Chapter 34
Granny
The weather was clear and not a cloud in the sky. Two shinobi were walking down the path of the forest bowl. One was tall with long white hair and the other was blond with short hair. Both were walking at a leisurely pace and before searching, they decided to rehash some points.
Naruto... Erosanin.
Jiraiya was already somewhat used to that nickname, but was still offended by his younger comrade.
Jiraiya... What do you want?
Naruto... What's she like, this partner of yours, Tsunade, dantebayo?
The white-haired man twirled his fingers at his chin remembering the days of yore.
Jiraiya... Well, her, here's a picture of her!
Naruto took the picture and began to examine her blonde hair, brown eyes, young beautiful face and what was important in her charm was her not insignificant bust.
Naruto... Hmmm, that's kind of weird, if she's your age, she must look a lot older now! But by the date the photo was taken, it's kind of like not getting involved dantebayo.
Jiraiya... I hate to break it to you, but she still looks like that. She likes to resort to techniques that rejuvenates her body.
Naruto... Hmm, so she has an inferiority complex?
Jiraiya jumped with laughter, but answered nonetheless.
Jiraiya... You know, you're a little rude to your elders. You could show a little respect, she's older than you.
Naruto... It's not about respect, let's say you. You're a pervert, a pervert and a womanizer. I can't respect you for that. But you're also a war hero who's been through hundreds of battles. Lost many of your loved ones, but despite that you're still afloat. If it weren't for those honors, I would have gone on this trip alone. You have a strong spirit, even though you have to sacrifice it for vulgarities. All of us are not without sin, and my reminder of your incompetence in the area of incompetence toward the opposite sex will hopefully help to tone down your perverted nature datebayo just a little!
Jiraiya listened to this rant, trying to digest all of the above.
Jiraiya's thoughts. Damn, he's as nerdy as Minato, and how he constructed a sentence while simultaneously encouraging and insulting me.
Jiraiya... Naruto, where do you get these words from...
Naruto... By the way, what about Tsunade's character herself?
Jiraiya... Well, she has a spirited personality that's as good as Kushina's. She is, as you realize, a top level medical professional. Her skills helped us in the war. But her sin is gambling and excessive drinking.
Naruto stopped near the path and sat down on the grass, pulling out a map and a pencil.
Naruto.. Hmm, from your story, then she might be in a civilized province where they can afford money games. Hmmm, what's her favorite game to play, dattebayo?
Jiraiya took a seat next to the blond and began to remember his girlfriend's hobbies.
Jiraiya... Most of all, she's interested in dice games.
Naruto... Hmm, old game, so we need to find a province with traditional tendencies. But also with good economic development. Since at the moment, few places can afford to maintain establishments where such an old-fashioned game will be played. Of all the descriptions, only the city of Tanzaku, the capital of the Fire Nation, fits. What's her winning percentage, in these games?
Jiraiya was increasingly surprised at his analytical skills.
Jiraiya... 99 percent failure rate!
Naruto was even taken aback by such news.
Naruto... What? Are you serious, Erosanin?
Jiraiya.. She is popularly known as, the legendary underdog.
Naruto... Hmm, but if she loses so often, and especially she doesn't get regular funds from our village. Where does she get the dantebayo money?
Jiraiya... Hmm, come to think of it, she borrows a lot, but rarely ever pays them back, if ever.
Naruto... Hmm, that's a game changer. I thought it might be in other countries, but few places welcome shinobi from our country, since it was our country that won the last great war.
Jiraiya... Tanzaku!
Naruto... Exactly, it's only July so we shouldn't be in a hurry as regular games won't start until the week of datebayo. From experience, we can get there in two days dattebayo.
Jiraiya... Hmm, you're right, but how do you know all this?
Naruto... Does it matter?
Jiraiya... No, but still, while we have time, we could pass the time over stories from our lives.
Naruto... I don't mind. I used to be in Tanzaku when Grandpa III sent me on missions to find a dangerous hustler who had ripped off a local official.
Jiraiya... Wow, you're already being sent on missions alone, geninis don't seem to be allowed to give a village alone yet.
Naruto... Well, I was still in the academy at the time.
Jiraiya fell into a stupor at such details.
Jiraiya... Why didn't you ask the third man to let you leave the village, you could have gone alone.
Naruto... Though the third is the Hokage, but still Minato san is the current ruler of our village. And I became a genin, completely at his disposal datebayo.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Minato, you're a fool after all. I wonder what Naruto himself, thinks of him.
Jiraiya... Naruto, what do you think of the fourth one?
Naruto... In terms of as a hokage, or as a human being?
Jiraiya... As Hokage.
Naruto... Well, on his merits, since the beginning of his reign, our village economy has gone through the roof. And the relationship with other countries, allowed us to organize a joint event of the chunin exam. This is a big deal for the shinobi world and as a hokage I think he's very successful in this datebayo position.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Wow, and the third one, well done on Naruto's training.
Jiraiya... What about in human terms?
Naruto... Well, he's had some success in that regard, too. He comes from the common people. Combat-wise, I'd put him on par with Sakumo san. Since he didn't have any modified genomes, he was able to eliminate entire nations with his power. But in ordinary life, he is moderately stern, judicious, and just a family man dattebayo.
Jiraiya... That's a great description, but I'd argue about the family man. But I see he knows Sakumo well.
Jiraiya... You mentioned Sakumo Hatake, I see you're well versed in his history since you put him on par with Minato.
Naruto... You bet, because thanks to him, the third shinobi war ended with less casualties, or you could say won. He is the epitome of great sacrifice. He was, until that stupid mission, considered the greatest shinobi not only of Konoha, but of the world. He was able to go further, sacrificed his image to save his comrades. If he had accomplished this mission, more children would have gone to war because of the lack of experienced ninjas.
Jiraiya was stunned by the blond man's knowledge of history.
Jiraiya... I see you feel the same way.
Naruto.. Hmm, too?
Jiraiya... Sakumo was my comrade in arms as we held off the onslaught of stone ninjas. He led the jonin in keeping the eastern borders free of ninja sand. He has, as you said, given a great deal to the prosperity of the village.
Jiraiya sank at this point, as did Naruto.
Naruto... Only thing is, few people appreciated his services, on the contrary even pouring dirt on dattebayo.
Jiraiya... You know, some people don't need fame. They're just protecting what they value most.
Naruto didn't like this segment of the White Fang's life story and decided to change the subject.
Naruto... What about your other partner?
Jiraiya... You mean Orochimaru?
Naruto... Yeah, why did he become a nukenin?
Jirae had a hard time remembering his best friend's betrayal, but still decided to initiate the blond.
Jiraiya... Orochimaru lost his parents at an early age, he grew up withdrawn and somewhat melancholy. When we formed our number 7 team, Hiruzen became our sensei. I was an inept at the time, but he was the genius of our group. He honed his skills in ninjutsu and at some point became interested in forbidden techniques. He tried to seek out only the best, he didn't like ineffectuals like me. And he only looked for students who were capable. He had often tried to take on Minato as a disciple in his time. But I was luckier and took him on as an apprentice.
Naruto... Hmm, so he wants everything ready-made and chooses those who have it easy.
Jiraiya... Exactly!
Naruto... But then what's the point of evolving?
Jiraiya... Hmm?
Naruto... I don't like those techniques that come easy to me as I don't consider them a real strength, here take dattebayo.
Naruto handed over his notebook that he had been writing in since he was a kid. Jiraiya opened the first page and couldn't stop reading for a long time.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Wow, he's been keeping this journal since he was two years old. And he had mastered the first water technique even earlier, how could that be possible. Is he kidding?
