mundanebeast : u made him an Avenger...must be the eyes lol

That's quite a logic. Lol

guest : I love the whole ex root thing going on however and this is not a flame, your story is having a lot of similarities as - To Touch The Sky by the struggling warrior. Did you draw inspiration from it? Also is naruto's "fox" title he is known while in root based off a heavy chakra reliant user?

I read that story today(few chapters). I agree with you. there is a similarity on part 'losing someone close in earthland'. But there was not any inspiration taken from there. I can assure you there will not be any more similarities.

Zentari2238 : Forced as fuck story , from the so-called characterization to the plotline it self. Naruto is supposedly an elite and yet the EXACT same things happen as in canon ? The whole horsehit 'tell-you-when-you-are-older' when the recipient is a hardened killer ?

Naruto's life upto 6 years was same as in the cannon. Jiraiya didn't tell him because of the promise, not any other reasons. No matter how much of an elite he was, he was still a child. And neither I wrote anything about being an elite or 'hardened killer'. he only killed when it was necessary and was not like Sai, completely emotionless. You should read it more carefully.

Chapter 11 – His return

While some folktales speak of Kitsune, or Fox to employ their abilities to trick others, other stories portray them as faithful guardians, friends and lovers.

Under the morning sun, the scenery was quite beautiful for the one man who was standing on the edge of the cliff. He closed his eyes and took a deep breath, taking in the fresh air of the un-inhabited island. He felt the cold morning breeze rubbing against his whiskered cheeks as the loose strands of his long hair blew in the air, while the remaining majority was tied in a small ponytail.

Naruto opened his eyes to look below the cliff where there used to be a forest, but now it was like a hurricane had swept the entire region or a maelstrom, naruto. It was one of the other few islands which had faced the same destiny. Whenever the heat of the council over one island increased, he moved to next. Satisfied by the result of his training he nodded to himself.

It has been same for the last twenty months or so. He would push himself to the verge during day while during the night Kurama would heal him.

Once again he closed his eyes and tried to remember all the things he learned. First was, the elemental counterpart of his rasengan. He already knew wind element Rasengan, but he pushed it to a new limit and named it Rasenshuriken for the shape it took. But using that was out of question because of the damage Naruto took on himself while using it. In his homeland it would be called as forbidden jutsu for sure.

Next was mastering all the jutsus he once knew before coming to Earthland and making some new by himself. His sharingan made him copy various justsu of Katon, Futon, Doton, Raiton and Suiton in his ninja days. Every time he was out in the field, in a mission he always came back with a new justu in his arsenal. During his root days, Danzo used to show him various jutsus for him to copy thinking one day he might surpass copy ninja Kakashi in term of copying more jutsus. But he still required a water source by his side for Suiton.

Fighting day and night with hundreds of his clones only increased his fighting skills and speed to a whole new level. In the last there was something for which he was quite proud of. He touched his seal on his chest. He had mastered his father's legacy. Well at least close to it.

FLASHBACK

Naruto was sitting in a hotel room with one scroll lying on a table. He rubbed his temple while looking at the scroll. For the last few days, since he had left for training he was trying to understand the scroll his parents had given him. The first part was something he already knew, Rasengan.

Then came the tough part, hiraishin no jutsu. Sure he could do some sealing and could be referred as genius ninja but not on par with his father or the second hokage who created the space-time ninjustu, Hiraishin.

He looked at the ceiling, 'This is something where even Susan was stuck at for so many days. I think it's just impossible for…' He couldn't complete his thought, "That's it." He cleared some space on table with his hand and took out Susan notes from his equip storage. "I get it now. Susan already knew how teleportation magic works but couldn't make it faster, more accurate or longer. Because that magic is kind of…" he closed his eyes to concentrate, "…lost"

"They just have a blurry image of the place where they want to go, requiring more time to pinpoint the location but hiraishin works like reverse summoning, enabling the user to travel at a speed of light, even faster than lightening. But what if I use the marks of Hiraishin and the remaining concept of teleportation magic. Yes, it could do the trick." He opened his eyes and rested his chin on his hands.

"And if my theory is right, I can even add the variability factor in my destination to some extent around the marker, making it even more random for the enemy. Surely using it like that will affect the speed, but then again it will only when I decide to differ my destination a little. Otherwise it will be exactly like Hiraishin."

