HF: Hello my dear readers, I'd first like to apologize for the long wait. Going to school and working is really time consuming. Now I'm trying to make my chapters longer, this one being 5k words long and to cover more ground per chapter. Now onto the responces!
eniox27: Thank you. And also I've never played persona, but I may now try it to see this dark form you speak of.
DragonPony022: You have no Idea.
kyrogue23: Naruto does have some growing up to do till he realises how dangerous Yami is.
Darklight-Dragon21 : Thanks. And It will be awhile, but Naruto will go back to the EN, but their will be a reason why he would go back.
TheEXPLOSION25: 'Holding a whisk' Thank you, I will. (mixing pun)
"Speech"
'Thoughts'
Jutsu/spell
"Demon/Large summon's speech"
'Demon/Large summon's thoughts'
Quiet on the set...Action!
Chapter start
It had been a week since Naruto had gave Queen Nancy's last words and opening the seal 1/10th of the way. In the week's time Naruto had been both training and getting to know the Renoir family. Naruto had not gotten to know the king well, with the king being busy ruling the kingdom and informing the other kingdoms of the skullgirls demise. Maybe stretching the truth and saying he and his troops took her down.
Although, Naruto had gotten to to know Parasoul through conversations they had throughout the day. Usually Parasoul asking questions about his past. Naruto tended to skit around those questions, or give half-truths at Yami's behest. She didn't get much except that he was neglected and had ranaway. She had tried to get more information but Naruto wouldn't continue the conversation.
Though Naruto had learned quite a bit about Parasoul and the Continent he was on. Parasoul for instance seemed to be a cold and calculated person, but if you looked a bit closer you could see she was a kind and caring person. She cares about her family deeply, and was a kind leader towards her troops, inspiring a strong sense of loyalty. Naruto had found her to be an overall nice person on how she treated him, letting him stay at her home for so long and all.
What Naruto had learned about the continent had been shocking though. The continent he was on was huge, it's great expanses hold 3 kingdoms. The first being the kingdom he was in, the Canopy Kingdom. The Canopy Kingdom was at the forefront of technological, magical (Something he may look into later), and cultural growth, but at a cost. All the growth had come from king Franz's war campaign, which had led to queen Nancy wishing for peace, and then her becoming a skullgirl.
He had also learned that their were multiple races within the kingdoms. Their were humans, nothing out of the ordinary. Dragonians, a hybrid of humans and fish/reptile, that can look anywhere in between. Ferals, a hybrid like the Dragonians, but with animals such as wolves or cats instead of fishes(which he had been mistaken for with his whisker marks.). And Gigans, A species of giant that can vary in looks and size. He had also learned about parasites and their host, people who bond with a 'parasite' usually resulting in a permanent meld together but their physical abilities are enhanced.
In the Gigan Kingdom he had learned a bit about. Their kings name was Gilgamesh, he was known to wear a chainmail armor that protrudes knifes when he flexes. That their population was mainly Gigans. That their culture revolved around respect and strength. They had the belief that the weak died and the strong survived, survival of the fittest.
In between all 3 nations was simply called No mans land. It used to be where multiple countries resided, but the war of the 3 great kingdoms left it in ruins. It had no royal family or any sort of government, it was just a husk of what it once.
He was able to learn a bit more about the Chess Kingdom. He learned they were primarily a human kingdom. They were more magic based than the Canopy Kingdom, they had deep pride in their magical abilities. The culture seem to be focused around honor, and Feudalism (Pretty much servitude in exchange for land.) though they still had a royal family ruling the whole of the country. And it's name, the Chess Kingdom, is derived from it's military being mainly robotic golems that resemble giant rooks.
On the Dragonian Kingdom he wasn't able to learn much. Only that it was a country of multiple islands at the far east off the Canopy Kingdoms shores. It was described as having an 'Eastern' culture, and it's populace primarily being Dragonians. The country was ruled by a man known simply as King Leviathan. The Kingdom had been able to stay out of the war between the other 3 Kingdoms, most likely because of the Kingdom being off shores and the Dragonians naval might.
