Naruto Fan Fiction ❯ A Tail of Two Bijus ❯ First Real Birthday ( Chapter 18 )

A/N: Yo! I haven't updated in a few days because basically I'm running out of inspiration, so I went looking at some other Naruto fics on the net. Unfortunately, I didn't get many ideas although I spent pretty much 17 hours + a day looking up other fics. Most of them seem way too far fetched to even consider, but some of them still had good ideas even though their story lines took rather large steps into things that not only wouldn't happen in the Naruto universe, but shouldn't happen (prolly because their ideas took away some of the luster that makes the original Naruto universe so special.) I saw one that hinted at Naruto learning to form a Rasengan on his elbow, which was.... amusing to say the least. I took that idea a step further in my mind and combined that idea with the idea from another fic where Naruto could launch a hand created Rasengan about 100 feet away from him, coming up with the idea of a 'Rasengan Cannon' where Naruto bends his arm back so that his forearm is sitting on his bicep and he forms a Rasengan on his elbow and then fires it into the target, making it explode on impact. I found it an amusing idea, however that would not suit Naruto in my fic as in my fic, he does not have the ability to expel chakra from anywhere but his hands and feet like any normal ninja. If he had been born a Hyuuga, however, I might have entertained the possibility, however that is not the case, so I don't think I'll use it. I might however, use it in a future story if I decide to do another one. I think I'll address some of the comments people have made in the reviews:

 

Dragon Noir: Yay! Annother that agrees that 101 is the funniest. Anyways, what you guessed about the length of the trip is right. You'll see how it plays out when the time comes.

 

Mastershake89: Thank you for the offer, however I have a rather... unusual phobia about other people seeing my work before it's complete. I guess I should explain. All though out my years in primary school, we were forced to find someone in our class that would check our work and we would theirs. However, I was relativly... hated... to put it during my school years, and people always enjoyed messing with my work and made me get way lower marks than I should, technically have been top of the class in just about everything, however my 'marks' stated that I was around the middle. Why was I hated you say? Basically, I have three disabilities, none of which I'm going to disclose here, but lets just say they made me completely anti social through no fault of my own and people quickly began distancing themselves from me. One of my disabilites made me unable to respond to body language except in the most extreme cases, such as someone throwing a punch at me. If you are having a hard time imagining this, try thinking Squall from Final Fantasy 8 during the beginning of the game. That's almost EXACTLY what I behaved like, because I knew no other way. All the responses to social situations that you take for granted and do without thinking I have no idea even exist. So I basically have a very easy time identifying with people like Squall and Naruto. Anyways, enough about my past, I'd rather not relive it. So the answer would have to be no. I'm sure you're a great guy and would do nothing of the sort to my work, however, having it done to me almost every time for 6 years kinda ingrained itself into me. One of my other fics my best friend and honourary brother who I've known since the second he was born insisted he act as a beta tester for, and I almost agreed, however I still didn't. And for the love of god don't give me your sympathy. I've lived a tough life in some aspects, but I've also had a relatively good life in others. Not usual for me to act like this, but you struck somewhat of a nerve. Sorry for acting like this, but I get very volatile when I have to bring up my past.

 

Saiyan Prince 1: I now see what you mean. In my mind, Naruto had only recovered about 60 percent of Kyubi's chakra (Kyubi's complete chakra reserves) before the fight. During the fight however, he used up about 50ish percent of that 60 to fight Gaara and summon Kyubi, meaning he had about 10 percent left, making him roughly equal in power with Shukaku. I hope this answers your question.

 

Demonmonkeytrainer: You have a point, some of the villagers would decide that was the case, however, as I stated in the last chapter Naruto and Yukiko were in Konoha, the majority of the people were still giving him the oh so familiar 'cold stares' but, a small percentage of them had decided that Naruto does not equal Kyubi. Those are the people who saw past their unreasonable hatred, and had not gone so far down the path of believeing the propaganda spread by the rest of them that they could actually see that Naruto was in full control of Kyubi.

 

Dobe-Teme: Lol, great name btw. Anyways, thank you for the corrections on Mizu Bunshin and the Shodaime's approximate date of death. I can understand your desire to see Hinata matched up with someone like Shino. Before I discovered the wonders of NaruxOC (which there is an unfortunate lack of), NaruxHina fics were also my favorite ones. I can't make any garantees, however, I'll see to it that Hinata gets matched up with someone deserving. And I am DEFINATELY not hooking her up with Kiba. She deserves way better than him. By the time Naruto and Yukiko get back from their 4 years of training practically everyone will have paired off.

