Bored huh? Waiting for something epic? Sorry, you won't find it in this chapter. But guess what? You can find something epic in chapter 20. Yeah guys, the time skip! It's coming in chapter 20. Yeah, you heard me. Do you know how hard it was to write nineteen chapters of young Naruto? It was completely hard. Not just hard, it was very very very hard. But now, I got some new ideas for adult Naruto. I don't know if it'll be hard but I'll try. I managed nineteen chapters of writing young Naruto. How hard could it be? You know, something tells me I'll be eating those words soon. Anyways,ive sikipped a few years but it aint no biggie. Now enough of me dilly dallying. Onto the story!

Time skip 4 years later.

"Hey, have you heard? He appeared again yesterday night."

"I hear this time, he slaughtered the chief."

"There goes another one. How many chiefs has he killed? Ten?"

"Good riddance! He kept taking our money anyway. He deserved to die."

"The yellow death strikes again. What is it that you did this time, Naruto?"

"Oh c'mon Sanada sensei. He stole from and raped two children. He was practically begging to die."said a nineteen year old Naruto.

"You know if you keep this up, there won't be any replacements for the chief position."

"Then maybe they should stop electing bad leaders. Why don't you become chief? I'm sure you'll love it."

"No. I'm too old."

"Youre like thirty five sensei. And aren't the leaders in some stories old too?"

"This is reality Naruto, not some story."

"Who said so?"

"Just forget it. Now, can you please lay low for a while until we find a new chief?"

"No promises Sanada sensei."

Sanada sighed. He was starting to regret letting the kid join them.

"Please Naruto. For me."

"Oh fine. Only for you Sanada sensei."

"Good. Now why don't you go and see what Arashi and Yami are doing."

"Way ahead of you."

"You're really starting to annoy me Arashi."

"What do you mean?"

"I mean that you're setting up traps whenever we spar so you'll win. You're being a bigger loser than Naruto."

"Who're you calling a loser?!"

"Speak of the devil. What's up yellow death?"

"Shh! Don't say it outloud. I don't want people to know it's me."

"I'm sure everyone in the dojo knows it's you."

"Huh. How?"Arashi asked.

"Yup, you're really an idiot."

"Just say it."

"His hair."

"What do you mean his… oh."

"Idiot."

"What? What's it got to do with my hair?"

"You know what, never mind."

"Anyways, who's up for a spar?"

"Nope, I'm drained from fighting Arashi."

"I'm down."

"I'm not fighting you Arashi. I know you've set some traps. Like one right here."he said, stepping on one of the floorboards.

Sure enough, some dough fell from the ceiling and landed on him.

"Will you ever play fair?"

"Pirates don't play fair."

"I've already told you Arashi, you're not becoming a pirate with me."

"Please Naruto. Being a pirate is so cool."

"Yeah still no."

"Let's go take a walk through the village. It'll be fun seeing some old faces."Yami said ignoring Arashi's pleas.

"Good idea."

"Stop ignoring me!"

"Vice admiral Garp rivaled the king of the pirates?"Arashi asked.

"That's what my master told me."

"Who was your master anyway? You've never told any of us anything about him."

He stopped walking. Should he tell them? He'd kept it a secret for four years from them but he felt like it was time to tell them. They deserved to know since they were his closest friends.

"My master was Shanks."

Silence.

"C-come again?"Yami asked.

"I said my master was Shanks."

"I, I think I'm gonna…"

Thud*

Huh? Why'd Arashi faint?

"Let's take Arashi back to the dojo. And don't think you're off the hook. You've got some explaining to do."

He laughed nervously. See, this was the reason he didn't wanna tell them.

Arashi groaned.

"Yo pie face. Looks like you fell asleep for a while."

"Shut up Yami. I had this weird dream that this yellow haired guy said his master was red hair Shanks. Can you believe it?"

"Well yeah, I can. Because that yellow haired guy is sitting behind you."

"Huh?"

He turned.

"Yo Naruto. Sorry, didn't see you there."

Wait a minute.

"You're the yellow haired guy!"

"Finally figured it out huh."

"S-so is it true? Is your master really red hair Shanks?"

"Was my master. WAS."

"What do you mean by that?"Yami asked.

"Nothing."

"Speaking of which, did you hear about what your master did?"Arashi asked.

"No. What'd he do anyway?"

"You haven't heard of it? It's been a year and people are still talking about it."Yami said.

"Here. I carry it with me everyday."

"A newspaper?"

"Just read it,"Yami said.

"What's so interesting about…"

He fell silent as his eyes read the title.

'Elegia destroyed.'

What's this got to do with Shanks? Speaking of the guy, there was a picture of him right next to the title. He still didn't understand. What's this got to do with,

"Wait. Wait wait wait. So you're saying that Shanks destroyed Elegia?"

"Not us. The world government."

"Bullshit! Shank's would never do anything like this!"

"Alright. Let's just calm down."Yami said.

"Don't tell me to calm down!"

"Easy. Take a deep breath."Arashi said.

He took a deep breath. Scratch that. He took five deep breaths.

"You okay?"Arashi asked.

"Yeah I am. Thanks guys."

"No problem. So, what was that? Why'd you panic for some reason?"

"I-i don't feel like talking about it."

A deep silence fell.

"So, can I have my newspaper back?"

"What an idiot."Yami thought.

"Sorry Arashi, but I'll be staying with it for a little while."He said as he turned around.