But there was a problem, he wasn't able to use chakra as well as magic at the same time. So either he had to find a way to use all this concept with chakra alone or find a workaround to simultaneously use both chakra and magic, at least for this case.

FLASHBACK END

It took him around a month to complete the formula, another month to perform it for first time and within half year he was teleporting with quite ease. He found a way to imbed magic in Hiraishin, but that was the limit for combining magic and chakra for him.

He once tried to teleport an animal with him using Hiraishin but it didn't end well for the lower half of the animal. So it was safe to say that he could only use Hiraishin on him.

'It's time to go home.' He thought as he disappeared in flash of yellow only to appear in his tent near the shore.

Konoha, the military centre for the land of fire and one of the strongest shinobi villages among the five great nations. The shinobis as well as common civilian both reside here under the leadership of one person, the supposed strongest in the village, the fire shadow - hokage.

The fifth hokage, Tsunade Senju was seating behind her desk with quite a thirst for sake in her throat after the day's work. The news which just came in through Jiraiya only increased the thirst.

"Is that true Jiraiya? Is Orochimaru really dead?" She asked the white haired Sannin.

To which he nodded, "The talk is that an 'Uchiha' killed him while he attempted to take over his body. And we both know who that is."

"Sasuke." She replied. "To think he grew that strong."

"Orochimaru was in his weakest condition. I also heard that he was bed-ridden for past few days and waiting for the procedure to take over Sasuke's body to complete. Well, now we have one less problem to deal with."

Tsunade sighed. "What about Naruto? Is he really not coming back?" Jiraiya shook his head sadly.

"Well, at least we now know that he is fine."

To this Jiraiya laughed, "You really thought something like that was enough to stop that gaki?"

She just gave a smile knowing her surrogate son was fine and kicking somewhere. Only pain was that she didn't know when she will be going to see him again.

FLASHBACK

Jiraiya was doing his regular research when suddenly he felt a tug in his body. He felt the pull increasing and suddenly he was in the Mount Myoboku. "What's the meaning of this? I was busy in my research."

"Shut up and listen to what Gamakichi has to say." Roared Gamabunta.

"I saw Naruto."

These three words were enough for Jiraiya to throw his notepad and ran towards the smaller toad. "What are you talking about?" After listening to the toad once again Jiraiya shouted, "Different world? What different world?"

END FLASHBACK

"So how's Kakashi?" asked Jiraiya

"He's fine, but really glad. After losing Sasuke he was really down." Replied Tsunade. "Sakura's also has been livelier now a days after knowing Naruto is alive. Last time she saw him, he supposedly died while protecting them."

FLASHBACK

"He said something about landing in different dimension. During that he lost his chakra flow and only got few days back."

'So Kakashi was right. It has to do something with Kamui.' Jiraiya continued, "Is he coming back? Can you reverse summon him here?" he turned towards the older toad Fukasaku.

"We already tried that. This inter-dimensional barrier is preventing it somehow. Naruto said that it took him great deal of chakra just to summon Gamakichi, enough to summon Bunta. Also if he we summon him here, there's no way for him to go back and he told he had to do something very important there."

END FLASHBACK

"Is there a way to contact him?"

Jiraiya shook his head.

FLASHBACK

"What could be more important than returning to your own home?" asked Jiraiya.

"I don't know. After looking into his eyes I couldn't ask him." Gamakichi replied.

"He had been living there for last two years or so, I think that's his home now. After all you really think Konoha ever accepted him as their own?" Jiraiya remained silent and sighed.

"Is there a way to get in touch with him?"

"I don't think so. He said he will summon Gamakichi from time to time to give his status." Suddenly Fukasaku became serious, "Jiraiya-chan, he said something about his battle. That he will not summon a toad for a fight from now on because this is his own fight not Konoha's."

END FLASHBACK

Tsunade rubbed his temple, "I just hope he is fine. That gaki is fighting in an unknown land all alone. I hope he finds some good friends there."

"We all hope the same hime."

"It's still the same." Naruto looked at the guild from the roof of a nearby building. He turned towards the small group of three coming towards the guild. Naruto smirked while pulling up the hood and the bandana to cover his face.

