Chapter 11
In an Ocean of Hate.
A house on the outskirts
It had been three months since Naruto had been separated from the others. During this time he was still as hated by the entire village, the Anbu were getting tired of fending off attacks from the civilians. And one time they didn't even look out for someone they were supposed to protect. It was October 10th when Naruto turned four. On this day, there was no sign of trouble at all. Naruto decided to celebrate his birthday and for that he went to the market to buy food. When he went into the store to buy sweets he was immediately chased away and even had a few products thrown at him. Naruto didn't get particularly upset, after all, he was used to this sort of thing by now. But as he was walking down the street where the older kids were playing, he was called out.
... Hey, look, it's that asshole who's bothering everybody. Let's teach him a lesson.
... Come on, he's just walking around and disturbing people's lives.
And then these kids started coming up to him.
Naruto thought to himself, I've had enough of being looked at like a leper all the time. And then he decided to fight back. The kids came up one by one and Naruto stood calculating his strength and chances of winning. There were five children, which meant that it would be impossible to fight head-on, so he had to run and when they were tired and defeat them one by one, he did not complain about his stamina, because Uzumaki was known to have phenomenal stamina and vitality. As the plan in the blond's head took shape he decided to spring into action. Naruto started running through the streets while scanning the area to make sure he didn't run into anyone. As predicted, the kids started running after him, throwing stones at his back. Naruto dodged with no problem and even picked up one kame on the fly and threw it at one of the kids. As he rounded the corner, he stopped, and when one of the gang ran by, he cut him off and he rolled on the ground and crashed into the garbage cans. Naruto didn't waste a moment kicking him in the jaw to render him unconscious. Without wasting a moment he grabbed the sand under his feet and threw them into the crowd to run farther away and plan new actions. Behind him, the three were already running behind him, who were starting to get tired by now. He slowed down a bit to kick the closest of them with his foot from the turn. The kids decided to catch a glimpse of him and one of them ran the other way. When Naruto was running in a narrow alleyway, there was a boy waiting 15 meters in front of him and another boy running behind him. Naruto realized that he was going to be pinned down, but he jumped forward at the man in front of him and kneed him in the nose. The blond man and the tall fat man were left alone in this narrow alleyway. The same fat man, left alone from his bullpen, began to be afraid of his opponent. Naruto noticing this decided to talk to him.
Н... Can we finish this?
The fat man's rebound fear expressed.
... No, you think I'm afraid of you? All you're doing is running and you're afraid to come face to face.
Н... You're the one who's afraid. If you weren't afraid, you'd have challenged me to a one-on-one fight instead of hiding behind your gang.
The fat man roared at such an insult and rushed forward with his arm in front of him. Naruto shook his head and slid past him and then standing up he quickly swooped down behind him and kicked him in the back so he slammed into the wall. The fat man got dizzy and started to stagger around.
Н... You're better off helping your buddies.
And then he went back home, the fat man at that time came to his senses and started to bring his friend to his senses who had a nosebleed. Naruto walked home and decided that he had had enough today and the party would have to be canceled. In the evening of the same day he felt a large gathering of people around his house and strangest of all he did not feel the presence of the Anbu around him. These residents had shown up at his house today for some reason, but the good news was that there were no Anbu among them. The townspeople began to surround the house and even came with clubs. One of them started yelling at him.
... Come out demon, did you beat up our kids today? They said that you made fun of them and even started bullying them. Come out, you bastard, you'll pay for what you did!
They started yelling at him and then they took rocks and started raining them down on the house.
Naruto immediately went under the bed because the rocks were already flying through the broken window. Having sold the storm he was coming up with a plan of retreat. After coming up with a plan he created a shadow clone and himself took flour from the kitchen and threw them at the inhabitants. The flour raised dust and the clone slipped through this veil and began to lead the inhabitants away from the house. The clone ran very well and when the clone got lost among the trees. All the inhabitants shouted unpleasant words in his back and rushed after him and when they came, they didn't find him. The villagers were still searching between the trees, but they couldn't find him.
The real Naruto took some onigiri in his bags and ran out of the house. He thought those residents might come back for him. Going deeper into the forest he began to look for a place to sleep. Finding a good clearing he created four clones and began to build a makeshift tent for himself. When the tent was ready, he began unrolling the onigiri and enjoying his dinner and thinking to himself.
Н... So what do I have! The villagers hate me, the Anbu have abandoned me. I guess they're sick of protecting me. I was evicted from the shelter to the outskirts of the village, which is a long way to the market. And what's the point of me buying at the market now, they either don't sell anything there or overprice it. What am I supposed to do? Run away from the village? Not an option! I'd be killed faster there than here, why the hell are they doing this to me? So Naruto, breathe deeply... I have to wait for Grandpa, Shisui and Maya Chan. Hell, I wonder if they'll start hating me, too.
Here Naruto banished the unsolicited thoughts and said out loud.
Н... No way, if they hated me, they wouldn't have raised me. I can take these stupid assholes. And when Maya Chan returns, she and I will run away from the village.
Naruto ate, cleaned up the trash, and then went to sleep under the makeshift tent while holding a kunai in his hand.
The next morning he walked back to his house. After scouting with the help of the clones, he walked into the house. On the floor were many stones that had been thrown by the residents yesterday. After cleaning up the entire barracks with the help of the clones, he went outside to look for materials to fix the window.
Finding nothing useful he began to break down the fence and taking a few beams he went into the house. Finding a hammer and nails in the pantry, he began to caulk the window. Though I had to completely cover the window with beams, but it's going to be cold in the winter, so I'll also have to give up the view and light, his sensorics will still help him with that. When he was done with the window he began to think about a survival plan.