Jiraiya... Did you really master the element of water at two years old?
Naruto... To be exact, at 1 year and 9 months.
Jiraiya was shocked, but decided to tone it down.
Jiraiya... But from the records, you mastered it pretty quickly, and you said you don't like power that comes easy to you.
Naruto... Turn the page.
Jiraiya flipped the page and saw a bunch of seal combinations.
Naruto... My element of water, could only water a small flowerbed. So I had to develop it, combine it with other water seals. Decrease and increase the number of seals to raise power and modify the shape of the water attack. It took me many years and still trying to magnify something new. Like I said, I don't like to work from scratch. Since it loses all meaning as a shinobi development.
Jiraiya began to leaf through further and each time he became more and more surprised at the number of techniques that only he had. Since a lot of the notebook entries were the blond man's innovations.
Jiraiya... Naruto, how about a friendly duel?
Naruto smirked at that possibility.
Naruto... I don't mind, but still, I'm a genin and you as someone with more experience could have made concessions to datebayo!
Jiraiya... You're right! Kage bunshin no jutsu!
Jiraiya... Here is my clone, as you know he has the same qualities as me, but still if you hit him he will disappear.
Naruto... I take it Erosanin, you want me to destroy your clone? This is going to be even more interesting!
Jiraiya smiled and sat down on the branch of a large tree, but Naruto and the Jiraiya clone stood in the middle of the nearest clearing, staring into each other's eyes.
Jiraiya... Shall we get started?
Naruto.. Of course, dattebayo!
Naruto threw himself into the fight and began to show off his taijutsu skills. Because of the sled's tall stature, Naruto had to twirl around him and hit twisting punches with his elbows and knees. And also don't forget about the defense during Sanin's counterattacks. Naruto realized that he couldn't destroy it with a single blow, as the Sanin had pumped the clone full of chakra. And so, leaving the tackle, he pushed off the block and did a backflip and stood 10 meters away from Sanin.
Jiraiya.. Hmm, your taijutsu is pretty good, moving like an owl in a dance.
Naruto... Do you have a kumite style? And you move like a toad.
Jiraiya... Well, I'm a toadstool, after all.
Naruto ran back at the sled and within meters of the blow he disappeared into the shunshin and around the sled stood three clones in flight and began to hit synchronized blows trying to hit the pain points, as well as taking each other away from the attacks of the sled. Naruto's clone grabbed the original's arms and lunged at Sanin, but the original hit Sanin's block with a powerful leg attack so that he began to slide backwards. Sanin let go of the block down and looked at Naruto who stood alone with no clones.
Jiraiya... Minato told me that clones are your favorite technique, and I see you've mastered it.
Naruto... They are versatile, and now I'm going to show you how much.
Naruto ran back in the same manner but on the way he printed two kunai from his wristband and shunshin disappeared and appeared with two clones and now the real battle began. The clones with the kunai began circling around the sanyin blocking and attacking the sanyin at the same time. Jirae had to pull out his own kunai as well to defend himself from the hail of weapon strikes. It got so far that Jirae had to keep up with all the clowns, who kept up the pressure and raced around the sledding range.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Wow, this is getting serious, I guess it's time for me to get down to tech.
Jiraiya... Lion's mane, defense.
Jiraiya's hair enveloped the user at the same time trying to catch the original. But the Naruto clone took the original's arm at the last moment and pulled back. Jiraiya began to manage his hair and point it at the blond man. Naruto in turn infused his kunai, with wind chakra and began slashing the attacking hair. Jiraiya folded the seals, as did Naruto.
Jiraiya... Cato, the dragon flame technique!
Naruto.. Suiton, water wave.
The two techniques clashed and it was obvious that Jiraiya had a strong command of fire and even began to even spell the blond's water technique a bit. Naruto created a clone and before the fire could reach him, the clone folded the seals and slapped the original on the back.
Naruto... Futon, water geyser!
A powerful jet of water swamped Sanin's jet of fire and the white-haired man had to cancel his fire technique and move to the side to avoid being hit by the jet of water. Naruto decided not to stop and began to unseal the shuriken from his wristbands and like a muleteer throw it towards the sled. And Jiraiya just covered himself with his hair again. But then Naruto flung two shuriken in each direction off the sled's back in a meadow trajectory and folded the seals.
Naruto.. Wind shuriken, kage bunshin!
Naruto pulled on the fishing lines and shurikens infused with wind chakra seemed to hail at the sled from all directions.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Xo, these are not easy Shurikens, my defenses can't handle them. Doton, stone dome!
The shurikens crashed into the dome like artillery shells, but Sanin had to reinforce the wall by patching holes in the dome and preventing another shuriken from going through the sticky earth. Naruto created a clone and folded the seals to form a kaseri in his hand and pushing off the clone he thrust his arm into the dome at the shoulder. The kaseri technique was ten centimeters away from the face of Jiraiya who was in the dome, but then Naruto clenched his fist.
Naruto... Caseri!
A blast wave of kaseri blasted Jiraiya out of the dome, which shattered from the ejection of the sled's impact. Sanin started rolling on the ground and crashed into the nearest tree and disappeared in the smoke. Naruto was happy as he was able to destroy the sanin clone. Jiraiya still couldn't recover as he saw his godson's awesome battle.
Jiraiya... Well done, that was awesome, Naruto. You're the first genin to be able to destroy my clone single-handedly!
Naruto... Thank you Erosanin!
Naruto sat down on a log and began to eat fresh onigiri. Jiraiya sat down next to him and looked at Naruto's wristbands.
Jiraiya... Naruto, where'd you get those handcuffs?
Naruto... From the nearest port city, the land of lightning. Turns out they were smuggled in from the excavations of whirlpool country. I bought them there at a high price, and I put lentod scrolls on them to avoid carrying weapons in my holster and to reduce the time for throwing dattebayo shurikens.
Jiraiya twirled the wristband in his hand and even began to look at the ribbon scroll where the weapons were sealed.
Jiraiya... Hmmm, great device, I understand this is the only copy.
Naruto... Unfortunately yes, I couldn't find such scrolls and wristbands anywhere. I'm not good at my clan's crafts, and I only know the signal barrier and sealing inanimate objects in Fuinjutsu.
Jiraiya... You don't seem too upset about it because your clan is gone.
Naruto became sad at this point, for he can't tell anyone about the snow village.
Naruto... Erosanin, that doesn't make sense, the land of the vortex was destroyed before I was born. I didn't know about them, just like I didn't know my parents. May their souls find peace in the pure world, and I will not pry into their pasts to disturb their souls datebayo.
Jiraiya even scoffed at that point, but he was glad Naruto wasn't particularly interested in his parents.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Minato, I'm speechless, if Naruto finds out about you, you better be dead at that moment.
Naruto... You didn't talk about why Orochimaru became a renegade.
Jiraiya sighed with a doomed look and quietly began to speak.
Jiraiya... Orochimaru is a scientist by nature and he experimented a lot. Sometimes he crossed the line. At one point, he began conducting illegal experiments and even experimented on children. Hiruzen sensei found out about it and brought him to account, but he slipped away.
Naruto wrinkled his nose at the deeds the snake sledder had done.
Naruto... Why didn't Grandpa Three kill Orochimaru as soon as he found him?
Jiraiya grew sad and even drooped.
Jiraiya... You think it's easy? Killing someone you've trained for so many years?
Naruto perked up with understanding.
