Naruto woke up bright and early when he heard knocking on his door. Quickly getting out of bed and getting dressed, Naruto opened the door and found Hayate standing before him.
"Good morning, Naruto. Today we are going to start your kenjutsu training. Please come with me." Hayate said in between coughs.
"Yes, Hayate sensei." Naruto said as he stepped outside and locked his door. The two proceeded to walk down the street.
As they walked, Hayate noticed many looks of disgust being shot towards the blond. However, he showed no signs of being affected by it.
After ten minutes of walking, the two arrived in a small clearing. Hayate pulled out a storage scroll and a few swords appeared. "Before we begin, it's important for you to select a sword. I'm knowledges in most of these blades, and so I can teach you how to properly use them." Hayate said.
Naruto looked down and saw a sword with a black and green handle. Unlike the others, it was much lighter and easier to handle. When Naruto picked up, Hayate's eyebrows were raised.
"Why did you choose that one in particular?" Hayate asked.
"It's much lighter than the others. Also, I can move it without using much effort." Naruto explained.
"I see. Naruto, please follow me." Hayate said as he resealed all his sword with the exception of the one that Naruto choose. The two proceeded towards a massive forest.
"Where are we going, Hayate sensei?" Naruto asked.
"In this village, their have only been two people to ever wield the same kind of sword you chose. One of them became a traitor while the other is a feared shinobi through out Konoha." Hayate said.
"He must be pretty strong." Naruto admitted.
"Yeah, she isn't someone to take lightly." Hayate said with a small chuckle.
At training field forty-four, a purple haired woman was flicking her dango sticks at the tree in front of her. When she finished, a symbol of Konoha was created. "Man, I'm out of dango." The woman muttered.
She prepared to leave until the sight of two guys appeared before her. "It's too early to deal with people." Thought the woman as she crossed her arms and waited to see what they wanted.
"Good morning, Anko." Hayate said.
"Sup?" Anko asked.
"I need your services." Hayate said. Naruto noticed the man was tending up and feeling nervous.
"What do you want?" Anko asked.
"I've found another user of the serpent blade. As you know, you're the only one in the village who knows the style." Hayate said.
Anko narrowed her eyes. "What does that have to do with me?" Anko asked with irritation growing in her voice.
"Anko, I'd like to have your assistance in training the boy. He shows excellent potential and I believe he'll master the Hebi style." Hayate said.
"Is that the brat you want me to teach?" Anko asked while looking at the little boy in front of her.
"Yes." Hayate said.
"No thanks. If I wanted to babysit, I'd take a D rank mission." Anko said while turning away.
"Come on, Anko. I'll buy you some dango." Hayate tried to argue.
"As tempting as it sounds, I've got better things to do." Anko said while spinning a kunai around her finger.
Naruto activated his Sharingan. "Like what? Scare the shit out of people behind that mask you wear?" Naruto asked in a calm, but emotionless tone.
"What was that?" Anko asked.
"You heard me. I can see through your mask and behind that sadistic attitude, a broken little girl who is afraid of being hurt lives there." Naruto said.
Without uttering a word, Anko appeared behind him with a kunai in her hand at his neck. "You've got guts, Gaki. However, I'd think twice before you open your mouth to someone far stronger than you." Anko said.
"Then do it. What's stopping you?" Naruto asked as he called Anko's bluff.
Anko sighed and let Naruto go. "I like you, kid. Alright, I'll teach you the Hebi style. But don't expect me to go easy on you. There is a good chance that you'll die." Anko said with her signature sadistic smirk.
"Alright, I'll leave him here with you. Good luck Naruto and try not to die." Hayate said before he vanished in a shunshin.
"Lesson number one, don't get killed!" Anko shouted as she flicked multiple kunai towards Naruto's direction. Without thinking, Naruto side stepped the kunai, only to be charged by Anko.
Thanks to his Sharingan, Naruto pulled out his sword and clashed it against Anko's kunai. Smirking, she moved behind the blond but before her kunai could connect, Naruto jumped up and pressed his feet against Anko's chest. This sent the snake mistress back a few feet.
"Impressive, Gaki. You certainly move without wasting time. I think you'll become a half decent shinobi after all." Anko said.
"Thank you, Anko sensei." Naruto said while giving a respectful bow.
"Lesson number two, never let your guard down." Anko said as Naruto quickly avoided the snake strikes from behind him.
"Incredible. She not only summoned snakes, but I couldn't sense them at all." Thought Naruto as he kept dodging. When the Python with green scales proceeded to wrap itself around him, Naruto used his sword to slice the head off the snake.
However, Naruto was surprised by the venom. Thankfully, Naruto's ability to perform a shunshin came in handy and he was able to avoid the paralyzing venom.
Before he could catch his breath, the second python charged at him. With only a second to act, Naruto stuck his blade in the ground and used it as a pole to gain momentum. Naruto's right left was able to kick the snake back.
At the same time, Anko released another barrage of kunai. With no time to act, Naruto turned around to prevent the kunai from striking his face or chest. The shock on Anko's face was an indicator that she was distracted.