Н... So the next time these townspeople come to see me, I'll be in trouble. I need to secure my house. Oh, that's right, I've got to set traps!
Pulling out a trap book from his belongings, he began to read. When he finished reading he picked up an axe and a saw.
Retreating into the forest he began searching for resources with the clones. Naruto found the shadow cloning technique to be very effective and used their abilities wherever they came in handy. When he got back home he started building traps around the house.
Finishing only in the evening his stomach rumbled. Coming back home he found out that those onigiri yesterday were the last ones. And he's got enough groceries to last him a month if he saves a lot. He knew how to cook since he often visited the cook at the orphanage. But he was too tired to cook and took the custard ramen pre-boiled with boiling water. Over the meal, he pondered what to do next.
Н... So I've secured the house, now I have to think about what to do next. The allowance I was given, of the five thousand, only two were left. All I have to do is hang on to that money until next month. I will have to buy only cheap products, as he will not have enough money for other products and they will overcharge him a lot.
Okay, I'll figure out the groceries as we go along. Most importantly I need to practice, and for that I need a teacher. But who's going to teach me and grandpa and the rest of us will have to jam for a long time... Should I join the Sarutobi clan? Man, that's a bad idea, a lot of men, including the third one, have gone to suppress the rebels.
Suddenly it hit Naruto.
Н... That's right! We have a library in Konoha. I'll have to check in tomorrow to see how they're gonna take me.
With these thoughts, he tossed the noodle wrapper away and began to drift off to sleep.
The next day, Naruto made onigiri for the day and decided to take a walk around Konoha. The whispering and finger pointing had become commonplace. He still didn't want to think about why he was being treated this way. Even if he did, no one would talk to him. Finding the library on the map he began to look around the building. The library was built in the old style, but still the building materials from which this building is made, gave eat that it was destroyed more than once. Entering through the main entrance he saw an old cacholka who was writing something down to herself. The boy walked up to her post and called out to her.
Н... Grandma?
The old woman tore herself away from her notes and gave the intruder an arrogant look.
... What do you want?
Н... I would love to borrow some of your books!
... Not supposed to, this library is only for academy students and not all of them have access, get out of here.
Naruto didn't really argue with the hag and just went about his business thinking about how to get into that library. As he exited through the entrance he noticed tall windows about three meters from floor level. He went outside and looked for those windows. Find a window in the middle and a tall tree next to it he smirked at the possibility. As he walked through the familiar streets, he was surprised that he wasn't touched in the busy streets even if he wasn't being watched, and when he noticed a patrol of Uchiha police, he realized. These guys are keeping order, and he thought he should stay close to them. Walking even further, he spotted his favorite Ichiraku ramen eatery. He on the one hand wanted to go in there since he hadn't been there since they started hating him, but on the other hand he was afraid to go in there since he didn't know how the owner of the place would treat him. Standing behind the screen he was deciding whether to go in or leave. Overpowering himself he still went in clasping his eyes shut.
Т... About Naruto? I haven't seen you in a long time. Why did you disappear? I was beginning to worry about you. Come on in. Why are you standing on the doorstep?
Naruto even hesitated at this treatment, for he was afraid that the kindly grandfather would turn his back on him as well.
Н... Hey, man, just been busy!
Т... What's up? What kind of business is this?
Naruto waved off telling him his plight and sat down at the counter.
Н... Grandpa, sticker me your best ramen!
Т... Right away, Naruto!
Teuchi knew of the child's situation in that village and thought it absurd! How can this little kid be a monster. When the owner of this place poured his favorite Ramen with pork, the boy did not think long and began to devour the dish in both cheeks. Teuchi could see the wariness in the child's gaze.
Т... Naru, don't listen to all the people around you. They're just stupid and don't know what they're doing!
Naruto even nearly choked on his soup at such an admonition.
Н... Man, I don't know what's gotten into everybody. I didn't do anything to anyone, and they-
Teuchi seeing the panic in the eyes of his regular customer decided to cheer up.
Т... Don't be afraid Naruto, when the third one comes, he'll put everyone in their place! Don't be a sourpuss and don't forget to check in here.
Naruto cheered up a little at those words.
Н... Thanks old man for those words. Uh, I've even worked up an appetite. Make me two more portions of datebayo!
Т... It's ready! You need to eat a lot to get strong!
Н... Waaaah old man, you're the best! When I become strong and famous all over the world I will invite everyone here to taste this best dish in the world datebayo!
Т... Ohh thank you Naru, you're the only one who says that about my dish.
A chunin walked into the diner and noticed the little boy behind the counter.
... Man, I see a rat in your joint. You want me to kick him out of here?
With those words, the chunin began grabbing the blonde by the scruff of his neck. But suddenly, Teuchi's cookware slammed into his hand.
Т... You're the only rat in here! Get out of here or I'll call the police.
This chunin started lashing out at the old man and when the police came, they took him to the station.
Т... Don't pay attention to them, cowards like him who raise their hands on children go straight to jail.
The boy was a little skeptical, but seeing the kindness in the old man's eyes he began to cheer up and began to eat the remaining plates of ramen. And then when he started handing money to the old man.
Т.. No, it's on the house.
Н... Wow, thanks, man.
Saying goodbye, he went home to think up a plan to break in. Taking off his orange pants and green t-shirt, he started dressing in all black so no one would notice him. All he took to break in was a long rope he'd stolen from a building materials dealer earlier in the day. He didn't like to steal, but he still kept the money, anyway he knew that he could be overcharged, and so he restored justice and his conscience didn't torment him. As he prepared, he put on his bag to put his books in.