Naruto... I can't imagine how Grandpa Three felt when he betrayed the village.
Jiraiya's thoughts... I wonder if I could kill Minato myself for what he did to Naruto.
Naruto... What does Orochimaru want to accomplish with these datebayo experiments?
Jiraiya.. He's like I said melancholic and sees no meaning in ordinary life. To him, humans are very fragile creatures and that's why he wants to achieve immortality.
Naruto... Shh, I think his life will punish him without the third dattebayo.
Jiraiya... Hmm?
Naruto... Have you heard the stories of the immortal Tukari?
Jiraiya... No!
Naruto... It's a legend, even a fairy tale. In a time long ago, there lived the greatest warrior of all time named Tukari. He was loved and admired by all. He performed many feats and everyone tried to be like him. At one point, the gods descended upon him and after one of his greatest feats, they decided to grant him one wish. Toukari, without thinking long, wished to be immortal. The gods interjected and questioned Tukari three times. Does he really want to do this? He answered yes without hesitation, and the gods could not take back their words and granted him his wish. Tukari became immortal, and nothing could kill him. He got a family and started living happily ever after. But over time. Tukari's family began to age, but Tukari himself was still the same young man. At one point, his entire family died of old age. He became more melancholy about life after that. Centuries passed and he was still just as young, but his offspring began to die of old age. Not wanting to see his family start to die of old age, he became a hermit. More than two thousand years had passed, he had long since lost the meaning in life. The whole world has changed and he hasn't. He began to remember those he loved more than anyone else in the world. During the reminiscence period, he began to think about death. He wanted to meet his long-dead relatives. But he couldn't, as he was immortal. What he did to die. Threw himself into the lava, stabbed himself with a sword, let himself be torn apart by lions. But nothing worked. At one point he began to beg the gods for death. But the gods did not answer him, and life itself became his misery. He wanted immortality so badly, but once he got it, he began to wish for his death more than ever. This story taught me that life should be lived in such a way that when you are on your deathbed, you will not regret your deeds. Tukuri, on the other hand, didn't have that opportunity. You said Orochimaru doesn't see the meaning of life itself. But it is life that is filled with great meaning, during which you develop and when the time comes to die, you can enjoy those great and good deeds and, which you have done in life and do not regret about anything.
Jiraiya listened to this story and began to get a little insight into my life values.
Naruto... You know why I think Tsunade has inferiority complexes?
Jiraiya... Why is that?
Naruto... Grandpa III told me that the wrinkles on his face show what he's been through in his life. I look at you and it's clear that you've accomplished a lot. Your scars and barely visible wrinkles show me what you have experienced in past wars and can be proud of your accomplishments. But looking at Tsunade herself, I think she doesn't want to remember her past and try to forget herself by covering up her wrinkles and scars with machinery. And judging by your story, she's often bumped at cheap joints. I understand that her Senju clan was destroyed. But that doesn't give her an excuse to be depressed for 20 years. Or haven't you told me everything?
Jiraiya's thoughts... What a kid, without even seeing it live, he recognized it all.
Jiraiya... It's a sad story. You should stay out of it.
Naruto... I don't like digging through other people's closet skeletons. But my friend's life is at stake, so I need to know everything!
Jiraiya sighed in frustration and began the story.
Jiraiya... In Tsunade's life, there were two people precious to him. That's his younger brother Nawaki, and lover Dan Kato. During the war period, when Nawaki had just become a genin. He was given a mission to rescue civilians. The civilians were sitting in the barn, and Navaki walked in there and came across an explosion of seals. The entire building was destroyed and Nawaka's body was disfigured in such a way that he was not immediately identifiable. Tsunade was in mourning, she wanted to bring her life to an end. But Dan showed up and was able to help set off after Nawaki's death. Tsunade loved him with all her heart, but at one point, when the enemy forces overtook the squad Dan led, was destroyed. And Dan, he sustained injuries incompatible with life. Tsunade tried to cure him, but all her efforts were in vain. She became withdrawn again and after the destruction of the Senju clan, she left the village. Taking custody of the pomegranate, Dana Kato.
Naruto listening to this story started to imbue me with sympathy for Tsunade and just decided to change the subject.
Naruto... Sad story... But that's where life ends. Okay, I think it's time to go.
They both stood up and shook off their clothes and trotted on their way.
Jiraiya... By the way, and who taught you how to write and read, even a third person would be too lazy to fully teach you.
Naruto smiled blissfully remembering the dearest person in his life.
Naruto... It was Maya Chan who taught me everything. Even though I didn't have parents, she replaced all of them for me.
Jiraiya thought of this girl and smiled at his thoughts as well.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Maya Chan, you finally fulfilled my request! Thank you!
Jiraiya... Where is she now?
Naruto stammered at that and stopped trying not to look into the sled's eyes.
Naruto... She's dead!
Jiraiya himself was even startled by this reaction.
Jiraiya... I'm sorry I didn't-
Naruto raised his palm showing he wasn't done.
Naruto... But I don't want to grieve for her, she has left this world and moved on to the pure world. I'm just praying for the peace of her soul. She told me to never get discouraged and to follow my dreams. And also follow your ninja way, never give up and never back down from your words. I'll fulfill her wishes or I'm not Uzumaki Naruto dattebayo! We will all die someday, and when my hour comes, I will meet Maya Chan in the pure world and tell all that I have achieved in this life.
Jiraiya listened to this bravado and almost let tears fall.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Thank you Maya Chan, you've raised a great shinobi.
Jiraiya... What happened to her?
Maya... Erosanin, Maya Chan is a warrior, and for a warrior, there is nothing more worthy of dying on the battlefield defending what he values most. So I will ask you not to feel sorry for her, but just pray for the peace of her soul.
Jiraiya even stammered at such a sudden mood swing.
Jiraiya... You're right!
Naruto jumped up on the spot and started jumping up the tree.
Naruto... Come on Erosanin, we must hurry before tonight.
Jiraiya... Yosh, let's go.
Jiraiya hadn't felt this way in a long time, and looking at his godson's back, he began to be filled with pride. Walking into a casual diner, they ordered themselves some fried calamari. While they were waiting for the order, they decided to kill time by socializing.
Jiraiya... Naruto, what's your dream?
Naruto... Um, my dream is to make a difference in the world. As well as becoming the greatest Hokage of all time.
Jiraiya was taken aback by the kind of swing the blond had planned.
Jiraiya... And in what ways do you want to change the world?
Naruto... First, you need to change yourself and then those around you. I noticed a long time ago that people think based on their assumptions. Let's take me as an example. A lot of people in our village think I'm a monster and blame me for all their troubles. But you know me better than you did before we met. Tell me, do I look like the Datiebayo monster?
Jiraiya was even taken aback by the slight intonation with which the blond constructed that sentence.
Jiraiya.. No!
Naruto... But why did I feel the tension in your chakra when I first saw you?
Jiraiya's thoughts... Damn, Minato warned me he was a sensor. Xoo, we gotta figure something out.
Naruto... You heard about me from the mouths of the townspeople of our village and based on their idea of me am I right tebayo?
Naruto looked at the sleighman with a reproachful look that made the sleighman shiver with embarrassment, but cringed.
Jiraiya... Yeah, I'm sorry.
Naruto... Is that what you consider normal in our world? People don't understand each other, love breeds hate, that's bullshit. Hatred is born out of envy. Many try to look at the merits of others, forgetting their own, thus devaluing their deeds. It is a very complex philosophy and some would consider it a utopia. I haven't yet found the answer to how to get rid of this hatred for each other. But I will, and getting rid of it will make the world a better place. And I want to become hokage so that people will follow me and be able to keep the peace that I will achieve dantebayo.