Overall Naruto had learned a good amount of information on the continent he was on.
Currently Naruto was in the Renoir's garden, a large greenery chamber, in the middle of night finishing up on the second steps of the Rasengan. He had needed a stockpile of water balloons, rubber balls, and regular was able to acquire them when he had asked Parasoul if she could get him some. She had been confused on why he'd need them, until he had told her they were for 'magic' training. Sh,e had been skeptical at him knowing magic, until he had made a shadow clone and accepted his lie.
Spread out through the Renoir Garden their were at least 15 Narutos, each doing the first stages, when one had made progress they'd be dispelled. What they learned spreading to Naruto and the other Clones, then a new clone would take their place. Naruto was just about finished with the second step when Parasoul had entered the garden and started walking towards him. Taking a break from his training, Naruto paid full attention as she was getting closer. Parasoul had stopped just a few feet in front of him, looking at him with her apathetic look.
"Naruto," She began, "I've been wondering, what do you plan to do?" her one eye that wasn't covered showing her puzzlement. Naruto just stared at her, Not completely sure what she meant.
"Ummmmm, Parasoul, what do you mean?" Naruto's voice showing his confusion to the question.
"I mean, what're you gonna do. Are you planning on staying here with us? Or do you plan on leaving? We really wouldn't mind if you stayed, you know?" She informed him, never looking away from his eyes.
Realizing what she was saying, Naruto was uncertain on what he should do. He had liked his interactions with Parasoul, and his few times he had played with 4 year old pinkette sister Umbrella under her supervision. The little tike had started to call him big brother, which had touched him deeply, bringing joy to him whenever she called him such. He had also gotten along great with Parasoul, seeing her as a role model to follow. She had seemed to fret over him when he was training. She had shown her loyalty to her troops. Her love and care towards her little sister when she was taken care of her. The few times she would smile when he would make a joke, and actually laugh a bit. They made him feel...happy...welcomed. Like he was a part of...a...fam...
'Dammit! Have you learned nothing!?' Yami yelled, interrupting Naruto's train of thought.
'Wha..Yami?' Naruto was surprised at Yami's sudden outburst.
'They are not our family!' His voice filled with rage, "We have no family, remember! The last time we had a family all we got was dissapointment and pain. Are you such a dumbass that you'd go through that again?" Yami's voice was more quiet, but the malice was still in his voice.
'They aren't like the Namikazes,' Naruto defended, having faith in the Renoirs. "they actually pay attention to me, are actually nice to me, they are what've always wanted!' Naruto wasn't backing down on this subject.
Yami didn't like where this was going. If Naruto stays here, he'll form bonds with the Renoirs. Then he'll tell them of the voice in his head, which could cause any number of events. One being they could think he was crazy and actually put Naruto in an insane asylum. Another they could get Naruto to not trust him and turn against him. Or gods forbid they 'magic' and somehow permanently seal him away. He needed a way to get Naruto to leave and continue travelling. And then the answer came to him, the answer was so simple. Use fear, not fear for himself, Naruto proved he would charge head first into danger with the queen. No, fear for the people he cared about, the Renoirs.
'Naruto, how about you think this through. Think about the danger you are putting the Renoirs in.' Yami said in a worried voice. Naruto was confused by what Yami was talking about.
'Yami, what are you talking about? What danger?'
'Why, I'm talking about the Namikaze's ofcourse!?' Yami exclaimed, acting as if it was obvious, 'The Namikazes, hell all of konoha will do anything to capture us. I mean we are quite valuable if you think about it. While we might not have as much potential in their eyes than our sisters, we still have the kyuubi's body sealed inside of us. And that's nothing to sneeze at!'
'I...It's not possible though!? Konoha will never find us, we're on a whole different continent and those storms have kept anyone from leaving the Elemental Nations since who knows how long!?' Naruto didn't want to believe that he'd be caught after going to such great lengths to escape. It shouldn't be possible for them to find him.