Coming to the library at night he climbed a tree after tying a rope around a large branch. Opening the window with his kunai he grabbed the rope and climbed down from the window to the second floor. Walking past the shelves he was surprised to see such an abundance of information. For himself, he decided he needed to take everything he needed to know for domestic living. He picked up a book on cooking, furniture and bathroom repair, survival in dangerous habitats, fishing, hunting. After finding the books he needed, he began to look for the section where the books for the students of the academy lay.
Finding the right department, he began to look for books for beginners such as elementary history, chakra theory, a book called shuriken bukijutsu, a book about various weapons, and math. He even found a book on advanced learning of taijutsu sheet, though Naruto was a good hand-to-hand swordsman for his age, but the knowledge needed to be updated or consolidated. As he was putting this pile of books into his bag, he noticed on the top shelf a scroll describing a transformation technique. Hoping to find something else, he's screwed. Still, he did what he came to do. Putting on his bag he began to climb the rope. It was very difficult for him to do it, but he overpowered himself and climbed up to the window and from there to the tree. He jumped down from the tree and walked back home, scanning his movements with chakra vibration to avoid police or anbu patrols. The library was believed to be guarded with a very high quality, but it was mostly guarded by a barrier that Naruto passed easily, though he hardly knew it. The bag, because Naruto had crammed it full of books, was very heavy. When I got home all sweaty and red, I decided to go to the bathroom first and then to sleep.
Waking up in the morning, Naruto turned on the light and started cooking himself some onigiri with tuna. After cooking, he began to read a cookbook because he didn't want to eat only onigiri and custard ramen. After reading the different types of dishes available which included fried fish, rice with vegetables. He didn't like vegetables, of course, but his babysitter had taught him to eat healthy.
But the point was, he had a grocery shopping problem. And then he remembered a transformation technique. Slamming the book shut and putting away the dishes behind him, he went outside tentatively taking the scroll with him. After reading the description, he created four clones to make things go faster. This technique turned out to be as complicated as all new technique before it. He did not succeed with the proportion of chakra to carry out the image, then the face is crooked, then the height is wrong, then holds badly. He dealt with this technique until the evening, having previously written down his research on the subject. Finally when he succeeded he decided it was too late and would try the technique on people tomorrow. In the morning when he had finished all his morning motions and breakfast, he decided to get into action. Before he went out in public he turned 20 cm taller, changed his hair color to black slightly longer, changed his eye color to green, and removed his mustache. In this manner he went out into the street where the townspeople were passing. The villagers looking at this black-haired boy did not react in any way or even stare with glaring eyes. Looking around, the idea was a success. Naruto went to the market to buy groceries. Taking a bag of rice, a few pieces of fish, pork and spices I went to look around further. When he found a slave store, he bought more fishing line and hook, because a whole rod cost more. Then he remembered that he didn't have many weapons left. When he found the gun store on the map, he realized he was out of luck. There was still plenty of money left, which was amazing. Deciding that that was enough for today, he was heading home. After putting all the groceries he had bought into the fridge, he went to the range, taking books on taijutsu and shuriken throwing. Coming to the range he began to do gymnastics-stayed on the twine, did, bridge. Relaxing his legs and arms he started running around the range, after running one kilometer he collapsed on his feet recovering his breath. Then he did acrobatics-salto, jumped on a tree and then he realized that he could pump his muscles with chakra to jump higher and run faster. After all, the taijutsu book had not only techniques but also exercises. Finishing his exercises he decided to start with taijutsu. Since he didn't have an opponent, he decided to fight against the clone by pumping in chakra so he wouldn't disappear quickly. The original decided only to defend himself from the techniques, but the clone on the contrary practiced blows, because all the same experience of the clone feathering the original. Finished with the exercises they decided to start a fight but on the same terms, the original defends and the clone will attack. After spending a few minutes fighting the original realized that he knew his moves very well and therefore would be easier to mirror.
O.N... Hey clone, it's no use trying to attack unpredictably, I know all my moves.
K.N... That's right boss, it's gonna be hot then.
And the clone wasn't lying.
The clone threw itself at the original in motion, but when the distance was one meter, the clone slid to the right and standing on one arm kicked straight into his chest. The original had not expected such an approach from himself and was pleased with his ingenuity of movement. The original did find it harder to defend itself against the clone. But it was more interesting that way. Then panting from such a fight he realized one thing. The hardest fight is with yourself. After a rest he got his lunch out and started enjoying his meal, after a break he decided to do the same training with shurikens with the help of the clones. But this time it will be a clone defending with two kunai in hand. First, the original threw one at a time and the clone defended itself. After a few shurikens, the clone vanished and he realized that he needed to learn defense against throwing weapons.
Toward evening he came home and cooked according to the recipe from the cookhouse fried fish with spices and rice on the side. After dinner he cleaned the kitchen and washed the dishes and went to bed.