For the third time that day, Jiraiya began to look at his godson in a new way.
Jiraiya's thoughts... I hope he's the one they called the child from the prophecy. Of all the people I've met, I want him to be the one.
Naruto.. Erosanin, the order's here.
The two of them began to gorge themselves on fried squid by both cheeks and after eating their fill, they sat down in relief.
Jiraiya... Hey, Naruto, how would you like to be my apprentice?
Naruto.. Hmm, you're a hermit, and I'm only in Konoha.
Jiraiya.. That's true, but I think during this journey, I can teach you a few things...
Naruto... Uh, I don't mind, and there's still time.
The next morning, they were standing on the range near the river and Jiraiya decided to go over the theories. Jiraiya had often noticed Naruto carrying around a frog-shaped wallet and decided it would be the best option for him.
Jiraiya... So, Naruto, what do you know about draft animals?
Naruto... So, shinobi contract with animals that live in another world. They use a small clot of blood and some chakra to summon. To summon animals with a large amount of chakra, a corresponding amount of the user's own chakra is required. Consequently, the more chakra you have, the more powerful beings can respond to your call of datebayo.
Jirai... All right, you got a perfect score in theory. Okay, now let's get down to practice.
Jiraiya unfolded his scroll and placed it on the ground.
Jiraiya... I think you know what to do.
Naruto... Erosanin, are you sure about that? I've read that conscripted animals are very reverent to their conscripts and may not greet everyone. And you, as keeper of the scroll, could get in trouble for letting me learn the Dantebayo summoning.
Jiraiya sighed in frustration, but answered nonetheless.
Jiraiya.. That's true, but I think they'll accept you, and I'll survive their wrath if anything goes wrong.
Naruto... Okay...
With those words he bit his finger and started writing his name next to Minato's and towards the end he stained all the fingers on his hand with blood and signed it.
Jiraiya... So, write down the seals. Bull, monkey, rat, pig, horse and boar.
Naruto jotted down in his notebook and began to memorize.
Jiraiya... You can start...
Naruto folded the seal bit his finger and then kicked the ground.
Naruto... Drafting Techniques.
A small column of smoke grew on the ground and when divorced, there was a red-colored frog with black swirling lines on the ground.
Hammakichi... Yo, hey!
Naruto... Hi, my name is Naruto Uzumaki. What's your name?
Hammakichi... My name is Gamakichi.
Jiraiya... Ooh, Gamakichi, aren't you the son of the toad boss Gamabunta?
Hammakichi... Uh-huh!
Naruto was very fond of the cute little animals and pulling an onigiri from his stockpile, he served it up for Gamakichi.
Naruto... Here, help yourself!
Gamakichi bounced cheerfully in place and took the onigiri chewing on both cheeks.
Hammakichi. Spashibo.
Naruto... You're welcome!
Jiraiya... So, you get the principle of operation...
Naruto... To summon a bigger toad, I need to use more chakra.
Jiraiya... Exactly!
Naruto... What if you concentrate almost all of my chakra, leaving a small portion to maintain my condition.
Jiraiya.. We can try.
Naruto stood in place and began to concentrate massive amounts of chakra. The chakra was enveloping Naruto. And after doing the same thing, he stomped his palm on the ground.
Naruto... Drafting technique!
A column of smoke 10 meters high began to rise on the ground, and. After stood a purple-colored toad.
Gamaken... Yo, folks, I'm a little clumsy...
Jiraiya... Oh, that's something! Hey, Gamaken San.
Gamaken... Jiraiya? Why did you summon me?
Jiraiya.. It's not me, it's my student.
Naruto waved his hand at Jaiye with a silly grin and put his hand behind the back of his head.
Naruto.. Hello, I'm Naruto Uzumaki!
Gamaken looked at his summoner in surprise and then at Jiraiya.
Gamaken... Jiraiya, why did Minato introduce himself as Naruto?
Jiraiya was slightly taken aback by such a remark.
Naruto.. No, we get confused like that a lot. I'm Naruto.
Gamaken... Ah, I'm sorry I'm a little clumsy. Are you related to him?
Naruto... No, it's just that we look alike, nothing more.
Jiraiya's thoughts.. Damn, that Hammocken's gonna say something.
Jiraiya... Okay, I think that's enough for today. Gamaken, you can come back.
Gamaken... Okay...
After Gamaken disappeared, Naruto nearly collapsed from exhaustion. Jiraiya picked him up and laid him down near the tree.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Damn, Naruto isn't stupid and might have realized about Minato a long time ago, I wonder what he thinks about it.
Jiraiya.. Naruto, has anyone ever told you before that you look a lot like Minato?
Naruto... Yeah, well, yeah, and some people think we're related.
Jiraiya.. Hmm, what do you think about that?
Naruto... Well, that's impossible since my last name is Uzumaki. Which means my father came from the red-haired clan. And about hair color, I think my mom was blonde. And statistically speaking, many children inherit 80 percent of the gene from their mother. It's just a coincidence that I've become like Minato san. I mean, you've seen Lee and Gai San, right?
Jiraiya... Uh-huh!
Naruto.. A lot of people think they're related too. But Gai San's only relative was his father, Maito Dai, who died a long time ago. And Lee can't be Gai san's son since they only have a 12 year age difference. The two of them are more alike than I am to Minato san. But from that you can't claim them to be related to dattebayo...
Jiraiya's thoughts... Hmm, he's good at explaining things. I can see why he never realized who his parents were. Yes, and his explanations are very valid. Well, I guess we don't have to worry about that, since Naruto threw in some good ideas himself. Naruto can't find out about being related to Minato. Eh, how cruel this world is...
Jiraiya... Ah, okay, back to practice.
Naruto... I think for now my amount of chakra can only allow me to summon a toad of Gamaken san's size.
Jiraiya's thoughts... I wonder what about the nine-tailed man's chakra.
Jiraiya... Naruto, you know you have a nine-brained fox demon inside you.
Naruto... Oh, yeah!
Jiraiya... What about using his chakra?
Naruto stood up from his seat and looked at the sled with a stern look.
Naruto... It's not up for discussion!
Jiraiya stammered at that answer.
Jiraiya... But why?
Naruto... That power doesn't belong to me! You think I only have a large amount of chakra because of my kyubi chakra? No way, I've been meditating since I was in diapers to increase the chakra channels and also the hearth. And about regeneration, my regeneration even without the fox's chakra, would be abnormal, good thing daddy is an Uzumaki. You know as well as I do that this chakra is dangerous not only for me, but also for my loved ones. If I use a power that I am not ready for, it will either destroy me or devalue my life by consuming my mind. I am Uzumaki Naruto, not nine-tailed, I will achieve everything with my datebayo powers!
Jiraiya didn't even bother to bring the conversation any further, as Naruto just put a wedge on the issue.
Jiraiya... Got it, then what are you gonna do? You don't have enough chakra to summon a stronger toad.
Naruto... I don't need a bigger toad. Even Gamakichi can help me on missions. For example, its small size is more than enough for spying on enemies. And in case of danger, he can go to Mount Meoboku or I can call him back to the dantebayo myself.
Jiraiya... Hmm, you're very good at finding uses for all your abilities.
Naruto... I just don't like to underestimate everything I possess. You can find applications for anything, you just need the desire and grasp of the situation.
Jiraiya... Well said, what are you gonna do now?
