :
: Yahoo! : And thus, Naruto continued his former task of cheering in his mind while Kyuubi returned to banging her head.
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: Enough! Let me out! Now! Before I take back everything I said about training you! : Naruto immediately performed the hand signs for Kyuubi's temporary body, before she could put her threat into action.
And so, the fox took on her physical normal [mortal] form. Both of them immediately packed some lunch, big enough for both of them, an extra set of clothing for Naruto and a few other things that they would need.
The two then leaped out of the boy's apartment window, ran through the empty streets of Konoha, past the Chuunin guards and out of the village itself. Finding a small clearing a few kilometers away from Konoha's borders, they both prepared for whatever they were going to do, as the sun began to rise.