The following days were spent practicing and studying books. When he ran out of books, he would repeat his foray into the library, returning old and picking up new books on cloaking stealth and advanced traps. He also did not forget to train techniques developing his chakra through control and meditation. In the traps that he set near the house fell sometimes hapless residents who decided to teach the boy a lesson. Why did the Anbu stop following Naruto? Minato thought that no one would go to the outskirts on his orders, and that the police would be patrolling the village anyway, so he decided not to waste the budget. And the money that the village gave out should have been enough for already prepared food. Minato also ordered him to keep track of all the letters that contained information about the jinchuriki, so Hiruzen and Maya didn't find out what was going on with Naruto. When winter came, Naruto had to buy new winter clothes because he couldn't fit into his old ones. Of course under henge had to lie to the salesmen that he was getting clothes for his little brother. But only there was a misfortune he was cut off the hot water and he had to heat the water in the stove to wash but also to warm the house. Thank goodness the house was small and tile heat was not a problem. If it wasn't for Kyubey's chakra, he'd have gotten pneumonia. And so just money passed with a hoarse voice. He didn't play with kids because his parents said that Naruto was crazy and if you talked to him, you'd become like him. The children of course obeyed their parents and even repeated after him. The money that was given to him, he tried to save for the future. And food was obtained either in the river catching fish or shooting pigeons with a kunai. He mostly spent the money on rice or occasionally visited Ichiraku. He even liked this kind of detached lifestyle. But man is a social creature and under the henge went to talk to old grannies, as the youngsters stupidly sent referring to business or simple busyness. He even wondered what people could be like if you didn't interact with them in your persona. One time it occurred to him to ask about why Uzumaki Naruto was treated like this, and he was rebuffed and simply spoke of him as an unnecessary element in their society. And the whole reason was because Naruto couldn't support the adult version of henge and so he didn't learn anything. He also retaliated against the people who stoned his house on October 10th. He took a few cans of paint and at night he smeared the abusers' houses with the help of clones, of course he had to lay low afterwards. Naruto had read in a book that ninjas should be stealthy, and it had become like a credo for him. After all, he has to hide under a henge.
It was already the month of February and today was the day Naruto was to receive his orphan allowance, walking into the clerk's office he said hello to the secretary named Yasaki.
Н... Hello Yasaki san, I'm here for my allowance.
Yasaki san looked at him with an arrogant look.
Я... You? Don't you know you're not allowed anymore?
Naruto was taken aback by such a statement.
Н... How could you not? It's an orphan's allowance, which means it's for orphans, and I'm an orphan!
Yasaki made a disgusted face.
Я... Are you an orphan? You motherfucker, that's what you are, and you want money from me.
Naruto was angry at this treatment.
Н... So it's not your money to give me, it's the village's. You're paid to give orphans welfare, so do your job.
The bastard became furious at this treatment and started throwing things at Naruto.
Я... You little puppy, get outta here.
Naruto dodged the junk and launched the stapler at the creep, which hit him between the eyes. And when Naruto went out the door.
Н... Choke on that money, you scumbag!
This Yasaki really wanted to embezzle the child's money, since no one will help the child.
Naruto was angry, and being angry was something he liked very much as it made him lose his concentration and clear his mind. From the first, he thought about what to do now. He could complain, but he didn't believe he'd get help. Of course he was saving money, but it would be enough for four months if he gave up buying clothes. With these thoughts, he went to Ichiraku.
Н... Yo, man, how you doing?
Т... Oh, it's okay, Naru. Did it go well for you as usual?
Н... Of course, old man!
Teuchi poured his favorite pork ramen and began to notice the thoughtfulness and even concern on the child's face.
Т... Is something bothering you, Naruto?
Naruto decided to ask him the thing he was interested in.
Н... Old man, don't you need an assistant?
Teuchi was surprised at the request, but he had to refuse.
Т... I'm sorry Naru, I can't take you.
Н... But why?
Т... It's just that if you were seven or a hair over seven, you wouldn't have a problem. I could get shut down if they found out I had a four-year-old working. Don't think it's a rumor, it's just a rule. Especially since my daughter Ayame is coming back soon. She's studying to be a culinary arts major. Why do you ask? You're supposed to be on welfare, right?
Naruto lowered his eyes.
Н... Not anymore, they said I'm no longer eligible. And they didn't even say why.
Teuchi was surprised by this outcome, because the orphan's allowance is given until he finds a job. It looks like Naruto's been pissed off in there, too. The old man decided to help Naruto by giving him a coupon.
Т... Take Naru!
Н... About the coupon? Why?
Т... Just take it. This coupon can be used multiple times with no restrictions. I'm sorry I can't be of more help.
Naruto realized that with his appetite he would ruin Teuchi, but he wouldn't be offended by the refusal, he would just come less often.
Н... Thanks old man, I'll pay you back when I get a job!
When Naruto left, only Teuchi was left. He thought about why the third hadn't responded to the letters he'd been sending since they started talking about the jinchuriki.
Naruto remembered one character in the book who had everyone, society, troubles against him. But this character in the book got over himself and kept going no matter what. It was a book called the most fearless ninja, and it promised to be the same ninja, which meant Naruto like his book character would get through all the adversity. To do this, he needs to completely switch to a natural diet, that is, you must now hunt more pigeons and catch fish, and if you can, and mushrooms to collect, you just need to steal a book... Oh, I mean, borrow some time at the library. He needs the money in case something happens and he doesn't have any.
As he promised himself, Naruto began to eat only what he could find, such as mushrooms or berries that he found in the forest.
And so, taking in a bag of mushrooms and berries, he began to watch as one boy from the academy began to swap places with a log. Naruto turned on the chakra vibration and sent out a chakewave to check what he was doing there. Scanning over he realized that that student from the academy had chakra infused log and began writing down the seals in his outline.
When he got home, he decided to practice this technique, but later as he had to prepare food.
In the morning he got up early and went to his range to practice his substitution.