Naruto rested a bit and created a clone of himself.
Naruto.. I have two opponents on the nose in stage 3, one is good at taijutsu, the other at kenjutsu dantebayo. I think we should prepare for them.
Jiraiya... Great idea, and who are your opponents.
Naruto.. Hyuga Neji and Si from the cloud.
Jiraiya twirled a finger at his chin.
Jiraiya... Hmm, I take it you want to counter with the soft fist style. But what about cloud swordsman, from the rumors, he's very good at this discipline.
Naruto pulled a scroll out of his bag and printed out his favorite tantos from there and tossed it to the sled.
Naruto... I used to work in a blacksmith shop and the owner of the forge made these swords for me.
Jiraiya pulled the tanto from its sheath and began to examine it.
Jiraiya... Great sword, balance, sharpness, and even more so out of chakro metal, but you said swords...
Naruto got into a good guy pose with a wink and a thumbs up.
Naruto... Feed some chakra into the hilt of the datiebayo.
Jiraiya infusing some chakra into the hilt split the swords in two.
Jiraiya... Wow, wow, you can use this sword as a single sword as well as doubles.
Naruto... That's what it's all about! Would you like to see a demonstration?
Jiraiya connected the tanto back together, throwing it back to its owner. And Naruto himself created a clone and got into a stance. The original and the clone started sword fights. Both moved gracefully and there wasn't even any unnecessary movement. They got so carried away that they began to cross swords fiercely. Naruto developed swords like his clone and rushed to attack. It was unclear which one of them would win, but the movements were so beautiful that it resembled a dance. Sparks flew from all sides as the blows came from different angles and turns and turns were so graceful that the original and the clown left the attacks only a couple of centimeters away. After another crossing of swords, they jumped back and Naruto and the clone unsealed the chains on the hilt and began pointing their swords at each other as if with a whip. They were so engrossed that Jiraiya had to jump farther away as the chakra-infused wind sword sliced through the tree next to the sled. When Naruto and the clone came out, they clashed swords lightly.
Naruto.. Great workout!
After these words, the clone vanished in a puff of smoke, and the original folded his swords back into the hilt. Jiraiya seeing the stumps of trees and rocks on the range quietly jumped with laughter.
Jiraiya... That's what you call training? You haven't left any stone unturned here...
Naruto looked at the sled as if this wasn't news to him.
Naruto.. Well, that's my method of training taijutsu and kenjutsu with clones. I've been practicing like this since I was a kid.
Jiraiya... But there's no point, you both know how you'll attack each other.
Naruto... That's exactly the point. If my clone knows how I hit, I have to surprise him and act out of pattern on both defense and offense.
Jiraiya didn't even bother to argue, as it really did make a lot of sense.
Jiraiya... Great technique, by the way, how did you learn to wield a sword like that?
Nautl... Open my notebook and on page 85, there's a section on kenjutsu.
Naruto tossed the notebook and Jiraiya began flipping through the page and finding the right section, he saw kenjutsu moves with different stance positions, strikes, as well as defense.
Naruto... The first five pages of the section, is a base that I redrew from the library, and from there I added my moves by watching my datebayo clones practice.
Jiraiya was increasingly surprised by the blond's innovation and even considered rewriting a few techniques.
Jiraiya... You did a great job, and yes this notebook would help develop education. Would you mind giving it to me so I can print it out for myself?
Naruto looked at the sled with a stern look and shook his head.
Naruto... No, everything in my notebook is just right for me. Since all of these techniques I've been tweaking them to suit me. Don't think I'm selfish, it's just that every shinobi has to evolve in his own way. For example, you're Jiraiya and I'm Naruto. You developed your personality based on others, just as I did. And if someone will study these techniques and even resemble me, it will be just a plagiarizer and as a person he will not be valuable to society. Especially since ninjas don't give away their secrets to datebayo.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Xo, yeah my cross is just a human argument.
Jirai... You're right, I'd hate it if someone looked like me and ruined my image.
Naruto... Okay, I'll get back to practicing, by the way, do you happen to know how to fight off a soft palm?
Jiraiya... Hmm, that's the secret of the Hyuga clan, if they hit the enemy's tenketsu with their blows, they can knock out chakra and block the chakra channels. I only know the effects of these blows, but only the Hyuga themselves know how they work.
Naruto grimaced and lowered his head.
Naruto... Xoo, I should have read up on chakra channeling, maybe I could have worked something out.
Jiraiya... It's already from the medical field, and with your skills. I don't think you're suited to the irienin position.
Naruto... You're right, I hope Tsunade herself, will tell me how to deal with closed chakra channels.
Jiraiya... You just have to find her first. Tomorrow, like you said, there's a festival, which means she has to come here.
Naruto... I hope I'm not mistaken... But come on, let's keep practicing.
Jiraiya... Good luck, I don't think you'll need me anymore, if anything, I'll be...
Naruto... Erosanin, they won't let me go where you're going, I'll only be 12 this year!
Jiraiya began to smirk and rub his neck.
Jiraiya... I'm sorry, I've got some time to kill, too, okay, have fun.
Naruto memorized Neji's moves well and asked the clone to repeat them while he began to fight back and try not to touch his palms. The next morning Naruto and Jiraiya were walking through the city and noticed in one of the establishments a cute blonde with a big bust and in a green haori, and next to her sat a skinny brunette in a black yukata and next to her lay a small pig in red clothes. Tsunade was already sitting there drunk, and she didn't even think about stopping.
Jiraiya... It's her!
Naruto... How can you drink like that, her eyes are already so glassy they're about to crack.
Jiraiya... Try not to focus your attention on that.
Naruto... All right!
They walked over to Tsunade's table and Jiraiya began to wiggle and point his finger at the blonde.
Jiraiya... Tsunade, is that you?
Tsunade looked at the sanin with a tired look.
Tsunade... Jiraiya? What are you doing here? Who's that kid next to you?
Tsunade intently began to examine the blond man and even began to sober up a bit.
Tsunade's thoughts... Nawaki? That's you? Orochimaru really went for it.
Naruto bowed for propriety and struck a nice guy pose.
Naruto... Hello, Tsunade-sama, I am Uzumaki Naruto dattebayo!
Tsunade's thoughts... I don't think so, he can't be him.
Tsunade... Uzumaki? You don't look like a redhead...
Naruto... Uh, genes be damned, but my father is Uzumaki!
Shishune smiled sweetly while waving her hands.
Shizune... Hi, I'm Shizune, nice to meet you. And the pig's name is Tonton!
Naruto's thoughts... Nice, at least one sober person from that tandem.
Naruto... Me too, Shizune san!
Tsunade... Don't look so out of place, have a seat!
Jiraiya and Naruto sat down across from each other and Tsunade with skepticism in her eyes started her mite.
Tsunade... So, what brings you here?
Jiraiya... Isn't just seeing each other an excuse? Especially since it's been so long since we've seen Tsunade chan!
Tsunade... Yeah, a long time ago. I haven't seen the two of you in 20 years, and now here we are. They're all over my head!
Jiraiya... Just the two of us? But I don't think you knew Naruto...
Tsunade... No, I mean Orochimaru.
Jiraiya and Naruto's ears perked up upon hearing that name.
Jiraiya... I wonder what he wanted from you...
Tsunade... And what could he ask of Konoha's greatest irienin. Cure his chakra channels, must have screwed up his research again.
Jiraiya's thoughts... Bingo, the five element seal had burned through his chakra after all.
Jiraiya... What about you?