Shadow gear team was returning from a mission. "That was an easy mission. The requestor could have simply given us the jewels. It's not like we did anything there." Droy laughed.

"Oh shut up Droy. There's no such thing as easy money. We did nothing that's why we were paid so little." Sighed Jet.

"It's alright guys. At least we returned unharmed." Levy said.

"Ha. As if someone can do anything to the Shadow Gear team." Droy and Jet exclaimed together.

"Is that so?" a rough voice said from above. They looked at the person who was well hidden behind a hood and a cloth over his face.

"Who are you?" Team Shadow Gear prepare themselves for any attack.

The reply from the hooded man came in the form of a wind which they dodged by jumping to their sides. Naruto landed swiftly in front of them. "Attacking Fairy Tail mages and that too so close to the guild. You aren't that bright. Are you?" mocked Jet but no reply came.

"Not very talkative?" Jet attacked first by using his speed.

'He is fast.' Naruto was surprised to see his speed. He barely jumped backward just in time to dodge a blow from Jet. Naruto saw Droy throwing something in the ground from the corner of his eyes. "Secrets seeds – Knuckle plant" several green fists made of plant grew suddenly which moved threatingly towards the shinobi, who dodged few with his supreme speed while he cut the others with his kunais.

He threw the kunais from his hand towards Droy which was blocked by a shield. "Solid Script – Shield"

Naruto didn't get a chance to attack again and Jet came charging at him once again. "Falcon Heaven's Soar."

Naruto blocked the attack but was pushed several feet backwards. Naruto smirked, now it was his time to show his speed. He vanished and appeared in front of Jet. Still in his activated magic Jet was able to block Naruto's first punch to his face but got hit with the surprise kick from below to his chin.

Before Naruto could attack again he found himself surrounded with thorny plants, coiling around him like a snake. He formed some hand seals at a blinding speed and stopped at dog seal.

'Futon : Hari no Kabe (Wind Element : Wall of needles)'

Wind formed some rings revolving around him, which with a sudden burst blew outwards, shredding the incoming plants.

Once again he vanished from their sights and appeared in front of Droy. Droy's vision got dark until he saw nothing but the dark abyss with two big red circles with three tomoes in each. His body got heavy and chains came erupting from the ground, coiling around him and preventing him from any motion. 'What the hell?' He wanted to shout but no voice came.

"Solid script – Fire" Naruto turned and used his own magic, making a shield in front of him. The incoming fire collided with the shield. The fire proving its dominance shattered the shield but got Naruto enough time to jump and block the incoming Jet. 'Their teamwork is good. But is that enough?'

He ducked one fast punch from Jet to which Jet replied with a low round kick. Naruto stopped the kick and grab his leg, only to throw him back. Naruto kicked the fast mage in abdomen who was sent crashing towards his other team partner. They both collided and Droy found his vision getting clear but still he could feel his body a little heavy.

Naruto dashed towards Levy, the last standing mage and prepared to attack to which she replied with, "Solid script – thunder" Naruto saw as few lightening currents came at him to which he dodged by jumping towards his side. To his surprise, the currents turned and followed him. Seeing no other option he clapped his hand ferociously, creating a vortex of wind magic which countered the lightening. The remaining currents passed through his body which made his body numb for a moment.

He appeared in front of her ready to punch, to which Levy replied by closing her eyes and waited for the impact. But it never came. She felt someone ruffling her hair, "You have become strong, Levy."

'That voice' she opened her eyes to see the person standing. "Naruto-nii."

"But not strong enough" she pouted. "And it seems you have been training while doing your trading and business." He nodded. He lied to her, last year he had said that he will be travelling a lot doing business and trading.

"Levy you know him?" Naruto turned to see Jet coming while giving support to Droy.

"Oh he is my brother. Naruto Uzumaki."

"Uzumaki? You have a brother?"

"Well sort of" she said sheepishly. "I never got a chance to tell. Sorry."

"Oh by the way mister. Would you dispel whatever you did to me. My vision returned when we collided, but still I am feeling little heavy" pointed Droy.

"Oh right." Naruto put two fingers on his forehead, "Release"

Droy take a breath of relief, "What the hell was that? Please don't do that again."

"It was an illusion which you should be able to dispel by yourself."

"Sorry Mr. Brother, but we haven't faced someone who uses illusion yet."