Standing next to the stump he had found, having previously infused a meter away from it with chakra, he began to fold the seals. Putting the seals together didn't work. After trying a dozen more times he collapsed from the loss of chakra. After sitting for a while he remembered that the formation of chakra depends on the user's thinking for example when he exhales a water balloon he imagines water flowing through his lungs. Having eaten his lunch he decided to continue. This time he decided to imagine himself in the stump's shoes. After doing the same steps he folded the seals and imagined himself in the stump's shoes. When he did, and oh, my goodness, he did it. Oh here he was now a little farther away than the stump itself was. But he wasn't discouraged and thought about working on it. But he didn't like the fact that such a technique required so many seals, and had to work on shortening the series of seals. After all, the enemy won't wait until you stack 10 kinds of seals and shout kawarimi. The next few days he worked on it. He didn't know everything about how he could still train control. After all, all he found were for academy students. In the days that followed, he studied all aspects of shinobi life. About the three world shinobi wars. The story of the great ninjas who traveled the hard road to glory. He had read biographies about such great men of Konoha as Uchiha Madara, who betrayed Konoha but was considered the greatest of all, as was his friend and rival Hashirama Senju. Read the story and about the rest of the Kage and what they were famous for in life. The three legendary sanyin and he especially liked the story of the white fang of Konoha but why his name was not mentioned in the book. He was very interested in the fact that he was considered the greatest. But after one failed mission that plunged Konoha's position among the other great villages into collapse. After such an incident, the White Fang of Konoha was considered a disgrace and was reminded of it by everyone who could not help it and threw at him the same looks that he himself receives from the residents. He compared himself to him in such distress and decided that he would find out why he had failed such a mission to be mixed with mud. But running through the latest chronicles from his life he came to dread, the white fang of Konoha had broken, committing suicide unable to endure the ridicule from the residents. He threw away the unsolicited thoughts and decided for himself that whatever his path he would not share such a fate. Next he read a few books on shinobi tactics, he needed to know if he was going to get into a massacre he needed to calculate his actions ahead of time to come out victorious. Naruto was so used to his training ground that he didn't even think about the others. When he arrived at range number 17 he saw a spacious clearing and even a few targets left behind. After tossing a few shurikens and kunai in there he went back out to pull it out. But as he approached the tree he saw several shurikens, kunai, and even a metal fishing line lying there on the ground. He was in wonder at how such valuable murder weapons could be abandoned. Naruto himself had been practicing his marksmanship not only to improve his shurikenjutsu skills but also to avoid looking for them among the bushes and ground. Gathering both his and the weapons he found, he was delighted, but not for long. The shurikens and kunai that were found had corroded and lost their sharpness. He didn't despair and found a few more of these guns and wondered if they could be overpriced and went into his thoughts.
Н... Oh exactly the same tools can be overpaid but only need to take a book on blacksmithing. I'll have to make another foray to the library today.
He had made a foray this evening, but when he read that blacksmithing required hardware he lost his fervor, but it was worth asking, for he was a practical man.
In a few days he had already gone through all the ranges known on Konoha's map, and now he was standing in the most dangerous of them, range number 44, or "Forest of Death". He had read that it was very dangerous here but he couldn't fight his childish curiosity he couldn't. Going in through the hole in the netting he had made with the kunai, he was delighted. Sensorically, he sensed that this forest was teeming with life unlike the others. But this place is not called the forest of death for nothing, and he created five clones to scout the area, and when the clones dispersed, he realized that there are many predatory beasts. He didn't tempt fate and walked back out through the net, but promised to return. He had read about beasts being stronger than the average human, but he wanted to try his hand against them.
Two weeks later he came back here in full uniform and even wore his green shorts and T-shirt to blend in with the rest of the area. After finding a boar with a height twice his size with the help of chakrowaves and clones, he began to think about a plan. If the beast is bigger than you, you need to go at it in a crowd and preferably prepare traps. After digging the trenches he started using the beast to tease the beast and when the beast ran at the original, the beast was trapped. The original and the clones started throwing fishing line to immobilize them. When the boar stopped kicking, Naruto closed his eyes and began to drive his kunai down his prey's throat. Naruto had killed birds and fish before, but this was the first time he had killed a boar. Coping with his feelings he wondered if he could kill a man. After freshening the animal he began to put the meat into his bag.
In order not to leave traces, he skinned the boar in the pit and left its skin, legs and head there and covered it with earth and even covered it with leaves. There was plenty of meat and he even gave some to the bear when he came to the smell of blood. Naruto himself was covered in blood, for he had only read about skinning from a book, and he lacked experience in it. In this way he provided himself with meat for several weeks. He wanted to go for bear after that, but he was already taking a risk with the boar. The following months he trained just as tirelessly. He was so engrossed in these activities that he forgot that the troops who were suppressing the rebels were coming. He even thought about the fact that they might not have come back. With a quick application of henge he went to ask the grannies for the latest news from the front. When he heard that the rebellion was already coming to an end and that the third and the troops had suffered low casualties, he breathed a sigh of relief. He was told the troops would be back by the end of October.
The day of their return was approaching, and with these thoughts he had even forgotten that today was the fifth birthday of his life. Coming from the range in the evening, he saw a boy of some years old approaching his house. Naruto stopped to watch what the appointee was doing. This kid looked to be about 13-14 years old, long brown hair, standard shinobi clothing and even wore an armband with a leaf symbol on it. A kid 10 meters from the house stepped on a fishing line that tied his leg. When his leg was immobilized, a log fell on him from the top of a tree. After removing the log from himself he stood up and walked on. When he stepped on another line, it triggered a mechanism that bends the guy's area with rocks. The boy clambered up and endured the pain from the stones began to walk toward the house and drummed on the door with the words.
... Come out demon! You're gonna die today. He didn't back down when he wasn't answered and continued to drum on the door. He continued like this for another ten minutes until he was tired. And then this kid moved a little farther away. Naruto thought that was it, he was gone. But those were his fantasies, and the guy just folded the seals and started breathing out fire. Naruto didn't like this kind of rvenre this uninvited guest and decided to leave.