Naruto charged with chakra boosting his speed and he was able to connect a punch to the woman's jaw, causing her to spit out blood. When he saw that Anko was actually a log, he quickly dropped to the ground to avoid a slash from Anko's sword.
Applying more chakra to his body, Naruto was able to crawl with a burst of speed and grab his sword. The python proceeded to strike him. However, Naruto pierced the sword forward while enhancing it with chakra. When it connected with the snake, a massive bolt of electricity electrocuted the snake, causing it to dispel.
"What is this kid? He's only a brat, but he's fighting on the level of a genin." Anko thought. "Not bad, okay. I've decided to take you on as my full time apprentice." Anko said.
"As nice as it sounds, I also have training Kakashi, Kurenai, and Guy sensei." Naruto said.
"Well, forget it. You shall be my student and I will train you in the shinobi arts." Anko said.
Naruto looked at the woman before sighing. "I guess you aren't giving me a choice." Naruto said.
"That's right. Now, I want you to keep your sword drawn and cut each kunai I send in half. For every time you fail, you'll be punished." Anko said as she grew a devious smile on her face.
"Yes, Anko sensei." Naruto said as he drew his sword and got into a position with his feet being shoulder length, his arms resting on his thighs, and his eyes are closed.
"Gaki, what kind of stance is that? You'll get creamed." Anko declared.
"Just start." Naruto said.
"Whatever, it's your funeral." Anko muttered as she flicked a kunai in Naruto's direction. Without opening his eyes, he was able to slice the kunai perfect.
"Good, now keep it up." Anko called out as she flicked two kunai at him this time.
Watching from the trees, both Hayate and Kakashi were watching with curiosity. "Do you think it's a wise idea to leave Naruto's training with Anko?" Hayate asked.
"While she isn't the most mature shinobi, she's definitely talented. Her teachings from Orochimaru aren't anything to take lightly. I'm sure Naruto will be able to learn a lot from her." Kakashi explained as he watched his brother continue to slice kunai in half.
A few hours passed before Anko called for an end to the exercise. Gaki, come here." Anko called out. Naruto nodded and walked up to the woman. "From here on out, we're going to train everyday. If I'm unavailable, you'll be in the library studying everything you can about the shinobi arts.
We start training at five, and we'll end at eleven at night. We will continue this routine until it's time for you to join the ninja academy." Anko said.
"Yes, Anko sensei." Naruto said.
"Good. Now tell me, do you know your chakra nature?" Anko asked. When the blond shook his head, Anko nodded. "Alright, we'll get it tested at some point." Anko said.
"Yes, sensei." Naruto said.
"Do you know what kind of shinobi arts you're interested in?" The woman asked.
"I'd like to become an all around ninja. I want to be good in taijutsu, kenjutsu, ninjutsu, genjutsu, and Senjutsu. J want to learn how to gather information, track a target, along with performing infiltration and Assassination." Naruto said.
"That's quite the list. What are you tryi mg to do, become Hokage or something?" Anko asked but noticed the look in Naruto's eyes.
"The Hokage? I never really thought about it. Now that I think about it, having the political power will become important if I want to make changes." Naruto said.
"What do you mean? What changes could a kid like you come up with?" Anko asked in a taunting tone.
Naruto gazed at Anko with a serious expression. "This world is trash. There is too much hatred and violence. I want to change the shinobi world and unite the villages as one." Explained Naruto.
Anko's eyes went wide at Naruto's world. "Damn Gaki. Sometimes I forget you're only four." Anko said.
"Age is just a number. To look at things for what they are without any bias or personal feelings and accept reality. That's what it means to be grown." Naruto finished explaining.
"Anyway, I don't know too much about Genjutsu, so my good friend will help me train you in that field. I can do standard Fuinjutsu, but nothing crazy. I'll train you in Ninjutsu as far as I can, but worse comes to worse, Kakashi will come into play. Finally, I'll work with you on physical conditioning and taijutsu." Anko said.
"Yes, Anko sensei. When do we start?" Naruto asked.
"Now. I want you to work on your agility. You see, to master the art of the Hebi style, you need to have agility. Your only objective is to dodge." Anko said as she created a few snakes for Naruto to dodge. She also flicked multiple kunai.
During the night, Naruto was nearly passed out. However, he kept dodging and avoiding any of the attacks Anko sent. His breathing was getting heavier and louder, and his body became numb.
"Alright, I think that's enough for one day." Anko said as she walked over to Naruto. "Go home and get something to eat and sleep. Tomorrow will be much harder." Anko said. However, her sadistic smile dropped when she didn't get a reaction out of Naruto.
"Um, Gaki? You alright?" Anko asked as she placed her hand in his shoulder. Instantly, Naruto passed out. This caused the woman to chuckle. "Well, go big or go home I suppose." Anko thought as she picked Naruto up.
"I'm sure Kurenai won't mind." Anko thought as she vanished in a Shunshin.
Hiruzen was inside his office and looking at his crystal ball with a smile. "It seems things are taking an interesting turn. Naruto, how far will you go?" Hiruzen asked nobody in particular.