Tsunade... What could I say to that snake? I told him to go to hell.
Jiraiya... He didn't just ask for it, he offered something in return.
Tsunade... Uh, sure.
Jiraiya... And what's that?
Tsunade... Promised to bring back to life my loved ones that I had lost.
Jiraiya frowned at such details.
Jiraiya... Edo tensei?
Naruto's thoughts... Xo, it's that creepy technique, Tobirama, I wish you'd roll over in your grave.
Tsunade... Like, uh.
Jiraiya... I hope you didn't go along with it.
This question stumped her and she moved on to another topic.
Tsunade... Why are you here? You two wouldn't come all the way out here to see me.
Jiraiya... You're right, this trip was actually this young man's idea.
Tsunade looked at Naruto and in a stern voice.
Tsunade... So tell me, what do you want from me?
Naruto stood to her left and bowed low.
Naruto... Tsunade herself, a friend of mine got hurt in an exam and an opponent crushed the bones in his arm and leg. None of the doctors at our Konoha hospital can heal these injuries.
Jiraiya cringed at the lengths he would go to in order to save his comrade. Tsunade even looked with a kind of disgust at such a pose the blond asked for.
Tsunade... What do you want from me?
Naruto... You are the best Irenian in history. Please cure him! You're the only one I can rely on. Otherwise, he can't become more shinobi!
Tsunade... No!
Naruto raised his surprised eyes.
Naruto... What?
Tsunade... I'm not coming back to this village again!
Naruto... But why?
Tsunade... It's none of your business, I gave you my answer. And tell your friend I'm sorry!
Naruto... Tsunade herself, but...
Tsunade... This conversation is over!
Jiraiya and Shizune looked at Naruto with regret.
Shizune... Naruto kun, I'm sorry, but Princess Tsunade can't...
Tsunade... Shizune!
The girl winced at such a rejection. Jiraiya stood up from his seat and patted Naruto on the shoulder, who lowered his head to the floor and began to think about a plan.
Jiraiya... Naruto, come on, I told you it was useless!
Naruto stood up from his seat and looked at Tsunade with a menacing look.
Naruto... I thought I'd never be surprised by anything in this life again!
All apexed and at such a quick change of mood from the blond man.
Tsunade... What are you talking about, you little thing?
Naruto... I have seen in my life spoiled princess girls, spoiled princess girls, and even spoiled princess women. But spoiled princess grannies are the first time I've seen them!
Jiraiya poked to the side that Naruto was overreacting but seeing the sign not to interfere then Jiraiya decided to move further away. Tsunade, on the other hand, began to beast from the inside out after such remarks.
Tsunade... Listen puppy, do you know who you're talking to?
Naruto... I've already said who you are, so try to convince me otherwise!
Tsunade.. Oh, you!
She started to make a fist, but Naruto stopped her actions simply by raising his hands.
Tsunade... And you're not so cocky when it comes to business...
Naruto... Look around you!
Tsunade looked around and saw the intimidated civilians, but then looked perplexed at the blond man.
Tsunade... So what?
Naruto... You're a ninja of the highest caliber. Have they forgotten the simple rule of not involving ordinary civilians in ninja conflicts!
Tsunade... Oh, you're so right, let's go outside!
Naruto... No! Tomorrow morning I expect you at the firing range, northwest of here. There we can blow off some steam!
Tsunade... Why not now, you think you can wash me off overnight?
Naruto... No, you need to sober up! Come on Erosanin, let's let Granny get some sleep before our dantebayo fight!
Tsunade... Hey, punk, where's your guarantee you won't run away with your tail between your legs?
Naruto... Why don't we make a bet?
Tsunade... To what?
Naruto... I see you have a very expensive pendant. I have a very expensive pendant too.
Naruto took off his silver pendant and showed it to Tsunade, who looked at Naruto like he was an idiot.
Tsunade... It's just plain silver!
Naruto... It's not about money, this pendant was given to me by my dearest person. I'll leave it with Shizune San as a guarantee that I won't leave. And if one of us loses, we get both pendants!
Tsunade... Are you out of your mind? It was a gift from my grandfather!
Naruto... And my pendant is a gift from my dearest man!
Tsunade examined Naruto's pendant.
Tsunade's thoughts... Wow, that pendant is very well made and would sell for a lot of money if that puppy doesn't come.
Tsunade... All right. (chuckles)
Naruto... Good night Granny Tsunade! Shizune san, I entrust this pendant to you!
With those words, he left for the exit just like Jiraiya. Tsunade sat there trying to restrain herself from destroying the place!
Tsunade... I'll tear that asshole into little pieces, and if he doesn't come to that range, I'll pull him out of the ground!
Shizune couldn't believe that some petty genin, challenged a great sanyin. Jiraiya frowned and didn't understand the blond man's actions.
Jiraiya.. Naruto, that was unwise.
Naruto... Sometimes you have to do rash things. To accomplish the goal.
Jiraiya... That pendant you gave to Shizuna, whose is it?
Naruto... Maya chan!
Jiraiya now realized that Naruto wasn't kidding about the fight, because Maya was everything to Naruto!
Jiraiya... Naruto, this is crazy, tomorrow she'll come to her senses and just destroy you!
Naruto... She thinks so too, so I have a chance to win!
Jiraiya... But even if you somehow miraculously defeat her, why do you need Tsunade's pendant?
Naruto... I sensed a chakra in this pendant that could contain the fox's chakra. During our conversation, there was chakra coming out of this pendant from behind which, the fox's chakra did not interfere with the circulation of my chakra.
Jiraiya... Hmm, there really is chakra in that pendant. It was the only one that belonged to the first Hokage. Mokuton, that's right, mokuton restrains the fox's chakra!
Naruto... Yeah, I think I'm gonna need it more than she does!
At that moment, Shizune came running over to them.
Shizune... Naruto, you've got to be kidding me, okay, a duel with Tsunade. But why did you ask her for the necklace?
Naruto... Uh, what's the matter?
Shizune... Everyone who wore that pendant died the next day!
Naruto... Yeah, well, anyone would die wearing that pendant.
Both looked at Naruto with a perplexed look.
Jiraiya... How do you know?
Naruto... This pendant has Hashirama Senju's chakra in it. The third Hokage told me that the chakra of the first Hokage could suppress the chakra of not only tails, but ordinary humans as well. I think this pendant draws the life force out of whoever it hangs on.
Both were in prostration at the blond's cognizance and Shizune let out a protest.
Shizune... But after all, Nawaki and Uncle Dan died in battle, not from loss of vitality.
Naruto... Wait, so that's how they died. The pendant sucked the life force out of Navaki and so from the chakra depletion his body could not protect from the barn explosion... And Kato Dan, he has no chakra left to defend himself against his enemies!
Shizune... How do you know how they died?
Jiraiya started to back away but Naruto with a calm face.
Naruto... History read...
Shizune... But the pendant doesn't kill Tsunade herself.
Naruto... She has so much life force in her chakra that a pendant wouldn't draw that much out of her in a hundred years.
Shizune... What about you?
Naruto... Trust me, don't worry about me!
Jiraiya... Yes, Shizune chan, he has so much chakra that even three of those pendants won't be able to kill him.
Shizune... Uh, okay.
Shizune skittered back, mulling over the blond man's words.
Jiraiya... Naruto, sometimes it scares me how knowledgeable you are..
Naruto... I know things I can use in my life. Okay, I need to get some sleep and in the morning I need to get the range ready before Tsunade arrives.
Jiraiya... Why?
Naruto... If you're willing to help, you'll find out for yourself.
