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After getting invited to join Luffy's crew, and getting out of the crypt by flinging themselves out with Luffy's Gomu Gomu no Rocket, the straw hats started filling in their newest crew mate mind how the world was nowadays, whilst searching for the rest of the crew.
They told him about all of the blue seas, the grand line, the marines and pirates, the devil fruits, what the pirate king was and what was happening in Alabasta.
Naruto's mind was working overtime to get all of this information inside him without melting down. That's why we find him sitting on a cluster of rocks, staring up at the stars and moon whilst smoking a pipe he had found inside the storage seals. The pipe he recognized as a Kiseru.
It was a long wooden pipe with two metal pieces at both ends, that was around the same length as half of his forearm, where the tubular shaft was made with bamboo that was engraved along it's length with a pattern that resembled winds, and at the end there was a small copper pot that had the engraving of a fox's head.
While he was walking around during the desert, he set upon the task of sorting through everything he had inside the seal. While there was unfortunately nothing that could tell him what had happened to him, he did found of other things.
The pipe was a given, but there was also some more sets of clothes that was very similar to the one he already wore. Quite a lot of finely shredded tobacco, so he shouldn't run out for quite a while. There also was some sake, but that sadly enough ran out pretty quickly, thanks to a green haired swordsman.
But there was two things he found in there that he adored. First was a simple necklace with a emerald green crystal connected to a piece of leather string that Naruto was currently fiddling with whilst smoking. He didn't know why he liked it so much, but he just felt that it was extremely important to him.
The other cool thing he found was currently leaning towards the wall next to him. It was a long staff made of some strange material that was ridiculously strong and tough, yet was extremely flexible. It was easily up to his shoulders at the moment, and was red in color with some bronze colored clouds engraved around both ends of the staff.
The reason he thought it was it was so lengthy at the moment, is because while he was using it to walk around earlier in the desert (Which was much easier whilst using it), it kept changing sizes.
He didn't realize it at first and just thought it was just his imagination, but after the 6th time, it changed its size to that of a small stick, making him stumble. What was even stranger was that he was sure he heard something snickering while he was regaining his balance. After that incident he started experimenting with it, and managed to find out how to change its size at will. He also came to the solution that the staff, was at least semi sentient.
It just felt like there was a will inside the staff. It couldn't talk, but it apparently didn't seem to let other wield it. He found this out when he passed it to Usopp, he immediately fell down to the sandy ground, with his hands under the staff. No matter how hard he tried to lift it, it wouldn't budge. Not even Luffy, Zoro or Sanji could pick it up, even just by a little. But not Naruto, he can just pick it up as if it was as light as a feather.
Then his thoughts started to drift to all of the other members of his new crew.
Luffy was basically a ball of sunshine. Always wanting to do and see things, that he thought was cool. But under all of that happiness, he saw a huge determination, to fulfill his dreams to become the pirate king. He was the kind of guy that just walked straight towards his dreams, with a will of iron. Naruto couldn't imagine following a better man, cause he was the same kind of guy after all.
His first impression of Zoro, was that he was kind of a stuffy prude that was stuck-up most of the time, but after getting to know him, Naruto could tell that he was a big softy to the crew. He just didn't act like it. Zoro also had a strong will to chase after his dreams and make it a reality. But if felt like he was also doing it for some other reason... But if he didn't want to share it, then Naruto won't bother to ask.
Then his thought went towards the orange haired navigator Nami. Well... In Naruto's eyes he could say that at first glance she was really beautiful and prideful woman that did care for the others... But when you looked closer you could see that she had some issues. For example her obsession with money, fits of rage and when she got extremely pissed off, her fists turned into weapons of mass destruction. She could even hurt Luffy, which should be impossible since he's rubber. Nevertheless she was a member of the crew and did care for the others, so he will do the same for her.
As for Usopp... Well, he was basically a cowardly liar that was a great marksman. Naruto didn't believe even for a second the stories or titles the teen gave himself. He saw that the others knew that he was lying and just found it humorous. Except for Chopper, that just believed everything that came out of Usopp's mouth.
Sanji was basically the definition for all things perverted. When Naruto first saw Sanji's perverted nature, and might he say utterly corny pickup lines that he gave to Nami and Vivi, he almost literally died off laughter. And he even denies being called a pervert, just cause he has a healthy "interest" in women. But he makes up for it with his amazing cooking skills. Being able to make anything they find in a desert taste absolutely incredible, makes Naruto look past his faults. Even if he can get annoying, time to time.
In Naruto's mind Chopper was practically the definition of the word "Adorable". Don't get him wrong, his skills and knowledge as a doctor was awe inspiring, to the point that Naruto asked if he could teach him more about medicine, he was just so cute when he's listening to Usopp's, when he got amazed when Naruto started pulling out stuff out his storage seals, and even when he got complimented and started his embarrassed dance whilst throwing around insults.