'Naruto, Naruto, Naruto. Tsk tsk tsk. Are you really so foolish as to believe we're safe? That they'd never find us? Yami's voice was begining to border condescending. 'They will find us, maybe not today, maybe not tommorow or even in a few years, but they will find us eventually. It's enivatable. If we were able to get past the storm, it means it's not impenentrable. It means that they can get past it too. You weren't exactly careful to not leave behind a trail, hell I wouldn't be surprised if we had made it by the skin of our teeths that they didn't capture us. Though this I am certain of. They know we left the Elemental Nations. They will notice a lack of our remains with the crew, and they will eventually send someone out to sea to see if we made it to 'new' land. And when they do, the Renoirs won't be safe with us, they'll be targets because of us.' Yami was pushing everything in his words, causing a noticeable shift in Naruto's demeanor.
'No...nononononono!' Naruto was beggining to freak out now. He thought he was in the home clear, that he was safe. He didn't want to go back, or put Parasoul and Umbrella in danger.
Sensing Naruto's worry, Yami capitalized it, ' Why, they'll do such horrible things to them. The prospect of a new power source such as 'magic' can cause any of the Hidden Villages to do anything to have it. Like possibly forceing your dear Parasoul and sweet little Umbrella into a breeding program after they capture not only us, but possibly even them as bonuses.' That had struck Naruto like a sledgehammer, Naruto was silent, his eye's wide with fear. Yami decided to drive it home, 'Just imagine it. Parasoul violated everyday, forced into submission by the people who tortured us our whole lives, the suffering she would go through. And poor, little, innocent Umbrella would share the same fate, crying for her "Big brother" to save her, only you'd never be able to. And before you even think of saying "They'd never do that!" remember two things. These are the people who beat and tortured you your whole life for fun, and that they are . They are assassins trained to do whatever to get the upper hand. Do you believe, without a doubt that they wouldn't do it?'
Naruto just looked down, his hair covering his eyes. He knew the cruelties humans can commit to others. He knew that what Yami said wasn't impossible, hell it was in all likely hood a fact they would do it. The thought of what could happen to the Renoir sisters filled him with rage.
'If they try to do that to them,' Naruto began, his voice quiet. Yami was listening attentively to what he would be a corny "I will protect them!" line, but was surprised by what Naruto said next. "I will murder them slowly, and painfully." His voice was so calm, and so confident it left no doubt. Naruto would follow through with what he had said.
Yami was honestly surprised by the answer, pegging Naruto as the goody two shoes. Maybe Naruto was a little more demented than Yami thought, or maybe opening up the seal had a surprising effect, or even both. But it didn't matter, Yami was now wearing a bloodthirsty grin, not that Naruto can see it.
'Wow, I wasn't expecting you to say that. Though I don't think it will work.'
'You have a better fucking idea!?' Naruto's voice showing how pissed he was.
'Why yes! Thank you for asking.' Yami said in a exuberantly sarcastic voice. 'What we need to do is leave, maybe travel around this continent we find us on.
'Why would we travel around the continent, wouldn't it be dangerous since all 3 of the kingdoms just got out of a war and the skullgirl crisis? People will be on edge.
'It's simple really, it's to get stronger. If we get into battles, we'll gain experience. And the more experience we have, the more prepared we are when Konoha finds us. Learning all the jutsus we have would be great, but knowing how to use them would be better. Don't you agree.'
Naruto saw the logic in what Yami was saying. It was foolish to believe that Konoha will never find him. It was stupid to believe that he could be able to protect Parasoul and Umbrella from Konoha, Konoha had an army of shinobi; the special ops unit the 'Anbu'; 2 of the 3 Sannins; and a couple kage level shinobis. He wouldn't be able to protect the sisters, if he stayed he'd be putting them in danger. He couldn't stay.
Parasoul had been waiting paitiently as Naruto had been conversing with Yami. She had noticed his face shifting into a multitude of emotions. He at first held a face of determination, then shock, rage, and now resignation. She was getting slightly worried for Naruto, wondering what had caused him to go through so many emotions so quickly. Before she could ask if he was alright, Naruto began to talk.