"Oh come on! It's my newspaper! Hey! Don't just ignore me!"

"Let it go Arashi. It's just a newspaper."

"But it was among the first ones to come out."

"Just, let it go."

"Fine."

He was shivering. His eyes were wavering. There was no way. There was just no way Shank's would do something like that. But it happened. He knew the government lied sometimes but this wasn't just something they would lie about easily. It was the real deal. But the question still on his mind is, why Elegia? For all he knew, it was just an island that had music concerts. He'd even go on trips there monthly to listen to his favorite singers.

Why would he target an island with…

"Of course! How am I so stupid!"he yelled as he hit his head on his pillow.

There was only one person who he knew loved singing as much as her life. It undoubtedly had something to do with Uta. The girl could sing for days without sleeping. Still, it just doesn't add up.

Knock*

"Who is it?"

"It's Arashi. Can I come in?"

"Just don't install any of your pranks in my room."

"You know, it's very hard imagining you depressed."

"I'm not depressed."

"You're lying on your bed. Your head is lying downward on your pillow. You have a sad face on. Spoiler alert, you're depressed!"

He chuckled.

"You know Arashi, it's very hard to get mad at you."

"That's because I'm the best!"

"Still an idiot though."he said as he got out of his bed.

"So that makes me the best idiot?"

"Well, I guess you can say that."

"Is that cool?"

He slapped his forehead.

"Kami, you have worms for brains. C'mon. Let's go get some sushi. My treat."

"You don't have to tell me twice. And by the way, I'll get you back for saying that."Arashi said walking out.

"What can you possibly…"

Boom*

He was covered in flour. He was covered in feathers. He was covered in eggs.

"I always thought they were the perfect combo,"Arashi said.

"Arashi! You better run because I'll be kicking your ass to hell!"

"Come and get me Mr Dough!"Arashi yelled, laughing.

"So, who is this child you keep telling me about?"

"Oh eagle I'm telling ya, he was a living nightmare."Shank's said laughing.

"Your drunk aren't you?"

"Yes I am eagle. Come and have a drink. There's more to last a whole day."

"I think I'll stay sober for a little while. Back to my question, who's the child?"

"His name's Naruto. He was really a pain in the ass but was like the son I never had. Then again, I think he still hates me for that thing I did."he laughed bitterly.

"Oh. What did you do?"

"Story for another time. Anyway, come have a drink eagle."

"I told you to stop calling me eagle. It's mihawk you fool."

"Isn't hawk the same as eagle?"

Mihawk sighed. This was his rival. He just couldn't believe it. But Naruto huh? Sounded interesting. He'll have to look out for him in the future if what the fool is saying is true.

"Hey there little kid. Why don't you come with us and we'll show you something awesome."

"Awesome? Really?"The little kid asked.

"Oh sure. It'll be lots of fun."

"Tsuki! What're you doing?!"

"Mama. These people said they'd show me something awesome if I go with them."

"Come on Tsuki. Let's go."

"Woah. We don't mind having the kid but how about you come with us and have some fun?"The man said as he took hold of her arm.

"Let go of me!"

"Oh, vicious are we? Just my type."

"Get your filthy hands off her."A voice said.

The robbers turned to find nothing.

"Who was that?"asked one of the men.

"I said, get your filthy hands off her."The voice said as it drew nearer.

"Or what? Come out here and say it to my face coward!"the man holding the woman yelled.

"I'm right here."The voice whispered to the man's ear.

"Huh? Hey, did you guys see…"

He turned around to find his friends on the ground.

"W-what the hell!"

"If you don't let go of her, you'll be joining your friends. And to make it better, you'll be the only one dead."

He let go.

"I-its the yellow death!"The woman yelled.

"Come out here you punk. I'll knock you senseless until…"

Thud*

"Shoulda listened."

"T-thank you so much!"

"Hmm. No problem. Now, why don't you go back to your house where it's safe while I clean up here?"

"Y-yes sir! Come on Tsuki, let's go."

"I don't think I can keep doing this anymore."Naruto said.

This was the fourth case in a day. These guys really don't give up. He'll be sleeping in until training practice. Who cared about lectures anyway?

"Why not quit then?"A mysterious voice said.

"Who's there?!"

He looked around. Seemed like he was hallucinating.

"I'm right here."The mysterious voice said.

He looked back to see a man dressed in a black kimono, his face masked.

"Who're you?"

"My identity doesn't matter as of right now. What matters… is you."

"Me?"

"Yes. I've been watching for a long time Naruto and all I can say is, you're weak."

"Weak?"

"Indeed. You're not on the level I want you to be."

"Well then what level do you want me at?"

"I want you at max. I want you to push yourself harder. Push past your limits and become the strongest warrior I face."

"Wait. You want me to fight you? Why?"

"Let's just say, you're my ticket to freedom. Remember what I said, push past your limits and be the strongest foe I face."

"Wait, I still have…"

Before he knew it, the man was gone. He just appeared and disappeared out of nowhere. And what did he mean by him being his ticket to freedom? Nevermind, he'll just think about it in the morning. Right now, he needed sleep

"I swear I can never take a break these days. Just weird after weird."

Surprise! The mysterious man appears again! Who's this guy and why is he into Naruto so much? Wait, that sounded weird. Anyway, this guy won't be appearing for a long time so just take your guesses of who he is now. Kaiokenika out!