DISCLAIMER!: I DON'T OWN NARUTO! Thought you'd know by now...
(A/N): Ok here we are at chapter 19! Time for secrets to be revealed, feels to be felt, words to be said, and stuff to be done and stuff.
...ON TO THE CHAPTER!
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Chapter 19: October 10th
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Cole cleared his throat and turned to his still confused son. He pulled a mask out of nowhere and put it on. He bowed to Naruto and said, "I guess I should go first. Hello Naruto. You may know me as your father. But I am also known by another name. I am the Oracle of the Rikkudou Sennin. Seer of the future and speaker of Prophecy. I am the Oracle, and I know a great many things."
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Naruto just looked at his father with a blank stare. "Ok, first off...the hell is with that stupid bow?" Cole looked up at Naruto, "What~? I thought is was cool!? Kurama it was cool right?" Kurama just looked at him with the same expression. "Yeah...I've been meaning to tell you that that bow looks hilarious. Especially when you do it with that stupid voice." Kurama rolled on the floor when he saw the dark atmosphere form around Cole as he looked down mumbling things about 'stupid foxes' and 'mean sons'.
Naruto looked back at the Kyuubi and still had a look of confusion. Was this the being that attacked Konoha and killed so many people. Of course he could feel its overwhelming power, but based on what hes seen, why would the fox attack in the first place. "So I've got the weird intro from my dad, so...What's your gimmick?" Kurama looked down at Naruto. He laughed a bit. "Well, I don't have a stupid introduction like the idiot over there but, I am the Kyuubi no Kitsune. And my name is Kurama. I don't normally give my name out to just anyone, but I think you are amusing Kit." He gave a feral smile(?) at Naruto that mad him shiver a bit. "So, why did my dad know your name...better yet how is he here, this is my mind right?" Kurama looked over at Cole and said, "Yeah well why don't you ask him, he's the one with the old mans eyes."
Naruto looked at his father with a confused look. Cole sighed and began to explain about the Rikkudou Sennin. How he 'sees' glimpses of the future. And the Rinnegan's relationship with the bijuu. Naruto looked dizzy with all of the new information. He shook his head and looked at Cole with a critical eye. "So, you see the future and I'm some sort of Child of Prophecy. Is that the reason you adopted me?" Cole let out a sad sigh. "Yes, at first I adopted you to see through the prophecy. But that day I first held you. I knew you were more. Days went by and began to see you as my own. I've seen your first steps, heard your first words. I've been there all of these years. Please, do not doubt me for a second when I tell you I love you Naruto. You are my son. Blood be damned, I would fight the entire world to keep you safe. Not for some prophecy, but because you are my son. And NOTHING will ever change that."
Naruto had tears in his eyes. He rushed his father and got him in a bear hug. Cole hugged his son back and gently rubbed his back. "S-so, who were my real parents?" Cole released his crying son and looked to Kurama. "You wanna take this one? You knew them as well as anyone else."
Kurama shrugged and began his tale. "Listen here Kit. Your parents were two of the strongest humans I have ever encountered. Right up there with Hashirama and that bastard Madara. In fact, your mother was able to hold me within her as well. She was my host before you. Kushina was powerful and hot headed woman." Naruto's ears perched up when he heard the name. "Kushina?"
"Yes, Uzumaki Kushina. She was my second host. Right after Uzumaki Mito, the wife of Senju Hashirama. The Shodaime Hokage." Naruto had tears in his eyes. He knew his real mothers name. But why did it feel hollow? Why wasn't he more over joyed to know his mothers name? "Anko...that's right...I already have a mother that loves me." Kurama continued talking about Naruto's parents. When he got to Naruto's father. He was surprised. "My father was the guy who beat you?"
Kurama growled lightly and he said, "Yes, yes he was. I never really liked the guy. But I respected him for his strength. That Hiraishin of his was a really nasty technique." Kurama continued to talk and answer the boys questions.
Cole just sat back and watched how they interacted. He didn't see any hate for the fox in Naruto's eyes. He also didn't see any hate from Kurama either. They seemed to be really hitting it off. "Naruto...you are so strong. You have always had this thing about you. Where ever you go, people follow. They find something in you, something that picks them up when they fall. I'm so happy to be your father."
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After a few hours, Cole and Kurama explained what happened that night he attacked. How a man named Tobi used Kurama and how Naruto's parents defended him. By the end of it Naruto was emotionally exhausted. "So," Cole said, "I think Naruto is ready for that contract with you Kurama. But no full power taking yet, his body isn't ready for it." Kurama nodded and said, "How about it Kit, wanna make a deal?" Naruto shrugged and looked at the fox to go on. "Alright then. I will continue to supply chakra to heal your wounds, as well as give you a boost when you need it. I will also help you train with my chakra so your body can use more and more of it without damaging side effects." Naruto nodded and said, "What do I have to do?" Kurama chuckled and said, "Two things. First, whenever you meet one of my kin, let me have a word with them. And second, let me have some fun every now and then. I'll hook myself to your senses so I can see and hear everything you can, and I'll also be able to talk to you through your mind. Deal?" Naruto looked at Cole and he nodded. Naruto sighed and looked at the Kyuubi with determination in his eyes, and his trademark smile. "Deal."
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Back in reality Anko was nervous. She had been watching Seinaru and Naruto for about an hour now. Seinaru had explained what he was going to do, and it worried her. She didn't know what the fox would do to her son. And she also didn't know if he would ever call her mom again. Even though she had training to resist torture, had seen countless bodies, fought in many life and death battles. This. This terrified her.
A few seconds later they opened their eyes and stretched. Naruto had a look of determination and looked over to see Anko. She looked worried and he smiled at her, "Hey mom..." Tears came to Anko's eyes and she jumped over the couch and hugged him so hard that he was turning blue. "O-Ok mom...I...love you...too...can't...breath..." She loosened her grip so he could breath but still didn't let go. Kurama was laughing up a storm in Naruto's head. and he got a little irritated with the fox. But he just sighed and hugged Anko back. "I love you mom."
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There was still six days before team assignments so Cole decided to up Naruto's training. The boy had level seven resistance seals on and felt like he was wadding through waist deep water that was flowing against him. Two days past. Naruto began training with Kurama's chakra. Mainly just focusing it on wounds to heal them faster and sensing chakra signatures. With Kurama's help Naruto discovered he had a third element. So now he wasn't only a Wind and Water nature. He gained a Fire nature as well. With the help of kagebunshin he started learning basic fire manipulation and a couple low level jutsu. With the real Naruto, Cole felt it was time for another spar. He let him take the seals down to level two and the fought. He still didn't stand a chance but Cole felt like he was making some extreme progress.
After the spar Cole looked at his son and thought for a moment. "You know...I think I have just the justu for you to learn." Naruto looked up a little surprised that his father wanted him to learn something new, especially with the jutsu he was already leaning. Cole tossed him a water balloon. "It's called the Rasengan, it was your real fathers signature move, other than the Hiraishin. And the first thing you gotta do is pop that balloon."
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(A/N): Scene! Alright guys Chapter complete!
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