 

Sannin of the Black Chaos: Um, I don't know what made you think I have a Japanese to English translator, but I actually asked anyone if they had one they could direct me to a few chapters ago. The Japanese I've picked up is from my four years of Japanese lessons in high school (which accounts for practically none of it) and the rest I've picked up from years of watching anime and reading manga. If it's the name of techniques that already exist that you're looking for, I can direct you to a few sites that have nearly every jutsu in the series, however, beyond that, I'm afraid I can't help. Sorry about that...

 

The Rokudaime quote for the chapter (this one isn't as funny as it is wierd) SASUKE: BUNNIES!!!*claps hands and chases bunny*YAYAYAY!!!

 

Legend:

 

'...Thoughts...'

 

“...Speaking...”

 

“...TWO PEOPLE CASTING THE SAME JUTSU...”

 

'...Biju Thoughts...'

 

“...Biju Talking...”

 

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A Tail of Two Bijus:

 

Chapter 16:

 

First Real Birthday:

 

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Two Months Later, on October 10th:

 

Naruto and Yukiko had both been training in their own elemental techniques with the scant supervision of Jiraiya. Most of the time, he'd only show up to either teach them the next jutsu after they mastered the last one, or on the very odd occasion, he'd just sit and watch them. However, today was a special day. Jiraiya had decided to let them both have the day off, knowing that this was their birthday. However, Jiraiya was slightly curious as to why they were so downcast.

 

“Oi, you two. Why are you moping around like this? It's your birthday, possibly the happiest day of the year for most people.”

 

Yukiko and Naruto fell to the floor. Yukiko hugged her knees to her chest and Naruto fell onto his hands and knees. Jiraiya looked back at this and knew he'd stuck a nerve, and a deep one at that. Naruto answered for the pair.

 

“Ero-Sennin... What day is it today?”

 

“Your birthday?”

 

“I meant the date...”

 

Jiraiya was starting to get an idea as to why these two acted like this.

 

“October 10th?”

 

“And what happened on this day 13 years ago in Konoha and Snow?”

 

Jiraiya could now see the reason.

 

'How could I not see where this was going?'

 

“The day Kyubi and Nibi attacked...”

 

“Yeah... And care to have a guess as to what the villagers liked to do on those days?”

 

“Mourn the loss of the Yondaime and The Yakushi clan?”

 

“Hardly. They took all their anger out on us. We were lucky to live through 12 lots of riots and assasination attempts. Most of the time, they spared our homes, but sometimes they got so worked up they burnt them and our belongings. I'm not sure about Yukiko-Chan, but my appartment was burnt twice.”

 

Jiraiya was appauled. Not just at how careless he had been, but also at the Leaf and the Snow. Jiraiya was definitely going to have a talk with Sarutobi when he got back. For now, he had decided to put his plans into action.

 

“Well you two, you're in luck I may not be throwing a proper birthday party for the two of you and inviting all of your friends, but I have ideas on what to do. Both of you meet me at this address tonight.”

 

Jiriaya handed Naruto a piece of paper. It had an address scrawled on it in black ink. Naruto folded the piece of paper and put it into his pants pocket. He turned back to Jiraiya.

 

“Both of you have the day off. Forget about the past, try to enjoy yourselves. Once we meet at that address, I'll explain my ideas to you.”

 

“It better not be anything perverted, Ero-Sennin.”

 

Jiraiya slumped.

 

“I'm not always a pervert, Naruto.”

 

“Your actions seem to say otherwise.”

 

“Just turn up to that address at 7 pm tonight. You'll need to identify yourselves, however, I've already taken care of that. Just introduce yourselves as who you are and they'll let you in.”

 

Naruto was wondering what Jiriaya had meant by this, however Jiriaya had already gotten up and was walking out the door. Naruto decided to take the pervert's advice and try to enjoy himself. Taking Yukiko's arm, he smiled at her and recivied a smile in return. They both walked out into the town and started to try enjoying themselves.