"I...I won't be staying." His said looking down, his voice very solemn. "I'll be leaving tomorrow morning."
Parasoul was shocked to hear Naruto's answer. She was expecting him to ask if he could stay, not to leave so soon. "Naruto, are you sure about this? You can stay if you want to, you know."
"No, I'm sure." Naruto still hadn't looked up, not wanting to let Parasoul see him slightly tear up. "I kinda always wanted to see the world in it's entirety. It's nothing against you or Umbrella, I loved being here. But I think it's my time to go." Parasoul then noticed tears dropping down his chin, she realized what he was saying was hard for him, but he felt he needed to say it. She gave him a sad, affectionate look, and walked towards him. She wrapped her arms around him in a caring embrace.
"I don't understand why you have to leave, but it's your choice in the end. I won't force you to stay if you don't want to." Tears were beganing to wet her shoulder. "Just promise me one thing." She pulled back so she could look him in the eyes, closing her eyes and smiling she asked "Just remember to come back and visit us once in awhile, you're still a kid and I worry about you, ok?"
All Naruto could do was nod his head, not trusting his voice right now. They just stayed there for a awhile until Parasoul was called on her walkie-talkie, something about needing her to sign off on some papers. Parasoul gave him one last caring look before leaving the garden.
Naruto just sood there, contemplating on his future plans. He needed to get strong, stronger than than he was now. Strong enough to be able to beat his former family. He also thought of how he will be able to do this. He needed to gain experience. And to do that he'll need to fight.
'You know, we'll need to master the Rasenganbefore we leave right?' Yami noted.
'Are you kidding?' Naruto asked 'We just got stage 2 down, it's going to take us a week at best to master it.'
'It's simple, I'll just use the Kyuubi's chakra to give you more clones to work with."
'And you didn't tell me this before why?' Naruto's said plainly.
'You didn't ask' was all Yami supplied.
'...I hate you.'
After the small conversation between Naruto and Yami, around a 100 clones popped into existance. Seeing all the clones that came into existence with a tired look, Naruto turned away and left for bed. The drama earlier draining him of his remaining energy.
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Dream
Naruto wasn't sure what was going on. He was what would be best described in a endless void. Nothing in any direction. This wasn't his mindscape, and Yami was no where in sight.
'What the hell is going on?' Naruto wondered, not expecting a reply.
"Oh my. Aeon, theres been a diparity in the timeline." A somewhat flirty voice echoed out.
"Who's there!?" Naruto yelled out, worried from the bodyless voice.
"Ah... It seems so Venus." Aeon drawled out. Still nobody to be seen.
"Why isn't this interesting, do you think we should fix it?" The voice now identified as venus asked.
"Hmmm...it might be better if we just leave it. He might do our job for us. Let's just take a quick peek on what this child could begun." Aeon replied.
Then multiple voices started appeared.
"Dammit Naruto!?" A feminine voice rang out.
"This is the sword of kings boy, the one prophesied to one day be wielded by the one who will bring our kingdom to glory. Like our greatest king, King.."
"Which one of you hurt her? If you tell me I'll make your death quick" a distorted version of Naruto's voice appeared.
"I won't give up on you."
"No..NONONONONONONONO!? You can't die dammit!?" Another distorted voice of Naruto, this time in anguish spoke out.
"I just can't bring myself to care anymore..."
"JUST DIEEEEE!"
Aeon and Venus' voice began giggling, the sound was that of demons plotting of genocide.
"My,my. He's perfect. Aeon he's just what we needed." Venus voice chimed out.
"Yes...Yes he is." Aeons tiredly agreed.
Before Naruto could ask what the 2 meant, the dream became less focused. He was starting to wake up.
"Wake up Naruto, you will be quite useful in a few years." Aeon and Venus gave their departing words as Naruto woke up.