"I see. Very well, next time you see your partner caught in an illusion, force some magic into him by placing finger on his forehead. It will disrupt the natural flow and will break the illusion. Probably." If Chakra could do that then why couldn't magic!

"Your teamwork is good, but you should get stronger. Anyways thanks for looking after my baby sister." He bowed a little showing his respect.

"Oh no. It's alright. We are a team after all." Said Droy and Jet together sheepishly rubbing the back of their head.

"Baby sister?" Levy glared at him. "What? You don't like it. That's strange. I saw someone saying that to her sister and she seemed to like it." Levy sighed, "Idiot brother."

It didn't take long as few Fairy Tail mages started appearing. "We heard someone is fighting Fairy Tail."

"Oh it's alright. It was…" Levy looked back where Naruto was only to find him gone, "…just my brother." She finished in a whisper.

Back in the guild everyone's attention turned towards the newcomer with shoulder length blond hair tied in a ponytail. He moved towards the bar without giving anyone a glance.

Naruto knocked on the bar table to get the attention of the women behind it who was busy in arranging the racks. Mirajane turned and came in front of him bringing her face close to his. After few seconds of stare, she said with a smile, "Naruto? Is that you?"

"Yes." Naruto continued, "Is Master Makarov here?"

"Yes. So how are you? Where have you been?"

"Fine. I was travelling. So where is he?"

"Oh right. Levy told me something about that." She wondered while keeping a finger on her chin.

Silence prevailed over them for some time. Naruto watched her apathetically while Mirajane cheek started getting red by his continuous stare. "Do you need something?" she asked.

"Yes. I asked where the master is."

"He is around." She continued, "Are you coming back to Fairy Tail?"

"I don't know. So where is he?"

"Oh. He should be up in his room." She smiled

"Thank you Mirajane." He turned and went to stairs. Before he could take more than few steps a lightening fell in front of him. "Not anybody can come up in the second floor."

Naruto turned towards the voice to find a blond, older than him. He looked at him apathetically, "then would you be kind enough to call the master for me?"

Laxus snarled at him, "Do I look like your errand boy?"

"Guessed so" Naruto muttered and continued the stairs only to stop again as another lightning struck.

"What is going on here? Another fight?" The little conflict got the attention of the master. He eyed the new face for a minute before saying, "Why don't you come to my room? I am sure you have something to talk about." Naruto followed him in his office.

"That old man. Changing his own rules. A strong guild shouldn't be like this. My guild shouldn't be like this." An ugly dark expression was present on Laxus's face.

"Since you are back, I guess it is right to say your training is over." Makarov made himself comfortable on the chair while Naruto went straight to the window, looking at the sky outside.

Naruto nodded.

"So what now?" Makarov asked.

Naruto turned towards him with an expression which reeked of mercilessness, "The number of dark guilds is increasing. They have become bolder now a days. Someone has to do something." He knew the fastest way to find something about Grimoire Heart and Zeref is to delve inside the darkness, the dark guilds for starters.

"Don't tell me you are planning to do that 'something' on your own. I don't know how much you have improved or what training you took for less than two years, but taking an entire guild is very reckless. You will die."

"I am not that stupid to attack them directly in the heart. I am not one of those who bite more than they can chew on." He took a breath and continued, "I have already seen the pain in Levy's eyes and the suffering she went through when Susan died. I am not going to make her go through something like that again. So, I am not going to die."

Makarov sighed and rubbed his temple, "You really love her. Don't you? That's even more of a reason to leave this, and to be by her side."

Naruto remained silent and just stared at the vast sky for a moment, "When you finally get someone to call a family, who care for you for what you are for the first time in fifteen years of your miserable life, then you just love them, more than anything." He turned towards Makarov to look into his eyes, "I may not have become strong, I may not have grown but I am sure as hell I am not going to lose. Certainly, I am not going to die."

"It seems you have some bad childhood kid. Whenever you are ready to share, I am here. But remember, in Fairy Tail everyone has a sad past, a void in their heart. We share bond together to fill that emptiness. You are always welcome here."

"Yeah. Someday. Someday I will tell you my story but today's not that day." Saying that Naruto shunshined, dissolving in the wind.

'That's a dangerous path you have taken. I just hope you to be even alive to regret.'