Н... Stay right here, why do you need me?
And the kid grinned impatiently.
... You little devil you're gonna pay for what you did.
Twenty-five again thought Naruto in his head.
Н... Look, can you at least tell me why you came to me and why you want to get back at me?
... No time to talk, eel, I'm gonna put you on these kunai.
Taking out his kunai the kid ran at Naru screaming. Naruto simply triggered one of the traps his opponent had fallen for and fell to his knees from the pain in his knees with a kunai sticking out.
... You! Bastard! So you're the one who set those traps.
Pulling a kunai from his knee the guy threw shurikens at Naruto, which he quickly deflected with his kunai. The kid roared with anger and began to fold the seals of fire. Naruto sighed at having to use his powers but there was nothing to do and folded the seals of water back. Naruto and his oponet exhaled into each other's machinery when fire and water collided then steam rose. Naruto had an advantage in this because he could sense the enemy in this fog and the fact that the guy had already been exposed to three traps from which he was injured.
Naruto created clones and the kid stood there shocked that this little kid knew water technique. Naruto began with his clones to attack the enemy in that smoke. One clone diverts attention to himself and the other hits him from behind, this guy got a few tangible blows to his back and was confused as to why the kid was running past him and when he turned away he got hit in the back. Genin didn't want to take any more risks and jumped out of the smoke, and when he came down from the jump, he fell to one knee. Just then, Naruto's clones surrounded him and started throwing kunai at the enemy. The kid didn't understand why these five throwing kunai at him didn't all hit the target, and then he found out why, but it was too late. On these kunai had fishing lines that obliged the enemy around and then the clones pulled sharply on the fishing lines and the genin straightened up sharply from the tightly drawn nets. When the deed was done Naruto exhaled a large water balloon that spread throughout the exterior of the house. When he put out the fire he went over to him.
Н... What are you gonna say?
... Fuck you!
Thumped the guy trying to spit blood into the kid. And Naruto shook his head and pulled the fishing line hard around the kid's zapchtstie. He got tired of all the profanity and decided to get to the bottom of it. The kid cried out in pain.
Н... Speak or I'll cut your arm off with this fishing line.
... What the fuck am I supposed to say?
Н... At least start with a name and be polite.
Naruto pulled the fishing line that was tightening his other arm and the guy began to flicker in pain.
М... Matsuuuu, Matsuu is my name.
Н... So Matzu, what do you want from me? And why did you decide to burn down my house? Answer the questions and you'll have your hands full.
М... All right all right, I've come to avenge you for my father!
Н... I don't know your father, and I don't know why you want to get back at me, you bastard!
М... My father was a chunin and he died five years ago this day, defending the village from a nine-tailed man!
Naruto marveled at the guy's logic.
Н... What's that got to do with me? I was just born then!
М... It's not for you, it's for the fox.
Naruto was beginning to boil with stupidity from such a conversation.
Н... If you have a problem with Kyubey, take it up with him, not me. Why should I be responsible for the actions of this monster?
М... Because you're a nine-tailed jinchuriki.
Н... What?! What the hell are you talking about?
М... It's not bullshit, everyone is talking about it and everyone hates you because of fox!
Naruto knew who the jinchuriki were and how they were treated, but there was no way he could believe that this monster was sealed inside him. But now the picture is coming together, he now understands where his mustache and his attraction to the color orange came from. He was still in his thoughts but decided to think about it later, now he had a bigger problem.
Н... Why wasn't I told about this?
М... Because they've made it a point not to share that information with any of the kids, not even you.
Н... Who laid down the law? And how do you know that?
М... The Fourth Hokage with the Council of Elders. And I found out today from my mom!
Н... Fourth? Advice? What they want from me. And why did your mother tell you when she shouldn't have?
М... I don't know what the fourth one with advice wants from you. But my mom told me to kill you!
Naruto understood the role of the jinchuriki and what they represented in the political arena.
Н... Mattsu, you do realize that if you kill me, you'll be caught and hanged and your mom will go to jail for revealing a secret!?
Mattsu turned pale at this tirade, lowering his head and imagining what he had done.
М... But what am I supposed to do now?
Just then, a kunai flew into Matsu's head. Naruto nearly threw up at that and looking around he saw three hidden grass jonin.
... Damn, that boy ain't bad, is he?
Turned to one of his comrades. After nodding simply moved to him with a shunshin and knocked Naruto out.
... Well, that was easy, fellas! I thought the jinchuriki would be guarding this place!
... You're right, but we have to hurry or we won't make it, and tie him up, he's too fast!
Tying Naruto up they walked out of the village.
The day before, the temple of fire.
Because the rebellion had been suppressed and there were few dead, Maya finished her work and went to work at the post office to check messages from Konoha. She received a letter from an old acquaintance.
... Maya don't go near Uzumaki Naruto, he's the jinchuriki of a nine-tailed fox demon. All the adults in Konoha know about it and have banned the children from knowing.
She didn't read any further and put on her chunin uniform and ran towards Konoha. She was afraid of what they would do to Naruto.
Two hours after May left.
Shisui has done very well in pressure and even foreshadowed a jonin.
After defending his post, someone called out to him to call May to the infirmary. Everyone knew that May was either at the nurse's station or at the post office, and if they called at the nurse's station, they had to go to the post office. Shisui walked into the room and saw the unfolded paper on the floor, apparently Maya had forgotten when she left the post office. Shisui read the letter and was shocked to see if that kindly blond-haired boy was the jinchūriki, so that's what the secret was... Without thinking long he ran with this letter to the third. When he entered his office all out of breath, Hiruzen immediately realized that the case will be serious, ask to leave all of the office he began to wait for an instead of an explanation just received a letter. After reading the letter the old man's eyes began to glaze over.