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Naruto woke with a start from his dream. He was sweaty, panting, and wide eyed. He wasn't sure what that dream was about, but was sure it didn't bode well.
'Oi, what's wrong?' Yami asked, drowsiness in his voice at suddenly being woken up with Naruto.
'Nothing, it was just a bad dream.' Naruto replied quickly
'Alright, next time be more careful on not waking me up. Your fear woke me up, I'm going back to sleep, don't wake me up.' Yami ordered
Looking up a bit to the alarm clock, he saw it was 6:30 AM. Deciding it was time to get ready and pack up, Naruto got out of bed. He went through his mourning ritual of showering, brushing his teeth and stretching. Naruto had changed into a plain white shirt, a black hoodie, black jeans and sneakers. The clothing was givin to him by Parasoul on his first day he stayed, saying he shouldn't be wearing dirty and torn clothing he had on before.
Naruto then began to seal up all the scrolls scattered around the room he had been living in. When he was sure he had sealed up all his belongings, he left his room. Walking through multiple corridors he soon reached the front entrance, hoping that he could avoid saying goodbye to the sisters. But when he opened the door, there stood Parasoul and Umbrella, both seemingly waiting for him near the gate. Umbrella was rubbing the sleep out of her eyes until she noticed him, she then charged towards him and latching onto him.
"Big brother, please don't leave, I don't want you to go!" Umbrella yelled, giving Naruto her teary puppy dog eyes.
Naruto gave her an apologetic look "Sorry Umbrella, it's for the best if I leave."
"I don't care, I want you to stay!" Umbrella yelled out once more. Glaring at Naruto.
"Come on Umbrella, don't be that way." Naruto tried calming her with his words, seeing that she wasn't going to let go, he thought of an answer that would get her to let go.
"Hey Umbrella, I'll come back and visit, And I'll bring back toys and candy for you." Naruto noticed he got her attention when her grip loosened a bit and she looked at his face. "Imagine it Umbrella, all the cool toys I could get you, and amazing tasty treats you could eat."
"You...you promise." She sounded like she was close to crying. When Naruto nodded she gave a cheeky smile and cheered, jumping with her fist in the air.
Giggling softly at her sisters antics, Parasoul approached Naruto. "Did you really think you could leave without saying goodbye?" She was giving him a slightly annoyed look.
"Hehe, sorry."He began to rub the back of his head. " I'm just not very good at Goodbyes."
Parasoul lightly smacks Naruto upside the head and sighs. "You really are a bull headed sometimes Naruto." She then reached into her pockets and pulled out an envelope and a flip-phone. She then handed said items to Naruto.
"What's this?" Naruto voiced his confusion. He then tore open the envelope, showing a large wad of cash.
"Did you really think I'd let you leave without any money to support yourself with. Or a way for us to communicate?" Parasoul said, giving a small smile. " You may have decided to leave, but that doesn't mean we won't keep in touch. Ok?"
Again, another caring gesture. Another show of affection. 'Dammit,' Naruto thought, trying not to get teary eyed 'I don't want to leave crying.' Naruto just stiffly replies with a nod.
Parasoul brings Naruto into a hug, which Umbrella decided to join. "You better take care of yourself, you understand." Paraspoul was looking him straight in the eye. "If you hurt yourself or get into trouble, I promise I will make you regret it." Parasoul threatened, her expression showing that she was dead serious.
Scratching the back of his head Naruto replies "Ok Parasoul I Promise I'll stay out of trouble." Parasoul looked him in the eye, seeing if he was lying. Seeing that he was being honest she lets him go and gives him a small smile, Umbrella soon following suit.
"Come back soon big bro, I can't wait for the candy you'll bring back!" Umbrella cheers excitedly.
Naruto starts to walk towards the gates to leave, but looks back. He looks towars the 2 sisters and smiles "Thank you for taking me in, and treating me so kindly, I promise I'll come back soon. " when he had said his piece he walked out the gates and left. Knowing he would return to see the sisters again.
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New Meridian streets.