 

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That Night at 7 pm:

 

Naruto and Yukiko had enjoyed their day immensly. They had both started by going to a dango store, surprised to see that the owner was delighted to hear it was their birthday, and even more surprised he had given them the food for half price. Still in shock, they walked around town going to stores and getting simmilar treatment as they had with the dango store owner. An hour and a half before they were due at the address Jiraiya had given them, they decided to try their luck going to the local hot springs. Again they were gob smacked that the woman behind the desk had just smiled and given them both sole access to the hotsprings for an hour with a 25 percent discount. Once their hour was up, they got out and started walking to where Jiraiya was waiting for them. They were both daised at this treatment they got, as they were both used to the exact opposite. Once they reached the address Jiraiya had given them, they stopped and stared at the place then at each other. Naruto pulled the piece of paper out of his pocket, read and then reread the address.

 

“No doubt about it. This is the place...”

 

“But... This is possibly the most expensive resteraunt in town! What could Jiraiya be thinking?”

 

They both slowly walked up to the man at the door. He looked at them in casual interest.

 

“Names please?”

 

Naruto spoke up.

 

“Uzumaki Naruto and Yakushi Yukiko.”

 

The man brightened noticably.

 

“Ah, we've been expecting both of you, Naruto-San, Yukiko-San. Jiraiya-Dono is a good friend of the owner of this restraunt. Please, step inside. I will have a waiter take you to your table.”

 

The bouncer opened the door and held it open for them. They both walked in uncertainly, thinking this had to be some cruel trick. As the bouncer had said, a waiter was waiting for them at the front desk in front of a long line of people. However he spotted them at the end of the line and apporached them.

 

“Naruto-San and Yukiko-San, I presume? Jiriaya-Dono has been expecting you. Please come with me.”

 

They both nodded, choosing to ignore the slightly pissed off looks the people waiting in line had given them. The waiter opened the doors leading into the restraunt, leaving Naruto and Yukiko very nervous. The waiter noticed this and stopped.

 

“Is something the matter, Naruto-San, Yukiko-San?”

 

Yukiko manged to reply without letting their fears show too much.

 

“Well, we're not used to such... Treatment... Both of us would have never been allowed into such an establishment in our home towns...”

 

“If Jiraiya-Dono has requested your presence, I see no reason to give you the treatment you would have received in your home towns here. Now, if you would please follow me.”

 

Naruto and Yukiko looked at each other in confusion, but they quickly caught up with the waiter. Both of them were now glad they had taken a trip to the hotsprings before coming here. The waiter went past the room full of tables and pushed open a door that had a very eligant gold plaque on the front that said 'VIP'. Inside was a much more lavishly decorated room than the rest of the restraunt. It had pure red carpet, obviously of high quality. The walls had strange red cushioning around the base of the walls, coming up to about the height of a tall man if he were to sit on a seat with his back against it. The rest of the walls were white. There was several pot plants in the corners. However, what they saw at the back of their room was what really caught their eyes. Jiriaya was sitting up against the wall on a very plush looking lounge that ran the length of three walls, and infront of him was a rather long table. On the table was an assortment of foods, both of which they had never even dreamed of being allowed near, let alone eat. Jiraiya looked up at the two of them and smiled.

 

“Well you two, I said not to worry about pulling anything perverted didn't I? Come on! Dig in!”

 

They both knew this was too good to be true. It had to be. Their warning senses were screaming at them to run, and both of them were about to do it when their tenants spoke up.

 

'I sense that the old pervert is sincere about everything he has said. It's ok, he's not like those bastards in the Leaf.'

 

'Well if you say so...'

 

'Trust me kit. Enjoy this while you can.'

 

Naruto was starting to cry, and Yukiko was as well. Jiraiya wondered what the hell he could have possibly done wrong before Naruto and Yukiko launched themselves at him and clung on.

 

“Thank you soooo much, Jiraiya-Sensei!”

 

“I love you, Ero-Sennin!”

 

Jiriaya was usually one to bulk at the prospect of a man telling him he loved him, however, he decided to put up with it, because Naruto had not meant it in that sense. He chukled and put his arms around the two.

 

“Well, this is what birthdays are about. Celebrating, and generally having a good time. I'm appauled that the Leaf and Snow didn't realise that you were both human beings and give you at least the decency of leaving you alone on your birthdays. However, let's put the past behind us and enjoy the present shall we? You only live once after all!”

 

With that said, the three took a plate and piled it with food, before looking at each other and nodding.