Х... Has anyone else read this letter?
Ш... No third, this letter was on the floor. Maya must have forgotten it when she was getting dressed.
Х... Shit! We gotta go after her. Can you track her?
Ш... Yes, the third one!
Х... Come on, hopefully we'll get to Konoha in a day, we need to figure out why everyone found out about the nine-tailed man.
Maya almost flew at all speed, she had a bad feeling of impending danger.
Naruto lay tied up and thought about being a ninetail jinchuriki. Why did he, why was he put under such a burden? Whether Maya Chan or the third person knew about it. But he wasn't going to just die like that. Opening his eyes he saw that those three jonin had stopped for the night. Looking around, it was a forest. Taking out shurikens from his sleeves, he began to slowly cut the ropes on his arms. From what he could sense with his chakra waves, those three jonin were sitting not far away from him. Finished with his arms he began cutting the bonds on his legs. Finished he folded the shadow cloning seal and replaced the linked clone with himself. When the idea succeeded, he began to creep into the thick of the forest. He was lucky those jonin were talking about their own things and not paying attention to him. As he walked deep into the forest he wondered. If he was taken by the grass jonin then he was already north of Konoha and started thinking about what to do next. If he goes south to konoha they will follow him and quickly catch up with him and if he goes north he Naruto can get to the fire temple and the third can protect him. Finding a compass in his pocket he found the right direction and followed it north. When he went a long distance away his clone burst and the others noticed it.
... Damn it, he's gone!
... Fujima find him quickly.
And the jonins started looking for the boy.
Naruto meanwhile ran through the force and even tried to jump through trees but he wasn't very experienced at it. He ran and jumped as fast as he could and suddenly he felt her! Your closest person in your life. He made a turn and crashed into her.
М... Naru? Why are you here?
Н... Maya chan finally tooo! I missed you so much!
Maya was startled and pleased that it was Naruto. She was afraid that Naruto was fed up with the villagers and had to flee the village.
М... Naru, I missed you too.
And smacked me on the forehead. But then something else happened.
... Well, well, well, that's nice, but girl, give us the jinchuriki and we'll kill you quickly, but if not, we'll have to skin you.
Maya and Naruto were alarmed at their appearance. Naruto was so excited about the reunion that he didn't even notice their appearance. But now Maya planted Naruto behind her back.
М... Over my dead body!
Naruto was surprised that Maya didn't jump away from him like the others, so he accepted him as well as old man Teuchi.
... Hahahahahahh well let's get started then.
Maya immediately took Naruto behind her back and pulled out her kunai. The three jonin tried to attack individually and as a group, and Maya fought back as best she could. Naruto tried to throw shuriken at them, but to no avail. Flying techniques in different directions water fire earth clones used whatever they could. Naruto decided to trick his opponent with a clone and Maya noticed Naruto's idea and decided to finish it by stabbing through the tricked opponent. But then the second opponent kicked Naruto, which sent him tumbling to the ground. Maya spotted Naruto crossing kunai with a third opponent. That hiccup was enough for her opponent to stab her in the stomach with a kunai and kick her into a tree. She slid down and crouched down and blood flowed from her belly. This blood was smelled by Naruto, he didn't even realize what had happened why she was sitting near the tree with her eyes closed and his opponent was drawing his sword over her. Naruto growled animalistic when he saw this. May's opponent didn't even begin to draw his sword at such a terrifying roar. Naruto's fangs began to grow and when, the whiskers on his necks began to thicken and his blue eyes began to glow red and his badge became vertical. The Jonins realized they were screwed. Naruto ran up to the one who kicked him, and he couldn't even move from such a terrifying mosh of chakra. Naruto had his opponent on the ground in an instant and began slashing his opponent with his kunai and claws. But May's opponent began to run away from this beast, somehow picking up the pressure of red chakra. When Naruto killed his opponent he started to catch up with the other but heard May's voice.
М... Naru, stop.
Naruto heard his babysitter's voice and came to his senses a little. But when he saw the blood on his hands and the long claws, he got scared.
М... Naru come here.
Naruto started to back away afraid she would see him like this.
М... Naru please let me look at you!
Naruto decided that she should know what he had done and who he had become. When he approached her and saw her bleeding, he got scared.
М... Don't be afraid Naru, come sit with me.
Naruto obeyed her request and sat to her right. Maya, on the other hand, began running her hands over his face. Those touches had soothed the blonde before. When his fangs, claws, and eyes and mustache came back to normal.
Н... Maya Chan, did you know who I was?
М... Yes, Naru!
Н... Then why didn't you tell me?
М... Third and I wanted you to have a happy childhood. I don't know why or who sealed that demon into you.
Naruto grew sad at those words. And when he looked at his opponent torn to shreds, he was horrified.
Н... Maja Chan, I really am a monster!
Maya seeing the hysteria in Naruto's eyes, silked her forehead.
М... Naru, do you remember what the third one said? People are sometimes worse than monsters! I'm sorry you had to go through all that... But I told you that shinobi lives are connected to death. That shinobi died at your hands, and you could have died at his hands.
Н... That doesn't make me feel any better...
И... It's never easy for anyone.
Here Naruto was alarmed to remember the wound from his babysitter.
Н... Maya Chan, you have a wound, what can I do?
М... Nothing...
Н... What? But you-
М... I know. Naru, we all have to leave this world sooner or later. Especially with wounds like mine, I won't last long, so let's spend the rest of our time together.
Here Naruto let out rivers of tears.
Н... What? But I don't want you to go. You've replaced my family, I'll miss you!