"Grrrruglr" Naruto's stomache grumbled "I really should've eaten before I left." Naruto thought aloud. He had left in such a hurry that he had forgotten to eat anything for breakfast. Looking around Naruto was trying to decide on where he should eat. That is until a slightly taller cloaked figure had bumped into him and knocked him over.
"Umph. Hey look where you're going you jerk!" Naruto yelled at the cloaked figure who had started to walk away. they turned their head only slightly to respond.
"Sorry mister whiskers, but I gotta go. Their not a mewment to waste." The cloaked figure said in a feminine and cheerful voice before sprinting off.
Naruto just stared in confusion at the strange cloaked girl. Deciding that the occurance was to strange to think about he decided to walk up to one of the cafes nearby and buy himself some food. When he had walked inside and took a seat a waiter came to him for his order.
"Good evening sir. Not to be rude or anything, but do you have the money to pay for your food." The waiter asked. Which made since Naruto was a child by himself.
"Yes, yes..I...do?" Naruto was patting himself down now. He couldn't find the envelope of money he was givin, or his scrolls. HIS SCROLLS!?
'I've been robbed!?' Naruto thought in shock. 'It must've been that trench coat girl!'
Noticing that Naruto didn't have any money the waiter had asked him to leave politely. When Naruto was back on the streets he had seen the girl ran through. He had even began using chakra to climb over buildings to get a higher vantage point. He even began asking people if they had seen a cloaked figure run by.
It had began to get dark outside when Naruto had finally given up on finding the cloaked thief, finding himself in Little Innsmouth. A section of New Meridian whos population was mainly Dragonians. He decided to go into a restaurant called Yu-wans restaurant. Hopefully they would let him pay off his tab with some work or something. He began to open the door when he heard a conversation between the trench coat lady and multiple people.
"Damn Nadia, how'd you get such a score." One voice asked. Which was soon followed by 3 other voices agreeing, wanting to know the answer.
"Whale it's obvious isn't it?" The trench coat girl, now named Nadia asked jockingly. "I'm the best cat-burglar in the entire world!" she boasted.
"Yeah, yeah Nadia. We know you are, but tell us who you stole it from." The other voice inquired.
"Well I stole it from some rich looking kid. And we put it to better use ." She replied flippantly. " Anyways now that we got that out of the way, does anyone know what these weird scrolls are?" Nadia asked.
"Not sure/nope/I've got no idea." 4 voices replied. "Maybe they're antiues or smoething, they could go for a high price." one voice declared.
Hearing enough, Naruto kicked open the door and leaped inside. He was crouched on the table where 5 individuals sat, 4 of which were Dragonians and the last was a Feral. On the table were his scrolls, which he quickly took back and stored into his pockets.
Their was a Dagonian resembling a human with fins on his head and arms. A lanky, eel-like Dagonian wearing an apron and wielding a large harpoon. A burly, bandana-wearing Dagonian with spikes on his chin resembling a beard. A squat, shark or tuna-based Dagonian with suspenders and an eyepatch.
The Feral was likely the cloaked thief who had stolen belongings. She had tanned skin, light blue eyes with slits, and her white hair in a bob haircut. Her cat tail and ears stood straight up, and 2 clawed hands ready to strike.
Pointing dramitically at Nadia Naruto yelled out "You thief, Give me back the money you stole!"
Seeing that it was just the kid she stole from Nadia relaxed "Oh hello !" she said cheerfully.
"Don't call me that!" Naruto yelled in responce.
"Or what , are you going to force me? PAw-lease." She said jokingly.
Before Naruto could respond, he sniffed the air. Wait a minute, is that..
"Ramen?" Naruto asked.
"What?" Nadia wasn't sure what he was talking about.
"Not you." Naruto dismissed her completely now. Turning his head to a cat-fish like man standing next to a door that was likely to the kitchen and asked "Do you by chance serve ramen?" Naruto asked his voice filled with hope.
The catfish like man resonded "Yes we do. I am Yu-wan the owner and chief of this fine establishment. Would you like me to take your order."