 

“ITADAKIMASU!!!!”

 

The three of them ate to their heart's content, however shortly after starting, Jiraiya stopped them.

 

“I want the both of you to save some room for desert.”

 

“Desert? You mean there's MORE?!”

 

“Yep.”

 

Naruto and Yukiko started eating again, making sure to keep enough room for desert. The waiter took the empty food platters back into the kitchen as they were finished with them. After about 15 minutes of eating, Naruto looked at Yukiko. She noticed he was looking at her and looked up from her plate.

 

“Is something wrong, Naruto-Kun?”

 

“I was just wondering if you were ready for desert. I am.”

 

Yukiko put her now empty plate down on the table.

 

“I suppose I am too. Jiriaya-Sensei?”

 

“Ready are you? Well then, I guess it's time for the cake.”

 

Jiriaya nodded at the waiter, who bowed before exiting the room. Shortly later, The door opened again and two men in white uniforms with a type of hat that Naruto had never seen before walked in. One was in front of a trolley, and the other was behind it. On the trolley, was a very large cake. Naruto, not having seen many cakes knew it was by far the largest one he'd ever seen. Yukiko was crying. Naruto put his arm around her.

 

“What's wrong, Yukiko-Chan?”

 

“Naruto-Kun... That's our birthday cake...”

 

Yukiko didn't need to say anymore. Naruto broke out in tears of pure uninhibited joy. The chefs looked worried but Jiraiya eased their tension.

 

“These two have never had a birthday party before, let alone a birthday cake. I suppose this is their way of dealing with it.”

 

The chefs looked startled for a moment, before smiling. They brought the cake in and took it off the trolley and placed it on the table in front of Naruto and Yukiko. They both marveled at the cake. It was one of those tier cakes consisting of two tiers. The bottom one was a mixture of mainly white with green highlights, and gold coloured edges. The top layer was also white, however, it had red highlights with blue edges. They looked at the top and read the message that was written in duel red and green colours.

 

“Happy 13th Birthday!”

 

Naruto was about to reach out and start devouring it, but he was stopped by Yukiko. Naruto looked at Yukiko for an answer.

 

“There are certain... Customs that should be observed with birthday cakes. First the person who's birthday it is has to light the candles on top, then blow them out. There's an unofficial tradition that before you blow out the candles that if you make a wish and then blow out the candles in one breath, that wish will come true. Once that's done, they have to cut the cake...”

 

“Is there something you're not telling me Yukiko-Chan?”

 

“Well... It's kind of an unnofical tradition, but the person who cuts the cake has to kiss the nearest person of the opposite sex if the knife comes out dirty...”

 

Naruto grinned wickedly. Yukiko decided she didn't mind the fact that Naruto was going to try his hardest to make it come out dirty. The waiter handed a box of matches to Yukiko, who gave one to Naruto. They struck the matches on the side of the box and proceeded to light the thirteen candles on top of the cake. Naruto and Yukiko stood up and nodded to each other. They each closed their eyes and made their wish, before taking a deep breath and blowing the candles out in one go. They both gave a smile. The waiter came up to them with a rather large knife. They both took the knife, putting one hand over the top of each others and slowly cut the cake. Naruto slowly lifted the knife to find that it was completely clean. He looked defeated before Yukiko put a hand on his bicep making Naruto look up.

 

“It's dirty...”

 

Naruto looked for a second time at the knife to find that although the side of the knife he was closest to was clean, Yukiko's side had a few bits of cake on it. Naruto smiled and brought Yukiko into a passionate kiss. The kiss only lasted about 10 seconds, but it meant so much more to them than most people would recognise. They then turned back and cut out three large bits of cake. Once Jiraiya, Naruto and Yukiko had their pieces, they started eating. Once they had finished, Naruto started getting nervous.

 

“What's wrong, Naruto-Kun?”

 

“Um... I have a... Birthday present... For you...”

 

Yukiko looked at Naruto as he brought a neatly wrapped present from his pocket and handed it to Yukiko. Yukiko wish she had bought her present here, but she decided it could wait. She took the present gingerly from Naruto, looking for some sign that she could open it. Naruto just smiled and nodded. Yukiko unwrapped the present with trembling hands. She saw that inside was a jewlery box. She started getting a bit supsicious, but she decided to open it anyway. What she saw took her breath away. She slowly put it down and broke into a fresh round of tears. Naruto knew now he shouldn't have given it to her, but he was proven wrong when she jumped at him and kissed him so forcefully that he was forced to lay down on the seat. Naruto smiled and broke the kiss.