Jiraiya... Okay, I think you have a plan!
The next morning at five o'clock in the morning, Naruto and Jiraiya were standing at the firing range on the outskirts of the city.
Naruto... So, what do you know about Tsunade and her datebayo capabilities?
Jiraiya... Uh, she mostly uses brute force. She uses chakra to amplify her attacks. She was the only one on our team who paid attention in medicine. She rarely uses ninjutsu, though.
Naruto... Okay, now I know who our Sakura's going to be. All right, let's get to the plan. On my side, the fact that she doesn't know my powers, and also her pendant she wears around her neck. Even though it doesn't kill her. But still, she's a little weakened because of it. And the biggest advantage is that she's underestimated, and judging by her character she's not going to push me around like that. Pride won't allow it.
Jiraiya... That's all true, but what do you think you're going to do?
Naruto... Simple traps won't do, she'll just disarm them with one swipe of her hand on the ground. Xoo, she seems like a terribly easy opponent, but it's so hard to work something out with her. All right, we're gonna have to use harder traps.
Jiraiya... What exactly are you trying to do?
Naruto... Need those traps that will damage her, she'll have to spend chakra on her healing. And I need to stay out of her way.
Jiraiya... On the ground isn't an option, it can cave in its impact in such a way that the whole range breaks to hell.
Naruto.. I didn't choose this range for nothing, there are hot springs here, I think we can use that.
Jiraiya.. Okay, well, what can I do for you?
Naruto... Can you use the earth element to strengthen the soil?
Jiraiya... Oh, I get it, you want Tsunade's impact to make the earth shatter and the underground hot springs so powerful that they fountain out?
Naruto.. Exactly!
Jiraiya's thoughts... He's a very good tactician.
Jiraiya... All right, move a little farther away!
Jiraiya began to fold the seals and then hit the ground and the soil began to shrink into a solid slab. Naruto created a bunch of clones and started setting traps. Two hours later, the two of them were sitting near the rim of a large lake eating fried squid.
Jiraiya... Naruto, I know your skills are good, but be careful.
Naruto... And with an opponent like her, there's no other way.
Jiraiya... All right, here they come!
Two women approached the range and Naruto and Jiraiya stood across from them. Tsunade looked at Naruto with arrogance, but Shizune looked at him with regret.
Shizune's thoughts... Xooo, I hope Naruto kun doesn't get hurt too badly. Otherwise, me and Jiraiya will have to intervene.
Tsunade... Well, little man, I see you keep your word. Apparently that pendant really is very valuable to you.
Naruto... Enough talk, let's get right to the datebayo battle.
Jiraiya and Shizune jumped aside. Shizune nuzzled the pig with excitement.
Shizune... Jiraiya himself, I hope Naruto doesn't get hurt.
Jiraiya... Trust me, he can handle it.
Naruto and Tsunade stood in the center of the range looking into each other's eyes.
Tsunade... Come on, attack!
Naruto ran at her in a taijutsu and began throwing punches at her from different limbs, circling around her and slipping away from her blows. And at the last moment, he used her lunge as a prop and with one foot resting on her fist recoiled with such force. That he had to use the chakra on his legs to slow down.
Naruto... You're not a frail grandma!
Tsunade... Hmm, you're not bad at taijutsu and you know you can't block my blows, only dodge. Jiraiya, did you tell that boy about me?
Jiraiya hid behind Shizune from her menacing gaze and began to shake with fear...
Tsunade... When I've dealt with this asshole, you'll be next! Come on, attack!
Naruto started to run towards her and disappeared in shungin a few centimeters away from her and then appeared in three places around her and started pressing in taijutsu again.
Tsunade... Shadow clones, that's clever!
Naruto and his clones began to press her in sync and tried to follow her blows and fired each other from her strong blows. At one point, she leaned forward to hit the clone, but was hit in the left shoulder blade by a kick that Naruto charged at her from above.
Tsunade... What a hoot, and how about that!
She clapped her hands and the shockwave from the clap threw back all the clones and the original nearly crashed into a rock, but stopped using the wind elemental to soften.
Tsunade... Well, you're not as easy as you look.
Naruto... You betcha!
The clone that was left to trigger the traps started pulling off the threads. Naruto though it was difficult to act in such a manner. Because sending a clone to set the traps. Then he himself could only create 5 clones, so that he wouldn't lose concentration and the clone triggering the traps wouldn't disappear. Tsunade was hit by a hail of kunai on her left side and had to shift forward, but there she hit a sticky slurry that glued her right foot to the ground. At that moment, Naruto jumped to the ground and started running at her with a kunai in his hand. She wrenched her foot off the ground and tried to hit the blond, but then she received a powerful projectile of rock in her left leg and fell to the ground. Naruto tried to hit her and made a light cut on her left wrist. Tsunade grimaced a little at the sight of blood, but jumped away from him and rolled to the left, easily sparing his arm. And then stood up and took off her haori threw it towards Shizune and then looked at Naruto with a mad grin.
Tsunade... You sly one, traps, clones, wind elemental. I thought I'd just come and smack you upside the head, but now there's no mercy.
She even licked herself at this point and started running towards Naruto, who immediately started dodging her blows with acrobatic tricks and traps that were coming at her from different directions or those that were buried underground. She'd tried to catch him in the act, but every time she'd run into traps and so after a dusty minute of cat-and-mouse games. She wrinkled up the blood each time and quickly healed her cuts. Shizune and Tonton shook every time Tsunade tried to touch Naruto. She looked at Naruto with a snicker, but still began to breathe heavily from fatigue.
Tsunade... Wow, you've already held out against me for five whole minutes? That's commendable, but you know what I'm interested in?
Naruto... And what's the grandma?
Tsunade... Stop calling me that, you little brat!
Naruto... You're over 50 years old, vat's no good for you, so what are you interested in?
Tsunade swallowed resentment at that bravado.
Tsunade... The fact that you don't run off into the neighboring clearing even though I'm running after you trying to hit you. Usually from my blows, the ground breaks into whispers. I think it was Jiraiya who fortified the ground so I couldn't break from the trap underground. Good move, but I think that's the end of it!
Tsunade jumped up and flew down at full speed hitting the ground so that the ground began to crack and cracks began to spread out in various places. Tsunade walyayuno lost her fist and looked at the blond man with superiority.
Tsunade... That's it, little bugger, no traps left.
Naruto looked at her with a speechless look and waved his hand, then jumped back toward the lake.
Tsunade... Ha, I knew it.
She started to walk up slowly, toward the cliff, but then hot water began to rush out of the cracks. One line of hot water scorched her right arm.
Tsunade... What the, uh, hot spring? Oh, shit! It's hot!
She bounced across the ruined soil bumping into the hot rush of water. There were already burns in several places on his body. She looked with anger at the blond man and without thinking long she leapt in his direction, even if she did hit a few piles of hot water. Shizune even got worried and ran to help, but Jiraiya stopped her with a wave of his hand.
Jiraiya... Shizune, the battle isn't over yet. Tsunade can heal herself.
Shizune's concern looked at her teacher. Tsunade, on the other hand, sat on the water squirming from the pain of her burns.
Tsunade... Oh, it was a trap after all. But to me, such injuries are nothing!
She lit up her hands with chakra and began to swipe at the burns. It took her five minutes to get rid of the burns on her body and she looked at Naruto with a kind of gratitude.
Tsunade... Such a gentleman, let me heal myself, and though he could have attacked me.
Tsunade's thoughts... Xo, I'm gonna run out of chakra.