М... What makes you think I'm gonna leave for good? I'll be waiting for you in a clean world. I told you that we all have to leave this world, so it will be your time to say goodbye to this world.
Н... But. I'll still miss you!
М... So am I!
A silence formed, and that silence Naruto decided to break.
Н... Shit, the bastard who shot you got away!
М... Hmm? Do you really want revenge?
Н... But he's-
М... Naru, never take revenge on a man. Life is a good teacher and it will teach those who made wrong choices a lesson. If you kill someone for revenge, you're only making it easier for them. Do you understand me?
She looked at him with a stern look and added.
М... Naru, you're going to have a hard time in life. But I want you to choose the path you think is right and true to your principles. Oh, and one more thing!
Н... Hmm?
М... Remember my birthday wish for you?
Н... So I can carry my light to the rest of the people? But do I have that light?
М... Naru, she'll always be with you. So is the memory of me in your heart!
Н... Good Maya chan!
There was silence again, but this time it was Maya who broke it.
М... Naru?
Н... Hmm?
М... Remember that book you made me read several times a day?
Н... Uh-huh.
М... Remember what the main character in this book's ninja path is like?
Н... Never give up and never back down from your words.
М... Exactly! What's your ninja path?
He looked at her with serious eyes.
Н... Never give up and never back down from your words!
Maya looked at him with a warm gaze full of love
М... I'm glad that despite all the misfortunes that have befallen you, you are still the same with a pure heart. I'm glad you were in my life, and I'm glad to give up this life for you to give it up. When I'm gone, you don't have to pine for me. Live, enjoy life, and never be discouraged. I believe you will make a difference in this world. And when we meet again, we'll sit down and talk about everything. Because we'll have forever to be together.
Naruto began to shed tears from her crying.
Н... Maya Chan I'm very happy that you believe in me, and rest assured I won't let you down!
Maya kissed her forehead and said.
М... Naru you need to sleep now, you've had a hard day!
Naruto rested his head on her lap, and Maya sang him the lullaby she had sung to him when he was a baby while stroking his hair. Making sure Naruto was already asleep she looked at Shisui the raven and fell asleep, only for good.
The third, Shisui and the two chunin medics were jumping through the trees. Shisui didn't like what he saw through his raven, but until he was convinced he wouldn't believe it. When the entire company arrived at the location, they saw two bloody grass jonin and Naruto and Maya. The third and Shisui stood silent, but the two chunins began to check, and when they checked, they gave their answer.
... The third one's dead except for the baby!
It was a blow to the old man, he had promised Naruto to bring her back. Overpowering himself he ordered.
Х... These two jonin are to be burned here and May is to be prepared for transportation.
Shisui take Naruto, we're going back to Konoha.
Everyone started to follow orders, but Hiruzen stood there thinking about what to say to Naruto. Upon returning to Konoha everyone was silent, Hiruzen didn't like the fact that no one had been sent for Naruto and decided to check the village's awareness of the missing jinchuriki.
Х... Shisui!
Ш... Yes, the third one?
Х... I have a favor to ask of you!
Ш... I'm listening.
Х... Lead Naruto through the village stealthily to the hospital.
Shisui didn't ask any questions but just nodded.
The post struck up a conversation with Izuma and Kotetsu.
И... The third you've come already? We weren't expecting you until the end of the month.
Х... There was an occasion!
When the guards saw the body they just understandingly nodded and let it pass and didn't even notice Shisui shunshin sneaking through the gate. Hiruzen decided to start with Naruto and only then ask Minato himself how they were taking care of the jinchuriki.
When Shisui brought Naruto into the hospital everyone started to back away from him.
... Why did you bring him here?
Ш... What do you mean, why?
... He's a monster!
Shisui was so incensed by that nickname that he involuntarily turned on his sharingan.
Ш... Listen up! If anything happens to Naruto, I'll ask you! You give me a room, I'll put him there myself.
The doctors started to fidget, but they didn't risk interfering. When Shisui put the baby in the cot, he decided to stay with him and wait for the third one.
When Naruto woke up there were Shisui and Hiruzen sitting on either side of him.
Н... Grandpa, Shisui, are you back? Where am I? Where-
Х... Calm down Naru, you can't exert yourself, the doctors said you're in shock, but there's no special damage. We're asking you to tell us everything that's happened to you since we left!
Naruto began to talk monotonously about what was happening to him and all without concealment. Hiruzen and Shisui were furious at the predicament their student had gotten himself into. But by the end, they were proud of Maya for not letting Naruto break.
Н... Grandpa!
Х... Yes, Naru?
Н... What's going to happen to me now? I'm a jinchuriki.
Х... I don't know Naru, it all depends on you, because as they say, the weak follow their destiny, but the strong bend it to suit themselves, you're not weak, are you?
Naruto only flamed at that.
Н... No grandpa, I promised Maya Chan I'd change the world for the better, but to change the world you have to start with yourself. I am Uzumaki Naruto resident of the hidden leaf village, bearer of the strongest biju of this world. I will never give up and I will never back down on my words.
The two adults listening to this rant were years the way their student was growing up.
Ш... Well, super cool ninja, rest up, and I'll come back for you tomorrow.
Х... I'll put my man here, so don't worry and try to get better.
They stepped out into the hallway and Hiruzen beckoned Shisui over to speak.
Х... Shisui's funeral will be held tomorrow, lend him your clothes. And after tomorrow, we need to get the stuff from Naruto's house and give him an apartment. So I'll let him stay with you tomorrow. I can't have him living in the middle of nowhere.
Ш... Yes, sir!
Shisui went to his neighborhood, but Hiruzen had a lot of work lined up.