"Oh by the gods yes!." Naruto yelled out in joy, sitting himself right next to Nadia which surprised her. "I'll take 20 bowls please." Naruto yelled out. Yu-wan then proceeded to go into the kitchen to make the order.
Sitting their in bliss for a minute, Naruto didn't even notice the Dragonians and Nadia staring at him. No conversation was made.
When Yu-wan came out with the 20 bowls of ramen none expected Naruto to actually eat them all. None of them knew of Naruto's appetite for ramen. Naruto had devoured it all in mere moments, in a flurry of noodles and chopsticks, leaving all watching in intrigued disgust.
"Seconds please." Naruto asked politely, which was soon followed with waves upon waves on ramen. When Naruto had finally finished his last bowl the table was filled with towers of ramen bowls. Belching in satisfaction Naruto turned to Nadia who was still from shock on how much Naruto had eaten.
"Well, give me the money you stole so I can pay for this." Naruto had ordered.
Still in shock Nadia simply responded with "I can't."
Getting slightly annoyed with the theif's unwillingness on returning the money he asked "Well why not!?"
He was not expecting the answer she gave "It was given to an orphanage who needed the money for food." She was slowly getting out of her shock.
"Oh." Naruto replied "Well I guess you did put it to better use then." Naruto then tried to get up when a leathery hand clamped down onto his shoulder.
"Now then," Yu-wan handed him the bill with his hand not holding him in place, "I believe you have a bill to pay." Yu-wans eyes had a gleam to them and his green teeth set into a pleasant smile.
Naruto began to sweat, shakily turning his head "Well about that...It turns out I don't have any money."
Yu-wans right hand now was wielding a large butcher knife "Well than, your going to have to work off your tab then," His faces getting more and more fearsome as he spoke "or else."
Yu-wan then began to drag Naruto into the kitchen where he would be working off his tab. His face ghastly. Nadia was happily waving him goodbye "Goodbye mister whisker, let minnow how it goes."
Naruto was stuck in the kitchen all night scrubbing dishes, mopping the floor, and any chores Yu-wan had given him. Nadia and her Dragonian friends had left an hour later. He had learned from Yu-wan that they were the fishbone gang, a group that stole from greedy wealthy individuals and gave to the poor and in-need.
In the morning the fishbone gang had come back to Yu-wans to hang out and have a meal. Now in a sudden need for money Naruto went to talk to Nadia. Sure it was stealing, but it was stealing from greedy individuals who likely didn't receive the money legally. Stealing from thieves wasn't wrong as far as he was concerned.
"Hey Nadia," Naruto began "are you guys planning a heist soon?"
"Why you asking ? You want in?" Nadia asked "Because if you are, the answer is No. You'll just get in the way." She dissmissed, believing that Naruto wouldn't be able to help.
"I can clone myself and am able to walk on walls." Naruto supplied right away, showing that he could be of use.
"Paw-lease." Nadia said, not believing him.
Naruto then proceeded to make 10 clones, some of which were standing upsidedown from the ceiling or on the walls.
Nadia then seemed to give a shocked look, while the fishbone gang were speechless on what they were seeing.
"This is meow-nificent!" Nadia cheered, seeing the usefulness in what she perceived as Naruto's skill in magic.
"So," Naruto gave a cheeky grin " who're we gonna rob?"
Chapter end
HF: Well thoughts? I hoped the scene with Nadia and the Fishbone gang wasn't too bad. I'd love to hear in the reviews what people thought about the dream scene and their speculations.
Also I'd like to hear any harem nominations in the reviews if you want them in, though please give reasoning if you want me to consider it, just saying 'they're hot' is not a good reason in my book. I want the harem to help move the story forward, not be there for pervy reasons.
Also I may give a brief mention in the next A/N on Naruto's mentality incase any are wondering from this chapter, though nothing big enough to be considered a spoiler.
And finally I'd like to make one last announcement, I'm going to start to look for a beta reader so I can make my chapters better. That is all, have a good day my wonderful readers.