Naruto folded the seals.
Naruto.. Suiton, water flow!
Tsunade's thoughts... What? At that age and already a second element?
It hit the water and a large wave rose up and met Naruto's water stream. Naruto didn't stop inhaling the water and infused a few shuriken with wind chakra and threw them towards Tsunade through the water barrier. Tsunade waited for the flow of water to stop, but she noticed a few flashes on the water and tried to recoil, but still a few shurikens grazed the bangs, leaving cuts on her body, and a couple shurikens flew past into her in a meadow trajectory. The water settled and Naruto folded the seal.
Naruto.. Wind shuriken, kage bunshin!
Tsunade was uncomprehending from the blond man's actions.
Tsunade... Oh, you know my sensei's coronnub technique, but you already shuriken all flew past me...
Vjik, one shuriken grazed her neck and she looked back, where a hail of shurikens were flying at her with the help of a fishing line.
Tsunade... You gotta be kidding me...
She clapped her hands and tried to shockwave the hail of shurikens with chakra-infused chakra, but not finding a good way out, she dove into the water and swam in to try and evade the shurikens. Even underwater, the shuriken struck with such force that they still cut her skin the same way. In an instant, one shuriken landed in her knee in two in her shoulder. She swam out onto dry land and began breathing frequently, pulling the shuriken from her knee and shoulder. As she tried to heal herself, then Naruto began to approach her with an impassive face.
Naruto... Surrender, you have little chakra left.
Tsunade... Shh, suck it, asshole.
Naruto infused his hand with a wind spell to stop the force of her blow and then he pulled the fishing line and a web of fishing line webs enveloped her body. Tsunade tried to get out, but noticed she didn't have nearly enough strength left.
Tsunade... Okay, you win...
Jiraiya... Huh, it's over.
Shizune... I can't believe Tsunade lost to the genin herself.
Jiraiya... Believe me, if Tsunade had been more focused, she wouldn't have underestimated my student. I would have won easily. Naruto spent all night plotting the battle, and in the morning, two hours before you arrived, he set the traps.
Shisui... Wow, did you teach him all that stuff?
Jiraiya decided to show off and showed off his thumb.
Jiraiya... Of course, who else would-
Tsunade stood across from Naruto and tried to burn through her gaze.
Tsunade... To think I've been possessed by some kind of genie!
Naruto... It's your own fault, if you had fought me seriously from the beginning, you would have won easily.
Tsunade... What now, you'll get yours and my pendant as agreed...
Naruto... How about this, you cure my friend, and I'll give you your pendant back?
Tsunade boiled up at this point and even slapped the ground in anger.
Tsunade... No way!
Naruto... Why don't you want to go back to the village?
Tsunade... This village has brought me nothing but pain. I lost all my relatives who defended this village. Why would I go back to a place where I lost everything?
Naruto himself was beginning to boil over.
Naruto... Granny, stop feeling sorry for the dead, you can't bring them back!
Tsunade grabbed her collar and drooled.
Tsunade... What do you know about losing family? I've heard of you, you're the jinchuriki of the nine-tails. An orphan who never had any family, so how can you understand those who lost their family?
Naruto pushed her away with such force that she flew back against a tree. Jiraiya began to hold Shizune back so she wouldn't get in the way.
Jiraiya... Oh Naruto, what have you gotten me into...
Naruto started to approach with anger in his eyes.
Naruto... My dear man died in my arms, defending me and the village itself from invaders. It's true, I don't have a family, but this woman who replaced my parents is the woman I value most in the world and her name is Maya. But unlike you, I don't feel sorry for myself or play the victim. Because it's useless. Maya died in battle as did Dan san and Nawaki san. They all wanted to protect Konoha. And instead of continuing their life's work, you start feeling sorry for yourself.
Tsunade spit on the ground and wept even more.
Tsunade... Don't you dare talk about them or I'll kill you!
Naruto unsealed the kunai and threw it under Tsunade's feet.
Naruto... Go ahead and kill me, I'll go to the other world and tell Dan-san and Navaki-san what you turned into after their deaths.
Tsunade was even taken aback by such a statement.
Tsunade... You're insane!
Naruto... No, you're the only one who's crazy! You are the granddaughter of the first Hokage and are his only direct descendant. Yes, the Senju clan was wiped out in Konoha. But Hashirama's legacy is vividly given. He founded the village we live in. We are his legacy, we are those who inherited his will of fire. Hashirama dano founded this village so that young children wouldn't die in small battles. And my friend is a child as much as I am. I asked you to cure him, as he cannot live without his dream of becoming a great shinobi. You trampled Hashirama's dream into the mud. Then kill me and I'll tell them all how you've stooped to this.
Tsunade began to tremble finely and tried to look away burning with shame.
Naruto... Go ahead and kill me!
Such a scream made her crouch down on the ground, afraid to take any chances. Naruto walked up close to her.
Naruto... Tell me honestly, do you want to cure Orochimaru so he can resurrect Nawaki and Dan?
Tsunade flinched at such a question, but Naruto shook his head.
Naruto... Grandma Tsunade, I thought better of you. Are you willing to tear apart the chambers of their souls. Just to see them. Have you asked yourself if they would be happy to be forcibly dragged out of the pure world just to satiate your selfishness? Shizune san is babysitting you like a child, she wants to finally get back to normal without your antics. She appreciates you very much and you, because of your selfishness, don't even want to understand her feelings. She's been messing with you for 20 years. Instead of gratitude, you drag her around to different pubs, losing money, is this the life your family wanted for you?
Naruto didn't hear the answer and just turned around and tried to walk away. Tsunade was in shock at what she was about to do. She grabbed the kunai and aimed for her heart. Shizune was afraid that Tsunade had decided to end her life. When a few millimeters remained, blood spilled on the blade of the kunai. Tsunade opened her eyes and saw Naruto grabbing the blade of the kunai.
Naruto.. What the hell are you doing?
After saying that, he slapped her and took away her kunai before grabbing her collar.
Naruto... You think if you kill yourself, they'll be happy to see you come into a clean world? Even though you've fallen below the plinth, you're still a shinobi. And the most shameful thing for a shinobi is to die by your own hand, just because you broke down and couldn't stand this cruel world! Yes, I've noticed you're afraid of blood, but everyone has it, and as a medic you should know that.
He let her go and walked over to Jiraiya.
Naruto... Erosanin, let's go back, I'll try to find a better medic.
Then he looked at Tsunade.
Naruto... The best not by skill, but by conscience.
Jiraiya... Okay, but first we need to rest and regain our strength. You've lost too much chakra, and your arm could use some patching up.
Naruto walked over to Shizune and took his pendant back, but Tsunade's pendant stayed with her mistress. Shizune ran to Tsunade and saw the bitterness of remorse on her face.
Shizune... Tsunade herself.
Only now did she burst into tears and start pounding the ground.
Tsunade... What have I done? Naruto's right, I'm a broken, selfish woman. Nawaki, Dan, Grandpa, I'm sorry!
Shizune was afraid to even squeak at such hysteria from Tsunade, and then she hugged Shizune.
Tsunade... Shizune, I'm sorry!
Shizune's thoughts... Really...
Tsunade got up from her seat and wiped her tears and put on her haori.
Tsunade... We need to find Naruto and Jiraiya before they leave!
Shizune even jumped away from her.
Shizune... What, are you serious, Tsunade herself?
Tsunade... Yes, it's time to correct your mistakes.
Though she had little chakra left, she still walked towards the city with a determined stride.