 

“So you like it?”

 

“No I don't like it.”

 

Naruto was crestfallen.

 

“Like isn't a word that fits what I'm feeling. Nor does love. The feeling is something beyond pure joy. Naruto-Kun, I can't believe you repaired my family heirloom. I had forgotten about it. You have absolutely no idea how much this means to me. This... This is...”

 

Naruto just kissed her again.

 

“I think I know what you're feeling roughly. No need for words. Your actions tell me more than any words could.”

 

“Naruto-Kun... I'm sorry... I don't have your present here...”

 

“That's ok. We'll sort it out later.”

 

“Ok.”

 

Naruto took the heirloom out of Yukiko's hands and placed it around her neck. They both smiled and went for a second bit of cake. Jiraiya smiled and helped himself to seconds. After both of them had finished their third piece, they were stuffed. They turned to Jiraiya signalling they were finished. Jiraiya turned to the waiter.

 

“Could I have a final word with Daichi-San, if possible? I'm sure these two would want to thank him for having their first birthday party.”

 

“Of course, Jiraiya-Dono. I shall bring him in here.”

 

“Thanks.”

 

The waiter again bowed and left. After about a minute, the waiter returned with a very elegantly dressed man in his mid fourties. The man smiled.

 

“Ah, so you must be Jiraiya's apprentices. It's a pleasure to meet you, Naruto-San, Yukiko-San.”

 

“Thank you very much for this. It means so much to us.”

 

“I'm sure it would. Any friend of Jiraiya's is a friend of mine.”

 

Yukiko was wondering for a while now how these two know each other.

 

“Um, excuse me Daichi-San, would you mind if I asked a question?”

 

“Certainly not. What would you like to know?”

 

“Ano, how do you know Jiraiya-Sensei?”

 

The man smiled.

 

“I've known Jiraiya for almost a decade now. When I was setting up this retraunt with a friend about nine and a half years ago, I was attacked by a group of thugs. I would have died and had my resturant ransacked, but Jiraiya appeared and saved me. As gratitude, I've given him free meals every time he's come to visit as a way of repaying him. When I heard about his two apprentices and how they'd never had a birthday before, I wanted to make it special. It's outrageous that a fine young pair of people like yourselves have had to go without a birthday. I will not pry into the reason why, as I can guess it would be painful to talk about, but the reason is irrelivant. From what Jiraiya has told me, you will be heading further out of the Fire Country soon. However, if you ever come back to these parts, please stop by.”

 

“Thank you, Dachi-San. We will take you up on that offer.”

 

Daichi just smiled.

 

“I wish you both a very happy birthday. Please have a wonderful evening.”

 

With that, Daichi turned around and left the room. Jiraiya stood up and started walking for the door when he was stopped by Naruto's voice.

 

“Ano, Ero-Sennin... What are we going to do with the rest of the cake?”

 

Jiraiya turned back and smiled.

 

“Daichi rarely wastes food. I'm told he feeds his left over food to the homeless when ever he can. So that cake won't be wasted.”

 

Naruto was now free of whatever guilt he had and took Yukiko's arm before following Jiraiya out the door and back to the inn.

 

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Later That Night at the Inn:

 

Once Naruto, Jiraiya and Yukiko had gotten back to the inn, Jiraiya had wished them good night and a happy birthday before turning in for the night. Yukiko suddenly remembered she still had to give her gift to Naruto. She walked into their room and told Naruto to sit on the floor with his eyes closed. Naruto did as he was told, while Yukiko went to her backpack and pulled out a box. She walked over to Naruto and gently placed the box in his hands.

 

“Naruto-Kun, it's ok to open your eyes now...”

 

Naruto slowly opened his eyes and looked down at the box. He smiled and began to slowly open the box. What he found inside brought a tear to his eye. He lifted out his present and looked at in in awe. It was a white trench coat, much like his own. It still had the kyubi embroyded on the front. However, it lacked his name on the other breast. On the back, there was a very beautifully crafted nine tailed golden kitsune. It was curled up so that it's tails were hiding most of its body, however, it's face appeared between a gap in it's tails, it's demonic red eyes staring at him through the gap. It also lacked the red flames licking the bottom of the coat. Naruto brought it down and placed it back in it's box. He looked up at Yukiko who had a smile on her face.

