I've said it once and I'll say it 604 times, I DO NOT OWN ONE PIECE OR NARUTO.

One week. That's how long it took for Naruto to master armament haki. He seriously thought it would take long enough the way Shanks talked about it. Meh. He's done. He isn't complaining.

"Just to test it out. Akira!"shouted Naruto.

No sooner had he shouted than a white tiger appeared.

"Come here girl."said Naruto as he patted the white tiger known as Akira.

"I wanna try something. Could you help me with it?"

Akira nodded her head.

"Alright. I want you to come at me with the intent to kill. Don't hold back, got it girl?"

Akira again nodded her head.

"Okay so…"before Naruto began explaining, he was forced to dodge an incoming attack.

"C'mon girl. I haven't even said start yet."said Naruto as he kept on dodging.

Good thing he decided to master observation haki first. It would really be difficult to dodge Akira's attacks. And boy is she fast. Now he just had to find a weak point and according to his time spent with Akira,it was right…here.

Pow*

"I know you too well Akira to know your nose is your weak spot."said Naruto as he ruffled Akira's fur.

"Now c'mon. Let's head back."

A calm sunny day. Just perfect. No parties, no father to order her around, no Naruto to help with his training. Just her, the clouds and the sun.

"Woohoo! Keep going Akira!"

"Oh no," Uta muttered.

Thud*

"Ugh, I think you were a little too fast, Akira."said Naruto as he got up.

"We could've seriously hurt someone."

Whimper*

"Hm, what's wrong girl?"

Akira backed up slowly. She only did that when she… shit.

"Naruto!"

"Ib sobby. Ib wobt bo bat abain."muffled a beaten up Naruto.

"Hmph. Why is it so hard to find peace whenever you're around? Kami, what did I do to deserve this?"

"What's all the ruckus about? I'm trying to take a nap."

"Your apprentice is the ruckus. Control him."said Uta as he sat back down on her sun lounger.

"Naruto. Stop making noise."

"Hey, look. I've mastered armament haki. Look."

Naruto closed his eyes, concentrating. Suddenly, his arms changed from peach to red.

"Looks like you did it. Did you test it out?"

"Yeah. It went really well."

He could feel Akira's eyes glaring a hole through him.

"I mean it went bad. Really bad heh heh heh."laughed Naruto nervously.

"Well then, why don't you show me?"

Nodding, Naruto walked towards a tall tree which was coincidentally right next to him.

"Here goes."

And with that, he sent a devastating punch towards the tree. He waited for something to happen. Nothing.

"Seems it really was bad as you said. Maybe you should practice…"

A loud thud was heard across the island.

"You were saying?"

"Shit. This isn't going as planned. He'll be finished before we get a chance."thought Shank's.

"Are you sure you've completely mastered it? Maybe there's a problem. You should try it out again."

"Huh. What's wrong? Why are you acting so weird?"Naruto asked

"Me, weird? What are you talking about? I'm not acting weird, you're acting weird."

"Okay… Anyway, since I'm done with both armament and observation haki, can I start my training about conqueror's haki now?"

"Huh. I totally forgot about that. Guess the plan is still on."

"Earth to Shank's. Hello. Are you in there?"

"Sorry. I spaced out a little bit. What'd you say?"

"I said when and how do I start my training."

"We'll start tomorrow. For now, just take a rest and have some sake."

I'm fourteen dumbass. How many times do I have to tell you?"

"You're gonna be a pirate soon. You realize that no one isn't gonna tell you what to do right? You can cuss drink and do anything. There are no rules so stop acting like a baby and come get drunk."

Silence.

"What do I do?"asked Naruto as he turned his head to Uta.

"I don't give a damn about whatever happens. Do what you want."

"Alright. Let's go party!"

"That's what I'm talking about!"

Ptooey*

"What the hell! This thing is disgusting!"exclaimed Naruto.

"It's because it's your first time. You'll get over it after a couple of more drinks."

"Who said I'm drinking this again?"

"Oh c'mon. Just give it a couple more and you'll love it."

"No. I'll stick to drink juice."

"Bahahaha! What kind of pirate drinks juice."said Shank's as he laughed

"I'm not a pirate yet!"

"Yes you are."

"Elaborate you redheaded drunk."

"How should I start? Your on an island with pirates, your training with pirates, your friends with pirates, heck, you even want to become a pirate. So that means, you're a pirate."

"Being friends with pirates doesn't mean I'm a pirate."

"True, but what are you doing with those pirates?"

Silence.

"Exactly."

"I'm starting to wonder how you're even a pirate. Oh sorry, let me rephrase that. I'm starting to wonder how YOU'RE a captain of pirates."

"Shut up! You don't even know one thing about being a pirate."

"Of course I do! There's fighting and…"

"Bahahaha! Keep going. Fighting and what?"

"Aren't you supposed to be teaching me things?"

"I should, but with you're arrogant attitude… In fact that's one tip about pirates. Arrogance."

"I get arrogance but aren't pirates supposed to be like that?"

"Some are, but not all. Someone who is arrogant considers himself perfect. They assume that they have no faults, no weaknesses. Something like this interferes with someone's main goal. There's one thing I want you to remember. Arrogance, is used by the weak while kindness is used by the strong."

"Is there something wrong with you. There's no way someone like you, no less drunk, can make that kind of speech."

"With my experience, you'd be surprised."said a chuckling Shank's.

"There's one thing that you said. Main goal. I haven't really thought about it yet. To be honest, I haven't even heard about your goal. So tell me, oh wise man, what's your dream?"

"Why don't you tell me your's first. I'll be happy to know what you have in mind."

He really hadn't thought about it. He thought that because his father was the best doctor in Flevance, meaning he was very rich, he would inherit his father's riches. He thought he wouldn't work for for anything. He then thought about his reason for being a pirate. Yes, freedom was a good thing but that wasn't his dream. That was his reason. So what was his dream? His thoughts then wandered back to his city. His friends, his family,his home. All destroyed by a disease and something told him both the world government and the royal family knew. But why?

"I don't think I've figured it out yet. I'll tell you in the coming days. Now, tell me yours."

"No. Maybe I'll tell you in the coming days."

Naruto groans.

"You're such a bitch you know that?"

"I've been called worse. Now, let's drink!"

How should I say this? Sorry? Meh. It's not my fault schools are too much. And don't worry. Eid is on Wednesday and mid term break is on Tuesday till Thursday. So I'll have plenty of time to write. Anyways Kaiokenika out