And then there was Vivi, the princess of the desert kingdom Alabasta, that the crew had set out to help her save. She was a nice girl that truly cares for her country and its people. She was sadly enough very naive, thinking that she could save everyone, without anyone dying. He was pretty sure that Luffy thought the same thing considering that when Vivi talks about her plan, Luffy always tenses up a little.
"You smoke Mr. Naruto?" Speak of the devil and she shall appear. Naruto leans his head towards the princess that had just climbed up the rocks he was sitting on.
"It was one of the things i found in my seals. With all of this new information you guys told me, I decided to sit down and think for a while." He answered, before he turned his head towards the moon again, but still noticed Vivi sit down next to him.
"Did you have any problems walking through the desert earlier? The others have already gotten used to the pace we set for the most part, but you just joined us." Vivi asked concerned for her new companion.
"Not really. The heat was annoying at first, but my clothes kept me ventilated for the most part." He answered before shaking off the ash that remained in the pipe. "Are we close to our destination?" He questioned whilst sealing away the pipe and looked down at the much shorter teen.
"Yeah, we should be there at evening tomorrow if we keep walking at this pace." She said before she decided to ask him "Did you remember anything during the walk?
Upon hearing the question the ivory-haired man just let his head fall down, before a rain cloud appeared over his head and brought his knees to his chest and started making sad noises. Vivi felt a drop of sweat go down he forehead, so she smiled apologetically and said "I'll take that as a no."
Naruto stopped whatever he was doing and said "I'm remembering some things, but they are mostly about chakra. Nothing about my past yet, sadly enough." He started getting up and offered his hand to Vivi, whilst saying "But that's not what you should be focusing on now, is it?" When the princess got up from the rock, he started pinching and tugging her right cheek. "You're the one trying to save a country, right? My past can wait until the war is over."
When he finally released her cheek, she just started holding her now red cheek, and started pouting. But before she could say anything Naruto just chuckled and started to go to his tent, that he shared with chopper and Luffy. Before he went in he turned and said "While it is admirable to not want anyone to die in this war, you need to understand that, when people fight for what they believe in, in this case the kingdom, they will be ready to risk their lives, whilst fighting."
Vivi just listened not saying anything, not wanting to interrupt. "It doesn't matter what kind of battle it is or what they are fighting for. The sad truth is that people will die during this battle." Naruto said and not even looking to see her reaction went into the tent and went to sleep.
"Those fools are not here anymore." The old man spoke, continuing to dig up more sand.
"WHAAAAAAAAAAAAATT!" Most of the strawhats screamed, but Naruto was just listening to what the old man had to say. The old man told them that the sandstorms was becoming more frequent, and with the drought that was plaguing the country, the rebellion was forced to move their base to Katorea.
Vivi was noticeable shocked, and Luffy asked "Is it any where close, Vivi?" "It's the town next to Nanohana." She answered.
"NANOHANA, SO WE CAME HERE FOR NOTHING THEN?!" Usopp screamed out, while Naruto was confused. "Did you guys move past Nanohana already?" he asked, wanting to clarify it.
"It was the town we docked at to resupply, before heading into the desert." Chopper explained to Naruto, making his eyes widen. "So we need to head back there, if we want to pursue the rebellion then." He said before releasing a sigh. This strategy could have worked if they had gotten to the resistance, before they made a move against the kingdom. Alas it seems like they needed to change plans now.
Before he could start talking, the old man asked "Did you just say Vivi?" and started to look up at them with a curious gaze.
And of course Luffy, the man with a silver tongue of course screams out "HEY MISTER! VIVI IS NOT A PRINCESS, OKAY?!" which earned him several smacks on his head for his efforts.
"Are you really, Princess Vivi?" The man said walking up to them to get a good look at Vivi's face. It seems like he knew her, cause he started crying and saying how happy he was, that's she was alive. Vivi finally recognized the old man " ...?"
What happened next was, quite heart wrenching. Toto begging Vivi to help stop the rebellion and pledging his loyalty to his king and finally telling them the rebellions next attack.
In front of this Vivi did what she did best. Put on a closed eye smile saying that they can stop the rebellion. No one of the crew believed in her smile even for a second. Naruto could feel what kind of emotions she was hiding under that mask. Most notably...
Dread and despair.
Authors note: That was chapter 3 of this little story.
To answer some questions, No Naruto does not have the Creation of all things that one reviewer thought. It's simple something he pulled from the seal in the tattoo.
This is also not canon Naruto. His parents are different, his upbringing is different and he is not a jinchuuriki. You will get to know more about his past much later in the story.
Also, the people who can guess what his back-story is, and where i got the design for the staff from, will get a imaginary gold star. That is all.
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