 

“Naruto-Kun, you seemed to have missed something in that box...”

 

Naruto once again looked into the box to see a pendant. He gently took it out of the box and looked at in awe. It was a high quality silver nine tailed kitsune, with a ruby for it's visable eye. He put it back in the box before tackling Yukiko to the floor and kissing her full on the lips. Yukiko gave a soft purr before Naruto pulled away. Naruto then put the pendant over his neck and decided to make a promise.

 

“Yukiko-Chan, I promise I will never remove this pendant. I will always wear it. That's my promise to you.”

 

Yukiko smiled warmly and decided to return the promise.

 

“I also promise I'll never remove my heirloom, which you repaired. That's my promise to you, Naruto-Kun. Now, How about we both go to bed? I'm rather tired after today.”

 

Yukiko got up and started walking towards the bedside table where they kept their clothes, with Naruto close behind. Yukiko took her night gown and walked into the bathroom. Naruto stripped off in the bedroom, and changed into a pair of boxers and a loose t-shirt. Once he finished, he looked at the ring and pendant with a mixture of emotions. After about three minutes, Yukiko came out of the bathroom, vacating it for Naruto to brush his teeth and whatever else he needed. When he got back out, Yukiko got into the bed, and moved over to make room for Naruto, who got in and snuggled up to her. They both quickly fell into a comfortable sleep, listening to the sound of each other's breaths.

 

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9 am the Next Morning:

 

Jiraiya was the first to wake up, and set about cleaning up his room, as they were going to move onto the next town today. Once he had packed up, he was about to knock on Naruto and Yukiko's door when he heard stirring and muffled conversation from inside, so he left them too it. He went downstairs to pay for their time here and was content with waiting for his two charges to come downstairs so they could go. After about fifteen minutes, they both came down hand in hand. Jiraiya smiled and motioned them over to him. They both came over and listened to what he had to say.

 

“Ok you two, I know this might go against what you've been taught, especially you Naruto, but I need to you remove your forehead protectors.”

 

“Nani? Why?”

 

“Basically, even though I can teach you a lot, I cannot teach you everything I want you to know by the end of these four years. In order to teach you everything I think you should know, we're going to have to become hidden nins, if only until we return to Konoha.”

 

“Why would we have to become hidden nins, Jiraiya -Sensei? I thought hidden nins have no alegeance to anyone, so what would that gain us?”

 

“Well, I plan on taking us to not only every ninja village in the east bar one, but to every country in the west. If we ever want to turn up to most of the eleven villages in the east like rock, mist, grass, rain and cloud, we need to appear to be hidden nins. What do you think would happen if we turned up to say the Village of Rock with our Konoha forehead protectors on?”

 

Naruto realised where this was going.

 

“They'll kill us on sight.”

 

“Exactly. Although I don't really want to do this, villages like the rock have a huge collection of Doton techniques that will be useful in some situations. I've thought about this long and hard, but this is the best way to do it that will allow us to use the majority of our techniques. However, there will be some restrictions that even being a hidden nin will not explain if used.”

 

“Like Rasengan or Hiraishin no Jutsu, or your particular Kuchyose no Jutsu, because all of those techniques are known to be limited to Konoha royalty, and would never bee handed out to anyone...”

 

“Exactly. However, do you think that your choice of clothing will stand out a bit much? Trying to pass ourselves off as hidden nin will fail misserably if you wear that trench coat. I know how much it means to you, but if you wear it, you'll never be strong enough to defeat Akatsuki.”

 

Naruto was obviously having a huge internal war. This was his heratige, however, if he embrased it for the next four years, he would be unable to become strong enough to defeat Akatsuki. Eventually, he slowly slipped the trench coat off and put it into his backpack. However, when Naruto opened his backpack, he remembered Yukiko's present. He smiled and switched his 'yellow flash' style coat with the kitsune coat. Jiraiya looked over the coat to make sure it was acceptable.

 

“I don't have a problem with you wearing that coat. It won't lead others to your connection to Arashi just by looking, unless they're very familiar with that section of Konoha's history, and even then, it will be highly unlikely to connect the fact that the coat was based on Arashi's one. Infact, it will lead them further off the trail since that coat has a hood. Your other one did not. Now, you two just have to remove your forehead protectors and use these ones.”

 

Naruto and Yukiko removed their Konoha forehead protectors and looked at the two that Jiraiya had in his hands. They were almost exactly the same, however instead of a leaf symbol, they had a very unusual one. It was almost like a Sharingan eye of sorts, however, there were five of the little comma shapes instead of three just on the inside of a circle. Jiraiya had already taken off his usual forehead protector and put one like Naruto's and Yukiko's. Naruto brightened visably, and took Yukiko's arm following Jiraiya out the door and eventually out of the village.

 

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Two Weeks Later, on the Outskirts of the Hidden Mist Village:

 

Jiraiya had slowly been training Naruto and Yukiko to get a feel for their surroundings while they had their new forehead protectors covering their eyes at all times. Yukiko wasn't having nearly as much difficulty as Naruto was, due to her Bloodline Limit. Naruto was just starting to get the hang of it, although he still tripped sometimes. Once they reached the gates of the Hidden Mist Village, they were stopped by a guard.

 

“Names and reason for visiting please.”

 

“Our names are not important. We are hidden nin seeking a place to rest and train.”

 

The guard looked at them in confusion.

 

“Hidden nin? We haven't had a hidden nin pass through here in over three decades! However, from what I was told, that is certainly a hidden nin forehead protector. I'm sure Mizukage-Sama would want to see you straight away.”

 

The guard turned to the gate house and called out.

 

“Hey, Kyo! We've got a trio of hidden nins here! Take them to Mizukage-Sama!”

 

“Sure thing!”

 

A man who was in his early twenties stepped out of the guard house and smiled. He beckoned them to follow, and turned towards the village.

 

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Shortly After, in the Mizukage's Office:

 

When Jiraiya, Naruto and Yukiko had entered the office, they saw a man in very simmilar robes to the Sandaime Hokage, however, the part of his hat that stated which country he was from was blue, not red. He looked up from his work when they walked in.

 

“Ah, so you're the three hidden nins I've heard about. This is my second time meeting a hidden nin. The first time I met one, I was only a Genin. Please, come in and have a seat.”

 

They came in and took their seats, waiting for the Mizukage to speak again.

 

“Well, As you're hidden nins, I'm not supposed to ask your names, however, I will ask you your aliases.”

 

Jiraiya had been expecting this and had prepared an alias for all three of them.

 

“I am known as White Knight. These are my two apprentices. To my left-”

 

Jiraiya indicated to Naruto.

 

“-Is Red Fang and to his left is Green Death.”

 

The Mizukage looked at Naruto and Yukiko in interest.

 

“Red Fang and Green Death? They are some unusual aliases...”

 

Jiraiya smirked.

 

“When you see them fight, you'll find out why they're called that.”

 

“I see. Well, I understand that you're here to train and rest. I have already instructed my personal assistant to allocate you some living quarters. He should be back soon. However, I would like to ask you that in return for the training you undertake in this village, that you undertake some missions for us. None of them will involve combat with other villages, as that would destroy your reputation as hidden nin, but they will contain a high degree of difficulty, none the less. Do you accept?”

 

“We do, Mizukage-Dono. Thank you for letting us stay here.”

 

“It's a pleasure.”

 

Just then, there was a knock on the door. The Mizukage turned his attention to the door and gave a fustraited sigh.

 

“Come in.”

 

The door opened and a Jounin came in. He bowed formally to the trio and to the Mizukage before addressing them.

 

“Mizukage-Sama, I have been instructed by your assistant to tell the hidden nins that their appartment has been prepared. I am ready to escort them when you have finished with them.”

 

“I see. We have just finished discussing things. Please guide them to their apparment.”

 

“Hai!”

 

With that, the Mizukage shook Jiraiya's hand and watched them go. Just as they were about to get to the door, the Mizukage remembered something.

 

“Oh, and White Knight, please bring your two charges to this office tomorrow morning at 8 am. I will have an instructor ready for you to begin the training. Also, please report to me on a daily basis to let me know of your activities.”

 

“Very well, Mizukage-Dono. Will there be anything else?”

 

“No that was all. Enjoy your stay in the Hidden Mist Village.”

 

“Thank you, Mizukage-Dono.”

 

With that, Jiraiya and his two apprentices filed out of the door and followed the Jounin to the appartment they had been assigned.

 

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